The Straits Times, 12 April 1918
1918-04-12
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Title Section13 1918-04-12 1 The Straits Times NO. 25.694 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. APRIL 12. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement204 1918-04-12 1 ■ILRHAID SWEETENED CONDENBED MILK Price tow $20.50 pat w BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY B-^^^^i ALWAYS NEVER i s2^^^^P^l| MOST VARIES "BEAR" BRAND I EXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS *IL* Us serve <« 'n Us natural punj J|' ha? of I anvi^? m a, n« without addition204 words
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Advertisement6 1918-04-12 1 GOODRICH > B SB < VB 5 TYRES6 words
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Article1075 1918-04-12 2 WIERD EFFECT OF WAR UPON THE MIND. A Phenomenon of Battle The weird offset ot war upoa the mind ot the individual eombataat has boon fro- qaentiy alluded to in stories from the front, but an nr-.M-niHy gripping description of the J psychological phenomena is given by1,075 words
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Advertisement301 1918-04-12 2 M 1 V/AIT V^J^ Mlf r^ON'T wair urrti^ your good rooat fade before deciding Wejn Oatine every day. Because if you use Oatine regularly you will keep your ■I good loeSi permQ!ient!y. hi rkace stay* of ttraas and busae the skin needs special ■Ml attention. A face becomes careworn and301 words
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Advertisement276 1918-04-12 2 Gasolene Automobile Co. (■■AOH srOAD-MBXT TO RAFALES HOTIL) If C |BWfe^^^^^^ r^°^i •i£_^«*L-^_m: Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night Telephone T55 M-io-a.«.» jfffi CHINESE COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY (Tlw I. S. aad t.m.S. Trad. Rsgrttar) fc IS THE ONLY BOOK wi^Es^JL T(a 7 sera oo*" I* 10 oommeroiaJ firms and276 words
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Article1140 1918-04-12 3 HOW THE PRIVATE SOLDIER FARES. Summer is Coming." Moet of the extract! from tbe private letters of mci printed in the Par Bast are from officers, whose conditions are at least beai-bie and do cot include riding in dirty j cattle tracks. The following extracts are1,140 words
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Advertisement385 1918-04-12 3 Debility and Weak Nerves Dr. CasseU's Tablet* Build Ton Up and Make Too Strong and Healthy. J^V S J'l«i at »'i«our, Mm Tl- 1 ■•afcitt". Or. CaiMlCt Tabtatt ippe »r M M aalaua. I MV* Mtitalim >■ rM*o<m«n4in« thaav" Dr.CasselTs Tablets. Nar*. waakMaa .tama* Trmblaa M-l Wutuwi ■•oily WukM IMi«a«lla«385 words
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Advertisement334 1918-04-12 3 CH£UNG ufcuinr^ Dentists, tS, Soatb Bridge Tioad FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Pin* el»n Meebuieal Dariirtry, CM Cro>»» Bridge Filling acd Vnleamite. Dnntioa of Wear Guaraataod. CUABOBB MODBKaIB Felt To«lb Powders and BtDbl ci lor sale T o'clock SAFETY RAZOR Stropped without removing blade Aik ycur dealer to ibow It to334 words
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Advertisement154 1918-04-12 3 Acetic Acid 99 per cent, guaranteed. Porcelain Rubber Cups First and second n^lity. White Momi Chests Best quality. Enamelled Coagulating Pans All sizes in stock. YAMATO^& CO. «1, Hltfh Street. Telephone 439. ISa-38 1 From the best dairies situated among the fine6t pastures. TINNED BY BORDEN'S CONDENSED MILK COMPANY That's154 words
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Advertisement580 1918-04-12 4 gTEAMEM SAILimS KY7K. JAPAN MAIL 8TEAMSHIPC0..LTD. (laOOKTOlATSD IB JAVA*) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained bot w<*« Yokohama, via forts, and Boglaod under mail oontraot wttto the Imperial Japanese Government. Tb? Now Twin screw Steamer* maintaining |Ma wrrtee have beer laeially jeaigned and lusbniated, aad u«d with all the latest580 words
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Advertisement636 1918-04-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AND Mpcar Cine (OOMFAMIBS UOOBPOBATBO IB B«O1AHD) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR ANO ORIENTAL S. N GO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Oowniaani) The Company's MAIL SBRVIOBS BAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTBRMBDIATB SBRVIOBS TO AND PROM LONDON are at636 words
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Advertisement648 1918-04-12 4 BTEAIEI I BAILINM. HE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION M., LB, (iMoaaroaAtao w Bui). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelaatan, Tatat Btagaart. Tulac^i I snarai, Pataai, Siagora, Laeoa, Kobsamui, Baadoa, Laaguaea, Ohampon, Kohlsk a ß*n>;iiot. Dus Daatartura a.s. ASDANQ April 18 April 17, 8 p.m. a.s. MAHIDOL. April 22 April648 words
