The Straits Times, 27 January 1917
1917-01-27
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Title Section13 1917-01-27 1 The Straits Times NO. 25,324 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JANUARY 27. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement148 1917-01-27 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED j CONDENSED MILK I net- dow $12.90 per o»-t BEAR BEAR BRAND s s™SsHR^^I BRA ND wti 6^«" BRAND Mlk t\ *mmcmna*""\ MILlV anyrtS* "H *'»oui addition of 5Ws w*1W ■'»'>-. lie... .i,:.. in-'" 1 ,,|,-.ffi SOLE IMPORTERS J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. (TvrnproPATSn TN RNOLaM SINGAPORE STOCKED BY148 words
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Advertisement607 1917-01-27 1 1 The His Master's Voice Records for Jafiuary are ready You'll find your kind of music in the List of New Records for January t^m^ HERE'S every kind of music and entertainment you can I f\ think of. There'i variety enough to suit every one lome stketions which will appeal607 words
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Advertisement12 1917-01-27 1 IARTELLS BRANDY. Soli Aoints AOAMBON. GILFILLAN 80., LTD (Incorporated in Kn Imli12 words
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Article688 1917-01-27 2 SAYS "THE ALLIES CAN'T WIN." A Truculent Interview On behalf of tbe New York World, Karl Wiegand recently interviewed Hindeoborg, who Raid Rome things which were evidently designed for publication in America and other neutral countries. Wiegand "idicules the report that Hindenburg baa latterly b< come a septuagenarian688 words
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Article236 1917-01-27 2 An Unanswered Protest To Germany. Tin- latest details of tbe Belgian deportations have created the most painful sensation at tbe Vatican. Tbe Pope, who has been full; informed on tbe matter, protected long ago in tbe strongest terms to tbe German Government, bat no satisfactory reply236 words
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Advertisement632 1917-01-27 2 WANTED. A l.ritish Life Aseu-snce Company of exc«llent repute amontfrt the Chinese com-moni-.y wishes to cn«a«e »ne «t»kx>« ot a Chinese fentlinmn ot tood »oci.l position and hinh fcUndio« to act as Impe t r. 'tood halary aod com umumn Vo Mi rinht ajiti. Apply to LiJu,' c/o Straits Time-..632 words
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Advertisement326 1917-01-27 2 HUDSON'S EUMENTHOL JUJUBES, The great Antiseptic and Prophylactic. J 8 S FOR COU3HS, OOLD-5, BOB! THROATS. BRONCHITIS, 1M L.'HSZA, AND THE PREVENTION OK CONSUMPTION bUITBD FOR OLD AND YOUNG. Sold by all Chemists. Price: 8O cts. Sole Agents for S.S. and F.M.S. THE UNITE! PHARHkCV, Singapore K. Lumpur Depot The326 words
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Advertisement482 1917-01-27 2 WHAT MEN NEED. Here, aa everywhere, are many men with nervooH syKterns urgently iv o*<rd of better lone." 'i'bt feeling of exhaustion affecting such men is the retmt of tbin blood, which baa become devitaliaed by the id rvating effects of tbe ciimatu, woriy, malaria, and otber caanes. To every482 words
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Advertisement195 1917-01-27 2 Why Drink Foreign Mineral Waters? ZOM OUR LOCAL PRODUCT Is the Best Natural Mineral Water FOR THE Tropics GUARANTEED ABSOLUTELY PURE~ HIGHEST MEMCAL CERTIFICATES Price list on application to SINGAPORE HOT SPRINGS. LTD. No. S, UPPER CIRCULAR ROAD Telephone No. 1O7«. MORGANS AGENCY Rubber and Produce Brokers Singapore, Kuala Lumpur195 words
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Article828 1917-01-27 3 PUNS FOR THE DAYS oF^| SIMPLER DINNERS. Soho's Perplexities. The cosmopolitan restaurants of Sobo are nndismaytd by the new State regulation of appetite. Wardour street, Gerard -street KnjM rt-Htn-ft. Old Compton-Btreet and the rest will probably fare better in the com ing days than tin more expensive828 words
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Article144 1917-01-27 3 Final Figures in tbe Amazing Election. President Wilson was re elected by a majority of 669,822 votes more than were cast (or Mr Hnghes, according to a telegram dated Washington, December 27, to the Cabltmv.fi American, Manila. The republicans have a majority of one in the Houn144 words
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Advertisement214 1917-01-27 3 1 COLGATE AInBRA fjm&oQy^^^. dutch cifiAß ;jJ5^ Price $6. T5 per 100 ,'l v (duty paid) ssS flj^, *V 13 I A swT^r^"^^sa^s.^sw» Sole Importers DIETHELM&CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Switzerland) tt, mllter ouar 28-8 21-2-17 THE UNITED SAW MILLS. LIMITED. AUTHORISED CAPITAL— SI ,000,000. Board of Directors Hon'ble Dr. Lim214 words
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Advertisement367 1917-01-27 3 itoYourSKin Soft and Clear cleuMe and purity. SrP\J^S& an<l (utlrurs o| ntSf *J»^^3y moot to soothe and **f Clear the kin f^gr Pimples, blackbcada^ II VVa 'fys. rit Uona >od /vK^W 1 /Sample Each i£j\\ TV Free fe y Post I |_v\ I Addrwc F. NewI wr Sol W. 1367 words
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Advertisement228 1917-01-27 3 Don't Be Deceived By The Lure Of Low Prices WHEN you buy drugs, remember that quality is tbe only true test of cheapness Inferior drugs are expensive at any price. 1 Our goods are all marked at definite prices above cost and these prices are such tbat there is always228 words
