The Straits Times, 1 December 1915
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Title Section13 1915-12-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 21.i)(>!) SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 1. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement53 1915-12-01 1 Hi M i^y I Watchmen's Portable Telltale Clocks Most useful 11/"vJt each box i* fitted *^j^ WITH KEYS. ALSO ivi E.9i.ai.c ONE YEAR'S SUPPLY purposes, Banks, W^ €^fe-K' I IYEAR PRICE COMPLETE WITH LEATHER CASE AND SLING STRAP $35.00 each. KATZ BROS., LTD. ST^pNKTTH^SAFFry STEEL FILING CABINET ASAHI BEER. MITSUI53 words
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Advertisement132 1915-12-01 1 RONEO FILING CABINETS MADE IN ENGLAND To buy British-made goods is to jj 1 give employment to British workpeople and to contribute towards the National prosperity. A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING SLEDGE BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore132 words
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Advertisement76 1915-12-01 1 ROBINSON CO. «Toys, Crackers Christmas Presents A LARGE VARIETY NOW DISPLAYED. A huge quantity of Crackers TOM SMITH'S, CALEY'S and BATCHER'S. Prices from 40 cents to $4.75 per box. PHEASANTS in excellent condition. SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE COMPANY, LTD. Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. CANADIAN BENTnGOD CHAIRS obtainable from A.76 words
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Advertisement10 1915-12-01 1 JEFFREY'S i PILBENER BEER. Soli Auints ADAMBON. GILFILLAN- CO LTD10 words
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Article837 1915-12-01 2 Tbe following casualties are annoanoed London, November 16. Killed.— 2nd Lieut. E. A. McLaagblan, Soafortbs. Believed prisoner.— Lieut. C. L. Smith, Gordons. Now reported killed.- 2nd Lieut. R. E. Cuoliffe, Berks. Died of wounds.— 2nd Lieut. R. Paker ujann, Londons. Now reported wounded and prisoners.— Liout. K. C.837 words
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Advertisement261 1915-12-01 2 CEREGEN Proteid-Phosphate SUPPLIES STRENGTH to the WEARY ENERGY to the FLAGGING GBHBOKN- Increases powtr of recuperation attor illness. CKRCQCN -aidß digextion. CIRIOEN hrpi in periods o( stress and worry OCRCGCN is on ,i rely of British origin. SO XRY CERBQENtI Obtainable |of ail Cbrmists. Stocks kept art tamplas supplied to261 words
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Advertisement567 1915-12-01 2 Like a Living Skeleton. Intiftttion, Palpitation, and Headach«. Cure hy Dr. Cusell't Tablets, littl. short of a mirade. t" My cure by Dr. Cusell's Tablets was nothing short of a King, of 9, Vernonr *,1, Co[ivor, Portsi) lath, Kti^'land. 'Ce.tainlv tiny saved my lif«, sho continued, for belors 1 t<i567 words
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Advertisement666 1915-12-01 2 NOTICEB. GUAN KIAT GO. Ship Chaadltrt, government snd Municipil Contrtctorj. 37. Phillip Street. WHY PAY MORE WHEFyOU TAN BET FOR LESS? Ths Folo«lng art soms of ths sum. ram msterlsli in our sock 1,000 Sheets Galvanized Iron Plates. 2CO Sheets Mild Steel Plates, 100 Cites Galvanized Corrugated Iron. 50 C»ses666 words
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Advertisement154 1915-12-01 2 -9 l there's Purity J and Vigoui IN MM DROI' OF READ- Dog's Head i Gu.nness The TONIC that i cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. i i i A simple nourishing food of high medicinal 1 value, i NOTE.— The above i DOGS HEAD Label is i J on154 words
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Article708 1915-12-01 3 High Beaver Hats and High Boots. The Standard of October 23 has the following notes which should interest many readers though so far removed frem home Smartness in dress begins at the ends. In other words, the head and the feet are very important just now. Into hats708 words
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Article421 1915-12-01 3 Mr. Jesse Collings on Lessons Of The War. I ukr tbc title The Great War Its Lessons and Its Warnings, Mr. Jesse Collings, M.P., wbcse devction to land reform Las now extended over a few decade*, bas written, on popular lines, a book which bas just been421 words
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Advertisement284 1915-12-01 3 THE STRAITS TIMES PBESS, LTD." i Artistic Modern I Phot j Engravers I Telephone; Commercial I Line b Half-tone j 348. Photographers CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. QB] HUDSON'S EUMENTHOL JUJUBES i^V V. I <-~ ►aWTKJTTKWOf ■B- I "T J ((i\,iMi'iiu\. Prioa i 78 o*nts. a IsAaSSi BJ th.' M* ii. .1284 words
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Advertisement165 1915-12-01 3 A Rtputation of over 100 ytart. Cockle's ANTIBILIOUS Pills are to-day one of the most useful remedies that the family medicine chest contains. For si-Men attacks of biliousness, sick headache or the depression arising when ypu are "outofsorts," Cockle's Pills give you prompt relief without Mf weakening effect afterwards. Two165 words
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Advertisement280 1915-12-01 3 f Debility 1 IJ NA/hcn you feel limp and washed out, weary fl V and fatigued with no inclination for exertion U U your body is in a run-down condition— you are A 5 debilitated. You need something to put fresh 5 X "go" into you you need a fortnights280 words
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Advertisement741 1915-12-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India and Mpcar L- ine. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract wltb Hla Majesty s Government). For Ohina, Japan, Ponang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Adan, Egypt. Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Hu»KWAI:I> (KOR BOBOPK).741 words
