The Straits Times, 1 October 1914
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Title Section13 1914-10-01 1 The Straits Times. M). 24.000 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 1. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement121 1914-10-01 1 nri BEER.| PRISM BINOCULARS FOR THE RACES. x3, $30. rHII^ 31 x9> $4 x6, $40. x 10, $45. s HL Complete with Cases |^^X(S. $4O- and Strap.s. W COMPARE PRICES. BROS., LTD. Typewriter Ribbons Typewriter Carbons H^^^^|h BRITISH MADE, I AND that money can buy. Bollvcr Quay. Tel 288. SAPPORO121 words
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Advertisement122 1914-10-01 1 ROBINSON CONew Trimmed Millinery. \Wtid^jti& The Latest Models are now being displayed together S^^ Newest Shapes in UNTRIMMED STRAWS V V and smart READY-TO-WEAR HATS. 7ft BOBINSON CO. Just a glance at my new immense stock of PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES I Table Dainties Liqueurs, delcamge" safe The Choicest Delicacies to122 words
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Advertisement13 1914-10-01 1 MORSE'S iCALC»RIUM DiSTEMPER J Solr ttami AGAMSON. GILFILLAN j A CO., LTD. i13 words
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Article1034 1914-10-01 2 PRACTICAL SUGfiESTIONS OF A MANUFACTURER. War of Extermination. No room is to be left in British markets for the label Made in Germany. The great trade war of extermination, says The Standard, lias commenced in earnest. Ks-inforeifg the ammunition provided in Consular r. .ru and in the1,034 words
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Article1247 1914-10-01 2 Girls of Yesterday and To-day Compared. It is tbe day of the <>! 1 lu.ly. Westward the tide of Empire takes its way," aud the evening of In r days nuiln the modern old lady at her in""* charming, observes a writer in an exchange. Her1,247 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement92 1914-10-01 2 For the Skin f Hazeline Vl y Snow" Comforting j^^/ Invigorating fJI|HC store for you if you have exquisite for words. Buy IH Snow," and experience H^^B^^T this [X.rfect skin-comfort pJI w^T '^^B men who Shave Sailmaking AWNINGS, TARPAULINS, BOAT COVERS, SAILS, TENTS, CANVAS BLINDS, ORE BAGS, MAIL BAGS AND92 words
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Advertisement11 1914-10-01 2 For Children's Uackiu^ Coa^h tt NA.it Woxlh Great Peppermint Cure 6^.11 words
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Advertisement449 1914-10-01 2 ECZEMA IN PATCHES ON GHUVFAOE Could Net Rest By Night. Itching Simply Awful. Face Much Inflamed. Had to Tie Her Hands. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Healed. Clyrto Honsc. Itl:,,khor-o R,1.. Kinir^wool. llri-'.. In- When my linl,-^irl was live mutiius 014 a rash came on lur fare. Afpr' < *2h waly449 words
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Advertisement303 1914-10-01 2 ARTICLES FOB SAtEI FOR BALE. Oood qnaiity Blo( k I ATBRITK on inland :lo«e to SiDKsrorc. K iiy access by sen. 4pply Box No. 7U7, Str«j» Times. >7» 2!0 COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR SALE From well g*owu ticos. For j-aitioi nrr and Drices, apply to A. FRANKI.L, uiap Bstato. or at303 words
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Article311 1914-10-01 3 German Soldier with Red Cross Badge. In a long and vivi.l Hpoeription ol tbe ti«lit urar OsUn.l. Mr. H. Donulioe records in Tho Daily C'lironiolu a iliaiuatic mci dout, which an bonr later bad a tragic MN|iiel. Am.iuoHt the firßt of uniformed soldier* coiumy from a311 words
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Article268 1914-10-01 3 The children at Waterloo-road School, Loodon, are enjoying their gtography leMona immensity just now. They are studying n w*r by moans of a noTel map of Europe. The uiapia made principally of •and. A bin square on the floor lias been (win. .1 blue, and the -ml268 words
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Article1463 1914-10-01 3 BELGIUM'S PROTEST AGAINST BRUTAL OUTRAGES. A Terrible Indictment. The Press Bureau has issued tbe (ol lowing: The Belgian Minister has made tbe following statement In spile of tbe solemn assurances of goodwill and long-standing treaty obligations, Germany bas made a savage and utterly unwarranted attack on Belgium.1,463 words
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Advertisement192 1914-10-01 3 p^~ Let me talk to y ou about being mr CI u"rM<on' l n ii Idn a Hnwer 42 P l<r Alld M as "nm-down" k."\ TVjL C| even the first nt classBU^HT'sJi fl U MiniuialiDß and ,n--\ai as you conunur, you WMBm X !ut B "iK your whole system192 words
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Advertisement27 1914-10-01 3 Chronic Diarrhoea. Aro yen lubject to atlaoki of diarrhoea? Koep absolutely qaiet fur a few days rest in U,i if powiibl-, be oartfu! of v ir MflM|27 words
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Advertisement557 1914-10-01 3 NOTICES. NOTICE. Messrs. Ong S«m Leong Co., of 41 Kobinson Road, bare removed to No. 29 South Canal Koad. WB e^ MALACCA ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY The Third Annual General Mertiog of tlio Malacca Bt. Andrews Society will be held »t the Malacca Club on Saturday, Brd Ooto bo-, 1014, at557 words
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Advertisement631 1914-10-01 3 NOTICES. GOVERHME. T OF KAGAO. The Portoßocfe CWrrnnic-nt of MaoM invite* ten^eis for the lottery farm known M Chin Tv Piu op to the 28th Octobor, IWI4. Tenders to be forwatdtd to The Inspector de Fazenda, Macao. Particulars can be obtained at thin Conflate. CONSULATE FOR PORTUGAL. 899 'iO 10631 words
