The Straits Times, 23 July 1917
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Title Section13 1917-07-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,473 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JULY 23. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement146 1917-07-23 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price now $19.00 per cMc A FEW OF THE NEW MODEL MAXWELL CARS Are due on July 15 They will be available at the very reasonable rate of $2,250 "ettcash ex prarage, ready for the road. Five seaters and two seaters. CARB ON VIEW AT J\\ee.146 words
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Advertisement194 1917-07-23 1 I JUST UNPACKED, a New Supply of "Zonophone" and "His Master's Voice" GRAMOPHONES r ZONOPHONE ZONOPHONE Double Spring Motor. $75. Double Spring Motor. $60. "His Master's Voice" Gramophones with wooden horns— triple spring motor exhibition sound box which are noted for their exceedingly fine tone and handsome appearance also in194 words
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Advertisement11 1917-07-23 1 KARTELLS BRANDY. Soli Aoints \DAMBON. GIIFILUN CO LTD Incorporated in Kngland)11 words
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Article846 1917-07-23 1 THE HISTORY OF THE WAR IN PHOTOGRAPHS. By Major B. R. Cooper. When tbe history of tbe war comes to be written, the author who undertakes the task will find himself embarrassed by a superfluity of material. In addition to tl^e official despatches of the Generals,846 words
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Article57 1917-07-23 1 j A telegram to Holland from Batavia reports that the squadron at Soarabaja has made a trial of the coals of the Boekit Asem mine in Palembang, with very much success. The quality of the coal is equal to that of the Cardiff mines. The said coalfields contain sufficient coal57 words
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Advertisement593 1917-07-23 1 ;iN&:ST ON übiag only j j-3<<B| Johnson-PicKctt Manila Rope Quality Price Very Unquestionable Reasonable Economical Sole Agents KtM I kncAiiu 06 OU., *m. Beach m p«,..« ALWAYS iN STOCK i Tyres, Sslar Oil, Liquid Fuel, SheU Motor Spirit. CHiN HUAT HIM OIL TRADING COMPANY (Seah ate* Seah A Co.) UC,593 words
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Advertisement758 1917-07-23 1 flftrtt IT HiT £6 to £12 mftftll *lSf '^"'h ?'!*T" Erjlr W||]JllM »GtKl» Jt o c .h,V»»«ArtC»ti.* vllwf ifl c'il n cVcti «>.. "i!w.' d^.'h i i q «T.t; J LIVERPOOL. NO MORE HEADACHES Headaches, iatermittent pains, sharp shooting spasm*, or sieair, dull acbos, over tbe eyes, in the back758 words
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Article1131 1917-07-23 8 The following casualties are reported London Jane 18. Killicl.— Capt. R. D. li-ibiDHon. North Lan casbiren; 2nd Lieut. O. W. Sharpies, Liverpools 2nd Lient. R. Spooner, Cameronians 2nd Lieut. J. W. StaDlcy, Lancashire Kusilien; Major K. It. B. Wall, R.F.K. 2nd Lient. AW. WallK London*; 2nd Litut. U.1,131 words
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Advertisement508 1917-07-23 8 Poor Health h dangers til weakness «pH disease with a weakened constitution, is to liken oneseH V. im captain who sails a disabled ship to meet the perils of l!>«. stOuo. in bom cases disaster must surely follow. 1 ailing «p- nervous irritability, loss of »\'eisht and lack of energy508 words
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Advertisement216 1917-07-23 8 Cockle's Pills Bo straight to the cause of liverishness," constipation, biliousness, sick lieadache, indigestion, etc. and ye you prompt relief. They act "ntly and thoroughly, yet tin nothing injurious. They never losetheir effect on your system. That w' at distinguishes them from so many other medicines. They contain none of216 words
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Advertisement150 1917-07-23 8 BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England, DESCENT ■S'M&GV BRAND MANOrACTU3ERS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. ACIENTS, Straits .Settlement* and F. M. S. Hi WULSKEL CO.. LTD., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. FOR tl" r IvltrSvT Agents BRINKMANN150 words
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Advertisement442 1917-07-23 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIPCO. LTD. (Incobporatbo in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A aetiioD is maintained between Yokohama, via port*, and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and seeatrnoted, and are fitted with all the442 words
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Advertisement657 1917-07-23 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND Mpcar U.ine. (Companibs Incorporatbd in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINBULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contraot with His Majesty Qovernueut). for Ohina, Japan, Penang, Geylon, Auet «lla, India, Aden, Bgypi, Mediterranean Porte and London, NAIL LINES. HonawAßD (for Boropb) Octwabs (roa Chiba) INTERMEDIATE657 words
