Straits Echo, 4 March 1918
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1918-03-04 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOl'* 16. $3O Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 4th MARCH, 1918. Single Copy, lO cents. No. 62.35 words
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Advertisement1229 1918-03-04 1 rWTi ftMAI ikL XI *i VKjl! Sd NATUEii IF YOU WANT COMFORT GO TO THB Undermentioned Garage For Brand New Cars for hire day and night Telephone No 694. Telegraphic Addre.s HOKIMTEIK. Motor car importers and largest dealers in cyliuder oil, petrol motor accessories. REPAIRS of every kind done bv1,229 words
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Advertisement33 1918-03-04 2 ME sum OF EVERY SUMPTION Momi Cases. Acetic Acid. English Tapping Knives Changkols. Wire Mails. Cat (Brand) Axes. Box Strapping. Sodium Bi-Sulphite. Green Mosquito Wire KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) PENANG.33 words
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1239 1918-03-04 3 1916 and 1918 A Military Parallel. The military situation at the o ening of 1918 presents considerable analogies to that at the beginning of 1916. Two years tgo following the great victories of Hin denburg and Macken-en Russia was supposed to te out of act on “My destructive sword,” declared1,239 words
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Article839 1918-03-04 3 Impressions of an Observer. As the visitor strolls through the sinuous streets of an ancient city of England he at once notices that a change has come over this quiet place for it is full of bustle and animation, and the English that is spoken839 words
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Advertisement149 1918-03-04 3 FOR ALL KINDS OF MACHINERY. for Si ‘PIES AND PI1ICB? AVf LY TO: HAW SENG Co., 129, BEACH STREET. OR ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co. (S S.) Ltd., 1, WELD QU VY, PENaNG V, s&wrx&zs* to Ul r«at LL Co.'s Boiled Raw Linseed Oils, Snow White Zinc, Paints Turpentine. TO SB H.&.ID149 words
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Advertisement12 1918-03-04 3 For Children's Hacking Comgh at Woods’ Great Peppermint Onre Night la 6d.12 words
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Advertisement526 1918-03-04 3 cc DUdDUC n oc PREPARED TO EIGHT. NVlnro is slwav* figi finer to keep u* wi ll. tJutbr normal cord if ions the forces f health within our bodies ki ep.iho disease f. r < ruis in guhjr-etion Ti ey are n< t expelled entiiely but they are I <»pt526 words
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Article620 1918-03-04 4 Annual Mmtino or Strait» Branch. As briefly announced l-y tolrgram W fortieth annual general mfe’ing of the Straits branch of the Roy-*l Asiatic 8 ciety w*9 held on Thursday evening at R ffl s MaMom. The (Hon. President, the Hon. Mr. 0, J. Saunders was in the620 words
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Article339 1918-03-04 4 The Rev. Dr. Campbell Gibson of Swatow, under date of February 21, writes to his Mission in Singapore to say he wishes to give britfly an' account of the recent happenings lest one should be left to remours. He reports We had quite suddenly an earthquake on Wednesday,339 words
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Article427 1918-03-04 4 How thb H*.4. nz .a-” wis Sunk. Dr. Middteros, Municipal Health Officer, who arrived back on Tuesday, is looking exceedingly well, despite being mined on ♦.be Nyama and then having a long and rrying voyage out, Bays the Free frett ot Friday. It was over twelve weeks427 words
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Article504 1918-03-04 4 Paris, February 26, 6.45 p m. The Premier, M. Clemanceau, spent two days visiting the Belgian, British and Portuguese fronts and came back completely satisfied. Bile: The German Chancellor in the course of a speech in the Reichstag declared that a Conference is the only way to504 words
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Advertisement12 1918-03-04 4 Fer Children’■ Hacking Comgh at bight Weed* Qreat Peppermint Onre li, id12 words
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Advertisement203 1918-03-04 4 Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co. I LIMITED. (Incorporated In England.) Complete House Furnishers, N K ly K C T K 1> T I in u K K b wa i; T A r i: N F K K THE"‘CHORLTON” BEDROOM SUITE IN CHENCHAI PASIR POLISHED WALNUT, MAHOGANY OR NATURAL COLOUR. A LMEIRAH203 words
