The Straits Times, 7 July 1916
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Title Section13 1916-07-07 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,153 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. JULY 7. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement144 1916-07-07 1 f *»««t-(«|-»-M_*j KESTLM MILK LJFOODJ Revised PHoe INCLUDING DUTY CD! QR per q> -K_7\J BOTTLE an advance of 11 cents (excluding duty) on the pre-war price Compare this with other Standard Brands; THE DISTILLERS CO., LTD., EDINBURGH. fvNEl 0 CLIPLESS FASTENER REQUIRES NO£STAPLES^ T#, SUPEHSKDKS ALL OTHER __t\ TYPES OF144 words
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Advertisement156 1916-07-07 1 gOBINSON CO. SNew consignment just opened of new styles in Trimmed Millinery t_* Knock-about Hats ||#r *;;r suitable for morning or sports wear, also smarter \wl^\ "A f^ styles for afternoon wear i o\* co. Robinson ig- a^ W__ lf_^r^— ALLSTEEL The following are now In stock Kitted with five156 words
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Article1199 1916-07-07 2 FRIGHTFUL SLAUGHTER AND BUTCHERY. Vivid Story of the Battle. Amid the cries and appeals of our dying comrades, we (ought on. We were determined that never should we yield to onr German (oes, writes M. Rene Joubert, a member of the firm of Messrs. H. Joubert and Co.,1,199 words
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Advertisement283 1916-07-07 2 ACETIC ACID (European and Japanese) 99 per cent, strength. S. J. JUDAH CO., 29, Robinson Road. Tit 1862. 34 6— 28-6 DV the automatic curving of the blade to the exact cutting angle required the MM a shave that is closer, smoother, and more <-njejyable than any you have yet283 words
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Advertisement435 1916-07-07 2 NOTHING IS MORE EMBARRASSING THAN EXTREME THINNESS. It is the plnmp, well developed man who oats the melons" and has tho fun social y. Scrawny, skiuny peo[.l» are s Mom popu ar. We all admire 6na figures. No dressmaker can bHe a bony, skinny form. Yoa light to t« t435 words
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Advertisement672 1916-07-07 2 Pohoomall Bros. JEWELLERS AND SILK MERCHANTS 64, North Bridge Road Indian, Chinese and Japanese high-class Silk and Curios, Gold Jewellery and Silverware, etc., etc. PRICES MODERATE A risil is cordially invited NEBRAG HIRANAND, Manager. 6 716— 47 17 NOTICE is hereby given that Mark <. hong Yew, of No. 26,672 words
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Article759 1916-07-07 3 BEJEWELLED DELILAHS HUNGRY WOMEN. A Study in Contrasts. It is heartbreaking, cries tbe official Cologne Gazette, at tbe close of a column of lamentation and he would be a hardhearted individual who could not spare a tear for Germany in tbe bitterest of all her afflictions, says the759 words
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Article236 1916-07-07 3 Dramatic Incident of RussoJapanese War. liiTiiian military mutbuJs bavo always been tbe same. Tbe Temps rt veals bow, in tbe Iluisa ■lapant-Me War of 19C> 05, Major von Uunkt'l, the apccial German Military Attache representing the Kaistr with tbe liuxsian Armies, was caught pilfering conn lential information236 words
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Advertisement346 1916-07-07 3 A Message to Mothers i Itah. Ansra!CN«rvy." Run-down, i £tf Only a mother knows how hard, sometimes, is the burden flji she has, to bear. Lay by day, patiently and cheerfully, rj she shoulders the manifold responsibilities of the home —often neglecting herself in the effort of caring for the346 words
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Advertisement679 1916-07-07 3 If The Certain and Incomparable Strengthener a is Dr. Cassells Tablets. m The groat strength-giving power of Dr. Cassell's Tablets makes them an ideal restorative in malarial fever and dysentery, and the bodily weakness and exhaustion which follow. They give strength to fight the disease, and so cut short the679 words
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Advertisement1121 1916-07-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND AV pear L-ine. (Companies Incobpobated in Enuland). MAIL AND PASSENOER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAIUNQ9 Under Contract with Hit Majesty Government) 'op China, Japan, Panang, Gaylon, Australia, India, Adan, Egypt, Maditirranun Porta and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES.1,121 words
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Advertisement794 1916-07-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SI AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incobporatel in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Krelay, Tringaanu, Bisat, Stmerak, Bacho Kelantan, Tabai Bangntra, Telapin, j Panaraj. Patani, Singora. Lacon, Kobsamni, Bandon, Langsuen, Champon, Koblak A Bangkok. Dua Departure a.a. PRACHATIPOK July 1O July IS, 3 p.m. a.s. MAHIDOL 13 IS, 3794 words
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Advertisement439 1916-07-07 4 STEAMER MILINM. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorpobated in Enomnd) JThe Companies' steamers are dospatch d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week ami from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and439 words
