The Straits Times, 16 October 1914
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Title Section13 1914-10-16 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.(522 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 16.. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement258 1914-10-16 1 jiim"! beer.;! 'VIYELLA* Th "£Z TSH II of Practical Value, Cents FOR Cents Cycling, Golfing, Shooting, m H Boating, Pyjamas, Day Shirts, mf H B Children's. Men's and Ladies' fff g Wear. per yard. per yard. All the Newest Stripes, Plain, White, Creme, Pale Blue, Pink, Natural. Unshrinkable and Perfectly258 words
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Advertisement177 1914-10-16 1 ROBINSON CO. NEW DELIVERIES OF THERMOS FLASKS. Brows Japanned J^a Black Japanned Flask, Aluminum Top. 1%, Flask, Nickel Top. Pint size -$2 00. /^HM^ >>!I>l 6Ze .q.»« $3.75. Ml y rt 5 00 Brown Leatherette Pl^' <»>"*<« Flask with Double Cup and Coveied Flask, Nickel Top. Nickel Top Hnt size177 words
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Advertisement9 1914-10-16 1 Eternit Asbestos Slates. Soli Agents: AOAMBON. GILFIILAN CO., ITD9 words
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Article1947 1914-10-16 2 DESTROYERS' CHARGE AT FULL SPEED. The Guns of the Battle Cruisers. The following account of the naval engagement of Heligoland on August 28 is contain eti in a letter, printed in the Morning Post, of a Naval Lieutenant who took part in it "As to oar fight1,947 words
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Article286 1914-10-16 2 Fertile Islands of the Pacific Ocean. The Samoa, or Navigator, Islands form an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. They are 1,600 miles from Auckland, New Zealand, 2,110 from Sydney, and 4,200 from San Francisco. The German Dependencies have consisted of the largest of the islands, viz., Savaii286 words
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Article111 1914-10-16 2 The Heligoland battle is described in football terms by a Birmingham sailor We kicked off last Friday about six in the morning, and we won five nil. Not bad, considering we are playing away." Their goalkeepers could not hold us, we were so hot. Our111 words
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Advertisement157 1914-10-16 2 Have you a weakly child at home? j Oae who bdu tbe joyous spirit, ihe ipurkling eyes, the heart) apperial a and tinlcss energy of healthy child- hood. In countless such casn, rapid and complete change from delicacy to robustness lias l>eeii wrought l>y I l H.JCiirLJCiti. 11l Cod Liver157 words
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Advertisement36 1914-10-16 2 Children's Colds. Why let tbe children rack their little bodies in such s distressmy manner when you can 40 easily cure their col is with a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Kemedy by all Diapensariea and Dealers.36 words
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Advertisement524 1914-10-16 2 ROB ROY PENS] H Mli I*, iad m r— v— I Mtsks i'Th" 01 FRE E Ivl'ils Iglgy J J|3C Samples 2d.| rtMI B lllu.tr. t.d C.t.1., y.i I, o. o lion j A Mad Elephant crnlrng oat a man's life with its hage foot would not be more terrible524 words
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Advertisement527 1914-10-16 2 ARTICLES FOB SALE. MOTOR CYCLE FOR SALE Opo Srcondbard 4 H.P. Rex Motor Cyole with »'de car. Id perfect ranuing order. Apply rex, c/o Siraiti Times. 1010 16 10 COCONUT BEEOLINGB FOR SALE From well-grown troeß. For particular* and prices, apply to A. FRANKKI,, Sigiap Estate, or at Victoria Street.527 words
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Article1857 1914-10-16 3 ANCIENT FEUD WITH AUSTRIA AT AN END. Glton Lady's Experiences. The following interesting description of the state of public opinion in Hungary at the time of tbe outbreak of war between Austria and Servia baa been furnished to the Birmingham Daily Post by an Ulton lady1,857 words
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Article197 1914-10-16 3 Ladies Made to Wait on German Officers. An ither instance of German boorisbness is quoted by tho Daily Mail on September 4 from a Ghent paper, which gives details of the behaviour of a party of sixty -seven German officers under the command of a Prince of Wied,197 words
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Article95 1914-10-16 3 The War Office have issued the following communique:— Numerous inquiries having been made as to what articles would be useful to soldiers serving with tbe Expeditionary Force, tbe following list ha* been prepared at tbe War Offioe for the information of their relatives and friends —Hand kerchiefs,95 words
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Advertisement576 1914-10-16 3 NOTICESNOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given, that the above Trade Mark is tbe property of Chop Poh Heng Scon Kee, Cloth Dyirs, carrjiog on busimsH at No. 16, Circular Read, Singapore, and is mtil by tbe said Chop in connection with dyed cloths oold and exported by them. Any person or576 words
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Advertisement61 1914-10-16 3 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don't doctor your blood for rheumatism. Use an external application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. la a tow days it will get you op and oat into tbe sunshine, then nature will restore tbe rich red blood to your veins ami soon rid tbe system of this61 words
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Advertisement778 1914-10-16 3 NOTICES. IN THE COLONIAL COURT OF ADMIRALTY OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE L.S. No. 1 OF 1914. IN PRIZB. THE 8.8. CHOWTAI. JOHANNES WENZEL. MABTER. nEOROB V, BT THB GRACE OF OOD, OF TBE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRBLAND AND OP THB BRITISH DOMINIONS BEYOND THB778 words
