The Straits Times, 1 May 1918
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Title Section13 1918-05-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.710 BINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MAY 1. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTB.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement157 1918-05-01 1 ■lUHAIB SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prt«y bow i $20.50 BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY ©/^^^^^Li ALWAYS NEVER i stald^n^^^^^»w jl MOST VARIES I "BEAR" BRAND I LXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS iIK I II fc IS ervrt in s natural pul Hr or I II 4&eii w:;houi addUio157 words
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Advertisement35 1918-05-01 1 Is it "Turps" you want? Then ask for T U R TRADE Iv M A RK E N E Pure Mineral Turpentine THB ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co. (S.S.), Ltd. (Incorporated in BnglMtd) At. HBLBN-8 COURT, BINOAPORB35 words
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Advertisement188 1918-05-01 1 ROBINSON CO. BUCK PATENT COURT SHOE. SHfIFS £5 Sj senn.ul.an heels, not exact UIfULU Price $14.50 pair. to sketch. Price $12.50 pair. just received flHfe^x Correct styles l| i^B *W Or mOrn i n g Bk and afternoon W dk wear. S HART BLACK VELVET WHITE CANVAB COURT SbOE. ae188 words
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Advertisement16 1918-05-01 1 KARTELL 3 f BRANDY Sou Aaiicra AOAMBON aiLFILLAN A SO, Ufc t (ißcorporktvi! In EoklamS) 116 words
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Article1104 1918-05-01 2 WITH THE WATCHERS OF THE WATERS. By Bartimeus. The herring were in the bay, and tbe fleet ol sailing smaoks went trailing oat on tbe light wind with their eager orews of old men and boys straining at the halliards to oatoh tbe last capful of wind. After1,104 words
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Advertisement327 1918-05-01 2 Vulcan Trading Corporation General Merchants Importers and Exporters Manufacturers' Agents 120 Broadway. New York, U. S. A. The entire facilities of our great organization are at your disposal for the conduct of your export and import business. Inquiries for raw and manufactured products of any country are solicited Offers on327 words
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Advertisement449 1918-05-01 2 YOUR SKIN AND f COMPLEXION 1 C 1— W rn»U mm W I 1 ii w-*iiiniu<».»T», im 1 mi b *£|>*0> 3 m »xk»« mJ Kihii.l ,at«lTi— II Of .11 ittk-d^Ck.mU, ~U Storm, gt^ \M BEeThAjUT 1 CHaXTENHAM, JB AVON TYREB ■ora HUM for Tow Hoßty. FOURNIERS HYGENIQUE MIXTURE (FOB449 words
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Advertisement309 1918-05-01 2 Yon will see the mark cf Montfcrmery Ward and Company on boxes •nd orates of quality merchandise in ports the world over. For more tbancfltin jeers we l»ve tijcittc to tititautiEd metebsnts nearly every corner of the g'obe. Owing to the rapid growth of our business in the Far Bast,309 words
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Article998 1918-05-01 3 Tbe JoUowißK casualties an repotted I— London, April 8. Killed.- -Capt. J. Balfonr, Scots Guards 3nd Lieut. J. B. Bennett, Flying 2nd Lieut R. H. Clair, R.F.A. 2nd Lieut. O. H. Foster, K E 2nd Lieut. 8. S. Gemmell, Camerons 2nd Lieut. E. A. Gordon, H L I.998 words
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Advertisement260 1918-05-01 3 'WOOSTER' BELTING f MORI KOOMOMIOAL itaan, and SUPBRIOW to, leather, rubber, or ttitcbcd canvas belting, as it has no laps, plies, stitehea, ot oementod parts to open op or pall apart. OOLD. HIAT, BTBAM or OIL wili not affeot its lite or tifflciencj. Wtber side eu be run on the260 words
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Advertisement288 1918-05-01 3 urf lav nl%i CHEONG BROTHERS Doathts, 16, South Bridge Road FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES nntelaa* Mechanical DeaHstry, G id Ctowa Bridge Filling and VoleaaJto. Cwatics) of Wi ar Ooaraateed. CHABGIS afUDBRATI Best Toc«b Powers snd Brorbea saJe JAPANESE MASSAGE The Specialist AT MM Bl FOI CALL FIOM 1 1M TO288 words
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Advertisement407 1918-05-01 3 A Great Admiral jfs& ■SSSS»S»»^S^SS**»ISB*»jI.»»SSmSIsj»»BSIS^B VJ And A Great Tonic Iron Jelloids. "England Expects" and not in vain. IBM The will is there but may-be not thc^^^B wjf^flP^^ strength. Perhaps the blood is poor and mr .t thin. Poorness of blood is Anaemia. Mmam nmmmmnmm, KM For AN/EMIA^ (shown by407 words
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Advertisement579 1918-05-01 4 STEAIER SAILINM. N.YTK. iAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (laoonroßAmc m Jam*) EUROPEAN UNE A service la maintained bet ween Yokohama, via parts, and Bngland under mail ooatraet with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe Hew Twin screw Steamers maintaining •taftj aorviee have bee* rpeoially designed and liscwncted, aad are fitted with all the579 words
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Advertisement632 1918-05-01 4 STEAMER BAILIHGB. P> 0.-Ontish India and i—ma (CoMPAaiss Ihoobpobatbc n BnaaAttD) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PSMINSULAR AND ORIINTAL S. N Co. Under contract wltn His MaJeaty a Oovanuaani) The Company's MAIL BBRVIOBS BAST OF BOMBAY Me at present suspended. The Company's INTBRMBOIATB SBRVIOBS TO AMD FROM LONUON are at present632 words
