The Straits Times, 7 February 1916
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Title Section13 1916-02-07 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,024 BINGAPORB. MONDAY FEBRUARY 7. 191(3. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement150 1916-02-07 1 4 tf fIL KATZ BROS., LTP., TH w rw R Lr WHITE WHITE LISLE THREAD HALF-HOSE f CASHMERE HALF-HOSE. Silk Embroidered Clox. 1 Silk Embroidered Clox. Kxtra Spliced Toee, Heels and $1.25 pair. Ankles. Plain White Cashmere $1.00 Hair. -> Half- Hose. $11 SO Dozen $1.00 pair In all sizes.150 words
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Advertisement107 1916-02-07 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING SLEDGE BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality .'obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any other brand. The Lftooet, London, states The107 words
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Advertisement119 1916-02-07 1 ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS FOR The All Steel Raleigh Cycle 1916 MODELS JUST UNPACKED. GUARANTEED yj^=^|L\ /yEl^^^X GUARANTEED FOR EVER. Hj^ I /jy/[(l\ F O R EVER. THE BRITISH MASTERPIECE. Raleigh Modele Superbe" is the finest bicycle produce i to-day It easily holds its own as absolutely the finet-t example119 words
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Advertisement30 1916-02-07 1 GOODRICH v. f? IZT tt < l iZ (0 TYRES SECURE YOUR REQUIREMENTS tor the CHINESE KEW YEAR from A. FRANKEL&CO. Victoria Street LARGE ASSORTMENT OF NEW 600D8 TO SELECT FROM.30 words
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Article987 1916-02-07 2 A MEMORY OF A CARGO IN THE SEA. Singing at the Harvest. Eden Phillpotts contributes the following article to The Times How small a word will kindle the fire of memory and awake its sleeping flame. One read yesterday that Jaffa oranges would be denied to the English987 words
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Article135 1916-02-07 2 The Board of Agriculture has issuud the rugulvii't.s for the show of thoroughbred Bullions lo be held at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Ulioyt-m, in conjunction with the Hunters' lv rovonient and National Light Horse Brtx<.,ni> Society on February 80 and Much 1 n.-.t The Bm135 words
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Advertisement141 1916-02-07 2 BRITISH MADE PURE COCOA IN 1 lb tins. CHOICE QUALITY, SPECIALLY PREPARED, "THE MOUSE" BRAND. Retail and Wholeealo at GUAN CHIN HONG CO.,] No. 94, Robinson Road. STOCKS HELD Coal Tar, Latex Cups, Momi Cases, Carey's Box Strapping, Acetic Acid, Sodium Bisulphite, Coagulation Powders (British) and Tapping Knives. FOR FURTHER141 words
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Advertisement519 1916-02-07 2 Mmdi in F'tgl<w;l for over 100 years. Cockle's Pills Cockles Pills A triad anJ trusted family medicine, v medical men for the c>:iinii:i ailments of eteryday life, I i a; ACIDITY, INDIGESTION, BILIOUSNESS, SICK HEADACHE, DISORDERED LIVER. These famous pills cleanse and repulate the whole system, leaving U fitu from519 words
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Advertisement462 1916-02-07 2 After Illnes: After the racking effects of fever, dysentery, cholera, colic or bowel co.nplaints, every part of the borly neecta strengthening. It ii not eno.:g!i merely to take toni s or artificial stimulants, for only by building-up every part of tlie body can health be regained. SCOTT'S Emulsion is a462 words
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Advertisement116 1916-02-07 2 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION b,READ BROTHERS, umi.^ CUkjtfiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness SOLD EVEikVWHCRB. ORDER IN FAMILY PACKAGES Qil SPRINGS Property of the French Government JBk GAGGINO CO. Jil. Vichy §§§||CelesUns *i' ili *Sf|2yw™^B Paro tftblt water which 'J_ _—T jy?T^. 1 diaiufoetß tlio int.-stines Jj" ijc^M li116 words
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Article750 1916-02-07 3 Ruthless Remedies of the Olden Days. There does not seem to ha?e ever been a time when people were not willing to believe in nostrums for tbe cure of real or fancied ills, writes a correspondent in The Times. In the medical recipes included in nearly every one750 words
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Article255 1916-02-07 3 An invention in the shape of electrically warmed pants in dt:-crib«i in tbe MiliturSaiiitatnuthen by its originators, an lons bruck professor who is at present serving in tho army, Max Keck by name, and tbe well kcown Vienna professor of medicine Von Sclirotter. Besides tbe comfort this255 words
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Advertisement425 1916-02-07 3 nil|||i|||||||||||||||||lilllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllliiillllillilllllllllllilllll>lilllllllllllllllllllll| your Baby contented? ■c contented and happy, a joy and pleasure to you, only f.HKI $»tisfic» li.m. Baby should take his bottle to the last drop, shnuU sleep peacefully, an J week after week gam in JWBL. weight ami htalth like this baby, steadily building up P^P^^ a strong,425 words
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Advertisement14 1916-02-07 3 For Children's Hacking Couth at Night Woods On at Pepurmi t Curt Is. 6d14 words
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Advertisement404 1916-02-07 3 "Look s« tkat pair o< skinny soarocrowa I Whf don't tho* Ir, targol 7" AN EASY WAY TO GET FAT AND BE STRONG. The trouble with most thin folks who wish to gain weight is that they insist on drugging their stomach or ttuffing it with <*rtasy foods rubbing on404 words
