The Straits Times, 22 August 1916
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Title Section13 1916-08-22 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,191 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 22. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement169 1916-08-22 1 WESTLES^ MILK LFOODJ BEAR BEAR BRAND s ™^^pjp^^' B RAND wfi wr "KW BRAND 'I MIL/IX HYG.EM.C 5W.55 W«^ MlLflV s r stlrv( in its natural Wrh!? m a nd wilhoul jddititm o» >">' ■jv n .Q else r«nW 1 S| pefi^^uritv. tins i" i|k f L hedi i»'-|he l169 words
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Advertisement161 1916-08-22 1 ROBINSON CO. M^k Tarantulle j^^P x^miwtL^ A fine soft Nainsook for Ladies' and j m B Standard, Fine and Superfine qualities TARANTULLEi Tobralco f^T^) For Ladies' and Children's 7; Dresses and Blouses and Gentlemen's Shirts. rj Printed in fast colours. Samples on application. ir ft FIRST HAND DEPOT FOR Still161 words
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Article1123 1916-08-22 2 The following casualties are reported London, July 38. Wounded.— Lieut. A. P. Keable, R.F.A. Lieut. Col. A. A. Kennedy, Cameroniaus Capt. W. Kennedy, Highland LI.; 2nd Lieut. A H. Kinnear, Cameron* 2nd Lieut. E H, S. Knight, Royal Fusiliers 2nd Lieut. W. E. Knox, Laneasters 2nd Lieut. A.1,123 words
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Advertisement485 1916-08-22 2 THE BUKIT JELOTONG RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. Notion is In n by 1.1 veo that the Directors have declared a Final Invidend oi^B per oent making 6 per cent, for the year ended May 81, lUlff, which, if approved by the shareholders in General Meeting will be paid to tbe Shareholder*485 words
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Advertisement97 1916-08-22 2 Dog's Head Guinness The TONIC that cheers and soothes (and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE. The above DOG'S HEAD Label ia on every bottle. Refuse imitations. Sold everywhere. 18 4—14-7 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 217. Orchard Road. DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRIZE AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SHOW97 words
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Advertisement370 1916-08-22 2 STUDY AND EXERCIBE. Study does not unnt'ly hurt aehild at school unless the studies occupy time that should be spent in out-door exercise. Overstody and lack of ezerci'e make thin, bloodless children It is a combination that provoke* St. Vitns' Dance especially in the i Bast. It your boy or370 words
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Advertisement399 1916-08-22 2 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (Incorporated n, Japan) lOtaka Marcantll* Itum.hip 0* Ltd KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a regular oargo I service with six steamers oallicg at Moji Yokkaiohi, Hcngkaug, Singapore, Port Bwet tenhani, Penai g, Colombo and Bombay, and on the return voyage calling at Tuticorin. Singapore, Hongkong and399 words
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Advertisement594 1916-08-22 2 CHOP KWAN SENG. NOTICE is hereby »iven that the paitnerfbip heretofore submitting between Chop Kwek Uiap Sent;, Kho Heng Moi, i.e. Moi San, Kwuk Yong Kia, i.e. Siong 1 hiok, Chop Hoog Liing Henv, Gob Ttk Keog and Kwek ch-o Natn, oarrving on business a* com muisiou s^ntß at No.594 words
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Article1126 1916-08-22 3 EXTENSION PROGRAMME TO BE COMPLETED. The Benefits of Thinning. Tbe ordinary general meeting of the shareholder* of tbe Bidor Kabber Estate, Limited, was held on .Inly 14, in the Council Room of tbe Rubber Growers' Association, 38, Eaatoheap, EC, Mr. Gilbert Francis Traill (chairman of the company)1,126 words
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Advertisement338 1916-08-22 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILDUP YOUR HEALTH with tSAENCE ob fluid extract of RED JAMAICA Pronounced by the HICHMT MEDICAL APTWWTUS ln« moat VSi TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY. ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES. &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS of a338 words
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Advertisement367 1916-08-22 3 ECZEMA BURNED JUTCHEO Very Painful. Decidedly Unsightly. Caused Loss of Sleep. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Effected.Cure. I. Talbot St.. SiourhrldKC Worcf*ter; Enit.— -1 bad suffered from skin trouble ■Ince a child. It finally developed Into .rO-irv eczema. It was very painful. f burnt and itrhed severely. It was decidedly unsightly.367 words
