The Straits Times, 20 February 1918
1918-02-20
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Title Section13 1918-02-20 1 The Straits Times. 0.. 25.651 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement225 1918-02-20 1 IILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENBED MILK Price bow $19.00 BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY M/j^^' X JBL ALWAYS NEVER s J^^^^P^i MOST VARIES "BtAR ff BRAND EXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS W' lK I Its JS"*! in its natural purij 3 ?oc I a nd *'«ioul addition ot w225 words
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Advertisement114 1918-02-20 1 ROBINSON CO. H "r -4fc |B loose.leaf note books .^"ZZZ,*.. Jb btocked in four sizes: H j ~HI No. 420 43/ 4 i3 inches Z No. 530 s^x4 *W: No. 530i,2 53 4 ,4 H fcft> iW Na63o 6^i^i Refills for al] Nos. in etock. FOUNTAIN PENS Moore, Swan, Blackbird.114 words
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Advertisement12 1918-02-20 1 KARTELL 8 BRANDY Soli Aqinti AOAMBON BILFILUN A CO LTD (laoorporktcd laCßnftltad)12 words
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Article1124 1918-02-20 2 MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE ON THE SITUATION. "God Speed the Plough." The Minister for Agrieoltnre (Mr. Prothero, M.P.) was the (jaest of the British Bmpire Prodaoers' Association at a luncheon meetiDß. Mr. Prothero, who was warmly welcomed, said the food situation was difficult, and its difficulty would be1,124 words
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Advertisement551 1918-02-20 2 f f Here is "A case for 'Wincarnis' Everyone who need* new strength, new blood, new nerve force, or new vitality ia >r A case for Wincarni*,'" because Wincarnis' gives new Health to all who are Weok, Anaemic, "Nervy." Run-down The wonderful results of Wincarni*' in cases of Weakness, Anaemia,551 words
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Advertisement462 1918-02-20 2 fP>Make' VYOUR j 7 deautif ul Natnr* intended TOor hair to be beautiful. Whetl the natural oil which protects and beautifies the hair is deficient, it most be supplemental. Otherwise the hair will become dull, dry, and brittle it will iplit at tbe ends and prematurely fall out. If you462 words
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Advertisement272 1918-02-20 2 TIE HIIIKOII ROPE UIOFMTOIIIIIO., LTI. (lMw*raa*ran m EatablUhed 1883 j MANDFAOTDRBRB OF PURE—ROPE I ITIANI MILE LAID 4 ITIANI to ir p to rio ir Ma**, samala* aad full particulars will be forwarded on application to Agent: ALLAN KEITH, Sfi.i%Vi. M-ft GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.. LTD. (iMOOarOBATBD W HoNOIOHO) Portland272 words
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Article961 1918-02-20 3 WHAT WE OWE TO OUR GALLANT SAILORS. The Cost of the War. Archibald Hard writes in the Duly Tele gSjBI How msny of the million! of persons in Britain, completely surrounded by water, realise the prioe at wbiob the food they eat is purchased— and not only961 words
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Advertisement393 1918-02-20 4 STEMIEh SAIUNM. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHI P CO.. LTD. (Iboobpobatbd ib Jatab) EUROPEAN LINE A aervioe is maintained betweea Yokohama, Tia porte, and Bngland under mail contract wMb tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The Mew Twia-serew Steamers maintainiag Ibis servioe have beea socially deaignodand WMtnintml and are fitted with all the latest393 words
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Advertisement598 1918-02-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P- 0. -British India AND Apcar I—in© (OoavAjnas Ihoobpobitsd ia H»aw»D) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PSNINBULAR AND ORIKNTAL 8 N Co. (Under Contntot with His Majesty OoTanuaaaa) The Company's MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY asa at awaaal snspended. Tbe Company, INTBRMEOIATE SERVICES TO AND PROM LONDON are at598 words
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Advertisement753 1918-02-20 4 STEAMER SAIUNwS. fHE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO,. LO. (laooapoKATßD ib Bum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgaau, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, ffnlantoa, Tabtt Baqgaara, TeUspia, 'aasrai, Pataai. Bhigora, Laooa, Kobsamui, Bandoa, Laagsnen, Ohoropoa, Kohlak a Baagkok Due Departure a.a. MAHIDOL Fab. 20, S p.m. a. PRACHATIPOK Fab. OS Fab. 87, 8 p.m. ASOANQ753 words
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Advertisement624 1918-02-20 4 STEAMER MIUIIIB. ooMaiMBD saavioa o* THEBCEAMI.|.Ci..LTI (lauOBPOBATBD DI AJTD THE WEST AUSTRALIA! S. N. CB.. LTB. (InooBFOBATaD ib BaeaAvs) BBTwaaa ■raneantla (Parth), rSar^r>.W«s« Auetrstllan Pont, a «ai and Slngapppa. Regular sailings betweea Blagapore s».s Westera Australia ealliag at Java (ai la auoemeat offers), Derby, Kiag's Sound (port tor the Kimberley624 words
