The Straits Times, 26 October 1914
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Title Section13 1914-10-26 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.630 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. OCTOBER 26. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement267 1914-10-26 1 "HI" BEER. X yg^H SHAWKNIT SOCKS. New Stock just arrived, in the very Latest Shades, Gray, Amethyst, Tan, Navy, Kelly Smart Things Green, Panama and Black For Men's Wear q** /|f\ The things a man likes to U/ M•Vr VT Per p£lir. be particular about scarfs, shirts, gl< res, and267 words
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Advertisement247 1914-10-26 1 ROBINSON CO. AGENTS FOR KYNOCH'S ELEY'S Sporting Cartridges. The "BON AX" /j?Nr^..> If**- 1 —z, r^" U a new paper case with an extra •teal-lined head AWU\ V under the braso, which makes it much siroD^er and imposei/^T\V\ ble to split at the end as many cascn Jo made by247 words
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Advertisement32 1914-10-26 1 GOODRICH j TYRES. Soli t oints ADAMSON GILFILLAN *CO LIO PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging KONG HING CHEOrKS COMPANY. Adelphi Hotel Buildings, Singapore. Branch at Penang 16 81-5-1532 words
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Article1307 1914-10-26 2 THE ENEMY AGENTS ON THE E\ST COAST. Projected Sweep. Writing in The Times of September 18, i naval correspondent says It is useless to blink the fact that a Rood deal of uneasiness still exists in regard to the presence of the alien enemy in our midst.1,307 words
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Article843 1914-10-26 2 What Happens to Shots Fired At Aircraft. "It is believed among the troops that ballets fired vertically upwards at aircraft never descend as ballet*, the intense and prolonged friction of their flight to the limit of the trajectory and the subsequent descent of what is left843 words
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Article18 1914-10-26 2 There's many a married man who would have beeu proof against any other form of the confidence trick.18 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement136 1914-10-26 2 f Hazeline (Trad* Mark) Snow X Protector Ladies who ase "'Hazfline' b^^^^W^ Snow daily are able to indulge in open-air pastimes to their heart's content, and I still preserve their beauty. Because Hazkline' Snow" prevents the disfiguring effects of exposure to sun, wind, dust, etc., It is delightfully cooling and136 words
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Advertisement35 1914-10-26 2 Children's Colds. Why let the children rack their little bodies in such a distressing manner when you can so easily core their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by all Dispensaries and Dealers.35 words
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Advertisement478 1914-10-26 2 London Buying Agents We offer you our rvuc m bayta* iltrnu for Itnli.h or ConunrnMl ruodl. I MM in I«M. but ih,,r,.u«hl> up-iu-dair, our surcrw w attained by making I ivr rxprrl buyer", witli cipablr Uaflt. Dianar** difirrfiit •'-nariinontt, buying with i mini care ever/ clan ol goo.li. riving our478 words
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Advertisement496 1914-10-26 2 ARTICLES FOR SALE. COCONUT BEEDLINGB FOR Mil From well grown troes. For partioalart and prioes, apply to A. FRANKKL, Si^ap Estajje, or at Victoria Street 317 a MOTOR CAR FOR BALE. 14 in ltala motor car, English bailt, Olympia exhibition touring body. in first claos running order. Will sell cheap496 words
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Article2182 1914-10-26 3 MR. ASQUITH SPEAKS ON GERMAN AIMS. Indictment of Teutonic Culture. The Prime Minister addressed a great public meeting in Edinburgh on September IS, representative of all parties, in the coarse of his enlistment campaign. Lord Provost Inches presided, and he was supported by Lord Balfoar of Barleigh,2,182 words
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Article26 1914-10-26 3 Bloggs does fairly with bis French, but be queered himself last night at the country cub." How so? Said be preferred his tiouaers a trifle retromae."26 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement306 1914-10-26 3 Chs. J. GAUPP CO., 33, Rafflea Place, WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS and MARINE OPTICIANS. Complete Stocks of: NAUTIGAL INSTRUMENTS. SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS, SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS. BY MERIT ALONE! Sheer merit alone has won for Atank Nigrart Pills their proud position as the world's remedi for tbe common ailments of tbe Digestive Organs, Stomach, Liver306 words
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Advertisement59 1914-10-26 3 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don't doctor your blood (or rheumatism. Use an external application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. In a tew days it will get yon up and ont into tbe sunshine, th«u nature will restore tbe rich red blood to your reins and soon rid the system of this59 words