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Advertisement1059 1916-02-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND Mpcar L.inc. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract with His Majesty a Government), For China, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward (fob Eubopb). ConL.-ctin1,059 words
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Advertisement839 1916-02-07 4 STUMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorpobatbd in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Btngnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kob u amui, Bandon, Langsueu Taku, Cbumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. MAHIDOL Fab. T Fab. 9, S p.m. aa. BORIBAT 1O 19,8 p.m. •.a839 words
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Advertisement480 1916-02-07 4 BTEAMEB MIUIMB. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. AND •NINA MUTUAL STEAK NAY. C 8 LTD Tbe Ctnipanies' steaunrf ai e aespatehed from Liverpool oatwards fcr the Strsits China aid Japaa every week and frcm Japai homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for480 words
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Advertisement511 1916-02-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioo is maintained betwoea Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Govt niuent Tbe New Twin-Bortw Steamers maintaining this service bave been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the511 words
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Article790 1916-02-07 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 7, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. I Norn. Valui. Bgtibs. Sillbu. 3/- Alla^M 1/10* 2/1* 4 1 ka*\o790 words
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Advertisement477 1916-02-07 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INM-CHINt (TUM MV. CO. ITC. (Incorpoßatid in KnolanD). Dlraot Sorvioa to Japan via Hong hong A Shanghai, and to Oaloutt* via Psnani, from Singapore Taking eanio on tboronch Bills ot Lading lor Canton. Macao. Swatow, Aiuoy, Chetor Tientnin. Ne«oliwang. Yangtaae PorU For mow. the Philippine, etc., etc.. eto.477 words
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Advertisement762 1916-02-07 5 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be receivt d at the COLON ML BNOINBBRS Office, up to noon o February 7, 1916, (or supplying apptoxi mately the lo'lowiog quantities of mttal on the umii riu ntioned roads (1) It, inch gauge laterite 1. M cubes on Ayer Kajah Rad 2 f762 words
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Advertisement17 1916-02-07 5 Engineering ELECTRICAL SANITARY M OT O R MARINE GENERAL Remember the Name |f*ENTRA| |^[ENGINE WORKS LTDlfcB SINGAPORE17 words
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Advertisement124 1916-02-07 6 Residence in hot climates dimitipibe«tbcfHipply of fab- d, and e»p-»e* the subject to te»er»l dist e-Biog complaints. TAKE HAEMOGLOBIN (DESCHIENS) and the bloodies* appearance of yoar lip Mid cheeks will change into a healthy pink cobur. Hemoglobin Drsohiens is asreeabte to the taste, does not interftre with digestion, does not124 words
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Advertisement286 1916-02-07 6 (Lat« or The Bobihson Puko Co MaDd.liD«,(rotn $1 2-00 to $25-00 case* s-ro ZiUer, mandolin, lanji and ran-? 20-OO Mandolin stricg-, one i-et, Bell braid TS ordinary 6O p'ectrnm, l.om lOto 9O b id t ei 4O to BO tail pifces IB to 25 sletive goards 9B mach no be'dn,286 words
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Advertisement150 1916-02-07 6 A TOILET ARTICLE known throughout the Malay Peninsula MAYNARD'S ORIENTAL HAIR-WASH ONCE USED ALWAYS USED Sold at $1.00 per bottle IN TWO VARIETIES Oily Non-oily Prevents the hair from falling oat, promotes vigorous and healthy growth and keeps the head free from dandruff. To be obtained from MAYNARD CO., LTD150 words
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Article111 1916-02-07 7 FIXTURES. Monday, February 7. Hiiih Water. O.SO a.m., 0.39 p.m. Johore Appeal Court. Tuesday, February 8. High Water. I.IS a.m 1.23 p.m M. M. homeward mail expected. Wednesday, February P. High Water, 1.47 am 2 10 p.m Thursday, February 10. 4igb Water. 2.19 a.ra 3 2 p.m.111 words
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Article210 1916-02-07 7 To DAY P. Swettcnham and T. Anson Perak 2.30 pm Hcnykoun. Amoy and S a iL.ng Moh 2.30 pm Mi rning, Kcmaman. K I> iu-md and TSSSMSJMM Abbotsford 230 pm Billiton, Sourabaya ;in'l Sin^aradja K Poh Uuan 2.30 pm St'lat I'au Ijany, H.oijUalis and Bagan Mi ran210 words
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Article261 1916-02-07 7 Hi mail train* from Singapore lor the nortii leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. an<l 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7H p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. The through express to Penaog leaves Koala Larrpcr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penang P ni. the261 words
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Article35 1916-02-07 7 The I*, and O. homeward mail steamer NsUore has left Hongkong aDd may be expected to arrive here at daylight on Tiu*day. February H. She sails at 2 p.m. on Thursday next.35 words
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Article59 1916-02-07 7 Liirr Mv.ai'oki. I Dec. 1« 1! I M. M. I>w. 1-1 f.kC iHx. II 1. Jan. tP.iO. I»n l.t K I. Un. W P. 0. lan. '26 M SI. Jm. B. I Feb. SP.* O. UCI IN LONDON, i January It 18 21 February 4 AhKivm. Jan.59 words
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Article49 1916-02-07 7 i >ur attviition bat boen eallei to tl>«' fact tiiat oar rirnvaU in Louden are mocb behind tkoa* aabtiahed elsewhere. Oar rale in to Rive arrivak oaiy when thtj aru officially reported in the Post Ofaoe ■otMes. and no later <Ut» tlian that printed above hat btv* ao retorted49 words
