The Straits Times, 5 April 1918
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Title Section13 1918-04-05 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.688 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. APRIL 5. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement256 1918-04-05 1 ■ILKMAII SWEETENED CONDENBED MILK Price »o>f $20.50 pat mm BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY »[/a^©' J@L ALWAYS NEVER s 2^S^HPi^ l i| MOST VARIES "B£AR" BRAND LXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS W |Ll< Its £r* !rv *l in its naiural purij ««jot^ o t iJßa^ig^ms of Epical256 words
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Advertisement95 1918-04-05 1 ROBINSON CO. FOR USEFUL ARTISTIC ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR WEDDING PRESENTS ROBINSON CO. it? FAIRBANKS SCALES Jrm BP All sizes in stock Jj En Particulars on application L^^^^ Victorla Street Use Sissons' BITUMEN SOLUTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF ALL CONSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS The small initial outlay in treating materials with BITUMEN SOLUTION95 words
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Advertisement10 1918-04-05 1 GOODRjCH' TYRES FOB MOTOR LORRIES SUPPLIES TO MEET ALL IEMANOt10 words
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Article1024 1918-04-05 2 A NATIONAL WORK AT SOUTH "ON. !ut. J Work. ."o niched Iky no lew« tli.-Q 14 G^vi.t om.rt 1» partil re wo can only select a few of 1 1 b c IkM in its work that Lavy bad ring on the war. Tho < c.uuiaic iiujjortdnca1,024 words
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Advertisement358 1918-04-05 2 MICHELIN 1 TV STOCKISTS THE CYCLE PUN COMPANY, LIMITED (faCSBPOKaTKD IM F.M.S SINIA'OIE. KUiLa LU» B UR, I 'OH A OENAMS TYt THE BURDEN (I Sciatica otiaea the m-<at ci'c a^roay, makiag yoar life a burd-n fight tbe disutse, it wil firmer and firmer bold o jo >d tti-n? There358 words
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Advertisement303 1918-04-05 2 *^QJy I SUNBEAM '''I —pari—ca *i at— jmrJUng •xtrm-tHUJtmcj ■Njl Id tk* rala* W la* laerawmi nabtn *f SUNBEAM-COATALEN AIRCRAFT ENGINES k«au auppna. to tka Britiah aad tk* Alliw' Air 3ai»Uaa, iavaiviog, a* it do**, iiarfarti*i ■f .Irvign, K*tk*cU, wortmamhip ana) ouitariaia, amaat m*rrUb!j atercia* Mi amffci— ci *a our303 words
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Advertisement183 1918-04-05 2 PAINTS Sg WHITE ZING X WHITE LEAD RED LEAD >>>. BLACK GUARANTEED GENUINE Extra quality Pale Boiled Oil Obtainable from ALL SHIPCHANDLERS AUCTION SALE 01 WBLL GROWN PLANTS, FIVE SBATBR FORD MOTOR CAR, BI jYCLB, COTTAGE PIANO BY JOHN BJNSMSAD AND SONS, ITU To be held at Mount Rcsie, Chancery183 words
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Article1128 1918-04-05 3 COMMON SENSE IN THE FACTORY. State's Care of tbe Workers. It if not rely when thieves tall out that bonret n.r n comn by their own international strife on tbe largest scale would appear to nxercUe over a limited area much the same effect. Tl.m years1,128 words
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Advertisement586 1918-04-05 3 Bad Stomach Weakness Dr. Cassell's Tablets Care Stomach Trouble and Make Yon Strong. •JTh*n too eannoi difst your food it juat lisa In your atomach, aa it r T".»t U why bad stomach anfckei you ««»k and ill. It makes your food bad, and your body fcacomta filled with harmful586 words
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Advertisement238 1918-04-05 3 Gasolene Automobile Co. (BBACH ROAD NEXT TO HArFLE* HOTBL) If C >^, BBi^\»- i- _^aja^ajaßaam^^^ -rwawaaaar^pi^ Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Dny and Night Telephone 755 m-io-m.«.]B .1 \^nr' y H tyfxz* 'bing», saooess has no foe, I'l HjnC^^P 4r'l ba fo r 110 Hn »«»»»ioas f*\^>ivf^ W^"A Te lbose238 words
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Advertisement520 1918-04-05 4 STEAMER gAIUNtl. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL 8TEAM8HIPC0..LT0. (UOOBTOIATBD JkTkM) EUIOPEAN UNE 4 nrrtee ia maintained betweea Yokohama, via ports, »nd Bngland under mail contract wMb she Impend Japaaeae Government. Tb Hew Twin-eorew Steamers maintaining ft* aervioe bare beea specially designed ud mH wd are fitted with all the latest BBararemeata loc520 words
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Advertisement667 1918-04-05 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. P> 0.-©rltlsh India AND Apcar L.me (OoaPAmss Ihoobpobatbd w Bmsiaxd) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBN INSULAR AND ORIBNTAI. 8. N Co. (Cnaor Contrsol with His Majesty t QoTorninsni) The Company. MAIL SBRVIOBS BAST OP BOMBAY tM al MM suspended. mmmw The Company. INTMMBDIATB SBRVIOBS TO AND FROM LONDON667 words
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Advertisement593 1918-04-05 4 BTEAMER SAILINtS *HE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Ci., LB. (InoosrsnA*«> ib Bum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kistsy, Trtsnasu, Bisnt, Semessk, Baoho, Kelantaa, Tabt i Bangnara, Tslofls f asarai, PatasJ, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Basdos, Lssgsuen, Uhumpon, Hoi-ink n Bangkok Due Departure s.s. PRAQHaTIPOK April 8 April 10, 8 p.m. s.s. ASOANQ April is April593 words
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Advertisement39 1918-04-05 4 M. M. MEBBAGERIEB MARITIMES (Imuokfokatbd FnAacn) IWI AIL LINE Monthly aarvioa between Shanghai, Hongkong, Saigon, Singapore, Colombo, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles and vios versa. BRANCH LINE Fortnightly sapvloa bstwaan ■ai|on-Tour>(n«.Hiiphon|. Foe further information, apply to 3. Ds OOUBTOIB, Agent.39 words
