The Straits Times, 9 September 1915
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Title Section13 1915-09-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.898 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 9. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement271 1915-09-09 1 In pfl; uil v i A FEW GOOD THINGS g^so.. LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS kAUs/As^ In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment 'VST-. is n>ade up from the following? Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and VEGETABLE. tin makes six plates of the tefflfflljiW \w*\ Soup you271 words
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Advertisement129 1915-09-09 1 ROBINSON'S SSES BARGAINS IN Race and Field Glasses. W? f l£f Medium Size Very Powerful m i^fl 1 n rown Leather Sling Case 1 S;ll<1 €fc^ QOO Brass Mounts Black Japanned Body, Covertd J^^^E f^P^ ft j^ Black Grained Leather, Very m^W ll^^^^^lP f?^ Powerful. B» st Finish. II C^flf^B129 words
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Advertisement56 1915-09-09 1 GOODRICH > h TYRES STEEL OFFICE CUP 80AR0S Fire proof, Vermin proof. Rust proof Collapsible for export, biuiple titling up. Cupboards are fquipp d with sprite bolt rinj locks with two Hit nonobanm ab^e k<y» arjd ibe entire e<jaipment msver kcytd All Sizes in Stock Pric 38 and further particulars56 words
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Article1068 1915-09-09 2 STORIES FROM THE GREAT WAR STAGE Human Comets of The Engineers. 11. M. Totulinson. tbe special correspondent of The Daily News, writing from British Headquarters in France, says: Ah its scope expands with one's knowledge of it, and tbe deeper one nets involved in its intimacies, the1,068 words
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Article66 1915-09-09 2 Society Journalism in the Wild and Woolly West. A Wood Kivor, 111., message to tbe Ntw \uik Ift raid. Miss Rosa Naggy is naggy no longer. Now she U a Kiss. Mr. Lawrence Kiss, of Wood River, with many kisses, induced her to be a Kisa. The ctre uiony was66 words
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Advertisement434 1915-09-09 2 £3 Do you suffer *Yo;n Nerve Troubles 95 Our nerves are like an mirn.ile network of teltsraph wires They are controlled Sal ,~M ■by .i ]*oriion of the hrain known as thr nerve irntres. The con- SJSJ adapWMh upon the condition of the bodily health aH When t'w Ix-Klily hoaltli434 words
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Advertisement535 1915-09-09 2 STRONG NERVES NEEDED. The oe?d for people to be hraithy is nrgt nt. Tbo»e whom ilin> ss has put out-tide th rank* of robust men and women fe I fitir position keenly; and weak men and no-v worn won en reel more i nostly th\n ex r to put their535 words
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Advertisement678 1915-09-09 2 NOTICES. NOTICE Notice Is hereby given tbat the reward for tbe Capture of Mutineers Is Increased as follows $200 per bead for tbe capture of each Mutineer. 1100 per bead obtaining tbe sur render. $50 per bead for Information tbat directly leads to tbe capture or surrender of a Mutineer.678 words
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Advertisement687 1915-09-09 2 NOTICES. SAID MARICAN ft CO. 20. Robinson Road. Ship <.'l;aoil'er», Provcdorts and General C'oatractcrs. Vo«sols HOpplicd with frosh acd oldstora^o meat and all nia'kct storm at modera'.o rates. OrderH promptly uud carefully excn'ed Letter* add runted to cur cam delivered on vcshol'b arrival. 19 po9 STRAITS MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD. A687 words
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Article888 1915-09-09 3 FRENCH SURGEON'S ORDEAL UNDER FIRE. Turks Exhausted An interesting account of the fighting in the Dardanelles on July 12 is furnished in letters written by a French surgeon to his wife in Kngland. Helow are extracts There are so many Hies in my dugout that I am888 words
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Article241 1915-09-09 3 The Evening News has printed the remarkable life story of George Smith, who watt sentenced to death for the murder of his three wivea. He was born in 1872, and wan bad from boyhood. His mother had ofW.n said he would die in his boots. He was241 words
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Advertisement661 1915-09-09 3 NOTICES. NOTICE. BOARD OF LICENSING JUSTICE?. NOTU'K i« hen by k iven tlia» tbe is 1 of application for removal t 1 bo o ntidtrtd at 2.80 pm. (n Toesday. tlio 21»t S«pterob r, 191 A cm re neon on applicati n at the (flire of the Socnttry ii tin661 words
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Advertisement467 1915-09-09 3 Sanaphos puts into you what Malaria takes out. i ml li Ii -Of -.< hu» ii dl l«ip M»i NOTICE. IN THE ESTATE OF FREDERICK HENRY DAVES. DECEASED. NOTICE is hereby given tbat all perrons c'aimiDg tD be Creditors of Frederick Henry I>»\ ten, late of Singapore, Medical Practitiont r467 words
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Advertisement219 1915-09-09 3 CUTICURA COMPLEXIONS Are Usually Fresh and Clear, Soft and Velvety. Thr Sonp to <lc;ins<- and )>tirilY, the iintini tit to sootlif and bwL Thiia tl, fr lu'rint snpor-crramy emollirnta proinotr md maintain th.-nnturil purity Mfl Ixriiitv of the skin, Bculp, hair and hntids under all conditions Sample Each Free by219 words
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Advertisement311 1915-09-09 3 |lll!l!llll!l!llllllllllllll!l!IIIIINIII!llllll!lllllllllilllllllllll!lll!l!Hiil!l!l!lii!l!illi!!llii!N Are you anxious about Saby? If so, you shoulJ d<> :is this mother did your awrict) would disappear, S S an J y»ur B;ihy would have evary chance of being I nimut, =s firm and strong. The mother writes the "haJgn l«J luityin finding =j :i suitable food, :md311 words