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Advertisement524 1918-02-20 5 RUBBER FACTORY PLANT We livr JT-t iwi ivrd (table Ir' ru oar bead oflta" in Lond n a^viiuu tbe shipment cl a Bates 46 b.h p aemi-Diecel eufcioe wbioh enables as to (ffer I r ctrly delivery (about two month«) the l.ulowing complete factory plant One Bates remi Dianel engine524 words
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Advertisement420 1918-02-20 5 JONG-KEENA JAVA'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING HUMANITY. This preparation is corupoeed of medicina l hei bs cultivated in Ma ja Pait, the Mecca ol Java. The name Jong. Keena or Jong Kit a is Hutch and ngnifies Young Quinine as liiitinyoi-lied from Oni-Kina or old quinint, whioh is420 words
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Advertisement857 1918-02-20 5 Halifax Relief Fund The postponed Fete will be held on Sator. day, February 38, 1919, from 3 to 11 p.m. on tbe Raffles Reclamation Ground. TAN CHBNO BIONO, Hon. SeoreUry, Singapore, February 19, 1918. PROGRAMME. 1 Parade. By over POO pupils ot tbe Chines* Boys Schools of Si .gapore. 3.857 words
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Advertisement135 1918-02-20 5 HADJI MANSOOR ft HADJI AMIN DIAMOND MERCHANTS AND COMMISSION AGENTS IW, north Bridge bad. Undertake to eat and polish brilliants and diamonds with np-to-date machinery, at moderate prioe. Workmamhip guaranteed. mt sn Estate Supplies Coagulating Pans Sizes 18x9x4 inches. 15 xlO x 4 inches. 16 xlox 6% inches Latex Measures135 words
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Advertisement70 1918-02-20 5 "BLUE MYSTO WHITE-ANT EXTERMINATOR ALL BRITISH STRONG, RELIABLE »nd CHEAP "MYSTO" POWDER (made to approved formula) The powder that kills, and does not corrode the taoes McAlister Co., Ltd. INCORPORATED IN SINOAPORB SOLE AGENTS The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-Book This handy little book has now reached its TBNTH EDITION, a70 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous223 1918-02-20 5 8* THEJarj^iCai STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Place. Money Changer, Europe Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijh. Money Changer Raffles Hotel. Koh a Co., Bras Baaah Road. Kwong Seng Chiang, Selegio Road. Low Tong Swe?,223 words
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Advertisement308 1918-02-20 6 CLASSICAL VIOLIN MUSIC with pianoforte accompaniment. CLASSICAL PI A.NO MUSIC of modern composers. LATE6T RAGS, waltzes, piano solos, marches, two-steps, etc. TO BB HAD PROM Jbts.* *i M. Ml. Jb_^*^9^^ A^i IN, ■wrtk Brian load. Tilbsbi— 1701. AUCTION SALE Of VALCABLB FRBBHOLD AND 600 YEARS LBABBHOLD PROPERTIBS At Ma— bi308 words
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Advertisement140 1918-02-20 6 WILSON Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS ORCHARD MAI TELEPHONE IMS 6 Cabinet Portraits $6 (1 2 do $1 0) Note tbe conditions ol our offer NO SATISFACTORY PROOF. NO PAYMENT. No better guarantee ol tbe high quality of oni work ooold be given or demanded. AUCTION SALE Ot tbe British tcngkang Hiap140 words
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Advertisement485 1918-02-20 6 UTEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. I AUCTION SALE At on Mleroom, No. S, Rafflaa Plaoe, Om Satoboat, Fbbbdabt 38, at 10.80 a h. One 81 b p. three-speed tret -engine Rover motor oyole in geed running order, and one two- speed, two- stroke New Hudson motor ejele fitted new Dnnlop tyres. One Chnbbe'485 words
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Advertisement303 1918-02-20 6 "Triomphe" Sardines IN Oib filv TOMATO P«cked in lib. ud fib. white tin, wilb bmw kbels v »bo»e. EMily opened by kejs .lUobed. BUY "TRIOMPHE" SARDINES YOU WILL LIKE THEM of the fish is a dainty morsel. There is no waste, and Triomphe Sardines are there fore economical. They should303 words
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Article94 1918-02-20 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, February 20. High Water, 4.40 a.m., 7.29 p.m Thursday, February 21. High Water, 6.10 a-m 8.48 p.m. Friday, February 22. High Water. 7.41 a.m., 9.42 p.m. Municipal Commiasioners, 3JK) p.m. Sykora Conoert, Tanglin Club, 9.80 p.m, Saturday, February 23. Htfffa Water, 8 50 ».m., 10.94 words
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Article134 1918-02-20 7 To- DAT. P. Swettenham and Penang 2 80 pm Malacca BJJO pm Maw and Malacca I »0 pm Bato Pabat 130 pm Rhio 8 pr, P. Batam and Polau Balang 8 pm Pulau Soegi 8 pm Pontianak 8 pm P. Samba, Anamba, Nat una In. and Seraaaan134 words
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Article272 1918-02-20 7 The mail train* ftom Singapore tot the •ortfa leave Tank Road station daily at ,7.7 a.m (Sunday dxeepted) and T p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at f 18 p.m. and 8.46 a.m. teapeoti vely The through express to Penang leaves Koala Lompur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at272 words
