The Straits Times, 12 July 1916
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The Straits Times
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Title Section13 1916-07-12 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,157 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JULY 12. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement50 1916-07-12 1 "ESTLH MILK >^__i_r A Blend of fine Highland Malt and other Scotch Whiskies thoroughly matured in sherry wood. I The Distillers Company, Ltd., EDINBURGH. Typewriters? *H Set tlw new models on show at (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) 14-a, Colly er Quay. ASAHI BEER. MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA. Ltd. (In oKHORATID IK JAPIM)50 words
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Advertisement116 1916-07-12 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING BEAR BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any other brand. The Lancet. Loldon, states 'The116 words
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Advertisement140 1916-07-12 1 MANGLE S lilTTMt—— i ■__> tlPff'Tf^^V _H I l~" i VLZ^niH^PI IL\ 188 I MAM i^ \*\t t Li WOODEN ROLLERS CAST-IRON ROLLERS Fitted with springs which raise the rollers when unscrewed. ROBINSON CO. ALL-STEEL C_»l -XSSI 3 OFFICE CUPBOARDS The following are now In Stock: Fitted with five steel140 words
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Advertisement13 1916-07-12 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. Soli Aoints AGAMSON. GILFILUh A CO ITU (In«hrp..rate,l in Knglin.l)13 words
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Article1186 1916-07-12 2 THE ONE UNIVERSAL MAN OF THE WORLD-WAR. Marvels of Wireless System. Mr. Begbie saw Signor Marconi in London, and writes Here is the one universal man of this world-war. It is odd to look at him, smoke with bin), and laugh with bim, re fleeting that1,186 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement348 1916-07-12 2 ALHAMBRA CIGARS ExceJlentes. Especiales. Perfectos, Bt-llezas, etc. *VggV V^gggPW ggP^m niQlf U-^ Jt%. r MS* W MS* A^. STREET -2568-***** GUARD AGAINST DISEASE Use Disinfectants and Germicides. The use of Disinfectants and Germicides will reduce the danger of disease to a minimum. We have all of the good DISINFECTANTS, GERMICIDES.348 words
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Advertisement320 1916-07-12 2 laii-roteb YOUR SKIN AND M COMPLEXION 1 B«ctham'« La-rola. ll aaWtualir ttmovr, all Roughn*... Rediuu. Tan. rH Maaulaclarad by _5 KM. BFFIHAM SON.-ffi^J CHELTENHAM, jif^k ENGLAND. 1 AVON j I BRITISH and BEST TYRES o**" Body -building power proved equal to from 10 to 20 times the amount of Bovril320 words
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Advertisement602 1916-07-12 2 NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that Mark hoiifr TtW.ofKo 26, Bouth Canal Road, Singapore, the proprietor of Chop Yee Chong Co., is the sole proprietor of the above Trade Marks which are used by him on soap manufactured by aim. AND NOTICE is also hereby given that any person who602 words
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Advertisement384 1916-07-12 2 NOTICE. IN THE GOODS OF METHIE ISABELLA CLEMMEY, OECEASED. PURSUANT TO THE TRUSTEE ORDINANCK, No. XXVIII OF 1914 Notice is hereby given tbat all creditors and ether persons having any claims or demands npon or against tbe estate of Metbie Isabella Clemmi<y, deceased, late of Bootle in tbe County of384 words
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Article819 1916-07-12 3 BUSINESS CONTINUING TO INCREASE. A Dividend of 20 Per Cent. The ninth annual general meeting of the Rosebangb Tea and Rubber Co.. Ltd., was held on May 26, at the registered office, Avocb. Ross shire, air. J Douglas Flet:ber (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen,819 words
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Article124 1916-07-12 3 The instinctive dislike which most people (eel to Landlii g greasy coios, such, t r ioßtaace, as the cUaDpe received in a butcbt i s pbop, has now the official support of Sir T. K. Koae, the Deputy Master ol the Mint, says The Globe. It has usually124 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement196 1916-07-12 3 ACETIC ACID (European and Japanese) 99 per cent, strength. S. J. JUDAH CO., 29, Robinson Road. Til 1868. 24 6— 28-6 RAFFLES CHAMBERS TO LET Commodious and airy offices at second floor and front portion of first floor of the buildings at present occupied by Messrs. Katz Brothers, Ltd. Immediate196 words
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Advertisement282 1916-07-12 3 To build up m weakness To make you well and keep you well this is the work of SCOTT'S. Emulsion. In cases of ANAEMIA WASTING DEBILITY RICKETS SCOTTS Emulsion hu no equal foi bringing back the energy, strength and vigour of glorious health. Still the best at all ages of282 words
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Advertisement338 1916-07-12 3 I Anaemia I or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so338 words
