The Straits Times, 17 August 1916
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Title Section14 1916-08-17 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,1 HI SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. AUGUST 17. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS14 words
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Advertisement183 1916-08-17 1 MILK LPOODJ A FEW GOOD THINGS LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS ''"tv y'■ 1° cases of 48 tins, say. one month's supply. The assortment UST^x^ is made up from the following Soups TOMATO; MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and i t^r^r-iS VEGETABLE. A tin makes six plates of the hcrMTii^ eßt oup you183 words
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Advertisement216 1916-08-17 1 ROBINSON CO. Tarantulle A fine soft Nainsook for Ladies' and Children's wear. Standard, Fine and Superfine qualities Tobralco i 'J-r^M For Ladies' and Children's v*«L -%>/ Dresses and Blouses and Gentlemen's Shirts. "\i Printed in fast colours. 4'W^r^ m L'i'fjfr^ "Mummy won't mind Cil 'c^ it's Tobralce Samples on application.216 words
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Advertisement11 1916-08-17 1 MARTELLS BRANDY. Soli Auints: HOAMSON. GILFILLAN CO LTD. (Ini'orpui.ite.l in Kkklaikli11 words
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Article880 1916-08-17 2 Tbe following casualties are reported London, July 23. Wounded— Lieut. C. O. White. R.A.; Lieuts. H. T. M. Williams and R. C. Wilson, Welsh Fusiliers, 2nd Lient. O. Wilcox. Mancbeoterß 2nd Lient. H. C. Williams, S W. Borderers 2nd Lieut. W. J. Williams, Welsh Fusiliers; 2nd Lieut. N.880 words
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Advertisement352 1916-08-17 2 THI WObUXS IN BYERYTHINO iHa^T "Tg/ 0 HOUSE FURNISHING Wg HAVE AND OAK DELIVER QTHE GOODS THAT SELL. Right in Qualitj Right in Pnca Right in Dsucn and Taste The matt siclusive homes in this city have been furnished by us YOU GET THE LATEST IMPORTED GOODS WHEN YOU BUY352 words
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Advertisement379 1916-08-17 2 A WOMAN'S WORD. If von do not know that alloverisbness means you are not woman. At all evrnta,' if you do tot know tbe aenaatioi which it describes yon are either not a woman or a very unusual a' d fortunate one. Alloverishness is wbat women call it when they379 words
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Advertisement360 1916-08-17 2 Dog's Head Guinness The TONIC that cheer* and aoothea and doean't harm. A simple nouriahing food of high medicinal value. NOTE.— The above DOG'S HEAD Label ia on every bottle. Refuae imitations. Sold Everywhere. 13 4—14 7 MORTGAGEE'S SALE On Monday, aHM 91, 1916. Fourteen lots of f'tebold land sitnate360 words
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Advertisement602 1916-08-17 2 MADAME GEGILE. Has arrived <Yom Messrs. Derry and Toms, London, with a large and most select CONSIGNMENT of MILLINERY, and kindly solicits an inspection of same at the Rattles Uotsi, Room 62. e-B— a NOTICE Mr. T. O. Mayhew has been admitted a partner in our firm. CHING KENG LEE602 words
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Article800 1916-08-17 3 1 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WAR AND PEACE PARTIES. Three Phases And the Fourth. The difference between peace parties and war parties in Germany always reminds me of the difference between the penitent and the impenitent thief, and I doubt whether the penitence of the penitent is attributable to800 words
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Article232 1916-08-17 3 Training the Disabled to Earn £3 A Week. Money that would otherwise have beta spent on City banquet! is being imed to teach disabled sailors and soldiers the trade of bootmaking at the Cordwaineis' Technical College, Betbnal Green-road. The principal of the college is Mr. F. Y.232 words
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Advertisement402 1916-08-17 3 PHEASANTS in excellent condition. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang YOU MAY REST ASSURED ■i»: 3cf .rum's Pills will b« ot gr««t seivice to you if your stomach is out oi order l» r your liver is sluggish. The conditions of l.fe in these days402 words
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Advertisement578 1916-08-17 3 ITCHING PIMPLES ONJABY GIRL Had to Muffle Hands. Much Inflamed. Would Bleed and Cause Eruptions. Cuticura Healed. 77. Manor Rd., Eritb, Kent, En*.— "My baby had a few pimples under her arm. Then more pimple* came down ber ami and round her body. She soemed to be a'l of an578 words
