The Straits Times, 20 July 1917
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Title Section13 1917-07-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,472 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. JULY 20. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTB.13 words
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Advertisement85 1917-07-20 1 < MILKMAID 8WEETENED 4 CONDENSED MILK I Prioe now i f $19.00 per ew i| Best Quality ENGLISH SODIUM BISULPHITE In drums containing 140 lbs. nett. THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) BRITISH Typewriter Ribbons MADE IN ENGLAND IN QUR OWN FACTORY ARE BETTER AND CHEAPER Compare the Price85 words
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Advertisement98 1917-07-20 1 BRITISH-MADE SAFES Made of bent steel. I|" l|P/>» high wide deep Fire and burglar f isi^^R 24 x l 7 x l7ins proof I p'-\- ML 32 x2! x2O 36 x 24 x 22 Solid steel doors and best powder-proof locks ROBINSON CO. ITALIAN OLIVE OIL ji In bottles of98 words
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Advertisement29 1917-07-20 1 GOODRICf. TYRES IRON SAFES For offioe or home. Stocks held of the following reliable makers Whitfleld's British Safes Dart's British Safes Meilink's American Safes A. FRANKEL CO., Victoria Street.29 words
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Article1119 1917-07-20 2 The f ]Uowiag ctsuaUies are reported London, June 10. Wcnmled 2nd UmV E. W S. Kite, South Wales Bird MM lai Lieut. J. O. Koigbt, WorcefltetH Caps J. T. Kdowl<», Cbesbirea I. v 'it. L. li. Lanli-ita, North Lincashires 2nd Lieut. F. Lillian, Cuoahire* (apt. .J. 1). L»Uv1,119 words
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Advertisement249 1917-07-20 2 II I) i. i. i >'■ i'«" 1 »r.avrrl iiacd an oprn-1.1..i1c ruzoi- 'l.^l deadly ii ,i are v.,n B Ihe C.l' IteSaMy f^f"^ i^. f 1 a«ai fact thai the Gillette Safety FUxor \|i -^isi^^"* l^ ii o«e.. n..l only a »afer but an -^*^r>-_^ MM irfimtrU belter way249 words
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Advertisement390 1917-07-20 2 Cockle's ANTIBILIOUS Pills A sure, safe, and speedy remedy in all cases of biliousness, indigestion and other ills of the digestive organs. Try Cockle's Pills next time. Buy a box to-day and have them handy. Ofchtmiitt throughout tht Wttli. Pnces m England tpi and 2\9. l UU COCUS CO 4.390 words
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Advertisement352 1917-07-20 2 Weakness Every movement ol the body uses up a definite amount el vitality. I l>ai is why you fed tired at the end ol ih* day. When you overtax yourself, or when your vitality is umlermined by illness, your whole system becomestooexhauled to recover its lost vitality without assistance. Your352 words
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Advertisement238 1917-07-20 2 i Pc>-cham > P. I it| tie iusi t* I |j ttmtf BMSV i ihem h.'.> \n brrn put ksisrs r li For over ra.l a cm. medicine has been an easy Firsi Favour*ie in cotmlless households and the name ard fame of Beecham's Plls have tpr,ad I over Ihe238 words
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Article1176 1917-07-20 3 INCREASED PROFIT MADE DURING THE YEAR. The Excess- Profits Tax The eleventh annual ordinary general meeting of Bnkit Panjong Syndicate, Limited, was held on May 30, at the registered officeß, 107, Fenchurch Street, 8.C., Mr. Charles Blair, presiding. Tin Chairman said Gentlemen, the directors' report (or the1,176 words
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Advertisement496 1917-07-20 3 Indigestion and Stomach Pains. Dr. Cassell's Tablets Make Your Stomach Strong to Digest Food, and Cure All Your Pains. I K»l »ll the (rood nonrishment g 1 ia -J,. alii i A ..nd w.ll Rut lalu Dr. c^..:v.. »nd U> I i J2£-\£FZ£!± Bfc F S Sc Chur.h-sireet, Man.ae,., tng.,496 words
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Advertisement624 1917-07-20 3 ITCHING SMARTING ECZMHEAD Spent Many Sleepless Nights. Hair Came Out Badly. HEALEDBYCUTICURA "About two years airo I woke tip one ■nornirw and found all behind my rir and tv Ui. oruwnof my Liatl aal ami smariing. I wan told It 'was wet erzoma. Il was ItdV Ins and smartini? all624 words
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Advertisement367 1917-07-20 3 W; r work suita the auper efficient r b SUNBEAM [j f-. P*rf«ction. It amergea supreme Iron the atreee V ef rt. Oar unsurpassed experience of standardisia( SUNEEAM-COATALEN AIRCRAFT ENGINES j at anprncsjdaDled power and prove.! reliability ia aach etrnvjoua employ constitutes a guarantee alike) our aailitjr and intention to367 words
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Advertisement736 1917-07-20 4 STEAMER MILMBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Ihooepobatsd ta Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Krotav Trin»«anu, Bisut, Semen*. Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupia Panarai Pa*ni lmKorTUoon, Kobsamui. B*ndon, Laug.men, Champqp, Koblak* Bangkok Dv« Dtwrtur. BORIBAT July 28 July SS, 3 p.m. •.a. PRACHATIPOK July BO Aug. 1, 3 p.m. The Steamer*736 words
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Advertisement674 1917-07-20 4 NOTICE, Orders are now being booked for Para Rubber Seeds from fine old trees, with a guarantee of 76 per oent. germination. Prioe 11.60 per 1,000 packed in bag and •2 packed in eases, F. O. B. or F. O. R. Teluk Anson. Delivery oommenoing from September, 1917. THE MANAGER,674 words
