The Straits Times, 30 July 1917
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Title Section13 1917-07-30 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,479 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JULY 30. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTO.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement140 1917-07-30 1 MILKMAID BWEETEHED CONDENSED MILK Prioc now 'i $19.00 pet etM A FEW OF THE NEW MODEL MAXWELL CARS HAVE ARRIVED Price: $2,250 nett cash ex garage, ready for the road. Five seaters and two seaters. The MAXWELL is its own advertisement. CARB ON VIEW AT Jllee. Williamson, Limited 4, ORCHARD140 words
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Advertisement149 1917-07-30 1 ROBINSON CO. BRITISH jF^s MADE JUBT UNPACKED J^^"*7 LIGHT WEIGHT model -c (i^iM^J Mil iTxil^ 1^ countershaft k)IORQCLES. THE BEST weighs |f? :^^-^ngfc>y < tffgfflf^^ 'SO LBS. WEIGHT I^^P^^pSm^Rß!^^^^^ BUT IS 0F uariutt L^j^aBJl^|lSW CONSTRUCmahkc i TinN GRUYERE CHEESE Tbie Cbeece was forwarded direct from makers in Switzerland to the149 words
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Advertisement41 1917-07-30 1 JEFFREYS PILBENER BEER. 1 Soli Aobkti AOAMBON GILHLLM CO LTD (Incorporated n England) IRONSAF S For office or borne. Stocks held of the following reliable makers Wtaitfields Britisb Safes Dart's British Safes Meilink's American Safes A. FRANKEL ft CO., Victoria Street.41 words
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Article1119 1917-07-30 2 The following casualties are reported London, Jane 28. Previously reported missing, believed killed, now reports killed. -2nd Lieat. U. B. Woods, Nurthamberlauds. Died of wounds >ad Lieat. E. J. Battersby, Londons 'io.l Lieut. A. J. E. Hawk*, R.F.A.; 2nd Lieat. P. McMabon, Irish Rifles; 2nd Lieat W. M.1,119 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement560 1917-07-30 2 UNITED ENGINEEnS, LIMITED. Clients art- impmAhtoj re- c leoeipts, lor allgcxil- r Owing to torsos occurrinij tr.fm time to time through] neitheroui selve» nor ourclients j owitig ablo to rec3»r,ni3« signatures on Dr>Jiv«ry Notes noj initials or illegible signatures can be accepted in f'lture. T. 0. B. MILuER, fc«'C.etary. JAPANESE560 words
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Advertisement364 1917-07-30 2 To enrich ie blooH i -'.rtngthen musdes, bones, I n«rv-9 and brain you cannot do bet.il ihin take SCOTTS EmMmmOMi In every pait of the world tnis valued food tonic has ,-iovcd its worth as the purest r. I best of a!] (ormsof cod liver ,>■! trtitment and the richest364 words
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Advertisement440 1917-07-30 2 (London Buying Agents C We offer you our a«ni*«a a* buying agenta for British or I onrtnrmal iruoda, r »tahlish.d in IM4, but tborouchly up-lo> dale, our itucteas ia attained ny makinir our cuatomera' intereata oir BM -:m. I irf expert huv.rs. with rapahle smHv manage diif.T'"nl lioptfitmoiil^. buying with440 words
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Advertisement206 1917-07-30 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 tnbes McAlister Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN SINGAPORE) SOLE AGENTS The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-Book. This handy little book has now reached its TBNTH EDITION, a206 words
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Article954 1917-07-30 3 F. C. Ormsby Johnson - F. C. Ormsby Johnson. By I. A PRE-WAR PICTURE WITH A HINT OF TRAGEDY. I should have remembered that evening in July of 1913, in any cane, but by reason of what bas happened since, tbe whole scene, and the words said and the very tones of954 words
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Advertisement613 1917-07-30 3 3 -flSMs*"Yet m the gMM lai**' Men Paay, Pavriah Nat* PUnp ai« Pe»ul«p SAROOL the cine- r*rutrd food that pnti on eood, healthy fleah, sometime*! at the nte ot a poood a day, baiida ap tbe this and weak, bring back the rosy bloah ol health, rouada oat the xkinny,613 words
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Advertisement456 1917-07-30 3 ANNIVERSARY of thn DECLARATION of WAR. NOTICE. A Public Meeting ot British subjects will be held under the auspices of tbe Straits Settlements Association on Saturday. August 4. 1917. at noon, in the Victoria Theatre. Singapore, for tbe purpose of passing the following resolution:— "That on the third anniversary of456 words
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Advertisement445 1917-07-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.IC JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIPCO.. LTD. (Ihoobpobatbd in Jafai>) EUROPEAN LINE A sewioc is maintained betwi«n Yokohama, via ports, and London under mail oontrast witb the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and auasaiiifitnii and are fitted witb all the445 words
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Advertisement617 1917-07-30 4 STEAMER BAILINGB. P. 0.- British India AND Mpcar wine. (COMPANIBS INCOBPOBATBD IM ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contraot witb Hii Majesty Qovsmiaent), for Ghine, Japan, Penang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Btfypt, Msdltswanaan Ports and London, MAIL LINES. HOMBWABO (FOB ECROPS) OoiWABJ) |NI ObDBJA) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT617 words
