The Straits Times, 28 October 1916
1916-10-28
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Title Section13 1916-10-28 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,249 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 28. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement142 1916-10-28 1 pESTLJS MILK r- Po( $B BEAR BEAR BRAND *M;smmom K >- BRA ND ILII¥ IT 6£AR BRAND WII 1^ JVIILIX MVG, E riiC 5W.55 M't« MIL/IV ifs Jfi^ .n us MNI purity anyrhiljj 7 WlMloul J ddltioM Ul i»flhe lnh S l llu^le for ma.ntaininfe 1 6 I r.OI E"142 words
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Advertisement130 1916-10-28 1 BABY CARRIAGES Canopies on frames to 3 mill FOLDING GO-CARS Made in /'vfe > ft^a* Casement cloth silk. j£^X 7 MAIL CARTS ROBINSON Ca llffT r^W""^ W ff TW^ 1 M* ABhcroffß miniature and full sized rllKfc ULIVti UIL s^3>i=;ais. „N BOTTLES AND ,0.,». T.MS, fcSS'^^SS^U. RIPE BLACK OLIVES Kokeo130 words
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Advertisement14 1916-10-28 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Soli Aoints ADAMBON. GILFILUN 4 CO., ITO (IncorporntMl in KagUad) I14 words
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Article1024 1916-10-28 2 WORKERS MISLED, WRONGED AND STARVING. Fierce Incitement to Revolt. A Socialist antiwar leaflet, entitled Hunger, is being circulated broadcast in Germany. It is remarkable for its bitterness and its language of frank incitement. Evidently it is being distributed widely among the troops, for tbe copies of it1,024 words
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Advertisement712 1916-10-28 2 NOTICE OF REMOVAL GENERAL RUBBER COMPANY. NO'ICB in hMfcf U^on that tbe officrs ol the I" antatioDM l>«-p»rtinent of the General Kabbf t Company will be removed from tbe Laidltw Fu Minn to (be Chartered Bank Chamber* on October 26 and the offices ol tbe Pmebaiiioß I tepartment will be712 words
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Advertisement502 1916-10-28 2 ECZEMA IN RASH ON BOY'S BACK Arms and Letfs. Irritation Dreadful. Restless at Night. Soothed and Healed by Cuticura. "Whpu my little hoy was six months oM bu had a scriuus Illness and when be got /*""*i^ bwur lwe noticrd a raafe on his l«rk which was won* g^ ~l\502 words
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Advertisement335 1916-10-28 2 ARE YOU IRRITABLE Irritability, over-xtnt-itiveness, a disposition to worry uver triflex headache, diuioeas these- a>e all cooim n symptoms of Lervons exhausti n or neurasthenia. Very of n n you feel best and brightest at nicht. Rest does not refresh your body your nervous system fails to recuperate. This distressing335 words
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Advertisement98 1916-10-28 2 Hams and Bacon Just received, a fresh shipment of Hutton's famous Pineapple Hams and Bacon. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. DI-GEST-IT CURES DYSPEPSIA «T GET IT AT MAYNARD'S MAYNARD CO.. Lm THE CHEMISTS BATTERY ROAD SINGAPORE REMOVAL NOTICE From October 2, 1916, our address98 words
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Article1103 1916-10-28 3 MORE THAN TWELVE ZEPPELINS PARTICIPATE. Two Marauders Downed. Papers to hand contain fall accounts of the air raid on September '23. A correspondent o the Daily Telegraph says "An airship passed over here at midnight, with the engine hamming, and searchlights flickering across the sky. About ten1,103 words
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Advertisement232 1916-10-28 3 j "ITS AS COCD TO-DAY WHEN I BO'JCHT IT!" j(QW USE j' ThM's an expre«M«n common to f/JrWMf SWAN j u^rsof Ihe 'SWAN' Founta-., //jjf// those who have used ii.nr /f/yf/ INK 'rz::::z:':r J&W -y UP > think it the say n /f /*Y ttMJE, J* < hour aflir l:our232 words
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Advertisement442 1916-10-28 3 jdtbm* T^ e air-scouts go about their w$ J? ■JmP^ work in planes shot through space h\ Valve- .JhP* in-Head engine*. They can trust their li\cs *9? 4*"P^^ i and thtir missions tonothing less thanwhet f^yfe. J?3 they believe is the surest, must powerful 3?^!s**- 4 v The enemy planes442 words
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Advertisement784 1916-10-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. British India AND Mpcar L_ine. (Companies Incorporated in England). 4AIL. AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAla.lN<2B. (Under Contrmot with Hit Majesty s Qoverniaent), for Ohina, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Adan, Cgypt, Mediterranean Porta and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or abou: NAIL LINES.784 words
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Advertisement764 1916-10-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD.j (Incorporate!, in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacbo, Kelantan, Tabai Langnara, Telupm, Panarai. Paauu. Singora, Laoon, Kotaamui. Bandon. Langsaen, Chumpon. Konlak i. Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. MAHIDOL Oct. 28, 3 p.m. a.a. ASOANG Oct. 3O Nov. 1, 3 p.m. c.a.764 words
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Advertisement584 1916-10-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTDAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Imuorporatbo in Enolano) The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every vceek and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa. Marseilles and Liverpool584 words
