The Straits Times, 25 October 1915
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Title Section13 1915-10-25 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.937 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. OCTOBER 25. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement103 1915-10-25 1 N] ft A.TZ BROS., LTO. The Store for Men's Wear. O-SO BZ-E "4 EL K8 Brand A uj< rican Kooti aud I i. Uikci- Kid, Veloar Call, Tan and B!ack. 58.50 pair. NEW GOODS. O^\ [a PBLTIMVAIH KaiD p-ocf Coat-. fjr>-l $27.50. "BAIMSPURH" Weather Coats $22.50. y^L A mM stjlish103 words
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Advertisement107 1915-10-25 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING SLEDGE BRAND MILK. it is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any other brand. The lancet, London, states I107 words
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Advertisement229 1915-10-25 1 \J*eiv Season's Groods; y >\ PLAIN FANCY HALF HOSE. HALF HOSF. X^^^ X A Large aud Com P rehensiv e 'W**' also tocked Range of Fancy Cashmere Pure si lk, f^^X Half Hose juBt opened up. J* Spun Silk, Nw^^^L^V in all sizes. &ST-' Lisle Thread, Plain^V W^J >^ Pric6:229 words
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Article1181 1915-10-25 2 THEIR ADMIRATION F#R BRITISH RECRUITING. A Hearty* Method. Since tbe visit of distinguished French public men to England, the Paris Press has contained not only appreciations of tbe English race and traits, but also what is, perhaps, more interesting to tbe French, translations of articles like those of1,181 words
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Advertisement373 1915-10-25 2 mHa JT%I XZLti vit mZm J^i Proteid-Phosphate SCPPUE3 STRENGTH to the WEARY ENERGY to the FLAGGING CEREOEN- lucres* s powir of reauperation after illness. OBRBOBN-aids digestion. OBRBOBN-belps in period* ot sires; and worry OBRBQBN is entirely of British origin. BO TRY CERBOBNM! Obtainable of all Chemists. •tacks kaat aatf lamplst373 words
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Advertisement537 1915-10-25 2 i licj.itation of over 100 years. Cockle's ANTIBILIOUS Pills are recommended for biliousness, sick heid.iche, depression, and all indispositions arising from a sluggish liver or disordered digestion. They are recommended because they were originated by a full.' pulified medicil man Dr. James Cockle and no specific acting more promptly, gently,537 words
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Advertisement343 1915-10-25 2 <? 9 there's Purity and Vigour IN EVT.RY DROP OF READ>< Dog's Head Gu.nness The TONIC that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE.-The above DOG'S HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitations. 3Md I I Everywhere 2 A 5 THE343 words
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Advertisement473 1915-10-25 2 NOTICES. SAID MARIGAN CO SO, Boblnion Road Sbip Cbandlere, Provedoren and General Contractors. Vessels supplied with fresh and oold storage treat and all market stores at moderate rates. Orders promptly and carefully executed. Letters addressed to our care delivered on vessel's arrival. M 0 80 10 NOTICE TO BUILDING CONTRACTORS.473 words
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Article1125 1915-10-25 3 SOME ACCOUNT OF THE NAVAL OPERATIONS. Navigating Uncharted Rivers. Ip to the present very meagre details of the magnificent British achievements in Mesopotamia have been made public, and hardly anything has been heard of the particularly fine work which tbe Navy has done. The full story of tbe1,125 words
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Advertisement389 1915-10-25 3 The Food that will suit your Baby 1 M food that contaris extra cicamand milk-sußar. so ihnt it pro- m duccs nrm Mesh, sound bones, and strong muscV. the SBSae as healthy hr. nst S*> I-""k at this bonnic bah) (he is 7 inmlil fr^ A OM, vu-iuhs *I| Ihfc—389 words
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Advertisement434 1915-10-25 3 Days Gain Healthy Flesh— lncrease Your Weight From Ten To Thirty Pounds— By Taking SsVfri Thin Men and Women cay I'd give most anything to pat on a little flesh and weight," but when s friend suggests a way they declare Not s chance. I've tried everything and am doomed434 words
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Advertisement160 1915-10-25 3 WOULD YOU IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? If we give yon the necessary instructions Here is tbe proposition, bend Tor a copy of the KAMSH ASTRA. We shall send it free and even post paid you will save tbe money you aru spending on worthless medical preparations. THE GREATEST BUSINESS in the160 words
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Advertisement497 1915-10-25 4 STEAMER BAILIH6B. P. O STEAM NAVIGATION CO WOK CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BQYPT MBDITKRRANBAN PORTS PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Pills of Lading issued tot Chin* Coast, Persian Onlf Continental and American Port*. Steamers will leare Singapore am at about MAIL I INES Homixtvl (/or B*ropt). Connecting497 words
