Straits Echo, 17 October 1917
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Title Section35 1917-10-17 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. fOl« l5 $94 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 17th OCTOBEK, 1917. Single Copy, lO cents. No. 24».35 words
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Advertisement1038 1917-10-17 1 Lttl J .Ac 5 P i M 1 m ■(BANKS. The Georgetown Chartered Bank of India, I! Australia and China. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. I i (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter.) nostham road AND FARQUHAR street. Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Office No.1,038 words
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Advertisement13 1917-10-17 1 Si MILK °f WHICH IS THE But tf'*' -C, use a 5S N13 words
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Advertisement26 1917-10-17 2 QS3P MJ L 1 1 i P RECOGNIS D HE LEADING BEAM BY SOZJS AGENTS: CONNO ON I E MARKET. as ONCORPORATEO IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)26 words
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Article1825 1917-10-17 3 THE ZABERN AFFAIR. Alsatian Recruits Were Called. War Wti to Save Army Fule. Following aro fuitlur instalments of Mr. J. W. Gerard’s Memoirs la 1913-1914 occurred a seiies of events known as the Z-bern affair which to my riind decided the “system”—the military j tutooracy —for a speedy1,825 words
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Advertisement396 1917-10-17 3 4 OK HEADACHE The Cause and Remedy. Sick and Nervous Headaches are but the symptoms of other ailments to which the> are merely sympathetic, such as Indigestion, Biliousness, (constipation, or some other irregularity of the system. Many women habitually H suffer from Headaches, which make life a daily I purgatory.396 words
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Advertisement61 1917-10-17 3 an! an. Most People w r;r,e d h Are Victims whose breath? are tainted, to eoas'ipation Dispel the trouble by faking an occasional dose of PINKETTES, the little laianves which gently assist na'ure ro establish regular habits of health, 80 cents per phial at roar draddiafs or direct hr «ail61 words
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Advertisement360 1917-10-17 3 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 check360 words
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Article1050 1917-10-17 4 The effort of the parlinmenfarians of the KuominUng to start a rival government in Canton, and to challenge the supremacy of the North by force of arms, has apparently I resulted in a ridiculous failure and Dr. Sun is packing his bag to be off.1,050 words
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Article190 1917-10-17 4 Penang, 0«tobir 17, S. P. Tapioca in.. M. P. Tapioca VjSf Odd leaf 72 “"«t Peppar (W.Coast 3 lb. 5cz).*l6 l/o u Black Pepper 2 Ya? White Pepper aa Nutmegs 110s JS «fc 3UB r 5£kt Copra Siudried 47s CTahbun 9 nUtn Outta 5 oond0 HO. j Sueu 20190 words
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Article259 1917-10-17 4 I Penang, 17th October 1917. Beef— Soup per catty 16 Roast 26 Pteaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 20-22 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 30—35 Tongue 50 Feet 30 Heart 35-45 Liver per catty 40 Fillet of Beef 60 Pork Pork per catty 50 with fat 44259 words
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Advertisement90 1917-10-17 4 r i w THE LEADING 3 Hli i H J i Mi»|g —tfl l.i U1M« KU.BL Value Unequalled. EVER INCREASING! ASSORTMENT. q Newest Styles Shapes TEITEAWA7 UIBLAWSi CO. I WETS LIMITED. f incorporated in England.) SL. 1S23» •SEE.-33* r^atfjayafcaaKCg l T' r i&lf Packed in Tins of 1 Kilo and90 words
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Advertisement61 1917-10-17 4 Sunshine and Common Sense Don t d ctor your blood for rheumatism. Use an exteranal application of ChamberIain’s Pain Balm. In a few days it will get you up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to your veins and soon rid the system61 words
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Advertisement752 1917-10-17 4 3 1 f r j e a i i. a 8 B e a 8 t b II a B D e a r A o y o d r 8 iS g C e ti f d b i0 D !S d d ry t 18 '8 !8 r3.752 words