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Advertisement517 1916-10-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LT'J (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained betw<en Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles acd London under mail o-intraci with tl.e Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this hi rvico have been specially designed and constructed, and517 words
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Advertisement605 1916-10-28 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. »U81R«LI»B» BURKS PHILP LINf (Incobpobatbd in Australui. 9ma»roaa to Java Pobtb, Post Dabwim Tbobsday Island, Bbisbanb and Stdnby, via Tobbbi Stbaits. Also taking paa»eng«rs and cargo with transhipment for other Victorian, Soutb Austkaliam and North Qcbbnsland Pobts, BaiTisa Naw Ocinba, Naw Britain, Tasuanian and Naw Zbaland Port*. Smooth605 words
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Advertisement343 1916-10-28 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVMRT-MMTSCHtPMJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." (Incorporated in Holland) MAIL SKKVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BBLAWAN-DBLI. BAB\nq, DURBAN CAPETOWN, LAS PALM AS, AND VICB VBRSA. Steamers are due to arrive on (be undermentioned date* I OuTWAKD. HoUIWARD. 1916 1916 Vondel Oot. 29 VondeJ Nov 17 Qrntin* No*. 28343 words
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Advertisement727 1916-10-28 5 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. JOHORE TODDY FARM FOR 1917. Sealed Tenders (or the above Farm will be received up to noon on November 15, 1916, by the State "-Y^retary, Johore Babru, from wbom all furtli-r ioform.tioo regar iog tbe above Farm may be obtained on personal or > written application. The727 words
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Advertisement74 1916-10-28 5 P. 0. Eight-Disc Light Harrows CHEAPEST AND BEST ON THE MARKET STOCKS HELD BY SINE, DARBY CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED'IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) MALACCA I IF YOU REQUIRE ENGrINES OF ANY KIND Steam— Stationary or Portable Oil— Refined or Crude Oil Suction Gas BOILERS Land or Marine Portable or Semi-portable PUMPS74 words
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Article753 1916-10-28 6 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, October 29, 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt. exchange and share broke™, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. Num. Valoi. I Bdtibs. SaLuaa. 8/- AUagai 2/- Anglo-Jara 3/- Anglo-Malay 4753 words
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Advertisement259 1916-10-28 6 SIEMENS BROTHERS I DYNAMO WORKS, LIMITED (Incori'uratbd in Enulakd) 'WOTAN" D Sr LAMPS Wotan Drawn Wire Lamps are unsurpassed for high-t'flk-iency and great mechanical strength. NO LAMP BURNS LESS CURRENT FITTINGS FOR HALF WATT LAMPS Our special lanterns are suitable for use with HalfWatt Lamps <if „;i candle powers. CEILING259 words
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Advertisement256 1916-10-28 6 AUCTION SALE Of I NSERVICBABLB POLICE STORES UNCLAIMED AND CONFISCATED PROPERTY, INTESTATE ESTATE, ETC. By or ler of The Chief Polioe Offioer To be hold at tbe Central Police Sta ion, Sooth Bridge Road On Friday, Ndvisbib 10, at 3.80 p.m. For particulars, see catalogues. POWBLL k CO., LTD., Auctioneers.256 words
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Advertisement887 1916-10-28 6 Are You Anaemic? If yon have the sort of feeling that makes jou think you have not tbe strength to do soy work, no matter how light, and your Uce and lips look pale, while you have not tbe appetite to eat even tbe daintiest morsels, tben you are anaemic887 words
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Article102 1916-10-28 7 FIXTURES. •aturdav. October 28 Hieb Wati.r M 35 a.m., 11.38 p.m. din hay Celebrations. Sunday, October 20. High Water. 11. ft a.m. Monday, October 30. fish Water 0.21 am., 11.40 a.m Chamber of Commerce meeting, 2.80 p.m. Tuesday, October 31. •ligh W»t«». 1.7 a.m., 0.17 p.m Wednesday,102 words
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Article271 1916-10-28 7 To D 4». Penang and Calcutta taking mails fnr Durban Suisang 2.80 pm Malacca, P. Swettcnliara and Penang Klang 2.80 am Batu Pahat Hong Wan 2.80 pm Me' lan <-'rce 2.30 pm Penant: K»ogoo« a»d Calcutta, taking mailH lor Durban .lapan 2.30 pm Malacca and P. 1271 words
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Article258 1916-10-28 7 The mail trains from Singapore (or th •orth lean Tank Road sution daily at 7.7 a.m ano 7 MB* arriving at Kuala Lumpur it 7.18 p.tu and 6.45 a.m. respectively. Tbthrough express to Penang leaves Kuala L-\npcr it 8 am. daily, arriving at Penany a' 4.28 p m.258 words
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Article42 1916-10-28 7 The P. and C). outward mail steamer Malta was expected to leave Colombo yesterday afternoon, and may be expected to arrive at Peaang at daylight on ttie let proximo. The I until should arrive here oo the 2nd proximo.42 words
