The Straits Times, 9 October 1916
1916-10-09
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Title Section11 1916-10-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,232 SINGAPORE.^BotfDAY. IOIUK 11)16. PRICE 10 CENTS.11 words
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Advertisement170 1916-10-09 1 KESTLfiS MILK Lpood^ A Blend of fine Highland Malt and other I Scotch Whiskies thoroughly matured j in sherry wood. The Distillers Company, Ltd., EDINBURGH. V "SsßsT BRITTSH-MADE RONEO Typewriter Ribbons RONEO Typewriter Carbons THE BEST THAT MONEY CAN BUY U-a, Collyer Quay Telephone No 288 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF170 words
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Advertisement144 1916-10-09 1 ROBINSON CO. vrH tifWh-i showing a choice selection I^Bgfe*J&3Jt^ ELECTRO-PLATED I »lso WW t\ It C Artistic Productions IN NEW DESIGNS SILVER TOILET TABLE WEAR £j3Ck\ Suitable for Wedding Presents U BUTTER PURE AUSTRALIAN CREAMERY BUTTER In 1-lb. and $-lb. pats. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO..LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and144 words
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Advertisement12 1916-10-09 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Sols Aosmts: DAMSON. GILFILLAN a CO., LTD (Inc.rjiorate.l in ■sttsßSi12 words
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Article837 1916-10-09 2 INTERESTING TRIBUTE TO THE DUTCH SOVEREIGN. Great Military knowledge. A cordial tribute is paid to Her Majesty the W leen of the Netherlands in an article by thai Hague correspondent of the Daily Kxpn -h, written a propos of her thirty-sixth birthday. We do not think that her837 words
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100 1916-10-09 2 Ipon the oocasion of a recent Zeppelin raid on the East Coast the only damage done in a certain district was the killing of one lamb and one small rabbit. The farmer to whom belonged the field in which fell the bomb which killed the100 words
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Article117 1916-10-09 2 To reach to the rank of warrant officer id the lioyal Navy in eight years from the time ol leaving the Amthusa training ship ia as axoaedingly creditable piece of work, and it baa been done by one of the old Boys of the Aruthusa, whose office ia at 164,117 words
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Advertisement551 1916-10-09 2 J I If yen only realised wtal If rvc ling would do for you tn.ni I lv .ilth point of vii w. veil wi.uld p.K t M» Bicycle r^Jm^A fitted «nh a B.S.A. jf^^l^J Thrrt-Sjxed or Eddie \jlcy C(«Mcr is so (.ivy to jgl| V tidi and rontrol that ■IJ551 words
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Advertisement400 1916-10-09 2 Chivas Brothers FOUNDED $P2J*lj& ~»»O* PURVEYORS. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT. TO HIS MAJESTY KING 6EOR6E V, HER MAJESTY QUEEN ALEXANDRA TO THE ROYAL FAMILY CONTINUOUSLY SINCE 1843. ROYAL STRATHYTHAN OLD SCOTCH WHISKY ABERDEEN $14. 50 per case (duty extra) PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. (iKCOBi-OBATID IN EkOLANI>) SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, PENANG 15-o—l4lo400 words
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Article736 1916-10-09 3 WHERE OUR NEW ALLY WILL EXERT HER STRENGTH. The Mountain Barrier. I A Rumanian correspondent of the Evening Standard write*: In Rumanian circles in London considerable feeling, not to say indignation, is expressed at the article contributed by Mr. Ashmead Bartlett in a Sunday newnpaper, wherein this736 words
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Article81 1916-10-09 3 Policemen, like soldiers, were at one time forbidden to wear a moustache, sajadThe Chronicle, and Hull is believed to havwled the waj to liberty in this respect by passing a resolution permitting the guardians of the peace "to wear a beard and moustache if they think fit." This81 words
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Article123 1916-10-09 3 On August 0, 1910, B.BAU wounded horses bad passed through the Blue Cross hospitals in Fraooe. These horses have been fed, stabled, given veterinary treatment, etc., entirely at the expense of the Blue Cro»R Fund. The hospitals are inspected period i oally by the Brigadier -General123 words
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Advertisement429 1916-10-09 3 Vst in tha Sar*ol mates Puny, ■wvisk Nopls Plump snd Popular. SAKOOL, the conoentrated food that pnts on pood, healthy flesh, sometimes at the rate of a ponnd a day, build* op the thin and weak, bring* back the rosy blush of health, rounds oat the skinny, sorawny figures to429 words
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Advertisement296 1916-10-09 3 CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists No. 25, South Bridge Road FirstcUHß Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIEB Best Tooth Powders and Brashes for sale. Dr. Cassell's Tablets «u> Wear and t,, p of Na*v« and Body. Prices in England 1/8296 words
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Advertisement197 1916-10-09 3 Johnson-Pickett Rope Co., Inc. MANILA. MANUFACTURERS OF PURE MANILA ROPE which is tested to a strain of 90 kilos to a thread. ALL SIZES STOCKED Prices, samples and full particulars will be forwarded on application to SOLE AGENTS KEAT CHEANG CO., 81, Market Street, Singapore AND 418, Beach Htreet, Penan^197 words