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Article26 1918-02-20 7 (Ofßeial Post Offioe Retort.) >eeembOT 14 femmbai 1* Jeoeribw JO lantMr} 4 January 11 February 6 February 'i January 34 84 Febroary li26 words
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Article180 1918-02-20 7 EXCMANOE Sinqapom, Fibboait 30, 1918. 0* Lonoom Buk 4 m/i 2/1 j Demand 1/4^ PriTkteBm/i M 2/4* On Fbamoi Bank 810 On India BankT. T. 167 On HoNOCOMO...B«nk d/d M 87|%pm Oh Shanohai ...Bank d/d 84 J Ok Jata. Bank T. T. 136 On Jatax Bank 106]180 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article164 1918-02-20 7 Bayen BtUmm. 10 10 impHg 10.00 10.80 1 lAvevWeng 8.40 8.500.d 10 10 Kinte AHOeteUoa 6.76 7.2S 41 41 KioUTin 1.10.0 I.WJO 41 41 L»b»» Mines 6.60 6.75 10 10. MiUyan Collieries 14.60 16.00 41 41 tUkjaii Tin 1.14.0 1.16.6 Mm 10 10 Middleton IS.3S 20.00 U- Pahug Coptol164 words
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Article105 1918-02-20 7 SI £1 U. SmelttMOo. 7.50 8.00 £1 £1 Prel. 1.2.Q 1.8.0 I/- lleaMe T'w»yi 8.6 4.« 10 10 Fraae* Nea»e 60.00 62.00 M «OW. Hammet 00. 7280 74 .00 100 100 Ktti Btcb, Del 180.00 160.00 10 10 lUjiuri 00. 6.00 7.00 41 41 Shell TnuurpoH 6.12.6 6.15.0 10105 words
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Article56 1918-02-20 7 United Hnjrineere 8% 11,aM,600 pi Biß«apoteßleotiio Tramways 5% 4860,000 Mts B'poie Municipal 8% 11,878,000 fH S'porc Mnnicip»l H% ol 190T $1,800,000 10%dW B 'pore Mnmioipal «i% Of 1808 11,000,0k 10% dli Spore Munioip*] 4% 1,000,00 a 10%fli B'pote Manioipal 4% 4800,000 F.M.B. S% loan 1918 16,000.000 lVi\ 10S( S.S.56 words
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Article315 1918-02-20 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day 'r Prim. Framm Lyall Co. Bvatt. Malaka Hinds 2.46 958 346 4 M Malakoff (IS) 4.10 480 410 480 Mandai Tekonfl (II) 0.76 0.85 07« OSS Mergni (»6) 600 625 600 •26 New Sereodah (13) 4.(0315 words
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Advertisement178 1918-02-20 7 MUNIO AND BROWNS PRACTICAL GUIDE TO COCONUT PLANTING A treab cenaijraaMet of the book has arriv ed treat Laadea aad oan be obtained from ■anil BXiy aad WaUh, Siagapore Messrs filtaaail aad 00,, Penan* Mean. John MM** aad Oe>., The Federal Rubber Stamp tic TVo Federal Dispensary (Kuala Lumrr i178 words
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Advertisement423 1918-02-20 7 LATEST ADVEHTIoEMENTS. TO LIT, 80 Ntwton Road. Kent moderate. Apply 4, Cesil Street, 80 2— 19 8 BOARD AND LODOINOS required by baoheior in or ont of town. App y B s 666, Straits Times. 80- 81 8 WANTED, a typist and shorthand writer. Apply stating expedience and salary ex423 words
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Advertisement335 1918-02-20 7 THE FAVOURITE MIXTURE AT HOME AND ABROAD Smith's "Glasgow" CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ALL DEALERS IN SINGAPORE ft F.M.B. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN BNOLAND) EASTERN BRANCH i SINGAPORE STAMP MILLS AND ACCESSORIES BELTING TELEGRAMS: VANNER "-TELEPHONE NO. 266 Gasolene Auto mobile Co. (BEACH ROAD-NEXT TO RAFFLES HOTEL) Reliable Motor335 words
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Advertisement104 1918-02-20 7 Announcement Extraordinary I PROGRBSBIVBNBSB IN MOVING PICTURES The old aad most patroniaed Marlborcugh Ointma— a pioneer in tbe smusrment line has been entirely reconstructed and the management has pleasure ia announcing Monday. February 25, 1918 AS THB GRAND OPENING NIGHT OF THE NEW MARLBOROUGH THEATRE IN BEACH ROAD Powerful dramatic104 words
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1188 1918-02-20 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. SIR WILLIAM ROBERTSON. Matters do not go well at home they go, indeed, from bid to Worse. When we lost Lord Kitohener all felt a profound thankfulness that in Sir William Robertson Britain bad a soldier of the Bame stamp, great M an administrator1,188 words
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Article12 1918-02-20 8 A meotini; of the Maoiciptl Commissioners will be beld oo Friday afternoon.12 words
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Article34 1918-02-20 8 The K»mponi< Kamonting Tin Dre^g'ng, r cord fjr the first fortuigbt ol February is m ■ollows H urs run 537, cubic yurds treat d 74,"00, t i>tal piculs ifi.it, realised on sale •83,64 J.»B.34 words
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Article42 1918-02-20 8 Hsji Mohamed N »r, retired Malay Viai titg T acber ol Taipiny, who Lad served Government for tweuty-ove years, diet] at b res n h m Taiping at tile end of last week, H-» had suffered from paralysis lor ajaie considerable time.42 words