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Advertisement575 1918-04-05 4 STEAMER MILIIHt. OOMHIHBO SBsTwiM O» THE MEAN S.S.M.. LTI. (IftosaroßAno v ■ns.vsjrs, THE WEST AUSTRALIA! 8. N. 68.. LTI. (InooapoaATßc in InsaAns) naTwsan PiSMMtNi (Parth), Naps.ft.wea* Australian Ports, lavs anal Slngapapa. Regular sailiaga between SingafOK m< Western Australia oalling al Java (as Is doeemest offers), Derby, King's Soosd (p« tor575 words
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Advertisement476 1918-04-05 5 BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwioh, England, ESCENT ■EMt&iGW BRAND I€ANDrACTDBCBB Or Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammor.i Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AOENTS, Straits SettlemenU and F. M. 8, H. WOLSKEL CO.. LTD.. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. I THE HOME BEAUTIFUL J 0476 words
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Advertisement391 1918-04-05 6 CORRUGATED IRON STOCKS OF 24 G AND 26 G PRICES ON APPLICATION TO INDO-MALAY Co., Ld. (Incorporated in Singapore) 32 2 A— 2l B AUCTION BALE Ot POLISHED TBAK HOUSEHOLD KL'RNITCRH. HIS MASTERS VOICB ORAMOPHONB, PORCBLAIN DINNER AND IEA SERVICE GLASSWARE, BTC. To be held at oar saleroom, Raffles Chambers,391 words
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Advertisement767 1918-04-05 6 Classical Violin Music with pianoforte accompaniment. Classical Piano Music of Modern composers. LATEST RAGS waltzes, piano solos, marches, two-steps, etc. To bo had from 100, north Bridt* Road. Telaphona No. 1705. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. LBSSONS in Frenoh and Hnglisb Riven by It dy Box 11, Strata Times. 6-4-4-6 FOR SaLB, 1017767 words
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Advertisement320 1918-04-05 6 A Perfect Roof A roofing material to be perfect must be absolutely indestructible must be unaffeoted by sun, rain ot ohomical fumes it most resist fire, and make leaks impossible KOSMOS CORRUGATED ASBESTOS-CEMENT SHEETS (measurements 4' zB'B* x J" thick) fulfil all the above requirements Write tor further particulars to320 words
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Article91 1918-04-05 7 FIXTURES. Friday, April 5. Bieb Water, 2.(7 a.m., 5.18 p.m, Association of Engineers, 8.16 p.m, Saturday, April 6. High Water, 4 13 a.m.. 6 68 p.m Haytor meetiop, Kvatt's, noon. Sunday, April 7. High Water, 5.58 a.m., 8.6 p.m. Monday, April 8. Huh WMei 7.34 a.m., 8.4491 words
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Article170 1918-04-05 7 TO- DAT. P. Swettenhain and T. ansrn 2 80 pm Malacca and Mom 8 pm Who 8 pm P. ffatirn and Pulau Bulang 8 pm Pulau Soegi 8 pm Kerimon 8 pm Penang, RaDgoon and Calcutta 8.30 pm Koto Tinggi pm Satcbdat. Oaeak 8.80 am M erring,170 words
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Article262 1918-04-05 7 Tbe mail train* from Singapore foi the aorth leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.vi (Sunday oxoepted) and T pan., arriving at Koala Lampui at 1.18 p.m. and 6.46 a.m. •eareotivdly. Tbt; through express to Penang leave* Koala Lumpa? at 8 a.m. daily, arri* inn at Peaang262 words
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Article59 1918-04-05 7 Ma ils for Europe. Official Port Office Report.) i-art Bn«Arou Auitid Loidoi Jmmt; 1 March 4 iwmmn February II J— »ry 4 lUrofa 1 JanD*ry 6 7 J irony 11 1 J*DQ»ry 13 4 January 13 .4 January 16 1 January 31 February 96 January 1i April January 24 March59 words
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Article186 1918-04-05 7 EXCMANOB Sma&FOU, A prii. 6, 1918. O» London Bank 4 m/a 2/4 >} Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/t 2/4 J On Fbamoi Bank 816 On India Bank T. T. 162 On HoNOKONO...Bank d/d 88^%pm On Shanohai ...Bank d/d 62 i On Java Bank T. T. 121* On186 words
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Article171 1918-04-05 7 vTtaJ Bn £1 £1 Rahmaa Tto U.f 0 14. 50 41 41 Rambutaa 750 800 £1 £1 Itatrut 19/- 1 0.0 41 41 Haab Aart. Gold 8.28 8.76 41 41 Siamese Tims 3 16.0 2.18 Bmm 10 10 Simpam Vallej 6.80 8.00 41 41 Siputeb 1.36 1.T3 10 10171 words
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Article112 1918-04-05 7 41 41 I. SmeMfau 00. 7.60 8.00 41 41 Piel. 1.8.0 1.6.0 I/- IktoWe T'wayi 8.8 4« 11 10 Fntaw Nmts 49.00 61.00 60 BO W. Huunet k Oc. 85.C 0 08.00 100 100 K*U Bros, Del. 180.00 160.00 10 10 Htyaatd fc 00. 6.00 7.00 41 41 Bbell112 words
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Article50 1918-04-05 7 O«itedßnKineen6%ll,«B4,6oo pa. SiagapoTCßlaoteie Tramways 6% 4850,000 ■otn B'poteMnnioipal 6% 11,879,000 ft* Spore Manioipal U% of 180T 11,800,000 Io%dii 8 pore Municipal of 1809 •1,000,001 10%« i Spore Manioipal 4% 1,000,090 10%dk Spore Manioipal 4% 4800,000 P.M.S. t% loan 1818 11t.00n.000 104 IN S.S. 8% loan ISlfiabt 41,000,000 ICB 10450 words
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Article306 1918-04-05 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prioes. F.M6. Lt»ll* Co. Bvatt Aloi G»lah (II) B.BS 8.7S 8.86 8.66 Amkl. MaUj ty. pd. 3.76 8.00 376 8.00 Ayer HiUm (15) 18.00 If .00 18X0 16.00 Ayer Kuninß (tl) ICO 1.10 1.00 1.10 Ayer306 words
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Advertisement63 1918-04-05 7 STRAITS MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD NOTICE All Members are urgently requested to atted a General Meeting in the Club Rooms of the As oz ati <n of Engineer* on Friday, April 5, iyiB, to hear an addrebs regarding a war emergency s heme tor the manning of ships of the Mercantile63 words