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Advertisement69 1917-10-17 4 FREE TO ALL SUFFERERS If you feel ’OUT of SORTS* ‘RUN DOWN* 'GOT the BLtw SUFFER from KIDNEY, BLADDER. NERVOUS D,S£ ~J CHRONIC WEAK NESS, ULCERS, SKIN ERUPTIONS.PJL* write for FREE CLOTH bound medical book o" these diseases and wonderful CURES effect®^ therapYoKi'^I the remedy for YOUR OWN ailment. No69 words
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Article73 1917-10-17 5 PENANG RED CROSS FUND. List of Subscription. Amount previously acknowledged ...$104,060.90 Collected by Gwen, W*Jr, Audrey Ted Evans, Falmouth House 13.55 Proceeds Bran Pie Dip, Crag Hotel 65.00 Tan Ah Cheow 15.00 Proceeds Football match Penang C.R C. v Perak C R.C 196 09 Proceeds Football matsh73 words
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490 1917-10-17 5 List of Subscriptions. Amount previously acknowledged $3,156 29 Staff and Woikmen, P«ye Eiver Dock 229-43 'lln-tty Community 300 00 Staff of Bukit Mertsjam Hospital 18 00 Straits Trading Co Employes. Mr. Alex. Jack $5O 00 Mr. H. Bevan 50 00 Mr. H. T. Eirle 50490 words
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Article94 1917-10-17 5 In Aid of the Red Cross. Friday night’s Music Hall promises to be an unusually entertaining evenir g. There is an “AH Star” programme and there will be Refreshments to Orchestral Accompaniment.” The Overture will commence at 9,15 punctually and carriages may be ordered for 11.45The94 words
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Article46 1917-10-17 5 Messrs. Sine and Darby A C inform us tl a* the outputs from the following companies for tne half month of October were:— Kamunting Tm Dredging Ltd. —Piculs 350 Honrs inn 308. Chanderiang Tin Dredging Ltd. —Dredge —Piculs 240 Hours run 268. Tributors—Picult 50.46 words
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Article323 1917-10-17 5 Successful Gymkhana. The new club, a handsome building near the race coarse, was opened by H. H. the Sultan, K.C.M G-, at 4 p tu. on Monday. His Highness, whose birthday it was, was accompanied by his sop, the Regent, the Adviser, and other members of the323 words
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Article334 1917-10-17 5 A Questionable Practice. It does not appear to us on reflection that the practice which has been inaugurated by the Municipality, under the direction of a police court magistrate, of advertising the fact that certain persons have been convicted of iff-mces is a sati factory one,334 words
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Article164 1917-10-17 5 Taiping 13,850 lb. The Paris Journal has interviewed Prince Charoon, the Siamese Minister at Paris. The Prince declared that Siam had severed relations with the Central Empires on the ground that they employed methods contrary to the principles of humanity and justice, and had acted in violation164 words
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Advertisement388 1917-10-17 5 AN AIL-STAR FEATURE PROGRAMME FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER, 16 and 17th EMPIRE® THEATRE In the 1st Show commencing at 8 p m. QUALITY PICTURES CORPORATION Presents FRANCIS X. BBiHMAN and BEVERLY BAYNE IN THE GREAT SECRET 2nd SHOW AT 9.15 SHARP Tlir TflV C niTD 8 t OI 7388 words
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Advertisement790 1917-10-17 5 i 1 i i I QUALITY is the point I in an enjoyable which is necessary Cigarett pv. u j V I D r i vl I A > 1 I 2 2 2 2 g 2 2 2 2 2 2 That’s why “EMBASSY VIRGINIA No. 77 p nas790 words
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Article, Illustration94 1917-10-17 6 Wtfaki duly (fxoept Sundays and public holiday») at m CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. R*. 59, Beach Street, Penang. FriorDaily Leaal m* tS4 per annum. Ovfeetation.M Portage Extra. Mail Edita (Port Free) «17.50 OABLR ADDRBSS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 M.B. —All business communications should be94 words
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Article1282 1917-10-17 6 Some eighteen months ago a Reuter message informed us that the slogan in 1 the trenches at that time was Kill as many Gerrtans as you can.” The point of that was not that German soldiers should be killed where they could be taken prisoners; British soldiers do1,282 words
