The Straits Times, 4 October 1915
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Title Section13 1915-10-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.919 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. OCTOBER 4. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement154 1915-10-04 1 Up! VS. ATZ BROS.. LTD. The Store tor Men'i Wear, <J^BU NEW STOCK /^^n WATERPROOF J |y GOATS AND GAPES. i^vjf Cat extra wide in Ski^ i tS JJT-.TTTTT I stimpt on Cnffs. v Squ*re Pockets. iftiL 1 "&j^\ Bvcry (Hrment Guaranteed v < \Pi^ l§ 1= B«mple* of Material*154 words
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Advertisement122 1915-10-04 1 kOBINSON&CO. I r^ -fWll ARRIVAL OF NEW MILLINERY The Latest Models are now being w >hown for J RACES AFTERNOON WEAR m *$&wtr Aso a 01ce Selection of J^ EVENING AFTERNOON GOWNS AND BLOUSES. ETC. Gutter PURE AUSTRALIAN CREAMERY BUTTER In 1-lb. and \-\b. pats. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LD.122 words
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Article1129 1915-10-04 2 PERILOUS JOURNEY OF TWENTY MEN. Esprit de Corps at the Front. The Paris correspondent of The Standard writes as follows Paris is always Paris, but it is not the front," so spoke a friend home on short leave. I have a comrade," be continued, a lieutenant, married to1,129 words
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Advertisement203 1915-10-04 2 CEREGEN Proteid-Phosphate BcrrtaW STRENGTH to the WEARY ENERGY to the FLAGGING CCRKOKN-Inoreisei row. r of recuperation after illness. CKRCOCN -aidH digestion. GCRCGCN— heIpH in period i of stress and worry. OCRCOCN— 18 entirely of British origin. ■O TRY CERBOBNIM Obtainable of all Cht mints. Stecki kept ma Samples supplied to203 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-04 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Core Is. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement511 1915-10-04 2 THERE IS NOTHING TO JOKE ABOUT in a backache. It may be •erinn*. particularly with women. In all events it is sure to handicap to your activities, at work o at play. There is no need to siffer. LITTLES ORIENTAL BALM The sovereign cure for a'l external aches and pains.511 words
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Advertisement438 1915-10-04 2 NOTICES. CHOP CHIN GUAN 72. Beat Quay. NOTICE. We beg to call the attention of the Public that we are wholesale and retail dealers in all the best and favourite liquors, etc. We are suppliers to the S.S., F.M.S., British North Borneo and Dutch Ports for several years and have438 words
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Advertisement678 1915-10-04 2 NOTICES. NOTICE OF REMOVAL Strai'B Lumber Co. havo tho pleasure to inform their clients ard the public that they have now removed froji No. 55 to Nob. 80 32, Tbe Arcade, Ist Floor. 210 1510 NOTICE. From to day, Ist Ootober, 1918, the Oeneral Mtnagtmert of tbe firm Qagßino, Yamato678 words
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Article989 1915-10-04 3 By a Private Who Enlisted a Year Ago. Tbe following appears in the Daily Mail Overseas Edition to hand by the last mail There's deatb, there's glory, there's shame, there's misery, there's life fierce, vivid, and cruel there are all these things out there. Into the middle989 words
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Article183 1915-10-04 3 A dispatch from Kagosbima reports tbe occurrence on September 5 of a serions earthquake on the island of Snwaoose, off KagOKhima Bay, which caused the inhabitants to rly to tbe mainland for refuge. It appears that for sometime paxt tbe Suwanose volcano had bwn threatening, and183 words
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Advertisement187 1915-10-04 3 THE STBAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD.' Artistic Zo^h^rS^o^^^ Modern V Bo kb i ndlers j I Photo Engravers] Telephone- Commercial J I Line 8 Half-tone I 348. Photographers J [wm CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. KOH COMPANY, GREAT REMOVAL SALE NOW ON Fox* 2O Days only. Owire, to oni nrroval to larger and187 words
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Advertisement242 1915-10-04 3 After Illness After the racking effects of fever, dysentery, cholera, colic or bowel complaints, every part of t'.ie body needs strengthening. It if not enough merely to take tonirs or artificial stimulants, for onfy by building-up every pr\rt of the body can health be regained. SCOTT'S Emulsion is a pure242 words
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Advertisement435 1915-10-04 3 pilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllM Her First Baby 55 Many a mother is at a loss to know what food to give her first hahy. 3 Although she showers all her love and care upon him. hahy still does not get on. But her anxiety is ended directly she tries Glaxo. On the advice435 words
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Advertisement465 1915-10-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA. JAPAN, PBNANO, CBTLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Oulf Continental and amor loan Ports. Steamera will leave Singapore oa or about MAIL LINES Homntori for Hwropt). (Connecting465 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-04 4 Ourwano. ISM A Steamer Oct. 10 Do. Oct. 24 Do. Nov. 712 words
