The Straits Times, 7 August 1914
1914-08-07
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Title Section13 1914-08-07 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.502 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. AUGUST 7. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement341 1914-08-07 1 BEER. Most Wonderful Value Ever Offered. EVERY YARD STAMPED EDEN ON THE SELVAGE. mm Particular men 'JfiP f||®r fc, ideal Cloth favour Eden w^ .-W^ v^STJ/J p Cloth for Shirt.. /ifMufi^S iZ^M Its warmth and tfMjL. Jfjfffrf///mf I Shirt Waists, comfort make It fLiAl.iWMyfl Tpnnis Shirts h rr iklli if341 words
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Advertisement33 1914-08-07 1 FODDER CONTRACTS $2O Pep Month. COMPRISING: 4 Bags Mixed Food— Bedding Shoeing as as requfW Greasing and Setting the wheels of Carriages H.S. KIRWAN, No. a, The Arcade. Tel. SSI. I 11 n33 words
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Advertisement261 1914-08-07 1 ROBINSON CO. Ladies' Foot High-Class^^^ Wear. No- *****. LadiM' Tin* Black fl^^|v Glaoe Kid Shoe, wit) ankle (trap, I Ih. grey (,laoo k.d collar and btrap, stoot W^lB^^^ l|T^Hft^ leather nolen, Cuban bei 1. jA P»ce $5.75 per pair. No. P 158. Ladies' Fine Black No. O 24. Ladiea' Stylish'261 words
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Advertisement12 1914-08-07 1 Eternit Asbestos Slates. Soli Agrnts: i AOAMBON, GILFIILAN J A CO., LTD.12 words
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Article1032 1914-08-07 2 PAINFUL REVELATIONS BY THE .NSPECTORS. A Jungle Publication. Although steady improvement in tbe oonditions and treatment of workers is noted in the annual report, issued recently, on Factories and Workshops, this Blue Book i» ■till our another jungle publication and, as usual, the lady inspectors' report is1,032 words
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Advertisement151 1914-08-07 2 The Tonic You Need If you are run down if you have been ill and are slow to recover, try 'Vana' Tonic. It will sharpen 1 your appetite, aid your digestion, >: brace, your nerves, revive your spirits and help to restore you to vigorous health. y Bold in bottles151 words
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Advertisement71 1914-08-07 2 Teething- Children, Teething children have more or less diarrhoea, which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain's CoJ.c, Cholera and l>iarrhooa Remedy. All that is necessary is to give the prescribed done after each operation of tbe bowels more than natural and then castor oil to cleaaae the system. It is71 words
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Advertisement563 1914-08-07 2 FIRST AID FOR WEAK DIGESTIONS. Almost everybody experiences time- wh* n the organs of cigestioo thow painful sgns of weakness. Some slight disturbance of health starts the trouble then the patiei t tarns against food, atd doll, hetvy pains in the abdomen give warning that the stomach is unable to563 words
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Advertisement289 1914-08-07 2 JUST RECEIVED: A LARGE SELECTION ok ch*, R mXPETERSON'S Cigarettes P I PF S in sealed tins of 50 >w 1 E H/ O Price;4got t NyAII Shapes and Sizes CHAIRMAN TOBACCO a N. from RECORDER TOBACOO 7 r BOARDNUN TOBACOO tin N* 1 Y!3 in J^-lb sealed t'ns. KELLY289 words
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Article741 1914-08-07 3 SLEPT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. Death in Asylum. An action concerning the fortune of about £10,000 of Edward Lyman, of Weston Favell, Nor than ts, who died on January 18, aged seventy-four, in the lunatic asylum, came before Sir Samuel Evans and a special jury741 words
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Article188 1914-08-07 3 The Ready Money Football Betting Bill, a measure presented by Mr. Hayes Fisher with the object of preventing tbe circulating in tlu kingdom of advertisements or coupons of any ready money football busineaft, has come before tbe Grand Committee of tbe House si Commons and finally been188 words
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Article55 1914-08-07 3 A young surgeon reoeived late one evening a note from three of his fellow practitioners i Please come over to the club snd join us at a game of bridge" Ethel, dear," be said to his wife, here lam called away again. It's an important case— there are three other55 words
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Advertisement573 1914-08-07 3 NOTICES. NOTICE. Telegrams must contain the name of the Sender at end of Message for transmission by telegraph. In tb- case ot individuals the name without initials must be given. In the case of European firms the words snd Company need not be added. In the case of Native firms573 words
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Advertisement611 1914-08-07 3 NOTICE. GUTHRIE Co., Ltd., restrve the option of rt fining any orders, based on tenders, or otherwise, which involve the delivery ot material and supplies from abroad, or construction work. 68 88 THE BUKIT KATIL RUBBER ESTATEB, LTD. NOTICE Is hereby given, that tbe dividend of 5 cents per share611 words
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Advertisement11 1914-08-07 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Nigbt Woods' Great Peppermint Cure ftd.11 words
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Advertisement368 1914-08-07 3 Odol is highly oon- J^—W^ cettrated, whioh ?£S J m y makes it surprisingly SSW economical. A few 4ar drops in a little water will be all you need tor a daily oleanaing of the teeth. S Waternian's IB m==( Ideal )=&i S5 Carry it in your vest W\ Ag368 words