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Advertisement491 1915-09-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.t¥ O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. POR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG. CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN B3YPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued (or China Ooant, Persian Oul(, Cionlinenta' and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore oa abont MAIL LINES SoHMStord (for Bmropt). Connecting at r-,o<n491 words
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Advertisement532 1915-09-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A aerviee is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London ander mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanose Government. Tbe New Twin-aerew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all532 words
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Advertisement816 1915-09-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SlAi STEAMNAKJOATMN CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay Tringgaau, Burnt, Semerak, Kolaataa, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Siagora, Laooa Kohsamai, Baa£oa, Langsaen, Taki, 'Tmmpon. Koh'ak and Bangkok Ova O.ptrtuPt BORIBAT Sept. 9 Sapt 11,8 p.m. mm, PRACHATIPOK .13 16, 3 p.m. a.a. ASOANQ n 1* 18, 3 p.m. YUGALA816 words
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Advertisement624 1915-09-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The UompaaiM' nteatm r j are dospatobed fr}m Livavponl not wards tor the Straits, China and Japaa every week and from Japaa homewards (or London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; (or Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and624 words
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Advertisement571 1915-09-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS STOOMVAART-MAATSGHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND KOKTNIOUTLY MAIL SBRVICB RBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, BELAWAN DELI SAKANO, COLOMBO (optional) PORT SAID AND OBNOA. Steamem are dub oa or about tin undomentioned datea Outward Hobhwari' 1915 181PrinsderNod. Sept. 17 Koningin d. Nod. P. Juliana Oot. 1 Sept. IB Jan Pan.571 words
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Advertisement890 1915-09-09 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE AUTUMN RUE MEETING (Vndtr ShA Hulet of Boeing). KILL IK llKl.ti ON Tuesday, October 19th, Thursday, October 21«t,& Saturday, October 23rd, 1915. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, October 19th, 1915. 1. THE OI'KMNU STAKED J45 p.m Value »60J »n<l *M> to t Hone. A Selling K IKii.li.890 words
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Advertisement485 1915-09-09 5 6. THB DIVIDED PONY ORIFFIN HANDICAP, 5 p.m.— (See Race No. 9) 6. THE LAWN I'LATE, 5.36 p.m.— (See Race No. 8 7. THB BINGAPORE PUFSff, 660 p.m [See Race No. 1) Ent pies olose at noon on Saturday, tho 9th October, 1915. In all raoasth* advert«»«d ••corn) prise will485 words
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Advertisement295 1915-09-09 5 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing place? in Singapore The Asiatic Robber and Produce Co 168, Cecil street. Kelly and Walth, Llrf Rafflos Plaoe. Vl one t Changar, Hotel dv 1 Europe, tfoney Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotal van Wija. Money Changer, Rafflus Hjttl. Sob295 words
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Advertisement254 1915-09-09 5 CIGARETTES [m/M PERFECT SATISFACTION. WjX There's luxury in the flavour and aroma of State Express Cigarettes. They are giod to the very last a te3' that few cigarettes can emulate. W^J State Express have unusual quility and an md viduality that at once creates a preference for this exquisite brand.254 words
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Article841 1915-09-09 6 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning. Singapore, September 9, 1916. Messrs, Lyall and Bvatt, Exchange and hare Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Share* are only nominal No*. Vall-i. Bans. Skllsrs. 2/- AUagar 1/10 2/1 1 Anglo-Java 6,6 7/841 words
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Advertisement319 1915-09-09 6 cL;:.~. CEMENT TILES orß o it., Telepbone No. 569. Orders executed according to customers' own requirement! a' to colour arrangements. SAMPLES OF COLOURS AND DESIONS AT TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS No. Suntfai Road adjoining Boohai'S Canal). WANED ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS. A horse and Victoria. Full particulars, SINGAPORE. pric*, ane cf319 words
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Advertisement349 1915-09-09 6 V OS TD woo $700. TJ VICTORIUHEATRE TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT!! 9.30 p.m. TOM PAYNE AND THE BANDMANN GAIETY COMPANY WILL EXCEL THEMSELVES IN AN Entire Change VAUDEVILLE NUMBERS Concluding with tbe most popular numbers of the Revue SOMETHING DOING BXTSI ALLFR.NOH. Moidir Ut*. 11, I COME IHtIDE. Tuesday. 14, BITS and349 words
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Advertisement581 1915-09-09 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. A New Feature Each Week will be THE UNIVERSAL «NIMATED E WEEKLy GAZETTE k p^ been stown in Sngsporo. Thry cm by s .'v only at tlio c»m CO Thursday, Friday, Saturday. THREE EPIBODEB. 11. 12 13.-6 PARTB. THREE EPISODES Tha Three beat Episode* of the Woriderful Universal581 words
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Advertisement313 1915-09-09 6 AUCTION SALE Ol £0 BAK*EL9 COAL TA.,. (Soa ddmaf<ej, exg.s Teiresian, At Oodown No. 1 7, Tanjong Pdgar, On Fuday, Sh-timiikb 10, 1916, at IP.BO a ii. For account of concerned. POWELL A CO., Auctioneers. 99 99 AUCTION SALE ot valuable postage stamps, At Powell and Co.'s Sale room, OH313 words
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Article130 1915-09-09 7 HXTURES Thursday, September 9. High Water. 10.HM a.m., 10 li pm ISandmann Co., Somothing Doing." Friday, September 10. High Water, 10.59 a.m., 10.61 p.m B. I. homeward mail done* M M. homeward mail < un-etad. Bandmann Co., All Krencu. Saturday, September 11. •ligh Water, 11.21 a.m.. 11.31130 words
