The Straits Times, 21 February 1912
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Title Section13 1912-02-21 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.803 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement128 1912-02-21 1 BEER. THE LATEST And the best selection of Untrimmed Millinery IN SINGAPORE Just Unpacked. DAINTY SELECTED UNDERCLOTHING. IN LADIES 1 AND CHILDREN'S WEAR Direct from the Makers. KATZ BROS., LD. STEEL REINFORCEMENT. A H Y-RIB FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, WALLS, PARTITIONS, ROOFS, CONDUITS, SEWERS, ETC. No CENTERING is Required. GREAT REDUCTION128 words
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Advertisement181 1912-02-21 1 ROBINSON CO. REVOLVERS and PISTOLS. 32 CAIT°RE J x^S^l' uAnlnlUhto. \fr MM COLTS TAR6ET REVOLVERS I COLTS DOUBLE ACTION POCKET in. 32 and.es calibre REVOLVER COLTS NEW p O>-ICE .38 calibre, SJ.fa. barrel. DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. £j^m w >i»w—lM^&^ rT|r 81 and 4-inch barrel. O-.^ j/.tjtf*- 1 >■■ mi .82181 words
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Advertisement54 1912-02-21 1 DDMINY S GO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMSON. GILFILLAri AND CO., LTD., SOLI AOINTS. A. E. BRAHAM OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN 6, D'Almcida Street. DON T WASTE TIME AND MONEY. Have your eyes te ted nt onco (scient'fically by as txpert) and obtain the best possible advice. Prices from $3.50 upwards All sorts of spectacles54 words
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Article1295 1912-02-21 2 WORLD-WIDE EXPLORATORY WORK. A Struggle for Supremacy. If the history of the oil industry during the past year were to be read in the light of the share market alone, it would probably be accounted a period of retrogression, says The Times of January 22. Even if progress1,295 words
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Article884 1912-02-21 2 The Fixing of Dates for Marriage Ceremonies. The inhabitants of the little peninsula of Plougastel, in Brittany, form a people almost apart, with quaint old customs and traditions that have been handed down from father to son until they have almost become a law to the land. Amongxt884 words
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Advertisement189 1912-02-21 2 The harvests of Sea and Land Yield a Priceless Remedy for Weakness and wasting -^my- 'Kepler' (TRADE MARK) Solution (OF COD LIVER OIL IN HALT EXTRACT) The finest body-builder known to modern science. 'Kepler' Solution forms healthy J|| y fat, flesh and blood, bone, brain and J§p muscle. It fills189 words
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Advertisement12 1912-02-21 2 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement264 1912-02-21 2 BY APPOINTMENT *fHK? To H THE KING A commendable feature about Lemco is its marvellous keeping properties." Even in the tropics opened jars keep absolutely fresh and pure. This phenomenon is not due to preservatives, but to beef purity and perfect concentration. Food reliability reaches its topmost point in Lemco.264 words
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Article1275 1912-02-21 3 WILL SAVE THE REPUBLIC FROM SHIPWRECK. His High Ideals. I The Paris correspondent of the Daily Chronicle writing on January 14 says M. Raymond I'oincart'-, the new Premier of France, is undoubtedly the man of the hour, I and the most talked of citizen of his country1,275 words
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Advertisement309 1912-02-21 3 UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumlgator) RECOMMBNDKD BY THB DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F.M.S. WHITE ANT cjj^ AND IN USB ON NEARLY EVERY RUBBER ESTATE IN THB F.M.B. EXTERMINATOR. SOLE IMPORTERS) AYLESBURY AND GARLAND, IPOH. OBTAINABLE IN SINGAPORE FROM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. Petroleum Residue AS A WOOD PRESERVATIVE. V)6ere is nothing better on309 words
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Advertisement37 1912-02-21 3 J-a-rolajl SOFT, BMOOm and wMME T all th* y*ar round v\ 6 Rcmovn and prevent. RougkneM. J K-'ilnrM. Irritation. T.n. etc. \jT j] COOLING AND REFRESHING lit V DURING THE SIMMER HEAT I/, jfi^Nl. BEETKAM SON, jb37 words
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Advertisement597 1912-02-21 3 RINGWORM WITH LOSS OFHAIBCUBED Almost Impossible to Describe State Head W?.s I".. Raw from Using Unsuitable Ointments. Thought Hair Would Never Grow Again. Used Cuticura Remedies. Hair Now Thick and Full of New Growth. "1 f*d (1 my duly to let you know tti»t Catbura Soai>, Cuiicur* Ointment and Cull-597 words
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Advertisement441 1912-02-21 3 Those who use N ESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place their trust in a standard artiole favorably regarded by the Medical Profession for upwards of 39 years. Being partly composed of milk, the addition of water only is required to prepare the Food for immediate use. Nestles Food is441 words
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Advertisement628 1912-02-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA JAPAN, PENANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT. MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued r ChuaCoMtt, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. s-.tam: rs wiil leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1912 Outward (for Ohina.) India Feb628 words
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Advertisement684 1912-02-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-sorew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been spooially designed and onstrncted. and aro fitted with all684 words
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Advertisement642 1912-02-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Bangnara Tolupin, l'anarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandoi*, Langsuan Cbumpcn Taku, Kohlak ud Bangkok. Due Departure 8 p.m. s.s. MAHIDOL Feb. 21 s.s. RBDANO Feb. 31 Feb. 34 s.s. PRACHATIPOK Feb.642 words