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Article46 1916-10-28 7 Sept. 0 M M Sept. 15 P. O. vpt 1H M. M. iept. *l B. I. topt W P. O. Jot. H. I. Jet. 11 MM Mi H P <•• M M MM. .»ct. 'X B. 1. Odober 9 16 ie J6 Oct. 1146 words
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Article49 1916-10-28 7 Oar attontioa baa been called to the fact U>at oat arrival* in London are mnch behind tboan published eUewbera. Oar rale is to (five arrivals only when they are officially reported in the Post Office notices, and no later <Ute than that printed above hai been ■o r ported.49 words
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Article155 1916-10-28 7 EXCHANCIB. SmoATOM, October 38, 1016. On Lo*oc« Bank 4 m/a 3/41 1 Demand a/4,. PriTa*eBjm/i 2/4^ On Fbanci Bank T..T. 826 Om India Bank T. T. 174J On HoN.moNu...B»nk d/d fii On Shabobai ...Bank d/d 74; On Java Bank.T. T. 185 On Japan Bank 109', Sovereigns buying155 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article180 1916-10-28 7 I ne Bayers Sellers. Value 10 10 AmpanK 500 6.00 1 1 Ayer Wen* 0.60 0.60 10 10 Belat I- 86 10 10 Kanabol 0.90 1.50 10 10 Kinta Association 5.00 7.00 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 £1 Lahat Mines 3.00 5.00 10 9.25 Malayan Collieries par180 words
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Article642 1916-10-28 7 fcww 3 Buyers. Sellers. Valoe£ 3/ 2/- Allaga. 2/8 2/9 2/- 2/- Anglo-Java 4/- 2/- 1/- Anglo Malay 10/- 12/--2- 2/- Batang Malaka 3/2 8/6 41 41 Batn Tiga 8.0.0 4 0.0 2/- 2/- Bekota 8/6 8/9 41 41 Bokit Kajang 2.15.0 3.5.0 41 41 Bokit Lintanf 8.10.0 4.2.6642 words
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Article127 1916-10-28 7 8 ac [Bayers Sellers. Value (2 41 41 Smelting 00. 0.26 9.50 41 41 Pwt 1.5.0 1.6.0 6/- 6/- Sleetrio T'waja 4/- 5/--10 10 FtMe* Neave 62.00 60 60 W. Hammer k Co. 00.00 01.00 100 Howarth Brskioe 60.00 60.00 100 7fcPref. 100.00 100 100 Kati Bro, Del 80.00127 words
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Article49 1916-10-28 7 United Engineer* 6% 11,284 600 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 norn S poreMunieipal 5% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4^% of 1907 t1.600,000 98 Spore Municipal 4*% of 1909 •1,000,000 95.00 Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 90.00 Snore Municipal 4*, £800.000 92.00 F.M.S. t% loan 1916 t15.000.000 108 10449 words
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Advertisement427 1916-10-28 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, an intelligent girl as assistant in tbe Art N-edLwork and Flower Depo*. Apply by letter 28 10— 8 11 VULCAN «;AK KO < SALK. C*r No. 1008, 5 feater Offers nr reqnu-ts lor inspection write XxK >x No. Straits Times ■i* 10— 81 10 MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. FOR427 words
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Advertisement287 1916-10-28 7 t ''THREE P^^l CASTLES'" l^Pl CIGAREnES (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (IsCOBiOKATKD IN HoNOKONO) Established 1883 MANUFACTURERS OF PIRE^ROPE S BTRAND GABLE LAID 4 STRAND i* to 12" B" to 10" 8* to 10* Prioee, samples and fall particular* will be forwarded287 words
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1059 1916-10-28 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28. THE EMPIRE FIRST. There are certain advantages in a fairly wide experience of tbe larger public life." We used tbe phrase recently in connection with the question of local taxation proposals, and certain allegations that a binding pledge bad been given. SneerH have been1,059 words
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Article21 1916-10-28 8 The first day of Our Day" bazaar at Penang realised tI.HOO. The total of I', uang's effort to date is 136,000.21 words
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Article38 1916-10-28 8 Mr. John Lane, of the Bodley Head, who has brought out a number of books on this part of the world, has just published The Charm of Malaya, by Mr. C. W. Harrison, of the F.M.S. Civil Service.38 words
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Article34 1916-10-28 8 Tbe following interim dividends are announced Daiuansara \'l\ per cent, and Landscape 7j. Kuala Kubu pays a final of 5 per cent.. Sungei Kari 15, Straits Plantations 6, Brooklands 10 and Kuala Lumpur '2034 words
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Article35 1916-10-28 8 The i'enang Volunteer Pipe Hand watt successfully inaugurated on Monday by marching at the head of the corps during a route march. Mr. Frank Adam donned kiiaki hi tue occasion and played with the rest.35 words
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Article35 1916-10-28 8 Oar Ipob correspondent telegraphs with reference to the War Relief Fund and the P.A.M. that hia former wire was misleading as the Straits Government is still continuing to pay dollar tor dollar towards the contribution35 words
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Article22 1916-10-28 8 By an order in Council the second part of tbe Medical Act ot 1886 is applied to the Straits from September 7.22 words
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Article37 1916-10-28 8 Tbe monthly meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association will be held on Monday, October 80, at 6.15 p.m., when tbe Van. Arcbeacon Swindell will take tbe service and give the address. All friends are cordially invited.37 words
