The Straits Times, 23 February 1916
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Title Section13 1916-02-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,0:»S SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 23. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement134 1916-02-23 1 Order Early In consequence of the shortage of labour, difficulty in obtaining material, and the transportation situation growing more serious every day, intending purchasers will be well advised to order earl> We hope to be in the happy position of bfing able to give immediate delivery of 1916 Models soon134 words
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Advertisement110 1916-02-23 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 othe brand. The Lacoet, London, states 'The110 words
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Advertisement112 1916-02-23 1 ROBINSON CO. mm are now showing A A CHOICE SELECTION w4m Electro-plated 0i Ware f^r^ 3^*^. SUITABLE FOR WEDDING PRESENTS. NEW DESIGNS if HALL-MARKED Mtoi&iSfw2l& fi 1 1_ VF R N»*OW The following are now In Stock ENGLISH CHEDDAR CHEESE ENGLISH STILTON CHEESE AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR CHEESE GFtU YERE CHEESE SINGAPORE112 words
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Advertisement14 1916-02-23 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER ij BEER. > Soli Aoints I ADAMBON. GILFILIAN;' CO LTD. (lucurpuratol In Kngl.ind)14 words
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Article1116 1916-02-23 2 DAM4GE TO BE RECKONED IN MILLIONS. Picture of Desolation. The special correspondent of The Times, writing from Amsterdam, on January 16, says:— Holland has suffered a great disaster in the floods that have spread over the country. Of that there can be no doubt whatever. At present1,116 words
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Advertisement401 1916-02-23 2 Anaemia ■wrY B. 1 *'W the on. Anaemic girU, weak children nnd jaded mothers get new life and vigour by taking SCOTT'S Emulsion. Medicine and food, it fortifies the blood, promotes appetite, and brings back the roses and the joy of health. But be sure to get SCOTT'S— no other401 words
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Advertisement276 1916-02-23 2 A I'cftiitat'nn of over 100 years. Cockle's ANTI BILIOUS Pills are an i n.i'nable CQrrectira fof suk In- ul. i< lie, h;iiousiiess, depression, and all th >.--j 111 nor indispositions caused liaordUnd state of the liver or ilifl -mi -i. M i<lc from a l.mious I'octor's private prescription, thry won276 words
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Advertisement389 1916-02-23 2 Infantile Paralysis. Htlpfets Wasted Child Cured by Dr. CasMll'i Tablets, the Miracle-Wofktr. Mrs. Goodby, 15, Bevington-voad, Aston, Birmingham, England, says:— "l n«vir saw such a chai»;« in my life a* Dr. Cassell's Tables eftected m my littls boy Joseph when h« was suffering from Infantile Paralysis. He was quite help-lt-ss,389 words
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Advertisement182 1916-02-23 2 [THE STRAUS TIMES PBESS, LTD.' Artistic Modern y^tf?''%£: g^'^^l^^ Dookbindcrsj r a s~~ "v Photo Engravers! Telephone; Commercial IN Line Half-tone I 348. Photographers I CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. Ijß] THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Established 18S3) 1 MANUFACTURERS OF I PURE— ROPE S BTRAND GABLE LAID 4 BTRAND 1/2" to182 words
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Article665 1916-02-23 3 Sensational Adventure of French Outpost. The following despatch has benn received from Mr. H. Warner Allen, special correspondent of the British Press with the French armiea On the banks of tbe Aisne, just halfway between the French and tbe German positions, there is a small mound or665 words
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Article210 1916-02-23 3 Popes to be Interred at St. Peter's in Future. To overcome the great difficulties connected with tbe removal of the bodies of Pontiffs across the city of Home to the Late ran Basilica, which is the true catbtdral cf the Popes, a new burial place is210 words
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Article155 1916-02-23 3 A certain distinguished young officer in the Kritish arm; has found the number 9 bound up with his life and fortunes in a curious way, says The Express. He was born in 1890, won the V.C. on August 9 last, and the Military Cross on September 9,155 words
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Advertisement500 1916-02-23 3 f Debility 1 II When you feel limp and washed out, weary fl U and fatigued with no inclination for exertion U your body is in a run-down condition— you are A debilitated. You need something to put fresh 5 X R° into you you need a fortnight's Iron 'Jelloids500 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-23 3 For Children* Hacking Cough a* Night Wood! Great Pepoet mint Cue 6d12 words
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Advertisement150 1916-02-23 3 BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwich, Englnnd. CRESCENT BM&U BRAND MANUFACTU3CRS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. Ad E NTS, Straits Settlements and F. M. S. H. WOLSKEL COij Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. ICE- MAKING MACHINERY. Most Modern150 words
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Advertisement1075 1916-02-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AND •rVpcar Line. (Compajiibm Incobporatbd in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract with His Majesty Government). For China, Japan, Penang, Geylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamerß will leave Singapore on or about NAIL LINES. HOMKWABD1,075 words