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Advertisement1104 1916-07-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. -British India AND Apcar I— me. (Companies Incobporatbd in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTA', BAILI.M3S (Under contract witb Hit Majesty Qovernuienti. for Ohina, Japan, Penang, Oeylon, Auetralia, India, Adan, Egypt, Mediterranean Port* and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES.1,104 words
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Advertisement821 1916-07-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (iMCOBPOBATBn IN SIAM). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, S< merak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Ttlupio, Panarai. Patani, Singora. Lacon, Kobtamni, Bandon, Langsuen, Cbumpon, Koblak A Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. PRACHATIPOK July 19, 3 p.m. a.a. MAHIDOL July 13 15, 3 p.m. s.s.821 words
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Advertisement435 1916-07-12 4 Bteaiieh mumt. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Ikcorpobatbd in Enolind) f*p i The Companies' steamers are despatch d from Liverpool outwards for tbe Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa,435 words
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Advertisement514 1916-07-12 4 STEAMER SAILINIft n.yTK JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained between Yokohama, via porto, to Marsoillefl and London under mail entrant with th.> Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and cocstruottd, and are fitfed witb514 words
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Article829 1916-07-12 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Jaly U. 1918. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. Tje quotations on sterling shares aro only nominal. Nob. Valci. Bdtim. 8«ll»«». 2/- Allaxai 3/- 2/41 2'- AngToJa«« S/ Anglo-Malay829 words
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Advertisement550 1916-07-12 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INCO-GHIN* HUM MV. 00. LTD. (Incorporated in Enoland) Dlraot Sarvtoa to Japan via Honsj hong A Shanghai, and to Calcutta via Pana.-ig, from Singapora. Taking oarun on through Bills ol Ladtn lor Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefo Tientsin, Newohwanu. Yangtose pjrts Fo: uoaa. the Pbilippinon, etc. eto.. eM.550 words
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Advertisement412 1916-07-12 5 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be (btained at the following places in Singapore: Kelly and Walsh. Ltd., Raffles Place. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Burepe. M»u y < hanger. Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Mraey Chang* r, Raffles Hotel. Kob Co., Bras Basah Road. Kwong S' ng Chiang, Selegi< R412 words
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Advertisement291 1916-07-12 5 CREOSOLUME AND CREOSOTE OIL Antiseptic for Wood and Preventive against Insects. Just try once to paint »nd saturate wood with a little Creosolume and you will see how durable the wood becomes. HIGH STREET Tkl 319. 17-a-H— l6 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. REFUND OF ASSESSMENT. All persons claimicg refnnd of Assessment291 words
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Advertisement186 1916-07-12 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Basah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and expofed to sea breeze Furnished Apartment! with or without Board Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. Electric Fltili ga throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room. TERMS— th« most raitonabli la Town i For186 words
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Advertisement377 1916-07-12 6 LATEST ADVERTIBEMENTB. ONG BAM LEONG& CO. RUBBER WORKS We beg to aonoance to the public that oar factory at No. 881, Noith Bridge Ro*d (late Continental Hotel), which has been equipped with the latest robber machine*, will be rtady to receive orders lor crepeing and treating robber on July 23,377 words
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Advertisement168 1916-07-12 6 -_JSji --j TREATMENT of ANAEMIA Kg=-£_^ OF CHLOROSIS jfrmsE FEROXAL ■jffl' jff"""'. l .ir"''' GRANULATED COMPOUND ■G^r^r~^^~~"3Bi'il. w .mr" Of protoK«l«te of iron and alcaline phoipbste* I*:^ Albert nUISSON |^5^" s l^tinr^ 5 Avenue de Tourv| e <s< paws j^^^l g MORE ASSIMILABLE THAN SANATOGEN. Stocks kept and samples supplied168 words
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Article87 1916-07-12 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, July 12 b.,.. v l »tt>r rt.l4a.rn., 7.18 p.m. Thursday, July 13. 4ißh Watei. 9.31 a.m. 8.14 p I Friday, July U fMM 11 a.m.. 9 10 p.T. Homeward mail clones (train Saturday, July 15 VaMi. 11.10 a.m. 10 2 p.m. Anglo Chinese School Sportu,87 words
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Article607 1916-07-12 7 Today. Medan Sledu-a 2.:t0 pm Batu Pahat Hong Was 2.30 pm Muntok and Pal.iuban-,' Altinp 2.80 pm Port Swittcnliaiu and Penan* I poll 2.80 pm Malacca, P. Swrttenham and Teluk Annon Kauapar 2.80 pui Hongkong, Shanghai and .Japan K< nl juiond 8.80 pm Malacca, Penang and Colombo607 words
