The Straits Times, 21 April 1917
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Title Section13 1917-04-21 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,395 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. APRIL 21. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement250 1917-04-21 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED $16.90 NOTICE. With reference to the advertisement of the sale of "HOLLY BRAND" MILK appearing in the Singapore Free Press over the name of Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Coy., and stating such milk to be as supplied by Joseph Travel- Sons, Ltd. (London), it is hereby notified that250 words
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Advertisement539 1917-04-21 1 SvQc^lTt HIS MABTER B VOICE A I 1 1 Alf t 3i jai LiBt of the Hubert Eisdell Records Xll ft! I bJUTIaW* /SOMETHING NEW now obtainable on the New R^mWn^ w^ and SOMETHING Plum Label Series. n^FA^WrUL/j? Xl BETTER every month. Thats what ZONOPHONE j^' is-lneh. Double sidad Plum539 words
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Advertisement11 1917-04-21 1 j KARTELL'S BRANDY tSoLI AOINTS i AOAMSON. 6ILFIILAN I CO., LID.11 words
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Article916 1917-04-21 2 ROMANCE OF MR. LLOYD GEORGES E\RLY DAYS. Dead Lncle's Task Tha Prime Minister's pro«-amm« in con nection with ttae Welsh Festival on March 1, was cancelled in consequence of the death of his node, Mr. Kichard Lloyd, who passed aw»y at Criccioth, a«zed H'l. Mrs. Lloyd George916 words
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Article61 1917-04-21 2 At the Guildhall on March 7 Arthur Marks, manatiing director of tho Kubberine Co., {Limited), Hornsey, was tioed £i under tbe Defence of the Realm Act for permitting the nse of a label bearing U.H.M.S.— UrgentGovernment Stores on the wind screen of a motor van without authority. It was pleaded61 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement267 1917-04-21 2 Run-down uniierBitnrd by »oir> or ovrr-«ork whrtt)uurvil:tta\ flowered you fc«l any-how »hrn your ncrvfs are "on edise"— «4m the IHM exerdres you— you are in a Run-duwn coodi:ion. Your »y .ti m is like a plant that is druopmg for want of water. And just as waiLT revives a drooping267 words
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Advertisement321 1917-04-21 2 1 1 J&cnt frujct to us* S;' **WoUgS Toctfh Powder a rut ayrun t'<i t. 1 metruny It ■hUh vcj to give the teelh every day that thorough antiseptic cleansing so necessary to keep them in the best I possible condition, md it is so nice to use. aflf^ftaarCMW -mistm*321 words
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Advertisement368 1917-04-21 2 THE MEANING OF "NERVES. I Nervea are fibres running from the brain to all part" of tbe body, liko th" wires of a telupbone xobaage. Som« of tbeoi give ni tbo <*cnsi of oncb and fooling otbots co^vy lintq-'K'-! to tbe bra v and tUe mtU to oor :uu-cl s368 words
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Advertisement116 1917-04-21 2 "BLUE MYSTO" WHITE-ANT EXTERMINATOR ALL BRITISH STRONG, RELIABLE: and CHEAP "MYSTO" POWDER (made to approved formula) The powder that kills, and does not corrode the tubes McAlister Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IS SIVQAPORE) SOLE AGENTS REAL MOCHA COFFEE THE BEST IN THE WORLD Introduced for tbe first time here. Fine A116 words
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Article1000 1917-04-21 3 THE NOBLE-MINDEDNESS OF THE POILU. The Great Motto Don't Worry." An ErjjJisbtLan in France writis in the Kvt ninj; Standard Tlk Brititih conception of oar war aims in the present conflict ih familiar at home, but what our French neighbour and Ally thinks is not so1,000 words
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Article83 1917-04-21 3 It k common Ulk all over the Continent, Mys Truth, that the Emperor William has become beyond measure exasperated by the lon_' cootinaed and acuU domestic differeßcvx b. iwti.ii the Crown Prince and tbe Crown I'rinceM. for which alone his son is reeponnible. Point li'taclaudrt haH been Uie constant cry83 words
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Advertisement341 1917-04-21 3 TEN YEARS' GENT'S £lg m 18 JEWEL Guarantee. WRIST WATCH. THIS Oont IB ami LumimiW U>w Hlllir Watch l< production >l^j WxA P" thi Mi«;ht;»t Or .too nt m vary LOW PRICC > *N^. 's|| Vs4fcJL--*,ANaI and nvno«i Oi&l aad Hand* ar>- r -iinertor if- ■Bplc^Sif* \> .11 BMtSrCfciimi KMin341 words
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Advertisement392 1917-04-21 3 CUTICURA STOPS ITCHINGINSTANTLY S J^ Just Bathe sr vith the *£?A—~)y£& Griißura \L- f Soap, r.^\ s^ lj\ apply the A^^Tvikr vl cura V^V^ I Ointment For eczemas, rashes, itchinps, irrit;itions, pimples, dandruff, sore hands and baby humors. Cuticura Soap and Ointment are supremely cfiVctive. Sample Each Free by Post392 words
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Advertisement195 1917-04-21 3 SINGAPORE JfrDZRFr TORY Pl^ase Send in your Name aad ddrt I For Pub)icat 'n in N FREE; No Charge Made. Singapore Office KELLY AND WALSH, Singapore. Head Office: DOLLAR DIRECTORY CO., Hongkong. 17-4—16-7 High-class Tailoring New Season's Goods A choice selection of the latest fashionable materials now in stock. Exclusive195 words
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Advertisement447 1917-04-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00.. LTD (iHcoaroBATBO im Japan EUROPEAN LINE A sevviou i" maintained but >• ton Yokohama, via porti »i><J London under mail oontraet with if Imperial Japanese Government. Tbt New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining Ibis sen hie taswe keen specially designed and eonstrncted. and are fitted447 words
