The Straits Times, 9 October 1915
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Title Section13 1915-10-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.921 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 9. 1915. PRICE 10 CKN'm13 words
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Advertisement262 1915-10-09 1 M M THERE IS NO ADVANCE As yet in the price 'of Sledge Brand Milk. THEREFORE SLEDGE BRAND MILK IS NOT ONLY THE FINEST OBTAINABLE BUT IS ALSO THE MOST ECONOMICAL ASK OR SLEDGE BRAND ondensed Unsweetened Milk Natural Sterilised Milk. SOLE: IMPORTERS: J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. SINGAPORE. STOCKED BY262 words
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Advertisement186 1915-10-09 1 ROBINSON CO. Sole Agents FOR BARTLETT BICKLEYS. BOND STREET. W.C. Imperial Service CISARETTES i. TOBACCOS IMPERIAL SERVICE |^BHJH MIXTURE LstWLSag^i \i lb. tins \i lb. tins ik m w- j_ CIGARETTES M*> 95 cts. *J VIRGINIA CIGARETTES -mm- s FINEST TURKISH 50' b in tin 50. 65 W^VM GIGARETTES '>**^^186 words
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Advertisement9 1915-10-09 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENFR BEER. Sols Adknts AOAWBON. GILFILLAN CO., LID.9 words
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Article917 1915-10-09 2 In Gallipoli. DOCTORS EXPERIENCES UNDER f FIRE. Haul of Turks' Guns. In farther letters to bis English wife, a French doctor describee the picturesque amid I the horrors of the struggle in Gallipoli. The writer had a miraculous escape when a Turkish cruiser fired a shell which demolished bin hut917 words
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Article167 1915-10-09 2 A representative of tbe Anti-German Union, on September 4, entered tbe German Church at Fortst Hill, London, and demanded that the services should be carried on in English. This church has been an object of suspicion for some time. The representative of the Anti German Union167 words
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Advertisement318 1915-10-09 2 JCd Xl M—*d %l*t r* x^-i Proteid-Phosphate SI PfL,IES STRENGTH to the WEARY ENERGY to the FLAGGING CERCQCN— lnore?io« power of recuperation aftor illness. CERCGEN aitln digestion. CCRtOEN- helps in period* of stress and worry. bKRKGEN is entirely of British origin. BO TRY CERBOBN Jl! Obtainable of all Cutmlfcts. Stocks318 words
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Advertisement470 1915-10-09 2 TO AVOID TROPICAL ILLS. Many oases of indisposition bordering upon collapse call for attention at th<s season of tbe ytsr. They are characterised by an "all-gonenens," depression and loss of appetite. The usual complaint is I don't know what's wrong, but everything I eat causes indigestion." Indigestion it certainly It;470 words
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Advertisement595 1915-10-09 2 NOTICES. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, Straits Lumber Co. havo tbo pleaanre to inform tbeir clients acd tbe public that (hey have now removed from No. SS to Nos. 80 a 83, The Arcade, Ist Floor. 2 10 t5 10 NOTICE. STRAITS CHINEBE BRITISH ASSOCIATION. Members of the above Association are hereby595 words
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Advertisement676 1915-10-09 2 NOTICES. USEFUL TOJLANTERS. OUR GROUND NUT CAKE which is only once pressed, is of the highest quality, and we have no doubt will proye \ury beneficial for trees and plants in bring* ing them to a very healthy and fruitful state. Knots very moderate. Free sample supplied inland or abroad676 words
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Article1100 1915-10-09 3 Latest Section of the Oxford Dictionary. Professor Ernest Weekley writes in the Daily News:— "This section of the Oxford Dictionary was to have concluded T— bat the long and serioas illness of k»ir James Murray has made it necessary to call a halt, and leave the1,100 words
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Advertisement669 1915-10-09 3 NOTICES. THE LAND IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE. 1901. In a'cirdanee witb Section S of The Land Improvement Ordinanoe, 1BC1." Nutice h In r. by kivi n tbat the Specifications and Plans of a drain to be <-rt>cted in tbe Mokims of Padaog Sxmabok, Banda Hilir and Bukit China, in the Settlement of669 words
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Advertisement672 1915-10-09 3 Nerve Body Paralysis WaiulierlyhilplitsmdharJtob.McdatlMUy. Miracl:-€urt by Dr. Ca&sell's Tablets, the World-Famous Remedy. Mr A. J. Morris, fffTffa Poplar, London. JB v'w«-! «:i.!e a! Tl^^ Tl •ark. flic result was I Jf Ol my Ixklv, \^SS± purticularly nit I a^&*^ >i 1i- A Jki— -l»«n 1 Th«n my «p-.. Ii i/r.672 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-09 3 For Children'! Hacking Cough at Night Wooda Or^at Peppermint Core If. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement469 1915-10-09 3 SKIN TROUBLE ALIJVER BODY Suffered With Itching and Burning. Could Not Sleep. Used Cuticura. Now Quite Well. S, Gable Cottages. Dorking Church St.: Nr. Bralntroc, Ejh, England.— "My body fwas all like a dry scale covered all over with it and my neck, fare ami ears wero covered. I sufTcml469 words
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Advertisement222 1915-10-09 3 THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD. printers PHOTO ENGRAVERS bookbinders ON ZINC AND COPPER. The True Condition of Your Teeth r You should always know the exact ronditirn ot yoar tteth. They will stay in peifect condition and last a lifetime with the rib lit kind of treatment. EUTHYMOL TOOTH PASTE222 words
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Advertisement510 1915-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAK NAVIGATION CO. FOX CHINA lAPAN, PBNaNG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDCA, ADBN. Bi>YPT MBDIT BRRANBAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON Through Bills of Lading issuod tor ,'liin» OoMt, Peroiaa Gall, ConliannUl aal Amerioan Ports. 3**rxK m will leavo Singapore ja or aboat MAIL LINES tfoinnvwJ (/or B*rop»).510 words
