The Straits Times, 21 January 1918
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Title Section13 1918-01-21 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.620 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JANUARY 21. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement246 1918-01-21 1 MILKMAID I SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prioe bow $19.00 per oMe BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY H/s^^\M I ALWAYS NEVER sTflLD N^^fflm^^J^!sS* 1 MOST VARIES "BEAR" BRAND EXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS M' lK Its Js? serve <l in Us natural purW or a nyth!n? eu Withoul dd(liliOn246 words
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Advertisement14 1918-01-21 1 JEFFREYS j PILBENER BEER. Soli Aoikts ADAMBON GILFILJN CO., LTD Inco poratort Id KngUad)14 words
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Article1080 1918-01-21 2 The following casualties are reported t— London, December IS. Wounded.-Capt. J. Watt, K 0.5.8. 2nd Lieut. E. H. Woston, Loodons 2nd Lieut. W. U. Wilhoo, Londons 2nd Lieut. S, S. Wordley, Irish Guards. Wounded and missing. Capt. J. B. M Burke, Grenadiers; 2nd Lieut. B. U. Rees, Welsh1,080 words
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Advertisement197 1918-01-21 2 Delicious Ice Cream I IT HAS NO EQUAL Try It ot Tin Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. of Tin Borden's Peerless Evaporated Milk (family size). Equal quantity of water. Add Flavouring to taste, but no sugar. First mix Condensed and Evaporated Milks, then add water and freeze. BORDEN'S MILK PRODUCTS197 words
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Advertisement312 1918-01-21 2 THE HOIIIOII ROPE LHIOFAITORIII IO.. LTD. (lae*Br.BAnu> a Hairesaaa) Established 1883 1 MANUFAOTORBRS OP PURE—ROPE I STMND CABLE LAID I 4 BTIAND ♦*«>ia* ftoio- rtoio* FMSM, aunpiei aad toll paitiealan will be forwarded on applioatios »o~ Agent: ALLAN KEITH, Jr.'./AV«V' T GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.. LTD. (iMOOSPOIAiaO IM HONOKOMO) Portjiaai312 words
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Article916 1918-01-21 3 GERMANY'S PEACE OFFER TO MR. BRIAND. A Fuller Story. I hare obtained farther information from an authorised source, writes the Paris oorreopondtnt of the Manchester Guardian, on November 8, in regard to the peace proposals made to Mr. Briand at the beginning of September. In view of Lord916 words
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Advertisement589 1918-01-21 3 Tsi la (to taaw- Bar**) mbm Mat, BAROOL, the oonoentrated food that pots on good, healthy flesh, ""M* 0 Jf» •*> of a pound a day, buildß up the thin and weak, bring back the rosy blush of health, tenads oatlbe skinny, sorawny figures to lines of beauty and plumpness,589 words
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Advertisement591 1918-01-21 3 After Illness After the racking effects of fever, dysentery, cholera, colic or bowel complaints, every part of th» body needs strengthening. It ip not enough merely to take tonics or artificial stimulants, for only by building-up every part of the body can health be regained. SCOTTS Emulsion is a pure591 words
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Advertisement516 1918-01-21 4 BTEAMEH BAIUNH. NTyTK. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (Iboobtobatbo or Ja^ab) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained betweea Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail contract with the Impetial Japanese Government. The New Twin eerew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been special! j designed and eoeatrueted, and are fitted with all the516 words
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Advertisement629 1918-01-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND Mpcar Lino (CoarAHias Iboobpobatbo i> Bbseabd) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PININSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N Co. (Under Contract with Hit Malesty s CrOTermaenl) The Company's MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY arc at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are629 words