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Advertisement666 1917-07-23 1 BTEAMEB SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. (Inoorporatbd id Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringvanu, Bisnt, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupw, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Band on, Langguen. Chumpon, Kohlak Bangkok. Due DapirtUM c.a. BORIBAT July S3 July SS, 3 p.m. a.a. PRAOHATIPOK July BO Aug. 1, 3666 words
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Advertisement680 1917-07-23 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINID MRVIOB OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. I Inoorporatbd in Bnolano aID THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTO. (INkORPORATBD IN EnoLAMD) BBTWBBN Fremantle (Perth), North- Wert Australian Porte, Java and Singapore. Rfgolar sailings between Singapore and We r torn Australia calling at Java (as inducement680 words
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Advertisement364 1917-07-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOStHKAISHA (bOOBPOBATID IM JaPIN) Osaka Harcaatil* tuanthip Co Ltd KOBE-r OMBAY LINE tl Compai -i m* i.t*iL" a .•&k»i'«-..- carpi with sit strambrn oailirg at Moj: YokkaicLi, Hoogkor.-g, Sin^apon P >rt Sw< I tenham, Peoang, i.'oloiabo and Boiabu/, abJ on tbe utirn voyai.fl callr.« at 1 S364 words
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Advertisement130 1917-07-23 5 BTEAMEB SAILINGS. IHDO-CHINA STEAM NAY. CO..LTD. Incorpobatid ih England) Direct Servioa to Japan via Hong. hong Shanghai, and to Calcutta via Penang, from Singapore. Tak eg rargo on thrcugh Bills of Lading for canton. Minac. Swatow, Amor, Cbofoo, Ti n'sic. Nuwchwang. Yan^tßze ports, Formos«, th i biiippinec. etc., etc etc.130 words
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Advertisement646 1917-07-23 5 NOTICE. Out of respect tor the late Mrs. Cbua Sack Kirn ,(the mother ol Mr.Chua Lip Sian) whose funeral takes place on July 24, tbe office of Chop Cheat Hong will be closed on that day. 30-7—38-7 NOTICE. Orders ara now being booked for Para Rubber Feeds from fine o'd646 words
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Advertisement87 1917-07-23 5 Eagle Forges 5 and 8-ton Jacks Glaw Hammers— Carpenter's Chisels, and Braces and Bits < Spirit Levels— Callipers— Wing Compasses Surveyor's Chains, etc., etc. Sine, Darby and Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) MALACCA. "U,E," Scrap Washer (PATENTED) Over 350 machines in use now. Capacity: I Horse Power 70 lbs.87 words
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Advertisement169 1917-07-23 6 MUSIC Pianofort* Portrait Claaaioa by BMBj Uuethoven, Brahms Chopin, Ore* Jensen, Kjerulf, Meyer Hclmund, Mo/art. Mendolssohn, Rachmanino Schumann, Tschaikowsky, etc. Pianoforte and Violin Album* by Geraann, Uofmann, Hub»y, Vieuxtemps, V.olm'and Pianoforte Piece* by Byford, Cr.ibulka, Drdla, Komiak, Saba tbil, Wagner, etc. Two-Violina Albums by Uollniosberger, Biul Kroas, Rimbault, etc. Two-Violins169 words
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Advertisement106 1917-07-23 6 UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED. Clients are respectfully requested to give legible receipts lor all goods received. Owing to losses occurring from time to time through neitherourselves nor ourclients being able to recognise signatures on Delivery Notes no initials or illegible signatures can be accepted in future. T. C. B. MILLER, Secretary.106 words
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Advertisement555 1917-07-23 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNIVERSARY of the DECLARATION of WAR. NOTICE A Public Meeting of British subjects will be held under the auspices of the Straits Settlements Association on Saturday. August 4. 1917. at noon. In tbe Victoria Theatre. Singapore, for the purpose of passing the following resolution ■•That on the third555 words
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Advertisement402 1917-07-23 6 "Triompiie" Sardines IN Oib (MS TOMATO* Packed in lib. and J Ib. white tins with brass labels as above. Eaßily opened by keys attached. BUY "TRIOMPHE" SARDINES YOU WILL LIKE THEM. Because they represent the highest quality in Sardines, being packed in pure olive oil and in tomato. These Sardinti402 words
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Article91 1917-07-23 7 FIXTURES. Monday July 2.V High Watoi, 1.8 a.m., 1.20 p.m, Tuesday, July 24. "tph Watot, LM »m., 1.4S p.m. Singapore Assi/.es. Wednesday, July 25. High Wafcw. 2 2H a.m.. 2:11 p.m Thursday, July 26. High Watet. 8.24 a.m., 2.59 p.m. Friday, July 27. High Watet LM am..91 words
