The Straits Times, 4 August 1914
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Title Section13 1914-08-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.559 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 4. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement225 1914-08-04 1 t»nri" BEER. INDIAN MOTOR CYCLES 3 J H.P. Single Cyl. Free Engine Model $450. 7 H.P. Twin Cyl. do. do. do 525. 7 H.P. Twin Cyl. do. do. 2-speed with, Electric Head Light, Electric Tail Light, Electric Horn and Speedometer 650. 7 H.P. Twin Cyl. with above Electrical Equipment, and225 words
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Advertisement297 1914-08-04 1 ROBINSON CO. Ladies' «gfc Foot High-Class^* Wear. v No. 2*BBo. Ladies' Fine Black Glaoe Kid Shoe, with ankle ettap, VhW |fe^. K^T B' aoe k collar aod strap, stout '^T^fc leather Eoleß, Cnbau he. 1. '^^L Slk \2^^ Price: 15-75 per pair. No. P 158 Ladies' Fine Black No. O297 words
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Advertisement10 1914-08-04 1 JEFFREY'S j PILSENFR BEER. Soli Aqknts: j AOAMBON.6ILFiU.AN; CO LID.10 words
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Article976 1914-08-04 2 INSPECTING GREAT GUNS AND FURNACES. Travelling Crane as Fairy's Bower. Writing from Edinburgh on July 0, the special correspondent of the Daily Telegraph stated The King is reviewing many phases of industrial activity in Scotland, and to-day his tour was into the lieart of the Lanarkshire black976 words
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Article17 1914-08-04 2 You can trust most men as far as you can see them, And then you need glasses.17 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement208 1914-08-04 2 [I A daily dose of this invigorator will help i I to keep you in the I "Pink of Health" I It stores up a lar^s reserve of f vitality which enables you to Li withstand physical and mental strain and to resist malaria, etc. See you get 'VAN A'208 words
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Advertisement72 1914-08-04 2 Tccthinjt Children. Teething children have more or less diarrhoea, which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is neoeasary is to give the prescribed dose after each operation of the bowels more than natural and then castor oil to cleanse tho system. It is72 words
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Advertisement667 1914-08-04 2 NO REST NIGHT OR DAY FROM ECZEMA With Terrible Itching and Burning. Legs and Arms Much Swollen. Face Not Fit to Be Seen. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Eczema Completely Gone. 8. Linden Terraos, Bill St.. Kliywwood. Bristol, Bng- "Twelve months ago I flrat t*m the (vmptoms of eczema In667 words
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Advertisement520 1914-08-04 2 BALE 3 BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE Or A LARGE NUMBER OF VALUABLE PROPERTIES, To be held at Powell Co.'s sale-room, On sa date to be announced later. No. 52, 68 and 88, Upper Hokien Street, Singapore town. No. 40, Nankin Street,520 words
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Advertisement225 1914-08-04 2 MORTGAGEE'S BALE Of THB BRITISH IRON SCREW STEAMER, OOLDBN CROWN, To be held at Powell k Co.'s sale-room, On Tcisday, Acgcst 11, AT 3.30 P.M. Built by Cochrane and Cooper, Beverley. Leogtb 110 feet, br.adth 21 feet, depth 11 feet Registered tonnage 60.81 tons. Carrying capacity about 100 tons. POWELL225 words
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Article1442 1914-08-04 3 PAPERS AT THE LONDON CONGRESS. Tbe Position of Plantations. Several papers of interest to shareholders of rubber companies were read on July 6 at the Rubber Congress in connection with the Kubber Exhibition in London. M. Edmond Leplae, dealing with methods of tapping Funtnmia trees, said that1,442 words
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Article380 1914-08-04 3 A Piece ol Gobelins Unique Tapestry. Mr. Larkin, of New Bond-street, who has recently visited Peking, had on exhibition recently a large piece of Chinese Gobelins tapeotry which is said to be unique, at least so far as European experts know. It was woven for the Emperor Kien-Luog380 words
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Article277 1914-08-04 3 The report of the Jnru Estates, Limited, states that no extensions were undertaken daring the past year. The robber crop bar vested daring the year was 41,066 lbs, against the estimate of 40,000 lbs., and the all-in cost of production, including a due proportion of home and estate277 words
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Article88 1914-08-04 3 Padan g Rubber Company. The report of the Padang Kubber Company, Limited, state* that the profit for the year to April 30 amounts to Tig. 42,561.87, which, with the balaooe brought forward of Tls. 16,661.68, makes a total of Tls. 59.J13.55. An interim dividend of 3 per cent, m paid88 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement285 1914-08-04 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD UP YOUR HEALTH with tS&ENCE OR FLUID extract OF RED JAMAICA Pronou loed by the W'CHEST HtPICAI AUTHORITIES the most h 1 1 1 jW U f J 1 1 1 4 9 jv«m£i Im m w B haTa l ft or TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY,285 words
