The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 February 1916
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Title Section15 1916-02-18 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TE^ CENTS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18. 1916, NO. 8,67015 words
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Article158 1916-02-18 1 The fall of Erzerum is announced in a despatch from the Grand Duke Nicholas, and is expected to have an excellent effect on the Persian and Mesopotamian campaigns Page 7. I Heavy fighting has taken place between Ypres and Comines. Tbe gain of 600 yards of trenches158 words
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Article44 1916-02-18 1 S. V. C. DRILL PROGRAMME. Friday, 18th February. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S. V. A. n it ii Maxim Co. 4.30 P>alestier Range S. V. K. 5,15 Dnll Hall Veterans Co. N. C. Os. h >» Chinese Co. S.V.C. lUnd H. Roland Llewellyn, Captain, S.V.C.44 words
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Article1367 1916-02-18 1 "A bit of Old England." Tbe canteen manageress likes to bear the remark Sb* is used to compliments, but ncne please* her quite so much as the assurance thufe the canteen is like a 'int of Od England.'* The soldiers are right it is a1,367 words
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Advertisement206 1916-02-18 1 llai TaCO H ~*i •i The Darraeq is par excellence the Car for the connoisseur. is Krcry detail of Darraeq construction is built to satisfy the judgU ment of the expert a -per feet combination of skilful engineering, strength, durability, artistic outlines* and luxurious comfort. I International Trading Co. _«9^___w206 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-18 1 For Cuisine st sin am ft Mfl Ani* Cleanliness HOTEL, KUALA. LUMPUR.12 words
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Advertisement108 1916-02-18 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. A i nil iraeting of Golf Club Page 5. F md a cigarette casa Page 5. B P. De Silva for fine rings Page 12. V i'\ programme of tbe Gaiety Page 2. John Cotton's tobaccos, John Little and Co Page 6. Special features for the Rafiles and108 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous108 1916-02-18 1 THE WEEK. Friday 18th. High Water -9 44 a.m., 11-6 p.m. Rubber Apsoc. meeting, Exchange. 2.^0 p.m. Childrens* Concert, Vict. Mem. Hall, 5.15 p.m Saturday 19th. High Water-IQ-?3 a.m., 11-27 p.m. 6.V.R. Smoket, Drill Hall, 9.15 p.m. Sunday 20th. High Water— ll-0 a.m., 11-19 p.m. Septuagesima Sunday. 8.1 outward mail108 words
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Article247 1916-02-18 2 Ring Fdwrd ilfi Af itu e Towards Russia 40 Years Ago. la the Mrttin, M Thomson, former minister of Mating puhli«<hed an article «jij Chimbstta and BAtHMttU defence, and qnr>iHi aevf v ai nrpuUi-bpd letters of Oamfaetta to Kane, in which the great Tribune foreshadow the present247 words
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Article115 1916-02-18 2 So tcarce have supplies ct ordinary S^rJiiU and tvfi> is bfcr.m- that effort, have h *a made tc fi id :^n effective ?nhsM" r ute, SRid an en^meuun^ mm, alter a number of dp riments, kas fip.Trd tbe manufacture In appeHraucf the new btring, which ia115 words
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Advertisement302 1916-02-18 2 B ______n__i _-__w_-nv_«__Mi 1 THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. I i (lucorporated in Hongkong). I i THE Chief Importers OF British Pianos i FRENCH PIANOS Italian Pianos Children's Concert VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL.! FRIDAY, Feb. 18th at 5.15 p.m. 16-2 18 2 Victoria Theatre FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY302 words
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Advertisement540 1916-02-18 2 ■___B_W _g, _|^Bi^ IJI mmm fl lINCAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE COME OVER HERE!! 1 Programme of FEATURES ONLY- -For those who like their entertainment to be Strong and Intensely Cripping-THE PICK OF THE WORLDS BEST FILMS HERE. FANGS OF HATE A "Wonderful Three-Part Movirg Picture Version540 words
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Advertisement124 1916-02-18 2 ami CASINO „"_S^ IS PRESENTING ANOTHER STRONG BILL TO-NIGHT 3 EXCEPTIONAL FEATURES ABSOLUTELY THE HIT OF THE SEASON. SECOND SHOW 915 P.m. BHARP. MORAN SPECIAL FEATURE O. H. M. S. HOW LIEUT MORAN SAVED LONDON A Powerful story of German Spied, int rodacing man MBMBfcfetMUd an.l excil p which prill124 words