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Advertisement687 1917-07-20 4 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Tenders are invited for the purchase and removal of the old electric generating plant, Johore Bahru. The plant may be seen on application at the offioe of the Public Works on any days, Fridays and holidays exoepted, between tbe boars of 10 a.m. and687 words
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Advertisement425 1917-07-20 4 SALE OFVALUABLE RUBBER ESTATE The valuable property known as PERTAN6 RUBBER ESTATE Situate in tbe district of Jelebu, Negri Sembilan, F.M.8., containing 3,967 acres, 1 rood, 01 poles, of which 1,054% acres are planted with para rubber, will be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION by Messrs. Gleeson Co., at the Mercantile425 words
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Advertisement1151 1917-07-20 5 SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEE'S SALE I.UABLB FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND, SITUATE AT KAMPONG BAHRU ROAD AND SILAT ROAD, SINOAPORB. To be held at tbe Sale room of Powell Co., Ltd. On Tuesday, July 24, at 2.30 p.m. tl at co of freehold land situate in the district ot Tanjong Pagar, in1,151 words
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Advertisement527 1917-07-20 5 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE At Means. Ching Keng Lee k Co.'s Sale-room, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, On Monday, Jult 88, at 11 am. One B. K T. motor cjc'c, freo eDginc, in good running order. CHINO KBNO LEB k CO., Auctioneers and Estate Agents. 197— 807 AUCTION SALE At527 words
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Advertisement209 1917-07-20 5 WOOD -MILNE MOTOR CAR and MOTOR CYCLE TYRES. Mnde In England on the Latest Scientific Principles. OU ND avid DURABLE. Wood-Milne Special Pattern and Square Tread FOR STRENGTH, COMFORT. SAFETY. LOWEST COMPETITIVE PRICES. Wood-Milne Patent Foot Pump. With this simple and compact instrument you can flinate a large tyre to209 words
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Advertisement352 1917-07-20 6 THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1888. In ibi Supumi Coobt or thi Stbaits Sittlimints. Sbttlmmnt or Sinoapou. IN BANKRUPTCY. No. 94 of 1017. NOTICE 19 HBBBBY GIVEN tbat on a Petition filed June 90, 1917, a Reoeiving Order against Cboj Onn Chee, Chop Man Wai Long of No. 17T, South Bridge Road,352 words
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Advertisement439 1917-07-20 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE SZEHAITONG BANKING AND INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. The Share Capital ot the Company is •2,000,000 divided into 90,000 Bhares of 1 •100 each. The number of shares issued is 20,000. Callß to tbe amour, t of tftO per f-hare have been made, under which the sum of 91,000,000439 words
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Advertisement208 1917-07-20 6 THE UNITED MALACCA RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. Notioe is hereby given tbat tbe Directors bave declared a Final Dividend of 7 per oent. tree of War Tax, making 18 per cent., for the year ending April 80, 1917, which, if approved by tbe Shareholders in General Meeting, will be paid to208 words
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Advertisement98 1917-07-20 6 HARMSTON'S CIRCUS 1 Location: BEACH ROAD I TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! OUR NEW PROGRAMME i New Artistes New Acts NEXT MATINEE. SATUROAY AFTERNOON JULY 21. DOORS OPEN AT J. COMMENCE AT Children Half Price at Matin mi only. POPULAR PRICBS OF ADMISSION. Full Box, Sis Seat* $15 Second Chairs... I" Single Seat,98 words
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Article94 1917-07-20 7 FIXTURES -rid«y, July 20. Hi«b Wat P. 7 p.m. Hamilton's Circus. Saturday, Jul> 21. J\ »S 'Vate». 0. 1 a in., 0.8(1 p.m Han Kaya (Mahomedan Festival). No lmu<> r>f Straits Times. Harmston's Circus Sunday, July 22. High Watss, out a.m., 0.64 p.m. Monday, July 23. High94 words
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Article173 1917-07-20 7 I ">4». ■MbW 2.30 pm p. Swettenham and TsM Anson UK pm Mwlan -'30 pm Malacca and Muar a pm :.at.iwi Satu%ran^' and Sourabaya 8 pm rvoemai, Sainpit and Bamli' tt 4 pm Sambu, Khio. Billiton. and Batavia 4 pm Sourabaya. Man Gorontalo and Ternate 4 pm173 words
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Article337 1917-07-20 7 The mau trains from Singapore for the aortbloav. l&nk Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. fid 7 p.m arriving at Knala Lam par at 7.18 p.n:. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. Tl c tbnagh express to Penang leave 9 Koala Lu-jpcr 1 a.vi. daily, arriving at Penaca il 4337 words
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Article180 1917-07-20 7 BXCHANOB. Smoapou, Jclv 20, 1917. On Lorn** Bank 4 m/s 1/41 DemMd 2/4, Private Id|i 2/4+, On Francs Bank T. T. 818 Oh Imdu Baak.T. T. On HoN<MOMa...Baak d/d ll»%pm Oh Sbahobai ...Bask d/d m 60i Oh Java Bank T. T, 184 Oh Jatah Bank 109 buying180 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article181 1917-07-20 7 M I N I N G. v 3™ B »Ten Bellow. 10 10 Ampan« 5.60 6.00 1 1 Ayer Wenß 1.35 1.50 10 10 Kanaboi l.'ii 1.50 10 10 Kinta Association 9.25 9.60 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.0 XI £1 Labat Mines 4.C0 6.00 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.25181 words
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Article117 1917-07-20 7 41 *1 1. Smelting Co. 7.3S 7.75 41 41 Prof. 1.8.6 l.f.U 5/- Bleotoio T'w.ya 4/- 6/--10 10 FtMW Neave 44.C0 46.00 60 60 W. Hammer 4 Co. 85.00 08.00 100 Howarth Bnkine 65.00 76.00 100 7% Prof. 100.00 100 100 Eaii Bio, Del. par 120.00 10 10 Maynard117 words
