The Straits Times, 13 October 1916
1916-10-13
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Title Section13 1916-10-13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,236 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 13. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1916-10-13 1 NESTLES MILK •'tlDJlN*S>*' ys —~£3m C M I Mm k I K f w A Blend of fine Highland Malt and other Scotch Whiskies thoroughly matured in sherry wood. The Distillers Company, Ltd., EDINBURGH. BRITISH- MADE RONEO Typewriter Ribbons RONEO Typewriter Carbons THE BEST THAT MONEY CAN BUY 14-a, Collyer115 words
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Advertisement181 1916-10-13 1 ROBINSON CO. ifir JUST RECEIVED //5f '7\ A very large consignment of fi**K H| LADIES' MM rfti TRAVELLING COSTUMES W2 l/\ Garbircord, Tweed and C/lP Navy Serge fjl^ HIGH-CLASS GOODS- -LATEST STYLES ~if J j ROBINSON CO. The following are at present In stock WOODCOCK, SNIPE SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO..181 words
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Advertisement67 1916-10-13 1 GOOORICB TYRES ITALIAN FLOORING MARBLE SLABS Machine out edges, well polished Stock size- 18 z 18' and '24" z 24" Au unsolicited testimonial (torn one of oar Malacca enstomerg: "The marble slabs arrived in good condition and I have to admit that the quality is to my entire FatUfaction and67 words
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Article973 1916-10-13 2 GEN. SIR H. SMITH-DORRIEN'S PROTEST. The Health of the Army. General Sir Horace Smith Dorrien has made an appeal "to certain theatrical managers to endeavour to raise the tone of performances they prepare for the public, especially for the younger members of our lighting profession lam convinced," he973 words
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Article88 1916-10-13 2 According to a French newspaper ibe Emperor of Austria has conferred the gold mo-lul "(Pour le Merite' on the hangman oi V eoaa, Jean Laog, who was oslltxi to the Trentico to i xecute the Italian Deputy ratiisti. If Francis Joseph is a brilliant second in command to88 words
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Advertisement775 1916-10-13 2 NOTICE. Tender* will be received at the offioe of Uit lo«pcctorof Prisons. £.S. np to noon oi Moodby, October H, 1»16, for the supply of t rmrntioned materials for mtnufaotarea to the Singapore Prison during the y«ar I*l7. 1. Kino white rattan No. 1 (Luntee export! i<;ul. tine white rattan775 words
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Advertisement440 1916-10-13 2 Little Lecturr- juL U by Nurse 'Wincarnis. 1 «T Ltdurt No t) I Nerves 1 M ifck. Our nrrves sn similar tc Tiv. 4j» an intricate network ol Isle iMr W (jrapli wire. Coutiollt <l irv Trt nourished by a portion of llii j}£ 5 brain known as the nerve440 words
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Advertisement345 1916-10-13 2 NOTHING IS MORE EMBAR RASSING THAN EXTREME THINNESS. It is the plump, well developed man ~*ho oats the melons" and has the fun socially. Scrawny, skinny people are s> ldom popu'ar. We all admire fine figurep. No dressmaker can bide a bony, skinn) form. Yon i ught to ta t345 words
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Advertisement926 1916-10-13 2 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING (Under S.R.A. Rules of Racing) WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, October 17 1 Thursday, October 19 1 and Saturday, October 21, 1916. Commencing at 2.30 p.m. every day PROGRAMME FIRST DAY Tuesday, October 17, 1918 I*l. THC VISITORS STAKBS AND PURSE— !i 80926 words
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Advertisement875 1916-10-13 2 I Inall raoos the advnrtisad Seoond prize will only be *iv«n whan there are not leas than five Starters, the property of different owners. HOTS i The attention of owner* is oalled to Rule 123. which makes the hour tor Scratching 5 p.m. on the DAY BEFORE thti Raoe. Owners875 words
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Article703 1916-10-13 3 REGRETTABLE STOPPAGE OF THE SCHEME. What Reason for Suspension It is a matter of regret (says the N.-C. Daily News) to I>arn that the proposed railway from Changsha to Nanking ban, like that from Hsinyangchow to Wu I, been compelled to stop operations. This line, which is one703 words
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Article190 1916-10-13 3 Plans to Employ Civilian War Prisoners. It baa now been decided that civilian prisoners of war may be employed on work not connected with tbe war in several ways. In suitable cases, in the internment camps, they will be allowed to do work, on materials supplied190 words
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Article45 1916-10-13 3 Authority baa been grantod by the UovernorGeorral ot tbe Philippine* to the Municipal Board of Manila tv makr U.< •am of I'iJo.OOU formerly appropriated for tin txt< rujiuatiuo of rats, dies anil niOHqaitoes, available for the piintnt cholera campaign ia tbe c ty of Manila.45 words
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Advertisement250 1916-10-13 3 Appropriate, always. JljL. With certain dishes, such as Game, LEA < i*£ j£L PERRIMS' SAUCE is alwayt appropriate. JgL u2 It is the recognised sauce for such use. 9&3 ■fffir In fact, for everything with which a sauce <S m^ .an lx> used, LEA PERRIMS' is invariably ffljft MM the250 words
