The Straits Times, 21 October 1915
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Title Section14 1915-10-21 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.93 I SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 21. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTH.14 words
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Advertisement182 1915-10-21 1 M I M A FEW GOOD THINGS LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS In cases of 48 tins, say. one month's supply. The assortment is made up from the following Soups .—TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and VEGETABLE. tin makes six plates of the B i r.|s» best Soup you ever tasted. '.JjjL^-7«-***182 words
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Advertisement109 1915-10-21 1 ROBINSON CO. Ladies 9 Department NEW GOODS CONTINUALLY ARRIVING Evening and Dinner Gowns, Voile Frocks, Sunshades, Voile and Lawn Blouses, Shadow Laces, New Lawn Collars, Chene Ribbons, Millinery, Embroidered Voile Flouncings, Pique Skirts, Sports Coats, 1 WHO DOES NOT KNOW THE GREAT OLD WHISKY DISTILLERS JAMES MUNRO SONS, LTD., OF109 words
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Article939 1915-10-21 2 EXTRAORDINARY STORY FROM AMERICA. Mr. Mars and his Japanese Tour. The first aerial flights seen in Japan, says the Japan Chronicle, were made a few years ago by an American aviator named Mars, who made a tour of the world with bis machine and bad the honour of939 words
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Article58 1915-10-21 2 According to the Lokal Anzeiger, Lad wig Oaogbofer, tbe Oerman war correspondent, has been wounded by shrapnel splinters near Vilna and has returned to Munich. There are some Germans who do not take him seriously in spite of the Kaiser's patronage. Oanxholer has arrived let the battle begin," was the58 words
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Article74 1915-10-21 2 The ancual report of Mr. H. D. Cross, specialist, Punjab, now published xbows that an immense amount of K°od work is being done in the matter of breeding camels for transport and other purposes in tbe irrigation colonies. It has recently been decided that the appointment of Mr. Cross, who74 words
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Advertisement441 1915-10-21 2 MACHINE- PRESSED CEMENT TILES «»da undsr high hydraulic pr»tsmt which MturM GREAT DURABILITY Samplaa of Coloura and Daaigna at TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS No. 94. Bungei Road i adjoining Rochoro Canal). 'Phone 569. YOU MAY REST ASSURED v iha> Beechun's Pills will br of great service to you if your441 words
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Advertisement553 1915-10-21 2 THREAD A NEEDLE AND SEE IF YOUR HAND TREWBLES The state of one's nervm may be gauged by threading a needle. People who find it difficult to ke< p their bands steady enough to thread a needle may be oertaia that their health is tailing. This is a medical f-c.553 words
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Advertisement662 1915-10-21 2 NOTICES. THE JERAM KUANTAN RUBBER ESTATE. LTD. LOBT BHAREJJERTIFICATEB. NOTICB is hereby given that the follow ing certificates for shares in the above Company are alleged to h%ve been lost. Certificate No. 606, for 2)0 shares Nos. *****1 to *****0, inclusive, registered in the name of Tan Kee Hoo, of662 words
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Advertisement553 1915-10-21 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. BTRAITB SETTLEMENTS ASSOCIATION. SUBSCRIPTIONS 1914/15. For the purpose of defraying tbo co*tn of the public meeting recently h M under tbo aaspioea of tbig Association, it in uectH»ary' for tlic Association to call for mbcriplionß from Lumbers for tbe years 1614 and 191 5> which have not been553 words
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Article1072 1915-10-21 3 TRANSFORMATION SINCE GERMAN OCCUPATION. Guns aod Barbed Wire. Leonard Spray contributes the following article to the Daily Telegraph The season will reopen shortly ondei wholly German management." It was a ierman marine who scrawled this sample of Teutonic humooi on tbe front of the Hotel Majestic at1,072 words
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Advertisement442 1915-10-21 3 NOTICE Notice it hereby given tbat tbe reward for tbe Capture ot Mutineers It moreased aa follows: $200 per bead tor the capture of eaob Mutineer. $100 per bead obtaining tbe surrender. $50 per bead tor information tbat dtreotly leads to the capture or surrender of a Mutineer. All Indian442 words
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Advertisement147 1915-10-21 3 CARE FOR YOUR HAIR By Frequent Shampoos with Cuticura Soap. Trial Free. Precede shampoos by touches of Cutieura Ointment if needed to spots of dandruff, itching and irritation of the scalp. Nothing better for the complexion, hair, hands or skin than thrne fragrant supercreamy emollients. Also as substitute* for expensive147 words
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Advertisement617 1915-10-21 3 pillllilllilllllllllllillllNi:^ Your Baby is growing every day —that's why in the firtt few months of his < ss life his food is sll-imrKi tint to him. .^*>» Without proper food baby's Jiscstive v"-*- -sr>wj/\. organs will be ruincil. arM he will fcrow fjjL. Jl <• i into a weak, sickly617 words
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Advertisement506 1915-10-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, °BNAJIO, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN BGYPT MBDIi aiRRANKAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON, Through Bills ot Lading issocii for China Coast, Persian Oulf ('ontmrnta! and American Porte. Steamers will leave Singapuro oa at about— MAIL LINES llow.imatl (for Bmropt). I506 words
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Advertisement530 1915-10-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. V7k. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London trader mail oontraot witb the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the530 words