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Advertisement796 1916-02-23 4 BTEAMEB BAILIWB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Imcobpoeatbo in Siam). SINGAPORL-BANGKOK For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Se merak, Kelantan, Tabai Baognara, Telupin, Patani, singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen' Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Dua Departure •.a. ASD4NG Fab S4 Fab. 36, S pm. s.s MAHIDOL 28 Mar. 1, 3 p.m.796 words
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Advertisement476 1916-02-23 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTO. (Ikcobpobatbd in England) Tbe Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool acd476 words
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Advertisement514 1916-02-23 4 BTEAMER SAILINBB N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporatbd in Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama, via portx, to Marseilles and London under mail cntract with tbe Imperial Japanese Oovernment. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are514 words
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Article814 1916-02-23 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 23, 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Kvatt, rxcbange and share brokers, issue tbe following list of quotation* this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. No*. Valci. Ki-»«rx. Sillies. 3/- AllftßM I/If* 2/14 1 An«lo J»t» 12/-814 words
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Advertisement492 1916-02-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. (Incokpolatiu in Knulasd). Olr*ot S«pvioa to Japan via Hong kong A Shanghai, and to Oaloutt* via Panang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on turungb Bills of Ladin. (or Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amr.y, Obetor, Tientsin, MHbHH \aogt«su tort*. Fo; luoaa. tbe rhilippinue etc., oto.. eto.492 words
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Advertisement223 1916-02-23 5 Of Much Interest to Motorists! Here is a brief Specification of the famous "DODGE BROTHERS" OAR MOTOR. 3 Point Suspen- CARBURETTOR. Special sion-unit power plant. design automatic float 17-24 HP. R.A.C. rating. type. Fitted with hot air VALVES. On right side of tube and shutten motor liT clear opening GEAR223 words
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Advertisement105 1916-02-23 6 j*: TREATMENT of ANAEMIA V or chlorosis Arl a «H e«-e« of debility JP^&FEROXAL K«m.ic»)2. GRANULATED COMPOUND f p'°«°" ute f ir n nd alc line p h phate WkL Albert BUISSON WS^*SL- ".TV." lfeiciSiSf*! Doctor ot Pl»rm.c,. L.ure.l* ot U» I^a? C|^%^ Acdemy ot JHedeciae at Port, 45, Avenue105 words
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Advertisement468 1916-02-23 6 JEX« M7M. %mJ XJISCFni (Latk or Tun Robimson Piano i. o.) Banjo stringp, Be)] brand, 1 set of 5 ,55 1 6 .75 1,7 .90 Clarion* t, B flat, 15 keys, 2 rings 30.00 reeds, B flat and E flit, each .15 Flute, B fl-t, n«-w army ni<)9el 15.00 Piccolo,468 words
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Advertisement352 1916-02-23 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. n the matter of the alien enemieB (Winding up) ordinance, 1914. THE MEDICAL HALL, LIMITED. Notice is hereby Riven that HUMPHREY BASIL WARD, of French Buk Buildings, Singapore, Chartered Accountant, baa, by initromeDt dated 18th February, 1916, under kfae band of Hit Bxofllency SIR ARTHUR HENDERSON YOUNG,352 words
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Advertisement502 1916-02-23 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE, 136 lbs. block Antimony. Dflers wanted. Antimony, c/o Strait-i Times. 28 2—24-2. SEASIDE RESIDENCE TO LET, 4 todrooms, bathruoinit att«cbed, water laid in. Apply No 4, De Souza Street. 6 8i a WANTED, TYPIST (or one half day per week (any day). Salary lIS per month.502 words
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Article112 1916-02-23 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, February 23. High Watei, 0."7 a.ra.. 0.52 p.m. Chinese Theatricals, Victoria Theatre. Thursday, February 24. High Wator. I.* n.m 1.44 p .in Singapore (iolf Club meeting, 6.15 p.m. Friday, February 25. High Water, \M a.m 2 30 p MM. homeward mail expected. B. I. Homeward112 words
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Article224 1916-02-23 7 TO DAY. Malacca, P. Swettonham and Teluk Anson Kampar IJO pm Medan 2.30 pm Batu Pahat S. Wongsor 2.30 pm Muntok and Palembang .lapara 2.30 pm ttenhaiu and Teluk Ans-m Ipoli 2.30 pm Kota Tinggi Tanjong Surat 4 pm Bau^kok 11. H. l.iong 4pm Batavia, ('lieribon and224 words
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Article261 1916-02-23 7 Tlio mail trains from Singapore for tit north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m.. arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.1 p.m. and 8.45 a.m. respectively. The through express to Penanj; leaves Kuala Lama at H am. daily, arriving at Penan« at rt H261 words
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Article122 1916-02-23 7 The I', and O Khiva arrived at Port Said oa the '21«t instant that oar arrivals in Loodon are much behind tboae pajkimhed iihwinlimi. Our rn\f ii to i v a l- oolv when they ar. officially Xtai ia tbo Post OSoo Dit'rm. anJ on I.*:, t'.ui122 words