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Advertisement771 1914-08-07 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route via China, Japan, Honolulu, snd San Franoisoo, to all points hi the United States, Canada, Mexioo and Europe 2S^ i l ng .^!?J!.'^'2? > 2? 0 ton Trl P'« «o~wTurt>ln*) Liner* "SHINYO771 words
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Advertisement651 1914-08-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, BOYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Obins Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. fltsamnn will leave Singapore on or about— < MAIL L'NES Homevtard (for Europe). (Connecting at651 words
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Advertisement567 1914-08-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained be tweon Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract wth tbo Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steauiurs maintaining this servioe have been spatially designed and constructed, and are567 words
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Advertisement779 1914-08-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Beserak, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telopin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Cbnmpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Oust Departure) s.s. VUGALA Aug. 8 ...PRACHATIPOK Aug. 1O Aug. IB a.s. BORIBAT Aug. 18 Aug.779 words
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Advertisement526 1914-08-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, j HAMBURG AME: !KA LINE. HAMBURG. \v AND OEUTBGH OAMPFSCHIFF FAHRTB6E3. HANSA BREMEN. Combined Servioe. The steamers of thi se Companion maintain a regular servioa between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, Rotterdam and Emdeo an] tbe Straits, Chin* and Japan. Homeward*, tbpy are despatched fort nightly for Havrn aad Hamburg526 words
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Advertisement636 1914-08-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N D. L. NORODEUTBCHER LLOYD. BREMEN IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The lust and wall kuown mail stoamers of tfcin C"icipauy tail fortnightly from Bromen, ri luiburi;, Lisbon, via Rotterdam. Antwerp, •vi jtl auip'on. Gibraltar, Genoa, NaplnH (oonn- i^ting Marneilles, Naples, Alexandria, and v ce versa) Port Saia, Sues,636 words
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Advertisement564 1914-08-07 5 P.HUBBS SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER qUAY STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BKTWKKN Framintl* (Perth*, North West Australian Pcrts, Java an Singapore. Regnlsr Fortnightly sailings between Singapore snd Western Australia,564 words
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Advertisement480 1914-08-07 5 BTEAMER SAILINGS--BTOOiVURT-«UATSCHAPPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIOHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANO, COLOMrJ" PORT SAID, GSNOA, ALGIERS TANGIER, LISBON AND SOUTHAMPTON. Stramers are doe on or about tbe rnlor mentioned dates Octwasd. Homeward. 1814 1914 Reu.brandt Aug 7P. Juliana Au^. 8 Koningin Emma Oranje Aug. 'it Autf.480 words
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Advertisement318 1914-08-07 5 Js&b(g?Q/ Polled up in eTerv state Express r ~vi^T!2&^o«^ Cigarette is a blend of the finest 'V VSatMJ^'^ V tobaccos the world possesses. State Express are made from tobacco that is intended, even while being grown, to appeal to men who will have the best. CIGARETTES. y^v CCC Packed in318 words
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Advertisement712 1914-08-07 5 The tide of public a|>proval is flowing steadily towards a more satisfactory condition of Hygiene, under which men, women and children shall attain a higher standard ol physical perfection. Cleanliness alone can make the environments of disease the temples of health. LIFEBUOY SOAP ensures more than cleanliness. Lifebuoy Soap is712 words
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Advertisement183 1914-08-07 6 SPECIAL NOTICE THE MILKMAID MILK COMPANY BEG TO GIVE NOTICE TO EUROPEANS IN ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY that Milk can be obtained by writing to either the Company's offices at 7, Boat Quay, Singapore, or 3, Railway Buildings, Penang. Milk will be sent free of Railway Charges to the183 words
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Article105 1914-08-07 7 FIXTURES. Friday, August 7. High Water, 11.5", a.m., 11.11 p.m. Saturday, Augrust 8. High Water. 0.21 p.m., 11.55 p.m. P. and O. outward mail doe. St. Andrew s S jlixil Kports. Sunday, August 9. High Water, 0.40 p.m. Monday, August 10. High Water, 0.31 a.m., 1.10 p.m.105 words
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Article182 1914-08-07 7 To DAT. Batavia, Samarang and Sourabaya Rumphius 8 pm Meian Alting 8 pin P. Swettenham and Telok Anson Kiota 3 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Bpm Tubing Tinggi, Bengkalis and Bagan Hock Lee 8 pm Batu Pahat Hong Wan Bpm Amoy Olenogle 4 pm To morrow.182 words
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Article126 1914-08-07 7 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Himalaya was due at Penang at 0 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, and should therefore arrive lu-re at daylight on Saturday August H. The P. an! O. outward intermediate steamer Nubia is due at Colombo at 0 a.m. on August126 words