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Advertisement189 1916-08-22 3 HIGHEST GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS KEROSENE^ DEVOES two brands. j SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE: BRANCH THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Established 1883 1 MANUFACTURERS OF PURE^ROPE 8 STRAND CABLE LAID 4 STRAND i* to 12- fr* to189 words
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Advertisement782 1916-08-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AMD Mpcar L-ine. (Companies Incorpobated in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contract with Hla Majesty a Government). tor China, Japan, Panang, Caylon. Auatralia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES.782 words
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Advertisement293 1916-08-22 4 COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S. 8. CO.. LTD. |Incobporated in Enoland) AND THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) BETWEEN Fr*mantl« Perth North W«*t Australian Ports, Java •nd Singapore. Regn'tr sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (a« inducement offers). Derby, King's Sound (Port293 words
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Advertisement758 1916-08-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani, Singora. Lacon, Kobsamui. Bandon, Langsuen, Champon, Koblak Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. PRACHATIPOK Aug. 23, 3 p.m. a.a. MAH IDOL Aug. 24 38, 3 p.m. a.a. ASDANG758 words
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Advertisement433 1916-08-22 4 STEAMER BAILINQB. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Imcobpobatbd in England) m The Companies' steamers are despatcbt d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles433 words
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Advertisement534 1916-08-22 4 STEAMER BAILINM. N.Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD (iNCORI'OKATEn IN JaPANI EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained betwein Yokohama, via port-, to Marseille* and London under mail o m tract witb th* Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamer?) maintaining this service have been specially designed ana oonstracted, and534 words
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Article246 1916-08-22 5 Outward. Tbe lollowing passenger bookings 10 the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intendinutassengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London IN r and246 words
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Article95 1916-08-22 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, August 22. •<■■>■ Water 5.8 a.m.. 4.12 p.m A Country Girl, Victoria Theatre. Wednesday, August 23. •■tfh W»t«w 7.10 a.m.. 5.28 p.m. P. and O. outward mail due. Thursday, Aujrust 24. -imh w»t.,r s SS a.m., 6.51 p.m. Friday, August 25 Hi o.:«o a.m.. 8.495 words
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Article161 1916-08-22 5 BXCHANOB. SiNSAPoaK, August 22, 1916. O» Lomuo. Bank 4 m/s 2/4j; Demand 2/4 t-nvate 8 m/t 2/4^' On Francb Bank T. T. 326 On Ihdu Bank T. 1 174 > Om HoNOk< N«...B*nk d/d 8j OttSauiiaaui ...Bask d/d 974 Oh Java Bank T. T. 135$ On Japan161 words
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Article250 1916-08-22 5 DaILY (ExtKPT SCNBAT) By TpalN. federated Maia> 8t»U« Pekan. MalaccA. Uuar ana Penatng A p v TO- DAT. F. Pirkxon and I'ort Swcttenhara Calypso '2.80 pm Mcrsioi; and Kemaman Hock Lee 2.30 pm ltatn I'abat Mena '2.30 pm Pontianak I:. H. Oaao '2.80 pa. Bangkok Hwang Lee250 words
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Article259 1916-08-22 5 The mail train* from Singapore for th •orth leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m.. arriving at Kuala Lnmpur at 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. Th tbrou.'h express to Peoanv leaven KuV i Lan-rrr at H am. daily, aniving at Penan..' at 6.:9259 words
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Article53 1916-08-22 5 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Naniur ban left Colombo and is due at Penang on Thursday afternoon. She may be expected to arrive here on Saturday morning, August 26. Tbe I*, ami O. Mongolia arrived at Marseille* on Saturday, the 19th, and tbe St-More on53 words
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Article104 1916-08-22 5 Oar attention tms been called to the fact that onr arrival* in London are much behind oii-li.-d elsewhere. Oar ral* in to give arrival* only whim they are officially repotted in tbe Poet Office notice*, and no later date than that printed above h»i been a rrfarted104 words
