The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 March 1917
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Title Section15 1917-03-17 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEX CENTS SINGAPORE SATURDAY, MARCH, 17. 1917. NO. 89,705)15 words
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Article257 1917-03-17 1 The telegrams to day deal largely with financial and economic questions. Mr i Bonar Law explains that the laEt vote of credit atked for is for ships, corn, and payment for speeded-up munitions Page 7. Tbe Home Government is dealing with the export of cotton, the release257 words
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Article1454 1917-03-17 1 Quicquid agunt homines nosiri est farragol ibclli Juvenal. The late Sir William Adamson was a fine old gentleman. The Topicist just remembers him by the way the figures m the last notice seem to have gone wrong somehow. He left Singapore m 1690 1 something, and1,454 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement171 1917-03-17 1 GOODRICH TYRES FETY TREAD IWHITEAWAY LAIDLAW C° Ln J (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) S "CROCKERY", "CUTLERY", "GLASSWARE" I jPIP JUST DELIVERED 1 1 HJ| j 1000 O'GEDAR £gP hA^ i TRIANGLE MOPS w\ I "^f^F A For cleanin^' Polishing, Brightening T M I vj Ar j ft 1. 1 All Floors171 words
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Advertisement77 1917-03-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Motor car for sale Page 5. B M Bone, horse importer Page 5. The Tak Lee for tbe west coast •Pa«e 9. mmm.^ Firestone tyres Page 3. Chamber cf Commerce general and special meetings Page 5. The Alhambra new programme Page 2. An important auction sale by Powell77 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous118 1917-03-17 1 THE WEEK. Saturday 17th. High Water— li-Cl a.m., fi 26 p.m. St. Patrick. Britain Prepared Films, Vie Theatre. Sunday 18th. High Water— 4-10 a.m., 7-48 p m. 4th Sunday m Lent. Monday 19th. Blgh Water- 6 4 a.m 8 46 p.m. Lodge Zetland Emergent, 5.30 pm. Tuesday 20th. High Water—118 words
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Article217 1917-03-17 2 The funeral took place at Rochdale, m January, of Mrs Alice Aahwortb, of Spot land Road, who died three days before attaining her 94th year. She was a re markable old lady, and had clear recollections of the starting of the co-operative movement iv 1544. Her husband,217 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement383 1917-03-17 2 Vm j Jmmmr JT TaVarW SraaiTrj 'B -1 The Worlds best In BRITISH P lanos by— Brinsmead Broadwood Collard and Collard Chappell Stromenger Grands and Uprights AT Incrrpr rated In Eongkcng. Victoria Theatre TO-NIGHT ONLY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FILMS BRITAIN PREPARED AND OFFICIAL WAR FILYS Prices: $3, $2 and $1383 words
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Advertisement1300 1917-03-17 2 ANOTHER ATTRACTIVE PICTURE PR^G^uT* A AT THE HOUSE OP QUALITY LHAMBRfI BEACH ROAD THE LEADING THEATRE IN SINQAPc Manager M. H. F ma, OT TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT SLa^ AS USUAL, a picture Programs well i. NIGHT The Reliance Film Co. Presents 3 The Worlds Sensational Photo Pla> w THREE WEEKS I1,300 words
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982 1917-03-17 3 ACROSS BULGARIA FRENCHMAN'S DARING FLIGHT. Salonika. The only means of keeping up the liaison between the army of the Orient and the Rumanian army is now by aeroplane flight. Wireless telegraphy has the dis- advantage that the despatch can be inter--1 cepted by the enemy, while communication by ordinary telegraph982 words
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Advertisement541 1917-03-17 3 Coming Soon I LIBERTY Coming Soon CHANGE OF PROGRAMME EMPIRE eg Pagar Road. Trams Pass the Door. SECOND SHOW 9.30 p.m. Sharp. 4 Pathe Presents gfa*. RUTH ROLAND AND FRANK MAYo "1 IN NEW SERIAL OF AW HEREDITY, KjMANCE AND ADVENTURE PARTS. tlfci H.E.IJ CIRCLE EPISODES. -Tr.7 WEAPONS OF WAR541 words
