The Straits Times, 28 November 1914
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Title Section13 1914-11-28 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.659 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 28. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement251 1914-11-28 1 j flip" I BEER. JUST RECEIVED: Ladies' Genuine Panamas ALL THE LATEST SHAPES. Children's Knitted Vests FROM ENGLISH SPUN YARN. Sizes: 2 to TT. Price: -^_t:^_Jr cents each. KATZ BROS., LTD. Try this Great Discovery (NON-ALCOHOLIC) SARSAPARILLA BEER. -What oun It do? It will &o wonder* 1 It removes all251 words
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Advertisement122 1914-11-28 1 ROBINSON CO. Ip Toys, Crackers liy Christmas Presents If Eiwj A LARGE VARIETY NOW DISPLAYED, _i_r<__k i^*^* _ci A huge quantity of Crackers TOM SMITH'S, CALEY'S and BUTCHER'S. Prices from 25 cents to $5,75 per box. Just a glance at my new immense stock of till I UuKAff tflll Table122 words
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Advertisement8 1914-11-28 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Sou Joints: ADAMSON 6ILFILLAN CO., LID.8 words
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Article2868 1914-11-28 2 FINANCIAL POLICY AND THE WAR. Advance of Profits. I The fifteenth annual general meeting of the Struts Plantations, Ltd., was held on October 21, in the O.ancil Room of the Rub b. r <i rowers' Association, 38, Eastcbeap, E.C., Mr. John McNeile Miller, presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen,2,868 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement157 1914-11-28 2 Kjj A daily dose p| pf of p| kg #ri P>^ ,RADE nk l^y jf% MARK BRAND N^i I Tcmic I will help you to look well, feel well and keep fit r t'\ h-^ftf mentally and physically r >'...] A powerful iarigonftor. £^< '<v h c.iii be taken regularly157 words
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Advertisement342 1914-11-28 2 ART NEE3LEWBRK AND FLOWER DEPOT SI 7, Orahapd Road. DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRIZB AQRI>HORTIOULTURAL SHOW bINOIPORB, 1813 arranged lo a! Ba** >, B ji jru>ii Wreaths Sliow>»r? and floral Forms of all dosonptione Wedding orders resoive bpecial attentios Oat Flowers from oar own N arsones iui«< Froah SCR ERIE! AND342 words
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Advertisement434 1914-11-28 2 Bcecham's Pills, they ut just the thing v a family medicine. Nothing to be compared with them has yet been put before the public. For over half a century this ■MM has been an easy First Favourite in countless households and the name and fame of Beecham's P-lls have spread434 words
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Article1828 1914-11-28 3 COURAGE OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN. The Disaster Vividly Described. The Aberdeen correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, writing on October 16, says It was a melancholy sight which greeted the eyes of a dozen watchers at Aberdeen harbour entrance early this morning on the arrival of the city1,828 words
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Article283 1914-11-28 3 FOOT-BINDING." The Practice Still Prevalent In Wei-llai-Wei. In bin report for 1913, the British Commissioner in Wei-hai-Woi says: The Anti-Footbinding Society, formed in 1912, continued to make efforts to induce tbe people to realise tbe ovils of foot bindio^. and a large meeting was held in the Hummer, which was283 words
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Article153 1914-11-28 3 Attached to one of tbe bombs which fell in Paris recently, the aviator, who signs his name Hans Steffen, Lieutenant Aviator, was a letter giving the names of four French officers who have been taken prisoners. They are quite well," says the aviator, aod it is153 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement350 1914-11-28 3 ITB A 8 GOOD TO-DAY MMP WHEN I BOUGHT IT!" //d// UBE Thati i expression common to //fjf// QWAN n-»r«ol tl j "BWAN" FonntaJa— //j/i/// OiI H II tl owwbol we rued their "SWAM" /If Vff INK mm' fMm inr\ for any pei 4 from oce week ap J&dn.Jww to350 words
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Advertisement13 1914-11-28 3 Por Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wcoc* Or, at Peppermint Cure It Od.13 words
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Advertisement337 1914-11-28 3 CHILDREN WILL HAVE CUTICURA SOAP BecMM of its soothing emol]k nt properties in all cases of irritation of the skin and •calp, especially when Misted by light touches of Cuticun Ointment. Samples Free by Post nil.-ura 5.1.1P ami 'Hnlmpnt sold everywhere. Parrplt of SWh »l*!i :li-l> bonk free from nearest337 words
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Advertisement706 1914-11-28 3 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Applications, accompanied by copies of recent testimonials, will be received at the Master Attendant's Office up to Brd Dtcember, for tb'e post of Light-keeper at Pappan Island, Labuan. Salary 1480, rising by annual increments of $60 p a., with ration allowauoe of 1120 per annum, and free706 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement364 1914-11-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pT&o. 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. S. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BITWKBN rramantls364 words
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Advertisement503 1914-11-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.T.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A strvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, nnder mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constrncted, and are fitted with all the503 words