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Advertisement636 1917-07-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS'. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD (Imoobpobatsd im Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telaria, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui.Bandan, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak* Bangkok. Due Departure s.s. PRACHATIPOK July 3O Au«. 1, 3 p.m. A »iV Au S 8,3 p.m. a.a. BORIBAT is636 words
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Advertisement664 1917-07-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBINBO •■RV.OB OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD I Inoobpobatbd in Bnoland THE WEBT MIBTRALIJUI 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatbo in England) •BTWBBN Fremantlo (Perth), North- Was* Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (aa inducement offers), Derby, King's664 words
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Advertisement819 1917-07-30 5 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of EXCELLENT WAX POLISHED AND WALNUT STAINED TBiK HOUSEHOLD rURNITURB, UPRIGHT GRAND ANL COTTAGB PUNO, PIANOLA AND RECORDS, ORAMOI'HON", LARGE BE YELLED WALL MIRROR. WARDROBE, ALMEIRAH, DRf siING TABLES. BRASS WAKF, PLATEDWABE, ETC ETC. To fc< bold at >. <«rs. Chios; Eeng Lee Co.'s Saleroom,819 words
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Advertisement641 1917-07-30 5 MLEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION MLE M 80 BOLTS NAVY CANVAS AND 36 GROSS BRASS SAL BYBLBTS, ALSO A LADY'B FREE WHEEL BICYCLE, ETC., At oar Saleroom, No. 8, Raffles Place, On Thursday, Acoust 2, at II a.m. Now on view. THB COMMERCIAL RUBBER CO., LTD., Auctioneers. 36-7-18 MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of641 words
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Advertisement126 1917-07-30 5 Eagle Forges— s and 8-ton Jacks Claw Hammers— Carpenter's Chisels. and Braces and Bits Spirit Levels— Callipers— Wing Compasses Surveyor's Chains, etc., etc. Sime, Darby and Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS] BrTAI-.ACCA. SHIPBUILDING DEPARTMENT MOTOR LAUNCHES All types designed and built under skilled European supervision I BrAat.i W\ t126 words
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Advertisement252 1917-07-30 6 MUSIC SONGS for Standard, Conoert aud Teaohin*. and Christy MinßtreU. PIANOFORTB Pieoes and Doeta, a Rood variety by eminent English composers. PIANOFORTB ALBUMS ol Marches by Sonra Patoy and Willis's Kitchener and Baden Powell March Albnms, elc. PIANOFORTB Waltr.es (mnsicil comedies, etc.) One and two-iteps. VIOLIN A PIANOFORTB Pieces, Melodio252 words
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Advertisement56 1917-07-30 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras B*sah Road. GBNTRALLY SITUATED Always 000 l and exposed to sea breese rurnUtaed Apartments with or without Board. Comfortable Booms with Bathrooms attached. Bleotrlo Fittings throughout. Large Reception Hall ana Billiards. Separate Tables In Spaolous Dining Boom. TERMS— the HMet reasonable le Tews. For farther56 words
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Advertisement641 1917-07-30 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION SALE OF JEWELLERY At Messrs. Ching Keng Lee 4k Co.'s Sale-roou, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, On Saturday August 4, at 11 a.m. Comprising Krosangs, kraboos, rings, earrings, brooches, hairpins set with diauonc a and brilliants, gold pinding, gold and betd necklace* gold gynipie, gold watches, etc. CHING641 words
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Advertisement217 1917-07-30 6 PURE CJLIVJE OIL .^^F^ 15^ MBff" f^^^^W^sn (in 10-lb. tins). TMOaCagT Vrpgjissjß and aromatic retaining as it HLnAn oca 10 doticate fragrance) of fijJHI tho olive3 M ay° nn Be Saace. B'ji'C.'Aiiai* Mayonnaise Drcssicß and |R> T A|R£5 ag; Salads, in whioh Ayam Pure Olive Oil has been added will217 words
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Article113 1917-07-30 7 FIXTURES. Monday, July 30. High Watet, WHO a.m., 5.2.1 p.m. Tuesday, July 31. ■gk Wale», 10.4 am.. (1.22 p.m. Bniang Tin meeting, derrick's, noon Koyal Johore Tin meeting, Derrick's, 8.15. Kampar Tin meeting, Derrick's, 2.80. St. Andrews Society meeting, 5.16 p.m. Wednesday, August I. ■igb Water. 9.SH113 words
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Article161 1917-07-30 7 To-DAT. P Swettenham and Teluk Anson 3.30 pm Malacca and Miwr 8 piu Sajfcou, Touran. Haiphong, Hongkong. -^Lan^hai ana Japan 6 pm To noaaow, Cacob 8.80 am Pulau Batam and Pulau Bulang 8 33 am i. Sambn and Pontianak 9.30 am I'ulau Sambu. Prigi Rajob, Tembilahan and161 words