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Advertisement445 1918-04-05 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANIBU FURNISHED HOU3B, 8 to 4 bedrooms, tenoia court. Replies stating term*, etc., Box No. 10, Straits Times. B4d— TO 4 WANTKL) Eurrpean Enxineer (or lam rubber f*c:ory. Ap.lv with particulars of xpenence and salary r quired to No. 818, finite Timet). 6 4— SI AoISG MARRIBD i445 words
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Advertisement430 1918-04-05 7 FRASER 4 CHALMERS. LTD. (Incorporated In England) EASTERN BRANCH i SINGAPORE Bole Agents for TERRY IMPULSE STUM TURBINES Fop Small Powers Horizontal and Vertical, Non-condensing and Condensing Types. Terry Turbines are widely used for driving Boiler Feed Pumps, Condenser Pumps, Electrical Generators, Blowers, etc. Low Pressure Turbines for utilisation of430 words
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Advertisement78 1918-04-05 7 ANNA NILBSON AND CHESTER BARNETT FEATURED IN THE INEVITABLE A soul stirring drama of lo»e and vengeance, the admirable rbarioterfcaticn of the v*n«eful girl by Mies Anna Nilmon in a utory of nofl.R«itg interest thtooghoat, Plaoes the prodoction tii.h above tba uidinarj k nd its chief, tboogu not its only78 words
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1104 1918-04-05 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, APRIL 5. GROWING CONFIDENCE. We are not out of the wood yet Tbe real test, in fact, will not onme until tbe enemy baa launched tun next great attack, for we continue to b. lieve that the present lull is merely temporary. But, on the whole,1,104 words
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Article21 1918-04-05 8 Tbe Rent Assessment Board for Singapore will sit at the Municipal Board Kuom on Tuesday, tbe 9th instant, at 2.15 p.m.21 words
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Article28 1918-04-05 8 Tbe Borasian Literary Association devoted last evening to impromptu speaking On Thursday, tbe lltu inatant, a member will ••peak on tbe Housing Problem. A full attendance ia expected.28 words
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Article17 1918-04-05 8 London Poat Office states that no letter mails for tbe Straita Settlements have been lost this year.17 words
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Article17 1918-04-05 8 The ontput of The Rahman Tin Co., Ltd during March was 510 piculs.— Mill 287.61, tributes 222.05.17 words
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Article22 1918-04-05 8 The Chinese who stabbed Inspector Joyce while the latter was in tbe aot of arresting him, baa been declared to be insane.22 words
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Article37 1918-04-05 8 The Rev. E. N. Greenbow, acting Chaplain, will conduct tbe following services at Christ Church, Malacca, on Sunday next Mattins 8 a m.. Holy Communion 8 30 a.m., children's service 5 p.m., evensong and sermon 6 p.m.37 words
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Article38 1918-04-05 8 Fifteen hundred Australian sheep formed part cf the living freight landed from Australia this morning. The griffins for the Singapore Race Club's May meeting, however, have not yet left Batavia, so far as we are able to ascertain.38 words
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Article36 1918-04-05 8 A variety entertainment in connection with tbe anniversary celebaration of tbe Amateur Drawing Association will take place tomorrow night at 8.15 p.m. Tbe Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng, 0.8.E is to preside. All friends are welcome.36 words
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Article40 1918-04-05 8 Parcels for Straits Settlements posted in United Kingdom between December 26 and January 3 have been seriously delayed in route and have not yet reached Singapore. Parcels for Straita Settlements posted between January 39 and February 12 have been lost.40 words
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Article37 1918-04-05 8 In the Gazette is published a proclamation extending for six months from today tbe prohibition of exports to Norway, Sweden, Denmark and tbe Netherlands, also a Proclamation amending in certain particulars tbe Enemy (Statutory List) Proclamation, 1917.37 words
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Article45 1918-04-05 8 Parit Perak directors' report shows a profit of 150,083. An interim dividend of ten per cent, in November took 120,000. The directors recommend tbat no final dividend be paid with tbe price unsatisfactory and tin market conditions uncertain. The balance of 122,164 is carried forward.45 words
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Article54 1918-04-05 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. in tbeir copra report dated April 4 state. The improvement in prices reported last week for tbis commodity has been maintained, transactions have, however, been on a small scale. To-day's quotations may be given as 18 40 for finest sondried and 17.90 to 18 10 for54 words
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Article72 1918-04-05 8 Mr. O. E. Johnson, manager of Chemor United Estate, has consented to give a demonstration of results attained in tin treatment of Brown Bast on Lis estate on tbe morning of April 7, under tbe anapices of the Central Perak Planters' Association. Mr. H. C. Pinching, tbe Mvcologist of the72 words