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Advertisement518 1915-10-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTyTk; JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe ia maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail contract with tho Imperial Japanese Government The New Twin-screw Steamera maintaining this aervioe have been specially designed and oonatrueted, and are fitted with all the latest518 words
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Advertisement782 1915-10-04 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK for Kretay, Tringgann, Bitat, Seme's*, Tabal Biagnara, Tolupia, Patani, 9iagor». Laeoa. Kob^amui, B*ndon, Langauen, Tatu, Ohumpcn, Kotala* aad Bangkok. Ou* OtpkrtUP* s.s PRACHATIPOK Oot. 4 Oot. 6, 8 p.m. a. ASDANO 7 „9,3 p.m. The Steamers axe fitted throughout with elootrie782 words
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Advertisement634 1915-10-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND IHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Companion' stearuc ssa deapalobed from Live»p c' out wards lal tae Straits China and Japan every er. and from Japan homewards tor London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnights for Genoa, Marseillea and Liverpool acd tor634 words
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Advertisement531 1915-10-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAMIT-MMTBCHHPPU (BTBAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND" FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVIOB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORB, BKLAWANDBM SABANG, COLOMBO PORT SAID KND GBNOA. Steamnrß are doo on nr about trie node* mention^ datea I Ootwabo. HuaswAsc 1915 Jan Pen. Coon Oct. IS Rembraudt Oct 2S Oranje Nov. i. Vondel Nov. 2(1531 words
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Advertisement24 1915-10-04 4 iei» Prinsder Ned. 0.-t. 10 PriQHcR Juliana ct 80 Jan Pzn. (Joen N >v. IB Rembrandt Nov. 27 Oranje Dec. 11 Vondel Deo. 2824 words
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Advertisement317 1915-10-04 5 STUMER SAIUNGS. For LONDON LEITH. Bloemfontein ailing on or about Oct. 5 For LONDON GLASGOW. City of Hankow due on or about Oct 30 For particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents 18 12 A RARE OPPORTUNITY NEW INTERMEDIATE SERVICE Tba Magnificent Twin317 words
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Advertisement481 1915-10-04 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. Direot Servioa to Japan via Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Oaloutta, via Pana.ig, from Singapore. Taking oargo on tborongh Bills ot Ladin* lor Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefor Tkrotoin, Newohwang, Yangtsce Ports. For niosa, the Philippines etc., etc. eto. Steamer*. Tons. Commander Kctsano481 words
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Advertisement413 1915-10-04 5 3POK^ HIGH-CLASS CIGARETTES AT MODERATE PRICES. i 111 i J V V^A. CIGARETTES j kMs?bS^l~~~ vfet^ Packed in patent vacuum tins insuring the perfect condition I P^\ t i e c 'Ra f ettes in all climates. i B yJSr M° Virginia c»f\ crk g^iJSr IS ODD leaf t)U cents413 words
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Article763 1915-10-04 6 Prices Quoted In tbe Market Tbfs Morning. Sinxapote, October 4, 1816. Messrs. Lyall and Bvatt, Eichanpte and hare Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning i The quotations on Sterling Sham* are only nominal. Norn. Value. Buyibs. Sblurs. a/- aiusm l/io 9/1 4 1 Anglo-Java763 words
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Advertisement128 1915-10-04 6 PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing. Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KONG HING CHEONG COMPANY Ad.lphl Hot*! Buildings Sinuarore Branch at Pentng. sine PIANOS! PIANOS!! XHERB ARE OTHERS BIT (Latk of The Robinson Piano Co Beats iham sll for Chsapnsss and Thoroughnss In Rspsirs •nd Overhauls T*>l. USB Bailora- Home128 words
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Advertisement420 1915-10-04 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE MANDAI-TEKONG (SINGAPORE) RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that tbe Fifth Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Registered Office oi the Company, No. 191, Cecil Street, Sioga pore, on Tuesday, 12th Ootober, 1016, at 2.80 p.m. BUSINESS I. To receive the420 words
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Advertisement101 1915-10-04 6 FOR SALE. One Portable motor with 8" centrifugal pomp. One Gentleman riding Raddle with bridles. Apply H c/o Straits Timea. «»>* 810 6000WN TO LET. No. 6, Palmer Qodowno. Area 8,460 sq. feet. Immediate entry. Apply Fraser and Camming Winchester Housu. 99 b v BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED.101 words
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Article121 1915-10-04 7 FIXTURES Monday, October 4. High Water, 7.56 a-ru., 6.1)1 p.m. Horace Goldin, Victoria Theatre. Tuesday, October 5. High Water, 4.86 a.m., 7.33 p.m. Horace Goldin, Victoria Theatre. Itarnardo Concert. V.M.C.A. Wednesday, October 6. ■lii<li Water, 9.2 a.m., 8.28 p.m. Horace Goldin, Victoria Theatre. Thursday, October 7. High121 words
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Article174 1915-10-04 7 To-ott. Malacca and Mnar Kaka 2 pm .r.ham and Teluk Anon Perak I pm Selat I'andjan^, Bengkalis and Bagan Mcran 2pm Batu Pahat Hong Wan 2pm Hungkoug am) Japan Stentor 2pm Pontianak Khoen Foeng 2 pm Kuta Tinggi Tanjong Surat 4 pm Co <oiiot Pouloe Songi Hock174 words
