The Straits Times, 20 February 1915
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Title Section13 1915-02-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.728 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement304 1915-02-20 1 I t^^. SPECIALITIES SLEDGE BRAND MILK. CONDENSED UNSWEETENED unsurpassed in Tea or Coffee. NATURAL STERILISED For all domestic purposes for which fresh milk is used. LIBBY'S DELICACIES When ordering Soups, Olives, Pickles, Condiments, Canned Meats, or Preserves specify Libby's SHIP BRAND SMOKED SARDINES ChoiceKt Norwegian fish in pure olive oil.304 words
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Advertisement148 1915-02-20 1 ROBINSON Sp ROBINSON AND COMPANY, AND COMPANY, Sole Agents for I y L Sole Agents for SINGAPORE DISTRICTS. J SINGAPORE DISTRICTS. VIRGINIAN >^|* EGmiAN CIGARETTES *■}</ Xmm No. 16, Special, Ws Virginia Leaf No. 1, 50's /nUVvVII 6O cts. H'wiw No. 14, Special, 50*8 No. 7 Special, 50*8 My as148 words
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Advertisement12 1915-02-20 1 GOODRICH TYRES. i Soli t men I ADAMSON GILFILLAN A CO LTD.12 words
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Article1387 1915-02-20 2 INCREASE IN THE OUTPUT OF INDIA. Industries Awaiting Capital, The ninth annual meeting of tbe Mining and Geological Institute of India has bees held in tbe Lecture 'Room of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. In tbe unavoidable absence through illness of Mr. F. J. Agabeg, President of tbe1,387 words
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Advertisement704 1915-02-20 2 NOTICES, NOTICE. I, the undersigned. Tan Hong, of Chop Baa Joo, of Kaala Koba, Sclangor, hereby give notioe tbat as from tbe Bth day ot February IMB, I have aoqaitcd the business furmerly cam. d on by Yeow Le) Joo, and Yeow Lee Tiok, ander tbe style of Chop Ban704 words
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Advertisement277 1915-02-20 2 wrariM ACLEARSHN CUTICURA SOAP "ised exclusively and Cuticura Ointment occasionally will pro'fnote and maintain a clear skin, _free from pimples, blackheads, "and other unsightly eruptions. Samples Free by Post v < uttrum Soap and ointment mid evrrywhtr*. ■ample or men with 32-p. book lr*e from noarart ■root: Nrwbrry. Z7. ChanerbouM277 words
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Advertisement521 1915-02-20 2 Cure for Blues. Correct talit disordered stomach with a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets, and that feeling of distress and despondency will disappear like magio. They are a sare cure for the blaes. For sale by all dispensaries and Dealers. Miracle-Co Sleepless and Paralysed. Ordinary Treatment Failed vet Dr.Cassells Tablets521 words
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Advertisement354 1915-02-20 2 ABOUT liH RHEUMATISM. The j links an 1 motcles of people snfferiDg from h>ieamat.isai and Lnmbago are like tbe binge* of an old ne,leoted vate. When the Kate is beinn opened tbe binges show tlmir bad eonditioa by oreaking and refusing to swing e<sily became they are dogged with ratt.354 words
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Advertisement73 1915-02-20 2 WEBT OULWICH NURSING HOME lla, Roeendale Road, WEST DULWICM, S. B. Cjr Medical, Surgical and Obstetric Oases. TERMS: £4-4-0 per week, or by arrangements according to the spooial requirement* of the mm. EXTRAS: Dressings, Drugs, Stimulants and the use of the Operating Room. Norses sandeman and kkndrbw ■•irtifloated.) K. TSUTADA73 words
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Article1496 1915-02-20 3 GERMAN EXCUSES FOR THEIR OUTRAGES. Government Advice to Civilians. The annexed official report, demonstrating the strict observation of neutrality by the Belgian Government before the German invasion of Belgium, and detailing the measures taken to prevent the participation of the civil population in the war, is published1,496 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement386 1915-02-20 3 Would you like iii^.jd.? dralinj; with the >h»p U.prrs. qu.liu for th« ium menajr >• >•'" n Ol >^3bß^P^ —na to-d«»«orourlllu.tr»tc<l»r« y^^^^ Catalogue lf« worth whH*. y^J^'^ FRENCH ROOFING TILES AND RIDGES. S. JUDAH Sl CO., No. 29. ROBINSON ROAD. 18 111 Phonb: IMt. 12 5 18 'S^Sm^^iSl Grown on386 words
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Advertisement121 1915-02-20 3 rjr Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Onat Peppermint Core Is M. MtT NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 217, Osfohsutf Road. DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRI2B, AQR -HORTICULTURAL SHOW SINGAPORE 1910, Arranged Plo al Baakett. Bouquets, Wreath* Showers tad Floral Forma of all description* Wedding order* receive special atteaHor Oat Fiowars from121 words
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Advertisement207 1915-02-20 3 x 7 ■Kl/!l«¥ai^irX*S a^aC^^^^a^BSP^a^r^ lER Brewed from only Best Malt Hops. SOLE AGENTS: ANN LOCK CO., Battery Road. BUB-AOENTB I TAI TO CO., Beach .Road, Singapore. Our 1 New Move GROWN J» CORK AERATED j[\ WATERS. Economical B9W Convenient No deposit HottS| foP Bottles Handy for H|B^l Outstations Plantations and207 words
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Advertisement614 1915-02-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM. NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for Otiina Coant, Persian Gulf Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Bowuward (for Europe). (Connecting al from Smgapare I614 words
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Advertisement509 1915-02-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. service is maintained between Yokobatna via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin -screw Steamer* maintaininß tbis service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with509 words