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Advertisement518 1912-02-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. A*D DEUTSCHE OAMPFBCHIFP FAHRTSQES. "NMU" BREMEN Combined Bervloo. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular Bervice between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tho Strait? China and Japan. Homewards, thay aro despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremcrhavon518 words
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Advertisement651 1912-02-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Rorddeutschar Lloyd, Brenner.. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail stcamors of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Sontuampton, Gibraltar, Gonoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vico versa) Port Said, Suog, Adon, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau,651 words
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Article116 1912-02-21 5 FIXTURES Wednesday, February ai. High Water, 0.19 a.m., 0.2 p.m. Ash Wednesday. The Oreat Raymond, Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Thursday, February 33. Hird Water, 0.42 a.m.. 0.88 p.m. P. and O. hombward mail olosob 6 am. Friday, February 33. High Water, 1 7 a.m., 1.17 p in. Legislative116 words
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Article210 1912-02-21 5 TO-OAT. Port Swettenhaui, PenaDg and Kango3n Lunka 8 pm Malacca, P. Swottenham and Telok Anson Ipoh 3 pm Penang and Calcutta Nam Sang Bpm Billiton and Batavia Han Y. Seng 3pm liliio, Anamba and Natuna Islands Heimdal 4 pu Bagan C. Hock Kian 4 pm Batavia. Choribon210 words
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Article34 1912-02-21 5 The P. and O. outward mail steamer India left Colombo at 1 a.m. on Sunday, tbe 18th in-t and may be expected so arrive here on Friday afternoon, the -3rd inst.34 words
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101 1912-02-21 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR Bast Wharf Basin— Deli. Bast W.SiotionNo. 1— Caroni*. A. A pear, Shiibs Wharf— Sandakan. Fukui Maru Maim W. Siot. No. 2— Egra, Patani. B—Den8 Den of Glamis. 4 Janus. 6 Minderoo. 6- Nil. Niw Dock101 words
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Article31 1912-02-21 5 Arrivals Per str. Hainam, Feb 21.— From Malacca Mr. Hanßen. Per str. Kaka, Feb 21— From Malacn. Mr, and Mrs. Rtnsford, Messrs McPhail, Cbeik, and Chua Lip Cbay.31 words
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Article45 1912-02-21 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning anl Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gun ia tired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapcr.standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.45 words
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Article67 1912-02-21 5 jIFT SINOAPORE. L I nil. 18 R. I. ran. 2i M. M. lan. 26 1". -v Fan. 29 N. D. L. b. 18. I. ?eb. SM. M. Feb. OP.A O. ="eb. 13 N. 1). L. ■•eb. U 8.1. -\h 19 M. M. ld« in London. Arrived. February67 words
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Article349 1912-02-21 5 Latest Arrivals. Hoofd. Insp. Zoeman, Dut. (ovt. str. 604 toop, 82 crew 860 li.p Com. Kaao, Frb 2 From KLio, Fub '23. For Hclawan. Ft-b BL Mb, Ban Poh Guao, Brit. str. 576 tons. Captain Smith Fob 21. From Macanßar, Fob 12. O.c. and :ifl d.p. Heap Kng349 words
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Article249 1912-02-21 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANOI. BinaiPOßi, February 21. 1912 '„>■ Loicdou— Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand m I/4,", Private 6 m/i a/4ft 8 m/r 2/4 i 0« GiMAKt— Bank d/d m 288J Private 8 m/i 242} Fmuroa— Bank d/d m 194 Private 8 m/i 289 IKDU-Bank T. T. m 174 Private 80249 words
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TO-DAYS STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article153 1912-02-21 5 Inrae 5 Value 2 10 10 BeUt Tid 10 10 Brnang 10 10 Kanaboi 41 41 KintaTin 41 41 Lahat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin 61. 6/- Pahang Conacl 41 41 Pengkalen 41 41 Posing Bahrn 41 41 Posing Lama 10 10 Rahman Hyd £1 41 Ranman in Bnyen.153 words
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Article591 1912-02-21 5 RRue H value Bayers Seller* >/■ A11&k»i 8/8 8/7 I/- Anßio-Mai&y 16/10* 16/8 M. 3/- Batan* Malska 2,3 2 9 £1 £1 Bstn Caves 12 5.0 12.18.0 £1 41 Bate Tina 8 15.0 4 0.0 £1 41 Bukit Kajang 2.13 9 2 17.8 £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 47 6591 words
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Article121 1912-02-21 5 [ssae !2 Vala efi Bnyeti BeUers, 10 10 BMten norn BmelM«n m, 10.00 10 T 6.00 41 Ml Bleetrio Tr»m w» y» 8 0 8/8 10 10 Frwer Neave 47.03 47.25 100 Howarth Brakine £7.60 100 7% Prel 92.60 67.50 100 100 K»ti Bro. Ovt, 18OM 100 100 a121 words
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Article44 1912-02-21 5 Bayers SelUrs Spore Municipal 4J% 0(1907 11,800.000 7% Spore Municipal 4i% of 1909 •1,000,000 1% 9%pm Spore Municipal 4% 1002,900 par Buyers Solltia Howarth Brskino 0% 1900,000 pai Rilej. Harjrreaveß 8% •284,000 Si Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £850,000 Spore Monioipal 6 11,878,000 ion44 words
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Advertisement54 1912-02-21 5 A man dashed aorons the pavement, Ue seemed in a terrible fuss, And only just dodged a motor car, I a time to collide with a 'bos. Bnt up again in a jiffy, A omall bottle he stuck to secure "Whit i< it the pe->p'e a'l si outed, Said he54 words
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Advertisement349 1912-02-21 5 AUCTION SALES. M L. Cog-hlan and Co. March 6— At saleroom, important sale of town properties No. 180, Victoria St. etc., at 2 30. March 6.—At salerooms, freehold property, known as No. 7.6, Kallang, at 2.30. Chlng Kenj: Lee and Co. March 4.—At saleroom, valuable leastho'd and freehold town properties,349 words