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Advertisement652 1918-05-01 4 STEAMER BAILINIS. rHE SUM STEAM NAVIQATIIN M.. LB. (la-ccnFcnAvao ur Bua). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay. Tringgaau, Bisat, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantaa, Tabai Baagaara, Telo#fa, t aaaral, Patani. Biagora, Laooa, Kobsamoi, Baadon, Laagsuea, Chuiupoa, Kohiak aaaa|ks#> Dua Oapartura s.s. PRACHATIPOK May 1,3 p.m. Beta ASOANQ May a May a, S p.m. The steamers652 words
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Advertisement558 1918-05-01 4 BTEWEI MlLimt. OOMBIMBO MBVim O» THE WEAN llGf,. LTI, (laUOBPOBATBO Tt Bva.'ASS THEWEJTmTMLIM t. N. GB.. LTI. (iMUOaPCBATBU BvCftASa) aBBBBfII Krocaantla (Porth), Ncrtii-WMi Australian Porta, «ava •wo «ln«s:aar* Regular sailings between Siagapott aai Western Australia calling at Java (aa (a offers), Derby, King'a Sound (sea for tbe Kimberley Gold Field*),558 words
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Advertisement782 1918-05-01 5 auction sale: Of TALCABLB FRBPHOLP RBSIDBVTIAL PROPERTIES, SITUATE AT TANOLIN, ANU KNOWN As Nog. 87 and 88, ORANOB ROAD, To be held at the Mle-ioom of Mes ra. Powell and Co., Ltd., No. 17, Raffles Plaoe, On Tuesday, May 14, at 2.30 p.m. Particulars: Lot No 1. All thtt piece782 words
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Advertisement720 1918-05-01 5 AUCTIBN SALE At Messrs. Ching Keng Lee Ca's saleroom, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, On Saturday. Mat 4, at 10.80 a.m. One Cnic 5-ecator 1913 model motor car, just overhauled and repainted, tyres and oar in first-class condition, CHINO KBNO LEE Co, Auctioneers and Estate Agents. 80 4—3 6 SHERIFFS SALE720 words
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Advertisement137 1918-05-01 5 BRUNNER MOND CO., LIMITED: Northwioh, England, ESCENT KHSIGS OSAND MANOrACTTJK«B3 OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AGENTS, Straits Settlements and K M. S. H. WOISKEL CO.. LTD.. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. PUJVIPS FOR RUBBER FACTORIES AND WATER137 words
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Advertisement250 1918-05-01 6 IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR Music Hits and HITS-THAT-ARE-TO-BE CALL ON HUDSON ■PhOMi7os 100 North Bridge Road CORRUGATED IRON STOCKS OF 24 G AND 26 G PRICES ON APPLICATION TO INDO-MALAY Co., Ld. (Incorporated in Singapore) n-2-4— aif HE MOIIIQII BQFE HiIUFMTUBiII Ift,, ill. (iMMUoaatiD w Ha-mmm; rc a ta»t>lla*ied250 words
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Advertisement358 1918-05-01 6 GET A MOTORCYCLE THIS YEAR Tilt 1111 MARLEY DAVIDSON Mctoroyole is the greatest motorcycle m bave ever seen. Its a beauty, and has more power and speed than yon will ever have to one. Booklets can be bad from Aleo. Williamson, Ltd., Singapore Ayleebary and Natter, Ltd., Ipoh Chin Seng358 words
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Advertisement340 1918-05-01 6 A Perfect Roof A roofing material to be perfect mast be absolutely indestructible mast be anarfeoted by bod, rain 01 ehemioal fames it mast resist fire, and make leaks impossible KOSMOS CORRUGATED ASBESTOS -CEMENT SHEETS 'measurements 4'iB'9*i thick) fulfil all the above requirement. Write for farther particulars to sole iin;orters340 words
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Article79 1918-05-01 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, May I. High Water, 0.13 a.m., 1.41 p.m Tbaraday, May 2. ■lgb Water. 0.t2 a.m., 3.88 p.m »riday, May 3. Bigb Water, 1.40 a.m., 8.86 p.m Saturday, May 4, High Water, 2.46 a.m., 4.61 p.m ftunday May 5. Higii Water, 4.8 a.m., 6.9 p.m Monday,79 words
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Article75 1918-05-01 7 TO-DAT. Mslsnm 2 80 pm P. Swcttentiam and Penang 280 pm Pulau Bataia and Pulaa Bulang 8 pm Pulaa Soegi 8 pm Bhio 8 pm Malacca and Teluk Anaon 8.80 pm TauaaoAi. Odoob 8.80 am Oaloutta 12.80 pm Mslsnns and Muar 2.80 pm P. Diekson and P.75 words
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Article260 1918-05-01 7 The mall trains fro»n Singapore lot the ■orth leave Tank Road station iaily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday exaepted) and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at T.lB p.m. and 6.46 a.m. respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Koala Lamptur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving M Poaang at260 words
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Article58 1918-05-01 7 (Offldwl Port Offloe Report.) Lart SvcAToma Auitid Lo«do» February 1 March 90 Febrtuury S April 18 February 8 April 8 February 18 a 18 February 14 0 February 14 8 Febm»ry II 9 February 14 9 Febnury 14 IS February 16 11 February 19 H 10 February58 words
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Article185 1918-05-01 7 EXCHANdB Sntairou, Mat 1, 1918. Oa Lokdojc Bank 4 m/t m 1/1 i Demand m a/4 Private 8 m/t 1/4] On Fsabob Bank 817 On India Bank T. T. 147 On HoN3«oKO...Bank d/d 881%pt£ On SaAitaHAi ...Bank d/d fOn Java. Bank T. T. m 117{ On Jatam185 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article170 1918-05-01 7 y% Bayew Sellan. II IB Ampams 925 10.00 1 1 A yet We» R 800 8.10 10 10 Bunta *MoolaM<m 0.60 10.00 41 41 KinUTin 1.1041 1.16.0 41 41 Lahat Mines 6.T6 8 10 10 10. Malayan Colliofies 13 75 14.35 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.12.8 1.16.0 mom 10170 words
