The Straits Times, 4 September 1916
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The Straits Times
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Title Section12 1916-09-04 1 The StraitsTimes. NO. 25,202 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.12 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement86 1916-09-04 1 Nestle milk LPOOD- C*^ Ti'li^uVr* f I IT r*\*s'M^^l |b il I N»"j »Aj ijfl Revised!! Price INCLUDING DUTY (h-1 QC PER q) X m&kJ bottle an advance of 11 cents (excluding duty) on the pre-war price. Compare this with other Standard Brands THE DISTILLERS CO., LTD., EDINBURGH. BRITI8H-MADE W86 words
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Advertisement115 1916-09-04 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS I CONCERNING BEAR 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 Lanoet, London, state*115 words
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Advertisement144 1916-09-04 1 ROBINSON b CO.'S ANNUAL CASH SALE Now Proceeding BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS W Patent HiRb power IccandoBcint (P»r»ffim M M* JL. JKL. JMmmA XV Safety PURE AUSTRALIAN CREAMERY BUTTER OIL LAMP In Lib. and J-lb. pats. 300 th Couipl. to $88. SO SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LD. PRa N K144 words
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Advertisement11 1916-09-04 1 MARTELLS BRANDY Sou Aobmts: IDAMBON. BILFILLAN CO., LTO. [incorporAttftl in Knglnnrf)11 words
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Article1002 1916-09-04 2 ACTUAL CONDITIONS OF LIFE DESCRIBED. Luxury Idea Exploded. The atmosphere of camps of prisoners of war is, naturally, somewhat different from that of the camps in which aliens are interned, states a correspondent in the Daily Chronicle. The discipline is strictly military, and in the case of the1,002 words
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Article54 1916-09-04 2 Captain Persias, the German naval critic, warns his countrymen against entertaining the idea that the British fleet is suffering from Uck of personnel. He also says of the British staman It would be better to dis card all doubts regarding his devotion to the service and his willingness to make54 words
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Advertisement299 1916-09-04 2 Th« Ideal Reconitructir. Nervs Food. n—h— Immediate Nutriment for Overworked, Underfed Nerves and Brain Within ten minute* you will feel distinctly the beginning of the undeniable benefit that Sanaphoi gives you. Yet it is not to b« confused with harmful stimulants, which only make matters worse. It is not a299 words
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Advertisement517 1916-09-04 2 Cycling means I W/I Health Pleasure I W it If you only realised what I If //y cycling would do for I W fr you from a K llth Pom' I jjf of view, you would get I ME^fc a bicycle at once. A Urn Bicycle raT^fjJi fitted with a517 words
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Advertisement896 1916-09-04 2 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING (Under S.R.A. Rulat of Racing) WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, Ootober 1 7 Thursday, Ootober 19; and Saturday, Ootober 21, 1916. PROGRAMME FIRST DAY Tuesday, Ootober 17, 1916 I*B. THE VISITORS STAKES AND PURSE 2.46 p.m. and 8.45 pm Value of <ach stoke896 words
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Advertisement482 1916-09-04 2 'ar«j not leas than five Starters, tha property of different owners. NOTE 1 The attention of owners is called to Rule 1 38, which makes the hOUP for Scratching B p.m. on the DAY BEFORE the Rao*. Owners of Griffins are entitled to enter for either of the following Hence482 words
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Article958 1916-09-04 3 NEW TYPES WHICH GERMANY IS EVOLVING. Jutland Fight Sequel. The naval correspondent of the Evening Standard writes on July 29 Everyone most have noticed an increase dating tbe past few days in the activity of the enemy's submarines and Zeppelins. Almost tbe only newt from tbe sea958 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement518 1916-09-04 3 Vst ib tM fame Sargol makes Puny, PmvisH Noll Plump and Popular. SARGOL, tbe concentrated food tbat puts on good, bealtbv flesh, sometimes at the rate of a pound a day, builds np the thin and weak, bring* back the rosy blush of health, round* out thn skinny, scrawny figures518 words
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Advertisement1912 1916-09-04 3 THE STRAITS TRADING GO. LTD. (INrORPORATP.I) IN SINciAIOKI.) NOTICE is hereby given tbat an Extraordinary General Meeting of tbe Company will be held at tbe Registered Office of tbe Company, No. 11, Collyer Quay, Singapore, on Wednesday, the sixth day of September, 1916, at noon, for the purposes following, that1,912 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1089 1916-09-04 4 STEAMER SAlLiim P. O.B ritish India AMD Apcar Line. (Coxpanibs Incorpuratrd in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIBNTAU SAILINGS (Under Contract with Hit Majesty Government). «or China, Japan, Penan*, Gaylon, Auetralia, India, Aden, Eftypt, Mediterranean Porte and London. Steamers will leavo Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Uombward1,089 words
