The Straits Times, 27 March 1916
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Title Section13 1916-03-27 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,0(JR RINGAPORE. MONDAY. HARCH 27. 1916. PKICF 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement147 1916-03-27 1 MILK KATZ BROS., Ltd. THE STORE FOR MEN'S WEAR. New lil lti&\ Goods j *^^k. Bhapes 41 Jm Mm mr In the Latest Shades and Styles. Prices $2.75, $5.00, $6.50 each STOCKED IN ALL SIZES, 8, TO 7*. KATZ BROS., Ltd. "T^r 1 BETTER FILING CABINETS f'' VT^^l Fitted with147 words
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Advertisement111 1916-03-27 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING SLEDGE BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any othe brand. The Laooet, London, state* "The111 words
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Advertisement173 1916-03-27 1 AMERICAN REFRIGERATORS ICE-CHESTS ■Ej^^^gL^L^^iijji^EajEijf^H BIcS ■l^Ka^ll^^^lES'^Bl Insulation. i I *HH Ewl v^K^EfIVEEf BEEEEvEEBfI^B fc^'K^W cV Ist BiJ>wßl''9 t* SmmW^i iKawlH -ttfliwi SH Zmc Linin I{3 HaTEf!- MMjUBmH^EM' lisl with Cattora. I i^tt I H i^^^^^^Sfi^ B H|^B H "f ■%a REFRIGERATORS. ICE-CHESTS. Height. Width Hngh*. Width. 4) Me*, x k'4173 words
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Article813 1916-03-27 2 FAMOUS FE4T IMITATED AFTER MANY YEARS. Nicholas Follows Napoleon. Two of the greatest military feats of the world-war, writes E. G. Marks in The Sydney Sun, must undeniably be credited to the Grand Duke Nicholas, upon whom a mutable world now inclines to smile and exalt in reparation813 words
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Article129 1916-03-27 2 Sir Frank Watson Hyson, the Astronomer Koyal, speaking on Visual and Photographic Magnitude of Stars at the Royal Institution, said that the total number of stars in the stellar system was between 1,030 and 2,000 millions, and tbe total light given by all was t'ljuivalent to that given129 words
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Article29 1916-03-27 2 An important trial for high treason has begun in Sofia. Tbe Public I'rosecutor asked for the death sentence on four of the accused and tbe life sentence on two.29 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement135 1916-03-27 2 Just received A LARGE SHIPMENT OF SODIUM BISULPHITE S. J. JUDAH CO., Til 1861 39, ROBINSON ROAD m m no Not m X w^ Blinded j£^^^r^^ m tjy the Bandage P^LfgjfljfiHj of Carelessness ?&3 fl^^^lß WHEN YOU CALL FOR igi|» REV NELL'S MIRANO SEE THAT YOU GET IT AND NOT135 words
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Advertisement451 1916-03-27 2 A Reputation of over 100 y«ars. Cockle's ANTIBILIOUS Pills are to-day one of the most useful remedies that the family medicine chest contains. For sudden attacks of biliousness, sick headache or the depression arising when you are "out-of-sorts," Cockle's Pills give you prompt •relief without any weakening effect afterwards. Two451 words
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Advertisement423 1916-03-27 2 To enrich the blood To strengthen muscles, bones, nerves and brain you cannot do beLer than take SCOTTS Emulsion. 1 In every part of the world this valued food tonic !ian proved its worth as the purest and best ol all forms of ccd liver oil treatment and the richest423 words
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Advertisement584 1916-03-27 2 SOO SWEE SUNG BRANCH DRUG STORE. 490. North Bridge Road. Singapore. To anyci>c rurcbasing Kiois from March 15 to April 9, to Bit value of thirty cents or upward", a eouvtuir will bo presented. ?l 8-80 8 We can do Engraving. G.W.S. de SUVA Co., 46, Belegte Road, Singapore. 68584 words
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Article800 1916-03-27 3 MR. BONAR LAW AND CONDUCT OF THE WAR. The Allies' New Entente. The Xew York Times publishes an interview with Mr. Bonar Law. If militarism, according to the Prussian standard, is not crufthed by this war," says Mr. Law, nothing will prevent a repetition of the present catastrophe,800 words
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Article121 1916-03-27 3 The Labour journal Folkets Avis publisl eg a letter from a business man who has just returned from a six months' round tour of Germany, in which hu describes the conditions there as more desperate than tboee in Paris in 1870. The writer is convinced121 words
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Advertisement703 1916-03-27 3 Be Fat— Not Funny PUT ON FIRM. HEALTHY FLESH WHERE EVERY OUNCE WILL COUNT. If women and men only knew the pity, the acd the ridicule, that pinched cheek", Kcrawny ch<Hts and scan crow figures make, the; would certainly do something to add flesh to their bones and round out703 words
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Advertisement469 1916-03-27 3 THE PERFECTED NERVE FOOD. THE IDEAL RECONSTRUCTIVE NERVE FOOD A VALUABLE RL>NXMTIU IN MUPAMHIMA NERVOUS WSPEPSIA AND AN4NIX Tempting, Palatable, Wholly Digestible. Earlier and inferior products, representing S.ui.iplios is producing results which are the effort to give the Mnw ilrecdy the truly remarkable. nourishment they cannot f(4 from ordinary Unlike469 words
