The Straits Times, 4 February 1916
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Title Section13 1916-02-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,022 BINGAPORE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 4. 1916. PRICE 10 CENT*.13 words
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Advertisement219 1916-02-04 1 MiliM KATZ BROS., LTP. > m JSy WHITE |P WHITE LISLE THREAD HALF-HOSE CASHMERE HALF-HOSE. Silk Embroidered Clox. f Silk Embroidered Clox. Extra Spliced Toes, Haels and $1,525 pair. Ankles. Plain White Cashmere $1.00 Pair. &J Half-Hose. $11 SO Dozen $1.00 pair In all sizes. n a^ 8^ zeB> JL219 words
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Advertisement120 1916-02-04 1 O-CEDAR MOPS POLISH I I MOPS In Bottles Ready Saturated Large and Small O"(?fe 6O cts. $3.75 and each. Ib 2° /^aL The Mop is sup P r Bottle. /f^^k plied with a I()nu AM IDEAI AN IDEAL MOP FOR FURNITURE POLISH. I POLISHED FLOORS. ROBINSON CO. HUTTON'S SECURE YOUR120 words
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Advertisement10 1916-02-04 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Sol. Aoints: AOAMBON.GILFILLIIN CO., LTC (Ini-.irnnriti-l In Kiikl.i-10 words
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Article799 1916-02-04 2 ENTERTAINED BY N.Y.K. IN HONGKONG. The passengers, captain, officers and crew of the torpedoed Japanese liner Yasaka Maru arrived in Hongkong on board the new French mail boat Andre Lebon on January 26. All were looking the picture of health, and on the features of none could799 words
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Article252 1916-02-04 2 The Threatened Attack On Egypt. It is reported in Amsterdam that General Von der Ooltz is establishing bis head quarters at Aleppo (Asiatic Turkey, 70 miles oast of the Mediterranean), where the Turco Germans are being equipped for the invasion of Egypt. The German Emperor and the Sultan252 words
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Advertisement288 1916-02-04 2 I H Economy. With LEA PERRINS' Sauce, JhjL^ a/t'7i r drops only are necessary y^rjfl^^ to give a delicious and I^|hu| appetizing flavour to the FteS l^ k f l ar er quantity of a yK^^^ cheaper sauce fails to give the h€%££hsagf same satisfaction. M3KJEjrm Obttrve f J M288 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-04 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wood* Great Peppermint Core Is. 6d12 words
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Advertisement537 1916-02-04 2 WHAT THIN FOLKS SHOULD DO TO GAIN WEIGHT. Physician's Advice For Thin, Indeveloped Men and Women. ThoaßaocU of people saner from excessive thinnee*, weak nerves and feehle stomachs who haviDg tried advertised flesb-makers, food fade, physical culture stußta and robon creams, reci|(o themselves to life-long skicniness and think nothing w537 words
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Advertisement346 1916-02-04 2 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION By READ BROTHERS, umaed QakJcfiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness SOLO EVERYWHERE. ORDER IN FAMILY PACKAGES 1.. THE STRAITS TIMES 11 Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore: Kelly and Walsh. Ltd Raffles Place. Money Changer, Hotel de 1 Europe. Monty (hanger, Adeiphi346 words
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Advertisement782 1916-02-04 2 NOTICES. dunlop plantations, ltd. (Imohi'oratkd in England). NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given tbat by a Rerolution passrd at an Bitraordinsry General Meeting of Vigornia Rabber Co., Ltd., held on September 24, 1916, and ooonruiud at a subsequent Extraordinary General Meeting, held on October 11, 191 ft, the name of tbe782 words
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Article1199 1916-02-04 3 EXCELLENT PROSPECTS FOR CURRENT YE\R. A Considerable Increase of Revenue The tenth annual ordinary general meeting of the Sembilan Estates Company, Limited, was held on December 22, at Hie reKJMtered offices of the company, 7, Crosbj Square, E.C., Mr. C. K. (iilliat (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman, in1,199 words
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Advertisement499 1916-02-04 3 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii»iii>| The Difference in this Baby j f'" om tlic s ua' bottle-fed baby is his firm flesh, (4?. strong bone and happy intelligent expression *£l this is because he has been reared on Glaxo. I^ga^^^k l^. His parentssay, He has not i i h-J a J:iy's illness," and he499 words
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Advertisement221 1916-02-04 3 HAD SKIN TROUBLE ON FACEI) EARS Used Cutlcura. Trouble Began to Disappear Till Left Face Smooth. Also Healed Brother of Eruption. 11, Bethel St.. Hoylknd. Nr. Barnsley. Yorks., Eng. "My f»cc broke out Into an eruption of sorra and every time I washed tDe r would start y*-''^.Njfe»^«ftl discharging. I221 words
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Advertisement48 1916-02-04 3 WEILL ZERNER PARIS SINGAPORB LONOON Diamond Merchants, Manufacturing Jewellers, Precious Stones and Watch Dealers. WE ALWAYS KEEP AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF LOOSE DIAMONDS, JEWELS, etc., OF THE BEBT WORKMANSHIP. FROM PARIS AND LONOON. Prices Very Moderate. Everything Guaranteed. We also buy and exchange secondhand Jewels, Diamonds and Gold.48 words
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Advertisement1090 1916-02-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND Mpcar Line. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contract with Hit Majesty Government). for Ohina, Japan, Panang, Oayion, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Hohbward ifob Eußora). Connecting at1,090 words