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Advertisement740 1916-09-04 4 CTEAiER BWUN9B. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. (Incorporatbl in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Scmerak, Bacho, Kolantan, Tabai Bsngnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani. SingoraTLacon, Kobsauiui, Bandon, Langsuen, Chnmpcn, Koblak Bangkok. Due Departure BORIBAT Sept. 4 S«pt. 6, 3 p.m. a. a. PRACHATIPOK „11 13, 3 p.m. •m. MAHIDOL 14740 words
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Advertisement445 1916-09-04 4 STEAMER SAILINfi*. THEOCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STtAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Incorporatbd in Enoland) The Companies' steamors are despatch! d from Liverpool outwards for tbe Straita, China and Japan every woek and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool445 words
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Advertisement533 1916-09-04 4 STEAMEft MlLim N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporatbd in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained betvrten Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles atd London under mail oon tract witb tie Imperial Japanese Government. Tl n New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and533 words
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Article828 1916-09-04 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, September 4, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of Quotations this morning. The potations on sterling shares arc only nominal. Son. Valdi. I BOTIBS. SILLBM. a/ au»x« 2; Aq«1o J»»» 3/ Anglo828 words
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Advertisement478 1916-09-04 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INOO-CHIM STUM NAY. CO. LIB. (INCOKI-oRATr.Ii IN E.V(JLAND) Olr*ot S««-v>o« to Japan via Hong hong Shanghai, and to Oaloutta via Pona.ng, from Singapore. T»kiD(( oitiio on tnroo^L bills Ladm, tor Cantoo, M»c»(., bwatow, Amoy, Übelor Tienisin, NewoLiwang, Yan|(t«tb pjrto, hot mow, the Philippine, eto.. eto.. eio Kaimtrt Tona.478 words
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Advertisement140 1916-09-04 5 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. JITTS k Co., Printers and Stationers of No. 811, North Bridge Road, Singapore, beg to inform their clients that they have removed to No. 48, Robinson Road. 2 9—B-8 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. NOTICE is hereby given that the undernigned have removed from 16, Change Alley, to St.140 words
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Advertisement206 1916-09-04 5 JOHN BULL "DEEP-DRIVE" We draw attention to the fast that tha respective sections of "John Ball" Btlts contain much more material ttan any otaor belt made, thus showing the following advantages "'-i)& creased Driving Surface* over P9B& BElife&tiS'fril which wear is dintribated, meaning loDgtr t~*****L M H^nuL^ service. (3) Greater206 words
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Advertisement226 1916-09-04 6 BELL BRAND STRINGS MANDOLINE STRINGS E Silver plated steel 10 ots. I D Wound 12 ct«. A 10 O 15 Per set of 8 tarings 76 ct». GUITAR STRINGS BANJO STRINGS B Silver-piated steel 10 cts. i»t Silver-plated steel 10 cts. B 10 2nd 10 B Wound 16 Brd 10226 words
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Advertisement55 1916-09-04 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Basab Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze Furnished Apartments with or without Board. Comfortable Rooms witb Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room. TERMS— Mm Mast rsassMMs la Tsws. For further particulars,55 words
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Advertisement422 1916-09-04 6 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Place. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Kurope. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Kob ft Co., Brae Bawb Road. Kwong Seng Chiang, Belegie Road. Low Yong Swee,422 words
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Advertisement137 1916-09-04 6 /¥ip®mzineMim% W granular effervescent i the most powerful Uric acid dissolvent, j Regulates kid net/ s and liver fond ions 1 Cures Gout 9 Uhumat ism 1 Prepared by Mtov PHarmscet/f/ta/ /W > favH S f Ho/wrt Pint- France. Stocks kept and samples supplied to the trade by A. CLOUET137 words
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Article162 1916-09-04 7 FIXTURES. Monday, September 4. ■i«u W»t<«, 2.1 a m., 1.39 p.m Tuesday, September 5. ■i«h V»tw 8 1 a.in., 2.22 p.m. Medical School, prise Hiving, 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 6. "«h Wt> w 4. '2 1 a m.. 8.19 p.m. Strait* Trading Co. mri tinu. noon. f,162 words