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Advertisement654 1918-01-21 4 STEAMER BJUUNM. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. ID. (Iboobfobatbc ib Sub). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bwsho, Kelaataa, Tabti Baagaara. Telupta, Paaarai. Pataai, Siagora, Laooa, Kobsamui, Bandoa, Laagsuea, Chum pen, Kohlak a Bangkok, Due Departure s.a. ASDANG Jan. 21 Jan. 23, 3 p.m. a.c. MAH IDOL Jan. 28 Jan.654 words
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Advertisement615 1918-01-21 4 STEAMER BAILINM. OOMWHU U|tV iO B O, THEBCEANB.S.CB..LTB (laooapoaATao m Ba« THE WEST AUSTRALIAM S. N. CO.. LTD. (Imoobpobatbd ra BasaAaii) BBTwaaß Fremantla (Parth), NMh-Wttt Australian Pcrta, Java ■nd Slntfapor*.. Regular saihags betweea Singapore Ma Western Australia calling at Java (aa la duoemeat offers), Derby, King's Souad (port for the615 words
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Advertisement441 1918-01-21 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA BHOBENKAISHA (IBOOBPOBATSD 111 JaFAM) (Otaka ■srtastil* StaaMtklt Co., LM.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. The Uompeay maintains a .■efrolar cargo terrier with six steamers oailiDS at Moji, Yokka> -hi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swet tenhaui, Punang, Colombo and Bombay, and on the return voyage oalling at Tutioorip, Siagapore, Hongkong and Moji.441 words
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Advertisement221 1918-01-21 5 The Straits Times HM F.K.B. HEADERS. The Mail Train postal service enables us to tend into the F.M.B. each evening a Speoial Edition of The Strait* Times containing all the important telegrams and newt leoeived up to a late boor in the afternoon. This edition aan be bought la tbe221 words
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Advertisement823 1918-01-21 5 JONG-KEENA TO MOTHERS A SIMPLE HOME REMEDY. If you are living at any <J' R t» nce from town, you should keep a bottle o( this wonderful medicine in your borne, for it will never fail to afford relief in all pains which come on quite suddenly. You will be823 words
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Advertisement115 1918-01-21 5 Expanded Metal Supplies of the following sizes have just been received M INCH MESH H THE MESH IS MEASURED II A I ACROSS THE SHORT WAY 2^ OF THE DIAMOND. 3 The size of sheets varies from 3 ft. 6 ins. wide to 7 ft. wide and 8 ft. to115 words
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Advertisement255 1918-01-21 6 THE ORIENTAL SPECIFIC Is the specific for the specific complaint sad ot whatever standing Price $1.25 THE ORIENTAL PILE OINTMENT tot with internal and external piles Prices $1 and $1.50 THB CITY DISPENSARY Selegie Road, Singapore, 17 I-q-15 MQ THE MOST POPULAR PIANOFORTE WALTZES HARMONY, Destiny, Eostasy, Victory, etc. by255 words
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Advertisement488 1918-01-21 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMEWTg. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that we have substituted a new oblong chop in place of the old square one which has been lost. Holders of bills stamped by our old square obop are requested to produce the same at our office for examination and re-stamping within four488 words
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Advertisement465 1918-01-21 6 Arc You Anaemic? If yon have the sort of feeling that makes yoa think yon have not the strength to do any work, no matter how light, and your face and lips look pale, while yoa have not the appetite to eat even tbe daintiest morsels, then you are anaemic—465 words
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Article83 1918-01-21 7 FIXTURES. Monday, January 21. High Water, 4 19 a.m., 6.35 p.m. Tuesday, January 22. High Water, 6.17 a.m., 7.20 p.m. Rent Board, 2.16 p.m. Wednesday, January 23. High Water, 6.24 a.m., 8.60 p.m. Thursday, January 24. High Water, 7.86 a.m., 9.56 p.m. Friday, January 25. High Water,83 words
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Article152 1918-01-21 7 To DAT. Sydney, taking mailaJor other places in Australasia 2.80 pm Malacca and Mnar 2.80 pm P. Swettenfcaci and T. Anson 2.80 pm Malacca ao Muar 8 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm Tubsdat. Cuoob 8.30 am Pulau Samba, Singkawang, Pamangkat and Sambas 9.30 am P. Swettenham and152 words