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Advertisement402 1914-10-26 3 Poor Health To face the dangers of weakness and disease with a weakened constitution, is to liken oneself to the captain who sails a disabled ship to meet the perils of the storm. In both cases disaster must surely follow. Failing appetite, nervous irritability, loss of weight and lack of402 words
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Advertisement709 1914-10-26 3 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tkndkkk <»ill be received, up to noon on Saturday, the 7th November, 1914, at tbe Colonial Secretary's Office, Singapore, the Resident Councillor's Office, Penang, and the Kesi'lent's Office, Malacca, from persons desirous of contracting for supplies for tbe Government at Singapore, Penang, and Malacca, respectively, for a709 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement354 1914-10-26 4 STEAMER BAIUN6B. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BITWIIM Fremantle Perth354 words
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Advertisement504 1914-10-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. Fortnightly strvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, nnder mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Qovernment. The New Twin-sorew Steamer* maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the504 words
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Advertisement646 1914-10-26 4 STEAMER BAIUNGB. THE SIAW STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For KreUy, Paka, Tringganu, Bigot, Semerak, Bachok, rielantan, Tabai. Bangnara, Tolapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, KobMmai, Bandon, L-ingsnen, Taku, Obompon, Kohlak and Bangkok, Due Oapartura A STEAMER it Oct. 87 Oct. 31 -S p.m. The Steamers we fitted throughout with eieotrio646 words
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Advertisement476 1914-10-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. 11 NEDERLAND >r== 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 Credlet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-9 a OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY.476 words
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Advertisement458 1914-10-26 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Sinoapori to Java Posts, Post Daiwih Thursday Island, Hrisbam and Sydney, via Torres Straits. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment for other Victorian, South Australian and North Qusknsland Ports, British Nbw Gcinka, Niw Britain, Tasmanlan and N«w Zealand Ports. Smooth Passage. Superb Soanery. A458 words
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Advertisement830 1914-10-26 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavla. 3 8. Collyer Quay. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIa GOVERNMENT. The undermentioned riatt" ci departure are only approximate. VaSity^ iPontianaki Oot 27 Stniraradja Muntok and Palembaog. Oct. 28 Siogkawani; Singkawang, S. lakau, Pemangkat and Sambas. Oot. 29 Van830 words
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Advertisement384 1914-10-26 5 STEAMER SAILIWB. THESOUTH MANCHURIA STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. Fop Penang, Colombo, Bombay, Aden and Jeddah. For Freight or further information, apply to THE OFFICE, No 7, D' Almeida Street. 17-10 80-10 SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS a.s. "Qlcoogle" 8,760 Tonr s.s. Seang Bee 6,799 Tons ■.I. Seang Choon 6,776 Tona Intended ■aillngs384 words
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Advertisement643 1914-10-26 5 NOTICE. P.A.M. A Register of Estate Managers and Assistants has been started by this Association. Employers, bavins vacant posts to fill, and employee* seeking engagement, are requested to communicate with tbe undersinned By Order, H. C. K. ZACHARIAS, Secretary, Planters' Association of Malaya. Koala Lompnr, August 1, 1914. 12 8-1643 words
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Advertisement283 1914-10-26 5 CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., la, COLLYBR QUAY. JEI. C HUDSON (Late of Robinson Piano Co.), TUNER, REPAIRER a»d REGULATOR TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly sabsoribers taken on low rates. Charges for repairs moderate. Workmanship guaranteed. Free advioo given to intending buyers of new or seoond283 words
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Advertisement533 1914-10-26 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED FOR BBRVICE IN SARAWAK, A Young Assistant for the Railway with some Civil Engineering training, able to nse a level and Tbeodolit Applj to Patemon, Simons A Co., Ltd., Agents, Sarawak Govern ment. 26-10 v V.M.C.A. HOUBE. Excellent rooms are available for single gentlemen, with board and533 words
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Advertisement249 1914-10-26 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS J. L CAMPBELL I CO., LTD. (In Liquidation. Tailors and Gent's Outfitters. CASH SALE Commencing Monday, November 2, 1914. ALL THEIR VALUABLE STOCK OF High-Class Suitings, Hosiery, Shirts, Boots and Shoes, Hats, etc., etc., TO BE CLEARED. GENUINE BARGAINS AND REDUCTIONS IN PRICE TO SUIT EVERYBODY IN EVERYTHING249 words
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Article104 1914-10-26 7 FIXTURES. Monday, October 26. High Water, 3.59 a.m., 2.83 p.m Tuesday, October 27. High Water, 5.12 am., 3.56 p.m. Wednesday, October 28. High Water. 7.0 a.m.. 8.54 p.m. Muiiinjial (•iniiiuH.Mon. 2.80 p.m. Thursday, October 29. High Water, 7.M) a.m., 7.80 p.m. I -cited Sawmills mtg., 5, Malacca104 words