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Article397 1914-08-07 7 Latest Arrivals. Aparima. Hnt. titr. 8684 tons. Captain Vint, Aug 5. From Calcutta, July 29. Oc. and 00 d.p. Bouateal A Co. For New Zealand. Inc. Kiln. Hani in., Dut. ttr. 3744 tons, Capt d I Bo ir. A iik 6. From Sourabaya, Aug 8. O.c. K. P.397 words
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112 1914-08-07 7 Wharves at which Vessel* are Berthed To-Oay. TANJONO PAOAR. «Ast Wharf BaSl* SICTION No. 1...NH. Bast W. do 2. ..Malay Maru, Recorder. SiiiuW.lo 'I kNo. 8...H0ng Bee. A. and V. D. J Main W. Sect. No. 4... Under reconstruction except at gortowns No.112 words
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Article59 1914-08-07 7 Arrivals. Per str. Klang, Aug 6. From Penang via ports: Mr. and Mrs. W.M.Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Byrnes, Mr. and Mrs. D juglas. Major Lowe. Messrs. Thompson. J. E. C. Camph 11, Tranb, A. V. Rens, Leblane, J. D. Kemp. Aruley. L. Takar, J. D. Saunders, W.59 words
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Article158 1914-08-07 7 Powell and Co. August B.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. August H— At Waterloo," No. 118. River Valley Ruid, superior wax polished teak household furniture, i-tc at 2. August 10.-At No. 11. Victoria Street, Km' Motor Cirs, at 5. August 11. At saleroom, British Iron Screw it-158 words
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Article256 1914-08-07 7 EXCHANGE Snwirou, August 4, 1914. On Lokdom Bank 4 m/i a/4 ft Demand 2/8 ft Private 6 m/« M 2/4 8 m/i S/41S O» Qiivmi Bull d/d 338 Private 8 m/i ...343 Om Fbajcoi Bank d/d m 3tO Private 8 m/i m 293 On India ....Bank T.256 words
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TUESDAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article182 1914-08-07 7 10 10 Ampuu 7.50 1 1 AyerWeng 0.20 10 10 BeUt 1.75 10 10 Bruang 0.75 10 10 KampMt 10 10 Kinaboi 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association 8.00 81 £1 KintaTin 1.19.6 U 41 Lahat Mine* 10 6 Malayan Collieries El £1 Malayan Tins 1.12.0 10 10 Middleton B/-182 words
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Article654 1914-08-07 7 ay- a/- aiurm 1/8 i/7 41 41 An K lc-Jav» 2,6 8/4 3/- a/- Anglo-Malaj 7/'i 8/7 a/- 3/- Batang Malak* /6 -/10 41 41 Batn Tig» 1.12 9 1.19.0 nom 8/- 3/- Bekoh /7 -/9 41 41 Bukit KajanR 1.6.8 1.10.6 41 41 Bukit Lintang 2.7.6 3.12.6 nom654 words
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Article140 1914-08-07 7 The baying quotations of sterling shares most be regarded as purely noninal for U>« present. SL2 Bny 8ey Bl *1 H. Smeltins Co. 12/- 18/8 II Jl Pnt 1.1.0 1.8.0 I/- Electric T'wmyt 4/- 4,6 10 10 Praaar Ne»n 66.00 68.60 60 60 Hammer Co. 106.00 118.60 LOO Howwrth140 words
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Advertisement10 1914-08-07 7 hruaic i lu»t Complaints, Wooda' Great Peppermint Care Is. Sd.10 words
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Advertisement194 1914-08-07 7 Are You (Joins; on a Journey Charuberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Kemedy should be packed in your hand luggage when going on a journey. Change of water, diet, and temperature all tend to produce bowel trouble, and this medicine cannot be secured on board tbe train or uteamsbip It may194 words
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Advertisement138 1914-08-07 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD., SINGAPORE 6* IPOH. BOLE ACENTS for SMALL and PARKES' "KARMAL" ENGINE PUMP PACKINGS. SELF-LUBRICATING, NEVER BECOME HARD, NO OIL REQUIRED. Stocks Held in Singapore. These Packings are used on the largest British Ship, The Cunard R.M.S. Aquitania. FOX* B.BBW TANGYE'S ENGINES TANGYE'S pumps TANGYE'S MACHINE TOOLS TANGYE'S138 words
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Advertisement69 1914-08-07 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. TO-MIOHT I NORTH BRIDOE ROAD TO-NIOHT 1 1 DENMARK 3'REELER A Patbetic story of a Neglected Wife t tbe Calamity wbich bt fi.li the Bning Huiband. ITRLA S-REELER THE MILK GIRLS A atory wbioh imprpswa by its Trothfol Atmosphere, no leas than by its atrenetb of Incident69 words
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Article250 1914-08-07 8 SPECIAL ISSUES OF THE STRAITS TIMES. i i Hitherto we have distribu- i ted free copies of our War Special issues. From this date the specials will be distributed by motor service to all our depots and agencies in Singa- i pore, and authorised persons will sell at250 words
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Article1083 1914-08-07 8 FRIDAY, AUGUST 7. WHY THE NATIONS ARE WARRING. How little expectation there was of serious war a month ago is curiously emphasised by a few words in the July issue of tbe Contemporary Review. Dr. E. J. Dillon is one of the best informed writers on international1,083 words
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Article13 1914-08-07 8 The ontput of the Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Limited, during July was 450 picule.13 words
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Article42 1914-08-07 8 A sum of 110,208 was realised by the let ting of sites for the erection of booths and I stands at Happy Valley during tbe Hong- < koag race meeting in February Latest advertisements of the day appear m page 5 and 11.42 words