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Advertisement731 1914-10-16 3 NOTICES. IN THE COLONIAL COURT OF ADMIRALTY OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SIAGAPORE. LB. No. 8 OF 1914. IN PRIZB. THEB.B.QUARTA.HELGERMADBEN. MASTER. GBORGB V, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, OF THE UNI TBD KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRBLAND AND OF THB BRITISH DOMINIONS BBYOND THE SBAS, KING, DEFENDER731 words
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Advertisement454 1914-10-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pT&a STEAM NAVIGATION GO. 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. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO LTD. BITWBBN454 words
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Advertisement509 1914-10-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama tia ports to Marseilles, a London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tho New Twin screw St«am'Ti maintaining tbis service have been specially designed and oonotracted, and509 words
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Advertisement661 1914-10-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LO SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baehok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara' Tolnpin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, KobMmni. Bandon, L&ogsuen, Taku. Chumpcj, Koblak and Bangkok. Ous Departure A STEAMER Oot. 17-8 p.m. Oot. 8O 94— S p.m. ii 27 31 5 p.m. The661 words
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Advertisement482 1914-10-16 4 STEAHER SAILINGS. ~"NEDERLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). BEGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via SOUTHAMPTON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handeisvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-9 v OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD.482 words
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Advertisement466 1914-10-16 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Sinoaporb to Java Posts, Port I).<»wih Thursday Island, Brisbani and Sydney, via Torres Straits. Also taking paßPengerH and oargo with transhipment for other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Ports, British Niw Guinea, New Britain, Tasmanian and New Zealand Ports. Smooth Passage- Superb Soenery. A466 words
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Advertisement823 1914-10-16 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2 3, Coliyer Quay. INDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. The undermentioned dates of depwtnre are only at proximate. Kalmua T<>n*i il. Mae.u-a-Sab", Sirupang and Djambi. Oct 17 Van Onthojrn Muatok, Djeboes, Bliojoo, SoengeiLiat, Pan^ ka! Ba'em and823 words
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Advertisement304 1914-10-16 5 BTEAHER SAILINGS. BIBBY LINE" of fast twln-aoraw Mall Passenger Stoaman between Rangoon, Colombo, Suas, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. THE ARRACAN CO., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON CO., Rangoon Agents. Co! cm bo Agcr'.s FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPL? PATERSON, BIMONB A CO LTD.. Singapore Agents.304 words
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Advertisement269 1914-10-16 5 NOTICE. P.A. M. A Register of Estate Manage™ and Assistants has been started by this Ag«ociatioo. Employers, having vacant pouts to fill, and employees seeking cngagftm nt, are requested to communicate witb the under sigced By Order, H. C. E. ZACUARIAS, Secretary, Planters' Asnooiation of Malaya. Kuala Lumpur, August 1,269 words
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Advertisement245 1914-10-16 5 r,HUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO.. LTD. Singapore Branch. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE, Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. 4EPAIRB OF FURNACE CRACKS. REPAIRS OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES REPAIRS OF PITTING AND CORROBION. REPAIRS OF RIVETTED245 words
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Advertisement463 1914-10-16 6 RULE I Qt THt RQAP. The SUNdCAIVI Motorcycle. m PERFECT POWER TRANSMISSION. Tb( Wcathcrprcof Si: tibcam Elaine with its coantershaft gear and enclosed Chain Transmission h yearj aheal of anything on the market. For ABSOLUT! RELIABILITY yon cannot beat the Sunbeam. H. WOLSKEL CO., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Sole Agents,463 words
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Advertisement684 1914-10-16 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FU SALE. 14-16 Cnio Landaulette Motor Car, Englishbuilt victoria and horec*. Palaequin and mare, both with harness and lamps complete. Twowheeled dogcart. Delivery end cf Novemter. Apply to M, E. Plnmpton. 16-10- 18 11 TURNOUT FOR SAiE Skewbald Deli p>~ny mere, very fast. Dogcart nearly new, harnexs-completf cheapOwner684 words
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Advertisement265 1914-10-16 6 JM. C HUDSON (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNEH, REPAIRER akd REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly mti-cribcrs taken on low rates. Charges for repairs moderate. Workmanship gnaranteod Free advice given to intending buyers of new or second hand piunoH. Estimate-) for repairs made. Trial order Bolicitod. SAILORS' HOME. T«u f265 words