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Advertisement807 1915-10-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS'. i THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE BANGKOK. F Kretay, Trinff^nn, Bi«nt, Semerak, H elastas, Tabai Bangnan, Telnpn. Patant, Sisgora, Laeoa. Kcf:»u:ui, B*c*xe. Langsuen. Takn, Chnmpon, Koblak aad Baagkok. Otim Oapartura s.s IBORIBAT Oct. 91 Oot. 33, 3 p.m. a.a. PRAOHATIPOK as 27. 3 p.m. a.a. ASDANQ807 words
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Advertisement636 1915-10-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO. LIMITED, AND 6HINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Companies' steamers are dospatcbix! from Liverpool ontwards for to« St".*.:i«. China and .Tanan every week and Irom Jf par homewards for London Amsterdam And Antwerp evory fortaigbt; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool sod tor Marseillo*,636 words
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Advertisement588 1915-10-21 4 STEAMER SASLIN6S. STOOMVAART-MAATSGHAPPM (STBAMSHIP OOUal "NEDERLAND FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBR7IC* BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAI'ORB, BELAWAN DBM SABANO, COLOMBO, POhTSAID. GBNOA AND LISBON. Steamers are doe on or abont MM Mini mentionoj dates Ootwisd Uunwir: IVI6 101 Rembrandt Ocl 2U PrinHOsJulianaOct.Bo Oranje Nov. U Jan Pzn. Coen Nov. IB Vocd-jl588 words
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Advertisement517 1915-10-21 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. LINE. For LONDON GLASGOW. Bi ej. City of Hankow due on or about Nov. 7 For LONDON HULL «.s. City of Manchester due on or about Nov. 12. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agentp. 18 T2 n INOO-CHINA STEAM517 words
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Advertisement566 1915-10-21 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. OiMot Servioe to Japan via Hongkong Shanghai, and to Oalowtta, via Penang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on thorough Bills ol Lading (or Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Cbeloo I'u.ntstn, Ncwohwang, Yangtsze Porto, tor -uosa, tbe Philippines etc., etc, eto. Steamefe. Tons. Commandei. Kotsamo 4,806566 words
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Advertisement319 1915-10-21 5 CIGARETTES /^■P PERFECT SATISFACTION, jfifl There s Lxury in the flavour and aroma of State Express Cigarettes. ■fi^ef They a'e gicd to the very last a tes that few cigare'tes can emulate. State Express have unusual quality and an md viduality that at once creates a preference for this exquisite319 words
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Article753 1915-10-21 6 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning. Singapore, October 21, 1815. Messrs. Lyall and Bvatt, Exchange and hare Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Share* are only nominal. Noil. \*LU«. BUYERS. SILL!**. 2/- AUuu 1/0 it- 1 Anglo-Jar* 6 9753 words
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Article90 1915-10-21 6 10 Fraxer and Neave Ld. 60.25 50.75 110 Howarth Brstiine IA 40 CO 100 7% Prel. 96.C0 10 Maynard k Co. Ltd. 11.60 10 0. A.Ribeiro*Co., Ltd in.oo ll.OCnom 100 R. HargreafcsA io l.i M.OO 100 7% Pref. ICO-OO i 1 Shell Tran^pjrt Jk Tg Co. 86;- 89--10- Spies90 words
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Advertisement276 1915-10-21 6 HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED That the First and last object of Advertising is to obtain business, not only to-day, but to-morrow. That it is not necessary to cut prices to create Trade. QUALITY COUNTS. A reputation for cheapness may be good but a reputation for good quality is- better. There276 words
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Advertisement568 1915-10-21 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION SALE Of LIQUORS At Powell k Cj.'s Sale-room, On Saturday, 28bd Octcbrb, at 11 am. 24 cases Thome's oil Highland malt whisky, 10 otses Cirrick Kiddell s Toby Rend Scotch Whisky, 47 cases Wrexbam Beer, 18 cases Robin's Erandy. (In good condition). POWELL k Co. Auctioneer*. 21-10568 words
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Advertisement692 1915-10-21 6 I LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. auction sale: Of HOUSEHOLD FURNITUPE, PLANTS. ETC.. At Killincy House, No. 7, St. Thomas's Walk, off Kiliiney Koad, On Saturday, October 30, at a p.m. Comprising— Straw string and rattan chairs and settees; teak c .lagonal tables, etc. Mtranti dining table, bentweoi chairs, rairaboo dinmr wagons, croik-.ry,692 words
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Article120 1915-10-21 7 FIXTURES Thursday, October 21. 3;gi ipio Singaporo Itum, MM 'lay. Friday, October 22. 1 10 -25 p iv. M. M. homeward mail i'\i B. I. homo ward mail olow». Saturday, October 23. Vnt. r, 10 lit am.. 11.1 piu p tc Kaces, tliir.l day. B. I. outward120 words
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Article225 1915-10-21 7 To-wi. BaMjfcoli Vary 2 piu Batu r.ili..t -ii\Vo«g-H.f 2 pin DkkM an«l nharu Sappho 2 pm jfalacra and Muar Kaka 2 pm Kan stat'-n, K I. Balik I'.m.iu Saiiiiti iu.l 1 Elout Ipm "l;^i Miranti 4 pm To-MOBBOW. 'loiau Benoa H am Khio Eiuolie h am >ottr'225 words
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Article200 1915-10-21 7 li. Mil .rain- trcim Sioyipore for th jortli Imm T.ink Road station daily I I .ring at Kuala Lumpn ly. Th ihr. pi M to Penang leivofl Kua Lwbdoi .it I .i .11. laily. airivin^ at Peoai at 6."J3 p.m. Mm --^iiie day. Tin i*i. ir.l boiiu i200 words
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Article123 1915-10-21 7 itward B. I. pack, t Kku..i left Negapatam at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, and may be expected to arrive at Penan n it 6 a.m. on Saturday, October 38. tintioii has b>» n called to the fact re tuucli b. Lin 1 Unas paMmlied •leewl,.123 words
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Article53 1915-10-21 7 Latest Arrivals. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Fook Sang 20 1015 Inner Roads Sri I'atana Hock Hyv Hock Keng (lock Kng II 1 1 a:- 1 t'heang Hock (iftii n.H-k Ttm MM 2110 15 Inner Roads No. 6 WhaH Ki.ing No. 8 Wharf Amherst Inner Roads Calypso53 words