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Advertisement812 1916-02-04 4 3TEAMEB BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM I NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Imoobpobatbd in Si am). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Banguara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacan, Kobsamai, Bandon, Langsuen Taku, Chumpou, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure c.a. OHUTATUTCH Feb. 5. S pm. s.s MAHIDOL Feb 7 9, a p m812 words
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Advertisement488 1916-02-04 4 STEAMER SAILINBB. OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED, AND IHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CB.. LTD The compasi- steauuvr »tt flt'istched tram Liverpool outwards for the Straits. Obina ai.d Japaa nverT week asd from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; tor Qenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre and488 words
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Advertisement517 1916-02-04 4 3TEAIIEW SAILIriM. NIK. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A strvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail contre with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe bave been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the latest517 words
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Advertisement964 1916-02-04 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA Osaka Mercantile ttaamstilp Co ltd KOBI BOMBAY LINE. lho Company mantains a regular cargo ■orTioe witb six s;eamtirs oallicg at Moji Vokkaiohi, Hongkoog, Singapore, Port Bwettenhaiii, IVnar.K Coiumbo and Bombay, and 00 tl)' return voya«e calliDg at Tnticoiin Singapo't-. Hongkong and Moji. For Port •wattanham, Paninf964 words
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Advertisement225 1916-02-04 5 INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. ,I\! ORPORATID IN ESOLASD). dlraot Sarvioa to Japan vie Hong hong Shanghai, and to Oaloutt*. via Panang, from Singapore. Takinu oargo on tr.oroogb Bills of Ladin (or Canton Macao, Swatow. Amoy, Cbetoo TientMr.. Newchwang, Yangtßxe Pnrta, For- jOHa tbr Philippiner, oto., etc.. eto. Steam»r« Tons.225 words
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Advertisement190 1916-02-04 5 JUST PUBLISHED! PANTON OONDANG SAYANG Baba Baba Pranakm {Romaniaad Malay song book) Volume 111. (Quite different from the two volumes already published). Price 75 cents per copy or 85 cents post free. Koh Company, 83 A 84. BRAS BASAH ROAD, Publisher.. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that Mr. S. OAlhindi190 words
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Advertisement186 1916-02-04 5 "I all QUALITY'S LIMIT" M nf\n T^O attain and moreover retain perfect r J >V^ V/ 7 IV" K quality this has been the motto of \V y \"J^) v y j^r State Express Cigaiettcs ever since they j£~\ A ftk have been on the market. State Express Wtfuk SB186 words
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Advertisement50 1916-02-04 5 SINGAPORE LAND OWNERS AND RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION. The above Association it now in tbe courne of formation. Persons inu .i>«ted and wishing to become Members are requested to send in their names to the Secretaries, who will bopply farther information. F. W. BARKER I CO., Secretaries. Winchester House. 20 Id S-250 words
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Advertisement24 1916-02-04 5 K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist. 74 74-1. BRAS BABAH ROAD Telephone No. 1246. EXTRACTION PAINLESS. Charges Moderate WORK GUARANTEED ConsoltatloD In either English or taaiay24 words
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Article877 1916-02-04 6 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 2, 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. No*. Valui. Bdyibs. Sillies. 3/- AUagat 1/10* 2/1 J 4 1 Anglo-Java877 words
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Advertisement184 1916-02-04 6 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON'GEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to /(s®,f§\ and t0 THE MUNICIPALITY /Ki%pi THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE \^o/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and F.M.S.184 words
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Advertisement404 1916-02-04 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENT*. BECOND-HANO MOMI CABEB FOR BALE. In tbooks. Apply to Chop Kwang Mob, Market Street, back of Teluk Ayer Polioe Statior. 42 a MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of THE BRITISH STEAM LALJJCH AHMADI As she now lies in the Kallang River eff Hcchore Market, To be held at Powell k Co.'s404 words
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Advertisement595 1916-02-04 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE. Moto Fotc, 1014 niol 1. twin cylinder, 4 HP.. S-Kpeed Koar; can bun- n »t thf <i»ho lene Li|(bi and Cycle Co. App'y O. B. L., c,o Straits Time*. 4-3 103 TYPIBT WANTED, Wanted, an efficient typint by a bnaincnf) firm. Preference Riven to a youofi595 words
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Article110 1916-02-04 7 FIXTURES. Friday, February 4. High Water 10.54 a.m.. 11.51 pin Chinese New Year Holiday. R. I. homeward mail cloaca Dutch Clnb At Home." Chinese Children's Concert, V. Mem. Hall. Saturday, February 5 High Water 11.10 a.m. Sunday, February 6. High Water. O.il a.m.. 11 55 a.m Monday,110 words
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Article316 1916-02-04 7 To ntv Mfl Fo .iliing 2.80 pm '.< uliam au'l Til.ik Anton Kinta Mi pm Sin^Uiwang, IVuuan^kat and ibai Brouwi r '2.80 pm Pontianak Sinyk.-ivany 2.30 pm Malacca ana Maar Lady Weld Bpm Bataria, IsMM) and Sourabaya Humphius 8.80 pm Miio. I'nui Kajali. T. l.ibilahan Mi liitlragiri316 words