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Advertisement658 1914-11-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringgaou, Bisnt, Semerak, Bacbok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Siogora. Laoon, Kohaamui, Bandon, Langsnen, Tata, Cbnmpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Dual Departure A STEAMER Deo. 1 Dec. fi-3 p.m. a is >. IB 19 i. sa sa i,658 words
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Advertisement895 1914-11-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereenlging Rotterdam," Agents. 49 a OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY, CO.. LTD. The895 words
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Advertisement539 1914-11-28 5 "JENATZY TYRES. Hoogjl»:ra.cl/t» Co., Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia 2-8, Collyer Quay. UNDER CONTRACT WITH TUB NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. The undermentioned ditto* of deptrtire we only approximate. Valentyn Pontianak. Not. 2J Kalmoa Pootianak and Llatavia. Deo. 1 Reynst Muutok and I'aleuibang. Deo. 1539 words
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Advertisement521 1914-11-28 5 STEAMER SAILINGS BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED TO PENANG. RANGOON AND CALCUTTA TO PENANG, MADRAS AND NEGAPATAM TO PORT SWETTENHAM, PENANG. NE6APATAM. MADRAB AND COROMANDEL GOABT PORTS. TO ADELAIDE. MELBOURNE AND BYDNEY. Vetttls will be despatched to above ports as opportunity offers. For terms and rates of freight and521 words
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Advertisement250 1914-11-28 5 OSAKA BHOBEN KAISHA (OSAKA MERCANTILE STEAMSHIP C0.. L0 KOBE -BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintaini a regular cargo sorvioe with aix steamer* calling at Moji Yokkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swet tenham Penang, Colombo and Bombay and on tbe return voyage calling at Tatioorin, Singapore, Hongkong and Moji. Intindkd Sailings F <"250 words
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Advertisement123 1914-11-28 5 CHUBBJ SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. ■noellent Opportunity. Don't MUa tnia Chance. TBY ONCE WAR REDUCTION GRAND SALE ONLY TWO WEEKS MORE. Fpom Ist December to 15th December. Prices reduced from 10% to 40% in Gold and Silver Jewellery, Oamasoene Ware,123 words
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Advertisement191 1914-11-28 6 mfHE RULE I OF THE ROAD. STEEL Office Furniture MADE IN ENGLAND. FILING CABINETS, CARD-INDEX CABINETS, ROLL-TOP DESKS, ETC. White Ant Proof, Fire Resisting, Dust and Damp Proof. Illustrated Catalogue free from the Manufacturers RONEO LTD., 14a, Gollyer Quay. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. KWONG YIK BANKING CO., LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION). NOTICE191 words
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Advertisement425 1914-11-28 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET. Katbbourne," 9, Upper Serangoon Road, on tram line, a commo lions house with necessary furniture. Entry December 1. Apply Rathboume Dairy Farm. 28-11 b 10 13 TO LET. No. 9a, St. Thomas's Walk. Immediate entry. Apply to Yap Tai Cheng, 10, Malacca Street. 3611 v PENBION425 words
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Advertisement203 1914-11-28 6 M. C HUDSON (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNBK. REPAIRER amd REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly subscribers taken on low rates. Charges for repairs rocdai ate. WorkmanBhip guaranteed. Free advice given to intending buyers of new or secoud hand pianos. Estimates for repairs made. Trial order solicited. SAILORS' HOMI. Tiliphonh203 words
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Article100 1914-11-28 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, November 28. High Water, 7.22 a.m., H.O p.m. Sunday, November 29. High Water, 8.1 a.m., 8.56 a.m. Monday, November 30. High Water, 8.35 a.m., 9.42 p.m. Tuesday, December I High Water, 9.5 a.m., 10.22 p.m. Wednesday, December 2. High Water, Ml a.m., 10.5S p.m Thursday,100 words
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Article93 1914-11-28 7 To DAT. Penany 8 pm Pi,nli:initk 8 pm Sat ii Pa hat 8 pm Malacca, P. Swettcnliam and Penang 3 pm Batavia. Samarang, ■■■Maya, P. Darwin, Thaniay Islands. Hi Uhaaa, an.l Sydney 4 pm Rhio 4 pm Pontianak 4 pm Kerinmii 4 pm Poulcm- Soeyi 4 pm93 words
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Article38 1914-11-28 7 Lift SmtiAFOßi Oct. 3 Oct. 8 Dot. 1* [)ct. 22 Dct. 29 Sot. 5 S'ov. 12 Sow. 19 ROT. 2J V."nv. '27 1M LoKl<l November OK 3 6 14 Not. J Nov. t Nov. 2!38 words
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Article61 1914-11-28 7 A nifin»«nci to the Daily Mail says that, wln.o tlie Allied troops were compellod to evacuate Ramacapelle. 5,000 Bengal Laucers were tv tit to the rearm Tin y dismounted ami cliar-jed, lance in hand, and the Allied Infantry cheered the magnificent sight, r ward and strewed the ateee** of Ramscapelle61 words
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Article671 1914-11-28 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understand that, in pome instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter thin arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London:671 words
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Article431 1914-11-28 7 Sunday, November 29, 1914. St. Andkkw's Catiikkk yl. Advent Sunday Vigil of St. Andrew A.M. 7 a.m.— Holy C'umuiuuion (Plain.) 7.45 a.m. -Holy Communion (Choral). Innoit, 48 Service, Merbeche Hymn at Offertory, (1; Hymn at Communion, 178; Hymn at Abluti^i.d, 220; Nunc DiuiittU, Ton. IVr. 9.15 a.m. Matins431 words