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Advertisement623 1917-04-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.-(British India and A L (Companies Incorporatbu in Knoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with His Majesty Qovernuent), •o» China, Japan, Ponang, Oaylon, Auetralia, India, Adan, Eaypt, Maditspransan Porte and London, MAIL LINES. UoUBWARD IFOR ElIROPB) Ootwabd (fob China) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE623 words
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Advertisement562 1917-04-21 4 STEAMER^SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorpokatbe ik Stut). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretsy, Tringgana, Bisot, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telnpm, Panarai. i'atani, Smgora, Laoon, Kobsamm, Bandon, Langsnen, Cbumpon, Kculak k Bangkok. Due Depart ura a.a. ASDANG April 23 April 26, 3 p.m. c.c. BORIBAT 30 May 2, 3 p.m.562 words
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Advertisement89 1917-04-21 4 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES (I.KCORPORATID IN lIUMVj IVI Al t. LINE. Fortnightly aarvioe between IndoChma, China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles. BRANCH LINE. Fortnightly servioo between Saigon-Tourane-Haiphong. For farttit.r information, apply fo J. Db COURTOIS. Agent. SEANG JLINE OF STEAMERS s.s. Olenogle 8,760 Tons. b.s. Seang Ber 5.7W9 Tone.89 words
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Advertisement624 1917-04-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SBRVICB OF THE OCEAN S. S CO.. LTD. ilnl-OKPORATBD IN E.J(JL«NI.) m THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. ilnuorpo&atbu in England) BBTWBBN Framantle (Perth), North. W*.t Australian Ports, Java and Singapore Rogu ar sailings botwtut Singapore and Westtrn Anstralia cailinp at Java (as inducement offers), Derby,624 words
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Advertisement555 1917-04-21 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVURT-MAATBCHAPPU 'NEDERLAND AND ROnEROAM LLOYD (iNI'OIFOkATBU IN H('LLiNI) ROYAL DUTCH MAIL COiF^NIES Regular Mall service between JAVA. SINGAPORE. HONGKONG. NAGASAKI. YOKOHAMA. HONOLULU SAN FRANCISCO. Vli F VKRSA For treisbt a*»>»tt *r>niart)<r purtienlan, apply loteraationale trediet-en Handels Vereentßin^ Rotterdam 'IdCOll '"-»TPI' IN Hcll»HI S.S. 'SENANG"' Will nail for Saigon555 words
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Advertisement600 1917-04-21 5 Tbe Board are propartd to consider Tender* for tbe purchase of a plot of land, approximately 15,830 tqaare feet in area, adjoining Tras Street held tindor a Statutory I and Grant. Particulars of site may be obtained on app ication to the Estate Manager. The Board do not bind themselves600 words
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Advertisement621 1917-04-21 5 THE KUALA SAWAH RUBBER COMPANY. LIMITED. {Incorpobatho in thb Straits Settlements) 28, Robinson Road, Singapore. NOTICE it hereby given that application having been made >v (he I iroc.ctH of the above Company to in-u i ii phcat Sbare Certificate* iv plaoe of tho«e ioit namely No. 48 for 100 shares621 words
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Advertisement99 1917-04-21 5 BLAIR ATHOL BLEND WHISKY STOCKS on hand and fresh supplies due to arrive. For wholesale prices, apply SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. INCUHPORATFH IN BTRAITS SETTLEMENTS) Sole Agents MALACCA AND AT SINGAPORE, SEREMBAN, MUAR, JOHORE BAHRU AND PENANfi. RUBBER MANGLES MTHE "LITTLE NIPPER" Price $1 9.OO each. THE "MIS" MANGLE "f*99 words
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Advertisement228 1917-04-21 6 Just Arrived 1917 New Models FOUR-NINETY The Product of Experience DEMOUNTABLE RIMS SPARE RIMS A Popular -Priced genuine Motor Car buiit on High-grade Lines. Electric Light Self Starter Speedometer Foot Accelerator Valve-in-head Motor Efficient Service Guaranteed. Mechanical Engineer from Chevrolet Factory resident here. whose advice is available free t all228 words
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Advertisement629 1917-04-21 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bra* Basab Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED < Always cool and exposed to sea breeze Furnished Apartments with or without Board Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. Electric Flttlnga throughout Large Reception Hall and nil Hards. Separate Tables m Spacious Dining Room. TERMS- the most raaiomble U Town. For629 words
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Advertisement244 1917-04-21 6 SIEMENS BROS. DYNAMO WOKKS, LTD. (Incorporated in England). Oontractora 10 the -dmiralry. the War Office, the India Office, the Post Office, the Office of Works, the Crown Agents for the Colonies, tbe British Colonial, and Foreign Kailways et<OUR MANUFACTURES INCLUDE Electric Motors and Generators, Switchboards and Special Switchgear, Machinery for244 words
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Article88 1917-04-21 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, April 21. Bi«t> Water. 10.18 a.m., 10.18 pm. Sunday, April 22. High »iw. 11.2 a.m., 10.46 p.m Monday, April U. Higii Wate.. 11.44 a.m., 11.19 p.ni Tuesday, April 24. High Watm n.K p m.. 11.51) p.m K™s, r ami N'eave, meeting, noon. Wednesday, April 2588 words
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Article135 1917-04-21 7 To oat rVaasg. Rangoon and < alrnUa, taking mails lor Durban J *0 piu Bata I'ahat 2M pm Bangkok J.:tO pm Bat i I'abat 2.30 pm Malacca. P. SwtHub— Mid Penang 2.30 pm Mt Jan 2.M pui ing, Pt'kan, K'<aia 2:.0 pm BaiAvia. Sourabavk Macassar, B.ili'k l'apan.135 words