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Article34 1918-02-20 8 Thpft as a servant of property to tbe value of 1280 was alleged in the second polioe i court this morning against Han Ah Kom. I The hearing was postponed to tbe 25th inst.34 words
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Article33 1918-02-20 8 In the second police court this morning Moi Weng waa charged with gang robbery and theft of jewellery and property to tbe value of 1226. The case was postponed to the 26th inst.33 words
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Article34 1918-02-20 8 A number ol traders were charged by Inspector Flat ag«n in the district court tb s morning with offe oes with regard to weights aod measures. Fines varying from llu to •15 were imposed.34 words
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Article32 1918-02-20 8 of criminal breach of trust with r^PW to three tongkongs was the charge brought in tbe second police court this morning against Lee Ah Lock. Tbe hearing was adjourned until March 9.32 words
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Article42 1918-02-20 8 Forgery ol a cheque lor 14,500 is alleged against Lim Lai Seng, of 8, Peck Stall Street, who was charged in tbe third police court this morning The bearing was postponed (or a week. Mr. R. L. Eber appeared for the defence.42 words
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Article49 1918-02-20 8 Tbe preliminary inquiry into a obarge ol possessing two counterfeit IS notes brought against Tan Ah Kow was conoluded in (he third police court yesterday afternoon, and accused was committed for trial. It is alleged that he attempted to pass the notes at a sbop in New Bridge Road.49 words
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Article48 1918-02-20 8 Acting Sanitary Inspector Moorthy, ol Taiping, at the end of last week, obtained convictions against three Tamil milkmen for selling adulterated milk. Two of tbe accused were tiued 13U and costs, and tbe other, who bad pieviously been convicted lor a similar offence, was fined ISO and costs.48 words
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Article50 1918-02-20 8 As requested by a Secretariat letter, tbe following have been nominated by Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board to serve on a committee which is being formed to organise an agricultural show of foodstuffs to be held in Kuala Lumpur:— Tbe Health Officer, Mr. H. N. Ferrers and Mr. Choo Kia Peng.50 words
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Article51 1918-02-20 8 In view of tbe inadtquacy of accommodation to meet present rtquireinents tbe Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board has decided to urge tbe Government to allow the work ot extending the Central Market, Koala Lum pur, a starred item in tbe current year's estimates, to be put in hand at an early51 words
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Article51 1918-02-20 8 At a recent meeting Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board concurred with the views ot tbe Superintendent of Abattoirs that the slaughtering of pigs for sale at Pudu Ulu should be done in tbe Kuala Lumpur Abattoirs, and declined therefore to entertain an offer made to enter into a contract for this51 words
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Article58 1918-02-20 8 Mr. E. N. Hurley (chairman of the Shipping Hoard) reports (bat America's »bit>piOK programme eovtrg bi^bl niillioD ton*, ol which uue tilih baa been completed, fweuty new BhipjarJs have been oooiitruct ed. Mr. Henry Ford, the maoufactuier of motor oars, bas uubuiitted 10 (be board a ncbeme (or taroinK oat58 words
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Article70 1918-02-20 8 The fire which broke out in tbe early boors ot tbe 16th lost, at the Khie Heng Bee Rice and Oil Mills was extinguished last night, says the Straits Echo of Monday. The tramoars running from Magazine and Jelulong were filled continuously with passengers desirous of seeing the conflagration. Even70 words
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Article73 1918-02-20 8 In connection with North Kedab "Our Day a Gymkhana will be beld on Saturday, M»rch 80. at Alor Scar, the events being t. ut pegging, jamping competition, button sewing race (mixed events) and obstacle raoe. These events are open to all coiners, on the morning of the 81st, there will73 words
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Article83 1918-02-20 8 A Siamese military aviator was killed at tbe aviation ground near Bangkok on February 10 through an accident to his machine. Deceased was Lieut. Saguen laodnan, a member of tbe Siam Expeditionary Foroe which is shortly leaving for France. The Bangkok Tiuues sajs the accident has spoilt a fine record.83 words
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Article136 1918-02-20 8 Tbe annual general meeting ol tbe 8 clangor Indian Association was held at tbe Asao ciation Hall on Sunday, when I>r, Gupta took tbe chair. In the course ot his addreas, he spoke ol the financial embarrassment and the lack ol effort on the part of the members, which impeded136 words
