The Straits Times, 17 February 1915
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Title Section13 1915-02-17 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.725 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 17. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTB.13 words
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Advertisement174 1915-02-17 1 II NHHr mm y\ y Exceptional Bargains KATZ BROS., LTD. DRESS TWEEDB ExeeediDKly chtap !iae in Ladi' Co-tnme Tueedn, IWfcfcU oUIIINbo n,o.t soiiable for Cctame, and 00-i Skirt-. Wid.h 54 inches. M d Boy.' .nit*. Width 64 inch*. Price $1 .50 per yard. Price $1 .00 per yard. WASHING CRETONNES174 words
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Advertisement39 1915-02-17 1 SLEDGE MILK 18 OBNUINB Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PABTUREB OF THB BERNESE ALPS. s fgkWmm v S Mii/c K MmtK. tor: SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS ft SONS, LIMITED.39 words
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Advertisement167 1915-02-17 1 nn n l u on u 's^^j^E^tk^- n n n i u o n u AND COMPANY, *F3 AND COMPANY, Bole Agents for y \J So le Agents for SINGAPORE ft DISTRICTS I Lfik'r M BING PORE DIBTRICTB VIRGINIAN EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES f I lm No 16 Special, sOs I \l\167 words
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Advertisement8 1915-02-17 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Aornts: ADAMSON. 6ILFILLAN CO., ITC8 words
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Article1228 1915-02-17 2 MR. BELLOC ON FALLACIES OF MATERIALISM. Reasons for Neglect. The fourth day of the Conference of Edu cational Associations, held in the University of London, was devoted chiefly to meetings of the Modern Language Association, where the presidential address was given by Mr. W. W. Vaagban, Master of1,228 words
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Advertisement652 1915-02-17 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby gi*en. that Soona Ray. Da Mana Allagappa Cbitty, of No 82, Market Strict, has been appointed manager for the Cbitty Temples at Tank Road and Outrara Road, from l>t day of Fobrnary, 1916. until further notice. All persons having business in eonnec'.ion with 'he said652 words
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Advertisement460 1915-02-17 2 RASH ON BABY'S FAIE JD HEAD When Seven Months Old. Had Hands In Gloves Day and Night. Worse at Night. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. No Sign of Eczema. 9. Nelson Terrace. City Rd.. London. RJ Knit. My baby, while cutting her teeth. came out in a rash on her460 words
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Advertisement260 1915-02-17 2 Don't Risk Pneumonia. Oet rid of every cold as quickly as possible. It is tbe forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few boors. Take Coamberlam's Cough KemeHy. It is simple thing to do, but the effect marvelous. For Hale ,by all Dispensaries and Dealers. HAVE260 words
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Advertisement439 1915-02-17 2 WHAT THE HANDS TELL The >ice, shape and texture of tbe hands have been regarded from very distant times as highly indica'ivo of cl araoter. From the haods also i. is easily poanible to form a snbstantia'ly accurate opinion as to their pouesaor's health. For instance oold, clammy hands prove439 words
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Advertisement234 1915-02-17 2 Paralysed Child Helpless and Wasted. Left fiosp'.tal a Cripple, But made well by Hmm Tablets. Mr*. Cooper, of F< nn LaiMS, Ftnny !)i avion, m-ar Nunn.uti, BSjrsi "Dr. i<awtH'i TtbUts li.ive uuikeil i won- i^ -ful ru;e in my Ajt Siil.ll.Mi. S!i« £iW^^S% i.i c y>ars. and nn*. 9h^*^^t of234 words
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Article1375 1915-02-17 3 HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING IN THE WOODS. The Crown Prince's Mistake. Writing from behind the centre, on January 5, a special correspondent of The Times says If the French troops in the Argonne district have not yet commanded complete success, they have most richly deserved it. Along no other1,375 words
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Article641 1915-02-17 3 The Extent of Protection in War Time. While Biitish firms are more or leu zealously trying to capture German trade, are the Gtrwun manufacturers trying to retain a bold on British trade by indirect and unscrupulous methods now that they can no longer send goods direct to us,641 words
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Article53 1915-02-17 3 Interesting experiments are now being made in Burma with new improved varieties of crop*. A certain amount of success has attended the trial sowings of Madagascar beans. Sugar-cane is being cultivated under the sapscvision of an expert from Java. A special officer is to be appointed to investigate the possibilities53 words
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Advertisement278 1915-02-17 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURifiF3. BUILD-UP YOUR HEALTH with *BS£*CE o« tluid er.-ritACT or RED JAMAICA from. '.-sod *iy the RICHEST MFntm (Unimiim ln« rrjtt ISBSStTHM 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-QUARTERS of a278 words