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Article263 1917-07-30 7 Tbe Luail trains from Singapore for the north lea>r» Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m tad 7 p.m., arriving at Knala Lampar at :.18p.u and 9.45 a.m. respectively. Tie .hroogv express to Penang leaves Ens la Lump-r at 8 a.v. daily, arriving at Penacy at 6.2S p.m.263 words
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Article39 1917-07-30 7 (Official Post Office Report.) Lart SiMitAPusi. I Jane 1 B. I. Jane 1 M. M. lane w VI M luno 9 P.kO. Jane 13 B. I. Ddi in 1 LOKD< Akritid Jaly !M n SI 139 words
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Article47 1917-07-30 7 We are sorry to bear, says tbe Sarawak Gazette, that Mr. Crocker has been far from well daring bis leave at home and was obliged to apply for an extension. We understand, however, that his health baa now improved and be is on his way out here.47 words
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Article126 1917-07-30 7 Very little tin was obtained in Ktlaotan lart year. A mien at lierbala Tamban in the Pafiir l'uteli I >it>trict appeared for tome months to be paying but on the conviction and imprisonment of it* Towkay for assisting a murderer to eaoapo justice, all work was Mopped. Humours of good126 words
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Article179 1917-07-30 7 EXCHANGE. i natron, July 80, 1917. Oh Lohdvm Bank 4 m/s 1/4 j Demand 2/4, Private lull 2l*\i Om Fbanoi Bank T. T. 818 On Ixdia .Bank T. T. m On HoMaioMa. ..Bank d/d 1 1 %pm On S«a«9«aj ...Bank d/d m 5«1 O«J»va BankT. T. 184179 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article165 1917-07-30 7 v2£l 8e 41 41 Rahman Til 12.50 18.25 41 41 Rambatan 7.80 41 41 Kanb Aust. Gold '2.80 3lt 43 41 Siamese Tins 2.12 6 H. 0.0 Boa 10 10 Simpam Valley 0.50 41 41 Siputeh I.o] 1.60 10 lOSungeiQaQ 16 75 16 '25 41 41 Tekka 2 6.0165 words
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Article123 1917-07-30 7 vT&I Bnyera BoUetl -41 41 Smeltißß Co. 7.80 7.76 41 41 P»el. 1.8.S 1.f.0 6/- I/- Blectrio T'wiji 4/- 5/--10 10 Fnaet Neave 4S.CO 4f.00 60 60 W. Hwnmei A Co. 65.00 SB.OO 100 m> Howarth Bnkine 65.00 76.00 100 7%Pie«. 100.00 100 100 K»U Bio, Del. par 120.00123 words
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Article51 1917-07-30 7 United Engineers 9% 11,284,600 par Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% 4860,000 norn .S'pore Municipal 6% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4 t of 1907 •1,600,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4y% of 1909 11,000,000 10% dl.« Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 lf,%di» Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 115.000,000 101 r>3 10251 words
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Article304 1917-07-30 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices. Fr&ser Lyall Co. KvMt. Malaka PinJa (II) 275 Ml 210 281 Malakcff (12) 4,'iO ITI 4 M 475 Maodai TckoDK (tl) O.Uo 1.05 195 105 Mertiiii (J'.j 5/0 6.10 650 670 New Ser*Lilali ($2) 4.20304 words
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Advertisement477 1917-07-30 7 UTEBT ADVERTIBEMEHTB. FRBNCH BOARDING HOUSE. Comfortable roomß with verandah. Ttnnia. Oarage. No. 115 it, Orchard Road 30-7-15-8 BOOS FOR SALB from food utility fowls Burcpean ntrain. Fertility guaranteed. 18 per setting of 10 egga. A. H. Carey, Carey Island, P. Swetteham. 30 7—3 8 FOR SALB, 76,000 feet second-hand ordinary477 words
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Advertisement437 1917-07-30 7 FRASER CHALMERS. LTD. (Incorporated in England) EABTERN BRANCH i SINGAPORE. ELECTRO-MAONETIC SEPARATORS For tin-wolfram and other magnetic ores. WE HAVB ADDBD SBVBRAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WBLL KNOWN AND SUCCESSFUL WETHERILL TYPE UPON WHICH OUR DESIGN IS BASBD. DuriEg the latt year we have manufactured several of these plants WE SHALL437 words
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Obituary16 1917-07-30 8 RvAM.-On July 19, at Christmas Island, Willie Ryan, of the Chinese Protectorate. Aged 41 years.16 words
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1126 1917-07-30 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JULY 30. OVERCROWDED SINGAPORE. Some references were made to the death rate from consumption, to the overcrowding of the town, and to questions of house build ing at last meeting of Singapore Municipal Commissioners. We are afraid that the President is getting rather tired of his1,126 words
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Article45 1917-07-30 8 The dryneaa of the middle months of last year which was felt alike by human* and vegetation, though not shown in the Meteorological Returns, bad a bad effect on coconuts iv Kolantan. Many spikes withered b.ioro fruiting. The squirrel problem, too, Uhm not been solved.45 words
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Article45 1917-07-30 8 According to the latest investigations of tbe Japanese Department of Communications, tbe total number of Japanese steamers at tbe end of May stood at 2,305 with an aggregate tonnage of 1,696,544, of which tbe vessels of 1,000 tons and upwards numbered 447 with 1,489,601 tons.45 words