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Article96 1916-07-12 7 Before hi. death Lord Kitchener had re viaad hi» mtiwatc of a three years' war an.) bad Conned the opinion tbat tbe war would end woaer. Shortly butoru hi* death My* a correspondent. Lord Kitchener went to a wfll knuwn London tirm to make a big96 words
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Article165 1916-07-12 7 EXCHANCie. SINOAPORB, JULT 12, 1910 On Lotiucai Bank 4 m/s 3/4i| Demand 2,41 Private 8 m/i J/4f On Franci Bank T. T. 326 Oh Indu Bank T. T 17-4^ On UoMiiKOMo...Bank i!d 18| O« Sbamohai ..Back d b6i Oh Java Bank T. T 186 Oh Japan... Bank165 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article179 1916-07-12 7 vSE Buyer Seller -10 10 Ampang 5.00 600 1 1 Aver Wenß 0.86 0.60 10 10 Belat 1.85 2.00 10 10 Kaoabol 0.86 1.00 1J 10 Kinta Association 5.00 41 £1 Kinta Tiu 1.6.0 1.12.6 41 £1 Lahat Mines 8.00 500 10 0.26 Malayan Collier its 1.50 dig par179 words
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Article617 1916-07-12 7 ££j Buyer.. Sellers. 2/- 2/- Ailaeaj 2/- 2 e 2/- 2/- Anglo-'av» 8/9 4/8 2/- Anglo-Malpj 9/6 10,6 2/- 2/- Batang Mai&kt 2/7* 8/£1 £1 BatnTiga 3.0.0 8 15.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 2/8 2/10 41 41 Bnkit Kajant. 2.12.6 3.0.0 41 £1 Bnkit Lintß-.g 3.0.0 3.6.0 2/- 2/- Bukit617 words
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Article130 1916-07-12 7 GENERA L. II 41 B bmeltwK Co B.OJ 8.16 tl £1 i Pwl. 1.4.0 1.5 0 >/■ 6/- Bleotrio Tw»jr» 3/0 8/ 10 10 Frasei A Nemve 4H.00 19.00 60 60 W. Hammer ft Co. 80.00 61.00 100 Howartb Brakioc 25.(10 [00 7% Prat. 100 00 100 100 Kaia Bro,130 words
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Article49 1916-07-12 7 United Engineers 11,284 600 par Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6 I .£860,000 hoil poie Municipal 5% 11,H78,00C par Spore Municipal 44% of 1907 <1,600,C0T 98 Spore Mnaicipal 4,% of 1900 11.00ii.000 98% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 It dis B'pore Municipal i% £800.000 h%dis fMM. loan 1916 115,030,000 1.00 2.00pm49 words
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Advertisement396 1916-07-12 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WA <"TEl>. a Cbinene clerk for office work. Ap t ly by letter to R. H., c/o Straits 'f itnte. 1)7 n WASTKIi, a gharry and Deli rony in gocd running or Jer. Apply stitiug prioe to Pony. o Straits Tiroen. li-7— lB-7 WANTED, a good typint. Application396 words
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Advertisement470 1916-07-12 7 "AMULET" Tobacco A high-class smoking tobacco. Cool and fragrant and docs not burn the tongue. ON SALE AT IN 2-oz. 4-oz. MOST DEALERS AIRTIGHT TINS FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Eastern Branch: SINGAPORE. FRASER CHALMERS' Rateau Turbines, Turbo Blowers, Turbo Compressors, Turbo Generators, all sizes. HIGH LOW and MIXED470 words
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1020 1916-07-12 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12. MERCHANT SUBMARINES. We are all a good deal puzzled by the operations in France, tbougb we can all recognise that they are progressing, and that at every point our troops are shewing themselves a match for the enemy. It is, therefore, a relief to1,020 words
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Article19 1916-07-12 8 Tbe Middleton Tin Mines output for Juue nu sluicing 163.85 peals, tribute 86.50 piculs, a total of 250.35 pculs.19 words
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Article42 1916-07-12 8 The annual meeting of the Old Boys' Asso cUtion of tin: Anglo Clmeae School will be lu Id at OMIiam Hall, m the 20th inst at S p.m. All Old Boys art urged to keep this date open and to be present.42 words
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Article38 1916-07-12 8 Messrs. Barlow ami C >. have received mailed advice that at a meting of the diroc tors of the Pcrm&s Kubber Company, Limited, held on Jane 18, a third iitcrim dividend of ."> per cent, payable on Jnne21 was declared.38 words
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Article53 1916-07-12 8 The Times Engiueeringsipplenient states t. at among large Overseas orders recently accepted at Sht ffield is a large one for Singapore. In the coutrtA list mention is also made of the constuction of a steel bridge over tbe Muda, P. Vellesley and of a MM or hydraulic drooler for Bangkok53 words
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Article18 1916-07-12 8 Tbe authorities at Djalakxana, Java, have captured 250 tubes of smuggled opium on the premises of a native.18 words
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Article31 1916-07-12 8 Tbe Blue funnel steamer I'ing Suey. outward bound for tbc Far East via tbe Cape, has (?one ashore oear Caputowo, but it is uodiTHtood that she has sustained only slight damage.31 words
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Article30 1916-07-12 8 Daring tbe last week in June (be following deaths occurred in Java through plague: Two at Pasoeroean one at I'robolin^n two at Soerabava one at Lauiongao, and one at Modjokcrto.30 words
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Article35 1916-07-12 8 There is a public agitation in London for a reduction in the price of whisky, following upon the low. riny of the strength to 25 por cent, underproof by order of the Lr'cjuor Control Board.35 words