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Advertisement13 1914-08-04 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Wjoda' Qrtat Pepper mint Care li o13 words
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Advertisement238 1914-08-04 3 [The East Asiatic Co., Ld. PASSENGERS SERVICE BY MOTORSHIPS TO GENOA, LONDON, COPENHAGEN. M.S. SELANDIA" leaving about September 15. Splendid accommodation for lst-class passengers. The ships are fitted with wireless telegraphy. Further particulars from THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD, No. 3, D'Almeida Street. 30-7 a.c THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO.238 words
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Advertisement661 1914-08-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). Prom Singapore.661 words
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Advertisement562 1914-08-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly ••■rvice is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and oonstructed, and are562 words
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Advertisement787 1914-08-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIBATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang. Beserak, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisat, Semerak, Baobok, Kelantao, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamai, Bandoc, Langsuen, laku. Chumpon, Koblak and Bangkok, Dub Departure s.s. ABDANQ Aug. S 0 s.s. VUGALA Aug. 6 Aug. 8 ...PRACHATIPOK Aug. 1O787 words
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Advertisement515 1914-08-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OEUTBCH OAMPFSCHIFF FAHRTS6ES. "HANSA BREMEN. Combined Service. Tbe steamers of these Compauios maintain a regular Hurvioe between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, Kotterdam and Emdea and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fort nightly for Havre aud Hamburg and once a month515 words
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Advertisement628 1914-08-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N D. i_. NOROOEUTSCHER LLOYD. BREMEN IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and wi-li-koown mail oteameri of this Company sail fortnightly from Brem -n, Hamburg, Lisbon, via Kotterdam. Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplc (oonnecking Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port S_iia, Sues. Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore Hongkong,628 words
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Advertisement917 1914-08-04 5 "JENATZY TYRES. Hooglandt <fito <3»., Singapore. a— —^s^s— n •s^ STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route via Chins, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco, tc all points in tbe United Stateo, Canada, Mexico and Bun pc Operating the New 22,000-ton Triple917 words
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Advertisement510 1914-08-04 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN Fremantle Perth North Weat Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular Fortnigbtly SHilinKS between Singapore and Western Am tr ilia, oalling at Java (an inducement offeis), Derby, King's Sound (Port for510 words
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Advertisement357 1914-08-04 5 ARTICLES FOB SALE. FMMIE. Piinnlain lst-class condition and 80 music roll*. Apply PIANOLA, c/o Straits Times. 17-7 a FORBALL Second band, four-cylinder Swift Car, in perftct condition. Apply J. C, o/o btraits Times 20 7 a FORBALE. One large gis range with oven, in gooc condition. Price 140. Apply Box357 words
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Advertisement272 1914-08-04 5 ROYAL VINOLU TALCUM POWDER For chilling. r.is!i. prickly j heat, and for .ill hotweatlitr liiscomforts Royal N'inolin Talcum Powdor is by far the most convenient i of toilet re,ji;iMtes, as well as bens one of the most eHicacious f-oin the KacsV tilic point of view owing to the fact that272 words
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Advertisement126 1914-08-04 6 BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING h JB I By The Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co., Proprietors of the MILKMAID MILK Hereby give notice to the public that in order to control the supply of Milk to the public, they will from this date supply direct one case126 words
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Article110 1914-08-04 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, August 4. High Water, 10. If a.m., 8.51 p.m. Wednesday, August 5. High Water, 10.54 a.m., 0.45 p.m. Thursday, August 6. High Water, U.2S a.m., 10 31 p.m. P. and O. homeward mail due. Friday, August 7. HigL Water. 115". a.m., 11.11 p.m. P. aod110 words