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Advertisement181 1916-08-17 3 Johnson-Pickett Rope Co. Inc MANILA MANUFACTURERS OF STANDARD GRADE OILED ROPE DRY WHITE MANILA ROPE XHE BEBT IN XMB WORLD Manufactured by machines of modern design. Both renowned for their superiority and durability. Great economy can be exercised through their use. AM Size* Stocked. I'riccs, samples and full particulars can181 words
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Advertisement1099 1916-08-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India and Apcar Line. (Companirs Ini okVokatbd in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contract wit)) Hli Majesty OroverniAent). »Of Oh ma, Japan, Panang, Gay lon, Auatralia. India, Aden, Ktfypt, Msdltawtnain Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about1,099 words
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Advertisement790 1916-08-17 4 STEAMER BAILIMBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. ilncori-oratbl in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak. Bacbo, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani. Singora. Laoon, Kobsamoi. B&odon. Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak ft Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. PRACHATIPOK Aug. 21 Aug. 23, 3 p.m. s.s. MAHIDOL 24 26, 3 p.m. Tbe790 words
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Advertisement413 1916-08-17 4 STEAMER BAILIIHB. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL BT£AM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enolab%) The Companies' steamers are despatch* d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and413 words
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Advertisement537 1916-08-17 4 STEAMER SAILING JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD (Incorporatrd in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained betw«.a Yokohama, via port*, to Marseilles and London under mail oontraet witb tin Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed ana oonstruated, and are fitted with all537 words
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Article124 1916-08-17 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, Auirust 17. Hiab Watu O.'M a.m.. p.m. Cinema Star, Victoria Theatre. Friday, August ik High Watar 1.4 a.m.. 1 '43 am. Homewanl mail clohss (train.) (irnmpy, Victoria Theatre. %MM Ouild half-yearly meeting, 8.30 p.m. .Saturday, August 19. Hirrt Watar 1.51 a m 1.57 p.m. R.124 words
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Article105 1916-08-17 5 Our attention has been oallH to tbe tart that oar arrivals in London am much belm those published elsewhere. Oar ral>- i« <■■ i,'ivn arrivals only when they are offioiall) reported in the Post Offio- notions, and nlater date than that printed above bat beei s i105 words
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Article167 1916-08-17 5 EXCHAMdB. Simoapoik August 17, 1918. Oa Lokvcai Bank 4 m/s m 2/441 Demand m a/4, 7 Private B m/s 2/4^ On Franci Bank T. T. a>e j Omlmuia Bank T. T. 174; On HoMaKOMO...Bank d/d 8) On bauwiiHii ...Bank d/d N Oa Java Bank T. T. 186167 words
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Article257 1916-08-17 5 To-day. Batu Paliat Hook Wan 2.80 pm Port Dickson anil Port Swettenham Sappho 2.80 pm .Mi ;ntii;. Kciuaman and Tri-nyutnu Amherst 2.30 pm Malacca and Maar Kaka 8 pm Koemai and Kami i' rmassin Janssens 4 pm Kota Tmggi T. Surat 4 pm Bawean, Sourabaya, Kandjeriuassin, Sta>>i257 words
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Article258 1916-08-17 5 The mail trains from Singapore for the north leave Tank Koad station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m., arriving at Knala Lumpur at 718 p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. Tbe through express to Penang leaves Koala Lumper at 8 am. daily, arriving at Penaog at 6.28 p.m.258 words
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Article70 1916-08-17 5 1. contract packet Toesta with niaili fn in Korope 1< ft Negapatam on Sunday. August 1(1. and may be expected to arrivd at IVnang at noun to day. Tbr bonicwami 11. M. strainer Polyr.esien may be expected to arrive here to morrow iin.ruiiii;. lleaarn UeAlistei and Co..70 words