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Article46 1917-07-30 8 Sergeant E H. Everest and Private C. A. Padday, Penang Volunteers, are, so far, the only marksmen in tbis year's new shooting course. A number have come very close to tbe neoeesary marks, says tbe Pinang Gazette. The Veterans, and other companies have not yet shot.46 words
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Article56 1917-07-30 8 The Domestic Servants Registration Bill was down on the agenda, at the Federal Council. Mr. A. N. Kenion, who had introduced the measure at the previous meeting, said tbat the reasons for not proceeding further with the Bill still existed, and be moved that it be left over till tbe56 words
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Article84 1917-07-30 8 Mata Hari," the name assumed by a wellknown dancer who was born in tbe Dutch ladies, is the norn da theatre of Madame -11. The woman was arrested in France oarly in July on suspicion of espionage on behalf of tbe Germans. Renter wires tbat she has been found guilty84 words
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Article79 1917-07-30 8 The annual report of the Penang Polo Club say!) that interest in the game has been sustained by an interchange of visits between teams representing tbe Selangor and Polo Clubs, and the very successful Gymkhana in aid of tbe Blue Cross Fund wbicb Mr. George Marshall organised a year ago,79 words
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Article95 1917-07-30 8 The many friends of Mr. W. Ryan, of the Chinese Protectorate, will regret to hear of bis sadden death, following a strain which resulted in tbe bursting of a blood vessel, which took place at Christmas Island «n the 19th inst. Mr. Ryan, who was 41 years of age, bad95 words
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Article103 1917-07-30 8 Tbe intrusive Cockney r in snch phrase* as soda-r and-milk, finds a defender in a correspondent of tbe Manchester Guardian, »ho points to tbe French parallel formation, "A-t-il?" He might have cited our own word an," iv which tbe n is nothing bat a beflfjr. But perhaps the modt curious103 words
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Article101 1917-07-30 8 There is at present in course of construe tion in Sit Kee Ann Road, Malacca, a large cinema theatre, which will be known as the Cinematograph Francaise. The owner, Mr. Tan Yew Joo, built tbe Scala Hall, Kuala Lumpur, some five years ago, tbe first brick building of its kind101 words
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Article131 1917-07-30 8 Speaking of education in Kelantan, in 1910. the British Acting Adviser says: From Jane, the Visiting Teacher waa acting as Magistrate, Small Court, in addition to his ordinary duties. There were ten schools under bis charge, the average total enrolment of wbicb was 382 with a daily attendance of 255131 words
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Article141 1917-07-30 8 Residential accommodation in Kuala Lum pur was tbo subject of one of Mr. N\m's questions at tbe meeting of the Federal Council Has the Government beard complaints regarding inauftcicnt residential accommodation in Kuala Lumpur Aud bas any action been taken on tbe report of the committee wh'-h dealt with tbis141 words
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Article154 1917-07-30 8 According to tbe Malay Mail much tin necessary alarm bas been created among local Asiatics by a rumoar that persons in possession of pouLd brooches or buttons would bo or were being arrested. Tbe rumour bad its origin in a recent Colonial Oazette proclamation prohibiting tbe melting down, breaking up154 words
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Article477 1917-07-30 8 Mr. and Mrs. J. I). Pierrepont have sailed for New Zealand to take their holiday there. Lieut C. H. A. Huxtable, 8.A., latti of Tanjong Malim, has gained a bar to hit Military Cross. Mr. T. W. Patton, who was invalided out of the Army, has assumed477 words
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Article31 1917-07-30 8 We have to acknowledge a contribution of »4.55 from "Tbe Oirls of St. Maiya Home towards tbe cost of tbe Singapore No. 2 Church Army Recreation Tent.31 words
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Article75 1917-07-30 8 The trial of Ho Tbim, a Macau sailor, on a cbaige of murder was began at tbo Singapore Assizes tbis morning before Mr. Justice Sproule. It in alleged tbat accused stabbed a man named Chow Ab Sain in Pagoda Street ou April 20, 1914, and escaped from die75 words
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Article95 1917-07-30 8 For the period from August 8 to 9, IUI7, inclusive, tbe value of tbe highest grade of rubber in fixed at two shillings and seven pence halfpenny per lb., and tbe duty on cultivated rubber on wt .eh export duty in leviable on an ad valorem basis in95 words
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Article49 1917-07-30 8 The following Bums are gratefully ac knowledged: Already received 58,065.29 E. V. 11. 6 Mrs. Farrant ('2nd) M Mrs. Ball 10 Ms*, liidout (2nd) 10 J. A. Webster ir, K. M. 10 Mrs. Baddeley (titb) 10 $8155 29 G. D. Swinuku., Hon. Sec.49 words