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Article81 1914-10-16 7 HXTUKES Friday, October 16. High Water, |M a.m., 8.5 p.m. Y. M. C. A. War Conoert. Saturday, October 17. High Water, 9.6 a.m., 8.69 p.m. Sunday, October 18. High Water, 9.32 a-in., 9.16 p.m Monday, October 19. High Water, 9.57 a.m., 10.U p.m. Tuesday, October 20. High81 words
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Article168 1914-10-16 7 To-DAT ■A< nham and T. Anson 8 pm Malacca and Muar I |B| Batu I'aliat 8 pm Port Said and New \ork 8 pm Touohrow. lloiliow and Sait>oo 6 am Pnntianak 9 am Ujnuibi 10 am Kelautan and Kangknk 11 am Mirsinn, K. I'.ihang, l\ k vi168 words
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Article156 1914-10-16 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a in. on October 16, 1914. British. Name I Date of Arrival Remarks. I'uh Ann Itanee Nsmur Will o the Wisp M i.ju. t Valctta Willitliu Ciroo Hong Aik Ainu Hong Ban Lie Uuan Taojonfc Sural Kriina A Li156 words
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Article439 1914-10-16 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. Tbe following passenger boikiug* to the Straits are taken from tv > London and China Express. It should be understand that, in Fii'Uf lum'anccs. bookings may be provisional and that intending pasneDgers may alter their arrangement*, subsequent to the issuance of this list in439 words
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Article200 1914-10-16 7 The following farther subscriptions to the Johore War Relief Fund are acknowledged Belgian. Local. Previously acknowledged »903.50 1197.50 Dr. A.G. Grant, M.B. 80 25 E. Gordon 50 S. O. Tyte 25 10 DatoDr.J.P.A. Wilson 50 35 Mr. H. Callimore (J proceeds X.M.A. Bazaar) 150 150 Tangkah200 words
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Article74 1914-10-16 7 Slavonic natives of A nutria who were amongst the prisoners taken at Lembers, all state that they were placed in front of the battle line purpoiwly by Austrian,*. A wound td Russian cavalry officer relates that whilst be and his comrades were doing pic Vet duty he found bundles of74 words
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Article155 1914-10-16 7 eXCHANOB SIMUAFOU, OITOBEB 16, 1914 On Lonoom Bank 4 m/i 2/4 Demud 3/4 Prin(elm/i a/4, On India Bank T. T. 1741 On HoNOKO«a...Bftnk d/d m, 23j Ok Shaikjhaj ...Bank d/d IC(M O»J*t* BmkT. T. 141 j On Japan Bank d/d 114J Sovereigns— baying rate m 18.54 India155 words
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Article179 1914-10-16 7 10 10 Ampans 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Belat 100 10 10 Brua&g 0.75 10 10 Kampat 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association £1 £1 EirUTin 1.12.0 £1 41 Lahat Mine* 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tina 1.10.0 10 10 Middletoa 5/- 6/-179 words
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Article635 1914-10-16 7 tone 1 Buyer*. Sellers. alue 3/. a/- Allagai 1/3 1/7 £1 41 Anglo-Jay* 2/6 8/4 2/. a/- Anglo-Malay 7/8 8/II- 3/- Batane Malaka -,6 /10 £1 £1 Batu Tiga 1.60 1.16.9 norn 2/- 2/- Bekob -/7* SI 41 Bukit Kajang 1.6.8 1.10.6 jgl £1 Bukit Lintang 2.7.6 2.12.6 norn635 words
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Article126 1914-10-16 7 ski Bny< 8e ui 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/8 41 41 Pre*. 1.0.0 1.2.6 5/- 6/- Electric T'wayB 8,9 4/6 10 10 Fraaer Nea-e 5".OO 65.00 60 (0 Hammer k Co. 06.00 101.00 100 Howarth Erskine 46.C0 100 7%Pw«. 100^)0 100 100 K»ti Bro, Del 100.00 126.00126 words
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Article62 1914-10-16 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% $1,284 500 S ingapore. E lectric Tramways 61 X850.0C0 Spore Municipal 5% $1,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 44% of 1907 t1,80U,000 pa Buyers Seller* Spore Municipal 4J% of 1909 11.00^,000 pat S'por.- Municipal 4 2.000,000 B%dis Sporo Municipal 4% XJOO.OOO 934 I ,%Tbe baying quotations62 words
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Advertisement128 1914-10-16 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. October 17.— At naleroom, teak household furniture, etc.. at U. October 21.— At No. 1 Oxley Riae wax polished teak household furniture, etc, property ot L. F. Payne Eaq at 3. October 24.— At Burwood, No. 51, Orange Road. i-xeelUnt wax pulubed toak household furoi'.ure,128 words
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Advertisement11 1914-10-16 7 For Chronic Cbett Complaint*, Wood*' Great Peppei mnt Cur la. fld11 words
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Advertisement117 1914-10-16 7 C CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH g p ADMIRALTY AND WAR OFFICE. STONE E CRUSHERS. M R E TYPES A BLAKE AND DODGE. K SYMONS 1 (GYRATORY). fi N Quick Delivery from Stock Vj At Our Works at Erith, England. U SINGAPORE AND IPOH. Ltd. CARLSBERG BEER^ yf M ™_jb3paftw?ffls^Ls^LsHß 1117 words
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Advertisement68 1914-10-16 7 AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDtiE ROAD. TO-NIOHTI AT S.IS TO-MIQHTII SELIG'S MULTI-REEL ANIMAL DRAMA KINGS OF THE FOREST Replete with awe io»piring and amazing A 'venture I in t v e Wilds of Africt. AMBROSIO'S MULTI-REEL DRAMA BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH Portraying tbe Ruth of an Adventuress. UNIVERSAL'S68 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous95 1914-10-16 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Ktrbau Hospital, October 14. 9 A.M. 8 P.M. 9 P.M Bared. 82 Fab 29.930 29.610 29.884 Temp. 84.0 890 84.0 Wet Bulb Ther 77.9 78.0 77.0 [>ir. of Wind SB SE calm Max. shade Temp. 90.0 Mm 75.4 Max. in S m 147.0 Terad. Ther 70.4 Rainfall95 words
