The Straits Times, 28 July 1914
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Title Section13 1914-07-28 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.553 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. JULY 28. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement130 1914-07-28 1 .ilTI" BEER. INDIAN MOTOR CYCLES 3i H.P. Single Cyl. Free Engine Model $450, 7 H.P. Twin Cyl. do. do. do. 525. 7 H.P. Twin Cyl. do. do. 2-speed with, Electric Head Light, Electric Tail Light, Electric Horn and Speedometer 650. 7 H.P. Twin Cyl. with above Electrical Equipment, and Electric130 words
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Advertisement228 1914-07-28 1 NEW SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED: PLAIN FANCY TIES. In the followij|||k PLAIN iD(j C'olourF V^Bfr CMPEd. Jlf n baCk VL CHINE >I»uvp, taie, Vk fiH Blue, I'iudc f~\ nd .^i^BV^Bw Orej> ttc etc b^bblb^b^# barathea W| tg^ WIDE END H^fl Ibll^ TIBS. Jb^^L! I^bVv Batswing Shap Ties Sk Wk rK!" n228 words
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Advertisement9 1914-07-28 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. Soli Aoents AOAMSON. GILF.LLAN CO., LTD.9 words
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Article693 1914-07-28 2 PASSENGERS STORY OF THE WRECK. No Panic. All ol tbe pamengers of the Anchor liner California, which went ashore on Tory Island, co. Donegal, on the night of Jane 27, were stated to be well except a Mr. Hood, who when tbe mail left borne was suffering from693 words
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Article147 1914-07-28 2 Discovery at Conscripts' Examination. A Wakayama dispatch to the Jiji, dated the 6th instant, states that the physical examination of this year's army conscripts in Wakayama prefecture was concluded on the 4th instant. During the examination a remarkable discovery was made. Three men, who hail from147 words
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Article101 1914-07-28 2 Policemen' s Gloves. The silk topper," a« we know, baa almost disappeared, except on State occasions, says the Chronicle. Bat are men discarding gloves? A walk in Hyde Park among the fashionables certainly shows that gloves are carried in the hand rather than worn now, a sure sign that they101 words
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Article26 1914-07-28 2 Cupboard Lore. Of coarse, I lo»e you beat mother, dear," protected the little girl, but I most be affectionate to noraie, 'coa an* spreads the jam."26 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement219 1914-07-28 2 >■->' I A daily dose of this invigorator wil! help V !j to keep you in the I "Pink of Health" 9 It stores up a lar^e reserve of I vitality which enables you to withstand physical and mental j strain and to resist malaria, etc. i See you get219 words
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Advertisement13 1914-07-28 2 For Children* Hacking Coo«b at Ni«Lt, Wood*' Ore** Pepper mint Can Is M.13 words
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Advertisement760 1914-07-28 2 SALES BY AUCTION. THE KWONG V.X BANKING CO.. LTO. (IN LIQUIDATION). AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE JBWBLLERT, At Messrs Cbing Keng Lee h Co.'s Sale-room, On Thursday, July 80, 1914, at 11 am. Consisting of diamond and gold waist belt, diamond and brilliant ring*, diamond and tfold brooches, gold ornament*, etc.760 words
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Advertisement208 1914-07-28 2 NEW PERFECTION OIL STOVES. |4 }**f k ACCESSORIES. IN FIVE STYLES, I ii. [gjjtf specially constrl-ctkd 1, 2, 3 and 4 I cabinets. Burners. 2*—- JA [ff V)I broilers. 1/ V\ TOASTERS. a STOVE. Always ready for use, Simple in Operation, Durable and Efficient, The New Perfection Blue Flame Oil208 words
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Article928 1914-07-28 3 PLANS OF THE STACKHOUSE EXPEDITION. 200,000 Miles Voyage. The scope of the expedition led by Mr. J. Foster Stackhouse, which leaves England in the Discovery next December, has been con Biderably widened. Originally it was intended to sail straight to the Antarctic and back in about two years928 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement477 1914-07-28 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD OF YOUR HEALTH with P^L^rY.^rW-^R^^—^J<^«a^^a»^\^a^^^^k*^^^ L »JAv»*?3 l i/ ESSENCE OB FLUID extract op RED JAMAICA RMRa^MiBHiBMKMMfIRIJH"*!WBMVOTWI Pronounced by the mCHrgT wrpicM. OUT! PRITif s the most ■"JSaTLTBHPIO LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES. 4c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS477 words
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Advertisement94 1914-07-28 3 Don't Neglect Your Family. When you fail to provide your family with a bottle of chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and and Diarrhoea Hemedy at this season of U» year, yon are neglecting them, as bowel com plaint is sure to be prevalent, and it is too dangerous a malady to be94 words
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Advertisement623 1914-07-28 3 CHILD IN TORTURE WITH RAM FACE Spread Over Head and Body. Had to Tie Hands. Could Scarcely See Out of Eyes. Had No Rest Night or Day. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Healed. 40. Barlboroogh St.. New Cross, Londoa. 8. K Eng.— My little girt three years old came out In623 words
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Advertisement1015 1914-07-28 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. EIYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and ESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY GO. The New Route via Ohina, Japan, Honolulu, and San Franoisoo, to ail points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe Operating the New 22,000-ton Triple Sop«w Turbine Liner* SHINYO MARU," "TENYO MARU and OHIYO MARU," the1,015 words