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Advertisement524 1916-07-07 4 STEAWR MILIMS N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTO. (Incobporated in Japan i EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained Dt>twtv<i Yokohama, via port", to Mantnilles and London under mail o >utraot with th* Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and aro524 words
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Article754 1916-07-07 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, July 7, 1918. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and ■bare brokers, issue tbe following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares aro only nominal. No*. VALDI. BCYBRS. SBLMM. a/- au»ku 2 4 2/- Anglo-Java 8,6 *h754 words
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Advertisement559 1916-07-07 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. (IncuRPoRATIID IV Ks'dtAND) Dlreot Sarvio* to Japan via Hooii hong A Shanghai, and to O«lr>ufr via Panang, from Singaporo. Taking earx" on thronph Bi!!n or Ladin frr Canton, M* Swatow, Amoy liontxtn, Nti«chwintj. Yanvtniu p .rt* Fo< niwia. the Philipp o ntc ■taamara.559 words
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Advertisement427 1916-07-07 5 there's Purity and Vigour 1\ V I.RY OROH O* READ'S Dog's Head Gu.nness The TONIC that rneers and soothes and -oesn t harm. A simple nourishing food of high m.dicinal value. NOTE. -The aoove DOG 3 HEAD Label is on every bottle. Kefuse imitation* SMd j Evtry where 6 —6427 words
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Advertisement539 1916-07-07 5 HIGH-CLASS CIGARETTES AT MODERATE PRICES CIGARETTES NO. 555 PMTINOFSO gQ CENTS. DUTY EXTRA) Packed in patent vacuum tins ensuring tbe perfect condition of tfTp^H ~-<~^ the cigarettes in all climates. Sole Manufacturers: 17^^^^ ARDATH TOBACCO Co., Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND. BWfi^nW MORTGAGEE'S SALE AUCTION SALE AUCTION SALE On Monday, Jclt 10,539 words
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Advertisement166 1916-07-07 6 VIOLIN "A" STRINGS ANOTHER SUIIMENT O? Tested Strings of Excellent Quality JUST ARRIVED A* Used by Leading Violinists. Extra Special Quality p*r String of 2 lengths 3O cts. Special QuaMty per String do. 25 cts. OTHER STRINBB FOR BANJO. GU'TAP. MANDOLINE VIOL* AT THE RIGHT PRICE ANO QUALITY. H« Cm166 words
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Advertisement86 1916-07-07 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. REFUND OF ASSESSMENT. All persons claiming refund of Assessment in rrsrect of houses vaoaxt for any portion of the half year ending June 0, 1918, are hereby reminded tbat such claims must be sent in to the Commissioners on op before July 30. 1916. The Com miseioners have86 words
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Advertisement720 1916-07-07 6 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Tetderi are hereby invited for the CONSTRUCTION OF BANQUETING HA LL, ISTANA BESAR, JOHORE BAHRU. Plan* and specifica'ion may be bcoo at the tbe P. W. D. Office, Jobore Babra, on any day, Friday* rxoepted, between the hours of 9.80 a.m. and 4 pm.720 words
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Advertisement435 1916-07-07 6 I Arc You Anaemic? If ycu bave tho sort of foelirg that makos jou think you bave not the strength to do any woik, no If fiflgi' matter how light, and jcur faoe acd lips look pale, V4|V while you have not tho appetite to eat oven tbe ftjIIJI*. daintiest435 words
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Article123 1916-07-07 7 FIXTURES. Friday. July 7 «.*>■ .vl.r liit.ru. 2 1' I ■111,- Institution Sport*. ward tnxil rV Saturday. July H Id 1) WtMB, Ml w, H.il p.m. 1*1 ti I'ati'lan Kv.it t ao.l < '<>. noon. M M homeward mail cxp'ioted 5unday, July 9. Hii>b »t<r LI I123 words
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Article177 1916-07-07 7 To-DAT. Batu l'ahat Aim; 11 in 2.30 pui P. Swnttenbaui and Tcluk Anson Kiuta '2.80 pru Durban MaM "2 !0 pm Mi I ,ii V. l>ii -in. n 2.H0 pui Haswkoai;, Amof an, l Bwaassi llony W.in I 2:M> pm •ii K-ruiman Hock L>v Colombo Mauri;ius an177 words
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Article272 1916-07-07 7 The mail train- fmui Singapore for t i north I'wi r.'.Dk Ko.v! sUtion daily at 7 7 %.m and 7 p.ui arriving at Kn»l». Lumpu- v. 7.18 p and «.45 a.m. rtMpectively. Th thrcvh express tc Pcoanu leave* Kua! Lnn-pi i at ti am. daily, airivin^ a 1272 words
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Article36 1916-07-07 7 Tin ii i ii ward M M. steamer Magellan uiiy Ix expects! to arrive here to ii,nrrn» norniDK' Tin Ml Ok outward mail steamer <ay bo expected to arrive at I'enang Sunday .Inly36 words
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Article90 1916-07-07 7 Inn b. d eallcJ to the fa t inu-.-b behind here. Our ml. ih I ualx only itca tl ty ure officially r, pwU*l in tin FW »(r 10t notice, find uo Uier 4ait< thwi that r"»(*l al •rtoi 1 nIKiIAI'OKK. I Hay 19 H. I. Hay90 words