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Advertisement73 1915-02-17 3 Don't Couch* It i* absurd to allow a ooagb to hang on and aap your vitality when Chamberlain* Cough Kemudy will care you. You don't know where a persistent oougb will land you. You can't afford to allow yonr throat and long* to b come diaaaaad when it is snch73 words
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Advertisement153 1915-02-17 3 Brewed from only Best Malt Hops. BOLE AGENTS: ANN LOCK CO., Battery Road. BU B- AG E N XS i TAI TO CO., Beach Road, Singapore. ■y I Our 1 New Move CROWN M CORK AERATED WATERS. Economical WwW Convenient No deposit P?Sra for Bottles Handy for Outstations Plantations and153 words
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Advertisement618 1915-02-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. K)B CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CKYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Oo»«t, Persian Oull, Continental and American Ports. Htoemem will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Bomeuard (for Europe). a I Connecting618 words
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Advertisement515 1915-02-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A strvioe H maintained between Yokohama via poets to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamer* maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with515 words
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Advertisement543 1915-02-17 4 BTEAMEB SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bim.t, Sen.erai, Baohoi,.Kxlantaa Tabti, Bangnsra, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacoo, KohMmni, Bandoa, Laagmsn, Taka, Chumpon, Kohlak aad Bangkok. A STEAMER Out Departure AS DANG Feb. 18 Fab. SO, 3 p.m. MAHIDOL 98 97, 3 p.m. s.B. PB^CHATIPOK543 words
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Advertisement625 1915-02-17 4 STEASER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD The Companies' steamers are despatched bom Livetpooi outwards for the Strait*, China and Japtn every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre625 words
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Advertisement495 1915-02-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAJTBCHAPPIJ (STBAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICH BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BELAWAN DELI SABANG, COLOMrJO (optional) PORT SAID AND GBNOA. Steaiuors are due on or about the undermentioned dates Odtwabd. Hombwabd. 1915 191S Kariinata Feb. 19 Grotius Kc>b. 20 P. Juliana Feb. 19 Kambangan Mar. 0495 words
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Advertisement787 1915-02-17 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPM Royal Packet Navigation Co.. of Batavia. 2 8, Collyer Quay. DNDgR CONTRACT WITH THB NBTHBRLANDB INDIA GOVBRNMBNT. Tbe undermentioned datm ol departure are only approximate Singkara Tandieng Mengeidsr, Taodjong Leidong, Berombang, Paneh, Asahan und Belawan Deli. Feb. 18 Bpeelman Letong, Kramai, Maras. Tarempa, Midai, Oenting,787 words
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Advertisement826 1915-02-17 5 STEAMER SAILINGS^ LINE of fast twin-iopaw Mall Paaeantlep St*mmor« bstwstn Rangoon. Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Maraaille* and London. Proposed Sailings for 1915 HOMEWARD. j j j j Departures »_j_« Bteamer TomAM. from i i" 1 Colombo Lomdoii WORCESTERSHIRE 71fl« Feb. 86 Mar. 5 DERBYSHIRB 6™° Feb. 28 Mar. 12 Mar.826 words
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Advertisement468 1915-02-17 5 r.HUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., IS, COLLTER QUAY. SALES BY AUCTION. ESTATE OF TAN TAT VAN, DECEASED. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES SITUATE AT DUBLIN ROAD AND KILLINBT ROAD, BINGAPORE, To be held at Powell a Co.'s ssle-room. On Tueaday, March 16, 1915,468 words
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Advertisement157 1915-02-17 6 jf? T" THE LARGEST BALE IN THE EAST /Sy^A CONNOLLY'S r>^lsvj_ "444" SOLID RUBBER TYRES CARRIAGES and RICKSHAWS is an unquestionable guarantee for unrivalled quality. DURABILITY UNSURPASSED. II STOCKED BY ALL DEALERS. \f %-&s2&=^ SL.: THE UNION TRADING CO., 36. Robinson Road. AGAIN! AND YET AGAIN!! The success of the157 words
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Advertisement591 1915-02-17 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BOOKKEEPER WANTED. Experienced Bookkeeper and General Clerk, Eurasian or Chioese wanted immediately. Mast have pxperienoe and good kddress. Box No 880, Strait* Times. 17-1 37 2 FURNITURE FOR SALf. Fnlly Famished flit, suitable for bachelor or Married Couple for Bale, at The Crescent, Tanjcog Katong. Advertiser prepared let.591 words
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Advertisement169 1915-02-17 6 h:. c Hudson (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNER, REPAIRER a»d REGULATOR TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly subscribers taken on low rates. Charges for repairs moderate. Workmanship guaranteed. Free advice given to intending buyers ol new or seoood band pianos. Estimates for repairs made. Trial order solicited SAILORS' HOME. Tiliphonk: 1163.169 words
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Article95 1915-02-17 7 FIXTURES Wednesday, February 17. High Water, > Ji a.m., 0.16 p.m. Thursday, February 18. High Water. 0 47 a.m., 0.52 p.m. P. ami O. homeward mail closes. Friday, February 19. High Water, 1.10 a.m., 1.29 p.m. Saturday, February 20. High Water, 1.36 a.m., 2.8 p.m. Sunday, February95 words