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Advertisement86 1918-03-04 4 It is bat a ehort step from a obiU*d condi ion of the body to Pneumonia and onlesa the chill be driven off that eecond aerions condition is reached, sometimea in lee* than 24 bonra, Arply tbia warning to yourself when yoa feel oat of aorta with a cold. Take86 words
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Advertisement473 1918-03-04 4 Shake 05 the Clutch peace of'iaan. m grßltP,t '“»">7 to th. Yoa can do it. As evidence of this vou have h..t aider any one of the f D that have effected by th use of f CUre LITTLES ORIENTAL BAL*. Many of those cured were told bv th.l, physicians473 words
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Article665 1918-03-04 5 Sel a nook beat Pbnahg. T n ere w*» a l*rge attendance at the Polo U'dtch bet ween Scl*ngor and ppoiug placed dtthe St-poy Linen on Siturday evening whpu tbe m rob os of tbe Penang Polo Clab wf-re “At Home” to those present when tea and other665 words
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Article354 1918-03-04 5 The following are tin alterations in A. A. Anthony ACo Share List to-day Alor Qajih Rubber Est ti $3 buyers and $3 25 sell- r*; Ayer Moiek Rubber Co. $1,70 buyers and $2 fellers; Bukit K»*il Rubber Estates $0.60 buyers and $0 75 selless; Ch»nekat Sedsne Estates $5 buyers354 words
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Article487 1918-03-04 5 Singapore, 2B, Some sharp advances were recorded in Miuing shares this waek and the market generally is taking a much more active interest in these shares. The price of tin remains at a high level and in expectation of a prolonged conticutnce of these levels some long487 words
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Article437 1918-03-04 5 Ms. Pmwtis’ XI vs. Mu. Cavukdism’s XL The cricket match between tbe above teams which was played on the on Saturday afternoon resulted in a victory for Mr. Prentis’ XI by 37 runs. Appended are the scores Mb, Prbntis' XI. F. C. Gregson o Smith b Bu ford 1437 words
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Article1058 1918-03-04 5 Wide-spread interest has been excited in both Kedab and Penang, by the report that several tinkeht were murdered on this Estate which is not far from Lucas, Kedah village near the Provinoe Wjltesley border. The case was heard in Kulim, on the 18:h and 19th Febiuary,1,058 words
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319 1918-03-04 5 Mr. F. B. R ckttt, honorary secretary of tbe above Food, notifies the following recant subscriptions t Previously acknowledged 91,155 D. B S»a'k tii 25 G. Mai shall t> 25 Selangor Polo ttnm 100 Total 91,305 The donation made by tbe victorious Selangor players319 words
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Advertisement420 1918-03-04 5 f- s»t,urd«y nigbt’B Huge Audience proclaimed the show Z to be ft brilliant success. TO-NIGHT grand farewell performance P EDGAR WARWICK PRESENTS r AT THE EMPIRE THEATRE TEOrRIETOR H. J. A. HOLM. MANAGER: THOMA8 8HAFTOH E COURT CARDS AND THEIR JOKER In a bright and breezy complete change of program.420 words
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Advertisement274 1918-03-04 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Applications for the post of sub-It-eppctor for Prevention of Cruelty to Aaiarat», Municipal Veterinary Depart* ajent, wll ba received by the undersigned on to 4 p.m. oa Monday the 11th Marob, 1918 'I ha salary will ba according to the M onicipal Salary Scheme at the rate of274 words
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Article, Illustration98 1918-03-04 6 PUBLISHED DAILY (Except Sundays and public holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price s Dally Local ISO per annum. Outstatlon Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) $lB per annum. Cable Addresu: "ECHO PENANG." Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586. Printing Department 343. N.B. —All business98 words
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Article489 1918-03-04 6 R°uter’s c?b!es from Tokio and London ascribe to Japan an attitude of 1 what we may call extreme susceptibility I as regards tbe question of the action to be taken by the Allies in Siberia and Man* obuiia to meet tbe German invasion of Russia. There is,489 words
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Article906 1918-03-04 6 Mr, Charlton Maxwell is on a visit to Penang. Mr. T. S. Rogers has returned from his trip to India. —M M. 9 9 9 9 Major General Trotter, of the Siamese Police, is visiting Kuala Lumpur, A party of Kuala Lumpur residents is leaving to-day on906 words