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Advertisement525 1915-10-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. iwrvioe ii maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe havo been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the525 words
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Advertisement794 1915-10-25 4 STEAMER MILIHBB. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE BANGKOK. For Kretay, TringK»»u, Birai, Semer«h, KeUataa, Tab*! Rutun, Telnpia, PatatJ, Siagc*. Ltaos. Kohnaznni. P« Langraen. Ta*u, Ohampoa, Koblak and Raaskok Oum Otpartupi mm, PRACHATIPOK Oot. 28 Oot. 97, 8 p.m. ASDANQ 98 SO, 8 p.m. a. a. YUGAIA Nov. 1794 words
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Advertisement639 1915-10-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAK NAY. CO.. LTD The Ccmpaaiea' steamers arp despatched from Liverpool outwarda lor the Straits China and Japaa every week and from Japan homewards lor London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; lor Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and lor Marseilles. Havre639 words
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Advertisement596 1915-10-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVMIIT-MMT«CHItPPU (BTBAMBHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND" FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SHRVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMBTBRDAW VIA SINOAPORH, BELAWAN DBLI BABANO, COLOMBO, PORT SAID. OBNOA AND LISBON. Steamers we doe am or about t'-.o 'nt mentioned date* I OOTWAKO HuilWll 1915 1911 Rmnbranit Oot '29 Prin»onJulianaO -t.BO Oranje Not. 13 JanPzn.Coen Not. 18596 words
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Article740 1915-10-25 5 Prices Quoted In the Market Tbli Morning. Singapore, October 25, 1916. Moaara. Ljall and B»att, Exchange and bare Broken, issue the following list of qaotationi this morning The quotation* on Sterling Share* are only nominal. NOM. VALUI. BCTIRS. SILLIBS. 8/- AUagai 1/0 >/• 1 Antflo Java 0/0740 words
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Advertisement595 1915-10-25 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. "'ELLERMAN^TINEr For LONDON GLASGOW. City of Hankow due on or about Nov. 7. For LONDON HULL. s.s. City of Manchester due on or about Nov. 12. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agent*. 18 I' 2 a A RARE OPPORTUNITY595 words
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Advertisement219 1915-10-25 5 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. I Compauy's sseamers will be desiatchei at follows To BANGKOK. a.a. Zaida Abo-Jt '26th October, 181*. TO PORT SWETTENHAM, PENANG, NEOAPATAM, MADRAS, PONDICHERRY, CUDDALORB, KAKIKAL AND NEGAPATA.M. Ekma At 4.30 p.m., on the 23tb October, IWIS. First Uloon datum Tlckatt bstwasn Statapora, Part SwsttMham219 words
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Advertisement345 1915-10-25 5 4KbS? v S cl i/ i... 3^fcj|" HIGH-CLASS CIGAREHES AT MODEPvATE PRICES. t CIGARETTES Packed in patent vacuum tins insurini? the perfect condition of the cigarettes in all climates. MO CCr VIRGINIA r*f\ crx n- ODD leaf OU cents per tin of 50 Quality counts in all things, but more345 words
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Advertisement209 1915-10-25 6 PIANOS! PIANOS!! THERE ARE OTHERS BUT E-i. C HUDSON (Latk of Thb Robinson Piano Co.). Beats them all for Cheapness and Thoroughnes in Repairs and Overhauls Te»l. 1163 Bailors' Home Singapore 7«c 6-11 Residence in hot climates diinii isties tlio sipply of Llo(d. and eipases the subject to ovenl dist209 words
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Advertisement384 1915-10-25 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. IN THE ESTATE OF CHEA ANN KEE. DECEASED, NOTICE ia hereby given, that all ci editor* and other persona having any claims or demands against the estate cf the abovenamed deceased, who died on the 10th daj of May, 1878, intestate, aad to who«e estate Letters of Admioiatra.ion384 words
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Advertisement380 1915-10-25 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Season's Gift to the Old Folks and Friends" at Home. CEYLON TEA Prioee for delivery freo of all ohargea at deetination (duty inoluded). One Box 5 lba. nett welgbt s 7 to Two Boxes 10 jki A ao Four Boxes 20 $29^00 A splendid blend of selected Broken380 words
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Article101 1915-10-25 7 FIXTURES Monday, October 25. High Water. 11.1 a.m. lecture by Hon. Dr. lAw Boon Keng, V.M.C.A., X.45 p.m. Tuesday, October 26. High Water, 0.10 a-in., U,M am M. M. outward mail expected. Wednesday, October 27 High Water, 0.45 a.m 11.52 a.m. P. and homeward mail expected. Kiley101 words
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Article243 1915-10-25 7 TO-D4T. Batn I'ahat Mersing 2 pm Malacca Hong Lian 2pm Kerimon Hock Tew 2pm P. Swi tU nhaiu and T. Anson Porak 8 pm Malacca and Maar Kaka 2 pm Sclat Pandjang, Bengkalix and Bagan Meran 2 pm Batu I'aliat Hong Wan 2pm I! inii|i nnassin, I'ulo243 words