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Advertisement380 1916-08-17 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, smart shorthand typist. Good ■alary to capable man. Apply M., o/o Strait* Times. 17 B— r WANTED, small buonflnw, or half house, near town. Write with foil particulars to L. C, 98, Orchard Road. 17-B—lB P FOR XALB, Motor Cycle, 8.5.A.. free engine, with ride oar, all380 words
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Advertisement650 1916-08-17 5 W. D. H. 0. WILLS ENGLAND B "SWEET CHESTNUT' The Tobacco with a Sweet and Nutty Flavour. Packed in 2 oz. and 4 oz. airtight tins ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS CHOP KWAN SENG. NOTICE is hereby kiven that the partnership hfre'-ofore subsisting between Chop Kwek Uiap Sent, Kho Heng650 words
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Advertisement155 1916-08-17 5 THE NEW STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD To-morrow, Friday Chinese Tragical Play 800 SEONG will be staged. 'Pbooe 36e for teats. K. H. CBEONG, Proprietor. 80 6-29 9 CONVERSATIONAL MALAY FOR BUSINESS MEN. Now stadents are asked ti meet in the V.M.C.A on Friday at 8.16155 words
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Advertisement496 1916-08-17 5 A SPLENDID ARRAY OF NEW PICTURES CAN BE VIKWBD AT THK IDEaL PICTUKB TUBATKB CINEMA X^l E >CH ROAD TO-NIGHT SECOND SHOW, AT 9.15 SHARP TO-NIGHT k vigorous and powerful detective drama DR. NICHOLSON AND THE BLUE DIAMOND I Four Parts In four sensational reels Four Parts Tbe story is496 words
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1001 1916-08-17 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17. THE DEATH ROLL. We are publishing almost daily long columns of names of men killed and wounded in the various war arenas, more particularly in France. Inhappily these lists, heart rendiogly long though they are, represent lexs than five per cent, of the actual1,001 words
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Article22 1916-08-17 6 It is confidently hoped tbat shortly soffici ent money will have been collected 'o provide for Siam British Subjects Fighter No. 2.22 words
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Article41 1916-08-17 6 In their produce report of yesterday's date. Messrs. Barlow and Co. state: Tbe copra market has remained steady during tbe pakt week. To-day's quotations may be given as 19.80 for fine suudried and $8.80 to 19 for fair to good qualities.41 words
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Article46 1916-08-17 6 The amount of 9625 subscribed for tbe M. S. Guides Comforts Fnnd is being used to purchase a conHignment of tinned pineapples. it having been ascertained from tbe authorities that this is tbe most acceptable form in which the gift will be appreciated by the troops.46 words
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Article46 1916-08-17 6 The voyage to Australia of the B. I. steamer Orisaa was postponed yesterday. In sailing from tbe wet dock she jammed her rudder post against the western side of tbe entrance with considerable force damaging herself and the wharf. She bad to return to her berth.46 words
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Article80 1916-08-17 6 Part of a dredger for the Royal Irrigation Department was taken up to Bangkok by the steamer Redang from Singapore tbe otber day. Tbe whole machine weighs about 1.600 tons and only part* of it could be taiten up at a timeso tbat the Redang will bave to make about'80 words
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Article25 1916-08-17 6 The third edition of Walker's Everyday Cookery Book will shortly be ready. It contains over 20 new recipe*, and a short article on Casserole Cooking.25 words
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Article28 1916-08-17 6 A tongkang when between Bukit Tambun and Pant Buntar was boarded by some pirates who decamped with about 8.000 eggs. Tbe police are making investigations into tbe matter.28 words
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Article46 1916-08-17 6 There bave been many cases of theft of rubber in the Krian district lately. In several instances stores and drying-sheds on wellknown estates have been broken into and hundreds of pounds of rubber stolen. The thefts appear to be the work of a regular organised gang.46 words