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Advertisement534 1917-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP OO- LTD (Incobporatbd im Jai am EUROPEAN LINE A servioe ia maintained boiw. en Yokohama, via ports and London ander mail oontraet witb tbe Imperial Japaaese Government. The New Twin sorew Steamers maintaining this ssrvioe have been specially designed and oonitrnoted. and534 words
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Advertisement673 1917-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P- 0. -British India AND Mpcar Line. (Cohpanibs Incobpobatbd im England). MAIL IND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract witb His Majesty a Government). Hor China, Japan Panang, Oaylon, Autt^il.t, India, Acton, Egypt, Madltan-wnaan Porte and London, NAIL LINES. HoMBWAaD (FOB EOROPB) Outwabo (roa Cbiha) INTERMEDIATE673 words
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Advertisement546 1917-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorhobatbd in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kreuy, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacbo, Kelantan, Tabai oangnara, Telapm, Paoarai. Patani, Sinncra, Laoon. Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Chompon, Kodak Bangkok. Ova Departure s.s. fISDANG Jan. 3S Jan. 31, 3 p.m. s.s. BORIBAT Feb. 8 Feb. 7, 3 p.m.546 words
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Advertisement607 1917-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBINBD aBUVICB OP THE OCEAN S.S. CO.. LTD. (Incobpobatbd in Bnolanu) AND THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. (Inoobpobatbd in England) BBTWBIN Fremantls) (Pstrth), North-Wftst Australian Ports, Java and Singapore Regular sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as indaeement offers), Derby, King's Sound (Port607 words
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Advertisement676 1917-01-27 5 PANTAI, LIMITED. NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS. MOVICI is hereby given that tbe Trans. °r I Book, of tbix Company will be closed from I Saturday F. binary 8, to Monday, February It, 1917, both day* inolusiTe, for the preparation of Dividend Warrants. By Order of the Boa-d, DERRICK676 words
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Advertisement362 1917-01-27 5 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore: Kelly and Walsh. Ltd., Raffles Place. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Burope. Mom y Changer. Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Koh Co., Bras Basah Road. Kwong Seng Cbiang, Selegie Road. Low Yong Swee,362 words
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Advertisement788 1917-01-27 5 THE BUKIT JELOTONG RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby «i'en that the Directors have declared an Interim Dividend of 4 per cent, for the year ending May 81, 1917, payable to Shareholders on the Register on February 0, 1917, and that the Transfer Book* of the Company will be olosed788 words
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Advertisement72 1917-01-27 5 SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN THB BTRAITS SETTLEMENTS) Estate Supplies of every description. Wine and Spirits etc., etc. and at SINGAPORE, PENANG, SEREMBAN, MUAR, JOHORE BAHRU AND LONDON. PULLEYS We have a LARGE NUMBER of all kinds of Pulleys in stock, and will be pleased to send you complete72 words
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Advertisement301 1917-01-27 6 NIPPON PAINT 8T hoo F se RD PRIVATE HOTEL, White line, White Lead Paint, Red Lead Powder, etc. Braß bsmh Rosa. Acetic JHL <?JI^I obntrallv •ituatbd Always 000 l Mid exposed to wa breeae <W n«r p«nr trnarant-fA rurnlihed Apartments with or »y per ceni. giiaraiu*-ea. without Board Comfortable Roomi301 words
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Advertisement466 1917-01-27 6 UTEBT *DVtHTIttWEWTB. AUCTION SALE Of THAT VALUABLE PIECE OF FREE HOLD LAND AN U BRICK-BUILT DWBL LING HOUSE. No. 14, FORT TERRACE MALAOOA To be held by PUBLIC AUCTION At my sale- room. No. 11, First Croat Street, Malaooa, On Saturday. Fibbuart 10, at 13 noon. PARTICULARS. All that piece466 words
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Advertisement247 1917-01-27 6 Alec. Williamson, Ltd. "THE ASIATIC MOTOR WORKS' AND "THE MOTOR HOUSE Offer the following Cars from Stock:— CHEVROLET. 18/20 5 mfcr, streamline tourino car, equipped with electri starter and lighting set, speedometer, tools, etc. EMPIRE. 20/25 1 1.1. 5 sealer, streamline tonrimi car, equipped wilh elcetric startir and liyhtimi set,247 words
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Article118 1917-01-27 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, January 27. Oi«b Wmo, 1.9 a.m., 0.57 p.m. Sunday, January 28. Hiffh Wstat 1.41 am.. 148 p.m. National Missiou Message, C'atlu-lral, 6.30 p.m. Monday, January 29. Hub Wtwtr 2.M a.ra. 289 p.m Glenealy mating, Derrick aod Co., noon. riiaiubt'r of Commerce iuoetin«, 2.15 p.m. Sir118 words
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Article207 1917-01-27 7 TO DAI. Bangkok 3.30 pn Batu Pahat 3. 10 pm Hongkong and Japan 2.30 pm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Penang 3.80 pm Malacca 2 30 pm Hecaing and Keman.an and TreDgganu 2.80 pm Medan pm Bawean. Sourabaya, Bandjermassin, Stagfn, Kota Baroe, Balik I'apan, Samarinda, etc. 4 pm207 words