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Advertisement472 1917-03-17 3 u^'w aC MaHEIW W aa%^\ 4* f* HTfiTcrXPPMsTsiS w sf i 0 i %ft^ No. 555 pER TIN 0F s °-75 CENTS (INCLUDING DUTY) w Packed m patent vacuum tins ensur- <$H?5 Ail ing the perfect condition of the SUa^. p/\h cigarettes m all climates. tfffpr l tf\B nj /'h472 words
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Advertisement61 1917-03-17 3 Singapore Gold Storage Co., Ltd. \m Estreat* to Bonn f kiif. Telephone 1026. Sea- stock* of all kinds oi Frozen Meats etc., oan be delivered cc shipping at the Wharves, or m ne Singapore Roads on short cc. OFFICE HOURS. Veikaiys 7 i.n. U 8 am. 2 p.a. tt 461 words
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Article698 1917-03-17 4 Borneo, with ita English Rajah and its gruesome Head hunters, has long had a romantic attraction for Engliehman. Its romantic interest is extended from the human to the animal kingdom m the late Robert W. C. Shelford's fascinating volume, A Naturalist m Borneo (T. Fisher Unwin,698 words
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Article178 1917-03-17 4 Mr C Well ivt r, tho London manager of tbe New York Sun," tells the follow ing story which ia popular m American quarters m London. Some months ago Mr Gerard was dis cussing with the then Foreign Minister, Von Jagow, the possibility of178 words
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Advertisement244 1917-03-17 4 Gl dunlop JpT DISCOURSE. i^^^^ SaVvlii^ mmtl The cold N eutrality of an iinp aar i a] fa-WW •E\ ifl^^Brrar judge" defines our attitude towards WJ V oJSl^r Dunlop products. That th acceed I '--'l^^k^^XW^ m winning our approbation civ:- to M their inherent quality, not to our Wi 1244 words
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Miscellaneous769 1917-03-17 4 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RACE MEETING iUNDER 8. R. A. RULES OF RACING) WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday the 15th, Thursday the 17th, and Saturday the 19th of May, 1917. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 15th May, 1917. 1. THE OPENING STAKES-2-30 pm. Value $400 and $100 to the Second769 words
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Miscellaneous720 1917-03-17 4 TiiIRD DAY. BATUBDaT, 19TH MAY, 1917. 1. A 8 THE STEWARDS' STAKES and PLATE— 2-30 p m and 5-40 p m Value of each stake $300 and $53 to each Second Pony, a Handicap for all Monies, 1 4 2 and under that heve run at the Meeting. The Ponies720 words
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Article548 1917-03-17 5 Record of a Privateering Cruise. i Copenhagen, Jan 30. The crew of the Norwegian steamer Pailbjorb, (Hallbjorg which was yesterday! reported to have been sunk) which was stopped on her voyage from America to France m December by the new Mowe, I give an interesting548 words
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Article323 1917-03-17 5 The suggestion of tho majority of the Speaker's Committee that woman's fran* chise should begin at thirty or thirtylive has been received with qualified enthusiasm m tbe circles concerned. It is pointed out, with some justice, that thirty m the case of a woman, who matures earlier, corresponds to323 words
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Advertisement254 1917-03-17 5 INSTANT RELIEF FOR LIVER TROUBLE Torpidity and Food-Sickness. er sufferer can fail to benefit from the oseofDr Cassell's Instant Relief Its action Natnre. sure as science It is altogether different to ordinary liver stimulants and morning salts. These weaken the MM till it cannot work at all without the daily254 words
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Advertisement1308 1917-03-17 5 [SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND EXCHAftCE. NOTICE ii hereby given that tbe Annual General fleeting of the Members of the Singapore Chamner of Commerce and Exchange will be held within the Exchange Building on Monday 2(>th March 191/ at 2.15 p m. Business. 1. To receive and, if approved, to1,308 words
