The Straits Times, 16 February 1916
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Title Section12 1916-02-16 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.0:i2 81NGAPORE. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16 1916. PRICE 10CBNTS.12 words
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Advertisement271 1916-02-16 1 I .^R^R^^RRH KATZ BROS., LTP., TH LTw R ir WHITE ff WHITE LISLE THHEAD HALF-HOSE f CASHMERE HALF-HOSE. Silk Embroidered Cloy 1» Silk Embroidered Clox. Extra Spliced Toes, Heels and 'jj $1.25 pair. Ankles. Plain Whit" Cashmere $1.00 Pair '^■M Half-Hose. $1150 Dozen $1.00 pair In all si ""Ultf^ In271 words
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Advertisement407 1916-02-16 1 "His Masters Voice' New Records for February, 1916. 12-inch Double-sided, $2.75 each. VBII J -0101 "The Season V- Par iI. Baroarol'e aui VaUa (Glazoanow) Baud of HM. Co J*t piui Onanis (2-0100 "The Seasons"— Pitt 11. Pot t AJa^io Bico'ianal (QUzoaao*) Band of H M. Col Jstroa n Uuarda Mft407 words
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Advertisement37 1916-02-16 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Soli Aqints i ADAMBON. 6ILFILLAN CO., ITO. (Inrurporntwl in Knglnnti) ASHCROFTS Miniature and Full-sized BILLIARD TABLES. Awarded Gold Medals. Contractors to H, M. Government. Prices and particulars from SOLE AGENTS: A. FRANKEL&CO. Victoria Street.37 words
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Article833 1916-02-16 2 The following casualties are reported France or Belgium. London, January 81. Killed.— Lieut. J. H. Herald, Dnrham Lights 2nd Lieut. J. E. Bovill, Dragoon Guards; 2nd Lieut. H. K. Kreaton, Berkshires. Died of wounds.-Capt. Sir R. M. Filmer, Grenadiers. Wounded.— Capt. F. A. Armitage, West Yorkshires; Capt. W.833 words
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Advertisement142 1916-02-16 2 STOCKS HELD Coal Tar, Latex Cups, Momi Cases, Carey's Box Strapping, Acetic Acid, Sodium Bisulphite, Coagulation Powders (British) and Tapping Knives. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPLY TO S. J. JUDAH Co., 29, ROBINSON ROAD. Tel: 1362. aai an REYNELL'S mm 'j- £h& OAJtaJb jQjuutbJUxm,-. TO ALL MOTORISTS INSURE YOUR CM AGAINST142 words
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Advertisement599 1916-02-16 2 A Reputation oj over 100 years. Cockle's ANTIBILIOUS Pills are recommended for biliousness, sick headache, depression, and all indispositions arising from a sluggish liver or disordered digestion. They are recommended because they were originate 1 by a fully -(nullified ir.cdic.il mm— Dr. James Cockle and no specific acting more promptly,599 words
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Advertisement199 1916-02-16 2 To build up m weakness To make you well and keep you well this is the work of SCOTT'S Emulsion. Ir> cases of ANEMIA WASTING DEBILITY RICKETS SCOTT'S Emulsion has no equal for bringing back the energy, strength and vigour of glorious health. Still the bett at all ages of199 words
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Advertisement283 1916-02-16 2 Made m Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION b,READ BROTHERS, Li-it* CU^kiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness •OLD EVEfIYWHCRE, ORDPR IN FAMILY PACKAGES THE STPAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore: Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Place. Money Chaogtr, Uctel de l'Eurrpp. Money C banner. Adelplii Hotel. Money Cbaoiicr,283 words
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Article963 1916-02-16 3 Becoming Suspicious of a Weird Financial Structure. News is reaching America from many scarce* that Germany is now beyond her depth financially, and is keeping afloat only by artificial efforts. There is believed in America to be no possibility that the Germans can reestablish their monetary963 words
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Article51 1916-02-16 3 Short—" Yea, I believe some fortune tellers are on the square. Not long ago one •greed to tell me something about ruy future for five ■hillings." Long Well Short I gave her the money and she told me the time would come when I would wish I had my money51 words
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Advertisement112 1916-02-16 3 PERFECT In W**A ancl Purity till Excellence FRAMROZ and CO. S Aerated Waters. AIR GAS PRODUCER The most Economical and most Convenient Form of Illumination. \k cent per hour for one 50-candle powder light. PORTABLE EVERYWHERE. The Gas Produced by this Producer is Smokeless, Odourless, and Harmless. Japanese Paint. T.112 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-16 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wood* Great Peptarmin Core la. 6d12 words
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Advertisement245 1916-02-16 3 GHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, No. 25, South Bridge Road. First clana Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MOI EIUTE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Beet Tootb Powders and Brushes lor talt i i PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KONG245 words
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Advertisement255 1916-02-16 3 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check255 words
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Advertisement1083 1916-02-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AND rApcar I— inc. (COXFANIK^ Im oKI'oKVIKD IK ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. i Under Contract with Hla Majesty Government), For China, Japan, Penan*, Ceylon, Auatralia, India, Aden. Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leavo Singapore on or about1,083 words
