The Straits Times, 18 February 1916
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Title Section12 1916-02-18 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,<m SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 18. 1916. PRICE 10CENTH.12 words
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Advertisement217 1916-02-18 1 Mi M nr at il KATZ BROS., LTP., TW^S 0> WHITE fl WHITE LISLE THREAD HALF-HOSE CASHMERE HALF-HOSE. Silk Embroidered Clox. F"** Silk Embroidered Clox. Extra Spliced Toes Heels and $1.25 pair. Ankles. I Plain White Cashmere $1.00 Pair. Z^k Half-Hose. $11. SO Dozen $1.00 pair In all sizes. In217 words
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Advertisement114 1916-02-18 1 SWING COTS WHITE ENAMELLED and BLACK. ggj NETTED and WIRED SIDES. Can be supplied draped or undraped. Estimates for complete cots draped and with bedding on application. ROBINSON CO. ASHCROFTS Miniature and Full-sized BILLIARD TABLES. Awarded Gold Medals. Contractors to H, H. Government. Prices and particulars from SOLE AGENTS: A.114 words
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Advertisement11 1916-02-18 1 MARTFLLS BRANDY. Sols AasMTst ADAMBON. BILFILLAN CO., ITC. (Inccrpor.itml In Kngliuicll11 words
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Article1165 1916-02-18 2 DESCRIPTION OF A GERMAN ATTACK. How it was Repulsed. Writing from the Western front a few weeks ago, a correspondent of the Central News stated Word came through that every man mast be unusually alert, that every rifle and gas helmet mast be specially examined and paused1,165 words
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Article251 1916-02-18 2 (iood Advice for Thin Folks The trouble with most thin folks who wish to gain wtigbt is that they insitt on drugging their stomach or stuffing it with greasy foods rubbing on useless flesh creams," or following some foolish physical cnlture stunt, while the251 words
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Advertisement287 1916-02-18 2 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION b,READ BROTHERS, ii-it«» Q^kiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness •OLD CVE&VWHEfIE. ORDER IN FAMiLY PACKAGES THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Kelly and Walsh. Ltd Raffles Place. Monty Cuaogr-r, Hotel de l'Europe. Money hanger, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel287 words
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Advertisement279 1916-02-18 2 yy 1 r^4K wSL wTr\ 'CHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, No. 25, South Bridge Road. First class Mechanical Dentistry, Oold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powders and Brushes for Bale. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing279 words
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Advertisement256 1916-02-18 2 I ROB ROY PENS] B Samples 2d.pi,- 0 n w j lllu.tr.t.d C<t»lo|u«> IrM .PDl.c.tl.. THERE 18 NOTHING TO JOKE ABOUT q abackicli- It may be eeriong, partieu larly with women. In all events it is sure to handicap to your cctivitiee, at work o a*, play. There is no256 words
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Advertisement189 1916-02-18 2 Colgate's] f^^\ r^*~~^^ Economy with Colgate's Stick M" When the one you now have is nearly used up, wet it and press it firmly on the end of the new Stick. It stays and you use every SHAVING STI CX bit instead of having to throw away Zm^^^l^^^ the last189 words
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Article400 1916-02-18 3 The following casualties are reported France or Belgium. London, February 5. Killed.— Major G. C. Way, Middlesex; Capt. V. C. black, Irish Guards; Capt. S. Douglas, Middlesex Capt. C. W. D'Aroy I Irvine, Leinsters 2nd Lieut. K. I. Bazeley, Sussex 2nd Lieut. A. P. Trevartben, North SUffords. Wounded.—400 words
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Article406 1916-02-18 3 Novel Expedients for Purposes Of Currency. In their annual bullion report, Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co. mention that in the Island of L'sp, among the Caroline Islands, wbich passed from Spanish to German sovereignty after the Spanish American war by purchase, and bad now passed into the406 words
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Article95 1916-02-18 3 Amongst the many stories told concerning tbe German submarines is one to the effect that a squadron of tbe I boats on which tbe Kaiser and Von Tirpitz pinned their faith— numbering twenty five In all, are now flying the I'nion Jack, they having been trapped, Huared and otherwise oaptured95 words
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Advertisement131 1916-02-18 3 fy iy c.l W^^'f Straits Times Press, Ltd.^3^^l TRY CARBOLINEUM AVENARIUS A REALLY GOOD WOOD PRESERVATIVE. FOR PARTICULAR?, APP>A TO S. J. JUDAH CO., 39, ROBINSON ROftD. Tn. 1368. TO ALL MOTORISTS INBURE YOUR CM AGAINST ALL RISKS DO IX NOW! We Cover at Lowest Rates Best Terms Motor Car131 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-18 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peprjermiot Cure Is. «d;12 words
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Advertisement200 1916-02-18 3 "Security" (GRAVEL SURFACE) MINERAL ASPHALT ROOFING Roofs laid with this material will not crack, because asphalt is of a nature that will not dry up, as does coal tar, and it retains its strength and pliability almost indefinitely. It is perfectly odourless, and will not affect water a special point200 words
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Advertisement1059 1916-02-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India /Apcar L_ine. (Companies Incorporated id England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract with Hit Majesty s Government). For China, Japan PenanaJ, Geylon. Australia, India, Aden. Egypt, Mediterranean Port* and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward1,059 words