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Article211 1915-10-25 7 The mail trains from Singapore for (he jorth leave Tank Kovi station daily a t 7 am. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.1H p.m. and 6.45 a.m., respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Kuala Lumpur at H a.m. daily, arriving at Penany at A.'23211 words
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Article162 1915-10-25 7 The I*, an.l homeward mail steamer Malta lias loft Hongkong and may be oxptetttl to arrive here at 10 a.m. on Wodnes day, the '/7th instant. She sails at 8 a.m. on Tliaraday, October 38. Tin M. M. outward stuamtr Polynesian k tt 1 dlciuibo at 10162 words
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Article109 1915-10-25 7 Latest Arrivals. Japanese. Ceylon Mara 24 10 15 Wharf Yeboshi Mam '25-50-18 French. Paul Lecat 2410-16 No. 8 Wharf Norwegian. Profit 24 10- 15 Inner Roads Siamese. Prachatipok 21 10-18 Inner Roads Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Krian 24-1018 Inner Roads I .«ly Weld t^uorra Kan Hony Leonu109 words
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Article392 1915-10-25 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.392 words
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Article126 1915-10-25 7 EXCHANGE. Smoapom, Octobbb 24, 1916. OkLokdok Baak4m/s a/4* A pn^Bm/. w. Om India Bank T, T. 175J O-Ho^o^B^d/d Ul O.S— ...B-kd/d "i Om Java Bank T. T. IB7j J*'** Bank 112 Sovereigns-buying «te |B.M India Coanoil Bills last issue 1/4 TT imi I'*n Bank of England rate126 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article185 1915-10-25 7 i BB 6 3 Bayers. Sellers. Value 10 10 Ampaiix 6.00 6.60 1 1 AyerWen? 0.85 C.4S 10 10 Beat 3.00 2.10 10 10 Kanaboi 0.60 0.80 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.14.6 1.17.0 41 41 Lahat Mine* 8.75 4.26 10 8.26 Malayan Collieries B.oo185 words
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Article611 1915-10-25 7 1 Buyer*. Sellers. Value 3/- 2/- AUagai 1/9 2/--41 41 An«loJ»T» 7/6 8/8 3/- 3/- Anglo- Malay 8/- 9/2/- a/- Batang Malaka 1/8 1i £1 £1 Batu Tiga 2.6.0 2.10.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 1/8 1 m £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 1.12.0 1.16.8 £1 Ml Bukit Lintang 2.15.0 3.0.0 2/-611 words
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Article122 1915-10-25 7 41 41 8. Smelting Cc. 7.1) 41 41 Prof. 1.4.0 6/- 5/- Bleotrio Tw»ji 2/9 10 10 Frauor k Neave 50.00 50 60 W. Hammer A Co. 67.50 100 Howarth Bmkioe 100 7%Pre*. 100 100 KaU Bro, Del. 10 10 Msynard Co. 100 100 B. Hargreavee 60.03 Mka 7.25122 words
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Article57 1915-10-25 7 United Engineers 8 $1 ,284 600 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4+% *****7 11,800,000 90 98 Spore Muoicipal H% of 1909 •1,000,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dil Spore Municipal 4% £300,000 B%dis I«*»The quotations of aterling shares moat be57 words
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Advertisement122 1915-10-25 7 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Is. 6d LATEST ADVEKTISEMENTS. AUCTION BALE Oi 39 BOLLS RUBBBR INSERTION CLOTH, 18 COILS ASBESTOS SQUARE PACKING, TUCK'S PACKING, ASBESTOS TAPB OALVANIBBO LATEX SPOUT? CHANKOLS, BRASS VALVES AND COCKS, ETC., To be held at Powell a Co. 's Sale room, On Thiksuat,122 words
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Advertisement108 1915-10-25 7 f THE STRAITS TIMES PBESS, ITD.I \\\Vt^»^W^ 'T l v- Mil I* i till I Photo Engravers I Telephone: f Commercial I Line Haif-tone I 348. Photographers I I— CECIL STREET; SINGAPORE, m C't-4TEX CUPS White, fully-glazed Ironstone Earthenware. GLACIAL ACETIC ACID. MOMI GASES. Prompt Delivery. YAMATO&CO. 41, High Street.108 words
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Advertisement71 1915-10-25 7 North Bridge Road, XO- NIGHT! and Show TO-NIOHTIt A Great Datectiva Drama 1 LONDON'S UNDERWORLD IN 4 PARTS. Packed with Unfakcd Sensatioo. Featuring Dttectivo Daring— the man who actually risked bis li.'c at least fcur time to complete thin sensational Attraction. OFFICIAL WAR FILM HOW THE WAR IN TRENCHES IS71 words
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Obituary19 1915-10-25 8 Brouik. -On September 19, suddenly, at Tbirlemere road, Streatham. William Gibson Brodie. formerly of the Borneo Co., Ltd.19 words
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1119 1915-10-25 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25. INFORMATION WANTED. One would like just now a abort, clear statement about the war position, concealing nothing, magnifying nothing, condoning nothing. Weeks have passed since tbe great active movement began in Krauce. It goes on day by day. Curtains of tire, trenches taken and1,119 words
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Article15 1915-10-25 8 The Uerman ladies of Tientsin are taking concerted action to stop buying in enemy shops.15 words