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Article137 1915-02-17 7 TO-DIT Batn Pabat Aing Leong Bpm Batavia Singkel S pm Port Swettenham and IVuanj; Lama 8 pm MaWca, P. Swettenham -*nn lpoh 8 pm Lightning 4 pm Bangkok Kntbjof 4 pm Hongkong, Hbaaghai and apau Atlantiqae 6pm To hob»ow. Kari'iuan^. Ceylon, Australasia, Mauritius, India, Aden, Egypt, Isrspa,137 words
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Article41 1915-02-17 7 Lart Smatrou. l'r> id London Aumi. Jan. 6 February 1 Feb. 1 Jan. H 4 Feb. 4 Jan. 14 m 12 Feb. 12 Jan. 20 W Jan. M Jan. '2H Jan. 29 F.b. 5 F.b. 11 Ftb. 1841 words
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Article132 1915-02-17 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on February 17, 1915. British. Name Data of Arrival Remarks. lpoh 1-1-2 1". Inner Koads Lama Havre Bukom Lightning No. 2 Wharf l'oli Ann 16-9 15 Inner ltoads Kuala 15 2 15 Selangor 16-2-15 Inner Koads Nile Outer132 words
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Article333 1915-02-17 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 ■ome instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London333 words
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Article246 1915-02-17 7 Massouica, the organ of the Old Girls' Masonic Association, has some howlers which occarred in the Christmas examination papers of the Masonic Girls' School. The examiner writes I learnt for the first time such interesting facts as that Queen Mary had all the Protestants pat under the steak246 words
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
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Article164 1915-02-17 7 tXCMANOB Simafom, Fkrkuary 17, 191.V O» LoMDoa Bank 4 m/s 3/4& Demand 2/4 s Private 8 m/« 2/4 On Uoia Bank T. T. 174J O« Ho»o«on9...Bank d/d 2:'j Oh BmA»a»Aj....Bank d/d n -i O« tarn Bank T. T. 141 J O« Jaria Bank d/d l H Sovereigns— baying rate m164 words
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STOCKS AND SHAKES.
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Article194 1915-02-17 7 Paine (2 10 10 Ampang 8.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 BeW 2-50 10 10 Bnung 0.76 10 10 Kampai 10 10 Kanaboi 1.80 10 10 Kinta Association 11 41 KinUTio 1.13.6 II 41 Lahat Mine* 10 7.00 Malayan Collieries 81 41 Malayan Tina 1.7.8 10 10 Middleton194 words
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Article620 1915-02-17 7 Value a/- a/- AiiagM Mi i/i 41 41 Au K lo J»v» 8/6 a/- 3/- Anglo- Mala y 7,0 3/- a/- BatangMalak* -/VJ -/10 41 41 Bato Tiga 1.6.0 1.16.8 a/- 3/- Bekob /10 1/1 41 41 Bakit Kajang 1.7.0 1.10.0 41 41 Bakit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0 norn a/-620 words
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Article125 1915-02-17 7 41 41 Smelting Co. 11/6 12/6 41 41 Prof. 1.'i.0 1.4 0 8/- 8/- Blectrio Tnji 2/6 8,6 10 10 Fraaer Neave 61.00 62.60 BO SO Hammer k Co. 90.00 95.00 100 Howarth Brakine 45.00 100 7% Prel. 95.00 100 100 Eats Bro, Del. 100.00 10 10 Maynard Co.125 words
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Article55 1915-02-17 7 United Engineers 8% 11,*****0 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 5 £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 6% 11,878,000 l%pm Spore Municipal 4i% Of 1907 11,600,000 pai S'pore Municipal 4f of i«09 11,00-i.OOC MS S'port. MunicipaM% '2,000,0« 10%«l Spore Manic ipal 4% £800,00( 92 »%The quotations of sterling shares mast be regarded as55 words
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Advertisement100 1915-02-17 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Krbruary 17.— At Ktmpong Saigon Bridge, Tongkaog No. 4466, at 4. K-bruary 211 -At Greenback, chancery lanu, toak bousebold (urnitare, Motor Car, etc.. at 2.80. K. l>ruary I V At N,j. 44, Grange Road, teak bousebold furniture. Cottage, piano, etc., property of Mr. J. M.100 words
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Advertisement278 1915-02-17 7 EN6A6EMENT WANTED. Competent Acxiuot»nt and sb'e Correspondent, wi b ovtr 12 yearn' prao icii commtr^ial experience in Africa, lodi* and tbe Bast, holding excellent te-timonials, seeks po-i iid if rbsponsibility No objection to e-UW or outport. CoalJ also spare a few tiour- daily to write op tral« book p. Apply278 words
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Advertisement34 1915-02-17 7 x WHY NOT TRY THREE NUNS A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. Sold by HIGH CLASS DEALERS EVERYWHERE. Drink CARLSBERE BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.34 words
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Advertisement59 1915-02-17 7 9 KAXMLYN SERIALS a latest war news a AT TUB H4RIM4 HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. TO-NIOHT! «fct 9.30 TO-NIOHT It THE ADVENTURfS OF KATHLVN No. XI. THE FORGED PARCHMENT (TWO PARTS). No. Xii THE KING'S WILL (two parts;. 2 LATEST WAR GRAPHICS 2 Along with Specially Picked Films CHINESE59 words
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152 1915-02-17 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17. Singapore Position. The (iovernor's announcement which we were able to make in yesterday's special issue a small one because four of our six Europeans were on military duty and another was out of town will have prepared readers throughout Malaya for more sad news.152 words
