The Straits Times, 21 August 1915
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Title Section13 1915-08-21 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.882 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. AUGUST 21. 1915. PRICK 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement283 1915-08-21 1 A FEW GOOD THINGS @3^ LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS Iran -A^\ In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment JtHf*^ is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and U^njßA^lJ VEGETABLE. A tin makes six plates of the ■Rrnp' -qiji* bent Soup you ever283 words
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Advertisement210 1915-08-21 1 SuttoiVs Seeds Sutton's Special a u FLOWER SEEDS iffilfifilHiJ!S^ SPECIAL SEEDS 10 varieties in -JJKO afiBSMk'^'* Air ht PackeU Air-tight Bexep. Jfl HtS^MlE. «k "^1 BS^I Candy Tuft Begonia of RM^B£ Marigold, UADnV 'VSB i'-V" Convolvulus, ANIillAi /8 kIWS #?W Sunflower, AnnUMLO .jfffl BBP^l Phl0Xl Zinnia and Button's Special Collection210 words
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Advertisement9 1915-08-21 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. Soli Agints: AOAMBON. GILFILLAN CO., LTO.9 words
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Article898 1915-08-21 2 THE EGYPTIAN SPHINX AND THE WAR. Enthusiastic French Soldiers. Stephen Graham, writing in Tbe Times, says Tbe trenches are pungent with fumes, the earth itself is deaf from the sound of artillery, both Nature and man's work lie blasted and ruined along a long but narrow stretch898 words
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Article167 1915-08-21 2 The use of the term German measles was objected to by Mr. Walter Loog, President of the Local Government Board, at a meet ing of the Central Council for District Nursing in London. It was not for him to make tuggPStionH upon expeit questions, he said, bnt167 words
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Advertisement427 1915-08-21 2 WZL+ JKL m^a Ijr MZm X^l Proteid-Phosphate SUPPLIES STRENGTH to the WEARY ENERGY to the FLAGGING CCRCOEN lacreisrs (owrr of lescperation after illness. OBRBOBN— aids digoation. OBRWOBN— helps in period* of streu and worry. OBRBOBN -is en'i'ely of British origin. ■O TRY CERIOIMIII Obtainable of all Chemists. Stocks kept ssd427 words
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Advertisement541 1915-08-21 2 EATING BETWEEN MEALS. Do yen krow that the stomach needs rest regnlarl; and tbat eating betw. co rre»l» is a common oaose of indigestion Vo yon know what happens when yoa eat more ib. .n yoa can divert, and wh 4 relation biliousness nss to oven-ating Dj joa know that541 words
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Advertisement455 1915-08-21 2 HOTICEB. NOTICE. Strayed from Rottie, Cluny Road, tbe residenoe of Mr. Harold Latham, ONE LARGE BLACK RUTUIBVER DOO. A suitable reward will be given to anyone returning same to tbe above- mentioned gentleman at Rogie. 17 8 a NOTICE Notice Is hereby given tbat tbe reward for tbe Capture of455 words
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Advertisement912 1915-08-21 2 SALES BY AUCTION. SHERIFFS SALE. THEBYBNA A UNA KAUYaMBUPILLAY, versa* D PBRIANAYAOASAMY PILLAY, To be be d at Abrams 1 Yard in P. naog Lane, off Orchard Road. On Tubsdat, Acqust 24, 1916, at 4 p.m. 1. One Mot-r lorry No. 5422. 2. One do. 5474. 8. One do. R912 words
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Article1039 1915-08-21 3 Crawl to German Trenches And Back. In his despatch of June 15, Sir. John French quoted Sir H. I'lunier's description of the gallantry of two offloera and a non commissioned officer of Ist Cambridgeshire Regiment in reconnoitring a German trench. The following is an account of the1,039 words
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Article171 1915-08-21 3 Aviators from the Dunkirk base, says the Petit Parisien, have now located the war en gine that flung liuge shells on Dunkirk last April. At some kilometres from Dixmude engineers from Krupps were for over two months placing in position an enormous l.'iin. gun of the marine type.171 words
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Advertisement165 1915-08-21 3 What Major Pear less Says: c f*<S2«t&'. Au K>y iu^ J FRAMROZ g CO. MAP OF SINGAPORE TOWN Size of sheet 27 Inches by 32 Inches. Scale 5 Inches to one mile. Coloured, $2.50; Printed in black only, $1.50. Coloured and mounted on cloth, in book form, $5.00. FRASER NEAVE,165 words
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Advertisement528 1915-08-21 3 COTICURA SOAP BATHS FoUowed by a Little Ointment for Tender Skins. Trial Free. They afford infants and children great comfort, permit rent and sleep and point to speedy healment of eczemas, rashes, ltchinßS and rbafings. Nothing bott.T at any price for the nursery and toilet. Sample Each Free by Post528 words
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Advertisement56 1915-08-21 3 HIGHEBT-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE' DEVOE'S rmmuDi. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINE— PRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL. PURPOSES. i STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. (-1 I-H O Q 3 Ott I* I I W a 1 is sg i I s6~ *,jS i s 2 i L_ oo S»56 words