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Article159 1918-02-20 8 Parent write* to tbe Ipoh paper to say that be baa heard that it is likely that tbe local Government is about to correspond wilb tbe Secretary of State with regard to tbe appointment of aa educationist to control education in tbe F.M.S. and says that xocb an app. iotment159 words
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Article448 1918-02-20 8 The death i* rrror lix> of Mr. H. C. Hall, ot tbe Island Trading Co., Ltd., at Labuan. Mr. T. J. MacGregor, State Treasurer, Perak, is in Taiping Hospital, suffering from appendioitis. Mr. C. B. Graburn, late ol Sungei Klah Estate, Persk, has obtained a commission in448 words
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Article22 1918-02-20 8 Mrs. Rupert MaDuat h, begH to acknowledge with many iliaukn 11U tor tliu Belgian Children's Food from Wee Adrew."22 words
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77 1918-02-20 8 We very gratefully acknowledge tbe followiog addition to uur tuud tor assisting the Overseas Ciub to provide smokes tor out soldiers and sailors Per Mrs. E D. Butler, being subscriptions received in Malacca (Una monthly contribution) 110 Anonymous 1 The total we have received77 words
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Article190 1918-02-20 8 A circular has been issued to tbe members of the Rubber Growers' Association slating that a Rubber Gifts Fund has bton created, the committee of whioh coinpriseawAtm Ernest Hircl), Air. R W. Harnsorj, air W. Hood Treacht-.r and Mr. John McKwan. Tbe intention is thai by way190 words
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Article229 1918-02-20 8 The President, the Hjn. Mr. C J Staoderr, presided at Ibe weekly ujtetiox uf the Kent Board, b< Id yesterday afternoon, aod ibe other mtnjbem preaent were Heiwni. A. M. 8. Angulia, li. Caipuiat-I, U»w Ktibk kuiaui, M. Mejer and 8. i'otulioson. Several cants were dealt with229 words
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Advertisement209 1918-02-20 8 RONE. 0 STEEL CABINETS FOB BULKY BOOKS Fitted with one to ..v&* ~v* ,r ten roller shelves adjustable every half X^ inch, and fireproof •'9^*l*^^^? collapsible curtain. /W **&< ON SHOW AT i <£&« MbIIIbIiI 14a, GOLLYER QUAY HH^^HH RONEO LTD.. SINGAPORE <£?gSaM (Incorporated in BngUnd) BEDSTEADS AT JOHN LITTLE209 words
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Advertisement181 1918-02-20 8 ALHAMUA Tks Mall for Music Ths Pionssr ssd Prsmisr t«ass-Th« Swiss »f Quality ■aach Road. SBCONDSHOW 0 16 TO 11 Metro Film Corporation presents Miss Emu. j Wtbl n in THE OUTSIDER In 6 Act* From tbe novel Nobody bt Liuis Jewph Vance. f retentinit a story ol absorbing interest181 words
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Article5187 1918-02-20 9 SIR W.ROBERTSON'S POSITION. Denial of Voluntary Resignation. RUSSIAN POSITION. Germans Threaten Renewed Hostilities. RacTifts Telegrams. London, February 19, 10 p.m. Tbe Sunday Times and tbe National News state that they are informed by General Sir Wilham Robertson tbat he bas not resigned General Robertson told a Sunday Times5,187 words
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Article507 1918-02-20 10 His Lordship's Deep Interest In Singapore The Parishioners of tbe Church of St. Joseph, Portuguese Mission, Singapore, and the public generally will bear with deep regret of the death at tbe age of 65 years of His Lordship, Dom Joao Paulino a' Asevedo c Castrc,507 words
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Article129 1918-02-20 10 To-day's Business. Macpfcail and Co.'s daily report s— Silvw L'achanged 42|. Boagk:»g.-2/ll* 27J% pm. Sbaa«hai.-4 i{ 64*. T s- No market. Mbwas.— London 2/8. The auction opened at aasul >90 for No. 1 orepe and sheet, bat the prioe for crepe advanced sharply to ♦98 wtth oae129 words
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Article152 1918-02-20 10 Repairing Delicate Apparatus In a Laboratory. Lord Cbarnwood, at the Royal Society of Arts, related that in tbe physic* laboratory at Eton was a former gunsmith, who bad lost bis right band. He did ordinary repairs to delicate electrical and other appartus, and with his hook sad152 words
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Article2776 1918-02-20 10 GOVERNMENT'S CENTRALISATION PROPOSALS. Dr. Day's Views. Speaking at a meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Distriot Planters' Association held in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday as to the Government's proposals for the taking over and centralisation of Estate Hospitals, says the Malay Mail, I)r B. Day said. I am obliged2,776 words
