Straits Echo, 18 May 1918
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Title Section35 1918-05-18 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THB STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16. $3O Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, ,Bth MAY. 1918 Single Copy, lO cent.. No. 115,35 words
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Advertisement20 1918-05-18 1 < MILK IWAh T 5 OBl** Cf *mca u the sat &3°«r M Sjfcs o' 7i #m ui S|&gLL u*e cs20 words
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Advertisement29 1918-05-18 2 OF EVERY fflomi Cases. Acetic Acid. English Tapping Knives. Changkols. Wire Nails. Cat (Brand) Axes. Box Strapping. Sodium Bi-Sulphite. Green Mosquito Wire Gauze. 9 (Incorporated in Strains Settlements.) PENANG.29 words
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1083 1918-05-18 3 Proposed Programme (Under S. R. A. Rules of Racing.) NOTICF. —No amendment» to this programme w 11 be considered unless due notice is given in writing to the Secretary at least seven clear days before the d te of the Special General Meeting which1,083 words
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Article810 1918-05-18 3 Germany commissioned and financed Lenin to go to Russia in order to sow disaffection in the Russian Army Timet, 31.12 17’ "Our power of organisation of the masses will conquer everything and will bring the proletariat towards the world revolution. We must build in Russia the proletarian810 words
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Article170 1918-05-18 3 Daring the invasion of Belgium a captain in a Piuasian regiment got hold of hundred fresh egga somewhere, and, wishing to give his faithful soldiers a treat—there were jest exactly a hundred men in bis company as it happened—be turned the eggs oxer to the top sergeant,170 words
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Advertisement381 1918-05-18 3 Entries MPC C Iacd 5 p.m. on Friday, 12th Jaly, 1918. for the Fuat IvS L lOSC Day will bo published on or before Wednesday, the l<th July, 1918. S»«elal Co.iitloe Rcgardia* H.adl«*e R.eis —In all Handicap Races for Hones or Eomef, the Offioial Handicapper may, with the consent of381 words
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Advertisement531 1918-05-18 3 Spellings Disappear when yon rub in Littln’s Ouutu Balm. The ptin goes right away and the awel) icg itself ditapprara wi'h a few applications It ia uttfrly uteifee to suffav. It ianaeleaa to pay b g doctor’s bills and then to find yonraelf no better. For 1 B«. yon can531 words
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Article694 1918-05-18 4 Dcebook Dredging and Bancnon Valley No Liability report* bare come to band somewhat late Extracts from them are Diibook. Spaeis and Matbeial.— Much difficulty ia being experienced in keeping up the supply of spares. Transport ia most diffi cult and coatly, and all material required for the dredges694 words
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Article208 1918-05-18 4 The tin-miners of Perak met on Wednes day at Ipoh to endeavour to stimulate the production of tin. There was a large attendance including tbe noting Resident, Mr Oliver Marks. The meeting lasted for two hours and many oitioisms and suggestions were brought forward, Mr, Mair208 words
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Advertisement387 1918-05-18 4 DCCDCDCDC X XZD( CDC 0 n Children’s Tan X X )CD C Children’s Footwear. O o Ankle Strapshoe. Smartly finished with pompom tassel, whit® kid lining single leather sole light weight, soft and oomfortable shoe. SIZES 19, 20, 21, 22, 23. 24, 26 and 26 Pri*»s $2-55, 2-75, 2-95, 3-15,387 words
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Advertisement89 1918-05-18 4 duafeerlaU'i Uigk ttmekjWhen you bare a bad cold 70a want a remedy that will not only give relief, bat ef feet a prompt and permanent care, a remedy that ia pleasant to take, a remedy that cor tains nothing iijarioaa. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy meets all tb3se requirements It acta on89 words
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Advertisement928 1918-05-18 4 DOCDCC 0 r\ BRITISH ENSICN brand. nc ROSE SYRUP. SOLE AGENTS Y. SYYEE COY., acpnczzz: DC 30 oc )CDnCDC(ZDCZ^DCZDC Digestion worth having To eat what jou want and digest it is a priceless blessing. But rich, red blood is absolutely necessary to rood digestion. If VO ur stomach is weak928 words