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Article194 1914-08-04 7 TO-DAT. l'ort Dickson and IV Swetteoham Calypso 8 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Bpm Saigon, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Cordillere Bpm Hongkong and Japan Namsang Bpm Malacca, Penang and Colombo Iyo Maru 8 pm Sambas, Pamangkat and Pontianak B. Fo Soon Bpm Tebing Tinggi Bagan and194 words
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Article197 1914-08-04 7 The P. and O. homeward mail steamer Devanba left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Satur day, August 1, and may be expected to arrive here at 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 6. The P. and O. outward intermediate •teamer Nubia h dua at Colombo at 6 a.m.197 words
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Article491 1914-08-04 7 Latest Arrivals. Anjou. Brit. h't. 12 tons, Capt Phillips, Aug t From ■•JbbV Auk 1. G.c. and 8 d.p. Ang Hock Soang. ¥or Malacca, Unc. IUIH. Asdang. Siam. str. 405 tons, Capt Anderaon, A'ig 3. From Bangkok. July 35. G.c. and 3»d.p. E. Asiatic Co. For Bangkok, In.,491 words
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113 1914-08-04 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Days TANJONQ PAOAR. Bast Whait Basim Sbctiok No. l-.-Nil. East W. do 2...Ni1. Smu W do "I V-No. 8 ..Hung Bee. A. and V. IT. J Math W. Sbct. No. 4... Under reconstruction except at godownn113 words
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Article47 1914-08-04 7 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Moomt Faber drop daily at 1 p-m., SingafstW standard time, corresponding to 0 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time Ron is Bred at 13 o'clock aoon, indicating Singapore standard time, on ersry day excepting Sunday when it U fired at one o'clock.47 words
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Article253 1914-08-04 7 EXCMANOE SuiaAPoaa, Alodst 4, 1914. O» Lomoom Bank 4 m/s S/4& Demand 9/Bft Private 8 m/i 3/4 J 8 m/i 8/4JJ Oa Onun Bank d/d 888 Private 8 m/s 343 O« Fbamcb Bank d/d aa BSO Private 8 m/s m 399 On 1Nju..........8ank T. T. 174 i253 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article187 1914-08-04 7 10 10 Ampug 7.50 1 1 AyerWeng 0.20 10 10 Belat 1.75 10 10 Bruang 0.76 10 10 Kimpu 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association 6.00 £1 41 Kinta Tin 1.12.0 4J 41 Lahat Miner 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tina 1.12.0 10 10 Middleton187 words
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Article666 1914-08-04 7 RUBBE R. If 8 6 3 Buyers. Sellers. Value 2/- 8/- Allagai 1/8 1/7 £1 XI An«lo Java 2/6 8/4 2/- 2/- Anglo Malaj 7/"i 8/7 2 2/- Batang Malaka -/6 /10 £1 41 BfttaTigft 1.12 9 1.19.0 norn 2/- 2/- Bekoh -/7 -/9 41 41 Sukit Kajang 1.6.3 1.10.6666 words
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Article154 1914-08-04 7 L%The baying quotations of sterling shares m ist be reg ird *i as parely n>u aal for the 41 41 Smelting Co. 13/ 13.9 41 41 Prrf. 1.1.0 1.8.0 5/- Bteotric T'wiji 4/- 4/0 10 10 Fraaw Neare 56.00 5H.60 60 60 Hammer Co. 106.00 1C8.60 100 Howmrtb Brskioe154 words
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Advertisement70 1914-08-04 7 Are You Holme on a Journey Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera aad I 'iar rltoeft Konx-dy abotld be packed in your hand tugjiage wlies gois^- on a journey. Change of water, dut. aad temperature all tend to biuiHiib bowel trouble, aad this medicine rtaa-i be t»-curud oa board the train or ■Isssntiir70 words
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Advertisement166 1914-08-04 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. August s.— At saleroom, excellent table silverware, at 11. August 6.— At saleroom, Regal Touring Car aad Rorer Car, at 11. August 6. -At saleroom, unredeemed pleHgos, at 10. August At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. August 8 —At Waterloo," No. 118, River Valley Ro«d,166 words
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Advertisement105 1914-08-04 7 iisumiMsiiiim— \m\w[^mxvrammm*' t>a !aa mis iatM a < FRASER CHALMERS, LTD., SINGAPORE ty IPOH. SOLE AGENTS for SMALL and PARKES 1 "KARWIAL" ENGINE PUMP PACKINGS. SELF-LUBRICATINO, NEVER BECOME HARD, NO OIL REQUIRED. Stocks Held in Singapore. These Packings are used on the largest British Ship, The Canard R M.S. Aquitania105 words
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Advertisement68 1914-08-04 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, TO-NIGHT I NORTH BRIDGE ROAD TO-MIOMTIt DENMARK 3-REELER FOR. EYEI* A Patbetio etory of a NeglecUd Wife a the Calamity wblch befal I the Brnnr Hatband. ITKL*. 9-REELBR THE MILK GIRLS A story which impresses by it* Trothfnl Atn>o f phere. no less than by its strength68 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous93 1914-08-04 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, August 8. 0 A.M. 8 P.M. 0 P.M. Bared. 82 Fab 29.936 29.880 29.047 84.4 87.0 82.0 Wet Bulb Ther 78.0 7CO 76.8 Dir. of Wind SE SE calm Max. shade Temp. 89.0 Mm 78.4 Max. in Sun 161.0 Te rad. Ther 89.4 Rainfall in93 words