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Advertisement329 1915-12-01 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNSPHILP LINE SiNotpoßß to Java Ports, Pubt Darwin, TiiuK.sDty Island, Bbi>bank aud Sydney, via Tobkes Straits. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment for other Viciobian, Soctb Aostbalian and North Queensland Pobts, British Nbw Guinea, New Bbitain, Tashaman and Nbw Zealand PuRTS. Smooth Passage. Superb Scenery. A service329 words
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Advertisement782 1915-12-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretav. Trinevavn. Bi«raV Seraersk. Kslaatvs, Tata' Rawmara. inlnna, Patani 3iagora, Laooa. Kobaamui, Baadoa, Langsuea Taka, Obampoa, Rahlak and Baaxkok Ou* OtptrtuM s s BORIBAT Dec. a Deo. 4, 8 p.m. NO STEAMER it 9 „11,3 p.m. s.s. PRACHATIPOK ..13 16,782 words
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Advertisement479 1915-12-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CB.. LTD. The Uompaaiaf steamcre arr doapatobed from Liverpool outwards tcr the Straits Ohina aud Japaa every week and from Japaa homewards for London. Amsterdaaa and Antwerp ovofy fortnight; tor Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre479 words
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Advertisement514 1915-12-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London nnder mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe bavo been specially dosignod and oonstruotod, and aro fitted with all514 words
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Article857 1915-12-01 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, December 1, 1915. Means. Ly»ll and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. 10 tm or »d,l Nrt«Tu Lit. (1 10 68 CO liO Hownrth857 words
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Advertisement145 1915-12-01 5 Aerated Water Bottles (PLAIN). THEY HAVfc t\ A LARQF gained *tf~ REPUTATION WL 1 ()Z U OZt AMO.Nn IMI: /ib^^MA BOTTLES j ON HAND. WATER FAC- -X SAMPLES AND i ''h BE OBTAINED INEXPENSIVE ll CHARGE ON PRICE. APPLICATION. G. OTOMUNE CO. No. 1, RafileH Place, Singapore. WHITEAWftY, LAIDLAW CO.,145 words
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Advertisement481 1915-12-01 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAIRT-MAATBCHAPPI. (BTBAMBHIP OOMPAKT) "NEDERLAND' KORTNIQHTLI MAIL 3BHVIOH IBTWBBN JAVA AND AMBTBJtUi> Vl* BINOAPORB, BBLAWANDBM SItUNG, COLOMtO, POi T3AJD, GBI OA AND LISBON. Steamera are ate o« or aboi t the code? mentioned dates OrjTWaBD. Buiinm. me Konin«iii d. Oranje Dec. 11 Ned. Deo. 10 Von del Deo. 3(481 words
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Advertisement373 1915-12-01 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. "ELLERMAN" LINE. For LONDON GLASGOW •.8. City of Bombay sailing on or about Deo. 2. For LIVJE RPOOL S.S. Kasenga due on or about Dec. 12. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agent** 18-1 Q HENDERSON LINE The Steamers of373 words
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Advertisement270 1915-12-01 6 ILATK OK TIIK K..HISS..N I I ■raja- ••.'.r, l ."'?l^° bws 300 to B htm (,s lont 'it Viola Violm and Cello Aocaaaoriaa. Mandoline, from |15-fO to $Ss.f O can*, iv a-OO to 7-8O Bill braod striDKS (oie Bet) .rdinary co M and c line Aocesaoriaa tl»r Mau<l<.l Dt.K«BJoandCaM f2O-OO270 words
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Advertisement304 1915-12-01 6 TBE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the folio* ing places in Singapore Tbo Asiatic Rubber and Produce C. IBS, Cecil ntreet. 1 KeLy and Walsh btc,, Raffles Place. Money Cbangar, Hotel de rMuro^e. i lunoy Chan«er, Adelpbi llov i. Money Chani<Hr, Uotei vau Wijk. 1 JlonuT Channel, Rat&ea Uoki.304 words
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Advertisement1024 1915-12-01 6 tATBBT ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION SALE Of FREEHOLD BUILDING AND AGRICULTURAL LANDS, BEAHPECKSEAH STREBT, TANK IUHD, AND 10th MILESTONE, BUKIT TIMAII R )AD, At Mersre. Chinu Xi n« Lee 4 Co.'s Side room. On Monday, December 6, at 2.30 p.m. 1. Two pieces freehold building allotments situate at Seah Pick Soah Stroot,1,024 words
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Article113 1915-12-01 7 DAILY TIME TABLE. FIXTURES Wednesday, December I digb Water, 5.0 a.iv., 4.46 p.m Thursday, Decemher 2. rfiah asss p iv Singapore Club mm ting. Friday, December J <litt\- rats*. fc4l »ru 7.81 |iv in ii. 2. sn. B. I. lioruiw.inl mail clo*» Triil of Matkiaa j Osaawst opener. .1. l.ittk'-f.113 words
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SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
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Article65 1915-12-01 7 The hotueward M M. »U<aui. r V ill, I, la Ciotat may be t-xpucW*! to arrive hate oa Kri lay iv imin^. The M. M. outwaH nUaiuir üb<w •iubo oa Moo.Uy. Xov.-mbrx 29, aad may be expected to arrive here oa Saturday nioraiag, December 4. The It.65 words
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Article99 1915-12-01 7 Our attention Uai b«H.r cited to the fact in London are much behind .::o-»- y i ii. Our rule is to ,:w arrival* only wlcu they are officially in th< l'osi Offico notices, and no than that printed above has been r<-pcr' gnOAPOM. I Jet. 22 B.99 words
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Article226 1915-12-01 7 . Hatu I'ahat Mena 2.80 pm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Naaag Ipob 2.30 pm i.30 pm Singkawaan, I'lin.inokat :iuil >ingapire t:M) pm «d Calcutt.l tiikinu mails tor Durban Kutsang 1 >0 pm lianykok IVotit 3 80 pm Kota Tinggi Tanjoog Surat 4 pm To-MORKi.W. Hock Hye 880 am226 words
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Article221 1915-12-01 7 The mill trains frciii ->in ipor for tli'- Tank Koad station Jaily at 7 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.. arriviti\ At K tala Lumpur it 7 I-. |i. v. iv.l rt.4.'. a i ly, The khrougb expre,Hs to l'enang leaves Kual i Luiupnr arrrftag at I'enat._ ly. Tlu221 words
