Straits Echo, 20 June 1918
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Straits Echo
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Title Section36 1918-06-20 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OP EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THB FEDERATED HA LAY STATES ANL THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16. 630 Per Annum. PENANG, IUUKSDAY, 20th JUNE, 1918. Single Copy, lo cents. No. 14136 words
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Advertisement1430 1918-06-20 1 PPENSED SSWISSCOND SwHwrUnd «nd 'AVdtIfUVSS AVaS3NO3M AH3A3 NUdiiL nvioads l 3 »®H '0 S ‘3 •n ‘n* o* nooq V—SNVJ •pwmbw hvuyxp HOiow 3Zi3aa »n pm •qi jo eao sv uoimndaj opiM-pjjOM jo 4 an NOINV3 30 AJL3IOOS 30HVanSMI NOINO *R9 RIJ* jnoA einsui u*qj jejjaq op jouubo noA—' IONVaOSNI1,430 words
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Advertisement14 1918-06-20 1 milk Poa/wwrsosL*® a -ME 5-JST LOI® 0 c tion* use U( g *5» sac.:14 words
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Advertisement27 1918-06-20 2 Vj2j| js[?2^| lU fes *-Zi. Obtainable from all Leading Stores Throughout the Straits and Federated Malay States BROTHERS (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) I aJjJ&glsS! -=W^ .V. Suits*27 words
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Article983 1918-06-20 3 tfu(umn Tfteeting, /p/£ RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 23rd July, 1918. SECOND DAY Thursday, 25th July, 1918, THIRD DAY Saturday, 27th July. 1918. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 23rd JULY, 1918. 7. The George Town Plate and Puree. Value $4CO and $50 to each Swood llor.-e-A Handicap tor all983 words
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Article1365 1918-06-20 3 (Bt H. R. Waxsfield The Lichnowsky revelations, rublished in the 8wedi-L paper, Politik*n have given terhipt the mo t telling exposure of German pre war policy yet divulge i, Something still more telling will come to light one day, but for the moment they hold the field1,365 words
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Article628 1918-06-20 3 Paris, April 28 A French offioer who is certainly in a position to speak with some authority said to a New York lime» representative to-day: I do not think that we may expect General Foch to take the initiative just yet. In my own opinion, and it628 words
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Advertisement186 1918-06-20 3 Entries Close Vrwff WJS*-« 1^™ July, 1918. v H _i n all Handicap Races for Horses or Special Coarfitioa Regarding Haadle p -v Committee, divide the entries ii*CU- wm d EoWm In all Divided R»»" Ilia to" for one Race only, tie oilier ,odomglh9 Committee re«erve the rig it 'V'186 words
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Advertisement11 1918-06-20 3 F#r Chil4rea’a Hacking Uoagh at lligk*. Wt3-[ Qi«a* Care 1». i11 words
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Advertisement424 1918-06-20 3 WHAT EVERY ONE NEEDS Is ft little corrective medicine from time to time. Bodily ailments are the common lot of the majority of mankind Fortunately, most of these ailments are Hot in the beginning, serious and if take» in time are easily amenable to simple treatment Among them are derangements424 words
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Article1097 1918-06-20 4 Along the long line held by the British Forcei in Franoe there mast be bend reds of dug-outs and shelters labelled “Mon Bepos.” It was fenny enough the first time it was done, just as was the use of Hotel Bits or the Carlton.” The British soldier is1,097 words
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Advertisement172 1918-06-20 4 (T oc "XZ3CDCDC DOCDCDOC DCDCDCDC DO Whiteaway's, For QUALITY. SERVICE KEEN CASH PRICES. THE IMPERATOR BRAND I» IMPERATOR" BJOTi. PRICE »21-00 PER PAIR. iMPEEATOR sbdbTO*. TQI 1 WE TDM BRAND IMPERATOR SHOES. PRICE $17-50 PER PAIR. “iMPERATOlf BRAND l *The ilmporator*’ «Brand. ma BRAND In Blaek or Tan 'IMPERATOlf Willow172 words
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Advertisement13 1918-06-20 4 For Ohildroii’a Hacking Goagbat Night* Wooda*i Qreat iVp peramt Care l# t W,13 words
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Advertisement503 1918-06-20 4 Public Auction Sale of a 2 sealer, i;cjlinder, 10/12 H. P. 1914 Model, BRITON" MOTOR CAR Tbe.nnder.igned «re in.tnotc d to «11 the above on Friday, 21st June, 1918 AT 11 SHARP IN LOGAN’S COURTYARD Petrol Consumption 28 mile, to the New y painted and thoroughly overhaul sod is now503 words
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Article1051 1918-06-20 5 Coeoubr'b Inquiry. Tbe inquiry into the cause of death of Mohimed Abdul Rihiman who is alleged to bare been struck with a heavy stick on the head as the result of which bis death took place at the General Hospital was resumed yesterday afternoon by Mr.1,051 words