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Article291 1915-09-09 7 TO-DAT. i 1 n.in_ i ill Dfalloch Jpm f ,i, i :h M| 'I- nsu'na 1 pm I Vint in' and I'auiangkat U. Fo Soon 2pm Labouan Itilik. Taadjeag Bild I -dan Singkara 'i pm Batu Caliat Houg Wan 2 pm Malacca and Munr Kaka 2 pm291 words
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Article193 1915-09-09 7 fhe mail trains from Singapore for the north bjBM Tank Ituad station daily at 7 a.m. and 7 p in., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. aud 0.15 a.m., respectively. Th< through express to I'enaug haves KuaU liiissp— at H a.m. daily, arriving at Penang ■to."28 p.m.193 words
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Article167 1915-09-09 7 The homeward M. M. steamer Amazone left Saigon at noon yesterday, and may be expected to arrive here at about 8 a.m. on Friday, September 10. The outward B. I. packet Ekma left Negapatam at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. tuber 7, and may be expected to167 words
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Article9 1915-09-09 7 Latest Arrivals. British. Dutch Siamese. Norwegian. Chinese.9 words
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Article296 1915-09-09 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the Lun lon and China Express. It should be underntood that, in MM iu^iaucea, bookings iuay be provisional *iid that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Pir296 words
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Article184 1915-09-09 7 Vengeance on Villagers And A Donkey. Exciting episodes occurred at Kipley, near Woking, after the escape of a hwarm of bees which the village schoolmaster was conveying to a neighbouring parish. The hive wan placed on a donkey cart, bat a few of the bees c*captd and promptly184 words
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Article63 1915-09-09 7 Tbe Dutch steamer .lava, which is in Colombo, halt bten specially chartered by Mean. Molohanoff, I'echotnoff and Co., for a voyage to Vladivostock and since her arrival she has loaded Ceylon cargo. She is to be fully loaded and the quantity will be about 6,000 tons, chiefly copra and cocount63 words
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Article155 1915-09-09 7 EXCMANQE. Simoaporb, Sei-timdkr 9, 1916. Oa London Bank 4 m/s J,4,> Oemand 3/4& PriTate3m/i 2/4jJ On India Bank T. T. 175J On HoNOKONO...Bank d/d &2{ On Shanobai ...Bank d/d mi On Java Bank T. T l:<". On Japan Bank d/d 112 SovereignH -buying rate 18.64 India Council155 words
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Article186 1915-09-09 7 J? 8 6 1 Buyers. Sellers. Value 10 10 Ampang 6.00 6.60 1 1 Ayer Wen* 036 C.45 10 10 Belat 2.00 2.25 10 10 Kamf ai 6.00 10 10 Kanabol 0.70 0.80 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 41 41 KintaTin 1.14.6 1.17.6 4J 41 L»h»*. Mines 8.75 4.25186 words
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Article605 1915-09-09 7 IbBUC Buyors. Sellers. Value 11. ij- Allauai 1/9 1/H XI XI Anglo-Javk 8/8 6/9 2/- a/- AngloMalsj 3. 3/ Batons Maiaka 1/2 1/8* XI 41 Bato Tiaa 2.5.0 2.10.0 2/- 3/- Bekob 1/44 1/6 £1 XI Bakit Kajang 1.12.6 1.16.8 XI XI Bnkit Lintang 2.15.0 3.0.0 2/- 3/- Bnkit605 words
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Article120 1915-09-09 7 k*? 6 Bayers. Seller*. 41 41 B. Smolting Ot> 16/3 16,0 41 41 Prel t.4.6 1.5.0 </• 6/- Blooiric T'wijl 2/9 8/--10 10 Fruei Neave 60.00 51.00 SO 50 Hammer Co. 115.00 120.00 100 Howarth Brskine 35.00 100 7%Pte«. 95.00 100 100 Ktt( Bro, Del. 80.00 10 10 Mayuard120 words
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Article61 1915-09-09 7 United Engineers 6% 1,284 600 iom Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 norn S pore Municipal U% of 1907 11,800,000 norn Spore Municipal H% of 190 V 1.000,000 >urn Spore Municipal 4% 2,000 OH I 10' V dil Spore Municipal 4800,000 B%dis ♦'♦The quotations of61 words
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Advertisement10 1915-09-09 7 Kjr Chronic Client Couiplaiata, Wooda'Orxat I', pprrunnt Care Is. «d.10 words
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Advertisement110 1915-09-09 7 WHY NOT TRY t THREE \J IM O TOBACCO P A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. Sold by HIGH-CLASS DEALERS EVERYWHERE. UP-TO-DATE MACHINERY Fop the Complete Equipment off SAW MILLS SOLB AGBNTB FOR RANSOMES WOODWORKING MACHINERY, SANDERSON BROS AND NEWBOULD S SAW 3, ETC. Slow Speed Steam Engines Lancashire or Water110 words
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Advertisement81 1915-09-09 7 North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT! 9.15 TO-MIQMT 1 1 SKLIQ'S GREAT MASTERPIECE IN THE DAYS F THUNDERING HERD In Three Parts A Frontier Drama of Love and Adventure on the Wextern PraiiioH iv '49. Ur.ivaraal Special Feature Serial i THE MASTER KEY"T" A Turi liDgStTy o! M>nt. y ,v It maoco,81 words
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1133 1915-09-09 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. CHINAS NEW PROBLEM. China's new problem is a very old one. and il new only in the sense tbat there has not previously been a KupuDlic in China, nor a question whether that form of government suits the country better th m a monarchy.1,133 words
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Article17 1915-09-09 8 The l-erak tin export for August was: Block tin 646-81 piculs, tin ore 40.578.28 picuU, doty 1362,088.40.17 words
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Article23 1915-09-09 8 Accordiug to Messrs. Barlow and Co.'s report on the coffee market, there have been no transactions in either Liberian or Kobusta this week.23 words
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Article26 1915-09-09 8 The King has awarded silver medals for gallantry in saving life at sea to Leslie Morgan, aged 18, and Joseph Parry, both seamen of tbe Lusitania.26 words
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Article23 1915-09-09 8 Negotiations for the purchase of the Aster Honse Hotel at Shanghai by tho Central Stores, Ltd., arc reported to have been successfully concluded.23 words