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Article104 1918-05-01 7 yXI *>- 41 41 I. SmelMag Oe. T.2S T.T6 41 41 Pwl. 1.8.0 1.6.0 I/- ■leoWo T'wan 8/6 4/« II 10 FnMt Ke»T6 47.00 40.00 60 60 W. Hammer *00. 68.C0 66.00 100 100 Kftti Bios, Del. 180.00 160.00 IB 10 lUymud k Co. 6.00 7.00 41 41 SbeU104 words
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Article60 1918-05-01 7 United Bncinpow 8% 11,184.500 pa. Singapore Mleetrie Tramways 6% 4880,008 aon3'pore Municipal 6 $1,878,008 far Spore Manioipal 4 t Of 100T 81,6004)00 10%dir B 'pore Municipal 4j% Of 1909 11,000,9 m 10% dll Spore Municipal 4% 1,000,001 10% a* Spore Manioipal 4% 4800,008 F.M.3. 8% loan 1916 •18,000,000 IV60 words
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Article312 1918-05-01 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyai? and Evatt's Quotations. Today b Prioer Fruet Lyall 4 k Co. BvaM Hot Gajah (II) 8.25 8.48 8.40 8.66 Amal. Malty fy. pd. 3.76 8.00 276 8.00 Ayoi HiUm (16) 18.00 16.00 18X0 16.00 Ayei Honing (II) 1 05 1.16312 words
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Advertisement104 1918-05-01 7 Friday, May S, tha famous STAB OPERA will stage A mw Chiaeis alay eetitlei MAI SANG KWOH The Fruit Se.ler r TM nUTtI MVM, •CtTl MIMI MAI TO-NIGHT TO-NIQHT A Msw Malay *lai MERCHANT DAMSEK will be staged. ■Pkeaa IMS for Matt. a H. CHBONO, Propriekr T L. TAN. Manacew104 words
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Advertisement461 1918-05-01 7 LATEST ADVERTIBEMENTB WANTBD, five qualified teacher*. Oocd ralaries offered, Apply Box A., c 3 Straits Times. 16-8 6 RUBBER FACTORY, well situated, is for sale or hire Apply Rubber Factory, c o Strait* Times. 16—7 8 STAMPS FOR«*LB. Fine collection of stamp« over 6 000 varieties, many rare. Apply Philatelic461 words
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Advertisement228 1918-05-01 7 THE MARK OF QUALITY Bouton Rouge Felucca Specials NOW IN STOCK AT ALL DEALERS MINING ACHINERY POWER LANTS FRASER 4 CHALMERS. LTD. (lnoorpo.t»ted In England) EASTERN BRANCH 1 SINGAPORE Acetic Acid 99 per cent, guaranteed. Porcelain Bobber Cops First and second quality. White Momi Chests Best quality. Enamelled Coagulating Pans228 words
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Advertisement64 1918-05-01 7 INTRIGUE, ADVENTURE AND SENSATION In tha aerial incomparable THE FATAL RING In SO epiaodea or 41 reel* THREE NEW EPISODES, 7, I AND t TO IE SHOWN AT THE JL a |B m mm |3 B 3 m. All the three epinrde* in the ALnA CVI DnA Fi»t show 7.oo64 words
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1316 1918-05-01 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MAY 1. THE GORY STRIFE. All through tbe year the gory strife in the west will go on if tbe enemy cannot beat as quickly. He is gaining ground, and each yard be advances makes it more worth bis while to press on. We are outnumbered,1,316 words
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Article20 1918-05-01 8 A F e«:h Cocsular telegram stat< s that a minister al decree renews M. Albert Sarraut'B mission io Indo China.20 words
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Article27 1918-05-01 8 A fine picture o' the hero. Jack Cornwall, standicg at his gun on H.M S. Chester, baa been hung in tbe ball of the Anglo-Chinese School, Ipoh.27 words
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Article27 1918-05-01 8 Thirty-one rikisha pullers were charged before Mr Ham with playing in a common gaming bouse, No. 3, Ban San Street, yesterday afternoon, and were fined 16 each.27 words
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Article36 1918-05-01 8 T. Oottgens, a Dutchman, wbo is wanted in Java on a warrant for alleged euibizzlo ment, has signified his willingness to return himself, and will be placed on a steamer at once for passage to Java.36 words
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Article39 1918-05-01 8 Koon Oh Cbye, a Chinese, wbo was found in a collapsed condition on board a steamer in tbe roads, on April 29, was sent to tbe General Hospital ttie following day and diud there. The coroner viewed the body.39 words
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Article34 1918-05-01 8 Before the Criminal District Judge Wong Kwong, a Cantonese, was sentenced to three months' bard labour for breaking into a honse, 27, Wayang Street, occupied by one Yap Cboon, with intent to couiuiit theft.34 words
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Article42 1918-05-01 8 Yesterday before the Senior Magistrate a Javanese man and woman residing at Tanglin road were oharged with failing to report a case of small pox to the Health Officer. Tbe man was fined f25 and costs and tbe woman 16 and costs.42 words
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Article41 1918-05-01 8 Mr. Newton D. Baker, American Secretary ot War, announces that 700,000 titles were manufactured in January in tbe United States. In February nine arseoals produced 71,192 small arms in a single week. Tbe output of cartridges for January averaged 1,760,000 daily.41 words
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Article43 1918-05-01 8 We understand that Mr. Tan Cheng Kee, the enterprising proprietor of the Alhambra and Marlborough I 'beatrec bas now acquired tbat otber leading house the Palladium, wbich from to-day will be run under bis control, Tbe purchase price paid was, we understand, »25,C00.43 words