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Advertisement802 1916-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AND r\pcar L— inc. (Companies Incorporated in Enolandi. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS i Under Contract witb His Majesty s Qovernuant), (or Uhina, 4a.o>an, Panang, Oaylon, Australia. India, Adan, Egypt, Maditart-amaan Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about802 words
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Advertisement804 1916-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Scmerak, B&oho, Kelantan, Tabai kangnara, Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamni, Bandon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Koblak Bangkok. Due Departure a.s. ASDANG Oot. 9 Oot. 11, 8 p.m. a.a. YUGALA 19 14, 3 p.m. s.a. BORIBAT804 words
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Advertisement595 1916-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL SHAMNAV. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enoland) The Companies' steamers are dospatcb) d from Liverpool outwards for ihe Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa. Marseilles and Liverpool595 words
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Advertisement521 1916-10-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MATT. STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A sorvioe is maintained Ik t cii Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles aid London under mail onntraot with tte Imperial Japanese Government. Tte New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonetruoted, and521 words
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Advertisement635 1916-10-09 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. IMO-CHIM STUM »«V. CO. LTD. (Im uki ohath> in Km i land) Dfp»ot Servioe to Japan via Hong keng Shanghai, and to Oaloutt* via Penang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills Ladin tor Canton. Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoi Tientsin. New^tiwang, Yangtsse pirta. ro> nioaa. the Philippines, etc.,635 words
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Advertisement443 1916-10-09 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. Ms ML MEBSAGERIEB MARITIMES Mail Lin*. tOR CHINA, JAPAN, CBTLON MARSBILLBS Homkward. Outward. 1918 I 1916 Paul I.rcat Oot 30 Atlantique Oot. 12 Cordillera Nov. 8 Polyoesien Oct. 24 Magellan Nov. 8{ A ttcamer Nov. 7 For all particulars, apply J. Da COCRTOIS, Agent ai-i BM2 STOOMVMRT-MAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP443 words
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Advertisement703 1916-10-09 5 TRONOH MINES. LIMITED. (IMCCRPOBATKD IN EsiiLAND) DIVIDEND NO. 44. A Dividend of la per rhirr, less income •ax 4s. 6d. in tbe has been declared paya ble in London, on 27th October, and will be paM locally on tho arrival of the list of Registered shareholders from tie Home Offioe.703 words
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Advertisement556 1916-10-09 5 NOTICE. Tenders will be received at tbe office ol the Inspector of Prisons, 9.8. up to noon o' Monday, October IS, 1916, for the supply of the undermentioned materials for mtnufac tares to tbe Singapore Piison during th" year 1917. 1. Fine white rattan No. 1 (Luntee export) per pioul.556 words
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Advertisement555 1916-10-09 5 CHEVROLET This is to give notice tbtt the above trade mark U tho property of Chevrolet Motor Company of Michigan a corporation rrgmi»ed ani existing under the Lawß of tbe State of Michigan, carrying on the btiMDeas nf manufacturers of Autoxob>lrs and M tor Vehicles and Parts thereof and having555 words
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Advertisement122 1916-10-09 5 jART NEEDLEWORK ANO FLOWEfi DEPOT 317. Orchard Road. DIPLOMA AND FIRST I'RI/K AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SHOW SINGAPORE, 1910. Arranged Floral Baskets, Bouquet*, Wreath*. Showers and Floral Forms cf all descriptions. Wedding orders receive special attention. Cut Flowers from our own Nurserios quito Fresh. NURSERIES AND GARDENS VERNON, SERAN(UiONO ROAD. Plants (or Sale122 words
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Advertisement104 1916-10-09 6 (La 1 1- m thk Robinson Piano Co., Lti>.) IN, Worth tnege Head, Adelati. Notal ffciMiag*, Siagapor*. TeLphoi* He. 17*6. JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED A I IT II TESTED ITALIAN AND nUU I II FRENCH VIOLIN STRINGS HARMONICAS e*a of GUT. EXCELLENT QUALITY^ Price, 35 ct«. each. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN104 words
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Advertisement926 1916-10-09 6 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING (Under S.R.*. Rules of Racing) WILL K HELD ON Tuesday, October 17; Thursday, October 19 1 and Saturday, October 21, 1916. Commencing at 2.30 p.m. every day PROGRAMME FIRST DAY Tuesday, October 17, 1916 I*B. THB VISITORS STAKES AND PURSE— 2 30 p.m.926 words
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Advertisement556 1916-10-09 6 In all raoea the advert iaad Seoond priio will only be given whan there ■ra not lesa than five Start era, the property of different owners. NOTt i The attention efownsM a called to Role 123. whioh makes the hour for Soratohlnf S p.m. on tha DAY BEFORE tha Raoe.556 words