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Article29 1915-09-09 8 Our Ipoh correspondent wires tbat a meeting is to be held at tbe Ipob Club on Saturday evening to consider the question of the formation of a Civil Guard.29 words
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Article27 1915-09-09 8 The Rev. L. Oecbsli will give a paper on Tbo Religious Faith of Tolstoi in the V.M.C.A. this evening at 8.45, when all interested will be welcome.27 words
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Article37 1915-09-09 8 The Uev. W. Cross will conduct a service at the Boustead Institute on Sunday next at 8.15 p.m. when tbe subject of his address will be: The Nemesis of Neglect. Miss Stiles will sing a sacred solo.37 words
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Article37 1915-09-09 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co., writing with regard to the copra market, state Prices have nuctnated slightly during the week, tbe market closing firm and prices higher. Fine sundried 97.90 and fair to good qualities 17.40 to 17.60.37 words
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Article45 1915-09-09 8 Apropos of Lady Wellington's scheme in Bombay for improving the condition of mothers and babies and of mortality caused by tbe war, a proposal has been made for holding a baby show and to inaugurate a competition for the finest British baby born in India.45 words
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Article51 1915-09-09 8 The manager of tbe Chartered Bank informs us that be is to-day in receipt of a telegram from bis bead office in London intimating tbat the directors of tbe Chartered Bank have declared an interim dividend for the first half of tbi Year at the rate of 14 per *****,51 words
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Article44 1915-09-09 8 Messrs. F. W. Barker and Co. advise us that the outputs from tbe undermentioned mines for August were as follow Kinta Association, mine 205 piculs, tribute 313 piculs Ampang (Kinta) 147 piculs, Simpam Valley 194 piculs, and Kanaboi, mine 50 piculs, tribute 114 piculg.44 words
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Article54 1915-09-09 8 Tbe local branch of tbe Mercantile Bank of India have roceived telegraphic advice from their bead office tbat the board of directors have declared a dividend on the A and B shares of tbe bank for the half-year ending June 30 at the rate of. 8 per cent, per annum,54 words
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Article52 1915-09-09 8 A Saigon Chinese firm has contracted to charter tbe Norwegian steamer Varg when ber present charter to a Bangkok firm expires at the end of two months from date. The rate of charter is 914,500, Hongkong currency, being 9500 more than she obtains now. Tbe new charter party is for52 words
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Article57 1915-09-09 8 The temporary premises for the Ipoh Y. M. C. A. were dedicated on Tuesday by tbe Rev. E. A. Hone and the Rev. W. G. Parker. An address was also delivered by Mr. R. D. Pringle, geneial secretary for Malaya, on tbe scheme to erect a larger and more suitable57 words
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Article61 1915-09-09 8 The temperance meeting to be held at H3O p.m. on Monday, September IS, will be Hcldressed by tho Rev. W Cross. There will be special music and all interested are invited. Mrs. Adams has very kindly consented to give a course of lessons in making poiut Lace and Danish embroidery.61 words
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Article66 1915-09-09 8 A Chinese named Foong Sam, of I'ppcr Cross Street, found guilty this ruorniog in the District Court of dishonestly retaining stolen properly, consisting of coins, jewellery and stones to the value of 9184.30, was sentenced to eighteen months' rigorous imprisonment. There were several complainants and to one of them, a66 words
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Article89 1915-09-09 8 The Paris Intransigent states that 300,000 steel helmets for tbe French soldiers at the front have already been distributed. They are being supplied at the rate of 25,000 daily. Specimen helmets have been receive. I in Paris after undergoing a fusillade. They all bear marks of bullets which would have89 words
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Article102 1915-09-09 8 A correspondent of tbo Straits Echo at Alor Star states that the decision in the mining case Lira Boon Hor v. Lim Kean Cheow has been reversed. About two months ago judgment was given at Alor Star by Tuan Syed Hassan, Chief Judge, in favour of Lim Boon Hor, but102 words
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Article118 1915-09-09 8 By order of the Home Office, Nicholaus Herman Adolpb Ablers, the German ex Consul for Sunderland, has been interned in a concentration camp. The ex-Consul, a naturalist il British subject, was in Decem ber sentenced to death for high treason, the offence alleged against him being that of inciting and118 words
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Article511 1915-09-09 8 Mr. Vincent Velge succeeds Mr. Wickhani, wbo left Penang on Saturday, at tho oil works of the Asiatic Petroleum Co. at Bagan Luar. Mr. N. C. Wolf, formerly manager of tho Trading Society, Deli, Atjeh, left to day for Java, where he will open branch MbWh lor511 words
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Article93 1915-09-09 8 From information received, at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Mr. J. Byrne, acting Head of the Preventive s> -rviri Supervisors Listeriuan Ganno, and Goh Lai Kaug and search party, proceeded to Kalian^ Pudding by sampans and found H kerosiue tius of arrack stored in tbe attap shed93 words
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Article94 1915-09-09 8 The rate of mortality in the Sctllcim iv ot Singapore for the week ended September 1 was 24. H1 per uiiile of the population. The, total number of d< aihs wan 162, of whicl' 104 were male subjects and ii feuiale. Km vulhions claimed 18, phthisis M94 words