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Article135 1917-07-23 7 Ton»t. P. Swettenham and Teluk Anson 2.30 pm Calcutta taking ma:>s for Durban Ml pm Batavia. Cbcribon and Saniaranq, Sourabaya, Amp^nan, Macattsar, etc. 3.80 pm Malacca and Moar 8 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm Tonoaaow. Pnlau Batam and Pulau Bulang 8.30 am 'Jacob135 words
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Article280 1917-07-23 7 The mail trans from Singapore for the north leave Tank rtoad station daily at 7.7 a.m. tad 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 645 a.m. respectively. The through express to Penaug leaves Kuala Lumper at 8 a-.a. *a.ily. arriving at Ponang it 6.28 p.m.280 words
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Article49 1917-07-23 7 !T Our attention has been Bailed to the fact that our arrivals in London are much behind those fblisliil elsewhere. Out rule is to give anivals only when they are officially reported in the Post Offioe notioes, and -no later date than that printed above oai been so repotted.49 words
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Article138 1917-07-23 7 liarmstor. s Circa* introduced another change of programme on Saturday evening, and two new artistes made their first appearance in the L>e Villiers. Their act coa lists of Hbarp shooting and bowie knife throwing, and they give a clever and thrilling exhibition. The circus has now come to138 words
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Article24 1917-07-23 7 iraits Echo understand* that Chin Uuan ban purchased for 156,500 the Tatak Hernias I jcuaut K-,Ute. the poperty of Um> late Mob>— d Aria.24 words
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Article183 1917-07-23 7 BXCHANOB. SiMSAroaa, July 28, 1917. O» Lonot.il ......Bank 4 m/s as «/<» Demand i <■ Private 8 m/i m V*U Ok Fbamob Bank T. T, 818 Oa Indu BaokJT. T. m Oa Hoaasoiia...Bank d/d m, 10- %pm O« SaAMOBAi ...Bank d/d as 80 j O»J*V4 BankT. T.183 words
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Article176 1917-07-23 7 M I N I N G. 'Sue Ba^ er BeUet9 LO 10 Ampang 5.60 6.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.85 1.60 LO 10 Kanaboi 1.2S I.EO LO 10 Kinta Association 9 25 0.(0 II £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.0 II £1 Lahat Mines 4.E0 600 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.25176 words
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Article109 1917-07-23 7 41 41 I. 8mel««R Co. 7.85 7.7S 41 41 P»el. 1.8.6 1.6.0 6/- 6/- Bleotrie Twaji 5/--10 10 Fraaea Netve 44X0 46.00 SO 60 W.HammeiACo. 85.00 68.00 100 HowMtb Bnkine 65.00 75.00 100 a T%Ptef. 100.00 100 100 K»ti Bto, Del. par 120.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 8.00 41109 words
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Article49 1917-07-23 7 United Engineers 6% 11,884,600 par Singapore E loctric Tramways 6% £860,000 oom o poreManicipals% 11,673,000 par Spore Mnnicipal 4J% of 1907 11,600,000 10%dia Spore Municipal 4|% of 1908 11,000,000 10%dta Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 16%dk Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 F.M.S. 8% loan 1816 115,000,000 101 M 103 6049 words
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Article335 1917-07-23 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices. Fraser I.yall I 4 Co. Evatt Alor Gajab ($1) 4.20 4.40 4.20 4.40 Amal. Malay (2) 0.30 0.50pm 0.80 0 40 Ayer Hitam (SS) 1500 16.00 14.00 15.00 Ayer Kuniog (tl) 1 80 1.40 1.30335 words
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Advertisement471 1917-07-23 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TWO reliable first-class cooks (Chinese) and one Chinese boy rt quired immediately. Apply Box 809, Straits Times. 17 7— 28 7 WANTED, a competent book-keeper one with good knowledge of engineering accounts only need app'y to 838. c/o Straits Times. 28 7-28 7 OENTLBMAN (British) requires acoom mxiation471 words
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Advertisement380 1917-07-23 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) EASTERN BRANCH i SINGAPORE. ELECTRO-MAONETIC SEPARATORS For tin-wolfram and other magnetic ores. WE HAVB ADDED SEVERAL IMPROVEMBNTS TO THE WELL KNOWN AND SUCCESSFUL WETHERILL TYPE UPON WHICH OUR DESIGN IS BASBD. Daring the latt year we have manufactured several of tLese plants. WB SHALL380 words
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Advertisement208 1917-07-23 7 i FOR SALE, one cinrmatograph machine in good order, complete with generator and tank, etc. Very handy and reliable. Good tit traveling, md aleo about 250,00 J feet of special films. For pattioolars, pleaee write to tbe Agent, Mr. Lim Chin Kuan, 108 and 109, Market Street. 28-7—28 7 LARGE208 words
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Advertisement90 1917-07-23 7 1 GAIETY CINEMA IN THB SECOND SHOW AT 9.10 SHARP JOHN BULL'S ANIMATED SKETCH BOOK Cricks and Martin present the greatest novelty feature of the year CRIME AND THE PENALTY SSJ. Introducing in picturen BETTY— THE HUMAN CHIMPANZEE Great Thrilling Sensational Surprising Bed Feather photoplays effer Lina Atbwell's greatevt triumph90 words