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Advertisement213 1916-10-09 6 Consumption One tablesroonfnl of Hnxogiobin Deaobiens is equal to nearly half a pound of Raw Meat Raw meat harboors tapeworms and in hot oountriis is likely to be tainted, and is therefore injurious to take. Consumptives troate with Haemoglobin Deschiens gain in weight to the extent of 6 J lbs.213 words
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Article98 1916-10-09 7 FIXTURES. Monday, October 9. High Water, U. 13 a.m.. 9.5 p Tuesday, October 10. High Water. 9.44 a.m., 9.54 p. ft. Wednesday, October 11. High Wat->c Mil aaV 10 39 p.m. Thursday, October 12. Hub Water. 10.41 a.m., 11 J'2 p.m. R. I. outward mail dao M.98 words
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Article316 1916-10-09 7 To-day P. Sw.ttt nham and Teluk Anson Fi-rak 2.80 pm Batu Pahat H.ing Wan 2.80 pm Bombay Hu >nn Mam 2 80 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 8 pm Bangkok Iv '2 30 pm T) morrow. Cucob Soon Hong 8.80 am Poulot Soegi Aing Hong 8.80 am316 words
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Advertisement316 1916-10-09 7 MORTGAGEE'S SALE M VARIABLE FREEHOLD PROPER f'JATE IN THE DISTRICT OF \P AND HONO LIM MARKET, At Messrs. Ching King Lt Co.'s Saleroom, U» Monday, Ci/tobkr 16, at 2.W p.m No 1. All t!mt pi. c- of frtebold land Mtuate at Ho9ft e-timat-<i tn contain an art a of two316 words
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Advertisement568 1916-10-09 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED Chinese componnder, local <jaa!ification ntctcsary. Apply aUtiDg experiesioo, etc.. the Manager, The Dispi nsary Ltd. 910— n FOR SALE, 'I seater Daimler ca-, 16 h.p., silent knight engine, five detachable wire wheels, dicky seat, cape hood. Condition perfect. Any reasonable trial given. Offers to Box No. MB,568 words
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Advertisement464 1916-10-09 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Imcobporatid in Emh.and) Eastern Branch SINGAPORE B DREADNOUGHT L COnON BELTING TMade of Finest Quality of heavy Lancashire Special Duck. NFrom 2" to 10" in stock. G I This Belting ha* been giving the greitest satisfaction for many yeart> in India, Singapore, China and the Far East,464 words
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Advertisement378 1916-10-09 7 Victoria Theatre M.S.V.R CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN IN AID OF St. DUNSTANS HOME For Blinded Soldiers and Sailors ON Saturday, October 14 at 9-15 p.m. (By kind permission of Lt.- 01. Tyte and Officers) BOOKING OPENS AT MOUTRIE CO., LTD. ON Tuesday, October 10. USUAL PRICES FULL DETAILS LATER 910-1410378 words
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Advertisement447 1916-10-09 7 "OUR DAY" Arrangements aro being made by tbe -'traitß Chinese British Association for A CHILDREN S FETE OPEN TO ALL NATIONALITIES no Kaffirs Keclatuation Oround on Saturday, October 14, 1916 from 8 to 6 p.m. AdmisskiD Adults 60 eta. I hildren and A malic 10 cts. AN AUCTION SALE of447 words
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1118 1916-10-09 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, OCTOBEK 9. WAR CONTRIBUTION TAX. There is, we regret to say, a great deal of misapprehension, amounting in some cases to misrepresentation, in reference to our comment on the speech made by Mr. Darbishire as Chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce. That speech, broadly, was1,118 words
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Article22 1916-10-09 8 At the Adelphi Hotel yesterday evening Mr. A. Keener piesented a medallion to Mr. Gio Angelo who has buen appearing there recently.22 words
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Article35 1916-10-09 8 A German, named W. Fritze, formerly of Singapore, lias been arrested in Bangkok, on a warrant issued by the German Legation, on account of various charges of fraud and blackmail, says the Bangkok Daily Mail.Daily Mail - 35 words
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Article18 1916-10-09 8 The I'lu I'iah Company's mine output in Si ptcmber was 400 lbs. and the approximate value 120.00 P.18 words
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Article16 1916-10-09 8 Porak tin export for September was Block tin 1,780.47 pels., Tin ore 86,773.31 pels., Duty 9898,707.80.16 words
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Article20 1916-10-09 8 Peking can now be reached from Shanghai in 86 hours owing to a recent acceleration of tho through train service.20 words
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Article18 1916-10-09 8 Mr. Liang Sbi Ye has given a donation of $10,000 to tbe Endowment Fund of the Hongkong University.18 words
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Article32 1916-10-09 8 The assistant honorary secretary of Our Day Fund points out that the children's fete to be held on the Reclamation Ground on the 14th inst ia open to children of all nationalities.32 words
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Article29 1916-10-09 8 A Gazette Extraordinary was issued on Saturday containing additions to and amendments of rules made under the Defence of the Realm, Trading with the Enemy, and Arms Exportation Ordinances.29 words
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Article34 1916-10-09 8 The New Darvel Bay Company, in spite of the most unfortunate losses by flood of 2,000,000 plants, bave now in tbe shed an eight picul crop, the quality of which is considered superlatively good.34 words