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Article304 1918-06-20 5 "Paris’* writes to tbe Straits Times i Sir, —I read and re-read those splendid speeohes Mr- C. E. Craig and Colonel Adame made at the Chamber of Commerce meeting in Penang the other day and reported in your issue of June 12 and the more304 words
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Article60 1918-06-20 5 This Company played last night the drama Chalora Bakavalli at tbe Drury Lane Theatre. The prinoipal actresses Chatra and Bakavalli sang splendidly while Tajunmnlk performed his part very well Daring the intervals the saleetions of oriental mnsic greatly pleased the audience. To-night Shri Krishna Lila, depiotieg the life60 words
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Article56 1918-06-20 5 Friday's Tibs. Men’s Doubles Handicap—Rogers and Sayers owe 15 v Gregson and Hunt owe 80 Men’s Singles Handicap A —H Waugb owe 15 v R E Prentis owe 3. Men’s Singles Open—M D Rutley v F N Syer, Men’s Singles B—C D D Hogan owe 15 v56 words
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Article482 1918-06-20 5 For By Stbakrr At To-morrow (Friday). Rangoon (Mergui and Monlmein via Rangoon) 6 p.m. 220 d instant (Saturday)* Madras taking mails 8 a.m. for Europe eto., v:4 Regt. up to 7 a.m. Bombay Mail E Parcels To-morrow Friday 4 p.m. An amendment to tbe F.M.B. Labour Code482 words
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Advertisement473 1918-06-20 5 <JLC nh» mrnmrmnrmnmmmm mmmmn» To-night’s A Starry Night. A NIGHT FOE A LITTLE STAB GAZING aEMPIRE BLUEBIRD STARS MYRTLE GONZALEZ Th# «mall tut winsome Star with Geo. Hernandez and Maxfield n. I*-» lr* f> *f Stanley in “SOUTHERN JUSTICE A B uehrid Photo-play which is Heart-touching—Noble—beautiful and Intensely Dramatic. •M--(sr*473 words
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Advertisement268 1918-06-20 5 To-night! To-night!! AT 9 P M *ZM»-HoeeM-<*>§!* f 2 T HE PARSIEMPIR THEATRICAL Co. OP BOMBAY E Present at the Drury Lane Theatre Hall, k 1 I k •m k 1 2 k 2 t M 9<C T DOOEB OPEN 8 P.M. CURTAIN RISES 9 P.M, Carriages 1 f».m. KRISHNA268 words
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Article510 1918-06-20 6 [REUTER’S SERYieEI. PENANG, 20th JUNE, i. 918. The Austrian Bre*k. Londan, June 18. An Italian official message states:—The vio.ence of the bittle ha* somewhat decreased on the mountain front, but it is increasing along the Piave. The i-nemy’s renewed attempts opposite Maseiad* and Candelu to establish new openings510 words
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Article, Illustration96 1918-06-20 6 PUBLISHED DAILY (Except Sundays and public holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price: Dally Local $BO per annum Outstatlon Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) •18 per annum. Cable Address: ECHO PENANG.' Telephone Nos. (Coho) see. Printing Department 343, /i.B.— All bu*in*** communication*96 words
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Article770 1918-06-20 6 The Malays have s saying referring to the world of s frog living under s oooonst hnsk. Sometimes it is good for us to be reminded that local affairs have sa little to do—except for our own satisfaction—with tbe winning of the great war as the laounae770 words
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Article732 1918-06-20 6 What tha German estimate of the British losses in the year’s fighting in the West are it would be interesting to know. Their claims have never appeared in the wireless German officials, now looally discontinued because of the claims to prisoners being too ridiculous for publication without contradiction,732 words
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Article807 1918-06-20 6 Mr, L. H. Clayton has returned from leave. < The Hon, Mr. B. C M, Kinderiley haa retarned from Hongkong. Mr. Bobina, of the Siameie Bailway, ia on a visit to Kuala Lampar. a a Mr, Bt. J Bobertson, of Batang Benar Estate, who haa been indisposed807 words
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Article984 1918-06-20 6 Not ao very Late Generally the Editor can p.„ a tn m take on to the Proof-reader or someone ,1* But not in the acoount of Penang at 104 published in yesterday’s issue where the veteran Mr. J B. Macfarlane was referred to as tbe lata A grave—and984 words
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Advertisement555 1918-06-20 6 f Pritchard Go., Ltd. The goods in Pritchards outfitting Dept.-cannot be equalled, for quality anywhere in the Colony. COOD QUALITY. JĔ'. upplement to the “Straits Echo [REUTER’S SERYieEl. PENANG, 20th JUNE, x9I8. 1 THE WAR. B. ZDH C R WH V IN The Austrian Bre^k. Londan, June 18. An Italian555 words