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Article234 1915-10-21 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to tlio Straits arc taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in ■(owe instances, bookings may be provisional -.nd rhat intending passengers may alter their arrnngeuiouts, H'jbse(]iient to the issuance of this list in London: It I234 words
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Article160 1915-10-21 7 Per N.V.K. stiamer Kamo Mam. Mrs. Knowle9 and 2 children. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham. Mr. K. W. H. Wisbey. Mr. aad Mrs. W R tiun-tt. Mrs. M. Watscn. Mr. Dove. Mr. \V. E. Baker. Mr. Mm, Miss Strickland, Mr. Shelley Thompson. Mr. J. S Arter. Per N.V K. steamer Kashiina160 words
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Article458 1915-10-21 7 Inheritance in the Female Line. l-i the Anthropological Section theliritiah Association. I)r. W. H. I! llivcrg, in a paper on ceri v. jmal and descent in Arubrini Ww llebridisi, said that tl:e ceremonies fell into two yrnups— tho«o introduced from n W Tfai el lei MMMI of the introduced458 words
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Article62 1915-10-21 7 The death baa taken place at Uodmin of Mr. lohn H^rry. ntat< 1 to Ix tlit- last survivor of the I'raaklin lic.iif Kxptilition. He eater-' •d Urn Navy from tin Grw awietl School an I wa» one of the crew of H.M.S. Kuz/.ard, which wm despatched by the (iuvenuacM tn62 words
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Article162 1915-10-21 7 EXCHANOE. SINOAFOU, OCTOBU 21, 1016. Om London Bank 4 m/a i i Demand ii 4,', Private 8 m/s 2/4^,; On India Bank T. T. 17."., On HoNOKOMO...Bank d/d ilj On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 08] On Java Bank T. T. 187J On Japan Bank 112 Sovereigns— buying rate162 words
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Article175 1915-10-21 7 vthel Bnyere SellerB -10 10 Ampaiu 6.00 6.50 1 1 AyerWeng 0.85 C.45 10 10 Boiat 2.00 2.10 10 10 Kanabo: 0.80 0.80 10 '0 Kinta Association 7.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.14.6 1.17.6 41 41 Labat Mine? 8.75 4.2S 10 8.26 Malayan Collieries 8.00 dis 2^odin £1 41175 words
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Article626 1915-10-21 7 If™ 1 Buyers. Sellers. Vatne 5 3/- 2/- Allagai 1/9 M£l 41 Ac H lo-Java 7/0 8/6 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malaj 8/- 9/2/- 2/ Batang Malaka 1/3 1/4 J ill 41 Bato Ti«» 2.6.0 2.10.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 1/8 1/94 £1 £1 Bokit Kajanfc 1.12.6 1.16.8 41 41 BukitLintang 2.15.0626 words
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Article131 1915-10-21 7 ££2 El 41 H. Smelting 00. 7.11 11 41 i Pr.4. 1.4.1 I/- 6/- Hleotris T ways 2/9 10 10 FVaaot Neave 50.00 60 50 W. Hammer 4 Co. 87.50 100 Howa-tb Bnkice 100 7%Prel. 100 100 Kati Rro, Del. 10 10 Mivnard k Co. 100 100 R. Hir131 words
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Article57 1915-10-21 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284 500 ion> Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 norn Spore Municipal H% of 1007 11,800,000 norn Spore Municipal H% of 1900 11.000,000 moat Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dil S'poro Municipal i% £300,000 S%dis »*»The qaotations of storliag aharus mast be regwlol57 words
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Advertisement6 1915-10-21 7 Cmh Oouipiaiata, •net Pi 1«. >v!6 words
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Advertisement128 1915-10-21 7 SMOKE "SHADOOF" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES (CORK-TIPPED) $1.25 per tin of 100. On Sale at J LITTLE CO., LD. ROBINSON CO. KELLY WALSH, LTD. "AVANCE CRUDE OIL ENGINES TWO CYCLE TYPE). TYPES Vertical up to 320 B.H.P. Horizontal up to 38 B.H.P. Portable up to 26 B.H.P. Marine up to 138 B.H.P.128 words
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Advertisement100 1915-10-21 7 North Bridge Road, TO-NIGHT! PRESENTS TO-NIGHT!! A Kalem Malt :r piece Detect iwei THE GIRL DETECTIVE IN REELS. A Highly Sensational Detaciive Koaturo dupiotiug tbe adventures of tbe Intrepid Girl Detective, wbose thrilling exploit", will keep tbe audioncv Hpull bound. A Thrilling Drama by Balboa i DEAD MANS CAVE IN100 words
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Article23 1915-10-21 8 Mrs. W. H. Ferguson and family desire to convey their sincere thanks for condolence and expressions of sympathy shown them in their bereavement.23 words
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1044 1915-10-21 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21. POLITICAL UNEASINESS. During a great national crisis it is intensely difficult for men to see the line of duty clearly. It is of supreme importance to present a united front to our foes, but this desire mast not go so far as to allow1,044 words
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Article11 1915-10-21 8 The Dnke of Bedford is offering his Brecknockshire estates for sale.11 words
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Article40 1915-10-21 8 Writing under yesterday's date, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state the copra market lias kept firm through the week and today* prices are slightly up. (Quotations are about »K.1(1 for fine sundried and J7.90 to IH.IO for (air to good qualities.40 words
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Article17 1915-10-21 8 A French Consular meaaago dated Parm, October 18, quotes French three per cent, bonds at francs 66.17 words
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Article19 1915-10-21 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. inform us that there are no sales to report in either Liberian or Robusta coffee.19 words
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Article21 1915-10-21 8 It is stated at Bombay that Haj pilgrims this year numbered 2,480 against 11,700 last year and 15,320 the preceding year.21 words
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Article24 1915-10-21 8 To-day is the 110 th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Likewise it is the 500 th anniversary of the Hobenzollerns' accession to power.24 words
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Article23 1915-10-21 8 Although tbe eruption of Vesuvius has doubled in intensity, the observers in tbe geological laboratory on the mountain are not at all alarmed.23 words