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Article48 1916-10-28 8 Tbe Fleet Annual for 1916 compiled by Mr. Lionel Vexley. gives a complete history of tbe British Navy daring last year, with due record to the restrictions of the Admiralty, and a roll of honour of all the men who had laid down their lives in the service.48 words
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Article44 1916-10-28 8 Says tbe Straits Echo:— A well-informed American lawyer, himself a Democrat, at present on a business visit to Penang, consi ders that the defeat of President Wilton and the success of Mr. Hughe* at tbe forthcoming elections in the United States are practically certain.44 words
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Article46 1916-10-28 8 Mohamed Ismail, of Beach Road, was charged in the second police court, this morning, with criminal breach of trust in respect of a diamond ring, value $350, the property of one Mohamed Ismail, a diamond merchant. Accused was remanded until November 5, on bail of $500.46 words
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Article56 1916-10-28 8 A Bengali dock policeman, named Basawa Singh, was charged by Superintendent T. Leonard, in the s com) police court, this morning, with the theft of two rolls of blue cloth, value $11, frcru a godown at King's Dock. Accused waa remanded until November 2, on bail of $100, Mr. Dickinson56 words
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Article61 1916-10-28 8 Messrs. Hooglandt and Co. inform us that they bave received a telegram from the secretaries of the Sumatra Para Rubber Plantations, Ltd., to the effect that the board of directors recommend a final dividend of Til. per share, making with tbe interim dividend of 3d. declared on February 16 last,61 words
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Article72 1916-10-28 8 It is expected the home Government will introduce the compulsory early closing of shops when the clocks are put back to winter time on October 1. The Early Closing Association is asking for an order making 7 p.m. the closing bour, and 9 p.m. on Satur days, with some few72 words
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Article70 1916-10-28 8 A Bill to be introduced into the Legislative Council gives additicnal power to the masters of Admiralty transports for the maintenance of discipline on board their ships, when such ships are in any port ot the Colony. The Bill proceeds on the lines of section 39a of tbe Imperial Defence70 words
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Article82 1916-10-28 8 Private George Wilson. V.C., formerly a newsboy, on September 22 resumed selling newspapers in the High street. Edinburgh. He was well dressei, but explained that his pension, 16s. a week, including the allowance for tbe Victoria Cross, was not a great sum, especially when living is so dear. The lan82 words
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Article75 1916-10-28 8 Much to the surprite of ptcss representatives, who had made provision for dealing with columns of material from a Legislative Council meeting yesterday, upon reaching the Council Chamber it was learned tht ro was to be no meeting until November 3. At the last meeting the Colonial Secretary moved that75 words
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Article211 1916-10-28 8 Summarising the Penang Municipal budget for 1907, (which estimates a balance on January 1, 1917, of $380,000, and a revenue of 1 1.501,730, and an expenditure of 91,621,867) the President at a recent meeting said be estimated there would be a balance of t15f,8«3 at tbe end of 1917. It211 words
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Article237 1916-10-28 8 At Colombo, on October 17. Mr. Justice Knni.s delivered judgment, in tbe case in which Mr. J. H. Daniell. Deputy Inspector. General, charged Mr. U. C. Lee. Principal ot Eton College, Colombo, with misappro priating three sums. RIS each, paid him by students, going in for tbe London College, of237 words
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Article491 1916-10-28 8 The Hon. Mr. En Tong Sen has subscribed $2,000 to Our Day Fund at Ipoh. Mr. C. AmbroHOli and family left yesterday by the Rumpbius for a short holiday in Java. Mr. S. Codrington, acting Collector of Land Revenue. Singapore, is appointed Registrar of Deeds for the491 words
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Article41 1916-10-28 8 We very gratefully acknowledge a second donation of $10 from Mr. A. Mola to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to supply smokes to our soldiers and sailors. The total we have received is now $6,029.99.41 words
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Article67 1916-10-28 8 A gentleman recently returned from England says that N. 8 Johor.- Bahra, had better not attempt to take a gramophone, gramophone records, or Japanese tea sets home. The restrictions are drastic and are rigidly enforced, and the duties imposed may exceed the value of the articles. Gramophone67 words
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Article100 1916-10-28 8 His many friends throughout the Colony will be tendering their hearty congratulation to Major-General D. H. Ridout, C.M.G., General Officer Commanding, Straits Settlements, upon bin promotion from the rank of Brigadier-General. His Excellency was made Brigadier- General towards the end of February, 1916, and yesterday be received100 words