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Article70 1918-04-05 8 Next Sunday at St. Andrew's Cathedral there will be Matins and Litany at 7 a.m., and tbe usual Choral Celebration at 7.45 a.m. when Cruicksbank's Setting will be sung. At 9.15 am. there will be Holy Communion and Soiu.on, being tbe Annual Corporate Communion of the Mothers' Union. Tbe sermon70 words
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Article77 1918-04-05 8 Tbe Municipal Commissioners have for some days past been outting off tbe water supply of tbe town for a few hours daily in tb« afternoon, says the Pinang Gazette. This course has been considered necessary owing, we are informed, to tbe shortage of water in the two reservoirs. The wateifall77 words
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Article91 1918-04-05 8 Ameland, off the coast of which a fleet of Gcrmnn warships ttiiity stiong was rep irvd > H. vi r to have been cruising on Mar RtSt, is a Dutch inland separated from the N'ortb H jllaud coiMt by a narrow and shallow strait. The many islands off tbe coast91 words
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Article113 1918-04-05 8 Tbe Times of Malaya becomes caustic. It says The Post Offices in the Straits indulge in Sunday observance with a degree of puoc tillousness tbat doubtless maketh the heart of the Bishop n juice, but to us in these more Bohemian and more up. to date States it does seem113 words
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Article229 1918-04-05 8 At many dinner tables tonight it will be little use savin* bawa obi says Weduesday's Pinang Gazette. For the simple rea»un that the local stocks of potatoes are said to be exhausted. Apparently we ar» dependent for oar supplies of potatoes on shipments from Java and InJia, and owing to229 words
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Article389 1918-04-05 8 Mr. J. Anthony has oome to Singapore fot surgical treatment. Mr. J. F. Owen, District Officer, Batn Gajab, and Mrs. Owen, are spending a tew days in Penang. Major Oeneral Western, C.8., who served with tbe Royal West Rents in the Far East some years ago, has389 words
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Article21 1918-04-05 8 Tbe secretary wires to say tbat the second North Kedah Lottery will be drawn on Saturday, April 13.21 words
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Article21 1918-04-05 8 Mrs. Ridout acknowledges the following contributions to the above fund "Anon" |S0 Capt. F. Bredenberg (monthly March) 1021 words
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Article61 1918-04-05 8 We very gratefully acknowledge acbcqne for 1160 from Mr. G. J. Brand, Taritipan KaUti, Kudat (per the Chartered BaLkj 1100 of which is for tbe V M.C.A. Red Triangle Huts Fund and 150 for tbe Overseas Club SmokiH for our Soldiers and Sailors Fund. We tender our sincere61 words
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23 1918-04-05 8 Soldiers' Hospital for Facial Injuries Fund. Major-General Kidout acknowledges tbe following Anon" 60 Planter (per A W.S.) 150 K. Scott (2ud contribution) 2623 words
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77 1918-04-05 8 We very gratefally acknowledge tbe following additions to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokos for out soldiers and bailors Per Chartered Bank From Mr. G. J. Brand, Taritipan Estate, Kuiat |50 Mr. and Mis. M. (monthly) 6 The total we77 words
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Article115 1918-04-05 8 The following are tbe results of an (lamination held in Singapore in June, 1917, under the London CbaiuOer of Commerce xclieuje am kindly forwarded by the Director of Education Subjects. w English 8 < Handwriting 8 7 Commercial Oeograpby 8 1 Bookkeeping... 14 7 (1 with distinction).115 words
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Advertisement138 1918-04-05 8 Capstan Tobaccos MEDIUM AND FULL STRENGTH Retail Price $2.30 per pound Duty $1.10 ON BALE AT ALL DEALERS cts.per tin (INCLUDING DOTY ANNUAL. CASH CLEARANCE SALE EXCEPTIONAL BARGAINS ON OFFER TH I? PIMP CT* ~j?p«^ inn r inc. j i FAST OF SIJE.7 Xittle^J JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. I (Imcobpobatid138 words
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Advertisement207 1918-04-05 8 ALHAMBRA Th. Hall for Muj'C -The Pion..rand Premier Nouu TIM Nous* of Quality Beach Road TO-NIGHT The Erbograph Co. Presents ANNA NILBSON ANO CHESTER BARNETT THE INEVITABLE A soul stirring drama of love and vengeance In five aots AUGMENTED BT THE G-l-N-K-8 BILLY WEI TOM Versatile oomedian. THE SYLVESTERS Comedy207 words
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Article2971 1918-04-05 9 WESTERN POSITION. Ready for the Second Assault. FEELING IN GERM4NY. Discounting the "Great Victory." RIOTSE TILBOEAKS. London, April 3, 9.50 p.m. Tbe Press Bureau says tbe situation is unchanged. London, April 3, 4.45 p m. Field Marshal Haig report* that tbe whole front is comparatively -juiet. There was2,971 words
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Article194 1918-04-05 9 We are indebted to the French Consulate for tbe following telegrams Paris, March 3, 6 40 p.m. Rubber is quoted at 2/5 J. The German long range gnu continued tbe bombardment of Paris; one person was wounded. On tbe fronts of the Somme and the Oiae, the194 words
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Article63 1918-04-05 9 RauTiß's Tilioram. London, April 8, 10 p.m. The Press Bureau reports Punitive operations against the Marris continue satisfactorily. The tribesmen retired to the bills and offered no resistance, confining themselves to isolated raids, in one of which a European and six Indians were killed, and three were wounded.63 words
