Straits Echo, 30 March 1917
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Title Section35 1917-03-30 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 15. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 30th MARCH, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 73.35 words
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Advertisement1081 1917-03-30 1 L* > f i'.r "> I iV" m i The Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A, Penang Road. Tel Address: Hokimteik, Penang. ’Phone No. 694. FOR SALE. COMMONWEALTH PARTIN-PALMER MOTOR CARS 1917 MODEL. One 6-passenger Touring Car. Two 2 Roadster. A car that matches every automobile desire at a price that1,081 words
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Advertisement22 1917-03-30 1 0f WfUCf)JS me BEST COWf* 1 I AT t c Si Vec use &a? TION* ro* W*l. Hjsllr m m i nrtfc*^*22 words
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Article880 1917-03-30 2 WILL IT COME OUT AGAIN (Bt Hector C. Bywatir.) Is 1917 fated to witness the greatest sea battle of all time, a battle which, like Trafalgar, will settle the question of naval predominance for generations P Among naval officers opinion is divided as to whether the High880 words
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Article1022 1917-03-30 2 The Enemy Within the Gatesla response to the deputation that waited on him to urge again the n*ed for strong action in the combating of venereal disease Lird Ebondda was of necessity not able to promise as much as would have been welcome. But for all that1,022 words
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Advertisement47 1917-03-30 2 Rub It In. A good many p°ople think rheumatism can not be cured without taking nauseouß medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal rrmedy in existence and give relief quicker, For sale by all dispensaries and dealers47 words
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Advertisement269 1917-03-30 2 CA\YA1 FOOTWEAR, S3 v. v 't-* --'■-jf r r. -f •iv r 28*^ MMPwgfl 4 SUSP r ittt. all THE “BELSOLE”BRAND, Whit© Canvas shoe, derby front, Broad toe with thick sole, smart shape, and strong footwear. «.Price §«-»5 per pair. E3hs2 ~c -!V J! K>.- r33^ 4 THE CANVAS KING”269 words
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Advertisement354 1917-03-30 2 i* r?. t Anaemia Our blood is composed of red and white corpuscles—the red to nourish the body, the white to fight disease. In Anaemia —or bloodlessness—the red corpuscles are more or less deficient. Thus the blood cannot provide sufficient nourishment for the body. Therefore the face becomes white and354 words
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Article238 1917-03-30 3 Officials Appointed Foe Straits Settlements, It is notified that under the provisions of section 4 of the Ordinance, the Governor in Council establishes the following divisions —The Settlement of Singapore excluding Christmas Island; the Settlement of Penang the Sattlement of Malacca the Settlement of Libuan; and the238 words
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Article222 1917-03-30 3 Says our Kuala Lumpur contemporary Here, whe r e it is much more difficult to find private trustees willing to act, there is neither Public T ustee nor Official Assignee, If responsible bodies were to approach the Government on the subject wo have no doubt222 words
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Article247 1917-03-30 3 One of the First Forty sends the following very int ores 1 ing net? To the Editor cf the Straits Times. Sir,—-Just a line to give you news of some of the contingmt you weie practically diiectly responsible in raising. Johnson, of the United Engineers (Sumatra),247 words
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Article167 1917-03-30 3 {From Our Otm Correspondent Singapore, March 30At the Singapore Rubber Auction the fol’owing prices ware obtained Smoked Sheets $155 to $l6l per picul Oood 134 154 do Fine plain 14 146 do Good 126 139' do Uusmoked good ribbed 124 do Fine 128 130 do Good 108167 words
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Article546 1917-03-30 3 There is something very fascinating in getting together a collection of plants not often met with, something uncommon. The greater the variety, the more difficult the cultivation, the keener the collector. Thus it ever was in plants or anything else. Do we not all know that fiend the stamp546 words
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Article166 1917-03-30 3 In the S cond Court before Mr. S. H. Langston Lb is morning V M S. V. Palaniapfn Chetty su'd T. de Silva, G. da Silva ai.d G M de Silva (two ladies) claiming $54 upon a cheque on the Chartered B>nk of India, Australia and China166 words
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Article154 1917-03-30 3 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo Dear Sir, •In your issue of March 28 there is a letter advocating a Railway Motor Service to link up Bukit Mertajim with Kulim. It is surely obvious that the preseut expensive and haphazard arrangements could be greatly improved,154 words
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Article84 1917-03-30 3 From the General Officer Commanding tho troops in the Straits Settlements we have received for publication tbe following, which confirms the news wired by our Singapore correspondent yesterday: Instructions have now been received from the War Office that Eurasians may b« enlisted for General Service with84 words