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Advertisement494 1915-08-21 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON, 4UBTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MBDHBRRANBAN PORTS. PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for bina Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Porte. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Hom—ard < for Sttropt). I Connecting at494 words
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Advertisement527 1915-08-21 1 BTEAMEB BAILINBB. N.Y.K.' JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London p and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The b New Twin screw Steamers maintaining t\ this servioe have been specially designed and oonsbuoted, and are527 words
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Advertisement800 1915-08-21 1 BTEAHH BAILIN6B. FHE SIAM STEAM NAYMATHN CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Krotay, Tringgano, Bisut, Semerak, Itelantea, Tatel Bsagnara, alupm, Patani, Itagora, Laooa Kohsamui, Baadon, Langsuen, Taku, Ohumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok OUO) Oapartu*« a BORIBAT Aug. SI, S p.m. PRAOHATIPOK Aug. 23 aa, 8 p.m. •a. ASDANQ 28 98, S p.m. The800 words
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Advertisement622 1915-08-21 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO LIMITED. AND GHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Oompaaiea' steamrtr- ue deipalehfi from Liverpool outwards for thi Straita, China and Japan every week and from Japaa homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre and622 words
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Advertisement590 1915-08-21 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTMMVAART-MATBCHAPPI. (STBAMSHIP COMPANY) "nederland: FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTBRT'AM VIA SINGAPORB, BELAWAN DBM SABANO, COLOMBO (optional) PORT SAID AND QBNOA. Steamers are doe on or about the under mentioned dates s Outwasd HusrawAßD. 1916 t«u Grotius Sept. 8 Koningin Prins der Nod. Sopt. 17 Emma Aug.590 words
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Article741 1915-08-21 5 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, August 20, 1016. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, K.xchango Mid hare Brokers, issue the lollowing list ol quotations thia morning:— The quotations on Sterling Share* are only nominal. itOM. lALUI. DUIM9. o»u«— ■">• 3/- AUagai 1/10 3/1 c i An«io741 words
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Advertisement924 1915-08-21 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE AUTUMN MCE MEETING [Vndtr BRA. RttUt of Bacvng) WILL UK HELD ON Tuesday, October 1 9th. Thursday Oot ober 9 1 at A Saturday, October 83rd, 191». PROGRAMME. FIR8T DAY. Tuesday, October 19th, 1915. 1. THE OPENING STAKES 2 46 p.m Value 110) bmi $J0 to924 words
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Advertisement513 1915-08-21 5 Intrio oloaa at noon on Saturday, the 9th October, 1915. I In all NOMthaadvartlMd aeoond prize will only be given when there ■re not less than five Starter*, the property of different owner*. NOTE i —The attention of owner* oalled to Rule ISS, whioh makaa the hour for Scratching, 5513 words
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Advertisement194 1915-08-21 5 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION BvREAD BROTHERS, ii»i.«« Q^|tfiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness SOLD KVKRVWHtRK. ORDER IN FAMILY PACKAGES BRITISH INDIA SHAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. 'ompany's steamers will be dispatched a* fo'lowa TO PBNANO, RANGOON 4 CALCUTTA. a. a. Edavana At 4 p.m., on 25th August, ISIS. TO PORT194 words
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Advertisement209 1915-08-21 5 ELLERMAN 1 LINE FOR LONDON AMD HULL. s.s. M City of Rangoon due on or about AUGUST 3Oth. s.s. Kandahar due on or about SEPTEMBER 12th. FOR LONDON. s.s. City of Vienna due on or about SEPTEMBER 22nd. The above steamers have accommodation for a few first-class passengers. For particulars209 words
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Advertisement65 1915-08-21 6 Fire-proof Godowns of Reinforced Concrete CHEAPER THAN STEEL LAST FOR EVER NO UPKEEP Designs and Estimates from BROSSARD MOPIN REINFORCED CONCRETE SPECIALISTS. SINGAPORE. THE "GARRETT" SUPERHEATED STEAM ENGINE (Fixed, Eerai-Portable, Portable designs) The most successful and satisfactory results on ~^H*|Pp*^*^ 'T*!- THE BORNEO CO., LTD., "SSSSf ANOTHER HIT FOR FRASER65 words
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Advertisement224 1915-08-21 6 LATEST ADVEKTISEMriNTS. Grand Boxing Tournament TO BE HELP AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE. ON Thursday and Saturday. August 26th and 28th. By hind permission and under the patron afa »r H E. Admiral Sir Martin Jeram, K.C.B ana HE. Brlg.diir-General Oudey Ridout, CMC Twenty five per cent, of nett profits to224 words
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Advertisement385 1915-08-21 6 LAXE3T ADVERTISEMENTS. PALLADIUM TMB HOME OF GOOD FEATURES. W« Strongly advise you not to miaa our SPECIAL MATINEE To-day, Commencing 5 p.m. Sharp r WHEN A SPECIAL SELECTED PROGRAMME WILL BE GIVEN MO TO WHICH YOU ARE ALL ADMITTED AT HALF PRICE TO ALL PARTS And To-Night the Last Performance385 words
