The Straits Times, 9 October 1914
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Title Section13 1914-10-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.(>10 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 9. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement242 1914-10-09 1 fifTl"! beer.;; 1 comfort wear II Appearance THE RACES. "ELLWOOD'S" Soft Felt Hats. "O-SO-EZ-E" Boots and Shoes. kmoii'j atock it selected from the oatffi^^^^iWSar" "CASH'S" Poplin Tubular Ties. Each garment made correctly and right to the emallest detail the kind l/CVIWr* T,,,,!. CLJ_i. o ie thirt satisfaction. KCYIYIU lUfllC "EXCELDA"242 words
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Advertisement83 1914-10-09 1 ROBINSON CO. NECKWEAR plain colours IN AND NOVELTIES NEWEST DESIGNS. EVERYTHING W *3m NEWEST FOR SHAPES TASTE. JL'Jj^k ALL sIZES Designs Smart Wear. ROBINSON CO. esh 18ll PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. FRESH NORTH SEA COD LING. Amateurs' Work, Developing, New Shipments just arrived. Printing and Enlarging SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LD.83 words
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Advertisement12 1914-10-09 1 Eternit Asbestos Slates. 1 1 Soli Agents: i ADAMBON. 6ILFIILAN CO., LTD.12 words
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Article1001 1914-10-09 2 SWIFT SICCESSES AGAINST GERMANS. Czar and Trooper. Conversations whioh the Czar had with some wounded guardsmen, and which have been related to Tbe Times correspondent at Petrograd by a member of bis suite, gave suoh insight into the Russian soldier's mentality that he has transcribed almost literally some1,001 words
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Article886 1914-10-09 2 THE CUSSES OF IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Comrercial Losses. How great is Germany's loss through the stopping of her foreign trade is evidenced in a Consular report, dealing with tbe trade of the German Empire and the Consular dis- trict comprising Westphalia and the Rhenish provinces for 1913.886 words
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Advertisement236 1914-10-09 2 vA iecj Have you a weakly child at home? One who lacks the joyous spirit, the sparkling eyes, the heart] ip|)ftite ;ind tirdeM energy ol btawi) child- h"o<l. la countlei waA cases, rapid and ompk t<: chaagc from doticac) to rubutaci has beea wrought by LLJ^ S KEPLER I Cod236 words
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Advertisement36 1914-10-09 2 Children's Colds. Why let the children rack their little bodies in aoch a distressing manner when yon can •o easily cure their colds with a Dottle of Chamberlain's Congh Remedy by all Dis pcnsarieß and Dealers.36 words
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Advertisement362 1914-10-09 2 VAN HOUTENS cocoa makes a good start for the day IT OUTS THE CORDS that bind help'.es? hand. It strikes off the "t'RcU sci lii ntnati-m. It n stores strength aid freedom from iir., brings back tbe ability to walk, wotk and eujuy life's richest blessioßt). Little's Oriental Balm has362 words
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Advertisement282 1914-10-09 2 ARTICLES FOR SALE. COCONUT BEEOLIN6B FOR BALE h.im well grown tronn. For particular* and prices, imply to A. FRANKEL. Si«lap Estate, or at Victoria btrtet. 31-7 a FOR SALE Robber-tyred Victoria and Australian Horse, in good condition. Owner ltaving the Colony. Price 1175. Apply Hirg&in," '■/o Straits Times. 8 10282 words
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Article1574 1914-10-09 3 AWFUL CRUELTIES WHICH NO ONE REFORMS. An Urgent Case For Action When the Imperial i)ecree was promulgated forbidding the buying and selling of slaves after a specified date, wo (a corrcs pondent in the N. C. Daily News) remember the consternation it caused in inland cities, and1,574 words
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Article329 1914-10-09 3 Chinese Cotton Dealers And Foreign Mills. Rather an unfortunate development has taken place in connection with the enforce ruent of a new regulation adopted by the Cotton Anti Adulteration Association of re ducing the percentage of moisture in the cotton brought for the n.ills. At a meeting of329 words
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Article299 1914-10-09 3 One of the numerous military export* now being quoted iv tbu Japanese piv*- givi his view of the plan of op?ration*) against Teingtau to the Attain as follows -Tbere is uo doubt that tbe defenders of Tsicgtau, who cannot exceed 10,000, will concentrate their efforts for299 words
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Article20 1914-10-09 3 Little picture* lo»ve me cold it's the bi< canraitea that I like." You're an art critic.'.' Mot I a framemaker."20 words
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Article30 1914-10-09 3 Mother Don't you admire my new draw, Clarice 1 "Yes, mamma it's lovely." And, Clarice, all the ailk is providod for a* by a poor worm." "Do you mean daddie30 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement268 1914-10-09 3 i The Signature. I jy* To distinguish the original and 3» J&L gen/zinc Worcestershire Sauce from JsL uJS the many imitations, see that the (&3 <iS signature of Lea Perrins appeMi iii White across the Red label on Bnjjk v^ Xo other sauce ha* such an exquisitely MR/! ileli< ut>-268 words
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Advertisement13 1914-10-09 3 For Childnw'a Hacking CjUfth at Night W joda Oreat Peppermint Core li 6d.13 words
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Advertisement515 1914-10-09 3 NOTICES. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that thn SOCIETK DES CIMBNTS PORTLAND ARTIFICIELS PE L ISDOCHINE of Haiplontr, iv Tonkin, are the SOLE PROPRIE TORS cf the above TRADE MARK um<l a« Übels, either printed, burner], pressed or Httmped, in printing on barrels or oases of CEMENT, aDd that MESSRS.515 words