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Advertisement330 1916-08-22 5 MORTGAGEE S SALE Of VALUABLE LEASEHOLD LAND AND HOUSBS, KNOWN AS No. 30 b. KILLI NEY ROAD, AND No. 19, CRAIG ROAD, SINGAPORE To be held at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee A Co. s Sale room On Monday MM 28, at '2.80 p.m. (1) Freehold land nituated in tbe District330 words
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Advertisement580 1916-08-22 5 W. D. H. 0. WILLS ENGLAND B "SWEET CHESTNUT" The Tobacco with a Sweet and Nutty Flavour. Packed in 2 oz. and 4 oz. airtight tins ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED YOUNO LADY to type antbor's manuscript in ppare time. Apply by letter to B. H c/o580 words
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Advertisement139 1916-08-22 5 THE MOTOR HOUSE 75, Bras Basah Road Under tbe new ownership and management, will cater tor all motor running repairs and light general engineering work. Vulcanising work done at tbe above. J. A. FERGUSON. Manager. 22.8—24-8 MRS. F. COOPER ABBS Address Zetland House, Armenian Street. Subjects Undertaken. Typewriting (strictly contidt139 words
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Advertisement444 1916-08-22 5 VICTORIA THEATRE, SINGAPORE THE NEW BANDMAN OPERA COMEDY CO. L-.NDBR THK l'li:K. IN.N HI MAURICE E. BANDMAN presents TO-NIOHT The new and revised version of A COUNTRY BIRL Plans now open at Memrn. MOUTRIK CO. Prioee of Admission: $3, $2 and $1 Commencing at 9.15 p.m. NEW EPISODES! NEW EPISODES!!444 words
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Obituary21 1916-08-22 6 Poudall.— At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, Nor ma Eugenic, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dowdall, of Pertang Estate.21 words
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1048 1916-08-22 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY AUGUST 22. GERMAN EFFORTS. Tbe German Navy has been ont again, and we suppose it may be credited with a small success. Tbe plan adopted was to send out the fleet, or what remains of it after the battle of Jutland, with a screen of submarines1,048 words
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Article17 1916-08-22 6 Thi' losses of tbe Austrian Lloyd line of steamers for the commercial year amount to m. 5,020,000.17 words
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Article24 1916-08-22 6 Tbe New York correspondent of The Times says there are rumours of many purchases of rubber, but it is not possible to confirm them.The Times - 24 words
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Article25 1916-08-22 6 It is stated that the well known Java organ tbe Locomotief has been sold to a German syndicate. The Sumatra Post believes the report unfounded.25 words
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Article50 1916-08-22 6 A correspondent in the Hongkong Daily Press notices from an advertisement appearing in tbe Peking papers thi't ilic Deutsch-AsiatJsche Bank still proclaims the named of its London bankers and its branches in Hongkong, Singapore, Kobe and Yokohama, as well as Tsingtaa. He wonders whether this is bluff or an oversight50 words
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Article15 1916-08-22 6 New Zealand bas raised over £44.000 lor dependants of men lost in tbe Jutland battle.15 words
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Article23 1916-08-22 6 Hague reports indicate that tbe German losses are 8,185.177, including 122.540 in July. Tbe figures do not include the naval and colonial casualties.23 words
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Article28 1916-08-22 6 A floating exhibition of Russian war trophies bas been opened on tbe Neva at Petrograd. The vessel will be sent up the Volga, stopping at towns and villages.28 words
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Article33 1916-08-22 6 Mr. A. Hood Begg, Consul. General for Siam at Singapore, forwards us a copy of the report of toe Financial Adviser on tbe Budget of the Kingdom of Siam for the year *****7.33 words
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Article45 1916-08-22 6 Now that so many German sentries are deserting, says a Telegraai correspondent, it has been decided to place the sentries two and two, so that they can guard each other. Should one desert, the other will be held responsible for tbe flight of his comrade.45 words
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Article44 1916-08-22 6 During ths months of January to July 423,768 piculs of tin were exported from the F.M.S. as against 451.277 piculs in tbe corresponding period of 1915, while the total dnty collected amounted to 14,667,245, compared with $4,227,218 for the first seven months of 1915.44 words
