The Straits Times, 6 September 1916
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Title Section13 1916-09-06 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,204 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 6. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement68 1916-09-06 1 PESTLE^ MILK LFOODJ A Blend of fine Highland Malt and other Scotch Whiskies thoroughly matured in sherry wood. j The Distillers Company, Ltd., EDINBURGH. BRITISH -MADE RONEO Typewriter Ribbons RONEO Typewriter Carbons THE BEST THAT MONEY CAN BUY 14-a. Collyer Quay Telephone No 288 B^Bm J^L^Llbß^bW B^^S^ jf^j 4^l J^B^BB68 words
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Advertisement113 1916-09-06 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING BEAR BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. [t is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richei in cream than any other brand. The Lanoet. London, states "Tbe113 words
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Advertisement175 1916-09-06 1 m VI^B^BB^H^^^^H^^^^^^^^^^^^^^HMB^B^B^B^B^B^BVBBfIBB^B^B^BBIB^B^B^B^B^B^B^BIHByVMBIBBaBaTWBaBBBBB^B^B^B^BaBiIBMBMBB^B^HBVBB^IBSiHaBMBVBH I ROBINSON CO. Cash Sale Bargains MEN'S INDIA GAUZE SINGLETS Short Sleeves Reduced to {ifc Half dozen J 1 SHORT DRAWERS TO MATCH Sale Price $«^> Half dozen ROBINSON CO. -rixy cs "wz* JFM. r 1 MZa SP JLC* The following are now In Stock: ENGLISH CHEDDAR CHEESE175 words
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Advertisement16 1916-09-06 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Soli Aubnis ADAMBON. GILFILLAN A CO, LTD (Incrpur ite.l in f ..J ,ti,h16 words
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Article1067 1916-09-06 2 ADVENTURE WITH A SUBMARINE MINE-LAYER. British Trophy. A special representative of the Press Association writes A distressed German submarine was a spectacle to meet the eyes of a commander of one ol His Majesty's destroyers of! the East Coast one day in April last, and a dash1,067 words
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Advertisement964 1916-09-06 2 F.M.S. GOVERNMENT SIX PER CENT. WAR LOAN. SIH3CMBBRH to tbe above Loan are reminded that tho Kica Instalment of 26 per cent. p*jab c on tin. Bonds falls dne on 2nd September. Payment may be maJe at any of tin Brat cue* of the Cbtrtrred Bank of India Anntra ia964 words
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Advertisement307 1916-09-06 2 1 BLLi*H'«MiSJ| IflL-rolCb YOUR SKIN AND f COMPLEXION 1 B c.a b* >*pt in a 1 'erf' el Conditioa .11 H Lh« rear round by a regular mm of M Botham'a L.-rol. It afwtuallf remove, all RovghiMM. Rednau, Tan, HB Iriitalie*, etc., and i. dctianlfulir jja Of til tolk-dcuCktmlitimtul Storm.307 words
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Advertisement426 1916-09-06 2 ■Ep Make Mj beautiful Nature Intended T«:r hair to be ntautiiut. Wh.-n the natural oil which proleit- and Uealtlirie* the lulii i\ <lrli< irnt, it must he supplemented. Otherwise l\* I, Air .ill Income dull, dry. ami brittle ;it «tt -pi" at the enils and prematurely fall out. If you426 words
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Advertisement229 1916-09-06 2 THE RENOWNED GROWN PRINCE CIGARETTES WARRANTED FRESH AT $2.20 per 100 HIGH STREET. 25-6-k— B4-B-12 Johnson-Pickett Rope Co., Inc. MANILA MANUFACTURERS OF STANDARD GRADE OILED ROPE DRY WHITE MANILA ROPE THE BEST IN THE WORLD Manufactured by machines of modern design. Both renowned for their superiority and durability. Great economy229 words
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Article698 1916-09-06 3 1 STORIES OF THE FIGHT FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE. British meet Kaiser's Crack Troops. Mr. G. H. Perris, of the Daily Chronicle, wrote from Paris on July 25 The fight for the Puzieres plateau is one of the most dreadful episodes of the war. When the further698 words
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Article92 1916-09-06 3 At the beginning of May a group of Ocr mans dining in Sao Francisco, having drank to the health of the Kaiser, decided to send a postcard to the Crown Prince. Forward, Frit* We are with yon," they wrote, and added their signatures. The card was addressed92 words
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Article81 1916-09-06 3 The New York World's Copenhagen correspondent nays -A British warship recently searched the liner Friedrick VIII, from America to Copenhagen, and took £2,000 in gold, which Messrs. Lung and Lagerlot, two prominent New Yorkers, had concealed. The British officers treated the men with all courtesy and gave a receipt for81 words
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Advertisement912 1916-09-06 3 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING (Under SR A Rulet of Racing) WILL K HELD ON Tueeday, October 1 7 1 Thursday, October 19; and Saturday. October 21, 1916. PROGRAMME FIRST DAY Tueaday, October 17, 1916 I*B. THB VISITORS BTAKBS AND PURSE -248 p.m. and 8.45 pm Value of912 words
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Advertisement869 1916-09-06 3 are net I*SS than five •tartars, tha property of t«ifferent owners. NOTI i— Tha attantlon of owntn is called to Rule 123, whioh makes tha hour for Scratching 5 p.m. Oft tha DAY BEFORE tha Raoe. Owners of Griffins are entitled to ?nter tot either of the following series of869 words
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Advertisement398 1916-09-06 3 CHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, No. 25 South Brlgad Road First class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear gnaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIEB. Best Tooth Powders and Brushes for sale E. C. SEAH B. So. (Engineering) CIVIL ENGINEER. ARCHITECT SURVEYOR 2. Nortb Bridge Road. Prepares398 words
