Straits Echo, 1 September 1917
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Title Section35 1917-09-01 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 15. $24 Per Annan. PENANG, SATURDAY, Ist SEPTEMBER, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 205.35 words
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Advertisement1238 1917-09-01 1 /1 p lJf Al l wmm The Georgetown Motor Garage Tf] Address H kimtcik, Penang. 7A, PENANG f j ROAD. ’Phone NO. 624. FOR SALE. Two only 2 seater. commonwealth PARTIN-PALWER CARS. (BANKS, I Chartered Bank of India, Austrai a and (INCORPORATED TN ENGLAND ROYAL CHARIER.) China. BY of jC1.1I1,238 words
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Advertisement17 1917-09-01 2 DRINK A RECOGNISED CONNOISSEURS SOLE AGENTS: HE LEADING BEANE ON lEE MARKEI. (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)17 words
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906 1917-09-01 3 Ports and Hafft Havens. There is a great difference between them, a difference of the same nature as that which exists between choirs and places where they sing. Unless you happen to possess that contented mind which enables you to irritate your more meanly equipped906 words
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Advertisement175 1917-09-01 3 A m I w 1 A nr* n m m ,/Z/MV, mtm THE BEST LAMP FOR, EVERY PURPOSE HALF-WATT LAMPS ARE STOCKED! 'r’SStSffceSSS Special New Types JUST received “ARGA” HALF-WATT TYPE LAMPS. 230 Volts, 50 O.F. 110 Volts, 25 O-P-These lamps are of the same type as the larger sizes175 words
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Advertisement49 1917-09-01 3 Do not allow yonrB If to become a victim to recurring Fever. There ia a sure remedy at band in WOODS’ MEAT PEPPERMINT CORE a truly marvellous specific in all conditions of fever and internal compliants- It is sold by Dispensaries and Stores everywhere at 80 oents per botnle.49 words
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Advertisement702 1917-09-01 3 A Bouquet of India’s Choicest Flowers. An entrancingly fragrant and powerful scent, yet not cloying, Phul Nana blends all the choicest scents of an Indian Garden into an unique perfume. Try it and enjoy this luxury in sweet smells. Phul-Nana can also be obtained in i conjunction with a most702 words
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Article905 1917-09-01 4 The link between France and England, upon which the security of Europe and of civilisation depends, has been forged into the toughest steel in the furnace fires of Armageddon, although the popular mind would rather have likened it to a bond of dainty sik when, as the work905 words
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Advertisement342 1917-09-01 4 His Master 's Voice Gramophone Records |M)|i t l \t K’l 1 Pf V You can enjoy the world’s Latest and Best Music by the world's greatest Artists in the comfort of your own home if you possess a first class Gramophone. We have in stock “His Master’s Voice” Gramophones342 words
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Advertisement39 1917-09-01 4 A Master Remedy. Chamberlain’s CjISc, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is master over cramp colic, dysentery, and all in'estinal pains. One dose relieves, a second dose is rarely necessary to effect a cure. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.39 words
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Advertisement197 1917-09-01 4 7 FRESH SSTOCKS A° i i i g AGENTS: I B I I I 8 8 8 I bR. T. REID Co., Penang. B BRINKMANN Co., Singapore. •I I I THE WATERHOUSE Co.. Ltd. I I (INCORPORATED 0.8 A.) Muar, Malacca and Kuala Lumpur. 4 r 3 3 b BALLANTINE’S197 words
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Article916 1917-09-01 5 Tom Wright - By Tom Wright. New Zealand colonials” are more like the English than the Australians are Their officials are a lot more civil, even courteous. There are other points in which Home, Sweet home” is vividly reproduced. The climate is southern England’s. The soil is richer than Australia’s, the916 words
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Article929 1917-09-01 5 Really Valuable Property. Ibe seventh ordinary general cf the shareholders of the Kedah Rubber Company, Limited, was held at the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon and there were present Messrs. H. Waugb, in the Chair. W. E. Ctfraver, W.S. Goldie, C. Trim JohnsoD, B. C. Griffin and929 words