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Article64 1916-08-22 6 Tbe director of the Technical Office of the Department of tbe Colonies (Mr. J. E. Inckol) bas returned to Holland from tbe United States of America, where he has established an office in Xew York for the purchase of goods destined for tbe East Indies, such as cannot be manufactured64 words
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Article75 1916-08-22 6 Tbe milk problem has been solved in Japan, where cows are scarce, by an extensive use of artificial milk, derived from the soya bean. The beans are first soaked, then boiled in water, until the liquid turns white, when sugar and phosphate of potash are added, and the boiling continued75 words
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Article94 1916-08-22 6 Speaking at Rangoon tbe other day, Sir Harcourt Butler said that when he went home last year one of the first things he did was to ask Lord Kitchener if he could not find him some job where be could be more helpful for war than be could be in94 words
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Article81 1916-08-22 6 As tbe result of an interview with tbe manager of tbe Hongkong and Shanghai Bank at Shanghai, a representative of the N. C. Daily News was informed that through that bank alone Shanghai had subscribed for Exchequer B.mds to tbe extent of £800,000, roughly $3,0011.000. Furthermore applications are coming in81 words
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Article100 1916-08-22 6 We should be glad to learn from our Indian friends, writes the Madras Mail, what ideas they have about some permanent and striking memorial of tbe splendid part Indian soldiers have played in this war. It seems very desirable that the memory of those services should be perpetuated, but we100 words
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Article104 1916-08-22 6 The medal for the best worker in the King Edward VII School. Taiping, has been won by Tob Eng Ho, son of Towkay Tob Kay Beng, proprietor of Messrs. Taik Ho and Co Taiping. Mr. Ng Ann Tbye, the donor of the medal, presented it to Master Toh Eng Ho104 words
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Article92 1916-08-22 6 Tbe China Mail Steamship Co Ltd.. has completed arrangements for the installation of a trained Filipino Orchestra on bourd tbe China for tbe entertainment of passengers. Tbis is the only company plying to United States ports which provides such diversion for its passengers, says a Hongkong paper, and the innovation92 words
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Article112 1916-08-22 6 A balloon two meters high and one meter in diameter has drifted over Nieuwland (Wai cberen), says tbe Middelburggche Courant. A wire was suspended from it, whilst by way ot a tail the balloon carried a series of book lets, held together by a slowly burning fuse. Each time the112 words
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Article114 1916-08-22 6 Within ten months two steamship companies will be running live semi Diece! type tuotorghips out of San Francisco to the Orient. Later two more ships will be added to tbe line. Letters of incorporation have been filed in California by tbe two steamship companies, the Ocean Transport Company, capitalised at114 words
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Article369 1916-08-22 6 Sir E. L Brockman, K.C.M.G.. has nrc.pt.,! the presidency of the Selangor Golf I'lub Hear Admiral Anstrutber. C.M.G., Admiral Superintendent of the Naval Pockyard, Hongkong, bas left for home, accompanied by Mrs. Anstrutber. The Resident of Perak has appointed Mr. J. F. Owen to be Officer Commanding369 words
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Article145 1916-08-22 6 James Welch's big success, followed by tbe new and revised version of A Country Girl, should bring to a successful finish the short season of the Bamlman Opera and Comedy Company in Singapore. Tlm first named was presented in tin Victoria Theatre last evening and afforded much145 words
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Article265 1916-08-22 6 Sunshine writes from Muar as follows:— Verj few. outside tbe Johore State, are aware of tbe existence of the Muar railway. Over :;0 years ago when Muar was a village consisting of about 30 huts, the late Sultan Abubakar caused the railway to be opened and since then265 words
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Advertisement108 1916-08-22 6 HUMPHREY TAYLOR'S JUNORA A TONIC WINE OF HEALTH $1.80 per bottle. (DUTY KXTRA) CALDBECK. MACGREGOR CO. Wine and Spirit Merchants. LITTLE'S TROPICAL BLANKET Size IT x Ts" $T.OO each Size 58" x 78* Expressly manufactured for the tropics of extra light-weight pure white wool. Only to be bought ot JOHN108 words
