The Straits Times, 21 February 1916
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Title Section13 1916-02-21 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,036 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement247 1916-02-21 1 M Y^^^l M Order Early In consequence of the shortage of labour, difficulty in obtaining material, and the transportation situation growing more serious every day, intending purchasers will be well advised to order early. We hope to he in the happy position of being able ti give immediate delivery of247 words
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Advertisement113 1916-02-21 1 SWING COTS WHITE ENAMELLED and BLACK. 4, NETTED and 'jw I WIRED SIDES. PpPf Can be supplied draped or undraped. Estimates for complete cots draped and with bedding on application. ROBINSON CO. BUTTER PURE AUSTRALIAN CREAMERY BUiTER In 1-lb. and i-lb. pats. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO..LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh113 words
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Article1138 1916-02-21 2 WAR LORDS POPULARITY ON THE WANE. Controlled by his Staff. The special correspondent of The Standard in Switzerland writes Tbe Kaiser's indisposition began with a chill taken daring a tour of the southern extremity of the Oalician front, followed by a visit to Serbia, during the1,138 words
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Advertisement184 1916-02-21 2 STOCKS HELD OF Corrugated Iron, Cement, Solder, Methylated Spirits and Quinine Tablets. FOR FUHTHEK PARTICULAIH, APPLY TO S. J. JUDAH CO., 29, ROBINSON ROAD. Til.: 1362 ISTRET';!!!NG THE TRUTH f. MAY WORK FOR AWHILE. BUT <r /^T^V' Ol rCR LONG.WE GIVE YOU ftr JCREDIT FOR POSSESSING MORE r^v i. a"184 words
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Advertisement477 1916-02-21 2 MmJt m l-.ngland for over 100 years. ickle's Palls Cockles Pills A tried .lid trusted family medicine, l (1 by medical men for the CMtirnofl ailments of everyday life, .i ACIDITY, INDIGESTION, BILIOUSNESS, SICK HEADACHE, DISORDERED LIVER. These famous pills cleanse and rpjjula'.e the whole system, leaving it free from477 words
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Advertisement439 1916-02-21 2 THE STBAITS TINES PRESS, LTD. Artistic .^^g^-^v' "rx?*^^^^^. IVioucrn Photo Engravers] Telephone r Commercial Line Half-tone I 348. Photographers I [■■j CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. QB] NOTICE. Ab certain differences have arisen between Ng Eang Yeow and his wife Yeo Kha Loan, they have agreed to separate and live apart from439 words
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Advertisement283 1916-02-21 2 PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging Repairing Cameras. KONG HING CKEONG COMPANY AaUtpH< tiotal Building*Singapore. Branch at Penanß 1 6 81 5 16 THE STRAITS Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore: Kelly and Walsh. Ltd., Kaffles Place. Money Chaogtr, Hotel dc I'Snn p Mjm.-y283 words
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Article801 1916-02-21 3 Keble Howard has written the follow ing article (or the Evening Standard I.- Up Wbst. Elfrida.— Do you uften come to these places'/ Stephanie. Good gracious, no 0 you Elfrida.— Hardly ever! Bat some people Stephanie.— I know. Can you understand it? Elfrida.— Not a bit! Occasionally, perhaps801 words
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Article82 1916-02-21 3 The Coonoor abduction case, which *u treated with Bucb superfluous gravity, has collaptted, reports the Indian D*ily Newi. It related to the alleged abduction of a Eurasian youog ladj of nearly '21 summers, a story served up with mysterious incidents of imprisonment in a cupboard and being rolled up in82 words
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Advertisement435 1916-02-21 3 HOW THIN PEOPLE CAN PUT ON FLESH. A Mew Discovery. Thio meu and women -that big, hearty, filling dinner yoa ate last nigbt. What became of all the fatprola;ic« nourishment it contained.' Yoa haven't gainod in weight one ounce. Tnat food passed from your body like unburned coal through an435 words
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Advertisement287 1916-02-21 3 London Selling Agents HB*eT DIG on coBRISTLRS mmion in British OILSKKDS I Continental rO'ITON. WOOL i Sample* valued. CVMS. AND GENERAL con.i B nment« inPRODUCE dkated. KEYMER, SON CO. 3»»ort D«-pt.> lVhifc-frU™. Lnatfasß Tcleitt.tm-v "k.tvmrr. London" Kul. IMf •JUST PUBLISHED) PAN ON DONDANG SAYANG Baba, Baba Pranakan Romanised Malay ion,287 words
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Advertisement509 1916-02-21 3 |lllll!llllll!illlllilllllll!llllllll^ The best is not too good for your Baby and the best, after mother's milk, is Glaxo, as CM be judged by what this doctor says: "This lust week the child baa gained II] ounces, and still con- tinucs to improve in health. I :mi frequently coming across babies509 words