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Article195 1916-07-07 7 Outward. i :,i foMuwiuK passtnai i ui»il .uyh to llic Straitx are taktn from tli. Londou and China kpaß It Hhould be understood that, in $oine inHtanccs, bcokicy may bo provisional \r i that inU.udini> paswnjjerH may alter tin ir v.-aaKeuieut", Rnbfeqnect to the i/if-uanco of aVh195 words
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Article160 1916-07-07 7 EXCHANOE. Sinoafou, July 7, 1918. On Lohto. Bank 4 m/ 8 2/4 1| Demand 2/4} Private 8 m/R 2/4f jf |On Feancb Bank T. T. 328 On Ihi>i Bank T. 1 174J On HoNurfoNO...B»nk d/d rj; I Oh SsAMOtii ...Bank d/d 82; On Java ....Bask 1 185160 words
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Advertisement381 1916-07-07 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WAV tl), GOOD LHINKSK (i^NEtUL L'LKKh .\iui-t b. exper eucjd typist. Apply l>i i Lt, t/j Straitß liiu n. 7-7—lo 7 WANTED, EUKOPEAN OUCTOK for a tiio pal rubber tgtat-. m. Send fall paMiaaiaM to l; x 4tf 4, Straits Times. 7-7-18 7 WAMfcL), AN ASSISTANT for a381 words
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Advertisement340 1916-07-07 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incori'OKatbd in Emiland) Eastern Branch: BIMOAPORB, FRASER CHALMERS' Rateau Turbines, Turbo Blowers, Turbo Compressors, Turbo Generators, all sizes. Wv*"" 1 1 2rmr V HIGH, LOW and MIXED PRESSURE Reliability and Low Steam Consumption also SMALL STEAM TURBINES Condensing and Noricondensing, from 5 B.H.P. PAYING GUESTS WANTED by340 words
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Advertisement100 1916-07-07 7 WUNIfUPAL NOTICE. REFUND OF ASSESSMENT AM r> rsiD* c'simin? r- fund ci Asisessnipr.t in ri-i: ct nl l:c.i«' s vacant for any portion cf tb» half f end n^ Jane 80, 1916, are kereby rr-jiinded shut sucb r'ainis MUST BE SR.VT IN to tb; Comnj^sioLtrs OX UK BEFORE July HO.100 words
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Advertisement468 1916-07-07 7 $1,000 Rf-WAHD Choreas certain ill-disposed persons have maliciously made anr! publifh»d s-tattmei.ts to the effect thai Francis Graham, who since the 19th day of Novcoibvr, 1914. has carried on and still carries on business as a merchant and manufai turer of rubber at No. 3, Boat Quay, Laidlaw Building, Battery468 words
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1032 1916-07-07 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JULY 7. A GOOD ROUND SUM. A high authority bas declared that the two great qualities for successful begging are confidence and impudence, and the greatest of these is impudence." The phrase smacks of the ecclesiastical, and the high authority may have been a Cardinal or1,032 words
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Article18 1916-07-07 8 The Fourth Engineer of the steamer City of Exeter, while sea bathing at Back Beach, Manora, was drowned.18 words
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Article22 1916-07-07 8 Malayan Tin Dredging output for June was 1.726 piculs, valued at £10,565. The working cost was £3,800 and the yards treated 29*2,400.22 words
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Article42 1916-07-07 8 Mr. 11. M. lioisington will deliver a scientific lecture on Some Aspects of Astronomy, at the Girls' School, Short Stroet, to-day, at 8 p.m. Mr. R. J. Bartlett bas kindly con wnted to preside. All interested in the subject are cordially invited.42 words
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Article77 1916-07-07 8 Mr- For a particularly daring action the silver medal of the Society for the Protection of Life from Fire bas been presented to Lieut E. I. Campbell. RE. While in Mudroa Bay a steam launch hospital vessel took fire. The Chinese driver being ablaze Lieut. Campbell, surrounded by the flames,77 words
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Article26 1916-07-07 8 We have received from tbe Municipal Secretary a copy of tbe Singapore Municipal Administration report, witb all tbe departmental reports, etc., complete, for tbe year 1916.26 words
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Article40 1916-07-07 8 At tbe Boustead Institute on Sunday next at B.IS p.m. Mr. R D. Pringle will give a short sketch of D. L. Moody Tbn Herald of the Cross. Mrs. A. T. Hancock will sing a sacred solo. All are invited.40 words
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Article41 1916-07-07 8 Intimation has been received at Lahore from the Secretary of State for India that tbe money remitted iv connection with the Punjab Aeroplanes Fund will prove sufficient for tbe purchase of eight additional aeroplanes, making a total of 51 in ail.41 words
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Article61 1916-07-07 8 A number of cadets from the AngloChinese School. Ipoli. are coming down for the Cadets' Camp in Singapore about the 19th inst. While here a soccer match will bo played against the Singapore AngloChinese School, and, on tbe way back to Ipoh, a halt will be made in Kuala Lumpur61 words
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Article80 1916-07-07 8 Three charges have been made in the third police court arising out of Messrs Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co's sale. A man charged with the theft of a hat and two dozen pencils was sentenced to one day's imprisonment and a fine of |26, in default fourteen days' imprisonment. An assistant80 words