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Article56 1918-05-01 8 An ex- Police constable was brought up in the Kuala Lumpor Police Court charged with Laving forged bis discharge ticket and also with Having made use ol it by trying to get employment in Kuala Lumpnr. Chief Court Insptctur Taylor prosecuted before Mr. J. E. Xt mpe, magistrate, and accused56 words
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Article49 1918-05-01 8 To provide against complete exhaustion of local supplies ot petrol, tbe Ceylon Government, in conjunction with tbe companies, bas decided to oommandeer all supplies in Colombo. Tbe amount to be allowed to each motorcar will be limited to 10 gallons a month and to each motor cycle two gallons.49 words
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Article56 1918-05-01 8 In connection with tbe meeting of Ceylon eso held at the Town Hall on March 26, the Colonial Secretary of Ceylon has sent a letter of appreciation on behalf of tbe Government in reply to the telegram sent by tbe Ceylonese community ot Singapore conveying an expression of regret at56 words
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Article62 1918-05-01 8 While tbe other belligerent nations have been increasing tbeir debts at an enormous rate, Japan has actually succeeded in re duoing hers. At the end of July, 1914, the amount of tbe national debt, exclusive of Exchequer bills, was Y '2,530, 162,51:1, while at tbe end of January this year62 words
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Article64 1918-05-01 8 At a recent meeting of tbe Ceylon Legislative Council, tbe acting Governor made feeling referenoe to the death of tbe late Governor of the Colony, Sir John AndersoD, by which the Colony bad suffered a great calamity. He then moved a resolution exprarsive of the deep loss to tbe Colony64 words
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Article76 1918-05-01 8 There are cranks in the island of Ceylon %d there are elsewhere, as demonstrated by a memorial sent to tbe Secretary of State by the Ceylon Reform League against tbe appointment ot Mr. (Julian to be the Attorney-General of Ceylon followed, says tbe Times of Ceylon, by a cable from76 words
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Article113 1918-05-01 8 An important step for the advancement of insurance interesi s generally bas been taken by tbe formation of tbe British Insurance Association, tbe main objects of which are the 'protection, promotion, and advancement of all classes ol insurance business" ■ncludicg tbe "taking of such concerted measures as may be deemed113 words
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Article158 1918-05-01 8 The direct* r* ot tbe China Matnal Steam Navigation Co., Ltd iMesarg A. Holland Co., Liverpool, manafjeik), aoDouoce a fioal divi deed oo the ordioaty •■hart g of 8 per cent n aether with a boons of 50 per cent making 56 per oent. for 1917 4a. fld. per share,158 words
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Article371 1918-05-01 8 Mr. F. J. Weld goes on leave shortly Dr. snd Mrs. MacGaskill, of Klaus, arc shortly leaving (or borne. Mr and Mrs. T. Latban have arrived in Kuala Lompur, Mr. Latban having been transferred from Taiping, Madame Van de Sande Bakhuyzen, wife of tbe Netherlands Consul-General, has371 words
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Article15 1918-05-01 8 We have to acknowledge) with tLanks. several packets of Gillette blades from Anonymous."15 words
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Article62 1918-05-01 8 H.E.B. very kindly sends os a cheque fot •200, and asks db to distribute the amount aa we think best to some ot the war funds We have, therefore, forwarded cheques aa follows Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Fond 150 Red Cross Work for tbe Wounded 6062 words
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70 1918-05-01 8 We very gratefully acknowledge tbe following additions to oar fund for assisting tbe Overseas Club to provide smokes for oat soldiers and sailors Lady Nicotine's Husband 120 Mr. A. E. G. Coveney 2 Tbe total we have received sinoe we opened this fund in70 words
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Article119 1918-05-01 8 We gladly publish the following interesting note: I, Msjor Daud, of the Johore Volunteer Forces, beg to tender my heartiest thanks to tbe unknown good-hearted donor for bis sentimental and kind thought in sending me sach a pretty silver flower bowl in remembrance of my119 words
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Article204 1918-05-01 8 Brigadier-General Sir W. If. Manning, tbe saccefchor to tbe late Sir John Anderson aa Governor of Ceylon, haa been Governor of Jamaica hioce lwlli He joined tbe army m 1866 i.nd tbe Indian artuy io IHBB and has seen considerable active kervice in Burma, on tbe north-204 words
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Advertisement137 1918-05-01 8 RONEO Filing Systems SAVE TIME AND MONEY Get a RONEO Filing System and your letters will be found 'and filed in a minimum of time. TIME IS MONEY! THINK IT OVER RONEO, LTD. < IMC in. England), Singapore SPECIAL BLEND INDIAN TEA IN 1 lt>. packets and 2 lta. tins137 words