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Article30 1915-10-21 8 It is understood tbat steps are to bo taken at home immediately to enforce the British Home Office regulation that cycles and other vehicles shall carry a red rear light30 words
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Article29 1915-10-21 8 A forest officer in Pahang has caught a white plandok, which has been brought to Kuala Lumpur. This is believed to be the first specimen that has been captured.29 words
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Article29 1915-10-21 8 The Government of Cambodia, which has already displayed much generosity, has subscribed for a further sum of 100,000 for the relief of the victims of tbe war in France.29 words
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Article36 1915-10-21 8 Tbe Overseas Club has received a letter from General Sir lan Hamilton thanking the Central Committee of the Club for the magnificent gifi of half a million cigarettes and 2,500 lbs. of tobacco for his troops.36 words
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Article34 1915-10-21 8 A London telegram records that the September imports of plantation rubber amojut to 4.461 tons and deliveries to 4,172 tons. The total stocks of Par* and Plantations amount to 5,922 ton* ayain^t MM I34 words
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Article38 1915-10-21 8 In order to encourage early marriages the Prussian Minister of Justice announces that girls under sixteen years of a^e desiring to marry need not obtain the permission of the Minister of Justice, but only apply to a magistrate.38 words
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Article51 1915-10-21 8 The Shanghai prison warder Macfarlane, who shot his wile and has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, subject to confirmation of sentence by His Majesty's Minister, is the first white man for at least 50 years who has been sentenced to death by a British Court in51 words
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Article46 1915-10-21 8 A tiger, which has recently been causing a lot of trouble at Kuala Reman near Kuan tan, has successfully been trapped. It measured seven feet in length. The beast has shown a great partiality for dogs, having carried of most off those in the immediate neighbourhood.46 words
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Article42 1915-10-21 8 A Treasury statement estimates the year's duty on various lines will produ c the following revenue:— Hats, £80,000: watches. £18J,000; musical instruments, £40,000: plate glass, £60,000 cinema films, £400,000 clocks, £40,000; motor cars, £1,150,000: patent medicines, £250,000 motor spirit, £20,000 tobacco, £10,000.42 words
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Article59 1915-10-21 8 A subscription list has been opened in Cooch Bebar, at the instance ot the Maha raja, for tbe purpose of erecting an obelisk to the memory of Flight Lieutenant Warne ford. The bungalow in which Warneford was born is about a mile and a half from the palace, and it59 words
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Article73 1915-10-21 8 From an Amsterdam message: The Hamburger Nachrichten regrets the loss of DIT, declaring it to have been the victim of a British crime. Why is Great Britain silent regarding U27 it asks. Where is 127 The writer is convinced that U27, like 1*29, perished by foul play. British crime, not73 words
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Article70 1915-10-21 8 A despatch from Milwaukee says that the Milwaukee furriers, who handle enormous quantities of skins from the North -West, have been notified by tbe German con tractors that there will be no market this year for furs for German soldiers. The German furriers bad loaded up with contracts, expecting that70 words
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Article80 1915-10-21 8 Government Gazettes Extraordinary were issued yesterday afternoon containing the amendments to the Alien F.nemies i Winding up) and Arms and Explosives Ordinances, passed at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday; a proclamation prohibit ing the import, except by special licence, of unset diamonds; and a notification a: eon80 words
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Article143 1915-10-21 8 Another member of the crew of the German commerce raider Emdcn, that was forced ashore on Cocoa Reef, in the East Indies, by tbe Australian cruiser Sydney, turned up here today, says a belated Barcelona message of August 27. With six other Germans he was going on board the steamor143 words
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Article544 1915-10-21 8 .Mr. Sercombe Smith, the Malay Mail hears, has now an honorary appointment at the Colonial Office in a legal capacity. Mr. R. Ball, ibe deputy Municipal Engineer, who baa been at borne on leave, returned to Singapore by tbo mail steamer yesterday. Major W. O. Sanders, from544 words
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Article28 1915-10-21 8 Vivat- Brisbane Case. The Vivat- Brisbane case was concluded this morning in the Sipreme Court, his Lordship reserving judgment until ho has conferred with the assessor, dipt. Sinclair.28 words
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Article94 1915-10-21 8 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended October lfi was 25.4H per millo of the population. The total number of deaths was 166, nf which 106 were male subjects and in) female. Con vulsions claimed 17, phthisis 24 and malaria fever94 words
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Article314 1915-10-21 8 The Submarine's Wave." A naval correspondent of a home paper has been permitted by the censor to disclose an interesting fact of the warfare against submarines. There are means of detecting these craft whenever they enter a given area, which are among the most closely-guarded secrets of the fleet. But314 words
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Advertisement131 1915-10-21 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 fragranoe and aroma of a perfect Tobacco. CH. COUROUCLIS CO. CAIRO (EGYPT). Bole Agentai CALDBECK, MACGREGOR AND CO. HIGH-CLASS £1 RAGE TAILORING131 words