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Article256 1916-02-04 7 The mail train* fr^m Sinfc>a[>ort» for the north Irav. i.ink Knad station daily at 7.7 am. Ml I P'u arriving at Kaala Lampu' at 7 1* p.io. and 6.45 am i. ■.p.c-ti wly. Th> '•iroi's'l: IVnansi Ii ivi- KuaLi tt a in daily, arrivioy at Ponanu .lay. .ntliwii.nl256 words
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Article147 1916-02-04 7 < ward mail nW»iuer liaa Wl HoockoßK »»<* ■"•>• I* exjxvti-d ti> arrivu bi re at ilityliulit on I F. binary H. She nails at 2 p.m. on Tbur- l.iy, oi xt. Oar attention i,»i been oallod to the fact ibat our arrivals in London are much147 words
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Article277 1916-02-04 7 Outward. TW Wlb«M| iHuwenßer bookings to the Straits ore taken from the London and China Express. It should bt- understood that, in «om<' inofances, bookings may be provisional an. l tlm t intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to tbe issuance of this list in London277 words
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Article421 1916-02-04 7 The following new bonks will be ready for issue tomorrow, the sth instant Aicott, John, Boy's rather S ***** Bone, David W.. Broken Stowage S 12.24 Cuw, William. Bildad tbe QuillDriver S 12.V25 \j;ne-. and Egerton, A Little H '.ust in War Time 12.-.26 •li.ifi.btTN, Kobirt W. Athalie421 words
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Article39 1916-02-04 7 The BtuiKal Chamber of Commerce, in a letter addruHXid to its members, huggeHts coiupulxory Volunteer Smvioe, especially Aiuuog it 1 1 ut atutiHtantH from home iunun tl'eu tirnt year of service when they have more luixure and lesn rcH|K>nsibility.39 words
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Article169 1916-02-04 7 EXCHANGE. SINOAPOKB, FKBHUAKY 4, 1016. Urn Lo*io» Bwik 4 m,« 2/4(1 Domand 2/4J Private 8 m/s 2/4} On Khan, k Bank T. T. 3iO Urn Inou Bank T. T 1741 On HoN«soH«...BMik d/d IS On Shanohai ...Bank J/J 88J OmJat* Bank T. 1. 132} O* Japan Baas169 words
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Article173 1916-02-04 7 v"™| Ba n 41 41 ttahm&n Ili 10.75 11.5 C 411 £1 Ibtnibatai. 10.00 £1 ill lUub Aumi IMi 3.10 3.50 6 KoyaJ Junure 0.60 0.1 f> b 5 ielangor Rive* £1 Siunoms Tick 2.10.0 2.15.0 norn 10 10 Simpam Vallc-j 7.00 7.25 £1 £1 Siputeh l.» 0 1.50173 words
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Article619 1916-02-04 7 RUB BER. 3,'- AilUpl I'M 2/il 41 Antlo-Java 12/- 14/--3- 2/- Anglo-Malay 0/6 10 6 I 3/ BatanK M»K|-» 2/2 2 8 £1 41 Bato Tijja 2.10.0 a 0.0 i/. 8/- Bekoh 2 2 £1 41 BokitKajanK 117.6 20.0 ill 41 Bukit Lining 3.0.0 3.5.0 i- S,'- Bukit Mortajam 234619 words
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Article123 1916-02-04 7 VaKi". 5 Buyers Sellers. I'JO 100 n ;i. T% l-ret. 100.00 £1 i>) Si.il Tr&Dspor* 4.10.0 4.17.8 lo 10 ;S'.x>reO. Stor»«o IS.OO '20.00 H H Spore Dis^nmry 60.00 10/- 10/- Spies Petroleum 12/6 14,6 10 10 Straita IcoOo. 10.00 100 100 StraitH 8. Ship 880.00 850.00 10 10 StrniW123 words
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Article45 1916-02-04 7 DEBENTURE S. United ßnaineers 8% 11,284 500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 no Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 44% of 1907 11,400,000 90 98 S pore Municipal 4j% of 1909 91,00^,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10<*Ji. Spore Mnoicipal 4% £300,000 B%dia45 words
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Advertisement10 1916-02-04 7 For Chroaie Chmt Complaints, Wood*' Groat Peppermint Core Is. Sd.10 words
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Advertisement273 1916-02-04 7 FRASER CHALMERS. LTD. (INCORPORATED IK ENGLAND) Eastern Branch SINGAPORE. HENOY HYDRAULIC MINING MACHINERY _j£a.~^mhH^^^^ ■jjpPM^^^ Quick Delivery of MONITORS, ELEVATORS, ETC. JS. JL. jL. Ml. *^J (Latk of Tub Rcbimson Piano Co.) Clarionet, B flat, 15 keys, rI $30.00. Flute, B flat, military pattern 18.00 Piccolo, D and E Flat,273 words
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1141 1916-02-04 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, FEBRURARY 4. DOES BRUTALITY PAY? Zeppelin raiJs on Paris, and a (light of the same craft over tbe East Midland counties of England, with tbe usual tale of slaughtered women and children, hai raised again the i]uestion of Oerman method in the present war. Does brutality1,141 words
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Article39 1916-02-04 8 Official advice has been received that 49 bags of mails containing correspondence for Selangor, N'tgri Sembilan and Pahang, de np..ti d iroin London to Kuala Lumpur on D;ci caber 21, 191", were loat in the sinking of the I'ersia.39 words
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Article11 1916-02-04 8 Tbe Titi Tin Company's output for January amounted to 1,012 piculs.11 words
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Article30 1916-02-04 8 The Kuala Lumpur Civil Guard bad a field day on Tuesday round Mr. Spooner's house in tbe gai.K us at tbe Federal capital. They were afterwards entertained by Mr. Allen.30 words
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Article30 1916-02-04 8 Messrs. C. Wilson and Co 14, Uallles Quay, send us a neat vest pocket diary and calendars issued by Messrs. Duckworth and Co., of tbe old Trafford Essence Distillery, Manchester.30 words
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Article46 1916-02-04 8 The new issue of Tropical Life has a lon^ article on The Home Beautiful in the Tropics," with particular reference to roseH and Itngtby comments on the views of Sir Sydney Olivier and Sir Henry Blake on the Question of East Indian Coolie Emigration to amaica.46 words
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Article49 1916-02-04 8 I immediately after the Persia wan torpedo ed many passengers wfrc temporarily paralysed, aud continued sitting at tho table* in the saloon as if they were glued to their seats. Their indecision was fatal, for in tinnext moment volumes of water poured into the saloon, and escape was impossible.49 words