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Advertisement647 1914-07-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. POR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issned for China Coast, Persian Quit, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). (Connecting at Prom647 words
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Advertisement560 1914-07-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service bave been Bp totally designed and oonstructed,560 words
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Advertisement682 1914-07-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pabang, Beserak, Kretay, Paka, Tringgann, Bisnt, Semerak, Baobok, Kelantan< Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, L .oon, Kobsamui, Bandoo, Langsnen, Takn, Chnmpon, Kohlak and Bangkok, Due Departure a MAHIDOL July 29 REDANG July 29 Aug. 1 I ASOANG Aug. 3682 words
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Advertisement525 1914-07-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIU LINE. HAMBURG. AND DEUTBCH DAMPFSGHIFF FAHRTSGES. HANSA BREMEN. Combined Service. The steamers of Mr se Companies maintain regular servioe bit*een Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, Rotterdam and Emdeu and the Straits, China and Japan. Homnwanip, they are despatched fort nightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoa a month525 words
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Advertisement632 1914-07-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. IN. D. L. SORD3EUTBCHER LLOYD. BREMEN IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The faat and well-known mail steamers ot this Company Bail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, Lisbon, via Rotterdam. Antwerp, Southampton. Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oon necling Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Saia, Saea, Aden, Colombo, Pea&og Singapore Hongkong,632 words
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Advertisement448 1914-07-28 5 TYRES. Hooglandt «dte C?o* 9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAY. CO., LO. APCAR LINE OF BTEAMERB. The nndermontioned mail steamers of the above Line ma'ntain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, casing at Penang, Singapore. Hongkong and Shanghai en route. FLEET. Tons. Commander. Takada 6,949 O. M448 words
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Advertisement241 1914-07-28 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY* ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. HONGKONG TO BDBOPB Vu China, Japax Canada amd ths Uvitic BTATIB. Biaprese ol Russia I Quadruple screw. BmpreM ol Am [A) 16,860 lons gross Bmpreaa ol India I f Twin screw Brnpreutof Japan t 6,000 tons groaa. Intermediate (C) Twin241 words
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Advertisement250 1914-07-28 5 ARTICLES FOB SALE. FOR MIL Pianola in If t class condition and 80 manic roll*. Apply PIANOLA, o/o Strait* Timee. FOR SALE Second hand, four cylinder Swift Cm, in perfect condition. Apply J. C, c/o Strait* So*7 o COCONUT BEEDLIN6B FOR SALE. From well grown trees. For paiticulartand prices, apply250 words
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Advertisement636 1914-07-28 5 Lochiel Lodge. auction sale: of the valuable and pleasantly situated freehold residential property known as lochiel lodge," no. 5, st. Thomas walk, singapore, To be ht Id at Powell A Co.'s Sale-room, On Tuesday, August 11, cat 9.30 p.m. Tl property comprise* all that valuable piece or portion of frbchold636 words
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Advertisement405 1914-07-28 5 Sunlight Soap Service. particularly in hot climates, lite often depends an strict cleanliness clothes are washed with greater Ire- quer.cy than is necessary in this country. j A purifying soap is essential, I and when it saves time and effort you have the secret of the tremendous demand from abroad405 words
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Advertisement213 1914-07-28 6 r-fMri RUL.H OP THE RELIABLE SUNBEAMS. In the High Speed Efficiency Trial at Brooklands, Saturday, 6th June, Mr. A. O. Gilby (a private owner), riding a V/ h.p. SUNBEAM, won the SILVER CUP for the best performance of any 500 cc. solo machine. All three SUNBEAMS entered in the London-Edinburgh213 words
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Advertisement532 1914-07-28 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS NOTICE. IN THE ESTATE OF MAIDEEN BIN MOHAMED. OECEABED. Pursuant to the Conveyancing and Law of Property Ordinance, 18?6, Section 40, Notice is hereby given tbat all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against tbo Estate of Maidetn bin Slohamed, of No. 8, Short Street.532 words
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Advertisement628 1914-07-28 6 THE BUKIT KATIL RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given, that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the ab:>ve Company will be held at the Company's Office No 80, Riverside, Malacca, on the 4th Angnst, 1914, at 2 p.m., when the following Special Resolution will be proposed That the Artiolee628 words
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Article165 1914-07-28 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, July 28. High Water, 1.12 a.m., 1.59 p.m. Randm inn's. Balkan Princess. Fancy dress dance. Teatonia Club. Wednesday, July 29. High Water. k l:l a.m.. Ml p.m. Bandmaan's, Girl on the Film. Thursday, July 30. High Water, 3.0 a.m., Ml p.m. B. I. homeward mail165 words
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Article172 1914-07-28 7 Today. Batu Pahat Hong Wan Bpm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Bpm Port Dickson and Port Swettenham Kuala 3 pm Pontianak B. Hin Guan 4pm Tomorrow. Kuantan, Kemaman, K. Dungan and Trengganu hock Lee 9 am Pulau Hat am and Pulau Bulang Hock Keng 9am I. Swettenham.172 words
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Article246 1914-07-28 7 The Imp. German mail steamer P. Alice left Colombo at midnight on Saturday, July 25, and may be expected to arrive here on Friday morning, July 81. The B. I. contract packet steamer Tara with mails from London up to the evening of July 10, left Negapatam246 words