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Article91 1914-10-26 7 To-day. Malacca and P. Dickson 8 pm P. Swettenham and T. Anson 8 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm To-Moaaow. Pulai: Batam and Pulau Bulang 8 am Pouloe Soegi 8 am Cucob 8 am Saigon, Hongkong, Sbangliai and Japan 9 am Sarawak and Goebilt 11 am Port91 words
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Article29 1914-10-26 7 Larr Sihsafom. Ddi n London Arkitii Sept. 8 October Sept. 0 Sept. 11 Sept 17 S,pt. Sept. 80 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 16 Oct. 2229 words
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Article215 1914-10-26 7 Latest Arrivals List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on October 24, 1914. ornisn. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Ooldmontb 2410 14 Pulo Bukom Hock Lee do Inner Roads Mataram do Palo Brani Aaamba do Palo Bukom Telemachns 25 10 14 No. 6 Wharf Amberst do Inner215 words
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Article78 1914-10-26 7 The removal of the Russian prohibition on the export of grain means that enormous supplies are bow in sight. Not only are there vast stocks ia England, which have bees) aog aseated by cargo<« diverted from On many, bat graia continued to arrive in large quantities from the Atlantic Pucitic78 words
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Article527 1914-10-26 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from thn London and China Express. It should be understand that, in some instauces, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London:527 words
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Article119 1914-10-26 7 Straits Tines List. The following fixtures f x the current wee and impcr;ant forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the variou' etobs. Convenient forms on which to mak> tho returns will be supplied on application t the Manager, Straits Times keppel Golf Club Oct.119 words
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Article46 1914-10-26 7 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock boob, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday when it is toed at one o'clock.46 words
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Article158 1914-10-26 7 EXCHANGE Banu*>wm, October 26, 1914 O» Lokdou Bank 4 m/t 2/4 Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/t 2/4 J On Irioi* Bank T. T. m 174* i>w Hono«oKO...Bank d/d 2.". I u« BBA»»BAi....Bank d/d 104 J On flSBi Bank T. T. 141 J OnJafa* Bank d/d 114J Sovt-eigns—158 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article180 1914-10-26 7 Value 10 10 Ampug 7.00 9.C0 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 C.86 10 10 Belat 1.00 '2.00 10 10 Bruanß O.W 1.60 10 10 Kanipar 10.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 1.(0 10 10 Kint» Association 8.60 £1 Ml KintaTm 1.13.8 1.16.6 JO 41 Lahat Miner 6.26 10 6 Malayan Collieries180 words
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Article626 1914-10-26 7 21. 3/- Allagai 1/8 1/7 41 41 An^lo Java 2/0 8/4 a/- 8/- Anglo-Malaj 7/8 8/3/- 2/- BatangMalaka -/6 /10 £1 41 Batn Tiga 1-5-0 1.16.9 norn 2/- 2/- Bekoli -/4 -/7J £1 41 Bukit Kajang 1.0.8 1.10.6 £1 41 Bakit Lintanß 2.7.0 2.12.0 norn 2/- 2/- Bakit Mertajam626 words
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Article127 1914-10-26 7 Si Bn^ Beu -41 41 Smehina Co. 13/- 18/6 41 41 Prel. 1.0.0 1.8.8 5/- 6/- Bleotric T'w»yt 8/9 4/0 10 10 Fntaer Ne»ve S".OO 55.00 50 60 Hammer Co. 00.00 96.00 100 HowMthßnkioe... 46.00 100 7%Prel. 100.00 100 100 K»U Bro, Del. 100.00 136.00 10 10 M»yn»rd Co.127 words
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Article59 1914-10-26 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5* £350,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4|% of 1907 •1,600,000 pa Buyers Sellers Spore Muoicipal H% of 1909 »I,oo\ooo pat Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 9%dis Spore Muniiipai 4% 4300,000 93, ♦%Tbe baying quotations of sterling shares59 words
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Advertisement10 1914-10-26 7 Fo» Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Core Is. od10 words
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Advertisement131 1914-10-26 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. October 27. At saleroom, a valuable Coconut and Rubber Plantation situate off Yeo Chu Kang Road, at 2.80. October 27.— At saleroom, valuable 999 years' leasehold property situate at Tan Quee Lan Street, at 2.80. October 27.— At saleroom, property of freehold land situate at131 words
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Advertisement85 1914-10-26 7 p TO MINERAL PROSPECTORS. Q RWe have in stock in Singapore, ready for BJ immediate delivery, one I s "EMPIRE" i. E PROSPECTING DRILL M m% Complete with Spring Drilling Rig, Horse Power Appliance, 50 feet each Drill Rods Sf A and Casing. Q NFull Particulars. Catalogue. Specification and y85 words
