The Straits Times, 27 January 1916
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Title Section13 1916-01-27 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,010 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. JANUARY 27. 1916. PRICE 10 CBNTH.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement188 1916-01-27 1 M iiiS?Ainll A FEW GOOD THINGS LIBBYS ASSORTED SOUPS In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and VEGETABLE, a tin makes six plates of the <lj;- r beet Soup you ever tasted f^SSBSpkLIBBY'S ASPARAGUS188 words
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Advertisement155 1916-01-27 1 THE 'TIGER BRAND Rubber-soled Sports Shoe FOR TENNIS AND ALL INDOOR GAMES IVMY PAIR OU*RAMTB«O. EV«RY PAIR QUARANTBED. The soles ofthis shoe are n'|| Asusedby the principal welted, sewn, and vul- JB K clubs. English labour canized, which prevents *R A and materials only used them breaking away I in155 words
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Article861 1916-01-27 2 MR. SEYMOUR HICKS WANTS TO PAY 20s. IN THE When Happier Times Come.' Mr. Seymour Hicks, the well-known actor, playwright, and theatrical manager, has undergone examination in tbe Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Registrar Hope. The statement of affairs showed liabilities £42,507, of which £38,827 were expected to rank,861 words
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Article196 1916-01-27 2 Wise Old Bird Which had an Angry Reception. Tbe unusual sight of a large owl roosting on a tree in the centre of Bloomsbury was witnessed recently. Residents on tbe north side of Taviton strett, Gordon- square, had their attention first attracted to tbe bird by a loud196 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement158 1916-01-27 2 A TOILET ARTICLE known throughout the Malay Peninsula MAYNARD'S ORIENTAL HAIR-WASH ONCE USED ALWAYB USED Sold at $1.00 per bottle IN TWO VAKIETIEB Oily Non-oily Prevents the hair from Uluog out, promotes vigorous and healthy growth and keeps tbe head free from dandruff. To be obtained from MAYNARD CO., LTD158 words
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Advertisement560 1916-01-27 2 BANKRUPT NERVES. Each of ns baa a oertain supply of nervous energy. Every act, tven every thought, dim up acme part of this energy. During real and sleep tbe supply is inoreased by the blood which gets tbe needed c leu in ts from tbe air we breathe and tbe560 words
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Advertisement290 1916-01-27 2 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION BvREAD BROTHERS, Limited OakjjtfiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness •OLD EVEftVWHEW. ORDER IN FAMILY PACKAGES NOTICES, THE SUNGEI BAGAN RUBBER CO.. LIMITED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Ist Interim Dividend of 5% on account of tbe year ending Jane 80, 1916, has been declared290 words
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Advertisement794 1916-01-27 2 NOTICES. HAVTOR RUBBER ESTATEB. LTD. (INCORPORATED IN THE BTRAITS SETTLKMENTS). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thai application has bren made to tbo Directors cf this Company to iosue duplicate ocrip in place cf fhare certificate wtich is alleged to have been lost Certificate No. 113, dated May 18, 1910, for 36794 words
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Article1161 1916-01-27 3 MAETERLINCK ON THE LOSS AND GUN. Transformation not Destruction. To those who stand aghast at the prospect facing humanity, after the slaughter of tbe bravest and best, Maeterlinck gives tbu beautiful and touching assurances that I the dead do not really die." Tbo follow- iog1,161 words
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Advertisement274 1916-01-27 3 TRY CARBOUNEUM AVENARIUS A KEALLY OOOD WOOD PRESERVATIVE. FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO S. J. JUDAH CO., 29, ROBINSON ROAD. Tkl 1369. with Corn n ir *\J IStSc-f Ntxt time > ou want a specially nice cake for tea yKVI/ l c!l <he cook to make it with half Brown Poison's274 words
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Advertisement473 1916-01-27 3 Pllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ Her First Baby Many a mother is ;it a loss to know what food to give her first baby. Althoußh the showers all her love anJ care upon him. h:ihy still does not net on. But her anxiety is ended directly she tries Gl.ixo. On the advice of the473 words
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Advertisement1030 1916-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND Apcar Line. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract with Hit Majesty Government). for China. Japan Panang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. HoHBWAKD (FOB EOBOFS). Connecting at1,030 words
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Advertisement823 1916-01-27 4 BTEAMER BAILIIIB3. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, S.merak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singpra, Lacon, Kobeamui, Bandon, Langauen Taku, Cbumpon, Koblak and Bangkok. Due Departure II VUQAU Jan. 31 sa.l Fab. 3, 8 p.m. s.s. CHUTATUTCH Fab. S „5.3 p.m. s MAHIDOL 7 9,823 words
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Advertisement463 1916-01-27 4 BTEAMEB MILMtt. OCEAN STEAM SHIPCO LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CB.. LTD. The Oomraaies' ateauidra «re aaiyt tobed (anm Liverpool outward* (or tbe Straits China ai.d J» pan every week aad from Japan borne wardr for London. Amoterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; (or Oenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and (or463 words
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Advertisement538 1916-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A wrviee ia maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London nnder mail eontraot wirh the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-sorew Steamer* maintaining this servioe have been specially designer ana constructed, and are fitted with all538 words