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129 1917-07-30 8 We very gratefully acknowledge tl following additions to our fund for aHaistinx tue Overseas Club to supply smokes to our »old it rs and sailors: H. K. B. 1100 Mr. R. a M. Kindorsloy 60 Sale of Old Newspapers 0.60 Including (lie above amounts129 words
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Advertisement126 1917-07-30 8 Have You Tried VELVET? THE NEW SMOKING TOBACCO Specially prepared for the Pipe and Cigarette. On sale in 4-oz. airtight tins with packet of cigarette papers at H. P. IH. HUSSAIN, 15, Battery Road. MOHAMED HUSSAIN, Free Press Alley. English harness Beat quality harness with martingale acd tnaringr in, black126 words
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Advertisement196 1917-07-30 8 MULTIPLE REELS Of LIVE INTENSE INTEREST AND ACTION ALHAMBIA The Pionaer and Premier Houie -The Noum of Quality Beach Road The Lubin Film Co. Protenti THROUGH FIRETO FORTUNE OR A SUNKEN VILLAGE In 5 Act a. An ingenious blending of sensationalism, heart-interest, excitement and spectacular display the spectacular and sensational196 words
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Article3278 1917-07-30 9 TERRIBLE GUNFIRE. Preparing for Flanders Onslaught. THE FRENCH LINES. Germans Again Heavily Beaten. RllTLK's Tnt.R(!l». London, July I", 1.10 p.m. Marshal Haig report* We raided last night Houth of Armentiere*. We mpnlsed an attack eaat of Oostavern< There was considerable activity of the ou:uy'« artillery ■n the neighbourhood3,278 words
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Article101 1917-07-30 9 We are indebted to the French Consulate for the following telegrams Paris, July 2<J, 0 p.m. A bill laid before the Chamber authorise* the Governors General of the Colonies to suspend the duties applicable to the products of first necessity entering or leaving tho colonies. German aeroplanes101 words
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Article46 1917-07-30 9 (Feom Ocr Own Cormspondint.) Penang, July 28. Telegrams to Snmatra papers state The British Admiralty admits that an English aeroplane dropped bomb on /.icrikiee in mistake for Zaebrugge. Britain will pay iauiftLTM The German Conference reports that tho results of submarinism surpass all expections.46 words
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Article79 1917-07-30 9 Rictsr's Trlrorams. London, July 28, 11.50 a.m. Derby probable startors are Athdara (Evans), Gay Crusader (Donoghue), Brown Prince (Fox), Invincible (V. Smyth), Dark Legend (J. Childs), First Flier (Canty), Diadem (Rickaby), Colleger (Earl), Lisnalinchy (Barrett), Sir Desmond (Colling), Kings ton Black (Bnrns), Dansellon (Watson). Planet (Lancaster), Lord Archer79 words
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Article273 1917-07-30 9 Orders of The Day for Next Meeting. A meeting of the Legislative Council is to be held on Wednesday, August 8. Following are the orders of the day. Motion by the Colonial Secretary That this Council approves the amendment of the Rolen under section 40 of the Chandu273 words
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Article145 1917-07-30 9 The Committee of the French War Relief Fund acknowledge receipt of the following donations and subscriptions from Allies and Friends The Koninglyke Paketvaart -Maatschappy 1250 The Agcntand Staff of the X.P.M. 100 Ja<.ger and Co. 100 Tan Kah Kee 201) L. U. Penny (donation) UK) L.145 words
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Article34 1917-07-30 9 The hon. treasurer herewith acknowledges, with thanks, receipt of the following donations Already acknowledged A. McNeil, Esq. 25 Miss Blackmore 10 Mrs. Scrymgeour 36 A Friend 2» Total to date 196634 words
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Article53 1917-07-30 9 The engagement is announced of Mr. K*ioo Soon Leong, the youngest son of Towkay ICboa flock C'heong, of Ampang II >ai Kuala Lumpur, to Miv Yap Kong Kiow, the only daughter of Liew Hup Neob, widow of tbn late Towkay Yap Loong Kee, of Pn I Kmla Lumpnr. The marriagn53 words
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Article1924 1917-07-30 10 WHY SHE DECL4RED WAR ON GERMANY. Neutrality Impossible. The translations of the King of Siam's pr.iclauiatiun of a state of war with Germany and Austria and an official communique which accompanied it make interesting reading as showing how the Hun method of waging war has influenced a1,924 words
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Article178 1917-07-30 10 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on the position of the Java produce market for the week ending July 27 Batavia, July 27, 1917. Rubber. This market has firmed and sale« of first grades178 words
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Article44 1917-07-30 10 Japan Las decided to appoint a Consul in K^vpt. Hitherto Japan has not been represented in Cairo, as she had no political relations with Turkey. The decision is due to the increase in Japan', commercial mter< «ts m Egypt, atd to Egypt', new status.44 words