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Article132 1915-09-09 8 The name of tho late General Count Nogi'i family will, it is reported, be removed after September 13 from the lint of peers regiHtered in the Imperial JapaueMi lluunehuM Depart went. The authorities htatit that as tin: late vieneral did not wish anyone tv succeed to132 words
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Article176 1915-09-09 8 On still nightH, said Mr. Lloyd (iuoi^u at the Eisteddfod last mouth, it is possible to bear the gnus in Flanders from liis Surrey cottage at Walton H ,ith. I writes to Hay thai at Southonii, tuo, tlio cannon may be board like far otf tbundor176 words
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Advertisement98 1915-09-09 8 OLD TOM fUI .COATE'S |gW PLYMOUTH. L4KOI STOCKS HELD BY CALDBECK. MACGREGOR ft CO. wholesale Retail Wine A Spirit Merchant!. JUST ARRIVED FINEST ENGLISH CHEDDAR CHEESE SO cfcs. per lb. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. BUICK CARS FOR Economy, Convenience, Power, Durability. For full particulars, apply to the Sole Agents i98 words
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Advertisement226 1915-09-09 8 k 816. FIRST-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT! The Strongest f «cluti»e Future Film Ever Offers) SUPPORTED BY THB NEW ALHAMBRA BAND The Finest, Biggest and Grandest Orchestra in Malaya, AT THB AkHAMBRA The Rlonesr einematocrr ph Theatre, Batch Read. Jnd Show, at 1.11 p.m. Distinctive Fhotopliy A Magnificent Feature of Unrivalled Realistic Power226 words
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Advertisement11 1915-09-09 8 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page S and 11.11 words
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Article2010 1915-09-09 9 RUSSIAN CHANGES. Czar Takes Supreme Command. Warm Thanks to Grand Duke Nicholas. WESTERN BOMBARDMENT. Victims Showing Signs Of Anxiety. rUlTlk's TILKIRAMs. London, September H, 2.40 p m. FBtrograd Tbe Tsar ban hsnl »n army order taking supreme comm iu<l of tbe navy aud army, and calling upon the2,010 words
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Article87 1915-09-09 9 Friboarx-en Brisg4u, so often attacked by Kroncli aeroplanes, and bombed again yesterday, is one of tbe principal towns >( tbe Great Duchy of Baden, at tbe foot of the Black Forest, at tbe junction of tbe important railway linen Frankfort to Basel, and from Wurteinburg to87 words
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Article159 1915-09-09 9 THIRTY SHIPS HELP IP BY A LANDSLIP. Kki-teb's Tklk.i. i:\m-. Londun, s. jjttiuUr 8. The Panama Canal which has been much obstructed lately by slides, is now completely blocked, thirty ships being held up. Simultaneously news has been received ol violent earthquakes in San Salvador and Guatemala. Both159 words
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Article51 1915-09-09 9 Rei-tir's Trlkobam. London September 7. Cairo Minister Kathy Pasha has tee» thrice stabbed at the railway station. He drew a revolver and fired, but missed his native assailant whom the crowd seized. The reason of the outrage is unknown. The assailant is an employe of the Finance51 words
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Article20 1915-09-09 9 (Fbom Ocb Own Corrkspondknt.i London, September 9. Malay I'lantcrs pay ao interim dividend of 5 per cent.20 words
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Article186 1915-09-09 9 (Fbom OtK Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 8. At a meeting of the Planters Association of Malaya, it was announced that the F.M.S. Government has decided to try the experiment of stationing a magistrate at Port Swettenham in response to the persistent requests of planters who are unable186 words
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Article63 1915-09-09 9 (Kbom Ode Own Cubbbspondint.) Kuala Lumpur, September 8. At the Utan Simpau tiftb annual meeting, dividend of twenty per cent, wag declared. The net profit waa 137,000, the all in cost was Is. Id. The crop estimate (or this year is 100,000 lbs. A Government loan was63 words
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Article447 1915-09-09 9 Handmann Company n More Variety and Revue. Tlic performance niven by the li.imlm.t: .1 uaiety Company in tbe Victoria Theatre last night was an improvement upon their first, bat it was marrrd by bad stage management. The theatre bo often stands empty that engagements are looked forward to447 words
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Article304 1915-09-09 9 SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION Strong Demand for Fine Pale Crepe. The Singapore Chamber of Commetoe Rubber Association's 207 th auction was In M on tho Hcb inst., when tberu were offered for sale Pels. 3,812.85 or 512,380 ltw. (tons 22H.74) Prices realised The next auction will be held on Wednesday, September304 words
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Article41 1915-09-09 9 A few weeks ago, Will Stanley, a ne^ro, accused of murderinu three white children, was taken by a moo from the prison at Temple (Texas) and burned id the public square, in (be presence of thousands of nion no 'l women.41 words
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Article797 1915-09-09 9 FORMAL PRESENTATIONS BY THE fiOVERNOR. General Ridout and Mr. Maxwell. Tboro was a large gathering, roprosenta tive of the military, naval and civil life of t'.e CUM*. Om !.:;isUtivr Council (lumber, this morning, when Mis Bxoelleaoy the Govornor, Sir A. 11. Young, K.C.M.G., conferred tho insignia of tli"797 words
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Article67 1915-09-09 9 (Fkum Our Own Corhkm-ondknt.i Pcoao^, September 0. At an extraordinary meeting of the Menu lombu Lode Syndicate, Mr. Thorne, presiding, said the directors propose to isHuo $100,000 cumulative preference sbaron with flzod dividend of eight per cent, and an extra seven per *****, before division of prctitß on67 words