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Article24 1915-10-25 8 The use of tho gymnasium of tbe Malay States Ooides has been obtained by the King Edward VII. School, Taipinx, during tbe Gnidos' absence.24 words
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Article26 1915-10-25 8 The London correspondent of tbe IVy lon Observer telegraphs that tbe authorities have ordered two million pairs of heavy robber trench boots stipulating for early delivery.26 words
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Article33 1915-10-25 8 It is notified in the current issue of the Sarawak Government Gazette that tbe directors of the Steamship Company have decided to terminate the coast trade contracts on and after March 31, 1916.33 words
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Article30 1915-10-25 8 Among recent gifts from over-seas have been forty imperial gallons of coconut oil from Trinidad for Sikhs' hair and 1,500 walking-sticks cut from native woods in Jamaica for wounded soldiers.30 words
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Article41 1915-10-25 8 Over 6,000,000 papers, magazines, and books and 14,000 gramophone records, many gramophones, and games have been sent to the Fleet in a year through the Committee of the London Chambtr of Commerce. Regular supplies are being sent to over 500 ships.41 words
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Article54 1915-10-25 8 Mr. Tennant in Parliamentary Papers has informed Mr. King that eight camps or institutions are maintained by the War Office for the internment of civilian enemy aliens, and four by tbe Home Office. There are 120 officials employed exclusive of guards and the average number of paid employees per 10054 words
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Article53 1915-10-25 8 Mr. Harold Kylett notes that people wonde<* that Germans should be guilty of atrocities. The explanation is to be found in tbe History of tbe English I'niversities," by tho German historian Huber. After giving a fairly good description of an English gentleman Huber sadly remarks "In Germany we have nothing53 words
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Article66 1915-10-25 8 For the period from October 29 to November 4, 1915, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is tixul at 2". s}d. per lb.. and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules under the66 words
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Article55 1915-10-25 8 Making reference to resolutions passed at tbe recent Singapore meeting at which Chinese- British subjects resolved to offer tbeir services to the King, the North China Daily News remarks That is how Chinese who live under British rule feel towards tbe British Empire and it is well that Chinese in55 words
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Article80 1915-10-25 8 According to the newspapers a fleet of 10,000 armoured aeroplanes, equipped witb machine guns, searchlights, and a newlyperfected bomb-dropping device, is being Lurried to completion in America, Canada, and elsewhere for use by the British Government in protecting London and the English coast from further attacks by Zeppelins. Fully equipped,80 words
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Article85 1915-10-25 8 Calcutta, and it may be said India general ly, is much better off as regards tbe level of food prices than tbe belligerent countries and considerably better off than many if not most neutral countries. The articles in Calcutta which have risen most are sngar, s ilt, cheese, overland flour,85 words
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Article115 1915-10-25 8 At tbo High Court, Calcutta. Mr. Justice Chaudburi made three matrimonial decrees nisi absolute. The first was that of James McGrath, an actor in the Bandmann Opera Compauy, against Gladys McGrath and others whose names were unknown. Tbe actor applied also for the custody of tbe child of the marriage,115 words
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Article121 1915-10-25 8 The following are tbe passes in Mm Normal Class examinations for Penang teacher-, held in l'enang, on September '20 and 21 last Juniors Miss S. de Cru/. (Government Girls' Scbooll, Miss Guh Kirn Guan aud Mia Mali* Harvey (Anglo-Chinese Girls' School), Miss i il ili' (Anglo-Chinese Boys' School), Messrs. A121 words
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Article180 1915-10-25 8 Ou Saturday afternoon tbe services of Detective luHpuctoi Miller were requisitioned in tbe grand atand on tbu race course in order to enquire into a theft committed whilst tea was bein^ served. Mm. Ollivir, wife of Capt. Olliver, (i.S.o left a gold chain purse lyiug on tbe table where she180 words
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Article469 1915-10-25 8 Lieutenant I. U. Lawford is to be Captain, and Second Lieutenant W. S. Hot ve Tucker to be Lieutenant. M.S.V.K. Second Lieut. 0. <■■ Uli, .if tbu Hulli (East Kent Kogiment), brother of Mr. A. S. Jelf, has beeu killod in action. Mr. H. \V. Firuistone, Dint469 words