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Advertisement445 1914-10-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p.&o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Fop Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H. W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 9. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BITWIIX445 words
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Advertisement506 1914-10-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. XV.X. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly strvico i« maintained between Voko ama %ia ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Tsrin screw Steamer-* Biaintaininu this nerviee have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted506 words
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Advertisement651 1914-10-01 4 STEAiER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Cf.. LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Biaat, Semerak, Baehok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamoi, Banden, Langmen, Takn, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due) Oepartura A STEAMER Oct. S-S p.m. .i Oct. S IC-S pm. ..18 17-8 SMB. i. SO n651 words
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Advertisement979 1914-10-01 4 STEAiER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND 7 STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via SOUTHAMPTON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. «-9 «^L* n 1 OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHUM MUTUAL STEAM979 words
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Advertisement646 1914-10-01 5 TYRESW Hooglandt Co.* Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. Koninklyke Paketvaart Maatschappy ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OP BATAVIA). The Company's steamer "RUMPHIUS" will not resume her usual run on the following dates, viz September 28 to Belawan-Deli, and October 2 for Batavia, Semarang and Sourabaya. During October the special fast service will be646 words
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Advertisement341 1914-10-01 5 THE EABTERN SHIPPING CO.. LTD. FOR PORT SWKTTENHAM AND v PENANG. S.S. PIN SBNG and >a. OIIAPKHE will ha despatched for above ports every Tuesday and Satnrday, respectively, at li pju., bom tba Bsad*. The fcbove steamers have excellent aooommo lation fcr flrst-elass passenger*. For freight, etc apply to BAST341 words
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Advertisement863 1914-10-01 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING \Vnder 8.K.A. Bi**tof Racing), WILL BB 4|D ON Tuttday, Ootober 6, Thursday, October 8, and Saturday, Ootobar 1O, 1914. AMENDED PROGRAMME. FIRST DA/. Tuesday, Ootober 6, 181*. I 1 i 4. THE MALAY STATES PURSE AND PLATE. Value MOO Mob aad I1U0 I863 words
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Advertisement644 1914-10-01 5 th« hour for Soratohinrf, S p.m. Oft MM DAY BEFORE th. RaosT Owners of Urifflns are entitled to enter for either of the following aeries of Riooo Fass. S»n>« No. 1 1 First Day— Raoe No. 8. Second Day- Raoe No. 1 Senes No. 2 First Day— Raoe No. 5.644 words
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Advertisement111 1914-10-01 6 [SIEMENS BUY YOUR LAMPS DIRECT FROM The Manufacturers WOTAN DRAWN WIRE LAMPS Standard Pear and Spherical Bulbs FOCUS, VERICO, CENTRA and other types for Special Purposes. WOTAN HALF-WATT DRAWN WIRE LAMPS UNSURPASSED FOR MECHANICAL STRENGTH and HIGH EFFICIENCY TANTALUM THE FIRST DRAWN WIRE LAMPS. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, Ltd. (IKCORroKATED111 words
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Advertisement355 1914-10-01 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Hotel Van Wijk. Special S)inner AND Band JHigfjt. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3. "0 8-10 HARMSTON'S CIRCUS And ROYAL MENAGERIE of PERFORMING WILD ANIMALS. TO-NIGHT For 3 Nights only. TO-NIGHT NEW ARTISTES NEW ACTS ■V OUR »U STIR COMPANY OF LONDON AND CONTINENTAL ARTISTES Great Success to Our New Programme.355 words
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Advertisement208 1914-10-01 6 AUCTION SALE 0/ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ETC., At No. 110, River Valley Road, 0» BkTvn»AY, October 10, 1914, At 2.80 p.m. Carved miranti sideboard with mirror panel nrcranti dining table bentwood obmir* crockery glassware meraoti almeirahs rattan furniture; iron beds' eads etc. A collection of plants, etc. Also a thrce-Feated rubber208 words
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Advertisement255 1914-10-01 6 3EI, C« HUT>SON (Late of Robinson Piano Co.), TUNEB, REPAIRER am. REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. pianos. Estimates for repairs made. Trial order solicited. BAILORS' HOME. Tmluphowi 1163. 29-10 ISMAIL RAHEEM HAVE NOW ON SHOW A VERY RARE COLLECTION OF Diamonds Brilliants FROM ANTWERP IN FIFTY DIFFERENT COLOURS INCLUDING BLUE-WHITE ONES255 words
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Article101 1914-10-01 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, October I. High Water, 9/21 a.m., 9.82 p.m. Friday, October 2. High Water. 9.53 a.m.. 9.42 p.m Legislative Council, 2.30. Saturday, October 3. High Water, 10.15 a.m., 10.23 p.m. Sunday, October 4. High Water, HUH a.m., 10.58 p.m. Monday, October 5. "High Wat«r. U.O a.m.,101 words
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Article71 1914-10-01 7 To-»av. Malacca and Muar 8 pm Batu Pahat 8 pm Bangkok 4 pm To-mokbow. Poeloe Soogi 8 am Batavia. Cherihnn. Samarang and Sourabaya noon Medan 2 pm Penang and Rangoon 8 pm Rangoon 4.30 pm Saigon, Hongkong, Shangliai and Japan 4.30 pm Dailt (Bicipt Sunday) Bt Train.71 words