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Advertisement585 1918-04-12 4 BTEUIEI i 81ILINM. OOMBINBD SBBVISB O* THE MUM. 1 CI..L. i. (iBOOaPOBATBD U BbO.VAMS THE WEST AUITMLMR S. N. CB.. LTI. (Iboobpobatbd ib Baaaasn) BBTwaaa •raasantla (Parth), Har«h.W. Auatrallan Ports, j«tra «nd Sinaaaoro Regular sailings between 81a«taBap< »i Weßtera AnstraUa oalliag at JavTlas ta. dueemea) offers). Derby, gju't Sound »v.585 words
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Advertisement400 1918-04-12 5 In stock SOLID RUBBER LORRY TYRES 900 x 90 900 x 140 1010 x 120 BRANDS Bergougnan, Clermont-Ferrand and Polack Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd., London. For quotation apply to CENTRAL MALAYA ENGINEERING AND MOTOR WORKS Kuala Lumpur UNI-LECTRIC ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER FOR EVERY HOME The demand for electric.400 words
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Advertisement383 1918-04-12 6 CORRUGATED IRON STOCKS OF '24 G AND 26 G PRICEB ON APPLICATION TO INDO-MALAY Co., Ld. (Incorporated in Singapore) 22 2 a— 2l 6 BY UKOkR OF THE CUSTODIAN OF RNhMV PROPBRTV, SINGAPORE. AUCTION SALE Of BXCHI.LB' TLY SITIMTBP, COMMOLIOCS BCR )PBAN RBSIDBNCB ANL GROUNDS (PERTAINING THBBETC) KNOWN AS MUNICIPAL383 words
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Advertisement309 1918-04-12 6 Classical Violin Music wi.h pianoforte hccompaniuioct Classical Piano Music of modern composers LATEST RAGS w»iiite, pUnj solos, march s, two steps, etc. To ba had from JL JaL xl U X^lsC^P^ IH, torth Iridt* Road. T.l.phon* Re. 1705. BRAINS gg» I VICTORIA THEATRE FOR BEVEN DAYS ONLY COMMENCING APRIL 13.309 words
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Advertisement293 1918-04-12 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WaNTBD, junior Cbicese clerk with anowlecge of typewriting and smart at figures. Apply to Guthrie and Co., Ltd., Robber Sales Dept. 12 4 16-4 FOR SALE, a rare collection of valuable coins, found in tbe Pyramids during the excavations following the Bgyptisn campaign, collected by the late Dr.293 words
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Advertisement571 1918-04-12 6 A Perfect Roof A roofing material to be perfect most be absolutely indestructible; must be unaffected by sun, rain or chemical fumes it must resist fire, and make leaks impossible KOSMOS CORRUGATED ASBEBTOS'CEMENT SHEETS (measurements 4' xB'B* z J" thick) fulfil all th« above requirement. Write for further particulars to571 words
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Article82 1918-04-12 7 FIXTURES. Friday, April 12. High Water, 11.10 am., 11 8 p.m Saturday, April 13. High Water, 11.68 a.m., 11.89 p.m. Sunday, April U. Hifch Water, 0.45 p.m Monday, April 15. High Water, 0.17 a.m., 1.88 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. Wet \A *t<w. C 58 a.m., 2.25 p.m82 words
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Article160 1918-04-12 7 To-dat. P. Swettenham and T. Ansoa 2.80 pm atoning 2.BC> pm Malaooa and Muar 4 pm Kerimon 8 pm P Batam and Pulau Bulang 8 pm Rbio 8 pm KoaaTinggi 4 pm Ooooa 4 pm Satubdav, Cocoa 8.80 a n Bangkok 10.80 a a. Mersing, K. Pahang,160 words
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Article265 1918-04-12 7 The nail tvains bom Singapote foi she north leave Tan* Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday exoepted) and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at MS p.m. and 6.46 a.m. respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Koala Lompu* at 8 a-m. daily, arriving at Peaaag at265 words
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Article28 1918-04-12 7 mrr Diiiitrou Pebratry 3 ftbrury 9 K»kru*ry 14 flobcMryU heWo«ry II KabrMryU L/uiou nopun.i Amßirao Lo»do» March 30 April 8 8 •i 8 9 1028 words
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Article183 1918-04-12 7 EXCHANOB Simoapobs, April 12, 181 S. Oh Lokdo Bank 4 m/s 3/4 ;j Demand 1/4 Private 8 m/s a/4}, Om Fbamcb Bank 816 Oh India Bank T. T. 162 Om HoNOKONO...Bank d/d 84j%prx Om Shanghai ...Bank d/d m f-'i Oh Java. Bank T. T. 1104 Om Japam183 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article165 1918-04-12 7 10 10 imptu 8.00 1 1 Ayei Wean 8.06 8.20 10 10 Kanta AbdooUUcm 8.60 9.00 41 41 Kioto Tia 1.10.0 1.16.0 41 41 Lahat Mines 6.T6 8 10 10 10. Malayan Colliariea 14.00 14.60 41 41 Malayan Tia 1.12.8 1.15.0 mis 10 10 Middleto» 19.00 6/- 6/- Pahang165 words
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Article111 1918-04-12 7 41 41 BmelWuOo. 7.60 8.00 41 41 Pnf. 1.8.0 1.6.0 ■leetrie T'wiji 8,8 4 1 II II Fnsea Neave 49.C3 61.00 BO M W.H»mme»ACo 66.C0 69.00 100 100 K»ti Bros, Del. 180.00 160.0* II II U%jmud k Oo. 6.00 7.00 41 41 Shell Transport 1.16.0 6.0.0 Pljgg a Bu]«w.111 words
