Straits Echo, 1 August 1918
1918-08-01
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Straits Echo
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Title Section38 1918-08-01 1 Straits Echo DA.LY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATEC lAUY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL- I 6 $3O Per Annum. PENANG, IHUKSDAT, i Bt AUGUST, 1918. Single Copy, lo ce Us. No. 173.38 words
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Advertisement1625 1918-08-01 1 -ar MI CONDENSED Milkmaid MM SWISSCOHD am bvtUfrttOd FOR sale. 0,, (2-3) ler Sc,ipps 0 1 motor Car ,Zt1917 ,elf d L I tiii? in excellent 913 c .'cHi r > it» V. on y l> tan r b ma. App y to Iht undermentioned gnrage. j|F YOU WANT! COMFORT1,625 words
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Advertisement10 1918-08-01 1 jUS’S MILK »t. 55 01« POM 2» »raS a i10 words
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Advertisement32 1918-08-01 2 OF EVERY f? Momi Cases. Acetic Acid. English Tapping Knives. Changkols. Wire Nails. Cat (Brand) Axes. Box Strapping. Sodium Bi-Sulphite. Green Mosquito Wire Gauze. am* .4 9 (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) PENANG.32 words
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1539 1918-08-01 3 Stout or tbe Net s York Herald Mr, James Gordon Bennett, who was I of mixed Soottish and Irish descent, says tbe Times, was a man with whose name almost I everybody was familiar, and about whom many strange stories were told, but comparatively1,539 words
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Article275 1918-08-01 3 In his neswspaper, tbe Novaya Jiehn (New Life), tbe well-known R*esian author Maxim Gorki sketches the following striking portrait of He writes M Lenin is one of the most remarkable men of the Socialist 1 Internationals.* He is very intelligent, and possesses all the qualities of275 words
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Advertisement663 1918-08-01 3 tuc )OCDO( XT O r\ NETT lb. NETT l lb o CROWN. N' person wt y D»t d this I 7 h4>j of J«if, 1918. Y. SWEE Coy., 64/66 ,B!£\oa STREET, PENANQ. OTICE is hsreby giren that we are the *ole-proprietor! of the bore Trade Mark for Ceylon T a663 words
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Advertisement22 1918-08-01 3 WANTED. House or bungalow, fumiibea or anfurimhed, to rent on monthly turns. Bjrd particalara to Box SS, 5f j do Btraiti Echo,22 words
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Advertisement67 1918-08-01 3 ESTABLISHED »74. the oriental Government Security Assurance Company, Ltd. Uierpentci ii li4ia, BRANCH OFFICE, JHJALA LUMPUR. A. 0. Lathtoh, Secretary Fenang, Kedah, A FM.B, Funds exceed *****,000 Claims Paid 128.600,000 LOW RATES LIBERAL CONDITION' Apply tor Proi pectus etc. to L, Y. SWEE Coy 64 A 66, Beach Sheet Peummf.67 words
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Advertisement339 1918-08-01 3 TRY IT IN YOUR BATH BY APPOINTMENT TO M. M. THE KINO. SCRU B 3 S°“ ddy AM M 0 N i fl 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 r»late, Jewellery,339 words
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926 1918-08-01 4 Arrau Was Duamwaa. The abrogation by France of commercial treaties containing the most-favoured, nation olause and the possibility of similar action being taken by Great Britain, because of its bearing upon the question of the supply of raw materials to the Allied Powers,926 words
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Article386 1918-08-01 4 BIG HAUL IN IPOH, Plant at tub Masonic Hall. Before Mr. W. Pryde, in the Ipoh Police Court, on Monday, Mr, J. Cullen, Acting A-C.P. (head of the Perak Datective Department) uncovered part of the plot which was recently discovered in Ipoh for issuing a Urge number of386 words
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Article333 1918-08-01 4 A point of great interest in the Regis-trar-General’s report for 1915 is discussed by the British Medical Journal. "The war has brought with it a definite decline in the proportion of suicides to the population. Among males the rate per million living was 157 in the333 words
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Article73 1918-08-01 4 Fbidat, August 2. Town Bund, Esplanade. War Anniversary Demonstration, Esplanade. 5.15 p,m, Satuedat, August 3, Government Holiday. Cricket, E-planade. P V. R. O. shoot 7 a.m, Sunday, August 4. Tenth after Trinity. Monday, August 5. Bead, K-tlanade. Government Holiday. Cricket, P. C C w, P. R. C.73 words