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Advertisement162 1915-10-21 8 FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY. Thuridij, Friday and Saturday, October 11, It md 11. AT THE ALHAMBRA Th. Plonaar Cinamatotrtph Thaatra, laaeh Road. SECOND SHOW, at 9.1S P.M. AN EDISON FEATURE PHOTOPLAY Th* Hanion Brother*' Famous Spectacle i FANTASMA IN S PARTS. Adapted from the well-known work of th" THE LATEST162 words
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Advertisement11 1915-10-21 8 Latest advortUotnints of tbe day appear on p<u>e 6 and 11.11 words
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Article2043 1915-10-21 9 BRITISH ADVANCE. Sir John French Gives Details. SERBIAN CAMPAIGN. Reports of The Bulgarian Defeat. RKCTKK'S TlLBI'HAMS. I .union, October 20. 12.20 a.iu. r'irld M irsliiil Sir .1 >hn French reports most active artillery fighting on both sides, i The enemy's bombing attacks were repulsed. 11.' denies the German2,043 words
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Article170 1915-10-21 9 Burlioncourt, where an aerodrome has been bombed by a French air squadron, is a village of German Lorraine, nine kilometers north-east of Cbatean-Salins. Tsartorysk, tbe scene of a brilliant Russian success, is a town on the river Styr, midway between Pinsk and Dubno. Deiran, several times170 words
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Article172 1915-10-21 9 THE NEW WAR TIME RULES. Kkitr's Irklbokam. London, October 19. 5.15 p.m. The committee stage of the Indian Civil Service Temporary Provisions Bill will be taken in tbe Lords to-morrow. Lord Islington, in the course of the second reading debate, intimated that the Govern ment in temporarily172 words
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Article20 1915-10-21 9 Rictus's Tilbqram. London, October 19. Tbe Yen H. L. Wild, Archdeacon of Nottingham, has been appointed Bishop of Newcastle.20 words
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Article42 1915-10-21 9 (From Ocb Own Corrbspondent.) Penang, October 20. Tbe coal boat Abydos in water ballast for Saigon stranded off Pulan Jerajak yesterday morning, but with the assistance of (be harbour tug Scout she got off at midnight, undamaged, and proceeded.42 words
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Article89 1915-10-21 9 In a letter received this mail from tbe Rev. U. C. Izard he says I The wife is much better and can walk again after eight weeks. We have both been having a cheap time of it as I also have been laid up with malaria for eight weeks, bnt89 words
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Article61 1915-10-21 9 It it reported in tbe Dutch Prexs that in a recent Zeppelin raid ou tbe London district a Dutchman, W. Slolz, employed by a Dutch firm in London, was among tbe victims. Ho was just taking leave of bis sweetheart when a bomb fell, killing him. Tbe girl was uninjured.61 words
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Article373 1915-10-21 9 Selections for This Afternoon':, Meeting. Most of (be griffius are running in the shorter race to-day, leaving four only in tho Fibst Obifmn Handicap. Highland Lad was outclassed by Pretty Molly on Tuesday, bnt he ran well for Cornwell who can be expected to get the most ont373 words
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Article38 1915-10-21 9 The scratching are 1. Aeroplane, Jean, Mintdale. Boorak, Ca Ira, Pom I'ora, Dux II. 2. Toogkab. 3. Nun -i u. 4. Betting Bill, Black Satin. 5. Boorak, Highland Lad, Lady Betty. 6. Accelerator, WUtfol Lass. 7. Tom Tom.38 words
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Article200 1915-10-21 9 We are asked to publish the attached letter addie-> 1 to Mrs. H. B. Salmjnd, ac knowledging receipt of a remittance for £1,500, made to tbe Queen of the Belgians on behalf of her distressed subjects in Belgium Secretariat dv Roi and de la Heine, La Panne,200 words
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Article205 1915-10-21 9 As mentioned in onr columns yesterday, today has been fixed throughout the British Empire as (be day for a universal collection of funds in aid of the British lied Cross Society and (he St. John Ambulance Asaocia (ion. Collections will be made in Singapore, and H.E.205 words
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Article2025 1915-10-21 9 FRENCH SUPERIORITY IN THE AIR. How the Russians Avoided a Trap. (Fbom Our Own Cokrbspondknt.) London, September H. From day to day we have no incident upon tbe Western front apart from (hesteady maintenance of the French artillery bombardments under the skilled direction of their aerial2,025 words
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Article379 1915-10-21 10 Salvage Operations Off Colombo Harbour. Lying opposite the mouth of Kelani river, with the starboard deck almost Hush with the water, and seaweed forming a fresh coat. those parts being constantly washed by the waves, the Nubia evokes pity. Salvage operations by the syndicate which bought up379 words
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Article83 1915-10-21 10 Messrs. Stephen, Paul and Co., treasurers for the Armenian Relief Fund, send the second list of donations as follows Previously acknowledged $7,950 Hon ble C. W. Darbishire 100 Mrs N. B. I. Sarkies 500 Mr. G. Michael 100 Tan Jiak Kirn, C.M.G. 200 LeowChia Her- 100 Hon.83 words
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Article242 1915-10-21 10 |>ort of the Kawie (.lava) Rubber s*rtsl<ifi. Limited, states that t.t March 31 the interplanted Robust* coffee had been cut out of 170 acres of the old Hevea rubber. In his report on the year's working the visiting I area in tapping as 1,090 acres, and also242 words
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Article146 1915-10-21 10 The report of the Broomc (Selangor) Rubber i'lautations, Limited, states that the amount of dry rubber collected during the year was 16.'1,517 lbs., which realised 2h. O.lld. per lb. gross, and after deducting selling charges, 89d. per lb., the net average price was la, 11.22 d. The146 words
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Article1265 1915-10-21 10 CLAIM BY THE CHARTERED BANK. Losses on Bogus Contracts. There was delivered in the Supreme Court this morning by the Chief Justice (tbe Hon. Mr. J. A. S. Kucknill, K a judgment of considerable interest to those concerned with banking and business *tf urs of the city,1,265 words