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Article80 1916-02-07 7 Latest Arrivals. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Kdeodale 6-2-16 loner Roads Krian No. 7 Wharf liiany Seng Incer Roads (Hang Ann Zaida Hodk Moh No. 7 Wbarf Mena Inner Roads Hock Lim Hnat Cheang Meranti Hodk A >k < Edina ■< Sauit Sultana Acbeen Lady Weld 7-280 words
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Article278 1916-02-07 7 Outward. Tho following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tbe London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.278 words
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Article113 1916-02-07 7 The management of the Nippon Vusen Kaisha, says tbe Japan Chronicle, of January 16, have been considering the refixing of a French port of call in view of the increasing dangers in the Mediterranean. The company has now decided that its European steamers shall touch at113 words
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Article19 1916-02-07 7 Many Dutchmen are returning to Holland from Germany owing to the lack of work and bigb price of food.19 words
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Article165 1916-02-07 7 EXCMANfIE. cimoAPOU, Fkiihcary 7, 1916 OiLohtc. Buk 4 nj/h J/4J! Demand j i, '-nvatt 8 iv 2/41| On Khanck Bank T. T. ;128 On Ini>i« Bai.U T. I 174J On UoNOKaMa...BMk d/d lfj On Shanuhii ...Bank d/d 87] Oh Im Buk T. T. 135 On tan, B*ak165 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article173 1916-02-07 7 y"ue Bu y er SdWn -10 10 Ampanx 6.00 1 1 Ayer Vfv.au, O.tO 0.40 10 10 Belat 2.00 2.10 10 10 Kanabol 0.80 0.90 10 10 Kinta Amociation 6.50 41 £1 KintaTin 1.14.6 1.17.6 11 1 Lahat Mines 42S 10 S.'ifi Malayan Collieries '2.50 dis £1 Malayan Tins173 words
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Article624 1916-02-07 7 3/- 3/- Alias;*. 1/8 2/--41 XI Anglo-Jan 12/- 14/--3/. 2/- Anglo-Malay 8,8 10,6 2! a/- BaUns Malakt 2/2 2 6 41 41 Batn Tiga 2.10.0 8 0.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 2/2 2/5 41 41 Bokit Kajanfe 1.17.6 2.0.0 41 41 Bokit Lintang 3.0.0 U 5.0 2/- 2/- Bukit Mersajau,624 words
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Article129 1916-02-07 7 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 7.25 41 41 Pro*. 1.4.0 6/- 8/- Hleotrie Twaji 2/0 10 10 Fraaev Neave 51.00 SO 60 W. Hammof k Co. 82.50 100 How*rth Brakine 100 7% Prof 100 100 Kail Bro, Del. 10 10 Maynard Co. 100 100 R. Hargreavea 50.03 Sellers. 7.50129 words
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Article58 1916-02-07 7 United Engineers 11,384 800 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 no S pore Municipal 6% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4|% 0(1907 11.A00.000 90 98 Spore Municipal H% of 1909 $1,001,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10% di. Spore Municipal i% £800,000 H%dis The quotations of sterliog shares must be58 words
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Advertisement214 1916-02-07 7 The Straits Times F6R F.M.S. HEADERS The Mail Train postal serrioe enables to at send into the F.M.S. each evening t Special Edition ol The Straits Times oontaining all the important teiegrami and news received op to a late hoar in the afternoon. ?hie edition aan b« bought in int.214 words
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Advertisement404 1916-02-07 7 LATEST ADVBRTISEMENT6. COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. Fair View, A, Sopbia Road. Entry March 1. App'y Mrs. Perresu 4, Jalan Ampa*. 7-2 6 8 LEDGER CLERK WANTED. Wanted, smart experienc d Chinese Ledgt r Clerk, qu'ck and a-»orateat fiirorte, and ma t nave fi'bt oitMi testimonials K> ply with full particulars404 words
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Advertisement221 1916-02-07 7 CLERK WANTED. i Wanted, a olerk for a rubber estate in Kelantao Matt be a gnod b .ok ktepur and able to ttpewrite. Apply ia owo handwriting with rof. recces and salary required to F W BARKER as Co., Winchester Hoas?, Singapore. 7 92 INOO-CHINA BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED FOR221 words
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Article19 1916-02-07 8 Mr. S. Muthusamy desires to thank all those who so kindly attended his mother V funeral on Saturday last.19 words
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1275 1916-02-07 8 The Strairs Times. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7. LOCAL MILITARY SERVICE. It is difficult to draw the lin just now between legitimate expressions of opinion upon the administration of the lo:ul military forces, and mere grousing by individuals who would only wake op to the fact that we are part of a1,275 words
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Article11 1916-02-07 8 Yesterday was the ninety sixth anniversary of tbe founding of Singapore.11 words
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Article32 1916-02-07 8 There will be a High Mass of Kequieui at the Cathedral of tbe Oood Shepherd at 6.45 a.m., to-morrow, for the repose of the soul of the lute Dr. W. A. Aeria.32 words
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Article32 1916-02-07 8 Mr. Walter Makepeace has kindly consented to give a lecture in the V.W.C.A., Wednesday, at 6 p.m.. on Some predisposing causes of the war. All teachers, both ladies and gentlemen, are invited.32 words
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Article43 1916-02-07 8 With regard to the French request for the charter of Japanese steamers, states the Jiji, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha has decided to eller the Kumauo Maru, 5,087 tons gross, Mr. Oaki Kenzo his Cbiyo Maru, 3,168 tons, and the Mitsui firm three steamers.43 words