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Article41 1916-08-17 6 Three more of tbe steamers purchased by the Commonwealth Government namely, Strathbeg, Vermont, and Dalton Hall— have now been taken over by the Commonwealth. The manager of the Commonwealth Government Line of stoamers expects to take over three further vessels shortly.41 words
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Article58 1916-08-17 6 Tbe ex-King of Annam left tbat country on July 2 for Saigon, to join bin father at Cape St. James These two ex Kings or emperors are to be sent to the inland of Reunion to live. There is another ex emperor of Annam an exile in Algeria and there58 words
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Article64 1916-08-17 6 There has just been erected in tbe parish oburch of Lanbydrock, a beautiful tablet to the memory of the latu Captain the Hon. i. C. Agar Robartes, M.P. tor the St. Austcll Division oi Cornwall. Captain Agar RobaiteH, who belonged to the Coldstream Guard.- lost his life in September after64 words
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Article74 1916-08-17 6 The Eastern Shipping Company's steamer Perak. whicb was several days overdue at Penang had to put in at Tongkab on her voyage to Penang. The Pera k sailed from Moulmein on Tueaday last, and should have arrived at Penang on Saturday. But she met with rough weather and ran short74 words
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Article81 1916-08-17 6 A cargo of oats from the United States, which was recently examined at borne, was found to contain 3 lb. of sharp pointed forks, and which were ho mixed witb tbe grain tbat they were not discovered until tbo horses eating the oats were found to be suffering great pain.81 words
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Article99 1916-08-17 6 There are now no master* in the British mercantile marine of foreign birth. It is no longer sufficient for men boldiog master's certificates to bave been born in this country their parents must both bave been British, says Tbe Times. The attitude of the authorities towards tbe question of nationality99 words
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Article108 1916-08-17 6 At a meeting of the Penang St. Andrew's Society it was first proposed that a concert be held to celebrate St. Andrew's Day this year, but an amendment was moved tbat there be no concert but that donations be solicited from the members of tbe society to go towards some108 words
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Article117 1916-08-17 6 The late royal Siamese yacht Maba Chakkri lelt Bangkok ou the ttth inst lor Kobe in charge oi Japantsc officers and crew. The Siamese Government had according to arrangement to supply a Naval Officer to accompany tbe vensel aa far aa Kob-ni-Cliaug and tins duty devolved on Second Lieut. Luang117 words
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Article153 1916-08-17 6 A reader in Kuala Lipis writes On the 13th, tue local police arrested a man for beinx in poftsebsion ot a buttle of whisky. He establmhtd that be was a contractor tor tbe P.W.D. producing counterfoil indents aud testimony from the local executive engineer. He was let free with bis153 words
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Article164 1916-08-17 6 Tbe same correspondent makex bis point clearer when be aaas Recently you bad occasion to remark tbat Milton van being miHjaoted at borne. Tbe Contract Journal in a recent issue remarked that a book on Trade After tbe War opened witb a mis quotation from Milton, winch tbo paper regarded164 words
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Article386 1916-08-17 6 The death is annonaeod of Mr. William Henry Hamley, the Toy Kin*. lii-a<l of tbe famous firm of Hamley Brothers, Ltd., and tbe inventor of ping-pong. Mr. J. Lambourn?, superintendent, Govern ment Plantations, Kuala Lumpur, who went on furlough early this year, was married in London shortly386 words
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Article58 1916-08-17 6 At a meeting of directors of tbe Sungei Bagan Rubber Co beld on the 15th inxt., it wax decided to recommend a tioal dividend of 15 per cent., making a total of 25 per cent, for tbe year ended June 30, 1916. The date of the58 words
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Article147 1916-08-17 6 The Full Court of Appeal opened on Tuesday in the Supreme Court, Penang, before tbe Chief Justice, Sir J. A. S. Bucknill, Mr. Justice A. Earnsbaw, Mr. Justice L. P Ebden and Mr. Ju«tice P. ,1. Sproule. There are altogether eight appeals set down for bearing, and147 words