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Advertisement531 1915-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. NY. Kj JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A. service in maintained between Yokohama via porta to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The few Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially desired and contracted, and are fitted with all531 words
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Advertisement787 1915-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS". THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANeKOK. Kor Kretoy, Tringgaaa, Bifnt, Seiaerak. KoUnl»», Taba! Btngnara, Telapin, Pataai, Siagori Laooa Soh<«mai, Biudoa, Langsaen, Tiiu. Uhampcn, Kohlak and Bangkok. Ova Departure a.c. ASDANO Oot. 9, 3 p.m. a.a. YUGALA Oct. 11 13, 3 p.m. c.c. MAHIDOL 18 20, 8 p.m.787 words
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Advertisement639 1915-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Comptaiei*' stuuLi t* dtepa'.cbD<' bora Liverpool outwarde tot tl Strs:t« China and Japan every week acd trois Japan homowardH lot London. Ambterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and (or Marseilles, Havre639 words
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Advertisement571 1915-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS gTOOMVAMMMATSCHIIWJ IM'BAMSHIP I 'MI- AN', "NEDERLAND rURTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVIOH BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, BELAWAN-DBM S4BANG, OOLOMiO FORT SAID \ND GBNOA. Steamers aro dou on or about tl» nadet uaentionnd dates i Odtwabo Bomwim. 1915 me JanPen.Cccn Oot. 16 PrinHdcrNed. U;t. IS Rembraudt Oct M Prinses Juliana571 words
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Advertisement458 1915-10-09 5 STEAMER BAILIN6B. "ELLERMAN" LINE. For LONDON GLASGOW s.s. City of Hankow due on or about Nov. 3 For LONDON HULL. s.s. City of Manchester due on or about Nov. 10. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agent*. M-ls BRITISH hDIA STEAM NAVIGATION458 words
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Advertisement908 1915-10-09 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING (Under S RA. Hultn of Boeing), WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, October 19th, Thurtday, October 21at,& Saturday, October 23rd, 1915. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuemday, October 19th, 1918. 1. THB OPENING STAKES 2.46 p.m. Value 1600 and 160 to t' n Second Hone. k908 words
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Advertisement649 1915-10-09 5 In all racoa the advertised Seoono pnxe will only be given when t her* are not leas than five Starters th* property of different owners. NOTE i— Th* attention of ownert <s oalled to Rule 193, which makes th* hour for Scratching, s p.m. on th* DAY BEFORE th* Rao*.649 words
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Advertisement179 1915-10-09 5 PHEASANTS in excellent condition. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. HENDERSON LINE The Steamers of the above Line sail fortnightly from GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL TO RANGOON DIRECT via Suai Canal and vioeveraa. They sre modern vesso s carrying only lst-claas passengers, specially built for the179 words
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Article867 1915-10-09 6 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, October 0, 1916. Messrs. Ljall and Bvatt, Exchange and bare Brokers, issue th6 following Hit of j quotations this morning The quotation* on Sterling Share* are only nominal. Num. Valci. Buyers. Sillers. 2/- Alla^ar 1,0 2/ 1 An«lo-.Iav» 6,9867 words
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Advertisement436 1915-10-09 6 LATEST ADVSRTISEMENTB. WANTED. I.iiiht 'oo whrelrd trap, suitable for pony 14 I). The trap to b<j in first class order and nr'<TidfMi with booi, T. L. B c/o Straits Timep. 9-10 H 10 PROFITABLE BUSINESS FOR SALE A profi'aMe basioess for sale, %i 0' 0, ai> a ltoin« coocorn nan436 words
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Advertisement196 1915-10-09 6 PUBLIC NOTICE. Wo have trant faired horn Stamford Road to on r New Premists (opposite tbe General Post Office) the fo'lnwing Department* BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS, BAGS, GENERAL LEATHER GOODS. WHITEAWAY, LMDLAW A Co., T id., Laidlaw Bdildino, Battery R?ad, Singapore. 9 11 n NOTICE. Tenders are invited under tbe following196 words
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Advertisement90 1915-10-09 6 PIANOS PIANOS THERE ARE OTHERS BIT Jar. o. Hudson (Latk ok Thk Robinson Piano Co Beata tham all for Cheapnem. and Thoroughnaa in Repairs and Overhauls X«l. 1163 Sailor.' Home Sln^npore 78c 8-11 BROSSARD MOPIN vi DESIGNS AND ESTIMATES ji buem For ETC. French Bank Building*, Singapore. (Entirely Built by90 words
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Article114 1915-10-09 7 FIXTURES Saturday, October 9. High Water, 10.14 a.m., 10.40 p.m. Sunday, October 10. High Water, 13.40 a.m., 11/21 p.a. R. I. outward mail oxp>-<" I iarriHoD Cliuroli Parade, Cathedral. 10..') a.m. Monday, October II. High Water, 11.7 a.m. Jimali Mi-eting, Exchange, noon. M. M. outwarl mail expocted.114 words
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Article145 1915-10-09 7 TO- DAT. Malacca, P. Swettenham and Peuang Klang 2 pm M, I in Medusa 2 pm Batu I'.ihat Si i Wnngsoe 2pm I'i.inel: k Brisbane 2 pm I I'iggi Tanjong Snrat 4 pm Kerimou Sanit 4 pm hakH llanaiuetal 4pm Bangkok Produce i pm Batu Pahat Hong145 words
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Article221 1915-10-09 7 Tuo m.nl trains from Singipjro for the north leave T.ink Kovi station daily at 7 a.m and 7 p m., arriving at Kuala Lumpnr at 7.18 p.m. aad 6.45 a.m respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Kuala Lnmptir at f) a.m. Jaily, arriving at Penang at 6.J221 words