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Article664 1916-02-18 3 Weils on Tactics n .Tan. 17th.- The well known Mi 11 d. Wells, author of "War i |ir, writing to the Daily Chronicle, j linking tribute to German thorough- adaptability. Russian, named! ke says, "prior to the Baer war, declare I thai war was played out because,664 words
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Article168 1916-02-18 3 in and Russ'jn Tnangalation Linked. Delhi, Feb 7. Ol Um i; t «corJd of the Survey f India has basa published. It contains m I tl the completion of the link D| thr> triangolation of India tt ol Russia. This link on the ■i Ifl takt168 words
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743 1916-02-18 3 It is a well-known fact that a bullet never goes straight to a mark, but flies in a curve on the order of the parabola. But most people think that the bullet itself follows its nose, and that at first (when the nose is pointed743 words
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Article151 1916-02-18 3 Further reasons why womeu live longer, lhan men, k fael which was pointed out in 7 Da ily Mail yesterday, are given by a medical crrtspondeut. 'Undoubfc- ed'y the chief reason why men do not live as long as women," he says, is the somewhat paradoxical151 words
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Advertisement96 1916-02-18 3 1 HE NEW FRENCH REMEDY. THERAPION NO. 1 CVRESDI.CHAXGES.EITHERSEX.WITHOUT INJECTION^ THERAPION No. 2 *-i-»f« Kt OOD POISON, BAD LEGS, SKIN EKCPTIONS. THERAPION NO. 3 riRKSCHKONIC WEAKNESSES. DRAINS, LOST VIGOR. &C, SOLD BY LEADING CHEMISTS. PRICE IN F.Nf.I AND. 29. SEND STAMP ftDDRESS ENVFLOPK FOR I STjflj 1 FREE B< K>K96 words
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Advertisement252 1916-02-18 3 1 Don't take anybody's word for 1 H Whisky suits you or not. You can judge its flavour and jfi S nise that in spite of its rich full flavour, it is mellow and without jjj jfi Its purity and the fact that it is made from only the finest252 words
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Advertisement135 1916-02-18 3 to Bfi ELLERSLIE COLLEGE. 99, River Valley Road, (Martin Lane) DAY ft BOARDING SCHOOL FOR B)YS AND GIRLS Mf AU Ordinary English Subjects taught Special Subjects (Foi -rirls): PAINTING, PRENGH, MUSIC. DANCING, VOICE PRODUCTION, FANCY NEEDLEWORK, etc.. etc BUSINESS HOURS IU A.M. to 1 P.M *WFor Special Syllabus and Terms.135 words
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Advertisement580 1916-02-18 3 THE Singapore Free Press MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. The Singapore Free Press Ir s mornieg Daily, and is on sale at depotH, from an early hour each morning (Sundays excepted). Oasta price Ten Cents a copy. Subscribers' copies will be delivered atthate private residences, (or town offices or godowes580 words
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Article687 1916-02-18 4 Id the last year both we and the German have been learning unwelcome facts about each other, says a writer in the Literary Supplement of The Times. They had their formula for us, and we had ours for j them there was some truth in each687 words
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Article275 1916-02-18 4 Big Development of new Industries. A letter has been made public by the Dominion Government, in which 3lr W. L. Kitchens, who is in Canada on behalf of the British Minister of Munitions, gives Sir Robert Borden, the Prime Minister, some interesting data regarding the muni tion275 words
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Advertisement578 1916-02-18 4 Auction s AUCTION SALE OF Excellent Mahogany-Stained Teak Household Furniture &c TBE PROPERTY OF E. GREGORY JONES ESQ. At Clyde Villa. No. 52 Grange Road ON SATURDAY 26th FEBRUARY AT 2.30 PM. HIS MASTERS VOICE FUMED OAK HORNLESS CABINET GRAMOPHONE an< rrco»Us; naaegaaj hctaJets cabinet gramophone mahogany-stalaed^teas sideboard, teal telesct.pic578 words
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Advertisement790 1916-02-18 4 aßmE3*VmLK*aaaa***^ II —mini iii-iiiHi-fci^-waa^_a tJBBaBrE THE BLOOD is the LIFE of the FLESH Dr. Morse's Indian sooi PiHs— What they are and what they do. Their Four Principal Ingredients. I It is an established fact that a*2 diseases spring rrora *me rource, namely !mouri*v of i the Blood. Therefore our790 words
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Advertisement21 1916-02-18 4 *mm»m____m irmr— _n i -—■■■i— ii* n GLASS AND PORCELAIN RUBBEB L&TEX CO 6 IN IMF LEHM MM MAT BCTTSM HMK21 words
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Article514 1916-02-18 5 Home Supplies of Nitric Acid. Bg information arising out of on 'The Supply of the possible diversion to the rituk exports of sulphate of iMhMI funishrd with regard j > llity to obtain supplies of i iv wj nthetic processes from her J NMnil Nitrogen and .>. of514 words