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Article84 1916-07-07 8 A Darjeeling message, dated June 20, says that on June 22, Mr. Crosse, Deputy Magis trate, tried Mrs. Herrekoiol, interned at Katapahar, for alleged repeated disobedience in May and June of orders of the supervising officer, with disorderly conduct. Accused admitted havicg broken a glass in the bouse where she84 words
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Article103 1916-07-07 8 In the third police court yesterday afternoon Lim Tiang Seng of 12, Lavender street, was charged, at the instance of H ug Yong Lee, with using a forged document as genuine. It appeared that in October last the present accused brought action agaiust Hcng Yong Lee and bis father in103 words
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Article122 1916-07-07 8 Tbe I. C. S. Student is a very readable journal of inspiration to self-help and we are always glad to see a copy. The latest number to hand contains the following local reference Mr. J. Metcolfe Chill, a studect of our chemistry coarse, has arrived in England from Singapore in122 words
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Article156 1916-07-07 8 Legends often grow up around the memory of a great man and it is not surprising to find that already strange stories are current regarding the death of Yuan Sbibkai. Papers from the North offer conflicting rumoors. One is that he committed suicide another, much more credible, is that he156 words
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Article152 1916-07-07 8 Sir A Conan Doyle's entertaining hero, the Brigadier Gerard, once killed a fox and was vastly proud of the manner of it. He little reamed in what detestation Wellington's officers, who witnessed his sacrilege, held him. One is reminded of this by a letter which Sir Harry Johnston contributes to152 words
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Article217 1916-07-07 8 Mr. Justice Earnsbaw has allowed the appeal of Tan Joon Kong, of Chop Vong Khang. 12, North Bridge ltoad, and bis servant. Tan Ab Heng, who were convicted in the second police court on a charge of removing samshu without a permit, and fined $25 each, while the liquor was217 words
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Article355 1916-07-07 8 Mr. J. Morton, of Messrs. Harrisons and Crosfield, Kuala Lumpur, has lift on a trip to Australia. Mr. A. E. Uidgway, of the Central Work shop*, F.M.S. railways, is leaving for home next week on medical advice. Mr. H. J. Fruin, of the Far Eastern Geographical Establishment.355 words
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Article96 1916-07-07 8 We regret that in yesterday's issuu in the report of a judgment given by tbe Chief Justice on Tuesday in an action Syed Hassan bin Mohamcd Alsagolf v Sytd Omar bin Mohamed Alsagotf and another, there was a inisstateuient of fact. The proceedings were in connection with the96 words
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Article134 1916-07-07 8 At a convocation of the Dalhousie Chapter of Royal Arch .Masons. No. SOS E.C., held at Freemasons' Hall lost evening, M 8.C., F. M. Elliot and installing Principals installed the following Principals elect: E. Comp. J. G, Barrett as E. Comp A. J. Amery as 11,134 words
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Article97 1916-07-07 8 Tbe following official telegrams aro forwarded to us for publication From the Governor to tho Secretary of State. June 16, 1916. Resolution passed unnnimously today Colony gives £200,000 annually for five years from July 1, 1916, and further five Tears if finance of Colony admit to Imperial97 words
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Article208 1916-07-07 8 Residence Abroad Cleared Up. We aiu glad to note Mr. McKeuna'o statemoot in the Houao of Commons, gays The Tinies, exemption of British as well as foreign residents abroad from income-tax on Kxctie quer Bonds is to be cleared of all ambiguity by an amendment to the Finance Hill. Ah208 words
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Advertisement181 1916-07-07 8 "AMULET" Tobacco .1 hujh-ilass, smoking tobacco. Cool and liai/ianl ami do,s not burn tkt IM^M, ON SALE AT IN 2-oz. A 4-oz. MOST DEALERS AIRTIGHT TINS JL BENSON'S WORLD-RENOWNED /yVA WATCHES J*lf WA A' FED TIMEKEEPERS HOOM MAKE. (.:».lu Dnctkl ITataha from £8 ffe, The tfit or s7 nett The181 words
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Advertisement238 1916-07-07 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT THE GREATEST PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR AT THE ALHAMBRA Beach Ro«d, Tbe House of Quality— Tbe Home of Feature Attractions. Tbe Leading Tbeatre In Singapore. Mus<i>r: M. H Kenvor Made An epoch in the progress of cinematographic art By the Pasquall Film Co. SALAMBO 500 Wonderful238 words
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Article1695 1916-07-07 9 JELLICOE'S REPORT. A Historic Naval Document. German Losses in Jutland Battle. THE SOMME STRUGGLE. Splendid Work by the New Armies. ReUTIR'S Tf.LK'.IAMS. London. July 6, 8 a.m. Admiral Jellicoe's despatch places the German losses at two battleships of the Dreadnought type and one of the Deutuchland type, five1,695 words