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Advertisement777 1916-03-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. -British India AND Apcar L-ine. (COMPANIKS In< oRI'nKATKD IN EnQLIND). 4 AIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. Under Contract with Hla Majesty s Government), for Ohina, Japan, Psnang, Oeylon, Australia, India, Adon, Cgypt, Mediterranean Porta and London. Steamers will l^avu Singaoore on or about777 words
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Advertisement301 1916-03-27 4 COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. (ISCOKPORATBD IN ESiiLISU) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) BBTWBBN "rsmantls Perth I, North Wait Australian Porta, J«v« and Singapore. I Rega'ar sailings between Singapore and Western Australia cailing at Java (as indncement offers), Derby, King's Sound301 words
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Advertisement781 1916-03-27 4 STEAMER SAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. (Incorporated in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK For Kre'ay, Trincpanu. Btat, Srmerak, Kelantan, Tabai Baognara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Ltson, Kobsamai, Banion Langsaen, Taka, Chnmpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due) Departure •.a. PftACHATIPOK Mar. 87 Mar. 39, 3 p.m. NO STEAMER 3O Apr. 1, 8 p.m. M.781 words
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Advertisement482 1916-03-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO.. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) J* The Companies' steamers are despatch, d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homeward? for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Qonoa, Marseilles and482 words
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Advertisement527 1916-03-27 4 STEAMER SAILINB!.. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. A Bervioe is maintained botwoea Yokohama, via ports, to Mtrncillon and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The Now Twin screw Steamers maintaining this s< rvice have been specially designed and constructed,527 words
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Article858 1916-03-27 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 27, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. NOM. VALDi. BCYIM. SILLIM. 8/- AUagaf 2/- 2/4J 4 1 AngloJara 16/-858 words
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Advertisement525 1916-03-27 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. KOO-GHIIM BIUM KAV. CO. LTU. (Incokpoiatbo in England). Olr*ot Sarvio* to Japan via Hona •tong A Shanghai, and to Calcutta via P.n«n|, from Singapore. Taking ear«o on through Bills of Lalm (or Canton, Maoaj, Swatow, Amoy, Obe!o< Tientsin, NewonwanK, Vaniflaae Ports. I'oi ruoaa, tbe Philippine*, eto., eto., etc.525 words
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Advertisement466 1916-03-27 5 The Straits Times FBR F.M.B. READERS. The Mail Train postal servioe enables to oa send into the KM.S. each evening a Special Edition ol Tbe Straits Timer containing all tbe important telegrami and news received up to a late boar is tbe afternoon. fbis edition can be bought in iLe466 words
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Advertisement129 1916-03-27 5 BRUNNER MOND CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. CRESCENT GiIAND MANUFACTO3CRS OP Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AOENTS, Straits Settlements and F. M S. Ha WOLSKEL CO., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. ICE- MAKING MACHINERY. Most Modern Plant. Users of129 words
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Advertisement219 1916-03-27 6 THIS I 18 MARK JjSk^ E GUARANTEE of the Abcolute Potitj of cur Bottlicgs of BURTON PILSENER AND GUINNESS'S STOUT. W. A. ROSS BROTHER, LTD. Botilinß Specialists, IMDON. LIVERPOOL, IELFaIT aad LfTH H. C:. HUDSON (LateofThi H( in- n 1 i.m.l .1.) Piano and Instrument Dealer. REPAIRB AND TUNIN6 PERSONALLY219 words
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Advertisement932 1916-03-27 6 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RACE MEETING (Under 8.8.A. Bute* of Boeing), WILL Bl HILD ON Tueaday.May 1 6, Th uraday May 1 8, »nd Saturday, May 20, 1918. PROGRAMME. FIRBT DAY. Tuesday, May 16,1910. 1. THB OPENING STARES 2.4S p.m. Value IEOO and 160 to tbe Second Hone. A932 words
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Advertisement729 1916-03-27 6 I NOTK. The attention of owner. a i oalled to Rule 128. which makes th* hour for Soratohintf B p.m. on th. DAY BEFORE MM R.oe Owners of Orifflns are entitled to enter for either of tbe following series of Raoes Fui Serif No. 1 First D»y— Race No. 4729 words
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Advertisement222 1916-03-27 6 Commencing April 1, 1916. PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE STAMFORD HOUSE Bras Basah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED AlwajH cool and exposed to soa breeze. Furnished Apartments Without Board Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. TERMS- ths most reasonable In Town. NOT*. Spacious Dining Room, w.th separate222 words
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Article131 1916-03-27 7 FIXTURES Monday, March 27. High Water. '2.87 a.m 5-62 >m. The*eamp« Victoria Theare. Lecture at IJUU. Hill. «5 p.m. Tuesday, March 2H High Wator, 8.32 a.m., 7.3-pm The Scamp*. Victoria Thetre. Wednesday, March 29. Sikh Water 5 44 am.. P m. The Scamps, Victoria Tfeatre. Thursday, March131 words