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Article549 1914-07-28 7 I atest Arrival;. Ban Poll ('man. Brit, str., 576 ton*. Capt Smith, .inly 25. From Bali. July 19. (i.e. and M dp. Ht-ap Eng Mo), K.>r Soarabaya, Inc. Rdc. I v Oaaa, I" it. str. 24« tons. Captain Watson, Jill) '2.*. tttm I'ontianak, July ML G.c. and 60549 words
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108 1914-07-28 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day; TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Section No. 1...Ni1. East W. do 2...Egra,Teeeta. juiuWill "I -No. 8... H0ng Bee. A. and V. D. J Maim W. Sbct. No. 4... Under reconstruction except at godowns V° in108 words
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Article289 1914-07-28 7 EXCHANOB 8ikoapoi», Jilt 28, 1014. On Lokdou Bank 4 m/i M 1/4" .fc Demand m 3/8|i Private 6 m/« B 2/4 J 8 in/I m 2/4 Ok Gumikt Bank d/d 388 Private 8 m/s S48 On Fba«o» Bank d/d M »8i Private 8 m/a 299 On Indu289 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHAKES
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Article194 1914-07-28 7 10 10 Ampaag 7.50 1 1 AyerWeng 0.20 10 10 Belat 1.75 10 10 Braang 0.75 10 10 Kanipai 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association 8.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.1. '.fi £1 £1 Labat Mine* 4.C0 10 0 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tins 1.15.9 10194 words
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Article636 1914-07-28 7 3/- Allagai 1/5 1/9 Cl £1 Anglo Java 2 9 8/6 I/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 7/7* 8/7 a/- Batan R Malaka -/8 -/1 1 61 £1 Batu Tiga 1.16.8 3.1.0 norn 2/- Bekoh -/7 -/9 61 41 Bukit Kajang 1.6 3 1.109 tl 41 Bukit Lintang 2.7.8 2.12.6 norn I/-636 words
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Article126 1914-07-28 7 II XI B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/0 SI 41 PreT 1.1.0 1.8.0 I/- 6/- Electric T'wayt 4/- 4.6 10 10 Frwer New 57.(0 60.f 0 60 60 Hammer Co. 100.00 1(8.60 100 Howwth ErakiDe 45X0 100 7%Prrf. 100.00 100 100 K»ti Bro, Del. 100 M 125.00 10 10 Maynud126 words
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Advertisement10 1914-07-28 7 For Chronic Cheat CompUinta. Wood. Great Peppermint ;Core la. od.10 words
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Advertisement135 1914-07-28 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. July 29.— At No. 8, Mt Elizalxth Road, off Orchard Koad, wm polished teak household furniture, etc., at 4. July Bi.— At saleriom, stock-in-tiade, etc., at 11. Chin* Ken* Lee «nJ Co. July 8?. At saleroom, Jewellery, etc., at 11. July 80. -At saleroom, 200135 words
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Advertisement103 1914-07-28 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD., Singapore and Ipoh, ARE IN A POSITION TO SUPPLY MACHINERY For the Complete Equipment of SAW MILLS Sole Agents for RANSOMES WOOD WORKING MACHINERY, OANDcnooN onoo., a nchduuluS SAWS, Eio. Slow Speed Steam Engines, Lancashire or Water Tube Boilers, Wood Refuse Suction Oas Plants. Fop TANGYE'S ENGINES103 words
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Advertisement50 1914-07-28 7 ANOTHER DETECTIVE FILM HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT! PRESENTS TO-NIGHT!! ECLAIR BUPERFINE DETECTIVE DRAMA MASTER CRIMINAL (IN *IVB MASSIV* REELS) From HO NO RE DE BALZAC'S Famous Novel TROMPE LA MORT IVI. ARQUILLIERE (ZIGOMAR) IN LEADING ROLE AND USUAL FEATURE FILMS. Telephone No, 1116. K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietor.50 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous96 1914-07-28 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Ktrbau Hospital, July 20. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Bared. 82 Fah 29.897 29.810 29.868 Temp. 77.0 82 0 79.0 Wet Bulb Ther 76.0 77.0 77.2 Dir. of Wind calm calm calm Max. shade Temp. 88.0 Mm 7«.4 Max. in Sun 123.0 Terad. Ther 74.0 Rainfall96 words
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Obituary59 1914-07-28 8 Wib Ann Kn.-itn July 26, at his reai dence, 28, Stanley Street, Wee Ann Kee, partner of Messrs. Kirn Hock Hoe and Co., and Wee Brothers Steam Ship Co., Ltd. aged 40 years. Deeply regretted. The funeral will take place on Saturday, the Ist proximo. Cloikt.— On July 27,59 words
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1121 1914-07-28 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, JULY 28. AUSTRIA AND EUROPE. To all appearance the great war cloud bag burst over Europe. Austria is mobilising to enforce her demands on Servia. Russia <s mobilising to prevent Austria making profit out of the occasion Germany and Italy feel that they cannot stand idle1,121 words
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Article21 1914-07-28 8 Tbe cable steamer Patrol is leaving for Australia this week and ia expected to be away from Singapore some considerable time.21 words
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Article24 1914-07-28 8 The Kuala Lumpur polioe on Saturday made a big haul of coining appliances and one man is in custody in connection with the matter.24 words
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Article22 1914-07-28 8 Tbe Chinese Consul General, Singapore, has arrived in Kuala Lumpur and was received by the acting Chief Secretary and the acting Resident.22 words
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Article25 1914-07-28 8 Tho French Mining Co., Kanipar, have imported, and are now erecting, a splendid Diesel engine of 600 horse power to work their electric power station25 words
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Article31 1914-07-28 8 The President of the Chinese Republic has approved of the proposal that the provincial capital of Kwangsi shall be Nan niugfti, instead of Kweilin, as the former place has better communications.31 words