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Article44 1914-10-01 7 Lmrr Sino/pobi. I Auk- 25 P. A O. Au K 27 B. I. Sept. 3 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 17 Sopt M Sept. 30 Oct. 1 l»n» m London. Arrit«i September 25 Sept. M 28 Sept. 23 October44 words
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Article101 1914-10-01 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 13 am. on October 1, 1914. British. Name I Date of Arriv ral Remarks. Lucrrna Kaka Kiota S'lgaristan [Unoe L'irce rheruiun Saint E^lurt Iliinj; Wan hlaDK Aiuy Leootf DlanKei Hock Hye Hock Lim Koma Awiin-ro Sultana Sri \V,,Qh-tee 30 9101 words
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Article552 1914-10-01 7 Exciting Attempts to Destroy French Railways. The German attempts at spying are simply amazingly daring in this district, states the correspondent of the Westminster Gazette resident on the French Riviera. Writing on August 18, he says:— Attompt follows attempt, with an incrulible indifference to the very sudden method552 words
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Article192 1914-10-01 7 Y« xterday morning, tbo half yearly meeting of the 4telanj>or Chamber of Commerce was held at Kuala Lumpur, when the Chairman, Mr. U. C. Ztcharias, addresxed the members upon tliu position of trade in the F M.S. since tho outbreak of wtr. The Malay Mail says:192 words
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Article157 1914-10-01 7 The Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men having inquired of the Admiralty concerning the whereabouts of tbe oruiser Kent, which was paid off at l'orts mouth a year ago on her return from tbe t'liiua stctti m, the First Lord (through Mr. B.157 words
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Article148 1914-10-01 7 EXCHANGE biN<upou October 1, 1914 On Lonutw Bank 4 m/« 1/4 j, Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/i 2/4} On India Bank T. T. m. 1744 Om HoH-*«oxo...B»ak d/d 21 J On 3«A»oHAi....B»ak d/d 99 On Jata... Bank T. T. M 142 On Jafak Bank d/d 114) Sovereigns—148 words
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STOCKS AND SHAKES.
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Article181 1914-10-01 7 10 10 Ampuu ,7.50 1 1 AyerWeng 0.20 10 10 Belat 1.76 10 10 liiuanß 0.7S 10 10 Hamper 10 10 Kanstxi 1.00 10 10 Kiota Association £1 £1 KintaTin 1.12.6 £1 1 Lahat Mice* 10 8 Malayan Collieriee £1 £1 Malayan Tins 1.12.6 10 10 Middleton 5/- 6/-181 words
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Article636 1914-10-01 7 1 Buyers. Sellers. Value 2/- a/- AUagai £1 £1 Anglo-Jay* 2/6 8/4 3/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 7/"J 8/7 2/- 2/- Batant Malaka J 6 /10 £1 £1 Batn Tiga 1.12.9 1.19.0 norn a/- 2/- Bekoh -H £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 1.6.8 1.10.6 £1 £1 Bukit Untang 2.7.6 2.12.6 norn it-636 words
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Article129 1914-10-01 7 B ne 3 Buyen. Bolkti Value £1 £1 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/0 II 41 Prcl. 1.1.0 1.8.0 6/- 6/- Kleotrie T'wkyt 4/- 4/0 10 10 Fraaer Neave 55.00 66.00 SO 60 Hammer k Co. 100.00 106.00 100 Howarth Krakino 46X0 100 7%Prel. 100.00 100 100 KftU Bro, Del.129 words
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Article60 1914-10-01 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 8% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 6* .WSO.OCO S'pore Municipal 5% $1,87H,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 44.% of 1907 t1,600,000 pur Buyors Seller* S'poro Municipal 4t% of 1909 »I,oo\ooo par Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 9%di< S pore Munitipal 4% £300,000 82, »*»The buying quotations of sterling60 words
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Advertisement292 1914-10-01 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. October B.— At saleroom, unredeemed purges, at 10. 8. -At saleroom, A. Saltley 2J H.P. M t >r I \t;le, at 11. October 6 —At saloroom, unredeemed pledge*, at 10. Ortolnr 7. At saleroom, valuable freehold Imil.lioi- land situate at Oxley Hise, at «.30. (K-tobtr292 words
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Advertisement48 1914-10-01 7 CLYSAIA CIGARETTES. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD., CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY AND WAR OFFICE. BELT CONVEYORS AND GRAB TRANSPORTERS Machinery for the Economical Handling of Material. Works: ERITH, KENT, ENGLAND. Branches: SINGAPORE and IPOH. BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.48 words
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Advertisement37 1914-10-01 7 NOW SHOWING AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. THE FAMOUS DETECTIVE DRAMA ZIGOMAR SERIES IN 7 PARTS The moat Exciting, Thrilling and Sensational Eccnea from Start to finish. IN SUPPORT USUAL FEATURES. Teleptaone No. lift HABIHi, Sole Proarietaa.37 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous95 1914-10-01 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kirbau Hospital, September 80. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m Bared. 82 Fah '<<J. 918 29.833 29.904 Temp. 84.0 88 0 BX.O Wet Bulb Thor 79.0 78.0 77.5 Dir. of Wind SW SW calm Max. shade Temp. UB.O Mm. 78." Max. in Sun 142.4 Terad. Thor 78.095 words
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1251 1914-10-01 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1. WAR RELIEF FUNDS. A meeting is to be held at the Victoria Hail on Monday evening at 5.80, under tbe presidency of His Excellency the Governor, for the purpose of taking measires for tbe appointment of a committee to collect subscriptions in aid of1,251 words