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Article209 1916-03-27 7 To-dat. -■.vettenhan and T. Anso ''erak 2.31 pm indj in Heni;kili- sv l; ;l,,Rn I'ontianak 2.80 pin Malacca and'aar Kaka 8 pm Penan K and urban E. Castle 'i.BO pm M.nla Iv.-lun* 4 pm ion an<|A'l'» Lotus 1 pm feS"AuKtr»f'». Maaritiy Egypt, Lotug 3 Pm tursps.' .i-tration209 words
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Article260 1916-03-27 7 Tin mail trains from Singapore for the north leave Tank lload station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m., arriving a; Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. Ththrough express to Penang leaves Kuala Luu |i r at H am. daily, arriving at Paoaaß at 0260 words
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Article65 1916-03-27 7 Tin IV and homeward mail uteamer Novara has left ltoe«ko«K aad may be expected to arrive bare at 6 a.tt on Wednesday, March W. She sails at H a.m. on Friday. Man h 81. Vt, K MM Hiraoo Mara advirtiHcd an due bete on the 30th ins*.,65 words
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Article64 1916-03-27 7 Larr Sinoaporb. ;Dd« in I Feb. 11 B. I. March Nk n m. m. Feb. 18 P. &0. Feb. 26 B. I. Fib 26 M. M. Mar. 3 P. &O. Mat. 10 H I Mar IT I. A O. Mar. 17 M. M. Mar M H. I.64 words
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Article48 1916-03-27 7 Our attention ha-i been oa'Ui to the fact hat our arrivals in London arc much behind those published elsewhere. Oar rale in to 0m arrivals only when they are officially re.wtud in the Post Office notices, and no lair date than that printed above bai been s reiiortpd48 words
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Article336 1916-03-27 7 Outward. tul!>wing passenger bookings to the Siraits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood tbat, in ■SM in«tances, bookings may be provisional and that icU-nding paiwengers may alter th< ir arrnn; :m utfi, subsequent to the issuance of this lib: in Loudon:336 words
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Article369 1916-03-27 7 Special Hospital Proposed For Paris. Some attention has latterly been drawn to the comparative scarcity of expert surgeon dentists at the front and in the ambulances. A certain number of them who are mobilised art- in the trenches and depots, and it is only now, after eighteen369 words
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Article126 1916-03-27 7 A cable from the Hague says Although the captain of the Palembang has refused for the present to express any opinion as to whether his vessel was torpedoed or mined, the crew consider it impossible tbat the ship can have run upon three mines in such quick126 words
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Article63 1916-03-27 7 Tin liaily Mail's Kotterdam correspondent in convinced tbat ruiuuara of early German naval activity are not without foundation, anil amicrta poaitivel) that in the o< ar future our Navy will achieve its great desire. The most terrible <«* nylit in history will bring i ni the wir in sight. Germany63 words
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Article178 1916-03-27 7 EXCMANOE Sinoapori, Mahi-h 27, 1916 OnLoiiu, Bulk 4 m/ 8 2/41! I Demand > 4} Private 8 m/s MJ| On France Bank T. T. 834 JOmlndu Bank T. T. 174* On Uonjkono ..Bank d/d 1.; j Ok Sbanobai ...Bank d/d 82} On Java Bank T. T 188178 words
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Article173 1916-03-27 7 Ijj^ 1 Buyers. Sellers 10 10 Ampang 6.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 0.55 0.50 10 10 Belat 1.60 2.00 10 10 Kanabol 0.96 I.OS 1) 10 Kinta Association 5.00 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.15.0 2.0.0 41 £1 Lahat Minos 425 10 9.25 Malayan Collieries 2.00 dig £1 £1 Malayan173 words
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Article630 1916-03-27 7 I*. 3'- AUtftu 2/- 2/6 41 41 An«£> Javt 1.0.0 1.5.0 ti. 3/- Aq^lo Malay 8/6 10/6 2/- Batang Malaka 2 8 8/£1 41 Batu Tig* 3.0.0 8 15.0 2/- 3/- Bokoh 2/S 2/0 £1 41 Bakit Kajang 21 i 6 3 0.0 41 41 Bakit Lintanw 8 0.0630 words
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Article128 1916-03-27 7 £Zl Bayer.. Seller. 41 41 Smeiliiw 00. 7.75 8.25 41 41 Pref. 1.4.0 1.6.0 6/- 5/- Blec:rii T w»yg 2/9 8/--10 10 Frasei No»v.> 50.03 51.00 SO 50 W. Hammer k Co. 80.00 01.60 100 Howarth Braktoe 25.00 85.00 100 7% Pref. 95.0J 100 100 Eats Bro, Dal. 80.00128 words
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Article15 1916-03-27 7 The quotations of sterling shares mast be rc<«arJod \n parelj nominal lor the present.15 words
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Advertisement289 1916-03-27 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Tncorpobatbd in Bmoland) EASTERN BRANCH: SINGAPORE. "DUDBRIDGE" OIL ENGINES FOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE OIL. j, Pfjfff^^^r^^T^B^^at DELIVERY FROM BTOOK OF 9 #15 B.H.P. KEROSENE ENGINES KUALA LUMPUR ROBBER AUCTIONS. Rubber Auctions will be held at our offices every fortnigh on Fridays, commencing at 10 a.m. The first289 words