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Advertisement446 1917-09-01 5 PENANG’S .RENDEZVOUS Penang Cinema THE TEMPLE OP THE ART MOTION PICTURE.’ Three Nights Only 1, 2, 3 Sept., 1917 THREE SPLENDID COMEDIES "HER Ff?lfc-ND THE BANDI Keystone Comedy “LOVE PATCHES' An Absolute Scream! .•Cartoons in the Barber's Shop 1 Edison Comedy AT 91» P.M THE E GREAT !*HAKE**BRIAN PLAY FAITHFUL446 words
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Advertisement108 1917-09-01 5 r o AND < V* M pened u 0 D a D IL FRONTIER MIXTURE. :e: IE D IF YOU WANT >6000 SPIN IN A CAR ’PHONE No. 581 OR CALL AT No. 1, PENANG ROAD (OPPOSITE E.&O. HOTEL,) SEASU1* Co. Will Satisfy You. Do You Want 5 Rest, Strength,108 words
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Article, Illustration96 1917-09-01 6 MAM daily («xoept Sunday* and public > holiday*) as m CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. gh. 59, Beach Street, Penanf. PfelOM' Dlflj L*eal m* $24 per annum. Ortrtation... Portage Extra. Edition (Port Free) $17.50 ca»l* icDKiis: ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N. B. —All business communications96 words
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Article1217 1917-09-01 6 Quite the bet-t stroke of political and diplomatic business China has done for a long time was when she formally entered the war on the side of the Allies The advice to take this step came from the United States, a Power whose record of dealings1,217 words
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Article27 1917-09-01 6 Risisf Prices. CFrom Our Oim Correspondent') London, August 30, The prices in the Loudon Rubber Market to-day were: Pale Crepe 2/8 Diamond Smoked 2/627 words
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Article37 1917-09-01 6 Latest Quotations. Tin (gnrefiaed) is quoted here to-day at $111.50,\ business done, in Singapore, (refined) at $112.50, business donp, (100 ons sold), and in Lmdoo at £244. spot tnd at £242 5s three mouths’.37 words
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Article913 1917-09-01 6 Madame ran de Sande-Bakhuyzen, wife of the Dutch Consol, has left Singapore on a short visit to New York. Lieut. F. L- Johnson, late of the Timet of Malaya staff, has arrived in British East Africa to join the King’s African Rifles. Capt. A. S. Jelf, of913 words
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Article1050 1917-09-01 6 The Alienation of Land, There has a great deal of misren™ sentation—much of it obviously both Ji. •nd m.pired in tbe J.p. Dese pra re d u the measures recently taken in thiafvi aod the F.M.S. to restrict the 7, land in large blocks to foreigners durin® war.1,050 words
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Advertisement538 1917-09-01 6 MAKES BONNIE BABES. If your baby does not thrive put a little Virol in his food or Milk. It makes the food much more nutritious and much more eaiily digested. Virol is Supplied to 2.000 Hospitals and Infant Welfare Centres. Sir Ernest SHACKLETON Writing to Messrs. Virol says I wish538 words
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Advertisement43 1917-09-01 6 annnjnnnnnnnnnaDnncmnnnannnnnD I OUR DAY 1917 l jj IN AID OF THE RZD CROSS FOND. n n Smoking Concert I AT THE TOWN HALL g a At 9-15 p m, On Monday, Sept. 3rd. flOO. g all the talent, dont miss it. g □□□□□□□□□aaaa□□□□□□□□□□□aaaaaa43 words
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Article1577 1917-09-01 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] INVERNESS COPSE. A Stirrisf Story. London, August 31 The struggle for Ioverness Copse, a bluted wood a thousand yards long by five hundred feet deep, will rank with Delville Wood and Ypres in the story of the army at Flanders. air. Phillip Gibbs, tke war cornipondent,1,577 words
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Article473 1917-09-01 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Lias Rectified, Loudon, August 31. An Italian official announcement statesi—- After the fighting on Bainsisxa Plateau and the Carso we consolidated our possession of the heights and rectified our line. We obtained advantages on the northern slopes of Monte San Gabrielle and in Brestovisza Valley. We473 words
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Article186 1917-09-01 7 Aaaval Gaaaral Maatiag. (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, Aug. 31. The annual general meeting of the members of the Singapore Cricket Club was held last night when Mr. C. I. Carver, who took the ohair, said that the expenditure was $52,588 and that of last year $44,352.186 words