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Obituary100 1917-07-23 8 Feiroa -On July 22, at 28-1, Race Course Road, Singapore, Emna Martha (nee Syfrig) beloved wife of David 8. Ferroa; aged 26 years. Penang papers please copy. a Biikkti Tekhill— on June 10, 1917, died of wounds received a few days beforr, Acting Captain Claud Romako I Beckett Terrell,100 words
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924 1917-07-23 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JULY 23. RUSSIA'S REMAKING. All sorts of ideas aro current about Russia, and we differ from tbe majority of critics in having almost none. We have taken an optimistic view as to Russia's future at long range, a pessimistic view as to tbe possibility of ber924 words
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Article14 1917-07-23 8 The I'nion Jack Club, Singapore, bas been exempted from registration under tbe Societies Ordinanoe.14 words
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Article47 1917-07-23 8 A test of the prosperity of a Malay people is tbe quantity and quality of the jewellery worn by tbe women tbe almost complete lack of female adornment in Trenggauu says the British Agent, io conclusive proof of the poverty of 90 per cent, of the population.47 words
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Article66 1917-07-23 8 A Chinese fireman on tbe Ban Watt Soon on tbe voyage from Belawan to Penang fell overboard about six hours from tbe former place. It appears the unfortunate man was sUepiDg on a txneb on tbe deck of tbe steamer «nd together witb tbe bench was thrown into the water66 words
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Article10 1917-07-23 8 Tbe Assizes will be opened in the Supreme Court to-morrow.10 words
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Article24 1917-07-23 8 Tbe Government Gazette contains a list of fifty-six persons deporUd from tbe Colony under banishment orders during June— all but two of them Chinese.24 words
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Article19 1917-07-23 8 An Extraordinary Government Gazette published on Friday contains regulations prohibiting the obtaining and communicating of naval and military information.19 words
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Article29 1917-07-23 8 The hearing in the Supreme Court of two applications by tbe Municipality under the acquisition of Land for Public Purposes Ordinance was concladed on Friday afternoon. Judgment was reserved.29 words
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Article34 1917-07-23 8 Mr. D. B. Carty, of Bnkit Sembawang Rubber Estate, has been officially authorised to file the specification of an invention for an improved combination spout and apparatus for supporting latex cup on rubber. trees.34 words
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Article36 1917-07-23 8 The Resident, the Chief Police Officer, the Executive Engineer, Mr. A. S. Yanscolina, and Mr. Lee Peck Keng have been appointed to be a sub committee of the Food Control Committee for tbe settlement of Labuan.36 words
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Article52 1917-07-23 8 Messrs. Sime, Darby and Co., Penang. have received cable advice from the secretaries of Chonderiang Tin Dredging, Limited, that the general meeting of tbe shareholders will be held in London on tbe '26th inst., and that tbe directors are to recommend tbe payment ef a dividend of one shilling free52 words
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Article52 1917-07-23 8 The annual general meeting of the Selangor Fire Brigade was held at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, when Mr. E. Seimund was reelected chief officer for the ensuing year, Mr. R. A. Laing, Lieut. Inspector. Mr. C. F. Seimund, engineer, Mr. W. Towle, senior fireman, and Mr. C. G. Mawson, secretary52 words
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Article55 1917-07-23 8 Elsewhere in this issue is published a notice by the local branch of tbe Straits Settlements Association calling a meeting of British subjects in' tbe Victoria Theatre on Saturday, August 4,— tbe third war anniversary— to pass a resolution in similar terms to tbe resolutions passed on tbe occasion of55 words
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Article57 1917-07-23 8 A telegram from Bandoeng states that on Jnlv 9 Capt. Engelbert van Bevervoorde made bis second flight over tbe mountains, this time via Randjaekek. He reached a height of 4.500 metres, and flew over Bandoeng, Tjimabi, Padalarang, in the direction of Poerwakarta, along Kalidjati, over the crater of Tangoeban Prence,57 words
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Article62 1917-07-23 8 At tbe half-yearly general meeting of the National I'nion Club, held yesterday, tbe following gentlemen were appointed officebearers for the ensuing half-year ending December 31 1917. President, Mr. E. Fer nandez Hon. Secretary and Treasuror, Mr. N. Ramachandra Hon. Auditor, Mr. C. de Silva Club Captain, Mr. Hugo Lobato de62 words
