The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 January 1914
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Title Section16 1914-01-17 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 1914. NO. 8 03016 words
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Article160 1914-01-17 1 The reports of ludragiri and the Motor Marine Service—Page 7. Speaking at Bristol Mr Bonar Law expressed extreme doubt as to the possibility of a peaceful solution of the Home Rule trouble —Page 8. There has been, according to advices from Tokio, a resumption of the volcano160 words
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Article1352 1914-01-17 1 In the last number of the .Journal 'if the Straits Branch Koyal Asiatic *>oci» I Dr. Hamtsch gives an interesting teriec of letters concerning the early MMMII uient of Botanic Gardens in Singapo not of course the Gardens ut Taugiiu, which were then entirely in the1,352 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1914-01-17 1 NORDICA i Positively Appears AS ARRANGED Monday, Jan. 19. AND Wednesday, Jan. 21. BOOKING AT MOUTRIES HUTTONS "PINEAPPLE" HAMS BACON, j >~^ i Singapore Cold Storage Co, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCHES. "SHELL" The RED CAN contains 2 Imperial Gallons. 1 Imperial Gallon 4546 Cubic Centimetres 1 American Gallon 3785 By buying61 words
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Advertisement432 1914-01-17 1 VICTORIA THEATRE TH3BI1IIOHI8(ai Commencing WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 1 HE MAUD ALLAN entire chance of programme nightly AND I CHERNIAVSKY COMPANY, MAUD ALLAN and Leo, Jau, and Mischel UNDER THE DIRECTION OF W. ANGUS McLEOD. Far Hastern tour booked and directed by mT^IWDIVI A "%7€L"K"^^ MR.D.E. D. COHEN. IiDJCIIXHI/1. V kJIV432 words
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Advertisement149 1914-01-17 1 WHAT WERE ABLE TO GIVE YOU TO-NIGHT. To Thoroughly entertain you for what you re asked to pay at our show Pictures from a Variety of Makers. Entirely New Pictures in Both Shows. Two Two-Reel Films AT THE MARLBOROUGH Picture Theatre, Beach F< IT WILL PAY YOU TO SEE BOTH149 words
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Advertisement173 1914-01-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. House to let in Chancery Lane Page ft. Gosling's, some specialities for^Chinese New Year— Page 2. Ching Keng Lee have a sheriff* s sale Page 7. Notice re Malaya Tribune— Page 2. The Rubber Congress and Exhibition in Batavia Page I. Shell motor spirit is sold in Imperial173 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous134 1914-01-17 1 THE WEEK. Saturday 17th Hi«b Water— 2-4 a.m., 1-41 p.m. N.D.L. Outward mail due. B. I. Outward mail due. Sunday 18th. High Water— 2-41 a.m., ?-40 p.m. 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. M. M. Outward mail duo. Monday 19th. High Water— 3-21 a.m., 3-48 p.m. Moon Last Quarter. M. M. Homeward134 words
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Article303 1914-01-17 2 The proposed visit of Kobe amateurs to N i;obama this month to give a perform j.i«e of the recent revue at the Gaiety i been cancelled. Illness and other l ■i-umstances have made it impossible. Mrs Ktuile deSouza, the widow oi a Sr raits Government surveyor, and the st daughter303 words
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Article252 1914-01-17 2 Alikn Board Frustrates Rinaway Mauri age. A romantic runaway marriage story, in which a prepossessing Dutch girl and a young Chinamau figured, was related to the Alien Immigration Board. The couple, Cornelia Levi and Wong j Sing, made no secret that they were coming to England252 words
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Article134 1914-01-17 2 Very few Japanese woman do not marry. The majority marry tit II years of age. The men usually marry at 26, but marriage at the nge of 15 is not unknown, and 4,000 marriages at the age of 17 were registered in the case of men last134 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement382 1914-01-17 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO Company's. GREAT SALE i OP Gramophone Records FROM Jan. 15th to 31st only. FOR TRIS PERIOD OUR STOCK OF 10-inch DOUBLE -SIDED RECORDS i WILL BE REDUCED TO $1.00 each guan kiat co. SHIP-CHANDLERS, 37. PHILLIP STREET. GOVERNMENT MUNICIPAL CONTRACTORS. General Importers and Exporters and Commission Agents.382 words
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Advertisement599 1914-01-17 2 Notices NOTICE TO OUR CONSTITUENTS. Mr. S. S. Abrahamson. Manager of the Malaya Tribune is no longer connected with this paper, as from the 14th inst. All business communications to be addressed to the Paper and not to a->y individuals. The Strait? Albion Press, Ltd., Proprietors "MALAYA TRIBUNE." 17-1 19-1599 words
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Advertisement551 1914-01-17 2 To Let T3 LET A beautifully situated compound house known as No 11, Chancery Lane. Month'y rent *t4O. Preference will be given to those taking i over the furniture at a valuation. Entry Ist February. Apply to ALBAGOFF A Co. 171 3-2 TO LET That desirable compound house Hart fell551 words
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Advertisement277 1914-01-17 2 Wanted MORTGAGE REQUIRED Wanted small rm»rtgß*:« ,i in Tanglin. Good lot* real and m cipals only apply X. V <<, i 1 WANTED Malay Clerk for Brin- X ernment. Must write w«*ll ;uj«l i Arabic character, also \u writer. Apply by 1« t GUTHRIE Co L W p. i WANTEO277 words
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Miscellaneous410 1914-01-17 2 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. Sscond Sunday After Epiphany. Jan. 1 8th 1914. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 8 a.m. 5-30 p.m. Services. 9 a.m. Sunday School. Rev. W. Runciman, m.a., b.d. PRINSEP STREET CHURCH. 9 a.m. (Malay) Mr Song Ong Siang, M.A. 745 p.m. (English) Mr A. Lea. JOHORE CHURCH. 8-30 a.m. Service in410 words
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Article419 1914-01-17 3 Deli iHtTVL Emubaum to tbr Andria f T' IM.NCE. That entertaining blend of pantomime humour and classical allusion, the Latin Epilogue, brought down -the house vi Westminster, when the final performance of IVreixe's Andiiu was given in College [).iini!mv by the Kind's Scholars. There are eleven419 words
