The Straits Times, 17 January 1916
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Title Section13 1916-01-17 1 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JANUARY 17. 1916. PRICB 10 CENTS. NO. 25.00713 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement251 1916-01-17 1 KATZ BROS., LTD.,"JSr WHITE fIH WHITE LISLE THREAD HALF-HOSE f CASHMERE HALF-HOSE. Silk' Embroidered Clox. W Silk Embroidered Clox. Extra Spliced Toes, Heels and 125 pair Ankles. Plain White Cashmere $1.00 Pair. f *J m Half-Hose. $11. SO Dozen *1.00 pair MEN'S WEAR LINCOLN and BENNETTS, LONDON. 0-SO EZ-E "ELKS'251 words
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Advertisement87 1916-01-17 1 ROBINSON CO. NEW DESIGNS IN Silver Electro-plated Goods SUITABLE FOR WEDDING PRESENTS. ROBINSON CO. BUTTER PURE AUSTRALIAN CREAMERY BUTTER In lib. and ±-lb. pats. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE C0..L0. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Panang. CALL ON A. FRANKEL CO., Vletoria Street, for all requirements in the FURNITURE LINE. ESTABLISH!!) 188787 words
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Article980 1916-01-17 2 EVER-GROWING POWER OF THE NAVY. Remarkable Accession of Strength. Naval appointments issued from the Admiralty have contained the names of a number of warships that are quite new to the general public. A naval correspondent says It has been the custom ot the naval authorities during tbe980 words
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Advertisement175 1916-01-17 2 BRITISH -MADE PURE COCOA IN I k Mb tins. CHOICE QUALITY, SPECIALLY PREPARED, "TUB HOUSE' BRAND. Retail and Wholerale at OUAN CHIN HONG CO., No. 94, Robinson Road. Glacial Acetic Acid LATEX CUPS White, fully-glazed Ironstone Earthenware. Prompt Delivery. YAMATO&CO. 41, High Street. Telephone 128. 11 8o 10-8 16 PHOTOGRAPHIC175 words
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Advertisement362 1916-01-17 2 A Rtputation of ovtr 100 ytart. Cockle's ANTIBILIOUS Pills are to-day one of the most useful remedies that the family medicine chest contains. For sudden attacks of biliousness, sick headache or the depression arising when you are "outofsorts," Cockle's Pills give you prompt relief without any weakening effect afterwards. Two362 words
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Advertisement750 1916-01-17 2 IIIiTtCES. HELVETIA BWIBB FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Bt. GALL, SWITZERLAND. AUTHORISED CAPI I »L. FRANCS 1 0.000,000 The undersigned, having been appoiuted Agents of the above Company, are prepared •o accept Are risks at current rates of premium as from January 1, 1916. BTUhZENgQOBR A CO., No. 4, Cecil Street. J^750 words
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Advertisement573 1916-01-17 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. Capt. Robert Inki-ter, late ot Singapore, hereby qivts notioe that no one is authorised to pledge his on dit or contract any debt on bis behalf or in any way interfere with bis affairs txeep'. his Attorney duly authorized by deed, snd that be will not be rotponsible573 words
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Article700 1916-01-17 3 Dowgate Company's Fleet Sold To Belgian Finn. Never before in the history of the British mercantile marine baa the value of tonnage risen to such a high level as it stands at present, the extraordinary earning capacity of all vessels, from newly built, speedy steamers down to700 words
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Article303 1916-01-17 3 German Supplies Replaceable From Overseas Sources. Considerable publicity war given recently to statements dealing with the present scarcity of rertair. drags. The shortage and high price of atropine were particularly commented on, and attributed to the dearth of belladonna, from which (according to this statement) atropine is extracted,303 words
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Article94 1916-01-17 3 A little girl at Reading wrote the following ptntcard and send it to bet father, a soldier in France:— "Dear Daddy, -It is my birth day today, and your little daughter is six years old. She is having a little party of her friends to t«a,94 words
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Advertisement418 1916-01-17 3 EXCESSIVE THINNESS. Doctors Say There it a Safe Simple Way to Get Fat. Dr. Ann. ant th« eminent French authority, daolanas ••thi«i«th« moat ucceaaful method of putting on fleah." Woman wbo find it dimmlt to dress well on aoooant of bony necks and pin point elbows, also meu wbo are418 words
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Advertisement371 1916-01-17 3 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, NO 25, South Bridge Road. Firrt olass Mechaaieal Dentistry, Oold Crown Bridge Filling and Voloufe Duiation of Wav gnwmnteed CHARGES MODBRATB. FULL LINE OENTAL BUPPLIEB. Boat Tooth Powders and Brnslie* tot sale London Buying Agents C We offer you our services a» buying jteents for Bhrish or371 words
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Advertisement403 1916-01-17 3 |ll!llllll|l||l!llllllllllllllll!lllllll!l|||||||||||||||||||||||!ll|||||||||||||iiiii!!l!lilllll!llllllllllilllllliH Look at these Twins —are they not bonnie? they were fed on Glaxo from birth and s i were 16 month* old when this photograph was taken. Their mother writes "They nave not had a day's illness, cutting their y^J7*\ teeth easily. Glaxo is the very best food, and403 words