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Article257 1917-01-27 7 Tiie mO trains from Singapore for tli ■ortnleave Tank Road station dailyat 7.7 am uiu 7 p.ui arriving at Kuala Lumpur a' 7.19 p.m. aod 6.45 a.m. respectively. Tb ikaoopb sxpresa to Penang leaves Koala Lampcr at H am. daily, arriving at Penan* at 6.28 p.m. the same257 words
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Article102 1917-01-27 7 Oar attention has be-n oallH to the fact tbat oar arrivals in Loadoa are much behind tbeat yWrihnt alaewbere. Oar rulo is to arrivals oaly when they are officially naortsJ ia tbe Poat (Hase aoiiera, aad no latw daY than that priated above hai beee m f-102 words
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Article255 1917-01-27 7 Sale of Enemy Property At Rangoon. There was more than a sentimental in terest in the sale which took place in Commissioner's Road, Rangoon, and which was held by Messrs. Balthazar and Son. auctioner* for tbe prosy announcement of tbe sale of -Freehold land known as the255 words
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Article168 1917-01-27 7 EXCHANGE. SiKSArou, January 27, 1917. Oh Lokuc- ......Bank 4 m/s m, 2/4 i Demand 2/4 t Private Bm/a 8/4 On Franci Bank T. T. 826 On Imdu Bank T. T. Oa HoNQEOMa...Bauk d/d i",,pa) Oh Sbahuhai ...Bank d/d Mi OhJat* BankT. T. m 186J Oh Japak Bank168 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article173 1917-01-27 7 T I ne Bayers Sellers. Value 10 10 Amptng 500 6 00 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.00 1.10 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 1.25 10 10 Kinta Association 600 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.0 41 £1 Lahat Mines 4.00 500 10 10. Malayan Collieries 11.00 12.50 £1 £1 Malayan173 words
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Article658 1917-01-27 7 R U B B R. vT&l Boyeni 2/- 2/- AIUrm 2/8 2,0 2/- 2/- Anglo-Ja»a 2/- I/- Anglo-Malaj 10/- 12/2/- S/- Batons Malaka 3/2 8/6 41 41 Bata Tiga 8.0.0 4 0.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 8/ 8/71 41 41 Bakit K&jang 2.16.0 8.6.0 41 41 Bakit Lintong 8.10.0 4.2.0 2/.658 words
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Article128 1917-01-27 7 v?i£l Bayer8 SeUer8> 41 41 1. Smelting Co. 7.36 7 50 41 41 P*ei. 18.6 1.6.0 6/- Bleatne T'w»yi 4/- 5/10 10 Fraaa .<e«Te 40.00 61.00 60 60 W. Hammer Co. 63.00 66.00 100 Howarth Brskine 50.00 60.00 100 T%Pnf. 100.00 100 100 K»ti Bro, Del. 84.00 par 10128 words
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Article51 1917-01-27 7 United Engineers 8% 11,284 500 par Singapore Electric Train way h 6% £860,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4i% ol 1907 11,600,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4*% of 1909 11,000,000 10% din Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 15%dis Spore Mnnicipal iIHOO.fXO F.M.S. 6% loan IUI6 tIu.OCO.OCO par 1%51 words
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Advertisement290 1917-01-27 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. LADY TYPIST— Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. Address Burlington, Coleman Street. ail— 36-2 WANTED, CLERK with general offlcc uxperience and knowledge of typewriting. Apply Box No. 47. Straits Time*. 271— 80 1 FOR SALE, petrol gas I'ghting plant, oom plete with globes and brackets for thirty light*, also twelve290 words
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Advertisement475 1917-01-27 7 Have You Tried f^E£sSfE&i the World-famous =Sis^^^^ THREE fc^f HAST I F^K ivS^^l CIGARETTES? (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. K. TSUTADA ART needlework and flower depot J&D&DQS6 D6lltiSt DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRIZB 74 i 74-1. BRAS BABAH ROAD ao«i-hortioui.tural show Telephone No. 1246. SINGAPORE, 1010. Arranged Floral475 words
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1072 1917-01-27 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27. THE WAR AND AFTER. Mr. Lloyd George is right when be aays that tbe war is not won yet. We have to face more terrible loaaea, and to bear more hideous atrocities before tbe end comes bat there is none the lew a neei1,072 words
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Article15 1917-01-27 8 Fifty two Chinese were banished from the Colony and F.M.S. during tbe month of December.15 words
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Article26 1917-01-27 8 An amendment in the wording of tbe pro bibition of certain articles being exported to certain destinations is made by a special Government Gazette published yesterday.26 words
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Article38 1917-01-27 8 The Anjou, now on charter to tbe Eatstern Shipping Co. of Penang, has be w sold to tbe Hobo S. S. Co. and Capt. C. Jones, late chief officer of the Hongwan I has been appointed her Captain.38 words
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Article33 1917-01-27 8 It is recommended by tbe post office that all correspondence should be posted in time for the mails to be forwarded by steamer as owing to heavy rains the railway service is uncertain.33 words
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Article35 1917-01-27 8 Hau Tiong Sawb, of 55, Campong Babru Road, Singapore, planter, has been authorised to file a specification of an invention for un improved bolder or apparatus for sup porting latex collecting vessels on rubber trees.35 words
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Article43 1917-01-27 8 Berlin is suffering from a scarcity of coal such as has not been experienced for forty years. The lack of rolling stock ig the cause, says a Berne despatch, as there is coal in abundance in tbe mining districts waiting to be removed.43 words