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Article186 1915-12-01 7 Outward. Tbe following passeni;. r bonki: Straits are taken from tbe London an 1 CWaa Bxpreu. It should bo understooi that, in ■iime instances, bookings may be provisional md that intending passengers may alter their trran^euients, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.186 words
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Article204 1915-12-01 7 I'cr N'.V.K. steauiur Sowa Mar.i.— Mr. ac.l Mrs. W. T. Stoton. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Irving, Mrs. Sarkies. Miss lialestin. Mr. No.l- y. Mr. K W. Limber: a, Mr. O. Fenr.ii Madame acl Master M. de MtlK M ■I' riuin^s anil 1 chil lr,n. Mr. I M ■acMsS, Mr.204 words
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Article163 1915-12-01 7 . I white I d(x r. publiMjed at the in J of int tin- c>pies of the correspondence ,it Masai astvaai Km tank of England id 1 the Tnasury on August 1, of last year. The bank announced tbat daring tbe previous liv, days it had163 words
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Article161 1915-12-01 7 . BXCHANHE. SINUAi'OKB, 1)K. K.MBKR 1, 1816. 'm London Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4 1 Private 8 m/s 2/4] On India Bank T. T. 176* On HoMOKono...Bankd/d 18] On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 88* Un Java Bank T. T, IMJ Om Japan Bank 110 Sovereign i buying rate161 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article171 1915-12-01 7 IS** 6 Buyers. S, Hern Value 'Z 10 10 AauM4 6.t0 1 1 Ayct Wear 0.30 C.40 10 10 Belat --10 10 10 Kanabo. 0.85 0.96 10 10 Kinta Asv-c.ftt 7.00 41 41 KintaTia U4.6 1.17.8 4) 41 LabatMinw 4.26 10 M.-'5 Malayan Cclliorics 2.6odia £1 41 Malayan Tin,171 words
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Article620 1915-12-01 7 RUBBER. tope S Buyers. StUcw. alue H. immt 1/8 2/--41 41 Anglo-Jay. 10/- 12/. 2/ 2/- Anglo- Ma'.sj 10(9 12/ 2'- 2/- batons Malaki 1/7 1/0 41 41 ilaso Ti«a 2.5.0 2 10.0 2/- 2/- Bekota 1/9 2/--41 £1 Bakit Kajanu 115.0 1.17.6 £1 *1 BakU L.intan£ -MO.O 2.15.0 >■■620 words
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Article128 1915-12-01 7 . 41 41 B Smattina Oj 7.0 J Al il Prel 1.4.0' 6•• 6,'- Sloosrie Twajt 2/9 10 10 Fr»xu« ft No»7O 60 00 GO 50 W. Hammur Co. 60.00 100 Howarth Brekine 100 7%Prel. 100 100 iiatx Bro, Dot Ifl U Mayoaia iCo I'!-: 100 R. Hanp-eavoa 60.00 Sellers.128 words
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Article58 1915-12-01 7 . United Engineers 8% «1.J.545f)0 par MD(;apo re Electric Tramways 5 4860,000 norn 1 poroMunicipal6% «1,878,000 par S pore Municipal 4f of 1907 11,800,000 90 98 S'poro Muoicipal 4j% of 1909 11,000,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10% lit Spore Municipal 4% £300,000 B%dis ,%Tbe quotation'! of starling stiiios must58 words
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Advertisement10 1915-12-01 7 Kor Chroaie Cbast Comptaiats. Woods' Great t'npp-riuiat Core 1«. 6d10 words
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Advertisement75 1915-12-01 7 LATEST ADVEKTISEMriNTS, NOTICE. TO ALL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. I NANA ABDULGANI SAIBUO, of Surumban, Lereby rtvok< the Power of Attorcey given by me to N'AW KAMOI SAIBOO, dat.J tbo 16ti) day of Octobor, 1915. la witaaas whatatl I bave hereunto sub scribel my name tine 29tb day of75 words
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Advertisement285 1915-12-01 7 TRY I Wk "THREE fUga nuns" TOBACCO. A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. On Sale Everywhere in 4-oz. Airtight Tins. NOTICE. This s ta n'vi not'.cs th»t tbe ab)ve Tralj >4*rks are tho properly of "Vm. Wiijey Jr. Co a corporatiaa iqßMisal aid -xi-r.mg nnlor tho l»ws of tha Sti'u of285 words
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Advertisement138 1915-12-01 7 ANOTHER GRAND OIANGB TONIOHTI AT THK TO-WtOHT I I North Bridge Road. PROGRAMME FOR TWO NIGHTS CNLV. WEDNESDAY. Dec. 1 and THURSDAY. Dec. 2 RKOOKD show, at y 20 P.M. Presenting an Imp Drama Driven. *>y FoatnrioK Violet M. rstreaa and William Oarwood. IN 3 PARTS. A Rig Oar* J138 words
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Obituary29 1915-12-01 8 Armstrong -On December 1, at Wilkie Road, Singapore, John Perham, infant son of Mr. and Mm <i. Armstrong. Funeral at Bida dari Cemetery at 4.30 p m. to-day.29 words
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971 1915-12-01 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1. TWO POINTS OF VIEW. Looked at exclusively from our own point ot view, the situation in tbe Near East is far from satisfactory. The only way in which we could s«nd help to Serbia was through Oiock, Albanian, or liulgarian territory. Bulgaria was dangerous,971 words
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Article28 1915-12-01 8 Our Ipoh correspondent wires that the directors of Malayan Tin Dredging Company have declared a dividend of a shilling a share, lew income tax, payable on November 30.28 words
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Article32 1915-12-01 8 A gang robbery is reported at Gopeng. This is supposed to be the gang who committed tbe outrage at Chcnderiang recently. This form of crime is fairly rife in that neighbourhood now.32 words
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Article34 1915-12-01 8 In. High Canal Fleet base at Kiel is so i <!• that the Germans can afford to tear down the overhead electric tramway wires for the sake of the copper of which they are short.34 words
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Article34 1915-12-01 8 A farewell dinner to Sergeaa ta Cutbill and I I.iv ock, of Malacca Volunteer Hides, on the occasion of their departure on active service will be given in the Meat House.' Malacca, on Saturday.34 words
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Article12 1915-12-01 8 Latest advertisement)) of tbe day appear on page 6, 7 and 11.12 words
