Straits Echo, 25 March 1918
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Title Section35 1918-03-25 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16. 930 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 26th MARCH, 1918. Single Copy, lO cents. No. 70.35 words
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Advertisement1160 1918-03-25 1 Mil t r VJ V> i\ t ;r<gff pjb> •> $V" Nl V.fc* > IF YOU WANT COMFORT <BANKS GO TO THS Uiwkimentioned Garage For Brand New Cars for hirs day and night Telephone No. 694, Telegraphic Adirei*: HOKIMTEIK. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. (Incorporated In England by1,160 words
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Advertisement18 1918-03-25 1 mr-* jJtii i -mZy*' wrnca is ins at. ****TliJH o*^ S*s?* *srr*. J 5* ics JSSgS» ESS ISS18 words
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Advertisement42 1918-03-25 2 O0=K3^=>O^=> o^=^C<^O^: I^)^J^O<)=^<<]== >o <}= >O<}=>C<y=>O<}= > <=(^cS^ TESUPPU OF EVERY Momi Cases. Acetic Acid. English Tapping Knives Changfcols. Wire Nails. Cat (Brand) Axes. Box Strapping. Sodium Bi-Sulphite. Green Mosquito Wire S OTHERS 9 (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) PENANG. Kl;. A is-L V.& =^o<=^o<=^c>c=^o^ck=(>o<=^o;42 words
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Article1139 1918-03-25 3 POPULAR AND TACTFUL. (Bt Foeb and Aft.”) The duties of a French interpreter at tached to the British forces in the field are no more easy to define than they are to carry out. Actual interpreting” is one of the least of the interpreter’s duties—far more important, both1,139 words
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Article471 1918-03-25 3 The Chinese political situation is at present extremely complicated and hard to understand bat it seems that the possibility of a convocation of parliament is being seriously disenssed. The parliamentary laws are being revised but the resulting changes are likely to be more apparent than -eel. The471 words
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Article320 1918-03-25 3 As in Bblqium, 80 in Italt, {By a Correspondent). Though the world has not heard so much of late of the barbarity of German methods, j this is not because that spirit of barbarity is dead, but because, fortunately for civilis ation, it has been deprived320 words
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Advertisement340 1918-03-25 3 mnnnr TIE SE1AT S1STIB3 LIFE o to 9 0 9 0 9 ASSURANCE Co., Head Office: —SINGAPORE. Ltd r LD ACE AND TEATH NEVER COME’' gajs the fool I he ram who systematically saves even a little by means of that best of all savings investments, a Great Eastern Life340 words
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Advertisement72 1918-03-25 3 Toe acoarge of ft t-opioal ooantry it dyaentry, bul every trouble baa it antidote, aod for dyaentery the medicine ia WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE It is ft medic n* that will provide quick relief end care Tboae who have to get iway into the out portiena of thia oountiy aboald72 words
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Advertisement593 1918-03-25 3 0C DCDC DdDnCDDCDC DC DCDn Nerves shaky? That is a serious condition unless you are well along in years. It often precedes a severe nervous bieakdown. The best tonic for the nerves is a good supply of rich red blood. Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People are a non-alcoholic593 words
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Article1942 1918-03-25 4 Two Viiws From Singapore, When the Rubber Growers’ Ask. elation made proposals for drastic reduction of the Malayan Rubb. r output we gave cur reasons for bo ding that no good cause was shewn for snob a policy. The Association quoted no dear authority for stating that the1,942 words
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Article67 1918-03-25 4 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade to-day at 5 pm i—1 Selection Faust up to Date Data’s 2 Mssarka J»nny Heinsdorff 3 Selection Madame L’Archiduc Offenbach 4 Walts Hesperus Klange Gung’l 6 March Toredor Rivera A list of motor-cars registered in Singapore67 words