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Article851 1918-05-18 5 Tom Wright. ] - [By Tom Wright.] In his dissection of the *onl of a war-time bishop, Mr. Wells substituted an angel for Asmodeus. in order to show the certain 1 signs of the coming of God.” The other 1 day, after I had dined in liscreetly, my old acquaintance Asmodeus called upon851 words
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Article282 1918-05-18 5 A Distimct Sucetss The members of the Peaang Health Culture Lsagua and tbs Hu Yew Seah uave a very suooeasful entertainment at the Tek Soon Theatrical Hall last night ia aid of the Swatow and Amoy Earthquake Fund and the Looal Chinese School Fund and282 words
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Article180 1918-05-18 5 The first annual report and statement of accounts of the Chinese Benevolent Association of Penang, to be presented at its first annual general meeting at the Chinese Town Hall on Saturday next at 3 p.m. is packed full of indications of vigorous growth. This institution has been180 words
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Article190 1918-05-18 5 A large company of the Brethren, including many from the English constitution, foregathered last evening in the Scottish Masonic Lodge, Logan road, to witness the installation of R, W. Bro, J. McR Chalmers as R. W M. of Lodge Scotia, No. 1003, S.CTbe ceremony waa carried out by R.190 words
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Article82 1918-05-18 5 Wmitbtjnday. Mat 19. 7- a.m. Holy Communion (Tamil) 800 a.m. Matins 8- a,tn, Holy Communion 10 00 a.m. do (Chinese) 5- p.m, Sunday Bohool 6- p.m. Evensong Hymn 155 Psalms 104 (Hopkins) 145 (Lemon) Nunc Dimittii 8t n( P ri,ie Hymns 154, 156, 210, Preaoher Rev.82 words
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Article110 1918-05-18 5 There waa a singular inoident during an inquest at the London Hospital. An inquiry was being held on a young woman who was killed while playing in a hackney oab factory, where she was employed. She had tried to put some sticky stuff on the face of a110 words
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Advertisement430 1918-05-18 5 EMPIRE. f* Just enough Footage to land you at the EM IRC for the Feature §h San 9*r* I*fct- OIH B- i--9b GOOD DINNER LEISURELY WALK. j*- You like. A for most STAR directed by a master hand—--56— a clean worthwhile story. THIS IS WHAT YOU SEE AT THE EMPIRE430 words
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Advertisement267 1918-05-18 5 GIGANTIC OPENING (Mat 22wd) F1LL1S* CIRCUS ANIMAL ACADEMY AND WILD WEST SHOW! DIRECT FROM INDIAN SUCCESSES WITH THREE BIG FEATURES ALL NEW TO THE PENINSULA GBEATEB! SBANDES and More Gorgeous than the prerioos riiite PRESENTS THIS TEAR A CAPITAL AGOREOATIOH OF 35 IMPORTED PERFORMERS 35 Erery One a Star, in267 words
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Advertisement282 1918-05-18 5 C/D I) The Ayer Weng (Rahman) Development an Prospecting Co., Ltd. (Inoorporttad in Strait* 3*ttUm*nU.) NOT ICE is hereby given that the Directors have declared a second interim dividend of 10 per cent free of War Tax, on accouet of the year ending 80th aptember '018 payable to shareholders on282 words
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Article, Illustration96 1918-05-18 6 PUBLISHED DAILY (Except Sundays and pnbllc holiday»,') AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 9t, Beach Street, Penang. Price: Dally Local $BO pep annum. Outst&tlon Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) $lB pep annum. Cable Address: ECHO PENANG.' Telephone Nos. (Eoho) 586. Printing Department 343. M.B. —AII business communications96 words
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Article16 1918-05-18 6 Auchdhaco* At Wolverton D*l* vey Road on May 14 to Mr. md MrsArcbdeoon a daughter.16 words
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Article1348 1918-05-18 6 At long last the raoes of India have been appealed to by the Imperial Government to seriously consider the position of their nationalities as affected by the war, and have so far responded well. The initiative was taken by the Imperial Government, who caused to be called together1,348 words
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Article854 1918-05-18 6 Dr. J. Y. Pestana, Acting Officer, District Hospital, leaves for Singapore this e afternoon. Mr. 0 W. Ballantyne, S eretary, Penang 1 Harbour Board, will be leaving for home on long leave in tbe near future. I Mr. D L. Adamson, of Messrs. Adamson 1 Gilfillan A854 words
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Article25 1918-05-18 6 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) ia quoted here to-day st $175, buyers no tellers, in Singapore (re* fined) at sl7s.ss, business dene, (12$ tons •old).25 words