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Advertisement801 1916-02-16 4 STEAMER BAILIN6B. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. (Imcori-oratbd in Siam). SINGAPORE-BAN6KOK. For K ret ay, Tringpanu, Bisut, Scmerak, Kelantan, Tabai Baognara, Teiupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobramai, Bandon, Langsuen Taku, Cbumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure NO STEAMER Feb. 17 Feb. 19. 8 p.m. as VUGALA SI 93, 8 p.m.801 words
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Advertisement481 1916-02-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAM SHIPCO.. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (IWCORPORATKD IN Bn'OLAND) r The Companies' steamers are dispatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool ard481 words
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Advertisement519 1916-02-16 4 STEAMER SAILINBB. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained botwoen Yokohama, via porte, to Mnreeilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Oovernment. The Now Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are519 words
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Article780 1916-02-16 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Ftbrnary 16, 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Kvatt, exchange and Rbare brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. Noh. Valdi. Botbbs. Sillbbs. 3/- &lla K u 1/10* 2/1* 4 1780 words
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Advertisement536 1916-02-16 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INOO-CHINA STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. |I\. nKI-ok I fl> K\.iL*SD). Direot ••pvim to Japan via Hona hong A S>han«nai, and to Galoot i via Hiniini, from •in|apoi'« Taking ear^-j uu t^iruUKb Bills ol Ladio lor Canton, Mkuao, Swati.w, Amoy, Coeio Tieotsio, NewcliwanK, Vac^tnse Porto tit. nioaa, tiie Pbil-ppiDix,536 words
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Advertisement471 1916-02-16 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (l\'-nI!P-RAT«D IX JaPAN) Osahi »«resßtlls «ts»mshtp C* LM 1. KOBE BOMBAY LINE 1 lie Company maintains a regal*' eargn nervioe with six steambrs oa'licx at Moji Yokksichi. HongkoDg, Singaporu, Port Swet t.-nli «m, Peoann, Colombo and Bombay, and on the return voyage calling at Taticorin Sin«»po!-e,471 words
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Advertisement151 1916-02-16 5 Factory Buildings Large stocks of Steelwork having arrived, we are in a position to promptly execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Factory Buildings. Let us quote for your requirements NOW. UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED Daman Road, SingaporeBranches at Bangkok, Ipoh, Penang, Seremban. Malacca and Medan. "Security" (GRAVEL SURFACE) MINERAL ASPHALT151 words
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Advertisement33 1916-02-16 6 FRASER NEAVE, LIMITED. iil'"j THE MINISTER. FOR THE INTERIOR IMPROVES THE BEST WHISKY. REIW FORCED CONCRETE WHARF-300 ft. LONG-DESIGNED BUILT FOR HONG AY MINES (TONKIN) BY BROSSARD MOPIN rriEJT— Reinforced Concrete Specialists. SINGAPORE.33 words
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Advertisement347 1916-02-16 6 23aC* CZm I"I I> IS C2> (Latk or Tbi Pobinsok Piano Co Banjo si rings, Bell brand, 1 set of 5 55 1 6 \U 1,7 ,90 Clarionet, B flat, 15 keys, 2 rings 30,00 reeds, B flat and E flat, each /|5 Flute, B flat, new army model 1500347 words
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Advertisement438 1916-02-16 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPER TIBS SITUATE AT SBKANGOON ROAD, t-INGAPGRB, To be beld at Powell k Co.'s Saleroom, On Tcisday, Fdrcaky 22, at 2.'0 p.m. Lot 1. All tbat piece of land eitoate at Seat; goon Read, Singapore, area H. 798 sq. feet, wbi:b sa d438 words
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Advertisement597 1916-02-16 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS TO LBT, RICHMOND, 111, Ritat Valley Road. Arply on premises. 18 2— 22-2 WANTBD, competent Shorthand Typist. Apply Messrs. Jobn Little and Co., Ltd., Office. 16 2— 19-2 WANTED, JUNIOR SHIPPING CLERK. Apply in writing to Box No. 210, Straits Times. 162—17-3 TO LET, farnithtd, oommodious house, good597 words
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Advertisement414 1916-02-16 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. As oertain differences bavo arisen between Ng Kang Yeow and bid wife Yeo Kba Loan, tbey have agreed to separate and live apart from each otber and have mutually entered into an agreement accordingly. It is agreed by both parties that this separation baa arisen oat of414 words
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Article115 1916-02-16 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, February 16. H'gh Water. Ml a..v 10.2) p.m M. M. outward mail expected. Thursday, February 17. High Water. M a.tn 10 44 p.iu Friday, February 18. High Water. 9.11 a.iv M 6 p.m Homeward mail closes. Chamber of Commerce Kubbor Assn., mtg., Hxchange, 2 30.115 words
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Article284 1916-02-16 7 To-day. mt Calcutta taking mails for Durban Kut^ans 2.30 pm Tort Swi-ttt -nhaiu and Peaaan Ipob 2.30 pm Malacca, P. Swettenbam ami Tilok Anson Kampar 2.30 pm -I, ,n Circe 2.30 pm Istlat I'aii'li in.'. :tt-nt;kali» anJ Bagan Meran 2 .Ml pm Ra'u I'abat Mena 2 30284 words
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Article264 1916-02-16 7 The mail trains from Singapore for tb- j oortb leave Tank Koad station daily at 1.1 I a.m. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 71h p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. The through expreHS to I'enang leavtut Kuala Lun| n at H a.m. daily, arriving at Penang264 words