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Article33 1916-07-12 8 On Thursday, the Laodraad at llwlan. sentenced a Javanese coolie named Sanian to five years' penal servitude for attacking Mr. H. L. van Kleef on June 10, an assistant on MaW Tobacco estate.33 words
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Article32 1916-07-12 8 In the district court this morning Det.Inspector Miller charge*! the proprietor of Chop Heng Wah, George Street, with purchasing rubber without being duly iicensed. A tine of $IOJ and costs was imposed.32 words
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Article39 1916-07-12 8 All tbc Onslaught's officers were killed in the battle tM Jutland, aDd the conning towers were wrecked, while the charts were destroyed. A midshipman, 17 years of age, piloted the Teasel oat of action and took her into port.39 words
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Article41 1916-07-12 8 At tbe general meeting of tbe Java ChinaJapan Line tbe accounts were passed, and the dividend was fixed at 7 per cent. Mr. E. Heldring was re-elected commissary. It is proposed to increase tbo capital from tl 6,000,000 to fl. 15,000.000.41 words
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Article46 1916-07-12 8 At tbe request of General Botha, the Home Secretary has prohibited the exhibition of a cinematograph film, the Dop Doctor, founded on the well known novel of that name. General Botha's objection is that the story wrongly represents tbe Boers as immoral persons and as cheats.46 words
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Article60 1916-07-12 8 The colour of the riband suspending tbe Long Service and Good Conduct Medal aud Meritorious Service Medal, whicli heretofore has been crimson, has been altered to crimson with white edges Army Orders say that the new riband will be taken into wear by all officers, warrant officers, non commissioned officers60 words
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Article73 1916-07-12 8 As a result of the affray between Chinese coolies in Pagoda street on June 6, in which one of the coolies concerned was stabbed and killed and two police constables were severely injured, five Chinese were brought op in the third police court yesterday afternoon, charged with wilful murder as73 words
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Article80 1916-07-12 8 In the aenior magistrate a court this morn ing, on the complaint of Mr. C. J. Srunders, registrar of companies, the Nanyang Marine and Fire Insurance and Exchange Company of Hongkong, Ltd., was summoned for not filing a certified copy of its memorandum and articles of association. A tine of80 words
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Article145 1916-07-12 8 Mr. Balfour has explained why Mr. Chur chill was permitted to issue a comment on the Jutland Battle which more properly should have come from the Admiralty itself. His argument in that as he was known to have been in controversy with Mr. Churchill and as Mr. Churchill was known145 words
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Article191 1916-07-12 8 Not for the first time our men at the front have gone into battle behind footballs. Other nations may wonder at such conduct, may even think us irresponsible or perhaps a little mad. But there is, behind that scheme of sending our men across No Man s Lund, with footballs191 words
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Article183 1916-07-12 8 The gilt baa very speedily boen taken oil the German gingerbread in the matter uf that submarine. It is merely an ordinary submarine with the fighting equipment removed. Our people know just what it is and what it can do. And the mere circumstance of its getting across the Atlantic183 words
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Article188 1916-07-12 8 CLOSING THE STRAITS TIMES FUND. Our Surplus Still Increasing. The money actually received at tlie MmM> Times Office to date of writing has been as follows Genoral Fund $119,497 Malacca Chinese Fighter No. 2 19,800 Malaya Women's Fighter 19.145 Grand Total Received $157,942 We have paid out For188 words
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Article493 1916-07-12 8 Major C. R. Molyneux, late of Koala Lumpur, is now acting assistant Provost Marshal to the First Corps. Mr. Arthur C. Potts, of the Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd., has left for I poll where he expects to stay a matter of two months or so on493 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement181 1916-07-12 8 Rone: 0 steel cabinets I PM BULKY BOOKS. j s^B Fitted with one to HPPP^*£ ten roller shelves, ad- justable every half inch, and fi'eproof &>**&'. collapsible curtain. .SSm*^sSli SB jHmH^SSs on -how at £1 JSMB&EjHKS m JIBENSON'S jfT WORLD-RENOWNED ffj*%\ WATCHES <S^J* Are the BEST. j2| J* WARRANTED TIMEKEEPERS181 words
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Advertisement212 1916-07-12 8 HERE'S VARIETY FOR YOU SOMETHING AWAY FROM ANYTHING EVER ATTEMPTED BEFORE AT THE ALHAMHA Beach Road, The House of Quality— Tbe Home of Feature Attractions. The Leading Theatre In Singapore. Manai^r: M. H Ken-.or. Sladc SECOND SHOW, AT 9.15 PROMPT LAUGHS! ROARS!! SCREAMS!!! YELLS!!!! Onj of the funniest 6-re< I212 words
