Straits Echo, 15 September 1917
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Title Section36 1917-09-15 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THB STRAITS, THE FEDERATE- MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. ?OL. lS $94 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, i6th SEPT >U3EE, 1917. Single Copy, lo cents. No. 217.36 words
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Advertisement1185 1917-09-15 1 D «.^AI g&'^-v-yik *j 1 i\. -J > T I&edMijsSi •4t? •X tt< The Georgetown northam road AND farquhar street. Telegraphic address: Hokimteik. Phone No. 694 IS ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. CARS FOR HIRE A fiUet of Brand new C«rs for hire day and night at moderate charges. i* Motor1,185 words
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Advertisement15 1917-09-15 1 tfi’s tSMJUJS mj Of Much ma vm time it* ?'*«c use ion* 'Ol SBf z15 words
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Advertisement14 1917-09-15 2 Srasi RECOGNISED by CONNOISSEURS SOLE AGENTS: TEE LEADING BRAND (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)14 words
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Article985 1917-09-15 3 Colour is inseparable from memories of the East, and appreciation of it is a question °f mood and circumstance. The Anglo* Indian gladly turns from the glare of bis exile to tbe relief of grey sbies and sober clothing associated with bis furloughs and final retirement;985 words
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Article879 1917-09-15 3 Bad new# is very unpleasant: Worrying about it only make# it worse. Defeat is a Jose of tffort; so is inefficiency oaneed by worry. It does net telp the Aliie# that your firm should lose a thousand rupees because tie .Russians are play mg the fool again and you’re879 words
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Article79 1917-09-15 3 Per N. Y. K. s.s. Prom London,— To Singapore Mr. H, Pope, Mr. J. Oockbnrn, Mr, A. St. G Shavers, Mr, H. Mark, Dr. H. Catling, Mins Galliakie, Mr. W, Smart, Mr, M. C. Head-Jones, Mr. H. B, Bußsy. To Penang Mr. C. B. Wbitebead. Per79 words
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Advertisement1298 1917-09-15 3 PENANG AUCTION MART. BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF PILOT EUSOOF GUNNY, deceased TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On Monday, 17th Sept., 1917, at XI A.M. OAl URDAY, SUNDAY AllD PUBLIC HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED) AT THE ARCHWAY OF LOGAN'S BUILDINGS, BEACH STREET, PENANG. The followling Properties:— 1.1,298 words
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Advertisement450 1917-09-15 3 Coughs, Bronchitis No other Emulsion can show so many testimonials to its efficacy in the treatment of coughs and chest affections. Because of its soothing, healing, strengthening properties, Angler’s Emulsion is the remedy par excellence fcr bron* chitis. It not only soothes and quiets the cough, improve the breathing and450 words
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Article1006 1917-09-15 4 In the course of the public discussion which has been proce e ding for more or less tfie last six months in connection w th the housing question, there have been revealed several interesting facts in connection with the economic life of the less well paid1,006 words
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Advertisement321 1917-09-15 4 THE LEADING PENANG BOOT STORE. c. a e* can ying »t ail times a complete stock of men’s footwear, jour wan s will be catered for in every possible way, and we want you to feel at liberty to call at our store, and let us solve your shoe problems321 words
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Advertisement61 1917-09-15 4 Supplied by all Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain's Colic Chol a ra and Diarrhoea Remedy because it re! eves cramps in the stomsch and intestinal pains quicker than any preparation tbev can compound. If can be bought from any chemist shop. A bottle will keep for years, and no home is61 words
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Advertisement590 1917-09-15 4 PENANG HARBOUR BOARD TARIFFJ)F CHARGES. THE Public are hereby notified that the tew rates for handling Cargo and C a etc- as in Government Giiset'eNo, 111 of 7th September 1917 will come into operation as from Ist October 1917. Copies of the Tariff may be obtained at f be office590 words