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Article43 1917-01-27 8 The shipments of rubber from Java during the first eight months of 1916 amounted to 261,644 lbs., compared with 220.972 lbs. for the corresponding period in 1915, Great Britain took the larger portion, followed by tbe United States and tbe Straits Settle ments.43 words
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Article50 1917-01-27 8 In tbeir produce report, dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state There has been more activity in tbe copra market since our last report and values are again some what better. To-day's quotations may be given as $9.20 for fine sundried and $9.70 to J1.90 for fair to good qualities.50 words
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Article44 1917-01-27 8 Tbe Messaecries Maritimes announce, according to Lo Semaphore de Marseille, tbat owing to the difficulties which tbey are experiencing regarding tbe rcshipnif nt of goods, their insurance facilities do not permit them to cover the whole of these goods against the risk of fire.44 words
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Article45 1917-01-27 8 The Dutch Foreign Minister announces that tbe German Government refuses to submit the case of the Dutch steamer Palem bang to an international inquiry. The Palem bang was one of the Nederland Company's Java liners, and was sunk by a German submarine some months ago.45 words
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Article67 1917-01-27 8 In tbe course of a paper on Possibilities for British Trade in South America After the War, read at tbe meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute on December 19, Miss Edith A. Browne said that British Malaya, tba biggest tin-producing country in tbe world, now bad a rival in tbe67 words
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Article62 1917-01-27 8 The following gentlemen have been appointed by the Governor to form a Board ot Visitors to St. John's Nland Quarantine Station Ang Scab Im, Haji Hakim, Haji Sleiman, Haji AH bin Haji Mohamed Noor. Heng Pang Keat, Lo Sin Khoe. Sbaik AH bin Mohamed Banamah, Syrd Mobamed bin Agil, Tan62 words
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Article87 1917-01-27 8 A telegram in American papers says tbat a German warsmip has succeeded in running tbe British cordon in tbe North sea, according to the report of a ship captain, who states tbat his vessel was held up and examined in tbe Atlantic. Tbe vessel is not a converted merchantman, the87 words
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Article92 1917-01-27 8 A paragraph from Round the Town by the Rikisba Puller in the MSA.Ii. Magazine Mr. N>> Pooh Teng with bis wife, and sixty head of poultry returned by She mail train from Penang. where they have .ill been spending the New Year. Interviewed by our representative, Mr. Ng Pooh Teng92 words
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Article40 1917-01-27 8 A rather airusing story is told of Lord Curzon, who, t was recently announced, was married attain. When, as Mr. George Nathaniel Cur/jn, he journeyed in Korea, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of tbat restless country asked him, point blank,40 words
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Article73 1917-01-27 8 "How old are you?" "Forty," said Mr. Curzon promptly, although he was only thirty three. "You look very young for forty," said tbe Minister; how do you account for it "By tbe fact tbat I have beeu travelliig for a mot th in the superb climate of Korea." "l)i course73 words
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Article124 1917-01-27 8 We are indebted to a Dutch friend f>r a translated summary of some articles in the Vossiche /eituog and the Kolnische Zeitang. They are full of menaces to Holland. They say that Holland is not neutral at all. Sin selling all her foodstuffs to Britain for low prices and shows124 words
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Article162 1917-01-27 8 Bat mark farther what Holland baa done to wound the gentle German's feelings. She mobilised against Germany at tbe beginning of the war fan outrageous thing to do considering tbe kindly fashion in which Germany, tbe burglar, Lad triaUil Belgium i. she prevented the accumulation ot food staffs near tbe162 words
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Article413 1917-01-27 8 Mr. Justice Earnsbaw proceeds to Malacca to-day to preside over tbe Assize Court on Monday. Brigadier-General Hubback recently bad bis first leave since tbo beginning of tbe Somite Battle. Mr. P. T. Allen, of the F.M.S. Civil Service, is appointed to act as Assistant Protector of Chinese,413 words
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Article32 1917-01-27 8 We very gratefully acknowledge ten gramophone records frciu Mr. 11. C. Wilmot, Jamentah Estate, for the inmates of tbe Ij'-per Hospital, ts whom music is a pleasure and consolation.32 words
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Article43 1917-01-27 8 Mr. G. P. Owen, secretary of the Straits Racing Association, forwards us a copy of the Straits lUntig Calendar for 1916, tbe official organ of the association, which is, as usual, full of information respecting racing in the Straits Settlements.43 words