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Article127 1915-09-09 9 It is stated, says tlio Financial News, tbat the amount paid by British life assurance coiu|>aiiitn in respect uf the rank and file of both ncrvioes killed iv the war totals nearly £3,000,000. The huiu includes 4769,7*) paid by industrial assurance offices to the n-iit lives127 words
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Article1161 1915-09-09 10 COMPANY'S SOUND FINANCIAL POSITION. Tribute to Mr. Gold's Services Tbe tilth annual general meeting of the Kubber KstaUtt, l>tcl.. was held yn.ur.lay at the registered offices of the Company, French Itank Buildings. Mr. A. Hood Begg (chairman) presided, others present being Messrs. J. A. Webster and K.1,161 words
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Article226 1915-09-09 10 The rep rt of the Jugra Land and Rubber Estates, Limited, states that Mr. (Juartley. tin visiting agent, visited the estate last in I in. lie reported that the estate was being worked vi ry cheaply and well, the costs of weeding and tapping, which aru226 words
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Article183 1915-09-09 10 Rather a curious reason for bankruptcy was given by George Morris, a grocer, formerly of Masonic buildings, Puntypridd, who appeared for his public examination before the local registrar. Debtor attributed bis failure to damage by rats and ba<l debts. Mis liabilities amounted to £1,007, and the deficiency183 words
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Article1204 1915-09-09 10 iFkom Our Own Corrkspokdent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 9. The Scott versus St. Alban Smith case fizzled out before the magistrate at tbe Kuala Lumpur Court, on Monday morning. Mr. J. G. T. Pooley appeared on behalf of Mr. Scott to prosecute Mr. St. Alban Smith, manager of1,204 words
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Letter119 1915-09-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Tbe attention of the Committee ot the North Borneo Chamber of Commerce has been drawn to an article on the above subject which appeared in your columns of June 17 last. I have been instructed to write and say119 words
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Letter154 1915-09-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, On behalf of tbe committee of Si Andrew's House, may I ask for space in your paper to express our gratitude to all who so generously responded to tbe recent appeal made for the argent repairs needed bore154 words
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Article355 1915-09-09 10 Germany Now Only Third Maritime Power. According to Lloyd's Register of Shipping, no fewer than 162 vessels, of 372,277 tons, were sunk by warships or minea in 1914. The principal figures are: The number of vessels totally lost, broken up, or condemned shows that during 1914355 words
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Article117 1915-09-09 10 Sweet Lavender." In August the old familiar cry of Buy my sweet lavender" in the streets of London was not so noticeable as usual. Most of the lads who used to sell lavender in July have gone to the wars, and this, combined with the increased use of the lilac117 words
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Article98 1915-09-09 10 The Devil's Own Abode." A trawler from Smyrna reports that wounded Turks regard the (Jallipoli Peninsula as the devil's own abode. He states that if they are lucky enough to escape bursting shells they have still to face their German tankmasters, who are armed with revolvers. We have been told98 words
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Article131 1915-09-09 10 Advance Figures for Eight Months. An advance statement of block tin and tin ore exported, approximate valuo (in Singapore) and duty collected, during tho months of January to August, 1915, and compaiison with corresponding period of previous year, provides these totals Total Tim. Increase nr Decrease: 1915.131 words
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Article148 1915-09-09 10 Lanadron.— lo9,9B6 lbs. Ledbury.- 50,250 lbs. Cluny.— l7,9oo lbs. Sanawang— 26,363 lbs. Sandycroft.-17,576 lbs. Batu Anam. -13,111 lbs. Batu Village 2,812 lbs. Pengkalan Durian —7,809 lbs. Tanah Merah -8,060 lbs. 8ute.— 4,500 lbs. Semambu.- 6,904 lbs. Sungei Bagan. 18,719 lbs. Cheng.— ll,sso lbs. Sungala.-3,421 lbs. Knktib.— lo,BBB148 words
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Article303 1915-09-09 10 At the Casino, to night, for the first time in Singapore, the I'niversal Animated Weekly Gazette will make its appearance. Thi.- Gazette covers affairs all over the world. Particular scenes are those showing British womea make shells for the Allies, also the training of Engineers, the City303 words
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Article152 1915-09-09 10 The Yokosuka naval port has so far had no dock large enough to aco imiuodate dreadnoughts, so that the Kongo, Hiyei, and other large men of war had to be taken to Saseho or Kure for repairs. A plan for constructing a large dock, at a cost152 words
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Article1180 1915-09-09 10 CHAMBFR OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING. Effects of the War At the fifth annual general meeting of the North Borneo Chamber of Ciitumen h. II on .Inly :tl. the lion. W. (i. I >.n by pr, si.lt. 1 and was sup|>orte.l by Messrs. C. Koy v r.1,180 words
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Article26 1915-09-09 10 Mr. Howard Kvans, chairman "I the International Arbitration l.rain. iv.l n former chairman of the Lou.luu i ongregational Union, has diod at linxton. M*i seventy seven.26 words
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Article1046 1915-09-09 11 ARRANGEMENTS WITH BORNEO COMPANY. An Advance of £7,000 'I'll.' first annual general meeting of Ipoli Tin iNiianiss;. Limited, *a< bcU on Aunuit 5 at Winchester House, oil llroa.l >> rest, K.t Mr. U. I'awle, VllS M. M I. MM ichairman ot the comp»ny), prcsid mg. hainnan, in1,046 words
