The Straits Times, 31 August 1914
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Title Section13 1914-08-31 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.582 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. AUGUST 31. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement152 1914-08-31 1 I'T'l I BEER. I INDIAN MOTOR CYCLES rUi ULAti '^pyrwi lilulOi CTAfV VV JJ PiIDTQ 3i H.P. Single Cyl. Free Engine Model $450. 7 H.P. Twin Cyl. do. do. do 525. f 7 H.P. Twin Cyl. do. do. 2-speed, with* Electric Head Light, Electric Tail Light, Electric Horn and Speedometor152 words
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Advertisement129 1914-08-31 1 ROBINSON Co. ANNUAL Cash Clearance COMMENCES To-morrow, Tuesday, September 1, 1914. FISH. Siberian Salmon, Plaice, Halibut, Fillets, Turboti Haddooki, Boles, Kippers, Bloaters. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LO. Singapore and Branches' CAMP COTS Guarantied to aappnrt over half a ton. Weight 17 lbs only. Length 6' 6 width 2' 3 As129 words
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Advertisement9 1914-08-31 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Soli t obmts ADAMBON GILFILLAN CO., LTD.9 words
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Article738 1914-08-31 2 .HISTORY OF THE GAME lIS THE FATHERLAND. Despotic Association. R. E. Howard, writing in the Evening Standard, of July 25, stated lt is inspiriting to know that August Bank Holiday week, that period which, as a rale, is crowded to insufferable boredom with sweep-slakes, medal competitions, and738 words
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Article260 1914-08-31 2 Further Light on the Sumerian Tablets. With reference to tbe recently-announced discovery of a pro Semitic account of the Fall of Man and the Deluge, Dr. Langdon has made the following statement Since the former announcements in the Press concerning the discovery of a preSemitic Sumerian account260 words
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Article24 1914-08-31 2 Tangoing at the leaaide," mji the poster ot weekly publication. it uwiallj After oar return (rota the •eauda thai we And oar tan guisg.24 words
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Article760 1914-08-31 2 Career of the Napoleon of Modern Advertising. The death occurred at his residence at Sydenham, on July 21, of Mr. S. H. Benson, the governing director of Messrs. S. H. Benson, Ltd., of Kingsway Hall, the great advertising agents. Mr. Benson bad a remarkable760 words
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Article249 1914-08-31 2 Giacomo Casanova, the greatest trickster tbe world has ever known," and perhaps the only man who ever escaped from undor the leads," the terrible dungeons in tbe roof of tbe Palace of tbe Duges, is tue subject of a very entertaining article in the current Edinbargb Review249 words
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Advertisement267 1914-08-31 2 J^ I Neuralgia, Nervous Breakdown NURSE HALL, c/o Mrs. Bassett, Commercial Phoe, Landport, Portsmouth, Enp., writes:--"! was suffering from nervous breakdown with Internal Neuralgia, when I began a course of Phosferine. After having t.ikcn it for three or four months, I felt better than had done for two years previously,267 words
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Advertisement13 1914-08-31 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Ortat Peppermini Core la 64. i13 words
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Advertisement58 1914-08-31 2 PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES. The old-time Portable Bte*m Engine iuow givitg place to newt r ideas. R Garreti and Sonp, Limited, have introduced Pist~n Valve Bngine n>ing Superheated Steam in which it ia claimed half a too of coal will go aa far as a ton in tbe oder type. Tb58 words
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Advertisement366 1914-08-31 2 (Trait Hark) S^f/ Cod Liver Oil m Malt Extract The World-renowned v Repairer of Weakened W Constitutions The first spooniu, of this remarkable I restorative starts the weak and wasted person on the road to recovery. Improvement is rapid and continuous. \u Of Inestimable Value 1| after Malaria, etc. I366 words
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Advertisement350 1914-08-31 2 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM KAV. CO.. LtD. DlfOt Sarvioe to Japan via Hongkong Shanghai, and to Galoutta, via Panang, from Singapore. Taking oarao on tlioroouh Bills ol Lading lor Caution. Maoao, Swatow, Amoy, Cbefoo Tientsin, Newchwang, YaQgtsM Ports, Formosa, tbe Philippines, etc., etc., etc. Staamera. Tons. Commander. Kutsano 4,805 R.350 words
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Article1018 1914-08-31 3 THE DUVEEN HOUSE LEAVING LONDON. A Definite Announcement. England is still the country in which art treasures are to be bought, but they are sold nowadays chiefly in France and America. Those who have watched la haute finance of art are well aware that this is a1,018 words
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Article746 1914-08-31 3 The Chartered Company and The People. The long-standing dispute abont the ownership of land in Southern Rhodesia is at last in a fair way to be settled. The claim of tbe Chartered Company bat they own all land not already transferred to other proprietors is disputed by many746 words
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Article331 1914-08-31 3 Novel Method of Dealing With Offenders. An effective method of dealing with minor offonderg has been (Uncovered by a leading steamship company whose vessels regularly Hail from and arrive in the Mersey. The particular seagoing community concerned are the trimmers, firemen, and greasers a most deserving and respectable331 words