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1282 1914-08-04 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4. THE WAR AND ITS AUTHORS. There are certain peculiarities of the international situation which may be explained so that the position may be made more dear. The pith of the alliance between Russia and France is that if either is attack od the other1,282 words
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Article23 1914-08-04 8 At tbe Snprrme Court this morning Mr. Justice Sproule was to take a Chinese bank rnptcy examination and several magistrates 1 appeal cases.23 words
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Article26 1914-08-04 8 Shipments of silver ta tbe value of £31,000 bave been made from San Francisco to Hongkong, says Samuel Montagu and Co.'s weekly circular dated July I.26 words
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Article33 1914-08-04 8 The Committee of the Singapore Family Benefit Society announce that a free concert will be piven at their first anniversary meeting at the V.M.C.A. hall on Friday tbe 7th inst., at 8.80 p.m.33 words
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Article32 1914-08-04 8 The Secretary of tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association writes today J— ln view of tbe crisis, tbe committee have decided that tbe auction fixed for tomorrow eliall not take place.32 words
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Article29 1914-08-04 8 The Canton province of China is declared for quarantine purposes infected with smallpox, cholera and plague, Negapatam and Madras with cholera and tbe Fukkien province of China with plagup.29 words
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Article37 1914-08-04 8 The first case of cholera occurred on Fri day morniug in Kuala Kangsar town proper. The victim in a Sanitary Board coolie and is progressing favourably. The epidemic is greatly lessened through the rainfalls of last week.37 words
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Article44 1914-08-04 8 Colonel C. Sowton, Chief Secretary of the Salvation Army for India and Ceyton, accompanied by his wife, were to visit Calcutta on July 25, 26 and 27 on special business concerning tbe launching of a large men's industrial home and labour bureau in Calcutta.44 words
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Article46 1914-08-04 8 This morning in the third court, before Mr. Sugden, C. Campbell was charged with riding a horse in Stamford Road without due care and also with being drunk and disorderly at the same time. The bearing of the cose was postponed until Thursday, bail being allowed.46 words
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Article46 1914-08-04 8 A charge af causing hurt to two Chinese was prefered against Mahmoot, a Malay chauffeur, in the second court this morning. Tbe two complainants are still in hospital and so the hearing of the case was postponed until the 11th instant, bail in 1350 being allowed.46 words
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Article56 1914-08-04 8 A Chinese named Ong Boon Tat was charged, this morning in the second court. with causing the death of another Chinese, Moh Ah Hee, by driving a motor car in a rash manner in Serangoon Road. The cafe will be gone into in a week's time, the accused in the56 words
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Article54 1914-08-04 8 Messrs. Stephens, Paul and Co. write that, as one of the largest importers of Australian flour, they have not increased their selling prices and are still delivering previous contracts at former rates. They have no intantion of raising the y ice for near arrivals and will follow the course of54 words
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Article46 1914-08-04 8 A London telegram of July 25, published in Rangoon, states Madame Caillaux collapsed during tin reading of the Gueydan letters this atternoon and was carried out insensible. Tbe sitting was suspended amid uproar. The letters contained fervent love passages from M. Caillaux before Madame Gueydan's divorce.46 words
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Article62 1914-08-04 8 Takayuki Takasau, a Japanese, is on his way from Dalny with a brand new aeroplane of his own invention and wants to fly in Shanghai, but tbe Customs says No," Flying machines are now contraband of war according to a Peking decree and especially feared are machines coming from Japan,62 words
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Article73 1914-08-04 8 It is notified that no telegraphic message* in code or cypher will be accepted by the F.M.S. Posts and Telegraphs for transmission to points outside the Malay Peninsula until further notice. The Director, Posts and Telegraphs has notified the Press that all telegraphic traffic except in plain F.nglish or French73 words