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Advertisement1001 1917-03-30 3 PENANG AUCTION MART. BY ORDER OP COURT. IN this rttpbkmb court or the straits SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE Originating Sammons No. 4 of 1894. In the Matter of the Estate of Khoo Tiong Poh Deceased. Between Tan Poh Neo and Khoo Chin Keat Plaintiffs And Khoo Phee Soon, Khoo Mah L°k,1,001 words
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Advertisement351 1917-03-30 3 zi»a#a*a#a#n#at3#a#a# aea«a®a**# W. D. H. O. WILLS N°77 VIRGINIA CIGARETTES DON’T FORGET ALL THE COUPONS PACKED WITH THESE CIGARETTES WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR VARIOUS HANDSOME PRESENTS BY British-American Tobacco Co. (Straits) Ltd. (Incorporated in England) 7 CHURCH STREET GHAUT, PENANG, ••n®n#a#n#n©n##n#n®n®n®n®n### To-night! A GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. To night!! ELECTRIC351 words
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Article, Illustration103 1917-03-30 4 Miiakid daily (except Sundays and pnblio hoiidavs) at Tme GBTTEBION PRESS, Ltd. gfc 59 f Beech Street, Penang, r Price. t i hi 1 Daily Local >24 per annum. Oakntetkm... Postage Extra. Mail MM— (Post Free) >17.50 CAB LB ADDRESS ECHO —PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing103 words
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Article1550 1917-03-30 4 A correspondent has tried to read into our leading article of last night an attack on the legal profession—or at any rate on the lawyer in locil politics. As a matter of plaiD, simple fact nothing of the sort was intended and a careful scrutiny of1,550 words
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Article223 1917-03-30 4 Mr. G H. Fox is shortly going on leave. M.M. The Hon'ble Mr A. Payne-Gallwey has fce?n piving a flying visit to Penang. r m* Mr. E. S. Buogie, of the United Engigineers, Ltd, leaves for home to-day on furlough. m m 9 Mr. S. A. Yell,223 words
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Article222 1917-03-30 4 As is now generally known, Mr. Maurice Maud?, who rediscoverei” Cicely Rubber Estates years ago when it comprised only 130 acres of rubber and looked like an overgrown Malay bolding, is shortly to retire from Malaya, says the T O.M. On taking his departure from the country.222 words
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Article24 1917-03-30 4 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $102.50, business done, and in Singapore (refined) at $103.25, business done (125 tons sold).24 words
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Article330 1917-03-30 4 London, March 27. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were:— Pale Crepe 3/11 Diamond Smoked 3/1 The £?.s. Gardens Bulletin for March contains reports on the greater and lesser Yams “Germination of the seeds of Erythrina before falling M A parasite of the Red Coconut330 words
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Article1013 1917-03-30 4 The Lawyer's Dilemma. Mr. Justice Darling’s reference to the difficulty of an advocate appearing for German against an Englishman, having regard to what the Germans have done to XQDocent and harmless people all over the country, illustrates ODce more the fact that lawyers cannot always choose their clients.1,013 words
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Advertisement184 1917-03-30 4 FREfH STOCK JUST RECEIVED. Cold Medal Folding Camp Beds. 6U In its construction this bed is a marvel of skill. B Opened it is a full length, v 0 r easy, elastic and comforts m Surety frttfrWKir KA°n J table bed folded it is a snug package about 3 ft.184 words
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Article562 1917-03-30 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] GREAT ARTILLERY DUEL. Strong Enemy Attack». London, March 29. A French communique states Between the Somme and the Oise great reciprocal artillery firing took place, especially on the Easigny-Benay front. “Our tire dispersed working parties south of St. Quentin. Id Champagne after a violent bombardment west562 words
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Article572 1917-03-30 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] advance continues. Cavalry’s Good Work. London, March 28. Reuter’s correspondent with the British t talquarters, telegraphing this afternoon, Mates that the cavalry continues to play a bl f? part in the advance, capturing two more Tillages. Since yesterday we pushed on roughly three thousand yards on572 words
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Article569 1917-03-30 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] REICHSTAG DEBATE. p reas Clamour, l Londor, March 29. A telegram from Amsterdam states that Dr. von Bethmann-Hollwfg, the Imperial Chancellor, is expected to speak in the Reichstag to-day on the subject of political reform which the German Press is now more boldly discussing. The569 words