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Advertisement134 1916-10-13 3 CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists No- 25, South Bridge Road First class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIEB Best Tooth Powders and Brushes for sale. LINSEED OIL CAKE the best cotoentrated food known for horses and cattle. For analysis, samples,134 words
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Advertisement186 1916-10-13 3 Your Moneys Value JIT ISMAIL RAHEEM Diamond Merebants, Mannfacturißg Jewellers and Dealt rs in i'rocions Stonea. 82-1 and 82-2, Bras Baiah Road. Jußt received, a large selection of Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Lockets and Necklaces, set with Emeralds, Sapphires Pearls in the latest designs. .4 VISIT WILL COXVIKCE YOC. Bronoh Store186 words
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Advertisement785 1916-10-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India AMD AVpcar l—inc. (Comp-miis Incorporated in England*. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot with Hli Majeity OovernLjent). for Ohms, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Adun, Egypt, Mediterranean Porte and London. Steamers will leave Singap ire en or about MAIL LINES785 words
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Advertisement818 1916-10-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorpokatic in Si am). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bbcho, Kelantan, Tabai bangnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamni, Ban lon, Langsuen, Cbumpon, Koblak Bangkok. Due Departure, a.a. YUGALA Oot. 14, 3 p.m. a.a. BORIBAT Oot. 16 18,3 p.m. a.a. PRACHATIPOK818 words
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Advertisement592 1916-10-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THEOGEAN STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL ST£AMNAV. CO.. LTD. (Imcorporatrd in Enoland) The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for592 words
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Advertisement531 1916-10-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporatid in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintain d betA.eu \okohama, via ports, to Marseilles aid London under mail nmtrast witb tie Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstruoted, and531 words
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Advertisement634 1916-10-13 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LIME (iKCatIPOBATBD IN ACSTBALU). finotroßß to Java Pobts, Pobt Dabwim Ticibdat IrtAKD, BtisiAMß and Sydkbt, via Tobbbs Stbaits. A1«o taking passenger* and cariro witb tracsbipment for other Victobiah, ?ogtb AcsTtALiAN and North Qcbbkslahd Fobts, Bbitisb Nbw Odinba, Nbw Rbitain, Tasmania!) and Nbw Zbalano Pobts.634 words
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Advertisement446 1916-10-13 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMV/URT-MAATSCHIPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." (Incorporated in Holland) MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BBLAWAN DELI, SABANG, DURBAN, CAPETOWN, LAS PALMAS, AND VICE VERSA. Steamers are due to arrive oa the undermentioned date* OuTWABD. HoMSWARD. 1916 1918 Vondel Oc». 22 Vondel Not 17 3rotins Nov. 10 Grotiue446 words
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Advertisement652 1916-10-13 5 FRENCH BANK BUILDINGS (FIRST FLOOR) Offices rpoently vacated by Mefir*. Oatte and Co. to let. Electric ligbt and fana already fitted. Apply Oattry and Batemaa, Back Chambers. 8-10-D SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO LIMITED. NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS NOTICE is hereby given that tbe Tram ft r Books of652 words
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Advertisement163 1916-10-13 5 i f^Ti JbP^ bMbMbM bH^LH 4B&' W^b^^ flflk 1 NOi 333 per tin of so VO Cent (INCLUDING DUTY J Packed in patent vacuum tins ensuring the perfect quality Nil I off the cigarettes in all climates. iTflfa^aL^tailP^i j r ji v J I Jr J i rcs^tetr*' iiij^ J163 words
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Advertisement114 1916-10-13 5 Curing Constipation —Nature's Way— The orly effective way of treating consti; ation is tj overcomo the conditiocn which cauce it. Nature has provided aa oil, white, odourless and tasteless, which will overcome constipation slowly but surely. MAYNARD'S MEDICINAL OIL will cure you by a natural method. It a:ts as an114 words
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Advertisement380 1916-10-13 6 (Late of thk Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.) 100, North Bndga Read, Adslphi Hotel Buildings, Singapore. Telephone No. 170 S. JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED MflllTU TESTEO ITALIAN AND If I U UI fl FHENCH VIOLIN STRINGS HARMONICAS c a of GUT. I EXCELLENT QUALITY Price, 35 cts. each. il CHEAPEST HOUSE380 words
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Advertisement515 1916-10-13 6 "OUR DAY THE A. D. G. VARIETY SHOW In aid of the above wili be Riren at the VICTORIA THEATRE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25. 1916, AT 9.15 P.M. Booking opens at Moutrle's on Monday next, at 9 a.m. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. 11-10-21-10 OUR DAY FUND THE NEW STAR515 words