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Article14 1915-12-01 8 Tbe P. aud steamer Salsettc was due at Aden at midnight on November 25.14 words
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Article21 1915-12-01 8 At Mnnich a hog weighing 400 kilos has been sold for 1,000 marks, which is rather dear for a little brother."21 words
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Article22 1915-12-01 8 Tbe official rate of exchange on tbe Mexican dollar for last month was Is. 9jd. at Hongkong and on the China stations.22 words
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Article23 1915-12-01 8 The experts engaged in drafting the Swiss Federal Penal Code after a long dincassion. rejected the death penalty by sixteen votes to six.23 words
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Article37 1915-12-01 8 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. have received cable advice from London that the directors of Linggi Plantations, Limited, have declared a third interim dividend of 15 per cent, in respect of the current year, payable on January 15.37 words
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Article41 1915-12-01 8 The Financial Times states that the Admiralty has acquired control of HOO oceangoing steamers, approximately 22 per cent, of the British tonnage engaged in the over seas trade, and tbe probable number will be raised to 900 in tbe near future.41 words
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Article51 1915-12-01 8 A Civil and Military Gazette special cable quoted the Novoye Vremya that Genoial von Hindenburg asked for warm clothing for the troops and the Kaisor replied that without warm clothing they would take Riga and Dvinsk quicker for the sake of warmth if supplied they would certainly winter on the51 words
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Article58 1915-12-01 8 While honeymooning at Eastbourne on November 2, Lieutenant Sampson motored with bis wifu to the edge of a clifr. He thin left the car for a few minutes, and on returning he found that the car had fallen over tbe cliff and that his wife had been killed. It is58 words
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Article55 1915-12-01 8 Yesterday a Chinese named Ng Keng Toug pleaded guilty in court to a charge of making a false statement to Commander KadclitTe, R.N., formerly Registrar of Shipping, to the effect that he was the owner of the ship Kirn Heng. He was sentenced to one day's imprisonment and ordered to55 words
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Article56 1915-12-01 8 The Japan Advertiser prints the report that a* Britisher was given 920,000 by the Chinese Department of Agriculture and Commerce and sent to Australia to purchase cattle. Instead of executing the commission it is said tLat he landed at Kobe and went to Tokio. The Chinese Government has asked the56 words
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Article57 1915-12-01 8 The Dutch Minister of Agriculture, in a notification, states that permits for the export of a total of :;,500,0C0 kilograms of pork and 1,500,000 kilograms of sausages containing pork would be granted from November 1 to 29. Cauliflowers and tinned vegetables could be exported on production of the certificate of57 words
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Article72 1915-12-01 8 The mortality amongst tbe Malay com. munity must be rather high at the present time. A correspondent who has lived in Penang for upwards of sixteen years assures the Pinang Gazette that he has never in all that time seen so many Malay funerals. )n Sunday evening, at the junction72 words
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Article78 1915-12-01 8 Messrs. Kelly and Walsh are selling a book of Scenes in Singapore a dozen photographic views taken in town and reproducod in very effective style. The book sells at 51. 25 and is especially suitable for sending to distant friends If we might make a suggestion in regard to possible78 words
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Article73 1915-12-01 8 The memorial service for Scotsmen who have fallen in the war, which was held on Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church, Penang, wan conducted by the Rev. W. Murray. The service was a very impressive one and was attended by about 130 officer*, non-commissioned officers and men of tbe Penang73 words
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Article85 1915-12-01 8 According to the Het oik representations were made by M. Speekman to the Dutch Minister of War anent Dutch emigrants to England for the purpose of engaging as munition makers there. The Dutch Minister of War has now forbidden these emigrations from October 13. All Dutchmen who held pas-tports previous85 words
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Article97 1915-12-01 8 Judgment was given yesterday in the Court of Appeal in the appeal by which the Ni'derlaudscue Handel Maatschappy sought to set aside a judgment in favour of N. S. Narainan l'illai, who as executor for N. S Chellappa Pillai originally sued the defendants for the specific performance of an agreement,97 words
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Article128 1915-12-01 8 Although the liners Kroouland and Finland, owned by the American Line, are to be fitted for burning oil fuel, there is no intention of t .Lvtrtiu^ any of tbe coal burning liners in the trans Atlantic trade belonging to tbe American Line or other companies controlled by the International Mercantile128 words
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Article519 1915-12-01 8 Lady I'ii«et, of the Hcd Cross Society, is prisoner at I skub. Mr. H. 0. Atkin Kerry was in Flandors at the end of October. Police Inspector Lawrence is coming t Singapore from Penang on transfer. rliylitCuiuiuanilei Smyth l'i<"ott, late of Tanjong Malim. ban had both hix519 words