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Article854 1917-10-17 6 Mr. W. S Goldie is a way on a visit to the Southern Settlement. Rev. Mother St. Herminie, Lady Superior of the Penang Convent, is on a visit to the Taiping Convent. Mr. E. Wallace has been appointed a member of the Lirut Sanitary Board, vioe Mr.854 words
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Article1006 1917-10-17 6 Bulan Moharam and Borea. The Mohamedan New Year k. to-morrow and with it we shall for ten days the Borea a?8 until the malam sepuloh which n* 1 Saturday tbe 27th iLtaut/wCL the t?" vities will conclude with the ?u Sapar.” Of late years these Boreas in the1,006 words
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Advertisement195 1917-10-17 6 THE BEST IN QUALITY FOR THE LEAST MONEY. V h SB Just received a large stock oi underwear by Messrs I R. Morley well-known manufacturers in Great Britain. Gent's Beat Lisle Thread Singlest long bcdy, f, or full sleeves Sizes 28 to 32 $1. 34 to 42 Gent’s Natural Wool195 words
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Advertisement32 1917-10-17 6 MUSIC HALL. FRIDAY, 19th OCT. CHEERY HOT WE’LL ALL BE THERE! That's all right: But you had better bsok at once AT THE ROBINSON PIANO Coy. IN AID OF THE RED FUND.32 words
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Article678 1917-10-17 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Raid at Bulleeourt. London, Oct, 16, 12 p,m, Sir Douglas Haig reports ••The Irish troops successfully raided to the north-west of Bullecourt. There was considerable artillery fighting at night time in the neighbourhood of the Ypres-Staden railway.” French Front, Rceiproeal Artillery Activity, London, October 16. A678 words
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Article680 1917-10-17 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE POINT IN DISPUTE, Netherlands Government's Admission. London, Oot. 16. o In connection with the affair regarding s the transit of gravel through Holland B Reuter learns from an authoritative source i that the Netherlands Government admitted that if sand and gravel were used for680 words
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Article35 1917-10-17 7 Latest Quotation* Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $*****, business done and in Singapore (refined) at $ll2, no business done, and in London at 4246 10s. spot and at 4244 ss. three months.35 words
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Article637 1917-10-17 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] EXPERT COMMENT. Probable Developmeats. Loudon, October 16. g Informed circles in Petrograd regard the 11 islands of Oesel, Dago, and the Gulf of e Riga as lost. Nevertheless, they say 11 that the value of Riga to the enemy is small r I until the637 words
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Article626 1917-10-17 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE ALLIED CONFERENCE. Question of American Representation Washington, October 16. Mr. R, Lsnsing, U. S. Secretary of State, declared that he is considering the question of the representation of the United States in the forthcoming Conference of the Allies 1 at Paris.626 words
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Article1417 1917-10-17 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] MEETING AT WUERZBURG, Miekaelia Rfg m? Ue«ouae«d> Amsterdam, October 16. Herr Ebert, President of the Socialist Party in the Reichstag, presiding at a 9 meeting of the Socialists at Wuerzburg, said 3 that a speedy coEclusicn of peace was of vital necessity to the workmen of1,417 words
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Article66 1917-10-17 7 Owners aid Tenants, C From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 17. At a meeting of the Bent Assessment Board whioh was held yesterday, the Chairman said that the number of applications by owners for ejectment of tenants was larger than expected. At the conclusion of the meeting66 words
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Article185 1917-10-17 7 The following articles will found on our outaide pages Page. 3. —Gerard’s Memoirs 4. Dr. Sun and the Past. 5. Kedah’s New Club. Foods and Drugs Ordinance. September Rubber Crops. Province Wellesley “Our Day” Fund. "Our Day’’ 1917. Grand Theatre of Varieties. Tin Outputs. 8. —Chinese Chamber of Commerce,185 words