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Article219 1915-10-09 7 Di. isiiU from B»opi by the B. I packet Elloia arc rxpectud by train I in iidid^. Com spurn lenct' will be 'I. livery about 10 a.m. The I', .in.! homeward mail steamer Nil li is left II lu^kunu an'l i line to arrive here at 8219 words
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Article27 1915-10-09 7 I'ii'inipHou has made lie says Miat h. i that the more buttons ■vouiaa's coat the greater the V lii.it it i. illy Listens with hooks and eyes."27 words
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Article76 1915-10-09 7 Latest Arrival! Britiah. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Salainis H 10-15 Inner Koads .inton Hock Hye Olanggi Rau Lie Ouan Tanjocg Smat Huat Cli< any H.x-k Kdm II Hock Uan Hock Tew V/IMI IV lua.la 910-15 No. 8 VMjarf 1-erak No. 8 Wharf Sri Muar ■> Inner Roads76 words
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Article336 1915-10-09 7 Outward. Tin following passenger bookings to the Strain are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in gome instances, bookings may bo provisional and that inteniiing passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.336 words
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Article202 1915-10-09 7 Soldier's Remarkable Story From Belgium K romirkabl** C' r ?u:os*anee is mentioned by a IS jstOD uiau MtVMg in Belgium in a le'ti r lately received. Many btories." lit- says, have reached England concerning sacred relics which have bt-uu found undamaged while everything else MM by baa 1>.202 words
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Article43 1915-10-09 7 1> i you know, I often wonder why a ship hah to weigh its anchor every time it leaves port.'" Friend. "Well cr the weight is constantly changing, you know, because of the— er binnacles and cr things that accumulate ou the anchor43 words
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Article157 1915-10-09 7 EXCHANOE. SINOAfOBB, OITOHKB 9, 1916. On London ......Bank 4 m/s J/4£ Demaod 2,4-fc Private 8 m.'s On India Bank T. T. 175* On Honukono.. BftDk d/d Uj On Shanghai ...Bank d,d 98] On Java Bank T. T. l:'. On Japan Bank Jll| SovereigDB buying rate 18.64 India157 words
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Article177 1915-10-09 7 l 8B 6 i Buyors. Sellers. Value J 10 10 Ampin* 6.C0 6.50 1 1 Ayer WeDp 0.86 C.45 10 10 Bol»t 2-00 2.10 10 10 Kanaboi 0.75 0.85 10 10 Riuta Association 7.00 41 £1 KintaTin 1.14.6 117.6 £1 41 Lahat Mine* 8.75 4.25 10 8.25 Malayan Collieries177 words
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Article625 1915-10-09 7 Inane S Buyers. Sellers. Value <J 2;- 2/- Alliw&i 1/8 *h 41 41 Anglo-Java 7/- 7/6 U. 3/- Anglo Malay 8/ 9/2/- 2/- Batang Malak* 1/1 1-4 £1 41BatuTiga 2 5.0 2 10.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 1/5* 1/7* £1 41 Bukit Kajang 1.12.6 1.16.8 41 41 Bokit Lintang 2.15.0625 words
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Article128 1915-10-09 7 I" 8 06 1 Buyers. Value £1 41 B. Smelting Co. 7.19 £1 41 Prof. 1.4.0 6/- 6/- Blectric T'ways 2/9 10 10 Fraeet Neave 60.00 60 BO Hammer Co. 60.00 100 Howarth Erskine 100 7%Prel. 100 100 Kate Bro, Del. 10 10 Maynard Cc. 100 100 R. Hargreaves128 words
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Article55 1915-10-09 7 United Engineers 11,284 500 iom Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 norn pore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 norn Spore Municipal 4)% of 1007 11,600,000 norn Spore Municipal 4^% ol 1009 11,000,000 mod Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10% dii Spore Municipal 4% B%dii »*»The quotations of sterling shares mast be regard©! as55 words
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Advertisement13 1915-10-09 7 Far Cliroaie Cbaat Ciif laiata, Woods' Great Pepp. n, nut Cure Is. 6d.'13 words
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Advertisement180 1915-10-09 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. Re THOMAS S. SWIVTON formerly carrying on butiin.gi at S.uaiban under t'je Style of "SWINTON'S AGENCY." NOTICB IS HEKEBY GIVEN that, WHBRKtS the abivo Thomas S. Stvintob ha« made a conveyance of his property to th-« trustee whose name is hereto tubscribed, for the benefit ot his180 words
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Advertisement97 1915-10-09 7 V^^bl WHY NOT TRY I|ps|raa| NUNS A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. Sold by HIGH-CLASS DEALERS EVERYWHERE. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Sole Agents for: "HOLMAN" ROCK DRILLS AND AIR COMPRESSORS FOR MINES AND QUARRIES. BRITISH MANUFACTURE THROUGHOUT. SPECIALITY HAND HAMMER DRILLS FUCEBmi IAHTICULABS OX APPLICATION. Sailmaking AWNINGS, TARPAULINS, BOAT COVERS,97 words
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Advertisement126 1915-10-09 7 North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT! B. IS SHARP TO-MIOHTII By the Famous Denmark Film Co i THROUGH FLAMES TO FAME IN 4 REELS. The Most Se^Bitim I and Xx: tiog -lubj.ct nver nlmi telling of Dojr^eil Perseverance that from Th: atei.e 1 Poverty by Mmmmmi Effort Wiuh through to Honour Lnd126 words
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1049 1915-10-09 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 9. AMBIGUITY AND ATROCITY. Throughout the crisis in the Dear East the attitude of Greece has been ambiguous. M. Venizelos, the greatest of Greek statesmen, U understood to be a firm friend of the Allies, but King Constant me, who is nritlier autocrat nor constitutional1,049 words
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Article17 1915-10-09 8 The Perak tin export for September was Block tin 2,1 ;->«..->* piculs, tin ore 88,818.64 picula, duty •862,281.38.17 words
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Article42 1915-10-09 8 At the Millbank Hospital a blind soldier was made to see by the application of the X-rays, and a dumb man who put his hand on an extremely hot pipe found he could speak again, though what he said ii not ■MM42 words
