Straits Echo, 20 September 1917
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Title Section35 1917-09-20 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16* $24 I*er Annum. PENANG, 'IIiUKSDAY, 20th SEFiEMIiEK, 1917. Single Cop}, lo ccnls. No. 221.35 words
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Advertisement1072 1917-09-20 1 M S' a r i-i A 1.,*: \r M. -.gu" .-4T KS3BK» The Georgetown n northam road AND farquhar street. Telegraphic address: Hokimteik. 'Phone No. 694 IS ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. CARS FOR HIRE A fLet of B r and new C«r* f r hire day and night at moderate1,072 words
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Advertisement33 1917-09-20 1 m Si S ’S MILK. WHlCij JS THE BEtf W >AT ■tv »»>' vV aJ\ ECt| ons 3§t .£s?- A—.- -ga sfe •SSa jssss *555. W «£‘s Isi VC* i'~ .'fWi-ZTS* sK; -rwy V33 words
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Advertisement15 1917-09-20 2 RECOGN CONNOIS SOLE AGENTS: TEE LEADIIS BEANE 01 TIE MARKET. (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)15 words
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3047 1917-09-20 3 [By Euoikk Simon, Late French Consul-General in Chim.'] Men of genius, like Pascal, Leibni'z ard Bacon, b*Yd said of the human race that i should b-i considered as one man, immorta r, d always increasing bis store of knowledge. What they have «aid of humanity3,047 words
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Advertisement563 1917-09-20 3 B r ORDER of the custodian of enemy property pursuant to an order of his excellency the governor in council Id tbe matter of the Trading with the Enemy Ordinances 1914 to 1916 and of the Alien Enemies (Winding up) Ordinances 1914 to 1917 IMPORTANT AUCTION -ALE. Of A Vnlnable563 words
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Advertisement95 1917-09-20 3 Penang Sales Room BY ORDER OF THE ADM INISTRATOR OF THE E-TAIE OF PUAH KIM H00 deceased TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION All the Household Furniture COMPRISING Ebony Couches. Stools Cliairs, Side and round Tables, Tea Tables, Large Nirrors. Iron Safes, Glassware. English and Shanghai Crockery, Wardrobes, Dressing Tables,95 words
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Advertisement504 1917-09-20 3 notice. Tenders will h* received at the Resident Councillor’s Office, t' Pnarg up to nooQ on Tour§d*y, the let November, 1917, for the undeimentioned contracts for the ’year 19 i 8:—— (a) Wishing of N Fve Polic* Uniforms Supplv rf Bro »n L ether Boots and R a ling aud504 words
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Article889 1917-09-20 4 There are three Russits, as there are three Irelands. Yet tbty speak of Russia” «nd of Ireland” as “she.” Grand Ducal Russia, if not dead, has bad a hard knock. Toere is, steoudly, the Ru.-si* of the laLd* uungry muj k—bO per ctnt, of the pipuUtiuu. He c»u neiiner889 words
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Advertisement282 1917-09-20 4 DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS AND NAPKINS. em 1 8° m &p «a «S' •8° -r--«a WHITE DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS. Inexpensive jet serviceable quality. These cloths are of British manufacture, are perfect j bleached, and are ready hemmed for immediate use. SIZES. 58 by 53 inches, 64 by 64 64 bv 82282 words
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Advertisement60 1917-09-20 4 Supplied by all Chemists. Physicians orescriba CbamtnrUin’s Colic, Cb< 1-ra and Diarrboe i Remedy because it rel eves cramps in tbe stomach and intestinal pains quicker thin any preptration they cm compound. It can be bought from any chemist shop. A bottle will keep for years, and no home is60 words
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Advertisement404 1917-09-20 4 sc there’s Purity and Vigour IN EVERY DROP OF READS M DOG'S HEAD” GUINNESS It retains through the entire brewing process and after maturing and bottling, the delicious fragrance of the hop with its sweet anf soothing perfume. ana It has the sparkling force of a cleverly fermented beverair. without404 words
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Article468 1917-09-20 5 Our Day” Tennis. P C. C. V$ C- R C. The TenDia matches (Snglee) n connection with “Our Diy” between the P. C. C. *rd C, R. C. representatives were played off on V ctoria Green yesterday afternoon and n suited in the Chinese beating tbeir opponents m two out468 words