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Article48 1917-07-20 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284,600 psi Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 norn spore Municipal 6% 11,873,000 par Spore Municipal 4 T of 1907 11,600,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4j% of 1909 11,000,000 10%dia Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 15%dis Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 115,000,000 101.00 102.0048 words
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Article316 1917-07-20 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Fraser Lyall A Co. Evatt. Alor Oajah <*1) 4.20 4.40 4.20 4.40 Amal. Malay (2) 0.30 O.fiOpm 0.80 0.40 Ayer Hitam li.") 15.00 16.0J) 14.00 15.00 Ayer Kuniog (SI) 1 30 1.40 1.80 1.40 Ayer316 words
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Advertisement42 1917-07-20 7 MORTGAGEES SALE At oar Sale- room. No KafHas Place, Om WiDNs-iDAT, Jclt ~'ii, at 2SO r m. Valuable leasehold land aod sbophoase premise! No. 90, Jalan Besar, area 1,842 square feet, quit rent 14. THE COMMERCIAL ROBBER Co., Ltd Auctioneer*. 20-1-24 742 words
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Advertisement649 1917-07-20 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS, FOR SALE, Colombo Commerical Drier (six ovens). Apply B. P., c/o Straits Timev 20-7— 7» WANTED, an lectrica'poginerr accustom ed to hub-ten«ion work, snd pitfrrablv with hydro oitctris txp rience. Apply Hydro i I.tT:.-. fir, Straita Tim.n. 20-7—27-7 FOUND, a bunch cf keys, in Htvel ck Road, on649 words
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Advertisement496 1917-07-20 7 FRASER CHALMERS. LTD. (Incorporated in England) EASTERN BRANCH i SINGAPORE. ELECTRO-MAONETIC SEPARATORS For tin-wolfram and other magnetic ores, WE HAVE ADDED SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WELL KNOWN AND SUCCESSFUL WETHERILL TYPE UPON WHICH OUR DESIGN IS BASED. Daricg the latt year we have manufactured several of theee plants. WE SHALL496 words
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Advertisement95 1917-07-20 7 1 GAIETY CINEMA IN TUB SECOND SHOW AT 9.10 SHARP JOHN BULL'S ANIMATED SKETCH BOOK Cricks and Martin present the greatest rovelty feature of the tear s^r. CRIME AND THE PENALTY SSS L Introducing in pictnre* BETTY— THE HUMAN CHIMPANZEE Graat Thrilling I Sensational Surprising Red Feather photoplays effer L95 words
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Article33 1917-07-20 8 The funeral of the father o( Messrs. Tan Tew Ho:k. Yew Scab and Yew Liang will take place on Sunday. July 22, at 9 am at tbeir residenoe 3 Soott'g Road. 17-7— 20-733 words
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1149 1917-07-20 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JULY 30. BRITISH POLITICS. We must be very careful not to confound politics with purpose. Before tbe war two thirds of the people of Great Britain regarded Sir Edward Carson as a fanatical renegade, playing recklessly witb dangerous things in Lister. Probably half the people considered1,149 words
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Article50 1917-07-20 8 '.•Tomorrow being Hari Raya, there will be no issue of the Straits Times, bat telegrams will be published as on Sundays and will be available at tbe office and at tLe hotel?, etc, at tbe neoal bour in the afternoon. On Sunday tbe telegrams will also be issued as usual.50 words
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Article11 1917-07-20 8 News from Taiping is tbat I >r. Wellington ia progressing satisfactorily.11 words
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Article16 1917-07-20 8 Mr. P. J. Martin, of Bundi Mine, Treng ganu. has gone home to offer his services.16 words
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Article15 1917-07-20 8 Tbe M.S.V.R. field scheme arrangod to take place at Kajang on Thursday has been postponed.15 words
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Article21 1917-07-20 8 Five photographs of old Kuala Lumpur, presented by Mr. John Russell, are now hanging on the walls of the Selangor Club.21 words
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Article24 1917-07-20 8 The directors of the French Tekkah Mines have declared interim dividends of 1,250 francs on ordinary shares and of 10 francs on founders' bhares.24 words
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Article28 1917-07-20 8 There will be ovensong and sermon at Christ Church, Malacca, at 6.30 pm. on SnniUy next, July 22, and Holy Communion at 7.30 a.m. on MonJay, July 23.28 words
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Article30 1917-07-20 8 Messrs. W. B. Hawkes, of the Mines Department, Sdangor, and R. G. A. Kerr, late of Suuukai, Petak, have b.en recommended for commissions in the Indian Army Reserve of Officers.30 words
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Article32 1917-07-20 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report Tbe copra market has continued quiet. Small transactions are recorded and today's values are a tritlu higher. Fine sundried 17.10. Fair to good $6.60 to »6 80.32 words
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Article36 1917-07-20 8 Ipoh may well be envious of Penang's electric light system, which gave a credit balance of over $201,139 last year, the net profit, after paying all charges to capital, being 197,703, says tbe Times of Malaya.36 words