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Article89 1915-10-25 8 The monthly meeting will be held to day, at 6.15 p.m., and the address will be given by Miss Radford. The sick nursing lectures, St. John Ambulauce, to be given by Dr. Dexter Allen, will begin on Wednesday uext, at 5.80 p.m., and all ladies89 words
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Article144 1915-10-25 8 Ivo Whitton, of Melbourne,, golf elmiupiui: of Australia, returned to Fremantle on September T, by tin steamer Khyber aftoi 20 months' absence spout in Kiwliu.l. Kninct and Italy, lie says that there has been practically no golf played iv Knglaud sinc< the war. lie played exhibition matches with144 words
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Article220 1915-10-25 8 By tbe M. M. mail steamer Paul LMat, tinmorning, the liev. Father A. Laurent, vicar, St. Mary's Church, Strangoon, anil .Mi I' M. Collober, a Christian ltrutlirr ot St. .1.,!m--lustitution, Kuala Luiupur, left for tluirro apective regiments ;it l!< ■rgemr, au.l Loriaat, The departure of the liev.220 words
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Advertisement147 1915-10-25 8 SMOKE "SHADOOF" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES (CORK-TIPPED) $1.25 per tii. of I<H> On Sale at J. LITTLE ft CO., LD. ROBINSON ft GO. KELLY WALSH, LTD. THE POPULAR XMAS GIFT A CHEST r Indian Tea For tbe convenience o' our ccstcmers we can deliver direct to any address in tl c UniUd147 words
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Advertisement208 1915-10-25 8 FOR 4 NIGHTS ONLY. Monday Tuesday, wadiMSdiy. Thursday, Jsth, Mtti, inh and Ilth Fetobtr, 1111. AMABTER PHOTOPLAY IN 5 PARTB AT THE ALHAMBRA The Pioneer Clnematogrt ph Theatre, Beach Road. SECOND SHOW, at 9.15 P.M. THE B.A. ROL.FEPHOTOPIAY CORPORATION THOMAS JEFFERSON RIP VAN WINKLE IN B PARTI. Tbe Famous Washington208 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-25 8 Latest adTertisemc^'w of the day appear on page 6, 7 and 11.12 words
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Article3803 1915-10-25 9 ROYAL APPEAL. More Men Wanted For The Army. BRUTALITY IN BELGIUM. Germans Making a Reign Of Terror. Rki'tkr's Tkli".k\m:v London. >ctobcr 23, M a.m Hi- M.iiuMty the Kioy. in a message to the people, says "At this grave moment of the tti uggle between my people and a3,803 words
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Article77 1915-10-25 9 Kkutrr's Tilk..ihm. London, Octobor 10, io a.m. The death is announced of the veteran cricketer, Dr. W. 0. Grace. The late l>r. W. O. Grace, who had boon living at Kairiuount, Mottinutiiiiu, Kltliuui. Kent was born on .July H. MS He was the greatest of77 words
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Article95 1915-10-25 9 Kkl-tkh's Tkliqramb. London, October 22, 8.15 p.m. The death i» announced of Sir Andrew Noble. Sir Andrew NVlile. K.C.I: II: > XX \.s F.C.S. was born in 1881. He wax chaii man of Sir W. (i. Armstrong Wliitwortb .V Co was a uictubi r ul95 words
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Article27 1915-10-25 10 Hitter's Tilbobam. London, October 22, 5.46 p.m. Washington Wireless telephone com munication hu been effected with the Eiffel Towor in Paris, via Arlington, in Virginia.27 words
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Article31 1915-10-25 10 Rbctee's Teleoram. London, October 28. Buenos Aires: The area sown for the next crop of wheat in the Argentine is fficially estimated at sixteen and a half million acres.31 words
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Article21 1915-10-25 10 Recteh's Tblbokams. London, October 28, 1 a.m. The death is announced of Sir M. It. Cotton, in connoisseur and collector.21 words
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Article353 1915-10-25 10 Bermondsey Boy Who Courted Hundreds. With evory hour that passes the story of ierald Fitzgerald, the man who is said to have hoa-.ed hundreds of would be brides, becomes more amazing, says the Daily Sketch Evidence reaching the police from all parts of the country shows that Fitzgerald353 words
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Article475 1915-10-25 10 At Mr L. A. Chitty's auction sale held on Saturday, the land at Ching was Bold to Mr. Tan Cbay Van of Malacca for »1,600. Tin- Hod. Dr. Lim Boon Keng lecture* at tli< V.M.C.A. this evening on the Peace of tin- World. H.E. the Governor presides.475 words
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Article1718 1915-10-25 10 UNEXPECTED RESULTS AND HIGH DIVIDENDS. The End of the Autumn Meeting. As though to make amends for the previous days, the weather on Saturday was all that couM be desired for the races and, with a good attendance, some unexpected results and big prices on the tote, the1,718 words
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Article137 1915-10-25 10 The prickly pear found growing in wild profusion in some parts of the island, the Jaffna Peninsula especially, can be made to serve an useful purpose, according to a mail paper. The American Consul in Uruguay says that when travelling through certain parts of the137 words
