The Straits Times, 15 March 1916
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Title Section13 1916-03-15 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,056 SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY MARCH 15. 1916. PRTCB 10 CFNT».13 words
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Advertisement197 1916-03-15 1 M KiM^^ia M THE TRIUMPH OF OIL. BLANCHARD S, INCANDESCENT OIL LAMP 300 c.p. pure white light, consumes 1 pt. oil in 7 hours, for inside or outside use, length overall 30 inches, weight when full 13 lbs. Price com P^ e^ e KATZ BROS., Ltd. ANOTHER BRITISH SUCCESS. f197 words
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Advertisement128 1916-03-15 1 ROBINSON CO. New Goods Just Received. Unmade Embroidered Voile Robes Sports Coats Motor Veils Embroideries Valenciennes Laces Blouses Ladies' Shoes New Dress Materials Plain Coloured Voiles Printed Voiles Crepe de Chenes Poplin de Chene Corsets Ribbons A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF OTHER GOODS ARRIVING SHORTLY. For all requirements in the Furniture128 words
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Advertisement10 1916-03-15 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. ADAMSON. GILFILLAI *CO ITD (Incorporated in Knglaml)10 words
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Article1084 1916-03-15 2 BULGAR DESERTERS REVOLTING STORY. Blindfolded and Slaughtered. In the coarse of a long article in The Standard, G. Wood Prioe gives an account of an interview he bad at Salonika with a Bnlgarian deserter who told him what he saw of the massacre of Serbian prisoners at I'rilep1,084 words
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Article53 1916-03-15 2 Mr. Herbert Samuel (Home Secretary) stated in the House of Commons on February 17 that a woman spy (who was not British) was recently tried at the Old Bailey and sentenced to death, but the sentence had been commuted to penal servitude. Her correspondence was intercepted six days after her53 words
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Advertisement384 1916-03-15 2 Just received i— A LARGE SHIPMENT OF SODIUM BISULPHITE S. J. JUDAH CO., Til 1861 39, ROBINSON ROAD. 24 3— 26 8 YOU NEED NOT BE WORRIED BY The High Cost of Living Get the Montgomery Ward Habit, and Save Time, Worry and Money. WRITS TO US FOR A COPY384 words
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Advertisement12 1916-03-15 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Pepoermint Core Is. Od12 words
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Advertisement583 1916-03-15 2 A Reputation of over 100 years. Cockle's ANTIBILIOUS Pills are an invaluable corrective for sick headache, biliousness, depression, and ail tli we minor inuispositions caused by a disordered state of the liver or digestion. Made from a famous Doctor's private prescription, they have won a world -wide reput?tion. O/Chtmists throughout583 words
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Advertisement96 1916-03-15 2 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION B.READ BROTHERS, umit-J CbkJcaaNlP Dog's Head Guinness •OLD KVCftVWHIAK. ORDER IN FAMILY PACKAGES J. L. CAMPBELL CO. Tailors Outfitters, HAVB Everything for Men's Wear. SELECT ASSORTMENT CF of all Classes. LATEST NOVELTIES IN Ties, Hats, Collars, etc. NOTE NEW AOORKBS i Nos. IT96 words
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Advertisement249 1916-03-15 2 THE STRAITS "times Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore: Kelly and Walsh. Ltd Raffles Place. Money Cuangi-r, Hotel dc I'Europe. Money I hanger, Adclphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Chang, r, Raffles Hotel. Koh k Co., Bras Baoab Koad. Kwong Seng Chiang, Selegie Head. Low249 words
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Article1041 1916-03-15 3 THE PROBLEM ABROAD AND AT HOME. A Serious Danger to the State. Ad alien enemy is a person wboae State is at war with England. He baa no rights at all at common law, bis property can be confiscated, be can be imprisoned, and be cannot1,041 words
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Article69 1916-03-15 3 A kind of Upioca diaeane is reported to be iloidk much damage in several parts oi the Kottarakarai Taluq. Travaocore. Tin leave* (if the plants afftcttd i-.n.l tbe stalks turn blue anil dry up. Tbe tapioca obtained from the affected plant is al-o blue in colour, and ih bitter to69 words
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Advertisement443 1916-03-15 3 I Debility H When you feel limp and washed out, weary I If and fatigued with no inclination for exertion— U your body is in a run-down condition— you are A 3 debilitated. You need something to put fresh 5 go into you you need a fortnights Iron 'Jclloids iteatment443 words
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Advertisement287 1916-03-15 3 Bovril gives strength to win Whether you are engaged in fighting or in working, or even only in the dull strain ot waiting, the present times are drawing heavily on your store of vital energy. Victory is to those who have the strength to win ■**'*?^1 through to the end.287 words
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Advertisement1078 1916-03-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AND Mpcar L-ine. (Companies Incobpohated in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contraot wltb His Majesty s Government), Por China, Japan, Panang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Madittpransan Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES.1,078 words