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Miscellaneous18 1918-06-20 6 THE WEATHER. 18th Juni. 6 A M. It ITOOH, Temperature 74° 80° m x. nr». Rainfall 5 -1918 words
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Article756 1918-06-20 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] ARTILLERY MASSED. London, Jane 18, 1 80 s.m. An Italian semi official mesiage status t Seventy-one of Austria’* ninety-two mobilised divisions have already been identified constituting the whole of Auttria-Hungary’s efficient troops. The enemy is employing all available artillery and aviation. No fewer th*a 7,100756 words
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Article638 1918-06-20 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Montdidier to Noyoo. The battle Montdidier to Noyon whiob has been began has beta, despite its brief duration, one of the most sanguinary of battles for tbe enemy. Authentic deeu1 meets prove that the best of tbe pioked storming troops have been decimated and some uoits638 words
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Article329 1918-06-20 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Naval Air Raids. Louden, June 18, The Admiralty announoea that aeroplanes from June 18th to 16th dropped twenty-four tons of bomba with good results on Zsebrugge also on tbe docks at Oitend and Bruges, the railway junction and aerodrome at Tbourout, the aerodrome at329 words
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Article282 1918-06-20 7 General Wire News Governor of Paris. Paris, June 18. General Gnillaumat who has been in command of the Salonika army has been appointed Military Governor of Paris and Commander of the Parie armies, saoeoeding Genl. Florentin. French Colonies. London, Jane 16. A Paris oable states that Le Petit Parieien learns282 words
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Article742 1918-06-20 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] India and the Empire. Loudon, June 16. An article in (he New Statetman reviewing the various publications npon the new scheme of Government for India, remarks that Indian nationalists no more than the civil servants have yet adequately grappled with the problem of how to introduoe742 words
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Article1189 1918-06-20 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] London. June 18. Mr. Bonar Law in tbe House of Com- mons, moving a vote of oredit of five hundred r millions sterling, reoalled that the vote moved on 7th March last was six hundred B millions, The estimated expenditure for I tbe sixty-nine days1,189 words
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Article51 1918-06-20 7 COOHILL —MAJUANI. The marriage was celebrated to-day of Augusta daughter of Signora E isa Mariani of Batavia with Douglas Cog hill, Planter of Knlim, the civil oaremony buirg performed at the Distriot Court, after wbicb tbe happy couple and party returned to tbe Runnymede Hotel where they are51 words
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Article23 1918-06-20 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted fiere to day at $163.50, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $l5B, no busim si done.23 words
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Article48 1918-06-20 7 The following are tbe latest quotations in Messrs. A, A. Anthony and Company’s share list i Yesterday. To-day. Mining, I I I. J p p W cJS a n Deebook 15/6 15/9 15/6 16/Taiping 1-40 150 1.35 1.45 Tongkah Harbour... 21.75 22.00 22.00 22 5048 words
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Article68 1918-06-20 7 The following article* will be found on oar outside piges 3. —The Perfect laJiucret 00. Gen. Foch’s Strategy. 4, —M«>n Repos. 6. —W*r Fuods and War Duty. Weld Quay Murder Oase. 8, —The Mail SoiTice. Gambling on Exchange. All Hinds Musing. Left No Trace. O a the Summit of68 words
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Obituary41 1918-06-20 7 Obituary. London, Jane 18. Mrs. Ida Cavell, mother of Eiith has died at her home at Henley.on-Tbames aged eighty-one. She had been in failing health since her daughter’s death at German hands. London, June 18. Admiral Sir Alfred Paget is dead.41 words
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Article330 1918-06-20 8 In his report on the Post Offices of the Colony during 1917, Mr. F. M. Baddeley, Postmaster-general, writing on January 81 last, says i The tffeot of the war on the disarrangement of mail service made itself felt more and more during the year. Commencing from July,330 words