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Article701 1918-02-20 10 What is Germany Doing with Her Submarines? Not by any means for the first time in the history of this war tbe U-boat is well in band. As long ago as September 21 it was announced by a high naval authority obviously an Admiralty official that the701 words
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Article378 1918-02-20 10 Result of a Search in the Indian Ocean. The Nippon Yusen Kaisba announces with reference to tbe missing Hitachi Mara that the Chikosen Mara, under the command of Capt. Yamawaki bas made a strenuous search in the South Seas and Indian Ocean in 00- operation with the378 words
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Article368 1918-02-20 10 Germans and Austrians Deported To India. The German and Austrian prisoners interned in Bangkok have been sent to India, and left for Madras on February 18 180 men are on one vessel and 90 women and children on another. About ten prisoners who were in bad368 words
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Article329 1918-02-20 10 Rules made by the Governor in Council are published in a Gssette Extraordinary. Notification by emp'oyers under section 9 of persons leaving or entering employment shall be delivered to tbe Collector within one month after cessation or commence ment of employment, as the case may be. Returns329 words
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Article849 1918-02-20 10 If tbe Allies Boycott German Trade. J. Saxon Milk writes in the Daily Chroniole Do tbe nations allied against Germany realise tbe weight and foroe of the economics pressure they can bring to bear upon the enemy What is Germany's position at tbe present moment 1 Her849 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article41 1918-02-20 10 An 18 holes stroke play competition will be held on Saturday and Sunday, the 28rd and 24th inst and the members returning tbe best sixteen scores will qualify to play for tbe Captain's Prise under match play conditions.41 words
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Article92 1918-02-20 10 Mrs. Payne won the February spoon with a nett score of 01. Tbe scores were at follow:— A general meeting will be held in tbe Psleetier club-bouse, after the practice shoot, on Thursday, February 28, at 6.46 p.m. It is hoped that all members will endeavour to attend. yd».92 words
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Letter520 1918-02-20 11 To the Editor of tbe Straits Time*. Sir,— lt is satisfactory to see from the numerous letters in your columns that the public is at laat taking an interest in the scandal of horse raoing in war time. One would have thought tbat the example of the520 words
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Letter365 1918-02-20 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Bir,— Until rroently North Bridge Road was only watered once a day, but sinoe tbe 9th inst., it bas been watered twioe a day— at 780 a m. and 8 p.m. May I ask the official ooaoerned tc b. u^od enoogh to365 words
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319 1918-02-20 11 To the Editor ol the Straits Time*. Sir,— I (ball be very grateful to jon, if 700 would poblub tbe following in jour valuable paper lor tbe benefit ol Chriatiaa miwiona. Beiog invited tv be preaeat at a teatimo •ial meeting in a mineioa aehool319 words
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Letter163 1918-02-20 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Timea. Sir, Referring to the address of Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell at tbe eighth annual general meeting of the Bukit Kajang Rubber Estates, Limited, whioh appears in your issue of tbe 18tb instant, the statement male by the chairman that about163 words
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Letter251 1918-02-20 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, We have decided to accept your verdict as final in our controversy. A stands for a lady of German male parentage born and bred in a British country. Sbe married B," a German, who ia now dead. A's adopted son251 words
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Article78 1918-02-20 11 A general im-.tmg of tlie (ieylanu Club waa held oa Soaday, and tbe following were t,.-ct«l i.&n b.»r.r-f,,r tbe Dext h»lf jt*r Preaideat, 8. K. Babjaa vioa-preaident, M. Sabat aaareUry, Abdul Rabman B. Aiii aHHmUDt aecretary, Abdal Hamet-d B. Ininail treasurer, Mohamad Kaasim bin Abdul Obani auditor, Mohamad Ismail bin78 words
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Advertisement181 1918-02-20 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme ol drills, etc.. for week ending Saturday, February 28, 1018. WUMBIDAT, FlBBl-ABY 30. 6.16 p.m. DriU Hall SV.A. Sections III and IV. M S V.K.atd. Maxim Ca 6.10 p.m. 8.V.R. 6.16 p.m. Vets. Ca S.V.C. Signal. Section 8V.C. S.V.C. all Kecrts. Thuuday, Fibbcabt 31. 6.16 p.m.181 words