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Advertisement783 1916-03-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Siami. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamai, Bandon, Langsueo, Taka, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure s. VUG ALA Mar. 16, 3 p.m. M.s. ASDANQ Mar. 16 18, B p.m. a MAHIOOL783 words
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Advertisement473 1916-03-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated is England) I* The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa. Marseilles and Liverpool473 words
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Advertisement523 1916-03-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTO. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Oovetnmont. The Now Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstructed, and are523 words
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Article766 1916-03-15 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 15, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and sbare brokers, issue tbe following list of quotations tbis morning. Tbe quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. No*. Valdi. Bctbbs. Sillies. 3/- AUagai 2/- 2.44 4 1 Anglo- Java766 words
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Advertisement562 1916-03-15 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO. LTO. i Im 'mil "K \rrn in Knoland). Dlraot Sarvio* to Japan via Hong hong A Shanghai, and to Oalautta. via Panang, from Singapora. Taking cargo on through Bills of Ladm, for Canton. Maoao, Swatow, Amoy, Cbefo- Tientsin. Newohwaog, Yangtsse Ports For mosa. tin562 words
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Advertisement349 1916-03-15 5 The Straits Times FSR F.M.S. READERS. Toe Mail Train postal service enables to o* Mod into the I 1 .M.S. each evening t Special Edition of The .straits Time* oontaining all the important telegramt and nows received tip to a late hoar is the afternoon. This edition oan be bought349 words
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Advertisement90 1916-03-15 5 Ihe Gar for 1916 DODGE BROTHERS CAR The most enthusiastic owners of the "DODGE BROTHERS" Car are those who have had years of experience of driving other Cars. ITerb. sap. The BEAUTY, COMFORT and ECONOMY of the "DODGE BROTHERS" Car appeal to them in every way. Nothing we can say,90 words
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Advertisement343 1916-03-15 6 (Late or Tub Robinson Piako t o.) Banjo stringn, Bell brand, 1 set of 5 55 1 6 J 3 1,7 .90 Clarionet, B flat, 15 keyp, 2 rings 30.00 reeds, B flat and E flat, each .15 Flute, B flat, n«-w army model 15.00 Piccolo, B flat and E343 words
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Advertisement400 1916-03-15 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED AT ONCE, R ocd shorthand typißt one Dse<? tn (Mivr machine preferred. Ssltry about 150 160. Kodak Limited, 8. Bath r; Road. 16 B—ls 8 AUCTION SALE Ol GOVERNMENT UNSERVICEABLE STORKS, To be held at The P. W. D. Store, Bukit Timab Road. adjacent to the Ktndanß400 words
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Article115 1916-03-15 7 FIXTURES Wednesday, March 15. High Wator, 6.82 a.m., 9.8 p m Han 1 man Opera Co Thursday, March 16. High Water. 7.40 a.m 9.88 p.ra>. Itandman Opera Co. Friday, March 17. High Water, h JO a.m. 10 0 p.m Hamlman Opora Co. Homeward mail closes. Saturday, March115 words
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Article221 1916-03-15 7 To-DAT. llongkont.', Amoy and Svvatow tiliufallocb 2.30 pm Rajah, Tcmbilahan, ami ladMcbH Qjorra 2.90 pm Malacca, Sn-ettcnham and Teluk Anson Kauipar BM pin Fort Swettenham and Penang Ipoh 2.80 pru Mcdan Circ» 2.30 pm i»»iii;o'.ii Ham 2.80 pm BaiataM and Japan Kutsang 2.80 pm Malacca. lVnan<{ and221 words
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Article362 1916-03-15 7 The mail trains from Singapore lor the aortl; ban Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. mJ 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7 H p.m. anl 6.4.1 a.m. respectively. Tb ihroi't'l; express to Penang leaves Knah i H am. daily, arriving at Penang tlu' NM day.362 words
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Article338 1916-03-15 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may he provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to tho issuance of this list in London Per P.338 words
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Article223 1916-03-15 7 The report of the Yam Seng Rubber Company, Limited, states tint the profit for the year, after deducting £3.042 for depreciation, amounted to £H,958 add balance from last account, £lfi"i; total £10,683; deducting the interim dividends paiJ on the prefer, nee shares at 2} per cent, (less223 words
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Article106 1916-03-15 7 Tbe third annual general meeting of the Bangkok International Chamber of Commerce was held on March 6. Some fifteen firms were represented, and Mr. Hamilton Price was in the chair. The notice convening tbe meeting was read, and the minutts of the previous annual general meeting having been taken as106 words
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Article178 1916-03-15 7 EXCHANOE. Sihuapom, March It, 1910. OnLoni, Bank 4 c,-. a/4,» Oemaod a/4} Private 8 m/i 2/41| On Franck Bauk T. T. 828 Oh India Bank T. T. 174* On HonuKoNa...Bank d/d 16} On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 87 1 On Java Bank T. T. 1 On Japan Bank178 words