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Advertisement187 1918-05-01 8 A PETROVA PICTURE WORTH 601N6 A LONG WAY TO BEE TO-NI6HT AT THE ALHAMIRA Ths Hall tor Music The Pionaar and Pramiar Houm -Ths Houm of Quality loach Road. IN THK SKCOMD SBOW AT 916 Metro Picture Corporation prosuits Mmi Petrova. Now at th« top runt of the ladder of187 words
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Article3363 1918-05-01 9 WESTERN POSITION. Great Fighting For The Hills. The Advance from famine! Checked. KaCTIB 3 TILKiKAMS. London, April SO. 7 15 a.m. Correspondents agree tbat the Germans have suffered nothing less than a disastrous defeat in tbe first phase of tbe battle, consequent on tbeir desperate attempt to capture3,363 words
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Article74 1918-05-01 9 We are indebted to tbe French Consulate (or the following telegrams Parii, April 29, 6.26 p.m. TLe trial of tbe accused of the newspaper Bonnet Rjuge has began and will last about ten days. There was intense artillery fighting from Villers-Bretonneux to tbe Lac, between Lassigny and74 words
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Article106 1918-05-01 9 A Simla wire to a, Calcutta paper dated April 8 h»j» Sir Cbarlea Manro has telegraphed to Sir I) .uyUs Haig:— The army id India ia watching with sympathy and entire confidence yooi conduct of the present struggle and yoor old subordinates are ood vinced that yoa and yoar brave106 words
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Article92 1918-05-01 9 RIDTIB's TILBGBIN. London, April 30, 6.30 p m. In tbe House of Commons Mr. J. G. Butcher asked Has tbo Prime Minister obtained advice regarding tbe illegality of the present conspiracy in Ireland to render tbe enforcement of conscription in Ireland impossible I Mr. Duke replied: Government will be92 words
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Article366 1918-05-01 9 Mr. H. C. Butler and Miss Helen Howard. St. Mark's Church, Serembao, was tbo scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday morning, says the Malay Mail, when Mr. H. <'. Butler, of the V. A. firm of Messrs. Mactadyen and Wilde, was married to Mies Helen Howard,366 words
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Article146 1918-05-01 9 Tbe following letter has been received by tbe Crown Agents for Ibe Colonies in acknowledgment of the sum of £10,000 contributed by tbe Straits Settlements Government to tbe Halifax Relief Fond Copy letter from tbe office of tbe High Commissioner for Canada to Crowa Agent* Gentlemen, I146 words
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Article276 1918-05-01 9 The Hon. Mr. C. J. Saundcrs presided over tbe weekly rent board meeting in the Municipal offices yesterday, tbe otbtr members present being Messrs. S. Totnlinaon, If, Meyer, Oaw Kliek Khiam, E A. Elias und H. Carpmat'l. Mr. Campbell, on behalf of Mobamed Abdullah, owner of No.276 words
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Article80 1918-05-01 9 Mr. J. T. Wtwa is retiring from the Japanese Consular iervice «di bin pl.co as kudk Britmh C ju»ul at Ntgai»ki Urn» beta taken, according to tli- N >rtu «Jbio* D»iljr News, by Mr K B u.trr. Mr BimUmn place in the Britmh Kiubimnjr iv l»kiu a* »H«ist»Dt Jap»ue<-e Secretary80 words
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Article2203 1918-05-01 10 THE LATEST OF THE CARMELITE OFFENSIVES. From our Special Correspondent. London, February 8. Tbe really perilous thicg is that there should be a man who can make or mar ministries and build up or destroy reputations because he has it in bis power to din into tbe2,203 words
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Article433 1918-05-01 10 Eight Thousand Gallons a' Day In Mesopotamia. Few persons have any conception of the amount of tea passing daily across the counters of the V.M.C.A. canteens in Mesopotamia. Tommy will drink tea at any and all hours of tbe day and this peculiar trait in his433 words
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Article110 1918-05-01 10 To-day's Business. Maephail and Co.'s daily report I— Silver.— Unchanged 49{. Hongkong. 84% pm. Shanghai.— 62J. Tie— Two hundred tons sold at 1172 (another record). Rubber.— Tbe auction is considerably weaker, No. 1 orepe 1105 and No. 1 sheet 102. Rubber shares are dull and neglected. Tin110 words
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Article256 1918-05-01 10 A quiet wedding took place at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lnmpur, last Friday afternoon, says tbb Malay Mail, between Mr. Arthur Haroourt Mack, of Batang Benar Estate, only son of Lt.-Col. A. P. Mack and Mrs. Mack, of tbe Manor Hoove, Bacton, Norfolk, and Mrs. Margaret Maud256 words
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Article56 1918-05-01 10 According to the Japan Oasette Mr. Gregory Mason, managing editor of the Japan Advertiser, was to have left Japan on April for England via the Cape. It is reported that he is to represent tbe Outlook aa war correspondent, while Mr. Hugh Byas, having "done his bit on the New56 words
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Article1681 1918-05-01 10 SUFFERING FOR THE FORMER POLICY. Labour Difficulties. The sixth ordinary general meeting of Jeram Kuantan Robber Estate was held on Monday at the registered offices, Chartered Bank Buildings. There were present Messrs. Chew Woon Poh (chairman) Gaw Khek Khiam, E. A. Bliaa (directors), C. Latham and C.1,681 words