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Advertisement825 1917-03-17 5 NOTICE Mr. Walter Ingold has be?n appointod Manager of our bingapore cffi?e, m placo of Mr M. L. Stadermann, who has retired. bingapore, March 12th 1917. DIETHELM A CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN SWITZERLAND) 13 3 19 3 TELUK ANSON RUBBER ESTATE, Ltd. NOTICE OF CLOSING TRANSFER BOOKS. Notice is hereby825 words
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Advertisement510 1917-03-17 5 WANTED Qualified Medical Officer for Christmas Island. F<>r further particulars apply to BOUSTEAD ft Co., Agents. C. I. PHOSPHATE Co Ltd. 18-3 Bt«ft WANTED. Wanted at once Experienced (Shorthand Typist for a local Commercial firm. j»l>ply to Box Ro. 100 c/o Free Ft ess. 14* 20-8 WANTED. Two Eurasian Survtytra510 words
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Miscellaneous412 1917-03-17 5 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. 4th SUNDAY IN LENT. I MARCH. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. _i. Litany. cj. Holy Communion (Choral) and Address. Hymns. 18, 3<f 467, 547. g^jn. Matins, followed by Holy Com amnion Sund \y School and Bible Classes. if) p'ui. Evei >ng A Sermon. Hymns 525, 217. A4l. Dai y412 words
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Article24 1917-03-17 6 Domestic Occurrences BIRTH. Parki.r.— At Aberdeen on 13th March the wife of K. Gorden Parker, Bukit Tobalang Rubber Estates, Ltd., Lunae, Kedab, a daughter.24 words
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Article, Illustration1139 1917-03-17 6 The Singapore Free Press Saturday, .March. 17, 1917. -«.1 ti: 2 Pratt :i>a ?aoyl« i Hgk; awlJ«t-« I w**J Sy iw*— wti aad sacrifcad fey fftta, mo-tot Team s»' r iirtayi **aar Me U Uk 9daKlaMl. LoTI-Kv fata) L* The progress which the British are making m the Arras—Bapaume salient,1,139 words
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Article1655 1917-03-17 6 a) The Lady Evelyn Young will be At Home at Government House on Tuesday next 20 inst. Rules under the Registration of Deeds Ordinance are published m the Govern ment Gazette. Tbe King will not be advised to exercise bis powers of disallowance regarding tbe Midwives Ordinance. Dr H Phillips,1,655 words
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Advertisement143 1917-03-17 6 ASK FOR Jas. Coutts OLD TOM GIN. GALDBEGK. MACGREGOR Go. j SOLE IMPORTERS. EVERY TRAVELLER^ SHOULD "rHAVE A LIFE-SAVING WAISTCOAT Protection and Security. Absolutely Unsinkable. Price $10.50 LIFE-SAVING RUGS $20 EVERY KIND OF TRAVELLING OUTFIT j John Little Co., Ltd. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR Mr. H. N.143 words
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Advertisement64 1917-03-17 6 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 5 a Orchard Road, Telephone Ho. 1035. The Oldest and Leading Studio. First m 1872, Foremost ln 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at our Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results ln Studio Portraiture,64 words
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Article168 1917-03-17 7 THE DAY S FIGHTINC Salonika [By Submarine Cabla] i ßanter's Servioe] London. March 15. Reuttr's ccrre>: fast at Headquarters at tetania, says |W u:hwept of Djiran has bo- v gfranccd a thousand yards over a rrjnt bridging tbe trencher te t0 to within lOC yards of the168 words
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Article341 1917-03-17 7 Western Front lacs I 13.- Marshal Haig The ires of th* enemy's withdrawal ha 9 ex* mt&ad tAmmVWmtm. We occupied trenches -ati! lei front southward of St Pierre Vaast Wood M the northwards of Saillisel. Tc beat efl strong counter attacks east tard of A-hset le Petit and341 words
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Article100 1917-03-17 7 London. Feb 5. A special correspond ••of the hronicie.'' who arrived ■■Witly m New York, compares the **«ricar! temper at the present time with m August. 1914. and he •fc I a s'range dramatic re b'anc-j j Britain's calmness and re- irtaint does not mean luke ••rroness,100 words