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Article211 1916-09-04 7 To -OAT. P. Swettenham and Teiuk Anson Perak 2.80 pm Merxing, Kemaman and Trengganu Amberst 2.80 pm Bato Pahat Hong Wan 2.80 pm Penang and Calcutta taking mails for Durban Kumsang 2.30 pm Malacca and Mnar Kaka 8 pm Kota Tinggi T. Surat 4 pm Kota Tinggi211 words
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Article259 1916-09-04 7 Tin mail trains from Singapore for td north W«aveTauk Road station iaily at 7.7 ni and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur %i 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. Tb through express to Penaag leaves KuaU Lurrrxr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Pena v at ft.'.'r p.m.259 words
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Article37 1916-09-04 7 Tin I', and outward mail steamer Sardinia baa left Colombo and ia doe at IVnang at 10 a.m. on Thursday. She may I>, ,\|».-t<'l to arrive here at 7.80 mi; on Saturday, September 9.37 words
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Article62 1916-09-04 7 „irr MNiiAi'iiKß. I July 1- M M. luly >0 V.\ July M I I Anu 1 M M I I V. *O. Au k II II I f k O. a m:. in M. M. Au«. i: i \u«. si p. o. I'l 1 IN Lion AuyUßt62 words
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Article163 1916-09-04 7 EXCHANCIB. SnOATOU, SIPTIMBM 4, 1916. On Louie Back 4 m/s 2/4i| Demand 2/4f, Private's ec/i 2/4tf 0* Kranob Bank T. T. 826 un Ihdu BaakT. T. 174 On HoHUKoMB...Bank d/d 8{ Oh SaaaaßAi ...Bank d/d m 77J| On Java BankT. T m 185 Oa Japan Bank IK163 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article179 1916-09-04 7 l88ue Buyers Sellers. Value 10 10 Ampang 5.00 6.00 1 1 Aver Wen R 0.86 0.60 10 10 Belat 1.35 1.85 10 10 Kanabol 0.85 1.00 11 10 Kinta Association 4.00 7.00 41 £1 KioUTin 1.6.0 1.12.0 41 £1 Lahat Mines 9.00 6 00 10 9.86 Malayan Collieries pat179 words
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Article637 1916-09-04 7 1 Buyer* Valued a/- 2/- AUagai 2/8 2/- 8/- Anglo-Jan 8/. a/- Anclo MaUj 10/--2- a/- Batang Malak, 8/--41 41 Batu Ti«a 3.0.0 a/- a/- Bekob. 2/10 41 41 Bukit Kajan* 2.15.0 41 41 Bokit LinUng 8.10.0 3/. a/- Bukit MertaJMD 3/0 41 41 Bukit Kajah 8.10.0 3/. I/-637 words
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Article129 1916-09-04 7 vTel Bu y erB Sellere -41 Ml dmeltinv Oo 8.50 8.75 41 41 1.5.0 1.9.0 5/- Hlectarie Twaja 4/- 5; c.d 10 10 Fraaw Neave 49.00 50.50 60 60 W. Hammer* Co. 60.00 61.00 100 Howarth BrukiDi 45 00 65.00 100 7%Pre« ***** 100 100 Katz Bro, D«4 80.00129 words
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Article54 1916-09-04 7 United Engineers 6% 11.284 500 par Singapore B lectrio Tramways 6 j£BOO,OOO noiu Spore Municipal S% 11,978,000 par J,, pm Spore Municipal 4i% of 1907 t1,600.000 98 Spore Municipal 44% of 1900 11,000,000 80 m% S'poro Municipal 4% 2,000,000 Iwx dm B'pore Municipal *X £300.000 HVdii F.M.S. 6% loan54 words
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Advertisement49 1916-09-04 7 Orr atttiotion has seen oalled to the tact I bat nor arrivals in London ar> much beiiind tbom published elsewhere. Oar rule M to i'\v arrival* only when they are cfflcially r.port. .i id the Post OOoe notices, and no l.tw late than that printed above hai Was rtf*l49 words
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Advertisement552 1916-09-04 7 LITEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BACHELOR desires to be received ti« psyiag guest in private family. Near town I 'articular < to Box No. 678, Straits Times. 4-9— 6» FOR SALE. Arrol Johnston car, 11.0 b.p. in excellent tunning order and immediate delivery 1914 model S. K. 8., c o Straits Time. 4»-9e552 words
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Advertisement473 1916-09-04 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Inoobporatbd in Enoland) Eastern Branch: SINGAPORE B DREADNOUGHT I COTTON BELTING TMade of Finest Quality of heavy Lancashire Special Duck. NFrom 2" to 10" in stock. G This Belting has been giving the greatest satisfaction for many years in India, Singapore, China and the'JFar East, and the473 words
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Obituary46 1916-09-04 8 Messrs. Tee Chong Siong and brothers wish to sincerely thank all their relations and friends who very kindly sent wreaths, letters of condolence, scrolls, etc.. and who attended the funeral of their late beloved father. Mr. Teo Sian Keng, (late member of the Chinese Advisory Board).46 words
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Obituary47 1916-09-04 8 /.1./4KTS.— On September 4. at 74. Middle Road Singapore, Lucia Constance /ozarto, relict of the late Domingos /u/arte aged 77 years. Funeral cortege leaves residence at 7 a.m. to morrow for the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, thence to the Bnkit Timah Road Cemetery for interment.47 words