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Article156 1918-05-01 10 The results of yesterday's play were Championship Purs Mrs. Cantrell and Mr. Upoott beat Mr. and Mrs. Wishart by 6 -8, 6—l. Mixkh Doublbs A Clash. Mrs. Holden and Mr. Badbam owe 16 beat Mrs. Borkill and Major Wingate Saul owe 4 by 6-8, 6-4. Ties156 words
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Article194 1918-05-01 10 A writor in the Manchester Guardian gives another variation of a story which has been told twice already and seems therefore to be popalar. This is the second version The queue was long and the waiting weary. One respectably attired lady at length an noonced that she194 words
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Article552 1918-05-01 10 Finds That Have Thrilled The Archaeologist. The excavation of the mounds of Mesopotamia is a tank that will probably occupy many men during the period of demobilisation. The expeditionary foroe operating in that sphere comprises many men capable of directing such work in an intelligent manner and552 words
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Article281 1918-05-01 10 American Food-Saver's Surprise Offer. What food-saving means to America— and Great Britain was sUo-vn in a pithy speech at a Rotary Club luni-iiuoo at the Holborn Restaurant, recent l fty B<r William Good*-, liaison officer betwuni IBM Unuah I American food administrate >u« I have never seen live281 words
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Article68 1918-05-01 10 Mr. Andre Dabosq, editor of Lo Temp*, arrived recently in Shanghai, in company with Mr. Hjppe, the new Frtnoh Minn; r. Mr. Dubooq will follow Mr. Boppe to Peking, where, any* the Shanghai Mercury, be expects to stay a month or sc to stady oonditions in the capital. He will68 words
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Advertisement64 1918-05-01 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisement! of the daj appeal on piK<* 6 and 7. The Palladium, wbicb, m announced elsewht it-, is now under new management, lias a very special attraction (or to night in tbe fine Jewel production Come Through, a sevenact play featuring Herbert Rawlinson. New York papers64 words
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Letter416 1918-05-01 11 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— Why should the mail for Kota Tirjggi be closed daily at tbe Singapore Post Offioe at 4 p.m.. when the daily steamer does not leave tbe Hylam Koogsi till 7 a.m., on tbe morning following' It woald be a416 words
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Letter217 1918-05-01 11 To the Editor of Ibe Straits Times. Sir, I wonder if it has struck your readers that crime in the Colony is seriously on the increase. Anyone who will only take tbe trouble to go through tbe columns of tbe local press will peroeive Ibat especially in217 words
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Article172 1918-05-01 11 At the annual meeting of tbe Central Pahang Planter*' Association, after an interesting report had been read by Viscount R. de Bondy, the hon. secretary, the obairman, Mr. P. J. A. Williams, said that no doubt the association was a small one and if it attempted anything172 words
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Article173 1918-05-01 11 At tbe annual meeting of tbe Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association in Penang, Mr. Keanedy, presiding, said that Indian reoraitiag during part of tbe year was highly satisfactory. Adnlt* shipped to the Assooia tiosi numbered 10. Til against 8,090, tbe •umber of minors exceeding those in tbe previous year173 words
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Article409 1918-05-01 11 Dean Inge on Bitterness After Tbe War. Tbe Archbishops and eleven Bishops were present at Westminster Abbey at tbe consecration of Dr. HenHej Henson, Dean of Darham, as Bishop of Hereford, aod Dr. W. H Hough, Archdeacon of Kingston, as Bishop Suffragan of Woolwich. Tbe Dean of409 words
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Advertisement281 1918-05-01 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., for viva ending Saturday, May 4, 1918 Wednesday, Mat 1. 4 p.m. Johnston's Pier for Fort Serapoag S.V.A. sections I k II compulsory. 5.10 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.K. 6.16 p.m. n S.V.R. atd. Maxim Co. Veta. Co. B.V.C. Signal. Sec. S.V.C. a B.V.C.281 words
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Advertisement426 1918-05-01 11 Buy direct from the actual manufacturers and save dealers' profits Buy a Moutrie Piano and get Full Value Call op send for new catalogue 8s Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Hongkong) Raffle* Plaoa All sizes in stock NIICHELIN TYRES CHIN HUAT HIN OIL RAGING CO. SHOWING TONIGHT, WORLD'S THRBB BB3T426 words
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Advertisement296 1918-05-01 11 RAFFLES 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, specially for children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) ADELPHI HOTEL NOT I E The management kindly inform their patrons and guests296 words
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Article1168 1918-05-01 12 GERMANY'S ATTEMPT TO JUSTIFY BARBAROUS ATTACKS A Tissue of Falsehood A copy of the correspondence with the German Government regarding the alleged misuse of British hospital ships has just reached us, says the North China Daily News. Like other German allegations, made with the object of providing an1,168 words