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1010 1916-03-27 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, MARCH 27. FIGHTING FOR A DRAW. It would appear that our enemies can neither accept defeat nor organise victory. Tbe reports from France show clearly that the battle of Verdun has gone against them, but they continue to struggle east and west of tbe Meus?, searching1,010 words
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Article24 1916-03-27 8 The Dairy Show at Islington will be held in October next as usual, and there will be competitions in colonial butter, cheese, and honey.24 words
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Article26 1916-03-27 8 Kaiser Wilbelm's effortx to make himself the eleventh plague of Egypt are entertaining, but desperate. That old Pharaoh game is played out, says the Brooklyn Eagle.26 words
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Article29 1916-03-27 8 A new magistrate's court has been established at Papan in order to relieve the Ipoh magistrate's court, as well as to serve the districts of Menglembu, Tronoh and Papan.29 words
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Article39 1916-03-27 8 The tenth annual general meeting of the Singapore Christian Friend in need Society, will be held to-day at 7.80 p.m. sharp, at 149, Prinwp Street. It is earnestly requested that every member will make it a point to attend.39 words
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Article20 1916-03-27 8 The Ljkal Anzeiger declares in veiled language that Germany will reply to a war of annihilation with every available weapon.20 words
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Article24 1916-03-27 8 The Batavia Niewsblad learns from Maccassar that a shortago of 1, P OO tons of coal has been discovered there in the Government warehouse.24 words
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Article33 1916-03-27 8 A movement is on foot to have all postal packets sent from tbe Netherlands Indies consigned to tbe Overseas Trust to obviate the difficulty c f having them held up by the British.33 words
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Article32 1916-03-27 8 Tbo Dutch Governmant are formulating regulations to prevent the buying up by Japanese combines of aniline dyes, wire nails, medicines, and antiseptics whereby it is thought they with to make excessive profits.32 words
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Article38 1916-03-27 8 Much urmst is being felt by certain Batavia merchants who have cargo on board the German ships seized by the Portugese at Murmagod Bay. The Vorwarts holds cargo from Java for Europe and the Brisbane cargo for Java.38 words
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Article37 1916-03-27 8 A Condor typo aeroplane, carrying four passengers, recently flew to a height of 3,280 metres at tbe flying field at Kottbausen, near Esson, thereby creating a world's record for high flying, the previous record being 3,050 metre*.37 words
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Article43 1916-03-27 8 As a result of an appeal to the Irishmen of Penang and Province Wellesley to provide comforts for the Irish Regiments at the front Dr. Liston has been able to send a draft for $560 home to the Royal Dublin Fusilliers and Leinsters.43 words
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Article58 1916-03-27 8 At a meeting of the Ipoh Club, on Saturday evening, it was decided on the motion of Mr. J. A. S. Jennings that the resolution that no alien enemies be members of the club unless rescinded by a two-thirds majority, passed at the last annual meeting, be included in tbe58 words
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Article73 1916-03-27 8 A New York despatch reports that President Wilson made an address at a dinner given in his honour at the Gridiron Club in Washington, on February 26. As a rule, speeches made in the Club are not published, but at tbe wish of the President an exception will be made73 words
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Article69 1916-03-27 8 With P14.000 more cash in hsnd at the close of the 1916. Carnival than when the 1915 fiesta ended, with materials purchased to a value of 1*10,500 approximately, with the handsome sum of 1*17,500 written off from the property account, and thus with a net increase over 1915 of 1*7,00069 words
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Article95 1916-03-27 8 A letter from home tells a story that may be new to some readers and is worth re telling anyhow. A young subaltern arranged with his relatives to let them know his exact whereabouts in France by making a pin hole in his letter, the sheet spread out being exactly95 words
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Article97 1916-03-27 8 The annual general meeting of the Indian Football Club was held at their club house, 59, Kerbau Road, last night. A credit balance in hand of 9103.08 was reported. The following were elected office bean, i s: President, V. M. Kathiraysa Padayachee; vice-pre-sident, L. Govindasamy Raja hon. sec., S. M.97 words
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Article125 1916-03-27 8 The Dutch Government is taking considerable pains to protect its shipping, as is only right and proper. But we look in vain for a blunt note to Germany telling her that these various outrages on Dutch vessels are grown too numerous and that they must stop once and for all.125 words