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Article1176 1915-02-17 8 We softly smiled at our own oolumns the other day when we found that side by side with two long letters on the marriage customs of East and West, oar printers had placed a column of genial jottings about women an inventors. We smiled a little more1,176 words
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Article23 1915-02-17 8 The Rev. J. A. B. Cook will conduct the service in English at tbe Johoro Church on Sunday, February 21, at 9 a.m.23 words
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Article26 1915-02-17 8 The mail brings news that the Rev. W. Dale was not able to leave London till February 6, so oannot bs in Singapore before March 4.26 words
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Article26 1915-02-17 8 The Methodist Conference was adjourned temporarily yesterday, and thirty of the Ministers and Bishcp Eveland wi nt to the Drill Hall and joined tbe special volunteers.26 words
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Article31 1915-02-17 8 On February 24, BUhop Eveland and the Rev. W. E. Horley will perform opening cere mony of tbe Chinese Young Men's Association Building, which is situated at Davidson Road, Kuala Lumpur.31 words
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Article44 1915-02-17 8 The' Straits Budget will be printed tonight. Those subscribers who wish their copies to be despatched by the mail tomorrow are reminded that they should forward addresses to thi« cffitjßby 10 o'oWk io-nig'nt, and Uife copies will then be posted to catch tbe mail.44 words
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Article50 1915-02-17 8 The Penang Volunteers went into camp on Friday night. The number present was a little over 100, including the cadets from tl c local schools. The messing is under the sirx TviHJon of the General Quarter-Master Lieut. H. Mnir and the canteen is in charge of Sergeant T. J. Lesslar.50 words
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Article60 1915-02-17 8 A coroner's jury at Gillingham, Kent lately returned a verdict of Maaslaagbt< r against George Clark with reference to the death of Thomas Piper, aged 29. Both men are Royal Marine r< emits. There was some disorder in the barrack r>x>m on Christmas Eve, and it is alleged that Clark60 words
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Article66 1915-02-17 8 For the period from the February 19 to 25 inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at 2s. 4|d. per lb., and the duty on cultivated robber ou which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem bams in accordance with the rules nnd< r the66 words
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Article70 1915-02-17 8 Mr. John Burns has signed nn appeal for £1,000 to replace the town-planning exhibits lost on board the Clan G~ant, which was sunk by the Bmden. The appt al says Professor Getides' mission affords a special opportunity of recognising the loyalty of the Indians fightiog by oar side. By cuntribut70 words
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Article103 1915-02-17 8 A young miner from Cardiff, variously known as Daniel, William, Thomas, or John Jones, was charged at the Marylebone Pulice Court recently with attempting to obtain Is. 6d. from Major Henry Mannford, the recruiting officer at the M.trylebone Hecruitmg Depot in Seymour-street, and with making a false attestation. Major Mansford103 words
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Article116 1915-02-17 8 A curious fact, lenrned from the rich harvest of Buddhist d« curative designs yield ed from the Sarnatb excavation", is that the earlier Buddhists did not attempt to po-tray the founder of their religion. This was apparently in obedience to the early Sutras which condemned art i, as they held116 words
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Article123 1915-02-17 8 Baron Trenck, with the exoeption of a certain enemy press bnreau, the greatest liar in history," was born on February 16, 1726. Hu bad an amazing and exciting career. First a favourite ot Frederick the Groat, then a Uussian soldier, then a prisoner in Berlin in a prison specially built123 words
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Article137 1915-02-17 8 The Agricultural Bulletin of the F.M.S for December has been issued, its oontentN including an article by Mr. F. T. Brooke, the Government Myoologist on a new Dineaso of Plantation Rubber in M*l»y», a copy of the circular issued by the new Teohniotl Infor mation Bar.au, oxtablUl)e<l at the Imperial137 words
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Article2405 1915-02-17 8 Mr. Churchill Records Its Work. Success in Every Branch Recorded. London, February 15, 9.20 p.m. Mr. Cborcbill, in the House of Common* tonight, in a speech introducing tbo Navy estimates emphasised the efficiency of the Navy at the outbreak of war. Britain had a fleet with a good2,405 words
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Advertisement124 1915-02-17 8 RONEO STEEL DOORS are fitted T o H. M. S. Lowestoft, S. S. Carmania, Aquitania and Laconia, to prevent fire spieading. RONEO STEEL CABINETS ensure safety ot your valuable correspondence and othf-r documents. GET YOURS TO-DAY. 'British -made Cotton Wash Fabric f^^i^sl^l^lsss^lls^bP¥PWlsSßlsssssssssssss^o^^^^^^ Self-White-Colours Printed Designs r In For L»>.fE'_: and124 words