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Article248 1916-02-16 7 The M. M. outward steamer Amazone left Colombo on Friday, February 11, and may be expected to arrive here to morrow morning. The outward B. I. packet Tara with mails from London left Negapatam at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 14, and may op expected to arrive248 words
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Article85 1916-02-16 7 Latest Arrivals. British. ■MM Date of Arrival Remarks. Katong 15-16 loner Roads Abbotsford Indra Outer Roads C'liow Tai Inner Roads Sappho dknstrac No. 7 Wharf Hock Tew Inner Roads Huat Cheang Soon Hong Hock Oan H*i Nam 18-2-16 Fook Sang No. 7 Wharf Sri Wongsee Inner Roads Hock85 words
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Article338 1916-02-16 7 Outward. lie following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken fiom the London and China Express. It should be understock that, in »ouie instances, bookings may be provisional Hki tiiit intending passeuyers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to .he issuance of this list in London I'er I.338 words
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Article134 1916-02-16 7 A ut sundsa Bulgarian deserter's account of the massacre of 800 Serbian soldiers prisoner n at I'rilep. The victiuiH were marchtil to the c<lgr of Im^e graves and ordered to blindfold iacb otber iiii'l to km 1 while Hulparinn infantry »urrounded them to prevent tbeir escape. Kiylity liul^ar134 words
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Article176 1916-02-16 7 EXCHANOE. 31NOAP0BB, FkBRUAKY 16, 1916. OmLom.. Bank 4m r s 2/« t Domand j.-tj Private B m/t 2/4|| OmWttmm BankT. T. 328 on IMUL4 b»uk 1. 1. 17»i On Hon. .KyNo... Bank d/d 17", Oh Shanghai ...Bank d/d b&l On Java Bank T. T. 132 On Japan176 words
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Article181 1916-02-16 7 l" ue Buyers Sellers. Value J 10 10 AmpanK 6.00 1 1 Aver Wong O.bO 0.40 10 10 Belat 2.00 2.10 10 10 Kanabol 080 0.90 1) 10 KiDta Association 6.50 11 1 KintaTin 1.14.6 1.17.6 /I £1 Lahat Mines 425 10 8.'25 Malayan Collieries 2.50 dis £1 £1181 words
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Article616 1916-02-16 7 i? 8 6 a Bayers. Sollera. a 3/. A:iri«di 1/8 2/£1 41 Aas/icJaT* 3/- 3/- Anglo- Malay 9/6 10/6 a/- 3/- Batons Malai a 22 2,0 £1 £1 Batn Tiga 3.10.0 8.0.0 U. a/- Bekoh 2/3 3/6 £1 41 iiakit Kajang 1.17.6 2.0.0 41 411 Bakit Lintang 3.0.0 3.5.0616 words
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Article128 1916-02-16 7 II 41 I. diieltnw Oj. 7.35 7.75 51 41 Ptal. 1.3.0 1.6.0 aieotric I 1 nj* 3/9 SI--10 10 Frwet Solve Sl.OO 63.00 50 60 W. ilammar k Co. 81.00 85.09 LOO Howartb Brskioe 85.00 100 l%Ptat. 95.00 100 100 Sail Bra. DjJ. 80.03 10 10 M»yQ»r 1128 words
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Article55 1916-02-16 7 United Engineers 11,'i84 600 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% 4860,000 notn SporeManicip*l6% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4*% of IM7 11,600,00) 90 98 Spore Municipal 4^% ol 1909 11,003,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% '2,000,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 B%dis Tbe quotations of sterling shares nut be regarded a=> purely55 words
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Advertisement344 1916-02-16 7 "FELUCCA" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES Made by Maspero Freres, Cairo. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS. AUCTION SALE Of UNSBRVIi-EaBLE POLL B STORKS, UNCLAIMED AND CONFISCATED PROPERTY AND INTESTATE ESTATE PROPERTY, ETC., By Order of the Chief Po'ice Officer, \t Tbe Ctnirel Po'ice Station, Sooth Riidge Koad, On Wednssdat, Febbuabv 23, at 2.80344 words
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Advertisement76 1916-02-16 7 PRIVATE HOTEL. STAMFORD HOUSE CENTRALLY SITUATED Bras Basah Road, Comfortable Rooms with Batbroomi attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Separate Tables In Spacious Din leg Room. Large Reception Hall. Billiards and Newspapers Tbo Present Management desire it to be known that they cater especially for Ladies and Gentlemen (Resident or Travellers) seeking76 words
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1154 1916-02-16 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. WHY WE MADE AN ARMY. There are few more able writers on naval matters than Mr. Archibald Hurd, who lias recently written a grave warning against allowing our military to outgrow our naval power. In the main he is right. Britain is by her1,154 words
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Article16 1916-02-16 8 The output from the Belat Tin Mining Co.'a mine for January was 83.01 piculs tin ore.16 words
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Article24 1916-02-16 8 Taipingites have been enjoying an unusual ly long spell of tine dry weather with cool nights. A number of residents are on Maxwell's Hill.24 words
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Article22 1916-02-16 8 A leading American authority anticipates an increased rubber consumption in the I'nited States during ltflft of 50 per cent, over 191 S.22 words
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Article33 1916-02-16 8 Dr. Su/.uki, Dr. T. Osbima, and the sisters and staff of the Japanese Kud Cross Mission to England are returning to Japan by thu N.V.K. steamer Fuibiuii Maru which left on January 2'i.33 words
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Article34 1916-02-16 8 When the Uertnan cruiser Kmden was visited towards the close of last year it was found that tin; stern half had completely disappeared aud a very heavy surf was still breaking over what remained.34 words
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Article36 1916-02-16 8 Salvage operations on the P. and U. steamor Socotra, which went ashore and broke in halves on the Boulogne coast, are proceeding slowly. Rough weather is hampering the recovery of the steamer's lead and wool cargo.36 words