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Article69 1916-02-23 7 Latest Arrivals. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Chengtu 22 2-16 Inner Roads Ban Hong Leon Kuala Ban Wbatt Hin Hai Nam Scott Harley No. 7 Wharf Sn Wongsec Inner Roads Hong Aik A ing Hong Hock Liui tfanit Edina Sultana Islander 23 2 16 No. 7 Wharf69 words
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Article321 1916-02-23 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instance*, bookings may be provisional and that intending passongers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.321 words
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Article205 1916-02-23 7 Mementos of the Capture Of German Colonies. lv lustiy is not alone in its enjoyment of a war boon.. That legendary but still lovable animal, the hobby-horse, finds itself increaseilly popular during the war. Stamp collecting is particularly active just now. Many oil but somenhat jade I collectors,205 words
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Article183 1916-02-23 7 Sir Edward llolden, M.P., chairman of the City and Midland Bank, has issued a remark able analysis of the financial situation. London," he Mates, is still the borrowing and gold centre of the world. The pound sterling never had to carry such a load as at present,183 words
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Article89 1916-02-23 7 An agitation i» incr<<aBinK protesting against tin doling of tin- luuHtums and picture galleries at homo, particularly the British limn, iiru. The newspapers point oat that istralian. New /."aland, and Cana ilian soldier -i in- *UHaj l-otxlc for the first and only time. Those in charge of the li patch89 words
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Article181 1916-02-23 7 EXCHANGE Sinoafobb, February 28. 1916 OmLumi. Bank 4 ll,m H\\\ Demand 2/44. Private 8 m/i 2/4|j On Franck Bank T. T. 828 UK Imdu Bank T. T. 17 1 j Oh Hon. >k»nj ..Bank d/d 17% Oh Skanohai ...Bank d/d 88] On Java Bank T. T. 182181 words
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Article177 1916-02-23 7 ac Buyers Sellers. Value J 10 10 Ampang 6.00 1 1 Ayer Wenß 0.80 0.40 10 10 Hrl.u 1.50 2.00 10 10 Kanabol O.W 0.95 10 10 Kinta Association 6.50 XI £1 Kinta Tin 1.14.6 1.17.6 t\ £1 Lahat Mines 425 10 8.25 Malayan Collieries 2.50 die XI £1177 words
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Article635 1916-02-23 7 2/- 2/. A:;» k ii 1/8 2/--41 41 -Vni-lo .Uva 15/- 1.0.0 3/- 3/- Anglo Malay 9,8 10/6 2,'- 2/- BaUng Malakt 2, 4 2/8 £1 41 Batn Tig* 2.10.0 3 0.0 2/. 2/- Bekoh M 2/7* £1 41 Bakit Kajang 1.17.6 2.0.0 41 41 Bakit LmtaDg 3 0.0635 words
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Article127 1916-02-23 7 £k?e! Ba J ere -41 41 Smelting Co. 7.40 41 41 Prol. 1.4.0 6/- 6/- Blectrio Twayg 2/0 10 10 Fnaet Neave 51.00 60 60 W. Hammer Co. 60.00 100 Howarth Brakioe 100 7%Pref. 100 100 Kati Bro, Def. 10 10 Marnard h Co. 100 100 R. Hai-greaves 55.09127 words
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Article57 1916-02-23 7 United Engineers 11,284 500 par Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £860,000 oom Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4*% of 1907 11,600,000 90 98 Spore Municipal 4|% of 1909 11,000,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 lO^dis Spore Municipal 4% £800 000 9%dis The quotations of sterling shares most be57 words
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Advertisement7 1916-02-23 7 For Cbroaie Cbaat Conplaiata, Circ U. fld7 words
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Advertisement339 1916-02-23 7 Jamaica Cigars Golofina Perfectos $14 per 100. Golofina Bouquets 9 per 100. PACKED in BOXES of 25. Obtainable from SUN TAI CHAN, NOOR MOHAMED, 41, Cecil Street. 1-a, d' Almeida Street. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Inccrporatkd is Emolandi EASTERN BRANCH: SINGAPORE. "DUDBRIDGE" OIL ENGINES" FOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE OIL. DKLIVERY FROM339 words
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1102 1916-02-23 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23. THE POSITION AT THE FRONT. It is not very easy to sum up the position of the allied and ent luy forces as a whole. Tbe smashing blow delivered against tbe Turks by Russia reduces to nil, almost, the prospects of an advance by1,102 words
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Article23 1916-02-23 8 The Weekly Dispatch declares that the taxation of theatres, music halls, and cine matograph palaces will be provided for in tbe next Budget.23 words
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Article28 1916-02-23 8 Tbe Dutch steamer Bandoeng mined in the mouth of the Thames is still afloat, but its forepart is uuder water. An effort is being made to beach it.28 words
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Article31 1916-02-23 8 The condition of the Dutch airman Porten, who piloted the machine which came to grief and kill. I the Commander of the Netherlands India Army, continues to give rise to anxiety.31 words
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Article50 1916-02-23 8 The sittings of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council were resumed on January 18. There are 25 Indian and colonial appeals for hearing -from iimgal, six; Allahabad. three Madras, four Lower Burma, three Bombay, two Oudb, two and I'unjab, British Columbia, Seychelles, Mauritius, and tbe Straits Settlements, one each.50 words
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Article25 1916-02-23 8 Mr. O. T. Lamb, late of the Straits Trading Co., who enlisted in the Royal Fusiliers, has now obtained a commission in the H.I' A.25 words