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Article243 1916-02-18 5 MslbOWtWO, January 11. D'wit! tai l'i a i.il tfforts made to are forthei rti.ts from Mm German i B khsn is little likeliuood of rsschi ig aottralia According maos to day by the Ministes Cor the v visit of H M A. s. Pio k ne of ;h243 words
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Advertisement74 1916-02-18 5 a _t NEW FRENCH REMEDY. No PJo2 Noi TH E R API ONK-S^S N. KIDNEY. Bl MI.KR. t BINARY DISEASES. KS. WKAKNh^S, PILJ SEND ST AMP ADDRESS FRCE booklet to Or. Le ClerC «'.t»M'« K 81, HmP.TK>n. I .ONDON.KNG. 1 12. Hi K CASTIOLIONB A CURE I bpot: ho. (»•■>■.74 words
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Advertisement605 1916-02-18 5 Notices S. M. ALSAGOFF Co. 738, North Bridge Road. Singapore The undersigned H. M. Alsagoff the son of the late Syed Mohamed Bin Ahmad Alsagoff the founder and senior partner of Alsagoff Co. has the honour ;to inform the public that he has now opened an office at 738, North605 words
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Advertisement559 1916-02-18 5 Notices FOUND. A silver cigarette case, plain, three initials scratched and dite scratched in ide. Enquire V c/o Free Press. 18-2 19 2 SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB. NOTICE. The Twenty-Fifth Annual General Meeting of the members will be held in the Cluo House, on Thursday, the 2ith day of February, 1916,559 words
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Advertisement461 1916-02-18 5 To Let TO LET MAPLEDURHAM." Comfortable large com poond house No. IS Mount Elizabeth. Immediate entry. Water laid on. Apply to E. R. SASSOON, 1 Collyer Quay 212 no COMFORTABLE TERRACE HOUSE TO LET. Near town. Elevated locality. Immediate entry. Apply Will suit you c/o Free Press. 82 8-4 OFFICES461 words
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Advertisement711 1916-02-18 5 II Em lWi C** 5 :1 j BS=» To-day one of the dominaxit forces ir spiring progress is the desire to possess land; the desire is as marked in the individual as in the nation a place in the sun is the universal aspiration. t|tSr* Investments in real estate in711 words
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Advertisement480 1916-02-18 5 Anaemia, Indigestion. Palpitation ane Sleeplessness cured by Dr. Ca&seU's Tablets tie Famous Remedy. Mrs Giles, 22, C<> ieh man road, w£_ .^_j9 ft a F«) i lowing W _r a S< H U;; operation E I suffered for fiva years from indigee l.ou aiid anaenjia. i Vr, J Vf nervous,480 words
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Article, Illustration1531 1916-02-18 6 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, Feburary 18, 1916. In addition to that welcome telegram that announced tbat nn effort on the part of some prominent members of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce to permit things after the war to be as they were before, in the matter of enemy trade,1,531 words
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Article677 1916-02-18 6 The cricket match on Saturday is be tween the S. C. C. and S. R. C. Major Sir Evelyn Ellis, S.V.C, is acting in command of the Singapore Volunteer Corps during the temporary absence on leave of Lt. Col. G. A. Derrick. Asa token of Franco Japanese friendship, the Emperor677 words
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Article115 1916-02-18 6 This afternoon, at tiie Victoria rial Hall at 5.15 p m. at the CJhifd^ Concert, the first of the new a*. f String Band will play the fu!:<,„. cellent selection of piece* Ifarc] taut Greeting," (Donngi D ;ilK H BMBSO, "Stepping Stone>." teaiai v "Autumn Voices." ff 4nrkj)115 words
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65 1916-02-18 6 The full amount has btia subscribe^ and the money cabled to the War for a fully equipped filter C os U: $19,300. This amount cotleotad a period of four months atom th., email and not very flourishing oomataaiti of Ceylon Tamils scattere d tl] ovei65 words
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Article23 1916-02-18 6 (From Our (Jun orr»spotid'ni., Londi-n S| The following dividends are annouuced Basal 10, Gedong lit. Interims Bukit (loh Bl Seam*23 words
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Article87 1916-02-18 6 My OOUaimStt OF thk Fki km i Paris, Feb. Ifi. 6.20 p.m.— We captured a few communication trencher cd tbe road to Sommepy in Champagne. The Tsar has telegraphed to the fa* dent his gratitude for assistan. m malaa by France to Servia. Havre. The Ministers of87 words
