The Straits Times, 1 December 1914
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Title Section13 1914-12-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.661 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 1. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement75 1914-12-01 1 pirn ll BEER.J! JUST RECEIVED: Ladies 9 Genuine Panamas ALL THE LATEST SHAPES. Children's Knitted Vests FROM ENGLISH SPUN YARN. Sizes: 2 to r 7» Price: cents each. KATZ BROS., LTD. i -i THE F^NE. 0 Duplicator. 80 FACSIMILE LETTERS PER MINUTE. (Prices from Mad* $2O tO $200. J^ ASK75 words
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Advertisement38 1914-12-01 1 SLEDGE MILK (8 GESUINB Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTUREB OF THE BERNESE ALPS. 8 v E p$M) I AaU top: SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS ft SONS, LIMITED.38 words
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Advertisement272 1914-12-01 1 ROBINSON CO. NEW SHIPMENTS TO HAND OF Sweetmeats Qtu£jfol% Qakes FANCY PRESENTATION BOXES IN LARGE SELECTION. The Brooklyn $3.50,4.50,12.50. Hunting Box $2.75. Rush Hampers Crewel $3.75. Baskets $3.50, 4.50, 5.50. Silvered Box $2.25. Coronation Box $2.50. No. 15 Sweets and Chocolates $6.50. Ermine $2.50. No. 8 $4.00. j^-lb. Boxes 85272 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-01 1 JEFFREY S PILSENER BEER. Sin v AOBNT3: I ADAMSON, GILFiLLAN CO., LID12 words
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Article2560 1914-12-01 2 Aug. I.— Germany declares war on Russia. 2. Germany is invading France. 8. Germany refuses to respect neutrality of Belgium. 4.— Britain demands specific assurance* that neutrality of Belgium will be res pec ted. News to band that Belgium has been invaded. Sir Edward Grey makes2,560 words
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Advertisement226 1914-12-01 2 You need KEPLER lira.** Hark) 4 I Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract Weak Lungs A Sensitive Throat A Delicate Digestion A Wasted Body, or A Debilitated Constitution I It nourishes, revitalises and fortifies the whole system. Obtainable at all Burroughs Wellcome Co. Chrmists and Store* "iv London j 2226 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-01 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Core Is Sd.12 words
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Advertisement561 1914-12-01 2 ECZEMA SPREAD FROM HEAOTO EOOT On Little Boy Six Months Old. Had to Be Wrapped in Bandages. Head Terrible Sight. Ashamed to Take Him Out. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Completely Healed Him. 10. Leonard St.. Warrington. ljiim., Eng. When my little boy was nix nionihs old lie bad very had561 words
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Article1533 1914-12-01 3 IF THE UNDERGRADUATES GONE AWAY. Drill Instead of Sport. University correspondent of the Daily ipli, writing on October 36, stated idge has indeed gone to tbe war. If 9 the number in residence in October ir as tbe measure of tbose who should i this year,1,533 words
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Article588 1914-12-01 3 Amateurs and Professionals Alike Respond. If the great combat cold have been settled by the arbitrament of straight, quick lefts and solid right punches, our boys," says the Morning Post, vnuld have been in Berlin long ago. That is something like the way a member of the588 words
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Article23 1914-12-01 3 Teacher.—" Why are you so late. Tommy 7" Tommy. Please, mum, our garden backs on the underground, an' I've been (eedin' the Russian*."23 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement443 1914-12-01 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES BUILDUP YOUR HEALTH v/ith fcS6£NCE OB FLUID EXTRACT O* REO JAMAICA iVoncuioed by the HiCHtST MtniCAL Ayr; pvitik ti,» rraat IE! 5.% TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES. *c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS443 words
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Advertisement33 1914-12-01 3 Lame Back. Lame back may be cored by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three times a day with a vigorous rubbing at each appli cation. For sale by all Dispensaries and 'Dealer*.33 words
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Advertisement145 1914-12-01 3 FAR EABT OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO.. LTD. Singapore Branch. OXYGEH GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE. Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Weldinc lEPAIRB OF FURNACE CRACKS. REPAIRS OF LEAKY TUBE PLATE! lEPAIRB OF PITTING ANO CORROSION REPAIRS OF RWETTEO FLAN«I lEPAIRB OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER. REPAIRS OF STUMER HoSF" REPAIRS OF STERRPOSTS. R145 words
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Advertisement355 1914-12-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. r¥o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China. Japan. Penang, Ceylon. Australia. India, Aden. Egypt. Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. .nt^WtrrflTtfif. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWUN Fiwmantl* Perth North West Australian Porta, Java and Singapore.355 words