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Article34 1914-07-28 8 A committee meeting of tbe P.A.M. on Sunday at Kuala Lumpur discussed the conditions under which the cup, presented by the Association for competition at the Batavia Rubber Exhibition, is to be competed for.34 words
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Article52 1914-07-28 8 The weather at Kuala Kangsar is very hot, rain is badly needed, and there have been many cases of fever among the Europeans as well as Asiatics, writes a Kuala Kungsar correspondent. Wells in Malay kauipongs are all drying up, and there is a likelihood that there will be a52 words
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Article81 1914-07-28 8 Serious efforts are being made to establish a large Dutch manufactory of milk products in the State of Victoria, Australia. A combination of big Australian farmers are offer ing to supply the raw material required from their lands if sufficient interest in the affair is shown in Holland. Such an81 words
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Article81 1914-07-28 8 At the annual meeting of tbe Selangor St. Andrew's Society held in the Selangor Club on Saturday, the report and accounts which show tho society to be in a flourishing condition were duly passed. It was decided to hold a ball on St. Andrew's day. The following officebearers were elected:—81 words
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Article92 1914-07-28 8 The corner stone of the new Anglican rt^Ltj^ju Kuala Kubu was laid by the Rev. ft^^Wluiey, Cnaplain of Sulangor, on Saturday, after a short but impressive service. It is hoped that the new building will be reaiy for consecration by the Bishop well before Cbristmastide. Enough funds are actually in92 words
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Article93 1914-07-28 8 Some 875 Javanese immigrants have left Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana, by the steamer -<odewijk van Nassau, in order to return to their native country via Amsterdam. A mongst this number were 48 children under ten years of age. Besides the money and jewellery which some of the immigrants carried with them93 words
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Article100 1914-07-28 8 At a special session of the Eastern Star Lodge, M 209, of the International Order of Good Templars, held at the residence of the Deputy Grand Chief Templar, 187, Serangoon Road, on Saturday night, two friends were initiated into the lodge. There was a good number of members present and100 words
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Article98 1914-07-28 8 Under the auspices of the Amateur Drawing Association the following competitions were held during July and resulted thus Scratch billiards (English), for the Pro sident's medals, Ist Mr. Lee Ah Kok, 2nd Mr. Sng Teong Geok. Championship duui, for tbe Association's prize, winner, Mr. Low Kirn Cheng. Scratch ping pong98 words
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Article125 1914-07-28 8 It has been officially stated that the Duke of Connaught, the retiring Governor General of Canada, with tbe Duchess and Princess Patricia, will leave Canada during the second week of October, probably by the Canadian Pacific Railway liner Virginia, on or about the 15th of the month. Their Royal High125 words
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Article137 1914-07-28 8 The cholera infected areas in the Kuala KaDgsar district are nearly all on tbe banks of the Perak river, so the t pidemio ia prob ably an extension of the one in Kedah. Tbe first case occurred in Lenggong. The Perak river has been contaminated and, as it ia naed137 words
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Article452 1914-07-28 8 Mr. E. G. Watts, manager of Kathi Estate, "•!>o WiS ill last month and had to take a sea trip, is expected back shortly. Mr. Kendal, who is acting for Mr. Watts, goes home on leave on the return of Mr. Watts. The Officer Administering the Government,452 words
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Article61 1914-07-28 8 Messri. Lim IVny Siacg and W. L. Kemp, liquidators of the Kwong Yik Banking Company, Limited (in liquidation), havu declared a first dividend at the rate of 20 per cent, upon tbe amounts of the respective debts of the creditors of the company whoso claims have61 words
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Article271 1914-07-28 8 Bukit K. B. Rubber Company. The report of the Bukit K. It. Rubber Company fur the year ended June 80 says Tbe profit for the year amounts to »15,'.i:i:i.l 1, to which has to be added the amount brought forward from tbo previous year, viz., •2,086.33, total 118.01H.44, out of271 words
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Article237 1914-07-28 8 The late Mr. George Uitchie, whose death at home has just been reported, was 37 yearn of age and came oat Kast ia 1901, taking up an appointment as engineer to a njiuiDg company in Borneo. That position he subsequently relinquished in order to go237 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement265 1914-07-28 8 BULLOCH LADE'S ff| SCOTCH WHISKIES. Q TRAOC Ga "2 MAN! they are tbe acme of P PERFECTION QUALITY. VHP Sole Agents: CALDBECK, MAGGREGOR GO., Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. SNOWDON DISINFECTANT THE GERM KILLER. SNOWDON FLUID is nine times more efficient than Carbolic Acid. It is not only265 words
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Advertisement97 1914-07-28 8 ALHAMBRA i CIMMITMIUM TNEaTM, UaCN ROAD. *V2nd Show B.lfi p.m. Ist Show 780 p.m. c WHERE COLETTI P DETECTIVE COMEDY DRAMA In 6 Parts. Telephone 249—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 689—7 p.m. to 11 p.m. C. J. WILLIAMSON. Manager. BRINSMEAD. BRITAIN'S BEST. Brinamcad's latest overstrung model. The New "STYLE KIT."97 words
