Newspapers-Straits Echo-1915 to 1918
Description
Bibliographic index of digitised Straits Echo newspaper articles (1915–1918) from the National Library Board’s historic newspapers programme. CSV metadata helps historians locate colonial-era press coverage; enquiries via [email protected].
Official description
This dataset is a list of digitised newspaper articles published 70 years ago or longer from the National Library, Singapore. These materials present a valuable resource on Singapore’s history, art and culture, digitised as part of an endeavour to preserve and provide better access to resources located within the library to enable users to explore and discover these resources. For enquiries, please email [email protected]
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- Coverage
- 2024-03-01 – 2025-03-01
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| Newspaper title | Issue id | Issue date | Edition | Page id | Page number | Article id | Article title | Article text 1st50words | Contributor |
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| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.1 | Masthead | Straits Echo UmCMUEOF fiVEIT’S. USC< ;.ATIK6 TKBOliiilisiUT THE >TB «TS, TUI FEDERATED SSALAV STATES, AND IHE FAR HAST TV VOL. 13. $24 Per Aaaum PENANG, SAJL’U KUAY, 2nd JANUARY, 1915. Single €097, HI ccnii N 1 | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.2.1 | Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 | WHEN ORDERING SPECIFY t "Dog Head Stout.” u Vi-i S' V* k\ shn EAU It is Strengthening and Invigorating. S*l«Aicatt: HANG Uit Ponn.H''! A hu'xloi liHnipu r ■■■□aaDDDiiiiiaaQQQQ llllK nuoann Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Due to arrive by a steamer. One 5 Seater EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUS | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.2.2 | Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 | -fia* Do A 4 nlhMOi i s ?>, j *-SJsrf s 2 e Jr *5 ss> a •o -I I w: O -2 a t* W SaU AftrnO: Tf JG LEE S’ CO., 2 r.AAnf JV* -k \la *4.UiJ>'J«r. J BjkliUll.lt.UJi t| |1 | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.2 | 2 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.3 | The Doctor’s Bottle. | The Doctor’s Bottle. THEKAPEUriCVAI.CE OF MYSTERY. What the Patient Wants. There is current a belief that the “doctor’s bottle” is übout to follow the dodo and the great auk into extinction. No gieatei mistake could possibly be made 81 lung as humanity Continues to demand a sign for its healing, | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.2 | 2 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.4 | German Espionage in England. | German Espionage in England. Misleading Information. A German officer interned with some other pri-oners of war in South Ireland (writes the London correspondent of an \n.eric.au paper) has given to R the Eog li-h officer iu charge of the prisoners some I informal 1. n which throws an interesting on | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.2 | 2 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.5 | Widows’ Pensions inJapan. | Widows’ Pensions inJapan. The precept that widows should not marry again has for centuries been a tim -honoured one in this couutry as in Chiua. Though not followed in every case, it has held sway over the minds of many women. To be true to their dead husband, they have | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.2 | 2 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.6.1 | Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 | Whooping Cough. When vi'ut ci'ihl It 'S whooj: nir cou bo cartful to keep the coucl hwse »n*i expoctor tiuD easy bv g ving Cflntnberlain’e 11« medy as n.ay ls« r. quired. This remedy will also liquify ;Lo tough n ucub aud make it easier to expectorate. It has been | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.2 | 2 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.6.2 | Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 | AT LAST! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! AT LASTTC Iiv Special arrangpropot mad»* between M. P* Sales Aiency Lt L»ond it, andom«*’v-. GEORGE TOWN KlNi MA is now able to show the Penang Public A Heai, Fighting Film in 3 Massive Heels Great Britain Supports Her Friends or “CALLED TO THE FRONT’' M | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.2 | 2 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.6.3 | Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 | Unnece sary Words. Why words aod advertising space in describing the manv points of merit in Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy The most fastidious are satisfied when we state that it colds and coughs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substances. For sale by all Dispensaries | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.2 | 2 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.6.4 | Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 | >3 ALLEN DENNYS CO., Penang, rubber brokers, proprietors or THE PENANG RUBBER AUCTION ROOMS. SALES HELD EVERY TUESDAY RUBBER bought or sold by PUBLIC AUCTION or PRIVATE TENDER. FORWARD SALES ARRANGED. RUBBER transhipped and insured to any PORT at rainitnam writes. RUBBER SALE ROOMS at No. 7, UNION STREET. wwew»— | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.3 | 3 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.7 | Municipal Commission. | Municipal Commission. Additiokax Makikt Bt Laws Passed The adj >uroed meeting of the Municipal C mmi-ei <u whi held on Thursday alter-no-»u at the Mu iciptl Offi‘B There were nt Me'JS’U W i 'ee! (Pie*id*mt), P T Aileu and F Duxbu y, with M s-rg W. D'iuu (Municipal Engine*r) and | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.3 | 3 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.8 | Training Notes. | Training Notes. Tbeie was a large gathering at the Race Oour-ethis morning