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Article262 1917-04-21 7 The rciil trains from Singapore (or th •oitbluavj'fiink Road station daily at 7.7 am and 7 p.u.. arm-ing at Kuala Lumpur a' 71- p.m. ,\nJ 6.45 a.m. respectively. Tb Ihrongh express to Penang leaves Kua' Laiupcr at 8 am. daily, arraying at Pecacj •t B.SJB p.m. the same262 words
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Article101 1917-04-21 7 Ot>» attention ban be«n oalM to the fact Mia* oar arrival* in London are much behind fcbasi poblisiuid elm where. Oar rain ih to ■{ire arnvaU only whon they are officially tepurtnii in the Pi.it Offioo notices, and no Utm <■*• fiau tbat printed above ha< been101 words
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Article53 1917-04-21 7 fttcially announn J from Colon that j < .i' l» i luiLaln ot tbe Panama Canal are closed I. i:. iju-i t t<> Minrisu, and all shipping is Marsed that it is dangerous to approach I man* tban two niilea tiilber by day or night noept by prurioa* airauniiucut with53 words
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Article170 1917-04-21 7 EXCMANQB. SiMaArosa, Apbil 21, 1817. Ua Lonuom Bank 4 m/t 2/4) Demand 2,4} Private 8 m/t 2/4 1 1 On Fkanci BankT. T. SlO Oh India Bank T. T. m On UoNUKona...Bank d/d 2"* pm Oh Sbahubai ...Bask d/d 66J Oh Java Bank T, T. 1844 On170 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article171 1917-04-21 7 v"S SeUeM 10 10 Ampanti 5.CO 6.C0 1 1 Ayer Wen*; 1.20 1.39 10 10 Kanaboi LSI 1.4U U 10 Kinta Association 9.00 10.00 £1 £1 KinU Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 41 £1 L&bat Minos 4.00 5 00 10 10. Malayan CollicrieB 12 0C 12.50 £1 £1 Malayan Tin 1.15.0171 words
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Article117 1917-04-21 7 jg Buyers Sellers. 41 Ml 1. Smelting Co. 7.C0 7.£0 41 41 P»el. 1.3.6 1.5.0 Biectoie T'waya 4/- 6/10 10 Frasei Ne«ve 47.00 48.00 60 60 W. Hammer A Co. 67.00 08.00 100 Howarth Brskioe 53.00 60.00 100 T%Ptei. 100.00 100 100 Kati Bro, Del. par 130.00 10 10117 words
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Article51 1917-04-21 7 Dnited Engineers 8% $1,284,500 par Singapore Klectrio Tramways 5% £850,0C0 nom Spore Municipal 5% $l,«7b,000 far b pore Municipal 4|% ol 1907 tl,«00,000 1 -j% Jia S'pcro Municipal 4f% of 1906 1 1,000,000 10%d» S'pore Manicipal 4% 2,000,UU0 15%dis S'pore Municipal 4% £800,090 F.M.S. 6% loan 1910 »15,000,OJO 1C2.C051 words
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Article310 1917-04-21 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices. Fraser Lyall A .v Co. Evatt. Alor Gajah ($1) 8.90 4.10 3.06 4.10 Ainal. Malay (2) 0.20 0.40pm O.SO 0.40 Aver Uitam (»5) 14 25 15.C0 14.00 15.00 Ayer KunioK *1) 125 1.85 1.25 1.35;310 words
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Advertisement14 1917-04-21 7 >Sk OO TO W. J. GARC'A. ~^Q > run $100 Y r/>^ Off, $70D. <514 words
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Advertisement538 1917-04-21 7 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. KOK SALB, Eigbtren Reels barbed wire N p<r rtel. FOII Grnosng. App j H. K BfH—', Oennarg. .Tohore. '1 4 8' 4 WANI' K 1 >, position as as* iatont on Rabt or Rotate cither in Singapore or K.M.S 4 yearV previous txprriencp. Good kcowledce of tupping and538 words
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Advertisement392 1917-04-21 7 SMOKE W. D. ft H. 0. WILLS' "GOLD ji^Fl FLAKE" CIGARETTES Packed in £lf\ n l~ On sale at air-tight tins of 50 CIS a Alj Deaiers DUTCH CLUB (Cairn Hill Road) TO-NIGHT, at 9.15 The Famous French Singer (Paul De Groot). Accompanied by Signor Gaerlan (Soloist-pianist) French, English and392 words
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Advertisement106 1917-04-21 7 change: of programme the popular photo-play house Tanjong Pagar Road -Trams Pass the Door. SECOND SHOW, AT 8.30 Sharp. 4 New Parts LI BERT V 4 New Parts Jrd Episode- AMERICAN BLOOD. 4th Episode OtAO or ALIVE. 2 GUSSIE RIVALS JONAH 2 Two-Reel keystone Comedy. fun latest u.ov.uk-pu iru Nuwi106 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous48 1917-04-21 7 Time-balla on Fort Canning and Mount Kabur drop daily at 1 p.m.. Singapore ■•laniard time. corrcAponuing to 6 a.m. Oruenwich moan time. The time gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore i ■Uodard lime, on every day excepting Monday when it it firod at one o'clock.48 words
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Obituary40 1917-04-21 8 V.'m.n AuCaooN-On April 16, at So. 452. North Bridge Koad, Woon Ah Cboon aged 15 yarn, liorial will take place on Sunday, April 'li, tiie cortege leaving the residence. 1 ior the Cantonese Cemetery. Thomson Koad ut 10.30 a.m.40 words
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1156 1917-04-21 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, APRIL 21. GERMANY'S RULERS. It is announcel that there is to be a secret session of Parliament, and it seems more j than likely that one of tbe subjects discussed I will be tbe reprisals which are contemplate)! for tbo sinking of hospital nhips. Of all1,156 words
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Article18 1917-04-21 8 Monday, tbe Msi imf.. b in" St Day tbe Penaug Volunteers are c t paruiic^. Hut wbv V18 words
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Article12 1917-04-21 8 The next Assicoe for Singapore will bs held on Tuesday, May IS.12 words
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Article18 1917-04-21 8 Information bas been received by tbe Master Attendant tbat tbe light of the Sambar Lightship is burning irregularly.18 words