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Article101 1915-08-21 7 FIXTURES Saturday, Aujru»t 21. High Water, H. 85 a.m.. 6.18 p.m Sunday, August 22. ligb Water. 9.:12 a.m., 7.46 p.m. P. and O. outward mail expected. Monday, August 23. High Water, 10.8 a.m., 8.54 p.m Tuesday, August 24. High Wator, 10.40 a,m., 9.48 p.m Wednesday, August 25.101 words
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Article158 1915-08-21 7 TODAI. Bangkok Katong G pm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Penang Klang 2 pm Batu Pahat Aing Hin 2 pm Pontianak Khoen Foeng 2 pm Kota Tinggi Tanjong Surat 4 pm Kerimon Hock Tew 4 pm Pouloc Sopgi Aing Hong 4pm Pulau h.-itain and Pulau Hiilanu Hock Kong158 words
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Article214 1915-08-21 7 Thi: mill trains from Singapore for the north leave Tank Road station daily at 7 a.m ami T p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m., respectively. Tbe through express to Penang leaves Koala Lumpnr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penang at 6.23 p.m.214 words
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Article133 1915-08-21 7 The I*. and O. outward mail steamer Sardinia left Prnanu, and may be expected to ainvr li< v at 7 a.m. on Monday, August 23. Our attention has bo.o called to the fact tliat our arrival* in London arc much behind thone publixbtxl olsewh«-re. Oar rale is133 words
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Article63 1915-08-21 7 Latest Arrivals. British. Same Date of Arrival R marks. |>oVaf Innrr KoadH I. Mil Koiua Sanit I'.rak Jl -H 15 No. 7 Wharf Kaka Inner Koads Sri Muar OsMg Song il.oj; Klioa M.raa Hung Waa Japanese. Mara 20 S 15 Oejter Itoads Mam No. 8 Wharf Dutch Japara63 words
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Article243 1915-08-21 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from (he London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their irrangcmunts, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.243 words
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Article161 1915-08-21 7 EXCHANGE. SINOAIORI, ALMLST 21, 1915. On London Bank 4 m/a 2/4JH Demand 2,4 ft Private 8 m/a 2/4 jj On India Bank T. T. 1.6* On Hongkong. ..Bank d/d i 8 On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 102J On Java Bank T. T. 140j On Japan Bank d/d 118]161 words
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Advertisement392 1915-08-21 7 LATEST ADVEKTISEMENTS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED. FOR BANGKOK. s.s. ZAIDA i* intruded to maintain a fortnightly servi. c to the above port and will next sail oi or about 2nd September, 1916. For Freight acd Pat^a^e, apply to BOUSTTU r A CO., Ageuts. 218 29 MORTGAGEES SALE Ox392 words
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Advertisement107 1915-08-21 7 g^gik WHY NOT TRY THREE v^^^ NUNS A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. Sola by HIGH-CLASS DEALERS EVERYWHERE. "AVANCE" CRUDE OIL ENGINES iTW(9cYCLE TYPE). TYPES: Vertical up to 320 B.H.P. Horizontal up to 38 B.H.P. Portable up to 26 B.H.P. Marine op to 138 B.H.P. LOW FUEL CONSUMPTION. QUICK DELIVERY OF107 words
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Advertisement331 1915-08-21 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ASSISTANT WANTED. Wanted, a smart Assistant (Straits- born Chinese) who has a full knowledge of Engineering Materials and business. Salary from $200 to $250 per month, according to experience and ability. Apply ENGINEERING, c/o Straits Times. 21-M 24-8 THE BUKIT JELOTONG RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby Riven,331 words
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Advertisement223 1915-08-21 7 FOR SALE. The following second bacd Machinery ONB COCHftAN BOILKK. Vertical Multitobular type 4' 6" x 10 0" x 100 ibs 66 tubes— complete with all mountings, injector, etc., and fitted with Kt-rmode liquid fael burner. ONE HOHIZONTAL STKAM ENGINE.— 8 10 B.I 1 complete. N. H. 3 REFRIGERATING PLANT.223 words
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1053 1915-08-21 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21. NATIONAL VENDETTAS. We have been asked whether we agree with a suggestion very ably expressed in the letter from a correspondent, published some days ago, that British subjects should sign a pledge never again to have any dealings with Germans. There is very little1,053 words
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Article18 1915-08-21 8 More than 5,000 German soldiers fighting in Gallipoli have been awarded the new Turkish decoration, the Iron Crescent.18 words
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Article16 1915-08-21 8 The Governor has been pleased to substitute the designation, Malacca Volunteer Hiflee for Malacca Volunteer Corps.16 words
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Article27 1915-08-21 8 Emil Sch< rrer of 10, Collyer Quay, Singapore, an engineer of French nationality, is autli used to file a specification of an invention for improvements in roof-tiles.27 words
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Article33 1915-08-21 8 Attention is drawn to an advertisement appearing on page 11 of to-day's issue with regard to the French war loan, which now opened to tbe local public through the Banque de L'lnJo- Chine.33 words