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Advertisement389 1916-10-13 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. Hi Jtff JUNI RUBBER ESTATE. GEMAS. JOHORE. NOTICE is hereby given that the interests of Chan Kang Swi and Sect Hong Kee, in the above meotioDcd bu-iotss have been taken over by Tan Tik Jcon. All debts due to and owing by the said business will be389 words
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Article99 1916-10-13 7 FIXTURES. Friday, October 13. Sigh Water, IM a.m. •aturday, October 14. Hi«l Water 0.4 atu 11.36 a.iv Our luy Children^ Fete. Reclamation Ground. M s.V.K. concert, Vie. Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Sunday, October 15. digb Water Ml a.m., 0.5 p in Wonrfay, October 16. a:gh Water LM a.iv99 words
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Article329 1916-10-13 7 I o Ml ■Sambas, Paman^ka' aa'l I'unti.in.ik I 9t Soon 2.30 pm Batn Pali.il Hong Wan 2.80 pm Kay.i'i Stuibilan 2.80 pui M, ,l,io iyckir Ml p:n uham ami T. Anson Kinta 2.30 pm Malacca and Muai Lady Weld 3pm Batavia, Samarang, Sourabuya. taking tot P. Darwin,329 words
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Article161 1916-10-13 7 EXCHANfIB. dnwaroaa, Octobbb 13, 1016. Urn Lo*iM,«i Bank 4 m/a m a/4i| Demand 2/4^, Private Bjm/i m 2/4H On Fbancb Bank T. T. 326 Om Imdia Bank T. T. 174 i On UoMuxoMo...Baak d/d 6} On Siamobai ...Bank d/d 75 OhJata BankT. T, m 185 On Jatah161 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article184 1916-10-13 7 fc* ne Buyers Value 10 10 AmpaiiK 5.00 1 1 Ayer Wong 0.45 10 10 Belat 10 10 Kanaboi 0.90 10 10 Kinta Association 5.00 Ml £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 41 £1 Lahat Mines 3.00 10 9/25 Malayan Collieries par £1 £1 Malayan Tins 1.15.0 10 10 Middleton 17.00184 words
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Article684 1916-10-13 7 c 1 Buyers. Sellers. Value 2/- AMagat 2/3 2/9 2/- 2/- AngloJavc 1/- 5/a/- a/- Anglo MjU- io;- 12/--2- 2/- Batang Malak. 3/2 3,0 £1 41 Batu Ti«a 3.0.0 4 0.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh M 3/0 Al £1 Bokit Kajan. 2.15.0 3.5.0 41 41 Bakit Linte-v 3.10.0 4.2.6 M-684 words
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Article124 1916-10-13 7 41 111 SmeltinoCo 9.25 9.60 41 41 Pref 1.5.0 1.6.0 8/ 5/ Bloctno T'w»y» 4/ s'--10 10 Ritm Noire 62.00 60 60 W. Hammer Co. 60 00 61.00 ICO Howarth Brakio, 60.00 «0 100 7%Pref 100.00 100 ICO K*t> Bro, Del 80.00 par 10 M MsTiiard *Co 8.0 >124 words
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Article54 1916-10-13 7 United Engineers 8% 11,28 1 501 par Singapore Klectrie TramwayK S .£850.000 norn > pore Municipal 6% 11, 878,000 par I pm Spore Manicipal 4,% of 1007 tI.AOOOOO 08 Spore Municipal 44% o( 1909 11,0O),0.J0 90 98% Spore Municipal t% 2,000,000 S tK.re Miioinpai 4^ £800.000 «"»dis X.M.S. 6%54 words
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Advertisement105 1916-10-13 7 CHILDREN S AID SOCIETY. i:j M ttiou 'it :Ins Socirty wi 1 a tii" M Mil iai K^ard Koom oo y, Oc ob. la, at H'.-O a.m. U| Bxc. ll noy tli' Governor ba« consentt- > to '.< J it) tie work I ,i, iUiJially iD\it dto hi P :.t105 words
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Advertisement528 1916-10-13 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. A JAPANESE desires bous-hold wirk with a European family. Apply Box No. 66H, Strait* Time*. 18 10—1910 WANTED, experienced Eurasian sboit hand typist for general office work. Appl> Box No. 667, Straits Time*. 1810— 19 10 WANTED by Kritisher, a billet as manager or to take charge of528 words
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Advertisement688 1916-10-13 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (iNCOaroRATED IN EnOLAND) Eastern Branch i SINGAPORE B I DREADNOUGHT I COTTON BELTING TMade of Finest Quality of heavy Lancashire Special Duck. NFrom 2" to 10" in stock. G I This Belting has been giving the greitest satisfaction for many years in India, Singapore, China and the688 words
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1118 1916-10-13 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18. F.M.S. WAR TAXES. While we consider it a logical necessity to treat the Malay l'eniosula as one unit when discussing questions of commerce, the great political extinction between territory under sovereign rule and under simple protectorate must never be lost sight of. In the1,118 words
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Article50 1916-10-13 8 A debate on the following subject will be held at tbe Amateur Drawing Association to-night at 8 p.m. Should a candidate who has been blackballed seek re election for the membership of a Club I Mr. Lee Cbim (Juan will take the affirmative and Mr. Seah Scow Kneah tbe negative.50 words
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Article50 1916-10-13 8 Mr. Johnson, of 7, Paterson Road, who was stabbed by a Hylam boy last Friday in Orchard Road and fired at his assailant in self defence, is in hospital and making good piogre«s The boy is also recovering, and when be loaves hospital be will be charged with attempted murder.50 words