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Article208 1915-10-04 7 The mail trains from Singapore for the north leave Tank Road station daily at 7 am and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m., respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Kua'a Lumpur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penang at 6.23 p.m.208 words
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Article102 1915-10-04 7 Our attention has been called to the fact that our arrivals in London are much behind those published tlsewhere. Our rule is to give arrivals only when they are officially reported in tbe I'ost Office noticut, and no later date than that printed above has been SO102 words
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Article57 1915-10-04 7 Latest Arrivals Name V Ban Wliatt liin >°K ProtaailaUM hi ~> Uudj; Wan Kheag S.UH imTa Moaati Koua I'atl.iU Ban ilm (ivan !iI4U I 'oil InUU l.ai Imm Lmlt W. 1.1 Kaiupar O»te of ArriT ***** lOl.'j ?al Komarka. luuer l(oa>U No. SWbarl loDer Kcwds Outer lioaJH Inm57 words
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Article407 1915-10-04 7 Pressman Excluded from The Gallery. Towards tbe close of the discussion in tbe West Australian Parliament, regarding the Wyndham meat works tbe Premier said he felt it his bonnden duty to refer to one matter although he did so with regret. While tbe Minister for Lands was407 words
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Article339 1915-10-04 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. 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 London Per P.339 words
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Article151 1915-10-04 7 K i Lin neWHpaptrs publish some details concerning tbe people who were arrested for their complicity in the infamous treasons of tin- traitor Masybedoff. His most active aBbiataul» were Baron Orotos and Mr. Frienat, the assistant to the Attorney Cieneral of Besarabia. Baron Orotus wan. for a151 words
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Article163 1915-10-04 7 EXCHANGE. Sinoapou, Octobib 4, 1010. OmLomdok Bank 4 m/a i,\ v Demand 2,4& Private 8 m/i MjfJ On India Bank T. T. 175$ On Hongkong. ..Bank d/d iljj On Shanohai ...Bank d/d 09| On Java Bank T. T. l.>. On Japan Bank d/d 111J Sovereigns buying rate163 words
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Advertisement63 1915-10-04 7 For Chronic (.'lic-t Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Is. 6d TAMBALAK RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. NOTICE OF C OSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS Notice is hereby given that tbe Transfer Book< ol the Company will be closed from Friday, tut- Btli. to friday, the >sth inst., boll day» inclusive, for the purpoHe63 words
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Advertisement733 1915-10-04 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THEATRE ROYAL North Bridge Road. SINGAPORE'S NEWEST CINEMA NEW BOXES' NEWORCHEBTRA!! NEW CHAIRS NEW PICTURES I EXCLUSIVE UNIVERSAL PROGRAMME! FIRST SHOW, PROMPTLY AT 7-3O P.M. 780 p.m.— WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN "—Featuring Franoes Nelson. 7.50 p.m.—" A CLOSE CALL "—Sterling Comedy by Kiddies. 8.10 p.m THE GRAIL "—Anna733 words
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Advertisement182 1915-10-04 7 NOTICE. This is to give notice that I, tbe voderMgned, Tay Cbeok Nya, have left tbe protection of uiy baaband Tan Jee Bab. TAY CHBOK NYA, Sn«ap.ni, 4ili October 1016. 410 d 10 32. The 'Sanitary Board Area of Rampong K°pa;aog j 28. The Sinitary Board Area ot Kampar north182 words
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Advertisement269 1915-10-04 7 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE: Of CONTINBNTAL MOTOR TYRES i ACf ESSORTES To be 1 old at No. 84, Robinson Foad, On Saturday, October 18, 1919, at 10.30 aa.m. Comprising Plain, libbod and basket pitt.rn motor tyres inner tnb»» si lid band tyres motor cycle innor tubes and ACCKSSORIBm compri- -n-. S-cuiity269 words
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Obituary16 1915-10-04 8 Kkllab. Killed in action in France Llewellyn Oswald Kellar, late S.R.E.(v) 91st Division. R. E.16 words
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1129 1915-10-04 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, OCTOBER 4. WITHOUT TRUCE OR RESPITE. General J off re s message to bis troops prior to tbe great assault were to the effect that tho offensive is about to be carried on with out truce or respite' That would seem to indicate that the Allies1,129 words
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Article18 1915-10-04 8 The monthly Army List has been with drawn from circulation, and will not be issued for tbe present.18 words
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Article15 1915-10-04 8 The cold snap of this morning brought down the thermometer in this office to 78.15 words
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Article17 1915-10-04 8 Tbe output of the Kahman Tin Company during September was 912 piculs. -Pis. 384.84 mill, 527.64 tributes.17 words
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Article41 1915-10-04 8 The F.M.S. Government Gazette notifies that there are unclaimed balances in the Public Officers' Guarantee Fund standing to the credit of officers who have died, resigned or ceased to contribute, payment of which will be made on claims being satisfactorily established.41 words