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Article64 1917-03-17 7 mm Kuaing Rubber Co!s report to *c $49,759, and mm 5^0,098. Two .ds of 4 per cent and 5 per absorbed $18,894. The -commend that from the balance iend of 5 per cent be paid. The •tjrnatej production for the current year POO lbs. It is proposed to thin to64 words
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Article415 1917-03-17 7 A NEW WAR CREDIT Due to Speeding up [By Bubmauma Cabla] (Renter's Servioe] London, March 15. In the House of Comrr.onß Mr Bonar Law introducing the supplementary vote of credit for 64 millions sterling m respect of the financial year ending March 31, said it included a415 words
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417 1917-03-17 7 Paris, The Liberte's correspondent m Northern France gives an account ot a simple but impressive ceremony at P not far from the Somme front, where General W m the presence of many high- British and French officers, present- ed the Military Medal and the417 words
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Article519 1917-03-17 7 THE FRENCH DEBATERS [By Submarine Gable] L Renter's Servioe] Paris, March 15. —The Chamber first discussed the aviation m secret, then publicly considered thevarious resolutions, including the one expressing confidence m the Government to secure the closest coordination of the various air services so as to intensify all519 words
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Article209 1917-03-17 7 An interesting story whs told at the Southern Police Court, Calcutta, before Mr Swinhoe, Chief Presidency Magistrate m connection with en ingenious opium smuggling device adopted by two China man named Long Fong and Ah Chong, who were charged with being m unlawful possession of about twelve209 words
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Article61 1917-03-17 7 Some apprehension regarding the R'ini j tary condition of Delhi has been caused by the appearand* of enormous swarms of j black flies, which are proving an intoler j able nuisance to residents. There is, we believe, a widespread feeling that the evil .should be promptly grappled with by the61 words
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256 1917-03-17 7 MATRICULATION SCANDAL IN CALCUTTA. At the Matriculation examination of the Calcutta Cniversity recently wbile the examinees were sitting through the first pupe r on Eoglish m tbe Senate Hall, some young man appeared before a guard and banded up to him his answers to the questions m tbe second paper256 words
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Article118 1917-03-17 7 The yearly general meeting of the E Hoe Hean Club took place on March lift at the Club House No 88 Club Street wheu tbe following members were elected Office Bearers for the year 1917. President, Mr Lim Chwee Chean ire elected) J Vice President, Mr Tan Kak Kee; Hon:118 words
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Article471 1917-03-17 7 The following constitute Advisory Boards for 1917. Chinese. Singapore Chairman The Protector of Chinese, SS Hokkien— Hon'ble Dr Lim Boon Keng, j p, Lee Choon Guan, i p, Lim Peng Siang, j p, Sect Tiong Wan, J P, Tan Kheam Hock, j p, Tan Sian Cheng, j p;471 words
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Advertisement162 1917-03-17 7 ROBINSON Co. Plf.^f-^^^^^fe 'MELACHRINO' FRESH SHIPMENTS RECEIVED EVERY FORTNIGHT. No. 4. In tins of 50 A mmijmMMjßmmmm^ '51. 65 ii( tt per tin W ~^l|^|P^^ l|&g^||p No. 5. In tins of .•<> ss^,.-- =^^,m^—J $1.40 nett pd-tiu. No. 8. In tins of 100 A- M^r^ffl^i $2.05 nett per tin. I^S^f^^^162 words
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Advertisement712 1917-03-17 8 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND,' emmm-m m FOR LONDON. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd.. AGENTS? Stoomvaart Maatschappy Nederland (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND ROYAL DUTCH MAIL SERVICE A MAIL STEAMER FOR CALCUTTA for Passage apply to INTERNATIONAL.:712 words