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Advertisement342 1916-09-06 3 I Lassitude! U is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, f which affects equally men, women and child' 1 2 ren, and it is most important that these signs c S of a run-down condition be not neglected. S g Neglect may easily lead to more serious ailments. 6 S342 words
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Advertisement1087 1916-09-06 4 STEAMER SAIUNfiS. P. O." British India AND Apcar I— me. (Companies Incorporated in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIBNTAC SAILINGS Under Contraot witb His Majesty b Government). for China, Japan, Penang, Gaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Etfypt, rMaditaf ranaen Porte and London, Steamers will leave Singap.ru on or about1,087 words
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Advertisement831 1916-09-06 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD (Inookporatbx in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisat, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bsngnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora. Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandoa, Langsuen, Chumpon, Koblak A Bangkok. Due Departure s.a. BORIBAT Sept. 6, 3 p.m. s.s. PRACHATIPOK Sept. 11 13, 3 p.m. a.*. MAHIDOL831 words
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Advertisement448 1916-09-06 4 STEAMER &UUMIB. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STcAMNAV. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) w The Companion' uteamers 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 Gono*, Marseilles and448 words
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Advertisement533 1916-09-06 4 STEAMER BAILINIS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAllr STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. (Incorporatbd in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A serrioe is maintained botween Yokohama, via portn, to Marseilles aid London under mail contract witb tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially deigned and constructed, and am533 words
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Advertisement786 1916-09-06 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (Incorporated in Japan) (••aka Marcantll* Itaanuhip Co ltd I KOBE-BOMBAY LINE i lin Company maintain* a regular eaiy j -•erTice with six steamer* ealics at Moji Yokkaiobi. Hongkong. Singapore, Port Swei seoham, Penang, Colombo and Bombay, ano an the return Toya^e (sailing at Taticorio Singapore, Hongkong786 words
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Advertisement233 1916-09-06 5 Ja^^B -^L JaL Jfc^4 NOTICE is hereby given that the trade mark consisting of the emblem of a Cock as shewn above and the word Cock is the joint property of the Asiatic Petroleum Company (Straits Settlements), Limited, and Asiatic Petroleum Company (Federated Malay State*-) Limited, both incorporated in England,233 words
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Advertisement189 1916-09-06 6 JUST ARRIVED! JUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OF Mandolines, Mandoline Cases, Guitars, Guitar Cases, Violins, Violin Cases, Clarionets, Piccolos, Castanets, Flutes (military pattern), Warblers, Jew's Harps, Tin Whistles, Kazoos, ***** Bones, Minstrel Wigs, Zither-Mandoline-Banjos, Music Stands and Piano Sconces. Compare our prices with others and you will be convinced. (Late189 words
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Advertisement55 1916-09-06 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Basata Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze Furnished Apartments wltb or without Board. Comfortable Rooms wltb Bathrooms attached. Electric FltUcgs throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room. TERM— tk« mott rutoaakta la Town. For further particulars,55 words
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Advertisement174 1916-09-06 6 THE SUNGEI BAGAN RUBBER COLIMITED (IMCOBI'OBATKD IN THS STBAITS SFTTI.KMBNTS NOTICE IS HBRBBY GIVES that the Seventh Ordinary Gcnfral Meeting of the Members of the Sungei Bagan Rubber Company, Limited, will be htld at the Offices of the Company, Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore, on Tuesday, September 12, 1916 at 12174 words
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Advertisement245 1916-09-06 6 COUTURIEUXS Preparations to assist Doctors. PRESCRIBE L CTIMASE for flatulence, farred ton^u-, constipation and alimy motions, sick headaches, palpitation, disturbances of the liver and kidnejs, and skin diseases. It has the sima action a« soured milk, and cures all intestinal affections AZUFROL tablet* for eczem», all >kin dificises, pneumonia, bronchitis,245 words
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Article168 1916-09-06 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, September 6. v»- Tuer 4.21 am.. 3.19 p.m. V W f A concert, 8.45 p.m. Howitt "Inllipn Co., A Little Bit of Klutt. Thursday, September 7. Hitfh W»t«t S.4I a.ru 4 SI p.ui Sultan "I IVrak 'h I'oronation. II' .witt Phillips C,i.. The Thief. Friday,168 words
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Article245 1916-09-06 7 TO-DAT. Batu I'abat Mi na 2.30 pm Malacca, P. Sw.tUnbam and Teluk Anaon Kaiupar 2.10 pm fort S wit ton ham and Punanu Ipoli 2.80 pm M. .Lan MeduM 2.30 pm *aigon A. de Kcraaint 4 pm KoU Tint>«i T. Surat 4 pm Kota Tiny^i B. Lie245 words