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Advertisement102 1915-02-17 8 ALHAMBRA TIM Pion**r ClMMtatruli Thotr*, laach Road TO-NIQH r, and Show, 8.1 S A Prnsom**al F**tur* GREATNESS AND DOWNFALL IN S PARTS. A drama in real life and a drama on the stagf ft Drams of Cl*»*r MtMttW Work BLUE PETE'S ESCAPE IN 9 PARTS Strong and ingenious in contrivance,102 words
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Article1062 1915-02-17 9 Latest News of the Fighting. AMERICA AND GERMANY. The State of Tension Increases. London, February 18, 1.40 p,m. Paris evening oommaniqae There have been some successful actions by our artillery. An enemy battery at Poelcapelle nertb east of Ypres was silenced. Tbe German trenches at Beaurains, south of1,062 words
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Article189 1915-02-17 9 Speech by Mr. Lloyd George. How Allies' Finances Will be Handled. London, February 15, 7 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George was loudly cheered when he made an announcement of the arrangements made by the three ministers of finance at the recent conferenoe at189 words
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Article173 1915-02-17 9 Britain and France are the two richest countries in the world and the great banker* of the world. We are able to pay oar huge expenditure on the war for fire years, allowing a substantial gam for depreciation, oat of the proceeds of our investments abroad. France173 words
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Article166 1915-02-17 9 Russia since the war b« gan bad enormous ly increased her resources by suppressing the sale of alcohol. (Cheers). Thus alone she bad increased the productivity of her labour by between thirty and fifty per cent. (Renewed cheers). It was as if she had added millions of labourers166 words
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Article159 1915-02-17 9 Nevertheless tbe whole French nation possessed wonderful confidence. (Cheer*.) Every visitor to Paris was impressed by the calm, serene courage supposed to be incompatible with the temperament of the oelt. (Laughter.) There was a general feeling of assaranoe that the Germans had lost their tide— that now the159 words
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Article181 1915-02-17 9 There was Serbia with as large a population as Ireland fighting her third groat war within two yean— fighting with great foroe, oonragc. and brilliancy (cheers), bat with no wealth, no revenue, no exports, and hardly any manufactures. There were also other States preparing tor war (cheers), and181 words
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Article129 1915-02-17 9 Id this great war all the Allies must bring all their resources into t^o common stock, (cheers). A country having more men ready with guns, rifles and munitions moat bring them againat the common enemy, ev>n though others were unable to t^ske a similar contribution. The same129 words
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Article158 1915-02-17 9 We bad already advanced thirty two millions to Russia (or purchases here and elsewhere. RtiRsia had also shipped eight millions of gold to Britain thus Russia had credit in Britain to the extent of forty millions. France also bad made an advance in respect of Russian purchases158 words
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Article146 1915-02-17 9 Britain confidently anticipated that by the time the first advances were made the military position would be distinctly improved both in France and in Russia. Mr. Lloyd George announced amidst cheors that ten million Russian treasury bills had been pat on the market. This was a very good146 words
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Article135 1915-02-17 9 Wd also made arrangements wlmreby France had aocess to our marknts (or truasury bills isaued in Franoe and bad initiated arrangement* to belp to restore tie exohangeB. With respect to bills hol.l in this country against Russian merchants, we proposed to anoept Hassian treasury bills .'gainst bills of135 words
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Article285 1915-02-17 10 THE FUNERAL. ■i i sterday afternoon, at a much later hour than was at first announced, the funeral of (hose residents who were killed by the mutineers of the 6th Light Infantry took place at Bidadari Cemetery, the Bishop of Singainre and other clergy assisting in285 words
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Article50 1915-02-17 10 London via Penang. February 10. The late Keith Arbuthnofs will is proved at JOB.OOO. It is reported that an army contract bas been placed with tbe United States Rubber Co. for 200,000 pairs of rubber boots. Yam Seng pays 10 per cent, and carries to reserve A' l,ooo.50 words
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Article316 1915-02-17 10 An Industry in Need of State Assistance. To look at the long list of diamond cutters in the London Directory one would imagine that diamoL.l Httiag was ooe of London's staple industries. Inquiries nude by a prefcs representative elicited the fa I Hiat there are in London only316 words
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Article112 1915-02-17 10 The body of the dog ISruee, tbe companion of Capt Niiel Loxley, of 1 1 M .»>. Formidable, bas but ii washed ashore at Abbotsbury near Weymoutli. Wreckage from the battleship Formidable is being washed up on tbe Ch< sil Beach. A damaged pinnace has been112 words