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Article92 1915-10-21 10 Swimming Club Launches. The launches will ran on Sunday as fol lows: Johnston's Pier at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 8.80 p.m. Club Bungalow at 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5.80 p.m. 100 Yards Club Championship race, which was postponed, will be swum off92 words
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Article63 1915-10-21 10 Keppel Golf Club. Play for the championship takes place on Sunday, and tbe course will be closed to non-competing members from 9.30 to 10.30 a.m. Following is the draw 9.45 a.m., King v. Hickey. 9.50 Binnie v. Smith. 9.55 Kennedy v. Henderson. 10 Aspinall v. White. 10.5 Dove v.63 words
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Article155 1915-10-21 10 De Villiers, illusionist, with his moving theatre has arrived and is preparing to astonish Singapore on the Beach Road ground, commencing on Saturday next, with an entertainment of illusion and ratiatj which he claims to have as much merit as other entertainments ot the kind appearing here155 words
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Article324 1915-10-21 10 The report of the Mergui Crown Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the profit for the year to March 81 amounts to £13,929 deduct reserve for purchase of lease £2,000 preliminary expenses, including stamp duty on transfer, etc., £1,236: less interim dividend paid March 16, £2,062, leaving an324 words
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Article227 1915-10-21 10 The attached extracts from a private letter received at Kuala Lumpur by lost mail from Major Elliott-Cooper, who was reported seriously wounded, will interest many of our readers. The letter, says the Malay Mail, is very cheerful and the handwriting is quite normal. Major Elliott-Cooper writes from London227 words
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Article129 1915-10-21 10 Substantial Decline in Price Of Commodity. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 213 th auction was held on October 20, when there wen- offered for sale pels. 5,484.46 or 731,261 lbs itons 326.-t.">). Prices realised Sheet smoked tine ribbed ...4128 to S1.T2 good ribbed 122 127129 words
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Article361 1915-10-21 10 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, October 20, Advices received from London this morninu indicated a rather flat market and this was reflected at the auction, prices generally being substantially lower on the week. Bidding at the commencement was slow, but it improved considerably during the course of tbe forenoon361 words
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Article341 1915-10-21 10 Nothing, writes our London correspondent some days before the mail left, has yet fallen from Ministers which would cither verify or discredit the very remarkable piece ot alleged hi-ttory which has just appealed under the name of Mr. H. \V. Wilson, the well known writer upon military341 words
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Article100 1915-10-21 10 Mr. K. Zacharias, Kuala Lumpur, hon. secretary of the Serbian hchu Fund, has received the following letter from tbe lion, financial secretary in London Dear Sir,— l beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of August 24, enclosing cheque value .tli ii. being a further donation collected100 words
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Article683 1915-10-21 10 Means of Harmonising Capital And Labour. At the vi 'i ting of the British Association at Manchester a paper was read by Sir Charles Macara en Capital and Labour and means for promoting industrial peace. After reviewing the conditions in the cotton industry, Sir Charles said he had683 words
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Article78 1915-10-21 10 The undermentioned prices ivnv realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Denny* and Co. by auction ash at PaaMg, on Monday, and during the Smoked ribbed sheet plain NO j asiahad sbaat diamond Ul \n Insmoked sheet 118 IM No. 1 unsmoked sheet 117 120 Crepe fine78 words
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Article147 1915-10-21 10 A message in The Times Hays that the speeches of Mr. Asquith and Lord Kitchener have been -printed by the whole of the (ierman press. The comment upon the speeches is brief, but the general feeling is that the British Government is on the of a momentous147 words
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Article58 1915-10-21 10 The friends af Mr. G, Stockwcll. formerly of Singapore, ami now a lieutenant in the Hh Dwasaa, will be glad to learn that a cheerful letter haa bei-i. him bbbH noli i v the side, of a cliff soiu'-wli.t, in <i li I the point lliat striki sm ik.ilile is58 words
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160 1915-10-21 11 To the Klitor of the Straits Times i have to draw your attention to the fact, that tlie articlo ynu roprodnced in your i U last entitled liritish Malaya," purporting to be writt< n by Mr. lAiiiirula. I'ortuKut-HO Consul at Singapore, and bbjM from the .lournal160 words
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Article535 1915-10-21 11 Further Details of Important Invention. (in >< ptctubcr 1 1 a most successful demon, stration wax made uf an invention by Dr. K. I to, BMSMpat of the engine works of the Mithu Itis-lu I i.iekyard and Engine Works, Nagasaki. The salvage sUamu- Oura tuaru was navigattd535 words
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Article319 1915-10-21 11 The report of tlir Wayllitliiii i.Suma'iii Limited, Htatt-H that, after cliarKiLg five nxths of the cost of upkeep of p'antations ami of local pBMBBI ixpcnditurt, together with tin whole of Hi. l.uuilon expenses as truuj the date uf incorporate n. to re»( n le, the ntt profit amounts319 words
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Advertisement50 1915-10-21 11 Britannia's the pride of tbe ooean, liome of the brave and tbe free Au»tr»li- r. hi r fairest of dauxhtt-rs, Tin k.r> ati Nt oi nations to b ■lay bur ptogrtHi ever continue, And her freudoni fcr ever endure And may M always be loyal Xo Wocd ijna; I'upporo.int Cure.50 words