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Article260 1916-09-06 7 The mail trains from Singapore for t north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.n and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur 7.18 p.m. and 8.45 a.m. respectively. Tb through expretw to Penang leaves Kual.i Lnn-fcr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penaov at li.'Jt p.m. the260 words
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Article38 1916-09-06 7 The V. and outward mail steamer Sardinia Uax loft Colombo and is due at Peaaag at 10 a.m. to morrow. >he >n»y b. j BBBsjtai to arrive hum at 7.W a.m. on Saturday, S<-ptomber 0.38 words
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Article83 1916-09-06 7 Pin (it ruiaus an- i i 1 1 y l; Di w methods iv tl»- I U1t m, k, aeroflaM*. an- Miling in long columns, tbe la»t Hl.ip beiai; M in auxiliary eraiaar a* tin i nii*n-i arf discovering tbat "übiii«rin.-N always attack the hm.lermoHt t. w •asai ago such83 words
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Article310 1916-09-06 7 Outward. The following pass*-nxer bontcnvM to the Straitx are taken from the London aud China Express. It nhonld be anderstooil that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passenger may alter their arrangements, Hubnequent to the imuanci- of this li«t in London: IVr I'310 words
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Article162 1916-09-06 7 ExchANae. Sihsapobb, Skitimbir 6, 1910, On Loi<i.c<» Bank 4 m/s 2/4(1 Demand H,4, a Private 8 m/i 2H\i On Kkanci Bank T. T. 826 On India Bank T. T. 174 On HoNQkoNO...Bftnk d/d 8i On Ba4NOBA< ...Bank d,d 77. On Java Bank T. T. 1854 Oh Japan162 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article188 1916-09-06 7 IsBue Buyers Sellers. Value 10 10 Ampang 5.00 6.0 C 1 1 Aver Wong 0.85 0.50 10 10 Belat 1.85 1.85 10 10 Kanabol 0.85 1.00 11 10 KinU Association 4.00 7.00 41 £1 KintaTin 1.5.0 1.12.6 41 £1 Lahat Mines 3.00 500 10 9.26 Malayan Collieries par l.COpm188 words
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Article645 1916-09-06 7 SB e Buyers. SeUera. Value V- 3/ All»«" 2/3 2,9 2/- 2/ Anf?lo-J»v. I/- 5/3/ I/- Anglo -Malay 10/- 12/--2- 3/- Batang Malaka 3/- 8/6 £1 £1 BatuTißi 3.0.0 4 0.0 2/- 3/- Bekota 2/10 3,8 41 41 Bukit Kajans 2.15.0 3.5.0 41 41 Bnkit Lint&ag 3.10.0 4.2.6 2/-645 words
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Article129 1916-09-06 7 v"« 2 Ba m BeUers -41 41 Smelting Co. 8.50 5.76 41 41 Prd. 1.5.0 1.6.0 Bleotrio Twaye 4/- 5/- c.d. 10 10 Fraaer Neave 49.00 50.50 SO 60 W. Hammer k Co. 80.00 61 00 100 Howarth Brskioe 45 00 55.00 100 7%Pre«. ***** 100 100 K»ti Bro,129 words
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Article54 1916-09-06 7 United Engineers lB% 11.284 500 par Singapore Bloctrio Tramways 6% j£B6o,oofl now Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 par p m Spore Municipal <t% ol 1907 11,000,000 9H Spore Muaicipal 4j% of 1008 11,000,000 WO 98% S'poro Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10% dU Spore Municipa l £300.000 B%di« r Ms. 8% loan54 words
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Advertisement320 1916-09-06 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, experienced manager for rubber ea'ate in Sumatra. Apply Box No. 577, Strait* Time*. 6-9—12-9 WANTEO, factory condu-tor for a robber estate in Kelantan. Apply Pox No. 6*B. Straits Time*. ft y I ESSONS in pianoforte required by young man. State terms Letters to C. F. M., c/o320 words
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Advertisement628 1916-09-06 7 W.D. H.O. WILLS ENGLAND [?5*31 "CAPSTAN" [2HBSI i NAVY CUT) Ilsp cigarettes ALSO "CAPSTAN" TOBACGO (Mild, Mali hid and Full i in 4oz. Air-ti<iht Tins ON SALE EVERYWHERE I FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Ikcohporatid in England) Eastern Branch i SINGAPORE B 1 DREADNOUGHT L COTTON BELTING TMade of Finest Quality of628 words
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954 1916-09-06 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. GERMANY-EXIT AFRICA! To all intents and purposes tbe hated Han is vanquished in Africa. In July of last year he was dinpossensed of his tyrannic rule in the Cameroons and now bis hold in tbe East has been rendered so insecure that he most954 words
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Article26 1916-09-06 8 Lodge Zetland in tbe East will hnld a Lodge of Sorrow in memory of the late Wor. Bro. J. Gray, P.M., P.D., G.W., on Tuesday next.26 words
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Article37 1916-09-06 8 Messrs. Guthrio and Co. have received advice from London by cablegram that tbe directors of Linggi Plantations, Ltd., have declared a first interim dividend of per cent, payable on September 80. in respect of the year 1910.37 words
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Article40 1916-09-06 8 At the request of the Lady Evelyn Young. tbe Girls' Friendly Society has consented to repeat tbe performance of scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream in aid of tbe King Albert's Civilian Hospital Fund, daring the last week in October.40 words
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Article47 1916-09-06 8 Members of the Guild of St. Andrew's are reminded that the next meeting will be held in St. Andrew's House to morrow at 8.45 p.m. A paper will be given by Mr. W. Makepeace. A full attendance is desired. Members may bring a friend on this occasion.47 words
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Article48 1916-09-06 8 Tbe smoke house, store and factory on Sirusa estate, l'urt Dickson, belonging to Mr. James McClymont, were burnt out on Friday night, with 5,000 to 0,000 lbs. of rubber. TLu machinery was not damaged. Buildings and rubber in store were insured. Factory and •tore are steel girder buildings.48 words