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Article96 1914-08-04 8 One of the features of the Japanese naval manoeuvres to be held in October next will be the use of aeroplanes and hydroplanes. The Japan Chronicle says that an attack will be made upon Kure by the enemy, the aviators being on the side of the invaders. The defenders of96 words
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Article104 1914-08-04 8 A cricket eleven captained by Mr. Justice Si had mncli the better of things ay when opposed to a team led by Blackwell, Thau kg to a good all round of batting. The winning team put togtther a total of '210, of which Cobbett floored 49, Vuwler 61, Sproule H9104 words
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Article300 1914-08-04 8 Staff Quartermaster Sergeant J. T. Carpendale, A.S.C., has been appointed acting Garrison Sergeant- Major, Singapore, vice ■2nd Class Master Gunner G. Coombea, R.G.A. The acting chief justice (the Hon. Mr. J. A. 8. Bucknill K. C.) and Mr. Justice Sproule will be leaving this week for Penang300 words
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Article215 1914-08-04 8 Tbe American Baptist Mission working in the Province of Shantung has recently suffered a heavy loss in the tragic death by drowning of Mr. Daniels in Laiyang. This event has caused a painful sensation among all tbe missionaries of bis acquaintance in China and elsewhi re.215 words
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Article251 1914-08-04 8 The report of tbe Cicely Rubber Estates Company, Limited, states that the net profit for the year to March 81, after providing for administration expenses, directors' fees and cemmisoions, and a'lowing for depreciation, is £18,107. To this has to be added £0,019 brought forward, making the251 words
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Article277 1914-08-04 8 The China papers bring news of the death of Mr. D. G. MacLennan, chief accountant of tie International Banking Corporation, Shanghai, formerly in chargu of the bank's business in Singapore, which occurred at the Shanghai General Hospital. Mr. MacLennan left the office as usual277 words
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Advertisement219 1914-08-04 8 An Ideal Beverage fcr the Rheumatic Invalids, and .aft Workers. MAKESON'S MILK STOUT Each pint contains the energising CarboHydrates of 10 ozs. of PURE DAIRY MILK. FREE MMPLEB ON APPLICATION. SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR GO. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., FOR ARMS AND AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS. m MMPMBBLaWLaaVii UiCDI [V219 words
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Advertisement124 1914-08-04 8 ALHAMBRA CI«M»TO«R»PH THEATRE, BEACH ROAD 2nd Show, 915 pm. Ist Show 7. 50 p.m. GRAND DOUBLE BILL! DETECTIVE DARING AND THE THAMES COINERS AWRECKEROFLIVES OR DEATH THE AVENGER ALSO A MAX AND A WIFFLEB! Telephone 249—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 689 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. C. J. WILLIAMSOV, Manager.124 words
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Article1699 1914-08-04 9 GERMANY INVADES FRANCE. Russo-German Navy Fight Reported. BRITISH ATTITUDE DEFINED. Riutbb's Tblboram. i London, August 8. Official The army mobilises at 1 Midnight to-morrow. Malta The Mediterranean Fleet has cleared for action and des- troyers have left at full speed It is believed to join the French1,699 words
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Article82 1914-08-04 9 Singapore Heavily Defeated By Selangor. (Fiom Ocb Own Corrbspomuk^.) Kuala Lumpur, August 8. Singapore in their second innings against Selangor made Zehnder 4, Campbell 7, Gardner 31, Scharenguivel 0, Griffith Jones 1, Braddell 48, Day 11, Bath 6, Wodebouse 5, Badham 2, Hugbos Davies not out 0, total82 words
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Article328 1914-08-04 9 Wealth Given up to Nurse Irish Poor. Tbe Hon. Albinia Brodriok, sister of Viscount Midleton, bas almost completed tbe building of Ballincoona, the hospital at Caber daniel, Co. Kerry, on which she has been engaged for several years. More funds are required foi fumir'aing the hospital.328 words
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Article1536 1914-08-04 9 RUMOURS AND FACTS IN THE CRISIS. Curious Position of Frenchmen, From out of a vast crop of remarkable rumours in circulation in Singapore since Sunday it is difficult in many cases to glean the truth. It is a fact, however, that the French reservists have1,536 words
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Article292 1914-08-04 9 Gigantic Forces Available For Service. A recently compiled publicatiou gave the following figures of men and guns of the jliief powers, from which we reproduoe the 'olio wing as being of more immediate interest, rhe figures of men on peace and war- footing ire expressed in292 words