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Advertisement458 1918-03-25 4 FOR CHILDRi N S WEAR k l TOBRALCO n FOR LADIES’ WEAR THE PERFECT WASHING FABRIC Persian Lawns, Width 46 inches three qualities in stock. Prices 90 els. $1.20. 41.35 per yari. Swiss Robe Muslins. Width 46inches extra fine finish Prices 85 cts 95 cts. $120, 1.55 per yard, BATISTE.458 words
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Advertisement50 1918-03-25 4 Accident» Will Happen. It may be impossible to prevent an accident, but it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is net be yond anyene’s perse, and with a bottle of this liniment yon are prepared for almost anything. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers50 words
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Advertisement640 1918-03-25 4 Instant Relief f or LIVER TROUBLE Torpidity and Food S ickn. ss No liver euff-rer e»n fail w the vie of Dr. Csstell’i t npfit fro It. action i B natural L E0llefscience. t ia altogether H,#’ M ordinary liver stimulants and m fferent to Tnese weaken the liver by640 words
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Article1055 1918-03-25 5 Annual Meeting at Ipoh, (ivowi Out Own Correspondent.') Ipob, Match 24. At the annual general meeting of the F M.B. Chamber of Mines Mr. F E. Mair reviewed at length the position of the mining Industry from every standpoint. Regarding the latest gasetted amendment to the1,055 words
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Article248 1918-03-25 5 Cabxabton Street Mubder, In the Supreme Court this morning the bearing was begun of the case against Ng Ah Keng who was charged with the murder of Jjw See Kim at Carnarvon Street on December 25, 1917Mr. A. B, Voules, Solicitor-General, statiDg the facts of the case briefly,248 words
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Article105 1918-03-25 5 Tmb Cubrunt Ratus. For the period from the 22nd to the 28 h Match, 1918, inclusive, the duty on cultivated rubber on which export 4*ty is leviable on an ad valorem b*°is in accordance with Notifioutmo No, 764, published in Federated Malay States Government Gazette105 words
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Article357 1918-03-25 5 The following are the latest quotation 8 in Messrs. A, A. Anthony and Company’! share list: Thursday. To-day. I Ĕg Eg Rubber. I S'® 3 P co PQ co I Malacca Pinda 1.80 2.00 1.90 2.101 Mining. Deebook 13/- 13/6 12/9 13/3 Taiping 1-20 1 50 1.20357 words
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Article57 1918-03-25 5 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at 1147 50, business done, and at Singapore (refined) at $l4B, no busineea done. Messre. Boustead A Co inform us that the following were the quotation* for Rubber on spot in London on the 22nd met. received yesterday Plantation57 words
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Article89 1918-03-25 5 A special general meeting of the member! of the Swimming Club waa held yesterday, a good many members being present. Mr. H. A. Low, addressing the meeting, said that the increase in tt» subscription was necessitated by the possibility of re-erecting the water-shoot, repairs to the ladies’89 words
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Advertisement432 1918-03-25 5 gif!!!WTW TWWW,www TOWWWWWf r ALL KEW TO-NIGHT 4 qNLV The Best Show in Penaog-THVTS ALL. 3 mpire Theatre' F H8 Propr ietor: H J. A. HOLM. Manager: thomas shafto r r r l 1st Show at 8 p.m. Frov; IHt SHADOWS 2 OL* WlN West BrmcW Wild Exciting Dr m&<432 words
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Advertisement223 1918-03-25 5 ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company, Ltd Ii(«rp*rat(4 i> ImSia. BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE J. R. Macphbuson, Secretary 8.S. F M.S Funds exceed 130,500,000,00 Claims Paid $26,000,000.00 LOW RATES LIBERAL CONDITIONS Apply for Pro» pectus etc. to Lim Eu Toh, Merchant. 168 Beach or 86, beach Street, Ftnane223 words
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Advertisement376 1918-03-25 5 FOR SALE, Two «eater Swift Li?ht Car in running order. Hcod eoreen ipeedena ter and several spins Apply Box 44; 190 e/o Strait» Echo, University of Hongkong. Matriculation, Senior and Junior Local Exaninatiuts. Notice in hereby given that then® exami nations will commence on Monday July 8th 1918, Arran emente376 words