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Article26 1916-09-06 8 Count Zeppelin was a passenger on one of the Zeppelins whiob took part in the latest raid on England, says a Copenhagen message dated August 10.26 words
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Article24 1916-09-06 8 A Tamil was fined 150 in tho senior magistrate's court this morning for being found in the. street while suffering from a contagious disease.24 words
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Article31 1916-09-06 8 A bill to consolidate and amend tbe law relating to manual labour in the State of North Borneo and its dependencies is shortly to come before the Legislative Council at Sandakan.31 words
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Article41 1916-09-06 8 For allowing betting on the games in bis billiard saloon Ferno Ikeda, of Victoria Street, was fined 926 in tbe senior magistrate's court this morning, and warned that in tbe event of a second offence bis lioense would not be renewed.41 words
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Article43 1916-09-06 8 The Central News circulates a paragraph to the effect that the inhabitants of Berlin are now allowed an egg-and-a half per week on each bread ticket. What would happen in the case of a family of three I Hard boiled, friod or poached43 words
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Article74 1916-09-06 8 Nearly a quarter of a mile of stalls at Loraine place, Holloway, werr given up to tbe fair organised on behalf of the Islington Fond for wounded soldiers. One of tbe features was a giant wooden representation of tbe Kaiser, called The Hungry Hun," in which the public were invited74 words
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Article70 1916-09-06 8 The Port of London accounts for tbe year ended March 81 last show a balance of revenue of £1,710,576, as compared witb £1,359,816 for the previous year. Among the appropriations are £394.802 to meet expenditure on maintenance, dredging, etc., post poned in consequence of tbe war, and £39,518 provisionally reserved70 words
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Article76 1916-09-06 8 Tbe Nieuws van den Dag states that a former French resident, M. Emanuil Bernard, of Java, has been awarded tbe Croix de Guerre for bravery at Verdun. M. Bernard, at tbe time of the outbreak of war, was Administrator of Boemi Ajoo Estate, near Tjiandjoer. He gave up his appointment76 words
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Article81 1916-09-06 8 Mr. and Mrs F. S. B. Jennings, of Tronoh, have come to Singapore, Mr. Jennings having accepted a post with tbe Endaa Development Company, Jobore. A pleasant little ceremony took place in the Tronoh Club on Sunday night when Mr. and Mrs. Jennings were presented witb an address and a81 words
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Article91 1916-09-06 8 The Penang Hindu Sabba has removed to new premises at 205. Dato Kramat Road, Penang. Tbe opening of tbe building, according to Hindu principles and sastras, took place on Thursday last. Bbajana was carried on from this date up to Sunday when it was formally opened by Mr. A. M.91 words
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Article135 1916-09-06 8 If any department in tbe F.M.S. ought to be amalgamated with a similar department in tbe Colony, remarks the Malay Mail, it is the Posts and Telegraphs Department. At pre sent tbe convenient practice of enclosing a stamped envelope for reply is impossible because the Colony and F.M S. postage135 words
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Article131 1916-09-06 8 A correspondent sends this whicb, be says was overheard in a certain school Teacher (correcting an exercise) Look here How often have I told you that tbe definite article "tbe" must always precede a noun. You mast say. for instance, I am going to tbe theatre," to tbe station, etc.,131 words
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Article158 1916-09-06 8 The agitation in favour of tbe Cbaonel Tunnel seems to be gaining adherents for tbe scheme at home. If tbe tunnel should become an accomplished fact it will be easily tbe longest in tbe world. Tbe Severn Tunnel MJ milea), whicb brin^n Cardiff and South Wales into close comuiuni cation158 words
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Article429 1916-09-06 8 Tbe death took place at Penang, on Sunday, of Tina Myi'.iu, boat owner, who ha>l been nupplyingjboats to Messrs Adamson. Oilfillan and Co., Ltd., for tbe last 40 years. The name of Capt. W, M. Waco, Bedford*, appears in a recent casualty list under Wounded. Capt. Wace,429 words
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Article21 1916-09-06 8 We have received a cheque for $837 for the Malayan Aircraft Fund, ftoru Absent One, Netherlands East Indies.21 words
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Article136 1916-09-06 8 The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette Mr. L. V. J. Laville to act as assistant District Officer, Sitiawan Mr. T. Fitzgerald to act as Superintendent of Posts and Telegraphs Selangor, Negri Snubilan and Cabana Mr. J Rigby to act as assistant Registrar, Supreme136 words
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Article152 1916-09-06 8 Wagon- Pachaung Wolfram. The fourth general meeting of tbe WagonPachaung Wolfram Mines, Limited, was held at the offices of Messrs. F. W. Barker and Co., Penang. There were present, Mr. W. H. Thorne, (chairman) the Hon. Mr. J. Mitchell, Ho Kirn Kee, A. S. Anthony, J. Boy and B. Redway,152 words
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Article212 1916-09-06 8 About half past three yesterday afternoon two tram cars came into violont collision in South Bridge Road opposite tbe corner of Carpenter's Street. Car No. 10, which watt proceeding from Tanjong I'agar, became derailed at this point, whore the linos are said to have sunk slightly below212 words