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Advertisement498 1914-12-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. n/y.k. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A strvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract witb the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the498 words
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Advertisement612 1914-12-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisat, Semerak, Baohok, (ielantan, Tabai. Bangnars, Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobaamoi. Bandon, Langsaen, Taka, Chompon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure A STEAMER Deo. 1 Dec. S— 3 p.m. 8 12 aa 89 Jan. Snd, ISIS. The612 words
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Advertisement890 1914-12-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For fuTther particulars, apply to Internationale Credlet-en Handelsvereenlglng Rotterdam," Agents. lU3TRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Sinoapori to Java Ports, Port Daiww Fhdrsday Island, Brisbane890 words
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Advertisement623 1914-12-01 5 "JENATZY TYBES. Hooglandt «Sb «Co.» Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAABT MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2 8, CoUyer Quay. UNDBR CONTRACT WITH THB NKTHKRLAND3 INDIA GOVERNMENT. Tbe undermentioned datoe of departure are only approximate. Kejost MonV;k ar.d Halembang. P* 0 Samrit Riouw, Prini R*djft, Sapat. Tembilahan, Tjenako and623 words
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Advertisement576 1914-12-01 5 THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167, Orchard Road. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. 24 10 b 32-4 16 BIBBY LINE i of ffeat twin-aorew Mail Paaaangar Steamer* between Rangoon. Colombo, Suex, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed sailings may be had576 words
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Advertisement92 1914-12-01 5 CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY If you desire to be supplied with copies, order at once do not wait, as only a limited number of copies were printed. The Singapore and Straits ROUGH DIARY for 1915. Publishers: FRASER and NEAVE, LIMITED. FRAMROZ92 words
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Advertisement175 1914-12-01 6 PfHri RUbE l\ f^ BP j*>C l^^^"^^^^^>SK^SSP^B^a^^ l VS^all^BW' BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED, TO PENAN6. RAN6CON AND CALCUTTA. TO PENAN6, MADRAS ANO NEGAPATAM. TO PORT BWETTENHAM, PENAN6. NEGAPATAM. MADRAB AND COROMANDEL COABT PORTS, TO AOELAIOE. MELBOURNE AND BYDNEY. Veeatls will be despatched to above ports an opportunity offers.175 words
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Advertisement583 1914-12-01 6 LATEST ADVERTISBMENTS. COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. No. 38, Sophia Read. Immediate entry. Suitable for a baardiog hocse. Apply 171, Waterloo Street 1-19 81 13 DREBBER WANTED. Wanted, oapable Chinese Dresser (or an Estate in Maar. Apply with testimonials to Tbe Waterhouse Co., Ltd. No. a, D'Almeida Street. M 2 312583 words
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Advertisement560 1914-12-01 6 (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNBR, REPAIRER and REGULATOR. p TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly subscribers taken on low rates. Charges for repairs moderate. Workmanship guaranteed. Free advi~e given to intending buyers of new or second band pianos. Estimates for repairs made. Trial order solioited. SAILORS' HOMI. Tklihhonk: 11 S3. «iib560 words
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Article106 1914-12-01 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, December I. High Water, 9.5 a.m., 10.22 p.m. Wednesday, December 2. High Water, 0.32 a.m., 10.88 p.m. Thursday, December 3. High Water, 9 M a.m., 11.83 p.m. Prlday, December 4. High Water, 10.2H a.m. Legislative Council, 2.30. Lantern Lecture on tbe War in Chinese, V.M.C.A.,106 words
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Article133 1914-12-01 7 To DAT. Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan 8 pin Malacca and Muar 8 pm Bangkok 8 pm Hatu l'ahat H pm Rhio and Indragiri 4 pm Batavia, Cheribon, Sainarang and Sourabaya 4 pm Saigon and Japan 4.80 pm To noasow. Bangkok 7 am Singkawang. Pamangkat ami Saiuhas S133 words
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Article41 1914-12-01 7 Lift Himoapou Oct. 8 Oct. 8 Oct. IB Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Not. 5 Not. 12 Not. 19 Not. 24 Not. 27 Dd« ih London November 3 6 14 23 Aiiitu Not. 8 Not. 6 Not. 2J i41 words
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Article571 1914-12-01 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. Tbe following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tbn London and China Express. It should be understood that, in tome instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London571 words
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Article484 1914-12-01 7 How the Germans Escaped in The Swamps. Anotber instance of tbe almost incred ible preparations ujade by tbe Germans, tbroagb the agency of spies, for tbe present war is illustrated by a story wbicli has been brougbt bick to Paris by M. Leon Bourgeois, tbe Senator of Marne,484 words