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Advertisement605 1915-02-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bachor, Kblantan Tabal, Bangnara, lelupin, Panarai, Patani, Siogora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsnen, Taku, Dhampon, Kohlak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Out (Departure a.a. ASDANQ Feb. SO, S pm. a. a. MAHIDOL Fab. S3 27, 3 p.m.605 words
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Advertisement620 1915-02-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD p .The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for tbe Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseille* and Liveipool and for Marseilles,620 words
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Advertisement489 1915-02-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAART-WAATBCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBKVK'B BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE. BELAWAN DELI SABANG, COLOMriO (optional) PORT SAID AND GBNOA. Steamers are duo on or about the undermentioned dates Outward. Homiwabd. 1910 1011 Oranje Mar. 6 Grotias Feb. 20 Rembrandt Mir 10 Kambapgin Mar. 6 Koningin489 words
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Advertisement609 1915-02-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATBGHAPPU Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2 8, Collyer Quay UNDBR CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. The undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate. i 0~ Rumpbias Belawan Deli. Feb. 32 Singaradja Singkawang. Stlakan, Pemargkat and Samba* Feb. 38 Sampit Prigi RadjmSapat Ttmbilahan, Tjecako,609 words
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Advertisement49 1915-02-20 5 M. IYI. MESSAGERIES MARITIME* Mail Una. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON, MARSEILLES. HolllWlßD. OcIWiRO. 1011 1916 iV.delaCiotatMar.il Polynesian Feb. 38 Chili Mar. 12 Nera Mar. 14 Atlantiqae Mar. 28 Magellan Mar. 38 PolynesicL April 9 Dambea April 11 For all particulars, apply J. Db COCRTOIB, Agent 31 1 81 IS49 words
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Advertisement518 1915-02-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. ~BIBBY UNIT of fast twln-iofw Mail Passsngsp Stem mars between Rangoon. Colombo, Sues, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed Sailings for 1915. HOMEWARD. Departures ..j.. Steamer Stbambi Toknaob. from j w t??™ arrives Colombo R9 ILI Lohdok WORCESTERSHIRE 7108 Feb. 30 Max 5 DERBYSHIRE 6760 Feb. 28 Mar.518 words
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Advertisement174 1915-02-20 5 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR PORT SWETTENHAM AND PENANG. The Company's Steamer LAMA, 3,198 tons, G. W. Sinclair. Commander, will be despatched tor the above ports every Wednesday, at 4 p.m. from the Roads. A launch leaves Johnston's Pier for i steamer at 830 p.m. I She has174 words
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Advertisement110 1915-02-20 5 CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. THE HONGKONB ROPE .MANUFACTURING CO. (E.t»bll.h«d 1883) I MAMUTA.OTUKERS OF 1 PURE ROPE I ITUM MM! LAID 4 STRAND l/r ir i> to m* s- to io" Prim, iMßglt. Ml Mi paritMßMß b* tovwarded on application to110 words
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Advertisement49 1915-02-20 6 The rule OF THE RQAP. j, r 3^ n. i>. The "VieW Sole Agents for Malay Peninsula THE UNION TRADING COY., Singapore. |^^y^ in otlier^ wordB > stand for Micheuß Tyres. (The famous French make) MICHELIN TYRES AND ACCESSORIES can be obtained from all the leading Agents. Stockists DUPIRE BROTHERS.49 words
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Advertisement622 1915-02-20 6 WTICES. THE SINGAPORE SLIPWAY AND ENGINEERtNG COMPANY. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 18th to SBrd Febiuary, 1915, both days itclmive. By Order of the Directors, C. H. FOLLETT, Secretary, Singaporb Slipway and Engineering Co Ltd. 17 2 28622 words
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Advertisement345 1915-02-20 6 c Hudson (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). pi aTmT Repairing, Tuning, Complete Overhauls. S2a. UP-TO-DATE «;S Till 11 M. SAILORS' HOME, Singapore. 2-8-1 27-2 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CLERK AND COLLECTOR WANTEO. Good handwriting essential. Apply Box No. 886, Straits Times. 20-2 a MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Thu Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite tenders345 words
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Advertisement328 1915-02-20 6 JOHORE GOVERNMENT. Wanted, well-qualified Assistant Surgeon for District Hospital appointment. Knowledge of Malay essential. Salary according to experience and qualifications. Kail parti oulars from Principal Medical Officer, Johore. 20 2 23.2 Notice It has been brought to the notios of The Gramophone Company, Limited, that an infricgement of their "BIS328 words
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Article105 1915-02-20 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, February 20. High Water. 1.86 a-m., 2.8 p.m. Sunday, February 21. High Water, 2.6 a.m., 2 52 p m P. and O. outward mail expected. Monday, February 22. High Wat«r. '2.41 a.m., B.FO p.m. Amateur Performance, Victoria Theatre. Tuesday, February 23. High Wator, 8.23 a.m.,105 words
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Article164 1915-02-20 7 To DAT Batu Pahat A ing Lcong Bpm Malacca, P. Swettenham aud Penang Klang 8 pm Bangkok Dagtin 8 pui P. Sambu, Kbi... Billiton, lUtavia, i 'lit ribon, Samarang. Soural>aya, Anipamin, Macassar, etc. Campbuys 4pm Bangkok Hiim 4 pm Pouloe Soegi Glanggi 4 pm Pnlau BaU n164 words