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Article948 1918-05-18 6 Thought lor the Day! Futuog tilings off i, K especially when you put them cff too No Coloured Socks or Clo*. An Army Council instruction owmg to the dificiency of leathl*^* thM been deotded that brown h| worn by officer, when employed in T 1 off duty. Officers948 words
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Advertisement209 1918-05-18 6 a NEW SHIPMENT OP Tri-scooped and Round Bodied RICKSHAWS. INSPECTION INVITED AND ENQUIRIES SOLICITED. Prices on Application. THE EASTERN TRADING GO., Telephone; No. 664. CABLE ADDRESS “PINCHONG, PENANG.’ X WHY GO FURTHER? You have reached the place where you can get goods at record Saving Prices. New and Second Hand209 words
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191 1918-05-18 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, May 16 Bir Douglas Haig report* i Thera was mutual artillerying, particularly northward of the Lys. 7 London, May 16. Sir DouglM Haig reporta i The French raptured priaonera and aueoeaafully advanoed toeir line in local fighting northward of Eemmeli London, May191 words
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Article118 1918-05-18 7 London, M«y 15 j Frenoh oominunique i There was great reciprocal artillery activity north of the 1 Avre. Two German aeroplanes were brought down on May 12; two on M»y 14 Oae of our squadrons dropped 7,000 kilogrammes of proj lotiles on the railway station of Chateletsurrelonrn. The118 words
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Article350 1918-05-18 7 Correspondents Accounts 1 11 From British Head quarters. London, May 15. B a uter’s correspondent at British Head- quarters (May 15 evening) aaya that the Frenoh hive retaken Hill forty-four, a little eminence south of Diokebusohe lake, com* mending good obseivation over the flat oointry north of the Mont Oats350 words
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Article608 1918-05-18 7 From Various Fronts Belgian Front, London, Muy 16. Belgian oommunique i An enemy aviator dropped four bombs upon a hospital at Soogstade. The artillery aotion has assumed a lively oharaoter, especially in the region of Pilkem, Italian Front* AturtrUn Ofienilv». London, May 15. Well-informed observers are of opinion that the608 words
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Article2411 1918-05-18 7 General Wire News Great Britain's Trade. London, May 15. In the Honse of Commons Sir Albert Stanley, in introducing the Board of Trade estimates, estimated that the imports of the United Kingdom in 1918 wonld be only half those of 1913 The faot that we are carrying on nnder suob2,411 words
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Article191 1918-05-18 7 Political News Prussian Electoral Reform. London, May 16. In the Praaaian Lower Hoaae, the Independent Socialist Htffman taunted the Conservatives, flaunting the Eaiaer’i promise aa regards equal suffrage. Faoing the members of the Bight he continued: What people abroad aay does not trouble you. What the soldiers at the front191 words
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Article54 1918-05-18 7 The following artioles will bu fetid ea omr onkaide pages 8,—The Bolshevik Leaden. 4. —Reootig Minea. 5. Astnodeu». P. H 0. L. Entertain* ment. Oharoh S-uvioes. 8.—Telegrams. Short St* pa Farther Eist HI. Penang Share Market. Malayan Ait t Squadron Find. Angaana Treea. 10, —Trench Wit. The Sperry Compass,54 words
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Article150 1918-05-18 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Boms, May 15. The gravity of the internal conditions In Austria is evidenced by the situation in Trieste whioh was among the pre-war richest Austrian towns, rivalling In wealth and oomfort Genoa and Marseilles. All elasses of the remaining population of Trieste held meeting demanding sucoour.150 words
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Article12 1918-05-18 8 Fob Bt Stbbmbb At. 20th inatant (Monday). OaloßtU noon12 words
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Article1494 1918-05-18 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] DEBATE IN THE COMMONS. London, May 16, 3 SO p.m. There was an interesting debate in the Commons on the subject of the alleged proposals by Aosttis. Mr. Runciman asked a series of questions regarding the Emperor Karl’s letter quoted by M. Clemenceau, He asked1,494 words
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Article1057 1918-05-18 8 It is a day of discovery you sally out to naturally enough. And, comm on pi toed ly enough, overnight rain has made all things green, greener than before to eyes that are tired ftom a sameness of blue. At every turn dumps violently torn1,057 words