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Article81 1914-12-01 7 The servant* wbo work in the Impenal l'alace still wear (jut ues, remarks tlio Ptking Daily News. They defy tbu order of tbe police court and Lave not yielded to p>-n>uask>n to cut off their queues. It was gr< at surprise to tlic poli<*> to bear that a number ol81 words
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Article163 1914-12-01 7 BXCHANOB BiHuaroiß, December 1, 1914. O* LoiiDoa ......bank 4 m/» 3/4£ Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/s m. 3/4] On Ikdi* Bank T. T. w 174^ Oh Hono«o»a...Bank d/d M 23J Ok S*A»OBAi....Bank d/d 108* Oa Java Bank T. T. m 141 J Ok Jatab Bank d/d 114)163 words
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Article189 1914-12-01 7 a 3 b^ W 10 Ampapi: 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.16 10 10 BeUt 100 10 10 Brnans 0.75 10 10 Kampnr 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 Kinta Association £1 A\ KintaTm I.ViA £1 £1 Lahat Miner 10 6 Malayan Collieries XI £1 Malayan Tint 1.100 10 10 Middleton189 words
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Article616 1914-12-01 7 bu,«. M» 2/- 2/- AUauai 1/8 1/7 £1 41 Anglo-JftT* 2/8 8/8 2/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 6/9 7/0 2/- 2/- Bating Malaka -/6 /10 £1 1 Batu Tig* 1-6.0 1.15.9 •2/- 2/- BekoU -/71 -/9 £1 £1 Bokit Kajang 1.2.6 1.6.0 £1 £1 Bnkit Lintong 2.0.0 2.5.0 ■j/. 2/-616 words
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Article121 1914-12-01 7 41 41 H. Smeltina Co. 12/- 18/8 41 41 Fret 1.0.0 1.3.6 5/- 6/- Electno T'wayi 8/- 4/8 10 10 Frtaer Neave 6^.00 66.00 60 60 Hammer k Co. 86.00 96.00 100 Howarth Erakioe 46.00 100 7%Prtl. 100.00 100 100 Kati Bro, Dei. 100.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 12.60121 words
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Article44 1914-12-01 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,384 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 61 jC850,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%pia Spore Municipal 4*% of 1907 11,600,000 pai Buyers Seller* Spore Municipal •4% of 1909 •1,000,000 pat Spore Municipal 4% 2.000,000 9%di» Spore Municipal 4% X300,000 93*44 words
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Advertisement165 1914-12-01 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. December 3. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. l>. >. mber 4.- At No. 14, Circular Koad a cloth Dialer's stock-in-trade, shop Fitting, etc., at 11. December 5. At saleroom, unredeemed pledgm, at 10. December s.— At Woodstock, No. 48, (irange K >ad valuable teak165 words
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Advertisement227 1914-12-01 7 \bouton rouge/ VI M td FELUCCA N. P UP-TO-DATE O R MACHINERY h J^ For the Complete Equipment of J^ s SAWMILLS. E M SOLE AGENTS POR D Ransome's Woodworking Machinery, t Sanderson Bros. f'ewboulds Saws, R Slow Speed Steam Engines, N Lancashire or Water Tube Boilers, Wood Refuse Buctlon-Qas227 words
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Advertisement67 1914-12-01 7 »%The baying quotations of sterling shares most be regarded as purely nominal tern tb« present. WAR AND DETECTIVE FILMS AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BKIDOB ROAD TO-MIGHTI SKCOND SHOW TO-MIOHTII ITALA BUPEBB DETECTIVE AN AERIAL REVENGE (IN S PARTS) DETECTIVE DARING AND THE THAMES COINERS (IN 9 PARTS) IN67 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous94 1914-12-01 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, November 29. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m Bared. 82 Fab 29.811 29.719 29.812 Temp. 89 5 78 5 Wet Bulb Tber 80.0 82.0 78.0 Ihr of Wind calm W calm Max. »hade Temp. 910 Mm 74.0 Max. in Sun U9.S Terad. Tl»r 72.8 Rainfall94 words
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Obituary68 1914-12-01 8 Adams.— On November 80, Arthur Passmore Adams, of Ultham, Kent, and late of Singapore. BRonkaaisK —On November 29, at Liverpool, England, f. H. Brooksbank, Esq., Wharf Superintendent, Singapore Harbour Board. Mi:- Whs Kay Siano.— On November 80, at Ben Nevis, Thomson Road, tbe beloved wife of Mr. Wee Kay68 words
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1172 1914-12-01 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1. NATIONAL QUALITY. Nothing could be more gratifying to the whole nation than such words as Field Marshal Sir John French has been able to use about the valour of bis troops, in the despatch which describes the battle of Ypres, The quality of those1,172 words
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Article14 1914-12-01 8 The ram of £260 has been remitted from Penang to tbe Belgian Relief Fnnd.14 words
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Article20 1914-12-01 8 Tbe first steamer to reach Singapore after passing through the Panama Canal was tbe Cbalister which recently came into port.20 words
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Article21 1914-12-01 8 The War Office is considering tbe suggestion thai tbe second million of tbe new army should be called Lord Roberta's MiJicn."21 words
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Article21 1914-12-01 8 As will be seen from our advertising columns, tbo position of Manager of the Chinese Commercial Bank, has now been filled.21 words
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Article36 1914-12-01 8 Tbe Peninoular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co. has paid a final dividend of 6i per cent, together with a bonus of 5 per cent., making a total for distribution during the year of 15 per centi36 words