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Article243 1914-08-04 9 The report of the Northern Tjiliwoeng Plantations, Limited, states that since the last report a further 157 acre« have been add ed to the planted area, muking a total as foUows Tea planted 1900 10, 820 acres 1911 13, 408 acres; 1912- IB, B2o acres; 1918 U,243 words
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Article377 1914-08-04 9 INDUSTRIAL DANGER PROVIDED FOR. No Stoppage of the Tin Mines. We are authorised to state that the Government has had undtr very careful consideration every phase of the industrial position in Malaya, due to the closing of the metal and other markets in London, and steps have been377 words
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Article60 1914-08-04 9 Government Attitude in The Crisis. (From Ocb Own Cobrespomdbmt.) Ipob, August 4. Intimation has been received by the Protector of Chinese that Government have agreed to buy all tin during the time of crisis* This has created p.reat relief here, where it has been anticipated there would60 words
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Article331 1914-08-04 9 Bright Future for Tea-Planting Industry. An interesting report on a trip to Sumatra's East Coast and the Padang Highlands, for the study of tea planting, has just been published by the Department of Agriculture, Industry and Trade, says the Gazette de H .ll&nde. Its author is Dr.331 words
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Article61 1914-08-04 9 A Canton correspondent »f a Hongkong journal nays I notice that one of the p*P>rs published in Hongkong, named the Heaveu.y Dawn, ami put, .-In -1 on Suudav, i» protiibiti ed from eulor..i.; Kuangtiing province. It is mid to stir op the people against t hu Governi meat. Heavy penUlion61 words
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Article3070 1914-08-04 10 IS IT A BUBBLE WAITING TO BE PRICKED? A Striking Article. On Saturday we said, Oar own feeling is that the German Army is vastly superior in material, in spirit, and in leadership to any other army on the Continent." That remains oar view, but it is3,070 words
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Article287 1914-08-04 10 (From A Cobbbspondbnt.) Trengganu, July 80. The Mohammedan fasting month, oi Bulan Puasa, is now in full swing. Very little work in consequence is done, as people canot work well lasting. Even the lawcourt has reduced tbe period of its labour, as well as the Government offices.287 words
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Article117 1914-08-04 10 Arrivals. Per sir. Kalmoa, Aug f Froji Paneh Mr. Davidson. Per str. Iyo Ms.ru, Aug 3. From Yokohama Mrs. E. J. Sbeely, Messts. A. F. Cornelius and T. E. Sheely. Per str. Buyskes, Aug 3. From Sourabaya R. Yanchen. Per str. Lama, Aug B.— From Rsnang i117 words
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Article271 1914-08-04 10 Conclusion of the Autumn Race Meeting. (Fbom Our Own Cobbesponobmt.) Penang, August 8. There was fine weather and a good attendance for the second day's racing. Race Onb.— Norse Girl (Billett) 1, Peregrine (Ross) 2, Venture (Stockdale) 8. Won by a length and a length. Time, 1.21271 words
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Article660 1914-08-04 10 Explanation of the Financial Position. A statutory meeting of the Consolidated, Rubber Estates (1014), Ltd., was held on July 28, at the offices of the China Realty Co., Mr. A. J. Israel presided, supported by Mr. Francis Ellis (director), Mr. John Hays (legal adviser), and Mr. F. W.660 words
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Article30 1914-08-04 10 Bukit K. B WM lbs. Batu Rata.— 17,027 lbs. Sumatra Para.-86.000 lbs. Tapaa.- 14,866 lbs. seven months 104,97 j lbs. Changkat Seriang.— U,«o» lbs six months SMMlbs.30 words
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Article1539 1914-08-04 10 AFTERMATH OF COMMERCIAL CRISIS. Recent Salutary Legislation. [CoNTKIBUTID.] Siam's capital like others has its dull seasons ftnd the month of July is the most raonotous of the year with its reiteration of two or three days wet, two or three days dry, no rice shipments goinp out1,539 words
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Article423 1914-08-04 10 Notes in General. Golf. Singapore Oolf Club. Daring the August holidays the following competitions were played in connection with the Singapore Golf Club and resulted as follows. Eighteen holes, medal play, under handicap. Twenty-six cards were taken ont. Eighteen holes, bogey play, under handicap. E. L. Talma 8423 words
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Article185 1914-08-04 11 Major-General Reade's Opinion Of The Corps. The following notes by Major General R. N. K. Reade, C.8., the General Officer Commanding during his inspection at Kuala Lumpur on July 19, and Ipoh, on July 21, are published tor general information and Instruction 1. (a) Turn185 words
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Article705 1914-08-04 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Smgftfore, Aug. 4, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning: The quotations are only nominal. [London Stock Exchange Closed.] NOM. ViLUI BOTIM. SBLLIBS. 2/- Allagar l/4{ 1/11 C 1 Anglo-Ja-a705 words