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Article377 1917-09-20 5 Our Bukit MerUjam correspondent writes: At the Police Coart, before Mr, G. A. Hereford, on Friday, two Hylams named Tan Ah Chin and Goh Po Tek were found guiby of the offence of voluntarily *au»iog hurt to one Lin Ah Ewe by means f a stick. Accused377 words
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61 1917-09-20 5 The Local Agents, Messrs. Guthrie A Co.. L*d. have received the following cable from London Profit for the year ended 30th June 1917 <£44 111 with brought forward £4 599 Dspreciat on on Dredges written off <610,029 —placed to Reserve £6 500. Final divideod61 words
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Article361 1917-09-20 5 Thief Gets Maximan Peialty. I Victims of electric bulb thefts will learn I with satisfaction that a member of the 11 light-fingered gentry has been collared by 1 1 the Police acd sentenced to the maximum penalty by Mr. S, H. Langston in the Second Court,361 words
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Article260 1917-09-20 5 The following are the alterations in MessrsA. A Anthony A Co’s., share list to day:— Bukit Je.'otong Rubber Estates 070 buyers and 0.80 sellers Jimab Rubber E&I fates $2.25 buyers Kedah Rubber Co. $3.80 buyers and $4 sellers; Kelemak Rubber Estates $7.75 buyers and $8 sellers Kempas $9 sellers;260 words
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Article128 1917-09-20 5 Quarterly Meeting. The last quarterly meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices for Penang was held in the District Court, yesterday afternoon. Thero were present Messrs. R. D. Acton (Chairman), A. 8. Anthony. D. A. M, Browr, Quab Bang Kee, Dr. G. W. Park and Mr. A. M-128 words
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Article67 1917-09-20 5 Phhxmo Wombn Wobkibs. Amount previously acknowledged $5,836.03 Mrs. Penny 1000 H L 10.00 No 36 2 50 Mrs E. J. Bennett 2.00 u Work 1.00 $5,861.53 Hospital garments for soldiers ready out out for workers will be given out at the Town Hall every Friday at67 words
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Article48 1917-09-20 5 Tbe following programme of musio will be played at the Esplanade to-morrow evening rom 6 p m, to 7 p.m. s—--1 Overture Prometheus Beethoven 2 Polka Wlr Beide Faust 3 Selection Verdi 4 Walts On the Blue Wsvps Williams 5 March The Rifle Regiment Sousa48 words
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Advertisement284 1917-09-20 5 TO-NIGHT’S THE NIGHT Business empire Thorns Shftfto. MAMMOTH UNIVERSAL PRODUCTION 20,000 Leagues under the Sea j gK r A ’$<-» ’i' V 'K‘*' Ij >• t- 1 i* Mir COMMENCING AT 9.30 GREAT CROWDS will be THERE! Everybody MUST eee this. Filmed at the bottom of the Ocean. SEE the284 words
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Advertisement608 1917-09-20 5 1 O V AND < '£>xn r rt+C'j rontier JS3i m U 1» E MIXTURE. WANTED Mrs. EBX )EN j If ON FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 21st AT 9.15 P.M AT THE T TOWN HALL TICKETS NOW ON SALE t AT 4 i ROBINSON PIANO CO., T Reserved seats $5 and 13608 words
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Article, Illustration98 1917-09-20 6 VlkßsWafl daily (except Sundays and peblio v holiday») k i!I TVS CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. |o, 59, Poach Street, Penang. Fnion* Daily Led m, @S4 per annum. Ortrtatiou... Postage Extra. lfail Edition (Port Free) 917.50 OiBLI ADDKISS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N. 1. —All98 words
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Article1373 1917-09-20 6 The Commission which is enquiring into the shortage of smill coins may do excellent work before it completes its labours, but it cannot be congratulated on the first step it has taken. It he d, we believe, an unofficial kind of sitting on Friday and began its regular1,373 words
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Article922 1917-09-20 6 Dr. J. D. Gimlette has now been appointed to serve in Oxford on special malaria duty. Mr. W. J. Archer, C.M.G., Counsellor of the Siamese Legation, has left London for the country, where he will pay a series of visits. The marriage of Mr. Leong Tin Ehean,922 words