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Article25 1914-08-07 8 The ladies of the Presbyterian Sewing Party will meet at tbe residenoe of Mrs. A. Reid, Braemar, Gihtead Road, on Tuesday afternoon next, at 4.30.25 words
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Article34 1914-08-07 8 The outward P. and O. steamer Himalaya, with 'nails from London up to the evening of July 17. left Penang at 4.80 a. m. to-day, and may be expected to arrive here tomorrow morning.34 words
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Article33 1914-08-07 8 Convicted yesterday in the third court on charges of riding his horse without proper care in Stamford Road and also with being drunk and disorderly, C. Campbell was fined 16 in each instance.33 words
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Article31 1914-08-07 8 Messrs. Barker and Co. advise the following tin outputs Kintan Association Mine 188 lbs., tribute 429.56 pis Ampang Kinta Tin Mining Co., mine 210 piculs; Kanaboi, mine nil, tribute 180 piculs.31 words
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Article35 1914-08-07 8 An application to use tbe backs of re gistered rickshas for advertising purposes, and another to use the wall in front of the Sanitary Beard Offices have been refused by tbe Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board.35 words
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Article38 1914-08-07 8 A Chinese named Tan Tab Tee was committed for trial yesterday by Mr. A. V. Brown on charges of robbery and causing grievous bodily hurt to another Chinese, one of whose fingers be struck off with a knife.38 words
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Article35 1914-08-07 8 The current issue of tbe Agricultural Bulletin of tbe Federated Malay States contains articles on tbe latex hydrometer, locuet work, and dynamite experiments, as well as reports of meetings of tbe Planters' Association of Malaya.35 words
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Article38 1914-08-07 8 In connection with the war, there will be special prayers of intercession offered to-morrow, at the morning service in tbe Jewish Synagogues both in Waterloo Street and Oxley Rise, where tbe Jewish commu nity will attend in force.38 words
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Article46 1914-08-07 8 An important expe> iment is to be ma le in the northern part of Egypt. An enterprising man has taken up 1,000 acres in tbe Behera Province, and with the assistance of the Ministry of Agriculture intends to sow the whole area with tbe sisal plant.46 words
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Article48 1914-08-07 8 Before the outbreak of the European war it was arranged that tbe Japanese cruiser Mogani was to call at all tbe ports in Indo China. The following stops were to be made. Saigon, July 30 to August 8. Tourane, August 11 to 17 Haiphong August 15 to 26,48 words
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Article43 1914-08-07 8 The cable-ship Rizal has arrived at Hong kong from Manila, and during the month will undergo extensive repairs at Kowloon Dock. It is said in Manila that tbe Kizal, when repaired, will carry tbe Filipino athletes to the Olympiad at Shanghai next October.43 words
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Article61 1914-08-07 8 Yet another Malay police constable has been sent to prison for three months for sleeping whilst on duty. The latest one of whom an example has been made was found asleep at tbe Gaylang police station with a carbine and ten rounds of ammunition in his possession, and this in61 words
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Article73 1914-08-07 8 The trade of the port of Hongkong for the six months ending June 80 still shows an increase in tbe amount of ocean tonnage arriving and departing, and this in spite of the general debility of trade as shown generally throughout the world, and wbicb was the outcome of the73 words
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Article105 1914-08-07 8 A body in an advanced state of deoomposi tinn has beeu found by several fishermen olf UirJi lot, on tbe coast of Picardy. Hound the neck was a piece of paper, and a map of England was found in the clothing of tbe drowned man. It was not possible to105 words
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Article202 1914-08-07 8 Tbe Nippon Petroleum Co. has for some time been in negotiation with tbe Standard Oil Co. for the purchase of tbe oil tank steamer Tora Maru (700 tons), owned by the latter company. The negotiations are now said to have been concluded, and the steamer will be transferred to the202 words
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Article137 1914-08-07 8 There was a mishap over at tbe quarantine anchorage lait evening but, fortunately, no aerions damage was done to the two boaU concerned, tbe British steamer Bencinch and tbe Amiral Ponty, a French vessel in port from Saigon on her way to Harve. They anchored, so it is said, too137 words
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Article362 1914-08-07 8 Mr. Justice Sproule has left for Penang to attend the Appeal Court. The Hon. P. G. Watson, CM G., Acting Chief Secretary, is OB visit tc Perak. The Rev. F. W. Hainen, who has be* n on a holiday to Singapore, has returned to Penang. Raja Haroun,362 words
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Article75 1914-08-07 8 Writing on the 6th intit. Messrs. Fraser and Co. state: Tbe European war baa naturally brought all share dealings to a standstill, but tor purposes of record we issue this week our usual circular. Tbe quotations are entirely nominal and based on tbe last business75 words