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Article134 1916-08-17 6 We are indebted to Messrs. Barlow and Company for tbe following xtatiHtics of tbe export of Para rubber from tbe four ports of tbe Peninsula for varying periods from January 1, 1916. Tbe quantities are stated in lbs., with tbe figures for tbe corresponding periods of tbe134 words
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Article96 1916-08-17 6 Tbe Hon. Treasurer. Mr. A. W. Vick, c/o Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, bc^s to acknowledge witb many tbankn receipt of the following further contributions Proviously acknowledged 112,540 Lim Cbwee Cbian 200 Tan Wi Van 100 Thio Soen Yang 100 Chin Huat lim96 words
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Advertisement108 1916-08-17 6 STOCKS OF AUSOPp'S and Peter Walker BEER NOW RECEIVED CALDBECK, MACGREGOR AND CO. j Our Leading Line BLUE SERGE SUITS cA/ to measure $45. 00 lit! 1 *J Newest materials, ideally cut and tailored J JOHN LITTLE AND CO.. LTD. jp I\Oii:p,,KArni im Enolavdl For Sanitary Installations Consult- ICJKIIIJ SINGAPORE.108 words
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Advertisement169 1916-08-17 6 ANOTHER MERITORIOUS PROGRAMME AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRA Beaoh Hoad The Leading Theatre in Singapore A short f «ature programme ot exceptional briliance sensational detective drama THE ONLY WAY OUT in three parts a powerful story, witb a splendid dramatic plot and a parallel theme, tense excitement, intermixed169 words
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Article2106 1916-08-17 7 KING GEORGE IN FRANCE. Cordial Thanks to The Army. RUSSIAN PROGRESS. General Bothmer's Critical Position. Kki ih:'> Tulk.rams. London, August 15, 9.35 p.m. Neuter s correspondent at headquarters says that the Ivng spent a week in France touring the war area He visited tbe trenches and his presence2,106 words
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Article168 1916-08-17 7 Rbctkk's Telegrams. London. August 16. 3.15 a.m. In the House of Commons, in committee on tbe Government of India Amendment Bill, Colonel Yate moved a series of amend ments seeking to raise tbe status of tbe Indian Civil Service, one of which substituted tbe title of Governor for168 words
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Article83 1916-08-17 7 hm'l Tklk<;ram. London, August 16, 11.55 a.m. Washington: Tbe House of Representatives has approved of the Senate's three years naval contribution programme, including the immediate building of four Dreadnoughts and four battle-cruisers. The personnel of tbe navy is increased to 74,000. London, August 16, 1 10 p m.83 words
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Article32 1916-08-17 7 Riuteb's Tnw;m. London, August 15. Copenhagen The Lower House has resolved by 62 votes to 44 on a plebiscite regarding the sale of the Danish West Indies to America.32 words
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Article79 1916-08-17 7 A writer in a home paper says The follow ing lines, authorship, I understand, unknown, were found by a friend of mine in Whitehall on his table recently on bis return from lunch Absolute evidence have I none, But my aunt's charwoman's sister's son Heard a policeman79 words
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Article43 1916-08-17 7 Tbe committee of tbe Children's Aid Society gratefully acknowledge tbe following farther subscriptions Previously acknowledged 19,934.04 A Gamble 11 "Holger" 25 Dr. C. G. Campbell (New York). 50 A Bet 1 Collected by Mrs. A. S. .lelf llpob' 200 •10,221.0443 words
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Article1196 1916-08-17 7 ROSE QUICKLY KNOCKED OUT in AHEARN. The Navy's Fine Work. As the result of last night's boxing tournament, held in the Volunteer Drill Hall, phe fund for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors will gain to the extent of about 81.000, of which 1800 was the outcome of a1,196 words
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Article403 1916-08-17 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s WeeklyCircular. In tbeir Singapore share circular, dated August 16, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state: There has been a slight expansion in dealings in rubber s.iares throughout the week, tbe wider fluctuations in the commodity affecting the market more noticeably Uibd for some time403 words