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1084 1914-10-16 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16. THE RIVAL FLEETS. From time to time some incident, such as the captures by the Yarmouth of the Kiuden's consorts, reminds us thai four of the great naval Powers are at war. Last Sunday a submarine sank a Rusxian cruiser, and the Russians claim1,084 words
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Article26 1914-10-16 8 A Civil and Military Gazette (Simla) cable gram of October S, says that heavy snow has ilruady fallen in the Vosges and in the Black Forest.26 words
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Article27 1914-10-16 8 It is understood that the Russian seizure of the Carpathian Passes cuts off Germany's last source of petrol, which is indispensable to the pptiius, aeroplanes and transport.27 words
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Article32 1914-10-16 8 In connection with the meeting to be held to-night at the Amateur Dra«iug Association, in commemoration of the birthday of CodfuciuH, a collection will Iw inado tow.ir Jh the Dblyiuw lielief Fund.32 words
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Article11 1914-10-16 8 Mining has almost ceased in the sub district bf Tanjong Malim.11 words
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Article12 1914-10-16 8 On the sth inst. the Prince of A'ales's Fund amounted to £3,000,000.12 words
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Article22 1914-10-16 8 It was reported on the Ist inst. that 88,000 German Iron Crosses had been con lerred since tho outbreak of the war.22 words
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Article25 1914-10-16 8 It is reported that French prisoners at Mvnich, Bavaria, are being publicly exhibited. Twopence is charged for admission, and enormous Crowds are attending the exhibition.25 words
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Article39 1914-10-16 8 When H. M. S. Creasy was sinking and the men were in the water they shouted cherry messages to one another. One man called out It's a long way to Tipperary." Yes," replied another, if you're going to swim."39 words
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Article39 1914-10-16 8 A reminder is given of the V MCA. concert for the Prince of Water's Fund to-night. It may be mentioned that Mr. Kr ink Adam tmi Mr. Guo. Stuiih h.iva agreed to contribute to the pro^nmiuo two bag-pipe selections.39 words
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Article40 1914-10-16 8 The Daily Chronicle says that bssides blowing up a viaduct, the Btlgians oa Satuiday night sont from Antwerp eight trains, loaded with iron ore, at full speed, in the direction of L .uv.uu, with the object ot wrecking the railway.40 words
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Article44 1914-10-16 8 Feeling about German espionage in England is continuing to develop. Lord Charles Beresford stated at Aberdeen, on October 2, that tha men lost when the three cruisers were destroyed in the North Sea were lost hv information given from England to the Gjrman Admiralty.44 words
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Article49 1914-10-16 8 A Simla telegram of October 8 says: It has been arranged, to tako effect from January 1 next, cv sell all ludian opium required for the Straits Settlements direct to ihe Siraits Government. This reduces the amount saleable in the Indian public auctions next year by three thousand chests.49 words
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Article51 1914-10-16 8 The ladies' monthly spoon competition in connection with the Kepijel Golf Club will be played on Monday next. Wednesday and Friday are marked off for tho ladies, the former for visitors also, wlnUt during the weekend, October 24 aud 20, the Anonymous Cup competition, liti holes stroke play, will be51 words
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Article55 1914-10-16 8 Messrs. Harrisons and Crosfiold, Ltd., have declared a tiual dividend of 3 per ceut., uidkiug 10 pc r *****, on preferred aud ordmary ■haM abd a tl.jrm ou muuageuieut shdres. To the MMfl of Rs. 26.00J thure has bieu cimr.l forward Rs. 30,5i0. They are citaling 200 UOO now cumulaiivu55 words
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Article60 1914-10-16 8 The son of Mr. W. Oould, Dudley Arms Hotel, liliyl, wrote to hia father enclosing him an uik r ho had received from a iirw to go abroad at a salary of JtlbO a your. Mr. vjuuld t< 1 h<i<:k Your pUco Is Kitchener's army." The next duy cauio the60 words
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Article62 1914-10-16 8 A patriotic service will be held at Wesley Church, Fort Canning Kmd, next Sunday eveuiug at half-past five o'clock, at which an oiler ing will be taken for tho lriuee of Wale's Fuud. Special music will be rendered by the choir and an address appropriate 1 to the occasion will62 words
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Article60 1914-10-16 8 The work of raising the sunken steamer Hjkusei Maru in the Astrica Channel has uad to be abandoned for the time being as it was found necessary to send the salvage steamer back to Japan for repairs am: overhaul. It is uuUeiatood that a morn powerful salvage steamer is being60 words
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Article60 1914-10-16 8 The Young Cliing Chinese School, of 14 to 25 Park Road, is holding an exhibition ot general Chinese industries and handicrafts and drawings by the pupils of tho school on Friday and Saturday, today and to-morrow, in commemoration of the anniversary ol Confucius. Admission will be by tickets winch cio60 words
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Article60 1914-10-16 8 The rubber flooring which has been presented to the Stephen ward of Guy's Hospital by the Rubber Urowera' Association in fW yards square, weighs about cU,UiH lbs., aud is of ail-British manufacture. The rubber flooring which the Association is presenting to the Children's Hospital covers 200 squareyards. This is to60 words