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Article125 1915-12-01 8 The London and China Express of Xovun ber 2 states A firm tone has prevailed in the share market, and prices have moved upward. Although business has not been of any considerable proportions, witb the favourable factors always present there has been no mistaking the unshakable firm125 words
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Article91 1915-12-01 8 We gratefully acknowledge tlir following subset iptions to the fund for Christmas Box to troops in Egypt and the I >,tr.l;ui. -li. I Previously acknowledged Collected at the Hotel do l'Europc on Saturday evening by Ml I dames Watkins and Day 65 Mrs. C. llunslcy »15 Mr.91 words
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Article152 1915-12-01 8 Tin London and China Xx press ot November 2, «taU)H Whilst U at homo is Rtill resorting to every devico except the most clloctive one— to raimj recruits, Hon^kon^ anil Singapore some time since showed the way by adopting com puUory traininu. It is not by any mriins152 words
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Advertisement193 1915-12-01 8 < Carbons. r^HK Twentieth Century .ia- se« n the advent of many remarkable invenMons, not the least of which is the Roneo Letter Copier, which dispenses with water, brush, and press, makes costly carbons unnecessary, and produces perfect copies at the rate of per minu'e withou' smudging the oriuinals Used193 words
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Advertisement213 1915-12-01 8 FOR 4 NIGHTS ONLY. Wediietday, Thursday, Friday «nd Saturday, lit, 2nd Jrd and 4th December. 1915 ANOTHER EXTRAORDINARY STRONG EXGLUBIVE PROGRAMME AT THB iUHAMBRI. The Pioneer Cinematograph Theatre, Beach Road SECOND SHOW, at 9.18 P.M. a Powerful Feature rrama IN 8 ACTS Produced by tbe Fatuous Players' Film Co. THB213 words
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Article1579 1915-12-01 9 SERBIAN STRUGGLE. Bulgarians Deserting Colours. THE FRENCH ARENA. Reports of a Big German Movement. Xl TKH'm TH-h'iKAMS. l.ond.m. November 2'J, 6.50 p.m. r.m- MM»J circles re;. id tl i.iii k rtply as pM inn tin w.iy to the desin mont by meeting th<: wish of t.i remain neutral,1,579 words
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Article122 1915-12-01 9 Wu are indebted to the French Consul. Couite de Bondy. for the following telegrams Paris, November 29. The French 3 per cent bonds are at francs 04.50. We dispersed a strong reconnaissance west of Berry- außac, making prisoners. Our aeroplanes were very active and again bombarded the122 words
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Article160 1915-12-01 9 Rkltkk's Tblkoram. London, November 80, 1.15 p.m. Sir Theodore Morison has accepted a Commission and has been posted for training to the Cambridgeshire)), with a view to employment with the Indian troop*. The Times says that wbon the work of the Itoyal Commission on the Public Services160 words
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Article164 1915-12-01 9 SOME EFFECTS OF THE WAR. Rll'TKKs TKLKIiBAM. London, November 29, 7.5 p.m. The annual report of the P. and O. Steam Navigation Company shown a balance of half a million sterling, of which £78,000 jis c iirieJ forward. It recouU the loss of tbe steamers164 words
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Article117 1915-12-01 9 Relter's Tmamtm, London, November 29, 1* 50 p.m. Bishop t'oplestou. in -a mission address at St. Paul's Cathedral, said that there was a deep spiritual desire in India for tbe sight of God and union with God. This was a characteristic which distinguished India among nations. India117 words
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Article47 1915-12-01 9 Keutib's Tileuram London, November 30, 1.15 p.m. Lisbon: Tbe new Ministry is as follows: Premier and Finance minister, Alfonso Costa; Foreign Affairs, Soares War, De Mattos Colonies, Gaspar. A telegram to Amsterdam says Portugal is endeavouring to purchase six 400-ton vessels to guard the Portuguese coast.47 words
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Article32 1915-12-01 9 Renter's TMbhub, London, November 30. Tokio Tbe Stock Exchange is suspended for three days owing wild gambling on fluctuations, organised by a ring which is daily spreading sensational rumours.32 words
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Article101 1915-12-01 9 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, December 3 WhuNKsbAY, DSC'IMBKH 1. 5 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. 4 Bait stier Range S.RE.|V.| 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.R. Veterans Co. Tui ksdav, DmBM b 2. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.K.E. V.i Bra- Basab Road Malay Co.101 words
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Article122 1915-12-01 9 . To relieve the present tension caused by the war among all classes in Calcutta and to afford financial facilities for encouraging the development of trade and commerce in Calcutta during the period of the war, Seth Sukhlall Karnani, a well known banker, who baa offered122 words
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Article102 1915-12-01 9 It will be of interest to the many admirers of Mr. Lafcadio Hearn, and to the few who knew him personally when he was on the staff of the Japan Chronicle, to learn that in bis Japanese name -Koidzumi Yakumo— ho is among those on whom poßthumouß honours have been102 words
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Article21 1915-12-01 9 Mr. J. H. Rich, manager of Tronoli Mines, returned from home by the mail boat. He is accompanied by Mrs. Rich.21 words
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Article255 1915-12-01 9 APPOINTED TO WEST AFRICAN GOVERNORSHIP. Official Announcement Mr. W. 11. Loe Warner, Private Secretary to His Excellency the Governor, Sir A. H. Young, K C.M.G., writes under to day's date A telegram has b»cn received from the Secretary of State for tbo Colonies stating that His255 words