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Article54 1916-02-04 8 The fifth annual general meeting of the Perak River Valley Rubber Company, Ltd., was to have been held at tbe registered offices of tbe company, No. 1, Downingstreet, Penang, on the Ist inst. In consequence of a quorum not being present, the meeting was postponed until Tuesday of next week,54 words
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Article62 1916-02-04 8 Some Tamil coolies employed on a Chineseowned estate on tbe Ayer Hitam road, were charged at Kajang on January HI, before Mr. F. E. Taylor, at the instance of Mr. F. I). O'Malley, assistant manager of Madingley Estate, with rioting, one of them having been shot in the thigh. Mr.62 words
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Article80 1916-02-04 8 The French wireless source of news stated on January 8 that German credit is daily depreciating. Berne (Switzerland) quotations state that 100 marks are now worth only 92 francs, or a fall of from £5 to £3 13s. 4d., and 100 Austrian crowns only 60 francs, or a fall of80 words
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Article67 1916-02-04 8 The special census taken at Shanghai on October 16 last shows the following IgarM international Settlement, Chinese 620,401, Foreigners 18,519. French Concession, Chinese 14H.595, Foreigners 2,405. Total 787,920. Total in 1910 617.187, increase 170,433. Among ftreigners Japau<.s< ikMi the largest iji lease. In ls9othey numbertd 386, in 1910 3,466, and67 words
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Article75 1916-02-04 8 A commercial combination of great interest to tbe people of Malaya has just been affected. The businesses of Messrs. Aylesbury and Garland and Messrs. Nutter and Pear.se have been amalgamated, and for the future will be known as Messrs. Aylesbury and Nutter, Ltd. This perrxtuates tbe names of the original75 words
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Article76 1916-02-04 8 The Ceylon Gazette of January 21 notifies that the Colombo district (excluding Colombo Municipality and Moratuwa) has been tie clared a riot area, from the residents of which K'J .0.17,505 are to be recovered, being the amount of all riot damage, as assessed by the Special Commissioners, beside costs, calculated76 words
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Article140 1916-02-04 8 A survivor from the Ville de la Ciotat, describing his experiences when on a raft, says Then a few minutes after this, there emerged a monstrous submarine about 15 feet away from us with a gun on it. The Commander and four marines, all in oilskin suits, came out of140 words
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Article179 1916-02-04 8 The Chinese New Year holidays so far have been marked by a general quietude which, if it has been unnoticed by everybody else, has caused the police much satisfaction. Their work, of course, goes on day in and day out but at this time of the year they have, from179 words
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Article161 1916-02-04 8 An interesting case to newspapers was decided at tbe Small Cause Court, Calcutta, on January 'H. A man named Swinton, who was police reporter to tbe Indian Daily News, sued that paper for one month's pay in lieu of notice. The man was dismissed because he bad supplied duplicate reports161 words
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Article390 1916-02-04 8 Mr. C. 11. Skingle. who left Kuala Lumpur in August, is now serving with tbe K.A.M.C. in Kgypt. Mr. \V. S. Hardwicke, of Bagan Datoh, Perak, has obtained a commission in the Coldstream Guards. The oogaKctnent in announced of Mr. T. C. Fleming, District Officer, Larut, to390 words
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Article110 1916-02-04 8 Tho following is published for inform ation ''andidates for tuiolnnut iv Urn Singapore Volunteer Corps may clion-i Ilie unit to which they wish to bis attached for training. In making this annium im< n>. it is hopi d tint caididntiH w ill be forthcoming fur the Singapore110 words
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Article54 1916-02-04 8 Messrs. 1•> rrick and Co. advise us of the following outputs for the four weeks ended January 29:— Kukit Koman, stone crushed 6,669 tons, gold obtained 786 ozh, average per ton 2. '207 clwts. liukit Malacca, stone crushed 4,.~>71 tons, gold obtained 416 o/.s. average54 words
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Article50 1916-02-04 8 From Headquarter Office, Fo t Canning we have received the following copy of telegram in connection with the casualty lists of the Malay States Guides previously published To General, Singapore:— Hemoved from dangerous list '2561 Sepoy Ithajam Singh, 2751 Sepoy Sber Khan Malay States Guides, Aden.50 words
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Article136 1916-02-04 8 The unofficial British residing in tlir Najfri Sembilan are endeavouring to emulate the example of the officials of the I .M.S. in subscribing 120,000 for the purpose of purchasing an aeroplane as a gift to the War Air Floet. In the Sungei I jong Club, on136 words
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Article152 1916-02-04 8 Tbo presentation by tbe menibeix of tin X.M.S. Service of a battleplane Fighter to tbe Empire batt been completed, and the mini rojuirud, »19,800, cabled to the War Office. We umli rHtauil that the Fighter wan ovorsubficribed by boiuc 1500. This splendid gift rtlloctH the ijrratrHt152 words
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Advertisement78 1916-02-04 8 "FELUCCA" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES Made by Maspero Freres, Cairo. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS. ROYAL ROVERS NEW 1916 MODELS NOW READ? Without Gear Case $80. With Gear Case $1 20. SEND FOR FULL PARTICULARS. Sole Agents i JOHN LITTLE ff CO., LTD. h wsuni Enul>m>) Singapore and Kuala. Lumpur, I J78 words