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Article, Illustration98 1918-03-25 6 PUBLISHED DAILY (Except Sundays and public holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 99, Beach Street, Penang. Price: Dally Local (80 per annum. Outstatlon Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) (18 per annum. Cable Address: ECHO PENANG.' Telephone Nos. (Eoho) 586. Printing Department 343. N.B. —a 11 business98 words
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Article1330 1918-03-25 6 “London views the situition very seriously, but not pessimistically,” says a c«ble received this morning aud that, we think, is the reasonable frame of miud in which to tegard the news of the great battle that has been raging along the British front in France during the past few1,330 words
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Article908 1918-03-25 6 Mr. G. R. Sykes has ten appointed to act aa Aesistanfc Protector of Chinese, Singapore, in addition to bia other duties, Mr. Lim Ea Toh has been duly elected President of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce, vice Mr, Qaah Bang Kee, resigned. a Lieut.-Col. Adams has908 words
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Article1035 1918-03-25 6 J m St for a Rib *“d to sTick in K- There ih s»id to be teiri| lR h h,,c <mB m Singapore cv r th« reoei't H W c n P e °Ple b, fTl fl iD E Unrt in p?‘WI will be distingue not to be1,035 words
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Advertisement244 1918-03-25 6 PRITCHARD V* B* B* B* B* and Company, Limited. bSports Department. New Delivery of Sporting Goods. B* B* B* B* B* s* B* B* B* B* Tennis Rackets by the Best Makers. B* B* B* B* Forrester’s/* Slazenger's,’’ “Davie V’ “Prosser’s,” from $9 to (22.50 each. Tennis Posts of Wood244 words
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Article4950 1918-03-25 7 Reuter's Telegrams.] terrific fighting 5RAPHIC descriptions immense forces engaged CONFIDENCE IN ENGLAND ENEMY’S BIG CLAIMS. 61R DOUGLAS HAIG’S REPORT. Sever© Fighting Anticipated Lindon, M*rch 23, 1 20 a.m. gj DjO*’** H*'£ reports «X e m my this morning renewed his ,tucb with ureat strength on praofcioally the4,950 words
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Article76 1918-03-25 7 The following articles will be feud on onr outside pages Pages. 3. —The Interpreter; The Germans at Udine. The Chinese Parliament. 4 —Crop Restriction. To-day's Band Programme. 5. —F M S Chamber of Mines. F.M.SRubber Duties. The Share Market. The Assizes. 8 —T-degrsms. 9. —N-*w Vjlunteer Bill. The Week's76 words
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Article31 1918-03-25 7 At Nawara Eliya Yesterday. (From Our Own Correspondent 8 ngspore, March 25, 11-25 a.m. Sir John Anderson died at fire in the morning yesterda j. r31 words
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Article36 1918-03-25 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March 22. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were: Pale Crepe 2/5$ Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/4J London, Marob 25, Pale Crepe 2/5| Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/536 words
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Article119 1918-03-25 8 An unusually interesting all-new program will be presented to-night at the "Empire Theatre commencing at 8 p.m. The show consists entirely of new pier ores and includes comedies, dramas, a Gold Seal feature and further parts of The Grsy Ghost in which E tdie Polo pats over more119 words
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Article578 1918-03-25 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams] Enemy Conps de Main Bepnlsed, Ljndon, March 22, 4 35 p.m. A French cotnmunque states "We repulsed strong enemy ooups de main south of the Juvincourt sector, at Godat, north of Conroy and north of the Aieoe. At the two last points enemy detachments were driven578 words
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Obituary32 1918-03-25 8 Obituary. London, March 23. 1220 p.m. Th« d«ath is aaneauoed of Vice-Admiral W U. Moore. [Admiral Moore will be remembered as the author ot Cosmos and Creeds and other 1 similar works.32 words
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Article636 1918-03-25 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Misapprehensions. L nion, M«rcn 21, 7-25 p.m. With regard to the statement of the Dutch Foreign Minister last Tuesday that the proposed action of the Allies respecting Dutch Saipping would render sailings to the Dutch Colonies impossible, Router is informed that this is636 words