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Article12 1914-10-01 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 0. 7 and 11.12 words
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Article27 1914-10-01 8 Tbe big fire reported in yesterday afternoon's paper as occurring at Snngsi Besi occurred at tbe 10J mile, Sungei H-si Road, not actually in Snngei Besi itself.27 words
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Article29 1914-10-01 8 Messrs. Gutbrie and Co. have received advice by cable from London that Linggi Plantations, Ltd., are to pay an interim dividend of 15 per cent, on October 16 next.29 words
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Article33 1914-10-01 8 Some of the most impressive religious services held in England of late have been in connection with the- banding- over to the Church's keeping of tbe colours of regiment! ordered to the front.33 words
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Article43 1914-10-01 8 At the class held at the G. F. S. Rooms on Fridays from 4 to 6, tbe first boar will be devoted to. sewing for the troops and their families. Mrs. Fergusoo-Davie, M.D., will give a demonstration on sick nursing at five o'clock.43 words
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Article46 1914-10-01 8 The Government is supplying free to each soldier among the British forces on tUe Continent two ounces per week of Wills'* Cap stan tobacoo, manuficturoi by the Bri:American Tob.icco Company. This free dis tribution is an entirely new departure on the part of the War Office.46 words
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Article53 1914-10-01 8 During the first eight months of the yrar, 555, C00 picnls of tin were exported from the V.M.S., which figure is an advance of 5,490 piculs on tbe corresponding peiiod of lost year. The duty gathered wai $5,150,800, which is 92,223,487 less than the duty collected in tbe first eight53 words
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Article49 1914-10-01 8 Doctors in the Paris hospitals found <Scrmans dying of mysterious symptoms. Post mortem examinations have shown that their stomachs were full of raw beetroots still covered with earth. Evidently the beetroots had been torn from the fields and eaten just as they were to satisfy the cravings of hunger.49 words
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Article57 1914-10-01 8 Tbe light cruiser Falmouth of the Fifth Cruiser squadron, was to have paid off at Chatham prior to recommisaiaiiiog for the rt lief of the light cruiser Fox, on tbe East Indies Station, but owing to the outbreak of war her paying off and reconinjißsionicg were deferred, and she has57 words
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Article58 1914-10-01 8 Apparently the steamer Tumerio, given in Router's message as one of tlia vessels sunk in the Indian Ocean by tbe Emden, is the Tymeric, belonging to the Bank line. She was in Singapore recently, and was, Known to have loaded sugar at Samarang for tbe United Kingdom. Slie was a58 words
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Article61 1914-10-01 8 Our Penang correspondent wires that Penang Scotsmen yesterday evening decided not to bold a ball this year but members are asked to pay their subscriptions as usual to tbe secretary, who will forward the amount as a contribution to the Prince of Walen'tt Fund. It was decided to bold a61 words
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Article56 1914-10-01 8 The Bangkok papers pnblish an official message from the British Foreign Office to the British Legation at Bangkok, in thete terms The British Admiralty announce that the, Germans state they have already sunk H.M.S. Warrior three times since tbe beginning of the war. It is suggested that another vessel should56 words
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Article67 1914-10-01 8 The special dinner season at local 1 1'isti lr ics, which suffered a severe blow as tho result ot the war outbreak, appears to be on tho point of breaking out afresh On Saturday night next, the management of the Hotel van W'jk will regale visitors with a special menu67 words
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Article59 1914-10-01 8 The Hamburg- A merika Lioio steamship Frisia, captured by H.M.S. Triumph, was condemned as a prizo of war by the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Gompertz) sitting at the Hongkong Supreme Court, In Prize, on September 23. These being tbe first prooetdiogß iv prize since tho commencement of the war,59 words
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Article79 1914-10-01 8 On Sunday morning four Malays walking along the Bentong Tras roai, Beven«miles from Bentong, were attacked by tea men armed with knives. Tbe Malays' barang was taken away and three of tbe men wero badly oat by knives. It is doubtful if they will n cover. Tbe Uninjured man got79 words
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Article116 1914-10-01 8 Sir Ernest Birch writes from 80, Har ringtoc Gardens, London, to Ihe Times: London club*, cricket clubs, golf clubs, hotels and restaurants are oontinniog tbe service of young mm, who ought to have joined the army and be now drilling. If tbe spirit of procrastination is abroad for the reason116 words
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Article152 1914-10-01 8 A iiMtjjjuilnil writes lf tberu is a law prolnbWM Ike discharge of firearms in or p-«-vt -H|(Tr""|i'''i'" then it is a dead letter, for thole ■iiriti at Upper Serangoon ftoad havo for the last ton tights or so been disturbed between 8 p in. until midnight nightly by people who152 words
