The Straits Times, 19 July 1916
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Title Section13 1916-07-19 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,1«3 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JULY 19. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement61 1916-07-19 1 PESTLE MILK LFOODJ Revised Price INCLUDING DUTY d^T Q^ PER an advance of 1 1 cents (excluding duty) on the pre-war price Compare this with other Standard Brands THE DISTILLERS CO., LTD., EDINBURGH. Typewriters ■V ill SMUi <<h !ili"ir at Jr^. JT^I *ii^-r m M. (IXCOBPORATED IX ENGUND) 14-a, Colly61 words
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Advertisement115 1916-07-19 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING Bf ar*: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 other brand. The Lftnoet. London, states I115 words
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Advertisement135 1916-07-19 1 ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS FOR The Ail-Steel Raleigh Cycle The Popular TYlq best Raleigh Cycle J^7r\ yj)^^ Guaranteed fK^Ok/FV V, forever. (I V^^ 1 Estate use. Complete with lamp, bell, tools, etc. ffiP^ y A smart and Raleigh Cycle mm J\ reliable Cycle, model 21 j^^/^s\ J^^^\ complete with oil135 words
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Advertisement63 1916-07-19 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Sole Ages is ADAMSON. GILFILLAN co m (Inoc,rp<>r.ite.l in KiiKlin.l) ALL STEEL OFFICE CUPBOARDS Fitted with five steel shelves. FIREPROOF and GERMPROOF Stock Sizes 60" X 80 X 18" $48.00 60" X 88' X 18" 69.00 72" x 80" X 18- 58.00 72" X 8«" X IS"63 words
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Article1138 1916-07-19 2 RECENT OUTPUTS AFFECTED BY A STORM. A Successful Year. The eighth annual general meeting of the shareholders of Kramat Pulai, Ltd was held on May 24, at Winchester House, Old Broad street, E.C., Mr. A. L. Knaggs (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman aaid QentlemeD, Mr. S.1,138 words
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Advertisement240 1916-07-19 2 ALHAMBRA CIGARS Excellentes, Especiales, Perfectos, Btllezas, etc. m-M JK r W^ r JX B-C Z^ STREET 256 k-24 5 12 ACETIC ACID (European and Japanese) 99 per cent, strength. S. J. JUDAH CO., 29, Robinson Road. Til IS«a. 84 5— 28-5 inlll!IIIIIIMIIiniMIIUIIIIIII^^^sMI|ll||||||llll||ll|MllHII|ltllll|lll|l||||l|IMI» Waterman's Idea) Fountain Pen a I Ready for240 words
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Advertisement339 1916-07-19 2 Body-building power proved equal to from 10 to 20 tirr.cthe amount of Bovnl taken. SWELLINGS DISAPPEAR when yon mb in Little's Oriental Balm Tbe pain goes right away and tbe swellirg itn-'f disappears with a few applications. It ia utterly useless to ecll-jr. It is agelcs* to pay big doctor's339 words
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Advertisement498 1916-07-19 2 KUALA LUMPUR RUBBER AUCTIONS Sales will be held once a wet k on Thursday* Consignments soon Id reach uh two days prior to each sale to facilitate lotting and cataloguing, Charges 1% on price* realised. 45 ots. per pioul lotting, eto. MORGAN'S AGENCY Rubber and Produce Brokers, Koala Lnmpur. 90-4-19-7498 words
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Advertisement134 1916-07-19 2 Dog's Head Guinness The TONIC that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE. The above DOG'S HEAD. Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitations. Sold Everywhere. 18 4—14 7 THE BUKIT KATIL RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. Notice is hereby given, that the Directors134 words
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Article921 1916-07-19 3 DIVIDEND OF 15 PER CENT. MAINTAINED. Value of Java Rubber Shares. Tbe fourth annual general meeting was beld on June 1. at tbe offices, Suffolk Street, Pall mall, Mr. Q. St. Lawrence Mowbray, tbe chairman of tbe company, presiding. Tbe Chairman stated that tbe revenue of the past921 words
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Article34 1916-07-19 3 Dr. von BethmannHollweg uas announced tbat as be bag received do reply to his Notes from America anent the British blockade the Germans intend to pnt in a thrre months' programme of submarine tearfulness.34 words
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Advertisement262 1916-07-19 3 Johnson-Pickett Rope Co., Inc. MANILA. MANUFACTURERS OF STANDARD GRADE OILED ROPE DRY WHITE MANILA ROPE THE BEST IN XHE WORLD Manufactured by machines of modern design. Both renowned for their superiority and durability. Great economy can be exercised through their use. All Sizes Stocked. Am •>, wmpUt and full particulars262 words
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Advertisement315 1916-07-19 3 1 BE.ETiH'J*MiS,I IH-rolSb YOUR SKIN AND M COMPLEXION 1 Urn year round by regular m at 8.e1h.a.-. L.-rol« ll rlr, liully remove! all Rouifinew. RednvM. Tart, r& MaMlaclarcd by X.M. BEE I HAM SOkJBBI CHELTENHAM, JttfcAl ENGLAND. j If you wish to be healthy valentines"meat juice PRICE MODERATE. Sold by315 words