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Article632 1915-12-01 9 PENANG SHOOTING CASE. Nelligan's Death Caused by Rash Act. The following is an extended report of tiif Inquest regarding the death of Mr. li. I: Nelligan, wbo was shot dead by i'te. I). Pengelly, of the rVnan-; Volunteers. The inquiry was conducted by Mr. E. E. Colman tbe jurors being632 words
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Article138 1915-12-01 9 A Pioneer cable dated London, November 23, says Mr. Donohoe, who is now at Athens, claims to know something of what passed at Lord Kitchener's interviews with King Constantino and M. Skouluudw. Lord Kitchener presented the kint! > n a businossliko way certain defined proposals Lord Kitchener138 words
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Article2173 1915-12-01 9 MR. ASOIITH FACES HIS CRITICS From Our Special Correspondent I. ii I-, The past week has witnessod a consider able setback to that smill but noisy minority who by speech and letter have ruM-j^t. belittled their own country in »eneral and tho Ministry in particular since the2,173 words
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Article372 1915-12-01 10 Burma Recruiting Labour in Malay Peninsula. A meeting wan held at Government House, Rangoon, on Wednesday under the presidency of the Lieutenant- Governor when the question of the output of wolfram in Burma was discussed. The meeting was called by the Lientenant-Governor who wished to discuss372 words
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Article35 1915-12-01 10 Sepoy Lines Monthly Medal. The metl.tl for November of the Sepoy Lines Golf Clul was won by Mr. Hallifax. Tbe following weie tbe scores K.J. Hallifax 90 8 82 I. Campbell 91 <i £435 words
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Article73 1915-12-01 10 M.F.A.— sir Arthur Young Cup. On Sunday last, a large crowd witnessed a football match in connection with the Sir Arthur Vouuy Cup on the M.X.A. ground, Beach Koad, between teams representing the Kota Raja II and the Pcrsenangan Stia Club. The same, which ended in a draw of73 words
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Article355 1915-12-01 10 The report of tiit dii. otors of the Singa pore I'nited liubber Plantations for the year ended June 30, 191 j, shows that the output of dry rubber was 402,274 lbs. as compared with '264,337 lbs. in the previous year. Of tin' rubber produced :!77,984 lbs. was355 words
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Article1096 1915-12-01 10 Coroner's Enquiry into Distressing Fatality. Tbe distressing circumstancf 8 surrounding tho death of Miss Olive Ethel Elizabeth Pinkerton, acting first mistiess at liafHes Girls' School, who died on Sunday afternoon last from the effects of a revolver shot, were enquired into yesterday afternoon by the Coroner, Dr.1,096 words
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Article454 1915-12-01 10 Estate of the Late Mr. Low Kirn Pong. The following Singapore properties and lodwill, stock-in-trade, book debts, etc., included in the estate of Low Kirn Pong, deceased, were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon The goodwill, stock-in-trade, book debts, etc., of a454 words
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Article541 1915-12-01 10 Visitor's Impressions of a V.M.C.A. Debate. Mr. W. G. Hooper, r "R.A.S., K.S.S., who is travelling from England to Japan and back, ban been spendiog a few days in Singapore, where he has taken the opportunity of comparing the V.M.C.A. work here, and that in other541 words
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Article88 1915-12-01 10 liarmston's Circus announces a change of programme for this evening and also informs us that their visit to Singapore will terminate in a few days. In all probability the matinee on Saturday will be last of the season. Aa will be eeen from an advertisement appearing elsewhere,88 words
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Article2451 1915-12-01 10 SCOTLAND'S PATRON SAINT AND NATIONAL RELIGION. Sermon by the Rev W. Cross As mentioned briefly in our edition of Monday, the S.V.C. attended the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening when the Key. W. Cross preached a noteworthy sermon on St. Andrew and National Religion, basing his subject on2,451 words
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Article1680 1915-12-01 11 (KKOM A COERKSPONDINT.) Bangkok, November 23. If Ui<rob«: one thing which demands the gratitude of foreign rrsi >|putH in Bangkok, it is tliu way in which tin- late King and the present oue have triaUnl them with regard •a th. Rml l.^iL^ki.k BportS ilub. The late King1,680 words
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Article389 1915-12-01 11 . The following new books will be ready (or issue to-morrow i 10-« Kvclyn, Tbe Holl of Honour... S ***** Porter, O. S., A Girl of tbt Limberlo.,t S ***** !luri 11.. MaaaJag of the \\;ir 1T7.1 ilia/il and IJuzilians... C 2t.07 Coavmy. Mai tin, Tbe Sport of Collecting389 words
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Article91 1915-12-01 11 Id tbe lUtlVy billiard tournament, alter wvi'ial pontpuui menta, M.S. Cowan Uiaß»t<(« to put paid to WittetiDK account, the final un* i.a<liLK Cowan '250, Witleiinn 232. llii' draw (or tho third ruund runulted an follows Toft t. UuckcriiiK". Cowan, H. A. v Dvri'D, Mtwiditli v. M.S. Cowan, and Jones v.91 words
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Advertisement52 1915-12-01 11 When Blithers Dipper «ot tbe oroup. Aod almost 1 st ita breatb, Tbo d< i(jhboar> nho >k ibeir wise old beads, They all p exlioted deatb. Bat j'ist a lc« J..JH after this Tliey luarvtil od much, I'm sore, At seeioK tbe Mid qaite well and strong Twm Wooi»' Great52 words