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Advertisement11 1914-07-28 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article988 1914-07-28 9 Statement in the House Of Commons. AMBASSADORS' CONFERENCE PROPOSED. Fighting Threatened This Morning. Rbctkk's Tilkoeam. London, July 27. At St. Petersburg, after a prolonged interriew with the German ambassador yesterday, M Sazonoff made suggestions which it ia coDHidored should satisfy AuHtria while »fei;uar lin^j the sovereignty of988 words
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Article110 1914-07-28 9 Ricteb's Tblxobam. London, July 28. At Goodwood, the Stewards' Plate probables are:— Great Surprise(J.Clark), Golden Sun( W. Huxley), Cigar (Randall), Mercutis (Jelliss), Jarnac Second (H. Jones), Guntock (Scourse), I'revoyant (Hobbs), Radiant (Fox), Jameson (Spear), Poor Boy (Walter Origgs), Cuthbert (ltobbins), Lord Annandale (Donoghne), By George (Piper), Wise Simon110 words
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Article108 1914-07-28 9 RKUTIK'S Tt'.LKiitAM. London, July 28. The death is announced of Major Eustace Tioder, a steward of the Jockey Club, who won the Derby with Spearmint in 1906. Major EusUoe Loder's name has been for some years very closely associated with English horse racing, in which he participated not only108 words
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Article16 1914-07-28 9 RbI'TBKS TKLKciRAM. London, July 28. Nortliants beat I H-rby by an innings and three runs.16 words
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Article20 1914-07-28 9 Bcutxb's Tblbubam. London, July 37. The Khedive's assailant, a demented youth, son of an Egyptian judge, was killed.20 words
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Article72 1914-07-28 9 (Fboh Ol'« Own Cobbbspoitdbxt.) Penang, July 37. At the annual meeting of the Penang Swimming Club, Mr. S. C. Ambrose presided. The report stated that the membership was 318, and that during the year 8H had joined. The accounts shewed a profit of »1,398. The Hon. A.72 words
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Article577 1914-07-28 9 BITTER DEBATE ON THE DUBLIN AFFAIR. Mr. Redmond Complains of Partiality. Rbutm's Telboeam. London, July 27. After the collisions with the troops, crowds brutally atUcked isolated soldiers wherever they could find them, with the result that several soldiers were sent to hospital. Several Dublin police have been577 words
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Article101 1914-07-28 9 A. Hankow wirj of July 10 says White Wolf" has out manoeuvred the soldiers and is now reported to be 150 li east of Lushan. One band, however, has been extirpated and quantities of ritles and horses have been cap tured. The bandits attempted to escape with101 words
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Article46 1914-07-28 9 Northern India is now more nearly clear of plague than it has been for 17 years, an official statement issued on July 17 showing only 17 oases in that week in the whole of Bengal, Assam, Behar and Orissa, the United Provinces, Central India, and Rajputana.46 words
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Article699 1914-07-28 9 ALLEGED MURDER OF CHINESE DENTIST. Charge of Attempted Murder Fails. The special jurors summoned to attend the Assizes before the acting Chief Justice at 11am. yesterday were not required until 2 p.m. when his Lordship bad before him a Chinese, named Tan Teong Hob, who was indicted for699 words
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Article167 1914-07-28 9 F. M.S. Rubber Taxation. A telegram from oar Kuala Lumpur cor respondent, published yesterday, gave currency to a report that the F. M. S. Government intend revising the export duty on rubber. The Malay Mail has this reference to the matter We learn on good authority that the Federated Malay167 words
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Article69 1914-07-28 9 Quotations Current Yesterday. The following message has been received in Singapore, dated London, July 27 Plantation Para first latex crept on spot a/H Para to arrive 2/101 Market dull. Messrs. Barlow and Co. write that their London house, wiring under date of tbe 37th inst., report that69 words
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Article87 1914-07-28 9 (Fbom Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 28. The stock markets are in a state of panic, and the Continental bourses are closed. Consols are the lowest recorded. Hamilton's Cup for tbe best exhibit from Malaya at tbe Rubber Exhibition has been awarded to Mr. P. F. Wise,87 words
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Article88 1914-07-28 9 (Fbox Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 28. At St. Qcrge's Church, the Rev. F. W. Haines officiating, Mr. Harold Sutcliffe, mycologistof the M. P. A. A., was married to Miss Ellen Taylor, of Bradford. The bride was given away by Mr. W. Miller, of Caledonia, and Mr.88 words
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Article310 1914-07-28 9 Mr. Nunn, the magistrate in the second court, was occupied this morning in hearing the case in which two Malays, named I'upon and Kashim, weie called upon to answer charges arising out of the tbeit of two orchid trees from the compound of Mr. Hilton's310 words
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Article320 1914-07-28 9 The last time the Bandmann Opera Company were here the novelty of a revue atract ed a large audience who, apparently, enjoyed this new form of entertainment so much that most of them must have obeyed the behest to again Step This Way last night. At any320 words
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Article70 1914-07-28 9 We regret to hear that Mr. Wee Ann Kee, sod of Mr. Oei Leong Tan, Kapitan China of Bengkalis, passed away on Sunday last at his residence, 28 Stanley Street. The deceased was a prominent commercial man and senior partner of the well known firm of Messrs. Kirn Hock Hoe70 words
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Article2111 1914-07-28 9 HOME RULE ON THE KNEES OF THE LORDS. From Our Special Correspondent. London, Friday, July 8. It may be nothing more than a coincidence that the second reading of the Home Rule Amendment Bill in the House of Lords began on a day when the temperature registered2,111 words