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Advertisement236 1916-02-04 8 To-nlghtl To-night!! SPECIAL HOLIOAY ATTRACTIONS AT THB ALHAMBRA Beach Road, The House of Quality— The House of Feature Attractions. Can you hast this Stupendous Protrammt THE SPENDER or The Fortunes of Peter A (old Rooster Play In Five Parts. The S[i iili-r (portrayed by George Probert) is one 1 1236 words
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Article3374 1916-02-04 9 APPAM CAPTURED. Liner Arrives at U.S. Port. LATEST AIR RAID. Many Women and Children Killed. London, February 1. 7.15 p.m. That the Appaui ban reached America in officially confirm. I. It it believed that all arv nafe. rk \n Associated I'rcss telegram froui Norfolk. :r^inia. -..iv tlir Appvu,3,374 words
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Article69 1916-02-04 9 London, February 3. Amsterd im Tbe nowspaper office oi tbe Telegraaf vas raided by the police and documents impounded. It has been threatening to publish documents proving widespread smuggling, if the Government fails to extirpate it. London, February 2, 4.25 a.m. Petrograd: J. L. Goremykin, President of the Kussian69 words
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Article222 1916-02-04 9 We are indebted to the French Consul Coiute de Bondy, for tho following telegrams: Paris, February 1. Yesterday, in Belgium, onr heavy artillery damaged the bridge of Stooustraete. We wrecked the enemy's works south of Roye, and north of Saint Mihiel. To-day, our artillery w.is very active222 words
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Article87 1916-02-04 9 Rkutkr's Tklki.kwi. London, February 2, 2 p.m. At a inquest yestercUy on Mrig.idier I i. in i al Orimston the evidence showed that Grim ston canct ll' .1 his n •igoatiou on tlie outbrmk of war. He was most disappointed because the medical board refus. l It87 words
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Article27 1916-02-04 9 Km IM. TUBOHAM The Japanese steamer Takata Maru collided with the tank steamer Silver Shell off Cape Kace and was abandoned. The crew was saved.27 words
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Article18 1916-02-04 9 Kkutkh's Tilbokam London, February 4.40 p.m. The Hague The Minister of Finance, M. Treub, bas resigned.18 words
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Article31 1916-02-04 9 Rbutib's Tilkgkams. London, February 3. It is announced tbat the Panama Canal will be closed till a permanent channel can be guaranteed. This will probably be in two months.31 words
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Article23 1916-02-04 9 London, February I. A Mukden report says that an advance guard of Mongolian insurgents is besieging the town of Tatunf u.23 words
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Article28 1916-02-04 9 Kk.utir's Telburam. London, February It. Unrest in Portugal is manifested by strike riots in Lisbon which were attended by bomb throwing. There were several victims.28 words
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Article61 1916-02-04 9 Hr.r I'Kk's Tilkuham. London, February 3, 2.50 p.m. Washington I Tho Senate has passed, by tin- President's casting vote, an amendment to tho Philippine! Bill withdrawing tho sovereignty of the I'niti <l States within not less than two and not more than four years The amendment, which Mr. Wilson61 words
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Article95 1916-02-04 10 Kil-tib's Ti«i>ram. London, February 8, 1.46 p.m. Lord and Lady Chelmsford have arrived in England. London. February 1,6.40 p.m. An article in The Times Educational supplement, dealing with Lord Cbelmsford's educational work as a member of the London County Council, quotes the tribute by Mr. Cyril Jackson, chairman95 words
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Article232 1916-02-04 10 The Bishop Advocates Abolition Of Treating. 'FIOM OUR OWW CORRESPONDBNT.) I poh. February 8. A paper on Club Life was read by the K L. Danson, of Seremban, at the Sanitary Board offices last evening, in connection witli the Clerical Conference, which opeaed yesterday. There232 words
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Article33 1916-02-04 10 (FkuM 01-r Own OmBMMHMOT.) Lon.lun. February 8. Am pat pays a dividend of 10 per cent. Interim dividends announced are Hidden Stre ams 7) and l'adang Jawa 6j per cent.33 words
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Article52 1916-02-04 10 (From Ocb Own CobresPondint.) I pub, February 2. Mr. K. T. 0. Garland, bead of the firm of Mesars. Aylesbury and Garland, and Mr. \4i.mtlli Hope, (f Messrs. (ribband Hope, have presented a reconnaissance aeroplane to the Malayan Aircraft Fund. It will be called the Garland Hope, Malaya52 words
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Article41 1916-02-04 10 iFkom A Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. February 4. The results of the later V.M.C.A. Sports are as follows Soccer draw, no goals. Tennis, Singapore won by three setts to love. Cricket, Kuala Lumpur 320 (Grenier 141) Singapore 7 for 85.41 words
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Article159 1916-02-04 10 The advent of tbe Chinese New Year was ■narked y< sterday by the usual festivities. though, in some directions, they seemed more quiet than un former occasions. The restriction of cracker-firing to the first hour after mi<!night considerably reduced the crackling sounds that were wont to159 words
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Article53 1916-02-04 10 Tbe Mainichi states tbat tbe Japanese Government has recently receive! an order from the Belgian authorities at Havre for rifles and. knitted goods. In part fulfilment of it., order, the Okura Company is to sond 00,000 rifleit. which have already been conveyed to Kobe. Tbe rifles are shortly to be53 words