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Article415 1916-08-17 7 Considerable All-round Decline la Prices. Tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 256 th auction was held on August 16, 1916, wben there were offered for sale piculs 5,749.56 or 766.60S lbs. (tons 342.23). Prices realised l o d o Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report: Singapore, August415 words
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Letter889 1916-08-17 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,- VMM thanking you for so courteously inserting my letter uudor tbe above heading, kindly permit me to say that so far as 1 know, in no single instance has it been proved that the German Government re.illy owned properties889 words
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Article84 1916-08-17 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, August li Tul-ksdat, August 17. 5.15 p.m. Bras l'.anah Koad Malay Co. 5 p.m. Sepoy Lilies s.K.A. Co. Krii>av, Ailim HL 5.16 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. S.K.E t V.,. .1 Maxim Co. Hh SUtijn, Tan- S.V.K No I long84 words
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Article304 1916-08-17 8 Agenda for The Forthcoming Meeting. The Planters' Association of Malaya is to meet at 10 80 a.m. on Wednesday, August 80, 1916. at 12. Market Street. Kuala Lumpur, to transact tbe following agenda 1. Minutes of meeting of June 25, 1916. 2. Recruiting in India. 8. Section304 words
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Article167 1916-08-17 8 Red Cross Work for the Wounded. The following contributions are gratefully acknowledged Already received $5,194 08 Mrs. Keek (2ndi 25.00 J. McCubbin 20 00 C. B M. 2.00 A Bet 6.00 Collection at St. Matthew's Church per Rev. C. B. Wood 1162 15,257.70 Chub Fend. Already leceived167 words
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Article355 1916-08-17 8 Two-Years' Voyages of a 23-Ton Boat. Tbe little 23-ton yacht Mana has arrived safely in an English port after a voyage of a hundred thousand miles, says Renter. Tbe vessel, which belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Scoresby Koutledge, left England over two years ago on355 words
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Article92 1916-08-17 8 A writer in tbe Daily Expreits declares that the term wash out now in common use in tbe army (and occasionally mentioned at BallbhtitT rifle range) is pure Navy talk. Wash out is simply a signalling term, I in tlit' Knt from time immemorial. The signal92 words
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Article655 1916-08-17 8 God Above, Friends at Hand And The Enemy in Front. Captain C. E. W. Bean writes in the Daily News of July 3:— Tbe son glared from a Mediterranean sky and from tbe surface of the Mediterranean Sea. The liner heaved easily to a slow swell. In655 words
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Article147 1916-08-17 8 Swimming Club launches will leavo on Sunday as follows Johnsbon's Pier 9.10 and 11 a.iv 2.30 and 3.30 p m. Club Bungalow 9.80 and 10.30 a.m 12.15. 8 and 5.30 p.m. Tide 2.35 p.m. Height 8 ft. 7 in. Tbe Selangor Recreation Club will meet tbe Railway Institute,147 words
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Article70 1916-08-17 8 Following was tbe result in tbe S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament tie last evening Profession Pairs. Klienroan and Stout beat Sinclair and Smith, 6-4, 7—5. To-day's Ties. A Doubles Final. K lientuan and Sinclair v. Doig and Hadden To-morrow's Ties. Champion >n i Final. Dean v. Manning. Profession70 words
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Article150 1916-08-17 8 We (The Globe) recogniite with enjoyment an ancient friend in a gossip upon nprucin^ in the Gazette of the 3rd London General Hospital." One of the bone lazy brigade lying on the tnrf was content to punt in the required direction when«f>kcd tlifl way to a particular150 words
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Article731 1916-08-17 8 The Refinements of a Military Hobby. Cecil Shirley contributes tbe following to the Evening Standard Every man has a hobby. Tbe hobby of tbe military man is "dressing by the right." Nobody can spend more than a few hours in a military camp without realising the731 words