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Advertisement444 1914-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.&O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan. Penang. Ceylon. Australia. India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H. W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S. S. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWIBH444 words
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Advertisement516 1914-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly strvice is maintained between Yokohama tia ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted516 words
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Advertisement632 1914-10-09 4 BTEAMER BAIUH6B. THE HAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Pot Kretey, Paka, Tringgana, Bigot, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantan, Tabai, BanKnara, Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Sicgora, Laooo, Koboamaii Bandon, I.unggaeo, Takn, Champon, KoMak and Bangkok. Dim Departure A STEAMER Oot. 9 5 p.m. Oot. IS 17 5 p.m. SO 24 5 p.m. 11632 words
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Advertisement956 1914-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND" 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. 4-0 a AUSTRALIA by BURNS PHILP LINE Sinoapori to Java Ports, Port Dai win956 words
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Advertisement723 1914-10-09 5 TYRES. Hoosflandt Co* 9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2 3, Collyer Qnay. ONDBR CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Tbe undermentioned date* of departure are only approximate. Spoelman Belawan Dei. Oct. 10 Kalmoa Moeara S..ba, Simpang and Djambi. Oof. 10 V Rieu»d)k...723 words
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Advertisement336 1914-10-09 5 STEAMER SAILINGS SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS i.l. Olonogle 8,760 Tons. s.s. Seang Bee 6,799 Tons s.s. Seang Cboon" 6,776 Tons Intended sailings may be had on application. These steamers have excellent accommodation for paFSengers, and carry qualified surgaons. They have Electric Lights throughout For height or passage, apply to GIONO336 words
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Advertisement698 1914-10-09 5 WOTIOE8 L THE KUALA LUMPUR ENGINEERING WORKS. LIMITED (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION). Tbe nndei-signed, being desirous ot realising tbe large stroke of machinery and engineering stores belonging to tbe abovenamed Company, will be glad to reoeive enquiries from Engineeis, Contractors and others interested. A. 8. MACK I K Chartered Accountant, Liqu698 words
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Advertisement152 1914-10-09 5 CHUBB 'S S.AFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. YAMATO'S SALE SILK suitable for LADIES' DRESSES and for GENTS. In fa^bionabl coloarp. Washing Silk, Satin, Crepe de Chine, Taffeta, Satin Crepe de Chine, Taffeta Crepe and Chinese Silk. Price from 65 cents to $2.50 per152 words
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Advertisement758 1914-10-09 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. PRINCE OF WALES'S FUND. In aid of tbe above A GRAND CONCERT 1 will ba given in the V.M.C.A. Orchard Road. On Friday, October 16, at 9 p.m. Tbere is to be m xcellent programme to which some of the n.oit popular local artists are contributing. Wo hope758 words
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Advertisement493 1914-10-09 6 NOTICE* NOTICE. P.A.M. A Register of Estate Managers and Aseistants has been started by this Association. Employers, having vacant posts to fill, and employees hi eking engagement, are requested to conin-unicate with the under signed. By Order, H. C. E. ZACBARIAS, Secretary, Planters' Association of Malaya. Koala Lumpur, Augost 1,493 words
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Advertisement505 1914-10-09 6 HOTICEB. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tbe Municipal Coamissionersof Singapore invite tenders for tbe following services (1) Constrnctiou of Quarters for Kenans at Bidadari Cemetery, SeraDgoon Road. (3) Conetruction of Quarters for Kebuns at Moolmein Road Hospital. Drawings and Specifications may be inspected and Tender ForroH obtained at the Municipal Engineer's Cffise, daring505 words
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Advertisement258 1914-10-09 6 (I ate of Robinson Piano Co.). TCNEB, BEPAIRBK Am* REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly eubt-cribers taken on low rate*. Cl a: g« h for repairß mcd. Tale. Workmanship guaranteed. Free advice given to intending buyers of new or second hand pianos. Estimate! for repairs n.ade. Trial order solicited. SAILORS' HOME.258 words
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Article96 1914-10-09 7 FIXTURES. Friday, October 9. High Water. 0.56 a.m., 0.22 p.m. Municipal Commission, 8.30. Saturday, October 10. High Water. 1 M a.m., 0.4.'> p.m. Third Day. Sunday, October I I. High Water, '2.10 am, 1.16 p.m M>nday,Octi>Vr 12. fl;«h Watnr. a>M 'v.. 2 4 p.m. Prince "f wTaiai'l96 words
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Article172 1914-10-09 7 To DAY. I. Swettenliam and T. Ansou 8 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm Saiyon l>m Batu Pahat pm Bangkok 4.80 pm Tomorrow. AnarLba and Natunii Is. 8 am Singkep H am KiTinuin 8 am Meming, K. l'^hang, Pekan and Kuan tan 11 am Trengganu, Kelantan, PatHiii.172 words
