The Straits Times, 11 April 1917
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Title Section13 1917-04-11 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.386 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 11. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement226 1917-04-11 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK $16.90 p«t mm NOTICE. With reference to the advertisement of the sale of "HOLLY BRAND" MILK appearing in the Singapore Free Press over the name of Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Coy., and stating such milk to be as supplied by Joseph Travers Ltd. (London), it is hereby226 words
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Advertisement159 1917-04-11 1 THE MOBT PERFECT OIL LAMP YET PBODUCED. BRITISH MADE THROUfiHIHIT "PETROMAX" INVERTED INCANDESCENT PETROLEUM HIGH-POWER LAMP 300 and 600 Candle Power FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIGHTING. For Godowns and Sheds. M^ii^^^^n'' Low Running Cost. For Building, Excavating and jf frmM^ Neat Appearance. For Road-making and Track- /rfr--^^^-TTG» 3 laying Operations.159 words
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Advertisement12 1917-04-11 1 MARTELL S BRANOV Sol. Aoihts AOAMBON. GILFILIAN CO., UD Inoarporiktwt Id KngUnd)12 words
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Article987 1917-04-11 2 PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM GERMAN MbTHODS. Interview with M. Diomede. A representative of the Morning Post had a cbat receutly with M. Alexander Dioaede, formerly Greek Mi miter of Finance, who wan on a political mission to London on behalf of the National Government of M. Veui/.t987 words
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Article70 1917-04-11 2 The "nio'jist ncr-«p<ipers in London are hotly condemning the Northcliffe Press for its attacks upon the late Lord Kitchener, and declare that there bag bten nothing more diHgraceful in British journalism than tbe attack in tbe Weekly Despatch. One journal characterise* this attack as "an uutr««;e on taste, and childishly70 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement397 1917-04-11 2 FOR SALE PRIVATELY Tba Taluable freabold residential property iaown a. Claey Clany Road, Sißßapor. For partienlar-, apply ♦<> POWRLLAi ritsaW M-l-ii NOTICE CHOP HIHG t-OOH HOMG. 38, Toluk Ayer Street, Si .'pore. NOTICI libmwawf liivtn tliat Uk. undor signed v uu P" rso i Mpresen'u'. v A Let Kaafl Soo,397 words
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Advertisement205 1917-04-11 2 A KNIFE THRUST wonld be weioone to many compared with 'h* viflii-ig sttootinc, atabbinß paini ot S-istioa Y. t tbe c ■>«; tbe men who have not heard 8%a«4 LITTI.B'S ORIENTAL BALM ,d the -uiraculons relief it brings to the corve. Just rub a little in wbcni th- pain is205 words
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Advertisement362 1917-04-11 2 Analysed by Sir Charles Cameron, C&. M.IK, President Society of Public Analysts, England. Does not contain Cocaine, Morphine. Opium, Chloral, or any ot the Coal Tar Products, NO BAD AFTER EFFECTS. ManpuraM. Mn.L«wtk.r,>lf. of (h. Sp*>ktf •f tha Hnm Commons, London, i!n(lan«, wrttoai Mra. Jaawa Lowtker U (lad to uaiifr362 words
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Advertisement591 1917-04-11 2 WEGAN SAVE MONEYFOR YOU Four million families all over the world supply their needs trom us. Why not investigate our methods and our goods and let us cave money for you, too Let ns send yon free a copy of 00. OUR SERVICE TO MISSIONARIES Big Catalogue wuich illustrates and591 words
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Article710 1917-04-11 3 BRITISH MALAYA AS A SOURCE OF SUPPLIES. Middle-East Products. Amongst tbe valuable raw materials productJ in tlie Malay Peninsula and the adjacent inlands which dcncrve to be taken ■to account in any consideration of the utilisation of the Empire's products vtittiin tbe Empire are gambler, outcb and arpca710 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement629 1917-04-11 3 JON6KEENA FOR THE TE€TH AND GUMS When suffering from any ills in connection with the teeth and gums, use the groat cure of the day JONG KEEN A and do not be in a hurry to ha-.v your tooth extracted, which is Gcd's gift to you. The natural is alwa>s629 words