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Advertisement892 1912-02-21 5 IT IS 28 YEARS Since the last entirely new Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica was published. The lapse, on this occasion, of so long a period is due to the extension of life afforded to the 9th edition by the Times," which in 1902 issued a supplement sufficiently important to892 words
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Advertisement86 1912-02-21 5 To -Night! To Night AT TUB Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. THE LATEST ARRIVAL #3 Neior Amerioan Films 6 WILL BE SHOWN (ON TRUL). 1. ROMANCE OF BAR 700 ft 4. THE UNEXPECTED GUEST I,00« ft 2. FOR HER COUNTRY'S 5AKE.. ..1,000 ft 6. HANK AND LAND SANDWICH MEN...86 words
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1097 1912-02-21 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21. THE LOGIC OF EXCLUSION. We are glad that Lord Selborne has taken the trouble to deal fully and seriously with the Indian immigration question in the I louse of Lords. Wlii.c High Commissioner of South Africa he had the advantage of intimate acquaintance with1,097 words
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Article13 1912-02-21 6 The Mincing Lane Sharcbrokcrs' Association lias been re constructed as a limited company.13 words
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Article17 1912-02-21 6 Tho output of tin ore from the mines of Bruang, Ltd., for January amounted to 36 piculs.17 words
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Article29 1912-02-21 6 The third ordinary general meeting of Glenealy Plantations, Ltd., was held nt Gresham House, at noon, today. A full report of the proceedings will appear in our next issue.29 words
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Article36 1912-02-21 6 A German resident of Bangkok has published a letter in the German Press regretting the fact that a Prince was not sent to represent the German Empire at the recent Coronation of the King of Siam.36 words
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Article11 1912-02-21 6 The Tangkah Rubber Estate, Ltd., is issu ing 30,000 X'lo debentures.11 words
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Article11 1912-02-21 6 Tho American Consulate-General will bo dosed tomorrow, February 22, Washington's birthday.11 words
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Article18 1912-02-21 6 A Chinaman was arrested on Monday in the act of breaking into the godown at 4 Flint Street.18 words
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Article16 1912-02-21 6 The Kuala Langat Planters' Club has been exempted from registration also tho Kmta Ceylon Hindu Association.16 words
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Article23 1912-02-21 6 Tho lecture on What is Christianity arranged for Friday next at the V.M.C.A. has been postponed. A later date will be duly announced.23 words
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Article38 1912-02-21 6 While on his way home to Pulo Obin, with a parcel of chandti worth t'2t)3, a Chinese mandor employed on Pulo Obin rubber estate was set upon in broad daylight by four Chinamen and robbed of his chandu.38 words
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Article39 1912-02-21 6 A meeting of the R.A.0.8. will bo held at Andrew's Hotel, Robinson Road, at 8 p.m. this evening, when tho ceremony of raising to the second degree of Third Brethren will take place. All Buffs are requested to attend.39 words
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Article50 1912-02-21 6 The aftermath of the Chinese New Year celebrations is felt in tho police courts where hundreds of gamblers and reckless crackerfirers and drunks are being dealt with. On Monday, with only one magistrate sitting, no fewer than 300 prisoners were brought up on these charges and subjected to small lines.50 words
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Article53 1912-02-21 6 Forty young Chinese women are qualifying for the medical profession in American universities through the influence of Dr. Vame! Kin, the first woman doctor in China. Dr. Kin, as tho head of the hospital for women in Tientsin, has also for the last ten years been training Chinese women for53 words
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Article58 1912-02-21 6 Mr. Percy Tilley, a Shanghai architect, has gone to Hankow to assist in the draftiug of plans for the rebuilding of the butued district iutoa modern model city. The Commercial Building Corporation will 11 ut a loan of Tls. 1.<,000,0U0 guaranteed by the Republican Government, it is said, aud this58 words
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Article72 1912-02-21 6 A planter at Kuala Kangsar, according to a contemporary, is going iv for Zanzibar chillies as a catch crop. Chillies arc as common as bananas and almost equally cheap, but of the two chillies are far more preferable as a catch crop for rubber, for it would not take very72 words
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Article68 1912-02-21 6 Three Chinamen carrying on business as chiropodists in the Passage des Panoramas I'aris, fell out on Hud ult. over a political discussion, two of them being partisans of the revolution, and insisting on the third cutting off his pigtail. His refusal led to a fight. When the police arrived they68 words
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Article83 1912-02-21 6 Mr. E. D. Jones, director of Messrs. Topham, Jones and Railton, Ltd., has. since his arrival here by the last P. and U. mail, been making a thorough inspection of the extension works being cariied out by his firm in Singapore, and is leaving for home by the Kn^lish mail83 words
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Article83 1912-02-21 6 A Chinese woman residing at a jeweller's shophouse. No. '264 Kallaug Road, tells the police that three Cantonese broke in on Sunday evening and brandished revolvers. She was supported by several other women, the only man in the house at the time being incapably druuk, but she nevertheless remoustratd with83 words