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Advertisement632 1916-07-19 3 f Debility! jj When you feel limp and washed out, weary fl f and fatigued with no inclination for exertion- U U your body is in a run-down condition— you are A 9 debilitated. You need something to put fresh S V "go" into you you need a fortnight's Iron632 words
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Advertisement1087 1916-07-19 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND A pear Line. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTA SAI-l.^l (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty doverntaent). (or Ohina, Japan, Panang, Caylon, Australia, India, Ad»n, Egypt. Mediterranean Port* and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. UOBBWARD (rOB KuROPI). Connecting1,087 words
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Advertisement805 1916-07-19 4 STEAMER SAILIN6S. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. t (Inoorporatrc in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Krel ay, Trinpganu, Bisut, S'merak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Btugnsra, Ttlopir, Panarai. Patini, Singora. Lacon, Kobf amoi, Bandon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak Bangkok. Dua Departure a.a. ASDANG July 19, 3 p.m. i.e. VUGALA July 2O 22, 3 p.m.805 words
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Advertisement487 1916-07-19 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatrd in Bnqlind) j "■■SBWH^BBBBBB*, ;r The Companies' st< atuers are despatch d from Liverrool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight487 words
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Advertisement557 1916-07-19 4 STEAMER SAILINIS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN :LINE A servioe is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and I London under mail contract witb tK Imperial Japanose Government. Tl:'_ I New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this Bervioe bave been specially dosignod and constructed,557 words
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Article756 1916-07-19 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, July 19, 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of thiß morning. The quotations on sterling shares aro only nominal. No*. Valoi. Bdtibs. Sillies 3/- Allai<»i 2/- 2,44 2,'- Anglo Jara 4 6756 words
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Advertisement956 1916-07-19 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. lIIM-CHIIM ITEM NAY. CO. ITD. (IncoHl'iißA IKIi IDlp*et SarvioA to Japan via Hor kong A Shanghai, and to Oalout I via Paninl from Singapora. Taking cargo oo turongh Ril 1 La 'in for Canton. Maeno, Swatow, Amoy. Ch< "o TieoUin, Ni'urli »»"k Van/We p rtn t"iflaoaa. the Philippine,956 words
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Advertisement222 1916-07-19 5 Sulphuric Acid 66° READY STOCKS H. WOLSKEL CO. Singapore And Kuala. Lumpur*. 1-7-80 6 Gandy's Belting FOR THIS CLIMATE Not affected by heat or moisture. A NOTE OF WARNING. There is but me GANOY Brit. It is not a general term fnr Stitched Cotton Belting, f aintrd or dyed red.222 words
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Advertisement152 1916-07-19 6 (laik oi rut Romssos Piano C«.) Gives you full value for your money. TESTED CELLO STRINGS A 6O cts. I> 7O cts. O 8O cts. C 9O cts. Per set of four $2.75 Violin A strings from 15 cents to 25 cents. Selected 3O cents. Ttsted 35 cents. A trial152 words
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Advertisement64 1916-07-19 6 RAFFLES CHAMBERS TO LEX Commodious and airy offices at second floor and front portion of first floor of the buildings at present' occupied by Messrs. Katz Brothers, Ltd. Immediate entry CHING KENG LEE CO., Auctioneers and Estate Agents, is— a HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE] DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S64 words
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Advertisement480 1916-07-19 6 DRINK Kola Wine MIDY The beat pick-me-up. Kola Wine Midy contains in an agreeable form all the qualities of tbe African Kola Nat, also tania, c*f in, theobromin, eto. Ag a Rtimnlating tonic it is without qial. It excit«.s a good •rpetite, stimulates cironlation of the blood, restore* ooergy, and480 words
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Article93 1916-07-19 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, July 19. High Water 0.20 a.m., 1.82 p.m. Thursday, July 20. High Water, LM a.m., 2.0 p.m. Homeward mail closes (train.) n. I. outward mail expected. M. M. outward mail doe. Friday, July 21. Water 2.10 a.vi. 2.40 p.m. .Saturday, July 22. 3igh Water, 8.1093 words
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Article167 1916-07-19 7 EXCHANGE. SiMttAfuKi, July 19, 1910. Oh Loftii* Back 4 m/B <. 4,5 Derrtad 2.4$ Private 8 m/a 2/4 1 On Franci Bank T. T. 826 Om India Bank T. T. 174* Oh UoMbEon«...Bank d/d 124 On Shaxseai ...Bank d/d 88{ Om Java Bank T. T 186) Om167 words
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Article245 1916-07-19 7 To DAT Me-lan Medusa %M pm l'rii,'i Rajah, Tembilahan am) Indra^iri (^norm 2.80 ]>m Muntok and Palombaut; Altinc 2.30 pin Port Swettenham and Penant! Ipob 2.80 pm Malacca, P. Swettenham an>i T- lik 1 i- m Kampar 2MO pm l'auyUal I'inani; Hatavia anl B« IMh) J..'tO pm245 words