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Article1030 1918-03-04 6 Catastrophe At Hongkong, Considering that we are, so to speak, next-door neighbours to Hongkong, it is really extraordinary that we should have received such scanty news of the catastrophe that befell the sisters—Colony last week. The Free Prett says that in Singapore during the week-end many rumours were1,030 words
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Article704 1918-03-04 6 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] heavy mortality OUTBREAK AT PEKING. B«rioia Position. D Uoodoo, Fubruir, 17 A Peking o»bl. report, thet pi.,,, h broken out .t Fengy.ng ne.r P Important point on the Tlentim.p aiow Ri.lw.y, Ponr death, at Peking ha„ o MMd grave concern pl.gn, i( p oted T"704 words
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Advertisement105 1918-03-04 6 PRITCHARD’S STORES BEST ENGLISH HARNESS i BLACK LEATHER HARNESS WITH BRASS MOUNTS COB HORSE PONY $B6-00. $95-00. $llO-00. FIRST QUALITY BLACK LEATHER HARNESS WITH E.P. SILVER MOUNTS PONY COB HORSE $196-00 $135-00. $145-00. LESS /0% DISCOUNT FOR CASH. <s»st ‘LI' I-41' 4- I 'l- -I' -t--* duhihiLLT. L 4. L!■105 words
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Article1271 1918-03-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] latest developments. JAPANESE ATTITUDE. waiting fob a mandate. Tokio, February 26. Public Attention here is concentrated on be necessity of safeguarding the peace ot jVE*st against the intrusion of Gerijfluence in Siberia. Apprehension is ltiD gome quarters as to the possible acti•jjeiof1,271 words
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Article1179 1918-03-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] UNBENDING ATTITUDE. Hostilities ContinueLondon, M*rch 1, 5.35 p.m. A wireless Russian official communique, states that the Russian p?aoe delegation at Brest-Litcvsk reports that the Central Powers, replying to a request for the cessation of hostilities, declared that they would cease only when the P*ace1,179 words
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Article452 1918-03-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Count Czernin’s Demand. Amsterdam, February 28. Berlin telegrams state that Count Cisrnin has demanded that the King of Rumania abdicate in favour of his brother, Prince William of Qohenzollern-1 Signariogen or take a referendum in Rumania regarding the succession to the throne. Difficult NegotiationsLondon,452 words
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Article151 1918-03-04 7 Tbia clever little company gave another excellent show before a crowded house at the Empire Theatre on Saturday evening They appear for the last time to-night, and should attrict a large audience for their farewell performance, After 5 p.no. tb* booking will be transferred to the E,151 words
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Article381 1918-03-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] AN ECHO OF AUGUST 1914. GEBMANY'3 INFAMOUS PLAN. Important Brolitioni. Paris, Maroh 1. The anniversary of the protest by the representatives of Alsace-Lorraine in thu Bordeaux Assembly in 1871 against tha German Annexation of those provinces was celebrated throughout Franoe- M. 8, Piohon, Minister381 words
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Article35 1918-03-04 7 (From Our Own CorresponeUnt.) London, February 27. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were: Pale Crepe 2/44 Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/8f London, February 28; Pale Crepe 2/5 Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/4$35 words
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Article59 1918-03-04 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $l4B 50, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (rt fined) at $149, buyers no sellers. Messrs, Boustead A Co. inform us that the following were the quotations for Rubber on spot in London on the 28th ultimo received yesterday59 words
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Article95 1918-03-04 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Pag as. 3. —1916 and 1918: A Military Paralle». An Amerioan Camp in England. 4. Riyal Asiatic Sooiety. Swatow Etrtbquake. To-day’s Band Pro* gramme. Tin Outputs. Frenoh Consular Cables, Mr. Middleton's Story. —Cricket. Fraser's Share Oiroular, Interstate Polo. Penang95 words
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Article1276 1918-03-04 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] HEAVY FIGHTING. Attacks At Many PointsL jndoD, M«rch 1, 5.5 p.m Tbe Freooh oommuuque says i "Too enemy colnmoe attacked yesterday night east of Cbavignon. They were thrown back with heavy losses after violent hand-to-hand fighting. Another attempt eaat of Gorberry was equally unsuccessful. There was1,276 words