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Advertisement463 1915-12-01 11 latest: advertisements. If you are looking for a Good Investment you cannot do better than buy a FORD CAR WEARNE BROS., LD. Singapore, Kua'.a Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. (pffe^*' 'I) Master's Voice" 3 \laHm .v.'. ul M»rj! »T i, Metropolitm Mi irt B»nd November Records Th (1 Include the most463 words
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Advertisement55 1915-12-01 11 SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMMITTEE IN AID OF OFFICERS' FAMILIES' FUND "The Queries" "My Word" an up-to-date and original Revue VICTORIA THEATRE December 9, 11, 16, 18 AT 9-15 P.M. MATINEE December 14, at 5.30 p.m. Plaa of Seats at THE ROBINSON FIANO CO., LTD ON Wednesday. Deoember 1. at 955 words
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Advertisement304 1915-12-01 11 JM3MiWMfcuaMMaia~^N j- <i^^?^T*^* v i l <^/y^g|y^3B|^MMa^HMts»gMLd^^>^aMMsl Sc^S I H r^B^^^iß^TP^ Bflr P s^^Ti^'^^s^ O B^^_^m<^l|||lffiAjlata4RMMMßß^Ms^MWmA A *^3[ t/sS O O P*WMMMMMMB»aMMMMBMMMMBMMMMF( n CW d y*O X>f. yy I J R LAPOSTOLLE. FoNDATtuH 1827 I S/O >^O PRODUCE OF FRANCE! "Cordon sole importers. "Cordon d hibbert.woodroffe&c°l td klj^ l^ KsOUGE.304 words
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Article1767 1915-12-01 12 DANGER OF HABITLALS IN TIMES OF DISTURBANCE. Mr. Booth Tucker Interviewed. Commissioner Booth Tucker (late l.t'.S), who is in charge of the work of MM Salvation Army iv India and Ceylon and who is generally admitted to be one c! the most <4i»tiu guishoi authorities on1,767 words
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Article265 1915-12-01 12 MR. SANDOW'S NATIONALITY. Naturalised Briton of Russian Parents. Mr. Engea s inflow has been forced to apply to tlj< Pmm lut a"-:*tance in dispersing foolish rumours which have been widt ly eiraaaaM, Ij* atataa, concerning his nationHi: told a Standard representative that bot,!i his parents w-.re Itu<sian°, and il'iii he265 words
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Article233 1915-12-01 12 Described as a Slow Form Of Suicide. l>r A 11. ObUtu, tLe editor of Good Health. •Boh* on tilt; ill«cts of Biuoking upon health at the Hii'uuiDkl uitttiusj in Manchester of tin- \uti Tobacco and Auti Narcotic League. Dr. (ililmu sai>) niootiue was among the most daii|>>'roaB and233 words
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Article1523 1915-12-01 12 SIR H. TREE'S STUDIES AND STORIES. Fascinating Address at Birmingham. Sir Herbert Tree visited Birmingham on I October 21, in bis capacity as president of the i Birmingham and Midland Institute, to deliver the inaugural address of the session, and was most enthusiastically received by a crowded1,523 words
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Article402 1915-12-01 12 Great Crowds Visit the Nelson Column. London celebrated Trafalgar Day in a spirit of patriotic fervour. Hundreds of thousands of English people passed by the Nrlson column to see the splendid floral tributes and monster wreaths laid at the toot of the cenotaph to the immortal memory of402 words
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Article297 1915-12-01 12 A farmer named Michael Ilegarty brought an action against his brother Philip and Philip's wife for the possession of a farm at Lifford Donegal) Sessions a month ago. The father of the Hegartjs made a will in the following terms I leave to my son, Michael, my297 words
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Advertisement304 1915-12-01 12 Almiil :>~>,ooo persons die tHTf ii<'ar in ike United Kingdom »t th' $nm injiitioiis t',r,rs, ,ni<l SOjOOO "I consumption and other lonns tnhrrciiliisis. 'I'll, ijcrnis <»/ all these diseases are iatrtftd bij If you u« Toxol regularly ia your house, they will be destroyed before th; ye in do mischief.304 words
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Article690 1915-12-01 13 The Girl Who Led a Desperate Attack. Further details of the moving story of Myra Ivanovoa, the young Sister of Mercy (of whoso heroic exploits something has already been told), are now given by M. Kupchinsky, the correspondent of the Boarae Gazette. Myra Ivanovna accompanied her690 words
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Article411 1915-12-01 13 Official Report Regarding Population. At a time when the nation in engaged in a j great war, with conscqurut heavy wastage of its best manhood, the aunual report of the medical officer to the Local Government Board regarding population is of interest in view of the411 words
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Advertisement41 1915-12-01 13 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS KEROSENE DEVOE'S two irmoi. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. > •< aW M > 31^ i m J i U i 1 5 z ft* < i <SC o f41 words
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Advertisement12 1915-12-01 13 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Core la, 6ei12 words
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Advertisement236 1915-12-01 13 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 to /W^^k mdt THE MUNICIPALITY llgf jtig ?*VZft THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, \H^jj^^'j JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F M S An*mia '5 ft L L,' f A TO THE FRONT THE PROPRIETORS236 words
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Advertisement479 1915-12-01 14 War or Piaci Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WAR or JTIACB. Amir. WHAT OXHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT ESSTERM LIFE ASSURANCE MMPAHUWITEO. HMD OFFIOB i Winchaata* Houaa. Sltftaporai w ATTWAOTIV H.»WB O^ AHURANCt. MONEY TO LOAN. 1 For all particulars, apply to A.479 words
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Advertisement308 1915-12-01 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PUNS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. 8. J. HOWB, 8« Manager. GUARDIAN ASBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDOU Subscribed Capital £.',000.000 Total Invcßted lands £8/260,000 Annual Inoome 411,100,000 The undersigned, Agents (or tbe above Cjmpany, aie prepared to aocopt fire and aattuquake neks for short308 words