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Article45 1915-10-04 8 Sollar, Murray and Co., Penang, advise the following tin outputs for September: Kaniun ting Tin Dredging Piculs 765, hours run 600, yards treated 180,000. Cbenderiang Tin Dredging Dredging, piculs 210, hours run 543, yards treated 36,000. Hydraulic Ele vators Piculs 150. Total output, piculs 860.45 words
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Article55 1915-10-04 8 The Cochin Argus reports that certain French capitalists are arranging to start an industry in coconut products en a big scale in Travancore and that they have been furnished with samples of coir, coir matting, coconut oil and copra. It is understood that the industry will include the manufacture of55 words
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Article71 1915-10-04 8 The V.M.C.A. Literary and Social session for the last quarter commences today, when a debate on Is American Neutrality Justifiable I will take place at 8.80 p.m., in the library. Messrs. W. Devarajah and N. Francis will open the debate, while Messrs. M. Foenander and C. Paul will oppose. A71 words
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Article87 1915-10-04 8 Many are tbe guesses made at the formidable losses mentioned by tbe First Lord of the Admiralty in bin letter on the subject of the German submarines. It has long been a matter of common talk in seaport towns that tbe number of German submarines bagged was very much in87 words
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Article83 1915-10-04 8 In the rubber share market, says the L. and C. Express of September 8, dealings have been curtailed by holiday quietitude, but while tbe volume of business is not great, tbe tone continues to be very firm, and in many cases buying orders are difficult to execute, owing to tbe83 words
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Article89 1915-10-04 8 A shipping paper, noting that after fifty years the flag of tbe Pacific Mail Company disappears from the trans- Pacific trade, says it is not a circumstance of which Americans can be altogether proud when they know that tbe company assigns its withdrawal to American legislation. As a rule, tbe89 words
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Article94 1915-10-04 8 Hon. Lieutenant and Quartermaster O. Wooll, Northumberland Fusiliers. Bth Battalion, who has been killed, was a warrant officer in the Ist Battalion for twelve years and retired on returning from India in November, 1913. He re-enlisted in tbe new army on its formation, and had a record promotion private to94 words
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Article113 1915-10-04 8 Zeps has unquestionably caught on as tbe popular shortening of Zeppelins, says a writer in tbe Daily Chronicle. But it seems highly improbable that the contraction will be adopted by precise folk even iv conversation, or become familiar in print without the inverted commas. There is a deliberate flippancy about113 words
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Article137 1915-10-04 8 Tbe Supreme Court list for October contains twenty-four cases, several of which bold out promise of interest to the general public. There is an echo of the collision between the steamers Vivat and Brisbane; in tbe action in which the owners, her master and officer of the first named vessel,137 words
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Article162 1915-10-04 8 la tbe second court this morning mention was made of a charge of criminal misappro priation which has been brought against Tang Wa Seng, a dhoby, and bis ricksha puller, Chiang Tek, by Mr. Bowman, tbe second engineer of the Mata ilari, tbe I', and O. boat trading in these162 words
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Article491 1915-10-04 8 Major General Sir A. K. F. Dorward, X.C.8., D.S.< i., retired list, who was in command of the troops in the Straits Settlements from 1908 to 1905, has boon appointed an assistant Director at the Wai Office. Mr. C If. Mead, late manager of tbo Mercantile Bank491 words
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Article127 1915-10-04 8 The Malay Mail records tbe death, which took place in painful circumstances on Friday, of Mr. \V. M. .larvic, an assistant employed on Brooklands Estate, Manting. It is stated that Mr. Jarvio, wl o had been un well for some days past, got up very early on127 words
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Article97 1915-10-04 8 To assist tbe widows, children and depen dants of ottlcers <_f the Koyal Navy and Army killed in action, as well as the wives, families and other relatives in necessitous circumstance* who may be dependant on officers now serving, funds continue to bo urgently needed and the97 words
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Article259 1915-10-04 8 Attention may be called to tbc announce ment of changes of programme to be made at the Victoria Tbeatre to night, to-morrow night and also on Thursday. Goldin has any number of tricks and illusions in his repertoire and those people who have already witnessed entertainment, and259 words
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Advertisement86 1915-10-04 8 .f&^fSk WHY NOT TRY t|JsBßm| NUNS TOBACCO P A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. Sold by HIGH CLASS DEALERS EVERYWHERE I TARANTULLE ,jji|Bi^fekx THE NEW AND POPULAR ITARANTULLEI A E NDARD IB— t^^ an Setvedqt-norwagnumg wilhßrtj PINE JOHN LITTLE'S SK GUINNESSS STOUT ROSS S BOTTLING GREAT AUK'S HEAD BRAND. THE II86 words