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Advertisement1067 1916-02-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India and Apcar L-ine. (COMPANIKS Im ..RI'OKATKD IN EnSLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract witb Hit Majesty Qovernuienti. For China, Japan, Panang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Adan, Kgypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES1,067 words
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Advertisement806 1916-02-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Ihcorporatid is Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Stmerak, Kelantan, Tabai Barynara, Telapin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobeamni, Bandoo, Langhuen Taku, Cbmnpoo, Koblak and Bangkok. Duo Departure YUGALA Feb 91 Fab. S3, 8 p.m ASDING 94 28. Bp m. MAH I DOL 98806 words
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Advertisement465 1916-02-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAMSHIPCO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Englind) The Companies' BtFamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from JapaD homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Oenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseille?,465 words
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Advertisement517 1916-02-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. (Incorporated Japah). EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained botwoen Yokohama, via portx, to Maieeilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially de»igned and constructed, and are fitted517 words
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Article787 1916-02-21 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February '21, 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and Bbare brokers, issue tbe following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. NOM. VALDI. BUYIBS. SILUBS. 3/- Allagar 1/10* 2/1 i 1 Ad«Io J»»»787 words
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Advertisement473 1916-02-21 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. (Incokpiiratsu is England). Olraot »«pvi— to Japan via Hong aonn Shanghai, and to Caiout t* via Psnan(, from Singapore. TakiDK oarito on tlirooiib Bills o( Ladisi (or Canton. Macao, Swatow, Atnoj, Cbelo> Tientnin, Newohwanu. Yangtsse Ports. For most. tb< Pbilippinor. ute.. eto.. eto.473 words
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Advertisement223 1916-02-21 5 Of Much Interest to Motorists! Here is a brief Specification of the famous "DODGE BROTHERS" OAR MOTOR. 3 Point Suspen- CARBURETTOR. Special sion unit power plant. design automatic float 17-24 HP. R.A.C. rating. type. Fitted with hot air VALVES. On right side of tube and motor lii clear opening GEAR223 words
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Advertisement85 1916-02-21 6 REINFORCED CONCRETE WHARF-300 ft. LONG DESIGNED BUILT FOR HONGAY MINES (TONKIN) BY BROSSARD MOPIN r=LSir— Reinforced Concrete Specialists, SINGAPORE. AN INTRODUCTION BY FRASER NEAVE, LIMITED. IE lUpuwu AERATED WATERS in Crown Corked, Non-Returnable Bottles. A BOON TO PLANTERS, MINERS, Etc. BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England, CRESCENT WB'M&G» BRAND MANUFACTO3CRS85 words
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Advertisement230 1916-02-21 6 (Late m Thk Fomnsun Piano Cm.) Mandolins, from $1 2-0O to $25 ou °Me" 5-CO Zither, mandolin, banjo and case 20-00 Mandolin string*, onn act, Bell brand 75 <• 11 11 ordinary 6O plectrum, from lOto 2O bridges 40 to SO tailpieces IB to 25 sleeve guards 25 maeb ne230 words
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Article110 1916-02-21 7 FIXTURES. Monday, February 21. High Water. 1141 a.m. ni!, Chinese Girls' Schojl 5.15. Tuesday, February 22. High Water. 0.12 a.m 0 H pm P. and O. outward mail expootcd. Wednesday, February 2i. High Water o.*" a.m.. Ml p-n. Thursday, February 24. High Water. 1.4 a.m 1.84 pan.110 words
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Article198 1916-02-21 7 Today. P. Swettenhaiu and f. Anson Perak 2.3) pm mil Ck^-'itta taking mil' ti Unban Xiuiiioc 2.30pm Malacca and Muai Kaka pra Hongkong, \uioy and Swatow (il.tifalloch 3.80 pm Hong Wan I 3.80 pm Miri, Lab'i.in. U- selton. Ku.lat. Sin.lakan, etc. Chow Tai 8.30 pm Meriting and198 words
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Article264 1916-02-21 7 The mail trains from Singapore for th< aorth leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at Mi p.m. .md 6.45 am. respectively. Th" thro.:: expr- sb to Penauy leaves Kuala Luu i rat S a.m. daily, arriving at Penan" at264 words
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Article24 1916-02-21 7 id Euro|H' by the P. and O. vpectud by train toniiiiniD^. Corrtxtpomlence will be reaily for ilclivrry ab-uit 11 I in.24 words
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Article103 1916-02-21 7 Our attention has been called to the fact that our arrivals in London are much behind thorn' published elsewhere. Our rule is to give arrival* only wheat they arc officially r. port< d in tbe Post Office n >t;oes, and on later ilate than that print™] above103 words