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Article145 1916-07-07 9 We are indebted to the French Consulate for the following telegrams Paris, July 6, 10 p.m. The French 3 per cent, bonds are at francs 63.10 and tbe 5 per cent at 89.60. Rubber is quoted at 2 4 per lb. Yesterday, south of tbe Somme, we145 words
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Article29 1916-07-07 9 Barleux is only live kilometres southwest of I'eronne. Curlu and Cleiy are on tbe north of tbe Somme, 12 and 9 kilometres respectively west of Peronne.29 words
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Article25 1916-07-07 9 Keitirs Tklbi.kam. London, July 6, 8.50 p.m. Washington Carranza has accepted the principle of mediation and the danger of war is averted.25 words
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Article198 1916-07-07 9 With reference to the recently reported cases of heat stroke which occurred among recently arrived drafts of troops from Karachi to Northern India it appears from the latest returns that there have been altogether 136 cases, of whom fifteen have died. The train left Karachi with198 words
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Article1181 1916-07-07 9 CLOSING THE STRAITS TIMES FUND. Nine Completed and a Balance In Hand. We have to acknowledge a oheque tor Eight Hundred Dollars from Mrs. Noel Walker, that being tho balance she had available after tbe Malaya Women's Fighter bad been paid for. We have sent a chequefor Eighteen1,181 words
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Article458 1916-07-07 9 It will be remembered that some days ago we mentioned a portrait of Lord Kitchener painted by the well-known Chinese artist Mr. Low Kway Sony, as a contribution to the Malayan Aircraft Fund. Messrs. John Little and Co. very kindly agreed to exbibit tbe portrait for sale,458 words
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Article207 1916-07-07 9 Servants' Interests in Horses Running. (From Out Own Corrbsi'ondbnt.) Penang, July 6. A special meeting of tbe Penang Turf Club was held yesterday to consider the position of its secretary (Mr. R. T. Reid) as a race horse owner and the following resolutions 1. That no paid207 words
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Article3970 1916-07-07 10 DETAILS OF THE NORTH SEA j BATTLE. By Our Special Correspondent. I. ii lon, June H. The first news of tbo great North Sea h itt i, reached tho British public in a form ealculat.il M Mad tbe heart of any susceptible patriot into his boot--.3,970 words
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Article275 1916-07-07 10 Ayer Tawah.— 24,000 lbs. Bernatn Perak.- 23,200 lbs. Bruas Perak Dindaug.— 1.600 lbs. Bruas Terak Kalubi.— 1.704 lbs. Cicely.- 29.90J lbs. Ulenealy. -19,100 lbs. Gloucester— 9.400 lbs. Hill Rise.-5.850 lbs. Lower Perak. -1O.8O0 lbs. Uataoui.— 20,867 lbs. Trolak PlanUtions.-J4.T30 lbs. Ay, r Hitam.— 24,811 lbs. Beverlac (Selangor).—275 words
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Article1840 1916-07-07 10 FIRST FULL DESCRIPTION OF ITS COURSE. Sir David Beam's Skill. Oar London correspondent writes that tbe following was the ht>st attempt at a I consecutive story of the Jutland Itattle that had appeared before the mail left Tbe first connected account of the battle iof Jutland. HmmM1,840 words
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Article257 1916-07-07 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their share report, dated yesterday, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state: This week has shewn markings at lower prices in many rubber shares and in some oases at tho easier level a <>ond business has been recorded. The demand for Industrials257 words
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Article47 1916-07-07 10 Programme of drills, etc., Mr week bnding, Friday, July 7 Filing, Jilt 7. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V. A. Maxim Co. 1 K.,V.i. Ihiut i "Hirers and N.C.O.'s. -<\.C. Band. SVC f, Voim.ki; ill Mil, Captain. S V A Acting Adjuliui. -v I .C.47 words
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Article291 1916-07-07 11 Allegation Against Singapore Firm Withdrawn. Tho chsrgo against Mr. K (1. Kr.ntli. maDager of the firm of L. E. Salomonson, of {■porting goods of enemy origin from Java, was withdrawn this morning in tbe senior rnagintrate* court. The goods in question were a quantity of mirror glass291 words
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Article440 1916-07-07 11 Good Demand, but Declining Tendency. Tlie Siugnporc Chamber of Commerce Hubtx r As-m la.ions 250tb auction was held on .1 uly I and 6. when tin re wire jtTered for piculf. or 831,:t05 lbs. (tons ,11! The pticis realised were Average Prices. Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report440 words
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Article40 1916-07-07 11 I.at<-Ht advortiw u-cul, uf the day appear on pa^ 7 Int. away, L»idl»w and Co. intiuiak that tlii'y will b« clomil to im.rrci*. Saturday, iv untir to mark n xhls Kir their dale on Moaday iml 140 words