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Advertisement509 1917-04-11 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 so509 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement446 1917-04-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00-, LTD. (IHOOBPOL4TID IM J&FAM EUROPEAN LINE A service it maintained but HI a Yokohama, via ports Mid London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and ooastructed, and are fitted446 words
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Advertisement649 1917-04-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AMD Mpcar L.inc. (COMFAMIBS INCORPORATED 1M EnOLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PIN INSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with Hit Majesty Qoverniaent), for China, Japan, Penang, Oaylon. Au.tr*!>., India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porte and London. MAIL LINES. UomWABD IFOB EcROPBI Outward (roa Obina) INrERMEDIATB649 words
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Advertisement632 1917-04-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. (Imoorpobatbb w Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Birat, Semetak, Baeho, Kelantan, Tabai H»ut<nara, Telupin, Finuv, Patani, Sin^ora, Laoon, Kobisamui, Band on, Langsuen, Cliumpon, Koulak A Bangkok. Du< Oepartura m.%. BORIBAT April 11, 3 p.m. PRACHATIPOK April 16 18, 3 p.m. ASOANG 93632 words
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Advertisement616 1917-04-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE Or* THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. Incobpobatbd in Enoland! ADO THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. ilncorpokatbd in Enoland) BBTWBBN Nrem«ntl» (Perth North-W«.t Au«tr*li«n Ports, Java •nd Singapore. Regular sailings between biLKapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as hidncetcent offers), Derby, King's Sound616 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement285 1917-04-11 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. tNDO-CHINA BTEAM NAY. CO..LTD. Imcobporatsd in Bnoland) Direot »ei-vlee to Japan via Hone fcoei« A Shanghai, and to Oaleutta via *snang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on tbroogb Bills of La. ling lor Canton, Maoao, Swatow, Amoy, Obefoo. Tientmn. Newebwang, Yangtsae ports, Potaose. tbe Philippines, etc., eta., eta. FOR285 words
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Advertisement112 1917-04-11 5 I STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (IWOORPOKATBD IN JaPAM) (Owka Marawrtil* Itsansliip Ca, Us.) I KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a .regular oargc serriee with six steamers ealliEß at Moji Tokkaiobi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swot tenbam, Penang, Colombo and Bomb*/, and on tbe return voyage calling at Tatioorin Singapore, Hongkong and112 words
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Advertisement457 1917-04-11 5 MILITARY BRASS BAND AND BAGPIPE BAND CO. Suppliers of above -mentioned band by first class musicians in military uniform. Bzperienoed Musicians, Sweet and Melodious Players ot English, Malay, Chinese, Indian and Tamil Music. Can be engaged to play in a Oarden Party Dance, marriage or funeral by short notioe. tf457 words
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Advertisement83 1917-04-11 5 JJ MOTOR LORRIES 1 Ton, 1V 2 Ton, 2 Tons, 2\i Tons. ls| GEAR DRIVEN NO CHAINS. NUsed by:— THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT. THE ALLIES. THE COLONIAL GOVERNMENT. B- Sole Agents: YThe BORNEO Co., Ltd. (Incorpoiatkd in F.klland) SINGAPORE:. Sulphuric Acid 66° READY STOCKS H. WOLSKEL CO., LTD. Singapore and Kuala83 words
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Advertisement122 1917-04-11 6 liLatb ot thb Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.) IN, Bart* tritftt Mad. adolphi Nets! MMiits, tia|asero LEOLIN POLISH REVIVER for cleaning, polishing and Itffvtag FURNITURE. PIANOS. MOTOR CARS. ENAMEL-PAINT the only safe article to use. Less cost, less labour, better results than anything else on the market Reinforced Concrete lip jlmjiSS122 words