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Advertisement745 1916-01-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. W. Oritish India AND Apcar L-ine. VI AIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES P4ININBULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Onder Contract wltb Hit Majesty aovernuiont). Fop China. Japan, Penang, Gaylon, Australia Ind a, Adsn, Egypt, Mediterranean Port* and London. S tenners will leave Singapore oa or about MAIL LINES. HOMKWARD It JR745 words
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Advertisement300 1916-01-17 4 COMBINED SERVICE OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWBBN Fremantle Perth North West Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound (Port for U-3 Kimbcrley Gold Fields) Brooute,300 words
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Advertisement811 1916-01-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, S.m;r»k, Kelantan, Tabai Bingoara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, L&con, Kob-amni, Bandon, Langsuea, Taka, Cbampon, Eohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure MAHIOOL Jan. IT Jan. 19, S p.m BORIBAT 2O 92, 8 p.m PBACHATIPOK 24 26. 8 p.m. CHUTATUTCH 97811 words
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Advertisement447 1916-01-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO. LIMITED. AND SHIM MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CB.. LTD IP The Oompaaies' steauifirs are aespatohod bom Liverpool outwards tor the Strait*, China aud Japs a every week aad from Japaa aomewardp (or London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; lor Genoa, Marseilles aad Liverpool and lor Marseilles,447 words
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Advertisement527 1916-01-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS n: v. k. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A tirvioe is maintained betwuea Yokohama via ports to Marseilles Mid London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-Rcrew Steamer* maintaining Ibis rervioe have been specially denignou and constructed, and are fitted with all527 words
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Article775 1916-01-17 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 17, 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. Norn. Valo». Bombs. Siixbm. 3/- AUaaat 1/104 2 /H 4 1 adrlo775 words
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Advertisement33 1916-01-17 5 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSBS. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. ■INOAPORE BRANCH. O EC g o > =5 tana w o S33 words
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Advertisement128 1916-01-17 5 BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. CRESCENT WB'M&GW BRAND MANDFACTOaeRS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AGENTS, Straits Settlements and F. M. S. Ha WOLSKEL COi) Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. ICE- MAKING MACHINERY Most Modern Plant. Users128 words
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Advertisement158 1916-01-17 6 il.aik or Tui RomnsoK Piano Co) Clarionet, B flat, 15 keys, at $30.00. Flute, B flat, military pattern 18.00 Piccolo, D and E Flat, each 6.00. Mouth Harmonicas, each from $0.90 to 1.75. Ocarinas (with tuning slide) from 0.90 to 2.50. Ninger Bones, one set of four, from 0.75 to158 words
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Advertisement357 1916-01-17 6 Residence in hot climates diuiicishes the supply of blocd, and evp^ses the Hbbject to f-evtnl distressing complaints. TAKE H/EMOGLOBIN (DESCHIENS) and the bloodless appearance of your lip and cheeks will changb into a healthy pink colour. Hemoglobin Drgohiens is agreeable to the taste, doe* not interfere with digestion, does not357 words
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Advertisement413 1916-01-17 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE^ It is hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed on THURSDAY. TAIPUSUM JANUARY 20. I (himu-fe.tiv.l>. 171 19 1 THE MANDAI-TEKONG (SINGA PORE) RUBBER ESTATES, LID. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an nteriui dividend of 5% on account of th» year ending July 81, 1910,413 words
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Advertisement644 1916-01-17 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENT*. TO LET, c|jRNIBHED. No. 8, Looni* Hill Ros.l, for onr year from March 1, 1918. Rent 170. Apply ab:>veaddretfi. 17 lc -201 HOWRTH ERSKINE. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Trantfor Bocks of this Company will be closed frcm January 18 to 25, inclusive. By Order, UNITED644 words
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Article89 1916-01-17 7 FIXTURES. Monday, January 17. Sigh Water. 7.43 a.m 10.2 pui Tuesday, January 18. High Water. 8.85 a.m 10HJ p.m. M. M. outward mail expected. Wednesday, January 19. rtiKU Water, 9 18 a.m., 11.9 p.m Thursday, January 20. rligh Water. Mi am 11.83 p.m Thaipnsam (Hindu festival). Sporting89 words
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Article166 1916-01-17 7 To-day. Batu Pahat Hong Wan 2.30 pra P. Swettenham and T. Anson rdk 2.3 pro Malacca and Muar Kaka 3 pm Calcutta taking mails for Durban Asia Maru 4 pm To-morrow. Pulau Batam and Pulaa Bulang Hock Lim H.V) am Pouloi Ving Hong 830 aiu Korimon Saoit166 words
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Article262 1916-01-17 7 The mail trains from Singapore lor the north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 im. respectively. The throui'l: "inn-sn to Penan-; loaves Kuala La a- per at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Pduaag at262 words
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Article63 1916-01-17 7 Tin' M. M. out war, 1 steamer Andru Lebon left .'olombi at noon on Thursday, January 13, and may be expected to arrive here to uiorrow morning. T I. .t>'l O. homeward mail steamer Novara has left Hongkong and may be expected to arrive here at daylight63 words