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Article44 1915-08-21 8 The committee and members of the Straits Chinese Recreation Club have issued invitations to a tea to be given at the Club House to-day in honour of the appointment of the Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng as an unofficial member of tbe Legislative Council.44 words
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Article50 1915-08-21 8 The Governor has authorised all persons appointed as revenue officers under the Chandu Revenue Ordinance, 1909, or under the Liquors Revenue Ordinance, 1909, and all polico officers, to exercise all the powers of detention, search and arrest referred to in section 8 of The Seditious Publications (Prohibition) Ordinance, 191 S.50 words
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Article68 1915-08-21 8 For the period from August 27, to September 2, 1915, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at 2s. -I id. per lb and tbe duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with tbe rules under68 words
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Article70 1915-08-21 8 Pahang has done a great service to the F.M.S. turtle. We read in the F.M.S. Gazette that the State Council has passed a "Turtles' Eggs Enactment," the object of which is to provide for tbe restriction and regulation of the taking of turtles' eggs and gastronomic experts may read with70 words
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Article73 1915-08-21 8 The Governor in Council has granted to Christian Albertus Ilcken, of 1164, East Coast Road, Singapore, chemist, and St. Vincent Bowen Down, of The Arcade, Singapore, accountant, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, tbe sole and exclusive privilege of making, selling and um'djj. and authorising otbtrs so to Uo, ..a73 words
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Article85 1915-08-21 8 A fourteen year old boy named Sbaik Mohamcd, convicted this morning in the second court on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of a boy's tricycle, valued at 10, was ordered to receive six strokes with the rattan and to spend the next four years in tbe85 words
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Article85 1915-08-21 8 During a severe thunderstorm on July 2-1, six London Territorials belonging to tbe 2-2 London Field Ambulance were struck by lightning on Martlesham Heath, near Ipswich, one named Woodliffe being killed and four seriously injured. The men of the corps were carrying out operations when the utorm broke some of85 words
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Article94 1915-08-21 8 The Osaka Shosen Kaisha has under contemplation a scheme to start a new steamer service to Borneo and Java. Not only have the preliminary investigations been completed, but the Governor-General of Formosa has expressed a readiness to subsidise such a line for the sake of tbe development of tbe island.94 words
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Article123 1915-08-21 8 In the second police court, yesterday morning, a Straits-born Chinese, named Tan Beng Chiang, who gave his occupation as proprietor of the Patcbquick Tyre Company, was sentenced to fourteen days' rigorous imprisonment without the option of a fine for disorderly conduct in Raffles Place at about 4.55 on Thursday afternoon.123 words
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Article143 1915-08-21 8 A Chinese named Thong Tong, employed by Messr*. Topbam, Jones and Rail ton as a crane driver, was charged this morning in tbe second court with causing hurt to an Indian named Pakiri by rashly and negligently driving bis crane in such a manner as to allow it to fall.143 words
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Article148 1915-08-21 8 The Bombay Government's report on the last season's pilgrim traffic is published. The number who embarked from Bombay for Jeddah during the outward pilgrim season of 1914 15 was only 11,700 against 15,820 in the previous year, the decrease being chiefly due to the outbreak of the war. The total148 words
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Article386 1915-08-21 8 Mr. A. E. G. Coveney has been appointed Chief Surveyor, P.W.D., Singapore, with effect from May 8 last. Sergeant G. R. W Lawson is to be Second Lieutenant in tbe Singapore Volunteer Artillery, Maxim Company. The Governor has approved of Captain O. S. Carver being placed on386 words
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Article59 1915-08-21 8 The two Japanese sailors who wero killed in the accident at tbe King's Dock on Thursday were cremated this morning. The injured men are all doing as well as can be expected, the danger of any of them dying being remote. It is understood that an59 words
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Article142 1915-08-21 8 A bill is to be introduced and carried through all its stages at the meeting of the Legislative Council, on Friday next, with '.he object of making the smuggling of correspondence an offence. It is pointed out that the arrangement for censoring postal corre spoudence may be defeated142 words
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Article147 1915-08-21 8 At tbe Legislative Council meeting on Friday next the treasurer will move That this Council approves the additions made to the estimates during the quarter ended June 30, 1915, as set out in schedule A laid beforo tbe Council on August 12, 1915, as Council Paper No. 12147 words