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Advertisement105 1917-04-11 6 THE SERVANTS' AGENCY OFFICE (Established 1911) So IT, BwMY GHAUT, SINGAPORE DOMESTIC SERVANTS (indoor and outdoor). Men and women of all nationalities supplied at moderate charge*. EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT. Now 0 j registry:— 2 book keep* r», fonr assistant book-keepers, three olerk and typists, fonr Obld oooductors, two factory oonductors nne105 words
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Advertisement495 1917-04-11 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTSGOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. WANTED, European Maternity Nurse for Johore. Must have Midwifery Qualifications and good knowledge of Malay. Salary $176 per month, with free unfurnished quarter*, or j house rent allowance, transport and other allowances. For particulars, apply forward- 1 ing testimonials to P. M, 0., Johore Bahru. >495 words
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Advertisement582 1917-04-11 6 Arc You Anaemic? If jcu have the sort of feeling that make* jou think you have not the strength io do any work, no matter how light, and four face and lips look pale, while yon have not the appetite to eat even the daintiest morse*, then yon are anaemic582 words
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Article1311 1917-04-11 7 A MASS OF INCONVERTIBLE PAPER Credits Voted to Date. ll.r ity Kditor of the Daily Teh-graph As Germany is preparing fur the issue of her sixth loan, and a fresh vote of credit for aa much as £750.000,000 is expected to be asked for at any moment,1,311 words
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Article265 1917-04-11 7 Suggested Tiffin Menu And Recipes. The boo. secretary of tl;e Singapore Food Reform Society. Mr. C. C. Hailing, forwards tbe following menu and recipes Menu Mock turtle soup, grilled tomatoes on toast, macaroni cbeese (Neapolitan), fruit and nut salad. Mock turtle soap: -Fry 6 buuos in loz.265 words
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Article81 1917-04-11 7 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, April 18 Wbdnrsday, Apkil 11. 4.:-t0 pjo, Balestier Range S.R.E.iV.i 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co., No. 2 I >etachment. S.V.R. and M.C.S. Veterans Co. Brss Basah Road Malay Co. Officers and N.C.O.'s. KkiDAY. April 13. 6.16 p.m. Drill81 words
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Article81 1917-04-11 7 Ijkill Okdkk- Feu April, 1917. Friday. April 18 Parades at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar 5.15 p.m. Monday. 16. -KouU -March Parade at Pearls Hill 5.15 p.m. Dismiss at Pearls Hill Friday, ao.— Entire Company Parade at Bonstead Institute 5.15 p.ti. Monday. 23.— Parades at Tanjong Pagar81 words
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Article70 1917-04-11 7 The llolnelcl Club, Kuala Kubu. met tbe Government Club, liaub, at football, cricket, billiards and tennis during the Easter boh days, at Kaub. Tbe football match ended in a win by 2to 1 for tbe home team. Tbe cricket match ended in a win for the visitors70 words
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Advertisement304 1917-04-11 7 We have ju^t received a large shipment of Guitars, Mandolines, AND OTHER Musical Instruments. We also hold full stocks of MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STRINGS S. MOUTRIE 4 CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN HONGKONG) Hotel vanjlijkjo., Ltd., Telephone 662. Telephone 662. Every Night OUR EUROPEAN QUARTETTE will play during ard after Dinnt r,304 words
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Advertisement216 1917-04-11 7 RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner AND DANCE. Saturday, April 14. FRENCH WAR STUMPS A booklet containing 20 different coloured stamps of The Grand Chiefs of the French Army. The whole proceeds In aid of the French Red Cross Fund. sQHL To be obtained from office, Adelphi Hotel. SEA VIEW HOTEL music216 words
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Article2176 1917-04-11 8 CURRENT YEAR'S PROSPECTS GOOD. Property In Good Condition. The sixth annual ordinary general meetiag of the Siginting (Negri Sembilan) Rubber Estate, Limited, wan held on February 26, at the Great Bantrrn Hotel. Mr. A. O. Angier presiding, in the abflence of Mr. L. Byron Peters (chairman of the2,176 words
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Article166 1917-04-11 8 A fall account of tin- last boon of the destroyer Shark in the Battle at Jutland baa now been published. Ah a re«ult of the action Commander Lofttu Jones, of tbe Shark, was awarded tbe Victoria Crow. Survivors state that wben tbe Shark wan nearm*; her166 words