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Advertisement89 1916-09-06 8 R°NE.° STEEL CABINETS FOR BULKY BOOKS. Fitted with one to I jfIRPBNHHB ten roller shelves, ad- justable every half &m>-- life inch, and fi'eproof collapsible curtain. jBSSwfeMMiM ON SHOW AT I iS^SSSuM^tB^ I I Tennis Rackets r Just Arrived Just Arrived j-/ A LARGE SHIPMENT T "KUNEY" PERFECTION in DESIGN,89 words
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Advertisement175 1916-09-06 8 UNANIMOUS VERDICT Tbe greatest sensation of tbe year! AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRA Beaoh Rood Tbe Leading Tbeatre In Singapore. One of the greatest profnmnni ever screened SECOND SHOW AT 9.30 The Blue Bird Photo-play Co. PRESENTS HOBART BOSWORTH THE YAQUI A most sensational drama in five parts175 words
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Article973 1916-09-06 9 PUSHING ON. Big Progress in Somme Battle. EAST AFRICAN SUCCESS. Rounding-Up the Enemy Forces. Rrctkr's Tiuoiaxs. London, September 5, 1.15 am. >ir Douglas Haig's communique says: North of Fallemont Farm we gained ground and heavy fighting continues in this portion The enemy counter attacked our newly -won position973 words
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Obituary33 1916-09-06 9 Rtcrag'8 Tklegbam. London. September 4, 8.20 p.m. The deaths are announced of Colonel Dancan Campbell, M.P.. and Colonel Do Paty de CJain, who was well known in connection with the Dreyfus case.33 words
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Article188 1916-09-06 9 Kuala Kangsar en Fete for The Installation. (Frou <h k Own Correspondent.) Kuala Kangsar. September 5. Though tbe official celebrations do not really start till to-morrow, already a large number of Europeans and Asiatics have arrived at Koala Kangsar to celebrate the installation of the Sultan of188 words
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Article402 1916-09-06 9 News of Revs. J. D. Bolton And H. G. Marshall The Rev. J. 1>. Roltor. formttlv iakMMl i'I. iplain io Selangor, Aud now serviug in France as an army chaplain, in a letter dated July 23. says: We have been in the thick of the recent lighting402 words
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Article213 1916-09-06 9 The Whole Art Explained in A Captured Letter. The business oi the Prize Court was rendered more interesting on July 27 by the reading of a letter in wbicb a Gothenburg firm anxious to get through a cargo of contraband cotton gave the shippers explicit instructions as to213 words
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Article325 1916-09-06 9 Expedition to Recover Valuables From Sunken Hulls. A scientific trtaiure-trove expedition backed by wtsltby Wall Street men. under command of a United States naval expert and advised by Government submarine authorities, was off the Virginia coast on July 16 and was to reach its operating base the325 words
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Article96 1916-09-06 9 Owing to the constant thefts from, accompanied with personal violence on European ladies travelling to Naioi Tal by the Oudh and Robilkhan 1 Railway, at the last meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance I'nion held at Naini Tal it was resolved to petition Government and the railway authorities concerned to^make96 words
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Article623 1916-09-06 9 Colonial Secretary Presents Medals And Diplomas. Yesterday afternoon tbe Hod. Mr. K. Seton James, C.M.O., Colonial Secretary, prem utc 1 tbe diplomas, medals and certificates for the past two years to successful students at tbe Med'cal School. Tbe lecture theatre was tilled with students. Tbe Colonial Secretary623 words
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Article217 1916-09-06 9 A party of twenty-nine officials belonging to the Ministries of Justice, Interior and Education, left Puket on the evening of August 9 by steam launch, reaching the mainland at Trang on the following day. They left Trang by the passenger train at 8.20 a.m.. reaching; TbuDy217 words
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Article118 1916-09-06 9 A discovery of interest to Mabomedans has been made by Father H. Hoaten, S.J., of St. Vayier's College, Calcutta, who believes that he is on the right track to prove that Akbar, Emperor of India from 1542 to 1605, had a Cbristain wife, who was not an Indian118 words
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Article375 1916-09-06 9 Progress of the Country Steadily Maintained. Tbe repoit of tbe financial advitor, Mr. \V. .1 K. Williamson, uu the Siamt «r budgtl (or tbe year ending March 81 next indicates that, in spite of tbe effects of war, which are bound to be felt everywhere to ncrne extent,375 words
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Article472 1916-09-06 9 Protection for the Passenger Vessels. Many schemes are now being considered for laying down the large new mercantile tonnage that will be required for the post war period. Naturally the new ships will embody the very latest ideas in naval architecture and engineering, but the question472 words
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Article157 1916-09-06 9 One should pay a visit to Alor Star, says the Straits Echo, to realise the rapid strides made in the geuoral improvement of the town which will, on the completion of the railway line to SiDggora, not only bo the central station botwocn Penang and Singgora, bat157 words