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Article46 1915-10-09 8 H. Bel ton, an officer of a British steamer lying in port at Rangoon, while returning at two o'clock in the morning from the Royal Engineers' men mimed bin .footing at the jetty and was drowned. He had over twi uty-niz yeara' service in the Navy.46 words
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Article30 1915-10-09 8 There will be a High Mass of Requiem for the late Rev. H. Rivet at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Tuesday next, tbe 12th instant, at 7 a.m.30 words
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Article38 1915-10-09 8 At Shanghai, Mr. R. S. F. Mcßain was fined £10 for not attending court to serve as a juror. Ho had not taken the trouble to endeavour to justify his non appearance. Two other absentees were each fined38 words
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Article43 1915-10-09 8 Louise S. C. Herbert, the wife of a Darlington curate, was, on September 1, ruinandi. I for eight days at Darlington on a charge of attempting to obtain information which might be of value to the enemy. Tho case was heard in camera.43 words
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Article46 1915-10-09 8 The draft of an enactment to provide for the registration of certain residents in the F.M.S. for the purpose of military training and for the establishment of a reserve force to tbe Volunteer force and of a Civil Guard is published in tho F.M.S. Government Gazette.46 words
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Article45 1915-10-09 8 Kent has 21,885 acres under hops this year, compared with 22,626 last year. Hereford has 5,405 (against 5,507), Worcester '2,961 (3,194), Sussex 2,864 (3,036), Hants 1,514 (1,580), Surrey 552 (585), and Salop 100 (103). The total for England is 34,744 acres, against 36,061 id 1914.45 words
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Article54 1915-10-09 8 The Governor in Council has granted to Mr. F. H. Nash, Inspector of Mines, Batu Gajab, mining, civil and mechanical engineer, the sole and exclusive privilege of making, selling and using an invention for a knife with renewable blades for the tapping of rubber latex, for the term of fourteen54 words
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Article64 1915-10-09 8 The Sumatra Post says the action of the Entente Powers in making tobacco contraband will materially affect the East Coast of Sumatra, as many cargoes of tobacco are now lying in English, French, and Italian ports. It hopes that Holland will be supported by the United States, and that strong64 words
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Article67 1915-10-09 8 Twenty years ago an American had luncheon at the Red Cow Temperance Hotel, Chelmsiord, and left without paying his bill. This week, says the Mail, he wrote to a firm of solicitors in Chelmsford and enclosed Is., instructing them to pay for the meal. The original proprietors of the hotel67 words
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Article68 1915-10-09 8 For the year ended July 81, the Hongkong Dairy Farm Company made a profit, after writing off 1 18,987.70 for depreciation and bad and doubtful debts, and providing for directors' and auditor's fees, of 155,310.92, from which it is proposed to pay a dividend of one dollar and twenty-five cents68 words
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Article68 1915-10-09 8 The trial at H.M. Supreme Court, Shanghai, of John Macfarlane, a senior warder at the Municipal Gaol, was concluded on September 24. The prisoner was found guilty of the murder of his wife. The prisoner had nothing to say immediately preceding the death sentence. The judge warned prisoner that he68 words
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Article74 1915-10-09 8 In reply to a question put to him in the Imperial Council of India regarding the recruitment if an Anglo-Indian regiment for the war, the Commander in -Chief has stated The Government has at present another scheme under consideration for the employment of the Anglo-Indian domiciled community as soldiers which74 words
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Article87 1915-10-09 8 An unusual wedding incident is reported from Warminster, Wilts. At a wedding at the Minster the bridesmaids, upon arriving at the wnet door, were refused admittance because they were not wearing hats. Friends came to the assistance of the young ladies, lending them silk handkerchiefs, which they hurriedly tied over87 words
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Article99 1915-10-09 8 Sapper O. A. Wells, of the Search Light Section, Royal Engineers, who, befi re joining that section, was a member of the Electrical Engineer Company of the Bombay Volunteer Artillery ban been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallant conduct and devotion to duty at Shaiba, on the nights of99 words
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Article95 1915-10-09 8 The Hongkong Daily Press is officially informed that the steamer Persia, formerly belonging to the Pacific Mail S.S. Co.. has been purchased by the Toyo Kisen Kaisha and will join the company's trans Pacific fleet of steamers. The Persia will leave Hongkong for San Francisco on her first voyage in95 words
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Article103 1915-10-09 8 We are asked to state that the Women's Christian Temperance Union are to hold a special service at Boustead Institute on Sunday, at 8.15 p.m. The following programme baa been arranged and it is hoped that there will be a largo attendance Hymn 6«0. Stand up for Jesus Prayor, l'art103 words
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Article310 1915-10-09 8 Messrs. Lim Seng Hooi and Choah Koo Be are appointed members of the committee of tho Penang Free School. Mr. M. B. Brockwll is appointed to bu Inspector of Schools, Negri Sembilan, vice Mr. H. L. Sumuer. The Malay Mail hears that l.i-ut. Cil A. It. ilubback310 words
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Article24 1915-10-09 8 The time of falling in for the church parade tomorrow has been altered to 9 a.m sharp, at the Drill Hall.24 words