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Article81 1917-01-27 8 Wo vrry gratefully ackuowled^e a cheque for 5220 as a contribution to our fund for axjisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for our soldiers and sailors. The total we tiave received is now 38,158.41. This $220 waa collected at the I'nited Engineers dinner, and the81 words
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Article99 1917-01-27 8 Messrs. Moutrie and Co. have received cabli advice from India tbat the BandmAn Opera Company will open at the Victoria Theatre on February 5, when tbey will present High ■Jinks to be followed on the 6th by Mr. Manhattan, the Tth The Bing Hoys, Bth Tina, 9th99 words
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Article171 1917-01-27 8 Id exercise of tbe powern conferred on him by nubscction i of flection 16 of tbe Merchant Shipping Ordinance, ly 10, tbe Governor in Council baa boon pleased to grant, for a period of six montbH from tbe lHth instant, tbe following exemptions from certain of the171 words
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Advertisement103 1917-01-27 8 JUNORA WINE OF HEALTH. Sole Agents GALDBEGK, MACGREGOR Go. Singapore and Malacca. Jobore Agents: A. C. HARPER Co. /^S^> t* J- BURKES BOTTLING a U GUINNESS' fgSijdBEER, STOUT w^P?/ EXCELS ALL OTHERS £2+*J.U}}£%9 Sole Agent! JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. TT^, .TLSX Engineering Consult GENERAL ELECTRICAL MOTOR |f»ENTRAJT M A 11103 words
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Advertisement265 1917-01-27 8 UNANIMOUS VERDICT THAT THE VAUOEVILLE WAS a HUGE SUCCESS." At the Ever Popular Picture Thsatre THE HOUSE OF QUALITY, ALHAMBRA Beaob Roawl Tha Home of Feature Attractions) Tbe Leading Theatre In Singapore, TO.NIOHT CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT ABBOTT and MARTELL Anstral'a'x grf »te«t off ering Direct from H»rry Rioard* and ltrennanFuller Theatres,265 words
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Article4289 1917-01-27 9 FIGHT IN FRANCE. German Attack Near Verdun. ALLIED NAVAL STAFFS. Results of the Loivdoi. Conference. RmTrß's TrLir.K London, January i.40 pm. I- lulil Marshal Ham r 'po.ii We made a niionu— fill raid at noon in ti)> neighbourhood of Hulluch. Many enemy were killed and tome were tikco4,289 words
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Article340 1917-01-27 9 Entries for the Forthcoming Meeting. (From Our Own Corrbspondknt.) Ku»la Lumpur, January 26. The following are the entries for the Selangor Turf Club Races on February 6, Sand 10. First D»y. Race one. Taman, Willotbe-Wisp, Silvia, Bean Hrumniell. Moment. Silvi-rhght Races two and five. Princess I'at. Krong340 words
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Article137 1917-01-27 9 Further General Decline In Prices. Writing under ye«t« rday'a date, Mcggra. Barlow and Co. state: Owing to the CliinißC New Year holidays on the UBrd and MM iuxt. tli<' n-ual weekly auc'ioni were not commenced until Friday this wet k when nome 833 tons were catalogued for137 words
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Article117 1917-01-27 9 The high hopes ot inrruans from their Uiai i uvres for peace an- indicated by the Announcements of tin tier man -'.I'uiuslnp linen that they are prepared to miki- fni^lit i nyay uifDts, r<p.ir'« 'in- New Tatfc financial correapoodentof The Turn* The lliiuburn American letter,117 words
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Article887 1917-01-27 10 Report of the Assessment Committee. X uj*udk of the Municipal Commission wmAWT yenterday afternoon. The President^Bt F. I Illtltfil) wax in the chair and thTotbera present were Or. N. V. Samy and Mrnri a W. Beau, K. St. J. Braddell, m, J. A. Elias, K. Tessensobn, M. A.887 words
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Article107 1917-01-27 10 Tbe Straits exports of rubber for ninemouths to end September were HUM tons. against 39.U36 tons for the corresponding period of I*l6— an increase of 17.601 tons. The value of tbe rubber export* d to tbe end of September wan approximately To the I'nited Kingdom went 20,107 words
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Article52 1917-01-27 10 We are pleated to learn tbat tbe Mili Ury I ruM has been awarded to 2nd l.v ut. W LC. Coatet. R.F.A. According to the l,i*duu (im/i tt. tie took command uf bin battery with i^reat skill and coolnt-m Mml courage uader very heavy tire M a Ih txauiple to52 words
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Article324 1917-01-27 10 Death of 2nd Lieutenant Eric Leggatt. We are indebted to a friend at Tanglin Barracks, who bones bis chance will soon come of wiping off a few scores," for a catting from tbe Territorial Service Gazette containing an obituary notice regarding Eric Leggatt, formerly manager of324 words
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Article686 1917-01-27 10 Ascertaining Mechanical Properties. A correspondent writes in The Times Trades Supplement It is a matter of common knowledge that it is not possible by chemical tests to discover the class of facts most necessary to the rubber user. In order to form an opinion respecting the industrial properties686 words
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Article63 1917-01-27 10 It is stated in a New York telegram to Japan papers that President Wilson ban ordered Rear Admiral Austin Knight to take command of tbe Asiatic Fleet, bis promotion tv the rank of Admiral being gazetted at tbe laiiii due. Ktar Admiral Albert WinterImUr, n Commander in Chief of tbe63 words