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Article44 1916-07-19 7 Tin- 'lut-.viu'! i. I i ira was expicted to wha <it l'« ehuj a*. 7.45 a B. to dRy. Thu M. M. uulward steamer Athos I .y. Mf 16. and may be expicU'd to arriv. li.-tc I Thnrsday afternoo;j. luly 10.44 words
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Article100 1916-07-19 7 Oai *ti nti in has been enlif.i to the tact -rival* it London ait- much behind H.rw<> p:-b!i*<bH] i-lsewficrr. Oar rule ia to _:.vi .nival* icly when they are officially a Mm Pout Office notices, and on Mm that printud above ba< been t) rvl'r I. II100 words
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Advertisement34 1916-07-19 7 W.J.GSRCA I jM Orohard Ifd. I 3100 $700. </ K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist, 74 A 74-1. BRAS BASAH ROAO Telephone No. 1346. EXTRACTION PAINLESS. Chartfaa ModaMtt WOKK UL'AKANTKBP. o§ utatloD In either En«li«h r taaiat34 words
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Advertisement679 1916-07-19 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. LONELY YOUNG BACHELOR wish, s to share mess. Apply Box 607, Straits Time- 19-7— 26 WANTED, experienced shorthand typi t, none bat thoroughly competent persons need apply to D., c/o Straits Times. 10 7— a WANTED, to purchase, a second hand billiard table in first-class condition. Reply giving679 words
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Advertisement323 1916-07-19 7 "AMULET" Tobacco .1 high -class smoking tobacco. Cool and fragrant and docs not burn the tongue. ON SALE AT IN 2-oz. A 4-oz. MOST DEALERS AIRTIGHT TINS FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in Emulano) Eastern Branch: SINGAPORE. FRASER CHALMERS' Rateau Turbines, Turbo Blowers, Turbo Compressors, Turbo Generators, all sizes. HI H.323 words
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Advertisement53 1916-07-19 7 We beg to announce a new and large supply of DRUGS CHEMICALS No order is too large, and in consequence of our hrge stock we are in a position to execute any order with the utmost despatch. OUTSTATION ORDERS our speciality. Quotation* Incited. I'lllllljlt .Ittllltioll. THE UNITED PHARMACY, Chemists and53 words
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Advertisement554 1916-07-19 7 AUCTION SALE Of EXCELLENT WAX-POLISHED TKAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITCHE, THREE QUARTER-SIZED iILLIARU TABLE, GOOD TONBD o.JTTAGE PIANO PUNTS ETC., BIC. To be held at No. 8, Short Strci On Saturday, July 23, at 2.30 p.m. Compribiug Wjs polished teak and rattan standard nn 1 arm chaiiH wax-polinbed teak dining and tquard554 words
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Advertisement282 1916-07-19 7 ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA. BADLEIR AND KNI6HT. Orchard Agents And Attoriitya LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. We pant ami inanaee orchards for Absentee Cliento, with graduated pjymont*, and under Govtroment Export supervision, until it suits them to take personal possession this enable- c ients to gradually invest in this most profitable and delightful profession.282 words
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1144 1916-07-19 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19. TAXATION PROPOSALS. We do not mean it in the least disrespectfully when we say that tbe Chinese discussion of tbe income tax is inconclusive and uninforminy. There is first of all the unanimous and generous admission that something must bo dene to help tbe1,144 words
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Article19 1916-07-19 8 A Btrlin communique of the Uitli inst reports bomb dropping on Harwich and 1 1 ncr by German hydroplanes.19 words
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Article51 1916-07-19 8 There are no prisoners in the American «)»1. Sliau^liai, jtmt now, and wbat U more. Bays tbe prison keeper. Mr. J. Kavanagb, "we Jon't want any summer boarders lit 10 Ibis summer. Tbe cells are cool and airy, being swept by breezes from tbe Hnan^pu. but they are not (or51 words
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Article27 1916-07-19 8 Mr. \V. H. Elston, of the United Engineers, Singapore, is at present in Malacca fixing up a Deisel engine on behalf of the Malacca Electric Lighting Co.27 words
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Article38 1916-07-19 8 Members of St. Andrew's Cathedral choir are reminded that the usual choir practicn will bb held to morrow at 530 p.m. Next Sunday being the fourth Sunday in the month there will be choral matins at 10.80 a.m.38 words
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Article38 1916-07-19 8 A rubber dealer named Si ah Ytak Sum, of 34, Riv<-r Valley ltoad, charged by Det- Inspector Miller with failing to keep his licence posted in a conspicuous place, was fined $50 in tbe district court this morning.38 words
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Article40 1916-07-19 8 A part of the large swarm of locust fliers, wbicb visitt-d tbe Malacca Club padang rucint.lv. returned on Monday to complete tbe clean weeding of tbe place in its second stage. Tbe police depot at Bandar Hilir was also visited.40 words