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Article274 1914-01-17 3 How Revolver Scenes Bxkbcise Unwholksomk I n fix e no: on Young Mkn Should cinematograph films be prohibited which portray before youthful eyes pictures of Wild West scenes where the profuse display of firearms in their chief feature The question has been again raised in view of274 words
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Article162 1914-01-17 3 Winnipeg, Dec. 12. It is not often that the Royal NorthWest Mounted Police will admit that any task is too much for them, but the officials at the northern headquarters of the force have reported to the Department of Justice that it is not worth162 words
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Article397 1914-01-17 3 A sfcatemrnt recently made in the Press as to an utterance .of Mr Asquith, seems so extraordinary that it is difficult to believe that the Prime Minister ever used 'the words attributed to him. He is re ported to have said that the public owed a debt of397 words
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Article175 1914-01-17 3 It is doubtful whether many of the ancient dishes, the recipes of which bave been handed down to us, would be as popular as the suckiug pip with barley and chestnuts that the "Ligue dcs Gourmands" partook of on Saturday. In Henry V.'s reign a favourite dish was175 words
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Article478 1914-01-17 3 P& O str Nore, due Jan. 16.— J. W. C. Ellis, E. W. H. GrahaLO, If ss M. Brigden, Mrs K. Stevens, R. H, Stevens, Mrs de Souza and child. V. Gell. C. Bradbery, Dr K. Dow. Per P O str Marmora, connecting with the str China at478 words
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Article22 1914-01-17 3 Per P O Simla, sailing Jan. 14.— Mrs Cross and child, Miss Alexander, Miss Ramsay, S. Mears. A. G. Head.22 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement167 1914-01-17 3 I ESJOY GOOD HEALTH JXD I I SPIBITS BY DB S KING I Aromatic Sch«jdazn I SCHNAPPS I I only the. jrit obi ral use; I LS "1• I IG. F. KELLNER Co., .J^^Jj CALCUTTA. j^|SSl| I RANGOON. i 5 gEn I w^r Always H Sold by G* CARTRIDGES D167 words
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Advertisement224 1914-01-17 3 f AYifANZ^**"*^* INDIA RELISH I I^^g? A delicious, appetizing Sweet Pickle relish lor meats of all kinds. Made of jg*~|% finely-chopped vegetables, richly spiced, I and seasoned, it has a flavor u:.cqua led wl in any similar condiment. ifil HEINZ I I AMERICAN PURE FOODS. I You should also t^224 words
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Advertisement169 1914-01-17 4 n ii ii ii n ii smim ii nun in iiihh ii ii ii si ii ii ii si am irs A NESTLES and KOHLERS CHOCOLATES ■m i^iju3 l LEi s ti V^lhSi lin KOH I FR'S »5f and w Sf^ &m 12 BKH^MMHfI^P^ IjLJa IjKD bb^ ail CHOCOLATE im169 words
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Advertisement179 1914-01-17 4 CELESTINS VICHY TABLE WATER. This most ce'ebrated and incomparable table water in order to meet the risir^ de uiaad* of the public has been new introduced here in small bottles, being formerly only used in large ones. The VICHY WATERS are three in number. Grande Grille, Hospital and Celestin's. The179 words
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Advertisement337 1914-01-17 4 r:c"rc i r:K3iT.x JSsr**...»\. i TiFrr~iir~nri imiii inn in, mm iiniii ■■iH—m—imi DISINFECT AN l S. ALL KINDS AND FOR ALL PURPOSES. AS SUPPLIED to H.M. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS I SANITAS-OROL," 20 times the -NyefTlcient of carbolic nckl. The uV dhtinfectant lor use in he Tropics, iiighes! efficiency andlowesi Powerful l.i.337 words
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Advertisement156 1914-01-17 4 I fju RIGID I r\\ LIGHT ;<flfeJ CHEAP PIONEER STAND A most Kandy and Useful Apparatus. Consisting of PIPE VICE STAPLE VICE I to take pipes up to with Jaws 2 ins. diameter gj i ns< wide. FOLDS UP FLAT. EASILY CARRIED. Weighs only 75 lbs. PRICE FROM STOCK $30.156 words
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Advertisement41 1914-01-17 4 SIEMENS WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. legrams SIEMENS, SINGAPORE. 647. Electrical Engineers, Manufacturers and Contractors, SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO IQRKS.Ld, Head office Caxton House, Westminister, lonaofl. Supplier Dept. and Store* Upper Thames '*et, Londoi. Lamp* and Fitting* Dept. Dalston, London. Work* Stafford ana Woolvlch.41 words
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Article478 1914-01-17 5 i 4 BiffßUll OK THK &ALB. out of tbe purchase by Mr Ml', of the D.ike of i ien estate, tbe QMt t.f.seil. anil among uular, as to what effect. i tiMH ted to jpoii lar M ifi the Metropolis. appears to be entertaintj vii- |ft478 words
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Article137 1914-01-17 5 s* man who had just been engaged nnercial traveller by a Manchester i a the Manchester Guardian," irned that the great fault of his prelf,. >sor had been want of tact. The man started out, and, to the MB employers, orders began to in at a quite unprecedented137 words
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Article101 1914-01-17 5 1 his was one o? the golf stories at the solf dinner (says the London correspondent of the Glasgow News.") Two experts told was new. An Englishman and a Scotsman were the players, and after holing out at the first hole the Englishman said Ifl the Soot, How101 words
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Article229 1914-01-17 5 All tbe great countries of Europe are hurrying down the steep path likeGidarene swine, to immeasurable destruction. Lord Rosebory. It is an absurd exaggeration to draw Nature as red in tooth and claw, revelling in cruelty. Dean Inge. If you feel it to be your duty229 words
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Article235 1914-01-17 5 MOBE KXTFUOKDINARY RUMOURS. I It is reported by a certain Japanese MM agency quoted by the "Japan Adver» tiser that liaron Shibusawa, Mr Nakano, and some other Japanese business men, in: forming the National Agency under the management of Mr J. R. Kennedy, aim at I235 words
