The Straits Times, 10 December 1914
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Title Section13 1914-12-10 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.609 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTB.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement150 1914-12-10 1 ■■LT1";; BEER. GENUINE HABANA CIGARS. The Cigars for the connoisseur, most suitable for parties and for presents. We have just opened A NEW SHIPMENT OF Henri] emu's Boch Co. s IN BOXES OF 25 CIGARS. Imported direct from Habana by KATZ BROS., LTD. Try this Great Discovery (NON-ALCOHOLIC) SARSAPARILLA BEER.150 words
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Advertisement33 1914-12-10 1 SLEDGE MILK IS OBNUINB Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF THB BERNESE ALPS. s M sledge: brand Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilised. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS k SONS, LIMITED.33 words
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Advertisement172 1914-12-10 1 BEDSTEADS. BRITISH MANUFACTURE. FOUR-POST BEDSTEADS. STRONG COMBINATION BEDSTEADB. 1 inch Key Band Pillare. 1 inch Kowe, with Galvatiiz <1 Diamond Mesh Wire Width 8 ft. 6 ins. Len R th oft 6 i» lUtllw 3 P P irml 8r DBB ai endi -4 g 6,6,, Sizes: Bft and 8 ft.172 words
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Advertisement9 1914-12-10 1 MORSES CALCARIUM DISTEMPER; Sole Agbnts: < ADAMSON. 6ILFILLAN CO., LTD.9 words
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Article1439 1914-12-10 2 Further List of Subscriptions. The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following further contributions Amount already acknowledged $258,874.19 Tan Chin Lock 5 Kob Seek Ocolt 6 Sng Chin Hiaii 6 Puey Yean Chuan 5 Tan Kiam Tiong 5 Chop Poh1,439 words
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Article270 1914-12-10 2 Striking Light Upon a German Industry. A novel form of what Dr. Jonson would have called the "potentialities of wealth" was revealed in tho City of London Court in connection with a case in which Moses Lee, a Swansea contractor, claimed £46 against Jaqaes Wolf, of270 words
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Article164 1914-12-10 2 Referring to the development of new uses for rubber, it is understood, says The Financier, that the Rubber Growers' scheme, referred to more than once in these columns, is meeting with substantial support. The intention is to form a company, subsidised by freeoontribationsof robber by the164 words
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Article96 1914-12-10 2 The report of the Kuala Kubu Rubber Estate, Limited, for the year ended Jane 30 last, states tbat the accounts show that the sale proceeds of the output of rubber practically covered the total outlay for the year. After charging debenture interest, profit and loss account shows96 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement155 1914-12-10 2 "Hazeline I Snow" There is a delight in j store for you if you have i not yet used "'Hazeline' I Snow." Its refreshing effect upon sun-scorched, j perspiring skin is too exquisite for words. Buy B^y^BrßJßßW^^^CsJ a pot of "'Hazeline' j Snow," and experience j |V^H| this perfect skin-comfort155 words
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Advertisement54 1914-12-10 2 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising spaoe in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy'/ The most fastid ious are satifefied when we state tbat it cares colds and cough* from any cause, and tbat it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious snbatanoes. For sale by54 words
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Advertisement598 1914-12-10 2 NOTICES. RADELLA RUBBER EBTATE. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Dreo. tors cf Radolla Rrbbor Estate, Ltd., have declared an Interim bividt nd of five per cent, for tke current year, payable on 16th December. The Register of Transfers will bo clostd on 14th and 15th December. By Order598 words
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Article571 1914-12-10 3 Clever Artillery Tactics of Our Allies. In recent years France has been fully alive to her danger, and the army has specialised in strategy. The improvement of French artillery leads Colonel Maude to write that to his mind these conditions removed the last shadow of doubt aa571 words
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Article245 1914-12-10 3 British Red Cross Party Sent By Roundabout Route. Telegraphing from Copenbagon, the special correspondent of The Standard says: A party of about 150 Kutjlwh nurses and doctors have arrived here from Belgium en route for England. They all balong to the Kei Croox, and havi; been attending the245 words
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135 1914-12-10 3 The report of the Victoria (Malaya) Rubb.v Estates, Limited, states that, on the advice of the visitirg agent, 108 acres cf rubber have been abandoced as the condition of the trees does not warrant the expenditure of the money which would be required to reclaim this135 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement477 1914-12-10 3 Let me talk to you about being t Run-Down" \VI en your system is undermined by worry work when your vitality is lowered when you led "anyhow" when your 4 nerves are "on edge"- when the least exertion tires you you are in a "run-down" O 1 .ill 1 ion.477 words
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Advertisement63 1914-12-10 3 A derm Destroyer. There is bo danger whatever from look jaw or Mood poinoa resulting from a wound when CbamkerlaißH Paia Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic aad destroys the germs which oause these disease*. It also causes wounds to beal without maturation and in one third the63 words