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Advertisement451 1915-12-01 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL m. •16,000,000 J RESEKVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- •16,000,000 Silver > 18,000,000 •68,000,000 Re*e»ve Liability of Proprietors •16,000,000 COURT OF DIRBOTORS. Hob. Mr. D. Laodale, Chainnaa. W. L. Pattcnden, Esq., Deputy Chainnaa. S. H. Dodwell, Bsq P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. Q.451 words
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Advertisement465 1915-12-01 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTKR Paid up Capital in 80,000 Share* oJ «W each 41,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietor*... 41.200,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd.. Tbe London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., Tbe465 words
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Advertisement638 1915-12-01 14 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Established 1874. THE ORIENTAL Ino rpobaiih in India. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ASSETS exceed $28.000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Profit* to Policy-holders at last Valuation $1,116 673. LOWEST Apply for Prospect™ bdcl full information to LIBERAL RATES SII6APORE HUNCH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPBERSON,638 words
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Article944 1915-12-01 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Argyll Motor Company Since the acquisition of the big Argyll factory at Alexandria by the Armstrong-Whit-worth concern the Argyll business has been carried on at the original works at Bridgeton, (ilasgow, where the cars which first made the Argyll reputation944 words
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Article151 1915-12-01 15 Tbere was a story g°> D K the rounds lately that Mr. Ford, of the Ford Motor Car Com paoy, bad been saying something that was leg. than patriotic. It has aroused the indignation of those wbotee actively associated with the Ford Motor Car Company of Canada that any views151 words
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Advertisement219 1915-12-01 15 l^pjiflpM v ssK^ai^ Wu La o been awjrcl ii tbe following sinitiry i- «i-c -riog contracts Messrs. Wbitcavar, Liidlaw and Co., T t i N w Premises. If Chartered Bank of ladi», \aitr*lia *nrl Cbini. New Premises. Tbe Hon'ble Mr. Ea Toog Seoc, Perak.— Adis Lodge. Oar engineer in cbarge219 words
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Advertisement344 1915-12-01 15 3*B 7 6.920 V 4&\ j Tall Figures But a simple cal- Hi JBu| culation will show you that this is roughly Ktt^^^E^>l- the number of times that a 26-in. motor- U|H^l. ""fW cycle tyre will revolve in a mileage of NußßWi^fc.* "»e^ In other words, every part of the344 words
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Advertisement487 1915-12-01 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL LIQUEUR WHISKY. a su PP l i® d t0 both Houses of SBS|HB*^BK\ Parliament. II HpH OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS. fw j n Bo] Agent 3: J^g ADAMSON, GILFILLAN fgrjrJH ll AND COMPANY, LIMITED. I Singapore, Penang and Malacca. WAITS. ENGINEER WANTED Wanted,487 words
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Advertisement389 1915-12-01 16 WANTS POSITION WMTED. By Dutchman with eight years' European and nearly three years' Indian practice in import and export business. Bnglish or Swiss hrm in Singapore or F.M S preferred Apply Box No. 10*2, Straits Times. 29-11 %M ELECTRICAL ENGINEER WANTED. Wanted, an Electrical Engineer for high tension station, must389 words
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Advertisement553 1915-12-01 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. RJRNIBHED BEABIDE REBIDENGEB TO LET. BELINDA and JUANIT* toiflttnraished. apply No 9. Mt. Sophia 16 I TO LET. No. 84, Robinson Road. Immediate entry. Apply E. Si'as, No. 8, Prince Street. 810 0 FLOOR LEI To let, Snd Floor. No B Malacca biruei. Icmediatf entry553 words
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Advertisement531 1915-12-01 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. BOARDIN6 HOUBE TO BE LET OR SOLD To be let, for six months, or sold, a Highclass Boatding Houh Apply tc Box No. 112. Straits Times. 9611 212 TO LET. House No. 8 b, Chancery Lane. Immediate entry. Apply to CHINO KENO LBB k CO.,531 words
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Advertisement391 1915-12-01 16 wnoES. GUANKIAT A Co., 37, Philip Street. IhiHlhandlara, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importer? and Exporters, Estate, Rica and law Mill Supplier! snd Cofnitiltslon Atents &OLB AOBNTS FOB "GLOBE BOILER FLUID. Tbs Ideal Fluid for Cleaning aad Preaerving Iteam Boiler* Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT; j Telephone Nos. 1174 and 128U (Private391 words
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Advertisement523 1915-12-01 16 KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 ft 109. Market street, Telephone No. 431. Sbipobandlers, Oovernment and Munioipa Contractors. Estate Suppliers and Com mission Agonts Sou AosNia The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings It HO 8 If To Coconut Plantsrs and Copra Maksra. MATHIEU B "PORTABLE COCO NUT OPENER. Mr.523 words
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Miscellaneous243 1915-12-01 16 Straits Thirties. ADVJRTISBMENT KATBB.— Misot Oaae oas wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II pei fooi lines for on 3or two insertions. N rtioet of Births, damages, or Deaths, if not exceeding f jur linos, II each ipsettioa. Far p.p.o. cards, on page 8, 13.243 words
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