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Article114 1916-01-17 7 Our attention has been oalled to the fact that our arrivals in London are much behind those published elsewhere. Our role is to Kith arrivals only when they are officially reported in the Punt Office notices, and no later date than that printed above has been so114 words
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Article74 1916-01-17 7 '>n I'lctiubur '.O. two German lady missionariea arrived in Tsuruga from Turkey via Bsssia, with tlinobjuct of going to the I'nited State* through Japan. Acting under instrnc tiooa from the Kow iga Offloe, the Uovernor of KuUi I'ruiecture refuiMxl to allow tli.ui to lav.l. anJ they wure seat back to74 words
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Article80 1916-01-17 7 Latest Arrivals. Name Date of Arm Aojou 161-16 Antilocbuß Han Hong Lcong Ban Wbatt Mm Lady Weld K'lm Chow ,i Kilcuilbli' ii Pin s.Dt Carlyle ,i ll..ii'i! Ho Hock Hyo Hook Wan Hock Keng TaDjon|> Surat Haat (heaog Hock Oan Soon Hong Hock Tew 11,I 1 t.ir.j 17-MB80 words
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Article276 1916-01-17 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in gome instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuanoo of this list in London Per P.276 words
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Article162 1916-01-17 7 EXCHANOB. MxeAPOKB, Jam \ky 17, 1916. On LOM.O, Bank 4 m,s 2/4*| Demand 3/4} frivate 8 r. m 2/4]| On India Bank T. T. 174 i On HuNonoNi>...Baiik d/d 16i On Sbakohai ...Bank d/d 89] On Java Bank T. T. 1 .<■ On Japan Bank 111).' Sovereigns-162 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article174 1916-01-17 7 1 116 Bnyers Selkrs. Valae J 10 10 AuapanK IHI 1 1 Ayer Weng O.EO 0.40 10 10 Belat 2.00 2.10 10 10 Kanabol 0.80 0.90 11 10 Kioto Association 6.50 41 XI Kinta Tin 1.14.6 1.17.0 11 1 Lahat Mines 426 10 8.26 Malayan Collieries 2.60 dis XI174 words
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Article610 1916-01-17 7 3/- 2 Alluv»» 1/8 2/41 41 An^lo-Java 12/- 14/. a/- a/- Anglo-Maliy 9/8 10/6 2/. 2/- Baia=t Malak. 2/1* 2,'« 41 41 BfttaTi?* 2.10.0 8.0.0 2/. 2/- Bekoh 2/2 2/8 41 41 Bakit Kajang 1.17.6 2.0.0 £1 41 Bakit Linteng 3.0.0 3.5.0 2/. 2/- Bakit Mertaj&m 2/34 7 i610 words
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Article129 1916-01-17 7 GE N E R A L. 41 Ml B. Smelting Co. 7.00 41 41 Pn*. 1.8.8 6/- 6/- Blectrie T'waji 2/0 10 10 Fnset Neave SO.OO 60 SO W. Hammer k Co. 60.00 100 Howarth BrakiDß 100 7% Prof. 100 100 Kati Bro, Def. 10 10 Mavnard Co. 100 100129 words
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Article57 1916-01-17 7 DE BENTURES. United Engineers 11,384 500 par Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £850,000 norn S'poreMunicipal 5% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal *i% of 1007 •1,600,000 00 98 Spore Municipal 44% of 1900 11,1)01,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dle Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 B%dis »*«The quotations of sterling shares moat be regardol57 words
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Advertisement12 1916-01-17 7 Kor Cbroaie Cbasi Complaiata, Is' Or, a t rVrpermurt Con la. 6d12 words
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Advertisement317 1916-01-17 7 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be btaineH at the following places in Singapore: The Atiatic Rubber and Produce Co., 28, Rob'neon R-t»d. Ktly an'l Wa'sb. Ltd., Raffles Place. Money Cbargi r, Hctet Ie I'Burop: M n j > haD K er. Adelplii Hotel. Money Chaoftr, Hotel van Wijk. Money Change r,317 words
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Advertisement349 1916-01-17 7 f THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD.' Photo Engravers] Telephone i Coaunerctal IN Line Half-tone I 348. Photographara J ii CECIL STBEET, SINGAPORE. \jgm\ The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-book. Tbis band; littli bcok has now reached its TENTH EDIT IDS", a sum indication of its usefulness. Price: $1.25 per copy: Post349 words
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1115 1916-01-17 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JANUARY 17. RETROSPECTIVE. That very useful little publication called r act-i about the Wai which is issued periodically by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, gives us some encouragement in tbe belief that our confidence in the prospects of the Allies is not misplaced. It quotes tbe1,115 words
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Article13 1916-01-17 8 Tbe N.Y.K. liner Miebima Mara will not leave for Europe until Thursday afternoon.13 words
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Article31 1916-01-17 8 A record shipment of cars for any individual tiruj in the East is claimed by a Rangoon con ccm, for whom there was recently landed 62 Ford and 14 Overland luachin-31 words
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Article30 1916-01-17 8 At the As-Huec this morning the trial was resumed, before the Chief Justice, the lion Sir.l A. s. liiicknill. X.C.. of a Cantonese. Mau Jse, wbo is charged with murder.30 words
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Article25 1916-01-17 8 A wire from the BtfM pays that the Daily Telegraph learns that in the near future the Germans, Austrians and Tarks will conjointly attack Salonika.25 words
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Article27 1916-01-17 8 The valuj of rubber exported from tho X.M.S. last year is placed at $H6,413,2»2. Over 44,523 tons were exported as against 30,697 tons in the previous year.27 words