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Article130 1916-08-17 8 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 6. Wilkie Collins famous novel, Tbe New Magdalen, adapted for the Cinema is proving a fine attraction at tbe Palladium and to-night affords tbe last opportunity of seeing it. Tbe i-econd episode of the Mysteries of tbe Grand Hjtel130 words
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Article210 1916-08-17 8 Passing of a Picturesque Southwark Vehicle. With reference to a recent announcement in tbe Daily Chronicle under tbe above beading, of tbe passing of tbe Southwark Union's funeral vehicle, the superintendent of the carriage department at St. George's Institution writes to The Chronicle. Tbe vehicle is in210 words
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Advertisement144 1916-08-17 8 RAFFLES HOTEL Garden Parties Monday, August 2 1 Wednesday, August 23; and Saturday, August 26 ON OUR SPACIOUS LAWN from sto 7 p.m. Music commences at 5.30. Tea, cakes, ices refreshments will be served on the lawn. In case of inclement weather, the dining room and front verandah will be144 words
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Advertisement52 1916-08-17 9 0. K. CEMENT (Best Danish Portland Cement) New Supplies arrived per M. S. Chumpon SOLE IMPORTERS THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd. INCORPORATED IN DENMARK) Double Disc Ploughs in stock for immediate delivery. Write for prices, call and see them. Centrifugal Pumps Large number in stock. All sizes. MtmUsts UNITED ENGINEERS.52 words
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Advertisement443 1916-08-17 9 DE COAGULATEX M RK 20% Reduction in Price We beg to announce that the price of Coagulatex has been reduced twenty per cent, from this date— all previous price lists are consequently hereby cancelled. Orders now received will be executed at the reduced prices and filled in their consecutive order.443 words
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Advertisement100 1916-08-17 9 RARE OPPORTUNITY For sale, second-hand COMPLETE MACHINERY for the fabrication cf CHOCOLATE and POWDERED CACAO fr le m^ hinery for Bldr -UITS (like Huntley anu Palmer), MACARONI and VERMICELLI. Apply to H. W. van Dalfsen at Bandoeng (Isle of uava). 168— 18-8 BRUNOLINUM THE PERFECT WOOD PRESERVATIVE The Reliable Stop-Rot100 words
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Advertisement541 1916-08-17 10 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. IINCORPOaATED W STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) HBAD OFFICE. Winohait.p Houae, Singapore. LONDON O«FI0« I 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has staO.OOO deposited with tbe Supreme541 words
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Advertisement395 1916-08-17 10 INSURANCE. IMTON MBUMNCE OFFICE. LIMITED. (Incorpobatbd n Honokono). Capital Subscribed.. .l3,soo,ooo Amount paid-up 600,000 Reserve fond 1,600,000 Hbad Offics, Honokono. The andersigned, having been appointed treats of the above Company, are prepared n accept Marine Risks at ourrent rates. BOUSTBAD CO., Agents. sun life c*. s :v;. c of Canada395 words
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Advertisement468 1916-08-17 10 _BAHIUNB HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, (Incorporated in Honokono). PAID UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RBSBRVB! FUNDS Steeling 41,600,000 at S/. 116,000,000 BUyer 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OP DIRIOTORB W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. O. T. M. Edkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr. D.468 words
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Advertisement511 1916-08-17 10 BAHKISB. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 90,000 Sharos ot 430eaob 41,100,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKBRS Tbe Bank of England, Tbe London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd.,511 words
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Advertisement886 1916-08-17 10 INSURANCE. STATISTICS show that only six persons in each hundred who reach "old age" have enough to maintain tbnmHelve* in comfort. Are jou one of the six You will be if you carry sufficient endowment asuorance. You will not if you are of those who expect to die of old886 words
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Article914 1916-08-17 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A Buick Performance. Here is a story of a motor car that went tearing ami snorting at sixty-five and seventy tiiiU- an hour, for hour after hour, through tbe pitchy blackness o( a California night, and over roads that were as914 words