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Article40 1914-12-01 8 Tbe three warders of the Kuala Lumpur Goal, who were recently accepted for service at borne, have just been bitterly disappointed at receiving an official intimation that tbeir passages have been cincelhd as the Government cannot spare their services here.40 words
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Article51 1914-12-01 8 The B. N. Borneo Herald announces:— Tbe Conrt of Directors in a despatch dated September 29 last has been requested by His Excellency tbe Governor to pay to 11. 1!. II. the Prince of Wales's Relief Fund tbe sum of one thousand pounds as a first instalment from British North51 words
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Article48 1914-12-01 8 M. sirs. J. L. Campbell and Co. (in liquidation) announce that their cash clearance sale continues during December and that Christmas BuitiDgs are being offered at bargain prices. There are also large selections of bocks, collars, boots, shoes, csp<4, bats, etc., still left for disposal at sale prices.48 words
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Article50 1914-12-01 8 Amongst recently announced subscriptions to tbe National Relief Fuud are the follow, ing: Consolidated Malay Rubber Estates, Ltd. £105; P. and 0. Company's London Staff. £45 7». 8 1. A. M. Thompson (Treasury, Hongkong), £20; Residents of tbe Federated Malay States, £4,000; Members of tbe Perak Club, Taiping, K.M.S £105.50 words
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Article64 1914-12-01 8 The Governor of Hongkong has now do cided tbat a contingent of about 80 recruits for tbe new service battalions may be sent home at the expense of the Colonial Govern men*, and has authorised the General Officer Commanding the Troops in South China to finally accept applicants up to64 words
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Article72 1914-12-01 8 Mr. M. M. Clark returned from /ainboanga P. I. on the lOtb, says tbe U.S. Borneo Herald, bringing with him on the Pob Ann the cargoes of the Marudu aud Darvcl, which have lain in Zamboanga since tbe outbreak of war. Tbe natural perfume of tbe spices of the Orient72 words
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Article72 1914-12-01 8 Hague wires published in tbe Java papers last week state that a special guard has been stationed on part of the German frontier to prevent espionage on the Krupp trial shooting grounds at Meppen. Sugar frctorits in tbe north of France have been totally destroyed by the German troops. The72 words
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Article79 1914-12-01 8 In the second court yesterday fiv« Chinese from PulanTekong were charged with having an illicit still and also with being in possession of dutiable liquors. It is alleged against tbe men that they were discovered dixtilling spirit in tbe jungle on the island. The bearing of tbe case wan postponed79 words
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Article64 1914-12-01 8 The Hongkong Government Gazette announces that, from and after December 1. tbe rat* of pottage from Hongkucg ou newspapers published in Hongkong and posted singly to the following places shall be 2 cents pt-r 4 ounces or any fraction thereof, viz Australia, Canada, Ceylon, Chins, Korea, Formosa, India, Japan, Macao,64 words
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Article83 1914-12-01 8 The Batavia correspondent of tbe Sumatra Post tc-legrapbed on November 23 tbat he Jiad just been shown a letter received by a German resident of Batavia informing him that two of his brothers had been killed at tbe front and that his father and motbur were shot dead during a83 words
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Article93 1914-12-01 8 An officer in tbe Bedfordshire Regiment writes: -I will tell yon rather an amusiug incident which happened to a battalion of tbe Ist Division. They wtre entrenched withiu seventy yards of tbe Germans and one witty fellow hoisted an improvised bull's-eye target above the trenches. Tbe German snipers had single93 words
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Article105 1914-12-01 8 Three more Chinese, hare been arrested in connection with tbe raid on demniyeh village. Tbe Chinese shop kraui who was shot by tl'e robbers has since dii d. It was the aaaistanoe rendered by th» civilian party in the chase after the robbers which pro vented one part of tbe105 words
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Article138 1914-12-01 8 A project has been set on foot by Sporting Life to give joy ridec to tbe wounded' I w»b in a military hospital tbia uiorniny, write* Navariu to tbat paper, and I wan asked by more tban one patient nearing tbe convalescent stage if I knew of anybody wbo would138 words
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Article360 1914-12-01 8 Mr. \V. G. St. Clair has arrived here from bis holiday at borne. The new treasurer of the Selangor Club, Mr. \V. H. Jackson, has arrivexl in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. P. A. Anthony, general manager of the F.M.S. Railways, is expected back from leave towards tbe end360 words
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Article49 1914-12-01 8 At a meeting of tbe newly-formed Veteran Volunteer corps, in tbe Singapore Exchange, yesterday afternoon, Messrs. C. Everitt and W. J. May son were nominated for commissions and it was decided to bold drills on Monday and Friday evenings. Some 60 names have been registered to date.49 words