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Article48 1916-10-13 8 We are informed tbat after further argument in the case, Boustead and Co. v. H. Johnson, on the question of costs, the judge made the following order Plaintiffs to pay tbeir own costs and one half of tbe cost" of defendant, which are solely attributable to the counter-claim.48 words
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Article52 1916-10-13 8 Me— in Barker and Co. advise us of tbe outputs of clean tin ore for September from the under-mentioned companies as follows Kinta Association, Ltd.. mine 870 piculs, tribute 290 piculs. Kanaboi, Ltd., mine 56 piculs, tribute II piculs. Ampang (Kinta) Tin Mining Co., 140 piculs, Simpam Valley Hydraulic Mines,52 words
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Article60 1916-10-13 8 All imported gramophone records at Petrograd are hereafter to be censored owing to the accidental discovery of large number of records of German origin whose contents, instead of being harmless musical productions as indicated on tbe labels, were found to consist of scurrilous anti Russian lampoon preposterous reports in Russian60 words
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Article78 1916-10-13 8 All who bave interests in rubber production will be glad to know tbat whilst the commodity is of great utilitarian value in the war, there is likewise another side whereby it is of inestimable value from the humanitarian point of view. Rubber enters largely into the composition of the artificial78 words
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Article69 1916-10-13 8 A description of the German under-ground system on the Somme front says tbat in the officers' quarters there bave been found fulllength mirrors, comfortable bedsteads, cushioned arm chairs, and some pictures. One room is lined with glazed sanitary wall paper, and the present English occupants is convinced by circumstantial evidence69 words
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Article109 1916-10-13 8 The steamer Brodmead arrived at Colombo on September 2 from Nankin with some 500 mules. She was still in port on September 27 undergoing boiler repairs at tbe hands of Hutson and Co. The mules, it is stated, have been made to stand all the time, for nearly three months109 words
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Article113 1916-10-13 8 Lieutenant Robinson's wrecked Zeppelin, the L2l, is shortly to be exhibited either at the Guildhall, or tbe Royal Exchange. The Lord Mayor has been asked by tho War Office to provide a site a floor space of 3.000 square feet will be required. Tbe relics will be shown as soon113 words
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Article113 1916-10-13 8 Capt. G. D. Freer has reported on the work of tbe F.M.S. Hospital during August. There were 115 patients remaining in hospital at the end of July 88 wire admitted during August. 85 were discharged, and 118 remained under treatment at the end of th<' month. Of tbe admissions 6*>113 words
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Article137 1916-10-13 8 A raid for military absentees was made on a travelling circus at Camber ley on September 11 by the military authorities, assisted by the police and special constabli-s and a large detachment from a vol rhtoer training corps. Tbe latter surroundej the circus tent while tbe military and police entered.137 words
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Article187 1916-10-13 8 So many and so various are tbe gifts to Our Day Fund in Singapore thai v htcius almost out of place to make special remark of one. Yet a little story which reached our ears yesterday is interesting enough to bear tolling here. It is hidden in the following which187 words
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Article131 1916-10-13 8 Tbe story which the "writer of War Week by Week tells of Colonel ttkington is quite thrilling, it is intensely human. Not often is poetic justice avnrded go nwilty and in a fashion so dramatic. *^|tiutlur throut>b mistaken humanitarian Hfeves or through a mistakenly exa^uratfle%fatimatc of tbe very real fatigue131 words
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Article400 1916-10-13 8 l>r I. (I matt, of Kuala Lumpur, who joiniil the K A.MC. noon aft. r war broke out. Las been invalided home from I' ranee. Mr. Adrian Hulse, of Messrs. Morgan's Agency, Kuala Lumpur, who is now a captain in tbe Inniskillinu Dragoons, has been wounded in400 words
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Article46 1916-10-13 8 We very gratefully acknowledge the following addition to the fund for providing our Soldiers and Sailors with smokes Bridge losses 86.50 Tho unhappy loser 98.60- total 810." Also from the Sungei Bahru Knuts." Tbe amount received for the fund is now 15,881.92.46 words
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Article105 1916-10-13 8 Announcements in the Gorman press raised the qiitstion whether two commandants of tbe Zeppelins were killed in the raid on London. The Kreuzzoitnng announces that Capt. Walther Wolff, commandant of an airship, has died for his Fatherland. No date of tho circumstance is given. According to the105 words
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Article166 1916-10-13 8 A general meeting of this association will be held at 11 a. in .on Wednesday, October 2u, at the I poh Club, lpob, to transact the following agenda: -M mutts of meeting held on August 30 labour, (a). Labour Code Section 66, li (b) Arrest of166 words