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Article437 1914-10-01 8 Mr. F. H. Hiningn, the well known K.M.S Rugby player, has left for borne. Capt. W. M. Ladds and Mrs. I adds are home ward bound at an eaily dat«. Having received a comuiiotion in the British Army, Mr. C. E Gordon Budge, of the Revenue Survey,437 words
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Article133 1914-10-01 8 The following communique was laid on the press table at the Secretariat, Colombo, on September 10: In reply to bis telegram of August 14, 1914, making an offer of a Ceylon Contingent for service at the front, His Excellency the Governor received on September 10 a telegram133 words
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Article168 1914-10-01 8 Although beneath the great spread of canvas on the beach Road reclamation where Harmston's Circus is giving performances daily, there are not such large numbers of patrons as is the rule in normal times, the season promises to be successful. Quite fairsized audiences witness tbe slmw nightly and168 words
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Article237 1914-10-01 8 Kling Street, this morning, was muddy a» a goal-mouth after a day's datnfp, but it was brought about not by the i i-h of customers to withdraw their uwm y tram the Chinese Comuiercia) Bank so niucli as by the heterogeneous collection of vehicular traffic lumbering along237 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement176 1914-10-01 8 BULLOCH LADE'S SCOTCH WHISKIES. TMAUC QjjJ2 MARI WHISKIES. W^^ L^^^^J they are the acme of PERFECTION QUALITY. YIP Sole Agents: GALDBEGK, MACGREGOR CO., Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. Johore Agents: A. C. HARPER 6c CO. The First Consignment <f*«*^JJ NEW FRENCH |^j3P& MILLINERY JohnUttle's. INSPECTION INVITED. The WOLSELEY176 words
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Advertisement153 1914-10-01 8 ALHAMBRA CIMM4IOSR&PM TIUTIF, BE»CH ROii. Sad bbow 9.1S p.m. lat Show 780 p.m. THE ANTIQUE BROOCH In a Parts. EXCITING DETECTIVE DRAMA. BRANSCOMBE'S PAL In 2 Parts London Film Co.'r Latest Suocew. TOO MANY BRIDES! Another Keystone Comedy 1 First Show F«*tnre THE BROKBN OHISIL. B& C DRAMA in S153 words
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Article1390 1914-10-01 9 Lull in French Arena Continues. STRENGTH OF GERMAN POSITION. Rumours About Turning Movement. Riuteb's Special and Ordinary Was Telegrams. London, September 29, 8.45 p.m. A headquarters descriptive account from an eyewitnww. issued in the afternoon. «aya tbat Wednesday, the 23rd. was a perfect autumn day but wan almost1,390 words
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Article41 1914-10-01 9 (From Our Own Cobhbspondbnt.) London, September 80. Bukit Lintanv; pays a dividend of 20 per cent, and puto to reserve £8,000. Inch Kenneth pay* 10 per cent, and places to reserve £2,000. Langkat Sumatra distributes 5 per beat.41 words
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Article371 1914-10-01 9 Piracy and Murder on The High Seas. The case in which the charge against the accused, a Macao named Lee Ngeok, is one of participating in piracy and murder on the high seas is still proceeding at the Assizes, before the Chief Justice, Mr. Bucknill, K.C. Many witnesses371 words
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Article52 1914-10-01 9 Mrs. H. B. Salmond, UUoa Lama, Singa pire. be«H to acknowledge with many thanks the following subscriptions Amount previously acknowledged 14,870 Cable "Hecorder >r Mesa 110 H. I>. Jenaon (KeUnUn) 60 H. Millard 80 HOP. 6 J. H. Dryadale 10 D. W. Reid 28 Miry and Margaret52 words
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Article131 1914-10-01 9 Following upoa the coarse of St. John Ambulance Association lecture* recently given by the honor .ry lecturer (Mrs. Amery), fls examination in Houx-Nimrio^ was held at Mm Victoria Street Maternity Hospital on Tuesday last, when 21 candidates presented themselves before the Honorary exawint*) (Mrs. Fergasm Dane,131 words
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Article303 1914-10-01 9 A meeting of tbe Municipal Commission was hold yesterday afternoon, the President, Mr. F. .J. Hallifax, presiding. Others present were Messrs. Chin* Keag Lee, Tan Kheaiu Hook, Leong Mai Sao, Cnia Rang Chin, T. Ball (acting Manic'pal Engineer) and J. Polgl&se (secretary). The President remarked that His Excellency303 words
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Article266 1914-10-01 9 from one of the borne trade papers we quote tbe following, and oommend it to the careful consideration of a good man; local firms Apropos the redaction of salaries by some firms on account of the war, I quote tbe following from a sp-ecli by Mr.266 words
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Article356 1914-10-01 9 Assembly of Missionaries to The Dyaks. The following is communicated by Bmliop Mnapsi-y, dated from Kuchiog, August 29: Dutlng the part week an important meeting liai been held at the Bishop's Honac, KucLi'ig. A conference of missionaries European and Asiatic working amongst the Dyaks and numbering in356 words
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Article73 1914-10-01 9 The Eastern Extension Cable Company notify that from to-day British oabla stations will introdaoe tbe following rericion of mw counting for fall rate extra j*nrnf tola- i grama between plaom already in the aofaeme All letters and figure* io address, test and •i«nature are ouuntad togbthar, each figure73 words