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Advertisement586 1916-01-27 5 THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Established 1883) MANUFACTCRBRS OF PIRE-ROPE 8 BTRANO CABLE LAID 4 STRAND xir to is* 6" to io- r to io* Prieea, Samples acd (nil particulars will be forwarded on application to Agent: W. A. STOPANI, SfAJVtV"' GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.. LTD. Portland Cement. In Cask586 words
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Advertisement52 1916-01-27 5 COMPANtA TRABATLANTICA. FOR COLOMBO, PORT SAID, SUEZ, PORTS OF SPAIN. Tbe Spanish Mail steamer LEGAZPI is expected to arrive here from ManUa, on Thursday, January 27, and will be des patched for the above ports the same day at 6 p.m. For freight and pas«age, spply to BARLOW CO., Agent*.52 words
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Advertisement202 1916-01-27 5 STOOMVAIRT-IMTBCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." THREEWBBKLY MAIL SERVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BBLAWAN DELI. SABANO, DURBAN, CAPETOWN. S.T VINCENT, LAS PALMAS, AND VICB VERSA. Steamers are dne to sail on tbe undermentioned dates.: From Amstikda*. From Simoaporb. 1010 1016 Oranje Feb. 10 Prias d«r Nnd. Feb 6 Vondal Mar202 words
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Advertisement119 1916-01-27 5 CIGARETTES C\& iJ^^aa COMFORT LUXURY S*~ mr y.^ J^l rpHERB'S "Lmary' in the fltv ur A^~^^^^ T*y^ Kwm 0058 andarom».f StateExp ißsCK'ir m^A Kk"!^BM*^^^_~3|r I ttes. Tb«y are Riod to the very ln«t. Ism. BL^ "^o^kno^w vmamift y n etc p en t*n o 0 r No. 444 50-75 cti.119 words
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Advertisement48 1916-01-27 5 SINGAPORE UNO OWNERS AND RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION. Tbe abore Association is now in tbe oourtt of formation. Persons interested and wishing to become Members are reqaeeted to eetid in thtir names to the Secretaries, who will bnprJy fcrtber information. F. W. BARKER CO., Secrttanes, Winchester Hoorf, 20 Id B-a48 words
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Advertisement76 1916-01-27 5 AUCTION SALE Of TBE BRITISH BCPEW SIEAM LACNt H McALISTES AS SHE NOW LIE 3 AT TANJONO FHU, SINGAPORE To be held at Powell ft Co.'s Sale- room. On Tcbsday, Fhbuaby 1, at 2.*0 p.m. Length 88 feet, breadth 10 fe.t, depth 4 feet. Non-oondtußing compcand crgin'. Built of trak76 words
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Advertisement417 1916-01-27 6 Stoch-toking Sole Bargains A CHILDREN B HERCULES FROCKS. The most Foitab!e and perfect wearing frcck for children, t^ey are guaranteed to wash and wear well. Navy ground and white spots, and white t round with pink, navy or green tpots, Sises: 20, 33. 24. Canal prices: 11.50, 1.00, 170 Sale417 words
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Advertisement206 1916-01-27 6 4*. OO TO W. J. GARC'I. jg Orohard Rd. $100 < Vf)^ $700. <J PRIVATE HOTEL. STAMFORD HOUSE CENTRALLY SITUATED Bras Basah Road. Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. Electric FlttlDgs throughout. Separate Tables In Spaolou* Dining Room. Large Reoeptlon Hall. Bllllardi and Newspapers. The Present Management desire it to be206 words
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Advertisement116 1916-01-27 6 HAVEYOU EVER CONSIDERED That the First and last object of Advertising is to obtain business, not only to-day, but to-morrow. That it is not necessary to cut prices to create Trade. QUALITY COUNTS. A reputation for cheapness may be good but a reputation for good quality is better. There are116 words
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Article120 1916-01-27 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, January 27. High Water, IM am., 2.44 p.m. Friday, January 28. High Water. I 5 a.m 8.57 p.rn Homeward mail clones. Municipal Commission, '2.30 p.m. > W. C. A. annual mtg Vie. Mem. Hall, 5.15 p in. Saturday, January 29. High Water. Ml a.m. 5.81120 words
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Article296 1916-01-27 7 To-DAV. Laboran Bilik, Tan. I] iu^ Balei and M, iii Siogkel 2.30 pm P. Dickson and l'i,rt -mm tUnliaiu IV-nung 2.80 pm Sclat r.iuiliuin, Bengalis an 1 Kayan Meran 2.:<0 pin Kimauian. K. iMinyun and Tri'Dyyanu \bbotstord 2.80 pm Batu I'aliat Meua 1 80 pm Halacca and296 words
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Article264 1916-01-27 7 The mail trains from Sinyipjro for the north luave Taok Road station daily at 7.7 am. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lampur at 718 p.m. and 8.45 a.m. renpectively. The throoyh express to Penang loaves Kual* Lun fir at 8 am. daily, arriving at Penaox at <■264 words
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Article51 1916-01-27 7 .o 1 O uutuiirri mail steamer Naiuur In- it i Inuibo and in dm at taM at no->u ihty. Shi- will probably ai. at <U)lnini .11 Saturday, the 2tfth aod may be expected to luave for Hongkong, *baa|<hai and Japan on tlie aft. moon of the •Ma*51 words
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Article63 1916-01-27 7 Lmrr Sinoapom. Dn« w London. Arrived. Deo. 88. I. December 81 Deo 31 Deo. 9P.* O. January 6 Jan. 8 Dae. 16 B. I. 1» <J»«". 18 Dec. 17 M. M. W Jm. 1» Deo. 22 P. *O. 2> 2l Dec. 31 B I. Jan. 6 P.63 words
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Article48 1916-01-27 7 Oar attention liu beuo called to the tad -.bat oar arrivals in London are much behind (hose published elsewhere. Oar rale is to <ive arrivals only when they are officially reported in the P<*t Office notioes, and no later 'late than that printed above has been <o retorted48 words
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Article67 1916-01-27 7 Latest Arrivals. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Kinta 26 116 Inner Roads Mata Hari Kaka •tola No. 7 Wharf M. r in Inner Roads Hock Hye Glanggi Soon Hong Hock Keng ,iBan Lee Guan Tanjong Surat Hock Tew Hock Gan Malacca 27-116 ■yisWi No. 6 Wharf Ranee67 words
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Article209 1916-01-27 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.209 words