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169 1916-10-13 8 At tbe MiKKcstiuu ol tbe Lady Evelyn Young a t ierforaiancc of A Midsummer N'igbt's Drvam wax on behalf of tbc abuve fund by tlii Oulh' Friendly Society on Si ptomber 39 iv the St. Andruw's Hall. Tliu Hale of AteketH realised s«n. Transport, biro169 words
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Advertisement141 1916-10-13 8 "THREE iP^^i I fill tt (WCastle^J CASTLES" |gE|j CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. i j% UP-TO-DATE JL FROCKS f|S\ f for THE RACES I U j\ Exclusive Millinery, Blouses, V Robes, Dreos Materials, Laces, t I II 1 1 v\ Ribbons, ShDes, etc., etc., etc. i141 words
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Advertisement196 1916-10-13 8 ANOTHER EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG PROGRAMME AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THK &LHAMBRA BeaoK Road Tbe Leading Theatre In Singapore. rhe Bctt Programme, supported by the test Malic in the test and Most Comfortable Theatre in Singapore. SECOND SHOW AT 9. 1S WAR WAR WAR A picture' v. ry patrioiio Britmbrr nbould196 words
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Article2775 1916-10-13 9 PRIME MINISTERS SPEECH. Progress and Purpose Defined. BALKAN SITUATION. The Greek Fleet Being Disarmed RIL'TUR TfLK.KtXS. Londcr. (\ctober 11. f> 15 pm. In the House of i >mtu)ns, Mr, Awjuith introduced tbe rt-du vote of 800 millions. He stated that for U 190 days since April 1, loans2,775 words
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Article43 1916-10-13 9 Rbctib's Tklkoium. London, October 11. 1.40 p.m. Tokio A new political party of Constitutionalists, hearted by Baron Kato, has been inaugurated. Its strength at present is 200. A number of speakers declared they were anti Teraucbi, bnt Baron Kato urged unity.43 words
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Article36 1916-10-13 9 Rbutbr's Telegram. London, October 12. Mr. Justice Scrutton has been appointed a Lord of Appeal i i sn jossion to Sir Walter Pbillimore resigned. Mr. Henry McCardle is appointed a Judge of the High Court.36 words
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Article15 1916-10-13 9 Renter's Tkleobam. London. October 12. Copenhagen Otto. Bavaria's mad king, is dead.15 words
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Article179 1916-10-13 9 Natives Returning to Their Villages. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. October 12. The following official statement has been made in regard to the Djambi revolt During tbe period from the night of September 27 to the 4th inst an enemy attack was made on a patrol at179 words
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Article262 1916-10-13 9 Centennial Celebration at Kuala Lumpur. The centenary of the American Ceylon Mission was celebrated in the presence of a large gathering by the Jaffina American Mission Christians in the F.M.S. at the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday. The first part of the celebration was a special262 words
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Article2294 1916-10-13 9 ENHMY PLAYING THE WAR GAME BLINDFOLD. By Our Special Correspondent. London, September 14. If marriages are made in Heaven, it may aliuo°t be Raid that ware aru won u.nv < iys in the area most proxituate to that region The command of the air which has2,294 words
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Article486 1916-10-13 10 Values Easier in Sympathy With London. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 264 th auction was In M on October 11 and 12 when there were offered for sale piculs 11,884.98 or 1,617,994 lbs. (tons 677.67). Prices realised Average Prices. Sheet smoked fine ribbed $121 to486 words
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Article69 1916-10-13 10 Latest advertisements of tbe Say appear on pages 8 and 7. Th" Sea Vi< w Hotrl aro providing their usual fare for Saturday evening in th" f jrm of a special dinner and open air cinema show. Tii. urchc-U.i will play during tiffin and dinner on Sunday.69 words
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Article31 1916-10-13 10 Mr K. C. Chidambaram Pillay, tbe patron jf Vivekananda Sanmarka Sangam, who weat recently for a trip to India, has returned to Singapore and taken up tbe management of Jl» kIUSIQCM.31 words
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Article1216 1916-10-13 10 Deputy Governor at Enthusiastic Tamil Meeting. .V meeting of tbe Tamil community to consider what should be done with regard to tbe Our Day Fund well filled tbe Memorial Hall yesterday evening, and tbe proceedings were enthusiastic. His Excel lency tbe Deputy Governor, tbe Hou Mr. F.1,216 words
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Article354 1916-10-13 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their weekly Singapore share circular dated October 11, Messrs. Fraser and Co. report: Considering the sharp advance in tbo price of tin and the steady appreciation in rubber it is not surprising that local shares have fluctuated within wider margins354 words