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Advertisement9 1916-03-15 7 Pm n.r ,uc kaKta^Utk it PepMrmiat Core I*. Ad.9 words
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Advertisement335 1916-03-15 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, PINEAPc-LB LABELS, witb or w.th.ut uimo. Samples and prices to F, c o Straits Time*. lft B— l7 3 FUK S\LE, one 5 inch transit theodolite and h'.niJ. alru ch&ius, scales, etc. Owner leaving t:.c Coiony. Apply to Nl, Tavk Road. 15-B—l4-4 TO LET, KBNILWORTH. Barker Koad,335 words
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Advertisement443 1916-03-15 7 ISI 181 W. D. H. O. WILLS'S g ~j? S "I S« E»,i THE NEW smoking mixture de luxe n A PERFECT PIPE TOBACCO "i OF ALL TH« j LEADING DEALERS G.Z MORTGAGEE'S SALE On HKon&ek-y, March 27, cat 2.30 p.m. Valuable freehold coconut plantation situate off Paya L- bar443 words
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Advertisement112 1916-03-15 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) EASTERN BRANCH: SINGAPORE. "DUDBRIDGE" OIL ENGINES FOR KKROSENE OR CRUDE OIL. DELIVERY FROM «TOCK OF 9 15 B.H.P. KEROSENE ENGINES THED^NCE rf J i" a sure success if the music is given by the I greatest of all home entertainers. "His Muster's Voice" Gramophone112 words
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Article16 1916-03-15 8 Harflf.it.— On March 14, at Government Quarters, Kandang Kerbau, Singapore. Georgina, wife of John IlarHeet.16 words
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Article32 1916-03-15 8 Mr. John HarHect begs to tender his sincere thanks to those who attended the funeral of bis wife yesterday, and to those who sent wreaths and letters of condolence in hii bereavement.32 words
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1116 1916-03-15 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. THE DECLINE OF GERMAN CREDIT. Elsewhere today we print a diagram which came recently to Singapore from somewhere in America." It shows the fall in value of the british pound sterling and the German reicbamark in the New York Sight Exchange Market during 1915.1,116 words
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Article66 1916-03-15 8 The Timos of Ceylon understands that as a result of tbe investigations made by Government, no wood pulp industry is likely to arise in Ceylon. Although there is plenty of material in the forests in suitable trees of no timber value, these trees are not found together but are widely66 words
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Article26 1916-03-15 8 The next session of the Federal Council will be held in Kuala Lumpur on March 28. The business includes tbe Loan Bill and various amending Bills.26 words
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Article28 1916-03-15 8 The xpnior magistrate, Mr. R. Scott, inflicted tines of 1100, 150, $40, $23 and smaller amounts upon a number of traders proved to have been using false dachings.28 words
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Article37 1916-03-15 8 Lieutenant George Cordere has been sentenced to death for tbe murder of Sergeant Ozanne near Aldershot. The victim of tho tragedy was secretary of a canteen and had entrusted Cordere with tbe sum of j£2HO sterling change.37 words
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Article46 1916-03-15 8 Early on the morning of February 23, tho N.Y.K. Hakata Maru, 6,241 tons gross, on the Calcutta run, stranded off I'raga, Sagami, on her way from Kobe to Yokohama. She sustained only slight damage and was got off safely by the aid of the Omi Maru.46 words
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Article45 1916-03-15 8 There has been a movement in Burma during the last few months amongst educated Burman Buddhists to pnt down extravagance on funerals, and to omit tbe bands which sometimes are employed and play the latest music ball ditties at what should be a solemn ceremony.45 words
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Article52 1916-03-15 8 As an instance of tbe ridiculous lies upon which the German public is fed by its news papers may be cited an a -tide in a recent issue of the Kulnische Yolks Zeitung, which gravely stated that Italy has been compelled to sell Sicily to Great Britain in order to52 words
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Article50 1916-03-15 8 Says tbe London correspondent of the Singapore Searchlight You should shortly be getting in your part of tbe world the Gaumont Film depicting Brig.-Genl. Ridout inspecting tbe M. S. G. at Penan g and I hope it will give you as much pleasure in witnessing it as it did me.50 words
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Article48 1916-03-15 8 At the offices of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, the Hague, a meeting of estate owners was held to consider the Java sugar question. Tbe shipowners counselled a policy of patience as things would gradually righten themselves as regards cargo space although at the moment peace seemed improbable.48 words
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Article69 1916-03-15 8 A wire from the Hague says The I; otter; damsche Courant learns that the Germans have not abandoned hope of capturing Verdun, but on tbe contrary are hopeful of success. The concentration of artillery at Verdun exceeds the enormous concentration which broke through the Russian front at Tarnow, in Galicia.69 words