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Article64 1915-02-20 7 The P. and O. outward mail steatne r Sardinia left Cjlombo and may be expected to arrive here on Sunday afternoon, February 21. .an SiK.i«poßi. I Ua. 8 fan. 14 l»n. 20 laa. M (an. -2* lan. 29 •Vb. 5 K.b. 11 •Yb. 18 Do* m London64 words
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Article102 1915-02-20 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on Kebruary 20, 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Scott ll arley 19 2 15 Inner Koads Cassis E. Anchorage Hainam Innrr Roads Perak 20-2-15 No. 7 Wharf Sri Muar Inner Roads Glenfalloch Hock 1 1 y102 words
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Article54 1915-02-20 7 It is a serious commentary on tbe enor moos sums that Mr. Andrew Carnegie has apeat on hi* native town, Dunferulioe, that lam mi U tt- r ol bin was poblished iv which be appeared to favour the Kaixt-r it n accessary to provide local police protection fur tbe Carnegie54 words
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Article330 1915-02-20 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Expiess. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London330 words
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Article457 1915-02-20 7 Sunday, February 21, 1915. St. Andrew's Cathrdbal. Ist Sunday, in Lent February 21, 7.80 a.m. Litany 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Cboral) 9.1") a.m. Mating and Holy Communion (Plain) 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines i No. Services. Hymns,457 words
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
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Article157 1915-02-20 7 BXCMANOB Bure*roß>, Fkt.kcabv 20, 1915. O» Lorooa Bank 4 m/h 2/4 JV Demand 2/4 Private 8 n/« m, 2/4 Ohlhou Bank T. T Ml On Ho«9«onu...Bank d/d 22) On BiAMeaAi....Bank d/d 102J Oa Java Bank T. T. m 141* On Japam Bank d/d w 1 H Sovereigns baying rate 18.64157 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article193 1915-02-20 7 I"™ 6 1 Boyen Palue 10 10 Amptnt; 8.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.16 10 10 Belat 2.50 10 10 Broang 0.76 10 10 Kampai 10 10 Kanaboi I.SO 10 10 Kinta Association 81 Ml Kinta Tin 1.12.6 81 41 Lahat Mine* 10 7.00 Malayan Collieries £1 £i MaUyan Tins193 words
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Article640 1915-02-20 7 I/- >/■ AJUffM 1/41 1/7* 81 £1 Anglo-Java 8/- 8/6 I/, a/- Anglo- Mala j 7,6 I/- 2/- Bateng Malakj -/7<. -/10 II 41 Batn Tiga 1.6.0 1.16.9 I/- 2/- Bekob -/10 1/1 Bl 41 Baku Kajang 1.7.8 1.10.0 tl 41 Bukit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0 norn I/, a/. Bnkit640 words
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Article123 1915-02-20 7 Si 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 11/0 12/6 41 41 Pret l.'-i.O 1.4 5/- 6/- Electric T'way« 2/6 8,6 10 10 Fraaer Neave 61.00 62.60 60 60 Hammer Co. 90.00 95.00 100 Howarth Erekine 46.00 100 T%Pi«f. 96.00 100 100 Katz Bro, Del. 100.00 10 10 Mavnard Co. 11.00123 words
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Article58 1915-02-20 7 United Engineers 0% 11,284 500 norn Singapore Klectric Tram-ways 6 £860,000 norn S'pore Municipal 6% $1,878,000 l%pm Spore Municipal 4J% of 1907 1,600,000 pai B'pore Municipal 44% of 1909 11,000,00 c pat S'poro Municipal 4% 2,000,00f 10% di I Sport- Municipal 4% £800,0(X 03 L%The quotations of sterling shares58 words
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Advertisement72 1915-02-20 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Kebruary 24 At No. 1A Rattles Quay, teak offioe furniture, etc at 11. Kebruary *6. At No. '20 Ramos Place, stock in trade of New Gas Lamps and fittings, etc.. at 11. February If,. -At No 218 and 216 Orchard Road, BMM M itor Cars72 words
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Advertisement10 1915-02-20 7 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Is. Od,10 words
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Advertisement315 1915-02-20 7 WHY NOT TRY THREE A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. Sold, toy HIGH CLASS DEALERS EVERYWHERE. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD., Specialize in the Design and Manufacture of Stamp Mills AND Concentration Plants Having at oar disposal the accumulated experienoe of many years in all kinds of installation"* for all parts of the315 words
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Advertisement62 1915-02-20 7 a KATHaVYN BERIALB 9 LATEST WAR NEWS a AT TUB HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. TO-MOHT: at 9.30 TO-NIGHT THE ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN No. XI. THE FORGED PARCHMENT (TWO PARTS). No. xii. THE KING'S WILL (TWO PARTA). 2 LATEST WAR GRAPHICS 2 Alorg with Specially Picked Films DUIING TBK62 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous100 1915-02-20 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Iv rbau Hospital, Kebruary IT. 9 a.m. 8 p.m., 0 p.m. Bared. 82 Fab 29.<482 29.7*6 29.8 6 Temp. 78.5 78 0 77 0 Wet Bulb Ther 76.6 76.5 76.0 Dir. of Wind calm calm calm Max. shade Temp. 84.0 Miv 72.0 Max. in Son 187.0 Te100 words
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1302 1915-02-20 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20. DESPERATION. Germany in the boar of hor pride, when she believed that the ooald sweep all before In r, paid no respect to the sanctity of treaties or the authority of International Law. The document safeguarding the neutrality of Belgium was a mere scrap1,302 words
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Article17 1915-02-20 8 A number of American veterans residing in Canada are forming an overseas regiment to assist the Allies.17 words