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Article49 1916-09-06 9 A German paper states that the Kaiser has issued invitations to Germany's 26 ruling Princes to visit Wilhelmshaven and Kiel at the beginning of September, in connection with some festivities, the nature of which is not stated though it may have been in connection with the recent air raid.49 words
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Article627 1916-09-06 9 THE URGENT NEED OF LARGER CONTRIBUTIONS. Help to Cheer Our Brave Boys. In our beading we remark on the urgent need of larger contribution*. Bnt it is impossible to put every point in a heading, and we may explain |hat the phrase given above does not627 words
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Article173 1916-09-06 9 The Japan Weekly Chronicle contains the following strange paragraph A Japanese resident of Vladivostok naiucd Arita, who has been in Japan (or the last weok or so, left Tsuruga for Vladivostok on July 11 with 87 Japanese monkeys. It is stated that Mr. Arita received an173 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article69 1916-09-06 10 A match was played between the S.C.I, and the Shropshire* on the Club ground yesterday afternoon, and the result was a win for the visitors by 8-1. The home team scored first, and the position was one all at half time. Tbe game was as good as could be69 words
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Article242 1916-09-06 10 The result of a football match last evening b. tween the S C.C. and a team from a visiting warship was 1 to 1 in favour of the club, who were steady throughout and deserved the win. The visitors, however, were handicapped by the wet state of tbe ground.242 words
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Article306 1916-09-06 10 Perraas -23.412 lbs. Msjedie (J0b0re).— 10.975 lbs. .-13.H27 lbs Ck utral Kelantan.— B,767 lbs. New Columbia.— 3l.Bo7 lbs. BalKownie.-20.500 lbs. Anglo Malay.— l4o.N7l lbs. Bikam.-iH.150 lbs. Broomc. -88.024 lbs Bukit Lancbong. -18,000 lbs. Elphii. -14.669 lbs. Golden Hope. -'26.067 lbs. Hidden Streams— 20.500 lbs. Karak— lB,466 lbs.306 words
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Article47 1916-09-06 10 > i liax reveruly reprimanded bis cousin, Frederic Leopold, whose wild boars •*d xtagH, breaking out from tbeir enclosure, greatly damaged the farmers crops mi Fated*... Radical n«w.paper, deioa»«d Leopold lack of patri.Xmm in allowing the rfaatractioa of Um> crops, when Germany Mb every loaf of ktm£ J47 words
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Article877 1916-09-06 10 In the Naval Engagement and The Shipwreck. The following interesting letter from a seaman in the Hampshire has been received by a friend in India who forwards it to The Statesman for publication Where were we during the great naval battle at Jutland Where indeed Why877 words
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Article185 1916-09-06 10 Smokers Everywhere Limit Their Consumption. Mr. McKenna. guided by big advisers at the Excise, anticipates a considerable revenue from the new tax on matches. It is the easiest thing in the world to economise with matches, and now that the price has gone up rather more than 100185 words
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Article92 1916-09-06 10 Miss F. L. Stevenson, who has tbe distinction of being tbe first lady secretary to a British Cabinet Minister (Mr. Lloyd George), is a first rate example of tbe new-style business girl. She began her education at Claphaiu High School and continued it at the Uoyal Holloway College, wbere she92 words
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Article252 1916-09-06 10 Getting Ready to Beat The Hun in Trade War. He sat in tne corner of a crowded train to Wimbledon, a fair-haired, blut. eyed lad of 17. Now and again bis eyes darted along tbo train, furtively, with considerable uneasiness. Then he quickly looked down at252 words
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Article841 1916-09-06 10 Thrilling Story of Band Of British Heroes. How six British heroes help up a German brigade is the story told by a member of the Daily Express staff, who is now on active service —They were left behind, when the Germans counterattacked and they -just stopped there."841 words
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Article779 1916-09-06 10 A Plea for More and Fuller Information. The following letter appears in the NorthChina Daily News Sir,— In a recent issue you quoted a London authority on plantation rubber, who stated that there wan a Kck of cooperation, to say nothing of there being little or no779 words
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Article268 1916-09-06 10 Mr. Maskelyne Reappears After Five Years' Rest. It is 48 years since Mr. J. N. Maskelyne startled all Londqn with his amazing mysteries at tbe Egyptian Hall. After a retirement of five years, he ap peared on July M at St. George's Hall, and, to the delight268 words
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Article902 1916-09-06 10 i Admiralty Reveals Britain's Growing Might. For the first time since tbe war began tbe Admiralty on July 2*2 revealed tbe growing strength of the senior service. The amazing activity in the shipyards is fully described by Reuters special correspondent as follows By the courtesy of tho Admiralty902 words
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Article111 1916-09-06 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, September 8 Wednesday, IMMM 6. 7 "J- and I Drill Hall W fft>.» 5.15 p.m. detailed. 5.15 p.m. S.V.A. 4.80 p.m. Balestier Kange S.K.K i V.i. 5.15 p.m. 1 'nil Hall Maxim Co. 5.10 p.m. S.V.H. 5.15 p.m. Veterans111 words
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Corresopondence.