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Advertisement54 1914-10-26 7 THE GREATEST DETECTIVE DRAMA TO-NIGHT! AT 9.15 TO-NIGHT 1 1 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. PROTEA AND THE INFERNAL AUTOMOBILE (In 4 Reels). A Highly Sensational Detective Drama, depicting Furious 5 Strifes between a Goldmine Usurper and his captors fall o Thrills and Exciting Incidents from start to finish. TelepboM No. 1116.54 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous96 1914-10-26 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbaa Hospital, Octobor M. 0 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 P.M Bared. 82 Fab 29.943 29.798 29.907 Temp. 85.0 89 0 80.8 Wet Bulb Ther 79.0 78.0 78.6 Dir. of Wind calm S calm Max. shade Temp. 91.0 Blin. a 76.0 Max. in Sun 154.5 Terad. Ther 71496 words
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1301 1914-10-26 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, OCTOBER 26. THE SIGH OF THE VETERANS. The success of the new volunteer unit is we think, folly assured, and instead of proving an obstacle to tbe existing units there is good reason to believe that it will assist them. We offer oar congratulations to Mr.1,301 words
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Article29 1914-10-26 8 This comes all the way frem Aberdeen as a fact. The place is under martial law," said an Aberdonian. "Who's he?" replied bis friend. Any relation of Bonar Law?"29 words
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Article29 1914-10-26 8 The following conversation was* overheard on a 'bus lately. One American lady said to another This war is getting simply too awful for words. President Wilson should stop it29 words
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Article33 1914-10-26 8 There was a very good bouse at tbe Star Opera on Saturday night when the new dramatic play, Tal-.iuat Ajaib Al Majlis, was staged, with new sceneries and dresses, for the first time.33 words
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Article42 1914-10-26 8 Charing Cross Hospital, whither a good many soldiers striously wounded are being taken, exhibits a Red Cross flag and a streamer bearing the legend, Quiet for the wounded," and tbe traffic of tbe busy Strand close by trav-jls at a walking pace.42 words
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Article40 1914-10-26 8 Amongst the further contributions to the National War Relief Fund inaugurated by the Prince of Wales are the following: Nippon Yustn Kaisha, Tokyo, £500; P.O. S. N. Company (collected on board the stt-amer Nankin), £38 j Sir William Trencher, £80.40 words
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Article44 1914-10-26 8 An increasing number of scientific men now visit the F.MS, for purposes of study or to obtain material for research During 1913, Prof. Campbell, of Leland Stanford University, California, United States of America, Mr. C. Buxton and Dr. Tempest Anderson passed through tbe States.44 words
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Article51 1914-10-26 8 The Cologne Gazette, commenting on a report that King George visited German woonded in Netley Hospital, says: "The war has brought about *o much hatred and infamy on the part of our opponents that we recognise more highly still the chivalrous feeling which lies in the behaviour of tbe English51 words
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Article69 1914-10-26 8 For tbe period from October 80 to November 6, inclusive, the value of tbe highest grade of rubber is fixed at 2s. 4d, per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable in the F.M.S. on an ad valorem basis in accordance with tbe rules69 words
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Article68 1914-10-26 8 On September 28, at Bankruptcy Build ings, London, W.C., at a first meeting of the creditors of Harry Hilokes, who traded as a merchant in Union Court, K.C., under the style of Hilckes and Co., it was stated that he was a Gtrman, and was recently arrested under the Aliens68 words
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Article63 1914-10-26 8 "Convicts is one prison, I am told, are voluntarily working two and a half hours' overtime to provide army requisites, and other prisoners have implored the governor to find th. m something to do after their regulation tasks are done," writes a mr respondent to The Daily Mail. There are63 words
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Article84 1914-10-26 8 At a further sitting of the Naval Prize Court, held at tbe Royal Courts of Justice on September 24, before Sir Samuel Evans, the German barque K. C. Rickmers, said to be the largest sailing vessel in tbe world, was dealt with. She was seized at Cardiff on August 5.84 words
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Article94 1914-10-26 8 The fifth annual report of the Singapore Para Rubber Estates, Ltd., shows a profit ■for the year ending Jauo 80, 1914, of £•1.910 19s. ad., to which is to be added £18,709 9h. lid. balance from last ac onont, giving a total of £"2; ,620 9s. 4d. The directors recommend94 words
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Article95 1914-10-26 8 It is reported that an American war correspondent whose surname is Pa in hinese, removed to a boose inside tbe city of Thimo, Kianchao, for the sake of safety on the arrival of Japanese soldiers. An informant notified tbe headquarters of the Japanese Army of the whereabouts of the correspondent,95 words