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Article930 1917-10-17 8 Chinese traders who want to buy British goods and British manufacturers who are anxious to sell their productions to the Chinese are equally interested in any suggestion which will bring them closer together and so enable them the better to realise their mutual desires. Many ideas930 words
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Article49 1917-10-17 8 The following progrsmme of muaic will be pUyed at the kspUnade this evecitg from 6 p m. to 7 p.m. 2 TrwT 5 4 nKnd Thomas 2Tr cotrio Bolero Hume 3 Select loi Traviuta v. r.il t Z ebri r 6 March Gallant Kmghts L inger49 words
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Article481 1917-10-17 8 First Day’» Result. CFrorr. Our Oim Correspondent Singapore, October 16. The following were the results of the racing on Tuesday 1. The Malaya Purse. Value $400 acd $100 to the Second Pony. A handicap for all ponies 14.2 and under which have not won a race ether than481 words
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Article431 1917-10-17 8 1. —The '‘Suoden” Stakes. Value $400 and $100 to the second pony A handicap for ponies 14.2 and under that have been entered in racea Nos. 1 and 8 first day. Eotranca f-p, $20 Distance, Race Course. Ampang 10.10 Oh la la 9 0 Fallowland 10, 5431 words
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Article472 1917-10-17 8 The prevailing system of land tenure in Siam is absolutely incompatible with the giant strides made by the country ia the path of progress. Ia fact land was of no value in times past and all land in the King dom which belonged then and still472 words
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Article296 1917-10-17 8 The following is from the Japan Advertieer Japan will see record prioes for coal this winter. Numerous complaints have been made of the prices ruling a* present and still more numerous have been the complaints of the methods of dealers in refusing to supply i but296 words
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Article488 1917-10-17 8 Heartburning Among Middle Class. Verbena” writee to the T.O.M i It is well known that the tardy relief granted to Goveroment servants by the recently approved War Bonus has caused some heartburning among the middle class, who expected relief more in consonarce with the increased cost of488 words
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Article264 1917-10-17 8 Io his Consu’ar Report, M r Carl C. Hansen, Vice-Consul for the U. S. A. at B»ngkok, makes the following remarks on the subject of English literature in Siam:— Toe English language is the medium for much of the business correspondence in Siam, acd it seems264 words
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Article146 1917-10-17 8 Wednesday, October 17. Town Band, Esplanade. Football Cup Tie—C. R. C, vs Hutton Lice, Esplanade, 5 p.m. Thursday, Octobir 18. The Electric Polyscope Co., 9 15 p,m. St. Lake. Mohammedan New Year commences, Singapore R ices. Friday, October 19. Town Band. Esplanade. Variety Eatertainment: Town Hall, 9146 words
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Article1956 1917-10-17 8 (i'Vom Out Owr, CoirespondenV) Allies’ Effort, London, August 30. It is manifest that the Allied Powers are making a big bid to close 1917 with a tremendous effort tbat will make Germany shake to its found *tionp. The advance towards the Belgian coasts —to which I1,956 words
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Advertisement69 1917-10-17 8 Sufferers from Indigestion will DJ speedy and permanent relief by taking» course of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE This medicine has been proved by g oner tions of Eaglish Colonists throughout the world to be the bast for family use. It ll true corrective and preventive. Millions o people rely upon69 words
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Article1011 1917-10-17 9 Mr. E. Y. Lucas writes in the Sphere There is something a little pathetic in the excitement which quite clever and important people can feel when, for even the briefest time, they get on anything like terms with wild creatures however small. That dogs and1,011 words
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Advertisement560 1917-10-17 9 fob sale. A COMPLETE PLANT OF RICE MILL with Accessories including one plug Ignition Petroleum Motor of 2 H.P, Opacity 100 piculs per 24 hours. Apply Eastbrn Trading Co., Penang. p OR SALE. SUPPLY OF FIREWOODRubber Coconut Estate. Silua -d on the main load .boot two m Its from Snogie560 words