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Article45 1917-07-20 8 Tbe July number of tbe M.S. V.R. Magazine is a bright and readable number containing several good things of interest to all volunteers. Among those are tbe personal pxperiences which Mr. J. T, Tyte embodies in an article on Pickets and Outposts in East Africa.45 words
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Article42 1917-07-20 8 Tba hearing of a charge of murder, preferred against Jahya bin Hussain, a rubber tapper, was commenced on Wodnexday bef»r tbe Senior Puisne Judge, Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward, in tbe Supreme Court, Penang, and a special jury. The case is proceeding.42 words
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Article57 1917-07-20 8 Dr. C. Strickland visited Trengganu last year in coojection with bis investigation of Malayan mosquito*. Peculiar species are found in tbe various forms of lagoon formed by the sand ridges that in process of time bave risen aloig tbe coa^-t. Dr. Strickland reports tbat the amount of fever caused by57 words
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Article90 1917-07-20 8 The twelfth annual report of tbe Penan*; Municipal Electricity supply undertaking state* that, daring tbe year, 561 new la-CRllitioDß were connected witb tbe mains*, ui'l 173 r«j disconnected. At tbe end of tli year, tbe total number of installation** b ing bupplied was 2.676, showing m. lucrtase on tbe year90 words
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Article150 1917-07-20 8 In tbe debate on the Dutch Kit Indii Indian Budget, Mr. l'leyte, Dutch Minister for the Colonies, said that he desired tc oanish opium from Netherlands India, but that so long as opium was grown in British India it would hardly be possible to prevent smuggling, so that a regie150 words
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Article150 1917-07-20 8 Vernacular education appears to be at a discount in Kangoon, as in many other c ntres in Indian. Monastic education," writes Mr. Gavin Scott, President of the Rangoon School Board, se>.ms to have fallen into a atate of hopeless lecadence. This is only what was to be expected. Even vernacular150 words
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Article180 1917-07-20 8 The central Trungganu plain, which contains a population of about 100,000 Malays, remains almont ontirely untaxed and unaduiiuiatfnii. The system of headmen has been allowed to d t .cay there is not a single police station ia ihe whole area and the town police bavn no <tf dive range outside180 words
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Article405 1917-07-20 8 The Hon. Mr. V. S. James has rcturneii to Singapore and n suuied liih duties ah Colonial Secretary. Mr, 11. E. Stevens, of the Singapore Fire Department, baa been electtd an Associate Member of tbo Institution of Mechanical Eoyimeri. Among the lucky winners in tbo Bombay war405 words
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Article69 1917-07-20 8 Malacca's Tabolch Tahans." Wireless message received in Malacca "To 0.C., Kubu Plain, Regret cannot postpone operations for a week to enable estate coolies to be paid as usual. In these times we have seven days in our week Please accept my apologies. By tbo way wocld a gross of small69 words
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Article88 1917-07-20 8 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended .luly was 36.69 per mille of thu population. The total number of deaths was 258. of which I*4 were male subjects and t>9 female Convulsions claimed "2f\ phthixis 82. milaria fever ;<2. beriberi 28,88 words
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Article179 1917-07-20 8 The unprecedentedly high level to which tbe price of tin was recently forced, namely j£2sh, ban led to a considerable reaction in the absence of interested speculative snpport says a home paper of June 4. When the market was reopened after tho holidays the price179 words
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Article256 1917-07-20 8 In connection with the Dog Show at the lrwell Bank Fete on July 2H, we are a-keil tc mention that entries will be raw ivid by letters poskd in Singapore up to July 22, but letters bearing the post mark July M or a later date will256 words
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Advertisement104 1917-07-20 8 "SPRINGBOK" THE GENUINE BOER TOBACCO Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALED BAGS HIGH-GRADE Japanese Mattings moderate prices ii-JJi ~iiJisi* White and choice Cr< x and Dixie Matting Squares in ill! sizes. Smart designs and colours. Quotations on application to Furniture Department, JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD.104 words
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Advertisement233 1917-07-20 8 PICTURES OF BREAT TOPICAL MTEAEIT AND Of MOST ATTRACTIVE NATURE AT THE ALHAjMBRA The Pioneer and Premier Home The House of Quality Beach Road Pathe presents a powerful Bold Rooiter play ARMS AND THE WOMAN In 5 Acts. It is a picture of great trpical interest giving details of American233 words
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Article1766 1917-07-20 9 THE FRENCH LINES. Heavy German Attacks Continue. RUSSIAN POSITION. A Critical Situation In Petrograd. 1 I M a.m. We repulsed d attack west of I'irny eugar factory. I. i;i Liv .Kily 19. 4 j p.m. A French communi(jii<' f>iye There was a* tivt H ciprocal artillery worU on1,766 words