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Article969 1917-09-20 6 Curs of Low Degree. When a famous Russian General went tn Lausanne, we are told, he stood by the Take and said to a passer-by how manr are there in this lake And the 6.791,901." There'. P said the General, not one of your ‘I don’t knows’”. Our969 words
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Advertisement301 1917-09-20 6 GTD Drying Bottles KEEP CIGARS CHEROOTS In Prime Smoking Condition. They are made of best quality Crystal Glass and are capable of ho'ding a large number of cigars thus obviating th« annoyance of refilling frequently. LARGE SIZE $5.09 EXTRA LARGE $7 -0 I m wm 'M EYESIGHT CHATS O ■■■■M301 words
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Article742 1917-09-20 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] ADMIRALTY report. A Detliit. LondoD, September 19. Tbe Admiralty returns show that the rrivsls at British ports during the week 2,695 »nd the sailings 2,737 Total 5,432 g I(? ht vessels over 1,600 tons were sunk tC( j twenty under that tonnage, making a total742 words
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Article601 1917-09-20 7 Reuter’s Telegrams.] democratic conference. Tke Delegate*. Petrograd, September 18. The Democratic Conference, cabled on September 16, will be attended by a thousand delegates. The chief of these are:— the Soviet of Petrograd, the Soviet of Moscow and the Peasants Council of PetroRrad, a hundred delegates each Soviet and Peasants601 words
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Article640 1917-09-20 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams] HEARTENING PRONOUNCEMENTSPrcaa Coosmeata. London, September 19. The interview with General Smuts, and M. Painlevl's speech are regarded as timely and heartening at a moment when Germany has resumed peace manoeuvres in a form designed to encourage British Pocifists. The papers discredit the German stories of640 words
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Article420 1917-09-20 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] RESTORATION OF BELGIUM. Press Commesta. London, Sept, 19. The German press continues to be agitated on the question as to whether the Government has decided to surrender Belgium. The latest reports indicate that the government has not yet committed itself. It is noteworthy that the420 words
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Article69 1917-09-20 7 (From Out Own Correspondent Singapore, September 20. At a meeting of the shareholders of the United Engineers the Ohairman referred to the extraordinary war conditions. He pointed out that the war might have meant rain. Since the amalgamation every promise bad been fulfilled, The profit for the69 words
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Article70 1917-09-20 7 Latest Quotations Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $110.40, buyers no sellers, in Singapore, (refined) at $lll.OO, business done (200 tons sold) and in London at £243 15s. spot and at £240 15s. three months. Messrs. Bonstead Co, inform us that the following were the quotations70 words
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Article502 1917-09-20 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] A Lull, LondoD, S-ptember 19Sir Douglas Haig reports that there is nothing special to report. Reciprocal Artillery Activity. London, September 19. Sir Douglas Haig reports Great reciprocal artillery activity occurred in the Ypres sector. Our aeroplanes on Tuesday despite the most unfavourable weather continued to observe502 words
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Article25 1917-09-20 7 CJPVom Otar Own OorrespondenU) London, September 19, The prices in the London Robber Market to-day were: Pale Crepe 2/91 Diamond Smoked 2/7£25 words
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Article344 1917-09-20 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Mr. Holm».’» Slirri.g Speech. New York, September 19. At a luncheon ia honour of Lord Northcliffe, Mr, W. A. Holman, (Premier of New South Wales) was present. They were warmly received by the Mayor Mr. Mitchell and other prominent people numbering two hundred. Mr. Holm**'* Speeck,344 words
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Article395 1917-09-20 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3. —The Superiority of Chinese Civilisation. 4. —Arnold Bennett Critic. 5. 4l Our Day Tennis, Bukit Mortaj^m Cases. The Renoug Tin Dredging Co., Ltd, Theft of Electric Bulb. Licensing Justices. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild, I’o-mo row’s Band Programme.395 words