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Article97 1916-08-17 11 One of the means Germany has adopted to create a peace atmosphere is to provide British prisoners o( war with a special picture postcard to gond home to tbeir (riends. It bears tbe legend, Peace and Industry," and shows a female figure bearing what we presume97 words
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Article91 1916-08-17 11 The British Consul at Batavia has informed the Batavia Niewsblad that the followiug firms have been placed on tbe black lint by his Government ultuur Haatscbappij Kali Klepoeh Uoenong I'anang l>jokjakaita; Cultuur Maatschappij Silan Doenia Batavia Cultuur Maatacbappij Soekaboemi Soera buy. i Cultuur Maatacbappij Ljikapo. Soera bay a South Soerabaya91 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement259 1916-08-17 11 BIG SHIPMENT OF CANADIAN FORDS DUE BY S.S. KAFUE, AUGUST 22 A FEW OF THESE STILL AVAILABLE Book your order NOW for prompt delivery The FORD is the ONLY* CAR that holds the Singapore Automobile Club's official certificate for PETROL CONSUMPTION 34.8 MILES on one gallon of SHELL SOLE IMPORTERS:259 words
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Advertisement236 1916-08-17 11 TYRES The Very BEST DUPIRE BROTHERS SINGAPORE i The Ideal Thirst Quencher (NON-ALCOHOLIC) KOPS STOUT The La net, after wfpmntimf a special analytical commission ot innstiijation hstitics "/f hasnothimi that is injurious, but is, on the cnntrar:i,a palatable bey* rage, pttti MMf distinct tonic and iniiijuratinij properties." I Another of236 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement509 1916-08-17 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS <£> LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan 4 Co., Ltd., (IscoBI'OBATBU IN ENGLAND) IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPOfcE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACAHT WANTED. SHORTHAND TYPIST. Good salary to competent man. Apply Box No 6H7. Straits Time«. 14 H u W A NTED, experienced assistant509 words
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Advertisement535 1916-08-17 12 SITUATIONS WANTED TYPEWRITING AND STENOGRAPHIC WORK WANTED during leisure hours. Terms moderate Strictly confidential. Apply Efficient, c/.i Strata Times. 16 6—15-9 BILLET WANTED manager of small, or senior assistant en large, (state. Six years' experience. Annly statirg salary offered to Box No. 835, Straits Time«. I*B—2l-8 POSITION WANTED Advertiser can535 words
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Advertisement844 1916-08-17 12 HOUSEB TO LET. HOUSE TO LBT, 30, Newton Road Apply 14, High Street. 18-8—29 8 TO LET, I 'uorobin. Barker Road, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17-n TO LET. 8, Chancery Lane, 8 bedrooms. ■tabling and tennis court. Apply Ching Keng I,<h> Co. nt— n TO844 words
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Advertisement369 1916-08-17 12 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 and 1 09, Market Street. 'Phonk 4*l. Sole Agents. Tbe Muloott Belting Co.. Limited. Stock for immediate supply. GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nos. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 104—0-4 HUP HIilG DHOBIE 43-1, Newton Road Having extended premises, solicits custom Excellent references. Sates moderate. 8.6—7-9 FOR369 words
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Advertisement224 1916-08-17 12 •JUST ARRIVED Galvanised Steel Plates. Mild Steel Plates 8' x 4' x 18 G. 8' x 4' x t% 8' x4 x2OG. B'x4't 7' x 4' x 32 G. I'iS'i ,y 8' x 4' x 32 (i. »X4'l 8' x 4' x 34 G. 8' x 8' x fc' x224 words
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Advertisement471 1916-08-17 12 MOTOR CARS phone For HIRE L I Abl promptly attends 1 I ll to your call with I\B comfortable oars, W ill day and night. \r V \f Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 21S A 216, ORCHARD ROAO. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as changes471 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous328 1916-08-17 12 Straits V)imes. Telephone!. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 282 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR, All con munications relating to business maiters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.-Miscellane ous wants328 words
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