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Article34 1916-01-17 8 The balance of the cargo of tho steamer Glenogle, which caught fire recently, was taken to Swettenhain Pier, Penan k, and sold last week to a syndicate of Chinese from Jelatong for some t'2,000.34 words
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Article35 1916-01-17 8 Nine hundred and sixty four of the deck passengers on the steamer Glenogle wore coolies wbo have been engaged for work at tbe wolfram mines in Tuvoy, and were engaged for the Government of Burma.35 words
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Article37 1916-01-17 8 The Teachers' Guild will meet in the V W.C.A., 8, Fort Canning Koad, on Wednesday, at 5.30 p.m., and the address will be given by Misb Reed. Tbe subject is Primary Arithmetic." All lady teachers arc invited.37 words
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Article35 1916-01-17 8 Government Gazette Extraordinary was issued on Saturday, extending the proclamation placing the forces of the Colony subject to the Army Act as if they were on active service for another three months from January 15.35 words
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Article39 1916-01-17 8 Two thousand seven hundred dogs have just been shipped by train from Paris to various parts of the frost, says tbe Daily Chronicle, for tbe purpose of combating the plague of rats that has recently troubled the French trenches.39 words
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Article37 1916-01-17 8 Mebsrs. Hugh Elder and W. A. Sbellam, of tbe Chinese Government Railways, who are well-known and very popular efficials connected with tbe terminus of tbe Peking Mukden Line, have been granted the honour ot The Tiger decoration.37 words
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Article46 1916-01-17 8 Brigadier General C. D. Wane, C.8., wbo has been given tbe command of a brigade of Artillery units, served as a gunner officer for 33 years. He took part in tbe China Expedition of 1900, and was in the march to Peking, being mentioned in despatches.46 words
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Article44 1916-01-17 8 On arrival in Shanghai from Dalny, a Customs searching party boarded the steamer Kobe Maru and arrested two Chinese wbo bad in their position a wooden trunk with a false bottom containing 100 sticks of djaamite, one Mauser pistol and 90 rounds ot ammunition.44 words
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Article50 1916-01-17 8 A Civil and Military Gazette cable quotes the Giornale di Italia that one of tbe Ancona's boats has been found and towed ashore. It is completely riddled with tbe fragments of shell, clearly fired when it was occupied, as the occupants had plugged tbe boles with parts of their clothing.50 words
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Article51 1916-01-17 8 Messrs. K danger and Galinger, Inc., Manila, agents of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha, received a wire from Japan advising them that the freighter Shinyo Mara of that lino was on fire in Yokohama and that considerable damage had been done to the cargo which was all to be discharged in51 words
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Article70 1916-01-17 8 In a Government Gazette Extraordinary, issued on Friday, it is stated that the use of Bentley s Code was sanctioned for commercial cable messages from the 16th inst. A further instruction has now been received by H.E. the Governor from tbe Secretary of State saying that tbe date on and70 words
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Article64 1916-01-17 8 At the half yearly general meeting of the National L'nion Club, held on Saturday, the following were elected office- bearers for the ensuing half-year President, N. Mamat bon. secretary, N. Ramacbandra hon. assistant secretary and club captain, S. R. Gopal bon. treasurer, A. Verapatra bon. auditor, C. de Suva; committee,64 words
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Article73 1916-01-17 8 Mr. Tan Heuebbeng, Director of the River Conservancy Works of Kuangtung, has submitted to tho President a new map of the rivers of Kuantung drawn up by tbe con servancy engineers. With this map as a basis, be has formed plans for tho building of dykes at important places along73 words
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Article70 1916-01-17 8 The correspondent of l'Echo do I'aris in Marseilles telegraphed, ou December IT, that a French mail arriving from Salonika, brought 750 Austrian, Bulgarian and German office!?, who bad been made prisoners by the Ser bians. These officers formed thu cadres of the 40,000 prisoners whom the Serbians had captured previously70 words
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Article84 1916-01-17 8 Tho German military authorities edit now in the regions occupied by them 66 newspapers, almost all of them dailies. In Russia, ■me are published six in German, two in Polish, and one in Russian. In Belgium, there are 46 newspapers 29 in French, or French and German, and 17 in84 words
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Article161 1916-01-17 8 It is an accepted principle, says the Kuala Lumpur paper, that all mon from .Malaya who are now serving their country should find their billets open for them at the end of tbe war. The further proposal has been mooted in planting circles that in future no one be engaged161 words
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Article344 1916-01-17 8 Mr. William Dixoo Fishor, civil engineer, Singapore, left personal estate valued at j£4,801. Mr. A. G. MacDonaK', Inspector of Mines, X.M.S.. has been granted leave for seven months from January 28. Tbe High Commissioner, X.M.S., has ap pointed Mr. H. J. Eaton to the temporary rank of344 words