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Article40 1916-02-23 8 The sum of »5,816.91 has been subscribed towards Malaya No. IS (Reconnaissance). which make a total of »200,3.!0.64 subscribed towards the Malayan Air Squadron which will be completed with another reconnaisn ance aeroplane, bringing tbe squadron up to 16 units.40 words
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Article49 1916-02-23 8 A Tamil named Periasamy was charged in tbe second court this morning with doing mischief by setting firo to a rubber planta tion at the 12; milestone, Chna rim Kane Road, and causing damage to tbo extent of •2,000. A remand for a week was ordered, bail being refused.49 words
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Article45 1916-02-23 8 Our Penang correspondent wires that tho wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church, yesterday, of Mr. Harry K. Micoll, of the Chartered Bank, Klang, and Miss Elsie Grant, of Dundee. Mr. C. L. Chapman, of Klang, was groomsman. A reception was held at Crosby Hall.45 words
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Article57 1916-02-23 8 The Hotel M/tropole, Northumberlandavenue, tbe scene of many China, Straits, and other annual dinners, is to be taken over by the Ministry of Munitions for the period of tbe war to be used for tbe ever increasing administrative work of the department. The hotel is the second largest in Londoa57 words
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Article53 1916-02-23 8 The Berlin Neueate Nachrichten says The Australians are obviously endeavouring to outdo the gentlemen of London in stealing and plundering private property. Tbe barring of German shareholders is tbc latest atrocity. The British Colonies will one day bitterly repent their present robbery. They have struck the heaviest blow at their53 words
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Article62 1916-02-23 8 At Liverpool, on January 13, five young Americans, all in khaki, were remanded, charged with offences under tbe Aliens Restriction Order, by declaring themselves to be Canadians to a recruiting officer. Tbe Magistrate said that Americans were appar ently a source of great annoyance in the army when tbe regiment62 words
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Article69 1916-02-23 8 In the ordinary course the contract with tbe P. and O. Steam Navigation Company for tbe conveyance of the weekly mails to and from India and other Eastern countries would bare expired at the end of last month, but as it is impossible for the authorities to give close attention69 words
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Article77 1916-02-23 8 Tbe following special cable from The Hague appeared in the Sumatra Poxt of February 16: -A Hague telegram says that the Entente in the future will not initiate movements without consulting the Allies. Every attack is to be previously approved by all. The Germans are no longer to be afforded77 words
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Article80 1916-02-23 8 The following Singapore property was disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale room yesterday afternoon Land at Serangoon Road, about 1 j mile from town, area 8,794 square feet, Government lease No. 1389 for 999 years, yearly quit rent 91, together with the sis brick and tile-roof80 words
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Article92 1916-02-23 8 A vernacular weekly of Calcutta, publishes tbe following I The late Babu Durlab Ma/umJar was senior pleader of Nowgaon in Assam. His godson and daughter in law Lila had been to Japan for commercial purposes and remained there tor a long time. Lila returned to India a few days ago.92 words
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Article97 1916-02-23 8 One of the most remarkable instances of the result of the suppression by the censorship of details concerning tbe Zeppelin raids in the London district comes from Scotland via China, says the L. and C. Kxpress. In a letter received by last mail from a Scottish missionary living in a97 words
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Article104 1916-02-23 8 Some time ago tbe British Chamber of Commerce in Paris asked the Australian High Commissioner in London whether a sample of Australian wood, suitable for making gun stocks, could be s.-nt to Franco for the purpose of tests being made by manufacturers of small arms in that country. The matter104 words
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Article134 1916-02-23 8 A witness in the District Court yesterday, who was foolish enough to give falHo evnli ■net-. received a sbarp reminder that it does not pay to commit huch foolish indiscretions. It was in the course of tbc hearing of a claim in which the sun< of ■> I'.O, loaned on134 words
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Article442 1916-02-23 8 There will be a four day*' camp of tbc Malacca Volunteer Rifles during Kaster at Alor Oajfch. His Highness the liajah Muda of Sarawak is a passenger to Singapore on the Katori Maru duo to leave London next month. Lieut. H. Oroom, of 1 'sth Warwick-*, wn442 words
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Article57 1916-02-23 8 Mr. E. Gill has received from the Overseas Club an acknowledgment of JtU 4s. lOd. sent recently towards the Club's Tobacco Fund for Soldiers and Sailors. You are indefatigable," says the secretary, 1 have pleasure in sending you a couple of do/en collecting lists and am57 words