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Advertisement814 1916-02-18 4 STEAMER BAILWB3. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisat, Scmerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singoia, Laoon, kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen Taka, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure «.s. RE DANG Fab. 19, 8 p.m. M YUOALA Feb 81 98, 8 p.m. SB. CHUTATUTCH814 words
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Advertisement468 1916-02-18 4 STUMER SMLItUB. OCEAN STEAMSHIPCO, LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Ikcobporatbd in England) The Companies' steamers are despatch! d 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 and for468 words
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Advertisement520 1916-02-18 4 STUMER SAILING*. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Imcobpoiutbd in Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail cntxtct with tlio Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are520 words
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Advertisement708 1916-02-18 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. IIM-uhl ■hUATKH IN K.N.iLAND). Olroot I«pvio« to Japan via Hongkong Shanghai, and to Oaloutt* via Ponang, from Singapore. Taking oargo on through Bills of Ladin lor Canton, Macao, fewatow, Amoy, Cbeti Tientsin, Nenotiwang, Yangt«ae forts For Oioaa. the Philippine, no., elo., ho. Stoamop*.708 words
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Advertisement240 1916-02-18 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAIBH! (In'-orpohated in Japan) Osaka MtrMßtita ttaamsala Co IM), KOBE- BOMBAY LINE Ibe Company maintains a regular carg< service with six steamurs ca lie* at Moji Yokkaicbi, Hongkong, Singapore Port Swet tanham, Puoang, Colombo aud Houibay, and on the return voyage calling at Tuticorio Singapore, Hongkong ai.d240 words
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Advertisement314 1916-02-18 5 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF LAUNCH. The sea going steam launch Yotha will be sold by public auction on Friday, March 10, 10)6, at S p.m., at tbe Harbour Office, Bangkok. Ti i- vessel was boilt by tbe Bangkok Dook Company in 10(4. Hall composite (steel frames teak plaokirg).314 words
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Advertisement232 1916-02-18 5 11 1 AM niIAIITVQ I I MIT r\l\ A r» 7 'TO attain and moreover ntain pirfect r 5 K L//* 1 /j\ quality this his been the motto of >L' <y State Exprr^R Cigarettes evtr since they 3-^J .^r fl Bk bave been on the market. State Express Wf^BL232 words
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Advertisement145 1916-02-18 5 AUCTION SALE Of EXCELLENT MAHOGANY- STAINED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FUBNITURE, ETC. TBE PROPERTY OF E GREGORY JONES, ESQ., At Clyde Villa, No. 62 Grange Road, On Saturday, February 26, at 3.30 p.m. HIS MASTER'S VOICE FUMED OAK HORNLBSS CABINET GRAMOPHONE AND RE.ORDS; mahoitaov nornlrss cabintt gramophone; mabogany-Btaii' d teak Didoboard, tei»k145 words
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Advertisement54 1916-02-18 6 THIS is the Sodawater which has made Singapore famous. FRASER k NEAVE, LIMITED. Ijf a iiimm in i"^ifl Blmmm^ i '•^mn&^KEKKKt^mNmß-WBEtfsMmL I -U>^« J > aMaW^C M>^al MP*^P^JMWWaIPiP%^M^BiMMMM MMaJ Sgr s^ AMJMMMBHftsv'^Br^Ml nss t^a^B^stss^B^s^Bßt^KJ *^m f^^-T^^rj^^J^^J^— i^sff^a^^^^«£^Bl^^^^^^f?C^^^ REIiXFORCED CONCRETE WHARF-300 ft. LONG DESIGNED BUILT FOR HONGAY MINES (TONKIN) BY BROSSARD54 words
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Advertisement421 1916-02-18 6 (Latb op Tbb Robinson Piano Co Violins, from $i2-coto $25-00 eases, from.. B-OO to 18-OO buWS 3 BO to 6-1 O ham! 1-76 to 3-BO biid K e« lOto 25 ie.B lOto IB r. Bin 16 to 25 blanket*, each 1-BO toilpiioet 1-OO pitch p'pn A each SB bow bair421 words
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Advertisement523 1916-02-18 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CHILDREN'S CONCERT: VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL. TO-DAY, AT 6.15 P.M. 15-2—lB-2 KWONG WO KING CO.. LTD. (In Liquidation). REOISTBRBD IN HONGKONG. NOTICE is hereby given that on January 4, 1916. Tbe Supreme Court of Hongkong o'dered tbat the voluntary liquidation should be continued but subjeot to tbe super vieion523 words
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Advertisement512 1916-02-18 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOUND, PLAIN SILVER CIGARETTE CASH, three initials and date scratched inside. A pply V., c/o Straits Times. IH ■•> 22 2 MARRIED COUPLE would like to hear of some one to share large house in Tang in Stabling, garage, tennis court. Box No. 05, Straits Times. 18 2—512 words
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Article126 1916-02-18 7 FIXTURES. Friday, February 18. Sigh Water. 0.44 a.m 11.0 p.m. Hnmoward mail clones (train Cbildren'm Concert, V Mem. Hall, 6.16 p.m. Saturday, February 19. Hicn Water. 10 it a.m.. 11.27 pro B.V.R. Smoker, Drill Hall, O.IS p.m. Sunday, February 20. High Water. 110 a.m. 1 1.49 p126 words
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Article322 1916-02-18 7 To-DAT. Batu Pahat Meraing 2.30 pm Medan V. hit-men '2.30 pm P. Swettenbain and Telok Anson Kinta 2.30 pm Saigon Profit 2.80 pm HonykoDt;. Shanghai and Japan Kitano Mara 2.8] pm Port Swettcnbaiu and Modan M.ita llari 2.30 pm Batu Pabat Hong Wan 2.30 pm K. I'ahao^.322 words