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Advertisement765 1914-08-31 3 NOTICES. UNITEO ENGINEERS. LIMITED. NOTICE. Toe Company begs to annoonoe that outstanding Tenders most be regarded as subject to freedom from all consequences arising bom War as to Delivery, Completion and Price. 4 8 NOTICE. All claims for compensation considered to be doe on account of Military Operations since 80th765 words
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Advertisement45 1914-08-31 3 Would You Be Happy No matter what your financial or social conditions are, yon cannot be happy with a disordered digestion. If you are a dyspeptic a package of Chamberlain's Tablets wi([ make a new maaof yoo.f For sale by al Dis pessaries and Dealets.45 words
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Advertisement904 1914-08-31 3 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. »E AUTUMN RACE MEETING (Omfer B.B.A. Bmtm of Boeing), WILL Bl HBLD OH Tuwday, October 6, Thursday, October 8, and Saturday, Oot obir 1O, 1914. PROGRAMME. FIR8T DAY. Tuesday, Ootober a, 1014. 1. THE PAVILION STAKES —Value •000. A Selling Race. A Handicap for Hornee. All Horses904 words
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Advertisement777 1914-08-31 3 capped in Dm* B shall be eligible to ran in Race No. 8. Entrance Fee, 110. Distance, 7 furlongs. B*6. TBE LAWN 3TAKEB AND PLATE.— VaIue 1700 each and J 00 to each Second Hone A Handicap fot allEx-Griffini that bare Ma at the Meeting. All Horses entered to be777 words
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Advertisement680 1914-08-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p o. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. POR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MBDITBBBANRAN POBTS. PLY MOCTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for Ohina Ooait, Persian Onlt, Contint ntal and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL L'NES Homeward (for Europe). jJSSFWS680 words
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Advertisement551 1914-08-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. n.VTk JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained be 'wen Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, bon ion and Antworp, nader mail oontraot w>th the Imperial Japanese Government The New Twiu-norew ".t- amers maintaining this service have beta ivcially designed and constructed, and are551 words
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Advertisement739 1914-08-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang. Bese-ak, Kretay, Paka, Tringgano, Bisat, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantan. Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobaamcu, Bandon, LangHtien, Takn, Cbnmpon, Kohlak and Bangkok Qua Departura s.s. BORIBAT Sapt. 9 Sapt. 5 a.s. MAHIOOL Sapt. 7 Sept. 9 NO STEAMER739 words
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Advertisement606 1914-08-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. pa The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Strait*, Ohina and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Gi noa Marseilles and Liverpool and for606 words
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Advertisement603 1914-08-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICH BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANG, COLOMBO PORT SAID, GBNOA. ALGIERS TANGIER, LISBON AND SOUTHAMPTON. Steamers are dne on or abont the nndt,.montior.'H d*trs Odtwabo. HomwAjtD. 1914 1911 Vondel Sopt. 4 Rembrandt Sept. 6 Koaingin d. Nod. Kouingin Emma Sept.603 words
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Advertisement678 1914-08-31 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO RISEN KAiSHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route via Cl ioa, Jajjbn, Honolulu, and San Franoisoo, to all pom m in ti.c Uritcd Stetrs, Canvia. M rci ucd Barope Operating tho New 22,000-ton Triple Screw Turbine Liners) SHINYO MARU," TKNVO MARU and678 words
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Advertisement144 1914-08-31 5 SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS i.s olonofcle 8,760 Tons. s.s. Seang Bee 6,709 Tons s.s. Seang Choon 6,776 Tons FOR HONGKONG. AMOY AND BWATOW. s.B SBANO HO'JN. on September 6, 1914. FOR PENAN6 ANO RANGOON x.s. ULBNOULB. H August 31, 1914. This stiamcr excellent accommodation for passengers, and carries a qualified144 words
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Advertisement354 1914-08-31 5 HHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. —i i^— FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE GO., LTD. Singapore Branch. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. REPAIRB OF FURNACE CRACKS. REPAIRB OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES REPAIRB OF PITTING AND CORROSION. REPAIRB354 words
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Advertisement218 1914-08-31 5 CONCERNING QUALITY Nothing secures a more enduring reputation than quality. If onokcri rhoote cigarettes fc.r ar>y other reason, such as price, Urn ir ■election may v:» ry !jut those wh:):;e Cssiiea i:i dctT. mined by quniity above all other contiderat.o .j, inbiat always upon having CIGARETTES. Packed in Patent Vacuum218 words
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Advertisement302 1914-08-31 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WANTEO. Small pony and gig, suitable for young lady. Mask be qoiet. Send particular* to Spuds," c/o Straits Times. 81 8 TO LET. Furnished Has sile reoidenoe, "Mafeiing." No 14. Tanjoog Katong Apply to A. S. Sbooker 8, Malacca Street. 818 M"> SHOPS TO LET. Four laree three302 words
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Advertisement273 1914-08-31 6 MORTGAGEE'S SALE On TfKSDAv. Sbptbmbbk X, at 1.80 p.m. All that pieoe of land fronting a reset ye for road off Tampenis Road, Singapore, estimated to contain an area of 4 sores 1 rood 8 poles comprised in Government Lease No. 2409 (Olaos C), for 99 years from the Ist273 words