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Article195 1915-08-21 8 A considerable time ago we received aasur ances from London, that Sanatogeu was in British bands and could legitimately be advertised in British newspapers. We mistrusted the statement, and refused the business. Since then our attention baa been drawn to two facts (1) that the Sanatogen businoss195 words
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Advertisement134 1915-08-21 8 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. At the One-hundred and seventeenth ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL (000 PRBSBNT) Held On June 23rd, 191S The only two champagnes used were BOLLINGER AND IRROY. SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR AND CO. Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. CATERING OF THE HIGHEST CLASS. EBTIMAfts G'VtN FOR WELDU6B.134 words
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Advertisement258 1915-08-21 8 ALHAMBRA The Mmmt WniwrtltwHiTtHtfri, ■Men Road. tad Ihow. »-1 5 pm. A Drama of Deep Domestic XH E WARNING IN S PARTS. This Drama will come as near to bring a oteat spectacle as any production which baa been made to deal with tho happenings and life of tbe present258 words
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Advertisement12 1915-08-21 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6, 7 and 11.12 words
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Article2869 1915-08-21 9 RUSSIAN REVERSES. Extent of the German Advance. WHITE STAR LINER SUNK. Americans Among Missing Passengers. Uh'tki, 1 Tn.iv.ii IMS, London, Auguat 19, 8.10 a.m A Berlin communique claims that thirty officers and 3900 men were captured at Kovno Tudor pressure of the capture of Kovno, tin Uu->sians are2,869 words
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Obituary14 1915-08-21 9 Kkctkk's Tklbosam. London, August 19. The death is announced of Cardinal Serafino Vannutelli.14 words
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Article38 1915-08-21 9 <From (Mr Own Cobrispondsnt.) London, August 20. Anglo- Dutch pays 2 per cent, for the year and Castlcfield a 10 per cent, interim. Kubber is firm at 2 5 per Ib. and shares are steady.38 words
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Article593 1915-08-21 9 Peace Overtures Rumoured !n The City. The Financial News of July 16 published this article in connection with rumoured Oerman peace overtures, said to have been made through Waxhington Late last night it was reported iv the City, in quarters admittedly in close touch with Oerman sources of593 words
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Article41 1915-08-21 9 Mrs. Egan, founder of the Philippine Anti tuberculosis Society, and wife of Mr. Martin Egan, formerly editor of the Manila Times, has gone to Europe to write a series of ten articles on conditions in Serbia for the Saturday Evening Pout.41 words
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Article496 1915-08-21 9 DISMISSAL FOR RESIGNING WITHOUT LEAVE. Grave Dereliction of Duty. The following circular despatch received by His Excellency tho Governor from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, is pub lished fur g-jueral information Downing Street, July 16, 1915. Sir,— l have the honour to inform you that496 words
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Article261 1915-08-21 9 Electrical pumping as a remedy for waterlogging and all its attendant visits of malaria is beginning to attract increased attention at Simla, in consequence of tbo success which is attending this method of treatment in the Amritsar district, which if* to the Punjab very much what261 words
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57 1915-08-21 9 Prince of Wales 's War Relief Fund. The Hon Treasurer, Mr. John Greig, manager. Chartered Bank of India, Australia an.l China, Siugapore, begs to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following further contributions: Previously acknowledged 1389,408.65 Old Soldier 10 Anglo Chinese School 186 A. M. G., Jobore 36 Dr.57 words
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Article165 1915-08-21 9 A sale of woollen Roods of unusual interest took place at Calcutta on August 2 when the last lot of goods to be directly imported from Germany waa Hold by auction by Messrs. Mackenzie Lyall and Co. The stock consisted of thirty-four case, of woollen165 words
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Article1194 1915-08-21 10 REASONS FOR THE LULL IN THE WEST. Constantinople The Key. We quote the following interesting views from a war article in The Observer of July 18, one of a series of very instructive reviews of tbe wax operations which that journal haa regularly published since tbe outbreak1,194 words
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Letter366 1915-08-21 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l have perused the leading article in your issue of yesterday which contains many platitudes at which no one can cavil, but which on paper at any rate even when read after dinner appear somewhat fatuous. There is a statement, however,366 words