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Article133 1916-01-17 8 A London cable of December 9, says that the P. and O. steamer Socotra, has como to grief near Boulogne. The steamer was carried out of her course by an abnormal current. She is fairly high and dry, and her crew were saved,133 words
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Article134 1916-01-17 8 There was a pleasant homely touch aiuidst most comfortable surroundings at the Alhuiubri on Saturday evening when .Mr. Tan Cheng Kee opened his beautiful new hall to the public. Many ladies and gentlemen accepted his invitation to the function and enjoyed tbe pictures screened and the thoughtful134 words
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Article131 1916-01-17 8 A Federated Malay Mates Government Gazette Extraordinary, published on Satur day, contained the following notification "It is with profound regret that Ilis Excel leacy the High Commissioner announces that Ilis Ilijjiniss thu Sultan of I'crnk. Sir Idris Meraid el Aa/.aui Shah. 0.C.M.0., <;.(' ibni Almerhum131 words
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Article175 1916-01-17 8 Some time after tbe surrender of THiij^tau the Japanese authorities uueartbod V 1.500,000 in gold hiddeD ou thu preniiHes of the Deutach AmatiHcho Hank ai.<l. it Ik in;; ascertained on ixaiuination to have be longed to the German Government, tbe treasure wan conKscaU.ti by the Ja panese175 words
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Advertisement125 1916-01-17 8 W.D. K.O. WILLS, ENGLAND. B "SWEET CHESTNUT The I Tobacco with a Sweet and Nutty Flavour. N.B. A neat Aluminium Tobacco Box will for a limited nerio'! be sent Free on Application to ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT, S.T., 52, Robinson Road. SPECIAL CHILD'S COT MAKE. 1 Ay 9 Mag 5' x3' $29.00125 words
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Advertisement189 1916-01-17 8 NEWALHAMBRA THEATRE EXCLUSIVE TO THE ALHAMBRA ONLY A GOLD ROOSTER Faatur* Drama la S Parti THE CLOSING NET A Masterpiece in the cinematographic art. 4 life ntory tuat will appeal to both old and yonng -ruyt-tety and intri k u«, circumvented by a piickiD« conscience, blended witb good resolutions which189 words
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Article3898 1916-01-17 9 RUSSIAN ACTIVITY. Terrible Bessarabia Battle. BALKAN POSITION. Peace Proposals Made to The Montenegrins. Riithr's TklI'.rams. London. January 1... A Zuiich message frotu Budapest states that the Ituwiu Rumanian frontier is closed. There are report* from the Rumanian frontier of big movements of KusRian troops and it ia believed3,898 words
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Article78 1916-01-17 9 Kiutbr's Tblkoram. London, January 16, :5.50 p.m. Bergen A great fire swept tbe town yester day and to-day. It is now under control. It spread to twenty different quarters and thousands are homeless. Among tho buildings destroyed are the central telephone exchange, four hotels, and three schools.78 words
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Article48 1916-01-17 9 (Fro* Olk Own Corbispondint.) London, January 15. Katanui pays a dividend of 16; per cent, aud Orient Trust 5. Interim dividends declared are Bekoh 5, Anglo-Sumatra 10, Sumatra Consolidated 7{ and Singapore Para 5. Rubber has relapsed to 8/6 and is nominal without any business.48 words
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Article43 1916-01-17 9 lIHI'R- I KLK.H IM London, January 15. Shanghai It is reported that Yunnanest troops captured at Suifu on the 9th inst., a body of rebels from Kueicbow who were advancing on Chungking where the rebel leader Tsai Ao commands the garrison.43 words
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Article477 1916-01-17 10 TRIBUTES TO LORD HARDINGE AND SUCCESSOR. Lord's Chelmsford's Hard Task. Keittuk's 'lilkorah. London, January 14, 6.26 p.m. It is officially announced that Lord CbelmNford has been appointed Viceroy of India. London, January 16, 5.85 a.m. I The Daily (iraphic says that few Viceroys have better served England477 words
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Article194 1916-01-17 10 OFFICIAL LIST OF KILLED AND WOUNDED. London, January 5.25 p.m. Lieut. C. O. olhver, for the Major, acting D. A. A. and Q. M. G., Straits Settlements, forwards to us the following information res pecting casualties in the Malay States Guides: Coi>\ or Tiligium Kkckivbd194 words
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Article22 1916-01-17 10 KsiTSKs TBLSUKAM. LolJou, January 14, 7.25 p.m. I lyie The dmt Chamber has adopted Ute arbitration trtvMy with China.22 words
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Article311 1916-01-17 10 TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY. KIDTSK'S TSLHIIAM. London, January 14, 4.10 p.m. Rotterdam A tidal wave has partly wrecked the railway to Dordrecht, interrupting communication with south Holland. London, January 15, 7.25 p.m. Considerable damage has been done by floods in Holland. The island of Marken311 words
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Article90 1916-01-17 10 Rbutib's Telioram. London, January 14, 4.10 p.m. Lisbon A fire at the State military store has destroyed thousands of uniforms, and a large quantity of material and boots. Up to the present there are three killed and many injured. The fire is believed to be due90 words
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Article27 1916-01-17 10 I.'iutxb's Tblegkams. London, January, 15, 2 p.m. Washington The Cabinet has decided not to intervene in Mexico and is relying on Carranza to punish the murderers.27 words