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Article127 1914-10-09 7 Latest Arrivals 1.'.-t of vcHseU in port at 10 am. on October 9. 1914. Name I) Date of Arrival K-;uiarks. L»1y Weld Malta Newby Hall ATagyee Hock Liui Hock I lye M.na SyUin If. Koma 8 10 14 Inner Roadi do P. 4. O. W. 9-1C-14 No. 7127 words
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Article442 1914-10-09 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following pisseugf r booking* to the Straits are takcu fr< m tlf I. irion and China Express. It should be understand that, in MBM instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending pMSMfMI may alter their au inyi mentp. subsequent to the i-xuance442 words
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Article269 1914-10-09 7 Englishman's Adventurous Voyage From Russia. One of the last Knglishmen to leave St. Petersburg after the declaration of war, Mr, .1. Ron 1 1 ii Iron, cif (irosvenorgardrns, Cricklewood, has just arrived in London, and has au inter* Kting story. "We loft St. Petersburg on the 10th,"269 words
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Article124 1914-10-09 7 Tlih Civil ami Military Gazette correspou<l>'nt cabli s: A Dtily Mm I telegram tells th« story of 150 Highlander*, who were guarding abridge. Tint lirnmnn appeared on the further hiuk, and the Highlanders temporarily held theiu at bay. but wore greatly outnumbered and were btit>u driven back One124 words
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Article48 1914-10-09 7 Tiinr balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, correapon<lin|( to 0 a.vi. Greenwich man time. The time gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore l;ii'l time, on every day excepting Sunday when it is fired at one o'clock.48 words
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Article80 1914-10-09 7 A London wire of September 28 a»y«:— IU-craiticy it proceeding t.t.-ii'ii'y. though the ht-iylit H'Hiiiiaril has been r.u«od to 5 feet 0 ■boom. All class*-* are joining the rank*, which rontain thr pick of the country. Thou -an. l- f mini i< have i nlisU >l. OM Derbyshire pit Bupplfirc80 words
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Article157 1914-10-09 7 EXCMAMUR 8in<*apom, Octobkr 9, 1914 On LonDoa Bank 4 m/B 3/4 f, Domand 2/4 i, I Private 8 m/a 2/1 On India tank T. 'I. 17-14 Om HoNv>«od»...Bank d/d 224 On SHAHUHM....Hank d/d 30 Oa tmt Bank T. T. 142 OhJapa* Bank d/d 111. SoTereigna— baying rate157 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article188 1914-10-09 7 Paine 10 10 Ampin* 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 B«."»t 1.00 10 10 BruAng 0.75 10 10 Kampar 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 10 10 Kin ta Association El 41 KintaTic 1.12.6 El £1 Labat Miner 10 6 Malayan Collieries El £1 Malayan Tins 1.10.0 10 10 Miduloton188 words
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Article649 1914-10-09 7 f 1 6 1 Bayers. Sellers. 2/- AUagai 1/8 1/7 Ll £1 Anglo Java 2,6 8/4 3/- Anglo-Malay 7/8 8/- a/- Batang Malaka -/6 /ID El £1 Batu Ti«a 1.5.0 1.15.9 norn I/- 2/- Bekoli -/4 4 El £1 Bokit Kajtng 1.6.8 1.13.6 El £1 Bnkit Lintang 3.7.0 2.12.6649 words
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Article126 1914-10-09 7 41 £1 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/6 41 XI Pret 1.0.0 1.2.8 5/- Electric Twayi 3/9 4 A 10 10 Fraaer Neave s\oo 66.00 60 60 Hammer ft Co. 95.00 ICI.OO 100 Howarth Erekine 45X0 100 7% Prof. 100.00 100 130 Kftti Bro, Det. 100.00 125.00 10 10 Maynard126 words
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Article57 1914-10-09 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 0% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5 £850,000 Spore Municipal 5% $1,878,000 B%pra Spore Municipal 4f% 0(1907 •1,600,000 par Boyera Seller* Spore Municipal 4J% of 1909 11,001,000 par Spore Municipal 4., lmmxi.OOO 9%dii Spore Municipal 4% X300.0G0 92* »%The buying quotations of sterling shares most57 words
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Advertisement11 1914-10-09 7 For Cbroaic CbeC. Co uulainta. Woods' Great |Pepporuiint Cur- I*. Sd.11 words
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Advertisement53 1914-10-09 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. October 10.— At 110, Hirer Valley K.w', liouHfliuM fiirmturi'. etc.. at 2.90. October 10.— At No. 4, DavoDßliire Road, excellent houstb.J J furniture, Carios, Motor Car. i-tc, at 2. October 13— At silerooin, valuable 999 y.-Ki-.' leMehold prnperly Rituite at Tan Qut c LaD Street,53 words
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Advertisement75 1914-10-09 7 C CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH Q ADMIRALTY AND WAR OFFICE. STONE E CRUSHERS. M R E TYPES BLAKE AND DODGE. K A SYMONS 1 (GYRATORY). s y Quick Delivery from Stock At Our Works at Erith, England. D SINGAPORE AND IPOH. Ltd. CARLSBERG BEER^ t h o ti <€ A75 words
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Advertisement68 1914-10-09 7 AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDIE ROU>. PEERLESS MULTI-REEL DETECTIVE MELODRAMA RIP, THE DOG DETECTIVE Containing More Really Thrillln, Incidents than are Seen In Haifa dozen Ordinary Detectives THE BATTLE OF SAN JUAN HILL IN 3 PARTS NEW M VUi: K GAUMONT GRAPHIC DEPICTING THE PRESENT WAR Many Scenes68 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous99 1914-10-09 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandant: Ktrbau Hospital, October 7. 9 A.M. 8 P.M. 9 P.M lUred. 32 Fab 29.900 29.8 h 29.8t-H T.iup 84.0 87.0 81.0 Wat liuih Th.r 7H.4 7eLB 77.4 Dir. of Wind calm SK calm Max. abade Temp. 80. i Mid 7H.0 Max. io Sud 140.0 Tt rad. Tb.-r99 words