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Article179 1918-08-01 4 Municipal Comm is sion. Minutfl. of t mt.tiog 0 th. m Coram,...oner. h.ld on T»e,a!, M, ;*K Pruent w. P„ L E«>. /V w^ A M. Goodmak Esa C. E. Ceaio E>^. Quah Bum» Ksb e*o Cbm Wo* Lo*, Esl i— Y*oh Goan Sio* Eio F. Duiboet, Esq, 1. The179 words
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Advertisement121 1918-08-01 4 DOCDCnZDnCDCC (T DCZ)CZ)CIDC=DOC=)CDOC=DCIDCDCJC ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON. Whiteaway, Laidlaw 8 Co., Ltd, SPECIALISTS IN Furnishing Fabrics IN EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS. VJ o O i 0 O I mm i Cretonnes Sl Printed Linens AND ALL DESCRIPTIONS OP Furnishing P r apery. Despite the great advance that has taken place in121 words
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Advertisement350 1918-08-01 4 /w» rnHIS 13 TO GIVE NOTICE that t* X above Trade Mark is the propet? of Va.uum Oil Company, a Coup® incorporated in Rochester, New yJ U. S. A. and baviu» a branch fins g No.44. Robinson Road ing&pore Lab» ating Oil Manutacturera, and it it ug by them as350 words
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Article1179 1918-08-01 5 ORDINARY MEETING, MONDAY, JULY 19. Puusunt. H E the Governor (8ir A Young, o m a K B U.) H E the General Officer Commanding the troops (Major-Gan. Ridout, o M G, O B The Hen the Col 8?o(Mr F 8 James, oa«) do Att General (G A1,179 words
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Article459 1918-08-01 5 Tbe enemy rush in Fracoe has been stayed, and tbe rush has recommenced—on a different aeotor. It remains much aa it was in the first days of the war. As Col. Repicgton tells ua, tbe strategy of the enemy in this war is constantly returning to the459 words
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Article355 1918-08-01 5 Aladdin’s lamp was mislaid some years ago, but it seems to fcavs turned up aiain on the North E*st Coast. There, at any rate, a human miraole has been wrought; and it is hard for an observer to believe that L?rd Furness and the directors355 words
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Advertisement323 1918-08-01 5 ToXight, To-hi&ht EMPIRE THEATRE PRESENTS ‘UNDER HANDICAP” B.—Act METRO Wonder Play Adapted from the world famous novel by Jackson Gregory. LOCKWOOD AGAIN I UNDER HANDICAP is a real Lockwood picture, full of bravery, determination and results ItHURS —FRI-—SATURDAY SUNDAy| August, Ist. 2nd. 3rd 4th. i9is* T yg.j4.-HH- It t4-4tf4 —K323 words
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Advertisement450 1918-08-01 5 WHIN YOU CAN BUY YOU SURZLY NZSD GOOD THINGS 70 R THl FRR7BCT GUBI 07 TOUB COMPLAINTS TO PROTECT YOURSELF From the dreadful troubles you are suffering. TLen why not TRY the preparations of The Pharmaceutical Trading Company, of Soorabaia SACUNA These are pills for Malaria compounded in the Sourabaia450 words
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Advertisement537 1918-08-01 5 w ANTED Dynamo direct current 230 Volts 12 25 Kilowatts for belt drive. Particulars to Box No. 93, e/e Sir aitt Echo. 519 for sale. Rubber factory and plant at Nos. 27/28 Station Road. Buktf Martaiam. Apply for full particulars to A. B. C, ejo Straits Echo for SAXE. Juar537 words
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Article, Illustration99 1918-08-01 6 PUBLISHED DA ILY (Except Sundays and public holidays,) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 99, Beach Street, Penang. Price t Dally Local *BO per annum. Outstatlon Postage Extra. Mall EdlUon (Post Free) •18 per.annum. Cable Addresa: 11 ECHO PENANG.' Telephone Nos. (Eoho) 880. Printing Department 383. A./?. —11199 words
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Article25 1918-08-01 6 Faetholomevsz Oj July 29, 1918, at 5 39 p. m to M'. and Mr#. H. C« B«rtholomeu‘s, Brewster S ad, Ipob, a s n.25 words
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Article1342 1918-08-01 6 Taking a level headed view of the war situation only one conclusion oan be arrived at and that is that oonditioas are becoming increasingly favourable for the Allies. As regards tha totual land fighting that has gradually oonoentrated in tbe West ts the only area in1,342 words