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Article101 1912-02-21 6 Two C'hiuamcn and two women of the y.uue nationality have been arrested for participating in a hold robbery anil ass.mlt in Everton L:inc, oil Neil Koi.l. on Mouil.iy. It is alleged that they and another man, not yet arrested, went to tho hnu.se of a woman named Tan Hong Yeok101 words
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Article104 1912-02-21 6 The growing popularity of the telephone in recent years has often been remarked upon, but [m.b.ilily few people have any idea of the number of them in use all over tho world. In the National Telephone Journal we find some interesting information on the subject. It is reckoned that in104 words
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Article111 1912-02-21 6 The Japan Chronicle of the Ist inst. says On Friday last an American lady missionary named Mrs. Reiton, who with her husband arrived at Kobe on Friday on the Sliinyu Main, was brought aßhore sulfurin from small- pox. The case appears to h& vo been a very bad one, and111 words
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Article432 1912-02-21 6 The death is announcod of the Itev. (leorge Roy-Biulenocli, oditor of the Asiatic Quarterly Review. Mr. F. Mills is appointed to act as Divisional Enginoer South, F.M.S.R.. vice Mr. D. J. Highet. General Homer Lea is dying from diabetes at Nanking, says a Shanghai wiro of the432 words
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Article34 1912-02-21 6 Today being Ash Wednesday there will be evensong with Intercessions at St. Andrew's Cathedral, at C.30 p.m. aud at 8.15 p.m. Litany and Comminatiou with sermon. Preacher, Rev. F. G. Swindell.34 words
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Article77 1912-02-21 6 This entertainment, postpone! from Janu ary 27. will be yiieu in the i toria Theatre on" Saturday, February "24. The waxworks i locally made) have, under tho tuition of Mrs. Charlie, become \ery illieieut and give life like representations of the various characters—a play by A Sutro77 words
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Article165 1912-02-21 6 Thero seems to be no end to the bewildering surprises which are startling audi< m r> at Urn Victoria Theatre each oveuing, and if ;hc(i'. it Raymond imainrt bmm|i to yet warned doom donna the but few d.iys of his visit it will not be. for l.u-k165 words
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189 1912-02-21 6 Through tlio courtesy of Urn President of tho Subordinate Civil Service Axsim-mUoii, tho first mmmni iMaMaq of Urn Binaapore l'rotcstant Henelit Society was held in the Association Rooms .it B p.m. on Friday, tho 10th instant, at which tho following uieiubers wero present Messrs. \V. I).189 words
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Advertisement136 1912-02-21 6 TO BUSINESS MEN. A new departure in We offer insurance against the loss of your most valuable possessions, your letters, correspondence and other re* cords. In the event of these being burnt, their loss would be irreparable. STEEL letter files are fireproof, vermin and dust-proof, and make handsome additions to136 words
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Advertisement165 1912-02-21 6 MAX LINDER AND M. PRINCE with their Uproarious Laughter-Makers AND A Careful Selection of NEW SUBJECTS FROM A Variety of Maker. THE PROGRAMME OF PROGRAMMES AT TH# ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. To-Nlfiht t To-Nitf ht 2nd Show 9.30 to 11 p.m. SPRINCTIME'S FLOWERS. Pathe Production in natural colours. CANINE SWINDLER. Nizza165 words
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Advertisement13 1912-02-21 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.13 words
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Article365 1912-02-21 7 Debate on Reform of The Lords. PRIME MINISTER ACCUSED OF SHUFFLING. The Question of Home Rule. Rbdtbr's Tbleoram. London, February 20. Mr. Smith, moving an amendment censuring tho Government for proceeding with other matters before dealing with reform of the Honso of Lords, recalled various Ministerial pledges and pronouncements365 words
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Article94 1912-02-21 7 RUSSIA AND BRITAIN IN FULL AGREEMENT. Conditions of Granting Loan. Rictbb's Tblbqram. Londou via Durban, February 20. Reuter wires from Teheran that the AngloKiisM.in note offers to advance X' 200,000 sterling at 7 per cent, on condition tiiat Persia undertakes to conform to the principles of the94 words
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Article59 1912-02-21 7 Amazing Scene at Negroes' Trial. RjEI ii Tki.kukam. l.uudon. via Durban, February 20. A New \orl< mi -sage says that at the trial of three negroes at Shclliyville, Tennesse. on a efaarge of murder tho sjitctators became excited by the evidence and started ■hooliag. One prisoner was59 words
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Article88 1912-02-21 7 Anglo- Portuguese Scheme Approved. Rkltkr's Tklkm.am. I ..union via Durban, February 20. Renter Icarus that thu financial arrangements fur both the British an. l the Portu jm sections of the Zambesi railway are marine completion. The prico payable for the lauds is X'IHO.OOO and the (iovernment guarantees four88 words
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Article85 1912-02-21 7 DER OSTASIATISCHE LLOYD T(LKORAM. Berlin, February ISThe German and Austrian press are united in their appreciation of the late Count von Aehrcnthal. Berlin, February 19. Count Berchtold will continue the negotiations for an Austro- Russian rapprochement. He will also maintain tho policy towards Oermany, and the85 words
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Article33 1912-02-21 7 Dbb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tblboram. Berlin, February 19. Tho American chief engineer of tbe Panama Canal is to inspect the Kaiser Wilholm canal. He will probably bo received by the Emperor.33 words