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Article167 1914-01-17 5 The two great British armament firms which nowadays so often work in unison, have obtained the contract to reorganize perhaps I should say organize) the Turkish naval establishment on the Golden Horn. At the end of twelve years it is intended that the establishment shall be in167 words
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Article58 1914-01-17 5 OIL CARS POWER. Diesel, Semi Diesel, and Suction Gas Engines and Plants Enquirers lor this class of power would do well to consult i The Borneo Company Limited, Singapore, i who represent firms of the highest repute, which is a guarantee of reliable power and satisfactory running. Crude Oil Consumption58 words
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Advertisement899 1914-01-17 5 THE MOTOR HOUSE, 75, BRAS BASAH ROAD, SINGAPORE. From this date the above will be the style of the business hitherto carried on under the title of the Straits Rickshaw Co." WE CONTINUE TO PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO Motor Repairs, and supply the celebrated Overland, Humber, and Humberette Cars. I*899 words
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Article258 1914-01-17 6 Egyptian Rebellion Fomented from Geneva. The extreme section of the Egyptian j Nationalist party has started an Arabic newspaper, which, although published in Europe, is distributed in Egypt despite the efforts of the Egyptian Government to prohibit it. The paper, which is called El Kisas M The258 words
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Article161 1914-01-17 6 The height, girth, and weight of the Cheddar cheese which is brought into the rooms at Simpson's, Cheapside, each day at lunch time were recently correctly guessed by one of the diners, the measurements being Height 13^ ins., girth 28t ins., and weight 24$ lbs. This feat has161 words
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Article110 1914-01-17 6 (We would therefore encourage those who possess the word making faculty to exercise it freely. The Society for Pure English.) Ye wordists turn a dealing not To our beg-ation when we pray As betters, teach your worsers what To say. When Fortune favourates our cause Her beniaction we110 words
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Article107 1914-01-17 6 This is the true, sad story of a young man who allowed his sense of humour to master him He was irritated by a pompous official of his club, so the other evening he asked the official for a cheque form and filled it in To the107 words
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Article81 1914-01-17 6 Said the parson A hamper How handy And seeing, on looking within, A bottle of fine cherry brandy And another of choicest sloe gin He exclaimed, I could wish nothing better! [A twinkle appeared in his eye] I'll send the kind donor a letter." And thus did81 words
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Article236 1914-01-17 6 The report of the Sungei Dangar (Malay) Rubber Company, Ltd., for the year ended 30th June, 1913. to be submitted to the meeting on the 22nd instant, states that the approximate number of trees, accord ing to the manager's census, amounts to 255,600. Tapping commenced in236 words
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Article265 1914-01-17 6 The report of the Narborough (F.M.S > Rubber Estate, Ltd., for the year to 30th June last, presented at the meeting re cently, states that the crop harvested amounted to 51,3651bs dry rubber, which realised £9,007, or an average price for all grades of 3s 6d per265 words
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Article181 1914-01-17 6 Aviators will have read with interest the description of an "aero-yacht," in which, according to the New York World, a flight across the Atlantic is to be attempted. The project alone shows what amazing progress has been made since M. Santos Dumont and Messrs Wilbur181 words
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Advertisement189 1914-01-17 6 v v\\\MU%/ /y f%BEER s |ff W _J AeluccaN II I CIGARETTES 11 1 11 1 BEAR THIS HAIL MARK I SLEDGE MILK IS GUARANTEED TO BE GENUINE SWISS MILK Do not confuse this brand with other Milks of uncertain origin. If you hive not tried Sledge Brand you can189 words
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Advertisement94 1914-01-17 6 TO THOSE HOMEWARD BOUND J. CAMBELL LATHAM Co., Court Naval Military Tailor 59, Conduit Street, LONDON W Mr. H. G. DISS. J THIS i IS I IT! f t WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED Coil Liver Oil Compound /T^V TASTELESS ODORLE6S /'v^jffv The latc>t scientific pre- j J Jjmfm* paration of COD LIVER94 words
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Advertisement215 1914-01-17 6 SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc. Ant Exterminators. (The Universal,) Foi fumigating with Patent Universal Powder. Arsenite Of Soda. (For killing weeds.) and Locusts. Calculating and Adding Machines. "(The Brunsviga" and Bri-Cal.") Cement. "Borneo," aud Buffalo brandFresh stocks monthly. Cigarettes. (De Reszke). Ca|dbeck Macgpegor 4 Co Cigarettes. Weinberg). Sole DlstriMtn F>215 words
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575 1914-01-17 7 Tb«' following i DiftA l: port -hiiri'bolder* fot j rewnlftlftia I the on .Lin 14 \our Directors beg i i.uitha duly audited Stateounts of the Company for Konrtfc Financial Year ended .'Ust |91t. The year's working of the i >r-( h.ipKxploitatieMaatsjJooagei Lalah ha* resulted in a575 words
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Article94 1914-01-17 7 I] back teeth will stauil a preslamd Mr w. H. l>ula a a lecture at the Ro\al Dental miel of the teeth is the hard ■stance in the human body," he ue harder the food we eat r our teeth will be." I wj*B at94 words
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Article835 1914-01-17 7 The following is the Director*' Report to the Shareholders, to be presented at the meeting on Im. ft.- Tin- Directors hetf to submit herewith a duly audited statement of accounts for the financial year ending 31st August. In our last report you were advised that the835 words