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Article2052 1914-10-01 9 WHEN BRITAIN'S SONS Go FORTH TO WAR. From Our Special Correspondent. London, August 21. Now all the youth of England are on fire. And silken dallianoe in the wardrobe lies Now thrive the armorers, and honour's Reigns solely in the breast of every man." The outstanding fact2,052 words
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Letter511 1914-10-01 10 Belgian Skunks." To the Edit jr of the Straits Times. I .usid«riog the enormous debt of gratitude thu whole civilised world owes to tbe Draw Belgianr., I am disgusted that anyone calling himself a thorough English man can insinuate that the civilians, who so bravely fought in Belgium, act«<l like511 words
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917 1914-10-01 10 To the Elitor of t!ie Straits Times. Sir, JuKtitia vu .v- v :ii .in excellent spiiit that he ■frit! and si. ill receive a reply that I trust he Bhuli recogni/.e is conceived in a similar temper. Iha I not quite overlook I r. but he917 words
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452 1914-10-01 10 To the Editor of the Strait* Time*. Sir,— With effect from September 9, 19U, the Government of the F.M.S. baa imposed a duty of 100 per oent. on all German and Austrian goods import**] in the F.M S. This dnty ia452 words
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Article, Illustration180 1914-10-01 10 Three lines marked will be found on the map. The top line shows where the first contact took place, the bottom line the position to which the Allies retired slowly after that first contact, and the middle line approximately the position they have reached in driving back the180 words
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Article261 1914-10-01 10 The following is an official Foreign Office message despatched from London on September 22 to the British Legation at Bangkok General Smuts, Minister of Defence of the L'nion of South Africa, in accepting the resignation by Ex-General Beyers of the post of Commander of the Union Defence261 words
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Article110 1914-10-01 10 In the second court, this morning, Mr. H. F. Kooke, a planter not long returned to Singapore, appeared to prosecute the wife of his Kebun for the theft of twenty cents. Complainant said he had of ton lost small sums and so he marked two ten-cent pieces and left them110 words
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Article69 1914-10-01 10 Dutch Boy Scoots, who for day* have been ;>ir.iding the streets of Aiustwrdam to collect booka, newspapers, ete^ tar the ■nldur-i at the front, are bow going about with barrowa collecting cigar*, cigarettes and tobacco. More than 20 000 cigars have been given in (wo Lours. Many pmitn-by emptied their69 words
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Article1518 1914-10-01 10 June 27.— Assassination of Archdok Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Sarajevo in Bosnia. July 25.— Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. July 28.— Austria declares war on Servia on the ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet is1,518 words
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Article44 1914-10-01 10 Those who missed seeing the film. The Last Days of Pomptii, when it was latt shown at the Alharnbra will have an oppor tunity of seeing it at the Marlborough where it will be shown tonight and for a few nights only.44 words
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Article75 1914-10-01 10 The Swimming Club launch) for Sunday will leave at 9, 10 and Ham. 2.80 and 3.80 p.m. and roturn at 980 and 10.80 a.m., 12 15, 8 and 6 p.m. The full scores in the Walker Challenge SbieU competition for 1914 open to Ladies' Rifle Clubs In Malaya75 words
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Article27 1914-10-01 10 For attempted bouse breaking ovt r nt Pnlau Obit, a Chinese named Poua Poh was, in the police court yesterday afternoon, sentenced to six months' rigorous ioipu»-.n-tnent.27 words
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Article1092 1914-10-01 11 SCATHING CENSUREJOF KAISER'S POLICY. The War a Crime Ugainst .German Culture. The New York Evening Port had priuted tliu following editoiial in reply to German readers who have pretested against the paper's attitude ia the war "The Real Crime Against Germany." "From a nanibtr of (fterman sympathisers1,092 words
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Article706 1914-10-01 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Sept. 29, 1014. Mews. Lyall and Eratt, Exchange tad Share Broken, issue the following list of quotation* thin morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. NOM. V*LC». BCYIM. SlLliaS. 9/ Alla^-ir I*i I'll I 1 An^lo J««a706 words
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Advertisement34 1914-10-01 11 Children's Colds Wby let tbecbiMr«a rack their little bodies ia moo a distressing: msaaiir wbec yoa oaa ao easily cure ttatir oolds witb a aottle al Cbaasacriaia's Coogfa Uemedy bj all Diau^.ii>> aad KAik.34 words
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Advertisement40 1914-10-01 11 Wboopia« coagb ha* lest its terror, Motben food ba*s wiser grown, Are forerer OTerthtowa. Tr. atiueet aow ia arosupt aad pleaeaat, By a method sale aad sure, *Ji4 tbe p«rea»i o( I w pissist, Sweat by Woods' Great Ptpaarniirt Care.40 words
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Advertisement474 1914-10-01 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. A CLASSIC PICTURE AT TBS LOWEST PRICKS RULING, ADAPTID FROM LORD BULWER LYTTON S IMMORTAL WORK: THE LAST DAYS POMPEII S WONDERFUL REILS 8 Tha Grandest Spectacular and tha Moat Realistic Pioturo ever ihown mill be presented at the MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRB, BEACH ROAD, TO-NIGHT. LOOK OUT! I!474 words