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Article50 1916-02-07 8 The M.S.V.R. periodical is evidently being well supported and should be well on the way to financial success. Its correspondents from the districts are keeping readers well posted on local happening and its energetic editor does not appear to have been effected by the warm snap in the Federal capital.50 words
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Article55 1916-02-07 8 A Chinese named Lee Yu, from the steamer Fook Shing, pleaded guilty this morning in the Second Court when charged with being in possession of opium which, it was at one time alleged, he imported into the Colony. He was fined (20, or, in default, one month's rigorous imprisonment, the55 words
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Article75 1916-02-07 8 The British North Borneo Herald says It may be of interest to record the measurements, taken at the beginning of the year, of the well-known rubber tree which stands opposite the I). O.s house at Klagan:— At bise (above roots i 'JO inches, 3 ft. I rum ground, 71 inches,75 words
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Article76 1916-02-07 8 A Honolulu dispatch to the Asahi reports that on the night of January \> about 500 negro soldiers on their way to the Philippines on board the I". S. transport Sheridan attacked the houses in the city kept by white women and wrecked a large number of them. No damage76 words
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Article82 1916-02-07 8 Sir Douglas Mawson, the famous Antarcticexplorer, is at present in Melbourne, and has repeated, by personal application, his earlier requests to be accepted for active service in some capacity in which his particular qualifications would be most useful to the Common wealth. He is a metallurgist an l a mining82 words
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Article75 1916-02-07 8 Arriving at London Bridge from the front, chilled, net, tired, mud covered, a parly of cur soldiers recently eutered Ltd* Liminck's fast buffet, and there they had the delightful experience of being handed a plcutiful supply of refreshments by (Jueen Alexandra herself. Her Majesty ariived, quite unex pectedly, took her75 words
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Article76 1916-02-07 8 The Java Pacific Steamship Line has inaugurated its trans-Pacitio service with the steamship Arakan, which arrived at Naga saki on January 15 from Hatavia, via Manila, Hongkong, and other ports. She took 1,300 tons of coal for bunkers and left for San Francisco direct on January 16. The lino will76 words
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Article106 1916-02-07 8 There is at present a scarcity of all metals, particularly steel and iron -two metals which are used freely in all workshops— and the shortage is being keenly felt especially by the big workshops, says the Ceylon Observer. A representative of a well known firm refer ring to this shortage106 words
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Article112 1916-02-07 8 The use of puttees in the trenches is condemned by The Lancet, which states that among the French troops, in whom cases of trench foot hays been notably fewer than in the British, they are not worn. The puttee can obviously be kept for home and review purposes, Bays The112 words
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Article115 1916-02-07 8 The draft of an Enactment to amend the Public Officers' Guarantee Fund Enactment, 1913, is published in the current F.M.S. Government Gazette. The objects and reasons state The directors of the Public Officers' Guarantee Fund represent that the system adopted in the present law, whereby the entrance fee payable by115 words
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Article385 1916-02-07 8 Mr. C. E. Nugent, of the F.M.S. Survey Department, has been granted six months' leave. The leave of absence of Mr. J. lieglin, of the F.M.S. railways, and. Mr. P. Trump, of the P.W.D., has boen extended. Mr. K. Scarborough, a private in thu Maxim section of385 words
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Article57 1916-02-07 8 It may interest our readers to know the number of visitors to the Museum during Chinese New Year. The figures are On Thursday: 8.361 on Friday 5,073, i.e.. a total ot 13.U34 for the two days. The previous two hiyln st hl ids were: In 1912 10,577 -f57 words
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Article89 1916-02-07 8 After the highly successful visit o! Mr* Lonsdale s Senmbau aiuuteiir dramatic coin pany to Malacca, in Ms] tlie Music, by which J4OO were collected tor the I ..M.S. Planters' Kelief Fund, we understand that Malacca is about to return the compliment and that the Mads, who are89 words
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Article135 1916-02-07 8 It may be recalled that v few months back the Ho Hong Steamship Company, Ltd., of South Canal Koad, Singapore, secured tiic old I. and O. liner Oriental winch had been running to the Far East for many years, for trade between the Straits ami China. The135 words
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Article289 1916-02-07 8 The Bangkok Times Hays Tlio establish ment of the new service between Bangkok and Saigon has induced a Saigon paper to revive a proposal for a ship canal coouocting the Gulf with the China Sea. The waterway exists already, with one outlet in the port of289 words
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Advertisement167 1916-02-07 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 CO., LTD. (Ik' oi:i-<ip iihii in Em>l<m>) Singapore and Kuala. Lumpur-. diwt167 words