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Article266 1918-01-21 7 Tbe mail train* from Singapore for the north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday oxceptod) and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at T.lB p.m. and 6.46 a.m. respectively. The through express to Penang leaver Koala Lumpur at 8 a.m. daily, aiTiving at Penang at266 words
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Article21 1918-01-21 7 (Offiaitl Pert Offloe Report.) Larr Shoapou Auutio London S'oTember 17 January 12 SoTember 20 18 November 34 1J21 words
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Article231 1918-01-21 7 The fund on behalf of the British Red CroM Society and the Order of St. John raised by The Times now reaches the great total of eight million pounds, the exact figure being £h,092,254, says the London and China Express. This is a huge sum, bat it is231 words
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Article52 1918-01-21 7 Gunner C. M. Rogerson, Royal Garrison Artillery, i» reported aeverely wounded, lie has lost tbe sight of both eyes, and bas a fractured tJcull, and is in hospital at St. Mark's College, Chelsea. He was educated at the Manchester Grammar Scbcol, and went oat to Singapore, says the London and52 words
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Article177 1918-01-21 7 EXCHANGE SiNOAPoaa, Jandabt 19, 1818. On London Bank 4 m/a 2/1.. Demand 2/4 1 Private 8 m/n a/4 On Franci Back 818 On India Bank T. T. 158 On HoNOKONO...Bank d/d 28) %pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 68 On Java Bank T. T. 126 O» Japan Bank177 words
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Article17 1918-01-21 7 Issued by Fraser and Co., Ejcohange and Share Brokers, Singapore, January 91, Twelve noon.17 words
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Article166 1918-01-21 7 Value 1 BuyeWl £1 £1 Rahmu Tla 18.00 £1 £1 Rambntaa 7.60 £1 £1 Raab Aub*. Gold 835 £1 £1 Siamese Tins 2 6.0 10 10 Simpam Valley 6.00 £1 £1 Sipntoh 1.00 10 10 Songei Ou 18.C0 £1 £1 Tekka 2.7 6 10 10 Tingkil 9>5 10 10166 words
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Article111 1918-01-21 7 vSZ3 Bayewi BeUBti> £1 jEI I. SmeHlßß 00. 8.00 8.60 c dv £1 £1 ftrol. 1.1.0 1.8.0 cdiv I/- lleotrie T'wmyi 3,6 4,6 10 10 Prase* Neave 46.50 48.00 60 60 W.H»mmet*Co. 74.00 76.00 100 100 Kuli Btcs, Del. pai 130.00 10 10 Mayna»d 00. 8.00 41 41 Shell111 words
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Article57 1918-01-21 7 United Engineers 8 •1,284,(00 pat Singapore Bleotrie Tramways 5% £860,000 Boa S'poro Municipal 6% I1,H7«,000 par Spore Municipal 4*% of 1907 11,800,000 10% die Spore Municipal 4,% of 1909 11.000,000 10%dh Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dta S'pcre Municipal 4% 4800,00T P.M.S. loan 1916 116.000 000 IC2/0 108.00 S.S. 6%57 words
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Article306 1918-01-21 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Pruet Lyall k h Co. Evutt. Alor Gajah (*1) 4.25 4.50 4.20 450 Amal. Malay Jy. pd. 2.85 8.00 2.88 8.00 Ayoc Hitam (15) 15.00 IP.£O 15.00 16.00 Ayor Kuning ($1) 183 1.40 1.80 1.46306 words
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Advertisement392 1918-01-21 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. LADY living alone wishes to share furnished bungalow with English family. Apply Belinda, B'i7, Ksat Coavt Road, Katong. al I—2Bl ENBROBTIC MaN (European) offers services as market runnor, storekeeper, insurance or any other capacity possesses knowledge of local conditions aod is anxious to work bard. PUase reply to392 words
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Advertisement386 1918-01-21 7 Fraser I Chalmers, Ltd. (Incorporated in England) EASTERN BRANCH-SINGAPORE Can deliver from stock (subject to being unsold) ONE RANSOME SHARPENER For Circular and Frame Saws BELTING From 2" to 10" wide PRICES ON APPLICATION AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Required for military parpotea, new or second-hand Six-ring roller clod crashers Seven horse rakes386 words
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Advertisement92 1918-01-21 7 F! MPIR J I Tanjom "agar Hoad-Trami Pass ths D—r B TO-NIOHT BBCOND BHOW. 9.16 SHARP TO-NIGHT 4 THE CRIMSON STAIN 4 ■piaode 8- THE BROKEN SPELL Episode 4- KYSTEKIOUs DISAPPEARANCE THE TRAP Thrilling three-part hirl detective drama FIRST SHOW, 7.80 SHARP Matro Corp. pretest Francis Bushman and Beverlsj Bayaa92 words
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MONDAY, JANUARY 21. WAR LIES.