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Article114 1914-10-26 8 With, it is understood, the exception of two, every ad alt male Subject of Oermany and Austria resident in .Singapore was takes off to St. John's Island on Saturday afternoon for internment there bat yesterday tbe married men were allowed to return to Singapore for a few hoars. There are114 words
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Article367 1914-10-26 8 Dr. R. Hanitsch is returning to Singapore in the course of the next few days. Leave granted in tbe F.MS. Government Service includes Messrs. W. E. Andrews, C. S.G. Budge, G. E Cardew, A. E. lUmbaut, H. W. T. Fogden, W. A. Wilkinson, H. Berkeley and C.367 words
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Article142 1914-10-26 8 Tbe German community in Penang, unlike their brethren of Singapore, says tbe Pining Gazette, of Saturday, have enjoyed a freedom, since the outbreak of war, which must bave surprised even themselves. To-day, however, this state of things came to an end. and acting under instructions from Singapore,142 words
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Article140 1914-10-26 8 The Admiralty announces that nine German cruisers are at present roaming the seas on destruction bent and that seventy of the Allied warships are endeavouring to account for them. The nine roamers we take to be the following Scharohorst and Gneisenau, formerly in China, last reported bombarding140 words
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102 1914-10-26 8 Tbe Hon. Treasurer, Mr. N. Morrison, bogs to acknowledge the receipt of tbe following further contributions to date Amount already acknowledged $11,861 His Excellency The Governor and Lady Evelyn Young, of which $250 is for Lonal Distress 3,500 Proceeds of Concert held at tbe102 words
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Article161 1914-10-26 8 An account wan recently given in Paris of the programme which the Erupeor William bad arranged (or his stay in Paris, where ha expected to arrive between August 15 and 20. The programme included tbe capture of M. Poinoart- and the Ministry, of tbe British and161 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement197 1914-10-26 8 BOUTON ROUGE FELUCCA ■■MJHk MLOMETER Mm, iNB t specials. s» CHRISTMAS TIDE Has it ever occurred to you that a case of CHOICB TBA would be a most useful and aooeptable present and also a daily reminder of the sender for weeks to come. A gift of a 10 lb.,197 words
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Advertisement122 1914-10-26 8 ALHAMBRA CINFMATMMPN TKtTH, KUI Ml*. 3nd Sbow 9.1S p.m. lit Show 780 p.m. LATEST PATHE WAR GAZETTE! ARRIVED BY SUNDAYS MAIL Continued Boooeu of PEERLESS PAUL PEORIN! PASTIMES ON A BATTLESHIP hmn TOBY. THE BIG MONKEY. See the Mystery Picture IN THE STILLNESS OF THE NIGHT and the exciting drama122 words
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Advertisement11 1914-10-26 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article2873 1914-10-26 9 Great Battle In France. GERMANY'S HUGE EFFORTS. Heroic Defence by The Belgians. Gains and Losses on Both Sides. Rbuteb's Special and Okdinart War Tiliorami. London, October 28, 4.60 p.m. Paris communique Very strong German farces, signalled yesterday, have attacked with the greatest violence in the whole region between2,873 words
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Article58 1914-10-26 9 Rictbk's Tslsq&am. a> London, October 25, 10.85 p.m. The death is announced in London of General Sir Charles Douglas who has been Inspector- General of tbe Home Forces since 1912. He had seen much active servioe with the Gordon Highlanders in India, and in command58 words
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Article196 1914-10-26 9 HOW MANY ARE READY FOR THE FRONT On Friday, October 16, we intimated tbat it within ten days 100 men offered their lervioes on the oouditious set out below we would cable to the War Office a spjciuo offer and a request to be informed whether it is196 words
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Article127 1914-10-26 9 (FBOM Ou» Own CoBKSSPumiMT.) Ipota, October 24. Ob Ukiog Mi seat on the B«ooh of tbe Supreme Court to dmy, Mr. Joatioe Wood ward received a striking tribota from the Bar. Mr. F. J Bryant, tbe senior member, paid a high oonipUnient to Mr. Wood ward. He127 words
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Article2066 1914-10-26 9 THE TURF LOSES A LIBERAL PATRON. The World of Football. (From A Special Corrisfonmnt.) London, September 25. Those who follow the Turf have been much leas concerned this week over any actual racing, present or prospective, tbaa about the illness of those two prominent and popular owners, Lord2,066 words
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Article634 1914-10-26 10 German Defendant Fined Maximum Penalty. In tbe District Court. Penang, on the 28rd inst.. Mr. A. Strick, representing Messrs. Behn, Meyer and Co. agents of the steamer Prinz Eitel Friedricb, was charged an follows: (1) That you on or about July 1)414, at Penang, did attempt to634 words