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Article1362 1917-04-11 8 REAL DIFFICULTIES OF THE ALLIED ARMIES. War With Flood and Tempest. The following article, written (or the Duly Mail by a man wbo baa been with the forces on the Macedonian front from the outset, it well worthy of consideration. Maps are fascinating things, bat at times they1,362 words
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Article797 1917-04-11 8 A Character Sketch of the Simple Moujik. There is beauty in tbe simplicity of the moujik, and it is perhaps better appreciated in the wards of a field hospital close to the Russian front tban wben interpreted, particularly iv translation, by Tolstoi. He is, in fact, about797 words
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Article146 1917-04-11 8 The report of tbe Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for tbe year to September 30 states that the dredgers worked 81,249 boars, against 37,369 hoars in 1915. Value of tin output, excln»ive of royalty, £114,903, against £128,260. Net profit, £40,808, agftiuit £40,886. Four dividends, aggregating 40 per146 words
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Advertisement177 1917-04-11 8 Just arrived by French mail a shipment of GRUYERE CHEESE This Cheese was forwarded direct frin matters in Switzerland to the ship at Ma'seilles, and has reached us in excfl'ent condition. Singapore Gold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) 8 AN APPEAL TO TASTE AND ECONOMY Framroz's S HIGH-CLASS177 words
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Article1051 1917-04-11 9 DISTRIBUTION OF 10 PER CENT. FOR YEAR. Increased Cost of Production. Id spite of the increased coat of production from Is. o}d. in 1015 to Is. 5.91 d. in 1016, caused by the depredations of wild elephant! and man-eating tigers the latter bavins carried off 40 Tamil coolies—1,051 words
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Article25 1917-04-11 9 Lloyd g Liat gives prominence to a proposal by the New Zealand Farmers' Union to tPtablixh a hoe of sttauashipa, with a capital of X:,UUO,OOO.25 words
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Advertisement181 1917-04-11 9 LADIES' NEW FASHIONABLE HATS AT New and Fashionable Goods for Ladies now being displayed in our modern and spacious showroom on the first floor. In these days of universal economy a visit to this up-to-date store will amply repay you. Singapore's Shopping Centre. New Goods arriving by every steamer. L181 words
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Advertisement97 1917-04-11 9 IS YOUR CAR STILL RUNNING ON OTHER THAN BRITISH TYRES IF SO WHY? Fresh Stocks of the following BRITISH TYRES made in GREAT BRITAIN are available, (in alphabetical order) The AVON By The Avon India Rubber Co., Ltd., London. The ROM By The Rom Tyre Co., Ltd., London. The STELASTIC97 words
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Advertisement358 1917-04-11 10 ORIENTAL =T>;r LIFE mmm CQ LTD Ikil I il" BsTAPUSHBb 1874. In«OBFOKATBU IK I«DliII vm cat. af Ik* famit, »r HS.MO.MtM ara iavcttad ia'Sovaramaftt Saaurttiat 42 years' record proxroxs and inoroasing atabilit) U«l MTtt tar naa-terteitabla Endawmant Asaurancas with Profit* A man aged W oan aeeora M.OH with profits at358 words
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Advertisement916 1917-04-11 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE 01 VALUABLE FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL BUILDINO SITES SITUATE AND FRONTING A RBsEKVE FUR ROAD OFF UAIKN HILL, At MmsRS. Chin<> Keno Lik A Cu.V Salkkoom, Rafflis Ckamekii-, Raiklk- Plaok, On Monday, April 16, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. All that piece of land situate at reserve916 words
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Advertisement914 1917-04-11 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE FRBEHOLD LAND, Situate at LorongH Nor. 'JO and 22, off GeyJarg Road, At M«fs«:i. Chiko Kiku Lkk a Cd.'s Samboo*. Rhui.s 0 I I On Monday, April 16, at 2.30 p.m. Bight lota of freehold land estimated arcßß 8 510, 0,610, 6 S.'O,914 words