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Article34 1916-02-21 7 Mil. II K. AiulioM «m MBsMsi by BMBBfI I'mirt at Hankow, ou tbroeetmul- trading with the enemy and •in Aanl XtS aad .ml.-n-.l to pay tIM. It is ■totud that Of BrffiUiU will appeal.34 words
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Article182 1916-02-21 7 EXCHANGE. SiNuAPOu, Kbbhi-aky 21, 1916. UmLomlc. Bank 4 iu/h <l/4ji|j< Demand 2/4^ Private 8 m/» 2/4]] On Franc k Bank T. T. Hi A um India Bttuk T. T. it t j On UoMaKONo...Bank d/d 17% 1 On Shamohai ...Bank d/d 88* 0mJ4T« .Bank T. T. M182 words
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Advertisement11 1916-02-21 7 For Chronic Chert Coniplainta, Wooilh' Great Pepp. r.uint Cure Is. 6d11 words
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Advertisement720 1916-02-21 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET, 8, Chancery Lane, 3 bedrtoms, Ktablintt and tennis court. Api'ly Clung Keng Lee Co. ttl-a-n PM SALE, Cottage Piano by Moutrie in excellent conaition. Apply Box No. 578, Straita Timon. al l-it> 'i SADDLES KOK SiLB. Ooe lady 8 and twoi^ents' saddli- lor rale, in cheap.720 words
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Advertisement752 1916-02-21 7 FRASER 4 CHALMERS, LTD. (IVCCRPORATKD IN BmOUNDI EASTERN BRANCH: SINQAPOR6. "DUDBRIDGE" OIL ENGINES FOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE OIL. j&^~ DELIVERY FROM SVTOOK OF 9 15 B.H.P. KEROSENE ENGINES /PiperaxineMlDYN B dVjnular c! fervescent W the most powerful Uric acid dissolvent. I r Regulates kidneys and liver fonctions E I Cures752 words
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Obituary19 1916-02-21 8 Dkrbick.— On February 17, at Southampton, Isabel, widow of the late George Derrick, Esq., of Southampton and Singapore.19 words
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1232 1916-02-21 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21. ENEMY TRADING. There is perhaps no harm now in saying that some months ago a sudden silence fell upon as with reference to enemy trading. We had formed an opinion that the Im pedal Government had come to the conclusion that a clean sweep1,232 words
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Article73 1916-02-21 8 '>a page 12 of the present issue is printed a general map of the Caucasus area showing tbe relative positions of Erzerum and tbe surrounding centres which have figured prominently in the recent telegrams recording Russia's Great Victory. It is evident that momentous events in tbe Caucasus region are still73 words
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Article19 1916-02-21 8 A Krencb consular cable of the 18tU inst. says that the Chinese Government ill nirs tbc capture of Louchau.19 words
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Article21 1916-02-21 8 It is rumoured that tbe Tamil V.M.C.A. and Railway Volunteers, Kuala Lumpur, are to be known as the Selangor Light Infantry.21 words
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Article24 1916-02-21 8 At tbe meeting of tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association on Friday, Mr. J. J. C. de Wolff represented Messrs. Hooglandt and Co.24 words
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Article32 1916-02-21 8 The mean temperature in Kuala Lumpur for December was:— 9 am., 79.08 degrees 3 p.m., 81.59 degrees: 9 p.m., 78.51 degrees. The maximum temperature was 90 degrees and tbe lowest 72 degrees.32 words
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Article32 1916-02-21 8 About 130 Swiss Residents on tbe East Coast of Sumatra have petitioned tbe Swiss Government for a Swiss Vice-Consul to be appointed for Medan. Tbe appointment is shortly expected to be made.32 words
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Article41 1916-02-21 8 The portion of the European mail, including seven sacks of registered articles from tbe United Kingdom, missing from the mail which arrived yesterday, will probably arrive to-morrow morning by train together with the mails ex the P. and O. packet Novara.41 words
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Article47 1916-02-21 8 On Friday, Mr. C. Alma Baker cabled tbe War Office tbe balance of 14.H00 for tbe Jaffna Atmonred Gun plane Fighter, costing £2,250. Tbe splendidly patriotic gift from tbe small community of Ceylon Tamils in the F.M.S., under 2,000, marks, he writes, a spirit of real self-sacrifice.47 words
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Article56 1916-02-21 8 Tbe weekly literary meetings of the V.M.C A. Literary and Social I niuu will today take tbe form of a class in the Y.M.r.A. library at 8 p.m. instead of 8.30 p.m. to study Romeo and Juliet, under the leadership of Mr. A. B. Kitzmiller, B.A. All students interested in56 words
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Article67 1916-02-21 8 Those wbo go to the Bank of England every day have the visible evidence of the steady way in which the public are takicg up Exchequer Fives. It is safe to say, observes a London paper, that there has never been an issue in which so little time and trouble67 words