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Article21 1915-02-20 8 A launch will leave Johnston's Pier for tin Refugee ships at 11.15 a.m. and another at 8.15 p.m. till further orders.21 words
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Article18 1915-02-20 8 The National Relief Fund has reached £1,365,000. The Queen's Work for Women Fund has reached £124,481 6s. cd.18 words
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Article26 1915-02-20 8 The Y.W.C.A. monthly meetiog will be held on Monday, at 5.15 p.m. The address will be given by Miss Tolley, and all ladies interested are invitid.26 words
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Article25 1915-02-20 8 The first prize in tbe Spanish Government's Christmas lottery, tbe value of which exceeds £240,000, has been won by a barber in the Canary Islands.25 words
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Article29 1915-02-20 8 Tbe Straits Steamship Company wish to call attention to tbe fact that tho Selangor will sail at 1 p.m. on Monday for British North Borneo and not to day.29 words
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Article36 1915-02-20 8 A scheme is on foot at Southend on-Sea, with tbe Mayor as treasurer, to send a bargo load of provisions to Belgium, by means of a Id. a week contribution collected from householders by Boy Scouts.36 words
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Article35 1915-02-20 8 The Manitoba Grain Growers' Conven tion meeting at Brandon, has passed a resolution that each member shall devote the product of one acre of wheat of this year's crop to the needs of tbe Empire.35 words
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Article36 1915-02-20 8 i The Chief Examination Officer desires to remind owners of launches that no launch in allowed to be under way in tbe Harbour after 6 p.m. Any infringement of this regulation will entail a heavy penalty.36 words
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Article37 1915-02-20 8 Bishop W. P. Eveland will preach at Welsley Church to- morrow morning at 9 o'clock and will conduct an ordination service. The Rev. C. R. Zimmerman of Kuala Lumpur will preach at the evening service at 6.80.37 words
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Article40 1915-02-20 8 An urgent appeal is made by the recruit ing authorities fur 1,000 experienced motor drivers immediately for the Mechanical Transport Army Service Corps for service oversea. The pay often dis 6s. a day, with the usual separation allowanoe if married.40 words
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Article50 1915-02-20 8 Spain is not to send a warship through the Panama canal with tbe international tint previous to the opening of the Panama- I'atilic exposition. This decision hug been arrived at because of the fact that Admiral Dewey, the hero of Manila bay, is to be in command of the fleet.50 words
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Article50 1915-02-20 8 Messrs. Newbegin and Kveiitt, tbe well known Newcastle shipowners, have, been appointed by the Admiralty to manage a Dumber of interned enemy vessels about to be used by the Govern uieut to meet the tonnage shortage in coastwise trade. The vessels engaged will be up to 6,000 tons dead weight.50 words
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Article48 1915-02-20 8 A Government Gazette, published tbin morning, states that, until further notice, tbe introduction of deck passengers into any harbour or port in the Colony from any placed mentioned hereunder is prohibited Hongkong, Sarawak, the State of North Borneo, the Canton Province of China, the Fukkien Province of China.48 words
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Article72 1915-02-20 8 His Majesty the King has been pleased, on the recommendation of the Pr< sident of the Board of Trade, to award the Silver Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea to Mr. James Collie, skipper of the steam drifter Faithful, of Berwick, in recogniti n of his services in72 words
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Article95 1915-02-20 8 A letter from a lady in Calcutta to her brother in the Army in Egypt, afu r beiDg opened as usual by tbe Censor, was duly delivered, bat not so an enclosure. The lady, in her letter, bad explained that the enclosure was the first effort at scribbling of bis95 words
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Article140 1915-02-20 8 It ia interest to note, says a Colonial Office, report, the altered relativx positions of German aad Japanese shipping visiting Hi an kong. In 1912 German shipping arriving occupied the s> cond place ou the lint, with 087 ship*, of 1,129,064 tons, or 7.4 per cent, of the total arrivals140 words
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Article251 1915-02-20 8 Mr. P. A. F. David, auditor, Singapore, is on a business visit to Penang. The second son of tho hon. Or. W. Gilmore Ellis. Pat D. Gilmore Ellis, has been gazetted '2nd Lieut London Fusiliers. Mr. Jas. H. Drysdale would have it known that the son iie251 words
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Article25 1915-02-20 8 The following offices have been established at the Central Police Station Provost Marshall— Telephone No. 864 Civil. Emergency Transport Office -Telephone No. 895 Civil.25 words
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Article39 1915-02-20 8 Owing to the stress of local conditions the Palladium had been closed for a day or two, but lout night business was resumed. Tbe usual matinee performance is announced for today as well as tbe evening show.39 words