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Advertisement183 1916-02-07 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT AT THB ALHAMBRA Beach Road, Tbe Bouse of Quality— The House of Feature Attractions. Can you swat this Itupcndout Programme THE SPENDER or The Fortunes of Peter a Gold Fooiter Play I* Five Parts. Tbe Spender (portrayed by O oru' Probert) is one if the most183 words
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Article901 1916-02-07 9 THE APPAM CASE. Decision of American J Government. FIRES h CANADA. Evidence of Enemy Bomb Work. Kr London, February 4, Mi p.m. it Th> Appim pissenyers and I York. Washing n The Cijv. roi ■I iv fi\ m >( the German contention that th l'rn--iaii iiciu treaty governs901 words
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Article1554 1916-02-07 9 DAMAGE DONE BY PROMISCUOUS BOMB-DROPPING. London, February i, U a.m. The Wai Ottice in a further statement on the Zeppelin raid says that twenty six men. twenty eight women and seven children wli- k.lle!. Forty-eight men, t women and seven children wero iojurei. The statement gives1,554 words
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Article783 1916-02-07 9 GERMAN BRUTALITY TOWARDS DITCH. London, February 4, 5.26 p.m. The Hague: The torpedoing of the splendid tank steamer Artemis is a most disgraceful affair. Six German destroyers bullied the Dutch steamer throughout tbe night, compelling the captain to steam in all directions and obey their slightest command.783 words
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Article307 1916-02-07 9 We are indebted to tho French Consul, Comte tic Kondy, for tho following telegrams: Paris February 4. The Freuch 8 per cent bonds are at francs 61 and the 5 per cent at 87.25. Yesterday, in Argonne, we exploded many mines wo repulsed au atl.ick ay-iinst one307 words
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Article62 1916-02-07 9 (From Oi it Own Onhmhoa) I'ccaiig, February 5. War telegrams I ccive 1 in Sumatra from the Hague state timt tlie Pkaßak m.iil steamer La Plata sank a submarine by gunfire. Adminl yin Tirp!'/. !.;i- 1 ;i st ite ment that Zeppelins dropped bombs on Liverpool, Birkenhead,62 words
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Article91 1916-02-07 9 SERIOUS COLLISION NEAR HONGKONG. Kiutkk s Tklk.,ram London, February 4, 10.26 p.m. Hongkong The steamers Linan anil Daijin Maru collided eighty miles from Swatow on Wednesday night. The latter sank, twenty one being saved and 160 drowned. The Linan is a twin screw steamer of 1 ,86691 words
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Article50 1916-02-07 9 ltll'llßS TILKOBAM. London, February 4, 4.50 p.m. Madrid: There are reports of serious troubles in Portugal. Frequent bomb out rages and strikes are taking place in Lisbon and the surrounding towns. Many troops have been sent aboard warships and othor troops have gone to the disaffected districts50 words
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Article53 1916-02-07 9 Rkutkr's Tilsoram. London, February 4, 1.26 p.m. Tlio death in announced of Lieut, colonel Herbert Lionel Showers of tin; l-nlian Staff Corps and formerly Resident in Nepal. He was 54 years of age. London, February 5, 4.26 p.m. The death is announcod of the Hon. Mr Kuwll Una. Ml',53 words
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Article87 1916-02-07 10 OFFICIAL DENIAL OF TATANFU SIEGE Retcer's Teleokams. London, February 6, 1 45 p.m. Peking: The third division ban left Chungking for the south. Northern troops have also left Fushun and Luchow to attack the rebels at Suifu in co-operation with the Szecbaan troops. The report that Mongolian rebels87 words
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Article52 1916-02-07 10 UNIVERSITY HEADQUARTERS AT PRETORIA. Ril-ter's TklkoKam. London, February 4, 5.70 p.m. Capetown A bill is published providing for the establishment of new university headquarters at Pretoria, comprising all the universities except tho South African College at Capetown and the Victoria College at Stcllenbosch. which are constituted52 words
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Article94 1916-02-07 10 (From Oik Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 7. The Volunteer camp on the Race Course closed yesterday. The annual inspection by Brigadier general Ridout C.M.G., took place at the close of field operations on the golf conrse. His Excellency congratulated the corps on tfie efficiency displayed, and emphasised the94 words
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Article185 1916-02-07 10 From Oie Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, February 5. There was a large attendance for the second day of the Selangor Races, the results of which were: Race I.— La Vie i.Mr. Walker > 1. Laksfoss (Ross) 2. Won by 3J lengths. Time, 1 mm. 08 4" sees.185 words
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Article212 1916-02-07 10 What the Ladies of the F.M.S. Have Accomplished. It will no doubt be of interest to our readers to know what the women on the HIS. have done for the Malayan Aircraft Fund AMMJ the last sis months. A fund was inaugurated in July last year with212 words
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Article49 1916-02-07 10 The Calcutta papers give a qualified approval of the Lord Chelmsford's appointment as Viceroy of India, where for the past sixteen months he has been Captain of 14 Dorsetshire Regiment at Bubathn, one of the Simla hills, and was a frequent visitor and welcome goest at the Viceregal Lodge.49 words
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Article76 1916-02-07 10 The MM W. cult, of the Shoreditcb Tabenacle, oelebrated Christmas as he has done lor 40 years. Before he came under the iafloeaee of the late Mr. Spurgeon be was a butcher, and every year since be became a p**tor h< lias collected funds to buy the |H>or of his76 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article19 1916-02-07 10 The S.C.C. football ground will be occupied this evening by two naval teams who are playing a soccer match.19 words