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Article474 1916-10-13 10 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Of Selangor. There was a large and representative congregation on Wednesday, October 11. at 6 o'clock io the evening, in the Hall of the V.M.C.A., at Kuala Lumpur, where tbe Commission of the Presbytery London North met for the Induction of the474 words
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Article23 1916-10-13 10 Mr. Baines, formerly of Jalan Acob Estate, who went to America last May, baa now got a commission in tbe R.F.C. at borne.23 words
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Article432 1916-10-13 10 Large Tonnage of the Associate. Companies. Large additions to tbe fleets of the several Standard Oil companies are regarded as reflecting tbe opinion of the leading interests tbat there will be a considerable expansion in the oil business in the next few years, especially at the close432 words
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Article424 1916-10-13 10 Difficulties of Medical Research. The medical correspondent of Tbe Times writes The military representative of an appeal tribunal stated recently that doctors express such great difference of opinion that we do not know where we are." Most people will incline to endorse this statement and many must424 words
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Article52 1916-10-13 10 Djapoera (Sumatra).— 3o,f>43 lbs. New Zealand Malay.— s,lo9 lbs; three months 1M.961 lbs. Henrietta.— .(l,9oo lbs.; to date; 239.670 lbs S. Matang.- 22,988 lbs.; to date 145,916 lbs. Lunas (Sumatra).— ll,BB4 lbs. to date 49,805 lbs. Indragiri (Sumatra. —l2,s97 lbs.; eleven months 98,600 lbs. Taiping Rubber Estates.—52 words
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Article69 1916-10-13 10 An M S.V.R. team visite-1 the B.C.C. yesterday afternoon, and a one-sided game ended in a win for tbe latter by the two goals scored. These came in tbe first half and were well taken by Doig. It was a case of the home team's forwards againßt the visitors'69 words
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Article61 1916-10-13 10 In London. Mr. Justice Low has sentenced an employee of tbe Army Clothing Department to five years' penal servitude for corruption. He administered die severest censure to two contractors, saying They leave the court free, but disgraced, men." He oalled for an amendment of tbe law regarding i bribery and61 words
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Correspondence
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Letter180 1916-10-13 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, Almost everybody keeps his mind busy witb thin up-to-date; problem, so it happens tbat I come forward with the following MgaaUiaa why not tax all showgoers In many couutru s the-y do so, e.s in Java. Tbe maximum tax I heard180 words
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Article597 1916-10-13 10 Peace Utilisation of Her War Factories. The following dispatch has been riceived from Mr. H. Warner Alien, the; representative of tbe liriti-Oi In s with kat French Army Much has been written concerning tbe terribly destructive effects of modern warfare, and comparatively little ha* been said as597 words
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Article233 1916-10-13 10 Tlie Bishop of London (Kiybt Hcv. Dr. Winnington lonian: wearing a purpl.casseick and carrying a ah* pherd's crook, ojx m d tlio national mission of Kepcntance IM Hope at a great open air meeting in the churchyard of St. liotolpb, Bishopsgate'. Tho first word of thn misMon,233 words
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Article610 1916-10-13 11 Story of a Daring Raid on Coal Junks. The story of a free fiabt in Hongkong harbour wan t .Id at tbe Hongkong Magistracy en October 3, »h< n thn Chinese .including a ooal merchant) were charged with stealing and nabta| M tons of coal, the610 words
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Article473 1916-10-13 11 Interesting Case Heard At Hongkong. Th« Chief Jo-i ce of Hongkong (Sir William Keeft l)»-i'.«l delivered bis judgment on October 3 on a bummonn for a stay of proceedings until afte r the war in the cage in wLioh Cliarlis WilHsM hi -wick, of Messrs Jardine,473 words
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Article33 1916-10-13 11 ProKTamme of drills, etc., lor week ending Friday October 13: FltlbAY, OiTi'IlKR 13. SIS p.m. No i.rill, except (ur Hecraits and Keeerriata. F. Yockobb Blair, Captsia, 8.V.A., Acting Adjutant, B.T.C.33 words
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Article767 1916-10-13 11 I Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Sin«aporo, October 18, 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Eratt, exchange and share brokers, issue tbe following list of quotations this morning. Tbe quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. Norn. Valdi. BUTBM. Sillies 2/- Allagai a/- ad«)o J»»» 8/- Anglo-Malay767 words
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Advertisement488 1916-10-13 11 RAFFLES HOTEL RACE WEEK SPECIAL DINNERS TIFFINS Tuesday, October 17 Thursday, October 1 9 Saturday, October 21 CINEMA SHOWS AND DANCING ON ABOVE NIGHTS STAY AT RUNNYMEDE HOTEL SEA SIDE Telegraphic Address Telephones RUNNYMEDE. PENANG 543 635 5-7-o— Bll3 STRONG AND ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT AT TBK 111 AL PICTI-BI TBEATBK488 words