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Article65 1917-07-20 9 A shipping expert gives us tbe following particulars of tbe four German steamers captured a few days ago off tho coast of Holland .Name of Steamer. Tonnage. Built. I'ellworni G. 1..J70 1904 N. 830 H.P. 650 Brietzig O. 1,495 1891 N. 918 060 Marie Horn Q. 1,06865 words
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Article46 1917-07-20 9 Ril'tub'* Tklkoram. London, July 19, 6 55 p.m. Their Majesties, Queen Alexandra and other Royalties were present at the wedding of tbe Marquis of Carisbrooke, formerly i'rinoe Alexander of Battenbcrg, and l.idy Irene hjnisan in the Chapel Koyal at St. .Uuies. Tbe Primate officiated.46 words
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Article79 1917-07-20 9 STEADY WITH PRICES NORMAL. From Our Special Correspondent. London, Jaly 19. The robber market keep very steady, prices being practically the same as when last reported Fine sheet 2/4 to 2/6 Crepe a/6 2/6 Fine hard Para 8/1 3/2 Tbe last report was as follows London, July79 words
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Article596 1917-07-20 9 Prices Show Decline From Last Week. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 301 th auction was held on July 18 and 19. Offered for sale 11,781.54 piculs or 1,570,872 lbs. (tons 701.28). Prices realised The next auction will be held on Wednesday, July 25. Messrs. Barlow596 words
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Article137 1917-07-20 9 In a letter on Breeding Sbeep in Malaya, in tbe Malayan Tin and Kubber Journal, Mr. C. W. Harrison, of tbe Malay Civil Service, nays Tbe Malayan sbeep is to be found in restricted quantities in Malay kampongs whence the young stock, almost before its maturity, is sold ofi to137 words
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Article826 1917-07-20 9 Owner Contests the Value Of Property. The hearing of two applications under the Acquisition of Land tor Public Purposes Ordinance was continued in the Supreme Court all day yesterday and again to-day, before tbe Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice Sproule) accompanied by two assessors, tbe Hon. Mr. C.826 words
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Article140 1917-07-20 9 Singapore No. I Completed The positi' n of the Singapore Teat Nn. 1 Fund stood as follows when we went to press yesterday Total received by Straits Times... 12,32*2 Per Editor, Free Press ITU Oroas total received 12,547 Required to complete Tent No. 1. 68 Total140 words
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Article25 1917-07-20 9 Mr. A. E. Carlcton, Vico-Cousul-General ot tbe United States in Unnkkuni.', and Mrs Carle-ton, have returned to the Colony alter nix months' absence on leave.25 words
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Article280 1917-07-20 9 WHAT THEY SAY IN THE FIRING LINE. During the ten months ending June, 1917, we sent $8,833, on behalf of our readers, to tbe Overseas Club, London, to assist in providing smokes for our soldiers and sailors. We began tho second balf of tbe year with280 words
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Article264 1917-07-20 9 Results of tbe Second Day's Events. (Fkom Our Own Corrksi'umum.) Penang, Jaly In. Fine weather favoured the second day of the Penang meeting and there was a good attendance. Results were as follow ItncßAm Vase.— Six furlongs: Baba Ktchit (Parsonsi 1 Query (Rilletti 2 Farisha i -ioutljalli 8.264 words
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Article89 1917-07-20 9 To-day' j Business. Siunders and Macphail's Daily Report. Silver down 3 8.— 40,5. Hongkong down 1 H,— 2/7! 11l pm.) Shanghai down 1 4.-H lv {60(1. Tin.- Sales 100 tons at 5108 J. Robber.— Steady. Kubbei shares are tirru, but there is not a great amount of89 words
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Article209 1917-07-20 9 During 1916 imports from I. ibuan decreased, probably because credit between Labuan and Singapore was short. Exports to tins place, however, rose by 935,000. There ».ia vury large increase in the amount of I .-a rubber shipped, whilo cutcb and turrit produco and live stock also showed notable advances, says209 words
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Article2382 1917-07-20 10 DISCUSSES PROPOSED MINING LEGISLATION Government Makes Concessions An extraordinary geni-ral nioetinK of the member* ol tli" F.MS, n.rub.t o( Mines was held in tin- Chamber's office in Ipoh on Saturday, to di-cuss various matters con oeeted with proponed raining legislation and the notice of a motion2,382 words
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Article780 1917-07-20 10 Proceedings at the Statutory Meeting. Tbe statutory meeting of Kerling Tin Mines. Ltd., was held on Wednesday at tbe registered office*, French Bank Building*, and tbe following report of tuo proceeding liah been supplied by tbe secretaries. Mr. J. M. Sime presided, and tbe others present were:780 words
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Article74 1917-07-20 10 The Trcngganu report tor 1016 states A serious piracy was committed on a Trengganu schooner in Slay by a Chinese junk off the coast of Sai. Three men were killed, t'2,OOU in oasb was taken, and the schooner was sunk. The other five members of the crew reached the coast74 words
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Article96 1917-07-20 10 Mr. R, Shewan, nephew of the Hon. Mr. H. Sbewan, of Hongkong, was recently wounded on tbe Western Front, being shot in the right side of tbo cbest. Ho is now r< cuperating in the south of England. A litter which has reached the Colony states that after he was96 words