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Article1245 1917-01-27 10 Final Dividend of Twenty Per Cent. Tbe following ia the seventh yearly report of tbe directors of Qlencaly Plantations, Ltd., to be presented at the ordinary general meeting on Monday, January '29 Your directors beg to submit herewith tbe company's accounts for the year ending October 31, 1916.1,245 words
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Article301 1917-01-27 10 "Seven Days' Labour Gives Six Days' Output." Except for quite short periods continuous work is a profound mistake and does not pay output is not increased." Tbis is the Conclusion arrived at after exhaustive inquiries by tbe Health of Munition Workers Committee into the question301 words
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Article268 1917-01-27 10 Visitor from India and Military Service. Sitting at West London recently, Mr. Denman decided that Mervyn James Convill Hyde ttwenty-four), independent, of Kensiug ton mansions, Karl's Court, was amenable to tbe Military Service Act. Captain Cballoner said that tbe case had been brought by agreement. Hyde came268 words
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Article129 1917-01-27 10 What baa the appearance of a particularly dastardly murder is reported to have occur red in tbe islands outside Port Swettenham. The victim is a Chinese named Tcan Seong. A Chinese has been arrested in ooiinection with tbe crime. It seems the unfortunate man's body was found129 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter141 1917-01-27 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. I Sir,— A hundred dollars seat to India by bank means Rg.169 or less instead o( R5.175 in normal times. The Post Office will entertain but a limited number of applications (or remittance by M.O.s of KhsoO. I could bring141 words
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Article520 1917-01-27 10 Further Details of Lightning Stroke. The following details extracted from a despatch to The Liberte, amplify the accounts of the Verdun victory which have already been published From the information which is coming to hand a very clear impression is obtained. Surprise pl&ytd a preponderating role.520 words
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Article254 1917-01-27 10 Ministers as Mere Office Boys In The Government." Mr. J. O'Orady, M P., President of the General Federation of Trade Unions, made tbe following statement when addressing a special conference of the federation at Holborn Hall Tbe trade union movement in particular has paid a great price for254 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article26 1917-01-27 10 As we go to press we learn tbat tbe boxing tournament arranged for next Tuesday has been postponed to a day later in tbe week.26 words
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Article91 1917-01-27 10 The swimming club launches leave on Sunday as follows: Johnston's Pier 9. 10 and 11 a.m 2 30 and 8.80 p.m. Club Bungalow 930 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. Tide 1.46 p.m., height 9 ft. 5 ins. Water Polo and Team Race. These events will take91 words
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Article643 1917-01-27 10 A pleasant and quite interesting game was that between Sea Defences SCO. on the ground yesterday. It was tbe friendliest of encounters, no much so that it was agreed to play as long as the light lasted in tbe second half in order to Ret as much practice as643 words
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Article162 1917-01-27 10 Latest advertisements nf the day appear on pages 6 and 7. Tbe Casino has secured a special attraction to be shown from this evening in an eight part film entitled Napoleon. It is full of stirring action and realistic battle scenes, and is said to be historically162 words
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Article81 1917-01-27 10 A supplement to the Journal O flic id contains a copy of an Egyptian Ministerial Decree prohibiting tbe exportation or reI xportation by sea or by land of gold bullion or specie, except under Hpecial authority from the Ministry of Finance. Tbe notice of September 13,81 words
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Article217 1917-01-27 11 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their Singapore share circular, dated January 2.V bWbbbb, h ra»er and Co. state I Quota' ious have scarcely varied during the week and ouly triHint; business be reporn 1 The t hinese New Year holiotys passtJ off this year without217 words
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Article329 1917-01-27 11 Many Lives Lost and Much Damage Occasioned Ik-tails of tbe storm in :be northern dis tricts of Jspau extenJiD^ from the TaßgMa Strait to Toyama prefecture on tin .Upau Sea began to reach Tokio en the mcht of I>ecembtr 31. showint; tin «r< at BKtaM ut329 words
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Article429 1917-01-27 11 Sunday, January 28, 1917. St. Ahduw's Cathidbal. 4Ui Sunday efwr Epiphany. 7 a.m Holy ,i luiininn >.', a.m. Holy Communion (Ch< rali 9 U a.uj. Matin*. 4 p.m. Children's \-.ti n.ii Missiom IJO p.m. The Nat* oal Mjaaioa «pt«ial servin. St. Mkttbew Sepoy Lines.— 9 15 a.m Holy429 words
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Article769 1917-01-27 11 Prices Quoted in tbe Market This Morning. Singapore, Janoary 2T, 1917. Messrs. Lyall and Bvatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the followinK list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. Nov. Valdi. I Bctbbi. Siiuk il- Allagai 2/- Anglo J»m> 1/ Anglo769 words