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Article75 1915-02-20 8 Conte Ugo Baschieri, an Italian nobleman, who claims tbe gift of prophecy, announces that peace imposed by the Allies on the vanquished Germans will be signed on April 27, 1915. He further piophtsies, according to the Figaro, that the German Kmperor »ill commit soicido. The count75 words
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Article113 1915-02-20 8 There are in Tokio more than a dozen of Yuan Shih-kai's personal secret agents, says a message to the MaiDichi. Their chief mission ia to watch tbe Chinese revolutionary refugees and students. If a Chinese student makes any antagonistic remarks about the Chinese Government, be113 words
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Article136 1915-02-20 8 14 Fire experts say that St. Paul's can now be regarded as being as safe as it pan be made," declared Canon Alexander, treasure! of St. Paul's Cathedral, in discussing with a press representative recently, tin scheme which has just been completed for coping with any136 words
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Article183 1915-02-20 8 Tbat soldiers have an international language of their own was again proved a few 1 1 •vh sgo by an incident in the Hue de la I'aix, Paris. A well-known Edinburgh man was walking down the street to Lmh hotel, when lie aaw a couple of immense 1183 words
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Advertisement164 1915-02-20 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT! sUHAMBRA I ha P lonser ClMßMtstraph T halt rs, Issch Real TO-NIGHT, and Shew, 9. 16 Phen ornantl Future GREATNESS AND DOWNFALL IN S PARTS. A dram* in real life and a drama on the stage. ft OrMM of Clevar Det*ctl«s Work BLUE PETE'S ESCAPE IN164 words
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Article449 1915-02-20 9 Tlie following official oommuniqui'- is for ward, d by Mr. W. H. Lee- Warner, Private Secretary to H. E. the Governor, for pnbli cation: The local forces assisted by a detachment of the Malay States Volunteer Rifles and the Johore Foroes, with help rendered by crews from449 words
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Article64 1915-02-20 9 Xi in Tklei.kam*. London, February 18. Coop™ tH>. Itubbf-r 2 if- Li nteed (Argentine) 4M 6. <:.*t>nse«d 117 6. Wheats White Karachi 60 6 (paid) Delhi 61 Itiult 688 (paid). Hemp M| (paid). Luad 19J. •Unseed 54 Oil (pairj). Tea (59,700) 10 to 10.8 d Ceylon (24.900)64 words
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Article38 1915-02-20 9 KBITKB'h TtI.K.iKAM-t. London via I'.iinuK, K. brua y 19. Intenm dividend* .1 ,r>- Landot 5 per oent, MU IMM per cent. Tue Kubb !r Oroiren propose forming a rubixr club. Mr. Hamilton i» the new chairman.38 words
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Article2767 1915-02-20 9 GERMAN THREATS. British Shippers Not Depressed. THE ROLL OF GLORY. Splendid Deeds of British Soldiers. Rkl-tik's War Sphcials. London, February 19, 12.20 a.m. British liners are arriving at ports flying the British fUg, including the large trans Atlantic liners. London, February 19, 5.55 a.m. "The day" (Ist inst.)2,767 words
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Article213 1915-02-20 9 Creation of Netherlands India Company. The articles of association of Bebn Meyer and Co. Handel Mnatxchappij". which was registered as a Netherlands Indian limited liability company at Batavia at the beginning of January on the instigation of Theodor Helfftricli, acting as attorney for Behn, Meyer and213 words
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Article495 1915-02-20 9 Control Now in the Hands Of Japanese. The loss of Kiaocbow means also the loss to the Germans of tho control over the Shantung Railway. Owing to the siege and oapture of Kiaochow the receipts from tho railway have fallen off very considerably, and the control of495 words
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Article76 1915-02-20 9 Renter's Agency announoed, in a message dated January 26, that the par* rs had published statement* that the Police were being employed to find situation in London hotels for German* released from the concentration camps. Mr. McKunna now explains that the Aliens in question had naintd o rtain places where76 words
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Article54 1915-02-20 9 Evidenoe of the poverty of the Austrain commissariat is revealed in the official summons to the Landnturm Reservists to join the army. Thin directx the men to bring a oomplete outfit of warm clothing, from socks and other underwear to a winter overcoat and even a knapsack, eating utensils, and54 words
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Article2101 1915-02-20 10 ENTRIES FOR THE GRAND NATIONAL The Effects of War. (Fbom Out Own Co«ri»poni>ent.) London, January 15. Tbe 46 entries for the Grand National con t rant with the 62 and 63 of the last two years, but they lack nothing in tbe way of quality. Almost "everything2,101 words
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Article64 1915-02-20 10 It is not generally known that Marshal von Hindenburg has a family connection with Britain. Hig relative, Herr Herbert von Hindenburg, a Prussian diplomatist, eleven years ago married the Hon. Marie Hay, daughter of Lady Agnes Cooper, by her first huttband, Viscount Oupplin. Herr von Hindenburg is therefore by marriage64 words
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Article73 1915-02-20 10 The Imperial Merchant Servioe Guild are informed by the Admiralty that it has been decided to increase the pay of Lieutenant Commanders, Hoyal Naval Reserve, from UK to 18s. per day, i.e., the minimum rate of full pay of a Lieutenant Commander, UN. This will be applicable only to officers73 words