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Article329 1917-07-20 10 Large Increases in the Figures For 1916. The return of imports and exports for the Straits Settlements for the year 1916, which is jast to band, shows in practically all csnon large iucreases over the corresponding figures for 1915. The chief items are tbe following: FoREKiN (non-Malayan329 words
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Article318 1917-07-20 10 Official Information Received By His Parents. News has been received from British Headquarters in France through tbe War Office by his parents in Nottingham that Captain Albert Ball, D.5.0., tbe famous aviator who was missing about a month ago after an air engagement, is now officially reported318 words
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Article173 1917-07-20 10 Promising Airman's Death at The Age of Nineteen. Great regret was felt at the news, received in London, of tbe death in France of Second lieutenant H. Tennant, R.F.C., tbe eldest son of tbe late Undersecretary for War, and Mrs. Tennant, the Director of Women's National Service.173 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter165 1917-07-20 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— I shall be grateful if you will allow me to make a correction through the medium of you-- columns. Yesterday, at the opening of the Y.W.C.A. Hostel I used a phrase which seems to have conveyed a wrong impression165 words
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Article237 1917-07-20 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, July 20, 1917. Fbidav, July 20. 5.16 p.m. Drill Hall SV.A. Recruits S.R.E (V.) T.P. Fire Station S.V X., T.P.P. 5.10 p.m. Drill Hall Chinese Co. 5 p.m. S.F.A. Co. 5.10 p.m. S.V.C. Band. Programme of drills, etc., for237 words
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Article297 1917-07-20 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear on pages 6 and 7. Tbe new feature at tbe popular Empire Theatre is an exciting four- part drama, Maison dv Baigneur. Mr. L. A. Cbitty, Malacca, announces that the sale of one fifth share in the estate of the late297 words
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Article73 1917-07-20 10 Tbe Swimming Club launches leave as follow Satukkw. Johnston's Pier 9. 10 and 11 a.m 230 and 3 30 p.m. Club Bungalow 930 and 10.30 am, 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. High tide 12.80 p.m., height 9 ft. 1 in. Sl'hilMY. Johnston's Pier 9, 10 and 11 am 2.8073 words
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Article127 1917-07-20 10 The results of yesterday's play were A. SINi.LFs, Hartnell boat Bateman, 6-4, 6—l. Nkwi omeks'. Laybourne beat Lecot, 6—2, 6—4. Lindon v. Laybourne, unfinished. fwnmtm' Dauwa, Ferguson Davie and Wreford beat Lamb and Hooper, 6-2, 6—2. To-day's Tlea. CIUMI'IOX-IIIP. Wodchoase v. Sinclair. Bateman v. Howe. Hunt v.127 words
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Article80 1917-07-20 10 The results of yesterday's tics were as follow UMHaV, E G. Wheatley beat S. D. Gaader, B—l, 4-6,6-1. To-day's Ties, DOI"I1LK> HaXlilivP. F. A. Peralta and E. K. Ryan owe t 40 v. K. E. Webb and E. E. Aviet owe 15. A. E. Coelbo and T.80 words
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Article148 1917-07-20 10 NATURALISED A recent issue of the Photographic Dealer has tbe following Ich bin ein Priddisb Btibjoct, ja! Mein name vos Hans Karl Schmidt, Hot after dot der var pogan, I baf to alder it I lod now rneio name is lionzonby, Fife pounds I Imf to pay, L'nd dough zome148 words
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Article216 1917-07-20 10 Tbe F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce, the formation of which a year ago was commented on by this journal, (the British Export Gazette), lias just held its first annual meeting, and from tbe amount and importance of the work it has transacted in the interests of commerce216 words
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Article11 1917-07-20 10 Taiping. M/OO lbs. Koti TinKK' iJjbori.'. 2:i,71)0 lbs11 words
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Article778 1917-07-20 11 Official Letter to the Chamber Of Mines. At Saturday s special general lure ting of the- K M.S. Chamber of MiDe-s the following letter to the In sident was read from ctary to Oovernment, dated May 515:- am directed by tlu Chief Secretary to refer to your letter778 words
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Article264 1917-07-20 11 Philippines to Furnish The United States. iropean war. a judiciously handled publicity campaign, and close CO operation v I Wells Kar«o Kxi.r. .uh i hat i imbim I U op thi orchid market to the Philippines .Dt" to an extent that would not Iwo years ago.264 words
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Article948 1917-07-20 11 Dividend Maintained at 10 Per Cent. The seventh ordinary general meeting of the British Kubber Estates of Java, Limited, wa- held on May Ml at Winchester House, Mr. Stanlake Lee (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said tbat the948 words
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Article161 1917-07-20 11 A former resident forwards the followiun parody on Tbc Little Grey Home in the West, written by a Canadian friend in the trenches I've a little wet home in the trench Which the rain Btorms continually drench, There a sky overhead, Clay and mad for a bed, And161 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement342 1917-07-20 11 E. and O. HOTEL PENANO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island. CRAG HOTEL PBNANQ HILLS THE SANATORIUM OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Complete!} Renovated Twenty-in houn rrom Singapore A PERFECT HEALTH: RESORT AND AN IDEAL SPOT FOR SPBNDINQ HOLIDAYS BUNGALOWS FOR FAMILIES, ALBO BIN6LE AND DOUBLE342 words