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Article337 1918-06-20 8 [To tun Editor of thu Free Prett Dear Bir, —I note from your editorial of the 14th instant that you completely endorse the Hongkong Conscription Bill. Boiled down, your argument is this There are a few—you admit a very few—slackers in Malaya and to get them to the337 words
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Article221 1918-06-20 8 The report of the proceedings in Monday’s Legislative Oonncil en this sab' jeot is as follows.— The Hon Mr Agnew pat the following questions, of winch he had given due notice: (1) Is it the oase that Government have sanctioned cinema performances in Singapore on Sundays (ii)221 words
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Article373 1918-06-20 8 HOW SINOAPOBU CUBTAILBD A GbNAT Abusi. The following is from the report of Mr. F.M. Baddeley, Postmaster-General, Straits Settlements, for the year 1917 i The total money order and postal order transactions amounted to $l4 760,561.18, us against $43,12.003 35 in 1916, an inorease of $9,948,552.83. Tois373 words
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Article375 1918-06-20 8 The Singapore Kracji Railway was sold to the F.M.B. Government tome years ago, but difficulties were fouod in tha way of actual transfer. In Council on Monday a bill was introduced to make the transfer. The Attorney-General in proposing tbe first readiDg of the Singapore Railway Transfer Bill,375 words
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Article246 1918-06-20 8 A Nkw Undektaxino. Fairly rich tin deposits have been discovered at Katun in the Tnator district. Some time past Messrs. Lim 800 Hssn and Co. sent out prospectors to look for minerals in this district and tiny reported the presence of alluvial tin at Katun. The Hon’bl«246 words
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Article521 1918-06-20 8 Tub Silkkt Saobifiob ok Mur at Wab, Did yon notice it P Jast a little paragraph—a bare four lines. One of H, M. destroyers sank on the 4tfa inst. as tbe resnlt of a collision in foggy weather. All hands are missing, presnm ably drowned. It is521 words
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Article102 1918-06-20 8 Fuidat, Juki 21, Town Bacd, Esplanade. Satuudat, Juki 22. Tbe Eistem Shipping Co., Ltd., General Meeting, 3 p m. Penang B;sley. P. Y. and P, V. R. 0. “At Home”, Bifle Range. Sum day, Juki 23. Fourth after Trinity. P. V. Field Operation!. Prince cf Wales’ Birthday102 words
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Article215 1918-06-20 8 Messes- Allen Denuts A Co’s Auction. Smoked Diamond Sheet No. 1 s6Bto 78 per picwl Smoked Diamond Sheet No. 2 SO 65 do TJnsmoked Sheet No, 2 44 50 do Crepe Fine brown 38 49 do Dark 22 30 do Barky 19 24 do Scrap, Virgin and Lump215 words
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Article456 1918-06-20 8 A JUNGLE MYSTERY, Mining Enginbnb Diiaffbabs. News has been reoeived at Mesers. Steel Broa. and Co. Ltd., that Mr. Harry Coetyn, a mining expert who was engaged in prospecting for tbe firm, has been missing since the 11th April. Mr. Costyn joined the firm »t the beginning456 words
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Article351 1918-06-20 8 Somb Bravb Acts. A re&da- in England kindly sends the P, and T. Times the appended extract from a recent letter from "the Front” < Some wonderfully brave acts have been done. I met a young Irishman, named ‘X,’ a day or two ago He was351 words
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Article232 1918-06-20 8 One of thu stories introduced into Holland by German agency, possit ly with a view to its reproduction in Allied eeuntriee, is that the directors of Krupp's mammoth factories at Essen have been engaged for some time in practically bu ying the r works underground in order to232 words
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Article438 1918-06-20 8 The last stage of ail, that ends strange eventful journeying, brings you very near the summit of Pasubio The rest is only a matter of emerging through another colony or two of huts where the intrepid Alpini live and keep their dog-teams, and then you438 words
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Article275 1918-06-20 8 June 7, 1918. There was another drop in the prices in the rice market to-day, the quotations being June, Bs 219 July, Bs. 224 80 three months Bs. 237-8 0, No special reason is assigned for this beyond the old one of ordinary fluctations, but when these275 words
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Article217 1918-06-20 8 Pbobouncbmikt bt Mbdioal Mim, The following manifesto, signed by a number of English and Indian Medical men, is being circulated bj the All India Temperance Association i It has been prored bj careful scientific experiments and confirmed by experience that i—--1. Alcohol, eocaine. opium, and217 words