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Article69 1915-10-09 8 For the period from October 15 to 21, inclusive, the value of the highest grailu of rubber is fixed at 2s. ."> J<l. per Ib., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the69 words
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Article119 1915-10-09 8 Mr. Kolaml Braddell writes:— l havo received from someone unknown some lyrics for use in the forthcoming A.D.C. Revuo. As this unknown one (I don't know if it's a man or a woman) asks me to acknowledge the receipt through your columns, I try to119 words
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Article120 1915-10-09 8 There was another large gathering at the literary meeting of the Muslim Society and Library, Serangoon Road, last night, when a debate, that double rickshas should be abolished, was held. It was proposed by Mr. Mohauied Vunus and opposed by Mr. Abdul Karim, their seconders being120 words
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Article117 1915-10-09 8 The negotiations betwuu Mr Tsui Na. Huang (Opium Suppression CommiHsionor for the Provinces of Kwangtung, Kiitngsi, and Kiangsu), and the Hongkong Opium Combine have been succtHsfully concluded, and an agreement was m^dcil on < tctober 1 for the sale and purchase of J.'itO cbeNts of opium at117 words
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Article139 1915-10-09 8 It is notified in tin < iu/> ttt Ui.it Ilin Majesty's Government is requisitioning wolfram* ore »^d concentrates at a fixed rate of £2 15s. per unu basis of 65 per cent, of WOB, c.i.f. or ex-warehuDT m Great Britain, for ores or concentrates conteiniog not139 words
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Advertisement173 1915-10-09 8 EGYPTIAN "TROPHIES" CIGARETTES Manufactured from the very best leaf tobacco, pure, ripe and fully matured, cart-fully blended to produce a uniformly mild, full flavour with the natural fragrance and aroma of a perfect Tobacco. CH. COUROUCLIS CO. CAIRO (EGYPT). Sole Agents CALDBECK, MACGREGOR AND COTHE PREVAILING BELT FASHION Ntw Widt173 words
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Advertisement253 1915-10-09 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT SOMETHING NEW AND GREAT. Sure Winner with «v«rj clan of »udlenot another Famous Plctur* Stupendous "Big-Star" fielutlvs AT THE ALHAM6RA TIM Rloaeer Cinematograph Theatre, leach Road. a Masterpiece of Dramatic and cinematographic Mi BOSWORTH presents THE SEA WOLF IN 7 REELS JACK LONDON The Famous Author253 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-09 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6, 7 and 11.12 words
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Article2055 1915-10-09 9 GREECE SHOWS HER HAND. Benevolent Neutrality. j Scenes At Salonika. THE FRENCH FIERCELY ATTACKING. Big Events In Champagne. ikk's tamuk London, October 7, 6.40 p.m. Athens A Cabinet has been formed with M. Zaiiuis as Premier and Foreign Minister, M. (iounaris a- Minister for tin.: Interior, M \anakitaait2,055 words
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Article118 1915-10-09 9 We are indebted to the French Consul, Comte de Bondy. for the following telegram Paris, October 7. The French 3 per cent, bonds are at francs 66.60. V ester Jay, in Champagne, we captured tho village aod the hill of Tabure, an import in t point d'appui118 words
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Article59 1915-10-09 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, October 7. Interim dividends are announced as follow Cheras 2 J per cent., Gula Kalumpong Is., Siak '.til., Sunny Gama 80 per cent., Ceylon Para 124, Langkat 7|, United Sumatra 3d., Consolidated Malay 4d., Chersonese I per cent, and Permas a full59 words
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Article497 1915-10-09 9 Startling Figures of a Year's Losses. Interesting and illuminative figures have been compiled illustrative of tbe prosecution of tbe war on tbe high seas and the effect on shipping. It appears that while tbe British record of captures and detentions beads the list in tonnage of tbe497 words
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Article994 1915-10-09 9 PROGRESS IN FIRST HALF OF THE YEAK. Increased Revenue of the Wharves. We give below fuller details of tbe report of tbe Singapore Harbour Board for the halfyear ended Jane HO last. The report which is signed by Mr. T. R Nielio'son, 0 M.O wkm briefly summarised994 words
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Article338 1915-10-09 9 Proposed Extension of The Provisions. An ordinance to amend the Municipal Ordinance 1913, is to be introduced into the Legislative Council. The principal amend ments contained in this bill are the follow ing: Power is given to the Commissioners to make bylaws to regulate, restrict or prevent338 words
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92 1915-10-09 9 Prince of Wales' s Relief Fund, Malacca. The committee beg to acknowlcd^r with thanks receipt of the following Already acknowledged and sent London »tt,j:tB.BH Already rcknowledged in hand 5.752.3* European employees of the Dunlop Rubber Co. in Malacca and Juhore, Augußt subscription 72.50 Proceeds of performance by the Malay Opera92 words
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Article153 1915-10-09 9 One of tin popular notions which the great war ought to dispose of, says a home paper, iH the belief, fostered by sonin novelists and dramatist*, that lawyers arc acciiHtomcd to take narrow professional views of their civic obligations. The Council of the Law Society has153 words
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Article85 1915-10-09 9 Corporal Win. Annas, the first Scottish Territorial to receive the V.C., left Fort Pitt Hospital, Chatham, on Se ptt mber 2. He had been a patient thire (or several month*, and was to travel ninth, lii» home being at Carlake, Lauarkshin There lie »a- to have a real Scottish welcome,85 words