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Article40 1916-02-16 8 It is stated that the China Navigation Steamship Company's Linan, which collided with the Japanese steamer Daijin Maru, is to be refitted with a now stem and about half a dozen plates. She it> at present at Taikoo Dock, Hongkong.40 words
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Article47 1916-02-16 8 What on earth are two /epps and a cloud?" she asked. "That's tho order I've just taken from the last soldier to come in, and I won't tell him to translate." She guessed it herself, and she proudly served him with two sausages and a poached egg.47 words
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Article50 1916-02-16 8 In the House of Commons on January 17, in reply to a question, Mr. Asquith said that in view of more pressing public business he must decline to introduce legislation for the removal from the roll of the House of Lords of the Dukes of Cumberland and Saxe Coburg Gotha.50 words
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Article57 1916-02-16 8 The police are looking for a Chinese coolie who, in thu course of a quarrel with another coolie, picked up a bar of iron and hit him on the head. The one who camo off second best in the dispute is at present in hospital with a fractured skull, but57 words
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Article52 1916-02-16 8 The City Assessor and Collector of Manila have been instructed to return to the Young Men's Christian Association its deposit of P6,221.00. made in connection with the taxes due on its property for the years 1908, 1909 and 1910, in view of the recent decision of the supreme court on52 words
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Article57 1916-02-16 8 The Sultan of Johore has forwarded a draft for .£2,492 as a contribution from his Government, to be used in such manner as the Army Council may think best. The Army Council have gratefully accepted this generous gift, and propose to devote it to the provision of reconnaissance aeroplanes for57 words
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Article54 1916-02-16 8 The authorities at Malaga, on the south coast of Spain, have discovered that 3,600 German rill- s have been imported, inside blocks and ornamental pillars of cement lined with zinc. The disclosure was due to the cracking of the cement. A Dutch steamer brought this consignment to Marseilles, whence it54 words
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Article56 1916-02-16 8 The current celebration of the jubilee of the Colombo Municipality must, one would think, be somewhat damped by the unsym pathetic attitude of the leading local paper, which describes the occasion as the completion of the fiftieth year of a troubled and unhappy existence on which failure has unfortunately stamped56 words
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Article67 1916-02-16 8 Ong Ah Lee, the Chinese police constable who, at the instance of Mrs. O'Neill, wife of Inspector O'Neill, of the central police division, was charged with retaining a fountain pen, stolen from her quarters, was dealt with in the third court this morning. Despite his plea that hu bought the67 words
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Article69 1916-02-16 8 Within a very short period, says a home paper, it will become known that the War Office has a very big and important scheme of work for the volunteers, one that will call for the devotion of even more time and energy than have already been cheerfully given, and one,69 words
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Article68 1916-02-16 8 The Cuoysang, on her voyage from Shanghai, via Swatow, to Hongkong, saw on the afternoon of January 30, outside iut/lalf, the Shinyi Maru towing the Oto Maru towards Shanghai. The Oto Maru was in a sinking condition and was dowu considerably by the head. Her engines, however, were still going,68 words
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Article81 1916-02-16 8 the Central Engine Works Mcdan"' Ltd. write that the paragraph iv our issue con cerning the 57 bankrupt firms on tl c K.ist Coast of Sumatra in 1815, is wrong as tho report covers not only the East Co ist of Sumatra but also Atjeh. They state there was only81 words
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Article88 1916-02-16 8 Christian De Wtt, the rebel, has been making spoectus in the Orange Free State that have caused much criticism. This has culminated in a public outcry against the reception which has been arranged at rode in honour of De Wet and other reloased rebels. It is understood that the Govern88 words
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Article128 1916-02-16 8 Freight and passenger trade between Auh tralia and the Pacific Coast of North America is increasing by leap* and bounds. The Oceanic Steaojsbip Co. has been compelled to inaugurate a three- weekly service between Sydney and San Francisco, while the Union Co. s boats from Sydney to San Francisco and128 words
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Article431 1916-02-16 8 The now Govornor of Ceylon. Sir John Andei'xon, ix sailing fmiu homo by tho Kaahgar on March 4. Mi. .1. VolkcrH lihm left Borneo after 27 yiars planting, chiefly with tlie New London Borneo Co. Mr. G. Gordon Ulack has mdmti Mi position as manager of the431 words
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Article80 1916-02-16 8 The Malayan Air Squadron is now nctirirjg completion. The smallest couipletu squadron is 16 aeroplanes —1 2 reconnaissance and four fighters. To date 14 aeroplanes have been presented and the fifteenth is partly subscribed. Mr. Alma Baker is now on a visit to rVuang which has80 words