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996 1916-09-04 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. PLANTING PROBLEMS. A good deal of interesting and it is to be hoped, profitable discussion occurred at a meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya held at Kuala Lumpur last week under the presidency of Mr. W. Duncan. It has always struck us that996 words
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Article31 1916-09-04 8 Thursday and Friday next, being tbe days appointed for the ceremonies connected with the installation of the Sultan of l'erak, will be observed an public holidays throughout the State of Perak.31 words
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Article29 1916-09-04 8 Kg Seong. a member of the crew of the Olenfalloch was lined 1500 in the third police court this morning, in default three months' rigorous imprisonment, for importing morphine.29 words
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Article1004 1916-09-04 8 The Rev. W Cross, who returns by the P. and O. mail this week, will preach at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 10. The output of tbe Rahman Tin Co., Ltd., during August was 709 piculs (pin. 279.62 mill) (pis. 429.30 tributes). The Kahman Hydraulic Tin1,004 words
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Article470 1916-09-04 8 THE URGENT NEED OF LARGER CONTRIBUTIONS. Help to Cheer Our Brave Boys Further gifts towards the Oversea* Club Tobacco Fund to provide smokes for tUc troops at the front are acknowledged to day and in thanking the subscribers we must again impress upon our readers that470 words
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Article38 1916-09-04 8 Mons. J. de Courtois begs to acknowledge with thanks the following additional subscriptions to the French Hod Cross Fund I Previously acknowledged »IH,'26H Mr. Tan Kbeam Hock 100 W. F. B. Smith 10 18.37H38 words
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Article69 1916-09-04 8 For tbe period from September 8 to 14, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber .s fixed at '2s. 3d. per lb and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules69 words
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Article65 1916-09-04 8 Messrs. Sellar, Murray and Co., l'onan<<, advise us of tho following outputs for August:— Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd.. piculs 600, hours run 612. yards treated 76,000, valne of output 928,000 and cost of mining 1 10,600. Chenderiang Tin Dredging, Ltd., Dredge, piculs 470, hours run 634, yards65 words
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Article84 1916-09-04 8 lin broke out again on board the motor ship Glenartney yesterday evening, and the municipal brigade received a call about nine o'clock. The new outbreak apparently originated from phoHphoruH on board, and quantities of Hani had to be applicl tv subdue it, water natural!) being UHelmx win n84 words
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Advertisement181 1916-09-04 8 W.D. H.O. WILLS ENGLAND B "CAPSTAN" (NAVY CUT) CIGARETTES ALSO "CAPSTAN' TOBACCO M Muiiuiii and I'ttll > M 4r<>:. .tir-tiyht Tin* ON SALE EVERYWHERE T Tennis Rackets Just Arrived Just Arrived A LARGE SHIPMENT -klSiey" PERFECTION in DESIGN, MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. I Incorporated in Enc;lani>! Singapore181 words
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Advertisement237 1916-09-04 8 UNANIMOUS VERDICT Tbe greatest sensation of the year AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBR.A Beach Road The Leading Theatre In Singapore. One of the greatest programmes ever screened SECOND SHOW AT 9.30 The Blue Bird Photo-play Co. PRESENTS HOBART BOSWORTH THE YAQUI A most sensational drama in five parts237 words
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Article3194 1916-09-04 9 REVOLT IN GREECE. Entente Ministers' Note To Premier. THE PUSH RESUMED. Sweeping British and French AtUck. Reutkr's Tklkukams. London. September 1. '2 M p m. Salonika: Cretan gendarmerie and Von i/elists surrounded tbe Greek barracks and the garrison was ultimately forced to surrender after bloodshed and the interven3,194 words
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Article106 1916-09-04 9 Rkctkr's Tilkuram. London. September 1, 12.25 p.m. Messrs. Samael Montagu's |report on tbe silver market stays that the tone was good as fresh supplies were by no means plentiful. whilst the stock is only about seven million ounces of fine silver. China has not yet entirely ceased106 words
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Article91 1916-09-04 9 lUUTIB'3 TrLKi.K VM. London, September 2, 2.20 p.m. In reply to representations regarding the effect of high freights on cotton prices, regarding which the example of Japan in subsidising shipping and in providing war insurance at a low rate is mentioned, the Board of Trade state they that91 words
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Article57 1916-09-04 9 (From Our Own Cobrkshondknt.) Kuala Luoipiii, September 4. A War Saving* Trust is being formed at Kuala Lumpur with the primary object ol collecting small Ravings which will be invested in British securities for the support of Imperial credit. Tbe trust is assured of official support and57 words