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Article69 1916-02-21 8 A dramatic announcement was made by Mr. Hampson, at a meeting held at Bendigo, Australia, the other day. Mr. Hampson stated that bis son, who is in New Zealand, bad refused to enlist. Mr. Hampson publicly read a letter which be had written to bis son, in which he said69 words
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Article93 1916-02-21 8 Some of the lay papers, states an exchange, are becoming alive to tbe fact that rubber plantation companies are earning double tbe profit with rubber at :ts. per Ib. to what they do with the commodity at 2s. per Ib. They are also beginning to point out that the price93 words
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Article85 1916-02-21 8 Ad enjoyable social function was held in the reading room of the Singapore Indian Catholic Union, at Ophir Hoad, on Saturday, Mr. P. A. Woodman being in the chair. The programme included literary and musical items, not tbe least interesting of which was a short and stirriDg address by tbe85 words
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Article142 1916-02-21 8 The B. N. Borneo Herald congratulates 1). K. K. Haji Arsat in Htaitinu i-beep raising in North Keppel. He has purchased a small tlock of Merinos from Mr. VolkerH, of Uanau rotate, who has kept and bred them therefor Home time. There are thousands of acres jf grass covered hills142 words
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Article153 1916-02-21 8 The &ixtli auoivtrNary of the Straits Chinese Physical Culturists was celebrated at the Association a club house, ;t, Kit Wall Koad, oo Saturday last, when there wax a large attendance of members an. I friends. After dinner the secretary, Mr. L. 1!. lieuy, thanked the guests for their attendance, and153 words
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Article352 1916-02-21 8 Major K. A. Ash has gone to Salonika. Capt. R. F. (Jrey has been down with ;i touch of fever in hgypt. Mr. C. it 15. Charles, late of Kajang, who obtained a commission in tbe lttli Mutt. Ilitlc Brigade, Las gono to Salonika. Colonel J. W.352 words
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Article75 1916-02-21 8 Tomorrow, at 8 p.m.. Mr?. Gibson, of tbo National Council of South Africa, will show lantern pictures of life in Africa. Tbe pictures were all taken by Mrs. (iibsou and are excellent illustrations of both city and junglu life. On Wednesday, at <> p.m., tbe next lecture on tbe75 words
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Article47 1916-02-21 8 Mrs. Itupert Manassth. Itallles Motel begs to acknowledge the following subscrip tions thankfully rect-ivtil on behalf of tbe Belgian Soldiers' Vacation Fund Franco- Beige $100 H. 25 K. S. Nathan... 25 li. Manasseb... 25 S. 10 Mrs. Coronel 10 Ad. Adler Francs 10(147 words
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Article85 1916-02-21 8 A Government Gazette extraordinary, issued on Saturday afternoon, contains a noti tication to tbe effect that the Governor in Council has established a wireless station at i'ena^a, Province Wellesli y. iutlu Sittleuient ofl'inang, under the powers conferred on him by section I of the Telegraph Ordinance 1895. The85 words
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Article123 1916-02-21 8 A correspondent writis Mr. Bm Tion^ Wab, M.C., .I.I 1 au old boy of St. .loHopliß Institution, has very generously given a scliolarnhip o( 91,000 to liis Alum Matur. This Hctiolarship wliicli is to bo Ik l<l for one year by the boy wbo topx the lint123 words
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Article238 1916-02-21 8 This morning when Commander Cator, U.S., took bis seat in the Marine Court, Mr. looku Varborouyl. rue ntioued that it wm not intended to proceed with the caHO iv which C'apt. L van K^duuj, uiaHter of tbe Hou^ Wan I, charged Mr. F. C. Townsend,238 words
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Advertisement201 1916-02-21 8 r FELUCCA" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES Made by Maspero Freres, Cairo. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS. Messrs. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. Beg to notify the Public that, owing to the conditions prevailing at home, Messrs. John Walker and Sons have been compelled to further advance their prices. The following are the prices201 words
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Advertisement149 1916-02-21 8 ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY To-Nitfht! To-Night!! AT THE ALHAMBRA Beach Road, The House of Quality— The Home ol Feature Attractions. The Leading Cinema Thentre I* Singapore. Let British Films Lead! Tbe London Film Co. HENRY AINLEY AND JANE GAIL IN RUPERT HENT2AU In 6 Part*. Adapted from Antony Hope's World-famous Novel. A149 words
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Article2755 1916-02-21 9 TURKEY'S DISASTER Five Turkish Corps Doomed. Russians Take Enormous Booty. ACTIVITY IN FRANCE. German Masses Driven Back. i London. February If*, 8 p.m. Tin Kiny has sent a message to the Tsar conveying "heartiest congratulations on the spl, n. I: I achievement of your gallant troops i im,2,755 words