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Advertisement204 1916-08-22 6 ANOTHER STRONG FEATURE PROGRAMME AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THB ALHAMBRA Beaoh R<md Tbe Leading Theatre In Singapore. SECOND SHOW AT S.IS Tlm Lubm Film Co. present! Lilian Leilie with a •tar cast in a thrilling and axcitinf drama THE THIRD DEGREE in five part* A gripping and powetlul story,204 words
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Advertisement155 1916-08-22 6 Property Sale. The following properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. (,'liiny Kern; Li u and Co.'s sale-room yesterday after nooi 14 piccts of freehold land situate olT Confi -lerato Estati- Itoad in the district of Siglap, area 28,000 s<iuare feet, bought by S. N. S. M. Meyappa (.'bitty155 words
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Article1160 1916-08-22 7 MORE GAINS. General Haig Reports Progress. NAVAL FIGHT. Germans Avoid General Action. I ►LK.iKAH!.. London. August 21, 2.25 a.m. The text of Genera! llaig's counnunii{ue is as follows: At noon on Sunday the enemy delivered a strong attack on the new line we have established for about half1,160 words
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Article21 1916-08-22 7 Rii-tib's Tklkoram. Official The whole of the Jamaica banana crop was destroyed in a hurricane. Twelve person* were killed.21 words
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Article34 1916-08-22 7 Kmtir's Tklki.ram. London, August 21, 1.40 a.m. Mr. George Jamieson. C.M.G. ex Consulgeneral at Shanghai, has been appointed Gjvernor of tin. School of Oriental Studies on the nomination of the China Association.34 words
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Article145 1916-08-22 7 Warning to British Exporters. In tbe July issue of tiie Imperial and Foreign Trade Supplement of The Times attention was drawn to the undesirability of employing foreign banks to collect for British exporters. It was stated that certain foreign banks are undertaking British business at a145 words
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Article412 1916-08-22 7 King Albert's Civilian Hospital Fund. The following acknowledgment of tbe first remittance of £1,000 collected in Singapore for the above f u"nd has been received by the Lady Evelyn Young from Her Grace The Duchess of Buckingham and Chandos, the President of the fund The Depot, 116,412 words
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Article159 1916-08-22 7 A number of Kowloon dock workmen who have been enticed upon the salvage of the steamer YUm *ere discovered by the steamer Teleiusehus on the 10th inst. at Cape Barilla iv a terrible plight. '1 h«- Tele machuH had called at Cape Barilla to bring159 words
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218 1916-08-22 7 Particulars are published in the regimental magazine of the death of Second 1 .11 nt. (Temp. Captain) W. Wood, of the Royal West Kent Regiment, who will be remembered as Sergeant Major in the M.S.V.R., and was popularly known as "Chips." Second Lieutenant (Temp. Captain) W.218 words
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Article2168 1916-08-22 7 THE WAR IS COSTING £6,000,000 A DAY. From Our Special Correspondent. London, July 21. All the big things by which the Govern■lent hopes to secure itself more firmly in the saddle, and by which the enemies of the Coalition hope to secure its downfall, are suspended. Like2,168 words
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Article734 1916-08-22 7 Terrible Picture of German Sufferings. Mr. Philip Gibbs, war correspondent with the British headquarters m Frame, writes: Prior to the capture of Contahuamou the enemy's shell fire was more intense and more widespread than during the previous few days. He was bombarding our positions from La BoinHolle734 words
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Article109 1916-08-22 7 A wireless message from Berlin states that Dr. Helm, a member of the Bavarian Alimentation Committee, replying to the Prussian newspaper insinuation that Bavaria was withholding agricultural produce from the rest of Germany, and wax forgetting her duties to the Empire, says that Bavaria haw provided109 words
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Article62 1916-08-22 7 A fatal riiling accident took place m Calcutta on August 14 in which Mr. K. I Davis, tea expert in the tirtn uf McLeod and Co., lost bin life. Deceased was a corporal in th>- WttTaus' CorpH, Calcutta. Him thre< hodh enlisted for active service at tin beginning of the62 words