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Article170 1914-11-28 7 EXCHANOB SiMuirom Novkmbeb 28, 1914. 0» Lohdoii Bank 4 m/t 2/4& Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/a m 3/4 j On Ixou Bank T. T. m 1744 On HoMOioK3...Bank d/d 28^ O« SlAM«BAi....Bank d/d 10>i On |m Bank T. T. Ml J Om Japi» Bank d/d 114 J170 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article185 1914-11-28 7 Value 10 10 Ampsuk 7-00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Belat 1-00 10 10 Brnaup 0.75 10 10 Kampai 10 10 Kaaaboi 10 10 Kinta Association £1 £1 KintaTin 1.12.6 £1 £1 Laliat Minoc 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tina 1.10.0 10 10 Middleton 5/. s/-185 words
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Article622 1914-11-28 7 I? 8 6 1 buyere. SeUen. Values V- V- Allagat 1/8 1/7 £1 41 Anglo-Java 2/8 8/8 ML a/. Anglo-Malay 6/9 7/8 ML 2/- Batang Malaka /6 /10 £1 £1 Batn Ti«a 1.5.0 1.16.9 2/- 2/- Bekob -/7i -,'lO £1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 1.2.6 1.6.0 £1 £1 Bokit Lintang622 words
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Article125 1914-11-28 7 SI 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 12/--41 £1 Pref. 1.0.0 5/- 6/- Electric Twaya 8/--10 10 Fruer Neave 60.00 50 60 Hammer k Co. 85.00 100 Howarth Brekme 100 B 7% Prof. 100 100 Rate Bro, Def. 10 10 Maynard Co. 100 100 K. HarKreaves 861SC.V 18/6 1.2.0 4/8125 words
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Article59 1914-11-28 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5* £850,000 S'pore Municipal s% •1,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4i% of 1907 (1,600,000 pai Buyers Sellc*t Spore Municipal 41% of 1909 «1,00n,000 pat Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 »%di« spore Munuipal 4% j£300,000 934 ,%The buying quotations of sterling shares59 words
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Advertisement213 1914-11-28 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. December 1.-At saleroom, t»o pieefs of Agricultural laud Rituate off Jurong Koad. IVoviuber 1. At saleroom, unredeemed pledge*, at 10. December 8. At saleroom, unredeemed pledge*, at 10. ,tx r s.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledge*, at 10. iber f.— At Hatberleigh," Nassini Koad, teak household213 words
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Advertisement10 1914-11-28 7 For Cbronic Chest Complaints, Woods Great Peppermint Cure 1». V10 words
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Advertisement91 1914-11-28 7 \EOUTON ROUGE/ CQ m i mm i w FELUCCA N, CARLSBERG BEER^ A >\^^^^^^^ World wide Sole Agents THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. Mb SOLE AGENTS FOR g\ "DUDBRIDGE" OIL I s ENGINES L FOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE OIL. mm t I In IN STOCK: N 9& 15 B.H.P.91 words
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Advertisement55 1914-11-28 7 sth and 6th Instalments of the Sensational Wild-Animal Drama, AT IHE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIIMiB ROAD TO-NISHTI AT B.SO TO-NIOMTII NO. V. A COLONEL IN CHAINS NO. VI. THREE BAGS QF SILVER ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN GAUMONT GRAPHIC NO. 39 Full of tbe Latest War News. Te'opoone No 1118 K.55 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous96 1914-11-28 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, November '26. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m Bared. 82 Kan 29.895 29.774 29.887 Temp. 86.0 8.0 79 0 Wet Mb Ther 77.4 7<J.O 77.0 Dir. of Wind calm calm calm Max. ahade Temp. *M Mm 74.0 Max. in Sun If 6.8 Te rad. Ther96 words
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1185 1914-11-28 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28. PROSPECTS EXCELLENT. We plead guilty to something of a preference for the pessimistic. We know that the British people have a tendency to take success as a matter of course. The navy and army ill see to it," they are inclined to say, and1,185 words
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Article37 1914-11-28 8 General Kekewich was found in his bad room with gunshot wound in his heal. At the inquest on Major General Kekewicb, a verdict of suicide was returned. The doctor «aid he suffered from great waves of depression.37 words
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Article13 1914-11-28 8 The Sbackleton expedition to the Antarctic regions left Buenos Aires on October 28.13 words
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Article14 1914-11-28 8 Mr. Hilairc Belloc recently estimated tl<e total German losses at a million and threequarters.14 words
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Article19 1914-11-28 8 There is a movement in Ceylon to form a company of Malays and Mohammedans for service for the front.19 words
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Article20 1914-11-28 8 His Excellency tbe Governor by virtue of the powers vasted in him has established iv the Colony a postal censorship.20 words
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Article25 1914-11-28 8 A list of vessels detained or captured by the Russian naval authorities is reproduced in the Government Gazette from the London Gazette of September 22.25 words
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Article30 1914-11-28 8 Every soldiur in Earl Kitchener's new army who desires to go abroad hat) to be iv oculated twice on one arm against typhoid, and on the other arm against enteric.30 words
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Article33 1914-11-28 8 The meeting of the Licensing Justices for the first quarter Ml 6, commencing January 1, 1015, will be held in the First Magistrate's Court, at 2-30 p.m., on Tuesday, December 1 i next.33 words