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Article152 1915-08-21 10 A visit to the Alhambra will convince one that the pioneer moving picture boose in Singapore is maintaining its reputation for tbe excellence of the films exhibited. Path.-'s special war topicals are being shewn and the present programme also includes other subjects which should be a great152 words
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194 1915-08-21 10 The Bourse Gazette's Warsaw corespondent relates that universal horror has been aroused among the Red Cross nurses by tbe story told by one of them of their treatment by the Germans. Tbe officers first tear on the nurses' crosses and then refuse to recognise them194 words
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Article213 1915-08-21 10 It has been frequently remarked that tbe present war has been remarkable from tbe fact that disease bat accounted for very little losa among our troops. In every previous war deaths from disease have tar exceeded those from the enemy'" wpopons. Iv a recent six roh213 words
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Article878 1915-08-21 10 SUGGESTIONS FOR RAISING CAPITAL. Fresh Issue of 30,000 Shares. The adjourned meeting of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd., was held on August 17, at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang. In the absence of Mr. W. H. Thome, reports tbe Straits Echo, Mr. Allen Dennys was unanimously elected chairman878 words
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Article194 1915-08-21 10 Captain G. B. Kellinp, of the steamer Lord Dufferin, which arrived in Colombo from Alexandria in ballast on her way to liatavia, reported a few days ago at tbe shipping office the death of Mr. J. W. Hartley, steward of the vessel. Hartley, who was always194 words
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Article2412 1915-08-21 10 MEETING OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. More Powerful Wireless Wanted. Tbe half-yearly general meeting of tbe members of tbe Penang Chamber of Commerce, for the purpose of receiving a resume of the work done by the Chamber since tbe last meeting, was held at the Chamber of Commerce,2,412 words
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Article266 1915-08-21 10 Four Months' Tramp to Cabul From Constantinople. An exploit on the part of Indian troops that will stand out as one of the most remarkable incidents of the war was recently chronicled by Heutcr. A force of a hundred Pathan infantry of the Indian army, under a nativeReuter - 266 words
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Article371 1915-08-21 10 "World-Dominion" of the 12-Inch Guns. Or. Wilhelm von Siemens, the huad of the great Lif. •nan electrical company that bears his name, has w>*tributed to the Journal of tbe Association of (iirmin Engineers his views concerning the rxssiuilities of submarine warfare. Dr. von Siemens declares, says the Morn371 words
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Article273 1915-08-21 10 Training for Great Air Raid On England. An extrumdiiiary story of a projected airraid on London on a gigantic scale has been told by a young Englishman n-iuml Clarke, who has just duxl iv n I'aris hotel Clarke lived with a young <uiman in Vienna at the outbreak273 words
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Article1628 1915-08-21 11 VISIT TO THE EARLY HERMITS SUCCESSORS. A Fortress Monastery. Stephen Graham, writing to The Time* Iron, the deM-rt cf Nitria, xays I have come on horseback over retdcovcred swamps and burning desert to an enigmatical-looking building which has the shapelesfincsß and silence of a ruin. The1,628 words
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Article573 1915-08-21 11 Sunday, August 22, 1915. St. Andrew's Cathedral. b 12th Sunday after Trinity.— 7 a.m. Holy i' Communion: 7-45 a tu. Holy Communion I (Choral); 915 a.m. Matins LitaDy: 4 p.m. f Cljililreo'n St rvice 5 30 p.m. Evensong and I Sermon. (8. D. A. Council ili dint; after573 words
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Article101 1915-08-21 11 The task of organising tbe workshops of tbe Calcutta jute mills for tbe manufacture of munitions, on the lines laid down by Mr. Victor linyley, is now nearly completed. The central factory, which the Superintendent of Munitions ileaigned to establish, i», thanks to Mr. Arcbie Birkmyre's generosity, almost an accomplished101 words
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Advertisement515 1915-08-21 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Pianos tkM Pianos O v MOUTRIE R I Organs E Organs SEND FOR LATEBT CATALOGUES. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. FRENCH WAR LOAN. The Barque de Undo Chine begs to inform the Public that they are ready to accept app'ioations for tbe French War Loan. The515 words
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Advertisement373 1915-08-21 11 ABDULLA pgS? SMOKING fS? MIXTURE. Price: 8O cts. per l^-lb. tin. 1 Obtainable Everywhere. RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner TO-NIGHT, AND DANCING AFTER DINNER. MTTSIO B"X" THE] :P.£.R.:ESI-&.2sr TRIO ADELPHJ HOTEL MUSIC DURING DINNER TO-NIGHT. Orchestra will continue playing until Midnight. FISH AND CHIPS AT THE BAR From 10-30 p.m. DAVID373 words