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Article576 1917-03-30 5 [Reuter's Telegrams] OATH OF OFFICE. Swearing in of ike Miniatcrn. London, March 29. A telegram from Petrograd states that t tbe Ministers took the oath of office in the j 3enate to-day, swearing to serve faithfully j AQ d ja*tly the people and the Russian I 3tate, sacredly576 words
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Article581 1917-03-30 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE WEEK’S BAG. Admiralty Figures. London, March 28. I Ti e Admiralty announces that the arrij vals at ports in Britain during-the past week r aumbered 2,314 and the sailings 2,433. Eighteen ships of over 1,600 tons were suak, including the Asturias, and seven ships under581 words
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Article512 1917-03-30 5 [Reuter’s TelegramsJ BRITISH VICTORY. Turkish Commander a Prisoner. London, M«rch 29. An official announcement regarding the operatii ns in Egypt states:— VVe advanced fift en miles from Rafa to i Walighuzz j and five miles to siuthward of Gazi for tin purpose of covering the construed of the512 words
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Article89 1917-03-30 5 The following articles will be found on oar outside pages Pages. 2, The German Fleet. Frankness at Last. 3. —War-Tar Ordinince. An F. M. S. Want. News f tom the Front. A Dishonoured Cheque. Gloxinias, Burasians and War Service. Kulim to Bukit Mertaj .m. Singapore Rubber Auction. 6—Singapore Harbour89 words
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Article1417 1917-03-30 6 REPORT I'OR HAIF-YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 3L Satisfactory Increases. The S ngapor6 Haib ur Bo*rd s rep '"’t for the ha f-y*ar pndmg D cemher 31, 1916, has bem s j ued aud shows tbit the credit balance of income and expenditure account fif the h lf-year under1,417 words
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Article136 1917-03-30 6 Friday, March 30. Town Band. Esplanade, Saturday, March 31, P. V. R. C. Shoot, 3 pm. Football—P. R C. vs. C, R. C„ Victoria Green, Cricket— B’ and 'D’ Companies vs. The Rtst. Sunday, April 1. Palm Sunday. Monday, April 2. Town Band, Esplanade. W RDNKBDAY, APRIL136 words
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Article864 1917-03-30 6 In his able report for last year Mr. J. S. Ff-rgus n, Chairman of the Central Perak Planters' Association, pointed out that the coolie drink question hal received considerable attention and had been the source of much discussion throughout the year, adding that a toddy commission, consisting864 words
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Article102 1917-03-30 6 The following were thB results of the ties played eff yesterday Doubles A, M M Stewart F R Sayer beat A W Harries C Cuuradi 6—3, 7—5 Profession Pairs. Major Dewar W JI Tbrelfall beat R N Byatt F C Grogson 3—6,10-8, 6-3 For the first time102 words
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Article899 1917-03-30 6 An Economist Forecast. Mr. Arthur Richmond Marsh, editor of the Economic World, and one of the leading nconoDa:c experts in the United States, declares that Germany’s peace proposals were prompted by the knowledge that her food supply is inadequate to feed the population until the 1917 harvest899 words
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Article228 1917-03-30 6 Business at the Empire Theatre is improv. mg by leaps and bounds and so are the quali'y of the pictures, the music ot theOches ra also the class of patrons. List night an excellent progiam was provided which met with all round approval. The star picture by the228 words
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Article97 1917-03-30 6 Tho following programme of music will be played at the Golf Club to morrow evening from 5 45 p.m. to 7-15 p.m,:— 1 Overture A Midsummer Night’s Dream Thomas 2 One Step The Policemen’s Holiday Erving 3 S Q lection H M.S. Pinafore Sullivan 4 Waltz Frau97 words
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Article178 1917-03-30 6 Penang, 30th March 1917. Beep— eti. Soup per catty 1(J Roast 24 fteaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 40 Tongue.... 50 Feet I. 25 Heart n 40 L ver per catty 35 Pork Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 18 Feet178 words
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Advertisement506 1917-03-30 6 VALUABLE PROPERTY TOR SALE. By Order of :he Liquidator (Mr P. B. Hill) UNDER THE Alien Enemies (Winding up) Ordinance 1914. TO BE SOLD BY Public Auction On Monday, the 2ht day of May, 1917, AT 11 AM., AT LOGAN'S BUILDINGS, rEXANG. The Well-known. Commodious and Highly Valuable OFFICES bODOWNS506 words
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Advertisement59 1917-03-30 6 A mschine weakened in one part soon breaks down altogether. That is the case with stff rers from indigestion, a most disheartening complaint. If you are troubled, turn immediately to WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. A course of this medicine will place the body machine in perfect running order. Sold at59 words
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Advertisement62 1917-03-30 6 A Life Saver. It is safe to say tbit Chamberlain’s Colic. Cholera and Diarrhea R tried? has saved the lives of more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy in existence. It is known all ovar the civilized world for its speedy cu'es of cramps in the stomaob,62 words