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Advertisement338 1917-07-20 11 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER 4 CINEMA SHOW Saturday, July 21 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARA6E Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring338 words
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Article2016 1917-07-20 12 ESTIMATE FOR CURRENT YEAR 4,000,000 lbs. Handsome Dividend Tl..' eleventh annual ordinary general met ing of the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, was held on May M, at Winchester Hoiwe. OM Hroai Street. EC, Mr. George B. Dodwell (chairman of the company) pre siding. The chairman said Gentlemen, as2,016 words
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Article257 1917-07-20 12 THIRD' MILE (F..M.5.) RUBBER. Unsurtnountable Obstacle Jn The Way of Justice." Major James S. Bontein, who presided at the eleventh annual meeting of the Third Mile (F. M.S.I Rnbber Company, Limited, held at Edinburgh on May 29, said the estimate (or excess- profits duty last year was 7fd. per lb..257 words
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Article1601 1917-07-20 12 LAST YEAR'S ESTIMATE LARGELY EXCEEDED. Planted Acreage Increased. The seventh annual general meeting of the Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on May 29, in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers' Association, 38, Eastcheap, E.C., Sir Frank Swbttenham, G.C.M.G. (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman1,601 words
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Article513 1917-07-20 12 Sunday, July 22, 1917. St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7th Sunday after Trinity.— 7 a.m. Holy Communion 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 10.30 a.m. Matins (Choral) 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes 5.30 p.m. Evensong and sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines. 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion 5.30 p.m. Evensong and513 words
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Article122 1917-07-20 12 The annual report of the British agent, Trengganu, Bays The reform of tho police and the reduction of orimu are the most pressing problems of tin administration at tho present time- The polico force, which consists of 40 men, two sergeants, and four lance-corporals, under the leadership of the Tengku122 words
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Advertisement200 1917-07-20 12 j j hutton s "PINEAPPLE" Hams I Bacon ARE The Best. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated In Straits Settlement!) JULIAN'S PRICES MAKE DOWNTOWN SHOPPING AN EXTRAVAGANCE THE COOLEST SPOT IN THE CITY CORNER ORCHARD AND TANK ROADS WHERE HIBHEST QUALITY AND LOWEST PRICES REIGN. DEPENDABLE FURNITURE for THE MANY200 words
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Article1028 1917-07-20 13 THE JUTLAND FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES. Lesson the Germans Learned. Gerard Fiennes writes in The Observer of June 8 It is strange to recall the bewilderment which boset the land on this Sunday a year ago. A great sea fight bad been fought the Germans had got1,028 words
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Article107 1917-07-20 13 Thanks to the work of Chief Detective Inspector Cnllen, three oat of the fonr men alleged to have been concerned in the m order of Mr. J. Edmunds, in Lahat Road, near Towkaj Low Foo'a garden, are now in the hands of the police, and the man who is declaredThe Times - 107 words
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Advertisement179 1917-07-20 13 New Stocks Just Opened Ladies' Children's Millinery, Ladies* Blouses, Frocks, Under- clothing, etc., etc., AT WHITEAWAYS LADIES WHITE VOILE BLOUSES I j R in a splendid selection lIJ jj I 1 of the most up-to-date -^1 P^c^ style?. vi^^— |»-^_JK—^ Prices $1,75 to $7.50 each. A^P* t LADIES' CREPE-DE-GHINE COATEES179 words
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Advertisement293 1917-07-20 13 ~^y List of American Cars and Motor IODCt Showing] correct pattern of j L i LODGE IsL MODE £L \*~j£ SPARKING PLUG "jK^B to use. Tho following LoJ^e Plu^s arj mado for American H^ ShH tagioes: X— S B MODBL P. F. 18 m/m Metric Thread L^P MODBL A. F.293 words
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Advertisement601 1917-07-20 14 Paminb or Flinty. Lifi Insurance ib worth 100 ointb on thk dollar. WHAT OISXR PROPERTY »T THE mill EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ,la«oar«na<Ba i* Stsuurs SBTTUMans) Wlwsbssts* M— Wb|shw UWDOU OPRMi 11, Old iswry, 1.0. T*e Onsßfaal bas ssMiOOO dsfosMed wNta abs Bofusii Osort si Bnßlaad, and complies with601 words
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Advertisement508 1917-07-20 14 lAsWML THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. ■aaa iff tea llsaspsrs. tatf lss Chaassra, i a I. ■raaaftss I ■slants, lIS, First Brass ttrast, ■uar, 77/71, Jilaa lulalaiaa. CAPITAL i Registered •8,000,000 baaed 14,000,000 Subscribed •8,800.000 Paidup 11,750,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Urn P»»g Slsat Em, Obslrsjss. Tba Ma. Or Lla Tsa508 words