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Article58 1918-04-12 7 United lsgineerß 6% 11.m.e00 pu Singapore llectru Tramways 1% 4860,00* aon Spore Municipal 6% 11,878,008 »ar S'poM Municipal 4*% of 1907 11,600,000 10% di i Spore Manioipal 4 t of IMo 11,000,000 io%dk S'povo Municipal 4% 1,000,000 10%dk S'poro Municipal i% 4800,000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 •18.0Pn.000 104 10658 words
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Article310 1918-04-12 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prioea. FiMOt Lyall Co. Bvatt Aloi Gaiah (II) 8.40 8.7S 8.40 8.70 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 3.7S 8.00 276 8.00 A yet Hitam (16) 18.00 16.00 18.C0 16.00 Ayei Knning (tl) 106 1.16 1.00 1.10 Ayoi310 words
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Advertisement114 1918-04-12 7 $10 REWARD Offered for inf jrmatiao as to the whereabjuts of a Siamese man named Nai Cbay who speaks a little Malay, complexion daik tan, atout, height about five feet, and Lai a soar oa tbe right band small finger. Babe, M». Baku Timah Road. 12 4 12-t By Special114 words
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Advertisement710 1918-04-12 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR S\LB, two Ford ears, in runoirg order as hirtd cars, new, iio nsed 1018 and insured as well, btite offers to Hirer, c/o traits Time* 12 4— lP-4 FOR SALS, a Rianchi cne cylinder motor cycle, f.ur stroke, in excellent running condition Apply by letter to Box710 words
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Advertisement515 1918-04-12 7 FRASER CHALMERS. LTD (Incorporated in England) EASTERN BRANCH 1 SINGAPORE Sole Agents for TERRY IMPULSE STEAM 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 of exhaust515 words
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Advertisement295 1918-04-12 7 AUCTION BALE At onr saleroom, No. 8, Bafflas Plaoe, Om Sa'ukday, Apbil 18, at 10.80 a.m. One SO hp, a-eylindc r, 2. neater Little Four oar with dickey, high tension magneto and in good tunning order. One 6-scater Ha tuber oar, 8-oeater Paige oars and one rubber tyred gig, Australian295 words
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Advertisement79 1918-04-12 7 Are you keen on Serials P If you are, and if it's a pood one you are after look out for one of PATHE'S EELKASBB THE FATAL RING In SO Episodes op 41 Reela. A production bate d en a s ries of Mry soccers! ol stories that appeared in79 words
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1631 1918-04-12 8 FRIDAY, APRIL 12. STRONGER YET WEAKER. On tbe Ist of January, 1917, the British army in France was considerably stronger than on Ist January, 19HS. To November, 1917, tbe German combatant strength in France was as two to tbe Allies three,— i.e., if tbe Allies bad six million men the1,631 words
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Article32 1918-04-12 8 The Straits Echo hears that it is intended to call a public meeting of tbe Penang Chinese at tbe'Chinese Town Hall next week to discuss the question of local Chinese Marriage Law.32 words
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Article35 1918-04-12 8 Messrs. Derrick and Co. advise the following mine outputs for March Sungei Gau PUnt 116 picuK tributors 24 picols total 140 piculß. Ting Kil Plant 150 40 picule, tributors 7.20 picuU total 157 60 picals.35 words
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Article48 1918-04-12 8 Set vice will be held at the Boustead Institute on Surdiy evening at 816, to which the men of the Army and Navy and tbe Mercantile Marine are cordially invited. Tbe Rev. B. C. Roberte, M. A., will be tbe speaker, and Pte. L. V. Mason, the soloist.48 words
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Article45 1918-04-12 8 On Sunday next, there will be Evensong at Christ Cuarcb, Mtlaccs, at 6 pm. Tbe annual Vestry meeting will be held in tbe Malacca Library on Monday April 22 at 7 p.m. Tbe agenda is Passing of account*, election of wardens, election of Church committee.45 words
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Article48 1918-04-12 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. in tbeir copra rfport, dated Apr.l 11, state: The market since our last report has been quietly steady. Slocks are small and buyers few. Quotations show do change being 18.40 for tinext sundried and 17 90 to %H 10 for fair to good qualities.48 words
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Article59 1918-04-12 8 At tbe annual general meeting of the Mercantile Bank to be held on tbe l'J.h inst the directors will recommend a final dividend of 6 per cent., making I' 2 per cent, for the year, also a booux of 2 per oent both less tax, j£30,000 to be added to59 words
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Article51 1918-04-12 8 Tbe following message, says a Burma paper, baa been leceived in connection with div.dend declared by the Rangoon Para Rubber Estates, Ltd tor the year 1017. Cablegram dated London, March M, from, Mtssrs. Outline, and Ltd., secretaries, Rangoon Rubber Estates, Ltd., 6, Wnittington Avenue, London, E. O. 'Dividends postponed 7tb51 words