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Article37 1916-07-19 8 The Electric Tramways department, Penang, last year had an exceen of revenue over expenditure of 946,136.28 as compared with 160,397.52 in the previous year, representing a gross profit of 8.7 per cent, on the total capital outlay.37 words
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Article43 1916-07-19 8 The F.M.S. Railways, the Malay Mail learns, arc to carry out a large extension, costing over a quarter of a million dollars, to their workshops at Sentul, to deal with the increase in rolling stock. Messrs. D. O. Robertson, Ltd., are the contractors.43 words
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Article57 1916-07-19 8 A new hospital was opened at Shanghai on July 1 for the treatment of cholera. It is being managed by the Red Cross Society of China. The hospital will be a summer one, open for four months only. At the inaugura tion ceremony there was a good attendance and sums57 words
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Article68 1916-07-19 8 An order ol the Governor of Bombay in Council under rule 111 of the Defence of India Rules, was served on Mrs. Besant on July 10, forbidding her to enter or remain in the province of Bombay. In the opinion of the Governor in Council there are reason able grounds68 words
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Article65 1916-07-19 8 The Chinese Prince, mentioned in Router's cables, arrived in Penang on June 16, with a general cargo, including about 500 tons, mostly piece-goods consigned by a New York firm to Behn, Meyer and Co., Manila. This was not allowed to proceed as tbe consignees are on the black list and65 words
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Article60 1916-07-19 8 According to a report from Seattle, millers admit that the reawakened China brings with it no note of comfort for them unless treaty rights are respected, for the Shanghai mills, equipped with modern American-made-machinery, have been able to push them hard in competition in the Orient, the Straits Settlements and60 words
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Article83 1916-07-19 8 Penang Electricity Supply department made a gross profit last year of 18.22 per cent., which Mr. V. Thomas says is a result not attained in any similar under taking in the Straits Setlements or F.M.S., nor. so far as he is aware, in any home undertaking, either company or Municipal83 words
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Article96 1916-07-19 8 It has been reported to the police that on July 5, at the village of Chung Ik T-un. in the Taipo district of Hongkong, three men armed with revolvers and choppers entered a house and attacked the occupier and a friend who were smoking opium together. The people in the96 words
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Article190 1916-07-19 8 There was a little incident at tbe boxing tournament last night which is worth a note Hecause it attracted a deal of attention and .reated some discussion. The cud of one bout, in which there had been pretty fighting, found one of tbe boxers, a bill- jacket by the way,190 words
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Article182 1916-07-19 8 When tbe future hmturiau of tbe war, writing in a detached spirit when many of us have ceased even to be memories, conn s to deal with the German mental outlit be can hardly avoid commenting, with tbe dry pointedness of tbe true historian, on Herr von .lagow's latest utterance.182 words
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Article448 1916-07-19 8 Mn I. It. Wol.-H'li y ;ni! family hive buoke i fji Kufufi by tit Naukm. due to flail on August 4. Mrs. O. M. > 1 l.ir.i bus re-turned to Malacca from Singapore where -In has been on a health recruiting trip after her reoent illness. Anioug448 words
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Article55 1916-07-19 8 We have to acknowledge the following subscription with many thanks Per the Association of Engineers Mr. I. L. Maxwell 820 Tbe sum of $23 received for the Malaya Women's Aircraft Fund and acknowledged on July 3 under the initials K. M. C." should have been published as Per55 words
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Article47 1916-07-19 8 Messrs. Sellar, Murray and Co. advise us of the outputs from the following companies for the first half of July Rainunting Tin Dredging, piculu W., hours run 27M. Chenderiang Tin Dredging, dredge, piculs 160, hours run 292, elevators, piculs 40, total (Chenderiang output) 200.47 words
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Article203 1916-07-19 8 Somebody has said that ltritish colonisa tion begins with a missionary who is followed by a soldier, a trader and a newspaper in the order stated. It may be so, and certainly where two or three British are gathered together a newspaper is regarded as a necessity.203 words
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Article154 1916-07-19 8 A message dated July 11 suys The Daily Telegraph's Kottcrdam correspondent says that the outlook of the (ieruian people has changed iv the last four days from one of confidence in one of the deepest anxiety. It was first believed that the western .11, u-.v. had failed154 words