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Article746 1917-09-01 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] New York State Troops. New, York, August 31. A huge gathering of spectators enthusiastically greeted 25,000 troops belonging to New York State, tke regiments marching through the City to the training camp at Charleston. No Remission of Preparations. West Virginia, August 31. The Secretary746 words
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Article634 1917-09-01 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] IN THE RIGA REGION. Amphibious Ettny Attack Prckthlf. I LondoD, August 31. A wireless Russian cfficial message states “We repulsed attacks (o the soath of Oons, in the neighbourhood of Irishti and, I also in the Sucbitza Valley with heavy losses to the enemy. Forty enemy634 words
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Article643 1917-09-01 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] SECRET HISTORY. M. Vtn'ze'oj* Revelation?. W Athens, August 31. M Venizelos has been nakiog a whole series of revelations in the Chamber regarding the mysterious history of the past two years. He explained how his policy of co-operation with the Allies was constantly thwarted either643 words
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Article76 1917-09-01 7 The following articles will ba found oo our outside pages Page. 3. Grand Fleet Chaplain's Note- Book. 4. L’ Entente Cordiale. s—Polynesian Pars; Kedah Rubber Gjmpany. 8* The Toddy Commission. The Price d aad tbe Dollar. P. C. 0, Lawn Tennis. Church Services. Bukit Mertsjtm Cases. Shares. Singapore Rubber76 words
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Article1904 1917-09-01 8 Report Discussion, A general meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malay* was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at rbe Coamber of Commerce Buddings, No. 12, Market Street, Kuala Lumpur, there being present:—The Hon, Mr. R. C. M. Kiodeisley (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. J. R. O. Allwortb1,904 words
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1048 1917-09-01 8 Remembering the tremendous effect tfce variab e value of the dollar had upon tbe trade of the Straits Settlements in the past, tbe money that was made—and lott—n exchange transactions, in such a period as that between Jan. 2 and Jin, 271,048 words
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Article278 1917-09-01 8 Tbe foliowing weie the result» of the ties played off yesterday:— Championship—A W de W Harries beat M K Wbitlpck by 7—5, 6—3. Miied Doubles—M;s StrivcEs acd W H Threifall w.o. from Mrs Harrop and M M Stewart; Mr and Mrs Bennett brat Mr and Mrs Wood278 words
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Article49 1917-09-01 8 8kp 2, 13th Sunday aftkb Trinity 8*00 a.in. Matins 8*30 a.m. Holy Communion 5- p.m. Children’s Service 6- p-m. Evensong Hymn 261 Psalms Asset Magnificat 49 Nunc Dimitt's 61 Hymns 281, 240 and 26 On Friday. 6 00 p.m. Intercession Service 6-45 p.m. Choir Practice49 words
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Article25 1917-09-01 8 Busmah and Anson Roads Sunday 8 p.m. The Sin of Meroz Wednesday 8 p.m? Stayjng The Plague Speaker: Mr. B. J. Baughman,25 words
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40 1917-09-01 8 9 a.m. Children’s Seryice, 6 p.m. Public Worship and Sacjamenl of the Lord’s Supper. Preacher Rev. Donald J. Ross, m a. Hymns 693, 270, 277, 274. 516. Choir Practice on Thursday evening at 7,40 words
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Article188 1917-09-01 8 The Electric Pojyscope was unusually crowded last night when the film “Amidst the Eyeing Beasts in two parts, featuring a child actor of a few years old amidst lions, allegators, leopards and other wild animals was on the bill. “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” in two parts supplied188 words
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Article106 1917-09-01 8 (.From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 1. At the Singapore Rubber Auction the following prices were obtained Smoked fine ribbed $ll9 to $l2l perpicu l Good 107 118 do Fine plain 108 do Good 101 do Unsmoked fine 113 do Good 99 do Crepe fine 121 123106 words
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Article197 1917-09-01 8 ttSasniffrarcfir Tek R;°w s chapffiur. named Hasan Brahma, appeared before Mr G A H ford, yesterday, at the Bukit Police Court and claimed trial on a cb ar? fl of driving bis motor-car in a manner rash or negligent as to endanger huma^f, 0 On the application197 words