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Advertisement323 1918-02-20 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS are built specially for the climate and are guaranteed for five years. Call op send for catalogue S. MOUTRIE CO, LTD. (Inoorporatedlin Hongkong) Raffles Plaoe auction sale: Of VALOABLB FRBBHOLD BUILDINO LAND AT TaNGLIS ROAD, SINOAPORB, To be held at our Sale-room, No. IT, Raffles Place, On Tuesday,323 words
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Advertisement532 1918-02-20 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 I t music t-^r New 'Phone on the lawn DURING532 words
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Article3098 1918-02-20 12 CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW OF A YEARS HAPPENING. The Annual General Meeting- The annual general meeting of the Malacca Planters' Association was held on Sunday, at the Malacca Club, Mr. J. W. Campbell, presiding. The following members and visitors were present, Messrs. J. W. Campbell, L. B. P Wolterstan, B.3,098 words
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Article314 1918-02-20 12 PACIFIST MURDERERS." Mr. Ben Tillett's Striking Warning. I want to sound a strong note of warning against the pacifists in oar midst," said Mr. Ben TiUett, M.G., in a striking address on The World at War and After, at the Hay market Pacifist is only another name for 'mar derer,'314 words
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Article1138 1918-02-20 12 MOST PROLIFIC OF ALL ILL WEEBS. By R. P. P. Rowe. 111 weeds grow apace," as all the world knows. Bat of all weeds hate is the moat prolific in its growth. The seed of bate grows a rich harvest in the hate that answers it.1,138 words
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Advertisement250 1918-02-20 12 Fresh Pure Creamery BUTTER Always obtainable in 1-lb. and J^-lb. pats The whole of the dairying industry of Australia is under strict Government inspection and all fresh batter imported by us is certified as first-grade by Australian Government certificate SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE COMPANY. LIMITED (Inoopporated in Straits Settlements) FURNISHING w250 words
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Article1123 1918-02-20 13 CONTINUED PROGRESS IN DEVELOPMENT. Dividend Outlook. The seventh annual ordinary general meeting of the Tikam Bato Rubber Company, Limited, was held on December 19 at tbe London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, London, E.C., Mr. Claude Edwards (chairman of tbe company) presiding. Tbe Chairman said1,123 words
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Advertisement176 1918-02-20 13 SPECIAL VALUES IN OUR GENTS' DEPARTMENT THAT ARE WORTH ATTENTION QT«,EPf\> Q.I MgTEJSr I |V\\ S Plce GENT S INDIA GAUZE BINGLETB /I 'fc U With button (r. Nt and abort fileevea. ft V I |W Pizea 28 to 40 int. Miff GENT ■S'DOKFGAL TWEED SPORTMti' m Ose '•tent styles176 words
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Advertisement234 1918-02-20 13 CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists, 16, Sontb Bridge S a f FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Firstolaw Meebaaieal Dentistry, O. Id Onwm Bridge Filling and Tolcacite. Daiaticn of West Guaranteed. CHABQBS MODBItATI Boat Tootb Powders and Brashes (or Bale PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS Amateurs' Work, Developing Printing Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KongHingCheongifCo. Adolphi Hotel Buildings, Singapore234 words
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Advertisement21 1918-02-20 13 fMakeapfote! jj v rwnruz Jor prime quality Jierated XVaters Tapping Knives BEST STEEL PORCELAIN RUBBER CUPS FIRST QUALITY R. ARISAKA, Singapore21 words
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Advertisement587 1918-02-20 14 Assets over $2 000 000 B.C. Assurance in force over $9,000,000 B.C. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COiPANY, LIMITED. (Imcorpobatbd ih Straits Sbttlbments) HEAD OFFICE i Winchester Houss, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i SB, Old Jewry, B.C. The Company baa ataO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with587 words
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Advertisement495 1918-02-20 14 BAHKIHfI. HIMKeNB AND SHANGHAI lAHKIM eiRPIMTIwI, pL>«Oßroaatßi> i» Hoaosoao) PAID-UP OAPITAL •11,000,000 RBBBKVB FUNDS Sterling 41.630,000 at I/. |U,000.000 Silver M M tlBjooJoB •BS,aoa\Soo Reoervo Uabiltty oi Otopstoton tII.OOJWOO COURT OF DIRECTORS Boa. Mr. S. H. DodweU, Ohairmaa. Boa. Mi, P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairman. Hob. Mr 0. 1. Aatoa.lC.495 words
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Advertisement528 1918-02-20 14 BMiKINB. NEKRLAIIBUHE HAMBEL-iAATIGHAPPY. NETHEILANN TIAIINI MfIETT. BnABaiaBBD 18M. ■aisstapltaiflBB.ca«,eoO!aboot4B,ON,OOC taaa 8 11.W.481 isboot 4SMIBB Hsad Omn n AannaDaa. Bbas Aoaao* tm Batatia. BRANCHES i— i eaaag, Boagkoag, Bhamg hai, Baagooa, Soerabava, Bamaraag Wattevredea, Baadoeaj (Java), Oheriboa TegaL PeoaloagH, TJilatjaa, DJembe. Djokja (Java), Solo (Java), Medaa (HeU) Taking Tiaggl (Deli), Koto528 words