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Article126 1916-03-27 8 The short description in to-day's wires of the fight between the Greif and the Alcantara reads like an account of an old-time naval battle. No long-range gunnery there, but hard, close-range pounding. The British vessel was hopelessly outmatched in gunc but tbe spirit of Sir Kicbard Granville and other forgotten126 words
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Article159 1916-03-27 8 A twelve year old Malay boy named Ali pleaded guilty this morning, before Mr. C. H. O. Clarke in the second police court, to the theft of a gold chain, two golJ lockets and a silver chain from the house of a Malay woman named Fatimah. Tbe magistrate ordered tbe159 words
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Article453 1916-03-27 8 Mr. and >rs. Dale and Mr. and Mrs. Trump have returntj to tbe X.M.S. from Europe. H. E. the High CommißHioner, X.M.S. accompanied iy tho British Resident, paid a visit to H. H the Sultan of Sclangor at Bandar, on Frflay. Mr. G. E. Vnning Thotuas, who453 words
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Article111 1916-03-27 8 Here is one of the best little letters m have seen from the front. It is writte. on an Overseas Club Post Card, and wai addressed to Mr. J. T. Lloyd, Singapore No. 4 Company, 15 Can. Battalion UHtli Highlanders! 8.E.F.. France, February 1 1. Dear Sir,111 words
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Article213 1916-03-27 8 It has come to our knowledge that a phrase we used in reference to the duty thrown upon the Volunteers by the departure of the Yorkshires for active service and tho break up of the sth Light Infantry (Indian) might be construed as ignoring the services of213 words
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Article224 1916-03-27 8 Atnon« tbe otticers mentioned in Viscount French's last deapatcli is 2nd Lieutenant Ewen I). H. Thomson, the younger Hun of the late Mr. JamoH Thomson, planter, I'unann, who was a native of Orandtally, and related to the CampbellH of Uarrow, and a brother of Mr.224 words
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Advertisement200 1916-03-27 8 n| W. D. H. O. WILLS'S THE NEW SMOKING MIXTURE de LUXE A PERFECT PIPE TOBACCO 1*9 OF ALL THE LEADING 1 DEALERS U i PEDLEY MOTOR CYCLE TYRES, COVERS and TUBES. Extra Heavy Quality k Covers t \r^^Jjr Tubes Inner N^i^pspf/ if 26x2i rS&u V j£\ $6 650x65 Qfcj*-200 words
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Advertisement212 1916-03-27 8 A MOST MAGNIFICENT PROGRAMME AT THE ALHAMBRA Beach Road. The House of Quality— Tbe Home of Feature Attractions. Th* Leading Thestre in Singapore Manager, M H Kenyon-Slade. PATHE PRESENTS ARNOLD DALY la thnllini Bold Rooster DtUctlva Orimi AN AFFAIR OF THREE NATIONS In 5 Part*. A drama that contain! punch,212 words
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Article4163 1916-03-27 9 ANOTHER BATTLE EXPECTED. French Ready at Every Point. SHIPPING CASUALTIES. Cross Channel Steamer Torpedoed. Rci'TKß's Tklk'.kam-. London, March 21, 2.30 p.m. Paris, semiofficial The enemy's intense artillery preparation on the whole front at Verdun indicates that more furious assaults than cvir are imminent, but, owing to the redaction4,163 words
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Article90 1916-03-27 10 Kiutib's Tileukam. London, March 24, 2.30 p.m. A Bill proposing to transfer the manage mcnt of the Imperial Institute from the board of Trade to the Colonial Office, pro vides for an Executive Council to consist of twenty live uwmbers, two each from the Hoard of Trade and90 words
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Article46 1916-03-27 10 Rkctkr's Teleoram. London, March 23, 9.25 p.m. Lord Scarsdale is dead. London, March 25, 3.30 p.m. Lord Curzon was present at Lord Scarsdale's funeral at Kedleston today. It has been decided to retain the present title and not to use that of Scarsdale.46 words
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Article66 1916-03-27 10 Rsctbr's Telegram. London, March 25. An article in the Indiaman draws attention to the neod for a central authority and a definite policy to regulate emigration from India. The Westminster Gazette suggests that the Colonies be asked to cooperate with the Raj in finding such a policy. London,66 words
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Article17 1916-03-27 10 ReiTEK's TkLKORAM. London. March 26. IVtrograd: Prince KonoschetT has be< appointed ambassador to China.17 words
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Article115 1916-03-27 10 GENEROUS START TO LOCAL EFFORT. Mr. Alma Baker informs us that Messrs. CL F. F. and T. J. B. Wearne, of Messrs. Wearne Brathers, have generously subscribed 910,000 towards the cost of a Kighter aeroplane to be called the Singapore." Mr. A. E. Baddeley has contributed 9250 to115 words
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Article38 1916-03-27 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March 25. rinal dividends are announced an follows Kombok 10 per cent., Gula Kalumpong fctj, Damansara 22), and Kepong 45. North Hummock pays an interim dividend of 10 per cent.38 words