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Article32 1915-10-25 10 The name of Major C. D. Greenway, of the Middlesex Regiment and late of Pondok Tanjony Estate, who was recently mentioned in despatches, appears in a list of wounded officers lately published.32 words
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Article1267 1915-10-25 10 MR. ALMA BAKER REPLIES TO MR. DARBISHIRE. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The Honourable Mr. C. W. Darbishire, M.L.C., is reported in your issue of the 16th inst. as having spoken in the Legislative Council as follows He supposed they had spent going on1,267 words
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Article483 1915-10-25 10 Striking French Tribute to Its Bravery. The Temps and the Journel dee De-bats continue the series of articles on the part taken by Great Britain in the war. Speaking of the fighting on the Aisne after the retreat, The Temps says "It was very evident that483 words
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Article301 1915-10-25 10 War Affecting Increase In Price. That the war is affecting trade in many directions is becoming increasingly apparent every day. Although some brunches of trade experienced a falling off in business soon after the outbreak of hostilities, there were others that were able to carry on as usual301 words
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Article46 1915-10-25 10 Alarming earth tremors have occurred in Johannesburg, due to the slipping of strata at a depth of I*loo yards. Three men were killed and 27 injured in one mine. Geolo gists fear that the town will sink, and that many of the skyscraper buildings will collapse.46 words
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Article59 1915-10-25 10 A telegram to the Asahi says Chinese promoters in San Francisco, who hive been trying to secure the formation of an AmericanChinese shipping company to meet tile ship ping needs on the Pacific, had a meeting ami it was later announced their project was hopeless si ace no capital is59 words
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Article2476 1915-10-25 10 By a London Correspondent. The autumn publishing season has come round again, a season that, under normal conditions overwhelms us with books of nvory description from which to select entertainment according to the special bent of our mind or the idle incliuation of tho hour but the2,476 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article31 1915-10-25 11 In connection with the M.F.A. competition for the Sir Arthur Young Cup, tbo Singapore Peranakan team yesterday beat tbe Singapore British Malay Club by 2 goals to nil.31 words
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Article97 1915-10-25 11 A sad accident occurred at Poona on October during the race for the Parvati Cup, resulting in the death of one jockey and the injury of another. Kxcelsior had almost cntight up to Ni/amul Mulk when he suddeny tripped and fell, bringing down Solar Star, who was jast behind, also97 words
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Article106 1915-10-25 11 keppel Qolf Club. The championship of tbe Keppel Harbour Golf Club was played off yesterday morning and afternoon with great success. Sixteen competed, and the play was over i)r> holes. O. L. Horneman won the championship, the following being tbe best eight cards returned O. L. Borneman 40 36106 words
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Article244 1915-10-25 11 The report of the Banteng (Selangor) Kubbtr Estates, Limited, states that bbc following are particulars of the output of robber, etc. Estimated output B&ateng efttate 107.000 lbs., Pucbong estate 117,000 loh., combined 224.000 lbs. actual output shipped weight. Banteng estate 106,195 lbs., l'ucbong (state 112.270 lbs., combined244 words
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Advertisement221 1915-10-25 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Proj^amme of dril!-. etc., f r week ending, Friday, October 29 MiJM'rt. Oi RM '-■<■ 5.1; p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Maxim Co. K (V.I S.V.H. Vi tcians Co. ChsBSM Co. p.m. Mob. Pobts Malay Co. 0.16 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.C. Hand. Tiesday, October 26. 5.15 pm. Drill221 words
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Advertisement378 1915-10-25 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. If you own a "HISMASTER'BVOICE *>. GRAMOPHONE j£\ Yon ran introduce your friesds to tbe Jr'^ GREATEST ARTISTS OF THE DAY. Let us (kmontitrate this wonderlu! instrument to YOU. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD., RAFFLES PLACE. DE YILLIERS THE MASTER ILLUSIONIST OF THE A6E. AKD COMPANY OF VAftIETY ARTISTS378 words
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Advertisement278 1915-10-25 11 HIBBERT, WOOOROFFE CO., LIMITED (IMCORPOBATKD IN INCH AND). Wine Merchants. No. 3, Clarke Street, Kuala Lumpur. 6& 7, Jalan Raia, Klang. 7& 9, Station Road, Ipoh. 127, Birch Road, Seremban. 3, Union Street, Penang. F.ist on application. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONEE S SHOP Bras Basah Koad, Singapore, NOIST OPE2NFrom278 words