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Article17 1918-01-21 8 It is notified that the port of Samarang is declared infected owing to tbe existence of plague.17 words
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Article29 1918-01-21 8 The King of Siam drew the third prize in a lottery of Tcs. IP.OOO organised in Bangkok in aid of the .Siam Red Cross and the Scout Cruiser Fund.29 words
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Article26 1918-01-21 8 Tbe Titi Tin Company output for the month of December is made op as follows Tribute 813 piculs, battery and plant 188 piculs, total 601 piculs.26 words
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Article26 1918-01-21 8 Tbe Kampong Kamnnting Tin Dredging record for tbe first fortnight January is Hours run 679, cubic yards treated 73,000, total piculs 466.87, realised on sale 134,656.83.26 words
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Article25 1918-01-21 8 The Rubber Lands (Restriction) Enactment, 1917, Amendment Enactment, 1918, passed at Thursday's meeting of the Federal Council, was gazetted and came into force on Friday.25 words
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Article98 1918-01-21 8 Tbe members of tho Chetty community announce tbat the festival of Taipusan will be celebrated at the temple in Tank Road on Saturday next. On Friday there will be a procession of the silver car from Tank Road to Sepoy Lines from 9 a.m. to noon and from Sepoy Linos98 words
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Article96 1918-01-21 8 A correspondent writes Tbe birthday of Sri Guru Unbind Singh Ji was celebrated with much eclat on Saturday last. In spite of the inclement weather there was a large congregation of Sikbs at tbe Gnrudwara, 175, Queen Street, and divine services commenced at 4 a.m. Special prayers were offered for96 words
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Article111 1918-01-21 8 A meeting of planters and others interested in tbe production of foodstuffs was held in the Court House, Bntterwortb, on Thursday, presided over by Mr. G. aitothard, says the Straits Echo. There were also present Mr. G. A. Hereford, Senior District Officer, P.W., tbe District Officers, Butterworth and Nibong Tebal,111 words
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Article113 1918-01-21 8 Walter Martin, tbe younger of two sons of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Martin, of Eskbank, 19, Tanglin Road, Singapore, who are at Herue Bay College, England, has won tbe Herne Bay Public Silver Medal for thortband, open to all boys at school in Herne Bay, and to all systems113 words
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Article127 1918-01-21 8 Comparing the latest market prices of Singapore and Penang, says the Straits Echo, we find that fowls are cheaper here by about 40 per cent., while there is very little difference in the price of fish. The price of beef in tbe Southern Settlement is slightly higher but that of127 words
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Article136 1918-01-21 8 A paragraph appeared in our Ipoh contemporary about a week ago to the effect that according to good authority the railway line through to Siam would be opened for traffic at the begining of next month, We have it on better authority, says the Malay Mail, that there is no136 words
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Article140 1918-01-21 8 At the Anglo-Chinese Boys' School, Penang, on Friday aftenoon, the Hon. the Resident Councillor presented to Lim Tit Scan, an Anglo-Cbinose School boy, the certificate, on vellum, awarded him by the Royal Humane Society. Before presenting it, the ResidentCouncillor read the. wording on the oertifi cate "At the meeting of140 words
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Article467 1918-01-21 8 Capt. A. R. Chancellor, Inspector General of Police. Straits Settlements, has arrived in Penang on a visit of inspection. Mr. D. F. Topbam has been appointed a member of tho Selangor Man Power Advisory Committee in place of Mr. W. F. Nutt, resigned. Further details of the467 words
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Article60 1918-01-21 8 The committee acknowledge with thanks the receipt of gifts to the above fund from the following: Mr. P. N. Landon, of Cluny Estate one gold bangle and two gold brooches. Mr. B. P. de Silva, of High Street— one silver biscuit box. Messrs. Ismail and Raheem, of60 words