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Article100 1916-03-27 10 iKkoh Our Own Correspondent.) lpoh, March 26. The annual meeting of the F.M.S. Chambers of Mines was held yesterday afternoon. On a request from Selangor it was decided to hold two Council meetings at Kuala Lumpur yearly. Mr. E. J. Vallentine was elected president and the100 words
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Article487 1916-03-27 10 MISHAP TO THE SHACKLETON EXPEDITION. Ross Sea Party Stranded. Rki-ter's Telkuiam London, March 28, 9.25 p.m. Renter learns that Shackleton's ship, the Endurance, is daily expected at Buenos i Aires. If Sir Ernest Shackleton is not aboard it means that he probably succeeded in crossing tbe Antarctic Continent.487 words
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Article154 1916-03-27 10 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 25. At the annual meeting of the Bukit Kepong Kubber Estates, Ltd., the chairman said the profit, together with the amount brought forward from last year, was 933,245, allowing the recommendation of a dividend of 20 per cent. He considered154 words
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Article37 1916-03-27 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 25. Mr. Frank I'osth, a member of the French Aviation Corps, formerly a miner at Bentong, was drownod in the sinking of the Ii ivence 11.37 words
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Article59 1916-03-27 10 The results of Saturday's play in the Adelphi Cup billiard tournament were: A. Van Keneuse, owe 95. 250, J It Mi A. Vii II Li, Jlti F. 0. William, owe 40. 2.-.0. Capt. Flak, w.o Ties for to night are —A. Lewis, owe 150 v. MM, scr., and f.59 words
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Article2197 1916-03-27 10 SILENCING THE HABITUAL CARPER. From Our Special Correspondent. London, February 25. The late Lord Salisbury, whose sage statesmanship would be a tower ot strength to the nation in the present crisis, was once insistent on our need to study large maps," and if he were alive to-day2,197 words
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Article619 1916-03-27 10 Its Objects and Reasons Fully Explained. The following Circular letter has been issued Gentlemen, The general committee of this scheme finding themselves compelled by the decision of Government to begin building operation? before the end of 1916. under penalty of losing the site promised in Penang619 words
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Article171 1916-03-27 10 Capt. Herrmann Keichardt, of the German steamer Suevia, interned in Manila Bay, has been fined P.lOO for illegal importation into Manila of certain nautical instrument*, which were later transferred on board the Henry S. when she was chartered by Albert Wehde for a curio collecting expedition to the islands south171 words
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Article1026 1916-03-27 10 Honoured by Chinese Chamber Of Commerce. Tho members of the Chinese Chamber uf Commerce gave a party in their rooms in Hill Street, on Satuiday, in Lonour of Mr. Tan Jiak Kirn, C.M.G., on his retirement from public life. There was a large gathering present1,026 words
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Article87 1916-03-27 10 It will be recalled, says tlj- I'iuani; (ia/etti that when tin- German officers Volt/. Mfl Lubcke, af tho interned steamer hiMM at Sabang, were bruuglit before th. Court an a charge of using a wireless installation, the <:.i-e fell throu^li on v ttel niiil point. It Im87 words
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Article655 1916-03-27 11 Chinese President Explains His Decision. Mr. Hoo Wei-yen, Chinese Consulate General at Singapore, sends us tbe following copy of a telegram, relative to tbe abandon ment of the uionarcl y, which be received yesterday from the Foreign Offiue at Kking:By mandate twenty-second Since e«ta blishment republic disturbance* followed655 words
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Article153 1916-03-27 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, March 31 M,s iv, Mai:, ii 27. 6.15 p.m. Kepptl Harbour. Tram Teroimus S.R.E.iV.) 5 p.m. Squair.Hi S(!i|iiar Motor C'yclirt ten Section. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall VtSMM Co. Chinese Co. Bras Basab Hoad Malay Co. Drill Hall SVC Band.153 words
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Article100 1916-03-27 11 A pr<u coruuiuniiiuc i»«utd »t I'ilbi wtjs. A report has btt-n uctivtii from the li( D> t»l ctticiT commanding in Mesopotamia that on r tnruai y 2» last a portion o( the 15th Lancer* faili a to obry order* iasoeJ for tbe performance of military duty. Tbia serious brtarli of100 words
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Article698 1916-03-27 11 Mr. Wolseley Charles's Company Of Entertainers. Following, as they have done, so closely upon tho heels of another company, tbe Scamps made tbeir bow on Saturday evening to a larger audience than might have been ex pected, for daring the past fortnight theatregoers in Singapore have been very698 words
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Article267 1916-03-27 11 Amongst tbe soldiers reported drowned in the sinking of the transport Province 11, which was torpedoed in the Mediterranean, on February '2C. in Mr. Fraok Posth, of tbe French Kuala SelaDgor plantations. The late Mr. Pohtb, wl.o left by tbe Sjria. on AuyuMt 11, 1314,267 words