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1081 1914-10-09 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9. WAR'S EFFECT ON TRADE. In 1918 British imports were valued at £769,000,000 and Hiitish exports a' £525,000,000. That reprtwents a total trade uf roundly 1,300 million*, and the figures reUte only to tbe United Kingdom, not to tbe British Empire. A report issued ytsttrday1,081 words
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Article13 1914-10-09 8 It is estimated that 'JO.OOO French priests are active combatants in tbe war.13 words
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Article18 1914-10-09 8 The British Government is considering a scheme to advance money to traders in temporary difficulties through the war.18 words
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Article39 1914-10-09 8 A debate will take place at 8 p.m. to-day iv the Short Street Girls' School on are Doc t in more beneficial to the community than lawyers. Friends and members of tlie Epw^rtb League are invited to be pretiui.39 words
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Article26 1914-10-09 8 It is announced that tbe Contingent Company of the Ceylon Planters' Rifle Corps are to be sent straight to England and not to Egypt at all.26 words
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Article23 1914-10-09 8 Tho heavy death-roll amnrjg the Guards' officers during the stubborn fighting between September H and 23 has thrown numerous titled familitH into mourning.23 words
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Article29 1914-10-09 8 Owing to the war in Europe, there will be no reception held at the Chinese ConiiulateUeneral on October 10, which is the national fete of tbe Republic of China.29 words
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Article29 1914-10-09 8 Tbe Lokalanlieger announces that a rich inhabitant of a Berlin suburb his offered £15 to the non-commissioned officers and men of tbe first airship dropping a bomb on London.29 words
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Article45 1914-10-09 8 It is intended to hoi j a dance to morrow night at the Sea View Hotel, after the special race diuner has been served on the lawn. Tbe band of tbe Malay States Guides has been engaged to play during dinner and afterwards for dancing.45 words
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Article45 1914-10-09 8 It is understood that the announcement maele at home of prohibition against the im portation into Great Britain of sugar from Holland doe s not apply to BUgar grown in the Dutch Indies and thence exported to Great Britain without touching at auy Holland port.45 words
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Article42 1914-10-09 8 Aiuorgut the farther contributions to the National War Relief Fund inaugurated by the Prince of Wales are the following Scl&ngor Rubber Co., £105 Heawood Tin and Rubber Estate. £52 1()m; Changktt Salak Rubber and Tin Ltd., M 10s; Erdmann and Sielcken (Java), £,(><).42 words
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Article49 1914-10-09 8 Queen Wilbelmina has countermanded all Court banqupts for tbe coining winter, and also .he Court bunts. She has also ordered that all the deer and other game with wbich th" Riyal preserves at Het Loo are stocked shall bu shot at once to s/tve tin expense of feeding them.49 words
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Article53 1914-10-09 8 According to a Calcutta telegram, the Emden is supposed to have come through the Straits of Sunda from a port in Java, where she is suppoced to have been in biding since last heard of, aud then up the coast of Sumatra, past the Nicobar and Andaman Islands into the53 words
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Article53 1914-10-09 8 A London wire of the Ist inst. says The Daily Express reports that all the German troops stationed in the Schleswig province, north Germany, have been hurriedly sent to reinforce the German Armies in Belgium and France, and also to protect the island of Silt near the coast of the53 words
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Article65 1914-10-09 8 Wee Ah .loon, a servant in the employ of Capt. Fawcus, of the steamer Klang, was, this morning, in the second court, sentenced to four months' rigorous imprisonment for the theft of a watch and a straw hat. In his room was found a quantity of other stolen property and65 words
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Article74 1914-10-09 8 A ci met, with a broad luminous tail of considerable length, has made its appearance in the eastern sky, says tbe Chinr Mail, o( September 26. It is clearly visible to tbe naked eye between 480 a.m. and sunrise, an J through glasses presents a five spectacle. To oust rvers74 words
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Article78 1914-10-09 8 Some surprise has been cause 1 ly the ,ili-i in of nowH from the China Squadron, says the London at d China Express of Si in. i ter 4. It was reported tome time ago that the squadron had rounded up the German cruisers in Far K intern waters, an.'78 words
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Article72 1914-10-09 8 Mr. Davidson, presiding at tbe meeting of the Pontianak Rubber Co Ltd., in London, on August 81, »aid ihat as a consequence of the war tbe directors were passing through an anxious time. Their last cousignment of rubber was unfortunately shipped to London in a German steamer, wbich was seized72 words
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Article97 1914-10-09 8 The Press Bureau states that during an attack by the German sSrd Ke-gimeut, tie iiiMuy. hulilii i; up their hauds uu.i makiDg signs interpreted as indicating sui render, were allowed to reach -the parapet of tl c trench occupied by the Northamptons, where they opened fire. A British machine gun97 words