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Advertisement229 1914-08-31 6 N^ JUST RECEIVED: N. A LARGE SELECTION *fe >. OF eh*, R mXpeterson's Cigarettes PIPFS in sealed tins of 50 N^ FlrLO Price: 450t8. \a|| shapes and Sizes CHAIRMAN TOBACCO tt fr m RECORDER TOBACCO q» —gBOARDMJtN TOBACCO ll7&1 in H-^b sealed t ns. ~^fc KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITEIhX RESIDENT229 words
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Advertisement101 1914-08-31 6 SO i th jo 4 NEW PERFECTION OIL STOVES. j ACCESSORIES. IN FIVE STYLES, :|> t^l BPICIAILT constructbd 1, 2, 3 and 4 I g^f cabinets. t, j py OVENS Burners. ~A broilers. I V^ TOASTERS. a itove. Always ready for use, Simple in Operation, Durable and Efficient, The New101 words
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Article92 1914-08-31 7 FIXTURES. Monday, August 31. High Water, 8.5 a.m., 6.6 p.m. Tuesday, September I. High Water, 9.14 a.:n., 7.S2 p.m. Wednesday, September 2. High Water, 9.5 <» am., 0.2 p.m. Thursday, September 3. High Water, 10.33 a.m., 9.5 i p.m. Friday, September 4. Uiftb Water, 1 ID a.m.,92 words
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Article114 1914-08-31 7 To-day. Malacca and Mu&r Kaka 8 poo P. Swettenham ami T. Anson Perak 8 pm Penang ami Iiangoon Apcar 8 pm Batu I'aliat Sri Wongsee 8 pm Billiton Anjoa 4 pm Tonowow, Sibu and Sarawak Gladys 7 am l'ulaa Batam and Pulan Bulan<2 Hock Lim 8 am114 words
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Article113 1914-08-31 7 The P. and O. homeward mail steamer Malta left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, and may be expected to arrive here at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, and wiill sail at 0 p.m. Lmrr Sihoaj-om 1 July 10 B. I. July 2D M.113 words
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Article197 1914-08-31 7 Latest Arrivals. Ban Whatt Hin, Brit. str. 195 tons, Capt Russell, Aug 80. From Siantan, Aog 2tf. O.c. and2Bd.p. Ching Seng. For Siantan, Inc. Mb Hokuto Maru, Jap. str. 242S tons, Captain Morita, Aii^ .HI. Kn.ni H'kong. Aug 22. O.c. and cl.p. Huttcnbach Bros. For Batavia, Srpt 1.197 words
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110 1914-08-31 7 Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour. Wharves at which Vessel* are Berthed To- Day; TANJONO PAOAR. Bart Wharf Basik Section No. 1...NU. East W. do 8...O. Apcar, Rnmphiug. Subiks Wdo "I !-No. 8...B. H. Liong. A. aad V. D. J Main W. Sin. No. 4... Under reconstruction except at110 words
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Article80 1914-08-31 7 Arrivals. Per Btr. Katori Mara, August 81. From Yokohama Mrs. L. < irut and child, Miss N". < .rant, MUs R. E. Geare, Capt. F. K. ruckle, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lampnjan, Mr. O. H. Lynott and Mr. J. B. Emmert. Per Btr. Rampliias, August 31.80 words
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Article463 1914-08-31 7 Professional Custom Raised In The Courts. The question of tho notice thata journalist is entitled to when eng«god in tlie London office o( a i' lmial newspaper was raised in an action tliit came be(oro Mr. Justice A very ami a coutmon jury in the King's Bench Division463 words
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Article48 1914-08-31 7 Time balls on Fort Canning and Meant Kabcr drop daily at 1 p.m.. Singapore standard time, corre«pon<liug to 0 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time gun is tired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, oa every day excepting Sunday when it is fired at oae o'clock.48 words
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Article157 1914-08-31 7 huuafobb, kmtmm 20, 1914. EXCHANGE On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/s 3/4} On I.voia Bank T. T. 174 Un HoNOKON«...Bank d/d 21% d/s On SHANUKAi....Bank d/d 96 On Java Bank T. T. 142 On Japan Bank d/d 114 Sovereigns baying rate $8.64157 words
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Article17 1914-08-31 7 laaued by Fraaer and Co., Exohange and Share Brs^ara, Singapore, Auguat 25, Twelve noon.17 words
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Article190 1914-08-31 7 l J*™ 3 BnyeM 10 10 Amptng 7.50 1 1 AyerWeng 0.20 10 10 BeUt 1-75 10 10 Brnang 0.75 1U 10 Kampai 10 10 Kanabci 1.00 10 10 Kirta Association 6.00 £1 £1 KintaTin 1.18.0 £1 41 L*hat Mince 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tina 1.12.6190 words
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Article657 1914-08-31 7 RUB BER. Issue Buyers. Sellers. aluu (2 2/. 2/- All»f>ai t/8 1/7 £1 1 An K lo Java 2,6 8/4 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 7/7* 8/7 2/- 2/- Batang M&laka -/6 -/10 £1 £1 Batn Tiga 1.12.9 1.19.0 norn 2/- 2/- Bekoh -/7 -/9 £1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 16.3 1.10.6 £1657 words
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Article134 1914-08-31 7 Value (g Si Si B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/0 Si Si a Pwrf. 1.1.0 1.8.0 6/- 6/- Electric T'wayi 4/- 4/6 10 10 Fraasi i. Neave 66.1.0 68.00 50 60 Hammer k Co. 100.00 1C6.00 100 Howarth Brskioe 46X0 100 7%Prel. 100.00 100 100 Eat* Bro, Dot. 100.00 126.00134 words
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Article62 1914-08-31 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11.284 500 Singapore Electric Tramwajs 6 f. S'pore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%P>u Spore Municipal 4J% I of 1907 |1,600,000 par Buyers Sellers SWo Municipal H% of t909 $1,00"\000 par li'pore Municipal t% 2,000,000 B%di« !J poro Muuii ipal 4% JC300.000 »*t »*»The buying quotations62 words
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Advertisement68 1914-08-31 7 Are You Qoin.r on a Journey CliaiuberUiu Gol».<, Cboltra and Diar rboea Kenwdy should bt packed in your band h»«Xaite when gnia K on a journey. Change of wator. diet, aad kiuperatore all trad to b»»,l trouble, and this 1 caauot be secured on board t)i« truis or stoamsliip. K68 words