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Article392 1915-10-09 10 Entries for the Forthcoming Meeting. The entries for tho Autumn Raoe jMlK .him nit nciiii; on the 19t!i instant, i-loaed at ilay and are an follow First Day.— Tuesday, October 19. 1. TlU Ol'KSINU SlAkl-~. Samly Cn<tk, Venture, The Kriar, La Coco t to, Hedonist, Tom Tom, Kriendlesw,392 words
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Article377 1915-10-09 10 Archdeacon of London at St. Paul's Cathedral. In MiupU but appropriate and pointed language the Archdeacon of London at St. Paul's Cathedral in In -eriuon, on September 5, dealt with a subject which, jutting from the numbers of men in khaki and women in iiwuiuid^ present,377 words
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Article1180 1915-10-09 10 Many of us, it is to be feared, have fallen into the habit of demanding that we see with oar eyes before »v will see with the spirit. We would understand, if we could, for we know that war niu-.t mean more than the cabled stories1,180 words
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Article79 1915-10-09 10 Mrs. Boyd Carpenter, wife of Bishop Uoyd Carpenter, formerly Iti-hop of liipou, and now I anon au.i >ub D.au of Westminster, ■in <l on S, -pti mbii I ..i i South D.-vuii. she liad been in ill health (or some time, her illness MM attnbute.l to a gn .t I'U'ii.79 words
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Article371 1915-10-09 10 Common Aims of Science And Humanity. The proceedings of the British Association wore opened at Manchester un September 7. Professor Sclmnt'.T, bofuro delivering bis presidential address, stated that in October last, owing to bis German origin, he expressed his willingness to rotire from the presidency, but as the371 words
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Article524 1915-10-09 10 High Tribute to British Army and Navy. Coionel the Hod. Harry Lawson, M.P cbair inaD of tbe Newspaper Proprietors' Federation, prisidtdon September 7 at a dinner at tbe Savoy Hotel, given by tbe Britisb Press for tbe distinyjiibed party of Frenchmen who bad been visiting England since August524 words
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Article140 1915-10-09 10 A special dinner will be served at IUIIIch Hotel to-night, with dancing afterwards. The music will bo under the direction of Mrs. Harry Woods. The followijg alterations have been effected in the sailings of steamers of the Koyal Packet Navigation Co. of Batavia. 'Hie Sampit leaves on140 words
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Article599 1915-10-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir, I enclose herewith copy of letter Lit. 'I 4th inst., together with copy of Ouarantee Kortn referred to therein which 1 have received from Messrs. Guntzel and Schumacher. As it is now impossible to ascertain which merchants have599 words
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Article200 1915-10-09 10 The programme of the V.M.C.A. Literary and Social Union for the remainder of the current quarter ii as follows October 18 War Demonstration— Mr. Cbua K*l Hei, Key. A. J Amery, 11.1)., Mr. M. V. Pillai, 8.A., LL.B. October 25 Lecture The Peace of the World"; Hon. Dr.200 words
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Article144 1915-10-09 10 An adjutant of a line battalion who i* a prisoner in a town in Asia Minor, writes borne:— "We are living in one of the best houses, and are as comfortable ax possible. We receive very kind and considerate treat ment from Turkish officers, who are always most courteous. I144 words
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Article379 1915-10-09 10 Satisfactory Attitude of The Annamites. After a year of war, says The Temps, wo may venture to form an opinion on the stato of tlic native population in Imlo t'liina. Tinsituation and the spirit of the natives arc excellent, as a matter of fact. Many people declared379 words
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Article594 1915-10-09 10 Sunday, October 10, 1915. St. Andrew's Catukdral. 19th Sunday after Trinity.— 7 a.m. Holy Communion; 7-45 am. Holy Corumunion (Choral); 9-15 a.m. Matins and Litany; 10-45 a.m. Parade Service 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes 5-30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines.— 9-15 a.m. Holy594 words
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Article19 1915-10-09 10 Owing to the Church l'arailo taking plan w, thu race fir the Swiujuiiug dab Championship, 100 yards, is postponed,19 words
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Article583 1915-10-09 10 Where Dickens Found Originals Of Two Characters. Tbiro has conic iuto the possession of Messrs. MaggH Hruthorn, tho antiquarian book sillers, of lfr.i. Strand, IctUr written by Chailes Dickons about the chararti Hi iu Nii'li.il.is Nickleby. hMimmi to .Mrs. S. C. Hall, tho writer on Irish Life,583 words
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Article130 1915-10-09 10 Melville Dot. Syndicate.— MM lbs. United Temiang (F.M 5.1.- 27,'>35 lbs. Emerald Rubber and Coconut. 1 281 lbs. Anglo-J0h0re.— 21,620 lbs. Linggi.— l49,779 lbs. Chenibong. -34,000 lbs. Bruas Perak.— l,766 lbs. Hill Ri5e.— 3,546 lbs. Ayer Hitam.— 26,o37 lbs. Beverlac.— l6,2o.". lbs. Blackwater.— l2,696 lbs. Itukit Cloh.-130 words
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Article245 1915-10-09 10 An Indian Government statement ou wild animals shows that during the past year 1,745 persons weru killed by wild animals in British India, an increase of about nine per cent, on the previous year's casualties. As usual, tigers were chielly responsible, 646 lives having been lost245 words
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Article43 1915-10-09 10 I must say tin sc aie line Mi ehumi 'l a young husband. How i-oitld you nay thoHc an- iaqaired thu young wife'N uioth< r lati i, f pn.ulilully. I ilnlu't s.iv they ,s baud. 1 m uly Mil 1 must hay to43 words
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Article535 1915-10-09 11 Attempt to Steal Five Hundred Chests. A s< national case of theft of tea, which I. ut ft r prompt detection by tbe Calcutta I 1 it NMH would liavc involved the loan of itLxut IN. 40. UK) to Messrs. .lauus 1- inlay and Co., is reported535 words