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Article89 1916-02-18 6 The local Malay jockey, Mat Noor h* we learn, been arrested in connection with injuries be is alleged to bate inflict ed on another Malay named Ileoanal It appears that some time previ. Hussain had assaulted Mat V or with I hoe, aud it is loa alleged thatM.M. - 89 words
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Article305 1916-02-18 6 The assistant Official Administrator? for the purpose of administering the i■-' > of His Highness Sultan Idtib Metel Aazam Sliah Almerhom Rahl n ato lak arc Mr. F. A. S. McClelhind. ths Dstei Adika Bajah, Wan IttthamOH I iso., m.c, and the Defeat Stis Bijaya di-Itajah Jeragan Abdul Shaft a*,305 words
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Advertisement229 1916-02-18 6 C I G AR.S HIGH LIFE, 50's lONDRFS, 50s 100s PEttFECTOS, 25s REINA VICTORIAS, 50's 100s CIGARETTES ___j____j__j*_*__*_w^_W_*W»^_~»__»«*»iß_*_«»*"""W""«"»> i_W_*_B_flwiu' i a____*iaß..Bs______a_Tsa___wji DE RESZKES, 50's 100s WEINBERG'S "MAHALLAS 100's EGYPTIAN "TROPHIES", 50'S EXTRA FINE, LARGE EXTRA FINE, SMALL FINE, LARGE FINE, SMALL IMPORTERS:CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. SINGAPORE MALACCA. Johire Agents A. C.229 words
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Article296 1916-02-18 7 EXCELLENT EFFECT HOPED FOR. [B? Submarine Cable]. KuTTrt'a Slavics. Petrograd, Feb. 16. It is officially en counced tbat Erzerum has been captured. Petrograd, Feb. 16 The forts captured! }>y tbe Italians at Erzerum belong to tbe outer line comprising fifteen forts situated on heights varying from four296 words
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Article574 1916-02-18 7 British Headquarters, Jan. 4th. Tbe party of 50 Navy men, who have beaa visitiug the front, are returning Portly la the Fleet. Their visit has been long enoug'i to give them a good survey of tbe work and difficulties of the soldiers in the trenches. Tbey574 words
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Article248 1916-02-18 7 i GERMAN FUTILE EFFORTS MAGNIFIED. fßf Submarine Cable]. Enron's Buvioa. Paris, Feb. li.— A semi official says the Germans are trying hard to exploit the semblance of military successes gained in local attacks. The assault in Artois was i long prepared and was preceded by formidable mine248 words
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Article49 1916-02-18 7 Rome, Feb. 16. Enemy aeroplanes bombed Rimini ac four in tbe morning doing slight damage. Two civilians were wounded. Salouica, Feb. 17. Thirteen French Aeroplanes dropped a hundred and dftyeight bombs on the town and camps of Strumnitza, causing fires. All of them returned without damage.49 words
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Article105 1916-02-18 7 Pay of "Tropicals." London, Feb. 16. Kent Territorial officers who signed for home service have been officially informed tbey must undertake the obligation for foreign service or resign their commissions. London, Feb. 16. An Order in Council grants a daily climate allowance of tbree shillings to commissioned men105 words
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Article31 1916-02-18 7 Loudon. Feb. 17. The Daily Telegraph states that Mr Asqnith on Monday will ask a vote of credit, possibly of four hundred millions, the largest in history. _<*.31 words
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Article183 1916-02-18 7 The House of Commons lias discussed an amendment to the Address regretting i that the speech from the Throne has not mentioned measures to strengthen the air services. Mr Tennant said that the air service wis intended to be offensive not defensive, but protecting vulnerable points. Naval183 words
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Article81 1916-02-18 7 Amsterdam, FVb 17 A storm for the last two days again lb* ftteoe lhe district of the Zuiderzee, especially Monnik* ndam. Hundreds of workmen are tiling night long to prevent a fresh breach of the dyke. Huge waveb over toppling the dyke swept off material immediately it81 words
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Article62 1916-02-18 7 THE NEW BROOM.' 1 [By Submarins Csble]. Inrrrxs's Saimon. London, Feb. 16. The opinion is expressed that the recent liveliness of the German fleet is due to the appointment of a new Commander in Chief in succession to Admiral Pohl who was mentioned on Feb. 5 commissioning new62 words
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Article23 1916-02-18 7 London, F'eb. 16. The Dutch steamer Bandoeng from Batavia to Rotterdam is being towed to Nortbfleet having suffe red damage.23 words