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Article3197 1915-10-25 12 THE DAILY EXPENDITURE OF £3,500,000. Statement by Mr. Asquith. The principal Order of the Day in the I'ominons, on Si pteraber 15, was th< Supplementary Vote of (ml it for jU.'iO.OOO.UOO for the purposes of the war. Mr. Asquith observed that the Vote of Credit which3,197 words
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Article314 1915-10-25 12 Personal Petitions by Two Sepoys. One of the most interesting incidents of the recent visit of the King and Queen to the wounded Indian troops at Brighton was the exercise of the time-honoured Indian privilege of petitioning the King-Emperor personally. The time was short, but the314 words
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Article53 1915-10-25 12 Officer 666 Well, what* the trouble Flatter- Nu trouble at all. Officer 666— Then what did you call me for f Flatter I didn't call you. Officer C 66 I distinctly beard a polk eman rattle. Flatter— You were mintakeo tbat'a all. Offioer 666— MiHUken? Flatter— Yea. I was winding53 words
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Article1045 1915-10-25 12 Good Results in a Difficult Year. The fifth annual generU meeting of the Cheng Kubber Estates, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on October 8. Mr. W. S. Jackson presided and the other directors present were Messrs. C. W. Wrigbtion, V. Me*er and Hugo lteiss. The attendance represented1,045 words
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Article118 1915-10-25 12 The Admirality, in a letter to the secretary of the Mercantile Marine Association on the subject of the transfer of mercantile marine officers from the Army to the Navy, states that at the request of the Admiralty the War Office lias issued a notification to118 words
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Advertisement244 1915-10-25 12 T O T OXO Tv 1° I "TOXOL" is «■//<■ perfnt and only Kxmt Sulistitutr /<>/• < inniaii-niniid "Ltjsol." Thr formula is pr,',is,-hj th,- sow,; l'l.os, not,-, hon; nr, that Tnxiil is BRITISH MADE BRITISH OWNED Lulling Toxol i/ou an- lulpimj British Imtmtrm on, l cmseni»f Hnfish Capital. It is244 words
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Article1078 1915-10-25 13 PICKING UP WOUNDED IN WILD COUNTRY. First Aid by Car. I Ahi st consignment of 25 motor ambulance I can has been tent from England to Italy by I the British ComnJtteu in Aid of the Italian I Woundixl, and it is hoped tbat funds will I1,078 words
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Article79 1915-10-25 13 London has been practically cleared, ol enemy aliens of military am 1 Ovi-r 4,ooo are ijuartcrcl at the Alexandra Palace, and motor bunus aro used to convey tbo men to the camps there. The roll call is made at the roar of the police stations, where vehicles are in readiness79 words
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Advertisement40 1915-10-25 13 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE! DEVOE'S SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINE— PRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. §g3 r t J a s3* r 3D mO a^^ 5 g f I I I Do*40 words
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Advertisement323 1915-10-25 13 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 THE MUNICIPALITY (^fl^^W^i THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE. V^^iJ^y JOHORE DUPIRE BROTHERS, BINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and P. M. S. SHELL' TO THE FRONT THE PROPRIETORS OF MOTOR SPIRIT HOLD THE SOLE CONTRACT FOR THB Supply of323 words
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Advertisement505 1915-10-25 14 Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance 13 worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE W«noh..t.P Hou.o. Singapore, LONDON OFFICE. 88. Old J.wry. «O. Tl c Cnrrrany baa «»O 000 drpoaited with the Supreme Court of England, and ccmpliea with505 words
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Advertisement302 1915-10-25 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. BUN LIFE OF CANADA, 8, Battery Road. S. J. HOWB, 14 Manager. 9UARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOti Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds. 46,360,000 Annual Income 41,100,000 Toe undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, ate prepared to aooept fire and Earthquake risks for short302 words
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Advertisement438 1915-10-25 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL m. ...116,000,000 RESBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at •16,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 118,000,000 COURT OF OIRCCTORS. Hon, Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Oodwell, Esq P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. O. T. M. Edkins,438 words
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Advertisement433 1915-10-25 14 BANKING. I CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 80,000 Shares oi 420 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,900,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and 'Midland Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd.,433 words