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Article570 1918-03-04 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GET TIN 1 BU3Y. A Successful Raid L »od jo, March 2. 2.20 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig reports i We made a successful raid north of the Yprea-Staden Railway, There was reciprocal artillery firing in the neighbourhoods of Vasquerie and east of Ypres." Our February CapturesSir570 words
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Article438 1918-03-04 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] PLOTTING WITH HINDUS. A WIDE-SPREAD CONSPIRACY. Extraordinary Documents. Ndw York, February 28. A San Franoisoo telegram states that counsel for the prosecution in the trial of thirty-one alleged Iodian conspirators contended that connection had been established between a well-known Indian writer and high officials of438 words
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Article150 1918-03-04 8 A touohing thing happened to the Editor yesterday (Feb I), Ao envelope was placed in bis hand with rhhr inwriptftra t—- In fond memory of a dearly loved brother who did hia bit” and gave his life for oar 1 Father’s country. From a Eurasian,” The envelope contained one150 words
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Article75 1918-03-04 8 The output of Rihmsu Hvdraulio Tin. Ltd., during the month of February was 300 pikuls. The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for the month of Febrnary was eighty tons and tbst for the week ended March 2 was tw«nty-one tons The output of Katnpong I?75 words
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Article49 1918-03-04 8 The following programme of musio will be played at the Esplanade to-day at 5 p m r—--11 Overture La Sirĕue Anber 1 2 Polka Sweet Kiss Kiokel 3 Selection La Dame Blanche Boildieu 4 Walts Boses from the Ball Deelrer 6 March The Standard Bearer Pahrbaob49 words
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Article670 1918-03-04 8 [Rfcwwt’r Tnumm SPEECH BY THE PREMIER, Somo Concessions Lon lon, Maroa 3, 9 55 a.no, Reuter*® Sydney correspondent wires that the Empire League entertained Mr. W. M. Hughes to a luncheon. Mr. Hughes said that, subjeot to limitation whioh the people of Australia had recently imposed,670 words
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351 1918-03-04 8 The Free Frees sb.rrs our vi PW •utboruus have aot com. w.tu a C y oreuic out of tbe recent M.ff.t OwLf 1 in a leaderette i u< “‘J* Considered generally the Mufid does not snow mmtary autbouvn .er, .od th.rvi. X °ll general351 words
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Article599 1918-03-04 8 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday 6 h instant t A D ubles—T E Winfield and P B 9»yers v A W <le W Harries and R E Pientis (4). M xed 1) ubles—Mr and Powell v Mr Ev*ns and E H Everest (I), Miss599 words
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Advertisement50 1918-03-04 8 Whj It Sells. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is tbe largest selling cough medicine in the world to-day because it does exactly what a cough remedy is supposed to do. It stops tbe cough by curing the cold, and does it speed ily and effectually. For sale by all dispessaries and dealers50 words
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Article912 1918-03-04 9 rTft tß kEpitok of the Malay Mail] J° .lowing are the reasons idJcctors against the proposals b l L lf .l H and Government control. P i group hO, P Qot t bH Government high--I,;®J Viiod arbitrary No. for it lithe Hjjjieet that puts pressure, and the loo912 words
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Article301 1918-03-04 9 Chinks* and Sibh Mkmbkbs. The Government Gazette coctaius the tallowing list of members of the various Advisory Boards. 1 1 Chinese Advisory Board, Singapore.— President, Protector of Chinese; Hokien, Bon Dr. Lim Boon Keog, Messrs. Lee Cnoon GudD, Lim Peng Biang, Bee Tiong Web, Tan Khe&m Hock, Tan301 words
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Article509 1918-03-04 9 Monday, Maboh 4. Town Band, Esplanade. Tuesday, Mabch 5. Penang Library, Annual General Meeting Wbdnbsday, Maboh 6. Town Band, Esplanade. Friday, Maboh 8. Town Band, Esplanade. Sunday, March 01. Fourth Sunday in Lent. Our Kulim correspondent writes i Tbe black eye’ case whioh has been perturbing the509 words