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Article1605 1916-07-12 9 THE GREAT BATTLE. Stories of British Daring. MERCHANT SUBMARINE. The British Admiralty's Comment. Uki'tkk'x Tn.ui.KAy-. London, l ily 11, 12 1u.i.i... General Sir Douglas 11 tig report*: In the afternoon, after a sixth desperate attack, tl'i Germans succeeded in entering Trout I Wt I I at the expense1,605 words
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Article160 1916-07-12 9 Suggestions for Ousting The Enemy. (From Olb Own Correspondent.) Penang. July 11. Tbe Penang Chamber of Commerce, in answering queries of tbe Board of Trade, admits that tbe enterprise of Continental merchants, both at borne and in tbe East, is moie pronounced than British in pushing160 words
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Article129 1916-07-12 9 We quote tbe following from an American paper Allowing an average of forty two pour is of crude rubber for an automobile's tyre iquipment and taking 2,250 pounds for the ton measure, the amount of rubber required by American-made automobiles in 1910 will be approximately 69,000129 words
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Article78 1916-07-12 9 We sent recently a subscription to the Charing Cross Hospital on behalf of "A Few Sourabaya Britishers." The Secretary, enclosing official receipt, says "I am writing on behalf of tbe Honorary Treasurer to thank you most gratefully for the futber sum which you have forwarded to us78 words
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Article67 1916-07-12 9 The local manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation informs us be has received a telegram from bis head office in Hongkong staking that an interim dividend of £1 Bs. (two pounds three shillings) per share, subject to deduction of income tax, has been declared67 words
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Article2140 1916-07-12 9 THE PRIME MINISTER TAKES STOCK. From Our Specia Correspondent. London, June 16. The nerves of tbj nation ara appreciably steadier than they were a week ago, when the shock occasioned by Lord Kitchener's death liai not spent its first strength. To the horror of that event2,140 words
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Article622 1916-07-12 9 GRAPHIC STORT BY SEAMAN ON THE MALAYA. Battered by Shells and Torpedoes. A member of the crew of tk» M.il.iy i. one of the latest Riiper-Dreadnoiiylits. who Inn led at an East Coast port with many truphu of the North Sea battle) tied i n his622 words
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Article136 1916-07-12 9 Mons. J. De Coartois, Messageries Maritimes, acknowledges with thanks the following additional subscriptions to tbe French Red Cross Fund Already acknowledged 1833 Dr. Coronel 20 Leur Amie 10 A. G. Anthony 25 Father Couvreur *>0 Brassard and Mopin ■<M H. K. C. Fisher 200 J. Orner 100136 words
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Article138 1916-07-12 9 At a committoa moeting of tho North Borneo Chamber of Commerce held on June 24, the Secretary. Mr. .1. Nimmo Wardrop, wai instructed to address the Government on the subject of the recent Oa/.otto notice regarding passports and certificates, pointing out the hardship on deck passengers in138 words
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57 1916-07-12 9 Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee. In aid of the Star and Garter Home Fund, the S.A I>< are giviug perfortuano Q jeries, and a musical play, on the following dates :-Thur-«lay, July -'7. s,,tuniay, July W, Thursday. August 3, Saturday, August 5 Seats msy be booked at Messrs. Moutrie aud Co57 words
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Article1334 1916-07-12 10 QUESTION OF RENEWING THE TRACK. Increase in Cash Resources. Tbe ordinary general meeting of the Singapore Electric Tramway*, Ltd., wan bold in mail wirk. at the office of Him company, l'.t St. Switliia'H lane, K.C., Mi Frank A Swettenhaui. O C.M.O. (tbe chairman), presiding Tbe Chairman said You1,334 words
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Article736 1916-07-12 10 Property Now a Regular Producer. The directors in their fifth half yearly report covering the operations of the company, up to February 29, 1916, states that tbe dredging operation during tbe period have been quite satisfactory, and the pro perty with two dredges at work has now736 words
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Article173 1916-07-12 10 What is to be known as the Straits Chinese Employees Guild in being formed among tbo staffs of some of tbe best known mercantile firms of Singapore and already some 500 candidates art. awaiting election to membership. Messrs. Ong Sam Leong and Co. bave fitted out a173 words