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Article56 1916-02-23 8 .Mrs. Kupert Manasseh, Rattles Hotel, begs to acknowledge the following subscriptions thankfully received on behalf of the Belgian Soldiers' Vacation Fund Already acknowledged $225 S Mauasst h and Co. 100 Mr Koopman 11 M. B. Oliver 10 Here's Luck 6 T. Wheeler 4 Ben Taylor 156 words
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Article164 1916-02-23 8 The Who Will Help Fund. It will be remembered that friends in Malaya made handsome contributions to a fund for sending a Christmas Box to our soldiers in Kyypt and the Dardanelles. A considerable consignment was hu t direct from .Singapore, but as the information showed that some warm clothing,164 words
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Article176 1916-02-23 8 The London Gazette of January H records the promotion of Corpl. K. A. Stainis, trim Army Ordnance lurps, to be loM*d I. a ut< v ant in the South Staflordshires, while- tlit UaMMI nf January 11 records the promo tion of '2nd Lieut, (tempy. Lieut. I176 words
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Advertisement174 1916-02-23 8 l '**^rWML. Letters Carbons. C^jHK Twentieth Century ha-« seen the advent of C*\ many remarkable inventions, not the least of which is the Roneo Letter Oopier, which dispenses with water, bru^h, and press, makes costly carbons unnecessary, and produces perfect copies at the rate of 20 per minute without smudging174 words
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Advertisement164 1916-02-23 8 Look at this I Short Feature Yet Momt«r Programme AT THE ALHAJLBRA Beach Road, Tbe House of Quality -Trie House of Feature Attractions. The Loading Theatre in Singapore. Manager, M. H. Kenyon Slaie. Patuk Offers WHEN JUSTICE SLEEPS Ftiiurlnt Ruth Roland and H«nr» King (I Parts). Is there Huch a164 words
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Advertisement9 1916-02-23 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear oa page 6.9 words
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Article1447 1916-02-23 9 BRITISH FINANCE. Premier Moves Big War Vote. THE FIGHTING LINES. Russians Still Advancing Successfully. Reiikk> Tri.n.i.\M>. l.'>mlun, February 21, 12.50 p.m. A White Paper st-ites that to day credit is 800 millions and there is a supplementary vote of 120 millions, making the total war credits 1,720 tr'llions.1,447 words
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Article62 1916-02-23 9 Rel'Tlß's TILEGKASt. London, February 20. Amsterdam The floods are subsid.ng at /aandam, Monnikendam and other points but the inundation at Anna Pauloma and Polder is increasing. As it is impossible to use the sluices the sea is rushing across the great Wydewormer Dyke, near tha scone62 words
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Article30 1916-02-23 9 Kiotik's Tiliqram. London, February 21, 8.45 p.m. The Comrie Castle was refloated after discharging seven hundred tons of cargo. She id now in Kilindini harbour, apparently undamaged.30 words
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77 1916-02-23 9 (From Oca Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 22. When the Appeal Court opened this morning, the Chief Justice, Sir J. A. S. Bucknill, K.C., was congratulated by the Hon. A. It. Adams, on behalf of the Penang Bar, on the knighthood conferred on him. The77 words
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Article219 1916-02-23 9 Germans Neatly Trapped By Young Girl. A Lettish girl, IT years of age, has been awarded the Saint George's Cross. Recently 20 Germans marched up to her fatbers's farm in Courland and a lieutenant threatened that she would be violated and that the farm would be burned219 words
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Article146 1916-02-23 9 The annual meeting of the War Contingent Association was held on January 24, when Mr. Andrew Fisher, the new High Commissioner of Australia, was elected president in place of Sir George Reid. The annual report showed that £18,881 was received. The balance on hand was £6,000. As146 words
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Article2259 1916-02-23 9 PASSING OF THE COMPULSION BILL. From Our Special Correspondent. London, January 14. In hia speech on the second readiug of tbe Military Service Bill, tbe Conscription Bill as its dwindling body of opponents call it, Mr. Walter Lang said that in all honesty and sincerity he tbanked2,259 words
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Article418 1916-02-23 9 Successful Opening of the Week's Festivities. A crowd far larger than is usually tbo case witnessed the soccer match on the S.R.C. ground yesterday afternoon between the Penang Chinese Recreation Club and tho Straits Chinese Football Association, and short time though the visitors have been here they418 words
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238 1916-02-23 9 A correspondent writing to the Times of Ceylon, says '—Perhaps it is not generally knn.\n that every nne of Sir Cecil dementi Smith's sons and sons in law were connected either with the Army or Navy. His eldest daughter was married to the late238 words
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Article100 1916-02-23 9 The Joint War Committee of tho British Red Cross Society and tbo Order of St. John of Jerusalem, through the chairman, Mr. Robert A. Hudson, write to Mr. J. Argyll Robertson, chieftain of the Selangur St. Andrew's Society, acknowledging receipt of X'">o, part proceeds of the100 words