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Article31 1917-04-21 8 Tbe directors of tbo Sunyei Itainal Syndicate, Ltd., bave declared a first interim dividend uf 10 per cent, on account of tbe y<ar ending December U, 1917, payable on April 30.31 words
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Article31 1917-04-21 8 Brabmnsri Mahesh Kumar Sbarma will conduct divine wrvice and preacb in Tamil in tbe hal of tbe Singapore Students' Tamil Sangam, '!(>, Tank Uoa<l. at 7 p.m., to-day. All Hindus are welcome.31 words
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Article29 1917-04-21 8 Tbe King will not bo advised to exercise bis power of disallowance witb respect to tbe Ordinance to mako provision for tbe maintenance of discipline on board Admiralty tiaoxports.29 words
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Article40 1917-04-21 8 On tbe morning of April 8, Mr. J. B. .lolic.xoD, an ofli u-r on toe Lathing, was i ".u<l <ft'vi on tun ll cr of a room in the KiDK fcilwarU H jtel, HonnkoJ^, with suvere ALQuds on tbe throat.40 words
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Article38 1917-04-21 8 Artificial eyes are provided where necessary for Al.ied hordes, and a British veterinary officer on the western front states that tli"« IMMM do not mind MM i t itic:al eyes at all, and look awfully well in theui."38 words
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Article39 1917-04-21 8 The French Govern aaeot has allotted to the bojN and girls in the Pan> schools nearly a million sjuare metres of uncultivated aud abandoned land, in the neighbourhood of tbe capital, on which to grow cereals an 1 vegetables.39 words
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Article42 1917-04-21 8 A man named Lai Theng, who was charged in the third police court with criminal breac.i of trust with regard to $750 in Perak, was this morning ordered to be sent back 'o Tapab, where the offence is alleged to bave occurred.42 words
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Article50 1917-04-21 8 Tup followicg inventions are notified in the Governmeut Gazette Mr. A. S. Hall, director of Mes;-r3 K. Youug and Co., IVnany. ioterloc^iDg reinforced concrete piling; Khoo Kirn Lian, planter, Malacca, rubber ttuip.u, knife G. M. Thomas and M. D. Maud.'. Teluk Anson, rubber coagulation: Lee Km Soo, Singapore, collapsible chest.50 words
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Article70 1917-04-21 8 Ten gold medals, won at Cambrid^e I'niversisy by on j of the most dMiagnisbed bOhoiars of hia year, wer sent to the Cli.n. celbr of tbe Exchequer as a gift to tl., country to help to win the war. The medals hate been returned because, although tlu; financial strain is70 words
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Article58 1917-04-21 8 In the Rheioisch-Wehtfaliscue /.-itung it is auoo .uced that the committee to which Mrs. Gerard, wife of the United S:ates Ambassaior lately in berlin, hauded £25,010 which had beeu collected in the United States for the wiiows and orphajs of German soldiers, has decided to refuse tbe MM The papT58 words
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Article85 1917-04-21 8 Wool has helped to build up the great Dati >nal wealth of this country," saij Mr. F. Hitchcock, of the lUw Materials Department, in an address at the Loadon .School of Kc^'iomics. In the> time of Elizabeth a statue was parsed prohibiting tho export of woo' and it was enacted,85 words
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Article73 1917-04-21 8 faking the evidence we have received as a '.hole, we can unhesitatingly say that the Ist preponderance ot opioion throughout G.tat Hi.taio is enthusiastically in favour of Kumiuei Time v"d ot its renewal not only 48 a Wai ui<a-ur(. but as a ptr:uan. ct inclitut'ou." This is tiie opinion of73 words
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Article93 1917-04-21 8 A kc.rre on tbe Advantages of learniug English Literature, md th» disadvantages of reading certain cheap books, was delivered to the members of the Straits Chiaeno ISinev lent aud Literary Association by Tan Kirn Kiat (lion. s> en tai v) at tln.-ir club hvuse, DosLer liotd. last evening. There was93 words
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Article94 1917-04-21 8 A full report of the German proposals in rt'giri to Mexico and Japan was cabled to Tokio. The statement that a proposil had al.Oii'ly uiin placed bufoie J-pan is not credited, aud the K jkusai Agency is authorised categorically to deny th it such a proposal h.is been bubmitted in94 words
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Article102 1917-04-21 8 The Saigon Opinion says tbat though the cost of rice has gone up enormously in Hongkong and the other markets supplied from Siigoo, the paddy cultivator has not benefited at all. The Chinese rice. -millers foroi a combine, and the seller of paddy is in their hands. Moreover a large102 words
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Article109 1917-04-21 8 We are (join* to war with Germany," says tbfi New York Tribuue, 'because we shall be unable to escape war with a nation wliow international policy is tli.it of a maneatiOK tijjer." Katbur an apt simile, nays tbe Daily Cbroniclf, for i,u« ti^er only bacoinua a 'man eater in hi109 words
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Article361 1917-04-21 8 Colonel A. K. Adams bas left IVoang for home. Mr. W. H. lluntrr, for l jo years chit-f engineer of tbu M inclioster Sbip Canal, baa died. Major EL W. K. hstop, wbo played crickot for Hunts and footbull for tbe Trojaas, baa been Killed in action.361 words