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Article81 1914-10-16 8 Mr. T. F. Garvin, acting additional District Judge of Colombo, delivered judgment on the 2nd lust in the case in which Messrs. Dodwcll and Co Ltd., sued Messrs. E. John and Co., for Ri. 1,45,060. Judgment wan given for the plaintiff in respect ot one of Uiu cheques sued upon,81 words
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Article69 1914-10-16 8 It is believed among the troops, says a Standard correspondent in France, that Dulluts fired vertically upwards at aircraft never descend as bullets, the intense and prolonged friction of their flight to the limit of the trajectory and the subsequent descent of what is left of them completely dissipating them69 words
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Article109 1914-10-16 8 A Kuala Lumpur resident, who has just returned from home on the Nellore, ttlls an amusing story of a German collier which is now a prizu in Gibraltar liar hour. This vessel at the outbreak of war sent a wireless message asking if it was correct that Germany bad declared109 words
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Article429 1914-10-16 8 Lord Minto left unsettled estate of the value of £159,1 16 and in addition considerable real estate. Lord Roberts, replying to congratulation* on his birthday, says "lam proud of th« British army. It lias never done better. Miss Howell, of Hove, arrived in Penanf by the last429 words
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Article64 1914-10-16 8 The Times, of September 15. to hand by yesterday's mail says The Press Bureau authorises the press to state that there ix no truth in the rumours that K'isM in soldiers have landed in or passed through Great Britain on their way to France or Belgium. Statements64 words
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Article230 1914-10-16 8 Thero was a further heading, in the District Court yesUrdiy afternoon, of tlio case in which Robert Davidson, an Australian, and George D. Niubronner are charged with cheating, by obtaining from a Chinese tailor, rolls of khaki and white cloth on the ground that the230 words
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Article263 1914-10-16 8 At Calcutta the ludian passengers on the Komagata Maru who we re being rcpatriat d by the Government of lodia and who HMMa some trouble in Singapore when the vessel was here, sue! leuly beoauie wry i X'itcd and without warning opened a hot n lolvtr fire263 words
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Advertisement85 1914-10-16 8 r BOUTON ROUCIE FELUCCA FL NILOMETER SPECIALS. v.^ j SPECIAL INVITATION. Our Artistically Decorated I BEDROOM, DRAWING ROOM, OFFICE LnflHi DINING ROOM FURNITURE A Speciality. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. 1 The 'Royal Household" Scotch Whisky BY APPOINTMENT 10 „,.-■<•£'•►., '-X APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY M HIM. THE KING f The85 words
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Advertisement161 1914-10-16 8 ALHAMBRA CIHEMATNUPH THEftTRF. KACN R0»0. 2nd Show 0.16 p.m. Ist Show 7.80 p.m. In 6 Parts MARGUERITE OF NAVARRE DUMAS' EXCITING DRAMA In 6 Parts. Telephone 249—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 689—7 p.m. to 11 p.m. C. J. WILLIAMSON. Manager. ASK FOR: j "LOGAN" f OLD HIGHLAND whisky. FOR [THE161 words
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Advertisement11 1914-10-16 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article1505 1914-10-16 9 West Belgium Gravely Menaced. ATTEMPTED ADVANCE ON CALAIS. Heavy Fighting Now In Progress. k's Spk< ial am) OHMM War Tklkukams. London, October 14, 5.15 p.m. A Paris communique states Several engagements have o oooll^ in neighbourhood of Ghent. Operations on the left wing an far as the Oise1,505 words
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Article376 1914-10-16 9 Ypres is a to *n of Belgium, in Occidental Flander, 34 miles south of Bruges, and about 16 milts north of the French town of Hazebrouck where there were cavalry engagements a few days ago. Berry aullac is a town of the Department of Aisne, 22 miles376 words
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Article24 1914-10-16 9 Kkutkk's Tsleuram. London, October IS, 7 p.m. A Panama message says a serious landslide in the Culebia Cut has interrupted all traffic.24 words
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Article69 1914-10-16 9 (From Ocr Own Cokhkspondsnt.) Penang, October 16. A Hokkiea, who was charged with the theft of a rifle, the property of Private David, in the Bearer Section of the Penaog Volunteers, has been sentenced to two yearn' rigorous imprisonment. Private David laid he was attacked by three69 words
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Article382 1914-10-16 9 HOW MANY ARE READY FOR THE FRONT? To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Since the Government have done nothing towards forming and sending a contingent to the front, I think it is up to us to do what we can for ourselves. I propose we should382 words
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Article457 1914-10-16 9 Attacks on Ladies in Singapore Thoroughfares. Each day sees additions to the list of out rages which have, unfortunately, boooiue so common in Singapore lately. Robberies and assaults have been committed, well nigh with impunity, iv a large number of cases by coolies who, out of work, have457 words
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Article71 1914-10-16 9 A Lille newspaper states that King Albert of Belgium had a narrow escape from capture. During a tour of inspection he noticed that his cbanfftur was making toward* the German lines. He oidered him to stop, but the chauffeur continued at full speed. The King thereupon shot him. A document,71 words