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Advertisement618 1914-12-10 3 THREE CHILDREN HAD ECZEWA ON SCALPS Formed Crust. Went From Head to Ears and Neck. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Quite Healed Them. SO, Carlisle Rd.. Romford. Ea»-». F.ng "My three children, aired nine, wvrn and five had a breaking out of running •ores They told us they Wv' ir \W9^618 words
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Advertisement252 1914-12-10 3 FAR EAST OXYGEN ANO ACETYLENE CO., LTD. Singapore Branch. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE. Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. REPAIRS OF FURNACE CRACKS REPAIRS OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES REPAIRB OF PITTING ANO CORROSION REPAIRS OF RIVETTED FLANGES, REPAIRB OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER. REPAIRB OF BTEAMER HULLB. REPAIRS OF STERRPOSTS. Instantaneous252 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement367 1914-12-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pica STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China. Japan, Penang. Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth Lcndon. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKI AND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. HTWUX367 words
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Advertisement508 1914-12-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN UNE. A service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with508 words
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Advertisement666 1914-12-10 4 BTLAMER SAILINGS. THE SMI STEAM NAVIGATIOK CO.. LO SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Krotay, Paka, Tringßann, Bisat, Semerak, Baehok, Kelantan, Tabai, BanKnara, Telopin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobnamui Bandon, Langsoen, Takn, Cbompon, Kohlak and Bangkok A ITEAMER Ova Oaptptur. tt Deo. 19—3 p.m. Deo. IS 19 .22 aa 29 Jan. 2nd, 1916. Tbe666 words
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Advertisement808 1914-12-10 4 STEAMER SASUNBB. "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 further particulars, apply to Internationale Credlet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 48 v OCEAN STEAH SHIP CO. *«»tiwlia by burns philp line SiNOAPoaa to Java808 words
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Advertisement618 1914-12-10 5 TYKES. Hooglandt 4Bb C^o« 9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 'I 8, Collyer Qaay. CNDBR CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIa GOVERNMENT. The ondermentinned datoa of departure are only approximate. Sinckep Bagan Api Api Deo. 11 Ailing Baweao, Sourabayi, BacdierinasiD, Stagcn, Kota Baroe, Simarind*.618 words
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Advertisement641 1914-12-10 5 The Straits Times FOR F.M.S, READERS The Now Mail Train Servioe enables us to send into the F.M.S. each evening s Special Edition of Tbe Straits Times containing all the important telegrams and news received op to a late boor in the afternoon. This edition can be bought in the641 words
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Advertisement189 1914-12-10 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED TO PENANG. RANGOON ANO CALCUTTA. TO PENAN6, MADRAS AND NE6APATAM. TO PORT SWETTENHAM. PENAN6. NE6APATAM. MADRAS ANO COROMANOEL COABT PORTS. TO AOELAIOE. MELBOURNE ANO SYDNEY. Vessels will be despatched to above ports as opportunity offers for terms and rates of freight and189 words
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Advertisement214 1914-12-10 5 CHUBB S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY BIBBY LINE Of fast twin-acrow Mail Paaaonger Steamers between Rangoon. Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. THE ARRAGAN CO., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON di GO., Rangoon Agents. Colombo Agents214 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement105 1914-12-10 6 SIEMENS BUY YOUR LAMPS DIRECT FROM The Manufacturers WOTAN DRAWN WIRE LAMPS Standard Pear and Spherical Bulta FOCUS, VERICO, CENTRA and other types for Special Purposes. WOTAN HALF-WATT DRAWN WIRE LAMPS UNSURPASSED FOR MECHANICAL STRENGTH and HIGH EFFICIENCY TANTALUM THE FIRST DRAWN WIRE LAMPS. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, Ltd. (INCORPORATED105 words
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Advertisement346 1914-12-10 6 (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNER, REPAIRER and REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly subscribers taken on low rate*. Charges for repairs moderate. Workman ship guaranteed. Free advice given to intending buyers of new or second hand piau~). Estimates for repairs made. Trial order solicited SAILORS' HOMI. Tblbfhon*: 1163. 8 12346 words
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Advertisement717 1914-12-10 6 LATKST ADVERTISEMENTS. LAST DAY. WILLISON'S CIRCUS AND MAMMOTH MENAGERIE, BEACK ROAD. POSITIVE FAREWELL THIS EVENING at 9.30 P.M. A RAZZLE DAZZLE PROGRAMME. All the best and lightest acts in oar rant repertoire. 250% OF THE 20% GROSS RECEIPTS WILL KKBVNUKDOVKR TO TUX WAR FUNDS. LAST NIGHT WILLISON'S CIRCUS. OO WHERE717 words
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Article105 1914-12-10 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, December 10. High Water, 3.38 *.m., 8 2 p.m. Friday, December 11. High Water. 4 32 a.m., 4 21 p.m. Tint! Kil Tin, Oresham House, 2.80. .Saturday, December 12. High Water, 5.39 cm., 6.51 p.m. Sunday, December 13. High Water, 6.24 a.m., 7.19 p.m. Monday,105 words
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Article104 1914-12-10 7 TO-DAT. Trengganu mil Kelantan 8 pm Malaoca and Muar > pm Batu l'ahat 8 pm Bawean, Sourabaya, Bandjermassin, Stagen, Kota Baroe. Samarinda and Balik Papan, etc. 4 pm Hongkong and Japan 4.80 pm TO -HOE tOW t^sTPenang, Ceylon, Australasia, Mauritius, India, Aden, Egypt, litres*, etc 8 am104 words