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Article33 1917-04-21 8 Mrs. Kupert M;iLa>-seh begs If wkdow ledge with mauy th ;nks $21 30 miwd p«-r Captain Kendall, Mm coMectioi luring divine service on board tbe steamer Thoagwa for Uelgiau children.33 words
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Article40 1917-04-21 8 During the rir«t quarter of the current year 10,2H5 Chinese deck passcn^im I. it Peuang, 1,-183 toing to Kedah, L',HH7 to Siamese portp, 860 to Burma, IU to India. Mil to ChiLa and MU to Dutch ports.40 words
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Article58 1917-04-21 8 A (iovernmcut Quttk) KxtrAnnlinary was issued yehttt.Uy ,in:ii< risiDg the immediate iais;.:._ tor iht period 4 Km pi'-iut war ot Coa«t Mmm Vohiateefl ior special MCVisM in conui'Ction with suu::i;u it.c uiibi s er tho iv laayemeir. I i boatr or other MSSaii '..inch may be ri.juired58 words
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Article158 1917-04-21 8 Fire broke ont .it Messrs. Tan Kan K I I ruhbor tuctory in Suajb,i»a Koed j eveniog, auu v cvrtaiu MMMt was dove to pro;>orty and rubber ,n Htock The outbreak accuned about 8 p.m. ,n the heating room, wbero hot air is pieu.ir'il Tho brigade158 words
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Article219 1917-04-21 8 If a man wbo voluauers and ig medically fit for active win in ei-rtitic.l \u lipensatilu to Ins oiupioycrs, it in clearly liin duty to remain with thorn employers nil tin end of tin; war or to nn on active service the mointot lie leave* them.219 words
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Advertisement117 1917-04-21 8 DRAUGHT BEER tAmstel" PILSENER IN B£-GAL. DRUMS. Sole Agents: SALDBECK. MACGREGOR CO. NEWEST DESIGNS CHOICE SILVERWARE ..^<^ Now Displayed. Claret Jugi. Pulf Jars v Candlesticks, Trinket Boxes I f J Scent Bottles. Purses, f E:o. Etc. Larg« Selection to choose from JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Isci'KPoaAihi) in England) SINGAPORE and117 words
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Advertisement219 1917-04-21 8 AN EXCELLENT PROGRAMME OF FEATURES TO- NIGHT AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE, ALHAMBR/k Beaoh Road The Leading Theatre in Singapore TO-NIGHT 1 TO-NIGHT 1 Full Picture programme PAI'HK P'tKStiN IS MLLE. NAPIERKOWSKA THECREAT RUSSIAN EMOTIONAL AC *RESS Sabi m>» 5 A fascimting and romantic story, txcvl en'ly pro-meed. k219 words
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Article1969 1917-04-21 9 ENEMY ADMITS RETREAT. British and French Ground. AMERICA DAY. Great Celebration at St. I Paul's Cathedral. '0 p.m. ■i Bl W«' gained t .jlibuurhood of "-lain. i. April 20, LJI a.m. I French communiciue says Itctween the >nujdi(. and Oiae tbere was lively artillery ny north of th"1,969 words
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Article368 1917-04-21 9 Prosecution by Caldbeck. Macgregor And Co. At yesterday's hearing in the third police court of the case in which Teo Swoe Hong, a former storekeeper employed by Messrs. CaldtM ok. Macgregor and Co.. is charged with omitting entries from an accour.t book witb intent to defraud, Mr.368 words
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Article85 1917-04-21 9 To-day's Business Saunter's and Macpbail's Daily Report Silver op i Hdi jk )qu unchanged J l SbaDij'uai do. 8 9|. Tin.— Locally, Bayers 10'! t no sellers. Kubber— London subtly firmer locally unchanged Rubb* r Shares There in little to report, the mark« t contiaaex wraW nwiag85 words
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Article96 1917-04-21 9 For tbe period from April '27 to May 8, 1917, inclusive, tbe valuo f tbe hi zhv.i t giade of rubber is fccad at M. Ojd. per Ib., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which txport duty is leviable on an ad valorem bisis in96 words
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Article163 1917-04-21 9 The affectinu with which Mm. Vnules wan regarded, and the esteem in which Mr. Yuulrs is beld were evinoed on Tuesday evening, when the funeral of Mm. Voiilch took place from the General Hospital tv the> New UMMtery, WeKtern Koad. There was a very large conco'irse of mourners, includici: Mr.163 words
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Article61 1917-04-21 9 Malm F ..rt St. (i, d, tie dated March 24, 1917, says Tim Muslim coiuinuDity of Southern I-idia will be very gUel tv IMM tint Kimn Biuadir Sh»ik M. it >U Y«t>utlu |mm OjHuian Sahib Batiadur 8.A., 8.L., KM I Ist <ir* I- Deputy Collector, M»dra», ha* bean appointed to61 words
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Article1982 1917-04-21 9 THE PRIME MINISTER AND THE IRISH PARTY. From Our Special Correspondent. London, March 9. Once moro the House of Commons has had placed before it the question whother the Boparatc nationality of Ireland sliill ba recognised by bringing tho Home Rule Act into immediate operation. The result1,982 words
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Article24 1917-04-21 9 Tm.re are now 'M Canadiau c. ilour* if po«it*d on Wolfe s tioib ii Wt (tminster vbh > OMMT| trojii a\!• i IMMI February JJ.24 words
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Article1369 1917-04-21 10 FINE IDEA OF AN AMERICAN FIRM. S.'iO Built in 550 Days When the various purchasing agents of the Allies came tv this country early in the war, aay* a writer in the New York Timer, some of thorn had specific things in mini) that tbey Lad been1,369 words
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Article417 1917-04-21 10 Forty Per Cent. Distribution For The Year. The final dividend of twenty per cent, declared at the annual meeting of share holders in tbe Kapayaug Rubber Estate Co., Ltd., ln-l.i at No. oj Poking Kjad, Shanghai, on April 3, ujiikcs tlu tola! for the year forty per cent.417 words