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Advertisement104 1914-08-31 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. September 1. At saleroom, Mortgagee's sale land off Tampenis Hoad, at 2.30. September 2. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. September 4. At saleroom, unredeemed plodges, at 10. September 4 and s.— At The Hotel de la Paix, No. 3, Coleman Street, valuable teak hotel104 words
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Advertisement69 1914-08-31 7 CARLSBERG 'X^^^Sr World-Wide Sole Agents THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY ▲NO QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. Everybody is SPLENDO-ing now Do YOU already SPLENDO P Splemdo CIGARETTES. The World's Greatest Value in Turkish Cigarettes. 1 CENT each. Sold everywhere in69 words
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Advertisement70 1914-08-31 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDQE ROAD. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! bELIOS BENBATIONAXi ANIMAL DRAMA IN 18 SECTIONS ABSORBING 27 REELS Cost £60,000 to Prodaoe. THE ADVENTURES of KATHLYN No. 1. THI UNWELCOME THRONE (In 3 Reels). No. S. THI TWO ORDEALS iln 2 Keels Every section is absolutely a Distinct Story, complete70 words
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1164 1914-08-31 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, AUGUST 31. ON LAND AND SEA. There is a fair amount of war new* to hand and it deal* with stirring incident* on land and sea. The item which appears to us to have the greatest significance, however, is a statement from Antwerp that the country1,164 words
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Article16 1914-08-31 8 Up to August 18, 110 German and Austrian vessels had been entered on Lloyd's capture books.16 words
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Article29 1914-08-31 8 A smart piece of work is reported from l'erira, where a subaltern of a small Indian detachment baa captured two German ships which have since been interned at Aden.29 words
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Article31 1914-08-31 8 An Alsatian merchant at Saigon, on the occasion of the entry of tho French troops into Mulhouse, offered free beer to the public for two horns' in throe of his establishments.31 words
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Article30 1914-08-31 8 The authorities are killing all pigeons belonging to alien enemies in England. It is believed tbat the Germans have for years been training pigeons to fly across the North Sea.30 words
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Article32 1914-08-31 8 On tbe Padang, on Saturday, Mr. Owen Hughes' eleven scored a narrow victory over Mr. Cantrell's eleven, the total of 109 put-up by tbe latter team being exceeded by three runs only.32 words
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Article44 1914-08-31 8 We are informed that the extraor Unary general meetings of the Bukit Katil, Punggor, and Bukit Jclotong Rubber Estates, fixed for Friday last, have been adjourned to Friday next, September 4, at 2 p.m., 280 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively, at 80, Riverside, Malacca.44 words
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Article43 1914-08-31 8 A Japanese official despatch, dated Tientsin, August 5, says Four field guns, ammunition and other war supplies loaded in two freight cars which bad been sent from Peking to Tsi.igtau were seized by the French guards stationed at the railway station here to-day.43 words
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Article43 1914-08-31 8 An officer whose wedding at Dover was to have been a pioturtsque military display received sudden orders to rejoin his regiment at Colchester. The ceremony, therefore, took place early in the morning in simple form, and the bridegroom immediately left for his regiment.43 words
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Article56 1914-08-31 8 It is stated in Ipoh that the prices of all drugs will be increased in view of a shortage, and that quinine, disinfectants, antiseptics, and glycerine cannot be exported, as Germany is said to manufacture 90 per cent, of the world's quinine, and unless it can be supplied from Java56 words
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Article50 1914-08-31 8 Members of tbe Church Workers' Association are asked to note the following alterations of date and place in tho meetings. The quarterly meeting will be held to-morrow at 10.80 a.m., at the G.F.S. Rooms. The monthly meeting will beheld on Wednesday, September 9, at 4.50 p.m., at the Bishop's Lodge.50 words
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Article57 1914-08-31 8 The revenue derived by ihe Kedah Government from the export duty upon poultry and eggs amounted to 915,849 in 1913. It is collected at the rate of one cent per fowl, and 10 cents per 100 efsgs, and works out roughly at 'J$ per cent, ad valorem. It therefore represents57 words
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Article62 1914-08-31 8 The Grand Duke Nicholas, in an appeal to the Russian inhabitants of Galicia, says, Rise, fraternal Galician Russia, who ha* snffored so much, and meet the Russian army, for you and your brethren will be delivered and room will bo found for you in tbe bosom of Mother Russia. Raise62 words
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Article65 1914-08-31 8 The Prince of Wales Fund, it is announced at Simla, is to provide in Great Britain alone relief of distress of all kinds resulting from the war. It is not confined to naval ai.d military services, though thene naturally occupy a prominent place, but embraces all rlss»n* of persons in65 words
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Article64 1914-08-31 8 Ordinance No. X of 1909 of the Straits Settlements authorises the reception and detention in this Colony of prisoners from a Protected Malay State on request made by such State. There ia at present no power to transfer prisoners from the F.M.S. to the Colony, and a* it occasionally becomes64 words