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Advertisement216 1915-10-04 8 FOR SIX NIGHTB ONLY. Fran Hoaday to Saturdai, Oetebar 4 I* I, SOMETHING NEW AND GREAT. A Sura Wlaaar with «v«ry elan af Audlanca a— thw Fintoui Picture Stupendous 111-liar Ixcluslva AT THE ALHAMBRA TIM *ll«a»r ClMnatotn ph Thaatrc, Batch Road ft Mtataraiaoa of Oramatic and Clntmatographic Art: 808 WORTH216 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-04 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6, 7 and 11.12 words
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Article3573 1915-10-04 9 FRANCO-BRITISH ADVANCE. More Progress Being Made. BULGARIAN TRICKINESS. Sharp Ultimatum Sent By Russia fUCTRR's TRLRORA*B. London, October 2, 12.35 a.m. Field Marshal Sir John French n ports that the enemy, on September 29, made several attacks on the positions north west of Hulluch. Severe fighting continued all day.3,573 words
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Article95 1915-10-04 9 Rkctbb's Tblkorams. London, October 2, 5.40 p.m. The Maharajah of Kapurthala and suite have left for I'aris and are returning to India early in November. Sir David Wedderburn and Sir Krishna Gupta have issued an appeal for a Gokhale memorial scholarship of £100 per annum, tenable for three95 words
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Article42 1915-10-04 9 RBTUKB'S TKLKIiKAU. London, October 2, 2.40 p.m. New Orleans: There are 256 killed and 105 missing as a result of the hurricane on the Mississippi and Louisiana coasts. The damage to property is estimated at a hundred million dollars.42 words
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Article36 1915-10-04 9 Rictus's Tiliorams. London, October 2, 2.40 p.m. Hongkong The Canton Government ban appointing a syndicate to regulate the sale of prepared opium in Kwantung with the object ef expediting the suppression of opium smoking.36 words
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Article19 1915-10-04 9 Km-tkk's Tilkgram. London, October 1, 6.50 p.m. The Holy Carpet ceremony took place at Cairo, yesterday.19 words
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Article26 1915-10-04 9 (Kbom Oik Own Curkispondskt). London, October 1 The New Serendah Rubber Co. declare, a five per cent, interim dividend, payable on October 10.26 words
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Article2587 1915-10-04 10 THE TSAR AT THE HEAD OF HIS ARMIES. Soldiers' Battle of Gallipoli. (Fro* Our Own Corrmfonpint.) London, September 9. There are a good many signs of transition to a new pbase of the war. There are the significant changes in tbe Russian command, tbe visit of2,587 words
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Article140 1915-10-04 10 Following is the programme of tbe concert to be given tomorrow evening in the V.M.C.A. hall in aid of Dr. Barnardo's Home Trio: Mrs. R. L. Eber, Mr. C. C. Hailing, Mr. R. L. Eber. Song: Golden Bird Haydn Wood. Miss Kerr. Recitation I Mis. Hunt. Song:140 words
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Article136 1915-10-04 10 The following circular has been issued to tbe Army by the Army Council The Army Conncil regret to observe tbe great laxity that exists in regard to the dress of officers serving in this country, and I am commanded to direct that generals and other officers commanding136 words
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Article48 1915-10-04 10 .The Ist Battalion feoyal Inniskilling Fusiliers, which was at Tientsin apiue time wo, baa suffered very severely in tbe Dardanelles. O( toe officers who made that terrible- landing with the battalion, only one of them, tb» quartermaster, is Dow with it. Tbe others"have been Wy,. Wounded or invalided.48 words
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Article228 1915-10-04 10 S.C.C. v. Government Services. Tbe cricket match between the S.C.C. and a team representing the Government Services, played on tbe Esplanade on Saturday, ended in a draw. Tbe ulub batted first and put together a total of 185. Of this E. W. Day scored 28, Tinsley 21, and R.228 words
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Article140 1915-10-04 10 Singapore Qolf Club. Tbe October monthly medal was played for on Saturday and yesterday and resulted in a win for W. S. Elmslio who returned a net score of 75. Thirty-six cards were taken out and the following were returned The sweep was won by Lyall on Saturday and140 words
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Article160 1915-10-04 10 Straits Rubber C 0. —178,000 lbs. Penang Rubber Estates.— l44,ooo lbs. Rubana.— 4s,ooo lbs. Tali Ayer.— sB,4oo lbs. Batak Rabit.— lB,ooo lbs. Bagan Serai»— 23,soo lbs. Ayer Kuning (F.M.5.).— 43,574 lbs. 8radwa11.— 27,370 lbs. Chersonese.— 6l,o7l lbs. Dennistown. 47,844 lbs. Highlands and Lowlands.— ll4,sl7 lbs. Klabang.— l3,2sl160 words
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Article260 1915-10-04 10 A correspondent writes Tbe Singay Sivanesa Sangam, which has been registered under tbe Societies' Ordinance, was formally opened on Wednesday evening nt its premises, 1325, East Coast Koad. A large number of people assembled at 5 p.m. at tbe Java Pranakan Club in Oaylang Road, and the260 words
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Article97 1915-10-04 10 We regret to learn that Mr. J. D. B. Ktllar, of the Marine Survey Department, received a cable fiom borne yesterday informing him that bis brother, Mr. L. O. Kellar, who went to Europe with the first contingent from Malaya, had be«« killed in action in France. The dooeastd, who97 words