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Letter498 1916-09-06 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— He is wise who cries Peace, peace my countrymen. Let us have no squabbling, else we draw on M the ridicule other nationalities." Ho is clear sighted who pre diets the sure estiiblishujMnt of the Income tax in these498 words
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Article395 1916-09-06 10 How Germans are Primed For the Fray. Id addition to the Prussian Guard, tbe fatuous BrandcnburgerN, who stormed Douaamont Fort, bave now beon bronght up against the British. The Daily Chronicle's Paris correspondent quotes a wounded officer concerning the fighting in Po/.ieres as follows Both sides went395 words
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Article109 1916-09-06 10 Seven iiiitiv s, mi'iiibi'iM of tin Nineveh Society, who organise*! a band of native murderers and robbers and murilinl miner, his wife and his child, who accident ally disturbed the horrible iiun.oralitns of the society s ritual, were convicted in the Criminal Court of Pretoria on Anyn^t109 words
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Article433 1916-09-06 11 French Scheme for Electric Railways. W, V,t nchmen do not lic-Utc to England. It is the business o( Knglishnieo, just m it is oars We consider tliat KuuliMliuiin are so reasonable and so businesslike ttiat the moment they have decided the Channel Tunnel is a business ><D,433 words
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Article387 1916-09-06 11 The following now books wiil be ready for issue tomorrow Barniß Orandj. Mabel. An Id-dio-Mii Heroine I ***** Blackwood, A Julius (.< Vailon S 126T5 Booth, Edwanl C. Kondie I ***** Bprkro«- J K Tht HoundAbont I l-'677 l abl>. Boyd, Action Front l 267* Caltbroi), U. C387 words
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Article103 1916-09-06 11 M' Krolcrick I'alnit r writing from the Weasi m War front in Burope, states i v d< r»l HaiK ia kitpiou hin troops exercised. mi I i- inxiKtin^ upon plenty of xloep for his ■am i "Om ■|uintiy the latter are as fresh now as wlitn the war began. When103 words
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Article684 1916-09-06 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, September 6, 1918. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issne tb following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares aro only nominal. Norn. Valci. I bCTI»s. MILIBS. 3/ Allagar ■2/ Anglo Jara 3/- Anglo684 words
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Advertisement509 1916-09-06 11 STAY AT RUNNYMEDE HOTEL SEA SIDE Telegraphic Address Telephones RUNNYMEDE. PENANG 543 635 5-T-o— «1-13 ZONOPHQNE DDUBLLIf^gftJDISCS Ask to hear the Mi BESSIE ;oNES Z!S»oJ A 1 1 Might Hirmti* ITicMtt new necoras m hatherley clarke for August. «-^«c2aw t ,-W The title*, the talent and Record- Mr. FOSTER RICHARDSON509 words
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Advertisement229 1916-09-06 11 BAFFLES HOTEL GARDEN PARTIES ON THE LAWN TO DAY and Saturday, September 9 TEA. CAKES. ICES. ETC.. ETC. Music by RAFFLES TRIO SPECIAL DINNER Saturday, September 9 followed by Cinema Show on the Lawn ADEIPHI HOTEL NOTICE A GRAND "REDOUTE" WILL BE i.IVIN ON December 26, 1 91 6 The229 words
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Article4431 1916-09-06 12 The following casualties are reported London, August 10. Missing— 2nd Lieut.. W. G W. Barber, Kli. r*oads; Jn.l Lieut. L. L Clark, R H.A. and Lieut. W. Collins. Gloucester* 2nd Lieut. A. H. Forester, West Surreys 2nd Lieut. S. H. J. Newton. Cheshire*, 2nd Lieut. A. D. Disc—4,431 words
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Advertisement170 1916-09-06 12 "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. on PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., UNITED (INCORI'ORArKD IN E.N..LAM') KUALA LUMPUR JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE GO. E V I NRUD E V 'V DETACHABLE THE WORLD'S n BOATMOTORS N WE SELL Used by British, BEST R R THEM Ml II170 words
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Article996 1916-09-06 13 CAPTURED BAVARIAN COLONEL'S DIARY. Losses on the Somme. Sir Douglas Haig, in his despatch of July IT. gav% extracts from a number of captured document* which showed that the 16th Bavarian Infantry Regiment had suffered severely in the first two weeks of the Somme offensive. The officer996 words
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Article64 1916-09-06 13 Tin- Kt-rlin correspondent of the New ork Tunes telegraphs that the Kaiser bag bad a holiday in helping to personally reap the harvest and thereby obtaining physical exercise. Divested uf his grey Meld uniform he toiled whole afternoons in the boat and soon acquired a healthy tan. The hot weather,64 words
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Advertisement81 1916-09-06 13 WHITEAWAY'S SPECIAL SHOW OF ISIIEIW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS ESPECIAL < &s^\/ VALUE l fX FINE WHITE foil U LISLE HOSE Jj|J k 75CTS.PAIR W.B CORSfTS x in all shapes Mf| J^ CAMISOLES V$l \j-Z^ TRIMMED LACE $1.50 VY. LADIES SM NEW FORM CAMISOLE CA b S[ ES W.B. CORSETS81 words
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Advertisement320 1916-09-06 13 The Straits Times fi* f.h.s. mom. Tbe M»il Tnun postal aevrioe enables as to etad into the F.M.S. each evening a Special Bdition of Tbe Straits Times containing all tbe important telegrams and news roct ived cp to a late hour in tbe afternoon. This edition can be bought ia320 words