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Article, Illustration80 1915-02-20 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun tc the frontier is in the hands of the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions80 words
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Article686 1915-02-20 10 Principal Girl Leaves The Pantomime. The war has spread to Drury Lane. It has invaded the borne of pantomime, our National Theatre, and Miss Feme Rogers, the principal girl, is missing," and Miss Nancy Buckland, who lias successfully played Zizi hitherto, has taken up the role686 words
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Article317 1915-02-20 10 A Pastor's Appeal to German* Americans. Recent American newspapers contain reports of a remarkable sermon delivered by Dr. Newell Dwigbt Hillis, the pastor of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Hillis occupies the pulpit formerly used by Henry Ward Beecher, and the sermon carries special weight in that317 words
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Article85 1915-02-20 10 Mr. Oary, chairman of the I'nited States Steel Corporation, asserted in a speech at a luncheon of the Merchants' Association that the pecuniary advantages resulting from the war were now quite equal to the disadvantages, so far as he could judge. He predicted an era of pro«™>'ity, contentment and happiness85 words
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Article838 1915-02-20 10 We have received fioin the publishers, Messrs. Hodder and Stoughton, St. Paul'l House, Warwick Square, London, E.C., cop; of frincess Mary's Gift Book. All profits from the sale arc going to the Queen's Work for Women Fund, which is acting in conjunction with the National Relief838 words
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Article111 1915-02-20 10 At a representative meeting held in the Mansion House, Dublin, recently, uuder the presidency of the Lord Mayor, a resolution was adopted placing on record appreciation of tho services to Ireland of Lord and Lady Aberdeen, and adding the hope that though their official association with that country was about111 words
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Article85 1915-02-20 10 The famous Swedish explorer, Roland Nordenskjold, has jtwt returned to C'hmtiania from bis two years' expedition in unexplored South American territories on tin? bordt r between liolivia and Brazil. Among othtr interesting discoveries the expedition {Hays thei'cntral News Copenhagen eorr< s]>ondeut> found a new Indian tribe of cannibals. At a85 words
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Article453 1915-02-20 11 Sideroads Too Weak to Stand Them. After being in (all operation for only thirteen day*, the system of railless oar*, begun in Shanghai a few months ago by the Shanghai Tramway Co has bad to be abandoned (or the time being, and it is problematical, aays453 words
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Article322 1915-02-20 11 How it has been Affected by The War. Tuu Tiuu.- I i respondent at Peking, in a cable on Janu .iy 4. mMj The C'liim n (.'ustoius receipts for 1914 were five milliuij tat-U lower than the record of 1913. The l< ii tin I'd ports show increases,322 words
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Article224 1915-02-20 11 Tin lament cf publishers over the lessened demand for new novels, owing to the diversion of public interest to the war, is apparently inconsistent with the general mood of the moment. A Daily Ne I representative who visited several of the ~x>ndon libraries was informed224 words
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Article672 1915-02-20 11 Prices Quoted in tbe Market This Morning Singapore, Feb. 18, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Kvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue fhe following list of quotations this moraiag Tbe quotations on Sterling Shares are onry nominal. Noh. Valui. Borama. Biiuii, 3/- AUagar 1/4* 1/0 I 1 Anglo Java672 words
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Advertisement52 1915-02-20 11 When Mr. Webster wrote oi Woods, He said with i;rapbic ea»e, That Wflbda were mostly timbt r Aad were all com pored of treat Bat it if r. W. btttr lived to day. H- 'd nod t moaning nn» it. In rm I oi 'imply mcins BM Wciudft' Una* Pepper52 words
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Advertisement73 1915-02-20 11 Don't Cough. It is absurd to allow a cough to hang on and sap your vitality when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will care you. You don't know where a persistent oough will land you. You can't afford to allow your throat and lungs to become diseased when it is such a73 words
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Advertisement293 1915-02-20 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. From China to Malaya THE MOUTRIE PIANO is admitted to be the finest value offered in Pianos. Made in solid teak case, guaranteed for 5 years. Terms to suit all and liberal discount for cash. Write for further particulars to S. Moutrie Co., Ltd., RAFFLES PLACE. ADELPHI HOTEL293 words
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Advertisement347 1915-02-20 11 PETER WALKER PETER WALKER LAGER LAGER ««v^i\. /TijgC^ "The" Beer. I J I Atfenti for Singapore ISM* GARNER, QUELCH -^O>^ ififf AND COMPANY. LIMITED. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot Raffles Hotel347 words
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Article1212 1915-02-20 12 GERMAN PRECAUTIONS AGAINST ATTACK. The Isolation of Holland. The following article written from the Dutch frontier on January 2 and printed in The Times is of more than usual interest at the present time, in view of Commander Samson's raid on Zeebrugge and other Ger man nubmarine bases,1,212 words