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Article787 1916-07-12 10 Unsatisfactory Price of Copra During the Year. The third annnal general meeting of tbe above was held at tbe Office of Messrs. Whittall and Co., Fort Colombo, on June 21, says the Times of Ceylon. There were present The Hon. Mr. W. H. Figg (director) ohairman, Messrs.787 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article79 1916-07-12 10 On account of the heavy rain during the day there was no play in the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament. The following ties are down f' (incision to day A Sinulils Handicap. Cameron v. t'termark. Huchwaidy v. Stout. Hartnell v. Sinclair. B Sinulbu Handicap. flaaarila v. Tinsley. Doig79 words
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Article2072 1916-07-12 10 FAVOURABLE PREDICTIONS AMPLY JUSTIFIED. A First Dividend of 22J Per Cent. The seventh annual general meeting was held on May 81 at the London Chamber of Commerce, Sir William Hood Treacber, K.C.M.G., the chairman of ihe company, I presiding. Tbe Chairman said Gentlemen,— ln our report for2,072 words
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Article71 1916-07-12 10 Star and Garter Fund. A home for incurably wounded British sailors and soldiers. Already acknowledged 119,449.23 Mrs. Keith 100 J. P. Mackintosh (Batavial 26 Bridge Winningß 8.50 •19,577.78 Cheques and postal orders to bo made payable to the Star and Garter Building Fund and crossed Chartered Bank,71 words
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Article52 1916-07-12 10 Mrs. A. K. J. Dewar, lion, treasurer of the above fund, acknowledges with many thanks, tbe following donations and subscriptions to the Officers' Families Fund Singapore Automobile Club 1100 Boxes per Mrs. Pountney 12 Mr. S. S. Logan ifor July) 25 Mr. G. N. Allen (for July)52 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter509 1916-07-12 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The time has come that every citizen has to contribute some sort of help towards tho Empire. 1 Deed not nay that ono and all bave realised the fact that this war is costing ao enormous sum of money with509 words
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Article256 1916-07-12 10 An Internal Dispute Between Shareholders." The petition of Sir John Andrrson for tbe winding up of the firm of Messrs. Uuthrie and Co., Ltd., came before Mr. Justice Barnshaw in the Supreme Court on Monday morning. Mr. M. J. I'pcott appeared for the petitioner, the Hon. F.256 words
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Article363 1916-07-12 10 Mr. E. Gill, v I'uiled Engineers, asks us to acknoweldge the following subscriptions to tbo fund for providing tobacco and cigarettes for our soldiers and sailors Civil (inaril subscriptions for July Ml Mrs. A. Anderson, $1, I>. Alexander 82, r. Bredenburg 82, B. Ball 81, A.363 words
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Article933 1916-07-12 11 Estimates for the Current Year. The sixth annual general meeting of the Cluny Rubber KttaU'H, Ltd wait belli on Ma; 'Jr., at the registered offices of the com pan;, B, Laurence I'ountney bill, E.C., Mr. C. Mi Arthur (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Uuntlemen, the director*'933 words
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Article118 1916-07-12 11 Tk«MbH>-MM lba.; yiar to date 8,416 lbv. l(MHX)cuc<jiiuts, to date 4 1. MX) cocoDutc. Hum (JuLme).-IUHU3 lbs., to date MMOWlbs Kuala IVrgaa.— l7,74B iba. to date 54,379 Buj IMM I*o d 657W lbs Bimar-S.MI Ibß tstimaUs to date lb«. l^B«K<nn -H.,'110 11- i»tiiuatr to date i*. H.un.iu.118 words
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Article372 1916-07-12 11 Effect of the War on Port Of Sabang. Kabang, the Dutch rival of the British port of Singapore in the Far East, says the Gazette de Hollande, has felt the unfavourable influence of the war in the past year. Tbo shipping movement in general was. according372 words
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Article264 1916-07-12 11 Indian Portuguese Consul-General Surprised. Senhor Alfredo Cassanova. Portuguese Consul General in India, contributes an interesting article entitled How tbe English treat German and Austrian prisonersof war to a leading Portuguese paper in Bombay. He had visited Ahmednagir camp. I h&d expected." write!) Stnbor Cassacova, to tin264 words
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Article93 1916-07-12 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, July 14 WIDNKSDAY, Jl LV 12. SIS p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Maxim Co. 430 p.m. Bilcstier Range 5.K.K.1V.1. 5 15pui. Drill Hall S V H. No 4 Platoon. Veterans Co. Chinese Co. Unites Institution SVC. Band. Thursday, Jllv 13.93 words
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Article172 1916-07-12 11 The annual Mineral meeting of tbe Ltbuan Itt-crt ation Club was held at the Club Houston .June 24 under the presidency of Mr. K. B Dsboine, th< new Resident if Labnan. The lollowing office bearrrs were eltcted for the enHuing year. Me-srs K. B. Osborne (ex ■fficiot,172 words
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Advertisement491 1916-07-12 11 STAY AT RUNNYMEDE HOTEL SEA SIDE Telegraphic Address Telephones RUNNYMEDE, PENANG 543 635 6-7 o— aiia MOUTRIE PIANOS New Consignment just to hand WHY PAY A middleman's large profits when you can buy direct from the Manufacturer at greatly reduced cost Every Instrument Guaranteed Liberal discount for cash COBBEBPONDENCE INVITED.491 words