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Article562 1918-05-01 12 The Powers of Heaven Must Stand By Us. The following is the official text of the speech delivered by the German Emperor at Homturg on February 10, on the occasion of the celebration of the conclusion of peace with Ukraine My dear Homborgers,— With my whole heart562 words
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Article314 1918-05-01 12 Development of Wolframite Deposits. The American Consul General at Hour kontf. Mr. George E. Anderson, has reported The development ol wolframite deposits in the New Territory has proceeded with gratifying saooess. Unlike the deposits in Chinese territory, from which most of the wolframite now being shipped to314 words
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Article1408 1918-05-01 12 Value of the Company's Holdings— Post-War Prospects. The third annual general meeting of the Culloden Consolidated Company, Ltd., was held at Winchester House, Old Broad-street, E.C., Mr. Arthur A. Baumann (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Ladies and Gentlemen,—l do not think that even the most persistent pessimist1,408 words
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Article512 1918-05-01 12 Tbe Scheme that M. CJllaux Had Io View. The Giornale d'ltalia sayo The Caillaax Rate had been kept at Florence since 1914 under tbe name of Madame Renouard. It was opened last week (the *rst week in January) in compliance with tbe application of the French judicial512 words
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Article329 1918-05-01 12 Particulars Regarding Japanese Tonnage for the Allies. The Japanese Shipping Control Committee has agreed to offer 160,000 tons deadweight of shipping for the Allied service on the Atlantic. No decision has yet been reached concerning the rate at which the vessels are to be chartered to the329 words
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Advertisement126 1918-05-01 12 BACCHUS MARSH CONCENTRATED MILK In quarts, pints and half-pints SINGAPORE COLO STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED (incorporated in Straits Settlements) _j£Z^sKj WK STATE RE SlpB? Th 6 BEST yet in 1 gjffjjjgyi***^ row-boat motors JKr_ y^jlf DON'T ROW JUST GO x^^^V'WmT Immediate delivery ftlfliT U Zli: mt BUI MIV E UT€$T 00ILI126 words
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Article1138 1918-05-01 13 WHAT THE FUTURE MAY HOLD. By Professor Bernard Pares. The root explanation of Russia's troubles is to be songlit in the criminal deficiency ol inanition", and in the consequent appalling casualties. These staggered the imagination. and it is no wonder if their results bewilder oar judgment but they1,138 words
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Advertisement276 1918-05-01 13 ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS At Competitive Prices at WHITEAWAY'S M V'l Flower VftM '•S£Jp»iCfc > ie^Bn| as s ke»cb, size Four-bottle out-glas. 7 Bnd 8 incheßl Dinner Cruet, with '^•f^ Prices 98. 60, B.P N.S. Irnae, »imil*r K. P. N. S. out-glasa aix-bot- 9.50 and 11. 80 '"Miration, t la Dinner Orunt,276 words
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Advertisement182 1918-05-01 13 K. TBUTADA JAPANESE DENTIST 'UitiimhHilNi PkM«ta.il«l EXTRACTION PAINLESS ■■AMU HDEMTI IUtKITin. iMialUlie* !> iitfitp ligllik t* aataf IPECACUANHA Young plants for sale, wellgr )wn. Quotations free on rail Kuala Lumpur, on application to HiLLAM CO Mercantile Bank Chambers, Euala Lumpur. 26 4 a— IS MASSAGE HALL »o 111, ■MllllH Itrmt182 words
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Advertisement54 1918-05-01 13 |P^" IBa SjSISI Bjj i M SUPERB "BFVERfIGE I lIE n In E>^^ Unvarying Jggid in Character vgjii Unsurpassed I^^SP in Excellence [!J FAAMROZ and GO. jj )I|JMBj» SINGAPORE I The Best Machine-Pressed CEMENT FLOORING TILES IN MALAYA Manufactured by TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS. LTD. SB and M-1, Sungal Road,54 words
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Advertisement652 1918-05-01 14 Assets over 12 000,000 8.0. Assurance in force over $9,000,000 8.0. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (IxooaroaATiD w Stbaits Sbttlbmbhts) HIADOFFIGIi Wlnohsstsr Houas, Slntapora. LONDON OFFICE. »a, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has sWO.OOO deposited with tbe Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Lite Assuranoe652 words
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Advertisement505 1918-05-01 14 BAHKIWQ. HONGKONG AND BHAN6HAI BANKING CORPORATION (Imoobpobatbd im Homokomo) PAID UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/. 116,000,000 Silver 118,600,000 184,500,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors •16,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. P. H Holyoak, Chairman. G T. M. Bdkins, Bsq,, Deputy Chairman. Fi O. Butcher, Bsq. Hon. Mr.505 words
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Advertisement515 1918-05-01 14 BAMKIIH. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) Capital Authorised 41,500,000 Capital Subscribed 41.125.000 Capital Paid-up 4642,600 Reserve Fund and Rem 4708,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. Black, Esq., Chairman. J. M. Ryrie, Bsq. I H. Melvill Simons, Bsq P. R. Chalmers. Bsq. Sir David Yule, Lord Oarmiohaelt Chief515 words