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Article124 1916-02-21 9 SITUATION SERIOUS AROUND AMSTERDAM. Reutek's Tklki.kam. London, February 18, 4.50 p.m Amsterdam An emergency dam at Purmerend bas burst and the water is rushing in very violently. The alarm was sounded and tbe Burgomaster ordered everybxiy to take refuge in tbe attics. London, February 18, 8.45 p.m. Amsterdam124 words
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Article80 1916-02-21 9 Kkitkk's Telkgram, London, February 19, 2.40 a.m. Washington Tbe Senate has ratified the Nicaiaguan treaty, under which the L'nited States acquires the canal route through Nicaragua and also a naval base on the Bay of Fonseca. London, February 19, 1.20 p.m. Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy-elect of India, is sintering from80 words
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Article97 1916-02-21 9 EUutbk'h 'Iklki.kam. London, February 19, 1.50 p.m. The Comrie Castle which went ashore on entering Mombasa is now on the Leven Heef. Assistance has been rendered but she is still fast. Tbe passengers have been sent ashore. It is hoped to refloat her in tbe a(ternoon with97 words
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Article138 1916-02-21 9 (Fbom Oik Own Corrbspondknt.) Koala Lumpur, February 19. The annual meeting of shareholders of the New Serendah Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at the offices of the secretaries, Messrs. Boas tead, Hampshire and Co., Ltd., this morning, the Hon. K. Macfadyen presiding over a small attendance. Tbe138 words
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Article594 1916-02-21 9 first Presentation of the Adam Cup. It was a pi.y that all the units of the S.V.C. did not respond more euthusiastically to the invitation of Mm S.V.K. to n omoking concert given in the MM Hall, on Saturday evening. The latnitor f i'.i-4 buililiug was hung,594 words
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Article249 1916-02-21 9 A Batavin telegram of the 14th iust. to the Sumatra papers states that General I. P. Michielsen, commanding the army in Netherlands Indies, at 11.30 that morning ascended m a hydroplane with Lieutenant H. ter Poorten, who recently returned from America where after undergoing a course of249 words
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Article114 1916-02-21 9 The N.Y.K. European liner Astuta Maru, 7,973 tons, which left Kobe on January 31 at noon, ran ashore at seven o'clock the next morning at a spot known as Oanryu jima, near Moji, in a dense fog. As soon as the accident was reported to the114 words
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Article134 1916-02-21 9 "I have bad business connections with India, the Straits, and China fur tin- past twenty-live years, and have Keen during that period a tremendous growth of what is now •ailed enemy business, writes Mr. F Murray to the Call Mall i m/i ttr. and lia\< been foice<l to the conclußion134 words
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Article4642 1916-02-21 10 RUBBER DEALERS' ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS. The Resident and Stealing. The annual general meeting of the Malacca I'lanters' Association was held in the Malacca Club on Sunday. Mr. J.W.Campbell presided, and the others present were Tbe Hon. L. E. P. WolfersUn (Resident), the Hon. C. 11. Niven, Measrs. J. W.4,642 words
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Article12 1916-02-21 10 Langkon North 80rne0.— 13,500 lbs. ten months 115,500 lbs.12 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter489 1916-02-21 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, There lies in front of me at this moment a little booklet with these words on the cover Shield the Children." The book is the annual report of the Manchester and Salford Boys and Girls Refuge*, and there is489 words
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Article399 1916-02-21 10 Company Reports Dividends And Notices. The following information is from the L. and C. Express to hand by yesterday's mail and dated Januaiy is The rubber share market opened the week with large buying orders and many transactions, but after the steady rise of about three399 words
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Article77 1916-02-21 10 A P, i, er cable, dated London, February 11, says:— Altbou^b ibe Berlin Tageblalt recently endeavoured to justify tin: (ii-rmaa fleet's remaining in the Kiel Canal, it now remarks: I'nlcsi German sea power lias been absurdly overrated our sea do(<s cannot much longer content tliemxelvcH witb merely nhowiny their tectb77 words
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Article214 1916-02-21 10 There should be an interesting gamo of football this afternoon wheu the S.C.C. meet i Shropshire eleven, for the Club are fielding strong team. They are experimenting with i new forward line in the hopes that bettor OTiubinod play will be the outcome and it will be interesting to214 words