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Article136 1916-02-16 8 The ueu-oria) tablet to tho late lav. W. H. Elton has been placid on the wall of the south transept of St. Michael's Church, Kucbing. It is a handsome stone and boars the inscription In Memory of William Henry Klton, priest, who died in136 words
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Article141 1916-02-16 8 On thu morning of February 1, ii launch plying between Swatow and KityaDg capsi/. Ed just after she had started on hor trip. Thu launch appears to have U H > overcrowded with people— including a large number of women and children leaving to spend the141 words
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Article138 1916-02-16 8 The returns compiled by Lloyd's Shipping Ki^ihUt, which only take into account vessels of 100 tons and upwards, the construction of which has actually begun, show that excluding warships, there were 4211 vessels of 1,.'J&1,590 tons gross under construction in the United Kingdom at the close of thu138 words
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Advertisement147 1916-02-16 8 jm PressUV>^ Coping V mEmrw >+&mi Letters Carbons. f^jHE Twentieth Century ha« seen the advent of many remarkable inventions, not the least of which is the Roneo Letter Oopier, which dispenses wi'h water, brush, and press, makes costly carbons unnecessary, and produces perfect copies at the rate of 20 per147 words
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Advertisement173 1916-02-16 8 ANOTHER STUPENDOUS PROGRAMME AT THE ALHAMBRA Beach Road, The House of Quality— The House ol Feature Attractions. Path* SIMONTHEJESTER Gold Rooster Play In 8 Parts. ikiul <1 from W. M. .1. Locke'H Famoax Novel ol the R*ine name Not a comedy bat a Rt niational drama of intense action, holding173 words
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Article1941 1916-02-16 9 PARLIAMENT. King Expresses His Confidence. FIGHTING IN FRANCE. Lord Kitchener Visits The Front. London. February 15, .'4.30 p.m. The King's speech at the re opening of Parliament says: "The spirit of my Allies and of my ivripli who are mill I in this conllict by evor-stren^theniny ties of1,941 words
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Article122 1916-02-16 9 Rkitkr's Tklkoram. London, February 15. Queen Mary has unveiled the Florence Nightingale memorial in St. Paul's Cathe dral. The Primate, the Lord Mayor and other prominent personages were present. The late Lieut-General Sir Henry Moore bequeathed 6,500 rupees to the Ripon hospital at Simla for the erection122 words
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Article47 1916-02-16 9 Rkitkr's Tiligkam London, February IS, Batavia General Michielseu, commanding the troops in Java, has been killed by a fall in an aeroplane in wuich a passenger and pilot were very severely injured. The aero plane was formerly an American hydroplane and had been rebuilt.47 words
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Article35 1916-02-16 9 (From dm Own Cokrhsposdbnt.) London, February 15. The directors of Kamuntiug Tin Dredging Company have declared a fourth interim dividend of one shilling, payable on the 18th inst free of income tax.35 words
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Article279 1916-02-16 9 Warrant Issued Against The Mongolian. There was a special sitting of the Colonial Court of Admiralty at Colombo on the 4th instant, when an action was filed by Oran Coal Company, London, against the Indian and Peninsular steamship Mongolian in respect of her cargo and279 words
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Article167 1916-02-16 9 A Consular report from Swatow refers to the opportunities presented to Chinese ship ping companies (and Uken advantage of) by the effective bottling up of German steamships in the East, as well as in every other part of the world, where they were wont to trade.167 words
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Article1253 1916-02-16 9 OPENING OF THE NEW YEAR. From Our Special Correspondent. London. January 6, 1916. There is not much reason to grumble at tlu st irt Stock Exchange business has made in the New Year at any rate as compared with rfvont experiences Quite a lot of money appears to1,253 words
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Article285 1916-02-16 9 Specially-made Ships sent From Home. In connection with yesterday s cable stating that the German gunboat Hodwig Wissmann had been sunk in a fight on La ie Tanganyika, Router's agency was informed when the mail If ft home that besides the Gt rman steamer Kingani, which285 words
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Article453 1916-02-16 9 (From A Corhksionkkn i.i Trengganu, February 11. At 4 p.m. to day a very large gathering honoured the remains of Tunku Besar, one of the daughters of H. 11. tin- Sultan of Trengganu, who had been ill for sonic time and who expired this morning There were453 words
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Article2518 1916-02-16 10 COMPULSORY SERVICE, LIMITED CAREFULLY. From Our Special Correspondent. London, January 7. We have made history rapidly in the present week. Lord Derby's report on bis great recruiting campaign, to which the whole country has eagerly looked forward, has been ssued as a Parliamentary White Paper the Piim.-2,518 words
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Article231 1916-02-16 10 Stefansson's Discoveries in The Far North. News of tbe discovery by the Canadian explorer. StefanssoD, of records left by one of the Franklin search parties 62 years ago is contained in the detailed report of his explora tions received by the Canadian Naval Service Department. The records were231 words
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Article233 1916-02-16 10 In a letter written by Mr. B. H. Strong, of Kandy, one of tbe survivors of the Ville de la Ciotat tragedy, reference is made to each of the unfortunate members of tbe Ceylon Contingent who were drowned. He says: Poor Graham Perera, be used233 words