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Article31 1914-11-28 8 A quarterly meeting of the Church Workers' Association will ho hell at Bishop's Lodge on Tuesday, December 1, at 10.J0 a.m. The monthly meeting is on Wednesday, at 4 :SO p.m.31 words
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Article40 1914-11-28 8 The monthly meeting of the Y. W. C. A. will be held in tho Institute, 11, DLoby Ghaut, on Monday, at 5 15 pm, when the address will be given by the Rev. W. T. Cherry. All ladies are invited.40 words
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Article30 1914-11-28 8 A Times' correspondent reports a narrow escape by the Kaiser. A British airman dropped six bombs on an apartment which tho Kaiser had quitted 20 nuns, earlier, killing two AiiLs-de-Caujp.30 words
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Article32 1914-11-28 8 The Kaiser s Headquarters Staff comprises some fifteen hundred persons, including General Ploesncn, General Gontard, General Helms, General Marchaud, Colonel Mutius, Lieut.-Colonel llautke, Major Caprivi, Major llirachfeld and Major CouLt von Mollke.32 words
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Article46 1914-11-28 8 A journalist repeated to an American a joko he had seen in Punch, about a Scotsman who said that the French were getting a bit of their Aisne back. Waal,' he replied, I guess 'tis Somiue war, and, anyway, it's giving Britishers something to Meuse about46 words
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Article53 1914-11-28 8 The hearing of all the arguments for and against the appeal of Messis. Bebn, Meyer aud Co., Ltd., which has been occupying the attention of the acting Chief Justice, Mr. L. M. Woodward, Mr. Justice Fbden and Mr. Justice Earntthaw in the Court of Appeal was concluded yesterday. Their Lordships53 words
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Article58 1914-11-28 8 A telegram to the Java Bode states that, owing to several German officers who were interned in Holland having broken their parole and made their escape, all parole has now been withdrawn, and the officers will henceforth be interned under guard. At I'almas, ten German naval officers who were interned58 words
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Article69 1914-11-28 8 For tbe period from December 4 to 10, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and three-pence-halfpenny per Ih.. aud tho duty on cultivated rnbber on which export duty is leviable in the F.M.S. on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the69 words
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Article66 1914-11-28 8 Much curiosity and speculation have been exoited in London as the identity of Eje-wituev-i. the writer ot th« official stories from the front. Col. Grant (the Linesman) in a letter to the press denied that he is author ot the" gentle and sportive tales." The Evening Standard states that it66 words
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Article69 1914-11-28 8 The London correspondent of the Civil and Military Gazette cables that The Standard's correspondent at Amsterdam says that a German Military Proclamation circulated in Hast Prussia states that it is the duty of every man capable ol bearing arms to stem the invasion and harass the enemy. Men of the69 words
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Article75 1914-11-28 8 Fillis's Circus will be here from December 6 and will bliow on the ground opposite Kr*ta Ayer police station owiog to the Beach road ground being occupied. Among the attractions of this well-known circus are a troupe of Lilliputians, under the direction of Pro lessor Ike Rose. These little people,75 words
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Article87 1914-11-28 8 Tbe Lientenant -Governor of Burma haft ve'.oed a proposal of tbe Rangoon Municipality for a reduction in taxi s owing to dislocation of trade, lack of business and othtr hardships due to the continuance of tbe war. The result of the proposed reduction in taxation would involve a luss of87 words
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Article85 1914-11-28 8 It is understood that tbe following enemy vessels have been detained at Alexandria punding tbe 01 tiers of the local Prize Court Sudtnark, Paros, iiaidar Pahha. Audio Kickuiers, Laufe rfels ami Werdenfels for Hamburg Emil and Audros for Alexandria Istria for Port Said Achaia and Pindos for Syria Guteufels and85 words
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Article401 1914-11-28 8 The name of Mr. L. A. Thomas has been added to the commission of the Peace for Singapore. >»r. K. A. Sedwick is to act as assistant Superintendent, Government Monopolies, Singapote. The Governor has appointed Mr. G. B. Xi llaghor to be a Police Magistrate and an401 words
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Article28 1914-11-28 8 A mooting of the members of tho Veteran Unit Singapore Volunteer Corps will be held in tbe Exchange Room on Monday, November 30, at 12.45 p.m.28 words
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Article41 1914-11-28 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. writes —Wo beg to advise you that our London house wiring under date of the 27th mat. report the rubber market to be firm, quotations being: Smoked sheet 2 4, Standard crepe 2, l\.41 words
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Article220 1914-11-28 8 At Wednesday's Federal Council meeting, U. II. the Sultan of Sclangor addro-sui tho Council in Malay, bis speech hi ivy afterwards translated by Mr. Maxwell, the clerk to the Council. His Highness exprt sscd his regret that ho was unable to bio present at the meeting220 words