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Article1245 1917-09-15 5 Tom Wright. ] - [By Tom Wright.] After a strenuous but unsuccessful day trying to stand on my surf board, I got a ’phone message to say there were letters for me. Too late they 11 be closed now. No matter. Morning will do So in the morn in I hurry1,245 words
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Article379 1917-09-15 5 Annual Genbeal Meeting, The eighth annual general meeting of the shireholders of The Dispensary (PenaDg) Limited was held at the offices of Messrs. Evatt Co. yesterday afternoon. There were present Messrs. G. H. Pritchard, in the Chair, G. N Saye, A. M. Seller, J. M Cna!m?rs,379 words
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Article130 1917-09-15 5 The following ties have b<en fixed for Wednesday, the 19. h inst.: Ladies Doublet—Mrs Evans snd Mrs Clark is Mrs Powell and Miss Gold (2) Mrs Seuter and Miss M Pritchard va Mrs Hogan and Mrs Bennett (3). The following ties have been fixed for Tnureday, the130 words
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Article132 1917-09-15 5 We are r quested to state that there has b»en a widespread impression that the States Government has taken upon itself tie work of relieving all soffe iag B lgiaoe, with the result that charities in this connection shew a marked falling off This is not so. What132 words
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Article98 1917-09-15 5 A Gazette Extraordinary contains the appointment of a Commission to enquire into the cause of the present shortage of subsidiary silver in active circulation, ana thB stpps which should bo taken to remely it. The Commission is granted the usual powers for calling for evidence, documents, etc,98 words
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Article19 1917-09-15 5 To-morrow, Sunday, at Dato Kramat Gardena, Mejlia will meet Stia Tanjong Tokong, in the Firit League.19 words
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Advertisement717 1917-09-15 5 Buun r MiMfcif. n Thonm Shifto. LAST TWO NIGHTS SHOWING AT 10.15 RED FEATHER PHOTO PLAYS PRESENT The Irresistible Star of the Stage and Screen, Flora Parker de Haven iu IHE WHIRL! 00L OF DESTINY 5 'ST A powerful play portraying a little mother's triumph. Produced by Otis Turner. This717 words
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Advertisement424 1917-09-15 5 o d r o <$> o 0 AND 0 < D -p. o r v D 4^ 0 S|NB) WT mixture. :0 JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED By S.S. 1P0H Positively the last consignment of the world-famed HUPMOBILE One ordinary Latest 1917 model with wooden artillery wheels. And one fitted with424 words
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Article, Illustration97 1917-09-15 6 friftkil daily (except Sunday* and peblio holiday.) ax m CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. 9x 59, Beach Street, Penang. Ykios' Dai>y Leeal m SS4 per annum. CHtietitkm... Portage Extra. Mail Edition (Poet Free) $17.50 oanLn addbiss ECHO—PENANG Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 543 .V. 8. —All business communications97 words
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Article1198 1917-09-15 6 Sir Edward Caraon seems to hare been in an unduly pessimistic mood when he wrote to a correspondent the other day; and he does not seem to have faced facts with his usual legal acumen. We quote from Route Peace by treaty does not necessarily secure peace1,198 words
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Article944 1917-09-15 6 Commander B. A. Cator, R.N., is appoint* ed a member of the Singapore Committee of Food Control. Mr, T. H, B Phillip**, of Hendra Estate, Sungkai, will be taking a health trip to Australia in the near future. Mr. W. Dunoan left by the mail train this944 words
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Article983 1917-09-15 6 Fish-Fighting. A correspondent writes The fighting fish season has started boys and even elderly people indulge in 5? sport, betting on the result. This fiav," which may be caught in swamps dur L tKi season of the year, in the exoftement of t t fight changes its colour983 words
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Advertisement270 1917-09-15 6 GTD Drying Bottles keep CIGARS CHEROOTS In Prime Smoking Condition. They are made of best quality Crystal Glaes and are capable of ho ding a large number of cigars thus obviating the -annoyance of refilling frequently. LARGE SIZE *5.00 EXTRA LARGE $7.00mm EYESIGHT CHATS If you have to hold your270 words