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Article32 1916-02-07 10 At a friendly football match which took place yesterday on the Malaya around, between the Straits Settlement Football Club and the Straits Indian Football Club, the former won two goals to nil.32 words
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Article92 1916-02-07 10 The Garrison Golf Club monthly medals for February will be played off as follow Ladies' on Thursday, February 10 Men's on Saturday and Sunday, February 12 and 18. The result of the Gold Medal competitions for 1915 were Ladies' Mrs. Vowler. Men's Lieut-Col. E. B. Scott. The Keppel Golf92 words
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Article252 1916-02-07 10 The large party of Singapore V.M.C.A. men who went up to Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday night, to play the association there st cricket, tennis, soccer, and billiards, returned this morning after a very delightful visit. They were badly beaten at cricket, but as Norman Grenier,252 words
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Article248 1916-02-07 10 in the Esplanade on Saturday an eleven representing the I'nited Services defeated an S.C.C. eleven by four runs. The Services batted first and knocked up 151, of which Lt. Bright made 40 not out, 22 and 21 being other useful contributions by members of the team. The Club replied248 words
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Article438 1916-02-07 10 British Machine's Struggle Against Odds. The following is from a letter written by an Oxford undergraduate, who is a despatch rider in France Yesterday morning I had rather an exciting time. I was approaching the ruined city of when I saw two airplanes circling round and438 words
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Article265 1916-02-07 10 His Challenge to Japanese Wrestlers. An interesting story is told of an interview between the Grand Duke George Michailowitcb and some Japanese wrestlers. A few evenings ago, gays an exchange, when the dinner given by the Russo-Japanese Society was over, and the Grand Duke was convers265 words
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Article318 1916-02-07 10 Commander Sladen Recalls The Bravest Deeds. The London Fire Brigade celebrated its jubilee on January 1. Fifty years ago, with four steam fire-engines, 28 hand engines, and a staff of 130 men, it began its strenuous fight against fire. Its staff now numbers over ten times318 words
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Article251 1916-02-07 10 Pabang.— 27,o3o lbs. Tanjong Olak.— 22,250 lbs. Suugci 8i1ut.— 6.450 lbs. Ayer Hitam.— 27.4ol lbs. IJtvt rlac —14,247 lbs. Blackwater.— lo.s62 lbs. Bukit C10h.— 21.000 lbs. Hukit Selangor.— ll,B3B lbs. Chota.- 17,718 lbs. bueun Durian.- 49,940 lbs. Honpkong (Selaugor). 5,594 lbs. Jeram.- 22.752 loh Kapar Para. 67,680251 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter416 1916-02-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, From your article the other evoning it is obvious that the authorities have at last realised what has been patent to observant people for sojie time. The volunteers have at last come to the time when they can no longer416 words
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Letter102 1916-02-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Just before leaving Singapore, I received from the bon. Bee. Queen Mary's Needlework Guild a certificate sent by Her Majesty Queen Mary to the Lady Workers of Singapore in acknowledgement of their work in aid of widows and orphans102 words
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Article139 1916-02-07 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, February 11 Monday, February 7. 6.16 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Maxim Co. S.R.E.(V.) S.V.R. N.C.O. 1 5 p.m. Baleatier Range M. Cyclist Section. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall Veterans Co. Chinese Co. S.V.C. Band. Tuesday, Februart 8. 6.15 p.m. Maxim139 words
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Article1981 1916-02-07 10 LADY PASSENGER'S THRILLING NARRATIVE. Reception at Alexandria. The following article describing the sinking of the Persia, the voyage in an open boat in the Mediterranean and tho landing of the survivors at Alexandria, is furnished by a lady passenger of the vessel who arrived in Bombay1,981 words
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Article432 1916-02-07 10 Large Assemblies But Less Jollity Noticed. At the London hotels the New Year was ushered in with the unual accompauimeot of fun and jollity, but, as wait the case last year, the restraining gloom of the war had its effect on the ceremonies, which432 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement156 1916-02-07 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear en page 7. A notice of special interest to those requiring engineering services is printed on page 5 of this issue. The change of programme at the Palladium on Saturday evening was enjoyed by an audience so large that the management156 words
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Article2106 1916-02-07 11 WITH THE INDIAN CONTINGENT TO MESOPOTAMIA. Highlanders of East and West. The following was written in tbe Persian dalf. utl Tao, on December M It can be no secret to the enemy that ti r the laxt month transports conveying Home units of the Indian contingent2,106 words