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Article125 1916-02-18 7 Another Lesson for 0. S. New York, Feb. 16. A fire, believed to be incendiary has destroyed the steamers Bolton Castle and Pacific, scores of scows and lighters and a 900 feet pier at Brooklyn. The Bteamers were loading for Vladivostok and the explosion of the boilers125 words
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Article78 1916-02-18 7 London, Feb. 16. The steamer Ceylon, from Chorskania to India was chased in the North Sea by a German cruiser and taken to a German port. A. quantity of steel rails was removed and the ship releas ed. She resumed her voyage but her coal was exhausted in78 words
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Article249 1916-02-18 7 This stratagem sounds as though it combined the elements of quite good sport with effective sanitary precaution. Has any one here ever tried it Places where rat-carried infection of plague is suspected might do worse than adopt this device systematically Sir, Let me give you an infallible methcd249 words
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Article131 1916-02-18 7 A good story was told of Lord Chelms- j ford nt th?} time of arrival of the first batch of Territorials, which is being re petted now with the usual variations. Daring his brief stay in Bombay lie paid i a visit to the Waler Stables at131 words
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Article95 1916-02-18 7 20,00 0 Ken Kecommended. i Washington, January 20. General Leoinard Wood, former Chief of Staff of the U. S. army, and now Commander of the Eastern Department, appeared before the senate committee ou military affairs today in BUpport of the army increase bills. General Wood declared that95 words
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Article83 1916-02-18 7 SOOTH AFRICA'S LOYALTY. £By Submarine CableJ. Rbutibs Banvioa Capetown, Feb. 16. General Botha in the Assembly, emphasised South African's absolute loyalty to the Empire. He was prepared, if necessary, to take up arms and do his utmost successfully to con elude the war. About seventeen thousand Union soldiers83 words
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Article152 1916-02-18 7 London Civic Sympathy. meaaaaaamMMNH Ottawa, Feb. 16. In the investigation into the cause of the fire at the Parlia ment House, the fire chief was of opinion that it had an incendiary origin. Ex- Speaker Mr Sproule concurred and mentioned warnings against incendiarism received when he was152 words
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Article64 1916-02-18 7 lhe Entente's Proposal. Havre, Feb 16. The Italian Minister and tbe Representative of Japan associated themselves in the assurances given the Belgian Foreign Minister by the Russian Minister on behalf of the Triple Entente, tbat hostilities would not cease before Belgium's political and economic independence should be64 words
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Article219 1916-02-18 7 Washington, Feb. 16. It is announced that the United States concedes that the Entente is within its rights in international law in arming merchantmen for defence. The American Government cannot ap prove of Germany's intention of torpedoing armed merchantmen, and the United States has no intention of changing219 words
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Article137 1916-02-18 7 Like the Prelude to a Revolution." The Matin says A Swiss merchant whose name we cannot disclose and who has recently returned frcm a journey to Berlin, declares that the agitation in Germany in favour of an early peace is assuming the character of a veritable137 words
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Article45 1916-02-18 7 Where was Nelson killed a London teacher asked a London schoolboy. Trafalgar Square," the boy answered. Indeed said the teacher sarcastic- 1 ally. And I suppose Wellington was killed at Waterloo Station No, ma'am," said the boy. "That was Napoleon you are thinkin' of." I45 words
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Advertisement108 1916-02-18 7 ROBINSON'S LUMINOUS WRISTLET WATCHES VISIBLE AT NIGHT FITTED WITH *2^%>Zl~ FULLY FULLY JEWELLED FUMINOUS MOVEMENTS ff/p y^Mi AND GOOD NICKEL OR SILVER TIMEKEEPERS. 'T^I^SZT CASES. 1 tInLL CASTLES" CIGARETTES SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED. CONGRESS TYRES ARE BEST AND CHEAPEST WE INVITE YOU TO li COMPARE THESE PRICES HEAVY NON-SKID 815 by108 words
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Advertisement552 1916-02-18 8 Shipping ♦ILLLERMAN" LINE. For LONDON S.S. "KANSiS due on or about Mar. 3 The above steamers have accommodation for a few first class passengers. Fare to London £36. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd, KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAABT MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of552 words