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Article96 1916-03-15 8 While one of tbe four counsel was addres sing their lordships in the Hongkong Court of Appeal the other day he suddenly exclaimed, I have lost my glasses," and com menced to search anxiously among tbe heap of law tomes, assisted by another member of tbe Bar. Tbe learned counsel96 words
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Article107 1916-03-15 8 A wire to day states that a German seaplane was seen oft the North Foreland at noon on Saturday and was promptly chased by British aeroplanes. That is better work than a month ago when seaplanes attacked tbe Kiot coast and injured two women and one child. Tbe War Office107 words
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Article132 1916-03-15 8 They walk the streets wrapped in thought like men in dreams." Thus a Hungarian journalist resident in Berlin, according to today's wires, and the expression leaves a definite idea in tbe mind despite the fact that it is not too well chosen. A man who is dreaming does not think.132 words
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Article167 1916-03-15 8 Nothing more has been heard of the statement made by the Daily Express that Mr. Churchill was to return to the House of Commons and lead a new Opposition Party, and it is to be hoped that nothing more will be heard of it. Probably it was no more than167 words
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Article169 1916-03-15 8 The announcement of the death in France of Mr. J. A. Lovell will have come as a great shock to his large circle of friends, says a London taper. Tony" (as he was always calUiii was well known in the sporting world, but particularly amongst followers of hockey, at which169 words
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Article390 1916-03-15 8 Lieut, colonel Gurrott and Mrs. Garrett returned from Hougkong by the Nankin yesterday. Messrs. E. Healy, of Pctaling estate, and A. N. Harcourt, of Ledbury estate, are both now at Lemnos. Governor-General Idenburg. of Netherlands India, i.< to leave Batavia for Holland by the Goentoer on the390 words
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Article21 1916-03-15 8 We have pleasure in acknowledging the following subscription to Mr. Alma Baker's Aircraft Fund From Leonie House 17021 words
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Article67 1916-03-15 8 We arc certainly getting famous. Tbe Australian cartoon headed Tbe First Nibble which we reproduced recently, is printed iv some of the London papers. It represents the British Lion in the net of the Voluntary system, and the Straits Settlements is the mouse that sets him free.67 words
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Article93 1916-03-15 8 Since October last the Naval Arsenal at Maidzuru has bet v very busy making bij{ guvs to the order of the Kuusian Government. According to the Asahi, these weapons have been now completed, and will be shortly handed over to the liussiau Government along with a93 words
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Article131 1916-03-15 8 Major Klliott-Cooper writes on February 16 to a friend in Kuala Lumpur a Int. r m the course of which he says: "Yd will have heard Foot has lost a leg. amputated high up the thigh. The doctor Bays that with the help of an artificial leg be131 words
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Article227 1916-03-15 8 The extension by the I'oHtiuaHter Uonoral of the contract liclil by the It uuiHular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company for the carriage of the mails to and from India and the Far Kast for another year will give time, says the Manchester Guardian* London227 words
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Advertisement188 1916-03-15 8 Rone. 0 steel cabinets FOR BULKY BOOKS. Fitted with one to J^H U ten roller shelves, ad- >S IP justable every half inch, and freproot I jj^^^B^Sj collapsible curtain. H< j ON SHOW AT 3$ ffiSSBS dfiK 1 «x FOR THE PLAY &djt> Smart Evening Frocks pk and Shoes JUST188 words
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Advertisement168 1916-03-15 8 ALHAMBRA Beaoh Road, The House of Quality— Tbe Home of Feature Attractions. Tht laadlng Thutr* la Singapore The Famous Player* Film Co. PRESENTS A DAY OF DAYS In 4 Parts. A sparkling, scintillating drama with a ■cap and go that will keep you inascle taut from beginning to ond. A168 words
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Article1302 1916-03-15 9 GERMAN INTENTIONS THWARTED. The Massed Artillery Scattered. GERMAN EAST AFRICA. Success of the British Forces. Kstteb's Tilkqraxs. London, March 13, J.JO p.m. A k rman artillery observation officer, who had bet n captured, says that originally the i rman artillery was massed in one block and everyone was1,302 words
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Article42 1916-03-15 9 Rbutrr's Telmikams. London, March 18. New York The newspapers report that a punitive expedition, under Brigadier Persuing, has entered Mexico. The War Department is silent, but it is announced that three cavalry regiments have been ordered to the border.42 words
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Article19 1916-03-15 9 Butkr's Tklki.kam, London, March 13. Mr. fr'har.iberlain is still confined to his room. Lord Curzon is improving.19 words
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Article129 1916-03-15 9 From Our Own Cobrispondknt.) Ipob, March 14. During the hearing of a case of gang robbery at the Assizes, the Deputy Public Prosecutor appealed for tho flogging of the accused if they were found guilty of this crime. He thought he co .1 p rial to129 words