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Article871 1917-09-20 8 In view of tbe fact that the Chamber of Commerce bolds its half-yearly meeting next week, and will therefore have an opportunity of considering and, if necessary, discussing, tbe new Military S rvice Bill, and in view of the fact that the most curious and injudicious rumoure871 words
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Article89 1917-09-20 8 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Denoys and Co. at their 317th Auction Sale to-day Smoked Diamond Shoet No. 1 $123 to $127 per picul Smoked Diamorii Sheet No. 2 114 122 do Unsmoked Sheet No. 1 108 111 do Unsmoked Sheet89 words
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Article741 1917-09-20 8 It is rather remarkable that a country sbou’d find practically the whole of its products to be in demand as war material. t hus avoiding the slump in some branches of production which acc >mpani-*s the boom in others. Y t this is the741 words
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Article214 1917-09-20 8 The following is the health statement of the Penang- Municipality for the week ended September 15, 1917 ("Male 44) Total Deaths < >6B (.Female 19 Death rate 3''.99 per mille per annum compared with 32-96 in the p «ceding week and with 31.80 in the corresponding week ot214 words
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Article982 1917-09-20 8 It is no exaggeration to say that tbe whole world is on tbe eve of a very mark d change io respect of fiianoe, credit, currency, and many other matters, and bi-metalii-m will most assuredly be represented in tbe Hat of subjects clamou-iog for a hearing.982 words
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Article2255 1917-09-20 8 The Western Front. j Ic {From Our Own Correspondent.) It I f London, Ju’y 26, j Hard and close fighting, but none of tran-scenr iig importance took place this week h on the Wtarern front—where tbe final j issue of the war lies. There were many2,255 words
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Article154 1917-09-20 8 A»iu»l Iiilallaiin, The aDDoal Installation of the above Lodge took place last Dight in the Frermasons Hal), Northam Road. The Installing Principal being Mr. M. E, Comp R. Owen assisted by M. E. Comp W. A. Ward. After the ctrtmony a light euDDer was provided. The following154 words
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Article212 1917-09-20 8 It will be good news to the memb rs of the F.MB. Government Service to hear that there is every probability that tbe longpxp“cted increase of salaries—wbich the 8 trvice, both individually and collectively, have beea pnr-istently seeking for the last two yeart —will matoriali»e into a212 words
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Article121 1917-09-20 8 Without doubt the best programme for to-uight’s entertainment is the Empire’s says every one when “26 000 Leagues Uader the Sea” in eight complete reels will be shown including tbe 3rd and 4th episode of The Iron Claw” together with several interesting and side splitting comedies. This film121 words
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Article87 1917-09-20 8 Thursday, Srptembbb 20. “Our Day" Lawn Tennis, P. 0. C. w C» R. C., Victoria Grrea. Friday. Sbptbmbbb 21. Town Band, Esplanade ‘‘Our Dij Mrs. Ebden’s Grand Musical Evening, Town Hall, 9 15 pm. Saturday. September 22. Football—o R. C. v». Ktdab, Victoria Green. Sunday, Sbptbmbib 2387 words
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Advertisement11 1917-09-20 8 For Chronic Cheat Complaint a, Wood*’ Great Peppermint Care la. 6d.11 words
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Advertisement42 1917-09-20 8 A Master Remedy. Chamberlain's Col'C, Cholera and Dint?hnea R a medy is master over cramp colic, dysentery, and alt in estinal pains. Oae dose tei'eves, a second dose is rarely Deoescary to effect a care. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers,42 words
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Article1246 1917-09-20 9 Books And Persons. By Arnold Bennett. (Chaito and Wind os. ss. net.) These selected papers of Mr. Bennett’s th« j are reprinted from the “New Age,” 1908-11—have certain very cheering quali ties. They are light; they are personal they are frf quent y impudent; and, when dealing1,246 words