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Article165 1916-03-27 11 The S.injatra Post prints the following cables from the Hague The Dutch presx regards an mere diplomatic quibbling the (it i man contention that the Tubantia cannot have bren tot pedotd by a Oertuan mbojariDt because the spot where the disaster took plaoe is Dot within165 words
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Advertisement722 1916-03-27 11 UItST ADVERTISE MEHTB. FOR SALE, GRAND I UNO in excellent conditiou. Piioe 1860. Apply Mai agcr, Hotel Tan Wijk. -'i» 9 WANTED to buy, a Koond band 2i h.p. New Hudson Motor C\ ole. State lowest oath price. Apply L. T. 8., 0/0 Straits Times. 278—14 TO LET, KKNILWOKTH, Barker722 words
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Advertisement315 1916-03-27 11 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Brat Baaa'i Road, Singapore, sroTar ops::Nr From 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALITY. Moderate Chnr^es. ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY EVENING DURING DINNER OUR MANILA BAND WILL PLAY. SEA VIEW HOTEL315 words
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Article1890 1916-03-27 12 DIVIDEND OF 50 PER CENT. FOR THE YEAR. Favourable Cost of Producing Tbe following report is from tbe Times of Ceylon Tbu tenth ordinary general meeting of the above company was belli at tbe Hill Club, Nuwara Bliya, on March 11. There were present MeMrs. John1,890 words
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Article470 1916-03-27 12 Year's Working Shows Satisfactory Profit. The annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Malaki tt Plantations Co., Ltd., was held in the Chamber of Commerce. Penang, on March 2 1, tays the Straits Echo. Mr. J. C. Benson (of Messrs. Uoustead and Co., tbe General Agents of470 words
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Article2042 1916-03-27 12 STRONG SPEAKING ON THE SALE OF INTOXICANTS. Liquor Shops Examination Wanted. A general meeting of tbe Kuala Lumpur District Planters' Association was held in tbe P. A. M. meeting room, Mercantile Bank Bnildings, Kuala Lumpur, on March 23, says tbe Malay Mail. Mr. F. G. Harvey was2,042 words
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Article124 1916-03-27 12 Tbe Cologne Gazette baa discovered a new explanation of tbe war. It gays:— In tbe three chief capitals of our enemies -in London, I'aris, and Home —lawyers reign, while in Berlin and Vienna, in Budapest and Sofia, tlii rt icijh national kings. It is these kings who124 words
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Advertisement200 1916-03-27 12 THE t|£ f^y II WHITE ANT DESTROYER ALL BRITISH. Price II $30.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO.. LIMITED (Incorporated in England) KUALA LUMPUR. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OF ORCHARD ROAD. Est.vblisbk.i. 1911 Young but Progressive. LARGEST IMPORTERS OK J^e^iir Goods Pertaining t > tbe Furniture Trade in tbe City. ARI200 words
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Article801 1916-03-27 13 RIGHTS OF A GERMAN-OWNED ENGLISH COMPANY. An Important Appeal. Tlic House of Lords was specially constituted on February 21 for the bearing of an apptal by the Daimler Company iL'iuitt d>. the defendants, in the action againut an order of the majority of the Court of Appeal, which801 words
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Article268 1916-03-27 13 Brewers Unable to Execute Orders. At the Wandswortli Licensing Sessions, George Goodman, holding an off licence at 84, Brookwood road, Wandswortli, asked the bench recently to remove the restriction to sell in bottles only. Mr. s. Lamb, who supported the application said it was made simply268 words
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Advertisement163 1916-03-27 13 xfc*"""' ,,tf OlrallS *****65 il goo, Liu. \i Acetic Acid Tapping Knives Latex Cups Mosquito Netting Momi Cases Barbed Wire Sodium Bisulphite and all Estate requirements. QUOTATIONS FROM THE ASIATIC SUPPLY TRADING CO., The Dispensary 3ulldln*. ES ATE AQENT3. 3 a— THE RETAIL PRICE OF DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant Kerosene OIL163 words
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Advertisement284 1916-03-27 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to yfbsflD C^V and to THE MUNICIPALITY (sfo^f& THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE \^7^o/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits284 words
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Advertisement40 1916-03-27 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 A, 5 3, High Street. 11l 80*40 words
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Advertisement558 1916-03-27 14 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incobi-obated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE, Winoh.ata. Hou.a, Singapore CONDON OFFICE. 38, Old 4awry, E.C. The Company bas £20.000 deposited witli tbe Supreme Court558 words
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Advertisement388 1916-03-27 14 INSURANCE. BUARDIAN ABBUMNCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOrt (iNi ORI'ORATKD IN ENOLAND). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds. 46,260,000 Annual Inoome .41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Oompany, are prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks for short periods of ten days as longer periods at ourrent rates to be named388 words