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Advertisement584 1917-03-17 8 Jr m 0« British India AND /_LPCAR LIINE (Companies Incorporated la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) Fop China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. HOMEWARD (POB EUROPE). I OUTWARD (POR OHI1U) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT584 words
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Advertisement555 1917-03-17 8 IN« It. JAPAN MAM S TEAMS HIP Co., Ltd Incorporator m Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service Is maintained but ween Tokobj__i via ports to Marseilles London, under mat contract witb tbe Imperial Japanese Covers ment. Tbe Mew Twin screw Btoamcti maintaining this servioe bave been speolaUf designed and constructed, and555 words
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Advertisement259 1917-03-17 8 MESSAGERIES ■km Lim, Fertnißhtly service bet-.*.. China. Japan, Geyha J It,! <KW Marseille*. D Eg^ BRANCH Llgg Ha?pho?g htlySerViCtbtl^BAi fa 1 For further information tppi, te J- da COURTOIS *SB*| LIGHTERS Ltd (Incorporated m v THE MOTOR LIGHTER «TAX LEE (TOtonseOHp SJBU -ai;. MALACCA. PORT SW.Ttt^ and KUALA SELANGOR On259 words
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Article1465 1917-03-17 9 London, February 2. Plantation Rubber Prices Commodity Less Steady Johore Rubbers Interim Excess Profits Tax— Braunston's Progress Ratanui's Performance. The year has opened with a much lower price level ruling for plantation rubber than at beginning of 1916. During the pa6t year quotations have fluctuated over lOO'o.1,465 words
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Article228 1917-03-17 9 [A Picture Drawn m Rbyme by B W \Y for the Chicago Evening Post. We have slot machines m Austin, mother darling In Ravens wood the stores are selling gin. And where Gladys walks with Percy, on Division or Diver6ey. There are movies that are propagating228 words
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Advertisement556 1917-03-17 9 Wah or Peace, S^a^ink or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). H-DAb OFFiCiv Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: SI, Old Jewry, E.C. :2u Conpanp baa «COOO imWammml wllb tbe Supreme Oocrl ol556 words
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Advertisement459 1917-03-17 9 HOHGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANSX-IG COBPORATIOR (Incorporated In Hou£-onj). MID-HP QIPITAL 1U.000.C00 KIS2RYI FSiOS i— Pterlisg f'.ico.oco at la,- f 11,000,000 M XVI Silver 115.510,000 1 w,5Jfc J al laMrra Liability ol Pfoprlelcvs^ ?11,300,D00 COOET OP DIRECTORS. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. bairman, J. A. Plummer, Esq. Deputy I hairman. Hon. Mr.459 words
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Advertisement561 1917-03-17 9 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. Incorporated m Japan Capital Subscribed Y. 48,000.000 i Capital Paid Up Y. 30,000,000 Reserve Fund Y. 20,800,000 President, J. Inouye Esq. Vice-President. Y. Yamakawa Esq, DIRECTORS. J. Inoaye Esq. Y. Yamakawa Esq. N, Soma Esq. M Odagirl Esq. K. Sonoda Esq. T. KawashimaEsq B. Kimura561 words
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Advertisement32 1917-03-17 9 THI WEW TRENCH REMEDY. Pt Pi 1 No* THERAPION HIM. FRI T 10. HE»k» YOU' THERAPION AT 7 r AI>E MARKED WORD THKt kTi"* •«.!»iriX.PT»aLl'.tStl»l'HUTa SOLD BY HAYRAbD A Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE32 words
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Article396 1917-03-17 10 Events Before the Fall. Delhi, Feb 27. The following reports have been received from the General Office Commanding m Mesopotamia The southern portion of the Sannaiyat position was captured m the first assault on February 22, consist ing of two lines of trenches on a front* age o!396 words
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Article307 1917-03-17 10 The successful passage of the stream at Shumran on February 28, was rapidly and effectively exploited during the following night our patrols pushing forward boldly and maintaining close contact with the enemy. Early m the morning of February 24 the ridge across the neck of Shumran Peninsula307 words