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Article42 1916-10-09 8 Tbe Honourable Dr. W. Gilmore Ellis, Principal Civil Medical Officer, S.S left this morning for Malacca and Penang on a tour of inspection. He will probably be away for three weeks. During his absence Dr. F. B. Croucher will act for him.42 words
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Article39 1916-10-09 8 Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co.. Penang, advise us that they have received a telegram from the London secretaries of Henrietta Rubber Estate, Limited, that an interim dividend has been declared of 71 per cent, payable on the 14th inst.39 words
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Article44 1916-10-09 8 In tbe Supreme Court this morning Mr. Justice Earnsbaw reversed the decision of a magistrate who sentenced a Tamil coolie to fourteen days' imprisonment for an alleged theft from the Glenartney. The judge held that the decision was against the weight of the evidence.44 words
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Article54 1916-10-09 8 Of tbe twelve people who suffered in the recent amok at Labad Dato. five now remain alive. These include the police constable, tbe little Chinese girl, two coolies and the amoker himself. The last is shortly to be removed to tbe lock-up after making a remarkable recovery from a bullet54 words
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Article64 1916-10-09 8 The blacklisting of enemy firms in Java has so far killed all German trade in these parts. Those Huns who reaped a harvest in the good old days are doing practically nothing now. In fact, their premises are hardly opened at all, except for an hour or two every week64 words
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Article62 1916-10-09 8 In the district court this morning a young Malay named Mohamed Sheriff bin Sudeen was sentenced to eighteen months' rigorous imprisonment, to be followed by two years police supervision, for the theft of three hundred guilders from Haji Marjuki at Tanjong Rhu. The theft was in the nature of highway62 words
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Article65 1916-10-09 8 A wire from London, dated September 12 says there are indications that tbe most acute stage of tbe meat shortage has passed. Preliminary agricultural returns for England and Wales show that the number of cattle has increased to 6,215,780, this being tbe largest on record. Sheep have increased by 428,000,65 words
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Article74 1916-10-09 8 The first stone vessel has been launched. She is constructed of concrete, except for the steel ribs. Bromston Mine Stcrmrine, a leading Swedish ship owner, ordered the first vessel, which is of 3 000 tons, and he is deligbted with tbe result. He proposes to construct concrete ships of 15,00074 words
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Article73 1916-10-09 8 At a concert in aid of the British Red Cross held at tbe Bangkok Sports Club on September 30 three small flags were put op to auction by tbe British minister, Mr. 11. G. Dering, and sold and resold until over £■">'_ o was raised. The last flag sold for73 words
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Article72 1916-10-09 8 Mr. Justice Low has sontenoed an employee of the Army Clothing Department to five years' penal servitude for corruption. He administered the severest censure to two contractors, saying They leave the Court free, but disgraced men." He calh/l for an amendment of the law regarding bribery. It ii reported that72 words
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Article91 1916-10-09 8 In pursuance of tho policy of capturing slackers, tho military authorities recently raided tbe Marylebonu Station, and men apparently of military age passed the barrier leading to a roped off space, where three officers inspected their registration cards and other papers. Many were detained for 2J hours, but out of91 words
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Article101 1916-10-09 8 The third ingathering service o! the Tamil Methodist Church was held on Saturday last in the Short Street School with much success. Mr. U. H. Little presided over tin meeting and Mr. K. D. Pringle gave an edifying address. The members and friends had come with their thank offerings both101 words
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Article304 1916-10-09 8 Dr. van Kijn, who has been on a health trip to Java, has returned to Singapore by tbe Ramphius completely recovered A letter received in Hongkong from Lieut. E. W. Evers, 21st Middlesex, reports the death in action of H. E Victor, formerly of tbe Hongkong Daily304 words
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Article25 1916-10-09 8 We gratefully acknowledge »10 from Mr. E. J. Munro, E.E.T.C., Labuan, and 110 from Sammy." This makes the total received 15,776.92.25 words
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Article63 1916-10-09 8 Our Day Auction. The date of this auction is Wednesday 18th inst. Gifts for sale may be sent to Messrs. Powell and Co., Cbing Keng Lee and Co., and the Commercial I lubber Co., at their offices and will be exhibited as soon as received in tbe windows and the63 words
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51 1916-10-09 8 Tbe Mending Committee acknowledge with grateful thanks the following contributions sent to Mrs. Derrick J. A. Elian. J::0. Mrs. Clumeck, $10. A. W. Bean, one piece khaki. R. Meyer, five pieces khaki. Ahmed Din Bros, have kindly agreed to make up the khaki free of51 words