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Article24 1916-02-16 10 Mr. E. 11. Sharp, K C, has been appointed M unofficial member of the Hongkong Execu:il, Tict tho late Mr. K. A. Huwett, C..M.0.24 words
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Article729 1916-02-16 10 Why Herr Hardens Paper Was Suppressed. The suppression by tbe German military authorities of Herr Maximilian Harden 8 weekly review /ukunft, which took place, a* already reported, just before the end of the year, was due to two remarkably candid articles warning the Imperial Government not729 words
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Article251 1916-02-16 10 Canadians Make Fun of Their Misfortunes. Tbe Christmas number (Trench edition) of tbe Twentieth Gazette, a journal issued at the battalion headquarters of the 20th Canadians, "somewhere in F.auee," is a breezy publication which reflects much credit on its editors. Under the beading Extracts from (expected) Brigade Orders,"251 words
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Article888 1916-02-16 10 Allies Guarding 10,000 Miles Of Trenches. In tbe section of tbe French lines that I have just been visiting there are already, on a front of just over ten miles, 875 kilometres (or slightly over 234 miles) of trenches. To make certainty still more sure another888 words
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Article148 1916-02-16 10 In view of the statements recently made about tbe uncertainty of tbe export of woodpalp from Scandinavia to England experiments are now in progress in Ceylon with a view of the exploitation of forest reserves in order to determine to what extent various wood products which hitherto148 words
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Article45 1916-02-16 10 In diplomatic circles at Home it is cur itntly reported that tin AuHtnan Kinperor has bad a stroke of paralysis anil is id a precarious condition. It U al»o reported that the Vatican has boen interim «l the appmvhing end of tbe Emporor Kran/ Joseph45 words
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Article133 1916-02-16 10 The S.I '.F.A. will play the V.M.C.A. on the Olilaui Hall ground tomorrow. Tbe Straits and F.M.B. Golf Championship meeting this year is being held at Ipoh during Easter, April 21, 22, and 24. Tho Penang Chinese Rocreation Club party, which is arriving here on Monday, tbe 21st,133 words
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Article33 1916-02-16 10 The Ladi'js' medal in connection with tho Garrison Golf Club which was postponed last week on account of weather will be played oil on Thursday next, the '7th instant, under bogey rules33 words
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Article625 1916-02-16 10 Press Opinions on Sir I. Hamilton's Despatch. Following arc extracts from morning paper opinions on Sir lan Hamilton's despatch relating the story of tho failure of the attack at Snvla Bay All that courage could do was dorjc, and the men of Anzac no less thau theDaily Mail - 625 words
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Article112 1916-02-16 10 Sungei Kari (Sumatra).— 26,6oo lbs. Asabban (Sumatra).— 2l,49o lbs. Tandjong 99,170 lbs. Sialang.— BB,o.ll Idh. Anglo- Sumatra.— 74,o47 Idh. Ampet (Sumatra).- 12,447 lbs. Tanah Datar.— 9,l4o lbs. Toerangie (Sumatra),— 2,s3l Idh. Mendans (Sumatra).— l,os3 Idh. I'nited Si-rdany (Sumatra). 265, 7fi6 lbfl. Malacca Kubbur Plantations.— BoB,2oo !bs. Mali112 words
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Article1497 1916-02-16 11 Description by an Officer of The R.A.M.C. Shortly after the commencement of Hip present year the Itritish War Office received from the Serbian Government an nrgent appeal for medical aid, and, in response, 25 officers of the Royal Army Medical Corps were detailed to the assistance of1,497 words
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Article88 1916-02-16 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending. Friday, February 18 Wedxksday, Febkitary 16. i.,W p.m. Bak-stier Range S.R.E.(V.) 5.13 p.m. Drill Hall S.V IS. 3 p.m. Squad Huadijuar M. Cyclist tera Section. 15 p.m. Drill Hall Chinese Co. Thi'SSPAY, Fni.l'\l:V 17. 6.15 p.m. Bras Basah Koad Malay88 words
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Article306 1916-02-16 11 The report of the Braunstoo i Malay i Uubbtr E-titis. Limited, states tLat the p-it':t for the year to September H was £19.899, and after bringing forward the balance from the previous year and deduct ing the interim dividend of 5 per cent, paid on June 16.306 words
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Article158 1916-02-16 11 The public in general icing many of the tiixti fulcalendars and aluianacHitcuitomarily receives at thin time of the year from its tradesmen. As a matter of fact, nays a London paper, it has been fouod n« cetwary tn abandon some of the usual features of the Now158 words
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Article51 1916-02-16 11 Captain the Hod. K T. Ncedham, brother of tin' Earl of Kilmurey, did suddenly at St Leonard's on January 9. He nerved in tint I'erak Expedition ttud retired in 1897 Hu btcaoic an active politician, and m» the ruling councillor of the lucal i'rimrost League. He was in his 69th51 words
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Advertisement61 1916-02-16 11 At ev< ry word a reputation dias, So sang tbe pott ia long sues pas* And tLis is just as true to day as then, For Mum j uj. n lose tbeir reputations (ant. But there aro bri.ht lceptions to the rale. Wbere repa'ationx always will endare EHpecia'ly is it61 words
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Advertisement554 1916-02-16 11 Vi Jfc THE Da^TCE W J is a sure success if the W I music is given by the 1 Ij greatest of all home entertainers, "His I J I Master's Voice" Gramophone and -4 some of the new A dance records. //l T u-v include the newest V'/ VI554 words