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Article97 1914-08-07 8 One of the Turkish warships wbicb Britain has taken over is apparently tbe Sultan Osman I, built at tbe Walker yard on the Tyne. She was acquired from Brazil by Turkey when there was a possibility of a recurrence of trouble between Greece and Turkey, and completed97 words
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Article125 1914-08-07 8 The report of tbe directors of the China Mutual Life Insurance Co. for the year ended March 81, 1914,-contains the following: -New applications received during the year amounted to Tls. 8,012,430. Policies were issued for Tls. 6.907,549 and applications for Tls. 1,104,881 were postponed or125 words
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Article210 1914-08-07 8 Germany's groat Btrategin waterway, the Kiel Canal, bai just been broadened and deepened ai a coat of £11,000,000, wbicb ia part of the price which has beta paid fur the adoption oi the Dreadnought deni^a. Erea now the canal is not sufficiently doop to permit armoured210 words
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Advertisement115 1914-08-07 8 r "N i 1 JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. NOTICE. From the 6th inst., Goods will be supplied for CASH ONLY. Usual Prices, without discount, will be maintained as long as possible R. SCOULAR, August 5, 1914. Managing Director. jl i *r i*l' j^T """^C'l'^Wji'L -U. -^•?!H^^SfIL»SOjBfIWMHnHWW> WTO BUCHANAN'S "RED SEAL"115 words
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Advertisement54 1914-08-07 8 ALHAMBRA CIKMaTMMM THEATRE. BEACH ROAD. 2nd Show, 915 p.m. Ist Show 7.80 p.m. THRILLING DETECTIVE DRAMAS!! THROUGH THE CLOUDS In 3 Parts THE BLACK SPOT In 2 Long Parts THE RAJAHS CASKET In 2 Part*. MAX AND THEUDY DOCTOR. Telephone 249—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 689—7 p.m. to 11 p.m.54 words
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Article595 1914-08-07 9 THE BANK RATE SIX PER CENT. The Germans Defeated In Belgium. NAVAL FIGHT IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce has received a telegram this forenoon announcing that the E:.njclish Bank Rate is down to six per cent. The above is a most important announce ment as595 words
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750 1914-08-07 9 Latest Messages. SERIOUS GERMAN LOSSES REPORTED. Lord Kitchener Secretary for War. London, August 6. Brussels— Official Tbe Belgians have made vigorous counter attacks and repulsed ail the assaults of the Germans in tbe vicinity of Liege. Tbe forts are practically unharmed. King Albert has gone to the front to com750 words
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Article219 1914-08-07 9 W« (the Oazette do Hollande) regret to announce the death of Jhr. C U. A. van der Wijck, a former Governor Oeneral of Nether land* India, who baa passed away at Baaro, where be had gone to reside during tbe rammer months. Born at219 words
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Article1394 1914-08-07 9 RUN ON CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK. The Government Approached. We are informed that His Highness tbe Sultan of Jobore has this morning expressed to His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government his desire to place himself and the Johore Military Forces at tbe disposal of the General1,394 words
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Article107 1914-08-07 9 COOLIES IN MALA /A. Government's Grip of the Labour Situation. (From Odr Own Correspondent.) Ipoli, August 7. The Resident of Perak has replied to the President of the Chamber of Mines tbat Government ia prepared to repatriate coolies oat of work. If they wish to go it will collect them107 words
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Article71 1914-08-07 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 7. As soon as war was announced, the Penang Volunteers was called to the Fort. There was a full muster, the men assembling with in a few minutes. They marched to the Penang Club where they took up a position71 words
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Article224 1914-08-07 9 Concerning the opening of a Japanese steamship service between Singapore and Jeddab, Arabia, for the purpose of carrying Mohammedan pilgrims to Mecca, projected by tbe Namman Kiaen Kaisba, the Osaka Mainicbi learns that the first ship allotted to the service, tbe Uokoku Maru, left Singapore224 words
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Article608 1914-08-07 9 Prohibition of Trade With Germany. A Government Gazette Extraordinary dated Thursday contains the following proclamation by the King Giosos, R. I. Whereas a state of war exists between Us and the German Emperor And whereas it ia contrary to law for any persons resident, carrying on business, or608 words
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251 1914-08-07 9 A Proclamation by the Kiug appears in tie Government Gazette, notifying that British subjects contributing to a loan raised on be half of the German Emperor, or cuutracting with the German Government, will be guilty of high treason, as adhering to the King's251 words
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Article244 1914-08-07 9 The future of Medan and Sumatra's East Coast is in a very large measure concerned in all the future plans of the Notbcrlandh Steam-hip Company, writes a Sumatra contemporary. In the year 1917 Belawan Deli will, it is hoped, be an ocean harbour, available for all244 words