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Article100 1916-10-09 8 Tbe annual meeting of tbe Vakvereeniging voor Assistenten in Deli (Deli Assistant Planters' Association), was held in the Medan Hotel on Sunday. Heer Stellinga wan in the chair. He reported that membership bad risen during tbe past year from 468 to 469, there having been admitted 167100 words
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Article148 1916-10-09 8 The objects and reasons of a Bill to amend thi< Railways Enactment, are given in a X.M.S. Gazette as follows:— The principal objects of this Bill are the follows (a) To enable railway officials to appear before certain courts and to conduct cases in which the Railway148 words
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Article189 1916-10-09 8 Tho award of the Military Crow to 2nd Liout. A L. Macdonald, Koyal Highlanders, attached to the Koyal Flying Corps, was announced in a Field Order on August 16. The Military Cross ranks immediately after the Victoria Crown, bnt whether it was awarded to 'znd Lieut.189 words
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Advertisement185 1916-10-09 8 "THREE IP^l PAQTIW -WlS' uA« I LEO CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. n UP-TO-DATE 'A CROCKS M r for THE RACES v vvjY Exclusive Millinery, Blouses, Robe?, Dress Materials, Laces, N^'V Ribbons. Shoes, etc., etc., etc. *l I 1 V\ S.n-1,, arriv.,l ami now displayed 1185 words
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Advertisement205 1916-10-09 8 A GREAT PROGRAMME AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE AUHAMBRA Beaoh Road The Leading Theatre in Singapore Bring your wife and kiddie* Bring yoar sweethearts to see this programme and they will enjoy it. It is GREAT, ani when we say that we know what we are talking about SECOND205 words
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Article3607 1916-10-09 9 ANOTHER BRITISH ADVANCE. Allies Secure Valuable Positions. BALKAN SITUATION. Favourable Conditions Continue. I .is. L.i mlon October 7, 1 a.m. General Hait>>< communique stuyhas been heavy shelling on most of our front south of the Ancre. Our artillery success fully dealt with the enemy working patties. There is3,607 words
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Article133 1916-10-09 9 Reutir's Tklki.k\m London, October 6, 1.40 p.m. Tokio Marquis Teranobi his accepted a mandate to form a cabinet. The repudiation by the Elder Statesmen of Court Okuma's recommendation of Baron Kato for the premiership brings up sharply tho question of party government. A very bitter campaign is likely133 words
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Article91 1916-10-09 9 TRADE FIRM AND PRICES STEADY. From Our Special Correspondent. London, October 7. The market is firm and prices are well maintained at about previous rates, but business is rather slow. The quotations are Fine sheet 2/8 to 2/4 Crepe 2/4 2/5 Fine bard Para 8/1 8/2 The91 words
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Article52 1916-10-09 9 RgUTIHS Tki.Ki.K4M. London, October 6, 11.20 p.m. Peking The American contractors Siems and Carey, supported by the American International Corporation, have concluded au agreement with the Chinese Government to construct and finance two thousand miles of railways at a cost of £25,000,000 in Shansi, Kansu. Hunan, Kwangsi, Kwangtung52 words
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Article45 1916-10-09 9 Kmutbk's Tilioeax. London, October 8, 2.80 p.m. Melbourne Twenty thousand acres in Eastern Victoria have been Hooded. Sydney: A fortnight's rain storm ended with twenty seven inches of rain at Ulladulla while the general average rainfall in the Riverina wbeat area* in four inched.45 words
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Article1489 1916-10-09 10 ESMNTIALS FOR EMPIRE TRADE DEVELOPMENT. New System Needed. It i» a matter for regret, sajs the Near Bast, that more attention is not paid to the detect* in the British Consular system. It may bo as well to nay at once that we cannot afford to employ, generally.1,489 words
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Article307 1916-10-09 10 The Fronts Denuded to Crush Roumania. Pioneer special cables state: Field-Mar shal Von Hindenburg's failure in the West has been further accentuated by the defeat of the last reinforcements brought up. He has practically reduced the Verdun front by one-half ami all these units bave been broken at307 words
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392 1916-10-09 10 The following contributions and subscriptions for the month of September have been receive) and are gratefully acknowledged by Mrs. W it-ford and Mrs Lowtber Kemp Previously acknowledged 1 12,520.69, Mrs. E. F. Maulden (August) 13, I. W. $3, Mrs. Harri son (July and August) *4,392 words
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Article37 1916-10-09 10 The work between WucbaDg 4Dd Yoobow erf the Hankow Canton Railway has almost been rwatatsri, except some bridges at various places, and most probably the Mx-tioo may be opened for traffic some time in November this year.37 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter252 1916-10-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I trust you will be good enough to insert the following which are suggested to tbe writer on his return from the F.M.S. Suggested Bye- laws which might be useful to all Railway Companies in Malaya. (1) Passengers must on252 words