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Article766 1917-04-11 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Driving Light Cars. How to Drive a Light Car or a < yelecar" in the title of a little volume issued by the Temple Press, Ltd., 7-18, Kosebery Avenue, London. E.C., and written and illustrated bj the staff of the Light766 words
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Article189 1917-04-11 11 Dividend of 50 Candareens for The Year. At a meeting of tbe directors of the AngloDatcb iJavit) Plantations, Ltd., held on March '2:1, it was decided to recommend the payment of a final dividend of 26 candareens per share (making 50 candareens for the year I. Tbe resjlt189 words
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Article56 1917-04-11 11 Bids were invited for the disposal of tie Aif a Kyodo Kisen Kaisba's steamer Hankaku Mam, wtiicb was shipwrecked outside Chetoo on Christmas Day. The highest bid was yen 20.000. which sum failed to suit tbe owner. It is reported that she baa just been mid to the Matsnda Industry56 words
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Advertisement233 1917-04-11 11 ROMTYRES Tyrea an- ci p.Munonni importance to you 4nd tbe 4 lie of your car. t+wL Your safety depends apon their reliability, yonr ran"sJ ing expense vary according f to luair 'larability, yonr A^J cooctort in largoly affocted by their resiliency, and last, bat > Dot lca-t. oar ini-ial outlay233 words
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Advertisement209 1917-04-11 11 With British Troops A in German East Africa ■4k "iffiiiiiwrii' > i _Jr The following extract is from a "<&j/k 'etter received by the B. S. A. Co., from '^Btl&B^^ Lieut. H. E. Jackson, O. C, B. Co., S. A. *^o^^ Motor Cyclists Corps DUNLOP MOTOR CYCLE TYRE. strenuous reliability209 words
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Advertisement1165 1917-04-11 12 A. B. MACKAYS 1 Q THE ORIGINAL G LIQUEUR WHISKY. JJtJBjtL As su PPlied to both Houses of jWTVBT^IKV Parliament |p. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL jj^PPr- FIRST-CLASS DEALERS J^p/Lj^f' S 01 Agents f%U ADAMSON, BILFILLAN W^t^U ANO COMP NYI LIIIIIITED lijj i lncorporated in England) *ct^HN b«* Sin fc"P° re Penang1,165 words
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Advertisement632 1917-04-11 12 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LBT, No. oa. Tanjong Katon R Appiy Meyer Brothers. 8-B— n TO LET, No. 8, Thompson Road. Apply MA. Meyer, 26, Malacca Street. 8-4—2 6 TO LBT. r>' -1-k.b No. 7, Uhaocery Lantt. feff% to rim. Krbk Lee a Co., Aootioneor*. 18-H— n H'UN»HKD »KASIDE RBSIDBNcKS632 words
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Advertisement213 1917-04-11 12 PAINTS OILS OF ALL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery KIAM KIAT Co 108 and 109, Market Street. Phone same No. 431. G.R. LAMBERT Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS J-a, Orchard; Road, Telephone No. 103 S. THE OLDEST AND LEADING BTUOIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resoarocs, and tbe Requisite Experience,213 words
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Advertisement267 1917-04-11 12 VARNISHES. Black Japan Brunswick B .nk Copal French Polish Japan. G >ld Size Fine Oak Paper, etc., etc., etc. In \i. M 1 Gallon Tins. GUAN KIAT Co., No. SB, Phillip Stittet Telephone Nos. 1861, 1862 and 1368. Private 1450. Sole Agents FOR THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID Tht ideal fluid267 words
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Advertisement44 1917-04-11 12 NEW MOTOR CARS •phone For HIRE "4 |l|||l promptly att. ml- to 111 J J your call witl, firstm |a V class,high-pric.il c:trfl, I Aaa^/^if ■'">' ""■l CHARGES MODERATE. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 218 A 916. Orchard Road (Noxt to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Telegrams: MOfORCAR, Singapore.44 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous762 1917-04-11 12 Straits Writes. Temporary Telephone i 58. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed tc THR EDITOR. All communications relating,' *o businose matters —advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. —shonta be addrt«ned to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellaneons wants of every description an inserted in the ordinary body type762 words
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