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Article153 1916-09-04 9 SETTLEMENT OF THR DISPUTE. Hmtkk's Tklkoiam^. I. mdon. September 6 40 p.m. Washington The President anil leaders of tbe Senate anl House of Representatives have agreed to a compromise on the bill for settlement of tbn railway dispute. It provides for an eight-hoar day, the establishment of a153 words
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Article566 1916-09-04 9 An Entertaining Volume by a Local Author. A book that is really worth reading is a book for which to be grateful. Means. Ki-lly and Walsh have just published a little volume that is distinctly worth reading and keeping. There should bo a lino welcome for M.itiny Musings566 words
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Article109 1916-09-04 9 The Howiti Phillips Company who are due here on Wednesday morning from Penang are sure of a hearty welcome on their opening night at the Victoria Theatre when they will present that doligbtful and etTervescent comedy A Little Bit of Fluff, which has by now109 words
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Article115 1916-09-04 9 Tbe last French mail from Kurope brought tbe news of tbe death at the tront in France of tbe Rev. A. E. Laurent, of Singapore. He had been a missionary of tbe diocese of Malacca since 1908 and in charge of the parish church at115 words
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Article34 1916-09-04 9 The Nethi rlands Indian (iuvctuimni has received a cable from Tbe Hague reporting that 3« butch steauiors, including the Batjan and Patroclus, Lave been held up at Kirkwall for inspection by the Uritish HUM34 words
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Article1184 1916-09-04 10 Some Thrilling Stories From The Front. William J. Robinson was born, and lived the first six years of his life, at sea. Yon will have realised that be is an American. He landed in England on September 10. 1914. He bad been in Rritain before. He was1,184 words
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Article847 1916-09-04 10 How British Firms are Often Deluded. Discussing a correspondent's letter, the North China Daily News says It revives an old question that has been discussed more than once in the past. Why is it that reputable foreign firms will persist in wasting good money in sending out847 words
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Article173 1916-09-04 10 The funeral of Mr. James Stuart Canning bam, who died at Penang on Friday, took place on Saturday, when his remains were removed from his residence in Clove Hall Koad for interment at the new Protestant Cemetery at Western Koad There was a large attendance, including173 words
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Article30 1916-09-04 10 According to the Vor warts tbe price of bora* flash in Cologne which was previously 40 to .*io pfenning per pound now stands at 2 m%rkn 60 pfenning per pound.30 words
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Article761 1916-09-04 10 Government's Scheme for Improved Cultivation. The Government of India bare taken dining the last two years the following steps to improve the cultivation of date and sugar cane and increase the output of sugar, both i raw and refined, in the province of Bengal. In 1914, soon761 words
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Article163 1916-09-04 10 Chempedak.-11.000 lbs. Chimpul.l4.U7 lbs. Hasin.— l7.BBs lbs. Krubong.— l4,lo2 lbs. Lendn— l7,sso lbs. Merlimau— l2B.Bl6 lbs Permata.-4,5501b5. Kade11a.— 13,557 lot. Sungei 8abrn.— 22,683 lbs. See Kee.— B.oBl lbs. Tebong Estate.- 68.000 lbs. Straits Rubber.— 22o,ooo lbs Penang KB. -179,500 lbs. Tali Ayer.— 88,000 lbs. Rubana.- 62,000 11*.163 words
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Article32 1916-09-04 10 Thirty nine vessels coaled, at Sabang during the fortnight ended August 24. They bunkered 5,062 tons and flew the following flags —Twenty-seven Dutch, nine English, one N jrwegian.one Spanish and one Russian.32 words
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Article401 1916-09-04 10 Declaration of a 1\ Per Cent. Dividend. The second annual general meeting of (be shareholders of Cht nderiang Tin Dredging, Ltd., was held on July 28. at the Cannoni street Hotel. E.(J Mr. John I. Philip*, the chairman, presiding Mr. H. A. Huntl.y, on behalf of the401 words
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Article424 1916-09-04 10 Boy Officer Hero Who was Thought A Bounder." T. C." tells a short true story with a moral -On a day in 1915 I was guilty of an offence against patriotism. I condemned unheard a man holding a temporary com mission from the King as a second424 words