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Article20 1915-09-09 11 AafuiUi. ii«U);atar of lh» I'niuur, »n I Mr. r. Mr. A~| nth '-t pri y u> Ukc place <luria« I20 words
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Article1005 1915-09-09 11 SUMATRA CONSOLIDATE D. Steady Progress— Strong Financial Position. The sixth annual ordinary grn< ral meeting aj the Sumatra CounoliiUtcd Rubber Estate*, Limited, was held on August 6. in the Council K.om of tho Kubb< r Grower*' Association ilncoipormU-dl, 3f. Eaxtchtap, l.r Mr. I'liilip Kurtam Harvey (chairman of the company) presidium1,005 words
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Article88 1915-09-09 11 I In- recently discovered book in the Tahi ti*n laD^'-iage, which was supposed to be the brut book printed in Australia, has beeu offered at auction in London, and realised 117 ss. It U believed that the Common wealth Gov mount wax the purchaser. The price would ha»e been greater,88 words
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Advertisement47 1915-09-09 11 Lei politician disagree And pull each other* hair, It makes no difference t j m tm litve Jo 1 care. I Bat what I <^o care mucli ahoat, 1, iHicr nueim, I'm MSI I Udl«ss yonr roM ban bet n repaiied A .1, Wjo <ireat Pepperiumt Can.47 words
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Advertisement293 1915-09-09 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE FOUR Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE BROS., LTD. Pianos |W| Pianos O v MOUTRIE R I Organs E Organs SEND FOR LATEBT CATALOGUES. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. GODOWN TO LET. 1 No. 8, Pa'mer G 'downs. Area 5,«60293 words
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Advertisement75 1915-09-09 11 PRIVATE HOTEL. STAMFORD HOUSE CENTRALLY SITUATED Bra* Basab Road, Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. Electric FittiDgs throughout I Separate Tables In Spaolous Dining Room. Large Reoeptlon Ball. Billiards and Newspapers. Tbe Present Management desire it to be known that they cater especially (or Ladies and Gentlemen (Resident or Travellers) I75 words
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Advertisement189 1915-09-09 11 GREENLEES BROS. M OLD PARR' ihjja&k whisky "OldPdrr^H Sole Importers: flcoic^Kyl: HIBBERT. WOODROFFE I CO.. y^^Z^^'J^M LIMITED ■JB^I JSSj.^ A" ~£*"*Mg]K (Incorporaibd in Ekolanhj. Singapore Agents: THE INDOMALAY COMPANY. RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, September 11, Special Dinner at S p.m. AND AFTERWARDS BY THE PARISIAN TRIO ADELPHI HOTEL IMEXJSXG DURING DINNER189 words
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Article645 1915-09-09 12 VICTORY ASSUMED BY STRATEGIC I RETREAT. Military Policy Stated. Keviewing tl I I Ml am', com moating upon coming imuk the Kussky lnv;i'ii|. tin Kn--".iu uiiiiUiy organ, says i.l uly :<lli that Kusnia inucipitul that, id it t >f war, Austria aud Germany, because of their rapid means645 words
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Article2047 1915-09-09 12 I 1914. Joae Assassination of Archduke Franz li.riiu.riJ vi i Ins ion sort at Serajevo. July 25. -Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. August 1. --Germany liuclaren war on Kussia and France, and mvules Belgium. I.- iSntaiu declares war <n Germany. M Baltic of Mons begins, ani2,047 words
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Article820 1915-09-09 12 Burghers' Affection for The Cannons." The burghers will go anywhere with a battery of artillery, and we were immensely popular with them, says Sergeant Tozer in a letter which is quoted by the Daily News, of his experiences in German South West Africa. At night, be says, when820 words
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Article304 1915-09-09 12 Some Lessons we Learnt From South Africa. Home affairs supply material (or a trenchant lettci frouj an officer on one of the sbips in tbe Dardanelles. He writes to a brother in London We liive been all suits of things since we came here mine-sweeping, patrolling,304 words
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Advertisement312 1915-09-09 12 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE DEVOE'S two«rm.ds. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOd ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. WOULD YOU IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? If we give jog tbe necestary instructions? Hore is the proposition, tend for a copy of tbe KAMSHASTKA. We shall send it312 words
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Article1275 1915-09-09 13 Buzz fly and gad fly, draf-on fly and bine, When you're in the trenches, come and visit you. They revel in your butter dish and riot in your ham. Drill upon the army cheese and loot tho army kam. They're with you in the dusk and the dawning and1,275 words
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Advertisement111 1915-09-09 13 The' UNION" BRITISH-MADE S*Z£*~~~^ J \L V^K^^-^ W? Reliable SU. THE UNION TRADING COY., SINGAPORE. ICE- MAKING MACHINERY. Most Modern Plant. Users of our plants make and sell ice at Y% cent per lb. and have a good profit. For full Particulars and Estimates, The BORNEO Co., Ltd. S Portable111 words
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Advertisement133 1915-09-09 13 "IT'S TIME YOU OWNED AN ELECTION," "ELECTION" IN 1911 obtained KEW CERTIFICATE. "ELECTION" IN 1914 obUined GRAND PRIX. NATIONaL EXHIBITION, BERNE. .1// Si:,s, All Sh,if>.s in 11 Is K. <;,>l<l. <mo. v. a. pat. ornre Columbia Gramophones ACME OF PERFECTION. Different Designs, One Quality. Columbia Double-Sided Records, $1.00 each. Leather133 words
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Advertisement498 1915-09-09 14 Push. Tamikb «r Plbwtt. Lifb Insurance ib worth 100 centi on thb dollab. wfe AT OTHKR PROPERTY 18 7 THE 6REAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. MMM.no>. WlneH-t«. H^.^ M.«.»or« LOWOII OFFICI. M. Old 4~~n,, ■O. Mmmooo ABBoaitsd wtta taa gi|riiTT Ooturt of Inßland, and compliss with ths British Lots498 words