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Advertisement144 1916-02-16 11 THE BEBT TYRE FOR FORD CARS SECURITYI I I TRY THEM WEARNE BROS., LD., Singapore, Koala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang, SOLE AGENTS. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bras Basah Road, Singapore, Nro^isr opesn From 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. FTERNOON144 words
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Article1545 1916-02-16 12 FIFTEEN PER CENT. IN INTERIM DIVIDENDS. < Exceedingly Low Costs. i Tbe second annual general meeting of Kamunting Tin Dredging, Limitel, was held ob January 11, at tbe Cannon Street Hotel, 8.C., Sir Erneat W. Birch, K.C.M.G., presiding. Tbe Chairman aaid Gentlemen, lam ■orry that oar chairman1,545 words
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Article455 1916-02-16 12 Women Operators in a New Role. A now charm has been added to the delights of dentistry. The wonderful times we are now living in have seen many strange things, but nothing has been more remark able than tbe all conquering descent of Wo man in realms455 words
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Article265 1916-02-16 12 An American Estimate of Enemy's Attainments. Germany and Austria, with 115,000,000 people, challenged 235,000,000, says tbe New York Times in a leading article. That is the arithmetic of tbe position. Competition in slaughter was impossible so Germany relied on Teutonic strategy to accomplish miracles. At the beginning265 words
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Article37 1916-02-16 12 CluriUbln Man (to (oraier blind begaart— What lm»o you recovered your sigbt Hi Kk'ar Well, your Bee, it* tbis way I've lost my dog, and a* I rannot longer be blind, I have beouuM a deaf mate37 words
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Article1290 1916-02-16 12 New Information Regarding Life In Germany. A correspondent, writing to The Times, London, says The accompanying letter, which has reached me indirectly from a lady in Berlin, may interest readers of your journal. It gives a good deal of new information as to life in the1,290 words
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Article570 1916-02-16 12 A Nation Anxious to Play The Game." England was innocent of the war an 1 she went to war in innocency of spirit. She had never fought Germany she bad no idea of her methods of warfare. In tbia manner A. Cbevrillon writes of England and the570 words
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Article247 1916-02-16 12 Slightly Mixed Version of a German Plot. A ratber mild sensation wis caused the other day, says tbe Japan Chronicle, by the report from Hongkong that an unfinished tunnel had been discovered leading from tbe German prisoner's camp to the Chinese railway. Tie Seoul Press prints tbis247 words
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Article41 1916-02-16 12 Then you tbink this European war is really serious "Of course. If it wasn't, you can bet ynur life Congn sn would have ordered an investigation of it and sent a committee over tbore on a junketing trip long before thia."41 words
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Advertisement189 1916-02-16 12 THE \if9 Cp i wh|te ant yk DESTROYER ALL-BRITISH. Price $30.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (ISCCBPORATKD IN EkOLAND) KUALA LUMPUR. ARISTOCRATIC ENGLISH RATTAN FURNITURE Quality Strength Value ARTISTIC DESIGNS. IN COMPLETE SUITES ALSO THE SIMPLEX RATTAN SUITE Hade to pack tiat, convenient for Estate use. SOLD ONLY AT189 words
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Article503 1916-02-16 13 A Great Work for British Sea Power. The Navy League completed twenty one years of activity on January 10. The organisation of the League was the outcome of the strong desire of leading public men in Qreat Britain and the Oversea Dominions that the vital503 words
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Article500 1916-02-16 13 Appreciations of the Retiring Viceroy, Arrangements for the opening by the Viceroy on February 17 of the La ly Hardinge medical college for women at Delhi are well in hand and a large gathering is expected. Sir Pardey Lukitt as chairman of the executive committee will conduct his500 words
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Advertisement48 1916-02-16 13 If you are at all interested in the very latest developments in the construction of Motor Cars, you should write us for particulars regarding th c specification of the famous "DODGE BROTHERS" Car the quality Car that experts are talking so much about. IftENTRAI Engine works itdl^, SINGAPORE.48 words
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Advertisement45 1916-02-16 13 Startle d labourer iwlio has junt skipped uut uf tbu way uf a falling block of stone about three toun in wei^'it)— Be a bit more ku-rful up there, can't ycr' 'Notber arf a foot, and you'll 'are 'o cr got me a new 'at45 words
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Advertisement380 1916-02-16 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON' CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to D and t0 THE MUNICIPALITY jfe^^| ™E GOVERNMENT of vt?M/ f SINGAPORE \^7^So/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for380 words
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Advertisement40 1916-02-16 13 NEW GOODS JUST UNPACKED. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY OF Silks, Shawls, Blouses, Kimonos, Dresses, Damasceneware Silverware and Gold Jewellery, etc., etc. At Lowest Possible Prices. INSPECTION INVITED. K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL CO., Noa. SI dt 52, High Street. Ml 80 440 words