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Article83 1914-01-17 7 Most smokers probably know that the term Egyptian cigarette is somewhat of a misnomer, as the tobacco comes from Turkey, and is merely blended and rolled in Cairo and Alexandria. The leaf used to be grown in Egypt, but its cultivation was terminated by an arrangement with Turkey83 words
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Advertisement418 1914-01-17 7 TheWorldsE DenHfriceß The longer a dentifrice prevents fermentation and decomposition processes in the mouth after the rinsing of the mouth has been finished. the better the dentifrice. In permanent efficacy all pre parations for the teeth are surpassed by Odol. HAND STUHR. s I F3LLCTiD AHCHOVJES I ANCHOVY PASTE. I418 words
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Advertisement445 1914-01-17 7 Auctions SHERIFFS SALE. P. R. S. Peria Kurpen f hitty Plaintiff, vs. The firm of "Pana Lana Pana 1 r. Anna and PalaniappaChitty Defecd ants. AT OUR SALEROOM On Wednesday, 21st Jan., at 2-30 p.m. Four freehold allotments situate in the district of Tanglin. being lots Nos. 12> to 128445 words
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Advertisement438 1914-01-17 7 iil^CrP^ Does the Wi¥=¥ff Climate Try You? \^&M l m lONIC if J/7i^\ Helps to maintain full mental and physical !^V\ £^h vigour and buoyant spirits in spite of v^Qy climate, overwork, etc \^i b-Q- Scientifically L $Va, VANA* wards |J}<S Ifc&i prepared for persons I .vr^r off Malaria and438 words
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Article, Illustration1483 1914-01-17 8 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1914. Here shall tbe Press the People's right mfttettfe Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain Htre patriot Truth her gioHoos twecapti 4xtm. Plarioarf u> Rilig^an, Loyalty and Lav. Wben it is considered that Canada is the senior British Overseas Dominion and that1,483 words
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Article755 1914-01-17 8 The Hon. Mr A. R. Adams is confined to his house with an attack of dengue. The conditions of service of the police are published in the Ga/.ette. The leave of Mr M. ttodess is extended till the arrival of the Paul Lecat, about March '2*th. Mr B. B. Mauudrel!755 words
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Article100 1914-01-17 8 a SOLUTION UNLIKELY Mr. Bonar Laws Statement Mm wm'* >m\ i. p 1 By Submarine Cable]. Bristol. .Jhm 10 Mr Bonar Law >pe^. ing here said that there have legations Biient Home Ku!» party leaders, but m> far without t He thought it hit, duty to h*\ n100 words
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Article62 1914-01-17 8 MALAYSIA'S ILL SUCCESS (From Our Onrt Corns/-. i,,iLondoi The report of I ui'ed M;tl.t\> that for the lir6t tiv^ months the Goehilt factory made :< i £11,000 but there h«J i»« .v losses during the past >> veti m< The Karimon fact<>i\ jLH.OI 0 and the t62 words
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Article136 1914-01-17 8 LYALL AND EVATT'S SHARE REPORT. The rubber ah. tone p There has foeeu a good demand ling shares ready dcliv. r\ h demand for local storks. \ta i of business has been done. Ribi.kk. Bukit Kajangh wnr> u ld a t 286 9d, Hukit SembHwangs sit Is -,1. |> uri136 words
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Article119 1914-01-17 8 An extraordinary occurrei. as having taken place near Siugapoi the 10th inst., a tongkang left i i to Tebing Tiuggi. taking >- Chinese contract coolies, who v. wood. On Wednesday night, i though by some pre arranged i rhCMO. tad denly sot upon the crew o! three119 words
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Article64 1914-01-17 8 The Committee gratefully ackno* the following donations received ou Thursday. Amount prey. acknowledged |15,4§5j11 Miss Schwabe Mr and Mrs Tomlinson Hon. J. Kirkpatrx k Caldecot Tomlinson and Lermit Mrs K. Davidsen M Hon. A. M. Pountney H. Burkill 1 k Mrs E. .Johannes Mr 6 Kock E.64 words
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Article123 1914-01-17 8 The four Club tennis cou every evening in anticipation of t ruary Tournament. The Handi< Committee this year are Messrs Bpi Kinder and Stephen. The annual Opening hay 01 th< Golf Club for the 1914 season It If on January 26th (Chinese New There are eight events to123 words
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Advertisement216 1914-01-17 8 KUPPER. A LIGHT GERMAN BEER AS SUPPLIED TO:— The Hamburg-Amerika Line, The Bucknall Steamship Line, The Union Castle Mail Steamship Co. &c. &c. &c. Per Case of 4 dozen Quarts. $17.00 less 5 Per Case of 6 dozen Pints, $15.75 less 5%. (Duty extra.) SOLE AGENTS. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., Wholesale216 words
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Article213 1914-01-17 9 TRADES HALL SURRENDERS. A Dramatic Scene. [By Submarine Cable]. Kkutkh's Sh*vici. .laneaburg, Jan. 16. The Trades his surrendered unconditionally. Hun. I'rawford. Wade, Ware, Meson and her prominent leaders were arrested. railway strike is believd to be colTwo hundred and tifty men have J for reinstatement at Braanfontein.213 words
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Article85 1914-01-17 9 The Bill Shelved. i»tt With the opeuins of inent to day it is understood that the bill will not iie introduced as the wernment considers it is i hie neither in the interests of Cana Ja nor the Krupire that they should pro ceed with a naval85 words
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39 1914-01-17 9 :don. lan. 16. A telegram from tons, Michigan, states that Mover other officials of the Federation have ndicted for conspiracy by preventing v force of arms the Calumet Copper ra from pursuing their vocations.39 words
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Article21 1914-01-17 9 Not Acceptable to Dublin. London. Jan. 16. Kitjbt L-irkinites «^re candidates for Dublin Municipal tiona and two were successful.21 words
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Article34 1914-01-17 9 1 in. 16. The Beiliss family have o Jaff.i. It is understood that iron Rothschild bought them an estate inJPalestine. This is the family whose head was accused of ritual murder > -<34 words