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Article136 1916-01-27 7 Per N. Y. K. steamer Miyazaki Maru. Mr. D. L. Gray, Mr. Drybrongh, Mr. Ainger, Mr. McAlpine, Mr. GoH, Mr. J. Wrench. Mrs. Marshall and child, Mr. W. Dunton, Mr. G. Robinson, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Luke, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Clark, Mr. Tremenheere. Mr. E. Cbristenaen. Per. N. Y.136 words
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Article64 1916-01-27 7 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, January 28 Thiksihv, Janiary 27. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall N.C.O. s Class. Maxim Co. N.C.O.'s. Bras Banah ltoad Malay Co. Friday, Jamary 'IS. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Maxim Co. S.R.E.(V.) s.y.K. Chinese Co. Bras Basab ltoad Malay Co.64 words
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Article161 1916-01-27 7 EXCHANGE. 91NUAP0BB, JaML'AKY 27, 1W6 On Lokn Bank n>,s j/4i» Demand 2/4* rivatfr 8 qj 2/4|| Of iHDi. »*nk 1. I i. Ij Ok HoMinoKtt bank d/O 16 On SBAMUHAi ...Bmnk d/d 87} OaJiTi BtakT.l. 1--. UK ilapH Bank 111J 8orereif{ua buyiujj rate »8.54 India Council Bills161 words
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Advertisement85 1916-01-27 7 For Chronic Chuttt Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Is. Bd. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION BALE Of 310 TROPICAL HELMETS. SEADAMAOBD, To be held at our Sale- room. On Fkidat, Jam-ABV 38, at 11 a.m. POWBLL a CO., Auctioneers. 37-1 87-1 AUCTION SALE Of A 13/14 H.P. 4 CYLINDER, '1 nEATBR FOY85 words
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Advertisement405 1916-01-27 7 W.D. H.O. WILLS, ENGLAND. B "SWEET CHESTNUT < The) Tobacco with a Sweet and Nutty Flavour. N.B.— A neat Aluminium Tobacco Box will for a limited period be sent Free on Application to ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT, S.T., 52, Robinson Road. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (incorporated is England) Eastern Branch: SINGAPORE. HENDY HYDRAULIC405 words
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Advertisement145 1916-01-27 7 KIM SENG LAND COMPANY. LTD.. SINGAPORE. NOTICE is hereby given that the roads (excepting Ayer Rajah, Buona Vista, and Reformatory Roads) and tracks in Grant No. 108, Survey Rft 16 IS, kmwn as the Passir Paojang Rubber E-Ut- will b closed on Thursday, February 8, aod Friday, February 4, 191145 words
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Advertisement211 1916-01-27 7 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of THE BRITISH STB\M LAUNCH AHMADI, as she now lies off the Hylam Kong.i, Beach Road, To be held at Powell ft Co > Sala room, On Tdisdat, February 1, at 3.80 p.m. The Britirh sfcam launch Abmadi, length 84 feet 6/10, breadth B feet, drpth211 words
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Advertisement102 1916-01-27 7 THE SANDYCR6FT RUBBER COLIMITED (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Third Interim Dividend of 36% for the year ending January 31, 1910, has been declared by the Directors payable on February 14, IWI6. AND NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Transfer Books of the102 words
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Obituary32 1916-01-27 8 Chan Chiou Ltk.— On -lanuary 26, at his residence. No. 21. Scah Street, Chan Cheow Lye, Chief Clerk, Chinese Protectorate. Singapore. Funeral takes place on Sunday. January 30, at 10 a.m.32 words
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1200 1916-01-27 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, JANUARY 27. GOVERNMENT AND VOLUNTEERS. There are some things whiib we find it extremely difficult to understand, and which if we were sure of tbe accuracy of the natural interpretation they seem to bear would cause us to express ourselves more warmly than might be deemed1,200 words
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Article18 1916-01-27 8 Messrs. A. T. Kanicband Bros., of the Indian Store, High Street, send a calendar tor tbe current year.18 words
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Article17 1916-01-27 8 While Ipoh is complaining of the heat Singapore ha* been enjoying a spell of comparatively cool weather.17 words
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Article25 1916-01-27 8 The now F.Y.K. steamer Tokiwa Maru, 7,252 tons, was launched at the Mitau Bisbi Shipbuilding Yard at Nagasaki on the morning of the 9th instant.25 words
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Article26 1916-01-27 8 A list of persons to whom licenses bave been granted under the Auctioneers Licensing Ordinance is published in the Gazette. Twenty six are licensed in Singapore.26 words
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Article36 1916-01-27 8 A San Francisco message states that tho representatives of the Allies have bought 195,000 military mounts at St. Lonis, for which they paid 134,000,000. The animals will be shipped to tbe front as soon as possible.36 words
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Article37 1916-01-27 8 According to tbe New York Herald. Mr. Morgan Sinister will shortly visit tbe Far East to report on international relations at the instance of President Wilson. Mr. S buster was formerly Financial Adviser to the Persian Government.37 words
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Article43 1916-01-27 8 According to reports from Athens, relations are very strained between the German and tho Turkish officers because while the Germans are receiving large salaries the Turks are badly paid. There has already been a seriouß fracas between them in one of the restaurants.43 words
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Article46 1916-01-27 8 In Jheir produce report, dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state The copra market has exhibited considerable weakness since our last report and prices are much lower. To day's values are nominally about 510.50 for fine sundried and $10 to 910.20 for fair to good qualities.46 words