to watch the early w< rk of the candidates for the forthc miug meeting. Th Frxnr was the first to lie led out and, with Stockdale iu t**e pig-kin, he covered oue mile in 1 uiiu. 47| seconds. | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.3 | 3 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.9 | Guthrie's Rubber Report. | Guthrie's Rubber Report. Singapore, December 30. The quantity of Rubber on offer at the Association Auction sale held to-day was smaller than for some w.eks past- The -ale opened quietly and demand t’er most grades was throughout somewhat slow, prices being much on the same level as last week Fiue | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.3 | 3 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.10 | Indian War Relief Fund. | Indian War Relief Fund. The following contributions have teen received by the S lected Committee of the Penang Hindu Stbha:— eft Govinda P-diachee, DP C 2 IM S Kandasamy PilDy 2 00 Veerasamy V.tudayar 2 Ot* MN N Subraunuia Pillay 2 0b V N olaseu PiUay 7 00 K nnoosamy | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.3 | 3 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.11 | Great Britain Supports Her Friends. | Great Britain Supports Her Friends. The war will no doubt cause a good many films of a war like nature to be produced, whether with a good result or not lemains to be seen. Revi-wed ou its merits as a fi m production, “Great Britain supports her friends” hvs everything | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.3 | 3 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.12 | In Aid of the Prince of Wales and Belgian Relief Funds. | In Aid of the Prince of Wales and Belgian Relief Funds. The “Taipiug Surprise D’-amatic Society,” under the manag*mnt of Mr and M rs. S Read, wdl stage ut the Parish H 'll the following plays Thursdtv, 7th iust., “Beauty and the Bast.” (Arabic Version) at 630 pm Rates 25ets | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.3 | 3 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.13 | Penang Presbyterian Church | Penang Presbyterian Church Services in connection with the Presbyterian Church will be held to-morrow as follows: At 8 a m Uuitel P V.C. Church Parade and Service of Intercession in St. George’s Church. At 9 a m Service specially for Children in the Presbyterian Church, Nortbam Roai. At 6 p-m | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150224-1 | 24 February 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150224-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19150224-1.2.2.2 | Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 | TO LET. bungalows Nos. 142 A and 4428. BURMAH ROAD. APPLY S 3, Beach Street. i -£5 e‘ | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.3 | 3 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.14 | P.C.C. Quoits Tournament. | P.C.C. Quoits Tournament. The follows g ties have been fixed for Monday, 4ih inst: Double Handicap Dunn and Rose vt Hyatt and Hay. Single Handicap. Shaipe vt. Heap. The following ties have been fixed for Tuesday, sth inst: Do'.bl- Handicap. Wilson and Muir vt unningham and Soutbam. Single Handicap. Fettes | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.3 | 3 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.15.1 | Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 | J < Id (/> a Id 0£ U Id 0. (/> <n m z < z < X u m o r to Ruchanans SCOTCH WHISKY s \W SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT' “oi ifK &/WHITE SCOTCH WHISKY^ BLACK WHITE v 4- js&k d*. v* ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY ro U | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.3 | 3 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.15.2 | Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 | Eid T.ste h the Mouth If you have a bul tisie iu your mouth iu th*» morning, vour stomach is not iu proper order. Chamberlain'* Tablets regulate ting and give you a relish for yo r meal». For sal» by all THtpentari»» and Dealer» | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.3 | 3 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.15.3 | Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 | t I Y> A A O #£7Cte #iV Packed in 50s 25s Tins. Obtainable Everywhere. I I NIKKO MODERN ART PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO. Amateurs' Work Developed and Printed. EXPERTS SENT for OUT-DOOR PHOTCCRAPHY. f Mahogany and Oak Frames a Speciality. ADDRESS: f 21, Penang Road. Telephone 579. ,c: ~)OCr- lO The | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.4 | 4 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.16 | THE STRAITS ECHO. | THE STRAITS ECHO. Feb’M.r.l <l V.'.y (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THS CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang. Pint f. Pady Lfval $2l per annum. OuisUlion... Postage Extra. I’a.l 1 dilioa (Pott FiOi) $17.50 CABI.E ADDRESS ECHO—PENANGS." Telephone Nos. (Echo,, 586 Prinlin.? Department 343 A'. F. —All | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.4 | 4 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.17 | PRIZE APPOINTMENTS. | PRIZE APPOINTMENTS. We do not know whether it is the intention of the Government to reduce the number of the priza appointments open to the Subordinate Civil Service, but certainly it would appear that the authorities in Singapore are working to a plan which will bring about that end. Besides | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19150102-1 | 2 January 1915 | 1 | straitsecho19150102-1.1.4 | 4 | straitsecho19150102-1.2.18 | 1915. | 1915. “Do that which lies nearest thee; the next task will already be easier.” That is perhaps the motto of most service to men amid exceptional difficulties of life and politics. The watchword to open 1915 is not merely “courige,” or hope,” though these are good indeed. There is a | NA |
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