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Advertisement226 1914-10-01 11 Messrs. Wearne Bros., Limited, to us as per copy below regarding the behaviour f a of mm manufactured by the PROWODNIK CO., Riga Russia. Ipoh, 23bd July, 1914. Messrs The Columb Tyre Co. (Far East), Singapore. Dear Sirs, In answer to your letter of the 18th inst., we are pleased226 words
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Article1153 1914-10-01 12 ESTATE OUTPUTS AND MONTHLY AVER4OES. Exports ol Para Rubber. Having published the various estate returns as received, wo now tabulate them! so as to show tbe monthly production sinytf January 1, together with the average naOHhly output, fractions exempted, .'raring 191.1. At the foot of tbe table <*re1,153 words
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Article115 1914-10-01 12 We are indebted' to Messrs. Barlow and Company for the following statistics of the export of Para wbber from the four ports of the Peninsula for varying periods from January 1. The quantities are stated in lbs., with the figures for the corresponding periods of the two previous115 words
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Article556 1914-10-01 12 Reconnaissance by Japanese Aeroplanes. The Commander -in-Chief of the Second Squadron reported on Sunday, says tbe Shanghai Mercury of September 16, that an aeroplane carrying three officers made a reconnaissance over Tsingtau on Saturday morning. Three bombs were dropped on the wireless station and barracks. The556 words
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Article220 1914-10-01 12 Lord Roberta, addrensing the Irish Guards on their return from a route march, spoke as follows lrish Guards, I have come here to-day to tell you bow sore I am that you will uphold the honour of our country, that you will fight as Irish220 words
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Article92 1914-10-01 12 It appear* that the Rev. John Ifunru Mackenzie, who wan killed in coM blood by the Gnimans in B. Igiaoj, waa travelling with hi* wife and a small party of friends. Ttiey bad taken refuge at the Belgian Tillage of Baelon I) IhaiD, in tbe bout of a Belgian Custom92 words
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Article1414 1914-10-01 12 Further Items From Australian Sources. Australian paper* give the following farther items of war news Amsterdam, August 81. A Rotterdam correspondent of the Nieuwe Courant, who witnessed the German outrages at Lonvain, and accompanied a German officer through the town, declared While the commander and staff and many1,414 words
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Article286 1914-10-01 12 I rejoice with you in Wilhelm's first victory. How magnificently God supported him "—Telegram from the Kaiser to the Crown Princetw. Led by Wilhelm, as you tell, God has done extremely well You with patronising nod Show that you approve of God. Kaiser, face a questionThe Times - 286 words
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Article227 1914-10-01 12 The army profoundly regrets the death of General Sir James Grierson, says the Naval afld Military Record. He wan one of tbe new school of British officers, and had made a deep study both of German and of Russian military methods. No one knew better than227 words
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Article143 1914-10-01 12 A woaaded Fasilier, describing one of the battli h in which the Hri tiah were engage!. states: "The Germans lid not tutu as much tHM to think, and we had to be bn»y pwkinj; the enemy off. The Uwt sight I Lad of the Germans was that143 words
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Article1079 1914-10-01 12 •From A Courksi'ondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, September 89. Considering the low price of tin and rubber, mainly consequent on the war. the business of the chief city of tho federation has not been upset to the extent that might have been expected. Business houses naturally report a marked1,079 words
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Article45 1914-10-01 12 It appears that the I'< gusua, before she (ell a victim to the Koenigsberg while lying at anchor off Za> zibur, bad destroyed Dar esSaiaui, tbe chief port of Oerajan Hut Africa and had 'uck '.lie (iermau gunboat Mow and a floating dock lying tber*.45 words
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Advertisement181 1914-10-01 13 NEW PERFECTION OIL STOVES. ACCESSORIES. IN FIVE STYLES, fflßf pbcially constructid 1 2, 3 and 4 ss" cabinits. Burners BR^LiRS. jy V^l TOASTERS. a stove. Always ready for use, Simple in Operation, Durable and Efficient, The New. Perfection Blue Flame Oil Stove is the ideal Cooking Stove for the Tropics.181 words
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Advertisement251 1914-10-01 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Measrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Borope. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Hewn. Koh Co., Bras Basah Road The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station. Momts. Kwong251 words
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Advertisement196 1914-10-01 13 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No. 25, South Bridge Road. First class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite, Diration of Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powders and Brashes for sale. How did Sunbeams stand the recent most severe English Six-Day Reliability Trials? WHY, JUST LOOK196 words