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Article490 1918-05-18 8 MiOLUK A Co's Bbpoet. Bobber is lower on the week and while the Share-market is dull and inactive, it is not always easy to find sellers to dll any small demand existing here and there. The Changkat Serdang B-pjrt just published shows a decline in profits of490 words
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Article212 1918-05-18 8 Guthrie A Co. Singapore, May 16. Owing to the imposition, without warning, of import restrictions in the United States, the majority of the leading Rubber buyers were out of the market this week, and prices at the weekly auction, which commenced yesterday, suffered considerab'y in oonsequence, The212 words
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Article210 1918-05-18 8 Mr. Stewart of Ipoh has received a cable from Mr, Alma Baker, the Honorary Organiser of the above fund, containing the following appeal i People of Malaya, our Armies are hard pressed. They stand between you and German tyranny. Will not one hundred thousand loyal subjects210 words
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Article252 1918-05-18 8 [To Thu Ewto* or Tub straits T lt Sir, —Ba Hollandia’e renurkll ,re 1 ««'«I at present one tree m dyinu complaint, not a disease," about Yh of the SAJ.C.side, wmch sbo.id l^ 1 8 down and rooted immediately oi ir 1 Cttt beetles will crawl along other252 words
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Article152 1918-05-18 8 CoNciUBEOK OF ZUPPBLIN IuPEISONKD. Madras, April 19. TheAfadra* Mail has received particulars of the circumstances in wmcb Captain W L, Robinson, V.C., tbe Madras airman wbo won fame by felling a Zeppelin over London and who is mow a prisoner of war in Germany, was sentenced to152 words
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Article207 1918-05-18 8 The death occurred at the General Hospital, Singapore, on Monday, of Mr. Samuel Augustine, B. A., LL. B. (Calcutta), a teacher of the Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, The late Mr. Augustiae was addressing a gathei iog at scqool chapel on the occasion of a farewell meeting207 words
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Article163 1918-05-18 8 The Penang Library will be closed on Monday, the 20th May, being a public holiday, Monday baing a publio holiday «he Exchange Banks will be closed on that d«y. There Will ba no issue oil the Strait» Echo on Monday next, Wbit Mcaday. A telegram slip containing the163 words
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Article25 1918-05-18 8 Amount previously acknowledged... $***** ‘*o. O. E.” ***** Mr»Lisn Boon Haw 250.00 $476.00 R. P. Phili.ivs, Hod. Treasurer. 9, Union Street.25 words
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Article58 1918-05-18 8 Calcutta, April 18.—At a meeting of tat general committee of the Calcutta C t>on to-day the Chairman stated that plague had broken out in the city and that there were thirteen deaths. Ali these case* were imported from Rajputana. The obaU man of the oorporation would write to58 words
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Advertisement416 1918-05-18 8 FOR SALE. ONE BBCOND-HAND BICYCLE and Oramapbone with SO reoords in good ordar. Prioe $64. Inspection at NIPPON HOTELfor sale. First grass house no. 174, Magasine Road known as Soma Stable. Terr sniUble for Motor Oarage and Rabbar Factory. Apply for fall partioalars to O. J. H., s/o Btrait s416 words
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Article2414 1918-05-18 9 a i Dividend. i N am be < f *L J i Capital. Siiar to IftU s i <Ts issued Inst Annafer earr«nt -4m s u. s M •ini year. jenr. m to i <y I 1 1 ROBBER—BBLLAK SNARES. ctl u f tit jj;^ 1 '#,906 129,000 12,414 words
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Advertisement217 1918-05-18 9 SPECIAL OFFER f OF ESTATE SUPPLIES REQUISITES AND BUILDING MATERIALS. Order s now being booked at lowest market prices. Only goods of beat quality and in original packing stocked. Goods are actually in stock in quantities; this enables us to execute order» same day as received. Send us a trial217 words
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Article1318 1918-05-18 10 Somewhere there is a definition of hum our which says something to this effect that the circumstances which create laughter would be tragic were they not known to be unreal. And, by 44 tragic is meant every decree from the mildly unfortunate to tha really terrible; by 441,318 words