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Advertisement492 1917-07-20 14 BANKING. HON6KONG AND SHIMGHAI BANKING CBRP6RATIBN {iMCOBPOnATBO U) EoMOKONO) PAID uP CAPITAL ...111^00.000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 1,600,000 at V- 113,000,100 Silver |18,iV»3OO »M,600,Q00 Re«erve Liability ol Proprietors 111,000.000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwall. Chairman. J. A. Plnmmor, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. C. B. Anton C. 8.492 words
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Advertisement499 1917-07-20 14 BAMKIW. IIAJtTHED INK ff INDIA. AMtTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHABTMR Paid op Capital ia 80 000 Shares ol 4» each aU,IO««0 Reserve Frad... m Ji,9oo,DCo Reserve LiaUHry ol Profrletort^. J1.i00.00C 1 BANKBRB The Baak ol Bnglaad, The Loadoa City and "•^"-irLM.. The London OooS; aad Vtestmiaater499 words
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Advertisement866 1917-07-20 14 INSURANCE. THE ORIENTAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Established 1874, In, ospoiutkd in India. Fundc exceed $30,500,000— A bttclute becutity. ThcmsH Wallace, Exq.. F.1.A., F.F.A, ol Kd'nturpb.trc Company*. Ccn<u't ng Aotuary, in his reotnt Valuation Report, ttartd: "Policyholders may with nnabated confidence rcccrxiuend the cempacy to tlieir friends becaisc866 words
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Article1059 1917-07-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Petrol Concession The Petrol Control Committee is now allowing limited quantities of petrol in bona fide cases of motorcars let for hire. The livelihoods of between 7,000 and 8,000 owners were affected by the stoppage of petrol for such cars. For1,059 words
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Advertisement252 1917-07-20 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES A USED BY THE BRITISH WAR OFFICE. AX THE ADMIRALTY AND OTHER 60YERN- 1 MENT DEPARTMENTS. 1 1 THE ROM THREE-RIBBED TREAD TYRE. THIS is the King amongst tyres for Colonial users. The substantial ribs provide the tyre witb tbo flue it rubber non nk;d.itug propensities possible252 words
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Advertisement167 1917-07-20 15 IN NORMAL TIMES Every other tyre on the road is a Dunlop. This is a fact which speaks for itself. In a multitude of l^^^l counsels there lieth J^^BB^p wisdom-in this case ijfejy jg f the wisdom of fitR,4 ting Dunlop Tyres "> t° your car now dm BBr 9^^167 words
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Advertisement492 1917-07-20 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER K. wij K. BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT BXPERIBNCBD COMPOSITORS WANTBD for the Straits Times (news department) Good salaries given to capable BIU. WANTED, COMPETBNT SHORTHAND TYPIST. Apply to Box No. 208, Straite Times 26-4— o TWO reliable tint-class cooks (Chinese) and one Chinese boy required immediately. Apply492 words
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Advertisement559 1917-07-20 16 SITUATIONS WANTED PLANTER seeks change of billet, speaks Tamil fluently. Please apply to Box No. 378, Strait* Times. 26-8—27-7 YOUNG BRITISHER requires employ ment. Commercial or planting. Robber experience. Reply Box No. 286, Straito Times. 276-26-7 ENGINEER, 88, Scot, married, three years in present billet, desires change 15 years' experience559 words
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Advertisement473 1917-07-20 16 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LBT. Hoasea No. 7, Chanoery Lane Apply to Cbing Kong Lee k Co., Auctioneers. 18-11— n TO LBT, Duurobin, Barker Road. 1m mediate entry Apply Lee Cheng Yaa k Co. 1-7-n TO LET, Hyder Lodge, No. 39, St. Michael's Road, or for sale. Apply R. Sajan473 words
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Advertisement234 1917-07-20 16 Kiam Kiat Co. 1 01 1 09, Market Street Phone No. 411 (Private No. MI8) Just Arrived Stout Navy Canvas American Cotton Canvas Green Treated Canvas Waterproof Canvas. (WILLESDEN) PRICES REASONABLE QUALITIES SUPERIOR. G.R. LAMBERT Co, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS S a. Orchard Road, Telepheat Re. 10M. THE OLDEBT AND LEADIN6 BTUDIO234 words
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Advertisement225 1917-07-20 16 GUAN KIAT Co., No. 38, Phillip Street Telephone Nos. 1861 and 1862. Private 1450 and Sannyside 1078. Large Stocks of: Angle Iron, Flat Iron, Sound Iron, Tee Iron. Bolts Nuts, Rivets, Galvd. Plates Navy Canvas. BUY NOW-00 NOT WAIT. Sole Agents for THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID The ideal fluid fer225 words
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Advertisement476 1917-07-20 16 BRAND NEW HIGH-PRICED O and teiter Motor Cars FOR HIRE. 'Phone 1233 Charges Moderate. Oarage open Day and Night. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 4 916, Orchard Road (Next to Wearne Bros., Ltd.) To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations m advertisements, such as changes i» sailing dates of steamers, often476 words
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Miscellaneous312 1917-07-20 16 Straits V)imes. Temporary Telephone i 68. All communications relating to editorial' matters and news should be addressed tc THB EDITOR. All communications relating J to bußineeematters—advertisements, subscription!, accounts, printing, etc.—should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellaneous wants ol every description am inserted in the ordinary body type of the312 words
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