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Article88 1917-07-23 8 The boys of St. Andrew's House are giving an entertainment on the evening of July 27. at 9 o'clock, in St. Andrew's House, iv aid of tbe St. Andrew's Bed in Rouen Hospital. They are also giving a matinee on Saturday, July 28, at 5 p.m. Tickets may be obtained88 words
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Article74 1917-07-23 8 The annual general meeting of the Medical Students' Recreation Club was held on July 17 when tbe following office-bearers were elected President, Lee Ec Liat secretary. N. Rasiah treasurer, Chong Ah Koon tennis captain, J. Samuel football captain. Cbong Tak Nam cricket captain, K. R. Scott indoor games captain, N.74 words
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Article132 1917-07-23 8 A charge of stealing jewellery to the value of t'2,000 was dealt witb in the first magis trate's court on Friday, when Liang Lee Sjon was sentenced to four months' rigorous imprisonment for breaking into I'H. NUban Koad, tbe residence of Mr. K. H. Darke. Accused, who, about three yearn132 words
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Article220 1917-07-23 8 The vexed question of tbe excess profits tax as it affects rubber com pun its bas once again been brought into prominence now that tin. duty is to be raised from 60 per cent, to 80 per cent. In this connection we have received communications botli from the M.rliiuau Rubber220 words
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Article332 1917-07-23 8 Mr. .1. S. Ayathury, of the High School hat decided on relinquishing the teaching pro tension to take to business. Mr. Ayathury is a teacher of no mean order, and hi» resignation would bo a loss to the Government. Mr. A. Edmonds, of the Treasury, Kuala Lumpnr,332 words
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Article26 1917-07-23 8 We have much pleasure in acknowledging $10 from Mrs. Ridout as a contribution towards a second Church Army Recreation Tent from Singapore.26 words
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49 1917-07-23 8 Tbe accounts audited by Mr. P. R. Hill are as follows Amounts collected and paid tc tbe Chartered Bank of India, Australia an< Cbina, Singapore— sl,B97.24 Amount remitted on July VI, 1917, to the Secretary, Royal National Lifeboat Institution £200 at ex. 2/4, 9/82 (1,697.2449 words
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Article54 1917-07-23 8 Mrs. Ridont, honorary treasurer. Officers Families Fund, acknowledges witb many thanks the receipt of the following donationto tbe Fund: Mrs. Song Ong Siang (per Capt. Song Ong Siang) I 2C Mrs. Tan Cbeng Siong (per Leo Ouay Bug) 201 Tan Kah Kee 200 'A Child" Collections in54 words
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Article47 1917-07-23 8 Tbe treasurer gratefully acknowledge* receipt of tbe following donation to thi* fund Amount already acknowledged 1425 Lady Evelyn Young 100 Mrs. E. F. Howell 5 J. R. Nicholson, Esq., C.M.G. 60 Anon, per Mrs. Nicholson 10 Miss Hugbeh 25 Total to date 161?47 words
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Article121 1917-07-23 8 Tbe Government Gazette announces that tbe Governor bas sanctioned tbe seconding of tbe undermentioned officers of the Singapore Volunteer Corps for service witb tbe Imperial Forces: 2nd Limit. K. G Stevons, Malay Company, S.V.I Lieut (temporary Captain) G. Day, S.V.K Jad Lieut, (i. S. Miles, Chinese Company,121 words
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Article181 1917-07-23 8 The Fire Brigade received two calls yesterday. In the afternoon they were huaimonti] to the Orovo Kstate, Katong, tho property of Mr. W. Dunman, where tire bad broken out in tbe coolie lines and tmoke sbed. My the time the brigade arrived these buildings were gutted, and all181 words
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Advertisement135 1917-07-23 8 "SPRINGBOK" THE GENUINE BOER TOBACCO Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALED BAGS HIGH-GRADE Japanese Mattings coloured MattirKB in 40-yard rolls Crex and Dixie Matting Squares in ull sizes. Smart designs and colours. Quotations on application to Furniture Department, JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Ikcorpobated in EnglaM').135 words
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Advertisement223 1917-07-23 8 PICTURES OF BREAT TOPICAL INTEREST AND OF A MOST ATTRACTIVE NATURE AT THE ALHAMBRfi The Pioneer and Premier House —The Home ef Quality Reach Road Pathe preterits a powerful Sold Rooster play ARMS AND THE WOMAN In 5 Acts. It is a picture of great topical interest giving details of223 words