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Article78 1916-01-17 10 Rbltib's Tslbgram. London, January 15, 11.35 p.m. New York The submarine B 6 sunk after an explosion in the Brooklyn navy yard. It is reported that a sooro were killed. London, January 16, 2.5 a.m. New York The submarine was the E'2. Kour men are dead78 words
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Article218 1916-01-17 10 RECORD OF ENGLISH TONGUE." The Oxford Dictionary Almost Completed. Speaking at a meeting of the English Association at King's College on The Oxford English Dictionary," Mr. W. A. Craigie said that it was in 1868 that the first instalment of copy was sent to the press, and the first part218 words
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Article2885 1916-01-17 10 SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL PROGRESS. Policy for the Future. The annual general meeting of Lunas Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on Saturday, at the offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, Mr. P. M. Kobinson presiding. Others present were Mr. C. V. Miles and Dr. D. J. Galloway (directors),2,885 words
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Article479 1916-01-17 10 The audience at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, when MM. Alfred Mirovitch and Miscbael Piastro gave their second concert, was larger than that of Thursday, bat even with that improvement there still remained seats that might very well have been occupied, for these two young musicians required479 words
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Article52 1916-01-17 10 Latest Advertisements of tho day appear on pages 6 and 11. The great picture, Sixty Years a Queen, with two other war pictures that should not be missed, will be screened at the Palladium tonight. The whole programme is excellent beyond usual and brxiking, wo hear, is52 words
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Article57 1916-01-17 10 The Keppel Oolf Club January monthly medal (18 holes, bogey competition) was played for ovor the links on Saturday and yesterday, 25 cards being taken out. It was won by Mr. S. 8. Turner with a -core of 8 down. The scores were S. S. Turner 3 down. H.57 words
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Article2183 1916-01-17 10 PLAIN TALK TO MANY MINOR CRITICS. From Our Special Correspondent. London, December 17. In the course of sundry letters during the past few months I have shown that there is a party in the House of Commons which is doing its level best to embarrass tho Govornment.2,183 words
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Article156 1916-01-17 11 New Verses for the National Anthem. A recently composed second stanza for the National Anthem, which has been received with enthusiasm in Eastern Canada, and is being sang in connection with the majority of church services in Toronto, is as follows God save our splendid m«156 words
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Article46 1916-01-17 11 On December 31 between forty and fifty persons met at a farewell dinner in Shanghai to Mr. J. A. Tbotuax, of the British American Tobacco Co woo was to leave for home, where be will join the London board of directors, by the steamer Shinyo Mara.46 words
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Advertisement455 1916-01-17 11 PINEAPPLES FROM SINGAPORE. Thanks of the Navy for Welcome Gifts. Mr. I Ellison has received the following letters of thanks from naval officers whose men have received parts of the gift ol over 2,000 cases of preserved pineapples forwarded from Singapore Naval Base, Lowestoft, December 12, 1016. Sir,— The Secretary455 words
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Advertisement297 1916-01-17 11 the: best tyre: for FORD CARS ISECURITYI 111 1 I TRY THEM WEARNE BROS., LD., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang, sole: agents. MANAGER WAN'EO. FOR SALE Want d, Manage- for oil in tajlat on a* 45-60 BH P. Crnda Oil Engine in excellent PenaDg. Applicant* wish a Marine Engmaurs297 words
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Advertisement314 1916-01-17 11 RAFFLESJIOTEL. Saturday, January 22 Special Dinner at S o'clock TO BE FOLLOWED BY AN OPEN AIR CINEMA SHOW AND DANCING DURING INTERVALS. Watch for further announcement. ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT DURING DINNER OUR GRAND MANILA BAND WILL PLAY. Please Reserve Your Table in Advance. Tel. 58. SEA VIEW HOTEL Saturday, January314 words
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Article1075 1916-01-17 12 Descriptive Essays by Boys and Girls. Glimpses of /oppelins through childish eyes were given by Dr. C. W. KimmiDS, Chief I nspeetor of Schools for the London County Council, in a lecture to the Child Study Society at the Royal Sanitary Institute. Dr. Kimmins's1,075 words
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Article68 1916-01-17 12 A Japan contrujporary states tbat tin Yaftaka Maru «v ioHur«] by the Tokio ir.ip.ny for 4.000.0U0 yen -the i Mi y, l and tbe cargo mK> y«-n. lin iusinnce wan rito 10 aoct>rdanc>- with tin- War Utitms. nbeicby tti. I i i lusurtuice cuui|)aDy tor the "•"•».> ol hu p68 words
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Article652 1916-01-17 12 Fifteen Per Cent. Dividend for The Year. Tbe directors report for year to July 81 that 160,000 tons of ore wore treated, 2,688 tons of black tin obtained, and 126 alluvial tin produced, making a total production of 2,664 tons, against '2,211 tons in 1918-14. The percentage of652 words