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Article1420 1915-08-21 12 UHAT "iHfc QUEENS" DID AT GIVENCHY. Corporal Keyworth's V.C. Ith County of London Regiment (The i^.ietnVi Territorials made an imperishable name for themselves at Givenchy where trance lorrxral L. Key worth won the V.( The story is thus told by a correspondent iv the Daily Telegraph of July1,420 words
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Article1885 1915-08-21 12 1914. Jane 27.— Assassination of Archduke FranzFerdinand and his consort at SerajevoJuly 25.— Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia" August 1. -Germany declares war on Russia and France, and iuvades Belgium. 4.— Britain declares war on Germany. 23.- Battle of Mons begins, and the French and British1,885 words
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Article517 1915-08-21 12 The following British casualties appear in Indian papers just to hand August 7. Wounded: Majors L. Hind, Sherwoods; and J. S. I'ntbank, Durbams. Captains F. Bagley, South Lancashire* E. W. Benson, King's Royal Ritles L. Brewill, Sherwood* A. L Cavanagb and F. B. Drimmond, Riflo Brigade; A Dundas,517 words
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Article60 1915-08-21 12 It is proposed by some well-to-do Chinese to establish an industrial factory at Wuosung in order to give employment to tbe poor people of China. he capital ot the factoiy is temporarily fixed at 1100,000, bat may be increased to »1,10(I,000 in tbe future if the factory works successfully. Wbat60 words
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Advertisement259 1915-08-21 12 "Rhinoceros" Brand Cement The Brand which is used all over the World. Some Large Contracts where "Rhinoceros" Brand has been used. London County Council 100,000 Tons. Key ham Docks 80,000 Immingham Docks 40,000 Tan jong Pagar Docks 20,000 ROSytfa NaVal BaSe (Under Construction) 125.000 Tons. Also supjilifd tn thr llritish259 words
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Article286 1915-08-21 13 ADMIRATION OF ALL" Fine Work of The Shropshire Light Infantry. England will be glad to bear news of such a fine old regiment," writes a member of tbe and Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry, in a brief and soldierly description of the gallant work performed by his corps. The regiment286 words
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Article396 1915-08-21 13 "I Am Thinking of My Soldiers Out There." The Ma. in relates that, after General Gouraud. who was wounded at the Dardanelles, was taken on board the hospital ship Tchad, be was visited by General Sir lan Hamilton, with whom, since his arrival, he bad been on the396 words
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Article261 1915-08-21 13 German apologists (writes Mr. O. K. Chesterton in the Illustrated London News) have first to face one quite simple fact. The Eng lish case against Germany is not founded on the things that are disputed. It is founded on the things that are admitted. Doubt261 words
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Article89 1915-08-21 13 According to a Japaneae paper, Russia is in dire need of men to work mines and other branches of industry. Sinoe the outbreak of war, a large percentage of her male popula tion has been under arms at the front and this baa caused a shortage of labour. The Russian89 words
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Advertisement155 1915-08-21 13 The Law of Quality Is as attractive at- the law of gravity. Gravity keeps ym on the earth, and Quality ensure* that you Off M Btm (round in the matter of value MichbjH Motor Tyres MADE IN ONE QUALITY ONLY -THE BEST— Attract all motoriatc who h**t tried thca* HICHELIN155 words
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Advertisement278 1915-08-21 13 CAPx 1 xj jtcJSl> GERMAN AND AUSTRIA-HUNGARY BENTWOOD TRADE Headquarters repoi t Your command accepted The Red Track Right Through made somewhere in British Territory, British Labour, British Capital, and carried by British Freight. £75.000 monthly passed through enemy hands for this line alone, we want more than this to278 words
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Advertisement529 1915-08-21 14 P*Ar,B TaMIH* or PIUHTT. LlFI! INSURANCE IS WORTH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WMAT OTHBR PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NCM O--HOB Wln.he.ta, M-*. .Ingapo^. Um*O* OF-108. S«. Old ..wnf. ■O. m9O 000 ie-oatod with tha Snarons Court of England, aud compiles with ths British Lifa529 words
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Advertisement266 1915-08-21 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Batter, Road. 8. J. HOWB, M Manager. ROYAL INSURANCE OOMPANT, UMITBD, FIRB AND LIFE, TOTAL FUNDS BXCEBD 4i0.000.000, taa bABuBST omoa id thb wobld. BOUSTBAD Co.,—AgmU. GUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON. Subscribed CapiUl 4-2,000.000 rotal Invested Funds 46,360,000 Annual266 words
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Advertisement446 1915-08-21 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid-up capital n 6,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS I SterUng 41.600,000 at 3/- •18,000,000 I Silver ♦18,000,000 188,000,000 Beterve Liability of Proprietors •16,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodweil, R*q IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G.446 words