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Article210 1915-10-09 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, October 15;- i: 9. 2 pm. Kort Siloso S.V A. EM p.m. I'arade Drill Hall proceed to Labrador S.K.K.iV.i 8 p.m. ISakMur lianKe S.V.H. SISDAY, Ol TullKK 10. 9 a.m. Parade Drill Hall All I nits. 7 Kort Silo-<o210 words
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Article110 1915-10-09 11 The gold ruutemeots at the Bank uf Kn« land, on Septenibt r s\ were of unusually lari>e proportions and of coßKideraule muniticaocf. HoVOTcigDh to the amount of £1,450 000 were i from nbroad. presumably from >r»ur., h.iil) Al .l r.0.000 in foreign coin presumably I nitid States coin, was sold.110 words
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Advertisement60 1915-10-09 11 At ever; word a reputation diet. So aanK tbe poet in lon^ a^oe past Aad ibit ii just a« true to day an then. For itoiue men lone their reputation* fait. b it tlu rt arc bn.lit cxotpturm to tbe rule. in rt reputations alwaye will endure ■epeciaHy ir it60 words
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Advertisement267 1915-10-09 11 LATEST ADVEKTISEMKNTS. THE NEW RECORDS for OCTOBER Hrre irt emht of the wendfrtul records in the October List. Ask any of our dealers to play them for you NEW SYMPHONY ORCHI bnitM BAND OF H. M. COLDSTREAMS Mm i I Miss ALICE LAKIN RUBY hELDER Iq I Miss VIOLET ESSEX267 words
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Advertisement446 1915-10-09 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THEATRE ROYAL North Bridge Road. SINGAPORE'S NEWEST CINEMATOGRAPH! Showing the Famous Universal Pictures TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! The Universal Film Manufacturing Company PRESENTS THE WILLIAMSON EXPEDITION: SUBMARINE MOTION PICTURES 7 Reels of Views never before shown to Mortal Eyes. THE GREATEST OF ALL MOVING-PICTURE ACHIEVEMENTS. A Sciep'iflo an-1 VA cationn!446 words
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Advertisement297 1915-10-09 11 HIBBERT, WOODROFFE CO., LIMITED (IMCORFORATKD IN INQLAMD). Wine Merchants. 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'rict List on (ijijili, otion. RAFFLES HOTEL. TO-NIGHT, A Special Dinner I at 8 p.m. AND AFTERWARDS297 words
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Article1520 1915-10-09 12 H. 11 writes in The Evening Standard They were just outside the tiring line, but only just, crouching down low in the long grass, and the taller was badly wounded. A fragment of shell bad torn open his lift side as ho advanced with bis1,520 words
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Article2274 1915-10-09 12 1814. lane 27.— Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and bis consort at Serajevo. July 25. Austrian ultimatum sent to Serria. August 1. Germany declares war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 4. Britain declares war on Germany. 28.— Battle of Mons begins, and tbe French2,274 words
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Article30 1915-10-09 12 Do all your employee* drop their tools tbe instant tho whistle blows Ob, no, not all of them. Tbe more orderly ones have their tools put away before that time."30 words
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Article108 1915-10-09 12 Printer's devils are responsible f>r many diverting mistakes in the newspapers, ntaW.B tbe Madras Mail. We know (bat tbose who live in rUbs houses ought nat to throw stones, but we cannot help referring to an extraordinary town in tbe Madras Presidency that is mentioned in an Allahabad paper. It108 words
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Advertisement250 1915-10-09 12 "Rhinoceros" Brand Cement 20,000 Tons Were used by Sir John Airda in the construction of the new docks at TAN JONG PAGAR 125,000 Tons ARE BEING USED BY THE ADMIRALTY In the const puot ion of Rosyth Naval Base. The Best and Biggest Contractors all over MrU ur, using "AmNWW"250 words
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Article500 1915-10-09 13 Romance of a London Man's Composition. A new wedding hymn, Fount of all Life, sung at the marriage of Sir Oliver Lodge's daughter, was received with high favour by the wedding party. The hymn was written by Mr. Marshall Wood, a London gentleman, and there is a500 words
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Article331 1915-10-09 13 Prisoner Shows Weals Raised By Leaden Points. I i Monsieur Pierre Dumont certifies the authenticity of the following facts wbicb demonstrate tbe lack of enthusiasm displayed by tbe German troops in tin- firing line, and the means their officers employ to oblige them to perform their331 words
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Article105 1915-10-09 13 Vuung Arthur, the pride of the family, had been attending school six weeks, and his devoted parent thought it was high time lie should tint out how thing* were running, So he asked ono afternoon And wbat did uiy little son learn about this morning.'" "<>b, a mouse. Miss Wilcox105 words
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Advertisement231 1915-10-09 13 Made it\ Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION b,READ BROTHERS. u»i.«« CukJtfiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness •OLD tVEitYWHCAE. ORDER IN FAMILY. PACKAGES SHELL' TO THE FRONT TH£ PROPRIErODS OF mOTOR SPIRIT HOLD THE SOLE CONTRACT FOR THI Supply of Motor Transport Spirit to the British Forces, both in he United Kingdom and231 words
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Advertisement43 1915-10-09 13 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. I kerosene; DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Ho t O V go to i O- -3 o g 2 111 g go *n go otf43 words
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Advertisement495 1915-10-09 14 Famihb m Plbmtt, Life Iniuranob is worth 100 centi oh th« dollab. WKAT OTHER PBOPBRTY IS? THE BREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. JltitW ■■>!■■ Wluahaatar Mauaa. «li<aa>r LONDON OPPIOBi 82. Old J.wry, KO. htm JIB.IIQ aaaoaHai wtth tha bbbmbw Oaart W ln(laB4, and comprjaa wtta tk» Britosh Lais Assuranos495 words