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Article264 1916-02-18 7 Iht mail trains from Singapore tor tin north leave Tank Koad station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.1 h p.u. »nd 4.45 a.m. respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Kuala Lun r at s a iv. daily, arriving at Penang264 words
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Article54 1916-02-18 7 The P. and O. homeward mail steamer Mongara has left Hongkong and may be expected to arrive here at daylight on Sunday, February 30. She sails at 4 p.m. od Tuesday next. The P. and O. outward packet Novara may be expected to arrive at Penang on54 words
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Article110 1916-02-18 7 Our attention has been called to the fact ■bat our arrivals in London are much behind those p.iblisbnd elsewhere. Our rule is to give arrivals onlr wben they are officially reported in the Post Offloe notices, and on ltter iUte than that printed above ha 1 been110 words
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Article341 1916-02-18 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the 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.341 words
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Article382 1916-02-18 7 An Element Missing from The Earth. Profetßor H H. Turner brought to a conclusion on lanuary 8 his Christmas lectures at the Koyal Institution on the uieis^ges from the stars, and showed that, in fact, we are all blood relations, made of the same stuff and382 words
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Article163 1916-02-18 7 The announcement is made in Ottawa that about 273 recruits for the two branches of tlie Imperial Flying Service, the Royal Flying Corps and the Koyal Naval Air Service, have been recruited. Seventy of thcae have been trained, graduated, and received pilots' certificates at the flying school163 words
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Article175 1916-02-18 7 EXCMANOE bINUAPORI, KItHRUARY 18, 1016. OkLom.l. Bank i m/s 4/4}| Demand 2/4} rwateBm/i 2/4} On France Bank T. T. 828 O« Imi>u Bank T. T. 1744 Om UoNoioMa...Bank d/d 17% Oa Shajiohai ...Bank d/d 88) On Ja»* Bank T. T. 182 Oh Japan Bank 111, Sovereigns— baying175 words
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Advertisement9 1916-02-18 7 me Chert Oanplainta. WoudH Ot«r4 Psffuiiiat Core la. 6d9 words
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Advertisement258 1916-02-18 7 FRASER k CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in Bmolawd) EASTERN BRANCH: SINGAPORE. "DUDBRIDGE" OIL ENGINES FOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE OIL. V J DELIVERY PROM STOCK OF 9 15 B.H.P. KEROSENE ENGINES AIR GAS PRODUCER THE MOST ECONOMICAL ANO MOBT CONVENIENT FORM Of ILLUMINATION x 2 cent per hour for one 50-candle power258 words
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Advertisement303 1916-02-18 7 (Ih-m-h|) \&\KMHPULIOAyVJ I NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the above Trade Mark is the property of HA.DJEE MOHAMED HAtfEEF SAHIB of No. 91, Beach Road, Singapore, and is used by him as a Trade Mark in connection with the sale of Sa-ongs NOTICE is hereby given th.-t legil proceedings303 words
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1058 1916-02-18 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19. ERZERUM CAPTURED. If I bad been a pessimist I would not be a pessimist now tbe Prime Minister is credit ed with saying tbe other day, and no doubt be bad reason. Tbe fall of Krzerum is one of tbe heaviest blows struck against1,058 words
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Article29 1916-02-18 8 Forty-one samples of milk were forwarded to the Government chemist by the Kuala Lumpur Health Officer fur analysis during December, only one of which was found to be adulterated.29 words
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Article30 1916-02-18 8 In celebration of the sixth anniversary of tbe Straits Chinese Physical Culturists, the members of the association will be at home at their Club House, 3, Sit Wah Itoad, tomorrow.30 words
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Article41 1916-02-18 8 It may not be generally known that any one discovering wolfram in tbe I-.M.S. at present is given tbe land free of premium by tbe Government. This is because so much wolfram is now needed for big gun manufacture at home.41 words
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Article13 1916-02-18 8 The German submarine "blockade" of England order was issued a year ago to-day.13 words
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Article25 1916-02-18 8 The Y.W.C.A. had an uninvited guest yesterday evening, one who very kindly cut tbe telephone wire and made off with a purse containing about 97.25 words
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Article30 1916-02-18 8 Tbe Wesleyan troops of the Garrison will be tbe guests at a special service at Wesley Church, Fort Canning Road, at 5.80 p.m. on Sunday. The public are cordially invited.30 words
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Article30 1916-02-18 8 The itev. Mr. Oeohsli, 8.A., will conduct the service at the Boustead Institute next Sunday at 8.15 p.m. Music is arranged by Mr. A. T. Hancock. All are cordially invited.30 words
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Article33 1916-02-18 8 Golf clubs are in a sorry plight, says a London wire. Members on active service are not charged subscriptions. Club-houses are deserted, and greens have not been cut. Several clubs have closed dowc.33 words
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Article33 1916-02-18 8 At the annual meeting of the Penang Choral Society, Mr. O. V. Thomas was elected musical director, Mr. F. N. Syer, secretary and treasurer, and Messrs. Biggs, Ezekiel, Hall, Harvey and Martin, committee.33 words