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Article90 1915-02-17 10 The Northampton magistrates, on January 12, granted an application made on behalf of Mr. Clarke, a builder, for an order upon tbe military authorities directing them to restore an apprentice, who had enlisted. Mr. Williams .aid bis client was not unpatriotic, for 20 per oen.. of90 words
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Article17 1915-02-17 10 Wine and women get credit for making a fool many a man who was born that way.17 words
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Article, Illustration80 1915-02-17 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 and north of Verdun tc tbe frontier is in the hands of the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions80 words
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Article578 1915-02-17 10 Birds That Will Only Live Under British Flag. I claim that all wild creatures are capable of a certain amount of reason, and my claim is based upon a certain experience of them in woods, mountains, and forests. This was the theory advanced by Mr. Richard K< arton578 words
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Article26 1915-02-17 10 Prince Albert continues his studies at tbe Admiralty, going down for tbe whole of each morning and returning to the department after lunching at the lalaoe.26 words
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Article17 1915-02-17 10 At least the English have nerve. They Lave even dared to seize a Standard Oil steam. t17 words
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Article383 1915-02-17 10 List of Prizes Distributed To Scholars. The following is the full list of scholars to whom prizes were presented by Ladjr Evelyn Young on Friday at the function in the Victoria Memorial Hall Pbizb List. Class I Ang Gek Choo, Soo Sai Cboo, Khoo Nya Nya, Ong383 words
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Article168 1915-02-17 10 Novel Form of Cart Introduced In Bombay. The Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals hw introduced into Bombay a new type of four-wheeled bullock cart which, it is hoped, will replace the cart which is at present in use, and frequently cauaes unnecessary suffering168 words
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Article2135 1915-02-17 10 PUBLIC VIEW OF COMPULSORY SERVICE. From Our Special Correspondent. London, January 15. The House of Lords and the House of Commons will meet on February 2, and as there is no need for a debate on the address, or any other formality, both Chambers will at once2,135 words
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Article748 1915-02-17 11 End of Long Standing Registration Abuse. The question of the control o{ British companit-H in China by the Consular autbori ticfi haft been grrioualy discusHtjcl for sotue time past, BajH the N.C. hail; News, ispeci ally in view of the notorious fact that the British authorities748 words
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Article179 1915-02-17 11 All Our Resources Must Be Utilised." A London cable says The General Federation of Traded I'nioDn has made im, rtaot ■■■■■■lions with a view to stcuriL^; the lnniiixt poHxible efficiency throughout the country ami running everything on the beat biiHiniHH lints. A weighty man if onto states:179 words
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Article22 1915-02-17 11 The Oerman* have found a trip to Ostend almos: as costly in tioie of war as it is in time of peace.22 words
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Article662 1915-02-17 11 i Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Feb. 12, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issne the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Norn. Valoi Bcyirs. Snuu. 3/- Allagai l/ 4« 1/0 I 1662 words
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Advertisement37 1915-02-17 11 I've wandered Eatt, I've wanJi rod Weat, I ye neon of everything the bint Ibitni ni y pan pi uoare But »l a« attracted vie tho mofct, And ru»d uiv >'' mCßrr, mmmtf, W ocU, Uieat ttffttmai Cata.37 words
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Advertisement39 1915-02-17 11 Cure for Blues. Correct tabt disordered stomach with a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets, and that feeling of distress and despondency will disappear like magic. They are a sure cure for the blues. For sale by all dispensaries aadinalfs.39 words
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Advertisement248 1915-02-17 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. 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. Telegraphic Address •RONNYMEDB," PKNANO. f^T? 1 Code; A 8.C.. sth Edition. *m C\\ YJ248 words
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Advertisement129 1915-02-17 11 AMATEUR DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE IN AID OF H m. Queen Han't Work for Women fund. Mrs. Herbert Cooper WILL I'RBSBNT Mrs. DOT A farce in 3 Aota BY W. 8. Maughan. VICTORIA THEATRE Monday and Tuesday, FEBRUARY 22 23, at 9.16 p.m. Reaepved Seat a 93. Plan of Seats at the129 words
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Advertisement273 1915-02-17 11 PETER WALKER PETER WALK,; J LAGER. LAGER J" The Beer. Agentt for Singapore GARNER, QUELGH j AND COMPANY. LIMITED. SEA VIEW HOTEL Special Dinner on SATURDAY, FEB. 20, 1915. DINNER WILL BE SERVED ON LAWN. 21 81-12 ADELPHI HOTEL #Every attention given to the Comfort of Guests. DAVID BENJAMIN, Manager.273 words