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Advertisement138 1916-07-19 8 RONE 0 STEEL CABINETS I I-Oii BULKY BOOKS. Fitted with one to E wß^^^P^ ten roller shelves, ad- SSbB justable every half inch, and fi eproof Ih^Mblb^bJ collapsible curtain. B ON SHOW AT SGSMB^t^LfIBI LOTUS SHOE PERFECTION No. 66. Mnart No K «ck No. 6S FateLt No 14 Uack bUck138 words
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Advertisement174 1916-07-19 8 ALHAJLULA Beaoh Road The House ot Quality— The Home of Feature Attraction!. The Leading Theatre In Singapore. TO-NIGHT PATHE PKBSBNTS RUTH ROLAND AND HENRY KING THEPOMPOFTHE EARTH In 3 PARTS. Another splrnoid dram* oa tbe icu rent theme WHO PAYB? k most eiciting drama the KAISER'S SPIES IN 3 PARTS.174 words
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Article2544 1916-07-19 9 WEST KENTS GREAT FIGHT. One Hundred Resist Thousands. Further Progress of British Offensive. R»:i IM London. .Inly 17. 7 IN p.!> Oeoeral Haiti reports furtht r i HOMMM. We stormnl Mil ea.pt 'in 1 the Oerman second line on front of Mm handled yards north west of llazentin2,544 words
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Article27 1916-07-19 9 Rki'tsr's Tblkuram. London. July 17, 3.30 p.m. Tbe Rev. Cyril A. Alington, headmaster of Shrewsbury School since 1908. has been elected headmaster of Eton.27 words
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Article32 1916-07-19 9 (From Ouk Own Corrispondknt.) London, July 19. Cicely pays a final dividend of 80 per cent, and Mount Austin 14, and Carey United an interim of 5 per cent.32 words
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Article39 1916-07-19 9 Mons. J. De Courtois begs to acknowledge with thanks the following additional subscriptions:— Already acknowledged 115,288 The Far Bast Oxygen and Acetylene Co., Ltd. 60 T. B. Poterkin 26 L. Raeber 10 R. P. 5039 words
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Article85 1916-07-19 9 The curious habit of thunderstorms to travel round and rouud in the same area has been strikingly exhibited in the last two days, says the N.C. Daily News of July 6. The circuit seeing to bave taken almost exactly 12 hours, Shanghai being visited, roughly, between 12 and 2 on85 words
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Article1426 1916-07-19 9 GOOD EVENINGS SHOW AT THE PALLADIUM. Some Spirited Contests The people who thought a boxing show would not be an attraction in Singapore at the present time received a pleasant surprise at tbe Palladium last night. The house was packed to overflowing, and judging by the applause the1,426 words
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Article481 1916-07-19 9 Eulogistic References at Kuala Lumpur. Details of the death of Mr. Nml Walker, recorded in our columns yesterday, are contained in the Malay Mail to hand this morning It MH that Mr. Walker was riding his own •■rilliu in company with .Mr. Dickson and Mat481 words
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Article206 1916-07-19 9 The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale room yesterday afternoon Lease hold land at Palombang Road and Miuto Road. t'lt.sl area 1.200 sq. ft being part of the land comprised in East India Co.'s leases 777 and 818 for 99206 words
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Article160 1916-07-19 9 In a Club not many miles away from Penang, says the local Gazette, the members lately decided that do treating was worth a trial. The change was accordingly effected and when the receipts from the bar were made known, it was found that thin particular form of160 words
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Article2070 1916-07-19 10 LADY JOURNALIST'S FLIGHT IN A BIPLANE. Why Enemy Raids Have Failed .lane Anderson writes the following in (bo New York Tribune In a ISritisli military aeroplane, painted black, and designed for pursuing Zeppelins at uiylit. 1 flew across London yesterday, and at a height of 7,000 feet2,070 words
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Article172 1916-07-19 10 Langkon. North Borneo. 21,000 lbs. three months 49.500 lbs. An Expensive Office. There is much sympathy in Ireland, the Dublin correspondent of The Times says. with Lord Kosebery's description of tbe Vice-royalty as a useless and costly sinecure. The Loru Lieutenant receives a salary of .£20,000 a172 words
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Article72 1916-07-19 10 A writer iv the World's Work praises Sir Edward Grey ax a statesman who has made his reputation by the alweuce of self adver tisemeut. The article, rather piquantly, con traits tho Foreign Secretary in this respect with three other celubritit who are alleged to owe everything to their conspicuous72 words
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Article656 1916-07-19 10 Anglo-Chinese Scholars' Gatherings. Postponed from Saturday last on account of heavy rains, the annual athletic sports meeting of the Anglo-Chinese School were held yesterday afternoon on tbe Oldbam Hall grounds, in tbe presence of a large gathering of pupils and their invited guests. Mrs. Lee Cboon Guan, who656 words