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Article34 1914-12-10 7 Liirr -MNiiAi'OM. t Dct. 15 Oot. 22 Dot. 29 Nov. S Not. 12 Nov. 19 Not. 24 Not. 27 Dec. 8 Dn» im I.ownoN I November 14 28 Akbith Not. 2334 words
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Article123 1914-12-10 7 With iifireuce to the prohibition of the exportation of all alimentary products from Egypt, the Board of Trade are in receipt, thr unl. tin l-\irei>!n Office of information to tbe effect that the Egyptian Government have authorised the expnrtaton under licence of the whole of the Knvptian rice crop of123 words
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Article646 1914-12-10 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in pome instances, bookings may be provisional I and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in646 words
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Article448 1914-12-10 7 Liege Prepared for Attack By Allies. The Oeruian officers at Obent are reported to be disquieted by the news from France and t> have counti. minded tbe arraDgemento for a banquet at wbich they were all to be present, says a Paris despatch to London, dated October448 words
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Article164 1914-12-10 7 eXCHANOB SIMtfAPOEK, DSCBMBI* 10, 1014. Oa LoaDoa ......Bank 4 m/i M 2/4 Demand M 2/ J Private B_m/« 2/4 J un I<tou .....Bank T. T. 1744 O» BoMaio>ta...Bank J/d 19% Oa SHABBHAi....Bank d/d n IOC) Ox Java Bank T. T. m I*l J Oa Japak Bank d/d164 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article185 1914-12-10 7 la<meg Bnyen Value (5J 10 10 Ampang 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 BeUt 100 10 10 Broanp 0.76 1U 10 K&mpar 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 KintaAreooiation 41 41 KinUTm 1.12.8 41 41 Lahat Miner 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tins 1.10.0 10 10 Middletoc185 words
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Article647 1914-12-10 7 Value (2 m. 3/- Alla«Bi .1/8 1/7 41 £1 Anglo-Java 2/8 8/8 8/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 6/9 7/9 3/- 3/- Batang Malaka /0 /1O £1 41 Batn Tiga 1.6.0 1.16.9 2/- 3/- Bekob -fli £1 £1 Bokit Kajang 1.5.0 1.9.6 £1 £1 Bokit Lintang 2.0.0 3.5.0 loiii 2/- 3/- Bolcit647 words
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Article123 1914-12-10 7 ££2 Bny 41 41 Smelting Oc 12/- 18/0 41 41 I'm!. 1.2.6 5/- >/- Rleotrie T'waji 8/- 4/8 10 10 FitM Nora 60.00 68.00 60 60 Hammer k Co. 86.00 06.00 100 Howarth Brekine 46.00 100 7%Pret 95.00 100 100 K»ti Bio, Del. 100.00 10 10 lUnutid Co. 12.60123 words
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Article45 1914-12-10 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,234 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 S'pore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4«% of 1907 11,800,000 pai Buyers Sellen Spore Municipal 44% of i 909 $i.no-\oon pat Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 9%drt Spore Munic.pal 4% £800,000 M*45 words
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Advertisement48 1914-12-10 7 The Best Cough Medicine. Chamberlain's L mgh Remedy is the large•at adling coach aitdioia* in the world today lin— 7 it does exactly what a cough m. <li. eiae is auopraed to do. It stops ooogba and oolda speedily sad effectually. For sale by all Uiapuaaarius and Dealers.48 words
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Advertisement10 1914-12-10 7 For Cbrooic Chest Complaints, Woods' area! Peppermint Care Is. 6d.10 words
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Advertisement73 1914-12-10 7 \BOUTON ROUGE/ Ul M 02 W J FELUCCA P UP-TO-DATE O R MACHINERY h JJ^ For the Complete Equipment of 11 s SAWMILLS, l p u SOLI AGENTS FOR E5 Ransome's Woodworking Machinery, F Sanderson Bros. Newbould's Saws, ro R Slow Speed Steam Engines, N Lancashire or Water Tube Boilers,73 words
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Advertisement85 1914-12-10 7 The buying quotations of sterling shares most be regarded as purely nominal lot It* present. ME W ZICiOMA R! HLW ZIGOMA RIi AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOB HOAD TO-NIGHT I at 9.20 p.m. TO-MIOMT I THE BEST MULTI-REEL DETECTIVE 3rd ZIGOMAR ALIAS ZIGOMAR V FAULIN BROQOBT. See how85 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous200 1914-12-10 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. December 12 —At No. 5, Raffles Place, teak office furniture, and fitting stock in trade, etc., at 11. December 12. At No. 7, Cairnbill Circle off Cairnhill Road, valuable teak household furniture, Plants, etc at 2. December 12.— At No. 8, Nassim Road, exoellent toak200 words
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Obituary15 1914-12-10 8 Baird On December 7, in Penang bospi tal, Daniel Jobn Baird, of Dumbarton Scotland.15 words
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1081 1914-12-10 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10. PHASES OF THE CAMPAIGN. close to tbe end of the war, we would point oat that Germany has performed marvels of administration by the rapidity and ease with which she has moved huge masses of men <rom one point of danger to another. Even1,081 words
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Article43 1914-12-10 8 In Northamptonshire, the great centre of the British boot- making industry, the factories are working up to their limit to supply orders for 6.000,(»00 pairs of soldiers' boots. Four millions of these are for tbe British, and two millions for tbe French armies.43 words
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Article48 1914-12-10 8 The naval ooart-martial on the wreck of the auxiliary cruiser Ujeauic. totally lost oo the coast of Foula, in the Slit tlaml Islands, in August, baa brought id its vtrdict. Lieut. David Blair, navigating lieuteo&ot of the steamer, has been found guilty oi utrm.dioK tue vessel thro:inu negligence.48 words