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Article256 1914-01-17 9 Kdison's Kinetophone pictures will only be on show at the Alhambra for three more they aie supported by a mini be r of new pictures. Ie Marlborough several fresh rilui he shown this evening, including Till Death us do Part aud Lieut. ng and the Mystery of Room 41." The256 words
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Article219 1914-01-17 9 VOLCANO AGAIN SPOUTS FIRE. Seventy Thousand Dead. \by Submarine Cable Km tebV Service. London, Jan. 16. Tokio telegrams say the eruptions and earthquakes have resumed as badly as ever, with another tidal wave on the west side of the volcano on Sakurashima which has blown out219 words
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Article78 1914-01-17 9 No Departure From Standard. London, .lav. 16. Lord Haldane, speaking at Hoxtou :-aid the Government bad no intention of weakening the navy by departing from the standards publicly proclaimed in Parliament. Reduction of Armaments was only possible co-operative-ly. Experience had shown that if a nation laid down armaments78 words
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Article67 1914-01-17 9 Right to Employ Non Unionists London, Jan. 16.— The Master Builders Association has issued an ultimatum to the men, to come into force oc Jan. 24, ottering them the option of signing individually an undertaking not to strike against the employment of non unionists or immediate dismissal.67 words
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Article51 1914-01-17 9 Committee Resigns London, Jan. 10.— The British Olympic Fuud Committee have resigued, only £11.000 having been subscribed out of the £100,000 wanted. The Amateur Athletic Association, to which body £'3,000 had been assigned, appoints the Canadian coach Kuox as Olympic trainer for three years at £400 a51 words
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Article45 1914-01-17 9 I'orliu, Jan. 16. The Budget Committee of the Reichstag has rejected the vote of £2.300 as a first instalment of ten thou sand for holding the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1916. The Radicals and Sc< ia lists were in the majority. > <45 words
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Article73 1914-01-17 9 With reference to the extract from the Times which we published yesterday, we understand that a number of the new Half watt Lamps have now been received by Messrs Siemens Brothers, Dynamo Works Ltd, Winchester House, who will be pleased to exhibit them to all interested73 words
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Article37 1914-01-17 9 Messrs Moutrie and Company have received a cable stating that Madame Nordica will be able to keep to her original dates and will thus appear on Monday and Wednesday next week. Booking is now proceeding.37 words
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Article61 1914-01-17 9 A Vienna correspondent states that the Chinese Government is reported to have placed with the Skoda Armament Works, of I'ilsen, an order for explosive shells estimated at .{,000,000 kronen. The management are reluctantly compelled to clo6e the Palladium from to-night owing to the visitors interfering with the operations of the61 words
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Article1782 1914-01-17 9 THE Y.W.C.A. To The Editor. Sir, The Y.W.C A. is not a so called Rescue organisation but the fact of con ditioub in Singapore make it advisable for the General Committee, to erect their Institute in a central locality for the existence of such an Institute does belp to1,782 words
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Article87 1914-01-17 9 Owing to the financial stringency, says the Peking Daily News, the Ministry of Finance proposes to stop sending students abroad for a while, and to recall a number of the students who are studying in the foreign countries. A Tamil, was yesterday fined $25 by the second magistrate, Mr E.87 words
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Advertisement201 1914-01-17 9 ROBINSON Co. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED RAMSBOTTOM DOMINO Tennis Racket THE MOST PERFECT AM) TIGHTEST STRONG RACKET MADE A LARGE STOCK OP THE FOLLOWING MAKES ALWAYS IN STOCK FRED SEATONS DOUBLE MAIN STRONG PROSSER 'SPECIAL CORONA PAVIS "RISELEY HEXAGON" SLAZENGER S "DOHERTY" SPALDINGS "GOLD MEDAL." AYRES 1914 LAWN TENNIS201 words
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Advertisement593 1914-01-17 10 Shipping j Hamburg America Line, Hamburg Deutsche Dampfschiff-Fahrtsgea "Hansa" Bremen. COMBINED SERVICE. >\ The steamers of these companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp. Rotterdam and Emden, and (he Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven593 words
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Advertisement545 1914-01-17 10 Shipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co., Ltd. FOR Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta The Company's Steamer ELLOR A 4,939 tons, H. A. Sharpe, Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Thursday, the 22nd inst., at 5 p m. She has excellent accommodation for flrst and second class passengers. Terms545 words
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Advertisement672 1914-01-17 10 Shipping N. Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all672 words
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Advertisement672 1914-01-17 10 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 Magellan Jan 1" Paul Lecat Jan 19 Nera Feb 1 Dumbea Feb 2 Atlantique Feb 15 Cordillere Feb 16 Chili Mar 1 .Magellan Mar 2 Amazone Mar IS Nera Mar 16 Paul672 words
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Advertisement681 1914-01-17 10 Shipping N. D.L. Norddeatscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen. Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connectinf Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice veisa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtan Nagasaki and681 words
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Advertisement517 1914-01-17 10 Shipping P. 0. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY For China, Japan. Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading Ishihh! for ili4 Coast, Persian Gulf Continental and America* Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or abom MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe* From Singapore, connecting Colombo517 words