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Article111 1914-10-09 8 Messrs. Ellere and Fyffes (Ltd.) have notified every branch in the Kritixh Isles thst unmarried employees are expected to enlixt either in the Regular Army or the Tt rritorialp, unless there is some special reason against it. Nat only are their places to be kept open, but at thu conclusion111 words
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Article126 1914-10-09 8 Tbe war spirit has already begun to affect our tasbions. One of the more dsnng tradesmen of tbe London West End has devi>td a tricolour tie. A broad dark blue band, a medium broad red baar*. and a narrow white band alternate. A competitor along the street pins bis faith126 words
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Article383 1914-10-09 8 It i« said that the nephew of the Kaiser by rr..i.< iagr is one of the officers on board the Emden. Mr. C. C. Dunman, of Lowe, ltingham and Matthew*, returned to Singapore from home yesterday. Tbe Racquets Champion, Captain Luther, wbo was returned as killed in383 words
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Article71 1914-10-09 8 Mrs. 11. B. Salmond, Istann Lama, Singapore, begs to ackuowlcdije with many thanks the following subscriptions Amount previously acknowledged (6,290 D.I. 10 J. A. C. de Kock van Leeuwe-n J. Wtfers Bettiuk t J. B. van Waveren 6 II O. .Mum W. (i. lirock 10 J. H.71 words
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Article142 1914-10-09 8 The Secretary of State's telegram to the Viceroy, despatched on September i! 4, Rtates that the A^a Khan, interviewed by tbe Daily Mail, naiii that the feeling prompting India's offer to the (iovernnient was unanimous. Whatever may have bien the ililferencea between the Government aud142 words
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Article303 1914-10-09 8 A large number of soldkrH arc i m be pranvnt at tbe I'mioc of Wuhk'h Fund concert on Monday ni^lit. Tliin umkot the nimbi's entlmaiaaui a forgone colcUihiju. An they cannot go to the front ll» BM iv. tin re is little donbt that they will have303 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement138 1914-10-09 8 CLYSAVA CIGARETTES. FOR »RACE WEEK. Before purchasing your suit see Little's superb selection of New Materials, dir ct from London. RACING COLOURS are made to any design at shortest notice. RACING BREECHES. In Silk or Gabardine, perfect'y cut and [finished. SAMPLES and ESTIMATES on APPLICATION. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., Tailoring138 words
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Advertisement139 1914-10-09 8 ALHAMBRA CIXIKUTOCIUPH THEATIF, BEICN ROD 2nd Show Q.IR p.m Ist Show 780 p.m. THE LATEST WAR NEWS! IN (16) PICTURES DIRECT FROM PARIS together with THE MISER S REVERSION In 3 Parts. LOVE'S SUNSET In 2 Parts. MAX ON THE BRINY! THE SQUAW. IN 2 PARTS. Telephone 246—10 a.m. to139 words
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Advertisement11 1914-10-09 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on pajfe 8 and 11.11 words
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Article383 1914-10-09 9 Germans Bombarding Antwerp. PREPARING FOR HEROIC DEFENCE. Thousands of Fugitives Leaving. Ktim'i Spsual and Ordinary War TIt.SU BAMS. London, October 7, 7.65 p.m. Amsterdam The German commander sent an officer with a white flag to Antwerp at 7.30 and announced that the bombard ment would commence at 9.30.383 words
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Article175 1914-10-09 9 OFFICIAL STUEMKNT ON THE POSITION. London. October 7, 8.30 p.m. Tin- l'r<«-. Kir, i i r.pjrts: III tbe north of tbe I >ise anl at lx;i« there is li»r 1 A ,litio^, •laewbero slight advance nu 1 retreat varies throughout tbo line. Keports gent r illy are175 words
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Article54 1914-10-09 9 AIiSTRIANS UNABLE TO RELIEVE GARRISON. I on l»n, Ortobrr r 3 t.i a 111. Petroyrad 1 R iwian heavy artillery in eaanlnily bombarding Prsemysl and grad ■ally destroying tbe forts and town where many housm are bcroiug. All attempts of tba Austrians to relieve tbe garrison have beea54 words
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Article105 1914-10-09 9 London, Oi-tubei H, 7.5 p.m. The Press Bi-.renu say* Tbe Admiralty •MMMM to-night :h it submarine E. 9 haa ra»f ad aafoly. Saving sunk a German d<t troytr off tho Bus K London. October 8, 8.25 p.m. Submarine E 9 has returned nafely to Harwich. It appears105 words
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Article304 1914-10-09 9 DISCLOSURES IN A BELGIAN GREY BOOK. Germany's Deceitful Dodge. London. October 8, 1.25 p.m. Farther light is thrown on diplomatic negotiations relating to the outbreak of war by the publication of a Belgian Grey Book. The German Minister, on July 81, inform ed the Belgian304 words
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Article26 1914-10-09 9 London, October 8, :s.-'«0 a.m. Peking A German news agency states that tbe Japanese have occupied the ialaad of Yap, in the Carolines.26 words
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Article29 1914-10-09 9 I. mJon, October 8, 1.15 a.m. The first Canadian contingent has arrived in England. It will piocecd inland to the 'training camp to prepare for active service.29 words
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Article173 1914-10-09 9 Wo are indebted to the French Consul, Comte de Bondy, for the following telegram Paris, October 7, 6.35 p.m. President I'oincare, accompanied by M. Viviani and M. Milleracd. has returned to Mi from the front. The Prtsident has addrevstd to GeneralJ( ff-e, on behalf of the French173 words
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Article84 1914-10-09 9 The liivex Km- m in X.W. Germany and flow* into DolUrt Kay. La Bans la a town in the department of V r.i. on tin railway line from l,iile to K- thune, in mil—, north west of Lille, and 180 miles Irom I'irn. AruMLtiwx is a town84 words