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Article33 1918-04-05 9 Rictir's Tilboram. London, April 4, 2.15 p.m. The East Tyrone by election, owing to Captain Redmond resigning to contest bis father's seat at WaterforJ, resulted Harbison, Nationalist 1,800. Mcllroy, Sinn Feinor 1,219.33 words
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Article20 1918-04-05 9 Riutir's Tblkgrah. London, April 3, 6.25 p m. Tbe death has taken place of Charlie Mitchell, the famous ex-pugilist.20 words
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Article285 1918-04-05 9 Yesterday before tbe Senior Magistrate, Mr. Langham Carter, Messrs. Muraux and Co. were summoned at tbe instance of the custodian of enemy property for not communicating to tbe oustodian the fact that they bad certain property, namely, nine -cases of clothes on behalf of a person ol285 words
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Article252 1918-04-05 9 MOST GRATIFYING RESULT. To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Tbe Chinese committee bog to thank all those who have helped to make tbe Halifax Ralief Fund a success, and to acknowledge with gratitude tbe assistance rendered by Their Excellencies the Governor, the Admiral and the252 words
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Article365 1918-04-05 9 Charge of Murder Against A Nonia. The csse was continued before Mr. Justice Ebden yesterday afternoon iv which a Nonia named Cban Siew Yin is charged with tbe murder of her seven year old step-son, Teo Ah Ba, by throwing him down tbe air well from the second365 words
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Article308 1918-04-05 9 (From Ocr Own Corrksi-ondint). Malacca, Am-il 4. The mortal remains of the late Mrs. Beng Kong Sung were interred last Saturday at Bukit China Mows. T. F. Anderson Ml ami M.-k Stone have booked their p .iimag I for Australia to which placn tin y intend going308 words
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Article73 1918-04-05 9 Tbe annual general meeting of the Government KeadioK Room, Kuala Lnmpir, was) b»ld on April 8, the H >a. tbe Briimb R widen*. St-laDKur, prenidiag. wbn »he following effioebearers for the year 1918 went el Mwsrs. A. Eimood*, viot -president; J T. Tambydurai, bon. m-^reUry J 3 Appu'lirai, bon. treasurer;73 words
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Article2029 1918-04-05 10 REVELATIONS WHICH SERVE ONLY TO CONFIRM. Deductions from the War. That whatever else it may lack. Germany bas no dearth of warmongers is evident from tbe extracts recently published in tbe New York World from a book called Deductions from Ibe World War." Its author is one Lieut.2,029 words
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Article122 1918-04-05 10 The following notice, wbiob is now po»t«) in all Government Offiaea, deaerve* wirier publicity There i« a paper shoriatf». Every piece of paper you waote counts against tbe Empire in tbe war, Waafei none there fore. Do not vie a large envelope if a *mall one will122 words
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Article44 1918-04-05 10 Tbe Journal de Geneve bat compiled from authoritative sources statistic* showing that Russia* war looses include 5,000,000 killed and 6,000,000 wounded of whom 40 pec oent. will not be able to work again. Tbe pri*oa*ra number 8,000,000 of whom 1,600,000 are suffering from consumption.44 words
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Article401 1918-04-05 10 Minister at Bangkok Expresses His Indignation. Tbe Russian Minister at Bangkok wrote to tbo Siamese Minister for Foreign Affairs on March 12 expressing the indignation ot tbe Russian Legation at tbe dishonourable peace treaty that bad been signed at Brest Litovsk by tbe usurpers to whom Russian patriotism401 words
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Article159 1918-04-05 10 His Excellency, Mr. J. Loris Melikoff, Knvoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary for Russia, Bangkok. Monsieur le Ministre,— l have tbe honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excel lency's letter of tbe 12tb instant in which you ask me to bring to tbe knowledge of His Majesty tbe King, my159 words
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Article214 1918-04-05 10 Hi* Majesty tbe King has been pleased to approve of tbe award of the Military Medal tor coolness and gallantry displayed in the performance of her duties when a casualty clearing station wit heavily shelled, to Mia* Gladys Connie Mary Foley, R X.C 0.A.T.M.N.3. Sister Mis* Gladys214 words
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Article236 1918-04-05 10 The Straits Echo's Taiping correspondent writing on M >oday nays —A storm of eioeptiooai viuk-nc, aorotuptnied by thunder and I giituiug, Phased over Taipiug between 8 and 4 p m on Friday last. Several large angaana nees »eie blown down One of tbeas fell irr.'Nn toe road236 words
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Article508 1918-04-05 10 Last Night's Successful Show At The Victoria Theatre. A large, distinguished and appreciative audience assembled st tbe Victoria Theatre last night tor the Pageant of Empire arranged from Kipling's Song ot the Sons, and organised by the members of tbe Girls' Friendly Society in aid of tbe508 words
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Article139 1918-04-05 10 To-day's Business. Macpbail and Co.'* daily report Silver.— Down k *HHongkong.— BB% pm. Shanghai.— 62). Tin.— Buyer* 1149J, no seller*. Rubber. Tbe auction continued with a very firm tone. No. 1 crepe 194 to 197, No. 1 bbeet 988 to $92. 858 ton* were Bold. The robber139 words