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Article9330 1917-07-23 9 FRENCH VICTORIES. Heavy Fighting Still Continues. GERMAN POLITICS. Herr Michaelis' Maiden Speech. Answered by Mr. Lloyd George. ■HIM Tt I .RVMLondon. July 20. 1 40 a.m. A French comiuuni<i ie **ys Tbe artillery was particularly act' vc between tbe Somme and the Aisne. Tin iKnuant south of St.9,330 words
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Article75 1917-07-23 11 Rsctbbs Tblbqram. London. Jnly 32, 6.15 p.m. Shanghai Admiral Chen Pin Hwang, exminister of the navy, has issued a manifesto on behalf of the navy demanding the main tenance of the provisional constitution, the reassembly of parliament and punishment of the rebellious provincial governors and declaring the Peking75 words
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Article232 1917-07-23 11 WHAT THEY SAY IN THE FIRING LINE. Daring the ten months ending Jane. 1917, we sent 98.843, on behalf of our readers, to the overseas Club. London, to assist in pro Tiding smokes lor oar soldiers and sailors. We began the second half of the year232 words
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Article67 1917-07-23 11 A telegram from our Penang correspondent, gives the following result of the Ponang Turf Club lottery draw Aeria and Leselar, Bukit Mertajam 121,600 W. E. Macdonald (Penang Free School) 1 10,600 Hoevenaar 6,800 The following are the numbers of the Singapore ticket* which have drawn prizes: t67 words
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Article112 1917-07-23 11 To-day's Business. »>aundors and Macphail's Daily Report. Silver down and I 39} j. Hongkong— 2/«J (10*% pm.) Shanghai— 3 9} (60; Tin- Sales ISO tons at S 108.7 liubber.— London firmer, 2 7. Rubber shares are still rising. Indragiris have buyers at 126.50. Tapahs at 120.60, Malaka112 words
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Article109 1917-07-23 11 We are in receipt of a letter from Company Sergeant Major Christie, who writes at sea, a day's sail from Capetown, under date June 10. He report* a fair voyage, but rather too much monsoon across the Indian Ocean, and heavy wi&tlier between Durban and the Cape, says the M.S.V.K.109 words
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Advertisement318 1917-07-23 11 E. and O. HOTEL PBNANO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island. CRAG HOTEL PBNANO HILLS THB SANATORIUM OF THB STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Complstslf Rssovstsd. Twenty in hours from Singapore A PERFECT HEALTH RESORT AND AN IDEAL SPOT FOR SPENDING HOLIDAYS BUN6ALOWB FOR FAMILIES, ALBO BIN6LE AND318 words
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Advertisement295 1917-07-23 11 RAFFLES HOTEL BPECUI DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, July 28 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The beat in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone295 words
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Article2473 1917-07-23 12 FIRST DIVIDEND DECLARED AT I PER CENT. Good Prospects (or the Future. Tho seventh ordinary general meeting of tbe Hbareholders of the Kuala Pahi Hubber EsUte. Limited, was held on May 11, at the office* of EM li'ibber Growers' Association, Ka»tch€»p, London, E.C., Mr. Thomas Hedlty Philips2,473 words
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Article414 1917-07-23 12 An Increase of Counterfeiting During Last Year. In his report for 1916, on the subject of enrrency, tbe British Agent, Trengganu, Bays: The matter of the local subsidiary coinage required attention during the year owing to the increase of counterfeit. These tokens, composed of a mixture of lead414 words
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Article287 1917-07-23 12 Urgent Suggestions to The Allies. Writing in the Petit Parisien, M. Georges Boussenot, a member of tbe Chamber and secretary to the Naval Committee, after declaring that tbe French mercantile marine is passing through a very grave crisis, says: If the ruin of our mercantile marine is287 words
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Article189 1917-07-23 12 The report of tbe Sungei Panam (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Limited, 'states that the total crop for tbe year amounted to 210,189 lbs., as compared with an estimate of 176,000 lbs., and the average yross price realised was equivalent to 2s. 5.21 d. per fb. London landed terms.189 words
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Article140 1917-07-23 12 The following were the results of Friday's play:C'IIAMIIONSMIP. Sinclair beat Wodebouse, 6—3, 6—4. Hunt v. Hartnell, postponed. Howe beat Bateman, 6—o, 7-6. C. Sim. lbs. Parr v. Moss, unfinished. Nbwcoxebs' Final Tib. Lindon beat Laybourne, 2 6, 6 3, 6 l. Vbtkbans' Dol'ules. De Courtois and Lccot140 words
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Article95 1917-07-23 12 Following were the results of Friday's tias:— Dolblk- Handicap. K. E. Webb and E. E. Aviet owe 15, beat F. A. Peralta and E. E. Ryan owe 40, 6—3, 6—2. A. E. Coelho and T. de Silva owe 40 v. E. E. de Souza and W, A.95 words