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Advertisement563 1917-01-27 11 Choose a Moutrie Piano for your home, with the positive knowledge that it ie the ideal Inbtrument for this climate, also that in buying direct from the manufacturer you save all intermediate profits. Write for Catalogue. Easy Terms arranged. Liberal discount for cash. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Incobpokatkd in Honqkong)563 words
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Advertisement277 1917-01-27 11 BAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER Wednesday Night, January 31, After which th*> Misses AILEEN DORIS WOODS will appear in their American Cabaret Entertainment Which took Batavia by Storm Positively last appearance in the Strait Early application for Tables is requested. APELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER OANCE. CONCERT BY OUR FILIPINO BAND.277 words
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Article1375 1917-01-27 12 (too ol the most unexpected and Immtn v hti.ric. id Mr. »nnDin({h»iiie Or»b»ni'» new c yoloiu Brou«ht Forward, is that entitled, A Minor I'mpli.-t. It hu nothing to do with the life the writer known «o well—- the years I galloped both on the prairies and the1,375 words
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Article518 1917-01-27 12 Interesting Description of The Machine. Many have been the jokes about the Chinese typesetter and his wonderful accomplishment as a pedestrian, but a typewriter capable of handling the Chinese language, while considered a possibility, has, on account of its complexity, always been dismissed with a smile as518 words
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Article281 1917-01-27 12 At a recent meeting of the Ipoh Golf Club, called to discuss the question of treating, one of the speakers is reported by the Times of Malaya to have said that a large proportion of members play a game of golf and refresh themselves afterwards with a cup of281 words
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Article1186 1917-01-27 12 1916-1917. A diary of tbe war up to August 4, 1916, was published in the Straits Times of August 11, 1910. The record of events is now continued from the beginning of the third year of war. August. 6.— A battle has been fought in Egypt,1,186 words
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Article430 1917-01-27 12 Rival Discovered to Alpha Centauri. Shining as the tiniest point of light in our northern constellations, and much too faint over to be seen by the unassisted eye. nameless and almost unrecognised, a star which till the other day was undistinguished amidst million-, of others, takes430 words
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Article202 1917-01-27 12 Outward. The following p*HB<anier booking to tbe Straits are taken from the London and China Bxprest*. Per P. and O. steamer. From London to Singapore. Mr. Ballon, Mr. Cowan. Mr. I'anchand, Mr. Sine, Mr. and Mrs. Corporal. To Penang Mr. Webber. Per P. and O. steamer. From202 words
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Advertisement310 1917-01-27 12 SPECIAL NAVAL MILITARY OFFER. 1 r BEWARE lAliHffra ISfelT lX\ IJD^M «y LLj MI il LUTHER STRAP OF .4 |\i I jl*W§i k THE ONLY PERFECT) GONE Mwtif liHilE again! IMITATIONS I THE NOVELTY BAND Lasts Indefinitely— Always Dainty and Clean— Comfortable. Quicker Worn— Quicker Taken Off— Pits Any Wrist.310 words
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Article892 1917-01-27 13 NO ROOM FOR ANXIETY AS TO THE FUTURE. Increasing Our Prosperity I A besetting Bin, nationally and individually, is tbe taking of narrow views, or tbe failure to grasp tbe broad significance or influence of incidental occurrences. All capable of taking a broad view should, when possible,892 words
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Article123 1917-01-27 13 More than one tale of the absentmindedneab of Archbishop Trench tfoes about the world. Lord George Hamilton has one which, whether it is quite new or not, ranks among the best lie was always fearful lust he should be attacked by paralysis, and one night at a123 words
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Advertisement240 1917-01-27 13 T^^ISVARIETIES. jT^ KM V° rTT D ALL DELICIOUS AND APPETISING 1 &M B MSATS. CAME. I AM, CIICKEN AND TONGUE. ETC, ETC M mm^ m^ m^^^^^^^ m^^ mm Jt PfeP**** kr celebn^d Chef under ideml^^^ JP^^ conditions of cleanlineas and selection. j^T IN GLASS. TINS AND WHITE JARS. J ONE240 words
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Advertisement93 1917-01-27 13 i ft J TANGIBLE REASONS Why you should buy FRAMROZ'S AERATED WATERS THEY ARE Pure, Perfect, Pre-eminent, Excellent and Economical. REGAL MOTOR £^^k Electric Lipht. Self-Starter Price 2 ,i oo CHEOHB BROTHERS Dentists No. 25, South Brlged Road GYGLEANDCARRIAGEGo.. 30l 1 Jro vn Bridge Fillioß and Vulcanite Soli Aqints, Duration93 words
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Advertisement1044 1917-01-27 14 WaE-o." Peacz. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHBB PROPERTY IBB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (InooaroaATßD im Stbaits Sbttlbmbnts) MSAOOFFIOI WlnohsstsrHouss,Bln|apors. UOMDOBI OF»>IOBi 82, Old Jewry, E.C. Tbe Company bar MO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court ol Bngland, aad complies1,044 words