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Article85 1916-01-27 8 At a concert for Chinese ladies and children, to be given in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday February 4 (second day of the Chinese New Year), under the auspices of the Straits Chinese British Association, the programme will include several pieces by the string band of the Alhambra theatre85 words
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Article85 1916-01-27 8 The case in which H. J. Barrett sued the Eastern Smelting Company, Ltd., claiming $159, being wages due in lieu of notice, and F. Hulme Sharp who sued tbe same company claiming $215. wages due in lieu of notice, was concluded on Monday bt fore Mr. W. C. Michel! in85 words
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Article97 1916-01-27 8 Shortly before midnight on the 21st, while the Straits Steamship Co. s steamer Hebe was a few hours out of Penang, or her voyage to Teluk Anson. one of the Chinese crew, Tan Boon Seok, jumped overboard. It was a fine moonlight night, with smooth water, but although Capt. Wilson97 words
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Article124 1916-01-27 8 The triple canal system, of which the third and last unit has been officially opened by Lord Hardinge at Mangla Mai, in the Pud jab. gives India tbe distinction of posses sing the largest irrigation prrject in the world. The area irrigated by the canals taken out of tbe rivers124 words
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Article130 1916-01-27 8 A special telegram to tbe Statesman on the 22nd inst. states that the Austrian papers declare that the opening up of the route to Constantinople has in do way relieved the economic position of Germany and Austria. The prices of foodstuffs, they declare, still stand at enormously high rates, while130 words
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Article133 1916-01-27 8 The half-yearly general meeting of the Singapore British Malay Club was held ;ii its club premises, Arab Street, on Sunday last. There was a large gathering. The accounts for the period July 1, 1916 t > December U, 1915, were passed, carrying a balance to the credit of tbe club133 words
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Article150 1916-01-27 8 Wlion Mr. Grant Jones, British Assessor, took bis place on tbe bench of the Mixed Court, Shanghai, last week, Bays tbe China Press, tbe attorneys in tbe room eyed him with a fascinated gaze. Isn't it a beauty said one under hrn voice. And it was a beauty. Tbe Assessor150 words
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Article291 1916-01-27 8 A telegram from Aden to India, dated January ID, states that Capt. T. Klanford. Malay States Guides, has been slightly wounded. Mons Gaston Liebert, who has been Consul for France in Hongkong for the past twolvo years, has been appointed Consul General at Now York, and Iraves291 words
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Article93 1916-01-27 8 The rate of mortality in tho Settlement of Singapore for the week ended January 2'J was 35.89 per mille of the population. The total number of deaths was 174, of which 124 were male subjects and 50 female. Convulsions claimed 20, phthisis M and malaria fever 14.93 words
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Article255 1916-01-27 8 News has reached Bangkok that Capt. Torresen, formerly Nautical Adviser of the Harbour Department who retired five years ago and went to reside at Stavan^u. Nor way, his native place, is prosiicring and doing remarkably well. He in greatly interested in shipping and is din255 words
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Article402 1916-01-27 8 We oiler congratulations to Mr. Maurice Maude on tbe mark of confidence shewn to him by thu Diiectors of i icely Kttatc who have invited him to join the Itoard in London when he goes huuii at an early date No planter in the Kast has has402 words
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Advertisement260 1916-01-27 8 ACONTREXEVILLE Natural Mineral WATER The.Cure for allfUric Acid troubles. In'sQuarts and Pints. WTREXEVU r-v.'HyS Sole Agents CALDBECK, MACGREGOR ,4 CO. JUST RECEIVED NF.W 9TOCKSOF M" 1 S ReVO VePS alld S Bfe*!*^k t0 8< IVeP Johnsons Revolvers, Winchester H Rjfies and Cartridges. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Imißioi *iid iv En'.i.aM').260 words
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Advertisement196 1916-01-27 8 ANOTHER MOST SELECT PROGRAMME, TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT I at the ALHAMBRA THE HOUBE OF QUALITY THE HOUBE OF FEATURE ATTRACTIONS Beach Road. It is not yonr bounded duty to visit oar elaborate theatre, bat if yon do yoa may rest tßamed you will be amply rewarded by the excellent fare provided,196 words
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Article1956 1916-01-27 9 FRENCH FRONT. Some Sharp Fighting Reported. THE TURKISH ROUT. Great Capture of Military Stores. \it Ti IMUWi I. .nilon. .Unitary 2.1, .'i.Bs p.m. I'aris, coinmunii]uc There hasbei-n nightluny artillery activity in Belgium. It in rmtirmeil that tin (iiruian attempted .it tin mouth of the Yser was frustrate! by1,956 words
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Article199 1916-01-27 9 Rkutkr's Tklroram. London, January 26, 2.30 p.m. In an address to the Society of Arts Mr. Hutton, chairman of the Cotton-growing Association, emphasised tbe enormous possi bililies of India and* the value of tit assistance rendered to the Raj by tbe Associ.it ioo. by reporting on new types199 words
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Article52 1916-01-27 9 Kki i ki: T>:Lli-H \X. London, January 25. Fines of £300, £200, and £100 respectively were imposed at Bow Street Police Court on the Americans Cohan, Robinson and tbe valet Home, for unlawful exportation of opium. The prosecuting consul stated that opium worth £9,000 was Beized from Home52 words
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Article21 1916-01-27 9 RtCllt's TILIGRAM London, January 2*i, 5.55 a.m. Tbe death is announced of the Very Rev Francis Pigou. Dean of Bristol.21 words