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Article142 1916-07-19 10 An interesting reference to the manufacture of shells in the Punjab is made in the report of Mr. Taffs, Inspector of Factories, says tbe Pioneer. Mr. Tads states that be was given the special duty of compiling, in co-operation with the Deputy Commissioners and tbe142 words
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Article179 1916-07-19 10 When he entered a little chapel in a village among tbe Chiltern Hills on Sunday evening there was n movement called sensation. Everyone knew he came from tbe Warrior. He had been in the great battle his ship was now at tbe bottom of the sea.179 words
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Article46 1916-07-19 10 On July 9 the body of Lanoe-Corpl. Perrin, aged 28 yearn, attached to the Army Ordnance Department, was recovered from the sea at Sandy Beach which is the bay before Telegraph Bay on the way from Hongkong to Aberdeen. Perrin had been missing from July 1.46 words
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Article45 1916-07-19 10 Tbe Federal Rubb r Stamp Co., Penang send us half a doien copies of An Appeal to Truth, being a letter addressed by Cardinal Mercier, Archbishop of Malines, and the Bishops of Belgium to tbe Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops of Germany, Bavaria and Austria Hungary.45 words
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Article286 1916-07-19 10 Trespassing at a Hongkong Fort. A Frenchman and a Dutchman who were apprehended by the Hongkong Military authorities for trespassing at Belcher's Fort were charged on remand, before Mr. Wood on July 7, with trespass. Capt. Cassell, D.A.A., Q.M.G., head quarter's staff, messed for tbe full penalty of286 words
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Article193 1916-07-19 10 Tbe following was tlie result of play in tbe S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament last evening Championship. Howe beat El wards. A SINi.LhS. I'termark beat Cameron. B IBMMMj Hadden beat Hill. Wodehonse beat Hickey. Tiosley beat Chill. C SINi.LES. Crossley beat Mackay. NeWCOMKRS' H\M'li Al'. Parish beat Hogg.193 words
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Article193 1916-07-19 10 If Great Britain succeeds in capturing German East Africa, says the World, New York, she will come into possession of one of the greatest deposits of soda in the world. She has already an enormouß deposit in Lak Magadi, which lies east of Lake193 words
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Article77 1916-07-19 10 One man is dead and two men, three women, and three children are in St. Mary's Hospital on Route lure hubort, as the result of an explosion that occurred at 03, Avenue Maroel Tillot. in the French Concessiou, Shanghai, on July 2. What caused the explosion is a question that77 words
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Article1683 1916-07-19 10 ESTIMATE OF CROP LARGELY EXCEEDED. Distribution of 20 Per Cent The annual general meeting of the shareholders in the Kota Bahroo Estates, Ltd., was held on June 30 alternoou, at the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce Koorus, when Mr. K. Jenner Hogg presided, reports the N.-C. Daily News.1,683 words
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Article55 1916-07-19 10 Ti.e death has 0 cm red at home of Major- <«. ii. :iIA. K W.i 1 11, who wan in the Indum .Mutiny, with Lord Clyde at tig relief of L'ickuow and also at Cawnpore, subm queiitly takiug part in the campaign in Rotallknaa used was in the Afghan war,55 words
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Article82 1916-07-19 10 Tho death of Mr. A. K. Agassi/, took placo at Shanghai, on July 1.0 Chinu in 1894 nn<l joined tin linn ot V iv .ler Mas 1 j.D(I Co., Tientsin. ll> rv. wr.li tlio Tientsin volunt en during the lioxer trouble aud received MM tuodal aud I -|> 1 .r82 words
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Article57 1916-07-19 10 In tin: Highland I- luf.iutiy, which MM especially meiitiouod iv connection with Mm brilliant ul! .11 at Vltuiclloh, ari- throu Shanghai won, all of wlioin aro Second Lieutenants, nami'ly. Mr. A. O li'Tkitt, ■■MB, I'.ntti rtield and Swire, Mr (I. 11. Millar, Shanghai aud lluugkcw Wharf Co., il \|t. H57 words
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Article1877 1916-07-19 11 INCREASE IN DIVIDEND OVER GUARANTEED PERIOD. Good Hopes For the Future The ordinary gmcral mooting of the share < holders of tl.i- North Borneo State Rubber, I was held on May 6. at the company's I offices, H7, Thrttadneedle Street, London, E.C 1 Major (Juuoral Sir Alfred1,877 words
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Article99 1916-07-19 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, July 21 WIDNISDAY, JILV 19. 3.15 pm. Drill Hall SAW 430 p.m. Balestier Range S.H E(V 5.15 i in. Drill Hall Maxim Co. i >fliv.-<-r-> and N.C.O.'s. S.V.R. 5 p.m. Alexandra Barracks Motor Cyclist Stc'ion. 515 pm. Drill Hall99 words