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Article43 1912-02-21 7 Dbb Ostasiatiscbb Llotd Telegram. Berlin, February 19. Dr. von Bothmann. tho Imperial Chancellor, has warned the Reichstag against any dispute over the inheritance tax, as it is not certain that the proposals regarding it will be placed before that body.43 words
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Article37 1912-02-21 7 1 1| I. OSTASIATISCHE LLOYD TELEGRAM. Berlin, February 20. Negotiations regarding the C.-'f section of the Baghdad railway have been resumed between Britain aud Turkey. The German Government is being kept informed by both Governments.37 words
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Article18 1912-02-21 7 Der Ouunca Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, February IS. Djavid Bey has been appointed Turkish Labour Minister.18 words
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Article36 1912-02-21 7 I >f K OsTASIATISCHR LLOYD TeLEORAM. Berlin, February 18. In the Reichstag Herr Kiderlen contradicted the Pan-German party's assertions that he had encouraged the policy of acquisition of territory in Morocco by Germany.36 words
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Article61 1912-02-21 7 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, February 20. 1 .v.i of the participants in the riots at Teluk Anson were shot by the police. Tho services of the Volunteers were not required, but thirty were kept under arms. At tho cinematograph hall six policemen were stationed inside and61 words
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Article42 1912-02-21 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 20. The Chinese celebrations of the New Year have been the quietest on record for many years. Yesterday was a universal holiday, but today a few European and non-Chinese firms are open.42 words
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Article48 1912-02-21 7 l i.-.-.i a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, February 21. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the prict of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/6] per lb. value.. The price of bust plantation rubber iquoted at I/I sollers. The market is firm.48 words
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Article123 1912-02-21 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 20. All through Sunday, yesterday aud to-day, there have been conflicts between queueless ml queu.' weaving Chinese. Tho ricksha pullers were driven into barbers' shops and had their queues forcibly removed. Yesterday there was a fight in the Hatu123 words
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Article40 1912-02-21 7 Hi rr Hartmann, a well-known Oerman shipping magnate, is spending about a fortnight in Ceylon. Ho is a chief director of the llausa line, and lias been touring the Kast since October. He is now gradually •miking his way home.40 words
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Article598 1912-02-21 7 PROCEEDINGS OF KUALA LUMPUR CONFERENCE. Local Appointments. The Tamil Congregation gave a reception to the Conference at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday evening. A very interesting programme was gone through. Bishop Oldham thanked the Tamil Congregation for their courtesy. On Sunday at the Tamil service Bishop Oldham baptised598 words
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Article275 1912-02-21 7 Remarkable Incident on the West River. Writing in the Hongkong Daily Press of February 1 4, its Canton correspondent says On Saturday the gunboat H.M.S. Sandpiper in her patrolling of the West River near Wuchow came across a junk which was being attacked by a large number275 words
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Article107 1912-02-21 7 The management of tbe Alhambra cinematograph proniisos another delightful programme from this evening onward, when some half-a-dozen new films will be shown. This includes two delicately-coloured pictures, Springtime's flowers and A Royal Whim," the latter a historical subject, two comics, and the new number of the Gazette.107 words
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Article988 1912-02-21 7 PROPOSED SALE TO RUBBER TRUST. Abortive Negotiations. An extraordinary general meeting of the Toerangie Rubber Company, Ld., was held on 14th inst. at Hongkong. TLere were present: Messrs. C. £>. Wilkinson (Chairman), P. Loureiro, Evan Ormiston, M. W. Slade, N. F. Bland, Mr. Oask, Mr. Willis, and the988 words
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Article48 1912-02-21 7 Tbe number of visitors to Raffles Museum during the Chinese New Year was as follows Monday 10,677 Tuesday 5.763 Total 16,840 This beats last year's record by more than three thousand, and is a proof of the great and increasing popularity of the institution.48 words
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Article118 1912-02-21 7 (From Odr Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 20. There was a good muster of volunteers and cadets at tbe New Year camp, and a hundred of the Guides from Taiping took part in the manoeuvres. A gloom has been cast over the camp by the death of Pvte.118 words
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Article712 1912-02-21 7 An Adventurous Journey Across The Desert. Writing from Paris on January 15, the correspondent of the Daily Telegraph bays With a view to finding a practical route for flying across the Sahara, a young Frenchman, M. le More, from Tours, has accomplished almost alone, a journey across712 words
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Article74 1912-02-21 7 The Leo Dryden Company of Vaudevilles will begiu a short season at tho Victoria Theatre on Monday next. The compauy comes with a very good reputation, and should provide a bright entertainment. Mr. Leo Dryden himself has gained considerable fame as a vocalist, especially with such songs74 words