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Article143 1916-03-15 9 -Mr. Hoo Wei-yen, Consul General for China, sends us the following copy of telegrams received by him from the Foreign Of&ce, Peking (Heceived on the 13th inst. at 11 a.m.i Hunan report Matanghsien re-captured on seventh. Rebels retreated to I'ngjen. Szecuuen report Kianganhsien re-captured on eighth143 words
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Article285 1916-03-15 9 Government Decide on Total Abolition. Our Bangkok correspondent writes At a special meeting of the Siamese Cabinet held at Phrapatoonj on the 4th instant it was decided to take steps to abolish the remaining licensed gambling houses in Bangkok and also the Chinese lottery known an the285 words
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Article162 1916-03-15 9 The Mitxn Bishi Dockyard is engaged in tbe task of recovering Y8,000,000 from the sea. It will be remembered that in the spring ol last year the P. and t). steamer Nile sank off Iwai-jinia, Suho province, in the Inland Sea. The water at this162 words
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Article518 1916-03-15 9 Legal Decision Sought by Estate Trustees. In the senior magistrate's court this morning, before Mr. R. Scott. Mr. D. Kitovitz and Mr. W. M. Allen, trustees for the J. W. Cashin estate, were named as defendants in a prosecution brought by the Municipality, for failing to comply518 words
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Article497 1916-03-15 9 Production of The Cinema Star. According to the programme, no fewer than five librettists, composers and writers of lyrics were responsible for The Cinema Star, the Courtneidge success staged by the Band man Company last night at tue Victoria Theatre. And the result of their combined labours497 words
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Article74 1916-03-15 9 Among the Portuguese community in Hongkong there are men who have spent almost a life-time in the service of a single firm. One nf these is Mr. R. Kewedios, head clerk of the Mercantile Bauk, who went straight from the uld Central School into the service of the Chartered Mercantile74 words
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Article1904 1916-03-15 9 THE ZEPPELIN RAID, AND AFTERWARDS. From Our Special Correspondent London, February 11. If tin; intelligent foreigner, whether ally or enemy, accepted at their faco value one half the stiitt ments made about the recent Zeppelin raid over Eaglacd he would come to the conclusion that the nation1,904 words
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Article99 1916-03-15 9 Mr. MathusoD Lang, the familiar Mr. W'u ami Sliylock of the Strand Theatre and who was playing in Singapore some few years ago, wont to Muyluboin I'olicc Court the other day and submitted to the magistrate Foreign Office :;reen form. The magistrate said "I am afraid I cannot rigl fill99 words
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Article1347 1916-03-15 10 TROUBLE IN EARLY PART OF THE WAR. The Invasion of Angola. The announcement that Germany has declared war on Portugal revives interest io the trouble that occurred during the early part of the war between Germany and Portugal in I connection with the latter 's African Colony1,347 words
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Article327 1916-03-15 10 The report of the I'pulu Rubber and Cacao Estates, Limited, states that the crops of cacao harvested during the year were as follows: Tanainapua, 1,248 cwts Alisa, 365 cwts total. 1,613 cwts. The gross price realised for the cacao, including the estimate for the crop327 words
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Article105 1916-03-15 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, March 17 Wednesday, March 15. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. 4.30 p.m. Balestier Range S.R E.(V.) 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.R. 4.30 p.m. Tanglin Range Motor Cyclist Section. 0.15 p.m. Drill Hall Veterans Co. Chinese Co. S.V.C. Band.105 words
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Article141 1916-03-15 10 The Siam observer, of the Bth instant, says that Messrs. The East Asiatic Co. have chartered the steamer Breid from about the beginning of May next to take a cargo of rubber to San Francisco from Singapore at the rate of £3,000 a month. The voyago141 words
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Article, Illustration137 1916-03-15 10 Tbe above diagram shows the fall in value of the British pound sterling and the German reichsmark in the New York Sight Exchange Market during 1915. The pound sterling declined in value 8% only, whereas the German reichsmark depreciated 20%. By January 9, 1916, the137 words
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Article428 1916-03-15 10 Last Line Being Stuck Into Strait Waistcoat. Io spite of all official denials and the varying opinions of neutral visitors to Germany, it is becoming clear, beyond all doubt, tbat there is great suffering and privation among the enemy's civil population. In letters found on German prisoners and428 words
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Article514 1916-03-15 10 Mr. E. Gill (L'nited Engineers) begs to acknowledge the following subscriptions to the Overseas Club Tobacco Fund Sapscriptions of SI each from Civil Guard for March, 1918: Frankie (Dent.), Messrs. A. W. Still (•2), H. Roeser (11), D. Kitovitz (13), E. Gill, H. E. Hooper, Dr.514 words