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Article946 1914-10-09 9 A DEAD HEAT AND SOME GOOD DIVIDENDS. Handicaps for To-morrow. Yesterday's racing turned out much better than might Dave been expected. Quite a good attendance, including, as on Tuesday, a brave show of feminine followers of the sport most gaily attired, pleasant weather and some fcood dividends all946 words
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Article99 1914-10-09 9 Following are tbe handicaps for to-mor-row'a races:— SrawAmus Stakis.— Two Lips 10.8, King Blasts 9.11, Angela 9.8, Michael Graham 8.9, Wistful Lass 7.7. Thk Diviuku Grhvin Handicap.— Occidental 10.5, Sunbeam 9.12, Cordon Rouge 9.12, Nick 9.10, Why Not 8.7, Gold Spec 7.4. Lawn STAKis.*-Tbe Gay Gordon 10.12,99 words
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Article78 1914-10-09 9 (From Our Own Corrbspondint.) Penaog, October H. G. D. Maclt an was to day found guilty of criminal breach of trust in respect of sums of 11(11 and 1,200 guilders tbe property of the Metal Supply Syndicate, of which accused was formerly a partner. He waa sentenced to78 words
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Article328 1914-10-09 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their Singapore share circular, dated tbe 7tb inst. Messrs. Kraaer and Co. state: There has been an interval of over two months sinoe our last issue, because it was found practically impossible to quote with any exactness even tbe local328 words
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215 1914-10-09 9 The above named company, just now is being floated, And there's not the slightest doubt, but it will pay, A dividend, beyond all others quoted. In the price lists of the papers of the day. There's no company promoter's little ex's,215 words
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Article107 1914-10-09 9 It is reported that tltc Oerman artillery is □sing a aew morta', in the designing of which the German Uoiperor is said to hare taken a foremost part. The gun was only issued immediately before the outbreak of war, and the secret of its mechanism having107 words
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Article1997 1914-10-09 9 MANY ATHLETES JOINING THE ARMY. The Cricket Championship. (Fbom Oue Special Correspondent.) London, September 4. The chances are that sport in the United Kingdom will very soon have tapered off to something near a nullity, owing to the overwhelming claims of the national crisis. This week haa seen1,997 words
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Article2552 1914-10-09 10 WANTS TO BE CAPTURED RY A BRITISH VESSEL. But we shall Run like the Devil. Seldom, if ever, says the Times of Ceylon über 29, have the captains of merchant vessels calling at Colombo had so exciting a story to tell as bad tbe skippers of tbe2,552 words
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Article37 1914-10-09 10 Golfer (who has foozled his drive and e< pressed his disgust with a strong word). On. I b>g your pardon for swearing before you." Luly (bis partner in foursome).— Oh, you didn't I said it first." I37 words
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Article, Illustration170 1914-10-09 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 tho Allies retired s'owly after that first contact, aud the middle line approximately the position they havo reached in driving back the170 words
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Article1682 1914-10-09 10 June '27.— Assassination of Archdnk Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Serajevo in Bosnia. July 25.— Austrian ultimatum t> 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 is1,682 words
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Letter118 1914-10-09 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. .Ny war prophesies now being quoted, it tooeros strange that no one has mentioned tbe lines of one of our most famous poets, published in 1811. Or may I give adventurous fancy scope And stretch a bMi hand to the118 words
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374 1914-10-09 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— At the present time when every effort is being made to promote and foster British tnvle. it cauuot be too widely known that there are many firms registered in Groat Britain and carrying on business as British374 words
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Article210 1914-10-09 11 Professor's Experiments On The Morea. Among passengers on board tbe P. and O. mail Morea, which has left Colombo tor London, is Professor Herdman, who ia a member of tbe British Medical Association party who are returning from a visit to Australia. A good deal of curiosity is210 words
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142 1914-10-09 11 \V(: take the following from the London and China Express of September 4. It was of coarse known to everyone here weeks ago Ly the publication of the list of vassals detained or captured at aea, that has been published by tin- Government, we learn somethinK.142 words
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Article26 1914-10-09 11 Fifty Wading British authors have siloed a manifesto utaimit that formerly they were tfissrfa of OeraMway, bat bow strongly support Urn British GoTtramaat in Urn war.26 words
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Article832 1914-10-09 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Oct. 9, 1014. Messrs. Lyall and Evait, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotation* this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. No*. Vaiui Botms. Situu. 3/- Allagar I/ 8 W 1 An?k>-JaTa 2/8832 words