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Article, Illustration89 1914-10-26 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise on to Laon and then turning sharply east through Argonne and north of Verdun to the frontier is in the hands of the Germans, while the allies appear89 words
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Article1457 1914-10-26 10 WHY IS THE POLITE CRUISER NOT CAUGHT? Questions for British Admiralty. The home papers to hand by yesterday's mail coDtam accounts of the shelling of Madras by the German cruiser Emden and tbe propounding of many theories why tbe ship lias so far evaded capture. Before referring1,457 words
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Article223 1914-10-26 10 Ten Thousand Pounds for War Relief. Tbe Legislative Council meets on Friday next, when the following is the agenda for consideration Motions by the Treasurer -That this Conncil approves a vote of 185,714 28, the equivalent of £10,000, as a contribution from public funds to tbe Prince of223 words
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Article26 1914-10-26 10 I A carrier pigeon was shot on tbe barracks I at Dorchester, where some German prisoners [are confined. Under its wing a German letter was found.26 words
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Article654 1914-10-26 10 POSITION OF SHIPS OBTAINED ILOCALLV. Issues to Be Decided As there is no very definite understanding generally as to tbe position and prospects of tbe captured German ships at present waiting the jurisdiction of the Prize Court in Singapore, it might be well to expound tbe situation654 words
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Article265 1914-10-26 10 Entries for the Forthcoming Meeting. (Fro* Our Own Correspondent.) I poh, October 24. There are satisfactory entries for tbe I poh Gymkhana Club meeting on Friday and Saturday next, there being 135 nominations. Entries are from Kuala Lumpur, Pen ing, Singapore, Serembin, and Taiping. It is a long265 words
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Article76 1914-10-26 10 The Alhambra have just received a new Patbe Gazette containing war scenes. This will be screened for the first time tonight. A complete change of programme is an nounoed at the Palladium to night. Tbe latest Patbt- Gazette will be a feature of tbe bill and will be76 words
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Article703 1914-10-26 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Oct. 'M, 1914. Messrs. Lyall aad Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Tbe quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Noh. Vitci Butbbs. SiLUia. a/- Allagar 1/8 1/8 1 ABHIo-J.ru 2/8 8/8703 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article179 1914-10-26 11 Singapore Oolf Club. tumn Cup competition was played ay ati'l Sunday, un<l i< sulttd in a win for Mr. K. L. Talma who returned tbe net score of 77. The sweep was M. (iilbertson on Saturday and by Mr. Talma on Sunday. Forty four cards were taken out and179 words
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Article181 1914-10-26 11 S.C.C. v. Public Services. This match was played on Saturday on the Eaplanane and resulted in an easy win for the Services. The club pat up 101 as their tola), but their opponents replied with H(i."> for the loss of only four wickets, Oalistan scoring 79 not out. The181 words
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Letter662 1914-10-26 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Did not the Volunteer Meeting last niKht strike you as rather pathetic It was obvious to any one who looked round the laces of the men present that an age limit of M i uM put about662 words
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Advertisement66 1914-10-26 11 Chamberlain's Colk, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It ia safe to say tt>a* Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera aad Diarmooa Bemedy baa saved ID* UW9& o» aßore pnopw im iwmtm more ■■flariakg fefaaa uy otixv ranady ia niMfcaa m II m knowi all orer ib, ckriliamd wor 'rd lor ito bMbM^T OQbT*M Om\66 words
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Advertisement48 1914-10-26 11 If shadows fall on yon and me (And, I suppose, they do), Aad life dark and health ie poor, Aad everything ia Woe. Cheer op I aad take ibe chance 700 have, ▲way with nieaao I lor joy make room I With Woods' Great Pi||l i II Oara,48 words
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Advertisement450 1914-10-26 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. The Brighton of Singapore. STennU. m mm Tel. 338. aa an BlUlardt e a |EW rl oTEL Electric Light and ram. aaaflßßß siß6u a double rooms, drove Hotel Grove Bungalow, hceueut cwtmc r»FL JjJLi BL XatTxXJlMt ORCHARD ROAD MMAPOMTS MEMIiR THEATRE. ORCHARD ROAD TO-NIOHT I Commencing at S450 words
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Advertisement210 1914-10-26 11 I.OOS tiecrvlts far the Ratal Reserve. f cenet of ncitsmsnt at Walmsr, Another 500,000, Blr John French aad Motor Trantport do th»y are not downhearted. leaving Ike London Hospital for Church, But the j still wear a sarile, Our gall nt colonials rtady for the Mother lasd, Erecting (earchlights over210 words