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Advertisement177 1916-02-18 8 INDO-CHINA BTEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd (Incorporated in England.) DiRECT 82RVICB TO Jfipan via Hongkong Shanghai and to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills of Eading foi Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tient tfn, Newchwang, Yangtsze Ports. Formosa Philippines, ftc, &c, &o. STEAMERS. Tons Commander Kntaang 4,895177 words
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Advertisement876 1916-02-18 8 Shipping 1 _r %3m British India AND Apcar Liine (Companies Incorporated in England.) Mail, and Passenger Services. I PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.! For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES.876 words
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Advertisement568 1916-02-18 8 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINK. For CHINA. JAPAN CEYLON nfl MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1916 ss Porthos Feh 9 ss Amazone Feb 15 ss Cordillere Feb 11 ss Poiynesien Feb 2-* ss Andre Lebon Feb 25 ss Kamak Mar 14 ss Atlantique Mar 10 r,s Athos Mar 23 ss568 words
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Advertisement622 1916-02-18 8 Shipping m\ JL JLm.9 JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Lid. (Incorporated in Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service ip maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London, under mail coctract ■with the Imperial app .nese Governmeat. Tne New Twin screw Steamers mair'taiuing this service have been Bpe^iatlf designed and constructed, and ar<622 words
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Article483 1916-02-18 9 Are you depressed by delays and difficulties at home, or by doubt ot tbe progress jwe are making abroad? Are there moI ments when you feel inclined to grumble ;at the length of the war If so, I would i prescribe a visit to the Fleet, or483 words
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Article371 1916-02-18 9 PLATINUM TEN GUINEAS AN OUNCE. For some time it has been almost impossible to obtain a grain of platinum on the open market. Scientists first turned attention to the precious product of the earth about the year 1740. The price per ounce troy rose from £1 5s 2d in 1874Ex. - 371 words
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Advertisement547 1916-02-18 9 111 IMIMWW— I— f 1 ■■■■■■■■■■^■■■■iIWIMBMiIIMMIWIIIIIIIIIWMMiI I War or Peace. Faminf or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP HIE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. P HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, EC. g The Company baa £20,000547 words
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Advertisement438 1916-02-18 9 SOUTH BRITISH .INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in New Zealand.) I FIRJE Insurances effected oa Buildings, Rent and Merchandise of every description. MARINE Insurance* accepted to all parts of the world at lowest ratej. EARTHQUAKE Risks accepted. J. HENRY, Local Manager. Offices 2, Finlayson Green. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE Go. Ltd. (Incorporated in438 words
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Advertisement326 1916-02-18 9 WMaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam aaaaaaaaaawaaaaaaaaaaa^ I DRINK I DRINK 1 I CARLSBERG BEER! 1 T*H"R DTJQT 'D'D'CXS J^ THE BEST BEER OBTAINABLE J^^t, |p MODERATE. i &*WSMaW^ W /S^ /i maa*W**m /'A**vA''/^a\ Wm/ wk X li^l^^^^^^^W FACTURED M§^^^^^^ ACCORDING m)^^^^^^W T0 THB LATEST W m^tit^^^^^F METHODS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE CARE IN SANITARY RESPECTS.326 words
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Advertisement33 1916-02-18 9 W.J. GARCIA, 219, Orchard Road. Pianos bought, sold or exchanged Good prices allowed or old instruments. Cheapest and best stock of Music and small musical goods in Singapore, Piano, Organ Musical Instruments dealer,33 words
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Advertisement428 1916-02-18 9 THIN FOLKS WHO WOULD BE FAT. INCREASE IN WEIGHT TEN POUNDS OR ■ORE. A Physicians Advice. I'd certainly give most anything to be able to fat up a few pounds and 6tay that j way," declares every excessively thin mau ior woman. Such a result is not mpot-- sible, despite428 words
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Article694 1916-02-18 10 Very Strenuous Fighting. Calcutta, Feb. Ist. Tbe Statesman publishes tbe following details of the battle of Ctesipbon contained in a letter written to relatives by one of tbe officers engaged On tbe night of November 21st we marched out at 7.30 p.m. for a camp called Leji.694 words