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Advertisement302 1916-07-12 11 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bra. Ba.ah Road, Singapore, From 8 a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALITY. Moderate Charges. 812—712 ADELPHI HOTEL FRIDAY, JULY 14 Fete de la Republique Francaise ON THIS OCCASION A WILL302 words
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Article2380 1916-07-12 12 BAD WEATHER AND LABOUR SHORTAGE. No Present Ground for Anxiety. The tilth annual general meeting of the Bukit Stinbawang Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on May 26, at Winchester House, Old Kroadstreet. EC, Sir William Erskine Ward. K C.5.1., M.A., presiding. The Chairman said We have again to2,380 words
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Article1724 1916-07-12 12 COAST DEFENDERS WHO DAILY PERFORM WONDERS. A Visit to the Fleet. Harold Bepbie writes to the Daily Chronicle v follows The first thing I saw, as I descended from the train, was a bluejacket standing to attention. Now, there is this difference between the soldier and the1,724 words
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Article201 1916-07-12 12 The report of tbe Brad wall (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd., states that tbe year's working resulted in a profit of £22,879, which, with the amount brought forward, £95, amounts to £22,674. Out of this the directors recommend tbe payment of adividtnd of 10 per cent., amounting to201 words
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Article214 1916-07-12 12 Tbe report of tbe Merton Rubber Syndicate, Ltd states that the balance of profit and loss is £8,098; the amount brought forward, £1,497, making £9,595, wbicb, subject to tbe shareholders' consent, the directors propose to treat as follows: In payment of a dividend of 18 per cent, for214 words
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Article209 1916-07-12 12 Princess Mary is most anxious to take up some definite war employment, and if she I were permitted, she makes no secret, she would like to go in for munition working. The Queen at present sets her face against her only daughter undertaking such arduous employment209 words
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Advertisement189 1916-07-12 12 "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in England) KUALA. LUMPUR CHARLIE CHAPLIN The World's Greatest Comedian The World's Highest-paid Artist LANDS PER s.s HITACHI MARU Steamer expected July 7 Short stay only— Come and get acquainted BOOKING AOBNTS:189 words
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Article914 1916-07-12 13 A Satisfactory Reduction Of CostsThe seventh annual meeting of tbe Tangga Batu Rubber Co.. Ltd was held in tbe registered office, Edinburgh, on May 24, Mr. Maclachlan (the chairman of directors) presiding. Tbe Chairman, in moving tbe adoption of the report and accounts, said Gentlemen, I presume914 words
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Article212 1916-07-12 13 The report of the Segamat (Johore* Robber Estates. Limited, state* that, after providing for all charges, including debenture interest for the year, the net profit is H 15,507, to which has to be added £396 brought forward, giving a total of £15,904, and this the directors propose212 words
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Advertisement176 1916-07-12 13 WHITEAWAY'S Special Bargains Available TO-DAY Messrs. KATZ BROS: STOCK OF Ladies' Gents' Hosiery 1,000 PAIRS LADIES' TAN AND BLACK LISLE THREAD HOSE fine soft finished Katz Price $1 .25 Our Sale Price 45 cts. LACES. INSERTIONS EMBROIDERIES another quantity offered at Half and Quarter Original Price BOOTS AND SHOES at176 words
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Advertisement351 1916-07-12 13 The Straits Times FBR F.M.B. READERS. The Mi.il Train postal seiTioe enablt t us to toed into tub KM.S. eaeb evening a Special Edition of Tbe Straits Times containing all tbe important telegrams and news received up to a late bonr in tbe afternoon. f his edition can ot bought351 words
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Advertisement59 1916-07-12 13 QUALITY> < PURITY /^To\ ECONOMY Your Moneys Value ISMAIL RAHEEM Diamond Merchants, Manufacturing Jewel I'M and Daaltrs in freciouß Stontc 82-1 and BS-9, Bras Bamh Road. Jabt received, a large Belection of Rings, Earring*, Pendants, Lockets and Necklaces, set with Emeralds, Sapphires Pearls In the latest designs. A VIBIT WILL59 words
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Advertisement564 1916-07-12 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. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HIADOFFICIi Winohaetar Houae. Sm.apora. LONDON OFFICE. 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has staO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of564 words
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Advertisement386 1916-07-12 14 INSURANCE. i»»TON IMUKttCE OFFICE, LIMITED (Incorporated in Honokono). Capital Subscribed... l3,6oo,ooo Amount paid up 600,000 Reserve fund 1,800,000 Head Office, Honoeono. The undersigned, having been appointed igente of the above Company, are prepared o aooept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTBAD k CO., Agents. SUN LIFE cV:v;. c OF CANADA386 words