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Article77 1912-02-21 7 A London wire to the Ceylon Observer, dated Febuary 3, says In England tho stock of rubber is 3,767 tons, a decrease of 1,301 tons. Tbe imports were 3,179 tons and deliveries 3,34*2 tons and for seven months 7,286 tons and 9,856 tons, respectively. America's in ports were77 words
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Article34 1912-02-21 7 Mr. B. R. Macquoid, the veteran artist, who for many years has regularly contributed to the exhibition at the galleries of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-Colours, has just celebrated his ninety-second birthday.34 words
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Article169 1912-02-21 7 ANXIOUS NEGOTIATIONS FOR SETTLEMENT. Special Meetings of the Cabinet. Rbuter's Tklkoram. London, February 20. The Times says Sir George Askwith has been in communication with tho Industrial Council on the subject of tho coal dispute, and has made representations to the Government which will cause them to169 words
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Article88 1912-02-21 7 GREAT SCHEME FOR FASTER STEAMERS. Capital Six Millions Hi ii i;'s Tki.ki.rvm. London, via Durban, February 10, An Ottawa message says negotiations are in progress between the Canadian (iovernment and English capitalists for a 2 1-knot steamship service between Halifax and Great Britain. The company is backed88 words
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Article49 1912-02-21 7 Heavy Losses by Japanese Firm. Reutkr's Tklfgkam. London, February 21. There has been a big cotton fire at Bombay, thousands of bales being destroyed. The damage is estimated at forty lakhs of rupees. The Japanese trading company, Mitsui Busan Kaisha, is among the heaviest sufferers.49 words
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Article23 1912-02-21 7 Rsuter's Tklki.kam. London, via Durban, February 20. The Glasgow dockers and shipowners have agreed to arbitration through Sir George Askwith's intervention.23 words
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Article52 1912-02-21 7 Rkotkr's Tblburam. London, via Durban, February 20. Col. Seely, at question time in tho House of Commons, said Mr. Churchill's visit to Belfast co3t the army funds l-2,70<). Sir Edward Grey said it would not serve any useful purpose to i.ttetnpt to iuterveno officially in the52 words
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Article40 1912-02-21 7 KICTBK's TILKOftAB. London, via Durban, February 20. The Master of Klibank, in a letter to thu press replying to Mr. Honar Law's charges of corruption, denies that public money was spent on the Liboral Insurance Bill propaganda.40 words
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Article93 1912-02-21 7 Hkiikk's hwtUi London, February 20. The match between the M.C.C. and New South Wales wax continued to day in glorious weather on a good wicket. Tho attendance of spectators was moderate. The visiting team scored ID.j for the loss of two wickets, thus winning the match by93 words
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Article24 1912-02-21 7 lULTKK's Txi.KlilAM. London via Durban, February 10. The Berliner Tageblatt says Hi rr S..lf goes to Damaraland in the middle of May.24 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article125 1912-02-21 8 There has boon Homo «ood tennis at the Lake Club during tho past two days between the brothers Salxmann and Mr. A. D. Cox, the former BhpjM champion, and Capt. I'inrhcH, nf the K.Ci.A. On Sunday afternoon the latter couple won four sets to their opiHincntH' two,125 words
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Article234 1912-02-21 8 The following competitions were played during the I'liinese New Year holidays: rebruary medal won by Mr. A. HhLmH with a nett score of 7:1. Eclectic competition w<m by Mr. L. Ashcroft with a nett wore of :U. BOMS competition won by Hon. F. .I.l'ii^ott who ramidwd all234 words
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Article200 1912-02-21 8 Gross Mismanagement of Funds Alleged. M, Ferguson and Holdsworth's report on the Hank of Burma, states a Calcutta flwpitoh. My* that the Bank appears to have allured money from the depositors by offering nraefa better rates of interest to them than they could obtain from any200 words
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Article134 1912-02-21 8 On the 2nd inst. last, a European lady, Miss Fenwick. residing in Fort William. Calcutta, informed the police of tbe loss of a brooch, set with pearls, diamonds and cbipped rubies. Un the following day the police searched the residence of Miss Fenwii'U's Madrassi ayah, named134 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter90 1912-02-21 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am much too insignificant a person to seek the glory of having my name published. If Mr. F. Adelborg has no objection to current rumours that he is a person in the employ of, or closely90 words
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Letter145 1912-02-21 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I suggest to some Health Department official that he take an early morning walk along Bencoolen Street. In return for his trouble I can guarantee him an excellent appetite for breakfast. The refuse cart has not been emptied for145 words
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Letter212 1912-02-21 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, After having perused the point raised by Tukang Lihat Sohja in your issue of the 17th inst.. allow me space in your daily to fully endorse the views and opinion expressed by him. I was also a spectator at212 words
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Article267 1912-02-21 8 Movement to Further Strengthen Its Position. It has been decided with the object of further extending the influence of the Royal Colonial Institute, to appoint in all the large centres of the United Kingdom corresponditi': i ritaries, who will, if thought necessary, have power to establish local267 words