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Article249 1914-11-28 8 Tbe following information came to Singapore by private letter and tho atrocities were certified by reliable witutuw s. n>uongst whom were two French Sisters of M< ray. In a French village near the Belgian border, occupied by tbe Prussian Imperial Guards, lived a poor woman with 1 ight249 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement202 1914-11-28 8 TANSAN THE CLIFFORD WILKINSON TANSAN MINERAL WATER Co., Ltd., OF KOBE, JAPAN. k*2 At the recent Semarang (Java) Exhi- s*^, bition, this Mineral Water received the rjvji Diploma of Honour, and the Highest i*\ Award, being the Fourth Award re- Jit."; Aji^k ceived by this Company, during this fti?^. Pints202 words
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Advertisement202 1914-11-28 8 ALHAMBRA THE HIKER CINENUTMIUPH THtiTRF, BEACH RO»D. Second Show 9.1 S p.m. Flrtt Show 7. 10 p.m Two Show* for Ona Payment. WEEK BEGINNING. MONDAY. HI V. 23. YET ANOTHER EXCELLENT PROGHAMME 'JUaracterihtic of Our Usual Endeavour to Prenent FEATURES ALL OUR OWN. A PICIURESQUE DRAMA: THE ADOPTED SON Id202 words
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Advertisement11 1914-11-28 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article998 1914-11-28 9 Details of the German Sedan. THEORY WHICH LEAD TO DISASTER. Continued Lull in the West. KsursiTs IfMMS MB Okdisirt W\u Til*. Loadon, November 26, 7 p.m. Petrograd Tbe German strategy as toundo<l the Russians. Tbe euenjy intended to make a si' jultaneous advance on Lodz from tbe north998 words
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Article48 1914-11-28 9 (Kkom Oi'R Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, November 27. A big landslide has occurred on the road from Kuala Kan^sar to (irit, n Upper Perak It extends from the 77th to tbe N7th mile and is doe to heavy r*ins. There is severe flooding at Grit.48 words
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Article181 1914-11-28 9 The following Hague messages dated 20thi'lnii inst. are published in the Java papers: -The German subsidiary cruiser ISt rim lias been inte'.nod in the Norwegian part Drontheiiu. T'je Berlin was forced to take refuge owing w> a breakdown of hrr engines. The ne«t.pa;>er D.i Avondpo&t strongly181 words
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Article51 1914-11-28 9 Tbe nt-vs that Mr. F. J l>yk<-> ha« retired from bis post at tbe Milay Statrs Agency in London will be netived with regret by bis many friends in the Kil S. Hi' did i xoelleat work at tbe Agency anil was mofrt helpful to all F M.S. uitu at'51 words
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Article734 1914-11-28 9 Routine Work and the Public Health. A meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday, the President, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, presiding. Others present were Messrs. A. J. W. Watkins, Roland Braddell, Cbia Keng Chin, Leong Man Sau, Tan Kbeam Hock, Ching Keng Lee, R. J. Peiroe (Municipal734 words
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Article195 1914-11-28 9 Sympathy in tbe I'nited States is at present overwhelmingly with the Allies, writes Mr. A. E. W. Mason, tbe novelist Kud tbe German born are by no means unanimous for Germany, he says in Tbe Telegraph. A few loudisb voioos are, of course, rained from195 words
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Article154 1914-11-28 9 Correspondents write a joint letter from Taiping respecting the Malayan Contingent and travtlling expenses. They nay that on proluction of tbe medical certificate they were granted first class tickets to Singapore by tbe railway authorities, but were very much surprised that upon their return, the military could only see their154 words
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Article85 1914-11-28 9 Friendly Help for the Men Going Home. Additions to oar fand can still be received and used advantageously, as tbere are still a cons|derable number of men to go home. Tho number indeed is larger than we anticipated, and the call has been heavier than we calculated upon.85 words
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Article475 1914-11-28 9 In answer to enquiries about distribution of clothes among Refugees, the following article published in tbe Queen of October 24 will give an idea how tbis important work is carried out at 23, Warwick Square, by Lady Kmiaott, who presides over a large staff of helpers. There475 words
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Article147 1914-11-28 9 A bill to amend the Penal Code is to be introduced into the Legislative Council shortly. It provides that the punishment for returning to the Colony from banishment shall be impiioonment for five years imttcad of penal servitude for life that at tbe expir ation of the147 words
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Article265 1914-11-28 9 A correspondent writes to the North China Daily News and asks whether enlightenment can be given in regard to tbe naval battle of Yarmouth. N>t much, we reyrot tj say, observes tint paper, for by German reports, tbe only ones that havo mentioned Yarmouth, it sounds265 words
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Article774 1914-11-28 9 Prospect of an Early Rise In Prices. The twelfth annual general meeting of tbe Singapore Cold Storage Company, Limited, was held yesterday at the Singapore Ex change, tbe Hon. E. D. Hewan, chairman, presiding. Others present were Messrs. W. M. Macgregor, F. R. Heron, F. G. Penny,774 words
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Article163 1914-11-28 9 A party of nine Indian Salvationists who arrived at Tinnevelly from Europe, en route to Travaneore, related some interesting nxperienoei which befell them iv Germany. They bad been to England in connection with the Salvation Army Congress and happened to be in Germany when the war broke163 words