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Article888 1918-08-01 6 Mr. W. H. Elkins, Assistant Traffic Manager, F.M.8, Railways, who has been on active service in Mesopotamia, arrived hete yesterday on one month’s leave. Mr. W J. Gallagher, a former Direotor ci Agriculture, F. M. 8, and now planting adviaer to tha General Rubber Company, Medan, Sumatra,888 words
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Article25 1918-08-01 6 tSZVggJS* re, th A Singles »—B. E. Prentis beat Y Q JlVu,!;,’' 111 D Lad_*s Singles «--Miss M. Pritchard beai25 words
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Article1002 1918-08-01 6 Thought for the Day. Iu ituss war days tilesaed are intend to get married and don’t." 0 Contradicting Nature. Tin belies its natu e for it n<w; rise with a buoyancy which can accounted for by th/fact that the 3* bi reputed to be fixer*, it been pri(1,002 words
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Advertisement104 1918-08-01 6 PRITCHARD'S! FOR BRASS BEDSTEADS. ifa r"* if n WWW 1 [Si N l t j i-a_A i r-rr H—T7 AjX I SUPERIOR FINISH SEE OUR FURNITURE SHOWROOMS. UNION STREET, PENANG OC: n C 0 n n :cr:rD cd c DC jncz u 0 RETAINS Tr it iXCt t.LEIN T QUALITY104 words
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Obituary22 1918-08-01 6 DEATH. Chua Tufa Kbb—On July 14, &t No. 3S Cnii 8w. e Ri«d, Siagspore. Chut Teng K3P, 59 ye«rs D ep!y regretted.22 words
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Article2279 1918-08-01 7 [Reuter's Telegrams] .JJIIKB BESISr DESPERATELY. 8E Eat Alll“ Still Progrew. London, Jolj W, 3 55 p.m. p rf0 ch nommon qo< .-.to. Iber. w.n u 0 importance at nipht north of V*'"' London, J.lj 81, l.!0 n m. ,.„,.1, oomo..» q''< O- ,b cl tbe Ourcq *e .de.noed2,279 words
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Article779 1918-08-01 7 One of the natural results of tie war hi I been a loud and quite reasonable outon e I against the management of the Fountain ol I Honour, owing to the e; ratio way in which E lit rquirts when it is periodically turnrd on 11 Everybody779 words
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Article1154 1918-08-01 7 PlFAK MUBOIAHT»’ VllWi. I At the special general meeting of the Perak branch of the F M.8, Chamber of I Commeioe at Ipoh on Monday last the following discussion, says the Timet cf\ Malaya, took plaoe on the mac-power question. The chairman (Mr. F. 8 Physiok) said1,154 words
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Article27 1918-08-01 7 (From Out Own Correspondent) Singapore, August 1, The Chamber of Commeroe baa eleoted the Hon’ble Mr. Darbishire aa its representative on the military tribunal.27 words
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Article157 1918-08-01 7 Col. Adams Elected President. C from Our Own Correspondent^ Kuala Lsmpu”, August 1. Yesterday’s meeting resulted in the unanimous constitution of the United Council of Malaya. Buies were passed and delegates allotted to the number of €0, the P. A. M. securing seventeen. The subscription was157 words
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Article127 1918-08-01 7 General Pershing haa oabled the Secretary of the Amerioan Treasury, Mr, McAdooi All ranks of the American kxpeditionsry I Forces deeply appreciate the generous I measure of the Government iu providing insurauoe for their familiee. The proof ia shown by the faot that more than 90 per127 words
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Article411 1918-08-01 7 Washington, July 4,—Mr Baker, Secretly of War, has reported to President Wilson that more than a million American soldiers have sailed from the United States to participate in the war in Franoe, The firet ship aailed in Maroh 1917 having aboard base hospital unit No- 4 and411 words
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Article2107 1918-08-01 8 PROBLEMS CONFRONTING THE INDUSTRY. Essentiality of Crop Limitation, The ordinary yeueral meeting of t'ie Rubber Growers’ Association (Incorporated) was held os Friday. May 24, at the Cannon Street, Sir Edward R >sling, tbe Coairman, presiding. The Acting Secretary (Mr. A. C. Rnd) read the notice convening the2,107 words