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Advertisement336 1915-10-21 11 LATEST ADVEWTISEMKNTS. THB NEW RHCORDS for OCTOBER «s> He rt arc i iphl of th« wpndtrf.i! MCOKiI in Wit October Lilt. Ask >ny of cur &ti\tn to play tlum lor you NEV SYWPKONY CRCHi i "l M M SJO 1 BAND OF H. M. COLDSTREAMS M .^1 I I LICE336 words
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Advertisement371 1915-10-21 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. "CHASE" TRUCKS WORM DRIVE ONE TON CAPACITY IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Full Particulars Prices from WEARNE BROS., LD. Sole Agents for S.S. A F.M.S. DE VILLIERS THE MASTER ILLUSIONIST OF THE AGE. AMD COMPANY OF VARIETY ARTISTS MOVING THEATRE On Beach Road, co«MB»cmo SATURDAY, OCX. 23, at371 words
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Advertisement208 1915-10-21 11 HIBBERT, WOODROFFE CO., LIMITED (IMCOBPORATKD IN INOLAND). Wine Merchants. No. 3, Clarke Street, Kuala Lumpur. 6& 7, Jalan Raia, Klang. M 7& 9, Station Road, Ipoh. 127, Birch Road, Seremban. 3, Union Street, Penang. Prict LiM on application. RAFFLES HOTEL. To-Night! To-Night!! Special Dinner at 8 p.m. JOLLOWBD BY The208 words
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Article1233 1915-10-21 12 THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLES SAVINGS. Drawing of Treasury Bonds. At thr British Association conferences Mr. l>. itruiLiuioud Kraser, M. Com., contributod a paper on "The Third War Loan.' He in ti.e mnt of the continuance of the war till the end of the current financial rr our1,233 words
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Article795 1915-10-21 12 Spy Hanged for High Treason in Petrograd. The Paris papers have published full details, drawn from the Russian Press, of a «t<n*;itional espionage affair in Kussia. Hitherto all that bas been announced is the hanging for high treason of Lieut-C >1. MiawaiodofT and a large number795 words
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Article113 1915-10-21 12 The (loath in action of Lieut. Cyril Nowcutub, l'Jih I'.atUhoß. Kuyul Fmifiers, took place in Krancc on Soptuiulx r 25. Mr. N< wiou.li wan th. s..D of I i|>Uin Nvwcomb, of the B. and S. hUatuer hiulin^. He wan educated at the < 1 M School, Chefou, and at I113 words
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Article583 1915-10-21 12 Dangers of Too Early Special Training. The Education Section of tbe British Association, was concerned principally with a series of papers on the education of girls, with special reference to professional education. Dealing generally with women's education, Miss Haldane said we had to face special583 words
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Article432 1915-10-21 12 Ninety-Five Per Cent. Discharged From Hospital. The relative number of deaths, recoveries, and partial recoveries among all the German soldiers treated in the military hospitals in Germany during the lirst nine months of the war is set out in a table published by the L'geskrift for432 words
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Article551 1915-10-21 12 Amusing Stories of Late Mr. Hugh Spottiswoode. Mr. Hugh Spottiswoodo, who was known to all his friends as The Pieman and wbo amongst his other activities edited Printer's Pie and Winter's Pie, as we have already announced has died at Llandrindod. No doubt, says tbe Pioneer, both Printer's551 words
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Article509 1915-10-21 12 Analogy from Treatment Of Consumption. In his annual report for 1914 Dr. A. D. Edwards, the Medical Officer of Health for Bournemouth, insists that cancer is a contagious disease. The deaths from cancer during the year numbered 104. Of these 56 were of persons of 63 or509 words
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Article46 1915-10-21 12 Oar Ipoh correspondent wires that a case of plague is reported from Teluk Anson. The victim is said to be a Tamil who only recently arrived from India. The authorities have the matter well in hand and it is hoped to prevent the disease from spreading.46 words
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Advertisement291 1915-10-21 12 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. VISITORS DURING RACE-WEEK ARE CORDIALLY INVITED 10 VISIT OUR ESTABLISHMENT The Largest Range of the Latest Goods la the City. Quality First Consideration. Our Prices291 words
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Article621 1915-10-21 13 The following casualties are notified Killod.— Lieut-Colonel H. D. Collison Morloy, East Kents Capts. B. J. Deighton K. V. Dyer, N. Y. Welraan, Middlesex C. W. Hooper, Highland Light Infantry \V. M. Hughes Hughes, Welsh Kegiment; H. P. Mackenzie, Scottish Rifles; O. C. Wilcock and A. C. Riley,621 words
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Article260 1915-10-21 13 The district of England that uave birth to the world's first railway— that from Stockton to Darlington— and that has participated initially in every subsequent step in the evolution of transport by rail down to the age of electric traction and high capacity wagons, cannot fail to260 words
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Advertisement246 1915-10-21 13 i^flp|W THE L *RGEST SALE IN THE EAST A^A CONNOLLY'S SOLID RUBBER TYRES Carriages and rickshaws m unquestionable guarantee for unrivalled quality .^BvjP.-^fl^. DURABILITY UNSURPASSED. p STOCKED BY ALL DEALERS. |p-lv-Ai«C^ SL THE UNION TRADING CO., 36, Robinson Road. CEILINGS i PANELS P> an if u i aod adaptab'e to246 words
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Advertisement60 1915-10-21 13 The Japanese Charge d'Alfairs in Belgiuu has handed to the Belgian Minister for Home Affairs a cheque for 160,000 francs, this amount being the relief fund for the Belgians collected in Japan up to July last. It ih understood that part of the fund will be used for the building60 words
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Advertisement184 1915-10-21 13 SHELL' TO THE FRONT THE PROPRIETORS OF MOTOR SPIRIT HOLD THE SOLE CONTRACT FOR THB Supply of Motor Transport Spirit to the British Forces, both in the United Kingdom and on the Continent. USE "SHELL THE BRITISH WAR SPIRIT. One Quality of Drugs— THE BEST Most sundries Handled by druggists184 words