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Article272 1916-09-04 10 Though amusements are coming rather fast at present Colonel FillU's popular circus is enjoying a successful season. The tent was crowded for Saturday evening's show, and the quality of the performance should ensure good houses throughout the week, for the Fillis show is a bright and entertaining one272 words
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Article773 1916-09-04 10 How' lt will Probably Be Constructed. Mr. Arthur Kel>, M.P., writes in the Evening .Standard England and France were separated yearn ago by tbe irruption of the North Sea through the Straits ol Dover, bat Nature, whilst dividing the two countries, provided them with an easy means773 words
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Article292 1916-09-04 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7. We are requested to state that from Tburn day. September 7, the offices of the French Consulate will be transferred from 106, Orchard Road, to 111, River Valley Road. The programme of the concert to be given in292 words
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Article25 1916-09-04 10 Tbe postponed September monthly medal of the Singapore Golf Club will be played for on Saturday and Sunday next, the 9th ac'l 10th instant.25 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter154 1916-09-04 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have read with great interest many letters written in favour of the income tax by many Chinese correspondents, and I think it is bat the opinion of a few persons These few person* arc no doubt the most154 words
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Article172 1916-09-04 10 Programme »f drills, etc.. for week ending, Friday, Sept« mbi r H Monday, Ski tkmdkr 4. Ul p.m. Drill 11 ill N.C.O.V, aa detailed. S.V.A. S.R.E.(V.) Maxim Co. Veterans Co. 5.10 p.m. Chinese Co. 5.15 p.m. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Drill Hall S.V.C. Band. Tubsdat, Skptkmbkb172 words
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Article286 1916-09-04 10 Dr. Ott. the Arruy Chaplain who is rosponsible for the reports of the Kaiser's now famous sermon, gives a marvellously obsequious account of its delivery. He writes like this It was more tban a meeting of the Kaiser with the I'ield Chaplain*; ie was a286 words
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Article235 1916-09-04 10 The Hornsey Journal of July 28 reports Tbe death has occurred in action, on July 14, of Captain Edward William Riyby. of the Shropshire Light Infantry, who wan the only son of the late Mr. John Cooke Kiyuy and Mm. Baynes, of 10, Hiltfield Garden*, Muswell235 words
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Article2236 1916-09-04 11 SIR ERNEST BIRCH ON POSITION AND PROSPECTS. Dividend of 14 Per Cent. Tbe sixth ordinary general meeting of tlic Mount Austin (Joliort) Kubbtr Estate". Limited, was held od July 25 at tbe Council ltoom of tbe Kubber Growers Association, H, Kantctitap, Sir Ernest W. Birch. X.C.M U.,2,236 words
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Article120 1916-09-04 11 At tli<- Auction Mart, Tokenbouse yard, <jn July "28. Motwrs. lont«r and Cranfield offered a Lloyd's uniit rwriti i-> policy for £6,100, payable as a total low in the event of peace not being declared between (in at Britain and (ii rmaoy on or before Jane120 words
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Advertisement534 1916-09-04 11 ZONOPHONE Ask to hear the Mim BESSIE ;ONES New Records iH«ltff~*ttea new necoras hatherley clarke for August. >~{ttX£3Ut+ mx: The titkt, the talent and Record- Mr. FOSTER RICHARDSON ing art worthy of the Zonophone tradition. Z MM{ &J* £*}<~ A. K-t*~S£~* We particularly commend- Herbert pAyNE I Mr. FOSTER RICHARDSON534 words
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Advertisement340 1916-09-04 11 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Brai B«Mh Road, Sing*POP*. Prom O 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 APELPHI HOTEL NOTICE A GRAND "REDOUTE" WILL BE OIVIN ON December 26, 1916 The Colours340 words
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Article1831 1916-09-04 12 EXCELLENT RETURNS DESPITE THINNING OUT A Distribution of 7J Per Cent. The sixth annual general meeting of tbe Marawan (Java) Rubber Plantations, Limited, was held on July M, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C Mr. H. L Coghlan presiding. The Chairman said: Gentlemen, I am glad1,831 words
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Article504 1916-09-04 12 Very Large Increase in The Profits. Tbe sixth ordinary general meeting of the Anglo Jobore Kubber Estate?, Limited, was held on July 27. at Winchester House. E C. Sir William E. Ward, X.C.5.1., M.A.. chairman oi the company, presided, and. in moving the adopt I.□ of the504 words
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Article29 1916-09-04 12 I'iinttii in 1167, twenty volumes of the works of Liv Tsuugyuan, a Chinese philosopher, which have been acijairtd by Cambridge University, are the oldest printed books in the library.29 words