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Article2631 1914-10-16 9 SOME OF ITS GREAT EFFECTS ON FINANCE. Great Experts Exposition. We ar*j indebted to one of onr Patch readers (Mr. A. Sol, formerly a high official in the Dutch Colonial civil service, and well known through his frequent sta^s at Singapore during bis travels in the Far2,631 words
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Article210 1914-10-16 10 Second List of Subscriptions. The committee of the Children's Aid Society gratefully acknowledge the following further subscriptions Amount previously acknowledged 12,234.85 Mr. J. C. Peter 100 Mr. A. H. Fair 100 Hon. Mr. E. D. Hewan 00 Mr. R. Cricbton, Muar 60 Mr. H. Spakler 50 Miss210 words
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Article170 1914-10-16 10 ;Fkom A Cosbispondknt.) Ti. nysjanu, October 12. Great prep trat ions are being made to celebrate thu anniversary of H.H. Snltan Lainil Ahiiin's birth lay. which occurs on October 17. has been very smooth lately, and a BMSJi harvest of fish his been gathered. There hh-iih to170 words
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Article162 1914-10-16 10 It seems a pity, says the Ceylon Planters' Gaaotte, that a whole battalion of planters was not raistd in India, Mala. a and Ceylon. It would not have been difficult to |<it a thousand men. ao i with a few months figl iting they would162 words
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Article48 1914-10-16 10 A bag, U'ldoying to a Prussian oflioei, captind at Wr.iiiD, ».i« fnun to contain a number of iron crosses, inn i I Paris. MM ii rroiMS were intended as ■HMBha if tli« pr«j cud tn'ry of tbe iiormans into Paris. They have been distributed SAi iab and French48 words
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Article907 1914-10-16 10 STIRRING SCENES ON REACHING FRANCE. Admiration of tbe French People. We take the telegrams below from Ceylon contemporaries just to band London, October 1 The Press Bureau to-day sanctions the announcement of the landing of tbe Indian troops in France. Nothing farther is permitted. London, October 2:- The907 words
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Article47 1914-10-16 10 The Kaiser lately visited bis wounded son Oscar at Vibon, near Longwy, and addressing tbe Grenadiers Corps fighting in the neighbourhood, sail, Longwy will be inscribed in letter* of gold on the roll of history. All oar successes we mast ascribe to the God of oar fathers.47 words
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Article88 1914-10-16 10 Tbe Uarttelots of Stopham, in Sussex, «etUed there at tbe time of tbe conquest. They have always been a fightisg family. The gallant Captain of 11. M.5. Liberty, Lieut.-Cummander Nigel Barttelot, who foil in the naval fight off Heligoland, was second son of the late Sir Walter Barttelot, the second88 words
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Article446 1914-10-16 10 Great Improvement Among Indian Labourers. Referring to tbe health of F.M.S. estates in 1913, Dr. Sansom, tbe Principal Medical Officer, in his report for tbat period, observes One of the most gratifying features of the year 1913 is the redaction of the death-rate amongst estate labourers446 words
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Article23 1914-10-16 10 Pelepab Valley.— B,6oo lbs. Kota Tinggi 5.500 lbs. SiKintinn.-3.400 lbs. Clovelly.-2,870 lbs. Burma Development.— 2,lso lbs. Durian Sabatang.— l,l4o lbs.23 words
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Article339 1914-10-16 10 Colonel Derrick Asks for More Men. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Bir, Will yon kindly give me space in your paper to draw attention to tbe great importance of keeping the detachments of the S.V.A. and the S.K.E. (V) up to full strength These detachment!), I339 words
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Article190 1914-10-16 10 Lieut. D. Q. Heslop, of Colombo, has issued the following circular Dear Sir,— l am sending this letter to Commanding Officer of Legion in Burma. India Straits, Malay*, Hongkong and Australia. My idea is tbat we could make up a Contingent amongst as for active service in190 words
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Article936 1914-10-16 10 ACTION TO PREVENT FUTURE IMITATIONS. A Rubber Curing Apparatus Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Bucknill, K.C. in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon! there camo up for hearing an action in which Mr. Walter Jackson sought to rcstiain Tan Moung Tho from infringing upon the rights of his936 words
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Article96 1914-10-16 10 Anzioos to got some reliable information on the subject, writ* s a correppor.'). Nt si tbe Manchester Guardian, I approached a porter on station, and asked if be had actually seen any Russian troops go through. Well, mister," he said, "there m re twelve, trains passed through las'96 words
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Letter1138 1914-10-16 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, As an Englishman living in Java, and through being in constant touch with (in ruins, the majority of whom have been com j seek a Uuiporary haven of refuge in tins neutral country, I have had the opportunity of bearing1,138 words
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361 1914-10-16 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Of all your very valued leaders, of which the public have due appreciation, time is none went nearer home to the hearts of a great many than your able and fair-minded advocacy of the unfortunate* who361 words