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158 1912-02-21 8 Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co. kindly favour us with the London prices they have received yesterday morning Quotations. MIDDLI MIDDLI PBICBS. PRICES. Allagars 8,6 Labus 8/3 Au^lo Malays 16/3 Lanadronsp.p. 42/9 p. Anglo- Javas 6/- Ledburys 69,6 AngloJohores 8,9 Linggis 34,9 Anglo-158 words
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Article814 1912-02-21 8 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 21, 1912. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Shan Broken, issue the following lint of quotations this morning Norn Value. Buyer*. Hellers. 2/- Allagar 8/3 8/10 Optioni 1:14 1,9 4 1 Anglo- Jar* 5,6 6,44 1 Anglo-Johore 7/-814 words
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Advertisement45 1912-02-21 8 It dc oi not merely satisfy but it peases. Bugle Brand Stout. Foster's Bottling and Guaranteed Extra Double Foreign Stout, and the BEST that t iuinness brew I Garner, Quelch A Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Battery Read, Singapore. Tolrphonc 881. It w 26-0- 1245 words
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Advertisement13 1912-02-21 8 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core.13 words
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Advertisement247 1912-02-21 8 'TRIUMPH' MOTORCYCLES We can supply from STOCK both Ordinary and Free Engine Models. The Motor Cycle with a reputation. Sole Atfanti: RILEY, HARGREAVES COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore. Coughing into Consumption i, Only a Cough but you stop jl it while it is ONLY a cough. WATERBURYB METABOLIZED COO LIVER OIL I247 words
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Advertisement210 1912-02-21 8 Raffles ill Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, February 2k. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant With management, French kitchen and attendance as in tbe finest European Restaurants. Manager O. Feraudy, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from October210 words
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Advertisement235 1912-02-21 8 YOU ALWAYS GET A good appreciable ohange in our Programme and YOUR MONEY S WORTH Out o( the entertainment the pictures and music provide AT THE MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE, BEACH ROAD, To-night's Programme Contains a fine selection of pictures, with a large proportion of humorous subjects, and wilt be found235 words
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Advertisement446 1912-02-21 9 FUSSELL'S. X THERE'S \w A- K r/f IS YOUR V 'Y7 NO VV I V/ BABY SICK bY. k\fc MILK MB Sgjjjfc AND mgj \_J* that can equal Njj^/ V«l FRETFUL? j^^ J^P Fussell's for babici. t[ f It he is, it is unWe have letlers from doubtedly caused by446 words
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Advertisement179 1912-02-21 9 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR PENANG, RANGOON AND CALCUTTA. The Company s steamer, EGRA, 4,939 tons, H. P. Muir, Commander, wiil b-j despatched for the abavo ports on Th mday, tbe 22nd mot.. at d p m. She bas excellent accouimodation for first and socond-class pas^eou M. Terms179 words
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Advertisement1037 1912-02-21 9 BTEAHEB SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Ronte Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all Points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operating tha New 11,000 ton TrlpH Scrtw Turbiriß Linen Shiityo Hani Tmjq Mara md Chi jc1,037 words
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Advertisement670 1912-02-21 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP UN". SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES STRAITS. Also taking passengers and oargo with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFKNSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NRW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TASMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORTS. Smooth Passage. Superb Soenery. A670 words
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Advertisement230 1912-02-21 9 GERIL BREAD. This in tho best Bread. Kvpr^body in a tropical climate should eat GEIUL IiKEAI) as it is nourishing, KlrcDgthe nirg aud easily d t"d. and is packed in twolb. ting. No household should be without it, as it is recommended by tbo beit Doctors all over the world230 words
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Advertisement469 1912-02-21 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Board Off Director* i G. A. Dbkbiok, Esq., Chairman. A H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Prtbb Kowlib, m.b., 0.m., Chief Med. OfficerKM. Elliot, Esq. A. D. Allan Esq. Tow Noan Pan, Bsq. Oms 8«m Tbb, Bsq. KhooSian Tak,469 words
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Advertisement319 1912-02-21 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE OOMPANY OF lUUOH KiTi»ii»HiD 1883. S.S.O. I nsu ranoe in Foroe, over |45,0 M,000.00 New Business, 1810, 0ver...M,M0,000.00 Largo Nat Surplus above liabilities lor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans, Settlements, eto., made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." J H. EVANS, Manager,319 words
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Advertisement534 1912-02-21 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROTAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares ot 430 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fond M 41,626,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300.000 BANKERS. Bank of England. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank ol Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounts534 words