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Article67 1918-01-21 8 As the result of a packed house and a financial high- water mark on Saturday night at the Alhambra, the management has secured tbe Fantastics for one extra performance to-morrow night, for which a special programme has been arranged. This will be absolutely the last performance in67 words
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Article98 1918-01-21 8 For the period from January 25 to 81, 1918, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and four pence three farthings per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem98 words
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Article249 1918-01-21 8 A meeting was held in the Stadt House, Malacca, on Saturday, to consider means for holding a Robber Exhibition and Fete, the proceeds to be equally divided between the Star and Garter Fund and St. Dunstan's Fond, writes a correspondent. The following (gentlemen wer° present Mr. J.249 words
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Advertisement131 1918-01-21 8 "GOLDFLAKE" Ogoldflakßl L D l^iJkp c CIGARETTES MADE IN ENGLAND AND SMOKED EVERYWHERE New Consignment IN ASSORTED DESIGNS ARTISTIC DINNER WAVERLY BLACK STRAP BORDER RELIANCE FLORAL BORDER BLACK AND ROSE BORDER 61 PIBCB SBT $57. 50 83 PIBCB SBT $33.50 JOHN LITTLE ft CO., LTD. °Z2Sm IN THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS131 words
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Advertisement228 1918-01-21 8 A STUPENDOUS 5-PART DBAMA AT THE ALHAMBRA Ths tall for Muuc The Pionser and Premier ■mm— Tha House or Quality -■each Read. SBCOND SHOW AT 9 IS SHARP a play that hraathas tha spirit of Mrvica to ths nation, brilliantly aid vividly prtMntad Mstro's wondarplay of patriotism, starring tha beautiful228 words
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Article4935 1918-01-21 9 PREMIER SPEAKS. "We Must Go On Or Go Under." Power ul Appeal to Working Men. RUSSIAN POSITION. Brutal Atrocities Being Perpetrated. RacTM's Telborahs. London, January 18, 4.55 p.m. Mr. Lloyd George, addressing the representatives of the trade unions affected by the Man Power Bill, paid a tribute to4,935 words
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Article259 1918-01-21 10 Results of Concluding Day's Events. (Fr«m Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 19. Tbere was fine weather and a good attendance on Saturday. Scurry Plate.— Highgate (Redfearn) walkover. Visitors' Pe-RSE (R.C.).— Floradora (Billett) 7.0, 1 Black Prince (Southall) 9.4, 2 Royal Plume (Monorieff) 8.7 and Oh La La (Parsons)259 words
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Article35 1918-01-21 10 (From Ocb Own Correspondent Penang, January 21, 9.80 a.m. Tbe following interim dividends are declared Straits Bert am 5, Sungkai Chumor 10, Tangkob 4. Final dividends are: Braunston 10, Lumut 12$, Mambaos 8.35 words
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Article579 1918-01-21 10 Story of the Sinking of His Smack. Never was the Victoria Cross more fittingly awarded than to Skipper Crisp. Here is the story of tbe sinking of his smack the Nelson, from an authoritative source. On an August afternoon at about a quarter to three tbe trawl was579 words
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Article68 1918-01-21 10 The Rev. A. S. M. Anderson, M.A., of tbe Chin Chew (Amoy) Anglo- Chinese College, expects to viait the Malay States and the Straits shortly after the Chinese New Year. He is a keen educationist, and a son of Sir Robert Anderson, late of Scotland Yard. Wee Tye Yon has68 words
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Article3610 1918-01-21 10 RUBBER LANDS RESTRICTION ENACTMENT. Lnofficials' Protests. The adjourned meeting of the Federal Council to consider the Robber Lands (Restriction) Enactment Amendment Bill was held in the Council Chamber in Koala Lumpur on Thursday, reports the Malay Mail, when there were present H. E. the High Commissioner (Sir Arthur3,610 words
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Letter47 1918-01-21 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Can any of your readers tell me if tbere is a decent sctiool for European girls only in Ootacamund or any other South Indian Hill station— Coonoor or Kodaikacal —Yours, etc., M. Singapore, January 18, 1918.47 words