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Article188 1916-02-18 10 I A Short lived Triumph. Paris. In a village close to the front, where a Territorial regiment was resting, a gene rai paid a surprise visit. He discovered a large number of ladies in the village, I who evidently were not natives. He was not long188 words
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Advertisement292 1916-02-18 10 c^ c&B srsrs: MiDLOThiIAN^ROLLED OATS A clean, tempting food, giving stamina unrivalled for Breakfast. A O A CENTB FOR LEA PERRINB" WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE V*V W best preparation o* DRY GINGERALE The BEST Company. MMBg |BBIp --o-e- B r»i» ■""■WliT— nil -n— l irnr mi Yorkshire's Famous Pure Wool f/~^ Cloths292 words
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Advertisement20 1916-02-18 10 MIMI PP B SIOTOSCARRIAGES 5 C^}OaAI\LK;GLES- d 3 AomCOLTURAL Tkaciors I 1 < w« DAIMLER COMPANY ut 5 COVENTRY, ENGLAND. C20 words
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Advertisement565 1916-02-18 10 1 1 pjjj iMm HP 1 'i IP 7 I /,^A*^ T__s.^ V P I I IP Wsa TO fe c Wincarnis' brings New Health <*?§ tn Hip Wppk ilii^nn Vt^ *.«J allip nvulA *ui»t-«*. Attics i ■s. j Health! New health glori is, vi| »ro*« beattti yo ir- io565 words
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Article1413 1916-02-18 11 Issued by FKASER Co., Exohange and Share Brokers, Feb. 17th. I Ail (notations of Sterling Shares most be regarded as purely nominal for the present, Jap. lea o*. Paid. u.2 ds* botane. SBLbnna. 86,000 2b 2a Allagar 6% 18 2 0 600,000 l 1 Anglo-Java 12 01,413 words
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Article59 1916-02-18 11 iCOBBBOTBD UP TO Feb. 17.) Bonk 4m a 2-4 19 82 demand 2-4} Private credits Bms 24 29 32 France demand Bank 823 ißDia, T. T. 17 i* HOBOKONO, demard 16? Yokohama, demand 11 li Java, demand 132 Babqkos, demand 65 J SOVBBBI&HB, Bank Buying 98.64 Bank ol England59 words
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Article139 1916-02-18 11 Tin (100 tons) 988.80 ?ambier 16 s(< (Humbler Cube No. 1 18.50 3am»ier Cube No. 2 15.00 Pepper Black ordin. s'pore 23.60 Pepper, (White fair) Muntok 88.00 Nutmeg? (110 to tie lb. nom. Nutmegs (80 to the lb. J nom. Cloves (Amboina) com. Bali Coffee (4% Black) 27 05139 words
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Advertisement231 1916-02-18 11 SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc. Ant Flimigators and Sulphur Powder. Arsenite of Soda for killing out lalang. Aspinalls Varnish, Paints &c. Cartridges. Nobel's own loading with sporting Ballistite which holds more pigeonshooting records than any other powder. Cement "England" brand by The Ship (anal Portland Cement Co., Ltd. Disinfectant. "Sanitas"231 words
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Advertisement123 1916-02-18 11 BEAP ENG MOH STEABtoiiiP Co., Ltd. Singapore to Batavia, Cher; net; al Samarang, Singapore to Sourabaya, Smgaracij. Ampenan and Macassar. Singapore to Sourabaya, Sins*.rp:sj*. Macassar, Menado. Ternato and oorontaio. S-lfc ONCK A MObiTH. They have excellent accommodation z i <aloon passengers. Fer freight o* passage further mrGiu J a*tct Ipply123 words
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Miscellaneous401 1916-02-18 11 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P. &O. str. Mongolia.— Mr Mrs Marldon, Rev. R W. Colman. Mr W. Gibson, Mr J. Mills, Mr Mrs Carrey and child, Mr T. E. L. Parsons, Mr Holbrook, Mr Mrs Lyle, Mr Cumblars, Miss Stevens, Mr Gate. Per P. &O. str Malwa.— Mrs J. A. Webster,401 words
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Miscellaneous430 1916-02-18 11 LATEST ARRIVALS. List of vessels in port at 11 a.m. on Feb. 17. 1916. .Name Dat*» of Arrival Remark* Bbitibh. Sardinia Feb 16 Mata Hari Kaka KiniH M Murex Sri Muar Frimley Feb 17 Vessel's Name Date of Clearanoa Sarie Borneo Feb 16 Van der Parra Feb 17 HaruMaru Feb430 words
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Article445 1916-02-18 12 The following further donations are gratefully acknowledged Already received 2,fi82.79 Mrs Maw (3rd) 5 Staff of the Jinrikisha Dept. 50 H. R. A. Day (2nd? 25 Per Mrs Y. P. A. Wilson, Johore 20 Mrs Peterkin (3rd) 5 A bet Mrs Cross (3rd) 5445 words
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Article212 1916-02-18 12 TENTH LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS. The Committee of the Children's Aid Society gratefully acknowledge the following further subscriptions Previously acknowledged $6131.23 Cecile Rudolf (Johore) 2 M.S.Martin 25 A. D. Allan 100 Ten of the Borneo Co. Staff per E. G. H. F. Hartnell 50 Dr J. Argyll Campbell212 words