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Article23 1914-12-10 8 German officers are in Scandinavia buying food and footwear for the army. Failing anything belter, they are willing to take patent leather shoes.23 words
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Article29 1914-12-10 8 The annual general meeting of the Mjunt Walhoh Reading Room will be held on Saturday next, the 12th inst., at 8 p.m., at tbe Club House, HI, Wallicb Street.29 words
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Article55 1914-12-10 8 Eau de Louvain is the name proposed for Eau de Cologne. According to tbe Figaro, an irjciuiry shows that 873 chemists, 1,114 barters and 121 vendors of simplos are in favour of tbe new name, which is duo to a sentiment of hatred for the German city and of love55 words
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Article51 1914-12-10 8 Mount Etca manifested unusual activity early la-t month and seisuiic shocks are said to have caused much alarm among tbe population ot the villages at the b.ise of the volcano. Fissures were made in tho walls of several bouses at Syracuse aud Cassaro as the result of a somewhat tevere51 words
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Article49 1914-12-10 8 The bearing of the action brought by Navena Sooua Nitraiuan I'iliai, iv tin Supremo Court, yi-<tc:diy, agatel tinNetherlands Trading S^tk-ty in Mayaet of a breach of ngrevmeut to sill certain pinpt rty, plaintiff claiming for S 188,500, was coucludt d in the coureo of the day. Judgment was reserved.49 words
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Article67 1914-12-10 8 In tbe course of a chat on war matter-, Mr. R. M. McAnderson, director of Allen Taylor and Co., Ltd., who has returned from Europe to Sydney mentioned, concerning the lit i: i-li Navy, that on the night of August 4 the one word Go was sent by wirelttts to67 words
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Article62 1914-12-10 8 I beg yon," said the Turkinh Ambassador at Potrograd ou meeting bis diplomatic col league, tbe Belgian Minister there, "to accept my condolence on tbo capture of Brussels by tbe Germane." Thu Belgian IMriv replied I also ask your Excellency to accopt uiy condolences." Wby asked tlie Porte's representative, much62 words
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Article75 1914-12-10 8 Herrvon Bt tlimann Hollwt y», the German Chancellor, of whom his apologists are now saying that be didn't want to do it," inherited the money made in tbe great buuk ing business of Uethmann brothers at Frankfurt, and belongs to a family which has many literary assooi itions and connections.75 words
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Article100 1914-12-10 8 Frivolity Frp< ar," whoso on* man entertainment has often amusid Singapore 1 1 pV. has bi-t-n in Bombay and is now homeward bound. He will return in February to fulfil return dates in India and tbe ""ar East, and will appear in Singapore some time in April next. Mi. Freear100 words
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Article78 1914-12-10 8 Playwrights of enemy countries have been boycotted by the Court Chamberlain's Department in the Austrian Imperial Hofburg Theatre. Tbe English authors wlumui works have now beeu banihhod from this stage include J. M. Barrie (Quality Street), Ber nard Shaw (Ciesar and Cleopatra an 1 l'ygmillion >. and Oscar Wilde (An78 words
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Article100 1914-12-10 8 A Civil and Military Gazette cablegram, dated Londou, November -H, *a;i> iv explanation i.f Mr. Baifour's iilm uct nt the Guild- :i'l to the vigorous reply which Japan made ii one of tin- illicit iui|xiJ>-ut messages (vi r -t Jt by on- M ..i. I. to ariKther, tho IVtio tMd'l100 words
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Article101 1914-12-10 8 Sir James Crichton-Brownn, speaking at the annual general meeting of the Sanitary Inspectors' Association, at Caxton Hall. Westminster, mentioned tbat among the 600,000 men under arms in the I'm ted King dum only five cases of typhoid fever were notified in tho week ending September 28 and ton in the101 words
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Article112 1914-12-10 8 The Japanese Consul -General at Shanghai announces that as the military authorities in Toingtau bavedecidtd to permit the entrance to tbe city of Tsingtau of Japanese as well as foreigners, exot ptiog Germans and Austrians, who bold properties in Tsingtau and who are considered unobjectable by the military authorities, those112 words
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Article117 1914-12-10 8 On Monday, the five o'olock tea strategical discussion* among members of the Penang Cricket Club were temporarily abandoned and everyone's interest, sajs tbe Pinang Gazette, was absorbed in watching several watt r spouts that formed above the Province shore. One in particular lasted several minutes. A whirling, funnel shaped cloud117 words
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Article465 1914-12-10 8 Mr. T. M. Fitch, of Sariredja Estate, Soebang, Java, han been ordt red to rejoiu Inn regiment 'Stii Essex; aud is leaving shortly for England. Tbe Rajah of Sarawak, who reached Singapore from borne yesterday, waa met by the Hon. C. \V. Darbishire. He left for Kuching465 words
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Article32 1914-12-10 8 The annual inspection of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery will take place on Sanday, December 13. A launch will leave Johnston's Pier at 7 a.m., sharp, for tbe place of inspection.32 words
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Article37 1914-12-10 8 The Anglo-Chinese School regrets to announce tbat Mr. Roland Mraddoll will be unable tv lecture to-night on Tho Growth ot tbe Colony." Tbe lecture will be given probably in February, after the re-opouiug of school.37 words