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Article178 1916-10-28 8 Tbe funeral of tbe late Mr. A. L. M. Scott, who died at Nebon^ Tebal, on Tuesday, took place at tbe Western Koad Cemetery. Penan*;, on Wi dncday Tbe Rev. Keppel Oarnier, Colouial Chaplain, officiated, and among tbose present were Messrs. L C.178 words
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Advertisement157 1916-10-28 8 U. oL J. xQaU fiC's B QPOTPII In 4iCfly kn IJ i UflllGL/V li CA*2j^*^"**^ y, SOLE AGENTS: C4LDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS PRESENTS for HOME Specialities for Xmas, 1916 BOOK ORDERS EARLY FINEST INDIAN TEA Packed in lead 1 id- -d wooden chests and delivered DUTY PAID157 words
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Advertisement209 1916-10-28 8 THE BIG SHOW WITH THE BIG PROGRAMME AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRA Beach Road The Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore SECOND SHOW AT 9.15 Daniel Frohman presents Grace George's Famous Success CLOTHES Four Parts Ti'f celebrated society drama with i 11 aRLDTTE IVES and209 words
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Article1652 1916-10-28 9 RUMANIAN POSITION. Heavy Fighting in The Dobrudja. Efftcuation of Constaiua. Kmim> Tm.ki.kams. London October iM. 9.45 p.m. Odessa I Particulars of the last days of the Kusso Knruanmn occur*' <>o of >n«tan/a bavebtH-n Ratlnred frim airivtta «n<i -ibow that a» many as flftoau aeroplanes dropped bombs in on>1,652 words
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Article125 1916-10-28 9 Rkl'Tkr's Tklkgbam. London, October 26, 9.55 p.m. In the House of Commons, Sir A. Kinlocb Cooke asked Arc the officers and officials responsible for the condition of the hospital at Wellington in July still employed by the Raj Mr. Chamberlain referred to his reply on October 17. In125 words
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Article43 1916-10-28 9 RBUTH's TSLSGRAM. London, October 27, 12.20 p.m. The jockey club has considered a petition in favour of the totalisator on race courses which was signed by influential English and Irish breeders, owners and trainers. It decided that the proposal was inopportune.43 words
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Article43 1916-10-28 9 KILTEH S T«L»uRAM. London, October 27, 12.20 p.m. Replying to a deputation advocating the construction of the channel tunnel, Mr. Asquith promised that the Committee of Imperial Defence would review the question in the light of experience gained daring the war.43 words
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Article87 1916-10-28 9 Riotib's Tiuobam. London, October 37, 9.25 a.m. Washington The War Office ban definite information that opponents of the Government's policy in Mexico have arranged tli.it Villa and other bandits shall make aj spectacular attack on the American border I before the Presidential election in order to create87 words
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Article673 1916-10-28 9 Removal of Trees from Connaught Drive. An ordinary meeting of tbe Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon in the board room, presided over by Mr. F. .1. HalhUx (pr?»iili-Dt). Others oresent wcie Mes«r». R. St. J. Braddell. K. Tessfrnsohn, Dr. V. Samy, N. Nuzatuie, Tan Kheam Hock, Sect673 words
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Article184 1916-10-28 9 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs. I r moist Peek and Co, Singapore, nupply us witli the following report on the position of the Java produce market for the week ending October 28 Batavia. October 27. Rubber. Following the positions of Singapore and Home Markets,184 words
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Article2377 1916-10-28 9 SMASHING THE LEGEND OF GERMAN INVINCIBILITY. From Our Own Correspondent London, September 28. Although much may be to happen before we reach the final goal of oar Western Armies— we are beginning to talk of putting another million men in the ranks between now and Christmas2,377 words
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Article429 1916-10-28 10 The Whereabouts of Unfamiliar Towns. K correspondent has supplied a contem pnrary with the following interesting notes rt lativi to certain places in tbe Near East which are commonly mentioned in tbe daily telegrams Tran'ylvama. Parajd is a small town situated in central Transylvania, some 16 miles429 words
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Article191 1916-10-28 10 Latest advertisements of tbe d»y appear on page?. Despite counter attractions tbe Palladium bad a fine bouse Ust night when Violet Mersereau waa tbe star attraction in Autumn This proved a film of quite ex ccptional strengh and beauty. It combines sensation with rare naturalness and macb191 words
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Article2383 1916-10-28 10 "Our Day Fund. GREAT SUCCESS ACHIEVED IN SINGAPORE. Splendid Support Assured To day's the day. In other words, it is Our Day in the Straits Settlements and tUe F.M.S. Its main object, aa everyone should know by now. is to raise as large a sum of money as possible in2,383 words