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Article1712 1917-07-30 10 Municipality's Attitude Towards the Undertaking. The ordinary general meeting of the Singapore Electric Tramway*, Ltd., was held on June 19, at tbe offices, 10, St Switbin'a-lane, B.C. Sir Frank A. S wet tenham, O.C.M.G. (chairman of the company) presided. Tbe Chairman said Uantlemen, the accounts tor the year1,712 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article58 1917-07-30 10 To-day's Tie. B. Class Sikoli. Swindell v. Potts. To-morrow's Tie. Veterans' Doiblk Handicap, Final Tie. De Courtois and Leoot scr. v. Butler and Tyler 30. Wednesday's Tie. Championship. Sinclair v. Hunt. Thursday's Tie. Profession Paibs. Mer. 4 Hartnell and Sinclair v. Kleinman and Griffith Jones. Friday's58 words
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Article57 1917-07-30 10 To-day's Ties. DuIBLKS HaNDICAI. C. F. Oliveiro and J. K. Cockburn owe 80 v. E. E. Aviet and K. E. Webb owe 15, semifinal. Mixed Doubles. T. de Silva and W. D'Craz v. W. A. Aeria and M. L. Marcus, semi-final, B. Singles. J. T. Andrews owe57 words
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Article137 1917-07-30 10 The result of the Married v. Single match at the Singapore Golf Club yesterday was as follow. Dove and Starrock 1 j v. Morrison and Leitch 0. Lyall and Doig 0 v. Preston and Dean 1 1 Gordon and Aspinall 1 v. Crichton and Miller 1. Macpbail and Lornie137 words
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Article50 1917-07-30 10 The attention of the public i. called to the .ale at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s saleroom at i M p.m. to-morrow of valuable freehold and leasehold land and town properties at Bidadari, Stanley Street, Teluk Ayer Street, Market Street, Wayang Street, Thompson Road, Wishart Road, Recorder Road, and Orchard Koad.50 words
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Article1949 1917-07-30 10 SUCCESSFUL FETE IN IRWELL BANK GROUNDS. The Dog Show. Everything united to make a complete success of the Belgian lied Cross Kute at Irwell Bank on Saturday afternoon and evening. Though rain fell in tbe early afternoon it cleared up completely well before four o'clock, so all1,949 words
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Article293 1917-07-30 10 At the meeting of the Federal Council the Hon. Mr. Eu Tong Sen said that he wished to say a word about food snpplies in the Federated Malay States. They knew that at present there was a great sbortaj/o uf wheet in Britain and France,293 words
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Article1494 1917-07-30 11 PROFIT EXCEEDS 50 PC. ON THE CAPITAL. Heavy War Taxation. The eighth ordinary general meeting of Ledbury Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on June 1, at tbe registered office of the com paoy, 1-4, Great Tower-street, E.C., Mr. F. V. Barker (the chairman) presiding. Tbe Chairman said1,494 words
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Article105 1917-07-30 11 To-day's Business. Saunders and Macphail'a Daily Report. Silver, unchanged— B9;. Hongkong unchanged— 2/7 J (12% pm.) Shanghai unchanged- 3 10, (59|). Tin.— Buyers Sill, no sellers. Rubber-About 2.8,. Locally *130 for No. 1 grades. Tbe rubber share market is quiet bat steady. There are buyers of Sungei105 words
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Article140 1917-07-30 11 Programme of drills, etc.. for week ending Friday, August 8, 1917. Monday, July *0. 6.15 p.m. Kapong Bahru corner of Nelson Road S.RE.iV.) Drill Hall Maxim Co. Veterans Co. S.V.C. Band. TUBSIiAT, JCLT 31. 5.15 p.ni Drill Hall S.R.EtV.), N.C.O.'s. Maxim Co. 4.80 p.m. Balestier Range S.V.R.140 words
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Article225 1917-07-30 11 Dull Obdibs fob July, 1917. Monday, 30. Entire Company Parade at Havt lock Road Police Station. 5 15 p.m. Drill Ok»krs fur Aucost, 1917. Friday k> Parades at Pearl- Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 5.15 p.m. Wednesday B.— Parades at Pearl's Hill and Tanjong Pagar. 5.15 p.m. Saturday225 words
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Article92 1917-07-30 11 By appointment of the Key. Bishop J. E. Kobicson, D. !>., who is at present on bis Bern i annual official visit to Malaysia, Rev. J. A. Scpranianiam has been transferred from Penang to Koala Lumpur to the pastorate of the Tamil Methodist Episcopal Church, and is expected to assume92 words
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Advertisement426 1917-07-30 11 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL PENANG (Sea-side). Every Wednesday and Saturday Musical Selections during Dinner. 808-I-O E. and O. HOTEL PBNANO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island. CRAG HOTEL PBNANO HILLS THB SANATORIUM OF THE STRAITS SE rTLEMENTS CtMßlatalj Renovated. Twsnt|-sii hourj from Singapore. A PERFECT HEALTH RHSORT426 words
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Advertisement301 1917-07-30 11 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECHL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, August 4 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 GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone301 words