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Article162 1918-04-05 10 On Wednesday afternoon, a quiet but pretty wedding was aolemiaed in tb Cathedral of tbe Good Shepherd, Singapore, between Mr. George Grant Gray, of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, second son of Mr. W. G. Gray, headmaster, St. Anthony's Boys' School, and Mia* Laura Olivia Aspinall, daughter of162 words
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Article46 1918-04-05 10 Following the Conference's acoeptanoe of the Labour Party's new constitution, a oompaign will begin throughout the oountry forthwith. Meetings will be held in evory conititaency to form local labour branches and association The executive hat already decided to fight every scat where a candidate is forthcoming46 words
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Article1053 1918-04-05 10 Conclusions Arrived at by Some I M.S. Men. Tbe following is taken from tbe Calcutta Statesman and should give qrtinine takers something to think about The members of the medical profession are sometimes charg ed with being conservative in their idea* and methods, but it would be1,053 words
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Article41 1918-04-05 10 The Swimming Club launches leave on Sunday m follow Johnston's Pier; 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 3.80 and 8.80 p.m. Club Bungalow: 8.80 and 080 a.m 13.15, 8 and 6.80 p.m. High tide 6.66 a.in., height 7 (t. 3 in41 words
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Letter195 1918-04-05 10 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— Will you kindly allow me to touch upon tbe magnificent stand ot the Man chesters in tbe recent fighting on tho Western front, on account of which appears in tbe wires for to-day The fighting quality ot these Manchester Itcgiuients195 words
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Article396 1918-04-05 10 No Lasting and Honourable Peace With Russia. A crushing condemnation of tbe German and Austrian plans for annexations in the East by Herr Maximilian Harden appears in tbe Zukunft. After remarking tbat for the earnest, searching eye a broad chasm still yawns between the desires of the396 words
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Article158 1918-04-05 10 Mergui.— l2,olB lbs. Dtvon Estate*.- 80,289 lbs. Sangei Patani.— ll,ooo lbs. Tiram. February 1,875 lbs. March 2,000 lbs. Rubber Estates of Krian. -14,000 lbt. to dato, 68,700 lbs. Manual Tekong.— ll,Bs2 lbs.; eight months 98.172 Ib*. L'u Pandan.— ll,ooo lbs. eleven months 110,326 lbs. lauab. -23,791 lbs.158 words
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Article819 1918-04-05 10 Mftors. Barlow and Co. report under ytuK-rdsy's date The market during tbe w»ek ban remained steady with boynrt at about tbe prices ruling at last week's sale*. The auctions which commenoed this morning were well attended and demand throughout tbe day was good. Prices generally were on819 words
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Advertisement105 1918-04-05 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Tbe programme at the Empire Cinema oonaists of a new serial, Tbe Menaor, episode* 1 and 2, in 4 parts, a Bluebird film, the Birth of Patriotism, in 5 parts, two further episodes of tbe Voioe on the Wire and a 8 reel picture, Tbe Golden Bullet*.105 words
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Article92 1918-04-05 11 PrccramiLe of drills, etc., foi week ending Bat— day, April 6, 1918 Fbidat, April 5. H Drill Hall S.R.E (V.) a Orchard Road Polioe Stn. S.V.R. Drill Hall S.V.A. sections 111 and IV. Drill Ha Veterans' Co., B.V.C. a a Signal. See., S.V.C. S.V C. Reoruita. a92 words
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Article111 1918-04-05 11 Pkoobammb ro> A pi; it. Fridsy sth -tirade at Pearls Hill and TsLjoDg l'»n»r, 5. 1S pm. Monday Nth.— Parade at Boostead Insti tuti 5 U p.vi. Vith -Parade at Pearls Hill and Tarjentf I star. 5. 16 p.m. Monday 16th.— Route March Sepoy lines ii. 6111 words
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Article777 1918-04-05 11 Aostro- Bulgarian Savagery Id Servia. A terrible indictment of the Austrian and Bulgarian forces in occupation of Serbia is contained in a memorandum issued for publication by the Serbian Legation. This document baa been presented to the International Socialist bureau at Stockholm by the Serbian Parliamentary deputy, Mr.777 words
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Article185 1918-04-05 11 Rangoon is said to be making a deter mined effort to revive wooden shipbuilding on a large scale, having regard to tbe inexhaustible supply of teak. There was launched on the 14th tilt at Duneedaw, Rangoon, a sea-going two-masted brig, 90 feet in length, 21 feet width185 words
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Article83 1918-04-05 11 A Melbourne wire to the Times of Ceylon, dated February 16, sajs tbat the peerage bestowed upon tbe Rt. Hon. Sir John Forrest. G.C.M O b) Hia Majesty tbe Km*, in recognition oi bis long and distinguished aerviees to tbe Empire baa been received with much gratification throughout tbe Commonwealth.83 words
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Advertisement339 1918-04-05 11 ®"His Master's Voice Gramophones AND Records Send us your name and address and we will mail you latest lists 8. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Raffles) Place r i JZZ Ready When Wanted DRUGS AND CHEMICALS LOWHST OOMeBTITIVB PKICB3 Fot> paitioulara, apply to K. TOMODA CO. Pharmaceutical Chemists High339 words