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Article67 1914-08-31 8 The Siam Observer, of August 21, prints the following London wire despatched the day previous:— The British fleet is still playing a waiting game, aud the great naval battle has not yet been fought. There have been some minor incidents, but tbe German high seas fleet ban so far not67 words
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Article67 1914-08-31 8 Archduke Frederick, Commander-inChief of the Aaatro-Hung&rian troops against Servia, was born in 1856. Till the death of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, he wab gener alisbimo of the reserve*. He is a popular prince, and his serious devotion to his military duties and his exemplary family life has won him universal esteem.67 words
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Article73 1914-08-31 8 A Time* of Ceylon special cablegram says I A New York syndicate proposes to purchase eighteen of the largest North- German Lloyd and Hamburg America vessels now held in New York and run tb»m under the American flag. Grouse shooting has been abandoned and east coast resorts desertod owing to73 words
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Article81 1914-08-31 8 The former N.D.L. steamer Sandakau arrived from Labuan about 6 p.m., on Saturday, in command of Capt. Campbell. She bad been flying the blue ensign and her funnel which was yellow when she leit Singapore, was painted black, the name and port of registry on the stern were obliterated, while81 words
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Article380 1914-08-31 8 It is utiuerstood that Commander C. N Radcliffe, XX, the Master Attendant, ii returning to Singapore. Mr. T. Ryott, of Messrs. Allen and Oledhill, has left Malacca on long leave. Mr. F. Salzmann returns to Malacca in his place. Mr. and Mri>. Seah Peck Seah will hold380 words
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Article145 1914-08-31 8 The total shipping entering Tsingtau in 1918 amounted to 939 steamers with a tonnage of 1,323,247 tons, as against 779 steamers and 1,201 ,388 tons in the previous year. The German flag headed the list, with the Japanese and British taking second and third place; as regards145 words
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Article171 1914-08-31 8 The funeral has taken place at Windsor Cemetery of Mrs. Elizabeth Muter, widow of Colonel Danbar Douglas Muter, Military Knight of Windsor. Mrs. Muter waa 87 years of age, and had had a very advonturous life. After her marriage with Colonel Muter in September, 1854, she171 words
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Article262 1914-08-31 8 Id the British Consular Report on tlia trade of Canton dariDg 1913, just isHiied, it ia recorded, among the principal native products, tbat 14,2OScwt. of human hair were exported last year, as against ll,6locwt. in 11*1 i. la the corrunpouUent report for TdiL^uiu (from which262 words
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Advertisement175 1914-08-31 8 CLYSMA CIGARETTES. NOTICE. For the greater convenience of our Customers, Credit Accounts will be re-opened as from September 1. on condition that all outstanding Bills to June 30 are paid. Thereafter, t?rms will be Cash monthly. Prices in our Provision Catalogue, which was compiled before the War, will be maintained175 words
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Advertisement104 1914-08-31 8 ALHAMBRA CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRF. (EACH MAP. 2nd Show 9.1S p.m. Ist Show 780 p.ir. DETECTIVE Wm. J. BURNS and his exposure of tha land swindler* In 3 Parts. The Famous English Novel HARD GASH In 2 Parts. Telephone 249—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 089 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. C. J.104 words
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Advertisement11 1914-08-31 8 Latent advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article1866 1914-08-31 9 Naval Victory. BRITISH SUCCESS NEAR HELIGOLAND. Fife German Warships Sunk. RacTss't Tblboeam. London, August 28. Tbe British fleet near Heligoland sank three German oraiseri and two destroyers. No British vowels were sank. The Press Bureau says To-day conoerted operations of some oonsequenoe were attempted against the Oermans in1,866 words
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Article172 1914-08-31 9 Paris, August 28, We aro indebted to the courtesy of tbe French Consul, Comte de Bondy, for tbe following telegram Tbe French garrison of Longwy, which did not consist of more than one battalion, surrendered, after a bombardment, which lasted 24 days. Tbe Governor was promoted to172 words
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Article885 1914-08-31 9 The Coin and Mainz are protected oruisers of 4280 tons, 27 knots, launohed in 1009, each armed with twelve 4-inch guns. Amethyst, light cruiser, of 3,000 tons, 22 knots, eleven years old. Armed with twelve 4 inch guns. Laertes, destroyer, 39 knots, built 1918. Somme is a885 words
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Article30 1914-08-31 9 (From Ocr Own Corrrspondbnt.) London, August 80. Sangei Way pays an interim dividend of t'fo shillings. Rubber is firm first latex is quoted at 2/- per lb.30 words
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Article105 1914-08-31 9 (Fbom Ocr Own CoßßrsposDiNT.) Penang, August 29. The following resolution was passed at an extraordinary general meeting of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association to-day That on next pay day the coolies be paid parts of tbe outstanding* duo to them to tiie end of the period which tho105 words