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Article287 1916-10-09 10 Handicaps for The First Day's Racing. The following are the handicaps for the first day of tbe Autainn Race meeting The Vim tors Stakes, R. C. and a die Unce.— Loaddeer, 9 st. 9 lbs., Tbe Friar 9st 2 lbs., Milky Way 8 st. 8 lbs Quaker287 words
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Article287 1916-10-09 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear onpage7. Motorists and motor-cyclists in particular will be interested to learn that the Asiatic cycle and motor works, of 28, to 26 Orchard Road, has been incorporated as a private limited company, under tbe name of Alec. Williamson, Limited." As heretofore287 words
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Article155 1916-10-09 10 Our Day Fund Sacred Concert. By the kind permission of the Board of Managers of the Presbyterian Church, the use of the cliarch has been granted to Mrs. Bfunro and Mr. Van Dam for a sacred concert to be held on Tuesday evening, October 24, at 9 o'clock. The admission155 words
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Article1346 1916-10-09 10 A lady correspondent kindly forwards tbe following cutting from the Daily Mail of August 29, which is well worth reproducing People passing tbe Old House mostly pause a moment to rest their eyes on the softened outlines made by the clinging ivy, an 3 they pass1,346 words
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Article453 1916-10-09 10 ENOCH ARDENS" OF THE WAR. Husbands Return to Find "Widows" Remarried. There is a notable multiplication of domestic dramas of the type familiar to us through Tennyson's Enoch Arden, and to the French in Balzac's Colonel Chabert, who, lost on a Napoleonic battlefield, returned home to find his wife remarried453 words
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Article203 1916-10-09 10 8ek0h.— 32,861 lbs. Batang Malaka.- 27,000 lbs. Pelepab.— Bl,9lB lbs. Kota Tinggi.- 16,000 lbs. Siginting.-B,HOO lbs. Clovelly. 8,050 lbs. 8urma.— 3,707 lbs. Lanadrcn.— l23,o26 lbs. Cluny. -21,629 lbti. Senawang.— B2,BlB lbs. Sandy cr0ft.— 21,709 lbs. Batu Anam.— 20,544 lbs. Batu Vi11age.— 2,525 lbs. Pengkalan Durian. 10,621 lbs.203 words
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Article117 1916-10-09 10 An Army Order issued on August 29, states: The King has been pleased to approve of the following emblems being worn on the ribands of certain decorations and medals, when worn on undress and service dress garments, to denote that the wearer has been awarded a117 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article112 1916-10-09 10 The S.C.C. meet tlic Shropshire to-morrow, at soccer on tho Club ground. Moss who baa been playing very well recently and somewhat stiffened up tho Club's forward line is unfortunately unable to play through military duties. The Club side is J. I'tenuark, W. C. Hill, U. H. Oale, L.112 words
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Article208 1916-10-09 10 The Captain's cup of the Keppel Golf Club which was played from September 'SA to October 8, resulted in a viu for G. W. A. Trimmer 188— ;S6 152 J. Kennedy 168 10 158 W. Greig 195 36 159 G. Cullen lge 36 160 K. F. Binnie 170 8208 words
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Article201 1916-10-09 10 An interesting match was played on the S.C.C. ground on Saturday between the Club and an M. S.V.K. team with the result of a draw. The S.C.C. batted first, and declared for 191 with seven wickets down. Scharenguivel made 57 not out, his bits including six fours, while -!7201 words
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Article242 1916-10-09 10 The clangour of a world in arms Reverberates from sea to sea But nightly on earth's wild alarms The stars gaze in serenity. May they not to us all give pause Help us to bear our trials sore Let Faith and Hope, a Righteous Cause, Upon us benediction242 words
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Article446 1916-10-09 11 Wife an Englishwoman Living Near London. Captain Paul K..ni«. commander of the ii rm»n Hiibtnarioe liner Dentachland, wbich It ft Haiti more. I .S on ito return voysge acroan the A 'lan tic, was married some fifteen fears ago in Wmoheater to an Englishwoman. lih wife is now446 words
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Article232 1916-10-09 11 Forecast of Her Probable Trade With Britain. The view in the City of the probable com tuercial effect of Italy's declaration of war against Germany is that at the end of the war Italy will not look to Germany for financial aSHiatance as ohe has done232 words
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Article204 1916-10-09 11 Hv SoWier Received News of A Sightless Life. lrttead nf preaching a formal sermon in aid ot khti Kastbourne hospital to t nuiDeroas Onogregatton at WilliD."ion I'an-li Church, tfie Biakop of Birmingham spoke of bii ctparicaoca with wounded sohlu i» I reanembi r, be said, havir to204 words
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Article93 1916-10-09 11 Programme of drills, etc, for week ending Friday, October 18 Monday, O< torks. 9. 6IS (i.dj. No drill, except for llecruiU and Keeervittn. iI'ISDAT, V< ToBKK 10. ft IS p.m. No drill, except for Kicruits and li.«rnst« Wll)K«»D»I, O< TnHKE 11. f.W p.m. Balentier Range S R.E.iV.).93 words