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Article1065 1914-08-07 9 HEAD OF BRITAIN'S MILITARY FORCES. A Strenuous and Successful Soldier. General Sir John D. P. French, who has been appointed Inspector-General to the Forces, which is thn position equivalent to that of Commander in-Chief, is one of oar most brilliant soldiers, and, furthermore, was one of few1,065 words
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Article1296 1914-08-07 10 THE GERMAN NAVAL CRUSADE AGAINST ENGLAND. Strength in the Mediterranean. We quote tbe following timely article from tbe Naval and Military Record, whose Berlin correspondent wrote on July 4 Ou the principle of locking tbe stable door after the horse has been stolen, the official Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung1,296 words
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Article716 1914-08-07 10 Major Leonard Darwin's Plea For Segregation. Major Leonard Darwin, in bis presidential address to tbe Eugenics Education Society, urged that tbe lessening of the fertility of habitual criminals was within the ecope of eugenic reform. Whatever possibilities the future mi^ht bring, the only method now within the range716 words
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Article20 1914-08-07 10 Alor Gajah 8,678 lbs. Kuala Nal.- 6,600 lbs. Pahang Rubber C 0. —31,806 lbs. Tandjong Olak.-17,539 lbs.20 words
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Article88 1914-08-07 10 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths show that, during the week ending August 1, there were 201 deatlu> (14* malts, 58 females). giving a ratio per mille of population of 81.74. Malarial fever accounted for 31 deaths, phthisis 24, convulsions88 words
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Article789 1914-08-07 10 Insight into Life of Murdered Man. If you want to know what sort of man the Archduke Francis Ferdinand was," said a distinguished Viennese, Go to Artstetten and look at bis castle, tomb, and garden." Standing up against tbe dim and distant chain of the Alps, and looking789 words
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Article79 1914-08-07 10 TLat there is no great iuflux of Japanese into the Philippine Islands is shown by figures relative 'o Japanese immigration obtained at the bureau of customs. In 1912 there were 1,128 Japanese admitted to th. Islands as against 142 in 1918, and 748 for the first six months of 1914.79 words
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Article85 1914-08-07 10 Another change of Japanese diplomats will be made public after the return of Mr. Heki. Minister to Cbile, who is to be transferred to Peking, says the Japan Advertiser. It is generally accepted as a settUd fact that Mr. Sugimura, Ambassador to Berlin, will resign and be succeeded by Baron85 words
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Article609 1914-08-07 10 The Story of an Unrelenting Feud. Brigandage, which in the early days of tbe present regime was a permanent peril to the lives of the people in many parts of Italy, has been very nearl stamped oat for some time on tbe Continent, chiefly through the untiring609 words
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Article383 1914-08-07 10 Reason Why They Have Not Proved Successful, According to authorities on tbe subject, the number of women commercial travellers is declining, and the latest census returns show that only some six hundred members of the weaker sex arc on the road," as com pared with over 80,000 men.383 words
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Article109 1914-08-07 10 That tbe Japanese are making early pre parations for sending a strong team to Shanghai to compete in tke Olympic Games in October, is the statement of Mr. J. H. Crocker, bon. secretary of tbe Far Eastern Olympic Games Committee, who has returned to Shanghai after going over the ground109 words
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Article1177 1914-08-07 10 Mr. E. H. D. Sewell on Leg Before Wicket Rule. Let not any of my readers imagine that I am in favour of the batsman who indulges systematically in pad-play. I am not, and never was, writes Mr. E. H. D. Sewell in an exchange. In my opinion1,177 words
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Letter136 1914-08-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The report in tbe Straits Times of tbe 6th, of the decisions arrived at by an emergency committee of employers in Kuala Lumpur, is not altogether correct. Saturday next is pay day, by law, bat instead of paying it has136 words
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Article289 1914-08-07 10 To the Editoi of the Straits Times. Sir,— Bravo! Thanks for your article of last night. I am a man of peace, but what we are in for is defence and not defiance, and the British Empire never had a better justification for being at war. War289 words
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Article608 1914-08-07 10 Interesting Examples From History. In the p igea of the Deutsche Kevue, Herr Sartorious entets into an interesting ixaaii nation of the causes of panic in war. He finds one elemeut to all panic a sub-con-scious feeling lurking at the back of soldiers' minds which predisposes them608 words