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Advertisement208 1914-07-28 9 Property Sale. Tbe following properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Oo.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon 999 years' leasehold land and bouse 24 1 Middle Road, area 878 sq. feet, bou K lit by S. S. T. Kadairasan C'bitty for 14,800; 99 years' lease bold land208 words
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Article554 1914-07-28 10 (FBOM A CokRISPONDBNT.) Batu Pahat, July 26. A thing that strikes one in this little State is tbe absence of daring thieves. Serious criminal cases seldom occur. Now and again a case of assault or pocket picking is reported, for the members of tbe gambling farm carry554 words
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Letter329 1914-07-28 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Iv the interests of the pjor suffering humanity— the Indian coolie on route to Uritish Malaya I shall thank you very much for an insertion of the following facts in your widely ciiculated paper. I read with great interest329 words
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Article117 1914-07-28 10 In accordance with tbe policy referred to in the board's circular of December 19, 1913, the directors of the Vallambrosa Hub bar Company, Limited, have decided to re couiiuend, subject to audit, a dividend of 2.~> pet Ml, less tax, in respect of the year to March117 words
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Article2183 1914-07-28 10 BOARD PURSUES A CAUTIOUS POLICY. Development of the Estate. Tbe fifth ordinary general meeting of Bukit Mertajam Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on July I, at Winchester House, E.C., Mr. A. G. Angier (chairman of the company) presiding. Tbe Chairman said Before moving the adoption of tbe2,183 words
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Article139 1914-07-28 10 Arrivals. Per str. Profit, July 27. From Bangkok Mr. P. Christiansen. Per str. Mali idol, July 27.— From Bangkok Messrs. Duncan and Mayne. Per str. Deli, July 27.— From Bangkok Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Law, Messrs. Parker, Rowland, H. C. Sleigh, Hoffmann, C. W. Mai low139 words
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Article668 1914-07-28 10 The Probable Team for Java la Actioa. Tbe trial match between an S.F.A. team and the Rest of tbe K 0. V.L.1., played on the S.C.C. ground last evening, attracted quite a large crowd. This was anticipated as the S.F.A. eleven is by way of being tbe Bide668 words
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Article309 1914-07-28 10 At tbe annual general meeting of the Chinese Swimming Club, held at the Club House on Sunday, the 26th inst., the state ment of accounts and the report of tbo committee for the year ending June 30 were read and unanimously passed. During tbe year under review309 words
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Article56 1914-07-28 10 At the semi-annual general meeting of the Straits Athletic Club held last night the following officials were el-wted for tbe balf year Messrs. E. K. Cheng, president S 1. Jacob, hon. secretary; M. P. N. Saiuy, hon. treasurer; N rfiiuacban irs, hon. auditor T. I. Bin I da, Lim Eng56 words
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Article67 1914-07-28 10 At a meeting in Bangkok it was decided to bring the objects of tbe Far Eastern Athletic Association, and tbe matu r of SiauiH participation in tbe gauus before the King of Slam. The honorary l're»i>i> ut of tbe Sports Club, and Mr. J. Caulieild James, Mr. A. J. Irwin,67 words
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Article1081 1914-07-28 10 There are a very few people lift in Singapore cow who remember tho old road to Tanjong Pagar and tbe other shipping wharves. In the early seventies and for some time after, the only way to Tanjong Pagar (except by water) was down South Bridge Road1,081 words
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Article90 1914-07-28 10 In recognition of the services to the Japanese Government of the late iir. 11. \V. IXuisoo. the Kmperor of Japan granted a sum of Y5.000 as funeral t xpeuM-s out of tbe Imperial Treasury. The urant is accompanied by the following statement Whereas the deceased bad been adviser to the90 words
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Article977 1914-07-28 11 Board's Policy on Publication Of Costs. Tbu tiftb annual ordinary gene-al mooting of the shareholders cf the Jeram Rubber EstaUs. Ltd., was beld on July 2, at the offices, .">'.). Kastcbrap, EC, Mr. Herbert Wriubticbairuiao of the company) presiding. Tbe Chairman, in moving the adoption of the977 words
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Article41 1914-07-28 11 "It s haid, Mid the sentimental land lady at tin dinner table, "to think that this poor little lamb should be destroyed in its youth to cater for our appetite*." Yes," replied a boarder, struggling with Lin portion, it is tough."41 words
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Article720 1914-07-28 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. BinKapoce, July 28, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning I No*. Vali Burua. Sillies. 2/- A!Uf-ar 1/44 1/11 8 1 Anglo ,)»va 2/6 8/0 1 4DK<o-.)cbore 1/0 8/6 3/720 words
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Advertisement51 1914-07-28 11 i Losing Weight iby the Pound <\ a crpli'^n of ill- afao«s your aMtnaUUr* p, wen i are <k«rra«inK. s s W, r i ERBMYS METABOLIZED CCD LIVER OIL COMPtHINO I Snpplirs the blooi with tbe wsntrd nou.Mbi., a>4 beaJthy flaab kuU.linf Ji Wtsnals. Very patafMe. •f ALL CMtMISTS. •1.2S51 words
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Advertisement31 1914-07-28 11 A-tkboo! The heart bow jd down by bronchial woes, No longer need mob pac^s endure I ot it may eootbe its pectoral throes, With dnußhU o! Woods' Qttmk Peppei mint Core31 words