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Article151 1914-11-28 9 A London cable to tbe Times of Ceylon, dated November 16. says:-Mr It E. Tickell, who was formerly Resident Engineer of the Drainage Works in Ceylon, has been appoint ed to tbe War Office where be is supervising Government et gineering contracts. Mr. G. Lauderdale151 words
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Article393 1914-11-28 9 THE CASE AG4INST lON. MEYER AND CO. Boxes of Arms Mentioned In the first court, this morning, before Mr. K. V. Brown, the hearing was resumed of the case in which Messrs. Bebn, Meyer and Co., Ltd., are called upon to answer allegations of having committed irregularities in393 words
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Article559 1914-11-28 9 Steamer Services on the Great Lake. To anyone acquainted with the Victoria Nyau/.a, that magnificent expanse of water, tbe short sof which are practically evenly divided between EngUnd and Germany, it comes as no surprise to hear that hostilities have spread to that region, remote though559 words
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Article18 1914-11-28 9 Mr Harvey Chevallier, tbe district judge at Labuan. has returned from leave and is now crossing to Borneo.18 words
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Article60 1914-11-28 9 The Kmperor of Russia ba* conferred the Order of M. Omm Third Class, on Grand Duke Nicholas Nioolaieviuh, on account ..t "bin valiart deti rujiu»'.i v in the- uuriiL< Inn* execution of the Russian plaus wbicb ban covered the Russian arms witli glory." General Yanuskevicb, Chief 'if Urn naster General60 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter431 1914-11-28 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. May I ask for a small space in your correspondence column in order to offer, to such persous in whose hands the manage njrnt of future entertainments in the Memorial or other halls may happen to be placed, an appeal not431 words
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Letter497 1914-11-28 10 To tbc Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— Note of Interrogation's plea for the preservation of the puiity of tbc English lauyuayi! has fallen into sympathetic bands, as is evidenced by your graceful reply. The ■> ■li-ci-ui of which he complains is MM tliat we all commit MM497 words
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Letter413 1914-11-28 10 To the Euitor nf the Straits Times. iy I ask space in your valuable paper to correct inadvertency in your quoting from my report on Pulau Bulang Estates. In reply to "Interested yn*»j "the fairest coarse is to give Mr. I'etric's own words this however for some reason413 words
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Article, Illustration79 1914-11-28 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostond past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to the frontier is in tho handsof the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions west79 words
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Article256 1914-11-28 10 The Y.W.C.A. couimittoe, with the approval of the Advisory Committee, have purchased from Government, H Fort Canning Koa.l. for the sum of 110,000 and the institute now in Dhoby (ihaut will be removed there early iv December. Ah the bouse has only live rooms and a verandah it256 words
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Article113 1914-11-28 10 Extract from an offi xt'u letter quoted in the Morning Post: Ih> weird headdresses (especially) and clo'.biug that the tro- p* adopted were mo-t laughable, having lost their own. I Raw men wearing all sorts of civilian caps, s <f C felt hats. an,i slraw hats. Auo.lu r uj n113 words
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Article1237 1914-11-28 10 Oct. I— H.M.S. Cumberland has captured eight Woermann liners and one Ham-burg-America liner off the Cameroon River. Their total tonnage is 80,915. The German gunboat Soden was also captured. 8. German Cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenaa sank a disarmed French Gunboat at Papeete, a town on the1,237 words
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Article146 1914-11-28 10 Keppcl Golf Club. Following are the teams arranged fnr the match, Scotland v. The Rest, at Keppel I latj Club to-morrow morning Scotland. Ths Rest. J. Kennedy i I A. W. P. Blencowe R. F. Binnie i H. I. Jonos A. C. Smith I F. W. King Dr. Elder146 words
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Article89 1914-11-28 10 The Straits Echo hears from trust worthy source that Colonel Walker, founder and first Commandant of tho Malay States (iuides. hat rt joined bis old regiment, the Gloucester?, as a Major and Lopes to proceed to the front in the ucar future. As Colonel Walker is now 64 years of89 words
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Article975 1914-11-28 10 Protest by German Legation In Bangkok. We extract the following from the Bangkok Times of November 19 Yesterday morniro about nine o'clock the Turk Mahomed Nazi Hey, who arrived here from Saigon about eight weeks »■;.> aud saj| be was an officer in tho Turkish975 words
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Article45 1914-11-28 10 The Pioneer's Lon lon correspomleut cables that Mr. Asjiiitli's total of 1,180,000 Regulars authorized MBjaisti of lHfi.ixK) of tho old army aud one million of the new. The Tyne, Wear and Teas industrial valleys raised thirty •aMaHaaa, In .Scotland the total is nearly 100,000 men.45 words