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Article1235 1916-08-22 8 FOl R MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT ARRESTED. Shanghai Taoyin Implicated. Three members of tbe Chinese Parliament from Yunnan had the experience on August 9 of appearing at tlu- bar of tbe Mixed Court at Shanghai ou a rl.argc cf being in posses Hinn of opium, tbe importation of1,235 words
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Article657 1916-08-22 8 Playing His Comrades to The Charge. "The pluckiest thing saw," a wounded officer told a Daily Chronu .'•> representative was a piper of tbe Tyneside Scottish playing his company over the parapet in the attack on tbe German trenches near Albert. Tbe Tynesiders were on657 words
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Article293 1916-08-22 8 Dogged Advance Under Tempest Of Fire. Towards the northern end of tbe line of attack, tbat is to say about Gommecourt salient, north of Hebuterne. the strongest resistance was encountered. Of tbe superb self sacrifice of our men at this point Mr. Beach Thomas tells a graphic293 words
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Article358 1916-08-22 8 Directors Recommend 10 Per Cent. Dividend. Tbe report of tbe Port Dickson-Lukut (F.M.S Rubber Estates, Limited, states tbat no additions have been made to the planted area, which therefore remains at 2,984 acres, as shown in the annexed schedule. Tbe visiting agent reports tbat tbe state of358 words
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Article391 1916-08-22 8 Greek Queen Saves Princess Catherine. A London paper of July 15, says Telegrams from Athens state turn, after a slight calm, tbe fire wbicb has destroyed tbe Royal palace of Tatoi and most of the forest has redoubled in violence. It has now reached the Chelidonom391 words
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Article115 1916-08-22 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page S. Tbe Palladium's special feature film for this evening is a stirring military drama founded on incidents during tbe civil wars of America depicting scenes of startling realism We bave been assured that it is an excellent picture. Other115 words
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Article19 1916-08-22 8 Panggor.— l,99B lbs.; foar months 18,406 lbs. I nited Malacca.— 9,oo2 lbs. eight months •24,037 lbs.19 words
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Article32 1916-08-22 8 The ladies' monthly medal competition at the Keppel Golf links was decided yesterday afternoon, as follows Mrs. Willis M— lo— 44 Mrs. Marsh SO 8 47 Six cards were taken oat.32 words
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Article297 1916-08-22 8 The Discovery of a Nigerian Coalfield. At the annual meeting of Elder Dempster and Company Sir Owen Philipps remarked tbat the discovery of coal at L'di in Southern Nigeria marked a new and most important epoch in tbe history it West Africa. It renders possible297 words
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Article371 1916-08-22 8 Proposed Increase of the Planted Area. Tbe report of tbe Prye Rubber and Coconut Plantations, Limited, states tbat tbe following crops were harvested during tbe year Rubber, 248,142 lbs., against 187,000 lbs. for 1914-15; coconuts. 221,804 against 99,69. nuts. Tbe manager's estimates for the current year371 words
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Article184 1916-08-22 8 Programme of drills, et"., for week ending, Friday, Augast 25 TCISDAY, AUGUST 22. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. S.K.E.(V.j N.C.O.'s. Maxim Co. s.v.a n.c.o.'s. 5.10 p.m. Chinese Co. 5.15 p.m. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Officers and N.C.O.'s. 5 p.m. Sepoy Lines S.F.A. Co. Wednesday, August 38.184 words
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Advertisement135 1916-08-22 8 RAFFLES HOTEL Garden Parties Wednesday, August 23, and Saturday, August 26 ON OUR SPACIOUS LAWN from sto 7 p.m. Music commences at 5 30. Tea, cakes, ices refreshments will be served on the lawn. In case of inclement weather, the dining room and front verandah will be utilised. ADELPHI HOTEL135 words
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Advertisement206 1916-08-22 9 IMDE COAGULATEX 20% Reduction in Price We beg to announce that the price of Coagulatex has been reduced twenty pt-r cent, from this date— all previous price lists are consequently hereby cancelled. Orders now received will be executed at the reduced prices and filled in their consecutive order. We take206 words
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Advertisement254 1916-08-22 9 0. K. CEMENT (Best Danish Portland Cement) New Supplies arrived per M. S. Chumpon SOLE IMPORTERS THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN DENMARK) jj Quality in Scotch Whisky. jj /^UR HOUSE was established by old JAMES I iSTEWART in 1779. Since that time, with jj \^>^ very little advertising,254 words