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Advertisement827 1914-01-17 11 Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND XX/estern Pacific Railway Co. The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Francisco to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. jtt-r»n&g cut New 21.000 Ton Triple Screw Turbine Liners SHINTO MARU H "TENYO gARI s^.l CKIYO827 words
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Advertisement783 1914-01-17 11 SINGAPORE'S (MY COMPANY. LHfiEST PAID-UP CI'ITIL 0? m tMti I PW M, PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAO OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, EX. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life783 words
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Advertisement503 1914-01-17 11 The Eastern United Assurance CORPORATION Ltd. Head Office— Singapore. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). Authorized Capital $5,000,000. FIRE DEPARTMENT.— Risks accepted on Buildings and Merchandise at curreat rates. MARINE DEPARTMENT.— Insurances effected on Hulls and Cargo. For full particulars as to rates and all other nformation apply to J. D.503 words
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Advertisement343 1914-01-17 11 NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. FOUNDED 1787. HEAD OFFICESJ NORWICH AND LONDON. Losses Paid exceed £30.000 000 Lowest Rates of Premium. Prompt and Liberal Settlements. T HE BORNEO Co Ltd, A^iiito FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Established I*B2. Direct Government SuPßßViuiot Government Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDE an C No.343 words
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Article359 1914-01-17 12 Remedy For an Imaginary Disease. An ancient remedy for an imaginary disease in horses was mentioned at En- field Petty Sessions in a case in which Percy Manning, a farrier, was summoned at the instance of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals359 words
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Article223 1914-01-17 12 British Insurance Victory in America. New York, Thursday, Dec Ift. President Williams of tbe Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, which controls |he elevated railways and tram lines of lirook lyn, announces that his company has placed all its live insurances, amounting to £4,400,000, with Lloyd's, in London. The223 words
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318 1914-01-17 12 As the sixteen new destroyers now come to hand each year the home flotillas are strengthened by the newest types, and vessels still serviceable are plucked out of the first line flotillas and sent to join the flotillas abroad. he China Station is now having its318 words
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Article663 1914-01-17 12 SPECIAL COLLECTION OF SMART AND EFFECTIVE BEAUTY RECIPES. Getting Rid of Female Moustaches. Practical Suggestions." To women who are annoyed by disfiguring downy hair growths a method of permanently 1 eradicating the same will come as a piece of good news. For this purpose pure powdered pheminol663 words
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Advertisement863 1914-01-17 12 Us?d Angier's for many years. Wonderful Healing Powers." The lloatb. Canterbury. I have much pleasure in testifying to the wonderful healing powers j of inulsion. wliich 1 have taken oft and on for many years. When I first I I began taki it. I sulfered very much from indigestion, with863 words
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Advertisement57 1914-01-17 12 'dysentery AND DIARRHOEA BROWN'S SPECIFIC. To be had at the Singapore Dispkn- BARY, and of MIBB BROWN, OrMndale, River Valley Road, Singapore. v _a AKKI V ILLI Weighl s>ooo lbs ~&M^ Price $3,000 (chassis only) The Motor Truck that you've been waiting for On view at tTHE MOTOR HOUSE, 75,57 words
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Advertisement113 1914-01-17 12 1913 HAS BEEN THE MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN THE HISTO&v OF THE COMPANY. SUN LIFE AS c s o« R prv CE OF CANADA. 5-C Battery Road, Bingapora. L. ASHCROFT. S. J. HOWE, Resident Secrotaty. Manage! S. E. Asia CHINA "MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co., Ltd., Write for the latest Plans113 words
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Article374 1914-01-17 13 Honv Alert w k \ke." Deeply perhaps too deeply, interested as we have always been in the lirst impressions of our distinguished visitors, we seldom trouble to ask the effect tb:tt his native land makes ou the returning American. Yet an eye, at once fresh and374 words
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Article297 1914-01-17 13 LO I.ERTS AND THE CONSCRIPTION LIX." Lird I eberts has addressed an important 1 -it.r to the Press iD order to remove misapprehensions regarding the objects of the Naii( nal Service League, which Radi cal or_> i s are fond of describing as "oonscriptionist." The main297 words
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Article199 1914-01-17 13 KiDKAPPOM) A Whk, hit not joi: Love. The Ta Han Pao reports an attempt to kidnap a student of a normal girls' college at Wuchang. It is a romantic story. I happened that about four o'clock in the afternoon a few girl students left the school en199 words
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Article314 1914-01-17 13 Lt:t Mm sti;ks Aj.ide the Consev In n long letter to the Times. Sir William K. An son dealt» with the obstacles to a settlement of the Home Kule controversy. He points out Home Kule Bill twice passed through the House of Commons amendments have, been314 words
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Article325 1914-01-17 13 "MILITARY TRAINING FOR BOYS. The contentious question as to the extent to which military training should enter into the curriculum of the various organisations for the physical education of boys seenie likely to solve itself if left nlone. as experience shows that the boys themselves, in nearly all the brigades325 words