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Article394 1918-03-25 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Nearer the Goal. London, March 22. The Press Bureau stales that the Irish Convention has concluded the present discussion. A statement has been Teoeived from the grand committee that decisions have bsen reached ou all material pointsIt is agreed that the Chairman shall prepare a394 words
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Article242 1918-03-25 8 leoh Branch Annual Meeting. (.From Char Chan Correspondent,') Ipob, March 23. At the anneal meeting of the Ipoh branch of the F.M.B. Chamber of Cotomeroe this afternoon Mr., F, 8 Pbysick. Chairman of the Ipoh braneb. pleaded for the appointment of a representative on the Federal242 words
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Article315 1918-03-25 8 [Rbutia s T*lbor 11(| -j Speech by Mr Asquith. Ljndou, March 22, 6l5 nm Mr. H. H, A.quitb, in lpeeoh f Werbj. 4 'h* 1 reconttrnotion belw... England and Ir.Und Bc t tbn.nt.re.t ot th Allied can., and tb fulur. of the world. De.plto dl.,.„ti„ reports315 words
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Article288 1918-03-25 8 FRENCH FRONT, Press Opinions. Paris, March 23. The French preae comments on the attacks hutched by the Germans yesterday on the western front. The Matin remarks that the Germans used very powerful means without obtaining any result that they anticipated. This paper thinks it encouraging as past eiperience288 words
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Article100 1918-03-25 8 The following is the agenda of the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to be held to-morrow»— 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. '2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3 Questions. 4. Some biUe to be passed. 5. Contract with Chian Ah100 words
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Article458 1918-03-25 9 MoBK Lioht On Thu Finn Qumtion. Tbe Ocuette contains the text of a bill tc A mend the Volunteer Ordinance, whiob ii to be introduced in tbe Legislative Cjuncilnnd which provides as follow*: 2. Section 9of the Volunteer Ordinance, 1888, hereinafter called the principal Ordi* Ulo ce,458 words
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Article473 1918-03-25 9 Press Notice Wall The Cameos have arrived a fine p»rty of entertainers they are, This is Mr. S, Cjwaq’s company and we can assure I* m here that ha has a batch of winners and t' use an Americanism They certainly and k >ue show. We saw them473 words
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538 1918-03-25 9 [To TH1 Editoe of thi Malaya Tribune Dear 8ir,— I shall be thankful if you will k:ndly give me space to reply to Looker Oo letter appearing in your paper of the 14th instant. Presumably Looker-On did not read nay letter with the538 words
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Article271 1918-03-25 9 Monday, March 26 Town Band, Esplanade. Annuncation (Lady Day). Tuesday, March 26. Municipal Commission. Wednesday, March 27. Full Moon. Town Band, Esplanade. Thursday, March 28. Jewish Festival (First day of the Pass* over). Friday, March 29. Town Band, Esplanade. Good Friday. Public Holiday. Saturday, March SO, Town271 words
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Advertisement572 1918-03-25 9 w anted. F.cto” r M° hmerj “n Jiu'bS e®"™ nd Applj 188 SlM DaRBT Co Ltd 4 St, Penang wanted Y°Z h ww h Iuf, ntr y °ffi°er, with ocmeXper,eB0 «qaires post as traveller, or on an eatate, address. P K. I M c/o Straitt Echo "W -AJXTTTrrt piMPTT Or.ASa572 words
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Advertisement756 1918-03-25 9 FOOK CHEONG FOUNDRY Motor and any kind of engine Repairers \o.90 6> 92, Tye Sin Street, PENANG. GROSS HERMANOS. MALAGA, SPAIN. IHIPFIR8 OF HIGH CLASS ftODUCI AND GKOCKKT LINKS, INCLUDING! RAISINS, DRIED FIGS, ALMONDS, NUTS. LEMONS. GRAPES, OLIVES, PURE OLIVE SALAD OIL. WINES, CHICKPEAS, ANISEED CUMIN SEED, Etc. Reli»kl« A|(it*756 words