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Article42 1916-02-18 8 A Norwegian steamer trading to Bangkok has been offered and accepted a cargo of rice, 1,300 tons, from Saigon to Havre or a French Atlantic port for £14,300, which works out at 220/- a ton. The vessel goes home round tbe Cape.42 words
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Article42 1916-02-18 8 The annual general meeting of tbe Council of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines will be held on Saturday, March 25, at 2.80 p.m., and it was hoped to arrange for tbe reading of a paper at the Ipoh Club the same night.42 words
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Article38 1916-02-18 8 The Times Melbourne correspondent says that tbe Broken Hill Company have pro duoed from their own iron munition steel which has passed searching tests and that 500 tons of this steel have been shipped during the present month.38 words
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Article54 1916-02-18 8 The tenth championship dog show organised by tbe Calcutta Kennel Club was opened on the Bth instant, and it seems to be tbe •finest yet held. The number of entries is larger than in previous years and the quality of animals much above the average standard. 251 dogs are exhibited54 words
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Article78 1916-02-18 8 At Kuala Lumpur police court on Wednesd »y, the first case called was one in which Mat N'oor, the jockey, was produced on a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Hussain. Court Chief Inspector Taylor, mentioning tbat Hussain was not yet out of danger, said that there was no78 words
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Article69 1916-02-18 8 It is interesting to note that yesterday there were five French steamers in Singapore harbour four from Saigon, the Guadiana, Bourbon, Kampot and Donai, and one from Marseilles, the M.M. steamer Amazone. The Ama/one has not passed through Singapore for the last five months, having been requisitioned to transport troops69 words
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Article92 1916-02-18 8 Tbe new lighting order in London which compels automobilists to drive at night with their lights obscured by specially designed caps or discs in which six holes are cut to allow light to pass, has aroused a storm of protest throughout England. Doctors will be specially affected, since they are92 words
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Article98 1916-02-18 8 A motor car driver named A. W. Wee was •barged this morning before Mr. E. L. Talma in the Second Court with driving in Arab Street in a rash and negligent manner and witb assaulting a ricksha puller. The defendant collided with and damaged a ricksha and then, in spite98 words
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Article93 1916-02-18 8 Madame Louis Bonn, of Kuala Lumpur, has been the victim of a robbery. Tbe theft, it appears, was discovered on Wednesday night when Madame Bonn returned from the club and found the boy missing. Her suspi cions being aroused, she searched the house and on going to her safe found93 words
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Article98 1916-02-18 8 The Hon. \V. F. Nutt, hon. secretary of the KM S. War Kelief Fund, iv forwarding to ns two lithographs of four photographs taken of the F.M.S. hospital, at Wbeathamp stead, Herts, mentions tbat it is tbe intention of tbe committee to issue, as soon as possible, copies to each98 words
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Article110 1916-02-18 8 Tbe January number of tbe Agricultural Bulletin of the X.M.S. contains a preliminary report on further work in connection will: Cstulina /onata on Hevea iirasiliensis, by Mr. A. Sharpies manuring experiments with young rubber at Kuala Lotupur, by Mr. T. 0. Spring notes on some fungus diseases of mllcr in110 words
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Article519 1916-02-18 8 The Itev. Keppel Garnicr, Malacca, is expected back from homo in Juno. Tbe Rev. W. S. Kelley is taking Mr. Hunter's place in Java for three months before proceeding to Englaud. It in stated that Mr. Lock hart, who was formerly planting in Negri Sembilan, is now519 words
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Article66 1916-02-18 8 We are informed that the Malayan Ceylon Tamils' Aircraft Kund has been oversubscribed and tbat yesterday tho sum of •5,000, being tbe balance of S 19,300, the cost of a fully-equipped fighting aircraft, was cabled to the War Oilier. This Bum collected within four months among66 words
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Article78 1916-02-18 8 Tho death occurred at Penang, on Tuesday evening, of Mr. Francis Henry Hawkins, tbe doyen of the Penang Free School staff, from which he retired last year after thirty years' service. He had been ailing for some months, suffering from abscess of the lungs.78 words
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Article145 1916-02-18 8 The Rev. D. M. Toomey, vice principal of tbe Anglo Chinese School, l'enang, died last night at the General Hospital. He came to Singapore on December 30 to attend the annual conference of tbe Methodist Mission, and was taken ill on the train, so145 words
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Article126 1916-02-18 8 At tlio Victoria Memorial Hall ;it YlO p.m. to day the first of the children's cunccrtx of tbe new season will be yivon. The string band will play the following excellent ntlection of pieces: uiarcli, Distant QfMtfcsg, i Doring) dance intenue//.0, Stepping Stoni f, (Keoves); valse, Autumn Voice",126 words