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Advertisement277 1918-04-05 11 RAFFLESJOTEL Saturday, April 6 SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY NIGHT A FILIPINO BAND will play during dinner SEA VIEW HOTEL Saturday, April 6 SPECIAL AND CINEMft DINNER SHOW Sunday, April 7 IVIUSIC During Tiffin and Dinner E. and O. HOTEL ■BjBVaUMI Situated beautifully by the sea The leading277 words
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Article812 1918-04-05 12 Notes on Leading People And Parties. From a borne paper we take the following. Although in some respects slightly out of ate it will be found interesting and helpful The fourteen separate States that now constitute Russia are Beaaarabia, Caucasus, Cossacks, Coorland, Esthonia, Finland, Kazin Tartars, Lithuania, Moscovy,812 words
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Article649 1918-04-05 12 Busy New Town on Site of Filth Heap. Mr Edmund Caadler writes to the Daily News Kat, when the troops who had taken Sannaiyat passed by it (not through it) the day alter we (oroed the passage of the Tigris, was a rain. A ganboat stopped there,649 words
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Article612 1918-04-05 12 Prison Experiences In Germany. Someone complained the other day that we are becoming too ready to take it for granted that it is an easy matter to be happy though blind, writes Mr. Robert Lynd in the Daily News. Here, on the other hand, we have Captain612 words
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Article614 1918-04-05 12 How the Right to Vote will Be Used. Mrs. Pankhurst, the Women's Leader in tb<9 Fight lor Votes, writes in the Daily Express It is a great thing that hac happened, and we are not going to quibble over the terms on which tbe vote tor women has614 words
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Article741 1918-04-05 12 Punishing Rebellious Nagas And Chins. A Press communique issued by tbe Chief Commissioner of Assam states Between Assam and Burma lies tbe State of Manipur, garrisoned by a battalion of tbe Asxam Riiles. Its dominant Hindu raoo in habit a fertile valley or plateau surrounded by741 words
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Article548 1918-04-05 12 The following new books are now ready for issue Benson, B. F., An Autumn Sowing, 1917 8 ***** Castle, Agnes and Egerton, The Third Year in the Little House, 1917 S ***** Dark, Sidney, Tbe Man Who would not be King, 1918 8 ***** Dell, Ethel M., Tbe548 words
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Advertisement135 1918-04-05 12 "Pineapple" Brand LARD IN 1-LB. PATS EXCELLENT FOR COOKING PURPOSES SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED dnoorpo rated in Straits Settlements) tw "Ti WE STATE RE I|H|| EVINRUDES The BEST y et in detachable j|S«sS§S|(™^^ row-boat motors pjy^kjnf don't row jdst go s"v&PJS^mP Immeaiate delivery Qr |Affl/ all SIZES: WE SELL135 words
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Article1036 1918-04-05 13 EXPLANATION OF THE AUSTRIAN STRIKES. Lectures from Berlin. After the suppression in Berlin of the first reports of the disturbances in Austria the German Press Bureau that is to say, the military authorities poured out a stream of soothing explanation. The official argument was to the effect1,036 words
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Advertisement119 1918-04-05 13 HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES TRAVELLING RUGB Stock in a large y variety to choose from. HUK fMr-M Price* $15.50 t ?V $85.50 ai h. BfcfiPß I i F I, i M I CASEMENT CLOTH with pretty border. Prices 65 CTB. t0;51.50 iJJA 'li^f _*V^ It'^Bßßßa.^ «CV\k BRASS BEDSTEAD «<*119 words
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Advertisement364 1918-04-05 13 FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN SUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during 1918 T0 THE i&/4^Ms^ T0 THE MUNICIPALITY fO«/^«p| ||M| GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE y JOHORE xf>Hoy This ls| sufficient proof of the superiority of the HAIPHONG DR/\QON BRAND Beware of Imltationg DUPIRE BROTHERS Sole Agents:364 words
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Advertisement74 1918-04-05 13 'WOOSTER' BELTING l» MORaT ■OOMOMIOAL than, and HUPBRtOW to, leather, robber, or stitched oanvas belting, as it has no laps, plies, stitohes, or oemented parts to opei3sp or poll apart. COLD, HBAT, BTBAM or OIL will not affoot its lite or effioidnoy. Bither side can be ran on the pulley,74 words
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Advertisement631 1918-04-05 14 Assets over $2 000,000 B.C. Assurance in force over $9,000,000 B.C. THE BREIT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incgbfobatbd in Straits Sbttlbmints) HBAD OFFIOB W»nohe*t«r Houae, SlntfsvpOM. LOMDOM OFFIOB SB, Old Jewry, B.C. The Company has stSO.OOO deposited irith the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life631 words
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Advertisement489 1918-04-05 14 BAVKINB. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKIKG CORPORATION (INCORPORATPD IN HoMOKONfI) PAID UP CAPITAL 115,000,000 RBBBRVE FUNDS Sterling £1 .600,000 at 3/- 115,000,00(1 Silver 110,500,000 •84,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor' •15,000,000 COURT OF DIRBCTORS Hon. Mr. P. H. Holy oak, Ct airman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Esq., Deputy Ohairman. F. C. Butcher,489 words