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Advertisement101 1914-10-01 13 FAR EABT OXYSEH AND ACETYLENE CO.. LTD. Singapore Branch. OXYGEN OAS 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 RIVETFEQ FLANBE* REPAIRB OF COMBUBTION CHAMBER. REPAIRB OF BTEAMER HULLS. REPAIRS OF STERNPOSTS. Instantaneous101 words
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Advertisement1723 1914-10-01 14 *^j||^!r7^!?TSSr WISEST PAIO-UP CAPITAL 8F AMY EABTtU COMPAMI PROBPBROUa -mi* PROGRBSBIYB. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HBAD OFWC. W»noHa*ar H<h.m, K^.x LOMDOH OFFIC. OM TW Company ha. £20.00. depo-W with ths Bs»««- Os-. so-pi^ wtt. Btttk* I* A—ra^s O^panie. Act is e**ry parties ATTWAOT.V PUAM. OF AMUiIAiiOB. M1,723 words
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Advertisement980 1914-10-01 14 >• INSURANCE. PARTNERSHIP INSURANCE capital zos the brsins of a concern. It protect < the business from being onrpied through tbe withdrawal of a decease partner's interest. It provides acaicst credit impairment. It stren K tli(nn ftnsncal standing and proves an invaluable asset. This Insurance isfutd on Endowment prinoiples, covers980 words
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Article848 1914-10-01 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Export of Cars. Gerald Bias, writing in The Standard of August 28, say*:— I The motor trade, which has, apart from the demands of the war, found itself practi cally paralysed for the last month, is now more or .less848 words
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Article138 1914-10-01 15 The North China Daily News ia inform*-? that the reported ill-treatment of German subjects in Vladivoatock is absolutely untrue, and that the oircamatanoea upon which tbe story haa been founded are these When war waa declared between Russia and Germany, notice waa giren to Oermana in Vladivostok138 words
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Advertisement135 1914-10-01 15 SOLE AGENTS: Central Engine Works, Ltd., SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR as,, at JQHORE BAHRU. PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. m Obtainable at WEARNE BROS.. LTD. The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-Book. Thia bandy little bcok baa now rtaobed ita T£NTH EDITION, a «are iidio* ton of ita atafnln b«. Price, $1 .25135 words
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Advertisement46 1914-10-01 15 Chamberlain 1 Pain Balm. There ia noibinfi io Rood for movtntlar rheomatiaio, apra-ca. laaooaeaa cramp* o tbe awaelea, brniaea aad like iojaria* aa Cbamkerlaio a Paia Balm. It will effect a eaaa ia '«m time than any other trratmeat For mMf by all Diapearariea and Dealen46 words
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Advertisement358 1914-10-01 15 BY «0Y»l WPOINTMENT '^^^OT P Id H. HIM GEORGE DUNLOP '1? V KISS. COMPLETE .AND REPRESENTATIVE STOCKS OF MOTOR TYRES ON HAND. PRICES AS USUAL FROM ALL GARAGES AND DIALERS. Any car owner failing to obtain DUNLOP TYRES from any dealer, can do so from THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO. (FAR358 words
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Advertisement770 1914-10-01 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability AND FOR BEING Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan AfSm. Ltd.. SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. TELEGRAPH OPERATORB WANTED. Wanted, Telegrapl Operators by tbe 8.N.8. Government Apply ta QGTHRIE Co., Ltd.. Singapore. 20-8 o QUALIFIE;)770 words
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Advertisement530 1914-10-01 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. GODOWN TO LET. No. 6, Palmer Godowns. Area 9 900 sq feel Bntry from October 1. Apply FRASER CUMMI NG, 29, Winchester Hoase. 89 b i q TO LET. LOCHABBR, Scotts Road. Immodiato entry. Rent 1160 per month. Apply DONALDSON AND BURKINSH^W. 299 a TO530 words
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Advertisement578 1914-10-01 16 MTICEB. KIAM KIAT&CO. 1 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No- 421. Shipobandlers, Government and Municipal i Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sou Agents The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. code: flags of all sizes ready In stock. Prices reasonable. 1-7 80-4-16 FLAGS OF INTERNATIONAL578 words
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Advertisement700 1914-10-01 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Ship-chandlers, •evsrnment and Municipal Contractor*, Osneral Importers and Exportcs, asd Coatmiulon agants. Estate, Mot-Mill aid taw-Mill Supplian. 37. Philip Street. TeJ. Address GUANKIAT," Codbs: A. B. C. Ith Edition and A 1. Telephone Nos.— Office: 1388 acd 1174. (Private 1400). Sole Agents For GLOBE BOILER FLUID.700 words
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Advertisement431 1914-10-01 16 TAN3ENGCHONG&CO. Architect* atd General Agents for BUILDINGS. DESIGNS. ESTIMATES. BUILDING SURVEYB. ETC. UNDER BCROPBAN SUPERVISION. 14, Raffias Quay (Top Floor). Telephone, 1888. CHARGES MODERATE. EYES TESTED FREE!!! A man doc b not wait to put on bis overcoat until he lias become nearly frozen, and when the Arya l>i»pen«ary (490,431 words
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Miscellaneous218 1914-10-01 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellane oas wants of every description are inserted at tbe prepaid rate of 91 per four linen for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Dnathß, if not exceeding four lines, each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, %'i. Inch Scalb Rates are218 words
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