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Article44 1916-03-15 10 Replying in the House of Lords to a i]uestion ad to the Government scheme of insurance against air raids, Lord Newton said that over 1,000,000 persons were insured, of which number 650,000 were insured through the post office. The total sum assured was je3,800,000.44 words
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Article1414 1916-03-15 10 WHAT THE MEN FROM THE TRENCHES SAY. Ready to See the War Through. From the front line of trenches direct to the Bank. There ain't no buses running from the Bank to Mandalay," Mr. Kipling assures us in his familiar mini;. But there is regular communication between1,414 words
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Article13 1916-03-15 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.13 words
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Article258 1916-03-15 10 To the Editor of the Straits TimcH. Sir, "A Tamil" has rightly assumed in the lines of his Saturday 'h article on Tamil Representation, that tbo temple panchayats have nothing to do with the Tamil community in Singapore, and their work is to look after the management of258 words
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Article404 1916-03-15 10 Presidential Review of the Year's Business. In the course of his Presidential mm <li at the annual meeting of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce, the Hon. Mr. F. H Stewart referred to the year's business as less in quantity but showing a better margin of profit.404 words
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Article63 1916-03-15 10 The Selangor Chamber of OmmM having given up their old office in Messrs. I'atersou, Simons' building, Kuala Lumpur, tho Planters' Association of Malaya, in conjunction with tin Rubber Growers' Association, have taken a larye and more suitable meeting room on the first floor of tho Mercantile Hank building, where also63 words
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Article33 1916-03-15 10 official lierlin uiesHagi.' says that a substitute for ferro manhunt -< in iluction >f tV I lii-- I I This substau. i which cau be [>rodticud il quantities, will make Germany independent of imports.33 words
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Advertisement497 1916-03-15 10 PROPERTY SALES. Rubber and Coconut Lands Change Hands. Tlit following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co. s saleroom yesterday afternoon Freebold land wRb tbe dwelling house thereon knewu as 268 Ser&ngoon Road. Monthly rental $20. Bought by Nagudas P. and Co. for 92,000 freehold497 words
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Article878 1916-03-15 11 The Ignorance of the American "College Boy." Tbe following article is reprinted from tbe Literary Digest of New York Osßflgi boys seem not to be readers oj newspaprrs- outside the sporting page at leant— to judge from the results of tests put to tbe878 words
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Article76 1916-03-15 11 LaWot ailvirtiwiutntt of tie usy appear on pagt» 6, 7 and 11. Mr. K. A. (iar.lin.r. of tbe Kathbotirn* l>airy I arui. h»s returned from bi» trip to northern loilia after purchasing 50 milch cows vi tl l> at bittil procurable. Tbe Dairy Kara ha" now a76 words
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Article62 1916-03-15 11 uicon won the Cup. tlii big cour-ing eveLt of the year. llioiy. who is at Kton. took part in tli* rii*' limU of tli.- junior niilu race, deci<iiil .>o I t'ruary 1.",. ud the Dornry road id «iiui *d<< cum. lie hi i«li< J fourth, and was «pl»»|jiii62 words
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Article736 1916-03-15 11 Bodies Making Themselves At Home in France. The French have a most expressive term for tbe process ol obtaining information from witness* they call it cnisiner," to cook, and there are man whose special business it is to "cuisiner" German prisoner*. Here in Paris, writes a correspondent, fifty736 words
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Article313 1916-03-15 11 The report ol the foiled Laakat Plantations Company, Limited, states that tbe 1914 tobacco crop amounted to 15.83H bales, against 15.006 baits for 1913. Tbe average price rtalit-td was in:! ~l cents, per half kilogramme, as compared with 142.45 Cents. |wr balfkilograminr lor the previoas year. From313 words
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Advertisement55 1916-03-15 11 The lirfbtniog fl tubed, tbe thunder roare The rain came do«n like mad, The cold got into [oor Hill s bone*, It m»dt him very Md But Mrs. Bill she lovtd hi r spouse I vi« iact I know lor surr Else she would not bave physicked him W I55 words
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Advertisement777 1916-03-15 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1888. in thb sdpumb c«drt of tbs Straits Ssttlbmbnts. ssttlbmlnt of slnoapobb. 11l Bankrnptoy. No. ol 1018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on s Petition filed January 4, 1916, a Reoeiviog Order against Cuop Tai Woh Ana See, ol No. 331, South Bridge Road, Sioga777 words
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Advertisement122 1916-03-15 11 THIB 18 MARK JjMk^ THE GUARANTEE of tbe Absolute Purity of our Bottliiigs ol BURTON PILSENER AND OUIN NESS'S STOUT. W. A. ROSS BROTHER. LTD. Bottling Specialists, IMMM, LIKERpOOI, SELF.ST and LEITH PRIVATE HOTEL. STAMFORD HOUSE CENTRALLY SITUATED Bras Basab Road. Comfortable Rooms wltb Batbrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Separate122 words