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Article1171 1915-10-04 10 I COMPLETION OF THE CALCUTTA LABORATORIES. Research Work. The new School of Tropical Medicine in Calcutta is at last finished and ready for occupation, says The Statesman. Unfortunately, owing to tho war, a number of medical men in civil practice have been recalled and have had to go1,171 words
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Article751 1915-10-04 10 Picturesque Yankeeisms From Kick-In." American slant; terms, like the American bottle- nosed boots are striking without being beautiful, says the Daily News. Both are a feature of the American invasion of London, though tbe boots could never hope for the success which has boon achieved by751 words
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Article120 1915-10-04 10 Jack London's famous story, Tho Sea Wolf has been adopted for the Cinematograph and may be seen on tue screen to night and for the rest of tbe week at Uic Alhaiubra. It is claimed that tho very essence of Jack London's charm and fascination hare boen120 words
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Article77 1915-10-04 10 Mr. t, K. Mail, a well known Malay ruining man, who ban been vi-itin^ Cornwall, stayed with Mr. .las Wirkett, eh Mini m of -i ver.tl tin prupertieH in the Kant. Mr. Mair i.i an acting partner of Messrs. Osborne and ihappcll, anJ is spending a holiday in England, after77 words
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Article218 1915-10-04 11 Negotiations to Purchase All Stocks. Keoently it was reported that a Chinese company had opened negotiations to purchase tbe stock of opium in Hongkong with a view to clearing the existing stock within nine months, and that the matter had been referred to the Bombay combine. Precise218 words
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Article525 1915-10-04 11 United States Diplomacy In Turkey. It will be reoieinbereil that during the first attack by the t!ett on the I)ardau>lU s tin Turk- loccvivnl the idea of sending all Ht itk-.li and French uatiouil* in Constantinople to the zone of battle so that they sh )'i!,i In525 words
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Article164 1915-10-04 11 PTOgnunine of drills, etc., for week endm^ Friday, Ottober H MuM'Al. ()< I >IIFK 4. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Maxim Co. S.KE.(V.) v i:. Veteran* Co. Chinese Co. s.V.C. Band. Ti 5. Ml p.m. Drill 11*11 S.V.A. 7 a.m. HaluMtier Itantfe SU.KiVj .MS p.m. Drill Hall164 words
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Article456 1915-10-04 11 An Endless Column of British Ships. Mr. Frederick Palmer, the American war correspondent, continuing his account of bis visit to the North Sea Fleet, stated The officers on the Lion, which received the roughest handling of any British major ship afloat, dwelt on the difficulty they experienced in456 words
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Article314 1915-10-04 11 The Smartness of British Naval Men. Tht I'ioneer's Cairo correspon lent writes One of our cruisers sighted a largo Turkish sailing vessel proceeding in an easterly direction. The vessel was ordered to stop and a party was neut ou boar*) to search it and examine the papers.314 words
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Article155 1915-10-04 11 Mr. Abbott, president of the Anglo-Indian League, and Mr. Wood, head cf La Martinierc College, Calcutta, are now at Simla, and it it understood that the question of an AngloIndian contingent for the front will be farther diocutwed. It will be remembered, state* a Simla wire, that155 words
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Article59 1915-10-04 11 Mil ir T> rrmrri Mdyoaril Lucas Brodhurtt, 4th (inrklia liiH.s. of liixland, Qrosvenor ruwi, Bournemouth, foiw^rly a well known cricketer playing for Clifton, Sandhurst, and Me' r who naw service in Waziristan and China, and who waa killttd in action near Ypreaoa April 27 last. a«etl 41, left unsettled personal59 words
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Advertisement52 1915-10-04 11 Live« of gnat men all rtmind us We can make oor livt-s i-üblime, If we only do the ri^i>t iliii g At the riitht an I r per time. So let it point a moral. Asd adorn a tal-*, for sure There* nothiov ere that can compare With Wuodk' Onai52 words
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Advertisement518 1915-10-04 11 LATEST ADVERTIBEMENTI, J3»*^C2e IVlusic IS when played on •'HIS MASTERS VOICE" Call »r anul for lattst Cutaloijius. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE. TO-NI6HT AT THE POPULAR CINEMA HOU3E THE "GAIETY" PICTURE PALACE JOMOTION OF AIBSBT AND BiKCOOLIU STftUTS THE FIRIT »F SERIES OF JULES VERNE'S NOVELS. JULES VERNE is518 words
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Advertisement268 1915-10-04 11 HIBBERT, WOODROFFE CO., XjIMITED (incobpokatkd tm Inol4hd). Wine Merohanta. No. 3, Clarke Street, Kuala Lumpur. 6& 7, Jalan Raia, Klang. 7& 9, Station Road, Ipoh. 127, Birch Road, Seremban. 3, Union Street, Penang. I'rirr laM on ai>]>licatioi>. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER S SHOP Bras Basab Umd, Singapore, Nroiar open268 words
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Article1305 1915-10-04 12 A DAMP EXCURSION TO A MINE CRATER. Our Lady of the Trenches. The Daily Chronicle special correspondent. Philip (tibbft, wiitiug from general headquarters on August 18, yivrs the following iut' r Millie glimpse into life in the trenches We were sitting in the garden of the general's1,305 words