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58 1914-12-10 8 To-morrow (Fri.lay) Hiiro will be choral Evensong at St. Andrew's Catlu ml at 6 p.m. anil a sermon will (MMfcad upon the t1..1y Bible. There will be a r.llcctiun afterwards on behalf of the Bnti»li aud Foreign Riblo Society. It is hoped that frituds of58 words
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Article169 1914-12-10 8 At St. Peter's Church, Stamford Road, on Sunday last, 26 Chinese were continued by tbe Lord Hinhop of Singapore, n iug four vanities of Chinese Foocbow, Cautunese, Hokkien and li.ib.i. Tic lliurcli was crowded with a MMfMßßsiasi "I MtL At a previous service on the same169 words
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Article179 1914-12-10 8 Tbe many who knew the genial Jimmy" Younge on his periodic progret-sos through the East as advance agent for the Bandmann combinations will be glad to welcome him back shortly with a company under his own aegis and run iv conjunction with the wellknown London -Calcutta Sydney179 words
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Advertisement207 1914-12-10 8 TANSAN THE CLIFFORD WILKINSON TANSAN MINERAL WATER Co., Ltd., OP KOBE, JAPAN. CSSt At t u> recent Semarang (Java) Exhi- C 3 pjl bition, this Mineral Water received the HJI Diplorra of Honour, and the High^s-t ram Award, being the Fourth Award ro- J«A jSjt^k ceived by this Company, during207 words
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Advertisement238 1914-12-10 8 LAST TWO NIGHTS! AkHAMBRA Th« Pioneer Cinematograph Theatre, Beach Road. TWO SHOWS for 0« PaVMENT. Second Show 9 15 p.m. Flrtt Show 7.50 p.m A STAR PRODUCTION. A Marvel of Dramatic and Artistic Achievement, comprising one continuous chain of nenaational and tbriMing incidents which livet the attention and grip the238 words
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Advertisement11 1914-12-10 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article1033 1914-12-10 9 Renewal of Fighting In France. ATTEMPT TO RETAKE ANTWERP. Position of the Russian Armies. Rbutkh's Si'kcial and Ordisari War Tklk..i:ams. London, December 8, 5 p.m. Paris conimaDi<iuo The enemy have been more active bat oar artillery in the r of tin ta aad Ypres r< plied saccwsfully. We1,033 words
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Article52 1914-12-10 9 London, December 8, 7.16 p.m. Amsterdam: A Berlin official message says the. Kaiser has been obliged to postpone for s jii'O days his return to the front owing to f. v, ri-,h bronchial catarrh. He Mi -tola to d ly to receive a report on the52 words
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Article103 1914-12-10 9 London, Dtciuibtr 9, 4.15 p.m. The death is announced of tbe diplomat William llockliill, at Honolulu, en route to Piking to act as advi'CT to President Yuan Hlnh Kai. The Uto William Woodville Rockhill was born in Philadt Iphit in WU, and was engaged in the103 words
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Article76 1914-12-10 9 GENf.ROUS CONTRIBUTION FROM GOLD COAST. London, December 9, 6 a.m. Correspondence relating to war gifts from the Dominions and the Colonies, published to night, makes a most impressive volume t if the Empire-'s loyalty. The (ioli l'of.st Legislative Council has resolved to defray the cost of the capture76 words
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Article133 1914-12-10 9 We are indebted t > the French Cousul, Cotnte de Bjndy. fjr the following telegram fan-. Meceiubi r 9, 5.35 p.m. Or" ci»l The rnetuy has fhown more 'n ty in the region ul the Kiver Yser. At Ypres our artillery has replied with success to the133 words
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Article699 1914-12-10 9 Curious Restriction Imposed By Censor. With reference to the Territorial troops from England who it is now common knowledge landed recently in India to replace some of the men sent to the front, the Cal cutta Englishman makes these comments: Some days ago, the Bombay newspapers699 words
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Article108 1914-12-10 9 We very gratefully acknowledge a parcel of warm clothing from Mr. Justice Karnshaw. tor the Malayan Contingent. Mrs. Earnshaw sends it with a very kind note of sympathy for the brave men who are going to the wiu'ry west to fight our battler. Mr. Tan Kheam Hock,108 words
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Article996 1914-12-10 9 Incidents from London To Singapore. (Fhom A Correspondent.) As in the case of HE. the Governor, many residents of Malaya took passage home this year by German mail steamer and consequently have bad to look to other lines for their return journey. I was one996 words
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Article84 1914-12-10 9 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths show that, during the week ending December 5, there were 220 deaths (104 males, 56 females), giving a ratio per mille of population of 84.74. Malarial fever accounted for 84 deaths, phthisis 82, convulsions84 words
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Article76 1914-12-10 9 The Sarawak Gazette understands that Mr. and Mrs. G. Dexter Allen, who sailed on November 24, have left Sara wak for good. They came out nearly elevt n years ago and daring the whole time have beu statiomd at Banting where their departure ii acutily felt by the l>yaks and76 words
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Article571 1914-12-10 9 Dentists' Differences in Supreme Court. This morning, before Mr. Justice Earnshaw, in tbe Supreme Court, the hearing was commenced of an action which Mr. J. M. Crago is bringing against Dr. J. V. Noble in respect of an agreement entered into between them. Mr. I'pcott is for571 words