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Advertisement52 1914-10-26 11 HICHELIN EANS ORE ILEAGE DUPIEE BROTHERS, AGENTS. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE AND WORKSHOP. Cars repaired and painted. Cars on hire day and night. Space let out at Garage at $1O per month for each car. Tyres, Benzine, Lubricating Oi\, Grease, etc for sale TERMS MODERATE. RAFFLES BAKERY AMD CONFECTIONERY. Orders executed52 words
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Article2908 1914-10-26 12 11. (1. \Vi..LL- is tbb Daily Nbws.) It may be possible for the United State* to avoid actual participation in the present world war, but it is impossible for Americans to escape a considerable share in tbe consequences and in tho settlement after the war. If Great2,908 words
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Article576 1914-10-26 12 Why England Most be Crushed And Defeated. A correspondent has sent to The Times a translation of an article by Vice-Admiral Hermann Kirchboff, which appeared under the above title in the Hamburger Fremdenblatt of September 4. It begins The splendid and great victories of our armies in576 words
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Article25 1914-10-26 12 "So she let the poor boy eolwt? Yen, dear. ¥00 see, when be return* as a colonel they'll have ao much more to live upon."25 words
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Article2009 1914-10-26 12 Jane 27.— Assassination of Archduk Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Serajevo in Bosnia. July 25. Austrian ultimatum tc 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 is2,009 words
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Article713 1914-10-26 12 Kindly Act of French Officer's Wife. One of tho many little romances of wartime is revealfd, says tho Daily Chronicle, in the following touching letter from the wife of a French officer to the wife of a private soldier in the 14th Huspars, living at Vauxhall Dear713 words
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Advertisement317 1914-10-26 13 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS jjffr H W^k. v M dactor "K 1 that this v«al Iron of the Flood ALWAYS CURES, and K i*es everyone henlth, strength and beauty. Far better t*inn uncooked meat. Ch.ilijbeates. etc. EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY317 words
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Advertisement241 1914-10-26 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Mossrs. Kelly imd Walsh, Ltd. Money Changer, Raffle* Hotel. Honey Changer; Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Koxope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh Co., Bras Baaah Road, The Refreshment Buffet, Tank Road Railway Station. Messrs.241 words
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Advertisement759 1914-10-26 13 NOTICES. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby Riven, that on the 16th day ot October, 1914, I purchased the Goodwill and Stock-in-trade of Chop Chong Hang Lxrag of No. 29, South Bridge Road, Singapore, and that I will in f ntnre carry on the business in the lame place on my own759 words
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Advertisement341 1914-10-26 13 MORTGAGEE'S SALE Ol VALUABLE tAND AND 20 HOUSES SITUATB AT KALUNG RO\D, NAM LOCK hTREBT AND BIN KOH STREBT, 9INOAPORE, To be held at Powell A Co.'s sale-room, Om Tuesday, Hovember 3, at 2.30 p.m. All those valuable pieoes of land situate at Kallane Road, Nam Look Street and Sin341 words
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Advertisement627 1914-10-26 14 EANBMI BEIT LARGEBT PAID UP CAPITAL OF AMY EABTEJUI COMPAJfI. HMP rvPK V VHbl wWawpJrii PROSPEROUS and PROGRBMIYB. 1 THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HUOOmOI. Wlnahata- Ha*—. W<.pi>* UMIOOM OFFIOB la, Ot. «Wry. EC ra. 00-aa-y has £90.00. aayariM wttk tka ha*. O^a. at 1-gUW. aad M-ffta w«a627 words
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Advertisement268 1914-10-26 14 INSURANCL FEDERAL LIFE DBBURUHSE COMMNY OF CANADA. Established 1883. Dircot Government Suoorvlalon, Government Audit. Policies are "WORLx) WIDE." and Non Forfeit able Large Net Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Buainaaa, 1918, 0ver. ..19,876,000.00 Caah Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. 4. H. IVANS,268 words
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Advertisement475 1914-10-26 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL •16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling ••1,600,000 at 8/- •16,000,000 Silver tIP, 000^)00 133,000,000 Reocrve Liability of Proprietors 16,000,000 COURT OF DIRBCTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Laodale, Chairman. W. L Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq. P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T.475 words
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Advertisement467 1914-10-26 14 MMKIW, DEUTSCH ISIATISCHE BANK. FULLY PAID UP CAPITAL Sh. Taela 7,600,000 Head Office Shanghai. Board of Director! Berlin. BRANCHES Berlin, Calcutta, Hamburg, Canton, Hankow, Hongkong Kobe, Peking, Tientsin, Tsinanfu, TBingtau, Yokohama. THE FOLLOWING BANKS ANO BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bank fuer Handel nnd Industrie." Btrlinrr Handels-Oesellßchaft.467 words