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Advertisement485 1916-03-27 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong). PAID-UP CAPITAL 1)6,000,000 KBSSKVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at •16,000,000 SUrer 118,000.000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor* 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS \V. L. Pattenden, Bsq Chaiiman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairmao. Q. T. M. Bdkini, Esq. Hon. Mr. D. Landale. C.485 words
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Advertisement513 1916-03-27 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid ap Capital in 60,000 8haros oi 430 each 41,300.000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors. 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London Count; and Westminster Bank,513 words
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Advertisement872 1916-03-27 14 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Establishbd 1874. THE ORIENTAL Incorporatbd in India. GOVERNMENT BBCURITY LIFE ASBURANCE COMPANY, LIMITBD. ASSETS exceed $28,000,000 ABSOLUTS SECURITY. Profit* to Policy-holder, at laat Valuation $1,116,878. LOWEST Apply (or Prospeotcs and fall information to LIBERAL RATES SINGAPORE BRAN JH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. M ACPHERSON,872 words
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Article845 1916-03-27 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Does Pleasure Riding Exist? In pre-war times the index of the rise in popularity of the motor-car was the amount of petrol told by the dealers and garages throughout the country. To-day, says the Daily Telegraph, that sign does not bold845 words
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Article197 1916-03-27 15 Telegram Which Smooths the Way To The Front. Tlie only passport to the front wbiob is not fraught with a thousand difficulties is a simple little telegram. With it a woman it is nearly always a woman can leave London, get aboari ship, pass through Boulogne, and arrive197 words
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Advertisement141 1916-03-27 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability Et £1 THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, L' ndon, E. C COIMTR ACTORS TO H. M WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. A TOILET ARTICLE known throughout the Malay141 words
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Advertisement139 1916-03-27 15 DUNLOP f~x \j wj^ cr Cfe. (^§TV EL O Althougli raw rubber has adKb. vanced in price, Dunlop Tyres are Qwra|§ Ba r^^^ss3 Favourable contracts for raw matr- KWrfil r a^ nave enabled us to give the H Bj §JP public the benefit of these reduced ?__3SbBß^i Bx -i prices.139 words
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Advertisement1110 1916-03-27 16 £MWUBI£U Mf tJtl* SAFETY TREAD^^ WkL TYRES I' They convert every ounce of \wV (i^ Engine Power into speed. vJvC They transform treacherous surfaces into safe ones. /£u7/ They repay every dollar of cost j n m iles of service. The Climax of tyre security. The Limit of tyre durability.1,110 words
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Advertisement685 1916-03-27 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT, No. 1, Orchard Road. Entry May 1. Apply on the premises. 16 8— 27-8 TO LBT, Rooms at Zetland House, Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Paul Co. 16-1-Q TO LET, No. 62, Hill Street, suitable for school or hotel. Apply B. Silas, 8, Prince Stree*. 10-2—685 words
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Advertisement740 1916-03-27 16 notice:. How to solve servants' dlflloultlei. such as cooks, boys, amahs, ayahs, gardeners, clerks, conductors, shortband typists, book-keepers, eto. Charges moderate. Also shorthand (Pitman's) and typewriting are taught by an experienced teacher. For particulars, apply to the Straits Employment Agency, Agents Patal Co.. 9. Selegle Road. Singapore. 7-8 64 MUTUAL740 words
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Advertisement301 1916-03-27 16 THE WHY AND WHEREFORE OF OUR POPULARITY GUAN KIAT CO.. 87, Philip Strrrt. Ship Chandlers, Government and Municipal Contractor* Quality of Materials 1. Prices Normal. Attention to Client-... Prompt k Civil Don't be afraid of having to stand outside the counter. We do not keep any. Come right in, we301 words
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Advertisement461 1916-03-27 16 BM SHIPMENT OF COAGULATING PANS Just arrived. Sizes 18" X 0* X 4' 18" X X 3|" 15" X 10" X 4" Special Quality. Price* Reasonable. KIAM KIAT&Co., 108 ft 109. Market Street. T< '^rrjune No. Vi\ 1-7 80-6-10 To ADVERTISERS As requests to mako alterations advertisements, such as changes461 words
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Miscellaneous344 1916-03-27 16 Straits Wimes. Telephone!. Editorial and Gcnoral TO Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news sbould be addressed to THE EDITOR. All; communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT KATES.— Miscellaneous wants of344 words
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