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Advertisement582 1912-02-21 10 BAHKIHS. THE SZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD NO. (7 AND 68, KLINO STRBBT. Established 1907. Capital paid np 11.000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tan TacH Joon 6. Sim Kia Jan 2. Nam Kirn Sbmo 7, Tao Hoo Lai 8. Laow Chu Hbn<i582 words
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Advertisement354 1912-02-21 10 Obtainabeat BOlltOll ROUgC muu i itti r nUDInoUN JOHN LITTLE W Felucca /f AND CO.. LTD. t*rpti«n cui-r.....1* «n neot»l'»4 kr *ll Mxto of th. Imi •tIKtW Tntuk Tobacco under ideal coudttUn la Call* the; cv dow b« purck*H4 «i ali a, a. hick-dui Tllllll I IH— Photographic Stores DEVELOPING354 words
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Article862 1912-02-21 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. If the size of a show in a criterion of its Ruccess then the management of the Scottish Motor Trade Association have good reason to be pleased with the resultof their venture, says the Financial News. It was far and away862 words
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Article178 1912-02-21 11 An American miner, described as a Scot, spent X'.'JUO in twelve hours in the hope of plumbing the depths of a millionaire's experience. He travelled to New York in a special train, carrying with him a private physician, a secretary, and a valet all178 words
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Advertisement441 1912-02-21 11 WOLSELEY The Car of Refinement and Reliability." IT IS THE RESULTS, in the hands of private users, that account for the enormous SolO SOle demand for Wolseley cars, that is compelling Mfmmtmmfm the expansion of the works by the erection ABOUtO I myvnmm. q{ njjw shopg by tho ha if441 words
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Advertisement55 1912-02-21 11 Safe Cough Medicine. Mothcra everywhere object to giving their children medicines that contain opiates and (or this reason Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has become a general favourite. This remedy contains absolutely nothing injurious and for tho prompt relief of coughs, colds, croup and whooping ccugh, it has no equal. For sale55 words
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Advertisement371 1912-02-21 11 TRADE i t^PjlflJk. I MARK. CARRIAGE AND RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. fttltt'R,*, rb-l*t»M ftMlVftlM Foßfßms Use Dunlop Quality, It ie the Beet Stooke always on hand. Suppliers to the Trade only. Particulars and .estimate 3 given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses and Motor Commercial Vehicles of all descriptions. THE DUNLOP371 words
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Advertisement119 1912-02-21 11 T. NAGAI CO. (JAPANESE CURIO AND PORCELAIN STORE). Just Unpacked GOLD DAMASCENE WARE GUARANTEED OF THE Most Modern Japanese Artificial Workmanship. REAL GOLD INLAID WORK. PRICES MODERATE, Inspection Kindly Invited. K&L, HIGH STREET, Singapore. THE SINGAPORE CEMENT TILE WORKS 89, Bencoolen Street. Coloured Cement Tiles, Drain Pipes. REINFORCED CONCRETE OF119 words
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Advertisement459 1912-02-21 12 BURN CO.. LTD.. RANEEGUNGE PIPES For Wells, Culverts, Drains, etc. Strongest and Qlyeapest ALSO BULL-NOSED BRICKS FIREBRICKS STABLE BRICKS CHEQUERED BRICKS SALTGLAZED BRICKS OF ALL KINDS. SOLE AGENTS SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. TYPIST WANTED. Wanted, Experienced Typist. Apply between 2.30 and 4 p.m., Tho Singapore Oil Mills, Ltd.459 words
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Advertisement317 1912-02-21 12 WANTS. DRESSER WANTED. Wanted from March 1, firit-class Dresner. Good salary to competent and tneifetic man. Applications to be r-cnt to the undersigned TtM Trcng Rubber Estate?, Limited, Brown, Phillips and S&wart, Agents and Secretaries, 1, Downing Street, Penang. 7-2-.v v POSITION WANTED. Gentleman, 29, shortly at liberty, with 6317 words
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Advertisement426 1912-02-21 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fi nt and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Ontario Co., Ltd. 1-4 a HOUSEB TO LET. "Brathay" No. IS, Oilstead Road. In excellent condition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W. Haffenden, 47, The Arcade. 612 v HOUSES426 words
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Advertisement425 1912-02-21 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to the Manager, Tbe Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 19-1 n USEFUL TURNOUT FOR SALE. Strong pony, gharry, 2 sets of Harness, etc. Apply liev. J./-.8. COOK. 16-2 n RUBBER-TYRED VICTORIA FOR SALE. One four Foattd rubber-tyred Victoria by Steaurt A425 words
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Advertisement620 1912-02-21 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ■OTtrSMMt »nd Municipal Contractor!. Telephone No. 421. 108 k 109, Market Street. NOTICE. Mr. James Robbio Murray has been admitted a partner in our film and will sign the firm. MACBETH BARRETT, Pc nang. 162 232 CHINESE NEW YEAR ADVICE. Never mind the Revolution in620 words
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Advertisement310 1912-02-21 12 ENGLISH MADE PIANOS ON HIRE FR( >M $10 Pei? Month. THE ROBINSON PJANO CO., LTO." E.&O, HOTEL. PEHANG The best and the taemt troqLented Hotel in the Island, aud CRAG HOTEL The only Sanatorium in the Straits, AKI THI BBANCHIB Of RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. U2780 NOTICE to310 words
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Miscellaneous220 1912-02-21 12 Straits ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoollattous want* of every description aro inserted at tbe prepaid rate) of II por fcur lines for oco or two insertions. Notice» of Hirtiiß, Marriages, ct Doatbi, if not uxoeeding four licca. #1 each insertion For p.p.c. cards, on pago 8, fi. Inch Soali luvss aro a* follows:220 words
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