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Article214 1917-04-21 10 It is a matter of common knowledge that the German uthcial communiques have lung been uiaiked by the most deliberate inisrc pcMeaiatioc. but the folluwiug concrete instance of the extent to which this lying in c*rn>:d is worthy of note. taM (>.r Ma Win-li-*-, Ire ■> w-*«214 words
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Article179 1917-04-21 10 A'iII there bo a stookiDys Hhort*K<. Ttaii MM l.ki-ly to bi ll»_ iiiu.it strioUM ij i.-Mtij:. iri-in- in cuumcliiu with ilt'i iiiap<ry trade prutiibitioM. and silk k o< cU stdii.l inyli id Uw iiit uf ..ifiirtH tor MM; Dow Uiu iuipurtd »r t lo ct t.iu all,. -etliti179 words
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Article29 1917-04-21 10 It is auneiircd at home that all itnolu »ul by employers to their employ.* iDiljiJim; iiAtuiUt such as Christinas boxi«. ar i ut .ml U\ as earueJ inc. me.29 words
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Article2730 1917-04-21 10 LARGER PROFITS THAN EXPECTED. An Increased Dividend The fifth annual ordinary general meeting of (be Clovelly Rubber Estate, Limited, waa Ueld on February 26, at the registered offices of tbe company, Moorgate Station Chambers, London, E.C., Mr. Halford Wotton Hewitt (cbairman of tbe company) presiding. Tbe Secretary (Mr.2,730 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter102 1917-04-21 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Under Form 2 there is a footnote explaining Total Income" und Income." In the case of an individual big total income b stated to be ibi bis gross income from any other aonree fruiitd tint m hu (Jkcfl f»102 words
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Article336 1917-04-21 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7. Tbe Casino makes a change of programme this evening, and otters attractive pictures in tbe Millionaire Brigand, a four part drama, and Dolls of Intrigue. Mainspring, a five part play at present being shown at the Harima Hall,336 words
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Article67 1917-04-21 10 Messrs. Allen Uennys and Co., Penan}.', advise that at their nM sale the undermentioned prices »'jn realised fur rubber sold by auction bmoki'd ribbed sheet i plain sheet No. 2 HiuukuJ sheet diamond Uosmoked Hhoet No. 2 uustuuked sheet Cnpc liuu brown daik barky Scrap vir^m untreated67 words
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Article205 1917-04-21 10 Tbe Wireless have BMW been closer to scoring tlniu they were yesterday ufteroixn in tlnir league match aymriHt tii<> Y.MCA winch ended in a KOallenH draw. Sivi r.tl times in both haivtx the ball win a nutt. r of a few feet outsid' tut h mii-thin^ would LappoD to205 words
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Article94 1917-04-21 10 Swimming club launches leave as follow on Sunday Johustuu s Pier: 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2:>o and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow i <J :i0 and 10 30 a.m., 12 15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. High Tl le 11.2 a.m height 9 ft. 100 yards Jackson Millar Cup. —This94 words
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Article59 1917-04-21 10 The April spoon was won by Mrs. Mauldoa on Thuisday, with a nott score of tiJ. ISO 100 yts. yrs. drs. Mauldon 81 32 Lyall jh m -uij Kvtlyn Voudk II 21 >li>. ltrockc 29 25 I'aync M 29 KervUHOD Davie'2'2 21 Nitt 63 ea 4S 54 54 M59 words
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Article621 1917-04-21 10 Sir Evelyn Wood Fights His Battles Over Again. Sir Evelyn Wood, in Ins book on Winnowed Memories, goes back upon the memories o( bis long and interesting life. He winnow*! out for us U.oso worth winnowing which have not alrcudy seen the light in hi* otber books.621 words
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Article22 1917-04-21 10 The r-r >| ir t»i of a llixtjn cinema with 'eats frutu ijil. told Shoreditch Tribunal :<u! X'i.UVJ a j.ir in am 122 words
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Article1393 1917-04-21 11 »yl IT! PROSPEROUS NEW PROPERTY. First General Meeting. 'i I:. |n>t >i unary «< uorsl iuh tmy of the shir- bat* M "t the I'arit Pirsk Kubber CouipuDy, I.imiWii wm Ml st thi: Chamber .•r«- on April 1, says tbe Straitu Kcho. There were present Messrs. II1,393 words
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Article593 1917-04-21 11 Sunday, April 22, 1917. Second Sunday after Kasui. 7 a.m. Holy (JummuioD 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral I 9.15 a.m. Matins aiid Litany; 4 p.m. Sunday <*<.f.»v.| and Bibl> Classes 5.80 p.nj. Evensong and Hi-riuou I'reacber. Rev. Lf.C St. Mattliew Mpoy Liuus.— 9.l3 a.m. Holy Comuiiinioc ■> M)593 words
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Advertisement269 1917-04-21 11 The New Style 111 MOUTRIE PIANO Is PERFECT in every Detail GALL ANO INSPECT EASY PAYMENTS ARRANGED THE INSTRUMENT OR LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR JUST TO HAND. CASH. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IM HONGKO>6 Hotel van Wjjkjo., Ltd., Telephone 862. Telephone 862. Every Night OUR EUROPEAN QUARTETTE will play curing269 words
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Advertisement169 1917-04-21 11 BAFFLES PAY In aid of our Blinded Sailors and Soldiers. A GARDEN FETE WILL BE HELD AT RAFFLES HOTEL COMPOUND ON Saturday, May 5, 1917 COMMENCING AT 4 P.M. There will be Merry -Go-Round Branplei Flatting Ponds Jumble Sale Fortune lling Aunt Sally Hoop-£>« Swltohbaok Wheel of Fortune A CINEMA169 words