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Article516 1915-02-20 12 The Influence of the War On Litigation. Although the official lists of the cases to come before the courts when they reopen on January 11 are not yet published, says The Times, it is possible now to form souio estimate of the work of the Hilary Sittings.516 words
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Article230 1915-02-20 12 An Important Innovation In Shanghai. The Great Northern Telegraph Company will in tbe very near future introduce the Creed Bille automatic telegraph system at their Shanghai station, and later on, at other of their stations in the F w East, says the N. C. Daily News. This ingenious230 words
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Article75 1915-02-20 12 The question of dealing with bonus medical degrees baa been before tlip Government of India, and ii may be stated tbat legislation will be undertaken to Iml with this growing evil. Medical registration has made considerable progress and already Bengal, Bombay and Madras bave provincial acts. Oilier provinces contemplate legislation75 words
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Article899 1915-02-20 12 1914. Jane 27.— Assassination of Archduke FranzFerdinand and his consort at Sarajevo. July 25. Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. August I.— Germany declares war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 4. Britain declares war on Germany. 28.— Battle of Mons begins, and the French and899 words
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Article1081 1915-02-20 12 Unconscious Good Humour And Stubbornness. There are so many circumstances about the openiug of this year that do not add to the gaiety of nations that it is a relief to tarn to a cheery subject— the cheeriest subject in the world in fact— Private Thomas Atkins,1,081 words
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Advertisement237 1915-02-20 12 "Not STRENGTH, but ART obtains the prize." T.NAGAUCO. HAVE ATTAINED THIS and TAKES THE PALM as an art depot of DAI x/aJL NIPPON for Tourists y^^ft^^few^k an( l Connoisseurs. ENLfIRGE m spacE yS^^^^^^^^^T/ All that ADIS BUILDVmmm [NGS could afford in JY HIGH STREET. yy RFPLEHISHEO THE STOCK with all237 words
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Article839 1915-02-20 13 Big Orders Placed by Russian Government. The Harbin correspondent of the K. C. Daily Xews, writing on January 19. states I understand that the recruits who have been trained in Vladivostok and the Priamur are in the course of the next few months to be sent839 words
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Article153 1915-02-20 13 Amsterdam.— The Cologne Volkszeitang, a Homan Catholic organ, has received the following letter from the Oerman Provincial Board of the Society of Jeans: "We did not wish to comment on the press reports regarding the war c'.ier ances of Father Vaughan, of London, before seeing the153 words
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Article16 1915-02-20 13 About the only way ii settle a dispute over a bill is to settle tlie bill.16 words
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Advertisement188 1915-02-20 13 WHY NOT NOW P Deal with JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE COMPANY. lOniy Address). ORCHARD ROAD. (Only Address). (No connection with any other furniture hcusei. PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. If you desire to be supplied with copies, order at once do not wait as a limited188 words
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Advertisement113 1915-02-20 13 GHEONG BROTHERB. Dentists, No 25, South Bridge Road. Fir«t olam Mechanical Dentistry, Sold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODBKATE, FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. B6st Tooth Powdera and Brnnhon for sale. BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. ORESCENT «Bss§Y BHAND. MANUFACTURERS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda113 words
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Advertisement64 1915-02-20 13 f HIGH-CLASS TAILOR and Outfitter. A large itcok o( ready-made tropi.al olothiDg, in all tiaea, always on band, ready (or immediate delivery. should a very largo order te uqairtd, arrangement*) can be made to have it execufed ia a sbo-t t'me. WING LOONG No. 25, High Street. We thall b*64 words
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Advertisement503 1915-02-20 14 m^ m^^^^ LARGEST PAID-W CAPITAL OF ANY EASTUi COMPANY. PROSPEROUS au>4 PROORBMIYB. THE SffiAXOT! \SL *B*I»*««L?!»«PAHY IUBITED.l UBITED. T*. 00-paay ha, •ao.OOO wtth ta. hp. Oo«l 1 m^^ O^^ Q, M.U.MO. -ON-YTOtOA*, U.BW^i. eOMM,»»ION TO »BK>K«R«, For all parooulars. apply «o A. H. FAIR. Manaslna DtrtatM. INSURANCE. CAN ON INSURANCE503 words
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Advertisement263 1915-02-20 14 IN3URAHCL FEDERAL LIFE ABBURMCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. Direct Government Buoarviaion, Qovarnment Audit. PoUoies are "WORLU WIDB." aad Nun ForfoiUble Largs Nat Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and ail outstanding olaims. Naw Buainaaa, 1918, 0ver. ..19,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made looally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS, Manager,263 words
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Advertisement416 1915-02-20 14 DAnfUifu. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID CP CAPITAL 116,0004)00 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- 118,000,000 Silver 118,000^)00 »RB,OOO,OCC Beserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000X00, COURT OF DIRBOTORS. Bon, Mi. D. Laodale, Chairman. W. L. Fastenden, Baq^ DepMy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. O. T, M.416 words