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Article100 1914-11-28 10 Twenty new motor machine psj butteries •re being formed aud M or.li r Isjaaai l.y Lord Kitchener on the p. int hi- n suited in a rVish for service, to tin: sjasj arm. Tl c first of Hmm batteriM has bttn iaratad Xt ihe front and wax, according to I100 words
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Article1081 1914-11-28 11 No Assistance Needed in the War Crisis. venth annual Runt ral meeting (if the Hukit Lintang Rubber Kstatea, Limited, was lielil at Edinburgh on October 7 when Mr. Wi'lium Orernhill, chairman of the company, I, and spoke as follows I have now pleasure in submitting the directors'1,081 words
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Article759 1914-11-28 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Not. 28, 1914. Mi —in Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. i^ua. t alli ouim, 2/- AHa^ar 1/8 1 An«lo Java 2/3759 words
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183 1914-11-28 11 The Hod. Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge tho receipt of the following further contributions: Amount already acknowledged 9249,749.44 Dr. N. V. Samy 26 Dr. Teo Chin Teong S Dr. Ho Sin Khan 5 Dr. Yap Yeow Chin 5 Dr. Soh Seng Tuck183 words
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Advertisement14 1914-11-28 11 The lad be loved b« r deeply, For the billed and ciotd «o sweetly,14 words
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Advertisement492 1914-11-28 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. JOIN THB ARMY of Quality Picture Hnnters— Meo who only see good features ROLL CP AT THE Gaiety PICTURE PALACE. Junction of Albrbt and Bkncoolbn Stssbts. To see this WAR PROGRAMME To Nifcht A Stirring War Drama full o( Battle Scene* THE GREAT SACRIFICE Reels 'i Parts. Yitagraph'rf492 words
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Advertisement221 1914-11-28 11 MICHEUN TYRES. Ample supplies available. No increase in prices. 20 to 25% cheaper than other tyres, and Still the Best. DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dance TO-NIGHT, ALSO Special Dinner AND Ball on November 30, 1914 ST. ANDREW'S EVE. (By kind permission of Lt.-Col. C. H. B.221 words
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Article5133 1914-11-28 12 Official Despatches of the British Admirals. HEROIC EPISODES. llocent mail papers contain the full des received from Vice- Admiral (Acting) Sir David Beatty, X.C.8., M.V.0., Ds.o. bis Majesty's ship Lion Rear Admiral Arthur H. Christian, M.V.I > hit Majesty's ship Kuryalus Commodore Reginald Y. Tyrwhitt, Commodore (T.), his5,133 words
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Article876 1914-11-28 12 WHEN TERRITORY IS OCCUPIED BY ENEMY. What He May Demand. Coleman Phillipson, LLD., Litt. D. t Hamster at law I. writes in Tho F.vening Standard as follows In earlier days a be llig'. rent occupying the territory of the enemy could take of all public and private876 words
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Article91 1914-11-28 12 An Ostasiatiwlicr L'oyd message published in Shanghai, dated ISirlin. Vai iiitx-r l:t, states: Tbe Deutscber DtHMNMNHI re ports: The German press deplores the Im of the Kind. v. but it emphasises the fact that tin at Britain had to call in the assistance of Australian.91 words
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Advertisement407 1914-11-28 13 it is false: economy TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant !)>3.yU CASE ALL DEALERS. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION Me& chlorosis mt mmL All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and t;ives everyone health, strength and beauty. Far better dan uncooked407 words
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Advertisement248 1914-11-28 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel Money Changer, Hotel de l'Burope. Money Changer, Hotel Tan Wijk, Messrs. Kch 4 Co., Bras Basah Road. The Refreshment Buffet, Tank Road Railway Station.248 words
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Advertisement709 1914-11-28 13 Miracle-Cure Sleepless and Paralysed. Ordinary Treatment Failed Yet Dr.Cassell's Tablets Cured. Suie'y n«ver in human experience bai a more extraordinary story been given to the world than that of Mr. Arthur George Felton, of 94, Port*-down-road. Maids .^^^^^^^V Vale, London. Here f it ia:— "ln 1905 I I 1 met709 words
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Advertisement1318 1914-11-28 13 \I7HO are the Gillette users? Men of independent means men who welcome the Gillette because of the money it saves them nearly all the young men and the old ones who know that the clean Gillette shave every morning keeps the face youthful and fresh. To yon an! every other1,318 words
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Advertisement560 1914-11-28 14 IMMMiMI m.l MVML IMKST PAJO-UP CAPITAL tf AMY EABTEEJ COMF-ML PPO9PBROUI Sana PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UE.ITED. MBAD OmW Wtn.N— ts> M...... ■.< LONDON OFFICE M. OM K.O. TV. ha. MO.WM 1| M 1 wMa ta. ■M ti ■■gtnl Mi so-.*- we% Bnkiak I* I I. II560 words
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Advertisement349 1914-11-28 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. EsTAJiLISHBD 1882. Direct Oovernmant Buoervition, Government Audit. Policies are "WORLU WIDE," and Non Forfi itable Large Nat Surplua above liabilities for Rewerve and all outstanding claims. New Buaineaa, 1913, 0v0r...t9,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Nomeroos modern schemes. J. H. EVANS, Manager,349 words
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Advertisement651 1914-11-28 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVB FUNDS Sterling £1,500,000 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver 1 .8,000,000 «83,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D, Laodale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. I P. H. Holyoak, Esq G.651 words