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Article495 1914-08-04 11 Lord Sydenham Answers Military Criticism. If I bave made the matter clear, I hopj you will oome to the conclusion that no danger that we cannot with reasonable certainty guard against can arise from the coDHtruction of the Channel Tunnel." These words summed up Lord Sydenham's495 words
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Article132 1914-08-04 11 - During bis ni vice as a private in the Foreign Legic.D, King Peter of Serviafell into the heads of the Prussians, the Chronicle recalls. This mishap occurred on October 11, 1870, at Salbri»,asmall town on the banks of the Loire, where a detaebment of the legion was132 words
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Article28 1914-08-04 11 On Thursday night there waa a severe gale at Bagan Serai. One of the wards of the hospital was b.'own down. Two patients were killed, and twelve injured.28 words
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Advertisement48 1914-08-04 11 Couirfhinff into f Consumption i. M yoa atof It r V c oor.gb. i METABOUZEO i zzz Ufa oil [JYPOUNO Tbe (Wai ureparaCju mada i lor comUkti-. La. j' CURES any aMH*J tl.it is •sUy a eoogu. Very palatable. f OT ALL CJIaUHSTI. < 9) CO eisiii C- 00.48 words
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Advertisement43 1914-08-04 11 I beard a voice at midnight, Ia peevish auwts asoan, "O take thin mustard pooltioe off I It burns me to tbe bone. Moot bring me eoealyptaa. It* smell I eaat sadnre, All other little girls and boy* Take wools' Great Peppermint Oam.43 words
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Advertisement740 1914-08-04 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. The piAjjjoT /solitX C TEAK y \oase/ "MOUTRIE" •all and Inspoot oar latest arrivals or send tor oatalotfu*. 8. MOUTRIE GO.. LTD.. T^T A VITAGRAPH FEATURE Entirely different from, and bearing no resemblance whatever to, the Pathe Production of t he same name THE MILLS OF THE GODS740 words
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Advertisement392 1914-08-04 11 PURITY EMBASSY KTo. TT VIRGINIA CIGARETTES. PERFECTION. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot: Raffles Hotel Buildings, 88, Bras Basah Road. TELEPHONE NO. 490. I STAMFORD HOUSE. Private) Hotel, Bras Basah Bond. CENTRALLY392 words
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Article1343 1914-08-04 12 WITHHOLDING PARTICULARS OF COSTS. Buyers Controlling the Market. The fourth annual ordinary goneral meet ing of tbe Sempah Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on July 8, at the offices of the com pany, Mincing Lane House, 69, Eastcheap, London, E.C., Mr. Frank Copeman (chairman of the company presiding.1,343 words
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Article1373 1914-08-04 12 A Conservative Financial Policy Approved The fifth ordinary general meeting of tbe East Java Rubber Company, Limited, was held on July 9, at the office of the company, No. 138, Leadenball Street, London, EC. Mr. F. A. Roberts (chairman of the company) preniding. Tbe Chairman said1,373 words
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Article737 1914-08-04 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and Chin* Bxpress. It should be understood that, ill some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London737 words
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Article448 1914-08-04 12 General Appearance of Estates Satisfactory. The report of the Mendaris (Sumatra) Rubber and Produce Estates, Ltd., for the period ended December 81, 1913, states that during the year an area of 686 nnres was planted with Hevea, bringing the total plauted area at December 31, 1913, up448 words
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Article438 1914-08-04 12 Rubber Results Neutralized By Tobacco. The Hon. C. H. Strutt, presiding at the 1 meeting of the Sapong Rubber and Tobacco I Estates, on July 6, said that the past year would have been a fairly prosperous one if s rubber alone bad been cultivated, but bad resulted438 words
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Article212 1914-08-04 12 Great Public Interest Taken la Experiments. Two aviators, Mr. Hawker, an Australian, who reoently scoured his pilot's certiicat* in England, and M. (luillaui, a Frenchman, have been making a aeries of daring flights in Sydney and otbar part* of Australia, and aroused considerable public interest in aviation212 words
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Advertisement276 1914-08-04 12 Q WE DON'T OFFER 3gy ANY DISCOUNTS BUT YOU GET *3|^^ FULL VALUE. j^^fel JULIANA LAMPS I *^B 9) always lead. j M jSk BONARHS and CLARA LAMPS .7 S V Sold 25 Cheaper than elsewhere. P^sW NO INSTRUCTIONS. JULIAN FBAHKEL FURNITURE CO., u^" (Late oi Robinson Piano Co.), TUNER,276 words