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Article72 1918-04-12 8 Cbeong Ab Tong, a Chinese hospital towkay of 33, Sigo Lane, was placed before. Mr. Ham, this morniup, Mr. Lancaster, detective policu Inspector prosecuting, with offering an illegal gratification of 8100 to one cf the detective police constables, on tbe 10th instant. Mr. Kuowles who appeared for the defence, asked72 words
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Article73 1918-04-12 8 In tbe Supreme Court, Seremban, before Mr. Justice Edmonds, the case was com pleted late on Saturday in wbicb Maria Jo.-.eph Antoni*, a clerk in the PWI), Stremban, was charged at tbe instance of Mr. J. P. Swettenbaic. Executive Engineer, Sir< mban, with defrauding the Gjverument of 16, i 00.73 words
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Article93 1918-04-12 8 Tbe death occurred on April 8 at bis residence in Brickfields road, Koala Lumpur, of Mr. Ang Kirn Seog, aged sixty- two yearr, tbe well known contractor who built tbe Government Offioes in Kuala Lumpur, tbe former Supreme Court building* and the former I'ohoe Offije*, beside* many other buildings. He93 words
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Article389 1918-04-12 8 Mr. G. E. Neal, of tbe Forest Department is now in a Cavalry Regiment in India. Mrs. Bid we 11 desires to exprrs" her thanks to all those friends who s< nt letters oi sympathy and wreaths on tbo occasion of ber husband's death. Mr. A. R.389 words
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Article13 1918-04-12 8 We gratefully acknowledge a packet ot Gillette blades from Taiikab Kstate.13 words
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Article27 1918-04-12 8 Pumping operations have been commenced in connection with the grounded French Mail, and the position of the vessel is eaid to be most hopeful.27 words
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Article66 1918-04-12 8 We understand from a reliable source, thai Eurasians have been granted the opportunity of participating in tbe defence of the Colony. This is a realisation of their representations to tbe Government which have been favourably considered. It is befitting that sucb a privilege should bo afforded them and66 words
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77 1918-04-12 8 We very gratefully acknowledge tbe following additions to oar fund for assisting tbe Overseas Club to provide smokes for out soldiers and sailors Per Mr. Tan Lian Cbeng Tunku Ngah Omar bin Almahome bin Tunku Ibrahim. Trengganu 125 Tbe total we have received sinoo77 words
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Article118 1918-04-12 8 The fares on borne lines, sayH a Rangoon paper, have been mined as follow ovt r the prewar rates, Dot the rates at promt in force, which have been enhanced since tbe outbreak of the war lst clase, increase ol £25 2nd class, £16 3rd class, £H.118 words
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Article208 1918-04-12 8 His Lordship Mr. Justice Ebden and a special jury wert, occupied tbo whole day ycxterday bearing the case in wbicb a Keb Chinese, named Yoog Cban Yuan, i« charged with the c.irdtr of Tan Yue Cbeng on March ii. The dtcrased it appears kept a small temple in208 words
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Advertisement102 1918-04-12 8 GOLOFINO CIGARS PERFECTOS»"< $5.50 per 25 BOUQUETS $4.00 per 25 NEW STOCKS OF HIGH GRADB r REQUISITES t I if lw II mm vV Al JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Ekoiakd) THE TWO FAVOURITE TYPEWRITERS THE "EMPIRE" AND THE "OLIVER" STOCK SIZES "EMPIRE" "OLIVER" Foolscap takes paper 9" wide102 words
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Advertisement157 1918-04-12 8 PICTURES OF RARE ENTERTAINING POWERS AND EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AT THE ALHAMBRA Ths Hall for Music -Ths Pioneer and Prtmler House Ths Nous* of Quality Beach lead MIDNIGHT AT MAXIM'S In 4 Reels An boar's rare eijiyment at that famous New York Dancing Hall, with music to harmonise with tbe picture157 words
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Article3669 1918-04-12 9 ANOTHER BATTLE. Great Fight ii\ Flanders Area. MAN POWER DEBATE. Opinions on the Lloyd George Speech. Rimt's Tiliohki. London, April 10, 11.45 p.m. Field-Marshal Hug reports Following the bombardment already reported tho enemy ibis morning attackod in strength between Armentierrs and tho Ypres-Couiines Canal. There was heavy fighting3,669 words
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Article887 1918-04-12 9 A SUM OF ABOUT $30,000 INVOLVED. Testator's Body Exhumed. His Lordship tbe Chief Justice was occapied in tho Supreme Court the entire day yesterday with a suit relating to a destroyed will, the petitioner beinf Mrs. Ellen Teri ua Franke, of '20, Newton Road, only daughter of the887 words