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Advertisement152 1916-02-18 8 "FELUCCA" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES Made by Maspero Freres, Cairo. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS. BURKES BOTTLING basss light yX bitter ale 8 doz. Pints $23.UU W Duty E.tra. L*ss Discount. U°^4^ SOLE AGENTS: V^j^V^^^ JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. i ln. (Uti'OKAiKb is England). Great Pure Auk's >Jfm Burton Head Pilsener Trade152 words
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Advertisement133 1916-02-18 8 ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY To-Mltfht! To-NIAtM AT THE ALHAMBRA Beaoh Road, The House of Quality— The Home ol Feature Attractions. The laiding Cinsma Thsitrs la Singapore. Lot British Films Lead! The London Film Co. HENRY AINLEY AND JANE GAIL IN RUPERT SHENTZAU In Parts. Adapted from Antony Hope's World-famous Novel. A Stupendous133 words
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Article2085 1916-02-18 9 ERZERUM. The Turkish Fortress Captured. Brilliant Russian Success. Rectkr'* Teleokams. London, February 16, 6.25 p.m. Petrograd, official Erzerum has been captured. London, February 16, H p.m. ItuHdia's capture of Erzerum is welcomed enthusiastically. It may mean that Turkish resistance in Armenia is broken for good and will have2,085 words
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Article125 1916-02-18 9 TWO STEAMERS DESTROYED AND MUCH DAMAGE DONE. Reutbb's Teleqbax. London, February 16, 6 p.m. New York: A fire, believed to be incendiary, has destroyed the steamers Bolton Castle and Pacific, scores of scows and lighters and a 900-feet pier at Brooklyn. The steamers were loading for Vladivostok.125 words
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Article156 1916-02-18 9 Recteb's Telegram. London, February 17, 1.60 a.m. Amsterdam A storm which has lasted for two days again threatens tbe district of tbe Zuider Zee, especially Monnikendam. Hundreds of workmen were toiling all night long to prevent a fresh breach in the dyke. Huge waves which were toppling156 words
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Article64 1916-02-18 9 Recteb's Telkoram. London, February 17, 5.50 a.m. Toronto: Following an explosion in tbe top storey of tbe building a fire destroyed tbe American club, one being killed and two in jured. Incendiarism is suspectod. Toronto Two perished in the fire at tbe American club, one being an64 words
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Article27 1916-02-18 9 Rscter's Telegram. London, February 16, 6.20 p.m. Tbe Dutch steamer Bandoeng, from Ratavia to Rotterdam, is being towed to Northtteet in a damaged condition.27 words
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Article94 1916-02-18 9 (Fbom Ou> Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 17. In the Supreme Court this morning before Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule the bearing was resumed of the suit in which Mr. H. A. Neubronner, architect and surveyor, sued Oan Ngoli Bee for $1,125 doe to him by the defendant94 words
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Article320 1916-02-18 9 Help Needed to Give Them Some Comforts. Singapore and the adjacent territories huvo contributed very handsomely to the Belgium Relief Fund, started soon after tbe war began by Mrs. Salmond, and we hope that fund will continuo to receive warm support. But we want to invite tbe sympathy320 words
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Article417 1916-02-18 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their share report dated tbe 17th inst. Messrs. Fraser and Co. state The volume of business passing in the Singapore share market shews a distinct increase over tbe two previous weeks. It is very noticeable now how self-contained this market417 words
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Article283 1916-02-18 9 Yesterday, in the third police court, Mr. Mudie concluded the hearing of a case in which a Chinese named Sob Chong, wbo keeps a small market garden in the Bukit limab direction, was charged with receiving stolen rubber, to the value of about 12,600. The283 words
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Article47 1916-02-18 9 A Bill in being introduced into tin- Dutch Parliament prohibiting the mlc or chartering of Dutch ships to foreigners or the transfer to abroad of the port of registry without the consent of the Government. The maximum penalties are one year and two years' iiupri nonment. respectively.47 words
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Article923 1916-02-18 9 '.From Odr Own Correspondent. i Kuala Lumpur, February 17. Nobody wishe s to encourage tbe censor to greater efforts in tbe exercise of his unpopular prerogative; nor to discourage tbe kinema showmen wbo do their best to entertain us but wl have just bica tt.v.tid to n923 words
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Article161 1916-02-18 9 The Resident of Pabang has appointed the following committee to discharge the duties imposed on such committee by The Reserve Force and Civil Guard Enactment, 1915, and by any regulations made thereunder The 0.0.C. Troops in tho Colony (or an officer deputed by him); the o. !'.<>.,161 words
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Article1537 1916-02-18 10 FULL TEXT OF THE COMPULSION BILL False Representations. The fall text of the Bill to compel single men to join the Army or Navy is as follows It is entitled the Military Service (No. 2) Bill, and it h backed by Mr. Asqnith, Mr. Bonar Law, Mr. Balfonr,1,537 words