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Article126 1917-03-17 10 A curious article on the expansion of Germany is contributed to the "Vossische Zeitung" by Herr von Rochenberg, a former Colonial Minister, who seems to have just awakened from a Rip Van Wickle slumber Unquestionably Germany needs a colonial empire. It is only natural, therefore, that the Belgian126 words
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Advertisement359 1917-03-17 10 f^\ If you want the Wmsk best Emulsion W^i_V___JrP^« the one that not only gives the best results, but that is w5JjPP^^\W really pleasant to take, tbat agrees perfectly with delicate T V^-C_^\3J* stomachs and that greatly improves appetite and digestion— \v 1 W_!2!c^ V__i then be sure to get359 words
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Advertisement477 1917-03-17 10 STRAITS SETTLEMENT^ WAR LOAN BONDS. I Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 annum, payable half-yearly on the 15th May and thM°H H REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15th NOVEMBER *«n$ PRICE OF ISSUE— IOO PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent to His Majest*477 words
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Article60 1917-03-17 11 (Oobbbcthd uf To March 16.) Back 4 m.l. 248 d .mend M 24| f ieirats eradi to 8m i ...2 5 Fiance demand Back M 825 Ihdia, T. T. EOHSKOsa, da mand l£%dis Yokohama, demand 109 J Java, demand 188£ Ba2.si.ok, demand 65 1 SOT-SBBiaaa, Bank Bnyir g |B.M60 words
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Article1532 1917-03-17 11 •Ail fuotatloaa ol Sterling Shares mart fee regarded aa purely nominal for tbe present Issued by FKASEK Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Mar. 16th. EUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. ox 9. laaus. Paid. &as? DJ7, Butsbb. Sn&Bßi 100.000 19 Is Allugai 13|% -23 19 878,930 2s Ss Anglo-Java 10%1,532 words
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Article149 1917-03-17 11 March 16. Tin (75 tons) 996 00 Qimfclti 17.00 Gambia* Caia No. 1 26 25 Gambler Cc I Nc. I 21.00 I Pepper Black ordin. S'poie 80.75 PeopM; (Wfeite f kit) 87.50 Nti._:»g3. (110 ta the 1% 42.00 Nc._x.egs (80 Jo the Ik.) 52. C0 -face (Banda) 80.00 Cloves149 words
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Advertisement127 1917-03-17 11 GORDON'S! The Oldest Established London Gin Distilleries Famous for the Purity and Flavour of their V OLD TOM" AND DRY GINS." OF ALL DEALERS THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND SOLE IMPORTERS. BUCHANAN'S BLACK WHITE' There is no better value on the Market than this old and perfectly blended127 words
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Advertisement250 1917-03-17 11 AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTIES At Messrs. CHING KENG LEE Cos Sale-room RAFFLE 6 CHAMBERS, RAFFLES PLACE On Monday, 19th March, at 2-30 p. m. Lot. 1. All those pieces of freehold land estimated to contain an area of ***** square feet. Together with the Compound house No. 30 Norrls250 words
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Miscellaneous115 1917-03-17 11 WEATHER REPORT. -.andang Kerbao Hospital Mar. 15. 8 4.M 8 p.m 9PM iiAtoui. sj Far. .9 811 19 f BB 2B «.<. Temp. B<.o 83u 77 6 Wot Bulb The- 7-0 ?9 0 76 n Dlr. o! Wind NE RE Calm Mai. Temp, la sn__ 88 v Mm. do do.115 words
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Miscellaneous374 1917-03-17 11 MAIL TABLE Today. Intermediate and local malls, will be fouao m list below Penary, Malacca, F M.S. (by Train} 8 p.tc. dolly (except So*, day; Johore, 8, 8 80, 11 a.m UJI, l 4A 6 pax. Cucob Soon Hong 8.80 am P. Batam AP. Bulang Hock Lim 880 am Paulu374 words
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Article881 1917-03-17 12 The annual general meeting of the above Company was held at the registered officers cf the Company. 18 Collyer gnry, at noon yesterday, there being present, Messrs R J Addie (chairman) F L Tomlin. J Sellar, J Stotbard (Estate Manager) VGibbons. for the Secretaries and Mr W881 words