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Letter275 1914-10-16 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir,— l read you and your morning content- 1 porary every day and in your leading articles I tmm see ideas and remarks which in my opinion' fall short of the mark for the want of emphasis. Wo have hero275 words
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Letter109 1914-10-16 11 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir, I have to thank you for announcing in your columns the amount, 1230.00, contributed to tbe Soldiers' and Sailors' Wives and Families Fund by the S.V.C. Guard. (St. John's Island contingent.) At the same time may I point out that you109 words
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Article87 1914-10-16 11 A Times of Ceylon cable of September 80 says There is to be no Motor Show or Lord Mayor's show this year. Shopping has been resumed in London, the West-End shop* being the busiest. One hundred Members of Parliament have been called to the Colours. Nine87 words
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Article119 1914-10-16 11 A Russian officer writes to a home paper I should be glad if yon kindly publish a paragraph which will Fettle the disputed point r. gardiDH tbe correct Russian flag. The yellow (lag with the double eagle ia the Imperial Standard. The white flag with the blue119 words
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Article839 1914-10-16 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Oct. 16, 1014. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share brokurn, lesue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shaiesare only nominal. No*. Vu.ua Butms. Sillies. 2/- Allagar 1/8 1/8 t 1 An«loJava 2/3 8/3839 words
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Advertisement63 1914-10-16 11 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is safe to say that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Keiuedy ha* saved tbe live* of more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy in existence I*, h l.iii'wu all over me civihzi-d world for its *peeuy cures ol cramps in63 words
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Advertisement59 1914-10-16 11 Little Jack Hornet sat sick in a corner, A coughing and rabbinic his eye*, As Granny was waiting, watching him taking A dose fit to poison the fli> s. A Taught t her own, far best left alone, Wuiob stje marie her young victim endure Tbe silly old muff to59 words
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Advertisement325 1914-10-16 11 SPECIAL FEATURES AT THE MARLBOROUGH PICTIBE THEATRE, BEACH ROAD, j TO-NIOHT. LIFE ISA GAME 3 PARTS (Ist Show MAX AND HIS RIVAL 3 PARTS (3nd Show WHERE THE ROAD FORKS 3 PARTS (2nd Show THE "CRAG" HOTEL. PENANO HILLS. The Sanatorium ol Tho Straitn Settlement?. Completely Renovated. Twrnty-*;* hourp from325 words
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Advertisement316 1914-10-16 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. N THE "MOUTRIE" 18 Built Specially for Singapore and the F.M.S. 'all and inspect the splendid models just to hand. S.MOUTRIE£CO.,LTD., Raffles Place. KAFFLES HOTtL Special 3)inner On Saturday, October 17. Telegraphic Address: "RUNNYMEDF," PENANO. ft\^^ 1 Code: A 8.C.. sth Edition fVA iS V* Telephone No. 543316 words
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Article2627 1914-10-16 12 LONDON CABLES AHEAD fJF THE MAIL Progress of Vfie Campaign. Colombo pftf«rs to hand by yesterday's mail contaiatnany interesting cables relating to the process of the war from which we >wing selection: [i. s pUiuber 18.— Mr. Richard Harding Davis, the well-known American i, rtlM and war2,627 words
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Article480 1914-10-16 12 IT IS AN OFFICERS WAR." Views of a Captured German Soldier. A German cavalry soldier captured in East Prussia has given the following account of his experiences "It was a rainy day, and towards the evening a mist enveloped the whole country, making it impossible to distinguish our troops from480 words
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Article105 1914-10-16 12 A Rangoon telegram of September 80 says One of the lamentable features of the war, so far as Burma is concerned, is its complete isolation at present, not only from India bat from the rest of the world, owing to the adventures of the wandering Etnden105 words
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Article2892 1914-10-16 12 INWARD MEANING OF PRESENT STRUGGLE. Lord Kitchener's Plan. One of the most concise expositions we have seen of the military requirements of Great Britain in the present war appeared in tl.e Daily Telegraph of August 17 last, by Mr. E. Ashmead Bartlett, who clearly demonstrates2,892 words
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Article549 1914-10-16 12 Thrilling Adventures of Belgian Motorist. The Central News cotres^ondent at Antwerp, writing on September o, ssjl Last night on the moonlit roof of a liotel Ms> Lieutenant (late Corporal) Straus, seated near his machine gun, told me in his clipped English a tale of adventure which549 words
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Article34 1914-10-16 12 The Ceylon community in London is astonished at learning by mail of the freedom allowed to the German community of Colombo, Mad they consider it a grave danger to British shipping in Eastern waters.34 words
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Advertisement379 1914-10-16 13 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. *mm±. |N WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA W/9V& CONSUMPTION fife CHLOROSIS Wk Km atf? ram m w\ VfS fV^' Use H/EMGCLOBIN i^* Deschsons vc smm doctor "R l 6 that hi vital Iron of the Flood ALWAYS CURES, and Rives everyone health, strength379 words