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Article272 1917-09-20 9 Peeang, 20th September 1917. Beef— ctt. Soup per catty 14 Roast 26 fteaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 36 Tongue 50 Feet 25 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Fillet of Beef 60 Pork— Pork per catty 54 with fat 46272 words
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Advertisement358 1917-09-20 9 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. importers of ALL KINDS COLD STORAGE SUPPLIES Price Lists on application Singapore, Kuala lpoli and Penang. rsggraaM.i' MBiMM > u—, m FEDERAL LORRIES liilJZfvX^va P WELLS FARG Serve the World The acknowledged superiority of Federal Lorries is due entirely to the precision and care with358 words
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Advertisement29 1917-09-20 9 Keep It Handy. Immediate relief is necessary in attacks of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should always be on band. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers,29 words
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Advertisement78 1917-09-20 9 FREE TO ALL SUFFERERS If youfeel'OUT of SORTS "RUN DOWN ‘GOT the BLUET SUFFER from KIDNEY. BLADDER. NERVOUS DISEASES, CHRONIC WE AH NESS, ULCERS, SKIN ERUPTIONS, PILES, write for FREE CLOTH BOUND medical book on these diseases and WONDERFUL CURES effected bl THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY. Net M.2N4 THERAPION yourself78 words
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Advertisement273 1917-09-20 9 I a a i FRESH I STOCKS #s ft I a a ft *P i a a l agents:.gR. T. REID Co., Penang. I BRINKMANN Co., Singapore. I a a i (X I I a Kr: a g a I a a I i a a 8 THE WATERHOUSE Co..273 words
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Article809 1917-09-20 10 Lord Haldane’s Plan Lord Haldan», address ng a conference on educational, reconstruction, oyer wbich he presided, in connection with the summer me-ting of the University E item ion students at Oxford, outlined a national scheme of educ.tional reform btsed on the of devolution, the separation of the thinking from809 words
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Advertisement352 1917-09-20 10 n—dO J ESTATE SUPPLIES. NEW SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED. *t! M acetic acid 99 per cent. Glacial. MOMI CASES Size 19' by 19' by 24Porcelain Cups Flat Bottom GLASS CUPS Half Lemon Shape Earthernware Cups Glazed, Flat Bottom Enamelled Latex Pans Sizes 18 ins. by 9 ins. by 31 ins. and352 words
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Advertisement72 1917-09-20 10 Teething Children. Teething children have more or less diarrhoea, which can ba controlled by giving Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is necessary is to give the prescribed dose after each operation of the bowels more than natural and then castor oil to cleanse the system. It is72 words
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Advertisement803 1917-09-20 10 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check803 words
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Article1828 1917-09-20 11 EXPERIMENT AND SEQUEL. Action by Penan* Rubber Estates. A civil case of more than usual interest was heard on Monday by Mr Justice Farrer Manby in the Judicial Commissioner s Court. Ipoh, when the Penang Rubber Estates, Ltd., claimed $1,285.70 as damages incurred through breach of an1,828 words
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Advertisement443 1917-09-20 11 s Arc you a Slave to pain i Do You Ever Rett r Or ia your life a perpetual burden—a wakpful, restless, fevered tortured eiistence Do you s'art and cry out from twitching nerves or darting p*ina Are you robbed of your nights of juat repoae and tranquil bleep P443 words
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Advertisement1436 1917-09-20 12 P. o.—British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England) Mall and Passenger aervicei PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (under contract with his majesty’s government) The Company’s MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. Passengers for Europe are booked via Bombay as opportunity offers and as far as accomodation1,436 words
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