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Article156 1918-01-21 10 Latest aurortisetuents of tbe day appear on pages t, 7 ana IL Mr. Low Kway Song, artist, of 10-2, Thomson Road, will receive orders for oil paiiu:^ on bromide which wi" look, he s&ys, like a canvas painting and will last at bug. Tbe Fantastics, who have156 words
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Article15 1918-01-21 10 Taiping Rubber.— ls,22o lbs. Sepang Va11ey.— 39,916 lbs. twelve months 352,916 lbs.15 words
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Article204 1918-01-21 10 At the Alhambra cinema theatre this evening there will be shown a new Metro Film entitled Tbe Greatest Power. This five-reel picture was exhibited recently to a small gathering of the press and a numb'r of theatrical managers, the nett mrlt beiDM tho undivided praise of all204 words
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Article118 1918-01-21 10 Some interesting swimming and diving competitions, organised by the chaplain, tbe Rev. B. C. Roberts, were held by the Middlesex Regiment in the baths at Tanglin Barracks on Friday night. The diving was won by Pte. Bayliss (Middlesex), whose style was very neat and clean. Some good swimming was118 words
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Article1421 1918-01-21 11 THEN THERE WOULD BE NO MORE WAR. Biographies of Dead Sons. i "It is well to struggle against hardness of heart, for in these days there is very little j pity left in mankind," writes Mr. James I Douglas in The Star. Any book that helps1,421 words
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Article695 1918-01-21 11 Austrians Scouring Hungary For Food. A correspondent recently in Hungary wrote to the Daily Chronicle In the western towns of Hungary a good deal of bitter feeling has been aroused against the Austrians by the swarms of visitors from Vienna and other parts of Austria who695 words
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Article92 1918-01-21 11 Four boys playing on the banks of the Grand Junction Canal at Brentford dog a channel '2 ft. wide, 18 ft. lory, and 18 ins. deep, with the result that the water flowing through wore away the bank. Bat for the prompt action of an official92 words
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Advertisement512 1918-01-21 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. HORSB AND TRAP FOR SALB One brown fielding (fast trotter) with a frig and two sets oi harness in good order, any reasonab c offer will not be rt fused. Owner leaving tbe Colony. Arplj F., o/o Straits Times. 211—26 1 DESIRABLE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE BT ORDER512 words
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Advertisement347 1918-01-21 11 FEDERATED MALAY STATES GOVERNMENT ESTABLISH MENT OF A CUSTOMS STATION FOR THB COLLECTION OF EXPORT DUTIBB ON GOODS EXPORTED BT RAIL, 1. The attention of exporters of dutiable goods from the Federated Malay States to Singapore by rail is invited to Notification No. 182, published in the Supplement to tbe347 words
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Advertisement366 1918-01-21 11 BAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be served in the hotel lounge and on the lawn every Thursday, from 4.30 p.m. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE ALSO Cinema Show on the lawn, especially for children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) SEA VIEW HOTEL -=ri music on the lawn DURING by the sea DINNER366 words
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Article1459 1918-01-21 12 PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF RUBBER. Outlook for the Industry. At tbe eighth ordinary general meeting of tin Kubber Plantations Investment Trust (Limited) at tbe Cannon Street Hotel, Mr. George Croll, presiding, the chairman, in the course of bis speech, said During the past year pests and diseases have1,459 words
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Article768 1918-01-21 12 Some Novel Innovations In Training. Frank Dilnot writes from New York to the Daily Chronicle America's national army now in course of formation, while its training corresponds generally with that of European soldiers, will be in Borne respects a novel force. When we were boys we used768 words
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Article623 1918-01-21 12 Fought in t Quagmire of Shifting' Ooze. Tbe following extract is taken from a letter received from Capt. J. M. Forsytb, M. C, son of the Rev. R. C. Forsytb, of Tsinanfo, says the North China Daily News Tbe writer has been quietly pursuing bis work623 words