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Advertisement71 1915-02-17 11 A GRAND HOLIDAY PROGRAMME. Gaiety PICTURE PALACE. Junction or Albibt and Bbncoolin Stbbsts. MfAT PASQUM.I MASTERPIECE IRON FIST A very High-class Drama wltb many exciting situations and a powerfullyplayed plot. SFIVB ovbr li hours -f M Alt FEET REELS duration. IifUULONa ECLAIR WAR SPECIAL THE HOOF OF THE HUN IN71 words
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Article869 1915-02-17 12 1014. June 27.— Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Serajevo. July 26.— Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. August 1. -Germany declares war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 4.— Britain declares war on Germany. 38.— Battle of Moos begins, an 1 the869 words
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Article727 1915-02-17 12 Regimental Marches of the British Army. The question of British regimental marches has been exercising several readers of Tbe Observer to which paper one correspondent, Mr. Perceval Lucas, thus writes Sir,— Tbe following list which I have com piled of the regimental marches of tbe British army may727 words
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Article888 1915-02-17 12 HIS LORDSHIP." The Man Who Would Not be Denied His Sleep. Never again will I judge a man by hii appearance, said the wounded British sergeant as be watched the merry afternoon procession in front of the Cafe de la Paix, in Paris. When we started for the front, we888 words
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Article22 1915-02-17 12 That milkman declared be would be bis own lawyer." I suppose be thought be ought to know beet bow to pomp witnesses"22 words
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Article25 1915-02-17 12 Is your oar a good one Discriminating people choose them," Slid tbe glib automobile salesman. More of uar ears are stolen than any other nake."25 words
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Advertisement424 1915-02-17 12 COMPLEXION ib« y«* round by ratular vm of BMtham'a Lawola Tl efartually I remor-iall Ko U .br,»a v ß,,ln..i. Lan, M U? Jd* Rtfr.ahi'i at' .Tl l'im«i ft Manufactured by Wl& %M. BEETHAM A SON. .BS9 CHELTENHAM, Jji*sl ENGLAND. 2^B j LATEX CUPS Different sises and shapes. Porcelain or Earthenware,424 words
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Advertisement184 1915-02-17 12 We Repair PIANOS ORGANS VIOLINS GUITARS MANDOLINS and other Musical Instruments at Moderate Charges. EXPERT WORKMANSHIP AT S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. "Not STRENGTH, but ART obtains the prize." T.NAGAUCO. HAVE ATTAINED THIS and TAKEB THE PALM y^^L as an art depot of DAI //A.m NIPPON for Tourists yV'^^^fcß^L an( l184 words
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Advertisement232 1915-02-17 13 ..i ix AY V IN THE W ORLD. 7HR BEST CIGARETTES IN THE WORLD. $Tr}TE(«PISSS CIGARETTES No. 55 5 V '?E G A N F IA Per tin of 50, 60 cenU. Manufactured in perfectly hygienic factories by the ARDATH TOBACCO CO., Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND. Britain's Greatest High-Class Cigarette and232 words
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Advertisement616 1915-02-17 13 MoT| CE&___ NOTICE A Meeting of Justice s of tbe Peaoe will be held in the Pint Magistrate's Chambers at tbe Polioe Courts on Friday, February 19, at '2.15 p.m., to elect, a Juetioe to fill a vacancy on the Board of Licensing Justices. 92 16 2 NOTICE. Application', accompanied616 words
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Advertisement291 1915-02-17 13 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 t0 «^^\i^^^^^ andto THE MUNICIPALITY |^/»PwjS| THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, vH«CjSPv JOHORE. •DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. COCONUT BEEDLIN6B FOR SALE From well-grown trees. For paitioulart and prices, apply to A.291 words
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Advertisement427 1915-02-17 14 M^^^^^^ M^^^^^^^^^^^ UMBEtT PAIOW QAPITAL OF AMY EABTEU COHMMI wißAPotfi inly mmm. A a ivF PROSPEROUS »d PBOORBIHYB. mmmmmm mw THE ORMT WBTERH LIFE ABBanAIICE.MMPANUIIIITEO. M«AD OFFIOB Wlnoi>«^> H<h~, -I _BL t ir.Tr ftn- tlsOawtamOM*.^-*-.*!-.*- Zo-Iy TO UOAIt. U.MML CQMMIS.IOtI TO »HO«ER»JWTHAOTIV PtJaW <» A— OW»MO«. MOWbTV TO Wmm. For427 words
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Advertisement262 1915-02-17 14 mSURAIICL__ FEDERAL LIFE MBWMMK GOMnuH OF CMttOA. ESTABLISBBO 188' i. Olraot Oovernment tasparvtaton, Government Audit. PoUoies am "WORLa) WIDE." and Non Forteitable Large Met Surplue above liabilities for Keterve and all outstanding olaims. New Buainaee, 1918, over...tft,B76,ooftOo Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. 4. H. CVANB, Manager,262 words
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Advertisement423 1915-02-17 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL m. »18,000,00 C RESERVE FUNDS Sterling £1.600.000 at a/- »16,000,000 SUver 1 18,000,000 »88,000,000 BMerve Liability ol ProptMon 116,0004)00 COURT OF DIRECTOR* Hon. Mr. D. Laodale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dod well, Bsq. P. Holyoak, Bsq.423 words