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Article64 1916-10-28 10 Mrs. Booty won the October Spoon at Balestier on Thursday, with a nett score of 85. I I In. Booty 32 Payne 20 Lyall 81 Thomas 80 ady Evelyn Yoany. 24 In. Maaldon 26 Brooke 39 >> *i ToUl. I 88 66 68.86 28 57 66.0164 words
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Article426 1916-10-28 10 Interesting Trophies at Economy Exhibition. .Some of tbe ingenious methods by which neutrals have attempted to smuggle contra band goods into Germany are to be seen at tbe National Economy Exhibition, which has been opened at the People's Palace. Whitechapel. Germany bas suffered very seriously from a lack426 words
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Article609 1916-10-28 10 No Need at Present to Follow The Example of Australia, The entry of the Australian Government into ocean transport industry by tbe purchase of vessels to carry wheat ha.? aroused discussion in Canada as to the necessity of tbe Dominion Government adopting a similar policy. The general609 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter536 1916-10-28 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir.— Referring Is the loiter of Puzzled appearing in your issue of the 10th inst. under the above heading, there appeared in your issue of June 29 a cutting or extract from the Daily Telegraph of May 29 in which it536 words
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Article383 1916-10-28 10 Allies 'Pool' Their Gold to Keep Monetary Position Solid. In the course of a lengthy and highly interesting interview granted by M. liibot to the Paris correspondent of The Times, the French Minister of Finance said A very satisfactory arrangement was arrived at during the last meeting383 words
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Article80 1916-10-28 10 The curators of the Itritish Museum have now a complete collection of Schadeufreude Medals issued in Germany to commemorate tbe greatest acts of savagery. The Lusitauia Medal was tbu most popular one, although Germany's greatest official lie is that no such medal vtai ever struck. Annthur in the collection was80 words
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Article695 1916-10-28 11 kaistr's Chaplain on German Losses. With tl»' title "<iod with us," Pastor \V mkiis, tin- Kaiser* chief field chaplain, ;i i bl i shed a collection of his sermons us— rhr J at the Imperial headquarter* in tue prem<nt war. A publisher's note mentions that all tin'695 words
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Article230 1916-10-28 11 Pmi^ramme of drills, etc., for ween ending Frioay, Noveciber 8 Sattbday, O< i..hn: 28. 5 pm. Kail in Raffles tfojoart. Maxim Co. ftODAY, O< TOUBR 24. 730 a.m. baiestier Range \VII. t> p.m. Monday, O< tober HO. SIP p.m. Drill Hall S.Vv S K E.iV.i. >, M>xiui230 words
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Article541 1916-10-28 11 Sunday, October 29, 1916. St. Andriw's Cathkdral. 19th Sunday after Trinity.— 7 a.m. Holy Communion 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion iChoral); 9.15 a.m. Matins; 4 p.m. Children's Service 5.30 p.m. Evensong and sermon. Special Course of Sermons 9p m. Men's Service, Subject: Sacrifice. Preacher, Rev. .1 R. Lee. St.541 words
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Article333 1916-10-28 11 Verses of Poet- Professor Who Gave His Life in Freedom's Cause. In view of Professor Kettle's death at Giocliy, it is appropriate to reproduce tbe following stirring war verse*, which the TOUOki MM p *t and politician contiibuted to tbe Daily Chronicle two years ago PADDY. (After333 words
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Article54 1916-10-28 11 Ii i- ktated tbat the SeUogor State Council, wbt v considering tbe confirmation ol MM sentences of death on tbe Lautoor murderer*, altered tbe sentence id tbe case o( tbe second and tbird aoeoned to imprison ini-ut lor life. Tbe first man, who was proved to have shot Mr. Laatour,54 words
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Advertisement530 1916-10-28 11 MOUTRIE i New cons gnment just to hand. Call and inspect these suierb instruments. S. MOUTRIE GO. LIMITED (Incorporated In Hongkong) RAFFLES PLACE a two new episodes a of the Thanhoueer Fascinating Serial £2. THE MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY ,1 Episode 15 lie Borrowed Hydroplane, 1 parts Kr i-. if If—530 words
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Advertisement282 1916-10-28 11 BAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT Special Dinner ADELPHI HOTEL IN AID OF "OUR DAY" FUND TO-NIGHT By kind permission of the U. Col. A. B. Oarrett and Officer?. THE REGIMENTAL BAND of the X.S.L.I. will be in attendance from S o'clock and will play Selections during Tea on the Lawn and the282 words
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Article1870 1916-10-28 12 Tlio following camialiiua are announced Londoo. September 29. Killed.— 2nd Limit. C. Ariut-tron>>. I'urham LI., Capt. li. Auret. X.X.A. 2nd l.iout. H. G. rUrn-4, Cornwall LX 2nd Lieut. I Bttoion. King's. Koyal Rifles; Capt. M •wall, Went Sane** '2ud Lieut. E. K Ohilwell. Cornwal L.1. 2nd Lieut. T.1,870 words