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Advertisement327 1914-07-28 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE pIAITO /solid\ TEAK \oase/ "MOUTRIE" i Gail and lnipeot oar latest arrivals or send tor catalogue a MOUTRIE CO.. LTD.. "££T TWONIGHTSMOREONLY or tub EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG PROGRAMME AT THE MARLBQROUGH PICTURE THEATRE. BEACH ROAD. THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR A Excellent One-reel SoUx Feature. THE CAPRICES OF327 words
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Advertisement268 1914-07-28 11 VICTORIA THEATRE SINGAPORE. MAURICE E. BANOMANN PRMSNTB TBK BANDMANN OPERA CO. POSITIVELY THE LAST 2 NIGHTS. TO-NIGHT A i 9 IHARP IMPORTANT KKVIVAI. OF THK MILoI>IOL°M MCBICAL LUMKDY "BALKAN PRINCESS" Prom the Prince of Wales) Theatre, LONDON. To-morrow Night KAKEWbLL PEKFORMANOU THE GIRL ON THE FILM Plans Now Open at268 words
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Advertisement302 1914-07-28 11 PURITY EMBASSY No. 77 VIRGINIA CIGARETTES. PERFECTION. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot Raffles Hotel Buildings, 88, Bras Basah Road TELEPHONE NO. 490. Telegraphic Address •RDNNYMEDB, PENANG. rt\^^ 1 Code: A.8.C.. sth302 words
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Article1568 1914-07-28 12 DISCUSSION OF THE POSSIBLE EXCESS. How to Maintain Profit Over the initials J.5.M.R.," which will be readily recognised here, The Financier of July 2 has toe following article on the question of excess rubber supplies and the method of combating this and maintaining profit As your readers1,568 words
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Article551 1914-07-28 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following pansenget bookings to (he Straits a^e taken from the London and China Bxpross. It should be understood that, in some instance*!, bookings may be provisional a ad that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in551 words
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Article898 1914-07-28 12 From the Piping Times to Present Prices. "Rubber Promise and Performance" is the heading under which a leading note in The Times commercial supplement of June 26 introduces the subject of the London Rubber Exhibition. The article reads thus Daring the course of the three years which898 words
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340 1914-07-28 12 The report of the Sapong Rubber and Tobacco Estates, Limited, states that the tobacco crop of 1912 consisted of 1,751 bales from 180 fields, as compared with 1,014 bales produced in 1911 from 180 fields. The price obtained was 85 cents per half kilogramme (about340 words
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Article787 1914-07-28 12 Prospects of Decrease in Cost Of Production. The annual ordinary general meeting of the Tjiliwoeng Java Plantations, Ltd was held on June 29 at tbe registered office, 27, Mincing lane, E.G., far. W. Hilliers (in the absence of tbe Chairman, Sir Edward Rosling) presiding. The Chairman after alluding787 words
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Article277 1914-07-28 12 The report of the Selangor United Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the total planted area of both estates is 1,2293 acres, as follows Browncomet estate planted, 626| acres reserve, 88 acres St. Andrew estate, planted, 603 acres reserve, 433 acres total planted, 1,229} acres; reserve. 521277 words
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Article40 1914-07-28 12 A correspondent writes to say that his little baby daughter, aged twenty months, during the recent thunder stuim gazed thoughtfully at the sky for a few minutes, then tamed to her fattier and said, Favea, the sky got a cough40 words
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Advertisement259 1914-07-28 12 PIER GLASSES FROM $100 tO $4,000 per pair jCj 3stl i tria r P nE_____ »bj X ONLY 8& ONLY AX g»^^^^^^^^^^^^y^ AX JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE COMPANY, No Connection with any other Furniture Mouse. Only Address ORCHARD ROAD. Tel. No. 24*. Cable: "JULIAN." Sole Agents: KIM HIN Co., Singapore. Ml259 words
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Advertisement311 1914-07-28 13 I j KDf'BEER Its Merits are Unsurpassable Most Suitable Nice Quality! for the Tropics! Taste! acelUs, DbwHlM* IVlElYcri! limited. Short Heavy Type Winches. FOR GENERAL PURPOSES. jfrdjyaTi**^« i *v Jttb ■SbWMbbbS J?S ■bbbbbbPt ■r j BS«»«i^^* > T Jij -it M bbTsbbbbbV mis Hr BB^^^ HP I 'jA JBe« IL311 words
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Advertisement59 1914-07-28 13 BLAIR ATHOL WHISKY. PURE HIGHLAND MALT. bßb^^LbbT^. i^iH^jB^HLBBBBBBI jiV^iM "V Hi i^^^B^lß^lßß^P^Bßßßfl BBBBBBBBBBB^S^LV^^ T' *3^^ BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBbIbBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBbIbBBBBbC J lE^k^BßßßßßßW^f^ißßß^C^i^i^B^i^B Write for a Sample. SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd., Sole Agents Malacca, Seremban and Singapore. GOODRICH TYRES AMERICAN TYRES FOR AMERICAN CARS Obtainable at all Garages. Sole Agents Straits Settlements, Malay Peninsula and59 words
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Advertisement1212 1914-07-28 14 SINGAPORE S ONLY COMPANY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTERN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS And PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE I Winchester Houu, Sinjapor*. LONDON OFFICE i 82, Old Jewry, E.C. Ttae Company baa £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Oowt of England, an] oompliea wtth the British1,212 words
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Advertisement458 1914-07-28 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL $16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 1,600,000 at 2/ 116,000,000 Silver 117,660,000 »82,860,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon Mr. D. Laodale, Chairman. W. L, Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq. I F. Lieb, Bsq. G. T. M.458 words