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Miscellaneous94 1914-08-07 10 WEATHER REPORT. Kandaog Kerbau Hospital, August 8. 0 A.M. 8 P.M. 9 P.M. Bared. 82 Fab 80.001 29.903 29.»;6 Temp. 86.0 86.0 82.4 Wet Bulb Ther 77.4 78.0 77.4 Dir. of Wind SB SW S W Max. shade Temp. 89.6 Min 74.4 Max. in Son 1&8.0 Te rad. Ther 70.494 words
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Article961 1914-08-07 11 WHICH IS THE BEST GAME Advantages of Golf, Tennis, And Boxing. The answer to this question if. wriUs E. H. D. Stwell, in the Evening Standard It depends mainly upon which game the man played regularly as a youngster. BHfßani m dictionaries got muddled and wrote: Game— see Pastime,'' Pastime961 words
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Article17 1914-08-07 11 The man who loaea his money haa the satiafaction of losing moat of his enemien with it.17 words
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Article712 1914-08-07 11 Prices. Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Aug. 6, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations are only nominal. [London Stock Exchange Closed.] NOM. VaLDI. BcTKEg. SILLIKS 2/- Allagar Hi 1/11 1 Anglo Java712 words
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Advertisement44 1914-08-07 11 Coughing into < Consumption Only a Coa|ih bnt yo« stop while it k ONLY a ooogh. WATERBURTS KETA9OLIZED COQUVLPiOiL COMPOUND 1 That Ih« preparation ma4a i i lor oomba'uifi severe coughs. CUKES aiy coagb thai is oalyaooo^l. Very palatable. OF ALL CHEMISTS. Sias »nd $200.44 words
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Advertisement46 1914-08-07 11 The harp that am thro' Tata's halla, Tbe cool of moaio abed. Mad* rnoaie wbioh seemed sweet aaoogh, To U^esMrs loa« since dead. But we lore Rayer lyrioe now, Sad strains we can't endue Bach harping rough we slay right cfl With Wooia' Great Peppemuat Core.46 words
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Advertisement1212 1914-08-07 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ■aVBEBBIIIIBBBEBBBBaBBBBBBBBEBBBBaiBBBBBBIBIBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBEB THE PIANO PURITY Z\ EMBASSY TEAK > \case/ VIRGINIA "MOUTRIE" ciga e s I Salt MM laspeot oar latest arrivals or send for oatalogtta. I 8. MOUTRIE CO.! LTD.. Lr.por* perfection. MARLBOROUGH NO IL CE PICTURE THEATRE, BEACH ROAD. f^j... UIIIIPA 1 1 UPATAUIII beg to notify1,212 words
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Article1305 1914-08-07 12 CRUSHING OFFENSIVE THE KEY TO VICTORY. Progress of New Ships. In an article recently written by the Paris correspondent of the Naval and Military Kecord, some instructive observations are on the present condition of the French Navy. In the existing state of affairs, the article is of1,305 words
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Article548 1914-08-07 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, is some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London548 words
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Article110 1914-08-07 12 In the current issue of the parish magazine of St. Peter's C'burcb, Staines, appears the following Now that we are in the summer months and warm weather may be expected it may perhaps not be out of place to state that we do not think110 words
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Article15 1914-08-07 12 Many a man would starve if be had nothing to lire on bat hi* reputation.15 words
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Article1854 1914-08-07 12 FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY. High State of Cultivation. Tbe third annual general meeting of the Selaogor United Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on July 10, at tbe registered office, 5, Whittington Avenue, Leadenball Street, E.C., Mr. Thomas A. Motion (chairman of tbe company) presiding. The Chairman said1,854 words
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Article317 1914-08-07 12 Question of Liability for Calls On Debentures. On July 10, in the King's Bench Division, Mr. Justice Horridge delivered a reserved judgment in the actions of the Kuala Pabi Kubber Estate George St. Lawrence Mow bray, London, Singapore, and Java Bank, Stanley Nesbett, Robert Eden Richardson317 words
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Article151 1914-08-07 12 A friend of mine, tbe Carpenter says iv the Express, took a lady to the Gentlemen and Players match at tbe Oval. She eojoyed herself greatly, and begged him to take her to the Eton and Harrow match at Lord's. This, for certain reasons, he was unwilling to151 words
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Advertisement132 1914-08-07 12 HOMEWARD BOUND. P. and 0. Company. Per P. and O. Delta, connecting at Colombo with Egypt, sailing August 21. Mr. Price, Mr. Alma Baker, Mrs. Perkins, Mr. T. L. Ryott, Mr. W. P. Pym, Dr. Baggs. Per P. and O. Syria, sailing August 4. Mr. P. Jones, Mr. Henson, Miss132 words
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Advertisement181 1914-08-07 12 SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER 1914 Model. The ONE Perfect Machine interchangeable Carriage. 10 to 27 inches. Price: $190. Quarto cr Foolscap Size. STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR CO., Singapore, SOLE AGENTS. 21 2 a io 8 IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA f/o^. CONSUMPTION jjO*A ••J CHLOROSIS H KH^ ff^* Deschiens All doctors agree that this181 words