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Advertisement34 1917-09-15 6 nnnnnn nnnnnn nnnnnn a nnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn n OUR DAY 1917. n n □nnnn nnnnnn nnnnnn nnnnnn nnnunn Mrs. EBDEN’S CONCERT Friday, September 21st BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW AT ROBINSON PIANO Co. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnn34 words
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Article613 1917-09-15 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] the korniloff revolt. Semi-Official Slatemeat. Petrograd, Sept. 14. The organ of the Workmen’s and Soldiers' Delegates states that General Korniloff and bii Chief of Staff General Lukomaky have agreed to be tried by a revolutionary tribunal. Oeneral Euesky has been appointed to the command of the Northern613 words
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Article610 1917-09-15 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] ENEMY ATTACK. Fierce Figktieg. London, September IS. Sir Douglas Haig reports After a heavy bombardment for an hour enemy raiders entered our trenches to the east of Bullecourt, We drove them out »fter sharp fighting. The enemy left a number of dead, aUo prisoners. We successfully610 words
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Article366 1917-09-15 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] CAPTURE OF MONTE SAN GABRIELE. Victory After Ficrec Flgktiag. London, S ptember 14, Correspondents on tbe Italun front state that tbe battle at Monte San Gabriele, which bad been swaying fera fortnight, reached the extremity of fury in the past few days when the Austrians made366 words
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Article361 1917-09-15 7 From Dutek Source». j The following Dutch cables appear in the Deli-Courant of September 11:— ladepeadeaee of Bolfiom. A private telegram from The Hague to I Batavia says that the Vienna paper Beiehe- 1 poit confirms the willingness of the Central I Pqwers to re-establish the independence361 words
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Article605 1917-09-15 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Voa Luxkurg's Departure. Buenos Aires, Sept. 14. Count von Luxburg is returning from the interior. Fearing hostility in the oapital he left the train at a station fifteen miles distant and sought the protection of the authorities. It is reported he was given twenty-four hoars605 words
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Article1299 1917-09-15 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] BRITISH OFFENSIVE MEASURES. Stories from Admiralty Records* London, September 14. The publication cf the following incidents, taken from Admiralty records, is illumiuating as showing the growing suocess of the offensive measures against submarines i First story i One of our naval auxiliary forces was struck by a1,299 words
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Article95 1917-09-15 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3. War* Worry. Passengers to the Straits. The Colour of India. 4. The Small Salaried Men. 5. Amurrican War Talk. The Dls. pensary (Penang) Ltd. P. 0. 0 Tennis Tournament. Small Silver Enquiry. Belgian Belief. 8. —lice Production.95 words
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Article225 1917-09-15 8 RED CROSS FUND. Lilt of Subscriptions. Amount previously acknowledged $16,701.1 9 H. Welham 1 1^.00 Guthrie 4 Co, Ltd. 500 0 Anonymoo# Ng Boo Bee, Taiping 1 NgAuuTb,. Behr 4 Co 10'nn Ohoug H.i 4 Co. "WO R.E. Prenfcs 10 °.00 Commander and Mrs. Macintyre (X100) 850225 words
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Article94 1917-09-15 8 Sip 16, 15th Sunday abtbh Thinity. 8-00 a.m. Matins 8-30 a.m. Holy Communion 10-00 a.m. Holy Communion (Tamil Congregation) 10-45 a.m. Matins (Chinese Congregation) 5- p.m. Sunday School 6- p.m. Evensong Hymn 194 Psalms 82 Turle 83 Cooke Hopkins Magnificat Bt.iccr Nunc Dimittts j Hymns 290.94 words
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34 1917-09-15 8 9 a.m. Children’s Service. 6 p.m. Public Worship. Preacher: Rev. Dcnald J. Rose, ma. Hymns:—476 (1 —3,6—8), 625, 52i, 323, 516. Choir Practice on Thursday evening at 7,34 words
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Article34 1917-09-15 8 (Bubmah and Anson Roads Sunday 8-00 p.m. Special Patriotic Service. The Boy Sconts of the Anglc-Chinese School will parade. Subject: The Call of Samuel.” Wednesday 8-00 p.m, Allars and Altar Fires.”34 words