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Advertisement1622 1915-10-21 14 Iw- iw. r.«. m -JiS^^iii^rSJ^'SV 10 ~T THE GREAT EASTERN Th» O*«^»J •*****> fcp-nu w«> we w— .o-.. libihal OOMMI—IQN TO broxib*. BANKING. I HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. ?AIDCP CAPITAL...116,000,000 ...116,000,000 ttHSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600.000 at 118,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 »88.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTOR* Hob.1,622 words
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Advertisement1007 1915-10-21 14 INSURANCE. CAPITALIZING himself is never thought ot by tbe average man, who is a far greater asset than tbe (took, animals and houses he possesses and wlioo protection from untoward oontingencn ais bis first consideration. Vet he overlooks self-protection and because of it broken homes, disrupted businesses and sequestrated property1,007 words
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Article250 1915-10-21 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Using the Spark Lever. When starting the motor, retard the spark levor to its lowest position. After the motor has started, advance the spark lever half way, and leave it there while shifting gears, writes the Studebaker service magazine. The correct250 words
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Article227 1915-10-21 15 The autombile business is fast approaching a crins," asserts Hugh Chalmers. The battle of the giants is bow on. It is a battle royal foi the supremacy of the mediumpriced motor car field. I p till the present, the conditions in the automobile world have been unnatural. Witb the development227 words
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Article107 1915-10-21 15 A development company which owns the process and is making the machinery for refining gasoline that may be sold at half the current prices or less, it is claimed, has contracts for the installation of apparatus in several American cities. L. B. Cherry is the inventor of the machinery he107 words
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Article307 1915-10-21 15 One of the first pieces of war work initiated by the Royal Automobile Club, at the urgent request of the War Office, was a corps of 25 member drivers to take their own cars out 1 1 the front as volunteers and drive the Headquarters Staff in France. Some of307 words
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Article183 1915-10-21 15 Major Dent, a well known resident of Shanghai, who assisted in the organisation of the first Chinese regiment at Weihaiwei, and during the Boxer trouble took pa.., with bis regiment, in the relief of Tientsin, and was present also at the relief of Peking and in the actions of Peitsang183 words
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Advertisement270 1915-10-21 15 SAXON CARS The Saxon is a Genuine Motor Car of Two-Seater Capacity. A quality car designed to carry two people in comfort and to carry them farther on less money than any other Motor Car built to-day. The following is a short -specification of the Saxon Motor i 4c)1.1!.11ir. Body270 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-21 15 Fjr Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wood* Great Peppermint Cure Is. M.12 words
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Advertisement230 1915-10-21 15 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being ■^■^■v -*s»w Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, Singapore:. "Wear J 8 the true standard of economy, based on mileage obtained per w» vtu dollar expended. If you are looking for true Tyre Economy buy Stelastic Tyres230 words
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Advertisement780 1915-10-21 16 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS <^ LIMITED. I SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. VACANT LAND WANTEO. la Stamford KoaJ or O enn d Road Siaio mi it. Laul I'-uies. 18-10 GODOWN WANTEO. W»l: .1 ti r.r: 1 pttfl aoSMWMH780 words
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Advertisement537 1915-10-21 16 TO BEJETJR JfflLD RJKNIBHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES TO LET, BELINDA aaUJCANITA to '0! furnish/ .1 apply No 6. Mi, Sorhi* ie TO LET. From Ist November, No '2, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Cheng Van <k Co. 16-10 n TO LET Compound Hocne No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply GITHRIE Co., Ltd.537 words
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Advertisement449 1915-10-21 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street Telephone No, \l\ Sbipebandlcrn, Government and Munieip* Contractor* K-tatr Scpplierf! and Cotr trinsioc Agents Boui Aosnts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Be«t Mnlt'plar Brand Hair Belting IT 80-6-U NOTICE. It is hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed at449 words
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Advertisement447 1915-10-21 16 NOTICESGUAN KIAT CO. 37. Phillip Street. ***** READY IN STOCK NOW. 7 10 15. NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED t Wire nails of MBftftl A MM s from 1" upwards. Largebt stock^rs of Hnbb^ck's Paints cf all colours in 20 .'bs. and 28 lbs. hogs, Hulbuck Paict Oil (Boiled and Raw).447 words
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Advertisement586 1915-10-21 16 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. AUTUMN RACE MEETING. 1915Tuesday, 18th, Thursday, 2iat and Saturday, ?Jrd October. Tickots of admission to tho Grand Stand can now bj hart at Messrs John Littli A Co Daily Trcketa 4 Season $10 Ladies' Tickets Frco on application to the Sicretnry by Members of tho Clnb if586 words
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Miscellaneous247 1915-10-21 16 SiraiU ADVBR'AInhiMKNT IUTiLt, -M, ous tvaatti of every ile-HCiptton aro 1 jm.i od at the prupniii rate of 91 linos fur on Isr tv-j bnettfSM. N jtioe of Births, ilaniagoH. or Dw.tbi if u< exoeoding f jur liny II each irseit oc For p.p.o. car Jh, on lit, B, 13.247 words
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