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Article83 1916-02-04 10 •!nv of the lliyb, Comnji'sioner for New /.'al.'iud in London i* snowed under an aggregation of undelivered mails for tin I 'irtunellen. illicit lire arriving at tlie rat«of M b.ttfs daily. Tin y consist of letters. .nif parcels dating buck to Apr 1 auJ May. A iloz.-o *orten« are busy83 words
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Article1454 1916-02-04 10 A Contribution towards British War Funds. Tbe sixth annual general meeting of the Chempedak Rubber and Oambier Estate, Ltd., was held on December 20, at the offioes of tbe secretaries and general managers, Messrs. J. A. Wat tie and Co., Ltd., Shanghai, there being present tbe following directors,1,454 words
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Article379 1916-02-04 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their share circular, dated February 2, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Our market has been quiet throughout the week, dealings in rubber shares being only on a small scale. Sterling rubber shares have been more freely offered but with few379 words
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Article327 1916-02-04 10 Revised Regulations Regarding Export. In modification of Urn press communique dated September 25, 191 V it is notified in lii ll.i for k< u<-ral information tbat the export of coal or coke from British India to the Dutch East Indies will be permitted under licenses327 words
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Article20 1916-02-04 10 No relaxation of the liquor restrictions *v alluwi d to the bin London hotels and rMtanaiiU for New Year's Eve.20 words
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Article555 1916-02-04 10 Home Subscriptions to Auxiliary Hospital. A number of interesting details as to tbe F.M.S. War Relief Fund, states the Malay Mail, are contained in letters received from Sir William Taylor, who, speaking of the No. 2 Soheme, says that since writing on December 28 he bad received555 words
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Article314 1916-02-04 10 Hindenburg to Come Along The Brighton Road. Having nothing tangible to gloat over this Christmas, the German public sought to extract hope and comfort from the book of the season, entitled Hindenburg's March to London." It mit 'it be added tbat for the English reader ti314 words
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Article110 1916-02-04 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6. Tbe new programme at tbe Alhambra, wbicb proved such a great attraction last night, inoluries a Gold Kooster Photoplay in five acts, entitled Tie. Spender, and a most euj oyable Charlie Chaplin and Mabel Nor mau two part110 words
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Article831 1916-02-04 10 Dividend Double That of The Previous Year. We have received from the secretary tbe following report: Tbe sixth annual ordinary general meeting was held at the company's office on Friday, January 28. It was presided over by the chairman, Mr. Chi Kangcbeng. Tbe other gentlemen present were831 words
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Article199 1916-02-04 10 Tbe directors' report, to the shareholders in Pantai, Limited, states that the net profit for tbe year ended October 31 amounts to •48,597 wbicb, with tli- sum of 1 11,828 brought forward, leaves 160,426 available for distribution, less 12,929 directors' fees and manager's bonus. Of this 125,000 is199 words
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Article72 1916-02-04 10 For the period fronj February 11 to 17, inclusive, tbe value of the highest grade of libber is fixed at 2*. ll^d. per lb., »ud the duty ou cultivated i libber on which export duty is leviable ou an ad valorum bans in accordance with tli<72 words
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Article495 1916-02-04 10 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, Tbe paragraph under tbe above caption which appeared in your last night's issue was very wholesome reading to those tbat were and are quite willing to join one of the units of the S.V.C. but, unless I am greatly mistaken,495 words
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Article89 1916-02-04 10 The tennis championship for the Far East was pluveil ell at Manila on January 8 between Messrs. Kumagiio .mil (iritlin. The former had beaten Mr Dftwaoa, California champion, while Mr. (irillin hail beaten Mr. Mikani, of the Japanese team. The lin.il was witnessed by the Governor ■tli neral89 words
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Article273 1916-02-04 10 The all day match on the SC 0. ground yesterday between the S.C.C. and S.K.C. resulted in a decisive win for the Cricket Club eleven, who had the better of their opponents all round. Going in first thoy p n i i total of 223, which proved more than273 words
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Article98 1916-02-04 10 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Sinful)- r.) fur th<: week ended January 29 was 19.79 pi r ujille of tli" iK.ptil.niun. The total number of deaths wa, IM, of which !t4 nere turtle subj' rtH an'l Mf. male. Convulsions claimed IH, phthisis 21 and98 words
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Article751 1916-02-04 11 The Acquisition of Java And Sumatra. Tho .lurjutry number of Vuben (Elo ijnrnce) has an article entitled Japan* Sea Policy by Mr. Takekoshi, a well known author and journalist, in which be gives a furtlier exposition of bin favourite theme -Japan's expansion to the south. Mr. Takekoshi751 words
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Article240 1916-02-04 11 Interestiug Prophecy by British Experts. In an interesting r< fi-ronee to .lava tea Memr*. Bronke, Bond and Co of London, »utr in their annual ruvmw of the t< a trad. A considerable expansion in tin Java crop wan anticipated tbis year, but owing to the protracted240 words