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Advertisement566 1918-05-01 14 BAKKINB. j CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHIN* INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTBR. Paid op Capital in 80,000 Shares of 420 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fund 42 000, (00 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200,000 BANKERS) The Bank ol England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County566 words
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Advertisement1001 1918-05-01 14 INSURANCE. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE Those who have accumulated money by tbe laborious process of mere saving know what a hard and uncertain method it is. A man says, I will save so much oat ol my inoome for a oertain time and at the end of the1,001 words
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Article808 1918-05-01 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Agency Agreements. A period, daring wbioh the normal re lations existing between the manufacturer and his agent are necessarily in abeyanoe, has at least one advantage (says the Commercial Motor) of affording an exoellent opportunity of reviewing those relations and, perhaps,808 words
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Article215 1918-05-01 15 Anne Lolwortb, by Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick, Methuen and Co., Ltd.]. This latest work of a favourite authoress, which, we note, has already ran into three editions, is a pleasant story with a war theme. How a girl in poor circumstance* is introdnoed into a rioh household and marries215 words
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Advertisement144 1918-05-01 15 1918 INDIAN LIGHT TWIN With New Indian Four Cycle Opposed Motor YOU most draw a broad distinction between all other lightweight motorcycles and the new INDIAN LIGHT TWIN For the opposed motor is revolutionary in scope, in design, in simplicity of oanstrootion* in it* ability to give the rider a144 words
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Advertisement108 1918-05-01 15 BY EVERY TEST THE BEST WITH Ilk- MC OUNLOP IE TYRES TUBES jlj 1 fitted to your car you will be free from tyre troubles. F5 C^^T The Dun lop Co., Ltd. made the first Pneumatic Tyres ever marketed and they have \|H built up a world-wide business \IV by108 words
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Advertisement606 1918-05-01 16 J Pnnnl w^l I t\i 19Krc^^^' uUUUEf Ibn A f^fep iKtb SITUATIONS VACANT. BXPERIBNCB COMPOSITORS WANTBD for tbe Straits Timo« (news department) Good salaries given to capable men. WANTED, a Chinese qualified dressur lor rubber estate. Apply to 108, South Bridge Road. 31-4— 2-6 WANTED, experienced oiiner as iempor- ary606 words
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Advertisement442 1918-05-01 16 MISMU rJEIL'S LBsoONSin French aad BngUsb given by lady. Box 11, Straits Times. 6-4—4-6 LADY TYPIST, Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. address Burlington, Ooleman Street. 164—14-6 WANTBD, a second-hand gas stove in good condition State size and prioe to Stove, c/o Strmta Times. 80 4- 4-6 WaNTED TO PCRCHaSS, a cycle-oar,442 words
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Advertisement688 1918-05-01 16 WANTED IN INDIA Wanted, by a Burnpean firm in India, an expert European, Chinese or American, wbo has a thorough practical experience in the manufacture ot glue from bide outtings and bones, Good salary to a reliable man. Apply in the first instance vith oopies ot testimonials to Box No.688 words
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Advertisement624 1918-05-01 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incorporated in England Manufacturers THE MULTIPLAR BRAND BEST HAIR BELTING Sole Agents KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street. THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore It COHDUCTED If H. N. BUCKERIDGE Lite sf Messrs. Ufarstts, photofrnphsri ta tbalr ■ajettiea. AT THE BURLINGTON Forrasrli Hotel as624 words
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Advertisement463 1918-05-01 16 GUAN KIAT AND COMPANY, LMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) ■eaa Offioa 18, Philip Strest, Sintapon The successful tenderers to the 8.8. Government and Munici pa I Co mm isaionera for the year 1918 For the supply of Engineering Stores, Paintß, Metal and Oils, and Hardware and Miscellaneous Stores, etc.463 words
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Advertisement195 1918-05-01 16 FIRBT-CLAU GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIBHT 'PHONt 1333 We have numerous enquiries foi second -haJid oars from out oliente in tbe Straits and F.M.B. It you wish to buy any, eoasntt us we will be able to fulfil your aoode When you intend to sell, ooasatt us, we shall fetch a195 words
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Miscellaneous390 1918-05-01 16 Straits V)imes« TILIPHONH I Bditorial and General... m 68 Manager's Offioe m mmf Job Printing Office M m Hsf Al 1 oommunioations relaUag to oditorla. TaB^DITOR 8 8hOni e •■S" All oommunioations relaUag to busiaeu matters— edvertisemeats, subriiptioas aooounts, printing, eto.-sbould be addressed to THB MANAGBR. Cheques and money orders390 words
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