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Advertisement57 1917-03-30 6 ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd, I»corpor»te4 i> BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE. J. R. Macpherson, Secretary S.B. and F.M.S. Total Assets exceed $28,000,000 Claims Paid $26,000,000 LOW RATES. LIBERAL CONDITIONS Apply for Prospectus etc, to Lim Eu Toh, Merchant, 168, Beach or Street. Peanang. Th« Branch Sscrbtary,57 words
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Article1234 1917-03-30 7 In the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, J. G. S. (evidently Sir J. George Scott) writes the following review of ‘‘The Shans" by the Rev. W. W. Cochrane The Sbana are a inoat baffling raeo, It has been latterly assumed that they call themselves Tai, but even1,234 words
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Advertisement642 1917-03-30 7 1 1 I I 1 I Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum, payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th November. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15TH NOVEMBER, 1619. PRICE OF ISSUE— 100 PER CENT. All proceeds642 words
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Advertisement135 1917-03-30 7 w/w/ir V > v> 4 i, l yi V/ vm sS f 0 2 N DREADNOUGHTS FRASER NEAYE, LTD., Argyll Road, Penang. LOK JUAN HOTEL No. U and It KING STREET. PENANG. The Best Hotel for Comfort. Centrally situated for Business, shopping and Reoreation. Fitted throughout with Eleotric Lights and135 words
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Advertisement77 1917-03-30 7 E. O. HoteL •:o> SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY 6? SATURDAY. A IT B I LONDOF, ENGLAND. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. MANUFACTURERS of Hemp and Wire Rope, Lines, Twines, Sail doth, etc. SUPERIOR NAVY CANVAS No. 0 A No. I. Tho well-known HSRCTTXjES r»'i and GLOBE U and of Man la77 words
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Article1047 1917-03-30 8 Mv first sensation was of a smarting way t up inside of my nose. This quickly extended to my threat, and tbeD, as my lungs i suddenly seeaet filled with red-hot needles, I was seized with a spasm of coughing, i CoJghiog up redhot netdles U not1,047 words
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Advertisement371 1917-03-30 8 If you want the best Emnlsion tbe one that not only £ive« the f«*sd)ts, bm that is really pleasaiu to take that agrees perfectly with delicate stomachs u.id that greatly improves appetite and digestion—t ten be sure *o fy.i. K ..iger s Ernals on No ottier Emulsion vs so strongly371 words
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Advertisement76 1917-03-30 8 A Family Necessity. E*Pry family should he provided with Chamberlain’s P,ia Balm at all times. S rains may he cured in much less time wh*n promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially76 words
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Advertisement552 1917-03-30 8 Swellings Disappear when you rub in Little’s. Oriental Balm. The pain goes right away and the swelling rtself disappears with a few applications. It is utterly useless to suffer. It is useless to pay big doctoi’s bills and then to find you r self no better. For 1 Re. you552 words
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Advertisement108 1917-03-30 8 A* JUST ARR'VED SIX Famous Humber i B r* VS s- Motor Cycles o E New FUt-Twin-Opposed-Cylinders 3o h.p., 3 Speed, Chain drive. PRICK $850 nett. Complete Lucas Horn and Lamp. LEAFLETS ON APPLICATION. D Sole Agents for S.S. F.M.S. 1 GOB TAIK CHEG SON. 24, Beach Street 8i Church108 words
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1488 1917-03-30 9 GERMAN PLAN. A Pbb-War Handbook. In a pamphlet entitled Oversea Opera* tions i A Study,” published in Berlin in 1901, Baron Franz Wilhelm Leopold Heinrich Friedrich von Edelsheim, of the 2nd Uhlan Regiment of the Guard, unfolded a scheme for the invasion of the1,488 words
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Article539 1917-03-30 9 There is a fine ring of the eighteenth cen--1 tury, says the Manchester Guardian, about 1 the ending which Mr. Balfour gave to his letter to our Ambassador at Washington on 1 the peace proposals. He concluded with the words I am, with great truth and539 words
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Advertisement95 1917-03-30 9 > rv mm OF CABLE FAME ARE ALL BRITISH. MANUFACTURED FROM SPECIALLY T oughened-Rubber CARS OWNERS You Must Try Them, m They are very Good Bl Cheap, apply to G. H. SLOT 8 Co., AGENTS FOR PERAK. 31 “UE” PATENT SCRAP WASHER (1917 MODEL.) PRICE $l,BOO Capacity 7 5 to95 words
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Advertisement150 1917-03-30 9 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers. i PINKETTES taken after meals aids J150 words
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Advertisement1731 1917-03-30 10 P. 0,—British India AND APCAR LINE (COMPANIES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) Mail and Service®. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (under contract with his majesty’s government) For Singapore, China, Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tke Intermediate Service1,731 words
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