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Advertisement774 1915-10-25 14 INSURANCE. Establish 1874. JHE ORIENTAL I"co«p«r a tkd Mndu. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LTD. ASSETS exceed $28,000,000. ABSOLUTE SECURITY. The Company has deposited $200,000 with the Straits Government and has complied with the nqu'rements of The Life Assurance Companies Ordinance (1014) S.S. Profits to Policy-holder* at laat Valuation $1,116,673.774 words
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Article682 1915-10-25 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Ese Trucks for Singapore. i. Wearne Bros., Ltd., bare jnrt 1 to the Singapore Municipality lor the Conservancy Department, two American Chase trucks, of three to four tons capacity, fitted with tip bodies. The Chaae is the fin* American commercial vehicle682 words
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Article37 1915-10-25 15 Korty, or at fifty either, has, koiot; in connection with the ids in the German army, on der Goltz are 79 and .2 Hmmm. Von BiMing and von ralkenbausen qaite an exception.37 words
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Advertisement234 1915-10-25 15 faAXON CARS The Saxon is a Genuine Motor Car of Two-Seater Capacity. A quality car designed to carry two people in comfort and to carry them farther on less money than any other Motor Car built to-day. I The following is a short specification of the Saxon:Leo,, u,,.....hp. 80- yi234 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-25 15 For Children* Hacking Cough .t Night Woods Great Peppermint Cure li. oa.12 words
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Advertisement278 1915-10-25 15 BECAUSE OF I the Fleets' success in limit ng the activities of the German Submarines, Foreign Tyre Firms are enabled to export freely to England and her Colonies. They contri-. I bute nothing to the cost of the war and every foreign Tyre bought increases British indebtedness abroad. Now is278 words
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Advertisement360 1915-10-25 16 ■"< X* V Satet y lj^^ Tread a3jv, TYRES. They convert every ounce of Eneine Powpt into speed, uv- t They transform treacherous surfaces into safe ones. /fijjj They repay every d liar of cost t £jJj in miles of service. The Climax of tyre security. The Limit of tyre360 words
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Advertisement378 1915-10-25 16 TO BE LET OB SOLO. OFFICEB TO LET No. 1-A, Kafflee Quay, Ist and 2nd Kioors. Apply OUTHKIS a Co Ltd 14-12 a TO LET. Nc. 84, Kobicficn Road, entry November 1. Apply E. Si as. No 9, Prince Street. 8 10 o FLOOR 10 LET To let, tod Fioor,378 words
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Advertisement528 1915-10-25 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD, HJRNIBHEO BEABIDE REBIOENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JUANIT* to *et romiah-yl Apply No 8. Ml. Sophia IB o TO LET. From Ist November, (D), Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Cbeng Van k Co. 1610 v TO LET Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply OUTHRIB528 words
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Advertisement596 1915-10-25 16 NOTICEB. KIAM KIAT&CO 108 ft 109, Market Street Telephone No. 431. Sbipobandlcrs, Government and Munieipa Contractor-, Bstate Suppliers and Core mission Agents. Soli Aqbnis The Nalcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings, 1-T 80-S-lt RESERVE FORCE CIVIL GUARD ORDINANCE. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given tbat tbe Committee for596 words
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Advertisement487 1915-10-25 16 wntts. BUANKIAT& CO. 37. Phillip Street. NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED: Galvanized Corrugated Iron Sheets 6', V k b i x26 a. Galvanized Mild Steel Plates Vx 4 x thick. Black Mild Steel Plates 8 x 4' x I thick. Europe Scotia Firebrioks. Bath Bricks and Fireclay, in bags. Sheet Lead487 words
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Advertisement508 1915-10-25 16 PUBLIC NOTICE. We have transferred from Stamford Koad to our New Premises (opposite the General Post Office), the following departments BOOTS SHOES, TRUNKS, BAGS, LADIES' ANDCHILDREN'S MILLINERY, LADIES' AND CHILDRENSHOSIERY, COSTUMES, CORSETS, SKIRTS, BLOUSES, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING, LACES. RIBBONS HABERDASHERY DRESS GOODS. Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co.. Ltd., LAIDLAW BUILDING, UTTERY508 words
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Miscellaneous247 1915-10-25 16 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Mis«Ja»i oos wants of every description are lusoil ed at the prepaid rate ot 91 poi feat iines for on ior two insertions. N )tioe* oi Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding f imr lines, fl each irse.it cm For p.p.o. cards, on page 8,247 words
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