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Advertisement1934 1916-08-22 10 Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (iNCOBPOEATKD IN STRAITS BbTTLBMBNTS) LONDON OFFIOEi 32, Old Jewry, B.C. HMD OFFICE i WinohMt.* Houts, Singapore. Lunngil gwius. Tbe Company has .MO.OOO deposited witb the Supreme1,934 words
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Advertisement1086 1916-08-22 10 INSURANCE. STATISTICS show that only six persons in each hundred who reach old a«r have enoogh to maintain themselves in comfort. Are you one of tbe six I You will be if you carry sufficient endowment asanranoe. You will not if you are of those wbo expect to die of1,086 words
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Article896 1916-08-22 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Bi-Fuei Problem. Presumably wo are some days nearer the issae of our petrol tickets, but so far no i tlicial announcement has been made as to ante ut issue or period over which they will be operative, says the Evening896 words
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Article242 1916-08-22 11 The sixth serial of official war films taken on the British front were shown privately the other day. They are the finest yet prodaoed. The first picture show a howitaer battery in action and an airman with observer starting to direct the firing. Some very tine242 words
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Advertisement222 1916-08-22 11 BIG SHIPMENT OF CANADIAN FORDS DUE BY S.S. KAFUE, AUGUST 22 A FEW OF THESE STILL AVAILABLE Book your order NOW for prompt delivery The FORD is the ONLY CAR that holds the Singapore Automobile Club's official certificate for PETROL CONSUMPTION 34.8 MILES on one gallon of SHELL SOLE IMPORTERS222 words
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Advertisement179 1916-08-22 11 TYRES The Very BEST DUPIRE BROTHERS SINGAPORE /CAUTIONX f Tyre hursts at high speeds ar? extremely dangerous. Stelastic Tijr.s are saiest and best and the only tffrm holding the R.A.C. Certificate of 5,000 mil>s without cuts and punctures. TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS (LATELY OCCUPIED BY KATZ BROS.. LTD.) Commodious, well179 words
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Advertisement1166 1916-08-22 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED In SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, SHIFTMAN for electric generating station. Apply to Derrick A Co. 81 S— q STOKEKEBHEK WANTED. Mas be able to give security Apply Box Mt, anaita Times Ih-8— H4-8 WAN I ED, smart shorthand typist, t'ood salary to capable man. Apply M.,t/o1,166 words
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Advertisement896 1916-08-22 12 HOUBEB TO LET. HOUSE TO LET. 30, Newton Road Apply 14, High Street. 16 8— 29 8 TO LET, Dunrobin. Barker Koad, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17-n TO LET. 8, Chancery Lane. 8 bedrooms, •tabling and tonnia court. Apply Ching Keng Lw Co 21-3— n896 words
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Advertisement370 1916-08-22 12 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 and 109. Market Street. 'Phone 421. Bole Agents. The Mulcott Belting Co.. Limited. Stock for immediate supply. GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nob. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 104-9-4 HUP HING DHOBIE 42-1, Newton Road Having extended prenjipe*, Rolicits coekm Excellent references. Rates moderate. 8-B—7-9 FOR SALE370 words
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Advertisement223 1916-08-22 12 •JUST ARRIVED Galvanised Steel Plates. Mild Steel Plates 8' x 4' x 16 G. 8' x 4' x f 8' x4x2OG. V x4'x 7' x 4' x 22 G. iiS'i n y 8' x 4' x 22 G. 8- x 4' x 8' x 4' x 24 G. 8 x223 words
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Advertisement467 1916-08-22 12 MOTOR CARS •phone "I For HIRE m m^ promptly attenda 1 I I A to your call with I \B I I comfortable can. W W\W df> y and night. \J \J \J Charge* Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 21 S 21$, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations467 words
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Miscellaneous327 1916-08-22 12 Straits Tsimes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communicatioLH relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All rutiimunications relating to business limners advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of327 words
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