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Advertisement150 1916-03-15 11 the: best tyre: for FORD CARS SECURITYI 1 TRY THEM WEARNE BROS., LD., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Peuang, SOLE AGENTS. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONERS SHOP Braa Basah Road, Singapore, From 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE150 words
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Article1727 1916-03-15 12 VALUE OF WAR ORDERS PLACED IN AMERICA. Estimated at £400,000,000. How the war order* placed in tbe United States by tbe Allies have not merely enriched individuals to an enormous extent, bat have actually called into being new and prosperous town*, is revealed in an interesting article by1,727 words
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Article325 1916-03-15 12 Val d 'Or Rubber Estates The report of the Val dOr Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the output of rubber amounted to 172,432 lbs., as against an estimate of 125,000 lbs. and an output of 101,438 lbs. for the previous year. The cost of production, including a proportion of the325 words
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Article1221 1916-03-15 12 Company Struggling to Preserve The Estates. The ordinary general meeting of the United Batang Rabber Estates, Limited, was held on February 2, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, EC. Mr. H. St. John Wileman (chairman of the company) presided, and said that no report aocompanied the notioe1,221 words
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Article221 1916-03-15 12 Allies Have an Overwhelming Preponderance. An illuminating article in tbe Daily Chronicle on the Allies' sea-power states Captain Perseus in the Berliner Tageblatt has reviewed the naval and maritime gains daring tbe war, and has shown that tbe losses of tbe British mercantile marine, owing to the German221 words
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Article193 1916-03-15 12 Prisoners Under 17 and Over 55 To Be Released. The tallowing circular letter from Mr. Bonar Law is issued (or publication I have the honour to inform you that an agreement has been arrived at between His Majesty's Government and the German Gov eminent for193 words
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Article299 1916-03-15 12 The report of the Glendon Rubber Company, Limited, states that the net amount at credit of profit and loss account, including the balance brought forward, and after providing for general expenses, directors' fees, etc., writing off £1,500 from factory, machinery and development account, reserving £500 for buildings, and299 words
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Article183 1916-03-15 12 The report of the Lonas Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the net profit for the year amounted to 162,770.86, as against 119,775.81 for the previous year. To this must be added the amount of $1,920.63 refund of duty by Kedah Government in respect of the year ended183 words
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Advertisement202 1916-03-15 12 THE A4<g> y 4* II WHITE ANT yC DESTROYER ALL-BRITISH. Price $30.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incohpokatpd in EnolamO KUALA LUMPUR JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OF ORCHARD ROAD. Established 1911 Young but Progressive. LARGEST IMPORTERS OF Pertaining to tbi Furniture Trade in the City. WI ARI tc>T SIMPLY202 words
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Article1177 1916-03-15 13 Always good-tempered." declared (be ancle, emphatically. He spoke m the eldest member of the audience invited to bear the latest commanioation, in a familiar green envelope, from the British Expeditionary Force. That's what I like about the lad. No grousing, no complaining, no nothing. It wan justDaily Mail - 1,177 words
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Advertisement178 1916-03-15 13 jjj Happy Tidings (S) Planters, Miners and Jj^jM fek Outstation Residents. £3 ylfi Wo depot-it to pay. No return of bottles. T '^*""\^M No heavy cost. No bother of bottle accounts. |®2222pj(w}| Satisfaction. Purity and Eco-■^V-l^^jjl nomy assured. ftj^m FRAMROZ CO., 87, Cecil Street. Singapore. Acetic Acid Tapping Knives Latex178 words
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Advertisement386 1916-03-15 13 I A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY I of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT I Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to J$fe\ and t0 THE MUNICIPALITY pJ^^Pi THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE N^gjjf^/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon" Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for386 words
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Advertisement557 1916-03-15 14 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Iki-ori-obatkd in Straits Settlbmskts) HEADOFFICE. WinohsMtar Houm, Bingapop*. LOMOOM OfFIOCi 3a, Old Jewry. E.G. The Company has C 20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court557 words
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Advertisement389 1916-03-15 14 INSURANCE. •UUOIM ABBUBANCE COMPMI. LIMITED. IONOOk (Incorporated in England). Subscribed Oapital 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds 46,360,000 Annual Income 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, aie prepared to aooept fire and Earthquake risks for short periods of ten daye as longer periods at ourrent rates to be named on389 words