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Article164 1917-09-01 8 Keepkg well .head of the time, ith latest pctorial Programmes Tbe Empire presented to a b'g audience la.t n,ght a ready excellent entertainment. In tbe first show commencing at 8 p m the great Universal Super-serial •'The fir! r 8 8k WaS screened »t nine fifteen the second164 words
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Article61 1917-09-01 8 The following are the alterations in Meisn. A. A Anthony Co’s., share list to-day:— Bangnon Valley N. L. 11/6 buyers and 10/6 sellers; TroDg Dredging N. L. 9/6 buyers and 10/- sellers Eastern Shipping $3.75 buyers and $4 sellers; Punggor Rubber Estate $0 80 buyers and $0 85 sellers;61 words
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Article122 1917-09-01 8 S. S, (Bertam) 98.000 lb. The Chicago city school board has refused to delete a page in one of the books used in the public schools, which oontains an article laud ng the career and achievements of the German Kaiser. It has been deoided by the U.122 words
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Article45 1917-09-01 8 Saturday, September 1, St. Giles. Full Moon. Suitday, September 2. 13th after Trinity. Monday, September 8. Town Band, Esplanade. Penang Convent reopens. Our Day Concert, Town Hall. Wednesday, September 5 Town Band, EsplanadeSt. Xavier’s Institution reopens. Friday, September 7. Town Band, Esplanade.45 words
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Advertisement427 1917-09-01 8 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Thoroughly competent Typist for Penang Office. Reply stating salary expected and enclosing copies of testimonials to Box No. 706, c/o Straits Echo. WANTED. TO BUT A RUBBER ESTATE, situated in PERAK or KEDAB, 30 to 100 acres of fertile lands, road frontage, TreeB tappable. Apply with particulars to,427 words
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Advertisement73 1917-09-01 8 Are You Going on a Journey Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar* rhoea Remedy shou d be packed in your bind lugi?«g9 when goinj; on a j >urnpy. Change of water, diet, and temperature all tend or p oduce bowel troub e, and tb s medicine cannot be secured on board73 words
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Advertisement56 1917-09-01 8 Supplied by all Chemists Physicians prescribe Chamberlain's Colic, Cbcl-ra and Dianhoei Remedy because it releves cramps in the stomach and intestinal pains quicker than any preparation they cm compound. Ircau be bought from any clemist shop. A bottle will keep for years, and co home is complete without it. For56 words
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Advertisement20 1917-09-01 8 NOTICE. Appointment filled. Applicants thanked. REX, ejo Strait» Echo, i'ili.. BAXTER 8 Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANBIUNtS, BUTTERY I U20 words
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893 1917-09-01 9 The report of the Committee recently appointed by H. E. the Governor to enquire into the teaching of English in Government Schools is rather a disappointment. It seems to us that, instead of confining thrmselves to their instructions, the Committee have made a number893 words
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Advertisement800 1917-09-01 9 XXXXXXKKWWV**xxmxxxxXXXXXXX>O0O<XXX>O<XXXXXXXX>OO<XXXXXXX KEEP ONE EYE OPEN *W WATCH FOR THE DATE OF SHOWING MILLIONS LIKE TO SEE HER, SO WHO IS SHE? i RL WHITE Of the Exploits of Elaine and Iron Claw Fame in Rathe’s Biggest of Big: Serials PEARL OF THE ARMY MYSTERY IN 30 SOILD PARTS OF MYSTERY,800 words
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Advertisement81 1917-09-01 9 There are two stages in the status of a preparation sold to the public under recommendation. The first is an experimental purchase, as a trial. If that trial does not produce results the erticale is not bought again. WOODS’ GREAT PEPFERMINT CORE, passed the experimental stage over 20 years ago.81 words
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Advertisement489 1917-09-01 9 FOR sale. 1 Hupraobile 1917 model. 1 Pullman Car 4 seater Roadster. New May this year, What offer Apply Tai Seng Motor Repairing Co. FOR SALE. ONE NEW B.8.A. CAR in Splendid Running Order, 1914 model, Complete with Limps, Speedometer, Bag of Tools Ao. For further particulars Apply to AUTOMOBILE,489 words