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Article507 1918-01-21 12 The Watchdog that Closes Austrian Ports. An Anglo-Venetian writes in the Daily Express: Venice is bo associated in the public mind with moonlight, romance, and gondolas tbat her value as the seoond busiest port in Italy before the war, and since the war as a base for507 words
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Article1034 1918-01-21 12 The Organiser of Victory In Mesopotamia. Tbe death of General Sir Stanley Maude, is a sorrow to his many friends and a severe loss to the army, says Tbe Times. Born in 1 1864, Maude joined the Coldstream Guards in 1884, and after taking part in tbe1,034 words
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Article96 1918-01-21 12 General Hsu Shu cheng, the former Vice Minister ol War, generally considered the leading spokesman ol General Toan Cbi-joi, is now in Shanghai, staying at the Burlington Hotel, says a contemporary. He baa ex prossod the opinion that General Tuan is more powerful than ever. As Director96 words
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Advertisement244 1918-01-21 12 /)^Pro(Jucfof^^A 'Sk of lndusfty /7/7 London^^ Cigarettes No. 555 per tin of 50 dole Manufacturer! ARDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD. LONDON. ANOTHER BIG POPULAR VICTORY ay^_a<£*7]n| Day by day Julian's popular furniture boose \m ar^^"^"l aobitvt-N victory agaioi-t tbe undemocratic r** y Jj- foroee of bigh prices and tbe rising cost244 words
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Article809 1918-01-21 13 EARL CURZON'S TRIBUTE TO ARMY AND NAVY. A Tremendous Phenomenon. When the thanks of Parliament were voted to the army, recently, Earl Carzon moved the resolution in the House of Lords. He said the motion was without precedent, inasmuch as it was being moved before the809 words
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Article179 1918-01-21 13 An electro-magnet which tells the position of a bullet by causing a sound very much like a steamboat whistle in a stethoscope placed on the patient's skin is one of the recent developments of war surgery, according to Surgeon General Fotberingbam, C.M.G in an article in The Laacet179 words
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Advertisement279 1918-01-21 13 Useful Household Requirements AT WHITEAWAY'S /<& £2 WHITEAWAY'S I v^ XA \i\ HOUSEWIFE HAND If ■mrifr-i SEWING machines chines made of best materials, I '".i^ "f will sew from the finest to the stoutest cloth, oomplete with -zzi~^^Gj£fm^^^ strong walnut cover and set of Ha/iSi^i^^^-. J bookPrice $35.50 only. THE279 words
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Advertisement158 1918-01-21 13 FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN SUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during 1917 TO THE M&f T THE MUNICIPALITY I^Pf *^M GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE -l^^jS^^^ M mm This is sufficient proof or the superiority of the HAIPHONG DRAGON Brand Beware of Imitation! DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole. Agents:158 words
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Advertisement576 1918-01-21 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollars WHAT O'XKBBR PBOPBRTT IST THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (bM LONDON OFFIOB. SB, Old OBNBNJ 8.0. KSAO OFFIOB Wlnoh««t»» Houm, Singapore Tbe C<»p«, h. «80,000 deputed with NB 8op«»e Court rt B^lud. »d576 words
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Advertisement524 1918-01-21 14 BANKING. NEKIUUIDSGHE HANBEL-MAATtCHAPPY. NETHEILANBS TIADINB SO6IETT. Bsraaaisaao MM. MM ap tapltal B 80,000,000 (about 46,000,000) iutit*n imni ...f111,6»5.«ei about 4886,108) Baas Umn n iutiuii. him AWWOV Oi Batatia. BRAN CH S i— Peuag, BoagEoaß, Bhaa*hat, fUagooa, Soerafcaya, Bemaiaag, Wattarredea, Baadoeßa; (Java). Cherifcoß, T-*al, Peosloayaa, tjilmtjw, Djjkja (Java), Solo (Jbtb), MedM524 words
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Advertisement479 1918-01-21 14 BAHKIHG. HMBKBM AND SHANGHAI BANKING G§NP6IUTIBN (Imoobpobatbd n Howoioko) PAID- CP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RBSBKVI FUNDS Sterling 41,800,000 at I/- i 16,000,000 Silver |18,600,000 •88,600,000 Reserve Liability ol Oroprielow 116,000,000 OOURJ 0F DERBGTORB Hon. Mr. 8. B. Dodwoll, Chairman. Boa. Mi. P. B. Bolyoak, Deputy Chairman. Hn. Mr. 0. I. Anton.479 words