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Advertisement502 1916-03-15 14 BANKING. j HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incobpobated in Honoko.no). paid-up capital m »i 8,000,00 0; RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 1,600,000 at I/- 118.000,000 Silver 118,000,000 •88,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS W. L. Pattenden, Ksq Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq., Daputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq.502 words
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Advertisement510 1916-03-15 14 I BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 90,000 Sharos ot 420 each «1,200,000 Reserve Fond •'1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City tad Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster510 words
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Advertisement743 1916-03-15 14 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Establishbi) 1874. THE ORIENTAL hmmtmittmmtm^ GOVERNMENT BBCURITY LIKK ■MOIsROI COMPANY, LIMITED. *»«ET» exoeed $28,000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Profits to Policy- holders at last Valuntion $1,116 678. LOWEST Apply for Prospectus and full iofonuotion to LIBERAL RATES SINGAPORE MaNSH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPHERSON, Secretary for743 words
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Article1113 1916-03-15 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Recent Publications. < We have received copies of three new motoring publications from the Temple Press, Ltd., of 7-15, Kosebery Ave, London, E.C. The Two- Stroke Engine, by Dr. A. M. Low, is the authoritative work on the two- stroke engine,1,113 words
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Advertisement507 1916-03-15 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the Brtish War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability HV^V t'■ 1 THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, L< ndon, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H.M. WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. AUCTION BALE Of A 15 H.P PAtMrKI; MOTOK507 words
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Advertisement181 1916-03-15 15 Tin* Famous Medicine will cleanse tbe Blood of PI A Riff Q all impurities from whatsafe I;■ Hi' dy for Ec/.( mi, Had L «s. Scrofula, RI linn U"** l Poison, Sorrs of tioDR, I' leers. Glandular uiumnr swellioßs, 4c. Of all MIXTURE. s c 4 v e r oncceas.181 words
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Advertisement278 1916-03-15 15 DUNLOP x *\f o c2l v^ Although raw rubber has ad- vanced in price, Dunlop Tyres are v v^^^- r^*^^3 Favourablecontractsforrawmate■^■a^^^S^sl tfs^ 2pLi a^ nave enabled us to give the *jr public the benefit of these reduced JP^[| Jy C J^K~\ Grooved Cover. Prices. Tubes. > ffiwflfffßM'frjjffll 1 New price278 words
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Advertisement1157 1916-03-15 16 A. B. MACKAYS Ol THE ORIGINAL S LIQUEUR WHISKY. Jymmj^ As supplied to both Houses of RHOPVfIVT^ a^Ki Parliament OBTAINABLE FROM ALL pP^I FIRST-CLASS DEALERS. fiA adjwsoiTgilfilun -"^^^■B ANO coMPANY um|ted |M|l^Bß I I (Incorporated in England) aicifi Singapore Penang and Malacca. MISCELLANEOUS. WANTED, two stater motor car in good1,157 words
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Advertisement746 1916-03-15 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT, Rooms at Zetland House, Am enian Street. Apply Stephens Panl It Co. 161— a TO LBT, No. 7*B, Institution Hill. Appiy to Lee Cheng Van a Co., la Malaoea Street. 2-6—-. TO LET, Sandlands, Tanjong Katong. Water and electrio light laid on. Apply Meyer Brothers.746 words
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Advertisement570 1916-03-15 16 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND RBSIDENCB. Lady could let four or five gentlemen have entire upper storey. Special terms to Volunteers. Apply "No-trouble Mess," c/o Straits Timen. 8 8-16 8 SANS BOUCI, 6, OX LEY RISE. Convenient to town, high situation, bright, c 01, fnll-Bized billiard table (no cbargo made),570 words
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Advertisement549 1916-03-15 16 GUAM KIAT CO.. HEftD OFFICE l7, Phillip Itratt Branch Stores at Nob. 14, 100 and 102, Tank Road, and No. 14, Phillip Street, Telephone Nos. 1174, 1178 and 1288 (Private 1460 and 1078). Ou r Maw Stocki of Mild Itetl tart, Joistt, Shasti, Pan Hsad Rlvitt, Iron lolti and Hut*,549 words
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Advertisement464 1916-03-15 16 810 SHIPMENT OF COAGULATING PANS Just arrived Sizes 18" X 9* x 4" 18" x 9* x 8i" 15" X 10" X4" Special Quality. Prioaa Reasonable KIAM KIAT&Co., 108 ft 109, Market Street Telephone No, 421 1-7 806-16 To ADVERTISERS As requests to make, alterations advertisements, such as changes in464 words
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Miscellaneous342 1916-03-15 16 Straits V)imes. Telephones, Editorial and Genoral 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Dopartment 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. Allj communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should bo addressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of342 words
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