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Article732 1916-09-04 12 Bail Refused to General Yih At Shanghai. General Yih Zien, alias Yih Ziang-zab, Commander in Chief of the sth Republican Army and special delegate to the Military Conference for Y'unnan, was charged before Mr. Grant Jones, the British Assessor, and Magistrate Yu at the Mixed Court, Shanghai,732 words
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Article331 1916-09-04 12 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in 4ome instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.331 words
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Article414 1916-09-04 12 1916-1917. A diary of tbe war tip to August 4, 1916, was published in tbe Straits Times of August 11, 1916. Tbe record of events is now continned from tbe beginning of tbe third jear of war. August. 5. A battle bas been fought in Egypt,414 words
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Article428 1916-09-04 12 Light on Teuton Trade Tricks. What's in a came Germans, still allowed by an over indulgent Government to continue in business, are busy soliloquising over tbe question, and because of tbe differences between our nation and theirs they arc finding out that this time there is very much428 words
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Article39 1916-09-04 12 The Dutch potato harvest is only sum oient for home wants and in consequence Minister Posthuma lrtuj prohibited their export. Tbe export of fruit will in all probability be also prohibited, whilst the present enormous prices prevail in Holland.39 words
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Article46 1916-09-04 12 A semi official commnniqut' warns Germans, especially those living abroad, against talking about military matters or about economic conditions in Germany. because even the smallest complaint about tbe difficulties which war naturally entails strengthens tbe enemy in bis erroneous assumption tbat be can economically strangle at."46 words
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Advertisement133 1916-09-04 12 "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price: $35.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO.. LIMITED (Incobporated in Enoland) KUALA LUMPUR JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE GO. EVJNRUDE V IV DETACHABLE THE WORLD'S n BOATMOTORS n WE SELL Used by British, BEST w 2*.-. R THEM rican Governments. ==z==z= IMMEDIATE Q D133 words
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Article129 1916-09-04 13 The figure* regarding the imports and exports (or the first half of the year are in Rome respects peculiar. Note, for instance, tbe tremendous increase in the imports of fireworks, from 144.000 to H53.000. The forthcoming coronation of tbe new Sultan of I 'fiak may partly explain the in crease,129 words
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Advertisement43 1916-09-04 13 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW €0. LIMITED (INCORPORATKD IN ENGLAND) Lovely Millinery AT ECONOMICAL PRICES FLORAL VOILES These new shadow designs are the latest in these goods $1.50 yard <^jffifl§feT'giSi^p CHILDREN S Mffiff MILLINERY Prices from $1.75 to $4.50 LACES. RIBBONS AND DRESS TRIMMINGS BOYS SAILOR43 words
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Advertisement776 1916-09-04 13 THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LTD. (Inookporatrd in Qikknsland) Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending August 12, 1916. < ii-ntli iiii-n, I herewith beg to band you my report on your mining and milling opera tions for four weeks ending August 12, 1916. The accompanying mine sheet and assay776 words
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Advertisement219 1916-09-04 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 tO y^pULjSjK and to THE MUNICIPALITY M^^^i ™E GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE \§7WO/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and219 words
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Advertisement559 1916-09-04 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OXHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HIAO OFFICE. W.noheeter Houae, B.ngapore. LONDON O'FIOB I 32, Old Jewry, E.C. Tho Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme559 words
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Advertisement393 1916-09-04 14 INSURANCE. tUTM INSURANCE OFFICE. UNITED. (Incorporated n Honokono). Capital Subscribed... 12,600,000 Amount paid up 500,000 Reserve fund... 1,800,000 Head Office, Honokono. Tbe undersigned, having been appointed iveata of the above Company, are prepared 0 aooept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTBAD a CO., Agents. SUN LIFE To*:""" OF CANADA (INCORPORATED393 words
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Advertisement470 1916-09-04 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honokono). PAID CP CAPITAL Z, 118,000,00 c RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/. •16,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Severe Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS W. L. Pattenden, Bsq Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Esq. Hon.470 words