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Article482 1915-10-04 12 Facing Von Spec with a ThreePounder. The Australian fleet saved tbe Pacific." Such is the view that has been expressed on many occasions since the war broke out, but never with more emphasis or on more convincing evidence than by British sub jects who happened482 words
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Article386 1915-10-04 12 Remarkable Sentence on Chinese Official. Assistant magistrate Chou-Wen-lieh, of Fcng-hsien, was recently prosecuted for torturing prisoner*, state* the X. -C. Daily News. His trial took place en the afternoon of Sep Umber 1.1 and resulted in a sentence which marks a new departure in Chinese judicial386 words
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Article108 1915-10-04 12 The Subordinate Judge of Allahabad has passed orders in a case in which interesting expert evidence was given as to a new method of proving age by the help of X-rays. In a mortgage su't a question arose •> to whether the mortgagor was a major or a minor. Colonel108 words
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Article762 1915-10-04 12 Food Prices since Outbreak Of Hostilities. The department of statistics at Simla has issued a valuable memorandum on prices and freights in India since the outbreak of tho war. Mr. Findlay Shirras in tbe coarse of an analysis of the figures writes Since the outbreak of762 words
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Article855 1915-10-04 12 The Premier and Leader of The Opposition A stirring speech, which was punctuated with hearty interjections of endorsement from all quarters of the Chamber, was delivered in the Legislative Asuembly by Mr. O. Wade i Leader of the Opposition) Sydney, on August '25, on the the necessity855 words
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Article656 1915-10-04 12 Splendid Tribute by American Paper. A lady on a trip to Singapore sends us the following cutting from an American paper What Great britain has done and is doing in the war is summarised in striking form by the Chicago Daily News, which, says the Daily656 words
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Advertisement243 1915-10-04 12 T O X OXO L loi I L "TOXOL" Is tli, petfett and only l'.xait Substitute for tkt < iirnian-oiniei l.ijxol." Thi' formula MJWWIWjf tlir MMW, I'laisr not,, hsWoMft that Toxnl is BRITISH MADE BRITISH OWNED In bnifinij I'o.rol i/nil air IhlpiiKj Britith Illihistiirs mi,! ,-ons, rriwi lUitish Capital. It243 words
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Article898 1915-10-04 13 German Sorties From Mysterious Cave. A correspondent writes in a home payer:— I have been in conversation with a number of officers who have arrived here wounded from Festubert, and from them have learnt several enriooa and interesting stories of incidents that have taken place during898 words
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Article180 1915-10-04 13 The following may be token to heart by men of every race and colour The man who wins is an average man Not built on any peculiar plan, Not blest with any peculiar luck Just steady and earnest and full of pluck. When asked a question180 words
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Advertisement38 1915-10-04 13 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINE— PRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. i|i i i^ Ic_ i mm* nil c s i £55 <3C o >38 words
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Advertisement242 1915-10-04 13 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 THE MUNICIPALITY I gf |g§| THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, \^s<Lj^y J O HORE DUPIRE BROTHERS, (SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. THE MANDAI TEKONG (SINGAPORE) RUBBER ESTATES. LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that »t242 words
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Advertisement45 1915-10-04 13 THE STANDARD LIFE Aaburance Company, fitaMlHei •e«i Office -EDWBURfIH. laoorptnta* 1826 FUNDS— £I3,OOO,OOO 1910 An old-established Otfloe of the highest Integrity with A LOCAL DIRECTORATE. Attractive Schemes— Moderate Rates. Liberal Terms— lmmediate Cover. Chief Agents ADAMSON. GILFILLAN CO., LTD., B.S. and MALAYA, fl .0 *****45 words
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Advertisement496 1915-10-04 14 m mAnm^ JPnuiwa m Plmmtt. Lira Ihiuranoi is wobth 100 centi om thi dollab. WHAT OTHIR PROPIRTY IS? THE 6REAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. I wnM. Wl~*lnatar Hai»T. Bt.gapari LOMOW OMIOIi sx O.dJ.w-y. ■O. i -<*» th. Osart af Baglaao, and eompbas w**a las Britiah Ufa Aasuraaes Companies Act496 words
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Advertisement306 1915-10-04 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PUNS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. 8. J. HOWB, 6 8 Manager. GUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOk Subscribed Capital £.',000.000 Total Invested Funds. 46,260,000 Annual Income 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents tor the above Company, aie prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks for306 words
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Advertisement441 1915-10-04 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID CP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600.000 at 3/- 111,900,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRBOTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale. Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Chairman, S. H. Dodwell, Bsq P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T, M.441 words