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Article446 1916-02-18 10 The following further donations are grate fully acknowledged Already received 92,682.79 Mrs. Maw (Brd) 6 Staff of the Ricksha Dept. 60 H. R. A. Day (Chairs) (2nd) 25 Per Mrs. Y.P.A. Wilson, Johore... 20 Mrs. Peterkin (Brd) 5 A bet 50 Mrs. Cross (3rd)446 words
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Article73 1916-02-18 10 In view of tbe recent exodus of many youni men from the F.M.S. to serve their country at the front, thereby seriously jeopardising the two foremost local industries, vi/.. tin and rubber, the Council of the I MS Chamber ot Mines considers the time Ins arrive i to ask Government73 words
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Article379 1916-02-18 10 Deaths of Twenty Recorded During The Year. In 1916 tbe deaths of twenty centenarians were recorded, the first, singularly enough, being Job Green, of Dorcbestor, a shepherd, and the last Charles Green, of Clavering, a dealer, the former 101, the latter 100. Among the other centenarians, says379 words
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Article283 1916-02-18 10 Where Ducks go About on Four Feet. Mr. W. Herbert Garrison, F.R.G.S speak ng to yonng people on January 5, at the Whitehall Rooms, in connection with the Royal Colonial Institution on tbe Wonders of the Antipodes, said the largest of the southern part of toe inhabited world.283 words
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Article197 1916-02-18 10 A correspondent writes that there was a large and brilliant gathering of the Straitsborn Chinese of Kelantan on the first and second day of the Chines'; New Year, at tbe residence of Mr. Tao Hong Hin, Padang Garong, Kota Bharu, when tbe members of the Kiat Ann197 words
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Article127 1916-02-18 10 Tbe extraordinary occurrence of the Norwegian steamer Providence arriving in Colombo harbour without her clearance papers and bill of health from Singapore, as recorded in our issue of yesterday, deepens in mystery. When examined by the Collector of Customs at Colombo it was understood that the captain127 words
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Article514 1916-02-18 10 New Types Among Munitioners And In the Trenches. Dealing with The Influence of War on Disease, in the current issue of the Practitioner, Surgeon-general H-. D. Rolleston states that as a result of the labours of those responsible for tbe sanitation cf oar defenders, the health of tbe514 words
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Article236 1916-02-18 10 Effect of Aviation on England's Position, Sir Charles Lucas read a paper on January 8, at a meeting of the Historical Association at University College, on Tbe Teaching of Imperial History." Sir Charles said the inhumanity of tbe Germans in tbe present war bad horrified us all.236 words
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Article93 1916-02-18 10 Swimming Club launches for Sunday will leave at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.80 and 3.80 pm., and return at 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5.80 p.m. Mr. Spencer Thomas Oldbam, sixty-five years old, one of the best known cricket players in America, is dead. He93 words
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Article72 1916-02-18 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6. The popular cinema-house The Gaiety Picture Palace is screening to-night a gtoat Pathe exclusive in three reels, On The Brink, an intensely dramatic picture play two-reel Charlie Chaplin, entitled Mabel at the Wheel two new episodes of tbe72 words
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Article15 1916-02-18 10 Sungei 8uaya.— 34,837 lbs. Bukit Katil.— 9,ooo lbs. 9 month* 70,018 lbs.15 words
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Article653 1916-02-18 10 Parallels to That of Sir Herewald Wake. Every obituary of Sir Herewald Wake has called attention to the interesting fact that be could trace bis family back for twenty-seven generations and that tradition even finds a link with Hereward tbe Wake, tbe last of tbe English." Although653 words
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Article231 1916-02-18 10 Tenth List M Subscriptions. Tbe committee of the Children's Aid Society gratefully acknowledge the following further subscriptions Previously acknowledged 16,181.28 Cecile and Rudolf (Johore) 2 M. S. Martin 25 A. D. Allan 100 Ten of the Borneo Co. Staff per E. G. H. F. Hartnell 50 Dr.231 words
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90 1916-02-18 10 The statement of accounts of the dramatic performance of A Country Mouse at Scramban shows a credit balance of 56:10. The receipts were 171 1.6.1 and tbe expenses were Programmes •7.70, posters 15.80, hire of scenery from Sungci L'jong Club »50, and electric light 118.65. There90 words
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Letter753 1916-02-18 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— A tremor ran through the liritish Muslim World when tbe news of tbe entry of Turkey into the fighting arena was wired. Every Muslim gasped with wonder mingled with anxiety. Our Caliph was at war with our King. Kisuiet,753 words
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Article192 1916-02-18 10 There Lave beea various ruwourH, particularly among tbe Chinese, to the effoct that the gambling houses iv Bangkok were to be closed at the end of tbe present Siamese year. Seen by a representative of tbe Sianj observer, H. K H. the Prince of Cbandaburi. Minister192 words
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Article91 1916-02-18 10 Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. advise that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction at Penang on Tuesday and during tho week Smoked ribbed sheet 1 1 70 to •1 HO plain in-. 167 No. 2 smoked sheet diamond I<W 168 Unsmoked91 words