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Article1116 1917-09-01 10 A Dbtbctiv* in no Man’s Land, Corporal Victor had been transferred to j a new section of the front, and was driving a paity of staff-officers to a frontline trench when one of the party leaned forward and cautioned him. As the Corporal relates the incident in1,116 words
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Article675 1917-09-01 10 Tbe discussion of tbe R nt Bill in the Legislative Council has been productive of some good and but littlo harm. Tbe Council have decided that there are some landlords who ara rapacious scoundrels and some who are not. They have further decided that the Bill is675 words
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Advertisement195 1917-09-01 10 I THE SWIFT CYCLE Co.. Ltd.. A atj COVENTRY ENCLAND, Tjust arrived -;-c 5WT THE —C.1 a/11: T' k _r k ‘*ya 8 V\_A Li SWTFF^ No. 1 TOURIST CYCLE, C L U B-T O U R I S T CYCLE, Imperial Roadster Cycles* H1L AND w PRICES 8 AND195 words
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Advertisement75 1917-09-01 10 Teeth ng Children. Teething children have more or less diarrhoea, which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is necessary is to give the p'escribed dose after each operation of the bowels more than natural and then oas* tor oil cleanse the system.75 words
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Advertisement306 1917-09-01 10 TheEastcrft United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed agents for the above Corporation, and is now prepared and accept MARINE 6* FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUaH BENG KEE, i-3. Btt*k Slrerl, Ptu cay PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that I, Lim Chwee Cbian306 words
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Advertisement252 1917-09-01 10 HENRY I. JOHNSON. PIANIST TO EMPIRE THEATRE. Home Address 171-G, Argyle Road Undertakes tuning and repairing Pianos, Organs, etc., etc. and other Musical Instruments at shortest notice and moderate eharges. GET THE RIGHT MAN AND SAVE YOUR MONEY jongrIeTa” TO MOTHERS: A SIMPLE HOME REMEDY. If you are living any252 words
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Advertisement504 1917-09-01 10 There is Nothing to Joke about in a bac-ache. It may bn serious. particu 10 "«U it i, Z o h.id,cap to jour acli.it-,,. worl it p ay 1 her« 19 no nppd to suffer. Speedy relief u found id. LITTLE S ORIENTAL BALM L h dp 0 aIni eiS504 words
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Article2517 1917-09-01 11 H.M. Hyndham - (By H.M. Hyndham.) I knew well that anything given np, in passing from war to peace, is lost to the care lee-< side; since, when people generally have once made up their minds for peace, they will not renew the war for the sake of what has2,517 words
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Advertisement466 1917-09-01 11 Heat and fever Dr. Cassell’s Tablets Make You Strong and Drive Away Malarial Fever. t'bfi’* is nothing like Dr. abseil s Tablets for overcoming that faint etrengthless feeling you get in the oppressively hot seasons of the tropics. Dr. Cassells Tablets put new life into you, renew your strength, and466 words
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Advertisement97 1917-09-01 11 Gramaphones S Harmoniums Orders are now beiDg booked for well-known makes of Bis master’s voice” Gramaphones and Mohan Flute Harmoniums. Prioes and particulars on application. T. VINAYAGAM, 4, Beach Street, Penanq. MARTINS iPIL for Ladies. A French Remedy (or all Irregularities Thousands#’ I keep a box of Martin's rdls in97 words
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Advertisement628 1917-09-01 11 e NOTICE. l j HPHE usual monthly sale of Pawnbrokers forfeited pleLes for sums exceeding $lO will be held punctually at 11 o'clock a m on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the sth. 6th and 7th proximo respectively at No 42, Beach Street The above forfeited pledges may be viewed at628 words
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Advertisement1561 1917-09-01 12 P. 0.—British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporatub in England.) Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDBR CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJBSTT’s GOVBRNMBNT) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are at present suspended. The P. O.1,561 words
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