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Advertisement409 1918-03-04 9 THE EASTERN PRODUCE EXCHANGE. 27, Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Ghaut. 3 CAPITAL $120,000. Auctioneers Brokers. The 215th Auction Sale of Rubber WILL BE HELD On Thursday, the 7th March. 1918. Auction Sales of Rubber held twice a week, oh every Monday and Thursday.409 words
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Advertisement49 1918-03-04 9 Accidents Will Happen It may be impossible to prevent an accident, bat it is not impossible to be prepared (or it. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is not beyond anyone’s perse, and with a bottle of this liniment yoe are prepared for almost anything. For sale by all dispensaries aad dealers.49 words
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Advertisement604 1918-03-04 9 WjaJSTTBID. EMPTY GLABS JA* 8 which cortiirrd Acetic acid. Apply staling {Unlit ;ty acd pricn to Box No. 86, e/o Straits Echo, FOR SALE, Wooden Steamer—Single Screw. Gross Tonnage 59. May bo iespectod ia Penang Reds, on application t) ADAMSON. GILFILLAN A Oj., Ltd Agents. P INKETTE THE TINY LAXATIVES604 words
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Article1075 1918-03-04 10 The Little Ills that Flesh is Heir To. It is very odd that man who puts up I with so much should get vexed with so I little. In this life of ours we have had enough ills to bear, God knows We are! flung1,075 words
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Article920 1918-03-04 10 Indian Army Title s Tha Subadar And The Naik. Lieut. Ucubijb. ii, at tu« Mi itaiy JW B ocntutuua l htC0Urw i vLB A*latiC Ktvuw, W.ltcs t0 it is a.U L OLV.UU8 Low lijfc tjrla nf a > *un;u ou^iu*uy ti 6 nia c a v uh%d|r i Viuvcxuvir 01920 words
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Advertisement236 1918-03-04 10 Since the War eg an The Allied Governments Have Bought Over ROYAL RITERS f To Equip their New Armies Compare the work and you too will choose the ROYAL Typewriter,—the machine that makes big organizations complete. STOCKED IN BRIEF, POLICY 8 FOOLSCAP SIZES BY THE SOLE IMPORTERS HIJTTENBACH ROS. AND236 words
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Advertisement51 1918-03-04 10 Why It Sells. Chamberlain's Cough B'cnedy is the largest seilii'g cough medicine id the world to>day because it does exactly what a oough remedy is suppoaed to do. It stops tbo oough by curing the cold, and does it speed» ily and effectually. For sale by all di* peaaarias aad51 words
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Article1082 1918-03-04 11 Th* Offices. .I, outward appearance, at least, tbe T nf the great city beats ss stronger and b#,lt i ever. It m»y wel1 be tbat every,te‘? thli financial world is loaing through on* lD t m0lt are doing enough business tbeW#r mg Those1,082 words
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Article1291 1918-03-04 11 Gold has played a great part in the war, 1 and it has played it worthily. From time immemorial it has been realised that he j whose purse was long possessed a most potent weapon, both of effenoe and de fence. And never was there a1,291 words
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Advertisement165 1918-03-04 11 E. 0. Hotel. SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY. THE SWASTHTA SAHATA PILLS. Are the anreat and moat efficaciooa remedy for Nerroua Debility, Bodily Weakness, Sleepleaaneaa, Waiting Disease*, Vital Exhaustion, eta. etc. They are unrivalled in motoring LOST HEALTH and are A BOON for the enjoyment of HAPPY LIFE. 80U Ageutt165 words
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Advertisement12 1918-03-04 11 Ftr Children's Hacking Coagh at Mght, Wnnd’ Grant Papparmiat Omra li, W12 words
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Advertisement458 1918-03-04 11 □□□□DOC >OannnnnOv joannnon a JUST UNPACKED! B.S.4. Motor Cycle AND Bicycles OF LATEST DESIGNS* Inspection is cordially invited. n I o a a a (I a a a a I a a Cycle Carriage! COMPANY. BEACH STREET □□□□□DOC >□□□□□□■( >□□□□□□□□ Jama Param and Jama Galiaa. These two vegetable Tonics are458 words
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Advertisement1177 1918-03-04 12 P. 0. —BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Companies Incorporated in England MAIL. AND PA88ENQER 8ERVICE8, PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS(TJndoi “Contract with Hia Majesty’s Government.) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at preeent impended. Pameegen for Europe are booked via Bombay aa opportunity offers and u faraa kodatien is1,177 words
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