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Article232 1914-01-17 13 The tin mining industr go Btiil further ahead. PfeNpSCfeMl have in Mm P'tht \e:u tbowa an increased in terest in the mil lities of tbon Pukel. but. Umm is still much land should ni< rit attention. Karly in I9IS the district of Ihn y north of232 words
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Advertisement350 1914-01-17 13 WHO'S YOUR HAIRDRESSER Nuf f Said Lancaster's Europe Buildings. THE Singapop^peejte *w MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. I Morning > n>m an tarly 1 k Cast i i;odowu* morning. be de ES OF SUBSCRIPTION One month $2.50 Three months $7.50 I year S3O igc 50 cents a month extra. For350 words
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Advertisement254 1914-01-17 13 Don 9 t be hoodwinked j i li would be easy for us io sculpture our tyres, or supply ibero under a fancy name, and to exact from customers an additional 1&/ to 28/ as one of our competitors does with bis grooved cover: Sizes. MichelinSq. Tread. X. Grooved." Difference.254 words
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Article779 1914-01-17 14 2,000 ANIMALS IN 12 SHIPS FOR LONDON. Thk Mayor of Monkky Rock. Two thousand animals from Carl Hagenbeck's famous Tierpark, in Hamburg, will arrive at the end of this week, or the beginning of next, at the London Docks. Twelve ships will bring them across the North779 words
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Article114 1914-01-17 14 The martyrdom of five French soldiers more than 100 years ago has been recalled by the discovery of their skeletons among some ruins at Amasia, in Egypt, by the French archaeologist, Captain Cortier. The five men, who belonged to the army of General Menou, in 1799,114 words
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Article339 1914-01-17 14 King George is extremely abstemious in his habits, smokes light cigars, and when he drinks at all prefers light wine or well diluted whisky. He rigorously observes tho rules of health, and when in London is a familiar figure on horseback in Rotten Kow in339 words
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Article119 1914-01-17 14 C. K. SEN Co's JABAKUSUM TAILA The Standard Hair Oil. THE ROYAL TOILET. Jabakusum Taila keeps the brain cool, makes the hair grow soft and glossy. It is used by Maharajas and Maharanis of India. It- iragrance is unsurpassed and lasts long. Per Phial Re. 1. Postage extra. AMR IT119 words
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Article1161 1914-01-17 14 utfhf Year 1912. Dec. 1913. Ulagar 93,500 18,300 161,750 Alma 10,4C0 83,233 Alor Gajah 47,871 9,800 95,855 Alor Pongsu 8,0,830 8,786 101,478 Anglo Johore 47,193 13,161 124,524 Anglo Malay 934 595 125.527 1,323,697 Anglo Sumatra 232,405 49,480 458,603 Asahan 12,277 5,585 46,114 Ayer Hitam 19,187 10,371 69,3201,161 words
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Article113 1914-01-17 14 Year 191 i. j >. Beiat 2,4 JO Iff Bruang f 4 Bruseh 3,41 Ckenderiang Dungun (Wolfram 264 Gopeng Consol 5.944 7 Heawood Kamuning M 6.1>; Kanaboi 2,806 Xii 8,880 Kiota Association 5.042 Kleduii k 1.2 7 1 Krainat I'ulai 6,114 Kumpar Lrihat (1 Malayan Tin 1 60113 words
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Article33 1914-01-17 14 I cuufort 61,816 British Borneo 101,170 I Langkon 9)19,558 9,00n Melalap 10)49.972 12,605 10 Membakut 7U Sapong 103,900 10Sekong 62,887 9,824 llx South East 8,116 11 Tenom 81,075 171. T1833 words
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Advertisement505 1914-01-17 14 I The Warm Season I curiously enough brings with it most chills This, however, is easily explained by the greal variations between Aetempeiatufe of day and that of night, the wearing of light; ai.y. clothing, ov ng. the drinking of ice-cold liquids etc. For chills and cc theit anendant symptoms505 words
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Article1476 1914-01-17 15 Issued by FRASER Co,, Exchange arid Share Brokers, Jan. 16. Jap. tuauK. Paid. Labt Div. buykkj- hbllekb 85,000 2b 9b Allagar 9% I 8 2 1 500,00 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 3 9 5 0 150,000 3s 2s Anglo-Malay 16% Int 9 0 9 9 50,000 2n 281,476 words
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Article66 1914-01-17 15 (COBBBCTKD DP TO Jan 16). Bank 4ms 24 7 16 demand 9.4 332 Private credits 8 m/i 2-4 916 credits 6 m/t 3.4 25-32 Krance demand Bank 284 i Germany, demand 288* India, T. T. 174$ Hongkong, demand 17 Yokohama, demand iw| Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand 66 SOVEBEIGNB,66 words
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Article147 1914-01-17 15 Jan. 16. Tm buyers »84.70 Gambler 6 40 Oambier Cube No. 1 10.76 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. Spore Pepper, (White fair) 88.00 Nutmegs (110 to the Ik.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 26 00 Mace (Banda) 90 .00 Cloves (Amboina) nom Bali Coffee (4%147 words
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Article100 1914-01-17 15 Time-Sails m Port UUUUUUI f Mam Faber drop dairy u1 pi UUMSSUSSSS*** ard time, correspoadlag to S a m Greea wV* mean time. The time-go* la tred nTI o clock noon, indicating Singapore madaii time, on every day excepting Baa*e,« wfen II ia *red at eae o'clock. w^bb The mother100 words
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Advertisement151 1914-01-17 15 HumberettE -if? AIR-COOLED $1,200 Nett WATER-COOLED $1,325 Complete ex Garage. Latest testimonial from a Singapore purchaser: Singapore, Bth Dec, 1913. MIM& THE BORNEO Co. Ltd.. Present. Dear Si With regard to the Humberette I pun based from you a lew months ago, I am pleased to say th;it it is151 words
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Advertisement65 1914-01-17 15 The Singapore and Straits Housekeeper's Day Book. Names of Articles in Kiujlixh 191 th phoiutir K/uivalenl in Malay, Contains— Bazaars Account (52 weeks), Cooks Cash Account, Beef and Mutton Account, Dhobie's Account, Summary of Monthly House Expenditure, Tables for Calculating Waged Due, Bazaar Weights and Measures, Fruits Indigenous to Singapore.65 words
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Miscellaneous874 1914-01-17 15 VESSELS IN PORT. Fla* and Tons Commanders Prom Arrived Kor When GneiaenauGercra ***** Bruninshaus Amoy, 9-1 G. Consul Uncertain De/.ProvincienDut 6526 Castendijk T. Priok, 10-1 Dut Consul S'baya 20 Kuantan F.M.S. 249 Egdom Kuantan, 15-10 F.M.S. Dock Steamer, Nat. Tonnage Master From Consignee. For Alting Dut 704 Kolk Pontianak. 18874 words