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Article63 1918-04-12 9 The Interdenominational Prayer meeting on Monday, 15th m-t., at S 15 p ni will U> Li Id in the V.M.C.A. Rojiii, U.cUard Road. Mr. K. J. Battlett will be me ueader of tbe w tting. At the clCHfc of thin meeting (**y 615 p.m tbe pos-pou.-l Uiuwi-U meeting in cunDeotion63 words
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Article1200 1918-04-12 10 FEDERAL COUNCIL ADOPTS THE REGISTRATION BILL. His Excellency's Speech At tbe Federal Council meeting at Kuala Lumpur, on April 9, in introducing tbe Registration and Medical Examination Bill the Leual Advisor said:— This in a Bill closely following the law already passed in the Colony. It provides for1,200 words
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Article541 1918-04-12 10 Prices Generally Show Considerable Advances. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Robber Association's 841 st auction was held on April 10 and 11, wben tbere ware offered for sale picals 13,962.16 or 1,661,621 lbs. (tons 831.08). Prices realised: Smoked Sheet Fine ribbed $92 to $98 Good ribbed 80541 words
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Article186 1918-04-12 10 The year 1918 and 1914 saw various Russian town borrowing placidly English money at 6 per oent. Tbe City of Kieff bonds were 99 in the year 1914. At the end of January they were quoted at 80. Tbe City of Petrograd four-and-a-half per oent. bonds were 96186 words
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Article173 1918-04-12 10 Numerous qo'jstijns relating to death sentences in tbe tield have lately been asked in Parliament. Replying to these Mr. Macpher «on, I'oder Secretary of. State tor War, said that Sir Djuglas Haig personally reads and examinee the n cords af all ourt martial in such173 words
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Article560 1918-04-12 10 Inquiry into a Peculiar Affair. At tbe Coroner's enquiry (which commenced yesterday) into tbe death of a Cantonese named See Too Seng, found dead with a fracture at the base of the skull in a drain outside No. 90 5, New Bridge Road, daring tbe small hours560 words
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Article103 1918-04-12 10 To-day's Business. Maophail and Co.'s daily report Silver.— Up Id. 46*. Hongkong.— B4l% pm. Shanghai.— 62}. Tin.— Bayers 1152, no sellers. Rubber.— Dull. Robber shares are still very firm but business is very limited, and large baying orders nowadays are usually from outports. Titis have a few103 words
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Article53 1918-04-12 10 The committee acknowledge with thanks tbe following subscriptions to the above fund Previously acknowledged 124,040.85 Offertory at St. Andrew's Cathedral in January last 720.66 Maxim 10 Nett proceeds of Sacred Concert held at tbe Singapore Presbyterian Cba r o b on Marob 29 256.68 $25,028.19 J. 0.53 words
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Article295 1918-04-12 10 Although it is probably true, as has been stated in recent telegrams, that the Germans ■ii v disappointed in their expectations as to the amount of supplies they would find in South Russia, this oondition is at most only temporary, for tbe Ukraine has an enormous acreage295 words
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Article1497 1918-04-12 10 THE NOTORIOUS KARL PETERS AND HIS WORK. Father of African Empire. Writing in tbe Morning Post Africanas Bays: 1 might call the notorious Karl Peters tbe father, or should I say tbe stepfather, of the German Empire in Africa. His story is stranger and yet, in a1,497 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article25 1918-04-12 10 A friendly gamo of soocer will be played on the St. Joseph's ground to morrow between the Asiatic Petroleum football team and United Engineers.25 words
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Article28 1918-04-12 10 The Garrison Golf Club ladies' mcd ipril) resulted m follows Mrs. Drammood 40— 4 15 PaKe 68 12 61 Peter 08 Vi 51 Fisher b« 12 5328 words
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Article247 1918-04-12 10 It has been decided to bold a Lawn Tennis tournament in connection with the Singapore Cricket Club, beginning on Tucjday, June 18. There will be no championship competition on this occasion. Tbe following events only will comprise the programme:— Tbe single handicap, tbe double handicap, tbe profession pairs, tbe247 words
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Article204 1918-04-12 10 Mr. P. H. Nathan ielsz, late of the Colombo Commercial Co., Ltd now of the Treasury, Wilbelmstal. (late) German East Afiicu, writing on February speaks of the progress of the war in that part of the world. He says We are null in Wilbelmstal and do204 words
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Correspondence