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Article478 1916-01-17 12 "THE DEVILS WALL. German Device for Attacking Purposes. Tbe following article ban been received from tbe Exchange Telegraph Cuiupany's correspondent in Petrograd Tbe latest captures by Kuziki's men of Gorman positions at Kemmern, west of Riga, and on tbe Middle Dwiaa, bare brought to light new German peculiarities in methods478 words
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Article585 1916-01-17 12 Flight-Sergeant's Description Of Thrilling Encounter. Flight Sergeant W. H. Harrison, Royal Flying Corps, describes in the following letter to his home at B&ldock, Herts, an air fight with a German biplane in which he successfully took part "On Friday, November 26, I had my first experience585 words
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Article287 1916-01-17 12 Soldiers at the Sign of The Flambeau and Stars. After all the unpleasant talk about night clubs it is refreshing to know that tbe sign of the Flambeau and Stars in Devonshirestreet, Blnomsbury, is favoured by soldiers who have run home from the trenches for a287 words
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Article236 1916-01-17 12 British Wireless News for The World. From a long-range station on tbe west coast of England wireless message* are went out by the Government every day. Sometimes three or four messages are circulated in twenty four hours. They are sent westward—the control of direction being236 words
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Article584 1916-01-17 12 Britain's Chances Against the Hun In China. A Chinese Trader in England, and bead of one of the largest and most influential firms, in discussing the question of a war on German trade, said The educational authorities, I see, propose to practise rigid economy during the584 words
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Article470 1916-01-17 12 Englishman Taken Prisoner Before the War. An astounding story has been told by Mr. P. George, of Newtown, who was a civil prisoner of war in Germany for 15 months. He was actually arrested on July 31,1914, five days before war was declared. Moreover, be states that on470 words
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Advertisement204 1916-01-17 12 the 419 WHITE ANT yk DESTROYER IS ALL BRITISH Price $30.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Ikooiporitkd in Enolavd) KUALA LUMPUR. DOUBLE SALES OUR PASSWORD FOR 1916. We are Importing Double Quantity Goods this Year We are Manufacturing Double Quantity Goods tals Tear. AND We must Double our Sales204 words
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Article440 1916-01-17 13 Hidden Warship Captured in Th c Pacific. Tbe official correspondence relating to the successful military operations against German possessions in tlu Western Pacific, including wireless station*) at New Guinea, baa been published, lv a despatch from Kabaal (New Britain), Colonel Holuius, who became Administrator, stated that the440 words
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Article291 1916-01-17 13 How a Great Ship Fought The Storm. An East Coast sailor with the Grand Fleet, home on leave for a few days, related an experience which bis vessel underwent daring a hurricane which came down from the north recently. One of the mightiest vessels in291 words
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Article186 1916-01-17 13 In a bulletin for 1914, issued by tbe Australian Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics, it is stated that the population of Australia at the end of 1914 was 4.940,951!, with an excess of 161.910 males over females. Some carious combinations are revealed in the statistics186 words
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Article110 1916-01-17 13 Mr. Henry Kord recently sent to lieuter'i Agency a wireless message of several thousands words, and asked for its publication. It is in the form of a sermon, comparing Ford's mission to that of St. Paul also of Mr. Thomas Clarkson, the famous English advocate of abolishing slaver;, of Neal110 words
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Advertisement646 1916-01-17 13 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLR LEASEHOLD LAND AND HOUSB SITUATB AT BOAT QUAY To bebuld at Measra. Ching Keng Leo A Co.'b S»lt;-ro>m, On Wednesday, J»nu»ry 18, at a p.m. Valuable loa*>hold land and bouse No. 9i, Boat Quay Singapore, containing sccordin« to the (> ivernuieot K survey646 words
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Advertisement243 1916-01-17 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" GEMtNT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to /o^M\ and to THE MUNICIPALITY fefo THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE \§?w£o/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and243 words
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Advertisement527 1916-01-17 14 W AR Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFIC. W.noh.at.r Hou... Si.g.por.. LOMDOti OFFIC «d Oswry, EC. TL. Company has ASO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the527 words
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Advertisement297 1916-01-17 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL lODERN PUNS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. 8. J. BOWB, f.| Manager. BUARDIAN ABBURANOE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON. (Ikijbporated in England). Subscribed Capital 12,000.000 Total Invested Funds. 46,360,000 Annual Inoome .41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, are prepared to aooept fire and Earthquake297 words
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Advertisement456 1916-01-17 14 BANKIN6. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL ♦16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41.*****0 at 21- 116.000,000 SUver M $18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Laudale, Ohairmam. W. L. Pat tenden, Bag., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Bag IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq. Q.456 words