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Article94 1917-07-23 12 At tbe Keppel Golf Club the monthly medal for July was won by F. Tradewell 1 down. Other scores were K. Niblock and C. D. McLacblan each 4 down. Tbe draw for tbe St. James's Cup is as follows C. D. McLachlan v. G. Chancy, H. I. Jones v.94 words
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Article122 1917-07-23 12 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, July 27, 1917. Monday, July 515 p.m. Drill Hall S.R.E.(V.) Maxim Co. Veterans Co. S.V.C. Band. TCKSDAY, JCLY 24. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.K.E(\\), N.C.Os. Maxim Co. 4.30 p.m. Balestier Ringe S.V.R. 5.10 p.m. Drill Hall Chinese Co. Wbdxbsdav,122 words
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Article51 1917-07-23 12 Drill Obdirs fob July, 1017. Monday, 23.— Parades at Havelock Road Police Station and Taujong Pagar, 5.16 p.m. Friday, 27.— Parades at Pearl's Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 5.15 p.m. Monday, 80.— Entire Company Parade at Havelook Road Police Station, 5 15 p.m. Andriw Auniw. Offioer Camoianding, Civil51 words
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Article61 1917-07-23 12 Latest advertisements of the day appear on pages 6 and 7. Tbe Palladium makes a change of program me this evening, introducing as the chief feature a new Bluebird production entitled Her Soul' a Inspiration. This is based on an American dramatic success called Mary Keep Your61 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement216 1917-07-23 12 /o£^ro<sucfof^§L of Industry nn v^\Lo n don .'£p Cigarettes No. 555 per tin of 50-80 cents 'including duty) Sole Manufacturers ARDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD. LONDON. JULIAN'S PRICES NUKE DOWN-TOWN SHOPPING AN EXTRAVmNCE THE COOLEST SPOT IN THE CITY CORNER ORCHARO AND TANK ROADS WHERE HIGHEST QUALITY AND LOWEST PRICES REIGN.216 words
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Article1030 1917-07-23 13 A MASTER OF AIR TRICKS KILLbD. Safe Billet Refused. The most daring, skilful and successful pilot the Royal Flying Corps has ever had." Oeneral Troncbard uses these words in writing from the headquarters of the Royal Flying Corps in France of young Captain Albert Ball, who has1,030 words
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Article65 1917-07-23 13 The price of tinplatti in Japan declined by about Y. IQ, recently, but an advance is now recorded an tbe rthult of a report that the British Government has ordered the Hong kong Government to prohibit tbe export of tinplate. On June 15 the 100 Ib. quality was quoted at65 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement173 1917-07-23 13 New Stocks Just Opened Ladies' Children's Millinery, Ladies' Blouses, Frocks, Underclothing, etc., etc., AT WHITEAWAYS .I LADIES WHITE VOILE BLOUSES j E\ in a splendid selection l\ 1 of the most up-to-date ~^k I r^ style*. -t4^JK--^ Prices $1,75 to $7,50 each. Jjj^^ T^ LADIES CREPE-DE-CHINE COATEES j£ Now so173 words
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Advertisement401 1917-07-23 13 LjJ? List of American Cars and Motor fllfc^ Cycles LODGE Showing correct pattern of riifiL fcODOE ji^ Y^V SPARKING PLUG v to use. Z*~~"- The following LoJge Plujjs are made for American VJ^pwMi •,._^29^K oDgiues: fcS^^S T" MODEL. P. F. 18 m/m Metric Tinea 1 M H)SL A. F. i"401 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement612 1917-07-23 14 PIACK WkUIVM or PIKNTT. LIFB InBURANOX IB WOKTH 100 OINTB ON THX DOLLAR. I NEAT EASTER¥uFTisSIJRINCECOIIPANY,U«.TED. (lascarsßATao ia Btbaits Siminm) rifiWfWli Wln«*«sit^ N.»M, ■lia«a»*M. U«OW WIIMi Old rf.wry, 8.0. Tbe (Mtapaay bM aiaOtOOO difeama wttb the Boftome Ooort of Imglajd, ud eempliea witb the aWHlab Life Aiituaaoe Companies Act in612 words
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Advertisement428 1917-07-23 14 SALES BY AUCTION. DISTRICT COURT SALE. E. S. Natban vs. Ehoo Tiang Ann and Hung Yisng. AUCTION SALE Of TWO INDIAN BULLOCKB, ONE BULLOCK CART NO. 2028, ONE BUFFALO AND ABOUT 12,000 COCONUTS. To be held at Pasir Ris Oh Wbdkbsdm-, Jcly 26, at 12 noon. POWBLL Co., Ltd., Auctioneers428 words
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Advertisement877 1917-07-23 14 SALES BY AUCTION. THE ESTATE OF TAN TAT VAN, DECEASED. By order ot the Official Assignee. AUCTION BALE )f VALUABLE FRBBHOLD BUILDING LAND, AT ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE, To be held at ocr Eale-tocm Nos. 10 and 17, Raffles Plaoe, On Tuesday, July 31, at 2.30 p.m. All ttat piece ot877 words
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Advertisement1074 1917-07-23 14 INSURANCE. THE ORIENTAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Established 1874. Im orforatkd in India. Funds exceed $30,500,000 Absolute Security. Thomas Wallace, Esq.. F.1.A., F.F.A.of K^ntnrgh.tle Company's Ccn'u'tiug Actuary, in his recent Valuation Report, etattd Policy holders may with unabated confidence rtcctxmecd tlie compacy to (heir (riecda because of ita1,074 words