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Article40 1916-02-04 11 Programme ol drills, etc., (or week ending. Friday, February 4 FkIDAT, KUHKIAKV 4. 6.16 p.m. Drill UhII S.Y.A. Bran Hvmli Kuad Malay Co. Kr.ll Hall S.V.C. Band. Cadet Co. H. KOLAND LUWELLTN, Captain. S.Y.C., Acttntt Adjotant. SVC.40 words
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Article469 1916-02-04 11 Northern Troops Clear Out The Robbers. The correspondent of tho Central China Post at Cbungchow, Szechuan, writes on December 24 Tho northern troops have come and gone. The fuarful hearts are at peace again, while many others not so fortunate mourn tbe early departure from this Vale of469 words
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Article375 1916-02-04 11 Another Monopoly Broken by A British Firm. It is a curious fact that wherever one looks I .•> to be found of German monopolies of essential sections cf important industries. O«ing in some cases to lethargy on the part of British manufacturers, in others to underselling375 words
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Article84 1916-02-04 11 Jeram. -10,762 \hn. Alor (Ujili.-W.SOOlbn. Aycr Paua».— 4l,soo lbs. 1...in1an« .1.4H1 lba. ltiiklt l.:uU' 1(! «,I»XI lbs. Cli«mpedak.-».4u0 Ibe. Cluuipul. 14,W;f lbs. KruboUK -H621 lba. Leodu. IG.IOO lbs. Merlimau.- 180 684 lba. rv»;c.ti.- 54,829 lbs. Pt rwata.- 5,800 lbs I'anUi.- 13.-2 DO Ibh. Kenibia.-:U,G4O ItM. kHri Bahru-84 words
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Advertisement51 1916-02-04 11 If y n are wakiaff. call me earlyCall nic < arly, mother dear If you do, of my recovery You rually Died btve no fear. For ib» dvii ti dk good already, Tin teai y a life renewar I've a'w«}« ».»l t'« tho btst ol all \V (A* On at51 words
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Advertisement440 1916-02-04 11 GAIETY PICTURE' PALACE Thi Hocsi Beactipul For Pictnrm, for Brigbtnett, l> t CoolreM and lor a'l, .IUVCTIOM OF ALIIKKT AND BIMCOOLIN STHKKTH, WISH ALL THKIH CHINESE PAT ROBS A HAPPY NEW YBAR Grand Holiday Programme To- Night IN THE FIKST SHOW ONE TWO-REEL COMEDY and OMB ThhEE-PART SENSATIONAL FfATURI PLAY440 words
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Advertisement216 1916-02-04 11 Hah BmS VJV^&^JVJQESM I*SBBSNrflf'«7 iJEHJ Hi SSSMBnBBB9JK .STwP^PLfIBBiJr^J hum-, 'IKi AFTER DINNER The Gramophone provides Unlimited Ertirtairirnt, BUT IT MUST BE "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" Come and bear the latest models. They are wonderful. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd., (INCORPORATED IN HONGKONG.) RAFFLES PLACE. SPECIAL CONCERT OCEAN BTEAM BH|p COM p ANYi216 words
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Article2767 1916-02-04 12 A MESSNGE NOT CENSORED BY ATHENS. How the Situation Developed. Q, .1. Mmmm sends to tin Manchesu r (iuar.i.ar tlir following xtr.uiely interesting arti It*, urbii li, altloitgh dated fru'u Salonika on Nov' mb.i M, is weil v..iiili reeling: Ti> ti y 1 1 mi ml yon2,767 words
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Article1205 1916-02-04 12 Some Hope of An Interim Dividend. The sixth annual general meeting of tbe Tamiang Kubber Estates, Limited, was held on December 31, at tbe offices of tbe company, 59, Kastcheap. London, E.C., Mr. Frank Copeman icbairuian of tbe company) presid ing. Tbe Chairman said Tbe report and1,205 words
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Article427 1916-02-04 12 Fleet at Salonika Clears For Action. A despatch from the Salonika correspond dent of the Daily Teli-graph. dated November 20, which was mailed in order to escape the pro German censorship, gives inefatable facts to show how the crisis then arose. The Greek authorities at the427 words
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Advertisement226 1916-02-04 12 Aerated Water Bottles (PLAIN). THEY HAVE .J\ jl A LAROF REPUTATION j& 7 OZ. &14 OZ. AMONQ THE AS BOTTLES S.S. AND F.M.5. 2 STRENGTH m $j WAV AND BE OBTAINED FINE QUALITY I INEXPENSIVE H CHARGE ON PRICE. APPLICATION. G. OTOMUNE CO. No. 1, RAftles Place, Singapore. DOUBLE SALES226 words
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Article1035 1916-02-04 13 Value of Machine Guns and High Explosives. Mr. Lloyd George (Minister of Munitions) in tbo House of Commons Mid that tbe footsteps of tbe Allies bad been dogged by tbe spectre of "too late." In appealing for more labour, be said tbat only a trifling percentage of1,035 words
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Advertisement37 1916-02-04 13 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL. PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. sdO SI- OZ MS QO S jr f J}i J n z O >37 words
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Advertisement430 1916-02-04 13 The only safety razor that strops itself and <**-* saves continual exoj pense for new blades AxxtoSteop Safet^Razor You just slip the strop through the razor, and half a dozen to and-fro strokes put a new keen edge on the rj blade in 10 seconds. There is nothing to unscrew430 words
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Advertisement494 1916-02-04 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HIAD OFFIOE I Winchester House, SI "gipora, LONDON OFFICE I 32, Old Jewry, EC. Ths Company has «20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of494 words
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Advertisement362 1916-02-04 14 INSURANCE. GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOH (Imorpukatkd in Enuland). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds 46,260,000 Annual Inoome 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents tor tbe above i Company, are prepared to aooept fire and Earthquake risks for short periods of ten daya as longer periods at ourrent rates to be named362 words