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Article66 1914-08-31 9 (From Our Own Cobrispondint.) Ipoh, August 29. The death has occurred at Taiping hospital of Mr. C. S. Wood, manager of Sungei Siput Rubber Plantations, from Bright's disease. He was 80 years of age, and prior to coming to the F.M.S. had been for66 words
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Article28 1914-08-31 9 (From Oca Own Correspondent.) Ipob, August 80. Perak Club, Taiping, has voted a hundred guineaa towards tbe Prinoe of Wales's National Relief Fund.28 words
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Article124 1914-08-31 9 It is not certain that the outward mail steamera will be despatched at very regular intervals from home. Sorting, too, will no longer be done on board bat will be effected after the arrival of Uw> mail steamer at Bombay. The mails despatched on Augtut 7, aud124 words
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Article1740 1914-08-31 9 SELECTIONS FROM RANGOON.' CONTEMPORARIES. Landing of The British. The following cables have been published in Rangoon papers to band this morning London, August 17. While military experts utter warnings against the unhesitating acceptance of stories regarding insufficient Gorman food supplies, they point out that the supplies are1,740 words
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Advertisement20 1914-08-31 9 Details of those naval operations were published in a special issue of the Straus Times at O.IS p.m. on Saturday.20 words
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Article202 1914-08-31 10 Programme of the Shanghai Meet In October. Following in the programme of events of tli 1 .ii La-tern chain, <ionsh:|> y-iiues and >>l>tn int malioOHl game* tobc I»'M im Shun ■saJ in Hi 'her. T.,is i- the wv nil Olympiad heM in ti' i- connection, the previous202 words
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Article70 1914-08-31 10 Hans Schmidt, the Roman Catholic priest I iii'l r in Aiueri ■•>. la-t rammir, of hi* servant, Anna Aumuller WBoae dismembered body was tl* ivertxi in ■v UiTir, Las app>al>d I r a MM trial m the MSMi that the g rl was not ■■4nil. but dud attar au operation.70 words
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Article, Illustration135 1914-08-31 10 Plan of the Great Battlefield. (Cross lines within the plan are those of longitude Dotted line shows French Frontier.) The line of the great battle on Sunday, was from Mons to the Vicinity of Namur. The French had left their defensive positions on the frontier to135 words
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Article1319 1914-08-31 10 The Examination of Shipping In Port. The following notification was published in a Government Gazette Extraordinary, on Saturday The following traffic regulations are issued iu pla.:u of those issund as Notification No. 9^8 in the Gazette Extraordinary of August 2, 1911, which are hereby rescinded as from this1,319 words
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Article269 1914-08-31 10 The BiTßau of Insular Affairs, Washington, announces that while there ar 200,000,000,000 board feet of merchantable lumber standing on the 60,000 square miles of Philippine public forests, in 1913 there were milled the small total of 8J,000,0 0 feet, of which less than one-eighth was exported. Major269 words
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Article35 1914-08-31 10 A meeting of cotton merchants and cultivators has been htld at the minihtry of agriculture at Cairo to ditcuss the question of financing the cotton crop. No scheme was determined upon and the meeting adjourned.35 words
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Article466 1914-08-31 10 Worst Conditions for Thirty Years. j Mr. W. G. Max Mnller, British Consul General at Budapest, in a review of the cou- dition of Hungary, says that 1913 was, from t.ie economic point of view, the worst which Hungary has experienced for the past 30 years. Everything suffered466 words
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Article85 1914-08-31 10 Happiness dtpenis half on what we do and half on what we don't. The various commacdom-io chief of the British, German and French force* are all deecribod as middle aged," yet moat of them are over 00, thus British Lord Kitchener, 64 Field Marshal Sir J. U. French, 64 j85 words
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Article668 1914-08-31 10 June 27.— A ssassination of Archdnk Franz Ferdinand and bis consort at Serajevo in Bosnia. July 25. Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. July 28.— Austria declares war on Servia on the ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet668 words
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Article124 1914-08-31 10 Folks who find so much fault should try and lose a little now and then. It is notified that the steamers of the Rotterdam Lloyd (the Royal N. tin rlands mail) will henceforth be maintained regularly, both homeward and outward, and that commencing with the Ophir in November next the124 words
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Letter400 1914-08-31 11 [The Straits Timta ia not responsill. (or the opinions ol its correspondents] To the Editor of the Straits Timer. Sir. There are, as you may have heard, many tumours current in Singapore to the (fleet that some nruis have in comtempla ion the reduction in Uic number400 words
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Article416 1914-08-31 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l have followed with interest the discus ions ni your paper ax to tbe reasons for ami m. iiust Malaya not despatching a contin|.< nt. You liavu :<tated a tuain reason which I think > a 1 1 liv.l It416 words
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Article142 1914-08-31 11 The il im-toni' report in respect of the financial year < bdinK March 81, 1914, presented at the sixteenth annual meeting held at the bead office of the company at Shanghai, on July 29, stated that new applications reoeived daring the year amounted to 10.975,981.60,142 words