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Article491 1916-02-18 11 No Future Asylum for Over-Crowded Europe. Tbe paramount problem of tbe expansion of the white races through those regions of the world suitable for its continuance," says Sir Tl.'iinaN ltoldich in the Contemporary Kuview, loads to the serious consideration of those geographical conditions which influence491 words
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Article269 1916-02-18 11 Airmen's Fate in Flaming Warplane. Tbe Kus«koye Slovo tells of a German Albatrof-s. wbicb bad been damaged by slirapnel iie, teen passing, over tbe Uusman positions. Tbe motor stopped, and tbe •viators began to plane to tbe ground within tbe Kussian l-i ci. For some lime the AlbatroKS269 words
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Article50 1916-02-18 11 Programme of drills, etc., lor week ending. Friday, February Ml— Fkii>i\. I- MUM 18. 615 p.m. Drill H«ll S.V.A. Maxim Co. 4.30 p.m. Balwtier Kan«e B.V.R. 6.15 pm. Drill Hall Veterans Co. N.C (i.e. Chinese Co. SVC. Band. H. Kolano Llewellyn, Captain, S.V.C., Acting AdjuUut. S V.C.50 words
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Article112 1916-02-18 11 (i. rural .1 tire was inspecting a company at tlu- flout A m i^.-inl luajur wax broiujln to lniu wliu tiH'i btt v promoted from private and liaii «'<u tin Military Mtdal and Military (rum "Shall I make >ou lieutenant." t-aul (Ituiutl .1. Hit. "No, iuon112 words
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Article75 1916-02-18 11 H< reut storm* bay* caused much havoc to tlit- turn >uh tomb < f Lady Anne (Jriiuston, at Tiwiu, llirtx. Tin liK<nd run* tbat M> Ladyi>l>i|i iii i itxi the Ktory of the IMM» tun iti .1 id. Inn .1 that if it were true trim im^l.t onm ihi 175 words
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Article722 1916-02-18 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 18, 1918. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. Norn. Vaici. Bdtirs. Sillies. 2/. AUagar 1/10* 2,1* 4 1 Anglo J»v»722 words
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Advertisement50 1916-02-18 11 If brave dieds mtrit their reward. W Inch all tme men admit, Wby i-houM we not also record The reason why we re fit To belp miukuil along tbe way, And make this lif secure By stopp ng a cold at the first "go off Wih Woods' Orrat Peppermint Cure.50 words
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Advertisement497 1916-02-18 11 s 'EASY-CHAIR' ROUTE to the WORLD'S BEST MUSIC Sitting at home in comfort and listeningtothe Cabinet Grand Instrument is the ideal way to hear the greatest singers and musicians His Master's Voice GRAMOPHONE j^gsp^ gives you all the music of all the jSxßfi&^y^^. world to-day, ro-morrow, any nt^J^s*§^&~' and every497 words
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Advertisement85 1916-02-18 11 THE BEST TYRE FOR FORD CARS SECURITY! I I TRY THEM WEARNE BROS., LD., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipota and Penang, BOLE AGENTS. RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, February 19, CINEMA SHOW Commencing 10 p.m. INTRODUCING Miss MAY CLARKE (Mezzo-Soprano) who will sing during intervals. ADELPHI HOTEL Saturday, February 19, SPECIAL DINNER ON85 words
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Article2355 1916-02-18 12 1914. June /7.— Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Serajovo. July 25.— Austrian ultimatum sent to Serria. August I.— Germany declare* war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 4.— Britain declares war on Germany. 38.— Battle of Mons begins, and the French2,355 words
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Article1509 1916-02-18 12 War Experiences of an Old China Hand. Mr. F. E. Joseland, of Amoy, has received a letter from his brother, a well known China Hand, giving bis experiences of campaigning in the Cameroons, from whioh the following pasfages are extracted, says the North China Daily News Since1,509 words
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Article239 1916-02-18 12 "I Am a Barrister and not A Barrister." Wearing a barrister* wig and gown, a lady sitting behind tbe seats allotted to counsel and who stated that she was Lady Eliza Rose, Dame," asked leave in the Chancery Division, before Mr. Justice Neville to make239 words
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Advertisement189 1916-02-18 12 THE A 4& WHITE ANT yf DESTROYER ALL-BRITISH. Price $30.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO.. LIMITED (Ikcoiporitkd in England) KUALA LUMPUR. Commencing February 18 PENANG WEEK Special Display of the latest Imported NICKEL AND BRASS BEDS All Sizes New Designs. BENTWOOD FURNITURE Lirgost Range East < t Sntz. PARIS VENETIAN189 words
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Article715 1916-02-18 13 Stores of Gunpowder, T.N.T., And War Chemicals. It Las already been shown bow from a period long before the outbreak of war Oermany began to take steps enormously to increase her powers of production in regard to arms and munitions of war. In order to715 words
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Article384 1916-02-18 13 New Price of the Six Shilling Novel. A new scale of book prices came into operation in London on January 10 under which books subject to discount will be sold to the public in future at 16§ per cent, below the published price instead of 25 per cent,384 words
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Advertisement47 1916-02-18 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. PENTRAI WORKS LTDIL SINGAPORE.47 words