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Article81 1916-02-21 10 The following were the Keppel Golf Club results of the monthly medal played yest< i clay:H. C. Aspinall 77 4 78 J. Kennedy HI 5 78 H. Davison 91 14 77 H. T. White H3 I 79 T. A. Flett 95 14 81 The Sepoy Lines Golf Club ladies81 words
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Article305 1916-02-21 10 Ad S.C.I', eleven sutTered defeat at tbc Lauds of the S.K.C. on Saturday, owing principally to tin* bowling of .lames au<l Coelbo. The S.C.C. wont in first, but apart from Wodobouse. wbo knocked up 11, uu one could do anything, the innings closing for 53. Six men failed to305 words
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Article357 1916-02-21 10 The hours through which we arc goin>; to pass in the New Year will probably bo fraught Mtli issues fur inaukind which have no parallel iv importance since the Crucitkiuu. -Bishop ol (iuildford (at Guildfor.lj. The attempts from without anil from within to bring Russia to357 words
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Advertisement95 1916-02-21 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPH. Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7. The Girl Detective makes her farewell appearance let us hope only for tbe present < —at tbe Palladium this week. But her final > appearance is not until Thursday. To-night the sixth episode, Following a Clue, (and Ruth95 words
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Article409 1916-02-21 11 Bra\e Sergeant Who Defied German Snipers. A soldier now at the front sends to a rela Mm tin following story, which he di*rrib<w us iinipie in my experience of the war It i i uiieil, he writes, during a parti rularly bad night. All day the409 words
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Article420 1916-02-21 11 Dominion of the Dominions Without Dominion. Mr. A t. Pollard, in the Wle Keview. wnti-uii How Kngland Keeps Her Empiit: Doiniuion is not the characteristic of the Hriti-h Kmpiie It is rather the absence if dominion. The German foible is to see Intuit; ion i m rywhtre420 words
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Article175 1916-02-21 11 A good story of a Ma»h officer's ruse that adroitly turned the tuhlt n on the enemy is told in a letter |mH i i I in I ndon from a private MM) with a gun battt-iy id Fiance. Dwirg a b mbing strafe "at175 words
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Article67 1916-02-21 11 Tin KaitwßV News says that the London au<l N.irtli \\< -ti in Kailway Company s majmn now l>. ar the I ami s of Oi rural Kusnir. King of the Belgians, King of s.ivi», Km g ot Italy, liaymond P mi. Mi Mi rrnuh. K.litli Cavell, <Mi>> »l tin I67 words
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Article85 1916-02-21 11 Tlir Mmncliuit NeiM-xte Nachricbten ii< wntis tin |i|d Im attacks on Kngland and Salouik* as coordinaUil advances agaiDst the i!«nl« r of tin -was, and dors not doubt that this yiar h lighting will t* mainly directed ngainnt British maritime supremacy nod will luvolve placing of trump cards in (lawa85 words
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Article480 1916-02-21 11 Irench Soldiers' Return From Leave. He wan drinking it one niorniug gratefully, regretfully, resolutely, with one eye on the big clock of tbe railway-station across the way. In the bright Hunsbiro of Paris bis faded tunic showed through tbe hard caki i wliite clay that was freely480 words
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Article169 1916-02-21 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ccdin; Friday, February 25 Mom'ay. fnmcun 21. 5.15p.m Drill Hall S.R.E.iV.) 5 p.m. Sijuad Head'juar M. Cyclist ters Suction. 5.15 p.m. St< vens Road MM ISalmoral House Vt ceraos Co. Nob. land3Ptn. Top of Orange Grove Hi. Anderson Hi. Veterans Co.169 words
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Article240 1916-02-21 11 The King las been graciously pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to Squadron Commander Richard Bell Danes, I > S.U., I: N., and of the Distinguished Service Cross to Fligbt Sab- Lieutenant Gilbert lormby Soiylie. U.S., in recognition of tbeir behaviour in240 words
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Advertisement49 1916-02-21 11 Wtit-D .1 ul us (.';>-«- Inapt aabore (In little briMin h Isle, And took posac <• ion of tbe land, lie wore tlie vic'.or'n t-mi< w in i] p<oplr nowa'ia^y tale cold, Of victi ry Hi j niakt >ore Hy pettinK a good supp y Of Woods' Uriat t'tpi ermiot49 words
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Advertisement649 1916-02-21 11 And every other solo fljf SfcSsVl V~ 1 instrument -piano, By ?-^-^SM| PnL 1 'cello, tlute, oboe BOBpaw dJ dJE^xM they are all 'His Master's Fnu^ikr •ir m Voice" Cabinet Orand His Masters Voice Gramophone— most versatilt- iiibtrument of the epoch. When you hear Klnian play "double-stopping —they are SchulxJrt's649 words
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Advertisement163 1916-02-21 11 THE BEST TYRE FOR FORD CARS ISECURITYI I I TRY THEM WEARNE BROS., LD., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang, sole: agents, ESI Jl R?d dC^ KArrLtd REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bras Baith Road, Sing" pore, From S a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee,163 words