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Advertisement455 1915-02-20 14 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1899. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BT SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.1 0,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8750.000. Reserve Funds 3,790.000. President. Kazuycebi Yagiu, Esq. Vice President. Kojuro Nakagawa, Esq. Dl RECTO B6 lyetoshi Sada, Eaq- Kyoroku Yamanari, Bsq. Sbingo Mihami, Esq. HEAD OFFICE TAIPBH, FORMOSA Taiwan).455 words
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Advertisement967 1915-02-20 14 INSURANCE. DETERMINATION is the result of a resolution definitely formed. A man or woman, desiring to protect each other, their family or their estate, makos up their mind at onoe to insure. The y may procrastinate, but never defer when the day comes. Many other*, wbo resolve to-day dissolve tomorrow,967 words
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Article1009 1915-02-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. America's Startlers. Apart from onr old friend the Ford, writes Kuklos in tbe Daily New* and Leader which is Htill a itartlor," although long since as familiar an object aa armchairs and policeujtn, there are three more of then'i As much1,009 words
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Advertisement151 1915-02-20 15 DJINN MARINE MOTORS FOR EVERY CLASS OF VESSEL. Admitted to be more economical, flexible and accessible than any other make. British Design and Manufacture Throughout. Full Particulars from the Sale Agents CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, SINGAPORE. MB FOUR Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE BROS.,151 words
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Advertisement49 1915-02-20 15 Don't RUk Pneumonia. Get rid of every cold as quickly as possible.' It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few hoars. Take Chamberlain's Cough KemeHy. It is simple thing to do, but the effect marveloaa. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement304 1915-02-20 15 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being Prices on application to DUPIRB BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. The Straits Times FBR F.H.B. READERS. Toe New Mail Train Servioe enablae os to •cod into the F.M.S. each evening Special Edition of The Straits Times oontaining all the important304 words
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Advertisement35 1915-02-20 15 6. OTOHONE COMPANY. /^L MOST FABHIONABLE y/atf WATERPROOF COATS /^S^L Silk, Cashmere and Cotton. M ImL stocked in all sizes /jMp% BEST JAPANESE CREPE SHIRTS Tennis and Office Wear. MOST POPULAR LOCALLY. a OTOMUNE COMPANY.35 words
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Advertisement390 1915-02-20 16 Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLE AGENTS Adamson, Gilf illan Co.. Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WAMTB. MUSIC. Lessens given in Violin, Mandoline and Banjo Playing. For rartcu.sis aud terms, apply to A. E. W c/o W. J Garcia, 219, Orchard Road. 26-11 RUBBt390 words
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Advertisement339 1915-02-20 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TOBEUT. Immediate entry No. 74, Anson Road Apply t) StepbeLS, Paul Co, 41 a TO LET. No. 188, Aooy Street. Apply M. Ouxton, 8. Prinoe Street. 20-8 a TO LET. No. 8, Cairnhill Circle. Apply to Allen and Gledhill, 2 Ik, Raffles Place. 14-1 v339 words
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Advertisement497 1915-02-20 16 TO BE LET W 80LD TOUT. Compound House, No. 618, Upper Serangoon Boad, known as Devonhnrst. Immediate entry. Apply OUTHRIE Co. Ltd. 14 13 v TAN6LIN REBIDENCE TO LET. No. 6, Mount Elisabeth, furniihed or unfurnished Immediite entry. Apply A. Frankd Co., Victoria Street, 'Phone IS6. is l a TO497 words
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Advertisement476 1915-02-20 16 NOTICEB. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 4c 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlers. Oovernment and Municipal Contractor*. Estate Soppliers and Commission Agents. Soli Aqinis The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd. Bent Mul'.ipUr Brand Htir Belting. 11 80-0-16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. HUM TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8,476 words
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Advertisement480 1915-02-20 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37, Phiup Street. GOODS READY IN BTOGK NOW 32 15 6,000 Kegs and Drums Hubbock's Coloured Paint, Oil and Sundries 20,000 feet Leather, Balata and Hair Belting, 20,000 Asforted File', 60,000 Changkola, Hammer and txe Handle b, 8.000 American Axes, 20,000 lbs. White Cotton Waste, 60.000480 words
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Advertisement451 1915-02-20 16 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS INDO MALAY CO.. SINGAPORE. TO ADVERTISERS. As requests to make certain alterations to advertisements, such as changes in Bailing dates of steamers, often reach us too late to be oomplied with, wo wish to refer advertisers and readers generally to the Notice to Advertisers451 words
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Miscellaneous226 1915-02-20 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.— Misoellaneoas wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of Jl per foui lines for one or two insertions. Notice« of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exoeoding four lines, II each inse» ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Scalb Ratis226 words
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