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Advertisement423 1915-10-04 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital n 60,000 Shares of 430 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The423 words
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Advertisement843 1915-10-04 14 INSURANCE. Establisiihi 1^74. THE ORIENTAL Ini'obpobatbd is India. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. ASBSTS exoeed $28,000,000. ABSOLUTE SECURITY. The Company has deposited 9200,000 with the Straits Government and has complied with the rtqnirements of Tbe Life A'-sur-nc: Companies Ordinance (1914) S.S. Profits to Policy-holders at laat Valuation $1,116,873. LOW843 words
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Article1122 1915-10-04 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. I Overloaded Tyres Costly. Among the papers read at the periodical I meetings of the Society of Automobile EngiI 1 neers (America), are some not only interest- I I icg, bat informative and useful also. The I I last paper submitted1,122 words
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Article115 1915-10-04 15 That the Toyo Kisen Kaisha is likely to greatly increase the number of its ships now on the run from the Orient to San Francisco by way of Honolulu, is indicated by the fact that the company has closed a contract with a San Francisco firm for doable the usual115 words
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Advertisement688 1915-10-04 15 TO INTENDING MOTORISTS. It is ab-o!ately impossible to get more than a dollar's worth of value for eacb bondred cents you spend for au aitcle, whether that article be a sttamnbip, a locomotive, a perambulator or a motor car, and yon are foitanate if jou get that much. Whenever a688 words
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Advertisement290 1915-10-04 15 BECAUSE OF the Fleets' success in limiting the activities of the German Submarines, Foreign Tyre Firms are enabled to export freely to England and her Colonies. They contribute nothing to the cost of the war and every foreign Tyre bought increases British indebtedness abroad. Now is the time, if ever290 words
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Advertisement25 1915-10-04 15 GRAND CLEARANCE SALE Now Proceeding FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY. Enormous Reductions. Real Bargains. WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL COMPANY, INDIAN BILK STORES. 66-67, High Street. Pb<>ni:l«S. 34 825 words
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Advertisement430 1915-10-04 16 jW-ff^L- Safety JJJL jz. i- Tread W f W TYRES. cO^E They convert every ounce of 7 Engine Power into speed. They transform treacherous /W&f surfaces into safe ones. y^Sy They repay every dollar of cost 1 in miles of service. The Climax of tyre security. The Limit of tyre430 words
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Advertisement331 1915-10-04 16 WANTS LESSONS. Private pupils rr quired for English, French, Piano by lady recently from London. Apply London, c/o Straits Times. 10 9 9 10 EUROPEAN ASBIBTANT PLANTER WANTED. Wanted on healtby rubbtr estate, early in 1916, English gentleman, age not exceeding 26, d.siroas learning p anting, good knowledge bookkeeping essential.331 words
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Advertisement526 1915-10-04 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. FURNISHED BEASIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BBLINDA and JUANITA, to las furnished. Apply No. 9. Mt. Sopbit. TO LET Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply GUTHKIB Co., Ltd. OFFICEB ro LET. No. L.i, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floor*. Apply GUTHRIB Co., Ltd. 14-13 FLOOR526 words
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Advertisement480 1915-10-04 16 rO BE LET OR SOLD. Hook* No f Chancery Lane. Apply to CHINO KBNG LBB CO., Anetioneers Furnished sea-side residence, Maleking." No. 14, TanjoDg Katong. Apply to A. 8. shooker, S, Malacca Street. SEASIDE BUNGALOW TO LET. Unfurnished bnngaiow to let, with all conveniences, healthy locality, wonld rait coo pie.480 words
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Advertisement464 1915-10-04 16 MTICEB. 6UAN KIAT CO.. 37, Phillip Street. ***** READY IN BTOCK NOW, 14/9/15. 6,000 Kegs Hnbbuck's Coloured Paint, 6CO Kegs Hobbuck's White Zinc Paint, 800 Kegs Hnbbnckß White Lead Paint, SCO Kega Hnbboek'B Red Lead Powder, 800 Drama Habbnck's Boiled Linseed Oil, 100 Drama Hnbbook'a Raw Linseed Oil, 60 Drama464 words
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Advertisement525 1915-10-04 16 KIAM KIAT&CO 108 ft 109. Market street. Telephone No. 431. Shipohandlers, Government and Mnnioipa Contraotore. Estate Supplier* and Com mission Agents. Sou Ao.nis The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Beat Multiplar Brand Hair Boltings. 1-T 808 16 NOTICE. Strayed from Rogie, Cluny Road, the residence of Mr. Harold Latham, ONE LARGE525 words
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Miscellaneous240 1915-10-04 16 Straits *lbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.-Misci ,lao. oas wants of every description are iasert ed at the prepaid rate of 91 pei fou» lines for on sor two insertions. N jtiocs of Births, .damages, or Deaths, if not exceeding f dut line*, II each irmt oi For p.p.o. cards, on page 8,240 words
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