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Article1326 1914-01-17 16 Quicquid afmut komLn«« imUi e«t far libtUL Juvenal. Interesting sidelights on the by-clec tions in Scotland are seen through a cursory glance at the home papers. We do not think that the children of this world the wicked I'nionists) are wiser in their generation than the1,326 words
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Article435 1914-01-17 16 A European named John William Neill Hammond was charged before Mr H. A. Forrer. third magistrate, yesterday, with cheating the International Dispensary in respect of medical attendance aud goods to the value of 516, and with cheating Messrs Campbell and Co., tailors and outfitters, in respect of clothing435 words
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Article88 1914-01-17 16 The opening of the Panama Canal has begun to bring about great changes in the Orient, remarks the Manila Cablenews. One of the most important is the increase of the fortifications of the island of Guam, which is to become the head-quarters of the U.S. Marine corps in the Far88 words
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Article348 1914-01-17 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpor, Jan. 16. The following are the second and third day's entries for the above races. Second Day. Races 1 and 4. Angela, Paroi, Creemore, Lady Athlone, Chinchang, Remembrance, Wistful Lass, Kambing, Hutan, Flywheel, Brown Comet, Laksfoss, Two Lips, 'Junta, Charity, Hirano, Jorrocks,348 words
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Article60 1914-01-17 16 The following scores were made at Balestier in the practice Shoot on Thursday. 100 150 Total. Mrs Scoular 34 30 64 Miss Kerr 31 31 62 MrsGattey 29 31 60 Yenning Thomas 32 27 59 Brickmank 28 28 56 Miss Tomlinson 29 27 56 Mrs Ferguson60 words
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Article138 1914-01-17 16 The Conference closed yesterday noon when the Bishop read the appointments. The following resolution was adopted by the Conference. Resolved that we deprecate the spirit in which anonymous criticisms have been brought against the movement for the erection of a Y.W.C.A. building and hereby express the conviction138 words
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Article67 1914-01-17 16 The Gazette contains certain bills recently passed by the Council and also reprints those to be brought forward, the Companies Ordinance Amendment Bill being substituted for that previously printed. Mr EL Snagge of Boustead and Co. London, who is paying a flying visit to the Eastern branches in the Straits,67 words
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Article587 1914-01-17 16 Before Mr Justice Sproule and a special Jury yesterday. The Anglo-Swiss Case. Geow Teck Seng lately salesman to the Anglo Swi3B Milk Company was charged with breach of trust in regard to a large number of cases of milk. The hearing of evidence for the prosecution, for which587 words
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Article86 1914-01-17 16 East Wharf (Basin)— Hong Moli East Wharf Section I— Hymettus. Hong Bee Sheers Wharf-Nil Main Wharf Sec. 2— Torilla, Orteric 3— lslander 4— Japan s— Charon 6— Thessalia New Dock Sec. 7 (Under construction.) West Wharf Sec. B—Chiengmai8 Chiengmai Jardine's Wharf Sec. 9— De Grcve Pulo86 words
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Article396 1914-01-17 16 The annual meeting of the above club was held yesterday evening in the S.V.C. Diill Hall, Lieut. Le Mesurier presiding. There was a large attendance. The chairman said the report, was very satisfactory and that the Club was to be congratulated whilst the accounts were favourable.396 words
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Article54 1914-01-17 16 < It is announced, says "Capital, that as soon as the new Australian shipping law, which excludes foreign subsidised steamers from the Australian coasting trade, comes into force, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha will have to discontinue its passenger service with Thursday Island, Brisbane, Townside, Sydney, and Melbourne. Some other Japanese54 words
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Article381 1914-01-17 16 The Imp. German iu:ul (steamer <>oeheL having left Penang yesterday morning at 7 a.m. may be expected to an day at 11 a.m. and will most y h. despatched for Hongkong. Shangha Japan ports at 10 p.m. The outward intermediate r Nore 16 expected to leave l'ort Swettenhae,381 words
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Article48 1914-01-17 16 Saturday 17th In Johnstons Pier, at 2.10 and 1.11 pin Club Bungalow, at 2.45 and I.M Si N!>A\ 18TH INST. .lohnston's Pier, at 9. 10 and 1 1 2.80, and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow at 9.30 and l#.SO a. in 12.15. I and 5.30 p.m.48 words
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Advertisement169 1914-01-17 16 ABSOLUTELY THREE NIGHTS MORE ONLY Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, January 17, 19, 20. OF THE EDISON KINETOPHONE THE mm THAT TALKS, SINGS AND PLAYS ALHAMBRA r CHANGE OF KINETOPHONE PICTURES EACH NIGHT New Number (177 th Ed.) of Pathe s Animated Gazette. AND Max and the Portmanteau. THREE NEW PICTURES169 words
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Miscellaneous120 1914-01-17 16 CLEARANCES. (Nationality British if not specified.] Jan. l 7 Omapere, Lyons, Penang via P. Sham Islander, llains worth, Christmas Is. Alting, Dut. Kolk, Pontianak V. Heemskerk, Dut, Reid, Batavia Singaradja, Dut, Van Veen, Djambi via porta V Riebuck, Dut, Brugsma, Penang via ports Pontianak, Dut, Kechat, Sinkep via ports Charon,120 words
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Miscellaneous208 1914-01-17 16 WEATHER REPORT. These Weather Telegrams are transmitted by courtesy of the E. E. Tel. Co. and centals the observations made at Hongkong (HK., Observatory, and at Manila Observatory (MN.) The data are date and hour of despatch the Barometer reading (inches in HK., Mini metres in MN.); Direction of Wind208 words
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