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Article1642 1916-02-21 12 > M -t v.< n in the Straits and the X.M.S. will appreciate' the following article in The M if lard fri'Ui the pen of K. Berkeley "Class, TSHI'N! said the Sergeant Major, giving a shaip explanatory wave of his hand to indicate the degree of Tbhunness r.1,642 words
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Article347 1916-02-21 12 How Hun Authorities Hampered Her Counsel. Io a review of William Thomson Hill's booklet on Tbe Martyrdom of Nurse Cavell, published by Hutchinson and Co., reference was made to the statements in tbe book that Mr. Kirschen, the lawyer who defended tbe nurse (1) told none of347 words
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Article606 1916-02-21 12 Pierre Loti's Vivid Word Picture. Pierre Loti, tbe famous French author, who is serving in the French Navy as Commander Viand, has written an interesting impressionist article (or tbe New York Times, following a recent visit paid by him to tbe rained French city of Soisßoos. The606 words
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Advertisement180 1916-02-21 12 THE A|s y DESTROYER IS ALL-BRITISH. Price $30.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incoiporatrd in Enulahd) KUALA LUMPUR. PENANG WEEK Special Display of the latest Imported NICKEL AND BRASS BEDS All Sizes New Dei-igns. BENTWOOD FURNITURE Largest Fange East cf Sat/. PARIS VENETIAN MIRRORS All Siz's, Stapes and Doigns.180 words
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Article833 1916-02-21 13 Objects that Seem to Bear A Charmed Life. I bad been reading, writes Robert Blatchford in a home paper, the suggestive chapter on Silent Ypres. in Mr. Valentine William's book, "With Our Armies in Flanders," and 1 asked some of our wounded soldiers what was833 words
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Article186 1916-02-21 13 Recently in New York, Mr. Elbert H. Gary, the president of t c United States Steel Corporation, gave a dinner in honour of Mr. Theodore Roosevelt at bis house in Fifth Avenue. It is calculated that the 17 guests have the stewardship of a tenth part of186 words
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Article93 1916-02-21 13 A visiting minister, preaching in a small town near which a well known race meetiug is helJ, forcibly denounced the sport of kings." The principal patron of the church always attended the home meetings, and of this tLe stranger wa» afterwards informed. I am afraid93 words
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Advertisement753 1916-02-21 13 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCMOM SALE of M (ASKS I'gi'l'EKMINT WINK, To be held at otir Saleroom (K WIDNKSUAY, KSRKDABT *iB, AT 1 1 V Si. POWBLL a CO Auctioneers. 19 I-Tr-i AUCTION SALE Of A i SEATKR 4 CYLINDER MOTOR CAK HV TUB STAK MOTOR CAK CO.. GUARANTEED IN GOOD753 words
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Advertisement246 1916-02-21 13 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRLCT EXPORTATION b, READ BROTHERS, Lu»i.«< O^lcaaNlP Dog's Head Guinness I 1 •OLD IVKrVWHCRi. ORDER IN FAMILY PACKAGES ■< ■......^rc-'qnM— l a— The Straits Times FBR F.M.B. READERS The Mail Train postal service enables to at send into tbe F.M.S. each evening a Special Edition246 words
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Advertisement363 1916-02-21 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 t0 y£pffiJg?K and to THE MUNICIPALITY Jm^PJ THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE X^H^- JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and363 words
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Advertisement41 1916-02-21 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., No«. SI it 52, High Street. 11l B 0 441 words
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Advertisement560 1916-02-21 14 I War or Peace, Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. llv ukioh vih. in Stkaits Skttlkmknts) HEAD OFFICE. WinehatttP Houm, llntapor*. LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jawpy, K.O. I The Company has C 20.000 deposited560 words
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Advertisement392 1916-02-21 14 INSURANCE. •UARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDOk Is. nHi'iiit tku in England). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 roUl Invested Funds 48,360,000 Annual Inoome 41,100,000 Tbe undersigned, Agent* lor the above Company, are prepared to aooept fire and Earthquake risks for short period* of ten days as longer periods at current rates to be392 words
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Advertisement499 1916-02-21 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong). PaID-UP CAPITAL lIS 000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at J/. •16,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Be«e»ve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mi. D. Laadale, Chainnaa. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Depot y Chairmaa. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. I P H.499 words