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Article273 1916-10-28 12 Outward. Ti e following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Sxpresß. It should be understood that, in lomo instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance cf this list in London Per273 words
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Article100 1916-10-28 12 The difference of temperament between the Kn dcli au<i tbe English Tommy at ujo meats of crisis is aptly illnhti auu by a story from an officer at tbe front. Sccue Wlitri tbe hi nrli and British join forces. French \> liM off at the double, with gloriou* elan, -inmt100 words
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Article1661 1916-10-28 12 AN OFFER FOR THE ESTATE REFUSED. Property Not in the Market. A special general meeting of tbe Nellniay Robber Estate, Ltd., was held at noon on October 21, in tbe registered office of tbe company, Penan^. Mr. F. Duxbury was I called to the cbair, tbere being also1,661 words
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Article417 1916-10-28 12 Son of a Shanghai Man In France A message from Paris states A Chinese volunteer, Sergeant Tsu, who is now serving witb the French Flying Corpc has already brought down two hostile machines. Sergeant Tsu is tbe Ron of a wealthy Shanghai merchant. He was studying aviation417 words
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Article184 1916-10-28 12 Mr. Frederick Palmer, tbe American war correspondent witb tbe British headquarters, cables tbe following graphic story Combles differed from the other villages in sight, inasmuch as the walls of the buildings were still standing. At tbe appointed time waves of British infantry surged forward and attacked them.184 words
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Advertisement299 1916-10-28 12 6 M»Gon f Mobiloils "A grade for MkA (MM of motor." We guarantee Gargoyle Mobiloils to be perfectly uniform tvery succeeding delivery. Readings of gravity, viscosity, flashpoint, etc., are only misloading to the user of lubricants. It does not follow that because one oil is ten degrees or twenty degrees299 words
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Article929 1916-10-28 13 GENERAL SIR SMITH-DORRIEN'S APPEAL. Decency at a Low Ebb. General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien has ttont a furtliet letter to The Observer on tbe subject of his appeal to certain theatrical managers to endeavour to raise tbe tone of tbe perform ances they prepare for the public,929 words
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Article106 1916-10-28 13 Id a recent review of the work of the Australian Navy, it is pointed out that tbe ship* of that squadron kept tbe Western Pacific clear of German raiden in tbe early days of tbe war guarded tbe southern parts of tbe Far Eastern rout", and covered huge mileages in106 words
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Advertisement197 1916-10-28 13 MOTOR LAUNCHES A MOTOR LIGHTERS PARSON'S Reliable MOTORS STEAM LAUNCHES STEAM LIGHTERS SHALLOW DRAFT FOR RIVERS OR SEA-GOING Apply to GRAHAM HUTCHISON, M.1.N.A., Winchester House. "BRUNOLINUM" THE PERFECT WOOD PRESERVATIVE The Reliable Stop-Rot Antiseptic and Certain Protector against White Ants. Identical to the German Wood Preserver "Carbolinium" and Cheerap. .BBBBBBBBBBSBBaBBBBBBaH^BB»BBBBBBBBBBBB^r^*4197 words
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Advertisement300 1916-10-28 13 KFtAIVIROZ; IS > lf!^-£''ir BE? Ll. THE WORLD knows '> r and admires what our Colonies are doing in v V /s*s3t^ c War, and these patriotic Colonies will appreciate what >^' o, J rßiV'' Michcun lias done and is doing. V\ V. > MICHELIN has given £40.000 to further300 words
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Advertisement594 1916-10-28 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHJ&.X OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Inoobposatbd in Straits Sittlimists) HBADOFFIGBi Winohaete* House, Singapore. LONDON OPFICEi 32. Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has «SO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of594 words
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Advertisement377 1916-10-28 14 INSURANCE. UNION FIRE INBURANCE COMPANY OF PARIB. (Incorpobatkd in Francs). bstasubhbd 18*20. RESBRVES AND TOTAL GUARANTEES £4,000,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Jompany, are prepared to accept fire risks m long or short oeriods at current rates 3ASH SETTLEMENTS promptly made by the agents in Singapore MOINE COMTB a377 words
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Advertisement493 1916-10-28 14 BANKING. HBNGKON6 AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honqkono). PAID-UP CAPITAL m. m. 11 6,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,500,000 at 1/ 118.000,000 Silver ♦18,000,000 IBS 000,OOC Reserve Liability ol Proprietors »18,000,000 OOURT OP DIRBOTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Esq.493 words
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Advertisement517 1916-10-28 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROTAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 60,000 Share* ot £20 each m 41,100.000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANEBRS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster517 words