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Article143 1916-07-19 11 Ail ranks, as soon as they land in France. are, fays the Manchester Guardian, urgently warned against answering questions asked them by people whom they don't know even though the questioner is apparently a Briti-h officer, I r enemy agents have been fouml in the uniform143 words
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Article136 1916-07-19 11 A large packing concern in California ban installed an automatic means for opening the doors of its liorne stable, which allows tht horses to escape at any time of the day or niiilit if tliere is danger of fire, says Popular Mechanic. The dt vice in136 words
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Advertisement647 1916-07-19 11 STAY DURING Penang Races, Ju'y 25, 27, 29, A.T THE RUNNYMEDE HOTEL EXTRA DINNER $2 (weather permitting, on the sea front) with full Town Band in attendance. dance: after dinner Tele«'»phic Address Telf pbone RUNNYMEDE, Penan*. 655 Office, 54i Bar. MOUTRIE PIANOS New Consignment just to hand WHY PAY A647 words
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Advertisement278 1916-07-19 11 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bras Basah Road, Singapore, 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 Charges. 812-712 ADELPHI HOTEL NOTICE A GRAND "REDOUTE" will be given On December 25, 1 91 6278 words
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Article3530 1916-07-19 12 A URGE INCREASE IN THE CROPS. Strong Financial Position 1 In- M'cund ordinary general meeting of i. holders ut Johore Kubbur Lands' I i»i>wl. waH lull on June 7, at the Cannon Htroet HoUl. X.C.. Mr. Joseph it icliairuian of tbo company) promluiy. 1 Im i liairman3,530 words
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Article89 1916-07-19 12 Un a 'bus top, in Oxford Street, before breakfast-time, a top batted gentleman uttered the conductor, Mr. J. Sparrow, of Victoria Park Koad, Hackney, a XI Treasury vote for a penny fare," says the Mail. "'No smaller change?' said Conductor Sparrow. N<>,' barked the top-hatted one. Well,'89 words
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Article476 1916-07-19 12 A German Vision of Overland Argosies. In the Lokalanzieger recently appeared a remarkable article, under tbe heading The New Way to India," which is an excellent example of tbe dreams dreamed by the latest type of Pan-German. Starting with tbe building of tbe Ludwig Canal, 80476 words
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Article591 1916-07-19 12 Men and Women Rob Officers On Leave. Although official action, following upon a strongly conducted press campaign, has dono much to abate the evil of spurious night clubs in London, there still exist a great many gambling hells and other evil resorts run by men and women591 words
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Advertisement181 1916-07-19 12 3 n^ywj^MM "Four Oaks WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incobpokatkd in England) KUALA LUMPUR. CHARLIE CHAPLIN The World's Greatest Comedian The World's Highest-paid Artist ARRIVED Short stay only Come and get acquainted BOOKING AQBNTS: JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Address181 words
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Article1001 1916-07-19 13 DISTRIBUTION OF 21 PER CENT. FOR THE YEAR. Progress of Estate Maintained. Having earned a net pront of 28 per cent, on its capital, tbe Padang Rubber Co., Ltd., at its meeting on June 28 declared a final dividend of 18 per cent., making 21 per1,001 words
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Article83 1916-07-19 13 Viscount Ksber writing to a friend in Glasgow from France appeals to the workers not to waste a single boar but to pat cv« ry ounce iq/o tbe scale now that tho sapreiae moment ig at hand. Tbe game is ko'dk in favour of tbe Allies. Tbe ball is n>w83 words
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Advertisement121 1916-07-19 13 WHITEAWAYS rii« Remainder of Messrs. Katz Brother's stock on sale from to-day Further Bargains IN OUR GENTS 1 DEPARTMENTS 0 DONEGAL TWEED COATS '^*X fer— j[ Sale Price $10.50 Ifi! 30 DOZENS GENTS LJ 75 DOZENS KNICKER HOSE KNICKER HOSE Katz Price $1.50 /\l M J Katz Price $2.50 SalePri<e121 words
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Advertisement546 1916-07-19 13 MORTGAGEES SALE On Monday, July 24, at 2.80 pi, At Mis^ih. (Jbiog KenK Lee ft Co.'s Sale room Seven p oof s freebold bnilriing allotci 'Ot* situate at Lorjnn off Oavlan< Roa*. and two i ieees ot freehold biiillio« allotmeots lacing OroTe Road. For particu'aia tee circulars and plans. CHING546 words
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Advertisement4 1916-07-19 13 QUALITY > < PURITY /O/\&\ \J^4 words
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Advertisement559 1916-07-19 14 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incobporatid in Straits Sbttlimints) HIADOFFICIi WinohMtir Houu, lingtpora. LONDON OFFIOBi 32, Old Jewry, E.C. Tbe Company has A 20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court559 words