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Article486 1918-08-01 8 A great sensation has been caused amongst the natives at Matu, by the «pent discovery of what was supppsed to b-g rubber man. on the sands between Tanjong Jual and Quala Matu. The figure had apparently been washed up on shore by the sea, but for the486 words
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Article116 1918-08-01 8 A Check Wanted. At tbe meeting of the Perak Branch of the F.M.8. Cbambe” of Commeroe on Monda*, the Chairman (Mr, F. 8- Physick) read a pottim of a letter from Mr. to him regarding imports of rubber into Singapore from the Dutch East Indies. The116 words
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Article45 1918-08-01 8 (From Our Own Correspondent£ Singapore, August 1. Tbe auotions are unfinished. The quantity catalogued is 1170 tons large quantities are being breught in i—per pound n-.. 3 otß ots. Bibbed smoked eheet 47 50 Fine ribbed 50± Plain imoked sheet 32 i45 words
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Article19 1918-08-01 8 (From Otar Own Correspondent^ Singapore, July 31, Tin sold 150 tons at 1178, Rubber auctions weaker.19 words
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Article149 1918-08-01 8 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $lBO, business done, in Singapore, (rrfiaed) at 9180 05, business done (150 tom sold). As s guidance to members of the Force (says the Hongkong Polioe Reserve Oasette) it may be notioed that the familiar street crowds which the ordinary149 words
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Article1198 1918-08-01 8 Desirability of Trohnioal Assistance. At a recant meeting of the Royal Society of Arts Professor J. Bretland Farmer, of thn Imperial College of Science and Technology, read a paper on Science and tha Rubber Industry.” The two principal enemies of tha industry, either p tential or real,1,198 words
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452 1918-08-01 8 [To thu Knrrou oi thi Free Press Dear Sir, —I am constrained to write this letter on account of a remat k passed by one of the Municipal Commissioners at their last meeting regarding the King Edward VII M'dic*l School and its graduates. The452 words
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Article220 1918-08-01 8 Hongkong papers report the death of another European member of the Hongkong I polios force. Sergeant Glendenning, who I was stationed in the Now Territory, was I shot dead on July 17 by an Indian constable under remand on a charge of theft. The constable had bean220 words
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Article79 1918-08-01 8 Penan Women Woskeks. Amount previously acknowledged |8 124 67 Mr* P. N Syer QO Mr H. Syer g 00 Mrs. Pritchard, A Co* 37.00 Mrs. Jamieson aaa 10 00 Mrt 3 *J O 5.00 •8,124.67 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be79 words
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Article39 1918-08-01 8 The following War Funds have benefited by the recent Exbib tion 3t Duostan’a Fund for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors «370 qq Facially Wounded 351 Kug Albert’s Civilian Hospital 256 Prisoners of War Fund A Clothing 195,7*39 words
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Article798 1918-08-01 8 r Tha following »re tha t the Demonstration t0 B «S«. for M 5-15 p a. u, N, d f BOORAMMb, B»nd 0^l1'tLrp.tnofioA I r. U1 *S t'n:- ,,r0P0,a 108 .ion T „?a“^““:r r t y ,te N,a Citizens of Penang record* iu*?* 111 cf determination to798 words
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Article2361 1918-08-01 9 a I 1 Dividend. •5 Numbe c*f a. C»piUl Sbar > issued. ■8 0 to TV last fLoanfar eorreni Name. s s 0 in S Hd 08 fc cial year. year. m n 1 GO 3 <y RUBBER—DOLLAR SHARES. 8 ct s. f et i. 1*6* 1 1:0,000 120.02,361 words
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Advertisement282 1918-08-01 9 8 f Motor Cars Motor Cycles, (1917 MODELS) For Immediate Delivery MO I Ox CARS:— 0*kl»nd, Maxwell, Briaoae, Pullman and Chevrolet. Equipped with Hiph-teniion Magneto, Eleotrio light*, Eleotrio Horn*, and belf Starters. Five or Iwo 6eater. MOTOR CYCLES:“Harlej Davidson”—that beat the World’s Reoord.-Twin or single Cylinder, Free Engine Side Car282 words