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Advertisement12 1918-06-20 8 F#r Chil4m»’§ Hackiag Coagh at Night. Wm4* 9m* P«rpcmiat CUrt la, <d12 words
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Advertisement493 1918-06-20 8 EIPESIINOBD TYPIST. 18 PREPARED to undertake the typing- of documents of any description. Cle-in and soca”t® guaranteed, at moderate rates. Coolies will be supplied on a short notioe.) Apply to The STRAITS AUCTION ROOM, 32, Beaoh Street, Penang-, WAJ\TTIdD. A QUALIFIED CHINESE LADY TEACHER to teach English a t the493 words
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Article2317 1918-06-20 9 Dividend. 2 Numb# of > t a u, Capital. Skarc» issued. 1 a "V a fe last financial ;wr, forearrsnt 7*« Vs me. s a* m n so r* 3 C f 1“ j RUBBER —BBLLA R SHARE». f Ots eta hos» 120,964 1*6,060 l l «0 M Alor2,317 words
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Advertisement281 1918-06-20 9 THE EASTERN PRODUCE EXCHANGE. 27, Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Ghaut. CAPITAL $120,000. Auctioneers Brokers. The 246th Auction Sale of Rubber WILL BE HELD On Monday, the 24th June, 1918, Auction Sales of Rubber held twice a week, on every Monday and 1 harsday.281 words
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Article1222 1918-06-20 10 It ii curious how the war brings out the Mine diffiealtiea in America tfsed to be experienced in England. In the early days of thh struggle there waa very cenaiderable juatiee in the remark that the beat journalistic work in the way of war1,222 words
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Article142 1918-06-20 10 To conquer an obstiua'e enemy requires persistency and perseverance. It is the same with Rheumatism, the dread foe of mankind, which ranks foremost ia stubbornness. To eradicate it from tbe system, you must use the right weapon. Littlb's Obixntal Balm is tbe on y remedy that can142 words
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Advertisement302 1918-06-20 10 4* Gallons. Air I Jm» l Makes pis, 404 m.' of Dry z-: i n: ..w it Rubber. I-'**- ■<** .rtNvjSvP- Penny Saved is Penny Earned Coagulatex saves money and earns extra profits for planters. Makes crepe, smoked or unsmoked sheets Delay pays no dividend Get a free sample bottle302 words
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Advertisement89 1918-06-20 10 Since the War Began The Allied Governments Have Bought Over ROYAL TYPEWRITERS 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 S FOOLSCAP SIZES BY THE SOLE IMPORTERS! AND COMPANY. mm r--4 Supplies89 words
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Article758 1918-06-20 11 ITbe reconnaissance waa finished and tw< aeroplanes were speeding howeward Tbi deaert laj beneath them on their left wai the diatant aea Flying two miles span their engines anawered each other note foi note, now with roaring oreacendoea, noe with purring diminuendoea. aa the fickls758 words
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Article147 1918-06-20 11 The deficit noy of sogar in tbe Turin district of Italy has created an incentive for studing tie question of substitutes, SDd the Italian Government has caused to be mtnuf ictured a type of loaf sugar combined with saccharinp. Tbe question of obtaining sweetening substitutes from plants147 words
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Advertisement223 1918-06-20 11 I 1 D 0 0 D a 0 THE A B C. OF ESTATE SUPPLIES. TO PLANTERS AND DEALERS. 4 Study of the following will Greatly Benefit You. Ascetic Acid 99 o/o Glacial Guaranteed KCarbori Wire Genuine American Make Coagulating Pans-Blue and White Enamel 18 in. by 9 in. by223 words
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Advertisement249 1918-06-20 11 k HEADACHES. The Cause and Remedy. Sick and Nervous Headaches are hut the symptoms of other ailments to which they are merely sympathetic, such as Indigestion, Biliousness, C.onstipation, or some other irregularity of the system. Many women habitually suffer from Headaches, which make life a daily purgatory. Indeed this complaint249 words
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Advertisement1635 1918-06-20 12 p. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Companies Incorporated in England MAIL AND PA8SENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (TJndei Contrast with Hi» Majesty’» Government.) The Company’» MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAT ere »t present impended. for Europe ere booked rie Bom bey ee opportunity offer» end ei feres •eoommodation ia1,635 words
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