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Advertisement446 1918-01-21 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA ANB CHINA. INCORPORATED IN IN GLAND BT ROTAL UHARTBR, Paid op Capital la 60,000 Shares of AOeMb ji.wo.wo Benrre Find 41,000,000 Bewrre LiaMlity ol Proprietors... 41,160,000 BANKBRSi The Bank ol ■aglaad, The London Oltf lid Midland Bilk, Ltd., The London Ooanty ud Wuteiiiitcr B».k,446 words
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Advertisement650 1918-01-21 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL LIFE ASSURANCE GO., LTD. Bstibiisiud 1874. Incubfokatid in India. M.tMl MIURMON now In foro* for •73,023,348.14 ASSETS ajtoeed *3 1,800,000.00 LOWIIT RATES of PRBMIUM. LIBERAL CONDITIONS. A PROSFBOTUS will be Bent oa appliostion to F. P. JOSEPH, Aoting Branch Seoretary, IT, The Arcade, Singapore. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF650 words
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Article1091 1918-01-21 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Volunteers and Invasion. A public meeting organised under the auspices of the London Chamber ol Commerce was held at Cannon Street Hotel recently, when Visoonnt French addressed a large gathering of commercial vehie'e owners and users relative to the enrolment1,091 words
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Advertisement137 1918-01-21 15 PENCE R ■I Moulton Tyres Whatever the temperature or climate, Spencer- Moulton three -ribbed tyres prove ever reliable. A special process of hardening pure rubber without loss of resiliency accounts for this and for remarkable endurance over the worst roads. For running comfort, for economy of wear, for immunity from137 words
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Advertisement110 1918-01-21 15 IHERE IS NO GUESSWORK ABOUT DUNLOP i wl MV^v £i V V *^BB> Jm r Bjj Every Dunlop feature is J^K&SSwg&r^&jt '/""N proved to be riffht before W IRw^M V^r^st3 Thus, in the matter of |HK ilil VI^BBVsfIBBH^W tyres are backed by experl\T, B* VP|VM| It ence, brains, and constant110 words
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Advertisement934 1918-01-21 16 E BW^ I. W I (O^^sSN\\ \al M For Security and Economy Ther» art other rubber non-tkid Tyret which have an initial grip upon road avfaces, but their formation it tuch that the anti-skid principle toon disappear!, and they become to all intentt and purpotet a Plain Tread without Safety934 words
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Advertisement645 1918-01-21 16 $10 REWARD for finder of a brown leather bag containing I some eertifloatea in an account book and I tome small important papers left in rick I aba in Middle Road. Apply Box No. 577.1 Straits Times. IS-I— Bl 1 1 FOR BALE PRIVATELY One teven-Beater Daimler motor cat. recently645 words
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Advertisement290 1918-01-21 16 KIAMKWTiCo 108 109. MARKET STREET JCBT RECEIVED Dietz Reliable Hurricane Lamps PKICB REASONABLE. THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO in Singapore II CONDUCTED BY H. N. BUCKERIDGE Lite of Melt n. La f aye tte, phot og ra phert ro their Majaitiei. AT THE BURLINGTON IN PMM «orth of the290 words
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Advertisement300 1918-01-21 16 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE NOW LOOK HERE Firewood is one of the chief factors in your kitchen. You will want it, so try at the above address or 'phone Offioo No*. 1361, 1869 and 1863. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 14SO Sunnyaide, Qaylang... 1 073 37-4, Tanjong300 words
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Advertisement116 1918-01-21 16 FIRBT-CLAM GARS-HIRE DAY AND NI6HT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries tot second band cars from oat clients in the Straits and F.M.B. If yon wisb to bay any, oonralt us, we will be able to fulfil you needs. When yon intend to sell, oonsnlt OR, we shall fetch a116 words
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Miscellaneous388 1918-01-21 16 Straits Wmes, TELEPHONES I Editorial and General... (8 Manager's Offioe 1117 Job Printing Office 1144 AU oommanications relating to cditoiiai matters and news should oe addressed tc THE EDITOR. All oommonioationB relating to business matters— advertisements, subcriptians, accounts, printing, oto. should be addressed to TUB MANAGER. Cheques and money orders388 words
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