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Article782 1916-10-09 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, October 0, 1918. Mown. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and •hare brokers, issue (be following list of quotations this morning. The ciuotations on sterling shares are onlj Donjin&l. No*. ViLOl t Bdtbu. hiuiu Allagar 2/- Anglo-Java 8/- Anglo Malay 4782 words
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Advertisement541 1916-10-09 11 Large consignment of MUSIC JUST TO HAND S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. Incorporated In Hongkong RAFFLES PLACE GRAND HOTEL DE L EUROPE Now under experienced English management. RACE WEEK The Usual Tiffins and Dinners Tuesday, October 17 Thursday, October 19 Saturday, October 21 The ORCHESTRA will perform during DINNERS and TIFFINS541 words
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Advertisement272 1916-10-09 11 OUR DAY FUND Raffles Hotel, Friday, October 27 A GARDEN PARTY with Band, Merry-go round and Cinema shows will be held in aid of the Fund, commencing at 4-30 p.m. Tea, Ices and Refreshments. ADMISSION AND REFRESHMENTS will only be supplied against Coupons sold in aid of the charity, the272 words
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Article1854 1916-10-09 12 THE REDUCTION OF CAPITAL AGREED TO. Improved Dredging Results urteenth ordinary general meeting of tin iMitl Development Company. Limited, MM In Id on August 81. at Wincln-i-ti-r House, Old Broad Street, EC, Mr. Alexander G. Morgan i the chairman) prtMilint; hairinan said that the expenditure on working account1,854 words
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Article239 1916-10-09 12 Possible Effect of the Leather Scarcity. What if all tbe poor of Europe should be driven, to wearing wooden shoes, or clogs, as they are called in England Leather, says the Portland Oregonian, is becoming so scarce that it is going up to famine prices and may239 words
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Article120 1916-10-09 12 The report for year to May 31 state* that the profit amounted to HH,54'2, an against for the previous year, and $9(3 was bought in. The directors recommend a nnal dividend of 5 per cent., making 10 per. centfor year, transfer to development reserve account 114,000, and carry120 words
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Article966 1916-10-09 12 PLANTED ACREAGE IN SUMATRA NCREASED. Dividend of 3 Per Cent The report of the Robber Plantations Investment Trust. Limited, for the year ended March 31, states —Capital Authorised, 2,000,000 shares of £1 each, 12.000,000 issued. 1,401,588 shares, £1,401,538. During the financial year under review calls amount ing966 words
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Article437 1916-10-09 12 Large Areas Suitable for Cultivation. As a result of discussion at the beginning of the year between the Lieutenant Governor of Burma and representatives of the Lower Burma Planters' Association, the rules regulating grants and assessment of land lor rubber cultivation in Burma have been considerably modified.437 words
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Article508 1916-10-09 12 Outward. Tbe following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance ol this list in London Per P.508 words
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Advertisement221 1916-10-09 12 "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO.. LIMITED (Incoiporatrd in England) KUALA LUMPUR. AN ABSOLUTE /m\jr£\ DREADNOUGHT fyl^ A Money Saver i^ Bki8 kia flF\yi N PRICE and QUALITY >l£L *^W Price $35 X I SIMPLICITY EFFICIENCY V m^^L '> No221 words
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Article1170 1916-10-09 13 Satisfactory Improvement in The Estate. Tbe tbird ordinary general meeting of the member* of tbe Mergui Crown Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on August 4, at tbe 1 registered offices, Nos. 3 atid 4, Great Winchester street, E.C., Mr. J. D. W. Wilson, chairman of the company,1,170 words
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Article45 1916-10-09 13 Several Chinese in Java have been making large (octanes over the high prices realised on BOgar, which have almost doubled those of last year. Two of tbe biggest towkays there are now lying back," having cleaned out 18 million guilders prolt from last year's no;45 words
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Advertisement158 1916-10-09 13 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO., LTD. iINCORPOBATEI) IV BNGLAND) *4 w-^ 9^ v V sK FAMED THROUGHOUT THE EAST AND FAR COBRA LARGE EAST. FINEST ENGLISH MAKE. TINS. Black or BLACK OR TANS. Price $6.50 Pair. tans Price $0.25 Mtag£% WHITE Ife^ )L CANVAS shoes A^^fe with leather H "SAXON OXFORDS *ole,f.mart158 words
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Advertisement361 1916-10-09 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG"DRAGON' CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to y^pgLSV and to THE MUNICIPALITY o(!^^^i THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE \&jgd^ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and F.M.S.361 words
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Advertisement1451 1916-10-09 14 War or Peace. .Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAX OTHER PROPERTY 18 7 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Inoobpobatbd in Straits Sbttlbmbnts) HIAD OFFIOB W.nohaatar Hou.., •.ntfapora. LONDON OfFIOBi 8«. Old Jawry, EC. The Company has atSO.OOO deposited with the Supreme1,451 words