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Article186 1918-05-18 10 Two points of special interest are dealt with in an article published in the Morning Pott bj its special correspondent with the French Fleet. One relates to he Sperry compass, an appliance which lus been found to be invaluable in view of the impossibility of compensating the186 words
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Article154 1918-05-18 10 Mb- Gubabd and King Alfonso. Mr. J. W. Gerard, the U. S. Ambassador to Berlin, on his journey Home through Bpsin had an audienoe of King Alfonso. He narrates the following incident:— Some one knooked at the door, and King Alfonso rose and answered. He returned with154 words
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Article141 1918-05-18 10 An object-lesson in German domination is provided by despatches from Wolmar, whioh lie* about fifty miles north-east o! Riga. When the Germans entered the town they deolared that members of the various uommitteet, Red Guards, and Bolsheviks would be, acco dint» to the decision, either shot or banged141 words
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Advertisement51 1918-05-18 10 Will It B*ll*. Chamberlain's Coagh Remedy is tbs largest selling oongh medicine in the world W-day beoanse it does exaotly what a oongh remedy is snpposed to do. It stops the oengh by caring the oold, and dees it sprad ily wsd efeotaslW. For sale by all di«. prMSnes and51 words
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Advertisement74 1918-05-18 10 Haring to lire as we do under (he burning tropical sun climatical conditions ren der us particularly liable to Colic, a most distressing complaint. The correct medi cine to produce a quick cure is WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. It is a wonderful correctire of all stomach disorders. Never be without74 words
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Advertisement238 1918-05-18 10 5! i- mce *5 *'t The Allied Governments Have Bought Over ask t -r TY r\ To Equip their New Armies Compare the work and you too will choose the ROYAL Typewriter, —the machine that makes big organizations complete. 8 STOCKED IN BRIEF, POLICY S FOOLSCAP SIZES BY THE SOLE238 words
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Article682 1918-05-18 11 Mr. T. A. Spender baa written in the Weetmineter Ocuette an article that will f appeal nut on! y to the joarnaliatic profession, > b«t also to a very wide publie. He deals w >th the rast accumulation of newspaper power in a few hands, and ealls682 words
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Article120 1918-05-18 11 Some illuminating figures relative to the benevolent activities of our Blockade Ministry are furnished by a Scottish correspondent of the Time*. Figures taken from the Board of Trade returns of tea experts to neutral countries show that whereas m 1912 the total amount was 58,812 682120 words
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Article86 1918-05-18 11 ▲t 955 a.m. on the 10th April, 1915, the Belgian relief ship Harpalyce was torpedoed without warning by a German submarine. At the time of the outrage the ship was flying the Belgian Belief Commission’s flag and bearing the words, rt Commission Belgian Beiief, Rotterdam,” in letters86 words
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Advertisement157 1918-05-18 11 tjnnannnnnnntrnnnnntmnnanBioatittnni v 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Runnymede Hotel, Penang (8CA-SIOE) Every Wednesday and Saturday Musical Selections DURING DINs RR. v. av o wM»J3UMUaiu* Hnaiaxaiajuaoi a nao a im-r BALLANTINE’S Ring" Pilsener Beer 3 Ring Stout ASK TOR 3 KINGS.” i vs iJNngJ EHfri-nrrra.v 3^3 The mark of157 words
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Advertisement147 1918-05-18 11 D D 3 THE A B C. OF ESTATE SUPPLIES. TO PLANTERS AND DEALERS A Study of the following will Greatly Benefit You. cotic Acid 99 o/o Glacial Guaranteed larbod Wire —Genuine American Make Coagulating Pans—Blue and White Enamel 18 in. by 9 in. by 3± in 15 in. by147 words
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Advertisement1320 1918-05-18 12 BRITISH INDIA STRAITS STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND APC2LR LINE. (Oompiniii Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PABBENQER BERVIOEB. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS(Under Contrast with» Eta Government.) PuHapn for Europe are booked via Bombay odatien «available. opportunity Fr *ThV”To ed Company shall be at liberty to cancel auy of tbeir obligation,1,320 words
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