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Article2379 1917-07-30 12 SHORTNESS OF LABOUR HELPS TO REDUCE PROFITS.- Appeal against Excess Profits Tax. Tbe Dintli ordinary general meeting of tbe Lanadrun Knbber Estate*, Ltd., was beld on Jan. 1. at the Cannon-street Hotel, 8.C., Mr. Frank Wilson Barker (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, yon2,379 words
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Article2124 1917-07-30 12 BOARD'S CAUTIOUS DIVIDEND POLICY. War Taxation Criticised. The tenth ordinary general meeting of the Selangor River Rubber Estates Co., Ltd., was beld on Jane 1, in the Council Room of the Robber Growers' Association, :iB, Eastcheap, E.G., Mr. Noel Bingley (tbe chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen,2,124 words
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Article148 1917-07-30 12 The report of Tekka, Limited, states that the profit and loss account shows a profit of £37,008, which, with the balance from the previous year, makes a total of £89,537. Four dividends, each of In. 6d. per share, have been paid, absorbing £.24,000, leaving £15,687. From this amount148 words
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Advertisement193 1917-07-30 12 of Industry/^ Cigarettes No. 555 per tin of 50-80 cents 'including duty) Bole Manufacturers 4RDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD. LONDON. PREPAREDNESS MONTH OF AUGUST Tons over Tons of NEW GOODS FROM GREAT BRITAIN and AMERICA We have tha Goods. Our prices are not Monopolised. No "Sorry, out of stock" excuses with193 words
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Article712 1917-07-30 13 TAXATION AND THE PRODUCTION OF TIN. The Share Interests. The fourth annual general meeting of F.M.S. Timah, Ltd., was held on June 11, at the registered offices of the company, 7, Martins lane, Cannon (street, Mr. John I. Philips (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman saiJ Gentlemen,712 words
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Article246 1917-07-30 13 The report of the South Malay Rubber Plantations, Limited, states that tapping wan commenced on a small scale early in 1910, some 9,000 trees being marked out for the purpose. Additional trees have since been brought into yield, and the total number was 18,238 at the date246 words
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Article105 1917-07-30 13 We have reoeived a copy of the book of The Slaves of Liberty, a oomic opera by Mr Justice Thornely, M.A., LL.D of the Siamese Ministry of Justice, with music by Mr. A. O. Beaumont, of the Siamese Education Department. The opera was successfully produced by Bangnok amateurs on June105 words
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Advertisement42 1917-07-30 13 WHITEAWAYS GREAT ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE Commences Monday next July 30, 1917 TRUE WAR TIME ECONOMY VISIT THIS SALE Our entire stock from 23 departments reduced in price Write for Illustrated Catalogue WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW 4 COMPANY, LIMITED (incorporated in England) Singapore and Branches42 words
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Advertisement189 1917-07-30 13 List of American Cars and Motor JHfc Cycles flnft *!ODCt Showing correct pattern of JJL MIDGE tY^ m C P SPARKING PLUCJ H to use. The following Lodge Plu^s are made tor Amerioan MHMJ engines: j;. I MODBL P. F. 18 m/m Metrio Thread MODBL A.:F. Taper tbreid V MJDELC.189 words
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Advertisement617 1917-07-30 14 or PatAOB. FaMIMI or PIBNTT. LiIFE InBUKANOX IB WORTH 100 OENTB ON THE DOLLAR. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFeIsSURAHCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (ißooßMaataa n Biaatrs SatTiaaaats) **l«ar»au>a> wtw<riaa>ap H—aa, »lagaw«pa LONDON OPPIOBi SB, Old 4awty, 8.0. ."smpstj faaj ASOiOOO flufoattsd wtab tbe Qrajswia Ooart ai Baetaad, aad complies with the British Lite617 words
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Advertisement527 1917-07-30 14 BANKINa. THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. ■eas ante* Hataaara, tames gaaabart, I A I. ■raasnss i ■atassa, HI, First trees tirart. Mutr. 77/71. Jahn Suleiman; tatM Pahat, Ho. 17, Jalan Ikrahim OAPITAL i Registered M •8,000,000 Issued •4.0W.000 Subscribed t8,K»,000 Paidap •1,TM,000 BOARD OF DIRBCTORS i Un Peat Bißßf. Ess^527 words
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Advertisement487 1917-07-30 14 BAIIKINtI HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incobpobatbd in Honobono) PAID-UP CAPITAL ...•114)00,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 1/- •16,000,000 Silver •18,600,000 •88,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors •11,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Chairman. Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairmaa. Hon. Mr. C. B Anton- 1 0.487 words