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Article1744 1917-04-21 12 1916-1917. A diary of the war up to August 4, 1918, wan publish. in the Straits Time* of August 11. 1010. Tbe record ut events in now jontinu<il (row the beginning o' ,'ie third year of war. August. 5.— A tattle baa been foagbt >n Egypt,1,744 words
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Article729 1917-04-21 12 Fifty More Acres Being Planted Up This Year. The annual general meeting of the shareholders in the Kapayang Rubber Estates Co., Ltd., was bold ou April 3, at the bead offioe of tbe company, Shanghai, wben Dr. R. J. Marshall presided, supported by Messrs. O. D. Coutts729 words
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Article239 1917-04-21 12 Mr. John Hodge, M.P., Minister of Labour, speaking on Capital and Labour, or After-the-War Problems," at tbe fifty-nintb meeting ani dinner of tbe Sales Managers' Association, at the Holborn Ruatauraut, -aid he was an optimist, and believed that after the war we were going to have a239 words
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Article98 1917-04-21 12 The London County Council on the night of February 'J.lO, took a census of homeless persons in tbe cities of London and Westminster and 12 borough, the counting start ing at midnight. The persons sheltering under arches or on staircases totalled four all females— tbe lowest number recorded since the98 words
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Article609 1917-04-21 12 Waiting for the Name of A Murderer. Tbe Daily Kxpress correspondent New York writes Tbe secret of the identity of the murderer of Mm. Agnes 0, Teiper, a wealthy Buffalo widow, and her son Frederic remains locked in ssn br tin of her daughter i i609 words
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Article155 1917-04-21 12 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, April 27 Sati/p.I'AY. April 21. 2.30 p.m. Johnston's Pier S.V.A., Sections 1 and 2. Balestier Range S.V.R., Platoons 2 and 4. 3.30 p.m. Drill Hall Chinese Co. Sunday, Apkil 22. 3.80 p.m. Balestier Range S R.E.(V.l. 7.30 a.m. S.V.R.,155 words
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Article48 1917-04-21 12 Dkill Okdkrs iok April, 1917. Monday, Apul 23.— Parades at Tanjong Pagar and Pearls Hill. 6.16 p m. Friday 27.— Parades at Tanjong Pagar and Pearls Hill. 5.15 p.m. Monday 30. Kntire Company Parade at I'uaiK Hill. 6.15 p.m. ANURKW AIiNKW. Officer Commanding Civil Guard,48 words
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Advertisement190 1917-04-21 12 Pure Beef DRIPPING Soldi-. Miiall quantities and in 2-lb. tins Gua-anteed absolutely pure and contains no preservative or any added matter. Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Strait* Settlements). THE WORLD'S GREATEST THIEF PROCRASTINATION THE ENEMY TO PROGRESS HAVE HIM BEAT BUT AN evinrude r.:::;:: Don't Row Beware of190 words
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Article1001 1917-04-21 13 MR. ANDREW FISHER ON THE NEW CITIZENSHIP. An Australian Scheme. Speaking at a meeting of tin. Royal Colonial Institute at Caxton Hall, London, Mr. Andrew Fisher, High Commissioner for Australia, discussed tlit scheme for tbe settlement of soldiers in Australia after tbe war, and gave some intc1,001 words
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Article86 1917-04-21 13 The directors of the Nippou Yusen K»igba have -> at in tbeir resignations jointly and tin committee to settle tbe views between them and souie of tbe sbareboldtrs at tirst dttcidcd to allow the resignation of Karon Kouiio, tlie President and Mr. Hajaabi, one of tin uianaKint; directors, bat later86 words
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Advertisement57 1917-04-21 13 WAR LOAN LOTTERY SANCTIONED BY GOVERNMENT of INDIA Tickets Rs. 10 (or I3s. 4d.) IF 500,000 TICKETS SOLD First Prize £66,000 Second Prize £33,000 Third Prize £16,500 ther prizes from £6,000 to £1000 IN 4LL 1,000 PRIZES. Tickets obtainable from all Indian Banks or from Secretary, Western India Turf Club,57 words
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Advertisement59 1917-04-21 13 Maintaining Maximum Quality at Minimum Charge. FRAMROZ 4fc CO. DON'T Have Factory Accidents. Send for pamphlet and READ How to prevent them THIS Address: W T. PLATT, Laidlaw Building, Singapore. EIRESTONES ||fk IRBT I 111 AVOURiTES t^/ AOENTBi BRINKMANN CO., Singapore. THE WATERHOUSE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in tbi U.S.A.) Muar,59 words
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Advertisement667 1917-04-21 14 WABtor PXAOB, FAM INK or PLENTY, LIFS InBURANCK 18 WORTH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WHAT OX HER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. llhcobpsbatbd n Stbaiis SanbaHaara) *f Bs\V OPPIOaI i Wlnahaata- Houaa, Slngapors. LONDON O'FIOIi 12, Old Jswry, E.O. Tbe Compaay Las tTBOtOOO deposited with667 words
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Advertisement383 1917-04-21 14 BANKING. THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED, Hsad Of Mca Siatapsre, Ral f les Uaiaasrt, lAS. ■raiiolisa 1 Malaoca. 155 First Cress Itrsat, KKiar. 77 79, Jalan (ulsiman CAPITAL l ttegißtered *«000,000 "Z." Issued $4,000,000 nil Subscribed M,M0,000 i BOARD OF DIRECTORS Liai Psng lisas. Ess.., Chaimaa The Noa. Dr. Lim383 words