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Advertisement285 1916-10-13 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,285 words
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Article1347 1916-10-13 12 MANKIND TWENTY THOUSAND YEARS AGO. Threatened by New Barbarism. The 40th annual meeting of the British .ociatiun for the- Advancement of Science wan opened in Newcastle on Tyne on September 5, when Sir Arthur J. Evans delivered l.is presidential address to a large audience it tho Town1,347 words
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Article634 1916-10-13 12 Destroyer Flotilla Seen From The Air. Jane Anderson writes in the Daily News With the arms of a mess-room chair for my arm rests, with maps, charts And a signalling revolver on a narrow shelf before me, I made, in one of his Majesty's finest634 words
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Article191 1916-10-13 12 K reduction in the British prison eHtimatc fur the comiDg year of XICO.COC— or about lifKrct'Dt. aud the ftLuttiDtj up, in wboie or part, of a score of »aols, tbcse are some of tl.i L-ililu i vuli dcus uf tLr leJuctiun of crimt in this191 words
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Article1400 1916-10-13 12 Effects of British Influence And Example. It is not without significance that one of the noblest memorials in Bucharest shows I Queen Elizabeth Cannon Sylva, poet and gracious exponent of charity as a Red Cross nurse raising a wounded soldier with one arm, while "with the other1,400 words
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Article226 1916-10-13 12 Leicester Square as Obscure as Any Suburb. Londoners, tapping the k> ibs of suburban roads with umbrellas on the way home at night, may have thought their c.pital was tbe darkest place on earth. But, said an ifficial yesterday. people in the metropolis don't know what darkness226 words
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Article469 1916-10-13 12 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tbe London and Chin* Express. It should be understood that, in Home instances, bookings may be provisional %nd that intending passengers may alter tbeir arrangements, subsequent to tbe issuance of this list in London Per P.469 words
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Article97 1916-10-13 12 FollowiDg up its policy of dealing with wireless telegraphy in all its connections with modern life, the Wireless World for September opens with an interesting article entitled Wireless on tbe Filuv Kinematograph producers ever see-king for the dramatic are now turning their attentiou to the possibilities97 words
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Advertisement193 1916-10-13 12 "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price: $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO.. LIMITED (Incorporated in England) KUALA LUMPUR. FOR CELEBRATIONS LIFE-SIZE PAPER POSTERS OF THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING QUEEN Just the thing far tbe occasion NO CsLUB SHOULD BE WITHOUT THESE POSTERS WE SELL THEM JULIAN193 words
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Article896 1916-10-13 13 THE CAPTAIN KLING MOSQUE AT PENANG. Opening of a New Minaret. There wan a large crowd of Mohammedans from the different parts of the Settlement at the Captain riling Mosque, Pitt Street, on Saturday afternoon, to witness the inauguration of the beautiful new minaret, planned by and896 words
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Article82 1916-10-13 13 Mr. Herman Darewski will shortly introduce to England the most wonderful invention in the world of magical mechanics since the commit of the automatic piano-player. The piano typewriter is fitted to the piano, and reproduces in ordinary munical notation whatever the performer plays. A pianist can make a82 words
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Advertisement110 1916-10-13 13 tIfUITC Ailf h V'O Jusi imported It ANA I O COSTUMES. MILLINERY&BLOUSES IMU'B B Fv.l.AM') COLOURED STRAW HATS WHITE VOILE BLOUSE in all -had. s as sketch $4.25 Meh $2.95 k> JSt MUSLIN COLLARS T <JP n immense virie y. lilt ;1 new designs, from LADIES VOILE ROBES LATEST CREATION110 words
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Advertisement335 1916-10-13 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to y^pG) £^V and to THE MUNICIPALITY THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE \^o/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon" Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and335 words
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Advertisement149 1916-10-13 14 Siijii-rinritii in ifiuilitii ijuttmiiti'al. NIPPON PAINT White Zinc, White Lead, Paint, Red Lead Powder, etc. Acetic .flLdcL it!) per cent, guaranteed. Cement Can be had at any time HIGH STREET. Til. 819. 17 a-H— l6 a Johnson-Pickett Rope Co., Inc. MANILA ===^^=^=Z MANUFACTURERS OF FINE MANILA ROPE which is tested149 words
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Advertisement616 1916-10-13 14 _HOTICES. AVER PANAS RUBBER ESTATE. LIMITED. DECLARATION OF INTERIM DIVIDEND AND NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS NOTICE is hereby Riven Mitt a first interim dividend ot 10 per oent. has txen declared by the Direetora on account of the var mliuK Jrnnary 81, 1917, payable on Thursday, Uctobtr *iO,616 words