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Advertisement501 1916-09-04 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROTAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of 430 each m 41,100.000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200,000 BANKERS Tbo Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The Londoa Connty Mid Westminster501 words
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Advertisement1097 1916-09-04 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL L|K ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Established 1874. Incorporatbd in India. •0 per cant, of the Funds, or $21,000,000.00 arc invested in Government Securities 42 years' record progreßH and increasing lability. LOW RATES for nonforfeitable Endowment assurances with Profits payable at DEATH or at the end of 15 or 201,097 words
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Article1145 1916-09-04 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Studebaker Cars Every little while the editor of the Japan Advertiser gets into a story-telling mood, says the N.-C. Daily News. His latest is about a certain popular motor car. (He mentions no maker's name, possibly fearing Homeone might suspect it1,145 words
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Advertisement82 1916-09-04 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability TYRFS/vSfiwil I tlXii)^'*i*f BRlTISH THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, London, E. C, CONTRACTORS XO H M WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. Wde "Indian' Motor Qyele BIGGEST VALUE EVER82 words
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Advertisement237 1916-09-04 15 Are you really giving your country financial assistance to the best of your power By the purchase of foreign made tyres you are diverting money from the coffers of Britain at a time when every farthing is sorely needed. Every purchase of a Dunlop Tyre is not only an act237 words
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Advertisement665 1916-09-04 16 NINE TIMES OUT OF TEN Wc'\ J I I you don't need steel studded tyre*. 'Wi"'.« Im I Using steel stud-< on dry road* is like putting Wff V#/ on a ir of SM boots t0 run a race \M& l'rai ti< .ill) the only kind of road that requires665 words
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Advertisement481 1916-09-04 16 SITUATIONS WANTED TYPEWiiITINO AND STENOGRAPHIC WORK WANTED during leisure bears. Terms moderate Strict' y confidential. Apply Efficient, c/o Straits Times. 16 6-16 9 JAPANESE YOUNG MAN wants to find a position as a home boy in English or i American family. No desire for wages. Apply to K. Tsutada, 74,481 words
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Advertisement908 1916-09-04 16 HOUSES TO LET TO LET, Cuorobin, Barker Road, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17~n TO LET, 8 Chancery Lane, 8 bedrooms, NUblme and tennix court. Apply Chins Keng Loc k Co. 21-2-u TO LET, Sandlands, Tanjong Katong Water and electric light laid on Apply Meyer Brothers.908 words
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Advertisement515 1916-09-04 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 and 109, Market Street. 'Phonb 4 1. Sole Agents, Tne Mulcott Belting Co.. Limited. Stock for immediate supply. GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nos. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10 4-9 4 HUP HING DHOBIE 42- 1, Newton Road Having extended i remisep, solicits cni-ti m Eictllant515 words
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Advertisement318 1916-09-04 16 READ THIS!!! We have Just received a shipment of Europe Glue, Malay Parangs, Bmcry Wheel* 16" x It* x 11", 16"x2"xll" 18"x2*"x2", IS*xB"x i"; Globe Valves .<•'. f, f, 1*; Stillson Wrenohcs, Adjustable Stencil Plates (alphabets and figure*'. Stencil Ink (black Mid ted), 6 tons Sheet Lead 4 and I318 words
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Advertisement472 1916-09-04 16 MOTOR CARS •phone For HIRE I m■ M^ promptly attend* *X 1 I I M to your cull with I\B I comfortable oars, Til da and ni «*ht- \Z Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 11$ 21S, ORCHARD ROAD To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alteration!! ic advertisements, such as chaoses472 words
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Miscellaneous320 1916-09-04 16 Straits Wimes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to oditoria matters and news should be addressed THE EDITOR. All ci n niunications relating to busineu matters—advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, itc.—should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.-Miscellane-ous wants of every description320 words
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