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Article495 1916-01-27 9 Sentence of Fifteen Years At Shanghai. Sentence on S. H. and O. Abbass, father and son, for committing ac offence under the Defence of the Kualm Act was delivered by Sir Havillaod de Sansiuare/ at Shanghai on December 10. In passing sentence on tbe elder man495 words
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Article21 1916-01-27 9 KuUn, under tbe name of Paikuon, has again been legalised at Canton, despite protests. For the monopoly $400,000 baa been paid.21 words
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Article772 1916-01-27 9 Record of Proceedings During Last Year. The annual report of thu Straits Branch, lioyal Asiatic Society, for 1915, signed by Mr. I. H. Burkill, hon. secretary, to be presented at tbe annual meeting on February 10, is as follows Daring 1915 tbe following new members were elected772 words
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Article154 1916-01-27 9 (FkOM A CoRKKSroNDKNT.) Trengganu, January 2." The weather for the last week has been boisterous, with a heavy sea on tbe bar. and no fishing has been going on. Tbe only steamer now coiring over tbe bar is tbe Abbotsford, and everybody looks forward to her coming154 words
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Article116 1916-01-27 9 Since tbe recent escape of German pri goners from the camp at Kukuoka, thu •)»[>» none military authorities have been devising various measures for the stricter control of prisoners, no that such incidents may be prevented in tbe future. Due of these measures will be thu numbering of all prisoners,116 words
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Article920 1916-01-27 9 (Fkom Ocr Owy Cobmhi>oni>int.) Bangkok, January 20. llingkok haviug got over tbe Royal Birthday and New Year holidays, to say nothing of the annual »u«it Park Mi was settling down to dull monotony when news spread overy where Hut certain repustu tativos of tbe übiquitous British Navy920 words
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Article166 1916-01-27 9 Marked Decline in Price Of Commodity. Messrs. Gutbrie and Co. report Singapore, January 26. At tbe weekly auction held to-day some 400 tons were catalogued bat bidding throughout was slow. Standard sheet at 18 4 and standard crepe at 1185 showed declines of 17 and 110 per166 words
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Article505 1916-01-27 10 (FkoM A CoKKKSI'OSDKNT.) on Saturday night at tLe Sungei I jong Club a company of Nogri Sembilan amateurs staged, "A Country Mouse "in aid of tbe Red Cross and the Officers Widows rund, achieving both a financial and artistic suooess. Tbe cause was an admirable one, but505 words
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Article392 1916-01-27 10 Tbe following further donations are gratefully acknowledged i Already received 12,811.26 H. R A. Day 26 Absent friend (Shanghai) 9 Mrs. Sims (Jan. and Feb.) 8 Proceeds of sale of work per Mrs. Gatte; 26 Cant. G. F. Shaw, R.G.A. 20 R. Pierce (cbairal392 words
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Article195 1916-01-27 10 M I Art Clubs annual exhibition, which is to be opened by Lady Rrockman at iria Institution Hall this afternoon, consists of over two hundred pictures con tnbuUd from all parts of tbe I'enioiuU. Singapore and I'enang being wull repre seated. The members of the Singapore An195 words
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Article457 1916-01-27 10 War Time Economy not Much In Evidence. Great bustle and activity are to be observed in tbe London street markets just now. Business is brisk, food is abundant and fairly cheap, remembering the conditions under which we are existing, but in the poorer neighbourhoods, where tbe457 words
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Article611 1916-01-27 10 Men at Front Discount Current Rumours. There is very little doubt that the Germans have been making most strenuous efforts to reorganise entirely their air service, and that they have been constructing machines of greatly increased power, of unusual carrying capacity, and capable of prolonged and extremely611 words
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Article52 1916-01-27 10 Skins and furs in Manchuria have risen in i>n V >>v iu-coiiLt of tin: unlimited demand from t!ie thi all rs >>f war. Dog skins, which wete quoted at 11.80 a year ago, have advanced to 12 .'(0 each. Sheep and beavt>r akjna, it is sail, have advanced by 6052 words
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Article653 1916-01-27 10 Extracts from Trench Newspaper Leadswinger. The men of the army in the field have to make their own amusements, and one popular form of recreation is tbe production of trenoh newspapers." The Leadswinger is the bivouac journal of a field ambulance serving in Flanders. Five numbers have been653 words
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Article82 1916-01-27 10 Latest Advertisements of tbe day appear on pages 7 and 11. A treat is promised to patrons of the Palladium tonight. Bernstein's famous play, Tbe Thief, is being thrown on tbe scene, though the title of tbe film is The Culprit. Sir George Alexander, it will be82 words
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Article84 1916-01-27 10 We are informed by the Asiatic Petroleum Company tbat owing to tbe enormous increase in fr*i:dits and cost of materials, it has been found neoessiry to increase tbe price of motor spirit by fifteen cents per gallon. As from to morrow, tbe 28th, the retail price of Shell spirit in84 words
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Article152 1916-01-27 10 Gn resigning his position as first clerk of the Colonial Secretariat, Hongkong, to take up tbe managership of tbe Hongkong Mer cantile Company, Mr. Kotew&ll was presented by his friends in the Civil Service with a silver tea service, and an embroidered picture of a soaring152 words