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Advertisement254 1914-10-16 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Motors. Roily sod Wa'nh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer. Adolphi Hotel. Money Cbaogtr, Hotel do I'Bcrope Monry Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Eoh k Co., Bras Basab Road The Refreshment Raflet, Tank Road Rai way254 words
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Advertisement229 1914-10-16 13 2\&rrc/ highly r&Gomrnends VAN HOUTEN'S t W COCOA pjAjojl^ m ltj?soslrenytfieru'nyan<l E S^sV^^J Br^M j\. delicious /lavourmy also |^^y^^^%^. TorjDtxldiTiys and pastry \*~y& m fT?~ > Lei Cook use it f B^lijijv Diesel Engines BRITISH in DESIGN, BRITISH in MATERIALS, BRITISH in WORKMANSHIP. THE S MPLEST, SUREST AND MOST ECONOMICAL229 words
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Advertisement1796 1914-10-16 14 tiMAtttf S MLT mUm UMVII PAID-UP CAPITAL OF AMY WSTtJiii CQMPAMI PROSPEROUS Knd PROGRESSIVE. 1 HE SREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIFTED. HEADOMICI. Wln«h M tt»H M M,»4>HN k LONDON OFFIOS .2, OH *.wry. EC ,-j bm. £20.00« li tll |ll|- with the ■^■liill O«*rt 4 b«(l»L Md .cptio wMh1,796 words
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Advertisement700 1914-10-16 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of EXCELLENT WAX-POLISHED TE«K HOUSEHOLD FUFNITURE, ETC., At lint wood, No, 61, Grange Riad, On Saturday, October 24, at 3.30 p m. Kl <*»»«J designed wax-polished teak sideboard with mirror panel wax polslicd teak dining table and dinner wagon; wax polished teak riimng room chair*-700 words
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Article1146 1914-10-16 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Recovery of IkrJict Cars It will be remembered, writes Gerald Bias in The Stamiaul, that many unfortunate motorists who were touting abroad for their summer holiday had great difficulty in getting back, and a very large number were forced to leave1,146 words
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Advertisement332 1914-10-16 15 jp- J PYRENE tip>ht* witlnut dam- «i to canine it^sss—' ftC iquifiueat, polished parts, varnitlrd sarfacoa or |H ]M upholsttry. It doei not •tamp out or wat down. PYIiBNB liqoid, in oontaot witb fire or taWTw'^aCßtTCfj Jjj even heated parts of tbe motor, is instantly trans- rrod into beaYy. r332 words
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Advertisement12 1914-10-16 15 For Children'! Hacking Coo«h at Night Wooda Orcat Peppermint Core la Sd.12 words
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Advertisement338 1914-10-16 15 DUNLOP TYRES. HOTOR, CYCLE* MOTOR CYCLE, SOLID NO INTERRUPTION OF SUPPLIES. NO ALTERATION IN PRICES. The Dun] op Company is in a position to meet any demands which may be made upon it. It is to your best interest, at this time especially, to SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE. Obtainable at all338 words
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Advertisement770 1914-10-16 16 JEFFREYS Pilseryer Beer Brewed in Scotland. FRESH SUPPLIES JUST ARRIVED. OBTAINABLE AT ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS. Sole Agents: Adamson,Gilfillan&Co.,Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WAMTB._ TELEGRAPH OPERATORS WANTED. Wanted, Tel. K raph Op, rator* by tbe 8.N.1t. Government. Apply to UUTURIE Co., Ltd., Singapore. W-8 a FURNISHED HOUSE WANTED. Rev. F. O.770 words
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Advertisement541 1914-10-16 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TOUT. That desirable residence, AucLencairn," So. 1. I aoglio H '.l. lreiblj done cp. Apply to SYME Co. 118 n TO LET. No 1, Thomp-oj Road, Wind or Hill." Apply to Tan Bock luD, No. 19, Dt-vtnßhire Road. 9-10 1810 TO LET. BURWOOD, Nr>. 61,541 words
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Advertisement305 1914-10-16 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 100. Market Street, Telephone No. 421. Shipcliandlers, Government and Municipal Contractor.', Estate Snppliors and Com-mi-cion Agents. Bou Agents The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd. Btbt Muitiplar Pisid Hair Beltings. CODE FLAGS of all sizes ready In stock. Pricee r, asonaKo. 17 80-6-16 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS.305 words
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Advertisement601 1914-10-16 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Ship-chandler*, government and Municipal Contractor*, (literal Importer i and Exporle-« and Commission agent*, Estate, Rica-Mill and Saw-MIII Suppliers. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT, 1 Codbs: A. B.C. (th Edition and A 1. T<Je[hene Nos.— Office lil-8 atd 1174. (Private 148 C). Solk Aoints Fob GLOBE601 words
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Advertisement410 1914-10-16 16 TANSENGCHGN6&GQ. Architects acd General Agents for BUILDINGS. DESIGNS. ESTIMATES, BUILDING SURVEYS. ETC. UNDER EUROPEAN bIIERVISION. 14, Raffles Quay (Top Floor). Toleibone. 1986. CHARGES MODERATE. EYES TESTED FREE!!! A u)sn il i a not wait to put on his overcoat until ho bas beconir nearly frozen, and whtn Iba Aiya l>is|.t410 words
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Miscellaneous226 1914-10-16 16 Straits V)imes, ADVERTISEMENT KATES.- Mincellane 038 want* of evory description are inserted at the prepaid rate of $1 per foui lines for ono or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, $1 each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8,12. Inch Sc ah226 words
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