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Article724 1914-08-31 11 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, Ang. 1, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this mommy The quotations are only nominal. [London Stock Exchange Closed.] Nom. Valui Botiu. Siliiu. 2/ Allagar 1 H 1/11 t 1724 words
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Advertisement46 1914-08-31 11 The Man Who Gets There Is tbe mau who has blood real rich red blood and plenty of it— in bis body. WATERBURYB METABOLIZED COO LIVER OIL COMPOUND makes blood— lota of it -life giving, brain nouriabing, strer^th repleniithing blood. OF ALt. CHEMISTS. Stl.as and S>a.46 words
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Advertisement59 1914-08-31 11 We are prood of our national antht m, If just voices oar prid-f without brag, Of love we ye no lack for the Uoion Jack, Bat we need a real national flag. SoiuekhiuK purely our own and Australian, To uofurl without fliuntinv, be sure To guard and uphold oar wbool59 words
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Advertisement378 1914-08-31 11 TMI PIANO /solid\ TEAK y Voase/ "MOUTRIE" Call and lnspaot our latest arrivals or so.ia for onalogue. S. MOUTRIE m., LTD., tZZT PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD ORCHARD ROAD t« BINGAPOREB PREMIER THEATRE. TO-NIGHT! Cownwsclßj st 9 p.m. ghsrp. TO-NIGHT tiil^JiJh^ 6 ISh I* UBe H y B eric or "onba'me Advertisement*.378 words
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Advertisement223 1914-08-31 11 R i^^l\ F A f^H^^^Mi lW Prices and particulars on application to DUPIRE BROS., SING A. PORE, Sole Agents for the Straits and Federated Mjlay States. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes Fran the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot223 words
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Article3785 1914-08-31 12 THE SITUATION AND COURSE OF ACTION. Donation to Prince of Wales's Fund. An important meeting of the Johore Planters' Association was held yesterday at the Johore Hotel. There was a large attendance, which included the Hon. D. G Campbell, C M <■ the General Adviser, who was present3,785 words
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Article826 1914-08-31 12 Public and the Administration Of Anaesthetics. One of the last acts of the Council of the British Association, before the members sailed for Australia to attend the annual meetings of the Association, states The Times, was to take in hand once again a question which it has of826 words
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Article1318 1914-08-31 12 An F.MS, correspondent writes:— The war which has burst 30 sudilei.ly ajH v the world has brought as facu to due with many little problems, which, although the situation has been admirably dealt with by the administration of this country and that of the Straits Settlements, caused1,318 words
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Article641 1914-08-31 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London an 1 China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intendiug passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in641 words
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Article344 1914-08-31 12 How Guildhall Protects Gullible Americans. American visitors who want to avoid buying spurious antiques should go to the Guildhall Museum, whirh Iris just compl.toi its re arrangement. Stories are told by the officials of the mum urn about Amt ricans who come with relics nf old L/mdon in344 words
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Advertisement828 1914-08-31 13 STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR Co., Ltd., Singapore. Royal Enfield Cycles, Complete $45. Above, as supplied to British Government. also HAMILTON CYCLES complete $30. SANS PAREIL CYCLES complete $35. LARGE STOCKS. IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION 1 9% a chlorosis mex^Awk H9& i l^*™ Deschiens All doctors agree that this vital Iron of828 words
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Advertisement234 1914-08-31 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Messrs John Little Co., Ltd. Mt* -r Kelly and Waleb, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Adelpln Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel do l'Surope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh Co., Bras Basah Road Tbe Refreshment Buffet234 words
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Advertisement365 1914-08-31 13 1 I I§M ff Jf^^ I»UWI«md mm H.lf a Ctntury. /vV\\\\ v \\in//f\ James M i t on <'/**> »^^Si \*io*\ *tMl!c»l lurvaying Imtrumentt •'•'l d»«crlption» dipt In stock. /-i"— *rt»^ 2 w toh Clocll SBd ChronomeUr /"ty^. Maker* and Jcwallcrt. fc3 *^*^^^^^^*A Cittifled Compas s At ju'ti-is to ■'^••"•asßfciio365 words
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Advertisement72 1914-08-31 13 PRATTS Motor Car Spirits the STANDARD of QUALITY and EFFICIENCY. SOLD ONLY IN TWO IMPERIAL GALLON TINS A Everything Fresh and Dainty. For Silks, Curios, Gold and Silver Jewellery, Etc., Etc., PLEASE CALL AT K.A.J.CHOTIRMALL&GO.. 51-52 High Street, Singapore. Should You Require JAPANESE CHINESE SILKS in various qualities and colours72 words
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Advertisement1230 1914-08-31 14 ONLY OOMPUY. lAR6EBT PAID-UP CAPITAL OF AMY EAST£BI COMPAHL PROBPBROUI and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEtOOFHCI. Wi^oh— ts> HOMSS, Bh.«— sre LOMOOM OFFtOB i SS. OM rswry, K.O. Th. Ompaay has £20.000 deposits, with the ■s > na>i Oosjr* si Bs«laad. aad co-plies with the British1,230 words
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Advertisement467 1914-08-31 14 BANKING. DEUTBCH-ABIATIBCHE BANK. FULLY PAID UP CAPITAL (Sh. Taala 7,SOO,OOO). Head Office Shangbai. Board ot Directors Berlin. BRANCHES Berlin, Calcutta, Hamburg, Csbton, Hankow, Hongkong, Kobe, Peking, Tientsin, Tsinanfa, Tsingtsu, Yokohama, THE FOLLOWING BANKS ANO BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bank fuer Handel und Industrie.' Berliner Hsndels-Gesellschaft. S.467 words