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Article83 1916-01-27 10 An official announcement is now made regarding the terms upon which the Koyal Shell group propose to acquire control of the Venezuelan Uil Conoensions, Ltd. It appears tbat the management of tbe latter company is to be assumed by the Shell ihU nst* for a period of fifteen years at83 words
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Article841 1916-01-27 10 ["he Joys of Returning Home From War. Augustus Muir writes in the Daily Mail There is one experience common to all wbo have been in battle and are back. It is an experience never to be forgotten. One thrills with emotion even to recall it. Only the initiated841 words
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Article164 1916-01-27 10 A civil engineer named Sydney Godden, 62 years of age, committed suicide on January 19, by shooting himself through tbe bead in his bath-room at the Hongkong Hotel. Deceased, who was to have left for Australia by the Nikko Maru on January 18, arrived from Cautoi164 words
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Article120 1916-01-27 10 A London telegram, dated the 'Jth instant, states: Tbe Times says that in the event of Germany launching operations against Egypt and the Suez Canal, Japan's trade with Europe will be obstructed and Japan's interests injured. Although there is no necessity to request Japan to dispatch120 words
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Letter684 1916-01-27 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Last night in his lucid lecture on Municipal Ideals Mr. Braddell touched on a point of tbe extremest importance to the citizens of our vast Empire in these parts tbat is, tbe municipalisation of educa j tion and the684 words
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Letter253 1916-01-27 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I trust that you will kindly allow me to reply to the letter of Gn tbe Mat in your issue of yesterday. I am not aware of the fate meted out to an orang brani who requested to be examined253 words
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Letter371 1916-01-27 10 To tbe Editor of the Strait* Times. Sir,— l wonder if it has struck you that passengers, and especially those coming here from far off lands, sulf.r a gre U doal of in convenience and delay owing to tlie absence of money changers at Johnston's pier.371 words
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Article389 1916-01-27 10 Daring Feats of Young Officer And Private. The French flag which was captured from the German trenches by the late Second Lieutenant Walter George Fletcher has just boon bung in Eton College Chapel. Lieutenant Fletcher crawled all night between the flare lights to climb a tree in the389 words
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Article352 1916-01-27 10 Accounts of German Brutality At Kraguievatz. The Dutch Red Cross sisters, who havo just arrived from Serbia, give lurid accounts of tbe German entry into Kragmi rat*. They returned because they were informed by tbe Germans that they were not needed. After the departure of tho English352 words
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Article17 1916-01-27 10 The Wiener TafsMaM nays that butchers shops Helling dog's flesh liave opened in Itothei tlnirm strasse, Vienna.17 words
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Article74 1916-01-27 10 The Tsing Imperial llouwhold disposed of a million taels worth of gold ou .1 mimry 1 to one of the foreign buuks in l'< kiu<{. It is uu<l'TstiKKl, nays tin. Peking Ou/etu', that the gold was offered to a British kM U|wd the latter intimating its inability to purchase it74 words
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Article618 1916-01-27 11 Presidential Lash for the German Plotters. If I'rcHMiint Wilson's npcech to ConKrrwt \llllrican iMiotiiutnt in general, it illUHtratfd fully ami completely tbe contempt and diHKUHt of the real citizen of the I'nited Slate* for the machinations of the pro Ourtuan tlumont. Dr. Wilnon made no direct accusation against618 words
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Article458 1916-01-27 11 I) Annunzios Predicament In A Waterplane. M.Jean Cairrre.tlie well known Rome correspondent of The Temps, sendn an account of a long conversation with Sigoor Oabricle d'Annnnzio, in the course of which tbe poet described the thrilling experiences of his flight above Trieste on AuiiOKt 7, last. De458 words
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Article825 1916-01-27 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, January '27, 1916. MesHr*. I.yall and Evatt, exchange and uliarc brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. RUBBER SHARES. No». Valoi. Bctim. SIMM. 2/- AlUgai 1/10* IM 4 1825 words
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Article90 1916-01-27 11 10 Fraser and Neave Ld. 51.00 63.00 110 Howarth Erskine Ld. 40.00 1% Pref. 9S.rO 10 Maynard Co. Ld. 11.50 10 C. A. Ribeiro Co., Ld. 10 00 U.OOnom iOO R. Hargreavea A Co. Ld.- 70.00 100 7% Pref. ICO.OO £1 Shell Transport A Tg Co. 90/ 97/0 1090 words
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Advertisement56 1916-01-27 11 TLi» ch«p be M a ptrfec' wrick, Hi* coa*b was soaelbiog awful Hit Km »book Uio t< ry roof. Hi- InenJi they uiurmartd, Poor tool But km t tint tiiuc w.rk has p*H<td, The poc r c)j»i v '.uni- U ijuitc ia*t 'Twas cnljr wtlb tbe aid for (are, I56 words
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Advertisement626 1916-01-27 11 THE NEW RECORDS for JANUARY TMO LIST of Records ever issued contains so many real gems as the "Mis Master's Voice" list for the New Year J* jt Jt These are just a few of the wonderful Januaiy issue. Good-night, dear heart is more especially commended. NEW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA M„.626 words
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Advertisement200 1916-01-27 11 RAFFLES HOTEL. NEXT SATURDAY Cinema Show AND DANCING AFTER DINNER. ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY NIGHT MUSICAL CONCERT DURING DINNER. SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL D CINEMA DINNER T SHOW Saturday, January 29, Music by the Sea 1 Dinner on Lawn View Orchestra J by the Sea. Complete Cinema Equipment supplied by H.nnn200 words