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Advertisement37 1917-10-17 9 Children’s Colds Why let the children rack their little bodies in such a distressing manner when you can so easily cure their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.37 words
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Advertisement799 1917-10-17 9 SINGAPORE AND STRAITS DIRECTORY, 1918. All papers in the hands ot the publio referring to th9 Directory should be reto the publishers at once. Firms, Piautmg Companies or individuals whose names were omitted from the Directory for this year, and who desire their 1° a PP aar ij tbe 1918799 words
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Article884 1917-10-17 10 The Jargon or Bcreauceact. Not long ago (writes a correspondent of the Timet) it was a fashion to speak contemptuously of ‘‘journalese/’ but even tho few wbo still continue to declaim against it have now a better object for their scorn. The growth of bureaucracy has brought more and884 words
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Advertisement574 1917-10-17 10 TRY IT IN YO'JR BATH BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. k MARVELLOUS PREPARATION Invaluable for Toilet and Domestic Purposes. Softens Hard Water. Splendid Cleansing Preparation for the Hair. Allays the Irritation caused by Mosquito Bites. Cleans Plate, Jewellery, and Carpets. For Sale by all Grocers and Chemists. I SCRUBB574 words
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Advertisement106 1917-10-17 10 Diphtheria— Hew It May Be Avoided. Diphtheria is usually contracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the child’s system for the reception and devel opment of the diphtheria germs. When there are cases of diphtheria in the neighborhood children that have colds should be kept at home106 words
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Advertisement1453 1917-10-17 10 Lam Kam Thong, deceased NOTICE. Pursuant to Section 26 of the Trustee Ordinance 1914. NOTICE is hereby g'vm that all creditors and other peroons havicg any claims or demands against the estate of Lam Kam Thong, deceased, late of Church Street, Penang, who died on the 17« h day of1,453 words
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2581 1917-10-17 11 [American World Policies. By Walter E, Weyl, (The Macmillan Company, New York. 10s. net) If at home we have a firm basis for national development, if we grow up as a Great Power beyond the range of fierce conflicts between the nations, the opportunity2,581 words
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Advertisement303 1917-10-17 11 m m. This .8 to give notice that the Trade Mark, consisting of the emblem „f one or more Locks is the property of Hengmoh, Hongk«e Co., of 85 Beach Street I ensng, Merchants and Dyers and it is being used by them as» trade Mark in connection with Dyed303 words
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Advertisement46 1917-10-17 11 BAXTER S 9 Co's BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co. NOBEUS EXPLOSIVES. M GAZIRES AT PENANG AND 1PGH Stocks always on hand of GELIGNITE. BLASTING GELATINE. SEXTUPLE DETONATORS. ELECTRIC DETONATORS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., 8 j'e Agents foe Phdhtp and Peril». AYLESBURY NUTTER, Ltd., Sub-AgELfp, Peuk46 words
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Advertisement471 1917-10-17 11 Never toa hte to cure Neuralgia If you are guff 'ring now from the grippi np-, twitching P»1D8 of neuralgia—if you suffered yesterday and exppct to guff *r tomorrow—yes if you’ve Buffered all your life from the agonies of neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica, backache, toothache, earache sprains, stiains, or cow is471 words
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Advertisement1590 1917-10-17 12 p. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAB LINE. (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINCS. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government.) The Company’s MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. Passengers for Emrope are booked via Bombay as opportunity offers and as far as accommodation1,590 words
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