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Advertisement544 1918-03-25 9 > Coconut Pian»afion 2nd Building Site. FOR sale. A VALUABLE COCOANUT PLANTAT ION with good road frontage in McAlister Road: almost facing the Race Course, Very suitable as a building site T he property has a superficial measure- 618,800 sq ft. and is comprised in Lots Nos 280, 281 and544 words
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Article934 1918-03-25 10 Lieut. R. B. Fricker - (By Lieut. R. B. Fricker.) Flight Commander’s compliment*, Sir. and he says if ita fine ta-morrow morning jou will go up solo." Thia from an orderly. The subaltern addressed decides to finish his game of bridge at the rubber and turn in early Coming out934 words
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Article930 1918-03-25 10 Mention has been made by Mim.K* the past of the response made to the call 1“ arms by other co'oaies and D roJ„i but until yesterday w 9 bad iee n P no c J'i tribute to the Federated Malay contribution in min-power Th« /.i otat probably due930 words
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Advertisement39 1918-03-25 10 Why It Sells. Ghamberlain'a Cough Remedy ia the largeat celling cnugh medicine in the world to-day became it dcea exactly what a coneb remedy ia auppoetd to do. It atopa the f, he oold “d dot. it a peed-39 words
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Advertisement218 1918-03-25 10 Began The Allied Governments Sought Over To Equip their New Armies J 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 AND COMPANY. BURRELL 8 Co. s Boiled Raw Linseed Oils,218 words
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Advertisement50 1918-03-25 10 Whj It Still. Chamberlain’s Congh Kemedy ia the largest selling ooagh medicine in the world to-day became it does exactly what a cough remedy ia anppoaed to do. It atopa the bj oaring the oold, and deee it apeed» iljr and «fact«ally. For aale by all die* peaaanaa aad dealara50 words
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Article1503 1918-03-25 11 Ybak or Record Quotations. As is hardlv necessary to remind readers in tbe Ent the feature of the silver market in 1917 waa the wide and rapid fluctuations in priees. Indeed Messrs Mocatta and Goldsmid state in their annual circula extracts f>om which are given1,503 words
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448 1918-03-25 11 [To Thu Editor of Thb Straitt Echo Sir, As 1 passed one of the local girl schools, yesterday evening. I was much surprised to fiud that all the Chinese girls in Nonia" fashion wore shoes instead of slippers. Enquiries led to the fact that some thick*448 words
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Advertisement242 1918-03-25 11 pNG KIM MUN, 77,. BISHOP STREET, PENANGmanufacturer of RUBBER stamps, brass seal COPPER PLATES, ENGRAVER, embossing press, etc, etc. notice. LABOUR CODE, 1912, F-M S. "Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance, 1911.** EMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABOUR a,y hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office242 words
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Advertisement91 1918-03-25 11 Chamberlain’» Cough Remedy. When yon have a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only gise relief, bat ef feet a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that ia pleasant to take, a remedy that con. tains nothing i. jurious. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meet* all tb-’se rfqaircmenta. It91 words
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Advertisement572 1918-03-25 11 CONSTIPATION quickly contaminates the blood, deranges the nervous system and upsets the entire health. The victim becomes drowsy, irritable, restless, has bad dreams and is mentally and physically sluggish. P INKETTE THE TINY LAXATIVES S are free from unpleasant effects, do not upset the stomach or gripe, but simply give572 words
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Advertisement1285 1918-03-25 12 t i t AND APCAR LINE. (Companies Incorporated in England MAIL AND PASSENGER 8ERVICE8. 4 r PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. A. (TTndei Oontraet with Hia Majesty’s Government.) The Companj’a MALL BBRV1CE8 EAST OF BOMBAY are at preeent arupended. Pamengwi for Europe are' booked via Bemba> ae opportunity offer* and aa1,285 words
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