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Advertisement851 1914-07-28 14 INSURANCE. 'Substantial Successful' h»s our year closed. Progresi has been the keynote and tbe results bespeak it: Assurance in Force $18,753 909.21 Income for year 1.709,463.47 Assurance Reserve Fund 3,278.694.62 Deposited with High Court (London) £20.000 Deposited with Comptroller-General (Calcutta) Rs. 200.000 The Company is incorporated in Hongkong. It is851 words
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Article912 1914-07-28 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Cycle Tyres. Yesterday the talk was of efficiency, today it is of comfort and ease of control bat if ever we get the perfect engine, the perfect transmission, and gear, and saddle, and frame, we shall still be able to fall912 words
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Article132 1914-07-28 15 Mr. Winston Churchill has a doable who is a waiter in a Plymouth hotel. Lord Charles Beresford also possesses a doable in a waiter who is his exact counterpart. As a matter of fact, we probably all have doubles somewhere or other, the Carpenter says in the Bxprees. Kind132 words
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Advertisement151 1914-07-28 15 FOR MOTOR LAUNCHES OR MOTOR CARS OR ELECTRIC LIGHTING APPLY TO CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, SIOAPORE, K Lumpur and at Johore Bahru. THE FOUR Electric Starter, Electric Light*, Five Passengers. Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE BROS., LTD. PHOTOGRAPHIC I K tsutada STORE STUDIO. Ja P anese Dentisl 74 74-1. BRAS151 words
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Advertisement68 1914-07-28 15 Can you Afford the Risk Were you ever seized with a severe attack of crruip exilic or diarrhoea without a bottle of Chamberlain's (.Vic, Cbolera aod Diarrhoea Remedy in the house Don't take such risks. A dose or two will core 70a before a doctor could possibly be called, and68 words
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Advertisement261 1914-07-28 15 IDO NOT BELIEVE I I IN PROMISES I I TRUST ONLY 1 I IN RESULTS a I Continental I H TYRES S 1 have been WOfldePfullj SlUMSflll this year. I FRANCE I H FRENCH GRAND PRIX, July 4th, 1914. KM RUSSIA Q H RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX, May 31st, 1914. l'#261 words
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Advertisement102 1914-07-28 15 FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO.. LTD. Singapore Branch. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE. Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. REPAIRS OF FURNACE CRACKS. REPAIRS OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES REPAIRB OF PITTING AND CORROSION. REPAIRB OF RIVETTED FLANGES. REPAIRS OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER. REPAIRB OF STEAMER HULLS. REPAIRS OF STERNPOSTS. Instantaneous102 words
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Advertisement466 1914-07-28 16 P. O. EIGHT DISC HARROWS. REDUCE YOUR WEEDING COSTS SIMPLE, RELIABLE, CHEAP. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., SINGAPORE:. WANTS. UUIY TEACHER WANTEO. Wanted, a qualified lady teacher for elementary schoo. work. Apply 8.,c/o Straits Times. 'Ml 2-I-7 WANTED TO PURCHABE. Diamonds, Pearls acd oiber precious stones. Apply K. Bhailacharj:, 2.1 Serangoou466 words
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Advertisement380 1914-07-28 16 WANTS. SITUATION WMTED, As Cook. Has a good knowledge of English and Oriental Dishes. Excellent rtforencts K. ply No. 884, North Bridge Road. 'ill 291 BOARD AND LODGING. With English family. Apply to Foreigner,' co Straits Times. 27 7 28-7 PENBION A. WILKIE ROAD. Tegen BILLYKEN prys, NETTE KAMEKS te380 words
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Advertisement579 1914-07-28 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. •BttlOfflMTOlET. Ground floor, situated at De Sonza Street Apply M.S., c/o Straits Times. 14 7 a FLOOR TO LET To let, 3nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 811 v HOUBE TO LET. To let, furnished. Immediate entry. VILLA MARINA, Tanjong579 words
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Advertisement550 1914-07-28 16 WOTICEB, KIAM KIAT CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No 421. Shipchandlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Soppliers and Conemission Agents. Sole Aukkts: The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Mnltiplar Braid Hair Beltings. 1-7 80-8 16 SUFFERING FROM EYE STRAIN P Ever troubled that way If bo, better consult us.550 words
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Advertisement400 1914-07-28 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO., 37. Phillip Street. Ship Chandlers, Qovernment and ■unidßCl Contractors, General Importers and Exporters and Commisilon agenti, Estate, Dies-Mill and taw Mill Suppliers. Sole Agents For "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THE IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRBSERYING BOILERS. Tel. AJdress GUANKUT," Singapore. Codes used: A. B. C. sth400 words
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Advertisement465 1914-07-28 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES Straits Times List. The following fixtures fjr the current wees and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forms on which to make tho returns will be supplied on application tithe Manager, Straits Times. League Tournament. July 28, R.G.V v.465 words
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Miscellaneous225 1914-07-28 16 Straits *lbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 per font linos for one or two insertions. Notices) of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, 91 each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 92. Inch Scalb Raiis225 words
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