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Article832 1916-01-27 12 GOVERNMENT-OWNED HOMES AND SHOPS. Georgetown, Somewhere In Britain." Basil Clarke, writing to tbe Daily Mail, from somewhere in Britain, says: Great Kiitain's first national kioema theatre stood on our left hand beyond it our tirxt national grocery shop. A stone's throw away wt re the sites of832 words
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Article231 1916-01-27 12 Women Graduates as Shorthand Experts. The war has evolved a super shorthand typist, tt c woman who can work her machine swiftly u'ld rorrtctly. take a note at an biih/.il' j■•«•j and get tbtoi gh i»t office «oiL M'ceially with all tin MM initiative that huh might expect231 words
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Article363 1916-01-27 12 May be Partially Closed For Several Years. That uninterrupted service through tbe Panama Canal must not be expected for several years was the summary of a state ment issued at tbe end of November by Professor Benjamin Le Roy Miller, Ph. D., who occupies the chair of363 words
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Article395 1916-01-27 12 THE GREATER MIND." Our Navy's Inheritance From Olden Seamen. Admiral Lord Charles Beresford contributes a message to an interesting brochure, entitled Witb tbe Grand Fleet," from the pen of Mr. L. Cope Cornford, which has just been published by Measr*. Williams and Norgate at sixptneo net. Lord Charles says:— It395 words
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Article259 1916-01-27 12 American's Suggestion to British Breeders. American Mea? of the state of thorough bred bone bretuiDg in England are refl cte.l iv tht nuggentioQ of a writer in the New York World that Britiih bridero would make a bi>; succi H4 next S'.^ason if they were ent.r prising259 words
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Article1037 1916-01-27 12 How Invading Germans Looted The Village. Emilienne Moroau, the 17 year old heroine of Loos, who has written her life story for Lloyd's Weekly News, contributed over a page as a first instalment. Tbis brave daughter of a retired miner, living with her parents and a younger1,037 words
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Article36 1916-01-27 12 •poud< lit aslu for the ncine of a liouie f..r ci-ii- uujptivii in Southern Austrai.a. We l,uve no personal kno«led|te war ■■Hag urn to give advice, and shall be glad if some reader can do so.36 words
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Article570 1916-01-27 12 Better Able to Bear Than A Hundred Years Ago In addition to paying her own war expenses, Great Britain is financing her Allies, and the qo< stion upper-most in tbe minds of many is, How long can she bear the strain A writer in tbe New York570 words
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Article510 1916-01-27 12 Mr. Justice Darling's Idea of The Scotch Dress. Breach of contract was alleged in the action beard by Mr. Justice Darling and a special jury, in the King's Beach Division, tbe other day, brought by Mr. Donald Macleod, draper, B room wood road, Wandsworth Common, against510 words
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Advertisement375 1916-01-27 12 HUTTON'S "Pineapple" Hams and Bacon Supplies always in stock. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. 1 YOU MAY REST ASSL'RLiJ I* ih*t Beetham's Pills w;l! be of great service io you tf your sioni. < :•> c i; y or your liver n sluß^ish. The375 words
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Article520 1916-01-27 13 How a German Divisional Staff Was Carried Off. Further details of tbe daring exploit wbic resulted in tbe capture of the staff of tbe 2nd German Division near Pinsk have increased tbe admiring astonishment wbicb tin- news has aroused. First of all, in order to avoid520 words
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Article429 1916-01-27 13 Traceable to the Vagabond Habits Of a Mule. The barbed wire that is now beiny made in scores of tous for tbe conflicting armies, to be used upon men, would not be allowed to be used for cattle, so keen, numerous and long are tbe points429 words
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Article120 1916-01-27 13 He was a regular patron of the restaurant. Perhaps that is why be felt justified in making clever remarks to tbe waitresses, remarks which they were puzzled to know how to answer. One day, however, tbe Rmallest and timidest girl happened to be serving this irritating120 words
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Advertisement57 1916-01-27 13 HIGHEST-GRADE PFTROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE DEVOE'S SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ACL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. *Tn q h Q w w OFQv^ n m o S < H o ?s j JLJ a a B mo g P g g--* I r-i z57 words
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Advertisement356 1916-01-27 13 V V SM SAFETY RAZOR x^ Vpi The only safety razor at less than $9 that can be stropped without removing blade. The 7 o'clock gives a beautifully smooth shave because 1 you always have a perfect edge on the blade. The stropping is I j done in the simple356 words
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Advertisement51 1916-01-27 13 AUCTION [SALE Of 2,660 BAGS SEADAMAOEI > WHITE RICE EX S.S. "KUM CHOW,' To be held at Noa. 76 and 80, Boat Quay, and in Lighter oppesite No. 80, Bolt Quay, On Thursday, Ja»cabt 27, 1816, at 8.80 p.m (For account of concerned). CHXNO RENO LEE k CO., Auctioneers 28151 words
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Advertisement55 1916-01-27 13 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. Wanted, for the Mc^istrato's Court at Jobore Babru, a competent Chinese Interpreter Und Clerk. Candidate most have a fair knowledge* of English and Malay and be able to read and write Chinese. A know ledge of typewriting is also required. Salary 960 per mensem. Apply to First55 words