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Advertisement456 1916-02-04 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID CP CAPITAL tig *****0 RKSBKVK FUNDS »i««Mi"« Sterling .81,600,000 at 1/. 115,000,000 SUyei H8,000,000 $88,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $16,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Laudale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Chairman. tH. Dodwell, Ksq IP. H. Holyoak, Bag. T. M.456 words
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Advertisement534 1916-02-04 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Pud up Capital in 80,000 Sharon 01 430 eMh 4i,a00,0r0 <1.800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor*... 41.200,000 BANKERS V^Ai Bm ?K 0t Bnßl nd T1 >« London City and Midland Ban*. LW.. The London Connty and Westminster534 words
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Advertisement704 1916-02-04 14 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Established 1874. THE ORIENTAL Incori-oratbd in India. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ASSETS exoeed $28,000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Profits to Policy-holders at laat Valuation $1,116,673. LOWEST Apply for Prospectus and full information to LIBERAL RATES SINGAPORE BRANCH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPBERSON, Secretary for704 words
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Advertisement78 1916-02-04 14 NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE 80CIETY. LTD. rounded 1707. (INCORPORATED IS ENGLAND). Losses paid exceed £30,000,000 Lowest Rates of Premium. i, Prompt ami Liberal Settlements. Agents THE BORNEO CO., LTD., (Incorpobatbd in Enoi.and) Singapore. KIME, DARBY k CO., LTD., (Imcoki-okatko in thb S.S.) Malacca and Negri Sembilan 27 4 18 P***78 words
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Article1156 1916-02-04 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Jotting on Overland Cars Armed with message for the President of the I'nited States, three women have travelled over 5,000 miles by automobile in an effort to further the cause of equal suffrage. A petition signed by half a million women1,156 words
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Advertisement231 1916-02-04 15 [THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD. I Artistic Modern g£T BookbindersJ j Photo E. gravers! Telephone: Gjaunercial I Line !j Kalf-tor.e I 348. Photographers I S CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING GO. (Established 1883) 1 MANLKACTUKKhS OF 1 I PIRE«--ROPE 3 STRAND CABLE LAID 4 STRAND 1 2- to231 words
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Advertisement242 1916-02-04 15 DUNLOP /^^V lm -^■Mte Although raw rubber lias ad>4sjM < vanced in price, Dunlop Tyres are w I h&3_ffi£«3rß J^^-^r^ Favourable contracts for raw mateB(s____vk_______fi_____l s, -fi_»n______ *w "iftLh. r a iave enabled us to give the ■HB^_fl__»lj_kJt public the benefit of these reduced Mfliv (S-i-Fl Grooved Cover. Prices. Tube-.242 words
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Advertisement425 1916-02-04 16 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS <f LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan A Co., Ltd., ilmuki'.'Kaikl' in England) IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. WANTED. A three ton roller with reversible yoke. Apply X., c/o Straits Times. 12 M WANTED. Motor Cars and Motor Cycles for ppot425 words
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Advertisement290 1916-02-04 16 WANTS. WANTED. For a school out of Singapore, one gentleman and one lad; teacher also a workmistress and a secretary. Apply Box No. 184, Straits Timsx. 12 43 MANIGER WANTED Hequired for a Rubber Bstate of over I.OCO acres in Borneo, a q islified Robber Planter as Manager. App'y, with290 words
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Advertisement543 1916-02-04 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD, FURNISHED BEASIDE REBIOENCEB TO LET. BELINDA andJUANITA, to let furnished. Apply No. 0, Mt. Sophia. II v FLOOR TO LET. To let 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street, Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. IB 1 a TO BE LET Commodious Offices in Oresham House, Battery543 words
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Advertisement491 1916-02-04 16 TO BE LET OB SOLO, TO LET. Rooms at Zetland House,' Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Paul k Co. 151 v BEABIDE REBIOENCE TO LET 4 bedrooms, bathrooms attached, water laid on. Apply No 4, De Soura Street sti 0 TO LET. No. 7 8, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Cheng491 words
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Advertisement322 1916-02-04 16 NOTICEB. GUAN KIAT CO.. HEAD OfFICE: -17, Phillip Street Branch Stores at No. 14, Phillip Strett, and Nos, 14, 100 snd 102, Tank Road. Tel. Address OUANKIAT." Telephone Nos. 1174 and 1288 (Private 14*0) Codss ussd A. B C, 6th Edition, and VI Codss. •hip Chisdlsrs, Hardware Dealers, Government and322 words
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Advertisement464 1916-02-04 16 Xl AM KIAT A CO. 108 ft 109, Market Street. Telephone No. 491. ShipobandiOfs, Oo7crnmeut and Mumoipa Contractor* Bstate Supplier* end Com mission Arrant*. Sots AoßNi* The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1 7 80 618 To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements such464 words
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Miscellaneous291 1916-02-04 16 Straits Wimes. Telephone*. Kilitorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters —advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. —should bo addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellaneous wants of every291 words
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