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Article76 1914-12-01 8 Tbe business to bo transacted at the legislative Council meeting on Friday next includes the third reading of the Final Supply Bill and tbe Widows' and Orphans' Pension Ordinance Amendment Bill, the first reading of tbe Public Trustees Bill and the Penal Code Amendment Bill, the second reading76 words
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Article131 1914-12-01 8 News of the death of another old Singaporean has been received by Messrs. Adamson, Oilfillau and Co who have bad a cable from London announcing the demise ia bis eighty-fourth year of Mr. Henry William Wood, one of tbe directors of tin- firm. As131 words
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Article137 1914-12-01 8 Mr. C. de St. Ce'ran, of Moine Comte and Co., who was tbe first Singaporean to leave (or the front, on August 4, writes to a friend ■ere I received to-day in tbe trenches the Straits Times you srnt me. I need not say bow pleased137 words
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Article134 1914-12-01 8 A number of well-known planters have left IVnang fur home to volunteer for the frontMr. A. C. Horsburgb, assistant manager of Kurau Kubber Estate, B&gitn Sorai, hope* to secure a commission in t' n Kuyal Flying <"(np», having li id conHiderablu experience of Hying at llet>134 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement209 1914-12-01 8 TANSAN THE CLIFFORD WILKINSON TANSAN MINERAL WATER Co., Ltd., OF KOBE, JAPAN. At the recent Semarang (Java) Exhi- Es} bition, this Mineral Water received the riff Diploma of Honour, and the Highest F^\ Award, being the Fourth Award re- Mmm X»«k ceived by this Company, during this iSpsjK Pints per209 words
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Advertisement173 1914-12-01 8 THE LATEST PATHE WAR GAZETTE. ARRIVED BY TO-DAY'S MAIL. ATTHI ALHAMBRA THE PIOHEEH CIKEBUTOCIUPH THEATRF ■EACH ROM). Two Shows for On* Payment. Second Ihew lIS p.m First Shew 7. J0 p.m WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY. NOV. 30. Pathe'3 Drama of Surpassing Interest: THE SECRET OF THE MOUNTAINS IN 8 PARTS. A173 words
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Advertisement11 1914-12-01 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article944 1914-12-01 9 Sir John French on His Troops. THE BATTLE OF LODZ. King Visits The Army lit France. Rsutbr's Sro ial amd Ordinary War TILBGBAMS. London, Novemb t 80, 5 p.m. PariH A communique say* The enemy have remained on the defensive in Belgium but their cannonade is weak. We944 words
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Article873 1914-12-01 9 SHARP FIGHT WITH DERVISH FORTS. Enemy Severely Beaten. Kbutbb's Tblbobam. London, November 30, B.S p.m. Press Bureau The Dew Somali land Camelry, under Lieut. Colonel I übitt, while pitrolling the grazing grounds of friendly tribes near Burao encountered some dervishes and sharp engagements took place at Sbiiu-Berberris on the873 words
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Article160 1914-12-01 9 The Viceroy of India received tbe following from the Secretary of State, dated Nov ember 14: Tbe Times publishes the opinion of a neutral banker wbo recently returned to Denmark from Germany. He says tbat men of his class now realise that Ger many has plunged into160 words
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Article39 1914-12-01 9 Mrs H. B. Salmond (e'o The Cable Depot, Keppel Harbour) acknowledges gratefully the following subscriptions Amount previously acknowledged •18,742.65 Madame de Courtois IS L. A. (2nd subscription) 80 Subordinate Civil Service (Ist instalment) 40 Total »13,827.5639 words
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Article218 1914-12-01 9 Intimation has been received in India from the War Office that warrant and non commissioned officers promoted to oom missions and filling vacancies during the war will' be 2nd Lieutenants. The outfit allowance will be 150. Gratuity and pension* will be aa follows on cessation of hostilities:218 words
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Article546 1914-12-01 9 The Reduction of Agricultural Rents. It is notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette, of November 28, that in exercise of the powers vested in them, the Residents of Perak, Selangor and Negri Sembilan have varied the annual rent to be paid on agricul tural lands exoeeding ten546 words
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Article156 1914-12-01 9 (From A Cobrbspomdbnt.) Trengganu, November 25. A case was heard to-day, in the police court, in which Suliman bin Monso waa charged with reckless driving, thereby causing the death of an ol 1 woman. It was found that no blame attached to the driver, wbo was discharged.156 words
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Article120 1914-12-01 9 Their Majesties the King and Queer, on November 17, visited the wounded Indian soldiers in the New Forest. Tbe Daily Mail states that Their Majesties conversed with every single soldier. The King wore a Field Marshal's uniform. His Majesty showed remarkable knowledge of the regi meats represented,120 words