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Advertisement418 1915-08-21 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTBK Paid up Capital n 80,000 Shares oi 430 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reaerve Liability of Proprietors 41.300,001' BANKERS The Bank ot Bngland, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank. Ltd., The418 words
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Advertisement880 1915-08-21 14 INSURANCE. CAPITALIZING himself is never thought of by the average man," who is a far greatrr avsi-t than the (tocb, animtU and homes he possesses anr* who-e protection from untow«rd contingenci: sis his ti'st oonsiderat on. Yet be overlo. k< self protection and because of it broken homes disrnp'ed busicenses880 words
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Article776 1915-08-21 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS, The New Woman Motorist. Beyond all question women as professional motorists are an established fact. Within a month of the outbreak of war, says a home paper, taxi-drivers declared that fifty per cent, more women motor drivers had suddenly appeared upon776 words
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Article60 1915-08-21 15 Tlnns d is of 'ettcrs from French familien have reacLni King Alfiun.i of Sp*io, im ploriD^ him to intercu'lo with Oeruiaoy to (liscliwe th whtrenb )iit» of prinonvrs of "*"»r. M<iri' tliHu ti^bt hundred of these miuivea arc anuwcr.ii daily King Alfonso has direct id hi- diplomatic rppru-tntitivts to take60 words
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Advertisement217 1915-08-21 15 JUST ARRIVED ONE Mors Motor Car 6 SEATER COMPLETE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES. ON VIEW AT Garage. Orchard Road. SOLE AGENTS i CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. LIMITED, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Johore Bahru and Medan. THE GENUINE ALL-BRITISH POLISH. s"~^T~~-^ NUBIAN flp LIQUID WATERPROOF te"- W&ty "Phone No. 438. MOTOR CAR For217 words
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Advertisement160 1915-08-21 15 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as beinp THE W% Jfc?2 £E» r M? m Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. BUY STELASTIC TYRES PUNCTURE PROOF! NON-SKID! f Bole Importers: INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO. CONFIDE^,, **aCP^* C^t A R rail Appolntm#nt to Wjjfp CY^ \J160 words
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Advertisement371 1915-08-21 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND JttNTt SHORTHAND TYPIBT WANTED. Wanted for office in Java, experienced shorthand typiit Apply fi^x No. 28. Straits Timer. 18-8 2«8 COMPOBITORB WANTED. Wanted, Compositors tor tbe Straits Times i ,oi<w( department), ftood *alarie« given to abl" ruoii 28 7 U_ BALEBMAN WANTED. Wanted, an371 words
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Advertisement413 1915-08-21 16 ARTICLES FOB SALE, FORBALE. One 6 transit Theodolite, almost new Apply to No 81. Tank Road. 14-8 27-8 FORBALE. 10,000 Rubber Stump. Apply to The Majedie (Johore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., Jobore Bahru. 267 26-8 FORBALE Second hand 4-Seater Regal Motor Car, in good condition. Owner going home. Apply T. Robinson,413 words
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Advertisement602 1915-08-21 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. FURNISHED BEABIDE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JUANITA. to <e» furnished apply No. U Mt Sophia 1 fl TO LET Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply GUTHRIB Co., Ltd. 19 5 v OFFIOEB TO LET No. 1-a, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. Apply602 words
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Advertisement621 1915-08-21 16 II K LET OR SOLD. SEASIDE RESIDENCE TO LET. 4 bedrooms, bathrooms attached, water laid on. Apply No. 4, De Souza Street. 6-0-b v TOUT. 6, Mt. Elisabeth Road, furnished or unfurnished. Apply No. 4, De Souza Street 6 8a n TO LET. FURNISHED. Lisvane, 74, King's Road, near Cluny621 words
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Advertisement404 1915-08-21 16 MOTICEB. 6UAN KIAT CO.. 37. Phillip Street. GOODS READY ft IN STOCK NOW 19 8 15. 26 New Type Loxon Ploogbn complete with spare shears, 6 New Type Negro Ploughs complete with spare shears, 60 Mew Patent Improved Latex Stra m-rs, 200 Dozen Black Prinoe Axes 4 ibe., 800 Dozen404 words
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Advertisement519 1915-08-21 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 100. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipebandlers, Government and Mnninipa. Contractors. Estate Suppliers and Com mission Agents. Sols Aobmts The Malcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. IT 80-6-16 CHANGE OF ADDRESS. The Office of Mr. Cbua Lip Sian (Chop Chiat Hong, Agunts519 words
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Miscellaneous235 1915-08-21 16 Straits *(bimes. ADVBRTISBMENT RATES.— Misoellaar ous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per four lines for on 3 or two insertions. Notice* ot Births, damages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding f )ur lines, II each insev ioa. For p.p.c. o trds, on page 8,235 words
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