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Article134 1916-02-23 9 Since the outbreak of war Northamptonshire has supplied five armies with the bulk of their boots, delivering to the liritish army alone no leas than a total of £82.^,000 worth a week in busy times out of a total of £400,000 worth for tho whole country,134 words
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Article1657 1916-02-23 10 THE STOCK EXCHANGE MORE CHEERFUL. From Our Own Correspondent. London, January 14, 1910 Thanks largely to the re-investment of money release I by tbe end-year interest and dividend distributions, business on the Stock Exchange continues on a fairly satisfactory level taking all tbe circumstances into con sideration. An1,657 words
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Article257 1916-02-23 10 Banana Island Now Rivalling Ceylon. Soon, it will be Jamaica where tbe nuts oome from, says The Star of January 14. In the past, Ceylon has been tbe chief place from which the biscuit and margarine makers have obtained their supplies, but now Jamaica is coming along with a257 words
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Article79 1916-02-23 10 Owing to the dearth of doctors consequent on the war it may not be possible in all cases lor the steamers to have the services of a surgeon." states an official notice in the I*, and O. handbook of official information. It was stated at the ot!L-«w of the I.79 words
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Correspondence.
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Article200 1916-02-23 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, There is no doubt that a money changer is necessary at Johnston's Pier as more than one correspondent has pointed out. The President of tbe Municipality said at a recent meeting that it was impossible to give up200 words
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Article556 1916-02-23 10 List of Rewards for Old Bedfordians, Old Bedfordians are so numerous in this part of the world and the Far East generally that a good many will read with interest the following list of rewards for service in the field bestowed on the Grammar and556 words
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Article89 1916-02-23 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, February 25 Wednesday, February 23. 4.80 p.m. Balestier Range S.R.E.(V.) 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall M. Cyclist Sec. Chinese Co. S.V.C. Band. Thursday, February 24. 515 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Friday, Frbbuary 25. 5.1589 words
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Article1361 1916-02-23 10 ROMANCE OF A VERY COMMON ARTICLE. Project Regarded as Crazy One. Fifty-six years ago a New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad conductor drove an iron pipe into the earth at Watson's Flats, Perm., and tapped a source of wealth which baa played a part of inestimable value to1,361 words
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Article461 1916-02-23 10 Sir Oliver Lodge on Neglect Of Expert Knowledge Sir Oliver Lodge delivered the inaugural address before tbe annual conference of educational associations at the University of London, chooeiug as his subject Education after the war." Two danger signals had been set up, one by Britain and one461 words
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Article158 1916-02-23 10 Millions of Pounds Coming From America. Negotiations were concluded in December by American copper producers with tbe British Government for the delivery during 1916 of approximately 135,000,000 pounds of the metal, tbe largest contract of this character ever placed in America. Deli veries were scheduled158 words
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Article167 1916-02-23 10 According to the annual report of tlie Liverpool Underwriters' Association, maritime losses of X'lo,ooo and upwards duriny 1915 amounted to £29,744,053, representing 628 vessels, as against £13,688,964, represent ing '272 Teasels in 1914, and ifi,7:16,000. representing 176 vessels in 1913. Out of a tonnage of 1,825,365167 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article28 1916-02-23 10 A hockey match between two very scratch teams representing tbe S.C.C. and the United Services, played on the Esplanade yesterday, resulted in a draw, neither side scoring.28 words
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Article415 1916-02-23 10 An 18 holes match will be played on the Race Course on Sunday between the Singapore Golf Club and the Keppel Golf Club. The tec off will be at 9 a.m. and the following are the teams selected tbe first pair in each team being representatives of 'he Singapore415 words
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Article394 1916-02-23 10 The fifth consignment of garments to the Red Cross Hospitals in Egypt was despatches! yesterday (February 221 on the Mongara. By kind permission of Mr. K. Walker, tho P. and O. Co. will convoy the cases to Port Said free of charge. Tho cases394 words
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Article54 1916-02-23 10 A London wire of February 11, says: Imports c.f plantation rubber for the tumuli amouut to 5,418 tout., and deliveiiew to l.r,j| tons. The. total stock of Para ami i'l.intation am units to M 7 too*. Tea imports amount to :i7,MK),000 It,-, aud deliveries to :)3,000,000 lbs., stocks to 153,0011,00054 words