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Article29 1917-03-17 12 Last night of Britain Prepared to night. th- r A br new Programme contains the Lost Paradise, the Master of the I *orld, Pathe's gazette and cornice.29 words
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Article442 1917-03-17 12 In the Civil District Court yesterday morning, Mr Ralph Scott gave his decision m the action to recover some three hun dred odd dollars. It was a claim brought by Messrs Cald beck Macgregor A Co against Captain Wil son of the Lady Weld m respect of liquors442 words
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Article441 1917-03-17 12 According to a Constantinople telegram tbe Grand Vizier, Said Halun, has tendered bis reeignation»for reasons of bealth. Tbe Saltan bas accepted tbe resignation. and has entrusted Talaat P.ay with tbe formation of a new Cabinet, wbich is composed as follows Grand Vizier, Minister of the Interior, and441 words
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Article756 1917-03-17 12 The Riga Battle. London, Feb. Bth. The Petrograd cor respondent of tbe Daily Chronicle reported yesterday The battle m the Riga territory rages with unabated severity al though the winter is the worst experienced for many years and the frost is continuous. The fighting ou both sides756 words
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Article245 1917-03-17 12 Allahabad, March 8. A Pioneer cable, dated London, 7th March, says. The Westminster Gazette military critic devotes an article to the effect of the Mesopotamia successes on other frontiers. It is agreed, he says, that throughout the east the political effect of Turkey's reverse will245 words
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175 1917-03-17 12 The Petit Journal, I am told, is popular m the British trenches m France. Everyone knows tbat tbe new lingua franca is one cf tbe proudest possessions of tbe British soldier m France. He bings borne bis scraps of compri6 acd voulez vous witb as175 words
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Article216 1917-03-17 12 A voluntary worker who, with many others of the Ambulance Corps, tbe Salvation Army, and other organisations, has been working hard m tbe area of tbe great explosion removing what remains of the furniture and household goods from the ruioed bouses tells me that what216 words
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Article176 1917-03-17 12 The wit of tbe woman 'bus conductor may soon become as much an article of faith to the London public as that of the old horse-bus drivers. At prespnt, it must be added, there is some difference of opinion whether it is not unconscious, but176 words
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Advertisement318 1917-03-17 12 CHEESE AT PRESENT IN STOCK AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR CHEESE OF EXCELLENT QUALITY SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co. Ltd SINGAPORE, K. LUMPUR, IPOH PENANG RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a. m. to 12 p m. daily RAFFLES B4KERY AND CONFECTIONERY The be6t m town Upcountry orders318 words
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Miscellaneous60 1917-03-17 12 S. V. G. DKILL PROGRAMME. i TO DAY. 2.80 p.m. Johnston's Pier SV A Sections 1 and 2 4\oo Jardine's Steps SV A Officers 8.30 p.m, Kg. Bahru, P Station SV R 3.30 Baiestier Range SVK Platoons 1 and 3 Sunday, March 18th. 7.80 a.m. Baiestier Range SV R Platoon60 words
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Miscellaneous36 1917-03-17 12 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. Sunday, 18th Instant. Johnston's Pier, 7, 9 and 10 a.m. 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. Club Bungalow 8.30 and 930 a.m. 12.15, 3 and 5.80 p.m. Tide 4.10 a.m. Height 7 ft. 5 m.36 words
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