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Article361 1914-12-10 9 Judgment in Action Against Debtors. Judgment was given yesterday by Mr. Justice Earnshaw in tbe Supreme Court in the action brought by the liquidator* of the Kwong Yik Banking Co., Ltd., against Soon Keck, Ltd., Chop Chin Tai and Chop Yee Hin. Against Soon Keck, Ltd., plaintiffs361 words
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Article76 1914-12-10 9 Eleventh List of Subscriptions. The committee of the Children's Aid Society gratefully acknowledge receipt of the following further subscriptions Amount previously acknowledged 17,896.00 Captain A. K. Chancellor (third monthly subscription) 15 F. Hilton (third instalment) 16 Jas. H. Drysdale 10 Captain Bannatyne 10 O. E. and F.76 words
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Article1011 1914-12-10 9 LORD GLADSTONE ON SOUTH AFRICA. Reassuring Statement... Viscount Gladstone, who only a few weeks before the outbreak of the war resigned the Governor-Generalship of South Africa, granted a special interview on October 81 to a representative of The Observer, in the course of which he discussed the1,011 words
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Article16 1914-12-10 9 Miss Pauline Chase's personal fortune was affirmed, in the settlements apropos to her marriage, at £10,000.16 words
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Article2082 1914-12-10 10 THRILLING STORY OF ADVANCE INTO ACTION. A Charge at Night Not leng has the Kaiser bad to wait for his much vaunted Bavarians to meet the English just once." Just once they have met the English, among whom were a large detachment of the London Scottish Territorials.2,082 words
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Article, Illustration80 1914-12-10 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne ami north of Verdun to tv c frontier is in the handsof the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions80 words
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Article331 1914-12-10 10 Serious Charge Against A European. An interesting case involving a European came before Mr. Hazelana, at the Hongkong Magistracy, Ramen Ramos being charged with importing into the Colony 8,140 tales of prepared opium be not being the Superin tendent of Imports and Exports, and also with being331 words
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Article1171 1914-12-10 10 The Question of European Control. European control of the robber estate is the theme of a paper which Mr. M Sidney Parry contributes to The India- Rabbtr Journal, which we quote below Most people, I presume, regard the management of a rubber estate solely from the local1,171 words
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Article33 1914-12-10 10 Lady (to house agent).— The groat disadvantage is tliat the bouse seems to be damp. Agent.— Disadvantage, madam? Advantage, I call it. In case of fire it wouldn't be so likely to burn.33 words
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Letter483 1914-12-10 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— May I prelude my following queries by expressing to you the appreciation with wbich I have daily perused your leaders. As one recognised by the majority as being possessed of more than tbe usual share ol good, sound common sense483 words
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Letter228 1914-12-10 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I read with much interest your articles on German commerce and the steps that are being taken in this Colony for its destruction. I wish to point out to you a fact wbich seems to be in complete discord with228 words
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Article245 1914-12-10 10 In the Banco C"<urt, at Sydney, bis Honour Mr. Justice Ferguson t^i before him a case in which William Anderson, theatrical manager, proceeded against Miss Maud Allan, the well-known dancer, to recover £1.000 damages on account of alleged breach of agreement in failing to perform245 words
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Article34 1914-12-10 10 The Aostriaos are drafting "the lio.lt and the blind into tlieir aruiiea, according to a war despatch. Tnese corps should at least not exhibit hu'li celerity in rutieat ax some of tho Austrian armies.34 words
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Article1477 1914-12-10 11 EXPECTED REDUCTION IN ALL-IN COSTS. Sympathy with the Belgians The fourth ordinary general meeting of the Tanjong Malim Kubbcr Company, Liuiiu.il, was heltl at Cannon Street Hotel. London. E.C., on November 4, Sir Frank Swttunhauj, (.(Mil <> haiiman of tlie I coujpanyi. presiding. Tli.- Chairman said With1,477 words
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Article377 1914-12-10 11 The Return of British and Indian Troops. A party of British and Indian soldiers have corui: back from the fighting in the Persian Ciulf and aro now in Bombay, states a wire of November 22. They are the first soldiers who have seen service in377 words
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Article188 1914-12-10 11 Germans Bitter Over Expulsion From Asia. The Germans are taking their expulsion from Asia very bitterly, says a London wire of November 9. Certainly the fall of tbe fortress of Tsingtau has been a serious blow to Prussian prestige, for tbe Oerman Emperor took a special188 words
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Article102 1914-12-10 11 A Calcutta wire, of November 26, says: Messrs. Turner, Morrison and Co., managing agents of the Bombay, Persia and Asiatic Steam Navigation companies, have filed a suit for libel against the Bombay Cbrunicle, claiming on behalf of themselves and the two companies damages amounting to Rs. 116,000.102 words
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Article789 1914-12-10 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Dec. 10, 1914. Mo— 18. Lyail aud Evatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list ol quotations this morning: The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Norn. Valui Bunas. B ills as. 2/- Allatjtr 1 lj 1789 words