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Advertisement529 1916-02-21 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTEK Paid up Capital in 80,000 Share* ol *W Mob 41,200,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 411.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank.529 words
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Advertisement484 1916-02-21 14 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. established 1874. THE ORIENTAL m I GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. *««rr» •*o««d »aa,000,000 absolute security. Profit* to Policy-holder, at last Valuation (1,116.678. LOWEST Apply (or Prospectus and fall information to LIBERAL R ATEB SINGAPORE BRAHBH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPHERSON, Secretary for484 words
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Article1044 1916-02-21 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Suction Motor Steel-Sweepers. Motor steel sweeps, for which it is contended that tlicy save both time and money, are now made in three types, the pneumatic, or suction, type, the flushing type, and the revolving broom type with pick up attach1,044 words
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Article106 1916-02-21 15 Mr. Will Crooka'B new digDity will not, it is hoped, staunch the flow of his stories. Speaking in Mancheflter, Mr. Crooks said one loud thing about the House of Commons was that speakers got absolutely fair play if the House saw that they meant what they106 words
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Advertisement174 1916-02-21 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War.Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability I |fl I THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Hoi born, London, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H. M. WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Ag p nts for Strait* Settlements and F M.S. rA TOILET ARTICLE known throughout the174 words
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Advertisement14 1916-02-21 15 For Children's Hacking Coagb at Nigh I Wood! Great Peptxxmint Care It. Sd J14 words
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Advertisement168 1916-02-21 15 DUNLOP CsL TV D (T o 6&t7 Wi9 -^gaBJBt Although raw rubber has ad-/-^*^ißHW^' vanned in price, Dunlop Tyres are r^"^^?3 FavourablecontractsforrawmateT*+^ftb& a^ iave enabled us to give the yjo ''i^?IBLJ jmyMf public the benefit of these reduced ff^Pf &jj^\ Grooved Cover. Prices. Tubes. ■>~ **fB I New price lists168 words
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Advertisement1026 1916-02-21 16 """/leV? SAFETY TREAD^^ 1' They convert every ounce of "W* Engine Power into speed. \w w They transform treacherous v^S£v surfaces into safe ones. yrv^y They repay every dollar of cost in miles of service. The Climax of tyre security. The Limit of tyre durability. OFFICES TO LET. TO LET,1,026 words
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Advertisement647 1916-02-21 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, RICHMOND, 111, River Valley Read. Apply on remises. 16 2 22-2 TO LET, Rooms at Zetland House, Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Panl Co. 16-I—o TO LET, No. 12, Hill Street, Buitable for school or hotel. Apply B. Silas, 8, Prince Street 10 2— n TO647 words
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Advertisement720 1916-02-21 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. MOTOR CAR FOR SALE, one second hand Humberette, two-seater, in good condi ticn. Apply to No. 20, Robinson Road. 28-I—n COCONUT SEBDLINOS FOR SALE, from well-grown trees. For particulars and prices, apply to A. Krank' 1 Siglap Estate, or at Victoria Street. 21 7— a FOP. SALE,720 words
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Advertisement398 1916-02-21 16 GUAN KIAT CO.. HEAD OFFICE:- 17, "hillip Street Branch Nm at No. 14, Phillip Street, and Nos. 14, 100 and IC2, Tack Road. Tel. Address: GUAN KIAT." Telephone Nos. 1174 and 128 D (Private 1460). Cooss usbd A. B C, 6th Edition, and A-l Cod.s. Ship Chtndlcrt, Hardwire Dealers, Government398 words
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Advertisement462 1916-02-21 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft log. Market Street. Tulephone No. 4.l Shipofcandlevs. Government and Muuioipa Contractor" B-tato Supplier* and Com misiion Agontß. Sol. Ah.mh The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd Bert Mnltiplar Brand Hair Boltings. 17 80 8 16 To ADVERTISERS As requeHts to make alterations in advertisements, such as chauges462 words
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Miscellaneous318 1916-02-21 16 Straits V)imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Dupartment 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to busineso matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants ol318 words
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