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Article178 1917-09-15 8 Special attention is directed to the Empire Theatre advertisement apptaring e in our columns. Commencing at 10.15 to night ia a Redfeather feature pboto-play in fire acts The Whirlpool of Destiny portraying a little mother’s triumph. Several fine comedies and Universal Animated weekly will also be shown. The178 words
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Article875 1917-09-15 8 The problem before the Governments of the Straits Settlements ard the Federated Malay States is to procure an adrqnaie supply of foodstuffs for the p opie of Malaya. Fortunately, the sap e article of diet is rice, and the two countries from which the bulb of the commodity875 words
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Article89 1917-09-15 8 Saturday, September 15. Inter-state Football—Penang vt Perak I nob. P. V. R C. Shoot, 3 p.m. Sunday. September 16 15th after Trinity. Monday. September 17. Town Band E»»’»*’*d^. Penang Criminal A-e Z 3 s B u gin. Penang Automobile C üb, A. G. M„ Chamber rf Comm-rc89 words
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Article1143 1917-09-15 8 A correspondent, whose letter we pub ished yesterday, made the very excellent suggestion that the Tribunal under the Active Service Bill should consist of a Judge of the High Court, a Senior Civil Servant and a Midiary Officer. That would assure impartiality and tuoroughness, aud these are ebm1,143 words
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Article755 1917-09-15 8 General Kornilt ff, letder of the Eighth Russian Army, was, like Abraham Line 10, born in a log ctbiu. Woo knows but that, like Litcjln also, he may rree to bi presi dent From every point of view be has proved himself ficted for the position his country755 words
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Article229 1917-09-15 8 The fo’Vowing are the alterations in Messrs. A, A Anthony Co’s share list to-day j Aver Kuoing Robber Estate sl.4*2£ buyers and $1 50 sellers Ay*r P*nas Rubber Es fates $l2 buv Q rs and $12.50 sellers Bukit JelotoDg 075 buyers; Haytor Rubber Estates $lO buyers Jeram Kutntan Rubber229 words
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275 1917-09-15 8 [The Editor of the Malay Mail Si*-, la foi mar timed it w»s the custom or the fashion to settle questions of importance by authoiitative cffinal decisions. F. r -x>mple, Parliament has approved the piesent cffimal form of the Anglican Church. To275 words
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Article246 1917-09-15 8 (To the Editor of the Straits Times.) til',—Now that a la g-i numb rof meu of the planting line in the S S. and F-M.S b*ve joined the colours might suggest through tne medium of your valuaole j urnul that companies adopt the course of employing the services246 words
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Article268 1917-09-15 8 Miwtttes of Meetiwo, Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 26th August, 1917. Present Row. W. Peel, President. F. Duxbuet, Esq Yeoh Guaw Seok, Esq. Chee Woe Lok, Esq. Absent A. M. Goodman, Esq, How A. F. Goodeich. Quah Beno Kee, Esq. 1268 words
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Article76 1917-09-15 8 The E'ectric Polyt-o.jps which screened last night two of the b-t>t serials is reaping the harvest of their labour. The packed house Dst night was fully convinced, that the praise bestowed on tb>se film», was fully justified. Episode three of the Pearl of tbe Army is indeed76 words
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Article1042 1917-09-15 8 Bay* yesterday’s TOM. Thursday afternoon s*w the final tf ,ge of the Police defalcations ciae from R n i Lumpur, »h»n the Full Court ol ;Ip h decided unanimously to qu 18 h the ron v.cMoo of the first accused, sLadord but* J.w no reason to alter1,042 words
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Article2502 1917-09-15 9 Tbe discussion as to what is meant by No annexations,” raised by tbe action of tbe Russian Revolutionaries, has proved most satisfactory. Instead of doing harm, it bas enabled tbe Allied Powers (witness the debate over Alsace-Lorraine in the French Chamber) to demonstrate that tbe policy2,502 words
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Advertisement555 1917-09-15 9 I a i.*. r Depicting the i r s*? r^' Evils ■i IK Of War •L. -•<# Ta&i? Ordeof. Adapted from the poem. THE BALLA D OF SILENCE, by 6 X*bitl THE WORLDS MASTERPIECE IN KINEMATOGRAPHY d iMMI PENANG iCINEMA I r 54 kl DRURY LANE.) September, 13- I 16,555 words