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Article700 1917-07-23 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Official Recognition of the M.T.V. Tbe Motor Transport Volunteers have now received official recognition from tbe Army Council, and is in future to be known as tbe 4tb Sjuadron, City of London Motor Volunteer Corps witb headquarters at 31, Walbrook, London,700 words
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Article153 1917-07-23 15 The report of tbe Sungei Bosi Mines, Limited, states that the output of tin ore for tbe year is lilt tons and tbe amount realised therefrom £43,856. This is t j ial to £105 ss. lid. per ton, as compared witb £97 Is. Bd. per ton for153 words
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Article147 1917-07-23 15 The report of the Tronoh Minea, Limited, states that during the year 1,647 tons of tin ore were sold, as compared with 1,817 tons for tbe jcar 1915. The amount realised was £174,895, which is practically tbe same as last year tbe approximate value per ton, however, was147 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement245 1917-07-23 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Axv USEO BY THE BRITISH WAR OFFICE. THE ADMIRALTY AND OTHER GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. THE ROM THREE-RIBBED TREAD TYRE. THIS is the King" amonesl tyrea for Cjl mial users. Tbe tubiiantiil ribs pro vi le the tyre with the fliest rubber non skidding propensities possible anl this re*uit245 words
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Advertisement186 1917-07-23 15 IN NORMAL TIMES Every other tyre on the road is a Dunlop. This is a fact which speaks for itself. y I In a multitude of counsels there lieth ,-J^BP*'? wisdom-in this case gET^ JT the wisdom of fitjK^sL n^ T) un l°P Tyres to your car now jj£ WX?<186 words
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Advertisement519 1917-07-23 16 P^ SAFETY TREAD^^y /^l»i c c name right. A slip of 1i& c ton s ue ma y m, /wrmfl mean a slip on II |\^ri the road. And I 'Mffl a slip on the ffis road- well, acci7in| dents are best avoided. tyl Ask for 7 mm jAr LI519 words
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Advertisement484 1917-07-23 16 MISCELLANEOUS LESSONS in French and Italian given by a lady. Terms moderate. Apply 31, Cavananh Road. 2*-6-28-7 COMFORTABLE HOME offered to one or two paying guests large rooms, verandah all round and bathroom attached. Box No. BC6, Straits Times. 16-7— 28 7 WANTED, gentleman of quiet habits as paying guest484 words
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Advertisement650 1917-07-23 16 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LKT. Houses No. 7, Chancery Lane. Apply to Ching Keng Lee Co., Auctioneers. 1811— n TO LET, Hyder Lodge, No. 89, St. Michael's Road, or for sale Apply R. Sajan A Co., No. 6 Malacca Street. 22 6—BB-7 VURNISHED SEASIDE RESIDEftCKS TO LBT. Belinda and Juanita.650 words
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Advertisement234 1917-07-23 16 Kiam Kiat Co. 108*109, Market Street.— 'Pheae Ho. 411 (Private Ho. 2238) Just Arrived Stout Navy Canvas American Cotton Canvas Green Treated Canvas Waterproof Canvas. (WILLESDEN) PRICES REASONABLE QUALITIES SUPERIOR. G. R.LAMBERT Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS J Orchard Road, Telephone He. 103 S. THE OLDEBT AND LEADING STUDIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample234 words
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Advertisement262 1917-07-23 16 GUAN KIAT Co., No. S6, Phillip Stre«t Telephone Nos. 1861 and 1862. Private: 1450 and Sunnyside 1078. Large Stocks of i Angle Iron, Flat Iron, Round Iron, Tee Iron. Bolts Nuts, Rivets, Galvd. Plates Navy Canvas. BUY NOW-DO NOT WAIT. Sole Agents for THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID The ideal fluid262 words
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Advertisement469 1917-07-23 16 BRAND NEW HIGH-PRICED) w and aeatar Motor Cars for hire:. 'Phone 1233 Charges Moderate Oarage open Day and Night. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 a SIB, Orchard Road (Next to Woarno Bros., Ltd.) To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations n advertisements, such as changes is) Bailing dates of steamers, often469 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous314 1917-07-23 16 Straits Wimes. Temporary Telephone i SS. All communications relating to editoria. matters and news should be addressed tc TUB EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters—advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc.—should bo ad dressed to TUB MANAOKK. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellaneous wants of every description arc inserted in the ordinary body type of314 words
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