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Advertisement558 1914-08-31 14 BALEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION BALES 0! VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; TWO ENGLISH BILLIARD TABLES; THREE COTTAGE PIANOS; PLANTS, Etc., To be held at THE OFFICERS 1 MESS and SERGE MESS, TANGLIN BARRACKS, On Monday, August SI, at 3.30 p.m. One foil siscd Bi liard Table by Burronßhcs and WatU one faU-rsed558 words
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Article851 1914-08-31 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Standard of Comfort. There was a time, writes WilfreJ Gordon Aston in The World, when cars were bought because they were merely novelties, and to have one was to stamp oneself out of the ordinary." Later one oar was bought851 words
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Article138 1914-08-31 15 Any Cord In a certain Dissenting chapel in Glasgow the Minister is a keen politician on the Libe r*l aide and in his congregation is an old man who is as staunch a Unionist. Od t renent Sunday, says a correspondent in the I'*ll Mall Magazine, the Minister in his138 words
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Advertisement128 1914-08-31 15 FOR MOTOR LAUNCHES OR MOTOR CARS OR ELECTRIC LIGHTING APPLY TO CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, SIGAPORE, K. Lumpur and at Johore Bahru. THE FOUR Electric Starter, Electric LighU, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE BROS., LTD. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging. KONG HINGCHEON6& COMPANY. Ad*lpr>l128 words
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Advertisement104 1914-08-31 15 Tfc« DBAS Or fH"f!t I- I I waa •lava* barcaW .iiarlaaa. mmift to (mt tor I«a»lf-S»a yaara' I •oak Lxin.i mMm wklak n mM —mj at alaSntloa I waa and aoaaakrtatj. aad afaar ala* 7~" trial I aaa afllrai ikal tkar an a Hi I. at mflc aad aa laao—t104 words
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Advertisement73 1914-08-31 15 Teething Children. Teething children have more or leas diarrhoea, which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and I>iarrboea Remedy. All that is necessary is to give the prescribed dose alter each operation of the bowels more than natural and then oaator oil to cleanse the system. It is73 words
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Advertisement232 1914-08-31 15 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT S^ T0 H Mt KINB GEORGE V DXJNLOI* TYRES. COMPLETE AND REPRESENTATIVE STOCKS OF MOTOR TYRES ON HAND. PRICES AS USUAL FROM ALL GARAGES AND DEALERS. Any car owner failing to obtain DUNLOP TYRES from any dealer, can do so from THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO. (FAR EAST)232 words
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Advertisement378 1914-08-31 16 ASBESTO SHEETS and SLATES THE BEST MATERIAL FOR LIGHT and CHEAP CEILINGS, PARTITIONS. WALLS, NON NON Conductors POROUS. ROOFS. OF HEAT. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., SINGAPORE:. WANTS. CONFECTIONER WANTED Wanted, a European Qualified Confectioner. Apply Box No. 775, Straits Times. z4-8 o TURNOUT WANTED. Wanted immediately, a small victoria and378 words
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Advertisement378 1914-08-31 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TO BE LET No 40, Anson Road, a very good and sub stantial Godown. Immediate entry. Apply to Nathan Son, 18, Change Alley. 148 v TO BE LET. A large and airy Office at No. 6, Malacca Street, upstairs. Entry Ist August, 1914. Apply to378 words
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Advertisement485 1914-08-31 16 Tl BE LET 80LD TOUT. No. 188, Amoy Street. Apply M. OnstoD, 8, Prinoe Street. ?9 8 u_ FURNISHED SEABIDE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JC ANITA, to let furnisbsd. Apply No. 0, Mt. Sophia. 15 v FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street. Immediate entry.485 words
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Advertisement468 1914-08-31 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone «o 421. Shipcbandlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Soli Aobnts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Biatd Hair Beltings. code: flags of all sizes ready In stock. Prioes reasonable. 1-7 80-8-16 FLAGS OF INTERNATIONAL468 words
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Advertisement447 1914-08-31 16 NOTICEB. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Phillip Street. Ship Chandler*, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importer! and boaitart and Commmlon (gents, Estate, Moa-Mill and Saw Mill Suppliers. Sole Agents Fob "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THE IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING BOILERS. Ttl. Addrew GOANKUT," Singapore. Codes used A. B. C. sth447 words
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Advertisement417 1914-08-31 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES Straits Times List. The following fixtures tor the ourrent net fc and important f ortlieoming fixtures are kindl; supplied by the secretaries of the various olubn. Convenient forms on which to makf tho returns will be supplied on application'tr the Manauur, Straits Times. Singapore Polo Club. Practice417 words
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Miscellaneous221 1914-08-31 16 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at tte prepaid rate of tl per font lines for one or two insertions. Notices ot Births, Marriages, or Deaths, it not exceeding four lines, tl each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, $2. Inch Scalm Rates are221 words
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