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Advertisement125 1914-08-07 13 AonVf Iways v iew: P H jag SaSßftaß, I COCHRAN BOILERS (SEVEkAL SIZES ALWAYS IN STOCK). Vv Multitubular wjwl^^^^^^! Cross-Tube Land Use. SHHBBhSHhhRqI Land Use. WHY COCHRAN P This question is often asked. Here are some of the answers. They Save Fuel, are easily installed and can be easily cleaned.125 words
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Advertisement408 1914-08-07 13 ARTICLES FOB SALE. FOR SALE Pianola in l»t-olac« condition and 60 music roll. Apply PIANOLA, o/o Straits Times. 17 7 v FOR SALE Second hand, fonr cjlitoVr Swift Car, in perftot condition. Apply J. C, c/o Straits Time* }0J p_ COCONUT BEEDLIN6B FOR SALE. From well grown trees. For particular*408 words
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Advertisement1735 1914-08-07 14 ONLY COMPANY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EABTLRM COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE i Winohaater Housa, Slntfapo**. LONDOM OFFICE I 82, Old Jewry, E.C. Tbe Corapany baa £20.000 deposited with tbe Sunreme Ooart of ■ngland. and oomplies wtth tbe British Lilt Assuranoe1,735 words
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Advertisement1047 1914-08-07 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALES 01 VALUABLE 999 YEARS' LEASEHOLD LAND AND HOUSES SITUATE AT FR4SER STREET AND AMOY STREET, At Messrs. Clrng Keng Lee Co.'s Sale-room, On Monday, August 10, 1914, at 2.30 p.m. 1. 899 years' leasehold land arjj bouse No. 48, Fraser Street, comprised in Government Lease1,047 words
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Article1108 1914-08-07 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Automobiles io Australia. A comparison of the number of motorcar owners in Perth (W.A.) and the suburbs with the number of members of the Automobile Club shows that there are, in the metrop :litan area alone, from Midland Junction to Kre1,108 words
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Advertisement204 1914-08-07 15 FOR MOTOR l__ LAUNCHES I OR I MOTOR I I CARS I OR [electric I I LIGHTING APPLY TO CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, SIOAPORE, K. Lumpur and at Johore Bahru. THE FOUR joftssßLwav Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE BROS., LTD. the SINGAPORE AUTOMOBILE Js^}P*l&&204 words
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Advertisement44 1914-08-07 15 Would You Be Happy No matter what your financial or social conditions are, you canuut be happy with a disordered digestion. If yon are a dyspeptic a package of Chamberlain's Tabletc will make a new manof you. For sale by all Dmptnaartes and Daslecs.44 words
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Advertisement217 1914-08-07 15 MOTORISTS. TRADE I /ffi H I BdTJLRK. Send your covers and tubes to us for repair and retreading. Bad bullock shoe cuts we guarantee to successfully repair. A full report given on the condition of any cover or tube, any make of tyre dealt with. DUNLOP specially prepared TREADS used217 words
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Advertisement694 1914-08-07 16 FRENCH SWAN BRAND ROOFING VENTILATORS. RIDGINOS. mjj p,Q CRESTINQS, A lljljOi FINIALS. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. WANTS. WANTED TO PURCHASF. Diamonds, Pearls and otber precious stones. Apply K. K. Bhattacharji, 'itl, Serangoon Koad. 26 7 22 8 BOOK-KEEPER WANTED. Wanttd, Smart Chinese Bookkeeping Clerk, qai.-k and accurate at figures.694 words
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Advertisement619 1914-08-07 16 TO BE LET 0» SOU. MMsroin. At Zetland Houae. Apply to No. 1, Robinson Moad 6 8 u_ FURNISHED 3EABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA and JU ANITA, to let furnished. Apply No. 8, Mt. Sophia. 16 u_ FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 3, Malacca Street. Immediate entry.619 words
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Advertisement466 1914-08-07 16 NOTICEB. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No 421. Shipshardlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Soppliers and Commibtion Agents. Sole Aoents The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 80-8-16 BUTTER SUPPLY. McALISTER CO., LTD., hereby intimate that unti! farther notice WOOD Co. Cow Brand466 words
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Advertisement641 1914-08-07 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO., 37. Phillip Street. Ihlp Chandler-!, Bovernmnitt and Municipal Contractors, Gt rural Importers and Exporters sad Commmlon *(snts, EiUts, Rica-Dill and taw Mill Suppliers. Sols Aoents For "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THE IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING BOILERS. Ttl. Address OUANKfAT," Singapore. Codes coed A. B. C.641 words
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Advertisement456 1914-08-07 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES Straits Times List. The following fixtures f jr the on r rent week and important forthcoming fixtures are kind I y supplied by the secretarial of the vsrii dobs. Convenient forms on which to malir (bo returns will be supplied on application Is the Manager, Straits Times.456 words
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Miscellaneous228 1914-08-07 16 Straits "(times. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misceilanr--038 wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of fl per font lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, *1 each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on pagb 8, $2. Inch Scale Rat228 words
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