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Advertisement471 1916-07-12 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honokono). PAID-UP CAPITAL 116,*****00 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,*****00 at 1/- *****004)00 BilTer 118,000,000 •88,000,000 iewrre Liability of Proprietors 118,000,000 COURT OF OIRBOTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. O. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr. D. Landale.471 words
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Advertisement505 1916-07-12 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid ap Capital in 60,000 Sharos of 430 each m 41,100,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300.000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster505 words
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Advertisement437 1916-07-12 14 JNBURANCE. ORIENTAL llfE ASSURANCE CO.. LTD. W ir Established 1874. Incorporated in Imoia. THE COMPANY'S REPORX for ISIS gives particulars of another year's record progress ASSURANCES now in force amount to $70,000,000.00 AMKT« axoead $30,000,000.00. LOWEST RATES of PREMIUM. LIBERAL CONDITIONS PROSPECTUS and REPORT will be sent on application to437 words
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Article1152 1916-07-12 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Motor-Car and Trailer. It lias been left to America to bring in the car as an extra help in times of need in tbe actual collection or delivery of bulk}' goods. There, where the Ford and other low-priced cars are1,152 words
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Advertisement165 1916-07-12 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability TYR F S />Sk^m\ b* THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, L<ndon, E. C, CONTRACTORS XO H M WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. Arrived per s s. Kioto ana165 words
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Advertisement255 1916-07-12 15 Hy tr<a< My dear Sir, Don't you believe it, there is no other tyre "just as good as the DUNUOP If your agent says he has not got a Dunlop and tries to persuade you to have another make, it is more than likely some other firm has pushed a255 words
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Advertisement586 1916-07-12 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL Jp| LIQUEUR WHISKY. JEMJCL As supplied to both Houses of JSTflS^Snt Parliament. J| 1 OBTAINABLE FROM ALL ypiP 1^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS Y^J^JjaMf Sole Agents: ra& ADAMSON, GILFILLAN |U^jgfpl M N0 COMPANY. LIMITED |r|T_r'T___j S F| I (Incorporated in England) Singapore Penang and Malacca SITUATIONS586 words
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Advertisement541 1916-07-12 16 OFHCESTOLET. TO LBT, 2nd Floor, No. H, Ma.acca Stnet. immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 18-I— a OFFICES TO LET, Ist and .ml ihor, Nj. 8, Kaflles Place. Apply Cuing Kli^ Lee and Co. 81 6— a OOD-jWN TO L«T. No. 7, Merbaa Ko*d. Entry August 1. Apply Fraser ana cumnjinf;,541 words
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Advertisement624 1916-07-12 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT. Hooms Nos 7, Chancery Lane Apply to Ching Keng Lee aad Co. lactionrora. 18-11 o TO LBT. Sandlandn, Tanjong Katong Water and electric light laid on. Apply Mey>r Brothers. 6-I—o TO LBT, Comfortable residence No. 80, Stetens Road, known as Treaco. Apply to E. Silas,624 words
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Advertisement732 1916-07-12 16 KIAM KIAT CO. IOS and 109, Market Street. Sole Agents The Muloott Belting Co.. Limited. STOCK ON HAND (IENLINK BRITISH SODIUM BISULPHITE In 1-cwt. Iron Drcm*. 10 4-94 NOTICE OF SALE OF CROWN LAND. NOTICE is hereby given that 2,216 sq. feet of Crown Land, situate at Tanjong Pagar Road,732 words
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Advertisement253 1916-07-12 16 Materials, Prices, Reputation and Standing. Compare ours with theirs. They cackle a lot. But it is not laying. TO BUY THE RIGHT TH'NG AT THE RIGHT PRICF. GUAN KIAT CO. 87, Phillip Street, RUBBER INSERTION CLOTH ASBESTOS METALLIC WOVEN SHEET MONMORE GREEN CHANGKOLS Ho 7. So'>e Agentt for tbe GLOBE253 words
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Advertisement468 1916-07-12 16 MOTOR CARS I -phone "I For HIRE I. I -C^ promptly attend* II I to your call with I \J I comfortable cars, __f V■ day and night. \J \J Charge* Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 4 216, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such468 words
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Miscellaneous353 1916-07-12 16 Straits '(Dimes. < Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 26' i Job Printing Department 848 AU communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All nimnnications relating to business 1 'ters advertisements, subscriptions, 1 counts, printing, etc. should bo addressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT353 words
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