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Article70 1914-12-01 9 The death ha* taken place at the General Hospital, Penang, of Mr. S. Joseph, late chief rlork of the Official Assignee's office Deceased, who was about 4g yean of age at the time of bis death, bad been in the Government service for about 30 years, and retired owing to70 words
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Article21 1914-12-01 9 Mr. Oeo. Redfean, the well known KuaU Lumpur trainer, is. shortly leaving th< M S., at any rate* tor tbe present.21 words
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Article2061 1914-12-01 9 HONEYWOODS VICTORY IN THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE. The World of Football. (Fbom Ocb Spbcul Cobbrspomdbnt.) London, October 30. Tbe Cambridgeshire was, of course, little more than a shadow ot its usual self in the vay of public interact. An early favourite was found in Mr. Bottomley's Jarnac 11, but be2,061 words
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Article1125 1914-12-01 10 Indiscretion of a Consul In Java. We have already alluded briefly to an extraordinary utterance of the Turkish Consul at Batavia puporting to be a reply to the official statement made by the British Governnitnt immediately alter war with Turkey broke out. The text of tile Ottoman1,125 words
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Article, Illustration80 1914-12-01 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Oit end past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to the frontier is in the handsof the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions80 words
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Article993 1914-12-01 10 Enthusiastic Celebration of Fall Of Tsingtau. The news of the capitulation of Tsingtaa was received with very lively satisfaction by all sections of the community in Saigon and Messrs. Gorton and Saliege, tbe British and Japanese Consols, were the recipients uf numerous congratulatory messages from all993 words
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Article208 1914-12-01 10 Auguste Kast, German prisoner of- war at rUgania, Colombo, escaped for the second time tbe other day. Ha escaped some weeks ago but after one day's search was found nine miles away in a jungle and brought back. Tbe C. L. I. Guard was since increased (with208 words
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Article753 1914-12-01 10 The Exciting Adventures of A Zouave. The difficulties of travelling are an intolerable trial in France until by experience they become familiar. Nobody ever takes any but a third-class ticket now if he is wise, and with that he may ride first-class or in a cattle truck,753 words
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Article508 1914-12-01 10 Great Missenden Shelters a Belgian Family. Down in Great Missenden, nestling among the Chiltern Hills, just in the full glory of the autumn foliage, the village tradesmen bave organised a particularly happy experiment in communal good- will. They have taken an unoccupied bouse in tbe High-street— it508 words
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Article697 1914-12-01 10 The Present Naval Situation And Future Policy. The Executive Committee of the Navy League, in accordance with tbe custom which has been observed on each Trafalgar Day during the past twenty yearn, has submitted to the members of tbe organisation throughout tbe Empire a brief statement upon697 words
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Article52 1914-12-01 10 Tenth List of Subscriptions. The committee gratefully acknowledge receipt of the following further subscriptions: Amount previously acknow ledged 17/***** H. Lobb 10 Mrs. van der Stadt 10 D. K Somerville 50 H. E. Souierville l"i Hongkong Bank Mess (second monthly subscription) 20 Total 17,***** W. H. Macuhbooh,52 words
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Article181 1914-12-01 10 There will be a change of programme at tbe Harima Hall cinematograph to-night. Amongst the pictures to be shown are two detective films entitled an Aerial Itevenge, in three parts, Detective Dating and the Thames Coiners, in two-part, and a new number of the Gaumont Graphic including the181 words
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Article11 1914-12-01 10 United Sumatra.— lo,ooo lbs.; eleven months 870,500 lbs.11 words
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Letter180 1914-12-01 11 To the FTlitor of the Straits Times. Sir.- For a 'number of years it has been the custom of the Woman's Christian Temperance I'nion in diatribtit? Clnistmas gifts in the form of fruit, flowers, food, and clothing amon>; the inmates of the various hospitals, asylums, and180 words
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Article568 1914-12-01 11 Further Volumes to be Issued To Subscribers. The fol lowing new booUs will be ready for issue on Thursday Atherton, Gertrude, Perch of the Devil S ***** Bancroft, 1 Dalliance and Strife S ***** Barclay. Mrs. Hubert, The Taste of Brim- S ***** Benson, K 11 OJdsfish S568 words
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Article651 1914-12-01 11 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, Dec. 1, 1914 Messrs. Lyall aad Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue tho following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. No*. Vale» Buyms. SiLLias. 3/- Allagar 1/8 1 Anwlo Java 2/8 3/651 words