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Advertisement82 1916-09-06 13 QUALITY> 4* <PURITY Jy/ECONOMr\^ Patent Medicines Other Preparations The markets »re flooded with patent medicints »nd ctlur preparations. Some of tbem have excellent merit wbih others are almott wcrtUli ss. We keep posted on snch, and stock only tho*e of known value. Come to as for patent remedies. We'll give82 words
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Advertisement1893 1916-09-06 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAX OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incobporatbd in Straits Sbttlbmbnts) HIAOOFFICI. WinohMt.P Hou.a. Singapore. LOMDOM OFFIOB I 32. Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has aIBO.OOO deposited with tbe Supreme Court1,893 words
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Advertisement699 1916-09-06 14 mSURHMCE. ORIENTAL LIFE assurance go., ltd. Established 1874. Incorporatbd in Ihdia. 10 per cent, of the Funds, or $23,000,000.00 are invested in Government Securities 42 years' record progress and increasing stability. LOW MTES for non forfeitabla Endowment Assurances with Prof its payable at DEATH or at the end of 16699 words
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Article962 1916-09-06 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Indian Motor Trade. Tbe strongly-marked wave of prosperity, which has developed in India in consequence ol its special position in relation to the Enropean war, says a Calcutta message, is nowhere more evident than in the figures just issued by the962 words
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Article121 1916-09-06 15 The long roll of honour grows yet longer, and the ever-spreading desolation in bo many homes necessarily has its corresponding effect on London society. The little efforts which are so gallantly made that things may be cheerful (or those who come back from the front121 words
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Advertisement81 1916-09-06 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability (Ix $w-'< BRITISH THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, London, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO M. M. WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. ¥)6e "Indian 9 Motor Qyde BIGGEST VALUE EVER81 words
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Advertisement165 1916-09-06 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 act165 words
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Advertisement623 1916-09-06 16 A. B. MACKAYS Q THE ORIGINAL B LIQUEUR WHISKY. JCMXL As supplied to both Houses of /jß7_Bf^B_\ Parliament. m OBTAINABLE FROM ALL SP^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS W^j^^/fjm So l 6 A«ents pRgJ ADAMSON, GILFILLAN l^^ggPdH N0 COMPANY. LIMITED iTl_n tiß 9 (Incorporated in England) B- J. Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS623 words
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Advertisement548 1916-09-06 16 MISCELLANEOUS. WANTKD, groucd floor godown apace in town. Apoly t'a'.ing rent to Bjx No. 576, -traitii Tim»». 5-9—7-9 GOOD SIZED GODOWN WANTED by an import firm from December 1, 1916. Apply Box No. 560. S. raits Times 29-B— u WANTED TO BUY, It or 16 bore bammerles- shotgun in good548 words
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Advertisement841 1916-09-06 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Rarker Road, entry ingust 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17-n TO LET. Hotihea No 7, Chancery Lane ipply to Cbinx Keng Lee Co., Auctioneers 18-11-Q TO LET, H, Cbanoery Lane. 8 bedrooms, Üblintf and tennis court Apply Ching Keng Lee Co. 31-3—841 words
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Advertisement496 1916-09-06 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 and 109, Market Street. 'Phone 4 1. Sole Agents, Tne Mulcott Belting Co., Limited. Btock for immediate supply. GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nos. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 104-94 HUP HING DHOBIE 42-1, Newton Road Haviog extended premiees, fcolicits cottc m Eicellent references. Rates moderate. 8-B—496 words
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Advertisement283 1916-09-06 16 READ THIS!!! We have just received a shipment of Europe Glue, Malay ParaDgß, Emery Wlie( Is 16" x 1 1" x If, 16" x2* x 14" 18" x 21" xV, IB"x8'x !>"; Globe Valves jj", f, i", I"; Stillson Wrenohes, Adjustable Stencil Plates (alphanets and figured, Stencil Ink (black md283 words
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Advertisement472 1916-09-06 16 MOTOR CARS •phone I For HIRE II _E-_ promptly attnnda 1 I II to your call with I \B I I comfortable cart, W 111 day and night. \J \J Charge* Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 A 216, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such472 words
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Miscellaneous326 1916-09-06 16 Straits "(Dimes. Telnphona*. Editorial and Gi-uci:.: 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 843 KW communicatioDH relating to otlitoria matters and news sboald bo addressed THE EDITOR. all cou munications relating to business manors advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAOEK. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane pus wants326 words
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