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Advertisement498 1918-04-05 14 BANKINB. NEDERLANDBCHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPY NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY Established 18*i4. Paid-up Capital fl 60,000,000 (about £5,000,000) Statutory Rsssrvs Fund fl 11,596,462 (about £966,280) Hbad Offiob in Amstbbdam. Hbad Aobnct in Batavia. BRANCHES Ponang, Hongkong, Shanghai, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang, Weltevroden, Bandoeng (Java), Cheribon, Tegal, Pccalonpan, Tjilatjap, Djember, Djokja (Java), Solo (Java), Sedan (Deli),498 words
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Advertisement533 1918-04-05 14 BAMKINB. CHARTEREb BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 80.0C0 Shares of £20 each £1.200,000 Reserve Fund jgt 000,100 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 41,300,000 BANKERS: The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster533 words
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Advertisement1319 1918-04-05 14 mWBAHCE. THE CHI' I MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LD. Incorporated in Hongkong and Registered under the Acfurance Companies Aot (1606) England) Paid to Pr icy holders by Singapore Office in 1916 1362,890.00 Paid to I'olicyholders einoo the Company's inception 15.627.H23.69 Total Insurance) in foroe 81.12.16 36,426,520.86 Total Assets 10,868,303.68 ALL1,319 words
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Article1048 1918-04-05 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Improved Chassis Expected. Since August, 1914, some chassis builders have been required to take up different work, while others have continued to produce their customary manufactures. Both classes hare had oppo-tunitiea which will be turned to Rood account in after-war chassis1,048 words
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Advertisement149 1918-04-05 15 CHEAP elect: LIGHTING The Lalley-Light is a small compact, private electric light and power plant consisting of electric generator directly driven by a motor engine. Simplicity and economy of operation, foolproofness and durability, all are embraced in its design. It furnishes ample light and power for your home. It will149 words
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Advertisement93 1918-04-05 15 TO MOTORISTS Cy^ W^\ pects a little V^ v^ \J^l II more for their 4&L mi I money these iMiifer -g. times and they aren't disap- v i pointed when V |r tne y buy Dunlop Tyres AND Dunlop Tubes Specially manufactured for the Tropics. m^MmWmMmWmWW^* 1 DETROIT ENBINES Four-cycle93 words
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Advertisement516 1918-04-05 16 CDODRICH HHMSf TYRES U3P^ MI»CUUNE9UB LADY TYPIST, Mrs. F. Ooopec Abba. AddrtHS Burlington, Coltman Street. I 16 8— 144 ROOMS TO LBT witb private family, close to town. Apply to Box No. 9, Straits Times. 4-4—lo 4 WANTBD, offers of good coconut estate*. Reply stating acioage, age of trees and516 words
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Advertisement561 1918-04-05 16 SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, Master, officers and engineers for a steamer to sail shortly. Apply to Boostead a Co. i 6 B—a8 a WANTED, experienced miner as temporary manager for hydraulic mine. Apply Box No. 722, btraits Times. 28-8-0 WANTED, a well-known mining engineer arid tin prospector to report on mining561 words
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Advertisement713 1918-04-05 16 WRITING INK WRITING INKS of every description, manufactured by National China Chemioal Company, 90, Parkes Road, Tientsin. Correspondence invited. 2 4—B 4 FOR BALE Freehold land and bouse No. 7, Chanocry Lane, Singapore, area 217 298 tq. feet. For farther particulars, please apply CHING KBNG LBB a CO., Auctioneer! and713 words
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Advertisement516 1918-04-05 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (iNCOHrORATBD IN ENGLAND) Manufacturers THE MULTIPLAR BRAND BEST HAIR BELTING Bole Agents: KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street. THB LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO in Singapore IB CONDUCTED IV H. N. BUCKERIDGE Latstf Sassps. Lafaystts, phototraphsri to thsir Majastist. AT THE BURLINGTON Formerly Hotel as la516 words
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Advertisement352 1918-04-05 16 6UAN KIAT AND COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) HsadOffiot: 36, Philip Strsot, liagapors ESTABLISHED 1917 The successful tenderers to the S.S. Government and Municipal Commissioners for the year 1918 Tsl. Address BUMKIAT. Codss assd A.8.C., sth Edition, and Al. Office Telephones Ho*. 1361, 1362 and 1363. Privats Tstaphoass352 words
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Advertisement330 1918-04-05 16 FIRBT-CLASB GARS-HIRF DAY AND NIBHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries fot second hand oars from out clients in tbe Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, coasolt us, we will be able to fulfil yoor seeds. When yon intend to sell, ooasolt os, we shall fetch a330 words
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Miscellaneous263 1918-04-05 16 Straits Wimes, TELtPHONII i Editorial and General... m 68 Manager's Office m M HIT Job Printing Office w 1144 Al' communications telatias to editotiai matters and news shoold be addressed tc THB EDITOR. All communications relating to basiaew matters— advbrtisemaats, subcrinticas aoooonts, printing, etc— should be addressed to THB MANAGBfi.263 words
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