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Advertisement1038 1914-10-26 14 MLEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION BJLI.E OfVUAABLB COCONUT AND RCBU«K PLANTATION SITUATB OFF \BO CHU KANG RO*D, SINGAPORE, To be held at Meatr*. Powell k Co.'s Sale-room, On Tuesday, October 37, at 2.30 p.m. All that valuable coconut and robber plantation situate off Yeo Cbu Kang Road Singapore CONTAINING A TOTAL1,038 words
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Article998 1914-10-26 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor-Car and the War. Charles L. Freeston contributes motor notes and news to the Daily Chronicle as follows Every motorist has been wondering what part the motor-car has played and is playing at tbe seat of war. No section of the998 words
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Article25 1914-10-26 15 The limit of absent-mindedness was probably reached by the. man who dropped his monocle into the plate and stock a half crown in bis eye.25 words
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Article26 1914-10-26 15 Arthur.-" Do you really believe the pen it mightier than the sword Jim.—" Well, you never uw anybody sign a cheque with a •word, did you26 words
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Advertisement171 1914-10-26 15 When reliability is of first importance when economy matters— for service unHer most severe conditions for higher than ÜBual efficiency in sizes from Vi h-P- to 600 h.p. USE WESTINGHOUSE MOTORS Over 1,000 000 h.p. of Motors made at Trafford Park are giving exceptional service. SOLE AGENTS CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS,171 words
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Advertisement12 1914-10-26 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Care U Bd.12 words
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Advertisement253 1914-10-26 15 DUNLOP Jk TYRES. MOTOR, hT^^^^S GYCLE MOTOR CYCLE, SOLID NO INTERRUPTION OF SUPPLIES. NO ALTERATION IN PRICES. The Dunlop 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 at253 words
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Advertisement62 1914-10-26 15 200 Revs, per mln. I ME P. 78j lbs square inch. i I.H.P. 70 I.H.P. v^__ award** 1 Gold Hsdsl, Bhwrt International Exhibition, 1*11) The Dry Gleaning Depot. Orders can now be taken for CLEANING and CURLING, also DYEINO FEATHERS. PLUMES. AIGRETTES, Eto.. any shades. Just rstsivsd, Hsw Stock Infants'62 words
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Advertisement60 1914-10-26 15 Sizes in Stock. 55 B.H.P. 35 18 n WEBT DULWICH NURSING HOME 11 a, Roeendale Road, WEST DULWICH, SB. For Medical, Sargioal and Obstetrio Oase*. TEKMS £4 4 0 per week, or by arrangements aooording to tbe special requirements of tbe case. EXTRAS: Drwsiog*, Drug', Stimulants and tbe u«e of60 words
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Advertisement749 1914-10-26 16 JEFFREY'S Pilsener Beer Brewed in Scotland. FRESH SUPPLIES JUST ARRIVED. OBTAINABLE AT ALL FIRST-CUSS DEALERS. Sole Agents: Adamson, Gilfillan ACo.. Ltd.. SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. TO BE LET OB SOLD. TOUT. That desirable residence, Aucbencaim, No. 1, Tanglin Hill, freshly done up. Apply to SYME Co. 11-8 n BEABIDE REBIOENCE749 words
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Advertisement438 1914-10-26 16 TO IE LET OR SOLO. TOUT No. 188, Amoy Street Apply M. Guston, 8, Prince Btreet. J 29-8 v I, TO LET Nos. B. S and 8. Institution Hill. Apply to No 68, Stanley Street 1810 2810 FURNISHED BEABIDE REBIOENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JU ANITA, to let furnished, ipply438 words
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Advertisement451 1914-10-26 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipobandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Com mission Agents. Sols Agents The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brar.d Hair Beltings. CODE FLAGS of all sizes ready In stock. Prices reasonable. 17 80-6 16 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES.451 words
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Advertisement812 1914-10-26 16 HOTICEB. GUAN KIAT CO.. Ship-Chandlert, Bov«rament and Municipal Cofttractort, Bsnsral Importers and Exports'*, and Commission Agtntt, estate, Rlcs-MIII ass Saw-Mill Supplier*. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address: "OUANRIAT," Codbs: A. B. C. 6th Edition and A 1. Telephone Nos.— Office: 1288 acd 1174. (Private 1460). Solb Aokkts For 6LOBE BOILER FLUID.812 words
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Advertisement472 1914-10-26 16 TAN SENG GHON6&GO. Architects and General Agents for BUILDINGS, OEBI6NS. EBTIMATES. BUILDING BURVEYB. ETC. UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. 14, Raffles Quay (Top Floor). Telephone, 1386. CHARGES MODERATE:. ENGLISH HOME FOR CHILDREN Happy borut offered, by Engtixh Lady of position, to two or mote children whose parents art* abroad in beautiful North472 words
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Miscellaneous225 1914-10-26 16 Straits "(times. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellanu oas wants of every description arc inserted at the prepaid rate of $1 per foui lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each inserjon. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Scalb Ratis225 words
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