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Article32 1916-02-18 12 Seng Ah Mao, a Hokiee, was sentenced to fourteen dajs' rigorous imprisonment yesterday, by tbe second court magistrate for criminal trespass into house number three Lloyd Roud, with intent to commit theft.32 words
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Letter163 1916-02-18 12 To the Editor. Sir, Apropos your this morning's Leader or that portion of it belittling Mancheater's patriotism perhaps, if you will examine the returns and so ascertain that percentage for population Manchester has sent more recruits than any other City you may conclude that more than a i breeze163 words
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Letter765 1916-02-18 12 A LOYAL MOSLEM COMMENT. To the Editor, Si fi a tremor ran through the British Muslim World when the news of the entry of Turkey into the fighting arena was wired. Every Muslim gasped with wonder mingled with anxiety. Our Caliph was at war with our King.765 words
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Article291 1916-02-18 12 As is well known, the war has made unprecedented demands upon tbe basic metal producers throughout the world, but the pressure which has been felt has been aggravated by the control which German interests had long ago secured over production in various parts of the British291 words
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Article174 1916-02-18 12 A remarkable story iu relation to the death of a Grenadier Guardsman was telegraphed recently by a Cardiff correspondent. Tbe story originates from the mining village of Risca, in Monmouthshire, and spiritualists and psychical re search students from various parts of the couutry are stated to be engaged174 words
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Article126 1916-02-18 12 The Siam Observer says a steamers generally sail from Singapore to Bangkok and do tbe return voyage from Bangkok to Singapore, or what is known in ship ping circles as the round trip in from nine to twelve days. The Norwegian Diva, Capt Jorgensen, which has a126 words
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Article89 1916-02-18 12 New American Contraction. A Manila paper says New regulations governing sign boards ha\9 just been issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue at Manila. Of particular interest is the regulation that theatres or cine houses displaying on exterior walls posters announcing a play or film, must pay an annual89 words
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Article20 1916-02-18 12 Agents Guthrie and Co. Sungei Buaya 84,887 against 26,672 I total 7 months 233,400 against 157,785.20 words
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Article69 1916-02-18 12 At Rallies Hotel on Saturday night e special dinuer will be given and after wards a cinema show. During the lattei Miss M. Clarke, a mezzo soprano, will sing several songs. Miss Clarke, who has sung at the Lyric, Paris and Drury Lane, hag been touring the East for the69 words
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Article697 1916-02-18 12 PRODUCE MARKETS. I (From Our Own Correspondent.} Weltevreden, Feb. 12. Since last reporting an improvement is to be reported in the Rubber market as a result of improved cabled quotations from 'London. At yesterday's auction 5,713.75 kilos were put up for sale, of which 3,788.75 kilos found buyers697 words
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Article104 1916-02-18 12 l Mariners are warned that the gas buoy at the entrance of Padang Straits (Bengkalis) is not burning. The Colombo papers mention that the j Norwegian 6tearaer Providence arrived I there without clearance papers and hill 'j of health from Singapore. They further j state that the Captain104 words
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Advertisement69 1916-02-18 12 A Malay gharry driver named Sayna was charged in the second police court yesterday with driving in a rash and negligent manner, and thereby causing J hurt to a email Chinese girl in Albert i Street on Tuesday last. The police asked i for a postponement until the 24th inst.,69 words
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Advertisement199 1916-02-18 12 THE DISPENSARY'S HYGIENIC ANTISEPTIC DUSTING POWDER _jP>^^^° An Impalpable Powder of Velvet like Softm vfJ-FY^^^l^ IDEAL FOR THE NURSERY *&W^^lM3s^^ and contains nothing that will Injure the most ;it^r«^^^i?J)[ delicate skins. ylj&j)}- W§&^* Invaluable for the Cure and Preventicr. of l^?^TpOߣ -iw Prickly Heat and all Dermic Eruptions Im^^^SS PREPARED199 words
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