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Advertisement903 1916-10-28 14 INSURANCE. HIS HOUSE IN ORDER is man's greatest ambition. He ii responsible for its welfare and support, aa therein are his wife and children and therein, too, does he minister to their creature comforts. Bat he often overlooks the snstenaooe fond, the fund of the future He forgets about stalking903 words
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Article844 1916-10-28 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A Substitute for Petrol D. C. Defrien writes in tbe Kveniog Standard So rood as it beoamu certain there wits to be restriction in tbe supply of petrol to tbe public, and in view of tbe fact tbat tbe very large844 words
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Article173 1916-10-28 15 No More British Money for Foreign Lotteries. Discussing tbe recent War Office order prohibiting correspondence with book makers, lottery agencies, fortunetellers, and pseudo*cn Dtibc institutions on the Continent, an official at the General Post Office stated t bat shortly after tbe war tbe general business between Groat173 words
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Article38 1916-10-28 15 In order to promote trale between S juth Africa and Java, the steamihip oompaniea Litre decided to reserve in all steamors doubling tbe Cape on their voyage from Java a certiia spaoe for goods destined for Sjuth Africa,38 words
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Advertisement138 1916-10-28 15 9 vH uk^**t r^9v^ ganadiaFford AS EVERYONE KNOWS IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL 5 Passenger Car on the Market LOWEST IN FIRST COST MOST ECONOMICAL IN TYRES LOWEST PETROL CONSUMPTION Q J Q miles per 04iO gallon with a load of 42 1 2 stone OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, BY THE SINGAPORE AUTOMOBILE138 words
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Advertisement402 1916-10-28 15 A Customer writes I am sending you a Michelin cover 765 x 105 which has been in use on my car from May 3rd, 1915 to August 4th, 1916 (fifteen months). It has run about 13,000 miles and has never been punctured. Yours faithfully, (This speaks for itself) It is402 words
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Advertisement53 1916-10-28 15 TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS (LATELY OCCUPIED BY KATZ BROS.. LTD.) Commodious, well lighted and airy offices on second floor, front portion of first floor and ground floor. Will be divided to suit intending tenants. Electric lifts, lights and fans throughout the building. Apply to CHING KENQ LEE CO., Auctioneers and53 words
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Advertisement550 1916-10-28 16 G*~W^ #"^fc JF^fli ill I I No tyre by any other name grips the road like v I GoodncA Safety Tread. W/CH Safety comes from saying •Goodric/. Safety Tread 1 when you are buying tyres. r^ n i*i fi LyJULI "A grip on the road is worth two on the550 words
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Advertisement465 1916-10-28 16 SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED, billet by smart conductor, conscieutioU-, bard workiog and unusually faithful understands constructional works. Please reply Kelantan. c o Straits Times. /Mo— 2oll PLANTER, mature experience, running own t. slate, would (Ml otber ptivately owned or syndicate estates for moderate fe>-. It necessary woaid reside on state one465 words
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Advertisement775 1916-10-28 16 HOUSES TO LET. HOUSE TO L.BT, comfortable villa near Newton Kail -ay htation, rent moderate. Apply X., c/o Straits Times. 7 10 b o TO LBT, KENILWOKTH, Bark. r R.; R d oow beint' r« paired and painted throughout occupation immediately. Apply Swan ai.d Maclarrr. 4-4 B— n KUKNINHEb f-KASIDB775 words
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Advertisement400 1916-10-28 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incoktoratid in Emilanp) Best Multiplar Hair Belting Ordinary anrl 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. Quotations from KIAM KIAT «ft Co. Market Street,400 words
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Advertisement179 1916-10-28 16 THEY DO NOT HAVE THESE WE HAVE THESE JUST ARRIVED i NEGRO ORLUZUN-LAZIO ANO LUZON PLOUGHS! PLOUGHS! Price $17 «nd $19 each. A good number of these have been supplied to rubber estates where the demand for these is great. BUY NOW. GUAN KIAT CO. 37, Phillip Street Tin Ore179 words
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Advertisement471 1916-10-28 16 MOTOR CARS 'phone I For HIRE l_ m m\^ promptly attends *X II to your call with I \J I I oomfortable cara, .1.7 II day and night. \f \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 a. 218, ORCHARD ROAD To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, trach471 words
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Miscellaneous326 1916-10-28 16 Straits Wimes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 AU communications relating tc editoria mntters and nows should be addressed I 'E EDITOR. All ui'iimnnications relating to business Gutters— advertisements, sabscriptionb P'-i:ounts printing, etc. should be ad'.reesed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.- Miscellaneous wants of326 words
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