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Article127 1916-07-07 11 Corporal I^«h ffuitli I It tv r fr.mi tin front is wlncti In rdcr- tv tlu snuply appalling amount of *wrariuK lucli «i»h on out tbtrt'. n liiunli us. M Tin It lube of the ■lory ol the dear nU) M who was txtreiui I127 words
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Article775 1916-07-07 11 German Soldiers' Views on The Fight. Mr. II Warner Allen, srxcial representative of the British Press with the French Armies, writes from Paris on May 80 The following extracts from letters written by German soldiers before Verdun and taken from their pockets when the writers were captured775 words
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Article75 1916-07-07 11 Mr. Loftas Henry Kendal Bushe Fox, of Longford, Ireland, and of Cambridge. Follow and Tutor of St. John'x College, whu lor many years coached the L'oiversity Trial Eights, and umpired in inoftt of the I'ni vereity races at Cambridge, and Treasurer of the University Boat Club for some years, who75 words
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Article112 1916-07-07 11 Oiriag to tho state of tl.e uround «oo<l (outball was iiupotutililr yeitt-rday alttrnoon, whtn the SUE. (V ujt-t a team of tin Shropshires on the Kecreation Club ground. and a very scrambling Kauje was seen. Tin pUyirs had difficulty in keeping their feel, and accurate pawling was impossible. TL<112 words
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Article80 1916-07-07 11 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended July 1 watt 31.10 per mill, of the population. Tlu total number of deattiH wan 209, of wbich US were male subjects and 63 female. Convulsions claimed m, phthisis 36, malaria fever :W). Huiall-pox80 words
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Advertisement553 1916-07-07 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS New Consignment just to hand WHY PAY A middleman's large profits when you can buy direct from the Manufacturer at greatly reduced cost? Every Instrument Guaranteed Liberal discount for cash COBBESPONDENCE INVITED. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incohpobatbd in Hongkong) RAFFLES PLACE* THE BIGGEST, BEST BRIGHTEST PROGRAMME OF THE553 words
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Advertisement174 1916-07-07 11 RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, July 8 SPECIAL DINNER AND CINEMA SHOW Broadway Universal Feature Business is Business IN SIX REELS Featuring Nat. C. Goodwin in the famous French Tragedy by Octave Mirabeau. 8-12—712 ADELPHI HOTeT SATURDAY NEXT Stall holders and assistants at the Fancy Fair will, by invitation, be entertained by174 words
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Article681 1916-07-07 12 To Sail from Hamburg to New York. Germany's only English language daily newspaper in New York the Kvening Mail MMMHM'mm the Hamburg- America' Line has cmnpleW'd arrangements for a regu- I M. Tians atlantir MMHI tvn Mil eu Hamburg and MJM kMk. I- is tv be a sii|>ei681 words
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Article183 1916-07-07 12 Fancy Shops to Humour Feminine Whims. A BMi buy i nt; public has come into being, i fp. t>p!« whom the war bad made wealthy, nanl the manager of a Uegent M to a 1 'aily News representative. They buy lavishly elaborate costuiui a and ex|M-nn\i liati183 words
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Article186 1916-07-07 12 farmers in Kant Anglia do not appear to like tin me Summer Time Act. They say tin mio is their guide and in-pu.i ti.m. not the clock, and though the alteration in the timepiece may be all very well for city .i it i« uot186 words
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Article406 1916-07-07 12 The Board of Trade Issue New Regulations. The Board of Trade has recently issued a circular relating to life-jackets wuioh should 1 do much to promote the saving of life at sea. I After July 1 all certificates of approval dated earlier than January 1, 1915, will be406 words
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Article226 1916-07-07 12 Germany's Programme of New Waterways. Important projects are being considered tor the improvement and extension of the German caual system, says the American Consul at Brunswick. At a recent meeting cf tbe Central Association for German Inland Navigation (tbe second that has been held since the outbreak of226 words
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Article211 1916-07-07 12 Old Industry Revived in The New Forest. Under a pile of soft sods rich old timber burnt slowly, relentlessly- Near by, from an old cottage hidden in tbe very heart of the New Forest, came an old woman to look to her charcoal- making. Brown-faced from211 words
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Article225 1916-07-07 12 The net profit of Keater'H Ttl.yraw (.'on. [any for IMS, afur payment of cuircnt cliar^t b ami deduction rebate on uotxpired subscriptions to newt m rvicts, amounted to X I. I l.'. gainst xi 7 for l'Jl4. The amount brought forward w;is £4,8(0, making a total of £4,793Reuter - 225 words