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Letter119 1918-04-12 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— Have you or any of yonr readers noticed a peculiar moving ln-lit in thu sky, resembling a large star Risen about 10 p.m., almost due west. It rists aud falls and moves ebout in a circular motion ano remains stationary,119 words
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Letter464 1918-04-12 10 ,To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Democrat and your polito correspondent in Raub defend Mr. Lloyd George lustily enough, but they seem to shrink from facts. Your R nib correspondent, it is true, does compliment tbe Prime Minister on his work as Chancellor of the464 words
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Article293 1918-04-12 10 Latest advertisements of the day appeal on pages tj and 7. The Gold Rooster play, Told at Twilight, featuring Baby Marie Oaborne, is being shown at the Marlborougb. To-morrow night there will bo tbe usual special open air dinner at the Seaview Hotel, to be followed by293 words
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Article115 1918-04-12 10 M. Albert Tboma», speaking at Cardiff, gave a remarkable account of France a industrial renaissance. Ultimately, be said, Franco might erect a statue to tbe Herman Emperor as tbe restorer of Freoch industry. There *as not a corner in tbe country where one could not find modern equipment and industrial115 words
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Article845 1918-04-12 11 Japans harvest of Australian Shells. A list of the neglected products of Australia woold fill a book, says the Sydney Sao Than is a fortune awaiting the man who takes op the work of making buttons from the shells which abound on the coast of Australia This845 words
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Article322 1918-04-12 11 Although the German list of victim* of the commerce 1 raider Wolf does not include the Polar expedition sl.ip Aorora there ie verj little hope, that ebe has not been destroyed by the enemy, and if not by tin- Wolf then by a submarine. Even the322 words
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Article537 1918-04-12 11 Control of Aeroplane Must Be Almost Subconscious. To drive an aeroplane is nothing at all— all kinds of men and some women make good aviators but to pilot it as one mast in an aerial combat is extremely difficult. A pilot most be able to do with bis537 words
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Article191 1918-04-12 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Saturday, April 18, 1918:— Friday, April 12. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. sections 111 and IV details. S.R.E.(V). Signal. Sec. S.V.C. S.V.C. KecrmtH. A.V. Platoon, com pulsory. 6.10 p.m. Chinese Co., S.V.I. 8.30 p.m. Baleatier ljg. Malay Co., S.V.I. Saturday,191 words
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Article170 1918-04-12 11 The N. ft Daily Ncwh, Shanghai, March 14, publirht* frum Hit Municipal Gazette a Htat-ment in favour of the. extension of raill< w electric traction by the Shanghai Electric Coontiuction Co., Ltd. It is argued ti.at the present lbngtli of route under tl.ctrc traction is inadequate and170 words
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Advertisement334 1918-04-12 11 >^^\ "His Master's yj/jpr 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 A TIP- TOP PBOCRAMMI- THE BsI«T IW TOWN Tanjsng 'star Read Trami Pan the Doo"r~ TO-NIGHT BBCOND SHOW. 9.15 .-.HAW334 words
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Advertisement220 1918-04-12 11 BAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, April 13 SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW ADELPHI HOTEL Saturday, April 13 Special Dinner and Dance MUSIC BY OUR FILIPPINO BAND SEA VIEW HOTEL Saturday, April 13 MUSIC DURINGJHi AND DANCE Sunday, April 14 MUSIC During Dinner E. and O. HOTEL PENANO Situated beautifully by the sea The220 words
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Article1493 1918-04-12 12 MR. HURLEY ON THE U. S. SHIPPING EFFORT. Standardising Vessels The effort of tbe United States to con ■tract shipping swiftly and extensively enoogh to counteract submarine activity and to *».nd food, soldiers and guns in adequate quantities across the Atlantic wan explained to me by Mr. Edward1,493 words
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Article753 1918-04-12 12 A German Device a Benefit to Tbe British. Chlorine gas, wbiob tbe German brought into the field of battle as a means of poisoning their opponents, is now largely used for purifying the water supply ot tbe British Army, says the New York World. The753 words