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Advertisement303 1915-10-09 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. S. J. HOWB, |.8 Manager. eUAROIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOk Subscribed CapiUl £.',000.000 r.ital Invested Funda. 416,260,000 Annual Income 41,100,000 Tue undersigned, Agents tor the above Campauy, ate prepared to accept fire and Bartiiquake risks for short303 words
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Advertisement446 1915-10-09 14 BANKING. 1 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID CP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RKSKRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 3/. 116,000,000 Bilvei > 18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Landale. Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman, S. H. Dodwell, Esq IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq. O.446 words
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Advertisement427 1915-10-09 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital n 60,000 Shares of I <>•«" 41,300,000 i Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1.200,000 BANKERS The Bank of England. The London City atd Midland Bank. Ltd.. The LondoD County aud Westminster Bank, Ltd.,427 words
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Advertisement662 1915-10-09 14 INSURANCE. CAPITALIZING himself is never thought of by the average mm, who is a far greater a«set than tho ttock, animals and bourns he possvHH-n an < who-c protection from uiitowi rd contiogetci b i-t liis ti nt oonsiderat en. Vet be ovcrloik-i pelf protection and because of it broken662 words
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Article942 1915-10-09 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Cars and Reliability. Charles L. Freeston writes in the Daily Chronicle I do not know whether there are still any people left who regard the motorcar as a doubtful investment on the score of reliability, but a very short course of942 words
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Article171 1915-10-09 15 The lobster has lost its savour tho rickey has lost itH charm I'm sick of the sights of the city, I'm yearning for the farm. 1 want to go bock, I want to go back, and I can't get back too soon, Where clover bloom is a perfect171 words
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Advertisement609 1915-10-09 15 TO INTENDING MOTORISTS. It is ab olutely impossible to get more than a dollar's worth of value for each hundred ofnts you spend for an aitxle, whether that article be a steamship, a locomotive, a y ranbulator or a motor oar, and you aro fortuua.o if )oj ge'. that much.609 words
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Advertisement253 1915-10-09 15 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being I Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. BUY STELASTIC TYRES I I PUNGTURE PROOF! NON-SKID! Bole Importcri IHTERNATIONfIL TRADING CO. I r\ Tk potted I^^" VARIETIES. I 8 I ALL EUCIOIJS AND APPETISING U MEATS. I253 words
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Advertisement433 1915-10-09 16 Marseilles Tiles "SWAN BRAND." For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents: Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. BECOND-HANO MOTORCARS WANTtD. Wanted. S-seatt'.r motorcars of any make I Give aodel and pric. r Bill, c/o Strait 9 Timos. 28 y n EUROPEAN SURVEYORB WANTED. Wanted, qualified433 words
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Advertisement391 1915-10-09 16 ARTICLES FOB SALE. FOR BALE. j rOM) MOTOR CAR (No. 688) in very gcoj cond'tion Price tI.OCO or neariffer. Apply to H. W Buckland, P. *O. Co.'s Office. 610 a COCONUT BEEOLIN6B FOR BALE from livrowu trees For particular and priori, apply to A. FRANKBL, Sigla; Bstatu, or at Victoria391 words
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Advertisement546 1915-10-09 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD, f URNIBH£O SEASIDE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BBLINDa and.IUANITA to •Bttnrnished appiy Si S, Mt Sou!:*'. I S o TO LET Ci mpoobd Hoofc Nc. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply GUTHhIK k Co., Ltd. 19-B n OFFICEB TO LET. No. l-», Raffles Qaay. Ist and 2nd Hoars.546 words
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Advertisement514 1915-10-09 16 TO BE LET OB SOLO. i TO LET. No. 84, Rouioson Road, ertry November 1. Apply E. Si as, No. 8. Prince Street. 810 a BEABIOE RESIDENCE TO LET 4 bedrooms, bathrromn attacbrd, water laid on. Apply No 4, De Souza Street. 6 6b a TO LET. Hooks No 7,514 words
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Advertisement421 1915-10-09 16 NOTICES, uUAN KIAT GO. 37. Phillip Street. ,***** READY IN BTCCK NOW, 7 10 15. NEW BHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED i I Wire nails of aborted hzis frcm 1" upwards. Largest stock< m of Hubbock's faints of all co'oun- in 20 Ibp. and '28 lbs. kvv. Hulburk'n ViiLt Oil (Boiled and421 words
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Advertisement540 1915-10-09 16 KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 ft 109. Market Streat Telephone No. M. Shipchaodlerß, (iovLrnmunt and Municipa ContractorL. Estate Suppliers and Con EiiNHIGJ AgPUtS. SoLB AuBNT? The Molcott Belting Co., Ltd Best Multplar Rraud Hair Boltingu. SAID MARICAN CO. 20. Robinson Road Ship Ci and'erß, Pre vedortß and Gen r*: Contractor*. Vessels supplied540 words
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Miscellaneous246 1915-10-09 16 Straits ¥)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misct Jaat oas wants of every description are usort ed at the prepaid rato of II pei foci lines tor on jor two insertions. N jticot. of Births, darriages, or Deaths, if no) exoeedicg finr linos, tl each ipßCitios. For p.p.o. cards, on page 8, %'i246 words
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