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Article691 1916-07-07 12 Scientist's Wonderful March Of 11,000 Miles. Some interesting details have been received, says Keuter, of the discoveries made in Central Asia by Sir Aurcl Stein, who has reached England on tbe conclusion of a two and a half years' journey, undertaken by order of the Government of691 words
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Article402 1916-07-07 12 Weather and Weeds and Shortage Of Labour. The Daily News of May 24 Hays:— "lf good weather lasts there will be no entire breakdown in any of our main food supplier." For tbe first time in their lives many thousands of people in Kn^land will realise wi.ru402 words
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Article658 1916-07-07 12 Frivolous Exhibitions in The Smart Set. A recent article in an evening paper on the invasion of tbe lower strata of society, since tbe war began, by the industrious alien, serves as a reminder that it is not only among waiters, cinema artists, mnsicians and music ball performers658 words
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Article221 1916-07-07 12 Britain's Rally to the Succour Of France. You will see," said Sir Alfred Pearce Qould, Vice Chancellor of the University of London, in welcoming a deputation of Frencb professors who were visiting Britain, that our universities, like yours, have not hesitated to sacrifice for tbe future tbe221 words
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Article175 1916-07-07 12 Brunner Mond and Castner-Kellner Join Hands. Two of the greatest of British chemical undertakings, Brunner Mond and Co. and tbe Castner-Kellner Alkali Co., are to join hands. An agreement has been concluded between these two undertakings for an extended period of years. Tbe terms of the agreement175 words
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Advertisement187 1916-07-07 12 gjs|l "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER L British mmle throughout. Price: $35.00. the: PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (IsCOhI'OKATKD IN ENiiLAM.) KUALA LUMPUR CHARLIE CHAPLIN The World's Greatest Comedian The World's Highest-paid Artist LANDS PER as HITACHI MARU Steamer expected July 7 Short stay only— —Come and get acquainted BOOKING187 words
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707 1916-07-07 13 (ImORPhRATKI) IN QIKKNSLAND.) Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending June 17, 1916. Gentlemen,— l herewith beg to hand you my report on your mining and milling opera I tions for four weeks ending Jane 17, 1916. The accompanying sheet of mine measurements and707 words
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Article108 1916-07-07 13 There is a good atory going round of the Prioce of Wales. His Koyal Highlit ss, with his usual energy, wished to bathe early one morning before going out for a ride with bin royal father. Accordingly, he told his valet to call him at five108 words
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Advertisement80 1916-07-07 13 SALE To-day WHITEAWAYS OF Messrs. KATZ BROS.' STOCK OF Table Linen, Fancy Towels and Napery 3.000 YARDS f§| CRETONNE fl||f $0.60. 0.80. S1 I $0.30, $0.40, $0.50 <& $075 I 300 PAIRS LACE CURTAINS in white. J special value, these are new designs and worth double the price quoted Katz80 words
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Advertisement240 1916-07-07 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON 1 CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to anc to THE MUNICIPALITY THE GOVERNMENT of SINGAPORE \§l7«o' JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and240 words
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Advertisement582 1916-07-07 14 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life jnsurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incußporatkd in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE i Winohaater Houaa, Smtfapors. LONDON OFFICE i 32, Old Jewry, E.O. Tbe Company lias £20.000 deposited with the582 words
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Advertisement391 1916-07-07 14 INSURANCE. IMTON INSURANCE OFFICE. LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong). Capital Subscribed... 12,600,000 Amount paid-up 600,000 Reserve fund 1,600,000 Head Office, Honokonq. The undbrHi*auu, having been appointed igeats of the above Company, are prepared I aooept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTBAD A CO., Agents. SUN LIFE "o"""" OF CANADA (INCORPORATED IN391 words
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Advertisement469 1916-07-07 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honukono). PAID-UP CAPITAL 116 000 00C HSSBRYK FDNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- •16,000,000 JWw 118,000,000 188,000,000 leaerve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRBOTORS. W. L. Pattenden. Bsq., Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 0. T. M Bdkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr.469 words
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Advertisement522 1916-07-07 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 80,000 Shares ot 430 eaah 41,300.000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1.200,00 C BANKERS The Bank ot Bngland, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd.. Tbe London County and Westminster522 words