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Advertisement383 1916-07-19 14 INSURANCE. IMTON INSURANCE OFFICE. UNITED. (Imcorpobated n Honokono). Capital Subscribed.. .•3,6oo,ooo Amount paid-up 600,000 Reaerve fund 1,800,000 Hbad Ofkcb, Honokono The undersigned, having been appointed igente of the above Company, are prepared 0 aooept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTBAD CO., Agents. sun life s :v;. c of canaoa (INCOBPOSATBC383 words
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Advertisement468 1916-07-19 14 ■MWCUHL HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honokonq). PAID UP CAPITAL M •16,000 000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 1/- 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 •88,000,000 Heterve Liability of Proprietors •16,000,000 COURT OF DIRCGTORS. W. L. Pattenden. Bsq., Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq. Hon.468 words
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Advertisement511 1916-07-19 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA ANU CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Sharos of 430 each m £1. 200.000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank of England, Tbe London City and Midland Bank, Ltd.. The London County and511 words
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Advertisement714 1916-07-19 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL 0=1 L|FE assurance co., ltd. 1 "■■■aaiial In 1> Establisbbd 1874. Incobpobatbd in India. XHE COMPANY'S REPORT fop IB.'B gives particulars of another year's record prcgresß ASBURANCKS now in fora* amount to $70,000,000.00 AMKTS exoeed $30,000,000.00. LOWEST RATES of PREMIUM. LIBERAL CONDITIONS. PROSPECTUS and REPORT will be sent714 words
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Article1146 1916-07-19 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Speed and Touring According to Motor. cycling (London). England ban a motor cyclist whose maximum speed on the road is 10 m.p.b.. and on being asked to give bis reasons for travelling at such a slow pace, be said that after1,146 words
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Advertisement161 1916-07-19 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability TYRES/£a |M g (lx 4w^4*f BRITISH THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, London, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H M WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F.M.S. GUARD AGAINST DISEASE Use Disinfectants and161 words
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Advertisement232 1916-07-19 15 ■I- U■< Sr' lM BeK'it »"^>*^ I 3(^^^^^B *^^^*rfv nLj^l There should be a sense of real satisfaction in the knowledge tljat every purchase of a Dunlop tyre is an act of patriotism as well as a sound stroke of business, because (1) you are helping British Industry and capital232 words
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Advertisement1251 1916-07-19 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL |5 LIQUEUR WHISKY. As supplied to both Houses of /J/MT^K\ Parliament jt I OBTAINABLE FROM ALL JPP^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS \^j^o/lJ4\ Bole Agenta: yVga adamson, gilfillan L^^gfjßl ANO COMPANY. LIMITED Jjft* B I acorporated in England) 7,-^P.- Singapore Penang and Malacca SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED a1,251 words
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Advertisement758 1916-07-19 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET. Mmmm Noh 7, c-«, Cbanoerj Lane apply to Ching Keog L<te and Co. Anrtionwrw. 18-11 0 'IO LET Sandlands, TaDJong Katon*. Water and electric light laid on. Apply Mi'yir brothers. 61— o TO LET. No 46, Cairnbill Road. Rent tSO. Immediate tntry. Apply to Ching758 words
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Advertisement584 1916-07-19 16 KIAM KIAT GO. lOBandlC9, Market Street. 'Phonk I.l. Sole Agents. Tde Mulcott Belting Co.. Limited. Stock for immediate supply i GALVANIZED WIRE 'Assorted Nos. ,L- BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10 4-9 4 notice. I, tbe undersigned, E. C. S<»h, Civil Engineer beg to inform the pnblic that on584 words
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Advertisement211 1916-07-19 16 JUST ARRIVED! I artfti Shipments of EUROPE BASS BROOMS BRASS CALLIPER GAUGES For Measuring Rattan BRASSO LIQUID METAL POLISH In large tins EUROPE-MADE MALAY PARANGS GALVANIZED TUBES Piper, J" and J" WE HAVE THEM YOU WANT THEM GUAN KIAT CO. 37, Phillip Street. SingaporeJUST RECEIVED A new shipment of GREEN211 words
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Advertisement462 1916-07-19 16 MOTOR CARS •phone For HIRE l_ m■ A^ promptly attends 1 I I M to your call with I\J I comfortable oars, J ¥11 day and night. \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 21$ 216, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations ie advertisements such as changes in462 words
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Miscellaneous332 1916-07-19 16 Straits dirties. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should bo addressed to THE EDITOR. All '.nimunications relating to business >■ iters— advertisements, subscriptions, .courts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants332 words
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