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Article77 1918-04-12 12 The Kaiser, it is reported from Holland, in toy thing bnt pleated with his visit to Con stantinop c. Serious difference* have arisen between turn and Eorer Pasha. The Kaiser wants aor- Inrkinh troops; Eaver more liortuan money. The dispute ended by warning from finvcr that it was on the77 words
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Article956 1918-04-12 12 GO." The Popular War Game of Tbe Japanese. Chess and also draughts certainly resemble the absolute war of Claasewitz. Nothing in these games counts save tbe ruthless use 1 of powor and position every man is in play, and no sacrifice of men must be grudged, it it will establish956 words
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Article159 1918-04-12 12 It is reported that a method of weaving cloth with the hair of cattle has been invent pi and pat to practice with saooeaa by Mr. K Shiraisbi, assistant teacher of the Gov-ernment-Qeneral Technical College inside the East Gate, Seoul. The cloth made with the hair of cattle159 words
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Article19 1918-04-12 12 The Daily Telegraph raised it* price ti t «o pence on M*rch 4, for the duration of the war.19 words
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Article1043 1918-04-12 12 BELIEFS AND DISBELIEFS OF IMMORTALITY. By H. B. Marriott Watson. Starting from the Bame agnostic point of view as Mr. Clodd, ("The Question: If a man die shall he live again?" by Edward Clodd l after several years of reaearoh and experiment, I have come to a different conclusion1,043 words
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Article32 1918-04-12 12 Dr. C. Addison (Minister for Reoonstrucion) ha* appointed a committee to inquire and report as to how the pablio should be safeguarded against the extension and deve>ntuent of trade organisations and combinations.32 words
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Advertisement212 1918-04-12 12 Fresh Pure Creamery BUTTER Always obtainable in 1-lb. and pata The whole of the dairying industry of Australia is under strict Government inspection and all fresh butter imported by us is certified as first-grade by Australian Government certificate. SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE COMPANY. LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlementa) Iff r B212 words
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Article1011 1918-04-12 13 PAN-GERMAN ORGAN'S CURIOUS OUTBURST. A Call for Revolt. A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam says the Deutsche Tageszeitung openly calls on the German people to revolt againxt the present regime. We, too," says this Pan-German organ, have a Judas among as to-day. Ho appears in the1,011 words
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Advertisement236 1918-04-12 13 WHITEAWAY'S NEW GOODS IS LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S WEAR I mm w^Lj t ■i- >I^Sl«^lv LAOIEB JUMPS WATS r'/i'-li k *!fl a r&\ in drill an* m-vniM-d crton materials, \3 Prices $750. 8.50. 10,50 each LADIES PLAIN WHITE VOILE X^^^S^W AND FLORAL MUSLIN ROBES S Prices $9.50 to 25.50 each. /vf236 words
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Advertisement232 1918-04-12 13 FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN SUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during |o|B TOTHE »^fe tf*l§ TOTHE muniwrALMT l^^i /j^3>^-. v/|H| UOVtHNMENT 0F V* ii§F«k? 0F SINGAPORE V /^J *|jp£ J JOHORE This Is sufficient proof of the superiority of the HAIPHONG OR AGON BRAND232 words
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Advertisement632 1918-04-12 14 AMSts OTer $2 000.000 B.C. Aisurance in force over $9,000,000 8.0. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incobpobatbd in Stbaits Sbttlbmbnts) HBAD OFFICE Winohaatar Houaa, Singapore LOMDOH OFPIOB i SB, Old Jewry, B.G. The Company baa CBO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England aad oompliea with the British632 words
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Advertisement524 1918-04-12 14 BAHKIHQ. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hongkong) PAID UP CAPITAL t15,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling £1.600,000 at 3/- •16,000,000 Silver 119,600,000 •84,600,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors •16,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman. ft. T. M. Bdkinß, Bag,, Deputy Chairman. F. C. Butcher, Esq. Hon. Mr.524 words
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Advertisement489 1918-04-12 14 BANKINB. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPY NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY BsTABLISHBD 1824. Paid-up Capital M 80/100,000 (about £6,000,000) Statutory Ratarva Fuad fl 11,695,483 (about £906,389) Bbad Ofticb im Amsterdam. Hbad Aobnct nt Batavia. BRANCHES Penaag.Hongkcng, Shanghai, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang, Weltevreden, Bandoeng (Java), Cberibon, Tegal, Peoalongau, Tjilatjap, Djember, Djokja (Java), Solo (Java), Modan (Deli), Tebirg489 words