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Advertisement402 1918-02-20 14 BAIIKINfI. CIMRTEREI UNK nf INOIA. AUSTRALIA ANI CHINA. INOORPORATBP IK BMOLAND BT BOTAL OaUBTBB. aid Bf Capital hi BUB* Shares at sWoaeb aaa aa. aa Jl.Sffl.frw Reserve road 4 .BoaQMi Liability of Proßvtetors- gt.WOOfiOO BAMKIB8 1 r ie Baak ot Baglaad The Loadoa Otfw a*d midland Baak. Ltd.. Tbe Loadoa402 words
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Advertisement922 1918-02-20 14 INSURANCE. I HE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co.. Ltd. (ißttrrporstad in HotLgkoni ana Registered anOer IB* Afliarm&ae Companies Aot (1B09) BniUnd) Paid to PoUeybolden by Siagapore Ofßee ia 1918 8582.550.00 Paid to Polleyhoidura *l«oe tbe Company's inoeption 18,837,823 aa Total lasnraaoe la tone 81.11.18. 5a,«3e,820.aa Total Assets a» M 10,88922 words
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Article815 1918-02-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Safeguarding tbe Pedestrian. The efforts of tbe London Safety First Council are unusually commendable, not only beoante of tbe objeot in view bat because of tbe vigour with which the campaign is being conducted, the sound common sense of the {lines815 words
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Article222 1918-02-20 15 To Issue Literature in Spite Of Aoy Prohibition. The following minute wu passed at an executive meeting of the Sociuty of Friends reoeDtly held "The exeontive body of the Society of Friends desires to place on record ite oonviction that tbe recent regulation requiring the submission to222 words
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Advertisement116 1918-02-20 15 SPENCER Moulton Tyres Whatever the temperature or climate, Spencer-Moul-ton 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 from skids, and for116 words
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Advertisement72 1918-02-20 15 Don't hope W^^\ for the best IMM p§| MINI lIP ill UUNLUr In j^ TVDCQ >■■! I I llilO in Jj^ dnu get in DETROIT ENGINES Fonr-cycle horizontal, effectively governed, magneto ignition, portable, water oooled ft»sH^# Following In stock Small fuel A Bfl 2 H horse power consumption hIW Wtu,72 words
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Advertisement637 1918-02-20 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL O LIQUEUR WHISKY. JjfiKeCL As BQPPlied to both Houses ol jrV^nS^HV Parliament P OBTAINABLE FROM ALL iPP^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS Bole A enta 4fey ADAMSON, GILFILLAN JB AND COMPANY. LIMITED 3 I'll (Incorporated in England) Slf&VfcC Singapore Penang and Malacca. BITUATIONB VACANT. WANTBD, a really637 words
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Advertisement491 1918-02-20 16 MISCELLANEBUS LBSSONS in Frenoh and Bnglish given by lad j. Bm 62R, Straits Times. 6-2—4-8 LADY TYr-IsT, Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. Address Burlington, Ooleman Street. 14-2—lB 8 WANTBD, several thousand coconut «eedliDg« or seed nuts. Apply Coconut, c/o Straits Times. 16-2 20 i WANTBO, offers of good cooonut estates. Reply491 words
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Advertisement733 1918-02-20 16 FOR SALE FOR B ALB, one Pope twin cylinder motor bioyclo and cygnet rear oar, 8 h.p. Apply 168, Selegie Road. A trial given. 9-11— v FOR SALB bungalow with dining, draw ing and five bedrooms. Large verandah, garage, servant quarters. Tennis oourt and garden. Apply ttonnie boon, Newton Road.733 words
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Advertisement427 1918-02-20 16 KIM KIATfiCo. IOS and 109, Market Straat. STOCK ON HAND Pure White Zinc Powder (ENGLISH MANUFACTURE). THB LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore IS CONDUCTED If H. N. BUCKERIDGE Utasf Msasrs. Ufaystts, photo»raph«rt to their Majdtiat. AT THE BURLINGTON Formerly Hotel d« la Pail HALIFAX FETE COMMITTEE Members of427 words
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Advertisement330 1918-02-20 16 TAYGUANKIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to Government and Municipality, Singapore, for 1918. 'Phone No*. 1381, 1382 and 1863. BESIDBNCB8 87, Tank Hoad No. 1»8O SnnnjBid'j, Gay lang... 1O7S 17-4, TanjoDK Katong Rd. 1894 JDST RECEIVED N8W SBIPMBNT OF GREEN WATERPROOF CANVAS for making tarpaulin, screens, eto. BOON SENG330 words
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Advertisement550 1918-02-20 16 FIR8T-CLAM GARS-HIRE DAY AND NI8HT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries far ■eoond hand oars from otu clients in the Straits and F.M.S. If yon wish to boy any, consult us, we will be able to fulfil you needs. When yon intend to sell, consult ns, we shall fetch a550 words
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