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Advertisement515 1916-01-17 14 BANKIN6. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER I Paid up Capital in 90,000 Shares of *0 «•**> 41,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of Bngland, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd.,515 words
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Advertisement863 1916-01-17 14 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Established 1874. THE ORIENTAL Incohioratbd in India. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ASSETS exceed $28,000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Proflta to Policy-holder, at last Valuation $1,116 673. LOWEST Apply for Prospectus and full information to LIBERAL RATES SIMtPORE BRANCH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R MACPBERSON, Secretary863 words
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Article590 1916-01-17 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Guaranteeing Motor Performance. H. Massac Buist writes in The Observer as follows: Many purchasers desire to know precisely what their motors are capable of doing under test. For certain work, particularly of the industrial sort, it is almost imperative that the590 words
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Article371 1916-01-17 15 How Stories of Bogus Victories Are Spread. A French army dentist, attached to a German prisoners camp, has given some interesting details as to bow the German headquarters staff in the field works. The information may be accepted as authentic, having been imparted by a superior officer of371 words
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Advertisement319 1916-01-17 15 LISTER High -Tension Magneto Ignition, Automatic Lubrication. Low Speed. _J All Gearing w /r Enclosed. Efficient MKnRr <-, Governing A .att&JJl -l*sv% All Gearing v£rJ" HVt9m\k Machine cut. feVflkJKf J pJu Necessary' Required. B^****^^^^ Lubricators. Th« Engine is Ibe well Ino «n Li ter V< rtical Type, designed, manufactured and319 words
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Advertisement12 1916-01-17 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Pepoetmint Cure Is. 6d12 words
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Advertisement208 1916-01-17 15 DUNLOP (Q TV D C O Although raw rubber has adEfc< V vanced in price, Dunlop Tyres are B« r^"^^?E3 Favourable contracts for raw mateB W 2»Ta rial have enabled us to give the B lm\JL public the benefit of these reduced vUHiu fl within a few days. In the208 words
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Advertisement497 1916-01-17 16 £M^S!£h wlj^f^^ SAFETY TREAD^ J-V TVDaEtS m m£r ■■Kbb Vk\\_B mf They convert every ounce of *W^t Engine Power into speed. Vw£ They transform treacherous 'Cj§s^ surfaces into safe ones. yfc/Zy They repay every dollar of cost /U2£y in miles of service. sT^3 ThelClimax of type security. The Limit of497 words
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Advertisement369 1916-01-17 16 WANTB. SHORTHAND TYPIBT WANTCO. Wanted immediately, expert Shorthand typist, male or f: male, for offioe in Singapore; must have thorough knowledge of English. Apply stating age and salary required to Box No. 165, Straits Times. 11l 171 BALEBMAN WANTED. Wanted, rough gnods salesman, thoioogbly 1 acquainted with the bazaar Sta'e369 words
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Advertisement563 1916-01-17 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. FURNISHED BEASIDE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BBLINDA and JU ANITA, to let furnished. Apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia. 16 n FLOOR TO LET. To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street, Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 181 n TO LIT. Sandlande, Tanjong Katong. Water and electric563 words
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Advertisement483 1916-01-17 16 TO BE LET 0» SOLD. TO LET. Dunearn. Barker Read. Bntry February 1. Apply Leo Cheng Y»n k Co. 61 n TO LET. Rooms at Zetland House," Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Paul k Co. 16-1 v TO LET. No. 7*g, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee i beng Van Co., 10.483 words
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Advertisement380 1916-01-17 16 NOTICEB. BUAN KIAT CO.. HEAD OFFICE l7, Phillip Street Branch Stores at No. 14, Phillip Streit. and Nos. 14, 100 and IC2, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "OUANKIAT." Telephone Not. 1174 and 1288 (Private 1460). Codbs dsid: A. B C, 6th Edition, ami 41 Codbs. •hip Chiadtora, Hardwire toilert. Bo««rnm«nt and380 words
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Advertisement633 1916-01-17 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109, Market Street. Telephone No. 4m Shipobandlen, Government and Monioipt Contractors BsUte Suppliers mi Ooqj mission Agent. Sots Aoinis The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd Beat Multiplar Brand Hair Bolting* 17 80 6 16 Straits Isimes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing633 words
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Miscellaneous120 1916-01-17 16 SUBSCRIPTION RATES— Tho charge for the Straits Timks daily issue for one year is $30, or SB6 if sent per post to Joboro the F.M.S., or any part of the Straits Settlements. Per quarter, the charge is $7.50 or per post, and per month »'2 60 or $8 per post.120 words
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