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Advertisement53 1914-12-10 11 This chap be was a perfect wreck, His ooogh was sometbing awful His sotesos shook the vt-ry roof. Hi» fritDda they murmured, Poor fool." But time that lime a week has passed, Tbe poor chap's getting well quite fast Twa* cn'y with tbe aid, for tarr, Of a dose of53 words
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Advertisement52 1914-12-10 11 The Children's Colds. Watch the children's colds and cure them before they weaken tbe vitality. Use Cham berlaia's Cough Bemedy freely. It is per. fectly safe. It has been tested by nh— nits and pronounced free from injurious sub stance* and costs bat a trifle. For sale by all Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement366 1914-12-10 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. To- Night I To-Night I I AT THK PICTURE PALACE. Junction of Albert and Bknooolen Stkmts. Pasquallis Superb Drama ON THE STEPS OF THE THRONE In 3 Massive Reels. THE RAJAH'S TIARA No. 2 of The Gang of the Pointing Finger Series In 3 Parts. LATEST PATHE WAR366 words
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Advertisement272 1914-12-10 11 "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" Gramophones and Records ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED. Send for N9W Catalogue just published. S.MOUTRIMCo.,Md., RAFFLES PLACE. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner Saturday, December 1 2. ZMTTJSIO BY THE JPJ^ttT&TJ±2<T TBIO ADELPHI HOTEL Commodious Airy Booms. Courteous Service. CUISINES par excellence. Rates Most Reasonable. Many Improvements272 words
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Article1602 1914-12-10 12 SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN COSTS. Board's Conservative Policy. The fifth annual ordinary general meeting of the Singapore I'ara Rubber Estates. Ltd., was held on November 2, at 38, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. H. dc C. Hamilton presiding. The Chairman said I am sure you will all re'.'Ti-t to hear1,602 words
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Article463 1914-12-10 12 (Being Reflections of an A. B. Somewhbbe is the Rkoion of the Abctic Circ le). When you yawn your way upstairs, shake your duds off, bolt your prayers, and blinking on the pillow lay your head Lucky Brute Ere you shut your eyes and snore, heave463 words
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Article218 1914-12-10 12 Tin is one of the few metal* that are abundant in some other parts of tbe world but not in tbe United states, according to the l'nited States Geological Survey. An equivalent of only 84 short tons of tin ore, carrying 60 per oent. metallic tin, valued218 words
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Article2866 1914-12-10 12 June. 27.— Assassination of Archdok Franz-Ferdi-nand and his consort at Serajevo in Bosnia. J«ly. 25. Austrian ultimatum to ServH expires. 28.— Austria declares war on Servia on the ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet is getting ready.2,866 words
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289 1914-12-10 12 The annual general meeting of tbe Rubber Shareholders' Association, Ltd., was held on November 4, at the London Chamber of Commerce, E.C., Mr. T. K. Williams (the cbairmau) presiding. The chairman, who moved the adoption of the report, said it would be remembered that duiiug the summer289 words
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Article267 1914-12-10 12 The experiences of th» Germans at Ossoviets confirms the wisdom of the Itussian Generalissimo in enticing the li riimn army into Russia by his skilful ;u <l m helpless retreat. The Dyen of I' relates a dramatic incident which cost the. enemy a whole column of267 words
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Article13 1914-12-10 12 Directly a man gets too fond of a lark, he becomes an owl.13 words
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Article13 1914-12-10 12 All women have a long memory for tbe virtues of their first hu&bands.13 words
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Article34 1914-12-10 12 Higgina.- I say, these trousers begin to look rusty already, and 1 haven't had them but about six menthn. I Tailor. -That's all right. Von know It I 1 you they'd wear like iron.34 words
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Advertisement194 1914-12-10 13 IT IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant $3.1/1) CASE ALL DEALERS. ©IM WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS t^a B BA H^Q Bk All doctor* agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty. Par better194 words
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Advertisement250 1914-12-10 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffle* Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Borope. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Kch ft Co., Bras Basah Road. fbe Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station.250 words
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Advertisement359 1914-12-10 13 BALEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE 01 TBAK OFFICE FURNITDRR AND FITTINGS. STOOK IN-TRADB, ETC., The property of The International Dis penaary, Ltd To be held at No. 5, Riffles Place, On Satcrdat, Dbcbmbbb 13, at 11 a.m. Catilognea itsaed. POWBIL CO.. Auctioneers 3.12 Ul3 MORTGAGEE'S SALE 01 VALUABLE RUBBER PLANTATION,359 words
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Advertisement1490 1914-12-10 13 SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEES SALE Of THE VALUABLE AND BEADTIFDLLY SITUATED FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, KNOWN AS MOUNT WASHINGTON COMMANDING A MAGNIFICENT OF THE ENTRANCE TO REPPEL HARBOUR AND THE TOWN OF SINGAPOP.S, To be held at Powell Co.'s saleroom. On Tueiday, December IS, at 2.30 p.m. The property consists of1,490 words