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Advertisement459 1915-02-17 14 BANWO. BSTABLISHKD 1809. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATBD BY BPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed Y.I 0.000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000 Reserve Funds 8.790.000. President. Kaßnjoshi Yagia, Ef>q. Vioe President. Eojaro Nakagawa, Enq. DIRECTORS. lyetoshi Sada, Esq. Kyoroku Yamanari, Bsq. Sbingo Minami, Esq. riKAD OFFICE TAIPBH. FORMOSA (Taiwan;. BRANCHBB459 words
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Advertisement875 1915-02-17 14 INSURANCE. DETERMINATION is the result of a resolution definitely formed. A man or woman, desiring to protect each other, their family or their estate, makes up thnir mind at onoe to insure. They may procrastinate, but never defer wben the day comes. Many others, who resolve to-day dissolve to-morrow, reap875 words
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Article1069 1915-02-17 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. War Office and Voluntary Effort. Writing in the Daily Chronicle, Charles L. Freestoo sajs Official recognition of voluntary effort is cow mi accepted fact, and the War Office has welcomed the formation of the Transport Section of the Optimists' National Corps.1,069 words
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Advertisement215 1915-02-17 15 DJINN MARINE MOTORS FOR EVERY CLASS OF VESSEL. Admitted to be more economical, flexible and accessible than any other make. British Design and Manufacture Throughout. Full Particulars from the Sole Agents i CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, SINGAPORE. THE FOUR Electric Starter, Electric LighU, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE215 words
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Advertisement12 1915-02-17 15 or Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Groat Peppermint Con ll Od.12 words
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Advertisement157 1915-02-17 15 The World's Beat. DUNLOP 43, Robinson Road, Singapore. A good— Judge of Cocoa will tell you that VAN HOUTEN'S is the best COCOA. pure digestible delicious goes farthest. Get the VAN HOUTEN Flavour at the Soda Fountain. P^-Jj SPRINGS r&j Property of the Frenoh Bill Government Ifl AOBNT* JBBI gaggino157 words
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Advertisement14 1915-02-17 15 LATEX CUPS MOMI CHESTS JAPANESE SILK AND GENERAL GOODS. YAMATO CO., High Street, Singapore.14 words
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Advertisement403 1915-02-17 16 Marseilles Tiles "SWAN BRAND." For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents: Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. SECOND-HAND BILLIARD TABLE WANTED. Wanted, a modern Secondhand Billiard Table in good condition by good maker. Apply to Box 878. Straits Times. io-2^ aa-a PARTNER WANTED. Wanted, a403 words
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Advertisement336 1915-02-17 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TOBEUT. Immediate entry. No. 74, Anson Road. Apply to Stephens, Paul Co 4 1 a TO LET. Houses Ncs 7 and 8-b Chancery Lane. Apply to CHINO KBNO LBB a CO., Auctioneers 18 11 a TO LET No. 188, Auoy Street Apply M. Guxton, 8,336 words
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Advertisement540 1915-02-17 16 TO BE lET OR SOLD. niET. Compound House, No. 618, Upper Serangoon i Boad, known as Devonhnrst. Immediate entry. Apply OUTHRIE k Co. Ltd. j 14-12 a TANGLIN REBIDENCE TO LET. I No. 6, Mount Elisabeth, furni-lud or i unfurnished Immediate entry. Apply A. Krankel a Co., Victoria Street, 'Phone540 words
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Advertisement493 1915-02-17 16 MOTICEB. KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipcbandlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sobi AosMts i Tbe Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Bent Multiplar Brand Hiir Beltings. M ***** TO BE LET OR SOLO 10 LIT. Comfortable residence. No. 4, Leonie Hill Road, known493 words
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Advertisement467 1915-02-17 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37, Philip Street. 800D8 READY IN STOCK NOW 32 15 6,000 Kigs and Drums Hubbuck's Colour* fl Paint Oil and Sundries; 20,000 feet Leather, Balata and Hair Belting, 20,000 Assorted Kilo-. (0,000 Changkols, Hammer and *xc Handles, 8.000 American Axes, 20,000 lbs. White Cotton Waste, 60,000467 words
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Advertisement454 1915-02-17 16 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS INDO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 18-10-B TO ADVERTISERS. As requests to make certain alterations to advertisements, such as changes in sailing dates of steamers, often reach us too late to be complied with, we wish to rtfer advertisers and readers generally to the Notice to454 words
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Miscellaneous228 1915-02-17 16 Straits *(bitnes. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.— Misoellane oas wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per font lines for one or two insertions. Notice* of Birtha, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each inner ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 82. Inch Scalb228 words
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