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Advertisement319 1916-02-18 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for th* supplies of Cement during 1916 to /^Pt^l^V and t0 THE MUNICIPALITY (K^^i THE GOVERNMENT of v^^y of SINGAPORE V&gd?/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for319 words
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Advertisement1434 1916-02-18 14 Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAX OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HBAO OFPIOB i Wlnohasstar Hou.a, Sl-g.pone. LONDON OFFICE, 3», OW Jawry, K.O. Tba Oompaay has aISO.OOO deposited with the Suprems Court of England, and complies with1,434 words
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Advertisement524 1916-02-18 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 Shares ol 430 each m 41,300,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability cf Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKBRB The Bank of Bngland, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster524 words
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Advertisement472 1916-02-18 14 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Established 1374. THE ORIENTAL Incokioratbd in India. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ASSETS exoeed $28.000,000 ftBSOLUTE SECURITY. Profit* to Policy-holdere at laat Valuation $1,116,678. LOWEST Apply for Prospectus and full information to LIBERAL RATES lIMAPORE MMBN OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPHERSON, Secretary for472 words
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Article873 1916-02-18 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. Gerald Biss writes in The Standard:— The news of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu's marvellous escape from death in the Persia disaster was a cause of the greatest relief and satisfaction to the motor world. Apart from bis873 words
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Article164 1916-02-18 15 Coco-Nut." Writing to The Observer on December 29, Mr. Oeo. S. Hinds nays The correspondent who is in doubt »h to the correct spelling of coco nut may be interested to know that the form I «ive is supported by the Oxford EnglißU Dictionary, and has, I believe, the official164 words
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Advertisement204 1916-02-18 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability r^ 2. THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, Lcndon, E. C, CONTRACTORS XO H.M WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. With LEA&PERRINS 1 SAUCE, m few drip* sprinkled over the204 words
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Advertisement264 1916-02-18 15 DUNLOP (d&i7 Bm In «i3r -j^mHk Although raw rubber has ad- '-H^a^Bfa* vanoed in price, Dunlop Tyres are r reduced from 15 to 20*. ""^SSHc r^"^^^3 Favourablecontractsforrawmate- '^MaM »w^ *P?La r a^ h ave ena bled us to give the V '^^S^Bw^bW jK3P public the benefit of these reduced £'£jjft&riSr264 words
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Advertisement489 1916-02-18 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER n 1^ t^a Jl\« BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTBD, competent Shorthand Typist. Apply Messrs. John Little and Co., Ltd., OBice. 16-2—19-2 MEDICAL ASSISTANT WANTED. Wanted, Medical Assistant, fully qualified, for an Estate practice. Apply The Manager, The Dispensary, Ltd., Singapore. 9-3— a TYPIST WANTED. Wanted, a competent489 words
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Advertisement521 1916-02-18 16 OFFICES TO LET. TO LBT, 2nd Floor, No 8, Malacca Street. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 18-I— n TO BE LET, Commodious Offices in Gresbam Hjose Battery Road Apply MeAlister Co., Ltd. 28 6- v TO LET, Raffles f quire. The premises now occupied by Gaupp and Co Entry March521 words
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Advertisement698 1916-02-18 16 HOUSEB TO LET. TO LBT, Rooms st Zetland House, A menian Street. Apply Stephbns Paul Co. 161— n TO LET, No. 62, Hill Street, suitable for school or hotel. Apply E. Silias, 8, Prince Street. 10 2— o TO LET, No. 7 A 8, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Obeng698 words
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Advertisement724 1916-02-18 16 ARTICLES FOR BALE. MOTOR CAR FOR SALE, one second- j band Humberette, two-seater, in good oondi tion. Apply to No. 29, Robinncn Road. 28-1— v FOR SALE, two two-storeyed house*, good locality, near town, freehold, every convenience. Apply Box No. 208, Straits Times. 18 2 a— ls-8 COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR724 words
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Advertisement388 1916-02-18 16 GUAN KIAT CO.. HEAD OFFICE: 37, Phillip Street Branch Stores at No. 14, Phillip Strw t. and Nos. 14, 100 and 102, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT. Telephone No*. 1174 and 1288 (Private 1460). Codbs usbd A. B C, 6th Edition, and A-l Codbs. ■hip Chandltrt, Hardware Dealer*, Government and388 words
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Advertisement462 1916-02-18 16 KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipciiaodlers. Ooverument and Muoioipa Contractors Betate Supplier" and Com ruiHßion Agents. Sols Aosnts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair BeltiDgs. 1 7 80 6 16 To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, .such as changes462 words
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Miscellaneous292 1916-02-18 16 Straits *V)imes. Telephone!. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Doparto nt 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants292 words
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