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Advertisement622 1916-10-13 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of POLISHED TEAK HOC EUOLD FURNITUKB, ETC. Comprising: Elaborately oarved sideboards, pti'ftal writing table, Cantonese bUck ebony ol aim and teapoys inlaid wit moth' rof -pearl, etc., gardtu n>%t', »prin seated cosy with mir or pant 1», almoirah peranibuUt >is dressing table-, curio cabine dinner622 words
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Advertisement1196 1916-10-13 14 BALEB Br AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD LAND AND HOUSES NOS. 181, 182, 188, 184, 185, ISO, 187 and 188. BOAT QUAY, and NO 4. 26, *7 and 27 1, KBNO CIIEOW STRKBT To be held at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee Jc Co.'s sal-room, No.1,196 words
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Article918 1916-10-13 15 rES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Keeping a Motor Car Fit. A motorcar should always be in Rood running condition and adequately equipped. This holds true whether short trips are taken or long toura of many hundreds of miles. Obviously, the longer the trip, the more important918 words
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Article144 1916-10-13 15 The total number of newspapers published in Japan proper in 1918 was 865, their aggregate daily circulation being about 4,810,000. To day there must be some increase in the number. Of the above Tokyo boasts of owning 82, Osaka 13, and the provinces 820. Out of 82 Tokyo144 words
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Advertisement516 1916-10-13 15 Use All-B:K»i*;ißil^ ROM TYRES Tyres are li paramount importance to you— and the life of your car. Your safety dopenta upon I H their reliability, y>ar run- ing ex pen r s vary acoordiog to their durability, \our comfort is largely affocted by their resiliency, and last, but W not516 words
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Advertisement63 1916-10-13 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 fiTELASTIC TYRES BRITISH and BEST WRITE FOR PARTICULARS OF OUR GUARANTEE63 words
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Advertisement574 1916-10-13 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER Fj m^a m^j X^.» BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS WANTED A MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN, capable of liouse keeping, wishes appoictiiii.Lt to amesx or a private family ',«ooci uecdlewoniaiA Apply Hcs N 6:0 Strait- Tin;i». i IP-A— l3 10 WANTED, good assistant for mercantile tirm Mnit b riuart rat-man and able574 words
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Advertisement551 1916-10-13 16 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, competent electrical engineer. For particu am, apply to Box No 650, Strait* l ini-s. 610 v WANTED, <'liincfie coiupounder. local <]'ialincation n c Ksary. Apply sUtiug experience, etc.. the Manager, The Dispensary, Ltd. 9 10— n WANTED, ASSISTANT for works office. Previous office experience tsstn.ial. Only Europeans551 words
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Advertisement802 1916-10-13 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Uunrobin. Barker Boad.' Im mediate ent'y Apply Lee Cheng Van k Co. 17-n 'HIHB LKT, 110 a Orchard Koad, Euro pean dwelling house. Kent tM. Apply S Mauai'H. h A Co. 6-10— v TO BE LET, No. 6R, Scotts Koad. Entry from November 1 Apply802 words
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Advertisement341 1916-10-13 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (iNCOHtOBATKD IN Ev.LAM' Best Multiplar Hair Belting Ordinary and Extra Stout From 2" to 7" stock This belt has gained its reputation throughout Saigon, Rangoon, Sumatra, Bangkok, F.M.S. and the Straits, for its Strength, Durability and Reliability. Quota' ions from KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street,341 words
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Advertisement330 1916-10-13 16 BOOK YOUR ORDERS NOW Dee to arrive shortly Family Balances, 14, '28 and 60 lbs. Galvanised Wheel Barrows. Pipe Cutteis, Nos 1 and i. Muotz Metal Sheets, 4' z 4' x ,< to f Muntz Metal Kound Bare, i" to 1 dia. Japd. and B:a«8 Tower Bolts. Brass and Iron330 words
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Advertisement466 1916-10-13 16 MOTOR CARS •phone 1 For HIRE L.7 M^ promptly attends II [1 to your oall with I \J I I comfortable cars, ■.111 day and night. W V V Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 216 A 216, ORCHARD ROAD To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as466 words
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Miscellaneous324 1916-10-13 16 Straits V)imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 202 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editoria matters and news should be addressed THE EDITOR. All ['ommunications relating to business matters— advertisements, subscriptions. accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISKMENT RATES.-Miscellane-ous wants of every description324 words
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