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Advertisement103 1914-08-04 13 AonVf Iwajs Tiew: 1 IK_^^^ZSb II T^^^T h \-< i t AGENTS. GENUINE EXTRA REFINED PALE BOILED LINSEED OIL (WARRANTED). CROCODILE ||i BRAND WARRANTED GENUINE EXTRA REFINED PALE BOILED LINSEED OIL is double refined, of a fine pale colour and therefore eminently suited for mixing with White Zinc and White103 words
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Advertisement47 1914-08-04 13 BLAIR ATHOL WHISKY. PURE HIGHLAND MALT. Write for a Sample. SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd., Sole Agents Malacca, Seremban and Singapore. GOODRICH TYRES AMERICAN TYRES FOR AMERICAN CARS Obtainable at all Garages. Sole Agents Straits Settlements, Malay Peninsula and Siam: Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG AND MALACCA.47 words
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Advertisement1748 1914-08-04 14 SifcGAPOP.E S ONLY COMPANY. LARGEST PAD-UP CAPITAL Of ANY EASttRI COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE:. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE I W.ncheeter Houss, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE I 82, Old Jewr EC The Company has £20.000 deposited with toe Soprems Ooart of England, and oomplies with lbs British1,748 words
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Advertisement813 1914-08-04 14 INSURANCE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN HONOKONO), Head Office SHANGHAI. SUBSTAMTIAL SUCCESSFUL Issues Policies World-Wide and free of restriction as to travel, residence or occupation. Claims, loans and surrenders settled locally and with promptness. AU forms of Life Assurance tram acted. Raten snd particulars on applic«t on813 words
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Article855 1914-08-04 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Loose-Fitting Pistons. We (The Financier) notice, from time to time, that correspondents of tbe technical Press write making inquiries abont pistons and piston rings. Usually the trouble is when a car bas done a very considerable mileage and tbe pistons are855 words
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Article218 1914-08-04 15 Noah was Adam The officials of the University Museum at Philadelphia confirm the reporin describing a new version of the Flood and th. Fall of Mao, as translated from an ancient Somerian tablet by Dr. Stephen Laogdon, Professor of Assy riology at Jesus College, Oxford. The tablet is part of218 words
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Advertisement153 1914-08-04 15 FOR 1 MOTOR 1 I LAUNCHES OR 1 MOTOR 1 I CARS I OR 1 ELECTRIC I I lighting] APPLY TO CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, SIOAPORE, E. Lumpur and at Johore Bahru. THE FOUR jjKW ;7&-^ if^l^^sf^s3i^B' V !tm Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE153 words
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Advertisement45 1914-08-04 15 Would You Be Happy No matter what your financial or social conditions are, you canuot be happy with a disordered digestion. If you are a dyspeptic a package of Chamberlain's Tablets wi 1 make a new manof you. For sale by all Diapensartee and Dealers.45 words
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Advertisement455 1914-08-04 16 P. O. EIGHT DISC HARROWS. REDUCE YOUR WEEDING COSTS SIMPLE, RELIABLE, CHEAP. SHJLRPE, ROSS G0. 9 LTD., SINGAPORE. WAHTB. EMPLOYMENT WANTEO. Young Engineer wants employment on land. 10 yean' practical experience. Speaks English and Malty. Offers under K. V c/o Straits Times. 1>.7» 4 8 FRENCH AND ENGLISH LESSONS Lessons455 words
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Advertisement508 1914-08-04 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 t 109. Market Street. Telephone No 421. Sbipchandlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Comjaiesion Agents. Sole Agents: The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Braid Hair Beltings. 17 80-6-16 DHOBY'S ITCH if you are (ufftring from this disease go to Arya Dispensary. 490,508 words
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Advertisement563 1914-08-04 16 GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Phillip Street. Ship Chaadtart, Bovsrsrmtßt and Municipal Contractor*, Gcnenl Importers and Eisertsrs and Commmlon »R«nt», Estata, ■lea-Mil and faw Hill Supplier!. Sqlb Aqbmts Fob "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THE IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING BOILERS. Tel. Address GUANKUT," Singapore. Codis used A. B. C. sth Edition563 words
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Advertisement669 1914-08-04 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES Straits Times List. The following fixtures fjr the ourrent week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various olubs. Convenient forms on which to make tlio returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Golf Club August 4,669 words
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