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Article509 1914-10-09 11 Thrilling Adventure of Belgian Lads. The thrilling adventures of two young Belgians (both under 20) who were taken prisoners by a cavalry patrol and were made to march in handcuffs for two and a half days with a German army before they managed to escape under509 words
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Article49 1914-10-09 11 New Serendah.- 9,477 lbs. Siak (Sumatra).— l7,o79 Ibc Selerar.— l2,l9l lbs. to date 85,849 lbs. Sungei Liman. 9,838 lbs. year to date 87,628 lbs. Henrietta.— l6,sBB lbs.; year to date 119,792 lbs. Kuala Sawih.— July. 4,050 lbs. Aognst, 8,437 lbs.; September, 4.900 lbs. total, 12,887 bs.49 words
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Article119 1914-10-09 11 The following are taken trom the death announcements in The Times of September 4:— Ackkoyd. Date unknown, killed in action. Cant. Charles Harris Ackroyd. Adjutant, 2nd Battn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Andf.rson— Killed in action, serving with tin- British Expeditionary Force. Colin Knox, Lieutenant, Royal West119 words
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Article16 1914-10-09 11 We always see tbe worst of people when we fail to get tbe best of them.16 words
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Article12 1914-10-09 11 The only certain things in life are those which have already happened.12 words
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Advertisement64 1914-10-09 11 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It ia safe to say that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea. Remedy baa saved the liree of more people aad relieved more suffering than any other remedy in exiateooe. It ia known all orer the civilized world for ita speedy cures of oramps in64 words
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Advertisement57 1914-10-09 11 Miss Primanprude lisped to her lodger Mister Barker I I'm sorry to aay Mim Go'dtooth complain* of your eonghing— I'm afraid she will leave me so-day si.c declares that it sounds moat di-'.resafa', Aod she told me to say aha feels »nre Yon'd be well to day, if you start57 words
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Advertisement395 1914-10-09 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS'. DO NOT FORGET THE GREAT PATRIOTIC CONCERT FOR THE PRINCE OF WALES RELIEF FUND ON MONDAY NEXT VICTORIA THEATRE AT 0.15 SIUKP. ■Mica! Sanctions, Recitations, and Conjuring Tbe Band of the 6th L. I. (by kind permission of Col. Martin and tbe Officers). War Pictures by thn courtesy395 words
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Advertisement299 1914-10-09 11 MOUTRIE'S CHEAP SALE Positively Closes ON October 10. Further Reductions. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Ipiffin AND ON RACE DAYi October 10. SEA VIEW HOTEL Special Dinner AND Dance. LAST DAY OF RACES. DINNER BERVBD ON LAWN. By kind pe.-muaion of Lt.-Col. C. H. B. Lees and Office™, the Band of tbe299 words
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Article4832 1914-10-09 12 StOftV OF CAMPAIGN TOLD IN CABLFS. News Later Than the Mail London, September 9.— A wounded Guards- man, describing the seven hours' fight at Com i pii-gne, states "As soon as the Oerman guns and infantry were rushed into position on a i hill ou the British4,832 words
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Article746 1914-10-09 12 "Limit to Direct Taxation Will Soon be Reached." A Consular report for 1914, issued on August 19. on tbe trade of Germany and of the Consular district of Duaseldurf (Westphalia and tbe Hhenish provinces), which is in tlio war area, states that a war tax of £50,000,000746 words
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Article919 1914-10-09 12 REPORTED ADVANTAGE OF FRANCE. A Stroke and a Counterstroke. Modern battles have ceased to be bodily combats and have become artillery duels. The French were the first to perceive it as soon as smokeless powder and repetition rifles made their appearance, says the Manchester Guardian, ft919 words
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Article141 1914-10-09 12 At the precent moment statistics relating tn tlw ixp >rts of frozen meat from the oversea Domiuions to Great Britain aro of into rest. Since the beginning 'it .Inly. l'Jll, the State of New Wales exp .rtt.l I.' "I HI carcases of mutton and 140,1.03 quarters141 words
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Article21 1914-10-09 12 A r.ilwuy contractor advertised for 200 sleepers. A local clergyman has offered the whole of his congregation at a reasonable price.21 words
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Advertisement223 1914-10-09 13 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., ETD. jmH^ IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA Wf%^ CONSUMPTION /^A CHLOROSIS naf^ K H*A Hrn& Desohiens All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the f ood ALWATb CURES, and Rives everyone health, strength and beauty Far better fian uncooked meat. Chalybeate*, etc.223 words
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Advertisement248 1914-10-09 13 THE [straits TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kolly and Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer; Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Borope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koli Co., Bras Basah Road The RofreHhment Buffet, T»nk Road Railway Station. Moaars.248 words
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Advertisement128 1914-10-09 13 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No. 25, South Bridge Road. First olmb Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Voioanite, Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Beat Tooth Powders and Brushes tor sale. The SUIMBEAIVI Motor Cycle. Of f raflassr*YiSn i?"^\Jf PERFECT POWER TRANSMISSION. The Weatherproof Sunbeam Eugino128 words