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Advertisement840 1916-07-07 14 ORIENTAL Ol= T L|FE assurance go., ltd. Established 1874. Incorporamd in India. THE COMPANY'S REPORT for IOIS gives rarticnlars cf another year's record prrgrtPH ASSURANCES now in for>oa3 amount to $70,000,00 J.0C ASSETS exoeed $30,000,000.00. LOWEST RATES of PREMIUM. LIBERAL CONDITIONS. PROSPECTUS and REPORT will t, sent on application to840 words
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Article819 1916-07-07 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CLRRENT TOPICS. Two-fuel Carburetters. In considering the possibility of paraffin as an alternative fuel for an engine designed to burn petrol, says the Commercial Motor, it is of interest to Dote that experiences are available in tbe marine section of the industry Some819 words
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Article125 1916-07-07 15 D'ye want all tbe road shouted au irate motor driver, tooting for all he was worth in a narrow couatry lane. Pull aside, and let me pass by Whoa, steady now," grinned the farmer, from tbe top of a load of hay. I dunno as I'm in any hurry." You125 words
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Article214 1916-07-07 15 Another siyn of the effects of the war on motoring at home is furnished by the step that has been taken by the Asiatic l'ttroleum Company in raising tbe price of its motor f ae!s to the public to the level obtaining in tbe case of rival brands. Thus Shell214 words
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Advertisement187 1916-07-07 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability I TYRE 5^ |pjj& 11/A|^ fl BRITISH THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, Lr ndon, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H M WAR OFFICE!. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. CREOSOLUME AMD CREOSOTE187 words
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Advertisement235 1916-07-07 15 It, ■in iiißV7Ar^i You would not Give 25/- for £1 would you f But are you sure you are not paying 25% more for your tyres than you need do It cannot be too strongly emphasised that it's mileage value that counts. DUNLOPS cost less per mile than any other235 words
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Advertisement519 1916-07-07 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT ANTED, COMPETENT SHORTHAND TYPIST; mas', be quick and accurate Apply I 4fi2 Straits Timoi. 6-6 v WANTED, competent shorthand typist. Apply offic. Mesirs. John Little A Co Ltd. i incorporated io England) 16 6 v WANTED, a general typist for Kelantan Apply519 words
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Advertisement551 1916-07-07 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE: FOR SALE, Steam Liunch in good running ordtr, gross tonnage 10 tons, speed 8 knot*. Apply L. A. Y. 6, The Arcade. 176-16-7 COCONUT SEKDLINGS FUrt aALB, from well grown trees. For particulars and priots, apply to A. Frankel, Siglap Estate, or at Victoria Street. 21 7—551 words
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Advertisement813 1916-07-07 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Cunrobin, Barker Road, entry aogust 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. IV— n TO LET. 8, Chancery Lane, 8 bedrooms, •tabling and tennis oourt. Apply Ching Keng Lee* Co. 'il'i-u TO LET, No. 45, Cairnhill Hoad. Rent ISO. Immediate entry. Apply to Chicg Keng813 words
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Advertisement510 1916-07-07 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 1Oe«nd109, Market Street. Sole Agents Tae Mulcott BeltlDfc* Co.. Limited. STOCK ON HAND GENUINE BRITISH SODIUM BISULPHITE In 1-cwt. Iron Drum". 10-4—9-4 TITI TIN PROSPECTING SYNDICATE. LIMITED. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION). Pursuant to section .'O7 of The Companies Ordinanoe, 1915, notice is hereby given that meeting of tbe510 words
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Advertisement245 1916-07-07 16 Materials, Prices, Reputation and Standing. Compare ours with theirs. They cackle a lot. But it is not laying. TO BUY THE RIGHT THING AT THE RIGHT PRICE. GUAN KIAT CO. 37, Phillip Street. RUBBER INSERTION CLOTH ASBESTOS METALLIC WOVEN SHEET MONMORE GREEN CHANGKOLS No 7. Sole Agents for tbe GLOBE245 words
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Advertisement464 1916-07-07 16 MOTOR CARS •phone I For HIRE L _W promptly attends *\«lBM to your call with I \J I comfortable cars, W W\m day and night. \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 A 216, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as changes in sailing464 words
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Miscellaneous346 1916-07-07 16 Straits Wimes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All r. niniunicatioDH relating to business > :trrs advertisements, subscriptions, 1 courts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—346 words
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