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Advertisement507 1917-09-15 9 Hauntei by Paia! Arfl your w*k ng and sleeping boura hauntel by the awf il dread or the worae reality of bodily pain p Headache, backache, toothache, neuralgia sciatica, rheumatism, sore throat, and other external aches and piins are quickly soothed aud cured by LITTLE S ORIENTAL BALM Simply rub507 words
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Article954 1917-09-15 10 Francis Grierson - AN AMERICAN’S PROTEST. By Francis Grierson. As some of us expected, a reaction has set in against the prosecution of the war by the most drastic means—a reaction based on the old sentimental reasons that made pe pie use traps that cause the death of rodents without954 words
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Article921 1917-09-15 10 What la Copra P If tbi *ddre 88 »d to tbe genera] p„,2 c T a bar of co rect, or even 0Q w. uld probably be extremely ,t i.i doubtful if any other 00m.2 J* »Uvt enters so l&ruelv mtn thn pro* ot two of tbe St universal921 words
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Advertisement417 1917-09-15 10 II “A word to the wise is enough. Too few buyers realise to what extent they jeopardise life and limb when purchasing a Cycle on price alone. Defective tubing, faulty brazing, badlyfitting lugs can all be covered by a coat or two of enamel; but sooner or later the evil417 words
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Advertisement39 1917-09-15 10 A Master Remedy. Chamhprlain’s Colic, Cholera and Di»r--hnea R°mpdy is roaster over cramp colic, and All in estioal pains- One dose 'elievep, a ascend dose is rarely necesrary to pffpet a cure. For sale by all dispensaries •md dealers.39 words
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Advertisement365 1917-09-15 10 Bad Stomach Weakness Dr. Cassell’s Tablets Cure Stomach Trouble and Make You Strong. When yon cannot digest your food it just lies in your stomach, as it might lie in a pit, and does you no good. That is why bad stomach makes you weak and ill. It makes your365 words
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Advertisement67 1917-09-15 10 Are Yon Going on a Journey Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Di»r* rhoea Remedy should be packed in your hand luggage when going on a journey. Change of water, diet, and temperature all tend° r produce bowel trouble, and tbia medioin* cannot be secured on board the train oj steamship. It67 words
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Article1408 1917-09-15 11 Some reputations in literature and journalism have been made by the grea* •Aar. It is a nice problem, and one having a practical interest for readers, as to whether knowledge of the identity of tbe wnt*r enhances, or otherwise, tbe pleasure with which the book or article1,408 words
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Article780 1917-09-15 11 Is there a man in this world, however humble, who does not behve that he has a touch cf genius in bis nature He m*v contess his own incompetence in a hundn d matters he may even be morbidly aware of it, and marvel at the780 words
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Advertisement481 1917-09-15 11 m as ip t K: ir 3 THOROUGHLY BRITISH —AND “MILES” BETTER. AGENTS FOR PENANG ETC., SIME, DARBY 00,, LiTD.j penanc a MALACCA. TRY A a* X j* W-r u VrJ JvV JUS L Wr V# 8888 «B a»» v^ nTX *ls fAtIAV 011 IUUiI tilfi lO’Ml. it tloroagVy »g*irgt481 words
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Advertisement465 1917-09-15 11 (THE BODEGA, PENANG. The above Bar 8 Restaurant Having been Purchased by Thomas SHAFTO. Is undergoing extensive Alterations and many novel improvements will be the outcome. Patrons will soon be invited to pass judgment. r OXO-GAS-LAMPS A Brillant, Safe, CLsn and Ecoimmical Light, burns Kerosiue Oil in Lasform no Chimney,465 words
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Advertisement1249 1917-09-15 12 P. o.—British India AND &PCAR LINE (CoMranixs lnooaro*ATi» in England and Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (onnxn oontxaot with his majnstt’s oovxxujtxiiT) Th« Company'* MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended —4 mm are booked via Bombay as opportunity offers and as faraa Moossodatien is available. INTERMEDIATE SERVICES1,249 words
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