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Advertisement56 1914-12-01 11 Hi' Loard>r sat m his lonely room, U httrt was heavy as lesd, B s (TO ffire vattry wi'h the floe/ Acd ti r hi aa mi his Lt ad Bit (cob fatLi.iar vo.o.- tic btaid, 1 wan lik old iiietd Mr. Jnr., v »ti- fI e »a« vi ry56 words
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Advertisement89 1914-12-01 11 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. When you have a bad cold jou want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasant to take, a remedy that oon Uuns nothing injurious. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts on89 words
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Advertisement527 1914-12-01 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SHAH DALI SHAH A. FAIRY PLAY WILL BE STAOBD, To-Nl^ht! To-Nl^ht!! Id »L.ii h cur Ccntcims MOHIMED UBOP AND MAT JOHN take the leading parts. BY THR FAMOUS STAR OPERA Ths Rojil Theatrical Co. Of Singapore AT THE THEATRE ROYAL North Bridge Roiu). Y. L. TAN, Manager. HOCK527 words
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Advertisement214 1914-12-01 11 THE "MOUTRIE" IS Built Specially for Singapore and the F.M.S. Call and inspect the splendid models just to hand. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD., Raffles Place. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot: Raffles214 words
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Article3548 1914-12-01 12 THE ADMISSIONS OF A GERMAN OFFICER. Tales of Loot and Outrage. The Press Bureiu "n October 17 issued for publication the following extracts from a diary found on a German officer on a recent battlefield August 9. Near Gouvy (Belgium N.E. of Hooffalize), 7.80 a.m.— We arc3,548 words
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Article2847 1914-12-01 12 LAST TESTAMENT OF CAPTAIN STEWART. In a German Fortress. Archibald Hard writes as follows in the Daily Telegraph One detail of German naval policy the people of these islands never understood during the years of preparation for The Day the manner in which the people on the2,847 words
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Article385 1914-12-01 12 Minister in Madrid Defines The Country's Attitude. His Excellency Don Augusto de Vaeconcellos, a loading member of the Republican party in Portugal, former President of the Council of Ministers at Lisbon and at RMMt Portuguese Minister at Madrid, has granted an interview, with the New York385 words
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Article20 1914-12-01 12 llmal vigilance is the price of liberty." Well, that's befoio you're married. After that, it's the price of domestic peace."20 words
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Article35 1914-12-01 12 Teacher What do |ou mean by tearing a page out of your grography like that Willie: "'Taint no good, no ways; it's only Europe, ai. I it's nil g iin' to be i Mauri now."35 words
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Advertisement591 1914-12-01 13 it is false: economy TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOES Imperial Brilliant !p3.5/U CASE ALL DEALERS. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS B All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty. Par better t*ian uncooked meat. Chalybeates.591 words
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Advertisement248 1914-12-01 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd Honey Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Bnrope Money Changer, Hotel ran Wijk. Messrs. Kch Co., Bras Basah Road. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station. Messrs.248 words
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Advertisement615 1914-12-01 13 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Tenders are hereby invited for a Cartage Contract for the year 1915. Copy of Specification add Forms of Tender can be supplied from tbe Offioe of Public Works where full particulars may be ascertained during any day, Friday excepted, between the hours of615 words
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Advertisement1531 1914-12-01 13 BY AUCTION. AUCTION BALE Of VALUABLE TBAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITC RE, PLANT?, ETC., At "HATHERLEI3H," NASSIM ROAD, On Saturday, December- S, at 2.30 p.m. Carved teak cabinet witb mirror panels; rattan chtira and settees; large ornter carpets, etc Very handsomely carved teak ttidibjard with mirror pan* la; ma*i>ive unpolished i-ak telescopic1,531 words
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Advertisement1311 1914-12-01 14 fttrwi tmr «im xmaa pajo-up bapttal if ait lwtlri coavaax PROSPEROUS Ud PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HIAOOPPWIi -sYliiati— tar lliiibb. fi||i LONDON •PVKW* M. O*sl ttmry, K.O. •M» j .moos) 1.. Ii- wttk mm T O— -J-mi i wtt tts> **m- L* In O a«« saritalsm1,311 words
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Advertisement423 1914-12-01 14 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TON 6 BANKING ANI INSURANCE CO.. LTD., NO. 67 AND 68, KLINO STEET ESTABLISHED 1907. Capita, pud up 11,(100,000,01 Reserve liability of propritors....|l,ooo,ooo,o( Reserve Fond «300,000,0< COURT OF DIRECTORS. Liow Chia Hinq, Esq. Lkb Wn Nam, Esq. Tan Swi Kbi, Esq. Tbo Tkow Ping. Esq ow423 words