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Article179 1916-02-07 11 The Federal Ministry at Melbourne is about io i luuuik on the minting of its own silver mum. Tbe departure was made DuceHsarj i by the world wid. nhortaxu of silver. K ixutly tbe c'liuiuionwc.ltli (invcruuieDt, finding tbe supply of silver in Australia insufficient t» iii< it179 words
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Advertisement49 1916-02-07 11 Man wants bat little here bc'ow, Hut nanU tbat little loog, If If- tic »it)Lta 'o enj j AmcaK tlic K'*d*ou>*-' tliron But if lie would long lite co] <y. And be Ir. in colds at cure, TU< d he niOKt take tbe rtwedj We ode' Uieat Peppermint Carp49 words
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Advertisement522 1916-02-07 11 AFTER DINNER The Gramophone provides Unlimited Enttriairment, BUT IT lirsr BE "HIS MASTERS VOICE" Come and hear the latest models. They are wonderful. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd., (INCORPORATED IN HONGKONG.) RAFFLES PLACE FURNISHED HOUSE TO LtT, CLERK WANTEP. Taikl d District, (or three months from Wanted, clerk with knowledge of522 words
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Advertisement131 1916-02-07 11 THE BEST TYRE FOR FORD CARS ISECURITYI I 1] TRY THEM WEARNE BROS., LD., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang, SOLE AGENTS. R4FFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT Cinema Show AND DANCING AFTER DINNER. A DEL PHI HOTEL EVERY EVENING DURING DINNER OUR MANILA BAND WILL PLAY. SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL MD CINEMA131 words
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Article3491 1916-02-07 12 THE FUTURE OF THE RUBBER INDUSTRY. The Chairman's Hopeful Views, Tin' i ighth annual general meeting of tbe Un«l tin Inited Havdaag (Sumatra) K ibb. i Plantations, Liuiitol, was held on I >i ceuiU r HI, at Cannon street Hotel, Ir. C. A. Lampard (chairman of tbe3,491 words
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Article1248 1916-02-07 12 The Poacher who Changed The Vermin. Yea," said Lieut. Constant, as I helped him to wheel his chair nearer to tbe fire "I was down on the rotU r. I'll tell you the story then you'll understand He paused and smiled. It was Constant's way of1,248 words
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Article141 1916-02-07 12 Od January 26, Eogr -Capt. A. .Tonsen said Kood bye to the Siamese Navy in which he lias served twenty four years. The Minister of Marine (H. K. H. the Princo of Nagar Svarga) wished Mr. Jonnen many years of happimss at home. The Ti clinical staff, with whom Mr.141 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement174 1916-02-07 12 THE A*& WHITE ANT V DESTROYER 18 ALL-BRITISH. Price $30.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (IsCOBPOBATED IN EngLAKD) KUALA LUMPUR. Edith Cavell MURDERED BY KULTUR MANUFACTURING CO., THE LIMIT. SELLING NOW Plain and Coloured Pictures AT JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Addreti ORCHARD ROAD Only Address (No connection with174 words
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Article483 1916-02-07 13 Popular Talk on Transmission Of Sound. The Christmas course of juvenile lectures at the Knynl Institution was opcnul by Professor 11. 11. Turner, Savilian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford University, who is j taking as his subject Wireless Messages from tbe Stars." He illustrated his remarks with483 words
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Article454 1916-02-07 13 Constant Possibility of a Great Tragedy. Captain C. E. W. Bean, official representative with the Australian Forces in the Dardanelles, in a long article describing the withdrawal from Anzac says Three tuiles away from vie, across the grey, silky sky, lies tbe dark shapes of the I454 words
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Article130 1916-02-07 13 The gold braid of our naval reserve officers engaged in patrol in all weathers is not wearing well. The Admiralty, with a proper eye on economy, announces that the substitution of a more durable lace is under consideration. Pending any revision of the present regulations the following130 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement38 1916-02-07 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. 8*833 3- RSkO I I 3 r4 z 8* i I *3! o i38 words
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Advertisement210 1916-02-07 13 h PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG 'DRAGON' CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to y^JID CJS. and to THE MUNICIPALITY J^T THE GOVERNMENT Of r^ :Aj Of SINGAPORE JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon" Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents210 words
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Advertisement542 1916-02-07 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollail WHAT OTHER PROPERTT IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HBAO OFFIOB Winohaatar Houaa, SMgaporai LONDON OFFtOB SO. Old Jawry, EC. Tha Company baa atSO.OOO deposited with tha Supreme Court of Bngland, and complies542 words
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Advertisement390 1916-02-07 14 INSURANCE. GUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDOs. (IVCOBPOBATBD IK EbULAVO). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 fetal Invested Funds 46,350,000 Annual Income £1,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, aie prepared to aooept fire and Earthquake risks for short periods of ten daya as longer periods at current rates to be named on390 words