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Advertisement1316 1914-12-10 14 IMI Sifl mU MM, LAJBEI7 PAJO-Uf CAHTAI If AMY UAIIU UMPiML PROfIPEROUI and PROGRESSIVE. TIIE 6HEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIFTED. M»A*> OWr%Om, Win. *..»>- Himi, ■■< LOMDO« •ffNli Ska, OM «swry, E-O. j j IM.SS il w«a the lee < i Ossb. 1 eUtiil -1 seaseSas e« m» BrissA1,316 words
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Advertisement445 1914-12-10 14 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1890. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BY BPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.10,*****0 Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Reserve Funds 3,790.000. President. Kazuyoski Yagiu, Evq. Vice President. Kojuro Nafcagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. lyctoshi Sads, Esq Kyoroku Yamanari, Bsq. ShingS Minami, Ksq. HBAD OFFICE:— TAIPEH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES AND445 words
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Advertisement1493 1914-12-10 14 INSURANCE. FINANCIAL PROBLEMS are always acriooß mattets. Tbtir intricacies are unintelliuible to the average person who has no kmwltdg^ of Is mill ways and le-s time to study them. He tsk.s a flitr," 1 ba s and faces »nothfr trobltm. The eaneot salved he knows mt aid jet le-s iban1,493 words
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Article814 1914-12-10 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Light Car Make-Believe. The plans of various light car and cycle car makers for the 191,5 season are well forward, writt-s Massac Rui.it in The Observer. A cursory consideration of the construction of these vehicles reveals that tbe firms that have814 words
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Article257 1914-12-10 15 The report of the Sungti Matang Kubber Company, Limited, states that tbe crop harvested for the year to April 80 amounted to 00,496 lbs., againxt an i Btiinate of 60,000 lbs. and a yield in 1912 13 of -25,4.14 lbs. The output of rubber for the curi257 words
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Advertisement518 1914-12-10 15 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The British Admiralty abcut nioe months ago aflopted Pjrcne as standard, and tinoß tbat tima have purchased over one thousand extin^uishi re They are being used iv a nombcr of different ways. Borne were paced on submarines and destroyers, some on raall motor craft at the various yards518 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-10 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Gnat Peppermint Core la 6r\12 words
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Advertisement199 1914-12-10 15 MICHELIN TYRES. Ample supplies available. No increase in prices. 20 to 25% cheaper than other tyres, and Still the Best. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT TO H. M. KING GEORGE V AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by the enemy. Their purchase here assists him.199 words
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Advertisement399 1914-12-10 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability AND FOR BEING Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS.^ TRICYCLE WANTED. Wanted, a delivery tricycle.in good condition. Apply Ratbbourne Dairy Farm. 28 11 b 1012 BUN6ALOW WANTED. Wanted,399 words
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Advertisement305 1914-12-10 16 WANTS. LAOYTYMT. Mrs. F. Cooprk Abbs, Zetland House. All Communications Lessons given in strictly private and Shorthand and confidential. Typewriting. 8011 80-12 MOTOR CYCLE WANTED. Wanted, Motor Cycle, Free Engine. Must be in Brut-class running order. State full particulars and loweat onsb price to Box No. BS7, Straits Times. 4305 words
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Advertisement538 1914-12-10 16 TO BE LET OR 801 D TOUT No. 183, Aooy Street Apply M Quston, 8, Prince Street. 208 a 10 LET. No. 8, Cairnhiil Circle, unfurnished. Apply to Allen and Oltdhill. 22a, Riffles Place. 118 o BEABIDE REBIOENCE TO LET. Folly furnished. Immediate entry. Apply to A. FRANKEL. Siglap E-Utc.538 words
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Advertisement403 1914-12-10 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipchandlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Com- J mission Agents. goLB Aubnts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd.! Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 80-8-16 TENTS FOR GIRCUBEB. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS403 words
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Advertisement456 1914-12-10 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. ***** READY IN STOCK NOW ***** I 1,200 Large Sise Europe Bass Broom 16,000 feet Batata, Leather and Hair Belirg, j 12,000 Mill Saw Files and Af.«ortol Files. 1.2C0 Galvanized Buokets, 22.400 lbf. Osl vanised Spikes, 6,000 Idh. Paraffin Wax, (00 Gallons Mobil456 words
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Advertisement484 1914-12-10 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURE?. The following fixtures fjr the current week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various olubs. Convenient forms on which to make tho returns will be supplied on application tr the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Polo Club. Prtoi,:eo >,aiues at Tyersall, Mondays,484 words
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Miscellaneous224 1914-12-10 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—MisoeUane oas wants of every description are insert' ed ajt the prepaid rate of 91 per foui lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, it not exoeeding four lines, II each inner ion For p.p.c. cards, on page 8,12. Inch Scali Ratis224 words
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