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Advertisement1526 1914-12-01 14 INSURANCE. FINANCIAL PROBLEMS are always serious matters. Their iotricacies are unintelligible to the aver ate person, who has no knowledge of tiainc ill ways and leas time to study them. He takes a fli.r," 1> sun and faces another problem. The easiest solved be knows net aid jet le.R than1,526 words
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Article1051 1914-12-01 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT X OPICS. Police Traps in War Time. Oorald Biss, writing in the Evening Standard on motor topics, says The evenings are drawing in fast, and the murkiness of winter is closing in upon us and in years to come motorists will look1,051 words
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Article28 1914-12-01 15 How can yoa," they said to the departing soldiers, be so joyful when yoa are going into deadly strife Bat," they replied, "in we not simply in transports28 words
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Advertisement165 1914-12-01 15 WOLSELEY AUTOCARS 16-20 h.p. Chassis fitted with Torpedo Touring Body, Hood, Glass Screen, C.A.V. Electric Lighting Set (5 lamps), Horn, Kit of Tools and Usual Spares, Colour— Ai'sa Grey. Price $4,600. SOLE AOEN TS CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED. m X^sJ Cjj -i*^ A. C JsC^ THE FOUR f2 mr^^^^^i sssisßs^Jj^Cs^a^sssM^si^^^^ssJ165 words
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Advertisement41 1914-12-01 15 Treatment for Dysentery. CbambeilaJn's Colic, Cholera sod Diarrhoea Hemed; followed by s dose of castor oil will effectually care the most stubborn esses of dysentery. It is especially good for summer diarrhoea in children. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement363 1914-12-01 15 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT T0 H fiEORGE V AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by the enemy. Their purobase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE DUNLOPS are tar superior In quality, and can be supplied In unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them to your motors and363 words
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Advertisement71 1914-12-01 15 SUCCESS Emery Grinder (FOOT POWER) 3,000 Revolutions per Minute attained cgSffpiL jju by a simple and easy motion of the foot. I JUST LIKE A POWER MACHINE [j The Greatest Grinder S| on Earth V/g For Grinding Drills, Castings, Machine tI Parts, Knives, Scissors, and all kinds of Tools GRINDS71 words
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Advertisement434 1914-12-01 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability AND FOR BEINO Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS Adamson, Gilfillan Co,, Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. TRICYCLE WANTEO. Wanted, a delivjry tricycle, in good condition Apply Rathbonrne Dairy Farm. SBIIB 10" PAYING GUESiS WANTED. By434 words
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Advertisement332 1914-12-01 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TO LET No. 188, Aaoy Street. Apply M Guston, 8, Prince Street. 29-8 a FURNISHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA and JUANITA, to let furnished, ipply No. 9, Mt. Sophia 16 0 FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street. Immediate eotry.332 words
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Advertisement516 1914-12-01 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TO LIT. No. 7, Bras Basah Boad, from December 1. Apply on the premises. 10-11 v OFFICEB TO LET. No. la, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd flcorr. Apply OUTHRIE k Co., Ltd. 24 11 1 12 COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. No. IS, Devonshire Road, entry516 words
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Advertisement461 1914-12-01 16 WOTICEB. KIAM KIAT A CO. 108 t 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlers, OoTernment and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Bolb Aobmt* The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Moltiplar Brand Hair Belting*. 17 80-0-16 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS461 words
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Advertisement456 1914-12-01 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Shlp-Chandlart, Bovtrnnwnt and Municipal Contractors, Senerai Importer* and Exporter*, aad Commission AgtaU, Estate, Rice-Mill and Saw4MII Suppliers. 37. Philip Street Tel. Address QUANKIAT," Codbs: A. B. C. Cth Edition and A 1. Tnlephone Noe.— Office: 1288 and 1174. (Private 1460). Soli Aoimts For GLOBE BOILER FLUID.456 words
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Advertisement450 1914-12-01 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES. The following fixtures for tbe current week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient form* on which to make tbo returns will be supplied on application to tbe Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Polo Club. Practice games at Tyersall, Mondays,450 words
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Miscellaneous229 1914-12-01 16 Straits Tbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— MisccUane ooa wants of every description arc inserted at tho prepaid rate of »1 per font lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four linee, II each inser ion, For p.p.c. cards, on pa«e 8, 12. Inch Scali229 words
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