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Advertisement512 1916-10-09 14 BMKINQ. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Sharos ot tfW eaoh m 41,100,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANEBRS Tbe Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster512 words
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Advertisement993 1916-10-09 14 INBURANCE. SUN LIFE OF CANADA THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE (IMCOBPOBATBD IM CAMAI.A). INSURANCE COMPANY 1916 has been tbe most prosperous year in th« (Incohpokatkd in Canada). Company's History notwithstanding the war. A ll kinds of Life and.Endowment Polioies S. J HOWB Manager. UJtowi A Co., Ud., General Agento. Singapore. Battery Road993 words
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Article823 1916-10-09 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Standardised Cars. Once again tbe question of standardisation of motor vehicles has cropped up, and British makers are told in effect that unless they stop the production of individual type oars and concentrate on a big production of standard typed, failure823 words
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Article215 1916-10-09 15 Following the return of tbe Deutaohland, a correspondent of tbe Tagliohe Rundsobau had an interview with Hen Ueiaekso, manage? of the Norddeotoohe Lloyd, on tbe •abject of German shipping after tbe war Hen Heinekeu held that Germany oatgo space would be entirely taken np by imports of215 words
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Advertisement547 1916-10-09 15 Use All-Bg»t*islx ROM TYRES Bifd^-t-v Tyres are cf paramount nssssV importance to you— and the life of your car. Your safety deptn Js upon their reliability, y ran- i ing expens s vary -ding to tbeir durability, four J f, comfort is largely affected by I (jj their resiliency, and547 words
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Advertisement115 1916-10-09 15 DUNLOP PHILOSOPHY I cannot comprehend the castiron conscience of the man who, in this time of war, persists in buying foreign tyres, to the detriment of his country. DUNLOP. DUNLOPI RUBBER Co,(FAR EAST) LTD., INC: IN HONGKONG. SINGAPORE BUY STELASTIG TYRES I GREATEST MILEAGE NO CUTS OR PUNCTURES Formeloids Cure115 words
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Advertisement75 1916-10-09 15 Regesan Nerve Tonic Food Perfectly Replacing Banatogeri' The finest tonic for the brain, spinal cord ami nervous system. This nerve lonic has the. property of iticreasimj in a remarkable degree the number of red corpuscles in the blood, hnuc it gives prompt results in all cases of Anaemia, as well75 words
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Advertisement639 1916-10-09 16 THIS IS THE TRACKTO MAKE N^^C 1 itHH -S&aJ fIT Ciood/vo'/ ami lt-t those tough fingers of superfine rubber come between you and the skd which Iks in wait on every road lit your car with GoodnV// Safety Tread Tyres and be done with 'skid-dn ad.' Make yourwinter motoring as639 words
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Advertisement482 1916-10-09 16 MISCELLANEOUS. WANTED, oao ecru freehold land for casb. Mast state lowest price and situation to Boz No 6)1. Straits Times. 4-10—10-10 FOUND, dog with wbitu and brown spots. Owner may have same on paying the cost ot this adv- rtisement and upkeep. Apply 11, Eawior Strcer 6 IC— IMP WANTED.482 words
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Advertisement867 1916-10-09 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road. Iru mediate ent'y Apply Lee Cheng Van Co. 17-n ■HIKK LET, 110 a Orchard Hoad, Euro pean dwelling bouse. Kent ISO. Apply S Manasmh Co. 6 10— u HOUSE TO LET, comfortable villa'near Newton Kail*ay Station, lent moderate. Apply H.,c/o Straits Times.867 words
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Advertisement464 1916-10-09 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY.LTD Best Multiplar Hair Belting Ordinary and Extra Stout From 2" to 7" stock This belt has gained its reputation thoroughout Saigon, Rangoo-i, Sumatra, Bangkok, F.M.S. and the Straits, for its Strength, Durability and Reliability. Quotations from KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street, Sole Agents. G. R. LAMBERT464 words
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Advertisement296 1916-10-09 16 GUAN KIAT CO. 37, Phillip Street Tel. Not. 1174, 1171 md IMS. Private 1450, and 107J Cable Addren* OUANKIAT. Codes UMd: A.B.C. sth EDITION ANO A 1 CODES. Hammers Claw, ba'l, pane, engineer's, stone breaker'?, and sledge. Chisels Flat, half round cross cut, and diamond pointed Film: Flat, 3 square,296 words
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Advertisement466 1916-10-09 16 MOTOR CARS phone For HIRE L_ I■ M^ promptly attends II Ito your call with I I I comfortable cars, m w\w d *y and m ht \J \J \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 115 216, ORCHARD ROAD To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as466 words
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Miscellaneous327 1916-10-09 16 Straits V)imes. Telephone*. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Offioe 302 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed THE EDITOR. All i immunications relating to business i atters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, minting, etc. should bo addressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants327 words
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