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Article2209 1916-02-23 11 REPORT OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Effects of the War Th< thirtieth annual general meeting of tbe Penan n Chamber of Commerce will be In 1.1 ,n the Chamber on Tuesday, February 29, at I p.m. The report for tbe year ended December 81, 1915, includes the following2,209 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement45 1916-02-23 11 Sing a song ol Sixpence, All tbs blessed day, Sing a song of triumph In the oU temilia- way. Alao doo't forget io «ing A song ot sonit thing |v c. And Ihi it be a song in praiiie U Woods' eiicttt P.ppc miot Core.45 words
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Advertisement729 1916-02-23 11 S THE B&TCE W \J>' a ul ]e success if the t music is given by the II greatest of all home entertainers. "His I Master's Voice" Gramophone and I I some of the new /A dance records. They include the newest V/f/ e/i Walties. Hnitations. One- I Step nd729 words
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Advertisement91 1916-02-23 11 THE BEST TYRE FOR FORD CARS ISECURITYI K TRY THEM WEARNE BROS., LD., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipota and Penang, bole: agents. RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, February 26, CINEMA SHOW Commencing 10 p.m. INTRODUCING Miss MAY CLARKE (Mezzo-Soprano) who will sing during intervals. ADEIPHI HOTEL Saturday, February 26, SPECIAL DINNER ON THE91 words
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Article2803 1916-02-23 12 WRITING DOWN THE NOMINAL CAPITAL COST. Total Dividend of 20 Per Cent. The following report is taken from the Mal.iv Mail The annual meeting of tbe shareholders of the New ScreDdah Kubber Co., Ltd., mi held at the company a registered office, No 1, F.uibankment, Kuala Luiapnr,2,803 words
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Article451 1916-02-23 12 Merchant Marine Records Beaten Last Year. According to the annual report of the American Commissioner of Navigation to the Secretary of Commerce for the fiscal year ended June 80, 1915, which has just been issued, the merchant marine of the United States, including all kinds of documented shipping,451 words
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Article719 1916-02-23 12 Sprue is a disease of chronic course. .ss.ys VY. W. S. in Nature reviewing Dr. P. H. Babr'a work A Report on Researches on Sprue in Ceylon, 1912- It the disease aa it progresses producing severe anemia and exhaustion. That dysentery is a common predisposing cauite there719 words
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Article307 1916-02-23 12 The report of the Ratanui Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the net profit for the year to September 80, after writing off the sum of £540 for depreciation on buildings, machinery, etc., amounted to £13,1*5, and carry forward £2.571, making £1">756. Interim dividend of Is. »d. per307 words
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Article299 1916-02-23 12 The report of the Sendayan (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Limited, states that a strip of land along the boundary of the estate amounting to 3 acres was cleared and planted during the year. The planted area at September 80 was thus 1,047 acres. The output of dry rubber for299 words
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Advertisement169 1916-02-23 12 the I WHITE ANT W DESTROYER ALLBRITISH. Price: $30.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incobporated in Enulamd) KUALA. LUMPUR. PENANG WEEK Special Display of the latest Imported NICKEL AND BRASS BEDS All Sizes New Designs. BENTWOOD FURNITURE Largest Range East of Sut z. PARIS VENETIAN MIRRORS All Siz< b,169 words
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Article649 1916-02-23 13 European Politics After The War. Mr. H. O. Wells reassumes the prophet's mantle in the January number of CasseH's Magazine. Id the first of a series of articles which will try to answer the qnestion, What is Comiug he suggests tbat the outcome649 words
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Article405 1916-02-23 13 Professor Turner on Analogy Of Gulliver's Shirt. Professor H. H. Turner continued bis lecture to juveniles on Wireless Measures from tbe Stars at the Koyal Institution, and delighted tbe cbildren with experiment* •.bowing bow tbe size of tbe earth and other bodies is measured. He quoted (■ullivcr's405 words
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Advertisement146 1916-02-23 13 In £w"ifl and Purity fe^y Excellence FRAMROZ and CO- S Aerated Waters. derated Water Bottles (PLAIN). THEY HAVE F^T* A LARQF GAINED jE( STOCK OF A HIGH I Wk REPUTATION 'fl A 7 0Z U OZt AMONU THIi Jte^J|» BOTTLES A E R AT E D I B» I M146 words
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Advertisement517 1916-02-23 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to /^P^M^S, and to THE MUNICIPALITY m^^^i THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE \t]fo?/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Bole Agents for the Straits and517 words
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Advertisement541 1916-02-23 14 Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. i ln. jhhikwh' in Straits Skttlemints) H»OOFFIOI. Winoha.f..Ho«.., Singapore LOMDON OfFIC«. 3». Old i.wnf. «.O. The Company has «30.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England,541 words
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Advertisement390 1916-02-23 14 INSURANCE. lIMiOUUI HBSUIUNCE COMPMT. LIMITED. LOKDOIi tlNi oRi'OK.UKD IN Eh'ULAND). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds 46,360,000 Annual Income 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, aie prepared to aooept fire and Earthquake risks for short periods ot ten days as longer periods at ourrent rates to be named390 words