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Advertisement510 1917-07-30 14 BANKINfI. IHAXTEREO BANK OF INDIA. AMtTRALIA_AND CHINA. INCOBPOBATBD IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL OHARTBR Pall Of Capital ia 80,000 Shares of 4Neaefa Jl.fOOflOO Reserve Foßd.^. M M M 41,900,000 Reserve Liability of Proprletori... 41,100,000 BANKERS The Baak of Baslaad, Tbe Loadoa City sad VMlaad Baak, Ltd., Tbe Loadoa Cooatv aad Westeiaster510 words
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Advertisement849 1917-07-30 14 INBURANCE. THE ORIENTAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. BSTABLISHBD 1874. IN! OBPOBATKO IN INDIA. Funds exceed $30,500,000 -Absolute Security. Thomss Wsllace, Esq., F 1.A., F.F.A. ol Kj-'ntnrsb,tl.c CcmpanyV Ccn'ultug Aotuary, in his rtctnt Valuation Report, Mattd: 'Policjbolders may with unabated confidence rcotnimeod the company to <heir fritnds becatsti of849 words
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Article583 1917-07-30 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Ready for Action. Though tbe Roads Improvement Association can find no work to do, now that war perforce has suspended all schemes of development throughout the past year and more, it is still alive, and bar issued an annual report to583 words
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Article483 1917-07-30 15 IS WAR RUM NECESSARY Fallacy That Alcohol Produces Warmth. In a recent issue of the Scotsman, under the heading Rum Necessary at the Front," the Key. A. R. Taylor, of Kinross, although a professed teetotaler, stated be would never dream of denying the men at the front their allowance of483 words
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Advertisement248 1917-07-30 15 ALL- BRITISH ROM TYRES AAY USED BY THE BRITISH WAR OFFICE. THE ADMIRALTY AND OTHER GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. THE ROM THREE-RIBBED I TREAD TYRE. THIS is the King" amongst tyres for Colonial users. The substantial ribs provide tbe tyre witb tUo fiae-it robber non skidding propensities possible and this re-mi! is248 words
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Advertisement180 1917-07-30 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^^^J counsels there lieth Cj^^^^P wisdom- in this case gS^ f the wisdom of fitWs\ tin S Dunlop Tyres t° your car now j^B 9b/ W^^180 words
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Advertisement462 1917-07-30 16 P^ SAFETY TREAD^^Sy >*3S|K Get the name |^\m right. A slip of 1&P £U& c tongue may mean a slip on the road. And a slip on the road— well, accidents are best avoided. Ask for Mr gooo^ S&yMt safety trlSd W TYRES "BEST IN THE LONG RUN SITUATIONS VACANT462 words
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Advertisement474 1917-07-30 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE COCONUT SBBDL.INOS FOR SAX.B, '.mm well -grown trees. For particulars and prices, apply to A. Frankel, Siglap Bstate, or %i Vi-rtrrir- Street 21-7— c FOR SALE, Triumph motor cycle, B^-h.p., free engine, 8 speed, in excellent runnng order, complete with lamp, horn and speedo meter. Also attached474 words
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Advertisement552 1917-07-30 16 HOUBEB T8 LET. FURNISHED HOUSE, Lcooie Hill Road, to let, October, November, December. Apply CM.H c/o Struts Times. 27-7— KM FURNISHED bBASIDB KBSIDBNUBS Bensoline. and late Chinese Swimming Club, Apply H. Somapah, 817, Serangoon Road. 80-10-n TO LBT, Mayfair, 446, Pasir Panjang, Brontwocd, 76. King's Road. For parti culars, apply552 words
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Advertisement238 1917-07-30 16 Kiam Kiat Co. 1014 109, Market Street Phone Ho. 421 (Private No. III!) (Just Arrived Stout Navy Canvas American Cotton Canvas Green Treated Canvas Waterproof Canvas. IWILLESDENi •RICH REASONABLE QUALITIES SUPERIOR. G.R. LAMBERTS Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 5 a. Orchard Road, Telephone No. 1035. THE OLDEBT AND LEADIN6 BTUDIO Unequalled Facilities,238 words
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Advertisement319 1917-07-30 16 GUAN KIAT Co.. No. 88, Phillip Street Telephone Nos. 1861 and 1862. Private 1460 »nd Sunnyside 1078. Large Stocks of: Angle Iron, Flat Iron, Round Iron, Tee Iron. Bolts A Nuts, Rivets, Galvd. Plates A Navy Canvas. BUY NOW-DO NOT WAIT. Sole Atfenti for THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID Ths ideal319 words
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Advertisement478 1917-07-30 16 BRAND NEW HIGH-PRICEL O and aeatop Motor Cars FOR HIRE. 'Phone 1233 Charges Moderate. Oarage open Day and Night. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 21 8 91 S, Orchard Road (Next to Wearne Bros., Ltd.) To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations i* advertisements, such as changes ie> sailing dates nf steamers,478 words
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Miscellaneous323 1917-07-30 16 Straits V)imes. Temporary Telephone' 88. Al communications relating to editoria" matters and news should be addressed tc THB EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be ad dressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATBB.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted in the ordinary body323 words
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