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Advertisement461 1916-02-07 14 umm. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL %J6fIOOJOOO RESERVE FUNDS Sterling «1,M»,000 at 1/- 110,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Re«am> Liability of Propcieton 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Boa. Mr. D, Laodale. Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Bsq IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq, G. T. M.461 words
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Advertisement516 1916-02-07 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBFRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capitel in 80,000 Share* of a** 41,200,0C0 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability oi Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of Bngland, The London City and MidlanJ Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank. Ltd.,516 words
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Advertisement866 1916-02-07 14 IHBURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Established 1874. THE ORIENTAL Incghpjiutbd in India. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ASSETS sxoead $28.000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Profits to Polioy-holdara at laat Valuation $1,118,873. LOWEST Apply (or Prospectus and full information to LIBERAL RATES MMAFtME lUUI OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPHERSON, Secretary for866 words
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Article1123 1916-02-07 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Chauffeuse-Companion." The demand, dow often notified in tbe advertisement columns, says Tbe Times, for a chauffeuse companion is likely to increase rapidly in tbe coming months. It is a hybrid word and expresses a hybrid occupation but in plain English it1,123 words
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Article70 1916-02-07 15 In an article published at tl'.n t' J of December last, and reproduced in Tic Figaro, tbe military Russian expert, Colouel Cboumsky, estimates tbe German fighting forces at 3,600,000 men, and the Auatro-Hungarian a 1,125,000. Forty three pet cent, of these forces, be says, would be on the western tront,70 words
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Advertisement186 1916-02-07 15 THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD. Artistic Modern ;j:- Bookbinders^ I Photo Engravers j Telephone Commercial I Line IS Half-tone j 348. Photographers J ass CECIL SHEET, S!H(JAPORE. \wm\ IN STOCK FOR PROMPT DELIVERY. GARFORD LORRY WORM DRIVE. The GARFORD ha? a WORM driven back aile and is one of the186 words
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Advertisement179 1916-02-07 15 DUNLOP (^&Y I W\ En *t*W Although raw rubber has ad/^i Bk&' vanred in price, Dunlop Tyros are IgfiS Hb r^"^^3 Favourable contracts for raw mateV^'^'j^^jW W^jf^ T have enabled us to give the V Km] JwU; public the benefit of these reduced B±&'~'Wj 6^f Grooved Cover. Prices. Tubes. New179 words
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Advertisement487 1916-02-07 16 ti^W iB^B^P •If/f SAFETY TiIEAD^ 1 111 l »l \\\v\ Wt They convert every ounce of A^ ~J6 Engine Pcwe- into speefl. They transform treacherous "*>*;- surfaces into safe ones. They repay every d liar of cost /Lrf/y in miles of service. The Climax of type security. The Limit of487 words
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Advertisement312 1916-02-07 16 ARTICLES FOB SALE. MOTOR MR FOR SAIE. One second-band Humberette, two seater. iv good condition. App'y to No. *9, Robinscn ■■ii 381 a COCONUT SEEGLINBB FOR SALE From well-grown tre«. tor particulars and pries, apply to A FRANKEL Siglap Estate, or at Victorii Str-.e". i 1 v SECOND-HAND MOMI CABEB312 words
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Advertisement562 1916-02-07 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNIBHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. tit LINDA and JUANITA, to let tarnished. Apply No. 9. Mt. Sophia. 16 n FLOOR TO LET. To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8. Malacca Street, j Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 181 v TO BE LET Comuedioo* Offices in Qresham562 words
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Advertisement362 1916-02-07 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO LET. Rooms at Zetland House,' Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Paul k Co. 16 1 a TO LET. No. 7 8, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee (.bong Van Co., 10, Maiacoa street. 3-0 d TO LtT. Sandlands, Tanjong Katoug. Water and electric light laid on.362 words
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Advertisement397 1916-02-07 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO., HEAD OfFiCE:- 37, Phillip Street Branch Stores at No. 14, Phillip Street, and Nos. 14, 100 and IC2, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "GUA.NKIAT." Telephone Noc. 1174 and 1288 (Private 1460). Coots csid A B C, 6th Edition, and K 1 Codbs. ■hip Chisdlcrt, Hardwars Osslert. Government397 words
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Advertisement469 1916-02-07 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109, Market Street Tc'.ophcr-.e No. 421 obipohanaiotii Government and Municip* Contractor* Estate Supplier* *nd Oorr miision Agents. Sots Aosnif The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd Best Multiplar Brand Hair Belting 17 806-16 To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in aJvtrtisemiuts, such as chan^'CH iv sailing469 words
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Miscellaneous296 1916-02-07 16 Straits dirties. Telephones. Kditoriai and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 348 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 be ad dressed to THE MAN.WIKI. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants296 words
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