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Advertisement498 1916-02-23 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honokono), PAID-UP CAPITAL m, ...118,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600^)00 at 116,000,000 Silver M $18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Landale. Chairmaa. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairmaa. S. H. Dodwell, Bsq. P. H. Holyoak, Esq.498 words
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Advertisement507 1916-02-23 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER aid np Capital in 80,000 Shares oi 420 each 41,200,000 eserveFund 41,800,000 ©serve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200,000 BANKERS lie Bank of England, The London City and fidlanJ Bank, Ltd., The London County ad Westminster Bank, Ltd.,507 words
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Advertisement811 1916-02-23 14 INBURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Establishbd 1874. THE ORIENTAL iMonromni. is India. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ABSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ASSETS exceed $28,000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Profit* to Policy-holders at last Valuntlon 91,116,673. LOWEST Apply lor Prospectus and fall information to LIBERAL RATES MMAPORE MUNCH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPHERSON, Secretary (or811 words
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Article1183 1916-02-23 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. How Cheap Cars are Made. The Autocar has been revealing, says Truth, the secrets of the prices paid for components for chassis assembled in Detroit, from which we gather what a highly organ-i-i-.l business this parts making industry in the States1,183 words
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Advertisement120 1916-02-23 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability 9 rv^ B v ft?* BH X THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, Lcndon, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H. WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE! DEVOE'S120 words
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Advertisement239 1916-02-23 15 DUNLOP (A TT" I \f (U EbT C 2. (jS^Y m\ Eh «i 3? Although raw rubber h;is ad- vanred in price, Dunlop Tyres arc y-- yffijjffpil J^^n^3 Favourablecontractsforrawmater TT^rt r a^ nave enabled us to give the MggsH^^^LJjKjP public tho benefit of these reduced /ni^^^F d)j^Fl Grooved Cover. Prices.239 words
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Advertisement567 1916-02-23 16 A. B. MACKAY'S O THE ORIGINAL J3 LIQUEUR WHISKY. Jj~ L As supplied to both Houses of /■TPSP*"^BBv Parliament p OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST-GLASS DEALERS. j^Kll /fan £Jole A^ ents: fi^A ADAMSON. GILFILLAN i^^jPU and company, limited. HIH jfe {Incorporated in England) Hlbic Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT. wanted,567 words
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Advertisement534 1916-02-23 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE. Cottage Piano by Moatrie, in excellent condition. Apply Box No. 578, Straits Times. 31-2—28-3 i SADDLES FOR SILB. One lady's and two gents' saddles for sale, in fccod condition; cheap- Grif, c/o Straits Times. 'Jl-2-A a MOTOR CAR FOR SALE, one second- hand Humberette, two-stater,534 words
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Advertisement691 1916-02-23 16 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LBT, Rooms at Zetland House, Armenian Street. Apply Stephen* Paul* Co. 16-I—Q TO LET, No. 62, Hill Street, suitable lor school or hotel. Apply B. Silas, 8, Prince Street. 10 2— v TO LBT, No. 7 4 8, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Cheng Van k691 words
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Advertisement341 1916-02-23 16 NOTICE. How to solve servants' difficulties such as cooks, boys, amahs, ayahs, gardeners, clerks, conductors, shorthand typists, book-keepers, etc Charges moderate. Also shorthand (Pitman's) and typewriting are taught by an experienced teacher. For particulars, apply to the Straits Employment Agency. Agents Patal ft Co.. 9, Selegle Road, Singapore. 713 6341 words
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Advertisement390 1916-02-23 16 GUAN KIAT CO.. HEM) OfflCI: 37, Phlll.pltrtct Branch Storm at No. 14, Phillip Strcxt, and Nos. 14, 100 and IC2, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "OUANKIAT." Telephone No*. 1174 and 128 a (Private 1460). Cod»8 csbd: A. B C, 6th Edition, and Al Codis. Ihlp Chudlart, Hardware Daaleri. Government and Municipal390 words
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Advertisement459 1916-02-23 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market street. Telephone No. 4VI. ShipoLandlers. Government and Muuioipa Contractors Estate Supplier* aud Con: mission Agents. Solb Aoinik The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd, Bert Mnltiplar Brand Hair Beltings 17 806-16 To ADVERTISERS Ah requests to make alterations ie advertiseutnti>, such as changes in sailing459 words
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Miscellaneous319 1916-02-23 16 Straits '(Dimes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office '262 Job Printing Department 348 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of319 words
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