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Advertisement100 1914-10-09 13 FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO.. LTD. Singapore Branch. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE. Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. REPAIRB OF FURNACE CRACKS REPAIRS OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES REPAIRB OF PITTING AND CORROBION. REPAIRB OF RIVETTEO FLAN6EB. REPAIRB OF COMBUBTION CHAMBER. REPAIRS OF STEAMER HULLS REPAIRS OF STERNPOSTS. Instantaneous100 words
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Advertisement1670 1914-10-09 14 r mmm. uuhsest paid-up capital of any eastuu gompaml < PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVES. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIFTED. HEAD OFFIOB Wlnoh^t*. Houm, ■Ir.aW LOMDON OFFIOB SO. Old *«wr». «O. TW Compaay ha. £aO.OO« daroritod wiib Ik. Ba-nm. Om» B-.U-*. mmfUm «Nk U. BnW Ufc Amvm Oa-paaiat AM i.1,670 words
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Advertisement699 1914-10-09 14 INSURANCE. PARTNERSHIP INSURANCE capital zes the bruin of a concern. It prctrctt tbe baninrsß from being Clip pi .-d through the withdrawal of a decraKod paitucr'H inttnst. It provides anairst credit impairment. It strenxtli n« fiusnea 1 htonding and proves an iovaloable ascet. This Int.urance issutd on Endowment prinei pie*,699 words
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Article774 1914-10-09 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. War Disrupts Auto Trade Complete stagnation of all foreign business of American motor car manufacturers resulted during the first week of August, due to preparation for war being made by the great European powers. That the war, if continued for acy774 words
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Article145 1914-10-09 15 The l'atis papers reproduce a letter pub lished in the July number of the lttivue deux Mundes, written in 1870 by Emile Ollivitr, t'reuiier of France at the beginning of the Franco Prussian war, to the King of Prussia after the second Napoleoa'B fall. The letter contains prophetic145 words
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Article15 1914-10-09 15 The most changeable thing in the world is a woman. The next is another woman.15 words
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Advertisement134 1914-10-09 15 SOLE AGENTS: Central Engine Works, Ltd., SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR and at JOHORE BAHRU. THE FOUR fats/Vi T Mil P t^ tS" Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE BROS., LTD. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Established 1883) MANUFACTURERS OF 1 I PURE ROPE S BTRAND CABLE134 words
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Advertisement59 1914-10-09 15 Sunshine and Common Scn«e. Don't doctor your blood for rheumatism. Cse an external application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. In a few dayti it will get you up and oat into the sunshine, then nature will restore tbe rich red Mood to your veins and soon rid the system of this59 words
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Advertisement355 1914-10-09 15 A TIP FOR RACE WEEK. HI ODDS ON VA DUNLOP X X rf t< S tfwing the beat remults. Tl.i material os^d in their coDxtroctioD, tbe tkilled woikmtnship, the up-to-date machinery, tbe abundance of pare Para Rubber on tbe walls, fcpfcially prrpartd leather and hardened »tcol stnds on the 111355 words
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Advertisement772 1914-10-09 16 Goodrich TYRES. L M *<*^ FOR Odlo. SOLE AOBNTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO LET. No. 188, Amoy Street. Apply M. Guston. 8, Prince Street. 39-8 a FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street. Immediate entry. Apply772 words
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Advertisement385 1914-10-09 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD TOUT. FURNISHED. Buitensorg, Pat-rson Road. Apply G. U. Farrant, Frsser a Co. 710 1810 60D0WNS TO LET. Godowns, No?. 84, 65 and 68, Kanieah Mirican Boad. Immediate entry. Apply ALSAGOFF a Co. 1-10 8110 TO LET. Furnished sea side residence, Mafeking," No. 14, Tanjong Katong.385 words
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Advertisement595 1914-10-09 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A CO. 108 ft 109, Market Street, Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors. Estate Suppliers aad Commission Agents. Sols Agents: The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brai:d Hair Beltings. CODE FLAGS of all sizes ready In stock Prices rtasonable. 17 80-M6 FLAGS OF INTERNATIONAL595 words
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Advertisement602 1914-10-09 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Ship-Chandlert, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importer t and EisortS't, j ass Commission ftgtnts, I stats, Rico-Mill and 3aw-«lll Suppliers. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address OUANKIAT," Codes; A. B. C. tin Edition anl- A Telephone Nos.— Office 12; 3 a.d 1174. (Private 146 C). Solk Aoents602 words
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Advertisement627 1914-10-09 16 TAN SENG CHONGKO Architects aLd General Agents for BUILDINGS. DESIGNS. ESTIMATES. BUILDING SURVEYS. ETC. UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. 14, Raffles Quay (Top Floor). Telephone. 1286. CHARGES MODERATE!. EYES TESTED FREE!!! A man dors not wait to put on his overcoat until lie lias become neatly frozen, and when the Arya Dispensary627 words
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