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Advertisement488 1917-01-27 14 BAKKINB. HOIBKONB AUDBHAWH/U BANKING CORPORATION. (iMooaroßAiap Hoaacoaa), PAID-UP CAPITAL •18.000.0C0 BISBRYB FUNDS Sterling £1,500,000 at a/- 915,000,000 Silver > 18,000, 000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $15,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. W. L. Patteadea, Esq., Chairman. S. H, Dodwell, Bsq., Deputy Chairman, Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton. Hon Mr.P.H.Holyoak G. T.488 words
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Advertisement492 1917-01-27 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK CF IKOIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN BNGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 Shares o! 430 each J1,100,000 Reserve Fund Jl ,800,000 Reserve Liability oi ProprUiois... a 1,200,000 BANKBRS Tbe Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County aad492 words
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Advertisement872 1917-01-27 14 INSURANCE. A MARRIAGE ENDOWMENT for 15,000 on behalf of a child may be purchased by a father agod 85, at the rate of 08 cents a dayior 18 yean, the child being five years of age. Should the father die at any time after the payment of the first premium,872 words
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Article1138 1917-01-27 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The "Five-Eighths" Mechanic. A. J. Leaver writes in the Brisbane Courier of December 27 Many complaints aro hoard nowadays of the work turned out by motor mechanics, and an investigation usually discloses the fact that tbe alleged mechanic is of what1,138 words
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Advertisement62 1917-01-27 15 No w in Stook BRITISH PERRY Light Cars Four-Soaters Prices and full particulars from WEARNE BROS., LIMITED. Sole Importers: SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH and PENANG. d "BLUE MYSTO" WHITE-ANT EXTERMINATOR ALL BRITISH 3TRONG, RELIABLE: and CHEAP "MYSTO" POWDER (made to approved formula) Tbe pow (at in k'l s. nd ti<tt62 words
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Advertisement79 1917-01-27 15 MICHELIN ILEAGE DUPIRE BROS., SINGAPORE. "SILVERTOWN" PRESERVATIVE 'will protect your woodwork from the ravages of bad ."weather, dry rot, white ants f* M THE MOST EFFICIENT AND THE CHEAPEST »>^ ""T!S= '*2-hJ Silvertown gives to low-priced soft-woods the same 4^fc~~TH protective advantages claimed for the most expensive teak and hard79 words
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Advertisement519 1917-01-27 16 iQQD No tyre, by any other name grips the road like Goodrich Safety Tread. W\iri-i Safety come* from mcfmm 1111 II 'Goodnc/i Safety Treed* when you are buying tyre*. gtlDD "A crip on the raU m wh* lL two on the steering wkaaL" T« Fit Goodrich Safety Trwd and feel519 words
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Advertisement470 1917-01-27 16 MIBCELUNEOUS. TWO sEATER CAR WANTED, with dickey preferred, ritate make., age, price, etc., to Box bO. Straits Times 16 I— n WANTED IMMEDIATELY, GODOWN to accommedate 16u/h! 0 tons witb easy access, 1 water transport. Apply with full particulars. rent etc ,to Bxx 15, MsmbM Times. 91— v WANTEb IMMEMIATBLY.470 words
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Advertisement770 1917-01-27 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT. Cambo boase, No. 08, River Vail, y Koad. Iroui Febroary 1. Apply to PoweU Co., Ltd. 28-12— n TO LBT, lurnishtd or unfomished, No. 5, Mt. Elizabeth. Entry January 1, 1917. Apply to A. Frankel Co., Victoria Street. 10 18— v FUKNIBHBD hBASIDB KBSIDBNCBS Bemnliue,770 words
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Advertisement370 1917-01-27 16 PAINTS OILS OF ALL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT Co 108 and 109, Market Street. Phone samb^No. 431. G.R. LAMBERT&Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 1-1, Orchard Road, Telephone No. 1000. THE OLDEBT AND LEADIN6 STUDIO Unequalled Faei'itieo, Ample Resources, and tbe Requisite Experience, am all at370 words
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Advertisement256 1917-01-27 16 HEW YEAR SHIPMENTS AT OLD YEAR PRICES! 600 Scythe Blades. 20 Engineers' Ratchets Braces 1,000 Dozens Sponge Cloth 160 Gross Brass Eyelet* and Rings 2S Rolls Brass Wire Gauze 75 Sheets At-bestos Compressed Jointicg 20 Coilx Tarred Katline, 12 to 18 threads 13 Coils Deep Sea Lead Line 60 Pieces256 words
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Advertisement497 1917-01-27 16 NEW MOTOR CARS For H3 RE If you wish to hire a oar make sure that you get a reliable ami comfortable car which will ensure a pleasant drive By placing your onler with us, as wo only supply FIRST CLASS CARS. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 216, Orchard Road (Next497 words
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Miscellaneous314 1917-01-27 16 Straits Tpimes. Temporary Telephone: 58. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should bo addressed to THE EDITOR. All communication^) relating to business matters—advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.—should be addisused to THB MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellano ooa wants of every description are inserted in the ordinary body type of the314 words
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