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Advertisement554 1916-02-16 14 Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar WAR or JTKAUJi. x what OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. "»O O*F,O. Wnoh-t- H NN ..-..p0r.. LONOOIi OFFICE, 32. O,d -wry. «O. Th- C«n«.» has M9O 000 deposited with the Snpr«n. Coort of554 words
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Advertisement385 1916-02-16 14 IMBURAHO^_ GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOk (Incorporated in England). Subscribed Capital 2 -°S-°S Total Invested Fnnds. *«.2«M»° Annual Income .£1,100,000 The undersigned, Agents lor the abo»e Oompany, aie prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks lor short period* ol ten days as longer periods at current rated to be named385 words
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Advertisement495 1916-02-16 14 BAHKINB. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Ikcobfubated in Honokono). PAID UP CAPITAL m m, 116,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling *1,600,000 at >/■ *****00,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Boa. Mr. D. Lacdale. Chairmaa. W. L Pattenden, Bag., Deputy Ornirmaa. S. H. Dodwell, Buo. PH. Holyoak.495 words
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Advertisement541 1916-02-16 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INOORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 Shan* of 430 each 41,200,000 ReaerreFnnd £1 ,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank of England, The London City and MidlanJ Bank, Ltd.. Tbe London County and Westminster Bank,541 words
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Advertisement737 1916-02-16 14 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Established 1874. THE ORIENTAL Incorporaiid.nl.dia. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ASSETS exceed $28.000,000 ABSOLUTE SSOURITV. Profit* to Polioy-holder* Xt last Valuntlon $1,116 673. LOWEST Apply lor Prospering and fall information to LIBERAL HATES SIiGAPCRF MUMM OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPHERSON, Secretary for S.S.737 words
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Article950 1916-02-16 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Latest Motor Marvel. Mr. H. Massac Buist writes in The Observer Not content with manufacturing five hundred examples a day of tbe completely equipped £275 (including duty I Overland car (Messrs Wearne Brothers, agents), Mr. John N. Willys has bad950 words
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Article171 1916-02-16 15 Sir Frederick Green, presiding at the meeting of the Orient Steam Navigation Company, said the profit made was £200,896, or £26,197 le*s than the previous year. They were paying a dividend of S per cent. Tbe year bad been a difficult one, not only because of tbe171 words
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Advertisement166 1916-02-16 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, London, E. C, CONTRACTORS XO H.M WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-book. Tliiß hard} l.ttle took ba> now reacbul166 words
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Advertisement239 1916-02-16 15 DUNLOP TJ% W^ /jjsy Although raw rubber has adi vanced in price, Dunlop Tyres are £LjSa§^^^Flj| I -ifl.} reduced from 15 to 20$. '^^ata r^ v!^3 Favourable contracts for raw mateHHpBB| Wk U r^ii r a^ nave enabled us to give the W&^SjiMpf JpiJi public the benefit of these reduced239 words
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Advertisement536 1916-02-16 16 MISCELLANEOUS. FOUND, a -mall white dog without a collar or lictnee. Owner can recover same by communicating with Bex No. 204, Straits Times. 12-2—lB 2 MARRIED COUPLE would like to hear of some one to < hare Urge house in Tanglin Stablicg. garage tennis court. Box No. 206, Straits Times.536 words
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Advertisement677 1916-02-16 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT, Rooms at Zetland House, Ar jenian Street. Apply Stephens Paul Co. 16-1-Q TO LET, No. (2, Hill Street, suitable for school or hotel. Apply B. Silas, 8, Prince Street. 10-2— v TO LET, No. 7 4 8, Institution Hill. Apply to Lett theog Van A677 words
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Advertisement657 1916-02-16 16 NOTICE. We, the undersigned, give public notice that our firm has no connection with any other! firm in Singapore with a similar name. ALSAGOFF Co., 12, Battery Road.l 9-2 8-8 i notice:. How to solve servants difficulties such as cooks, boys, amabs. ayahs, gardeners, clerks, conductors, short-] band typists, book-keepers,657 words
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Advertisement529 1916-02-16 16 GUAN KIAT CO.. HEftD OFFICE: J7, Phillip Street Branch Stor«s at No. 14, Phillip Strett, and Nos 14, 100 and IC2, Tank Koad. Tel. Addrtss: "GUANKIAT." Telephone Nos. 1174 and 1288 (Private 1460). Codss dsbd A. B C, 6th Edition, and A-l Codis. Ship ChMdlsrt, Hardwire Dealer*, Government sad Municipal529 words
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Advertisement469 1916-02-16 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Tnlrphf in- No. 421. Sbipohacdltrs, GoverLuient and Muuieipa Contractor Bptate Suppliers and Com mission Agents. Soli Aosnis The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 ***** To ADVERTISERS As requests to mako alterations in advertisements, such as changes in469 words
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Miscellaneous293 1916-02-16 16 Straits ¥)imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 'Jfi2 Job Printing Department .'!IM 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 bt' addressed to THE MAN'AGKI:. ADVERTISEMENT HATES. -Miscellaneous wants of293 words
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