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Article687 1918-08-01 10 Chihisb Capitalists i.v Ccat. In the Ipok Judicial Oommissionei's Coart Mr. Jastioe Fairer Mmbj delivered judgment on Monday in the important min* ing action in which some well-known and wealthy Chinese capitalists in Poak and Penang were concerned. In this case Tow* kay Wong Fong, Irving at Jelspang,687 words
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Article231 1918-08-01 10 T*b Up Mail Arrives I, at*. Heavy raina in Lower Ferak, «ay* the T.O,M occurred on Monday and a rather considerable landslip resulted on the Hail way at Kuala Kubu It transpires from passengers who arriv •d in ipoh on Tuesday from Kuala Lumpur that the Kuala Kubu231 words
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Article963 1918-08-01 10 k OWUS AND CraKS», Sweet sound, «nd sights are not whole refreshment of spring it, and soberer notes have an equal attrSF* There is a solemn music in the le„ ant and passionate voices that tant places and bygone seasons »nH Tiuhtj of a M.J963 words
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Advertisement52 1918-08-01 10 Aeeidenta Will Happen. It may be impossible to prevent no accident, bat it is not possible to be prepared for tt. Chamberlin*’* Pain Bairn is net beyond anyene’s perse, and with botth of this linimeet v oe are prepared ter alme t any thing For sale by all d-spe suits52 words
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Advertisement204 1918-08-01 10 Since the' The Allied Governments Have Bought Over; -V*-' ly f' ROYAL TYPEWRITERS g 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: H AND COMPANY.204 words
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Advertisement72 1918-08-01 10 The scour go of tropic»! country 1» 7 eatery, but e*.ry trouble b 1« it* D end (ordjtfcntdrj th? medicine to WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CUREIt id a m dicino th»c will proride 4 reaef and cure, ihcne who b» ye t 0 away into the out portion* of tbii cou72 words
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Article736 1918-08-01 11 HOW IT MAY BE ACHIEVED. 1 Thu Fou* Wat». I P®°P le who belie»» that the war I W u deolded *>y aircraft there ia considerI able difference of opinion as to the precise i wa J in which the decision will be brought about Some look736 words
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Article685 1918-08-01 11 KERENSKY A BOLSHEVIST NOTES. Lindsay, Gbacik, and Co. v Russian Bank won Foneion Tkadb. Before Mr Justice Bail hat hit on King'e Bench. The plaintiffs in this case olaimed a declaration that the defendants were liable to pay to them the amount of a rouble aooount held685 words
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Advertisement531 1918-08-01 11 AUCTIONS. M l.™P"P* r ,itoUk „p »«<■»“ ,,le,of! kands, properties, EBtate*Houses furniture. Motorcars. Rubber, etc. (,01ft ACCOUNT sales rendered, I for Terra* Apply to: ALIEN DENNYS S Co., j Auctioneers* Appraisers etc 7 Union Street, renmg. Phone No. 393. NOTICE. intending pilgrims »bo«id I uk notice that no acoo-samodation u531 words
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Advertisement154 1918-08-01 11 XIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIISIIIBIIK' The World’s Family Medicine The reason why Beecham's Pills hay* come to occupy this premier place among family medicines is clear to everyone who has had occasion to test their unequalled medicinal qualities. Between the many so-called cures for digestive disorders and this wonderful remedy there is a wide154 words
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Advertisement95 1918-08-01 11 p •E D B D n a D ESTATE SUPPLIES. IN STOCK Aoetic Aoid 99 per cent, Barbed Wire. Gary’s Box Strapping inch. English Sodium Bisulphite. Green Mosquito Wire Gauze. Latex Pans. Momi Gases. Mosaic Tiles. Par-Boiled Bice. Peninsular Acetate, Tapping Knives. Veneer Chests WITH CANVAS FITTINGB. White Porcelain Gups.95 words
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Advertisement1300 1918-08-01 12 P. 0.—BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Companies Incorporated in England MAIL AND PA8SENGER SERVICES, PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS(Undei Contract with Hi« Majesty’s Government The Company MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present ««pended. Passengers for Europe are booked via Bombs* as opportunity offers and u far as aoeommodstion is1,300 words
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