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Advertisement549 1918-04-12 14 BANKIHQ. NEDERLANDSGH INDISGHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) BtTABUtHBD 1868. bapitil J Xl 80,*****0 (about B FIT 1 I «5,000,0C0) ISSUED M 0 I FI. 86.000,000 (about Pill UP £9,900,000) RESERVE FUND I FK (about REStRVt FURB y *1,800,000) HBAD OFFICB IN AUSTBRDAM. HBAD AGBNCT IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES: Hongkong, Medan,549 words
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Advertisement1201 1918-04-12 14 INSDIANCE. THE CHL.'A MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LD. Incorporated in Hongkong aad Registered under the Aaeuranoe Companiea Aot (1609) Bagland) Paid to r iieyholders by Singaaore Offioe ia 1918 1862,800.00 Paid to Policyholdtrs eiaoe the Caaapaay's inoeption 15,627,823.09 Total Insurance in foroe 81.13.11 80,426,620.86 Total Assets 10,863,803.69 ALL KINDS OF1,201 words
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Article1098 1918-04-12 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Prtgrtssii 1917. To the British commercial motor industry 101? has been a year of steady though unobtrusive progress (says ibo Commercial Motor). This progress has been rtal aud considerable in two directions none the lens so— Mid perhaps even more so1,098 words
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Advertisement147 1918-04-12 15 CHEAP ELECTRIC LIGHTING aaVSVHnInaMnVVaMniSMBHMnMMMaVnVHMnWnHBSMM". 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 bgkt and power for your home.147 words
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Advertisement77 1918-04-12 15 EXTREMES HAVE MET LOW PRICES HIGH QUALITY ylj. dunlopl TYRES MADE OF THE BEST ffli| MATERIALS BY PEOPLE who kno tv V ty|r how y\Vf7 r^w DETROIT ENGINES Four-cycle horizontal, effectively governed, magneto ignition, portable, water cooled i WHKLm V Following In sloe* Small fuel ?"figCr r lg**Jß 2Vi horse77 words
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Advertisement574 1918-04-12 16 GOODRICH %t# TVPFS U&V® SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, capable stenographer. Apply to Senda Co Ltd., Raffle* Chambers. 8 4— lB 4 WANTED, Master, officers and engineers lor a steamer to sail shortly. Apply to Boustead Co. V 6-8 v WANTED, experienced miner as temporary manager tor h>draulic mine. Apply Box No.574 words
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Advertisement505 1918-04-12 16 FOR SALE FOB SALB, second hand two-seater A.C. oar, 11,200. Apply M.8., c/o Straits Times. 114—184 WANTED TO SBLL, one two ttroke Indian motor cyole, for 1800. Apply to T. K. P., c/o Straits Times. 0-4—16 4 FOR SALB, one piano by Moutrie in perfect oondition. To be seen at505 words
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Advertisement690 1918-04-12 16 NOTICE Tbe establishment of Mr. B. P. De Silva will be olosed on April 18 and 14, for the Singhalese New Year. 10 4-18 4 FOR SALE PRIVATELY The well situated, two storey briok and tiled European residential property known aa Municipal No. 29-1, Cavanagh Road, or Valkyrie. Gas and690 words
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Advertisement536 1918-04-12 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incorporated in England Manufacturers THE MULTIPLAR BRAND BEST HAIR BELTING Sole Agents; KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street. THB LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore II BMMICTED IT H. N. BUCKERIDGE Utaef Naurs. UfayatU, photo*rapher i to thsir Majai tie*. AT THE BURLINGTON Formerly Hotel536 words
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Advertisement368 1918-04-12 16 6UAN KIAT AND COMPANY, LMITED (Incorporated in tbe Strait* Settlements) Hod Off ic*: 18, Philip Street, Sisgapor* The successful tenderers to the S.S. Government and Municipal Commissioners for the year 1918 For tbe supply of Engineering Stores, Paints, Metal and Oils, and Hardware and Miscellaneous Stores, etc, Tel. address BUaNKIaT.368 words
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Advertisement197 1918-04-12 16 FIRBT-CLASS GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries for second hand oars from oar olient* in tbe Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, consult as, we will be able to fulfil your needs. When you intend to Bell, consult ns, we shall fetch a197 words
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Miscellaneous400 1918-04-12 16 Straits Wimey TILIPHONH i Bditorial and General... SB Manager's Offioe m M hjj Job Printing Office n M 1144 Al 1 communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed la THB EDITOR All oommunioations relating to busmew matters— advortiseuieaM, sub rip tiua*. aooounts, printing, etc, ihould be addressed400 words
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