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Advertisement313 1914-11-28 14 BANKING. THE MERCANTILEBANK OF INDIA LTD. Capital Authorised £1,500 000 Capital Subscribed £1,126,000 Capital Paid-up £562,500 Reserve Fund £466,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS K. J. Black Esq., Chairman. James Campbell Esq. H.MelvillSimonsE-i]. J. A. Maitland Esq. Sir David Yulo. J. M. Ryrie Esq. Chief Manager Percy Mould Esq. London Manager Jas.313 words
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Advertisement1523 1914-11-28 14 INSURANCE. RECRUITING for "national defenco is no le-s ardi.es than ircrniiing for "homo" defence, and by this we mean home in its puro'y dr uuttic fence. Many men offer themfelv s for the front to be ujected as too old or too ffSS'm J 6 a:d tD!r(>atiB »»e —lan. So1,523 words
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Article979 1914-11-28 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Buick's Fine Record Ordinarily in preparing an automobile fo an endurance run, it is gone over and tune* up to the last notch of efficiency and is entered in the best possible condition, both as to equipment and mechanically. Those were979 words
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Article26 1914-11-28 15 It's clever enough generalship in the average you a* man if he can meet the advances of the opposing sex and yet avoid a decisive engagement.26 words
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Article20 1914-11-28 15 The inferiority of man is proved by the excuses be has to manufacture to woman. She always keeps a stock.20 words
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Advertisement159 1914-11-28 15 WOLSELEY AUTOCARS 16-20 h.p. Chassis fitted with Torpedo Touring Body, Hood, Glass Screen, C.A.V. Electric Lighting Set (5 lamps), Horn, Kit of Tools and Usual Spares, Colour— Ai'sa Grey. Price $4,600. SOLE AGENTS CENTRAL 1 ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED. "B^fc J js^LC^CbW .^Eb^4 the: FOUR Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers,159 words
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Advertisement42 1914-11-28 15 Treatment for Dysentery. Cbamberlain'i Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy followed by a dose of castor oil will effectually rare the most stubborn cases of dysentery. It is especially Rood for Hummer diarrhoea in children. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.42 words
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Advertisement250 1914-11-28 15 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT BEWME V. AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by the enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE DUNLOPS are far superior In quality, and can be supplied In unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them to your motors and cycles and250 words
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Advertisement756 1914-11-28 16 MfiPQE'Q CALCAR|UM IVIUIiUL D SANITARY WASHABLE \A&&! I DISTEMPER #9| DISTEMPEII L^H^^%irip#\J SIXTY DIFFERENT.BHADES. Retain their colour for rAU. OVER THE HOUSE"! Sole Agents Adamson, Gilfillan &Go.. Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANQ and MALACCA. WANTS. OVERSEW WANTEO. Wanted, Overseer, steel ereotion work. Apply to Box No. 824 Straits Times. 2611 23-11 PAYING756 words
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Advertisement495 1914-11-28 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD TO LET. No. 7, Bra* Basah Boad, from December 1. Apply on the premises. 1011 v OFFICEB TO LET. No. la, Raffles Quny, Ist and 2nd floors. Apply OUTHRIE k Co., Ltd :4 11 113 COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. No. 16, Devonshire Road, entry December495 words
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Advertisement464 1914-11-28 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIATACO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 431. Shipchandlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Soli Aoents The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplat Brasd Hair Beltings. 17 80S 10 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS BY SKILLED464 words
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Advertisement358 1914-11-28 16 NOTICES. GUAN MAT CO.. Shir>Chandlers, OovtrmiMi.t and Municipal Contractor*, General Importers ana Exporters, and Com minion «(tnts, C state, Rita-Mill and Saw-Mill Suppliers 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address GOANKIAT," Codes: A. B.C. 6th Edition md A 1. Telephone Ncs.— Office: 12S8 atd 1174. (Private 1460). Soli Aoents For GLOBE BOILER358 words
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Advertisement403 1914-11-28 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURE?. The following fixtures fjr the current and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the Recretaries of the varioua clubs. Convenient forms on which to makr tho returns wi'l be supplied >n application t« the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Polo Club. Practice games at Tyersall, Mondays, Wednesdays403 words
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Miscellaneous223 1914-11-28 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellant> oub wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per foot lines for one or two insertions. Notions of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, *1 each inner ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, %'i. Inch Scali Ratks223 words
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