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Advertisement497 1917-04-21 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incobpobatbd in Honokono) PAii-UP CAPITAL •15,000,000 RESERVE ITNDS Sterling £1,590,000 at II- 115,000,000 Silver 118.600,000 »88,W0,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116.000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. B, H. Dodwell. Bsq., Chairman. J. A. Pluxnmer Bag., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. C. B. Anton. lß. V. I). Parr,497 words
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Advertisement507 1917-04-21 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AHD CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN BNOLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Oapital ia SO.OOC Shares ol *10 each an. a» 41,100,000 Beswre Vv»i... m 41,900,000 Beaerro Liability of Proprietora^. ,300 000 BANEBRS Tbe Baak of Baglaad, The Loadoa City and Midland Baak, Ltd., The Londoa507 words
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Advertisement864 1917-04-21 14 INSURANCE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. (I.NI OPOKATED IN IMMH) Matured policies and claims paid during 1916 524,303.51 Matured policies and claims paid 1912-16 1 ,680,91 6.93 Income during 1 916 2,236,759.05 Assurance Reserve Fund (policy holders' security) 5,106,943.44 Assurance in Force 21,630,287.26 P. J. FITZGERALD, Raaident Manager, The864 words
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Article775 1917-04-21 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Tyre Trade. The use of pneumatic tyres, except for cycles, cabs, and the lightest kinds of commercial vehicles, practically ceased daring 191G. ew people continued to use so-called pleasure cars except doctors, or other* who were uuder the necessity of775 words
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Article234 1917-04-21 15 Terrible Sufferings of the Christian Peoples Under Turkish Rule. The time has come," said the Bishop of I indor, speaking at the Mansion House meeting in aid of the distress in Syria and alestine, when the unspeakable Turk 1 mast still call him by that name) mast234 words
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Advertisement274 1917-04-21 15 FORDS SHIPMENT JUST LANDED. These Cars are now being assembled in our Ford Car Assembling Department, at t lie corner of Stamford Road and Hill Street. (Entrance next to Telephone Office). All interested are cordially invited to call in and see FORDS being built under th^ personal supervision of an274 words
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Advertisement116 1917-04-21 15 OILDAG Saves Petrol as well as Oil, and the running is as smooth as silk. XO BE HAD FROM ALL OARAOES yuU particulars from DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents. "SILVERTOWN" PRESERVATIVE will protect your woodwork from the ravages of <C*"^ C^i bad weathep» d|ly rot« white ants H>- iJ^tJ the most116 words
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Advertisement508 1917-04-21 16 r^'l Si* ii lie JriLi tyrt y any ot ier name grips the road lika ■llli I Goodrich Safety TretA. Saf rtv comes from Mtyiaf ii Ul| 'Goodnc/i Safety Tread* when you are buying ryr«ev "A grip on the road wortt two on thr leering wb««L" Fit 'Cmu*n€k Safety TrM^'508 words
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Advertisement453 1917-04-21 16 SITUATIONS WANTED SURVEYOR Building Constructor and Estimator witb wide experience in the Bast, hi opm to accept an engagement in the F.M.S. British, over age limit Box No. IK9, Straits Times. 18 4— 21-4 ENGLISHMAN. 84. thorough cumuierciU training. 10 yt ar->' local experience, accounts correspondence, buying, etc., caja-lc and453 words
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Advertisement742 1917-04-21 16 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LET, No. 9 a, TaDJong Kstonx. Apply Mi yt-r BrotboiH. 8-8 v TO LBT. Hoa«i« No. 7, Cbaticory Lanu ippl j to CbioK Kong Lee A Co., Aoctionoem. 18 11-o TO LET, buurubm, Barker Load, lm mediate entry Apply Lee Cheng Van k Co. 1 7-742 words
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Advertisement239 1917-04-21 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 4 109. Market Street Phone same No. 421 THE MULCOTT BELTING Company, Limited Bare just receivi d a (resb Rhipment of JACKSONS Varnish Stains IN Colours of ROSEWOOD, Oak and Mahogany at REASONABLE PRICES. G.R. LAMBERT Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3 a. Orchard_Road Telephone Ho. 10SS. THE239 words
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Advertisement267 1917-04-21 16 WE HAVE IT IF YOU WANT IT HUBBUCKS COLOURED PAINTS. OILS ANO SUNDRIES Tbe Little Nipper" Rubber Maudes witb wooden roller*. 20" x 4" Morgan's Plumbago. Europe Bass Broorup, 12 x 6 rowe. Scythe Blades and Scythe Stones. Oalvd. Gas Pipes. and Brass Bib Cockr, aod 1". Atlas White Metal.267 words
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Advertisement489 1917-04-21 16 NEW MOTOR CARS •phone For HIRE II prouiptl y atteuuH to I W your aaj witl' tirnt iiii cla>.K.Li«lipr., '-v iin.l night. CHARGES MODERATE STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 21 S A 218, Orchard Road (Next to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Mrgrams: MOTORCAR, Sin«ai*pr.'. Tc ADVERTISERS As requests to mako alterations ir advertisemmtH,489 words
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Miscellaneous326 1917-04-21 16 Straits 7§imes. Temporary Telephone i 68. All communications rulaticg to editorial matters and news should be addrt hs< ,i tc THE EDITOR. All comuiunicationn relating to buHinene matters advertihomeuts, subneriptione, accounts, priuting, etc. should be addr. sued to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.- Miscellaneous wants of every description an inserted in326 words
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