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Advertisement550 1916-01-27 14 Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAX OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFIGB *¥lnohs»t«* Housa, SMg.po«>. LOMDOM OFFICE i 39. Old Jewry, EC. Tb« Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the550 words
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Advertisement388 1916-01-27 14 INSURANCE. GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOH (Incorporatkd in England). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Fund 46,360,000 Annual Income .41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, aie prepared to aooept fire and Earthquake risks for short periods of ten days as longer periods at current rates to be named on388 words
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Advertisement458 1916-01-27 14 BANKING. i HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL •10,000.000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- •16,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors •16,000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale. Chairman, W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Ohairmaa. S. H. Dodwell, Bsq IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T.458 words
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Advertisement568 1916-01-27 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 Share* ot 430 oach m 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd.,568 words
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Advertisement1146 1916-01-27 14 INSURANCE. The Shanghai Life Insurance Co., Ltd., has deposited X'2o,roo with tbe Supreme Court ot Judicature (England) in accordance with The Assurance Companies Aot, 1900 R*. 2.00.C00 with the Controller of Currency, Calcutta, in oonvpiiance with The Indian Life Assuianoe Companies Act 191', and Pesos 100,000 with the Philippine Government.1,146 words
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Article1069 1916-01-27 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Movable Electric Lamp. I The use of the movable electric lamp, or I torch," for locating faulty parts of the motor in places where trouble has developed has become common in all garages and workshops, while many owner drivers find1,069 words
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Advertisement203 1916-01-27 15 The First DDDBE BROTHERS MOTOR CAR to be introduced to this market on view at our Orchard Road Garage. We strongly advise prospective purchasers of cars to see the Dodge Brothers Car which has net merely a few refinement?, but the highest form of refinement at every point, even to203 words
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Advertisement13 1916-01-27 15 For Children's Hacking Coagb at Night Wood* Great Pepper mint Core It. 6d13 words
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Advertisement168 1916-01-27 15 1^ Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. True Economy What this Economy implies— Of Service In -g. 1 Most miles per dollar. 2. The pleasure of comf\m I plete confidence. ULuldullu gm OUUuI 3. The comfort of the JB Bft igjfe- quiet, buoyant168 words
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Advertisement469 1916-01-27 16 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS owm LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AQENTB. Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., tI*COBr.>IUTBr> IN EhOUiKD) IMPORT DEPftHTMENT. SINGAPORE PENANG and MALACCA. WAHTB^_ COMPOSITORS WANTED. Wanted Compositors for the Straits Times (news department). Oood salaries given to capable men. Apply personally. 41 DRESSER WANTED. Wanted, estate dre^er.469 words
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Advertisement333 1916-01-27 16 WANTS. CLERK WANTED. Wanted, Junior cletk with knowledge of Typewriting and Shorthand Apply to Box No. 180, Straits Times. 25 1-B 291 HOUSE WANTED. Wanted, email house in healtby locality near town, unfurnished. Moderate rent. Writs particulars to Nitchewo." c/o Straits Times. 20-1 27 1 ENGAGEMENT WANTEO. British Mechanical Engineer333 words
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Advertisement550 1916-01-27 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNISHED BEASIDEREBIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA and JUANITA, to let furnished. Apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia. IS a FLOOR TO LET. To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street, Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 181 0 TO BE LET Commodious Office a in Gresbun House. Battery550 words
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Advertisement498 1916-01-27 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TOUT. Rooms at "Zetlan. House," Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Paul Co. 16-1 a TO LET. No. 7*B, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Cheng Tan Co 10, Malaoca Street. 3-6 a BEABIOE REBIDENCE TO LET 4 bedrooms, bathrooms attached, water laid on. Apply No 4, De498 words
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Advertisement322 1916-01-27 16 NOTICES. GUAN MAT CO.. HEAD OfFICE: 17, Phillip Street Branch Stores at No. 14, Phillip Street, and Nos. 14, 100 and 102, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT." Telephone Nox. 1174 and 128)1 (Private 14S0). Codbs ossd A. B C, sth Edition, and Al Codbs. ■hip Chtndlert, Hardware Oeileri, Government and322 words
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Advertisement754 1916-01-27 16 KIAM KIAT&CO 108 ft 109. Market Street. Tnlepbonc No. 431. Shipobandlews. Government nnd Munielpa Contractor** Bstate Suppliers and Com mission Agontr. Soli Aobhts The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Maltiplar Brand Hair Beltinm-1-7 ***** Straits '(Dimes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department Ml All communications754 words
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