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Advertisement308 1915-09-09 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. 8. J. HOWB, 6 6 Manager, GUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDOk Subscribed Capita! £-..',000.000 Total Invested Funds i»/i60,000 Annual Income 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, aie prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks for308 words
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Advertisement442 1915-09-09 14 BANKING. HONGKONG ANO SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL M 1)6,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- 118,000,000 Bilker $18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Lacdale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dod well, Bag P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T.442 words
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Advertisement471 1915-09-09 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA ANO CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital n 80,000 Shares ot •3° e*°° 41,800,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City acd Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The471 words
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Advertisement939 1915-09-09 14 INSURANCE. CAPITALIZING himself is never thcaitht ot by tho nrr»i!' msn," who ii a far greater a*srt than the ttock, anira Is sn-1 bonrntt be pikhlka I an wl.o pn tection from untow rd oontinijeLCi s i-t Irs ti »t couxiiitrst oa. \it be overlotki self pioteition and beoause of939 words
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Article1005 1915-09-09 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Industry After the War. Obseiwed an we are by war, there are naturally war problems connected with every walk of life and the great personal one being disctmsed in tho motor world on all sides at the moment is what1,005 words
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Article112 1915-09-09 15 Flirt Letters to the Front The editor of one of the gayest Paris maga/incs, who is at present in the very thick of the tiyht, baa launched a project to induce I'arimennes to indulge in platonic tlirtationH with the soldiers at the f root. The flirting is tv be dove112 words
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Advertisement135 1915-09-09 15 DOULTON SANITARY SPECIALITIES. Sole Agents CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS LIMITED. SANITARY ENGINEERS THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Established 1883) I MANCFACTCKEUS OK I PURE ROPE S STRAND CABLE LAID 4 STRAND MT to 18" 6" to 10" 8" to 10* Prices, Samples and full particulars will be forwarded on application to135 words
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Advertisement12 1915-09-09 15 For Children* Hacking Cough at Niybt Woods Great Peppermint Core It. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement158 1915-09-09 15 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. STELASTIC TYRES Stelastic Tyres give the greatest milea^iper dollar, they are therefore the cheapest. Stelastic Tyres also give most satisfaction, they are therefore the best. 'Stelastic Tyres' are puncture proof,158 words
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Advertisement392 1915-09-09 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability AND FOR.BEINO Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. POLDIN6 POCKET CAMERA WANTEO. Quaater plate May be set nby appoint ment. Apply B, rcaCe. S9 9 9 DISPENSER WANTED.392 words
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Advertisement385 1915-09-09 16 WANTS BOOMUEKR WMTED. Wanted.abookkeiper Apply to' Manager, c o Straits Times. 6-9 119 I POSITION WANTED. By an experienced man, a- General Office Ai-h.-liDt M Book-keeftr. iv MercaLtile or Engineering Firm. Bank, General Store, Hotel, or Kubber Bstate, anj where in the Middle East Has sound and thorough knowledge of385 words
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Advertisement540 1915-09-09 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO, FURNISHED BEASIOE RESIDENCES TO LET. BBLINDA and JUANITA to ••(tarnished ipply No 9, Mt Sapb 11 <• OFFICES TO LET. No. 1-a, Kafflofl Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. Apply OTTTHRIB Co.. Ltd 14-ia a BUNGALOW TO LET. FAIRY-QLBN, 98 1. off River Valley Road. Apply540 words
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Advertisement437 1915-09-09 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply GUTHRIB Co., Ltd. 19-6 v BEABIOE RESIDENCE TO LET. 4 bedrooms, bathrooms attached, water laid on. Apply No 4, De Souza Street. 66 b n FLOOR TO LET To let, Ind Floor, No 8. Maiaeoa olrte*. Immediate entry437 words
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Advertisement452 1915-09-09 16 ITIOEB. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Phillip Street. ***** READY IN BTOCK NOW 19 8 15. i 6 New Type Luxon Ploughs complete with spare shears, 8 New Type Negro Floogbs complete with spare shears, 60 M w Patent Improved Latex Strainers, 200 Dozrn Black Prince Axes 4 bs., 800 Do>cn452 words
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Advertisement525 1915-09-09 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 It 109. Market Street. Telophone No. 431. Shipchtndlers. UoTorumnni and Munieipa Contractor* BRtate Suppliers and Com UMHBioD Agents Soli Aoints The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. IT 80-6-16 NOTICE. Strayed from Kcvie, Cluny Road, the rest dence of Mr. Harold Latham, ONE525 words
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Miscellaneous232 1915-09-09 16 Straits Ibimes, ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.—Miaoollaa oas wants of every description arc insert ed at the prepaid rate of II pet tout lines for on lor two insertions. Notice" of Births, darriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding tyai lines, $1 each inaeit:oa For p.p.c. cards, on page 8,12. Inch Scalb Ratsd atre232 words
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