The Straits Times, 5 October 1917
1917-10-05
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Title Section13 1917-10-05 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.537 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 5. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement248 1917-10-05 1 MILKMAID BWEETENED CONDENSED MILK frier do<* $19.00 per c»h» Best Quality r ENGLISH SODIUM BISULPHITE In drums containing 140 lbs. nett. THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Continuous Waterproof Service MALTHOID The standard of good building practice Malthold makes waterproof floor cover- Jk ing which is more durable than248 words
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Advertisement191 1917-10-05 1 ROBINSON COt LADIES' SILVER FITTED VISITING GASES CASES iMJ»^^^^^^^ London Made -J&Sm^^j^^zmlMJw^ IJJ J NEW STOCK Bordeaux Wines, Burgundy Wines, Bokma Qin, Bols Gin.Creme de Menthe, Invalid Port, Muscatel Port and Manzanilla Bherry. Wholesale and retail by Telephone 622. Importer, Europe Hotel Building "POILITE" ASBESTOS— CEMENT TILES z 7 a[191 words
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Advertisement34 1917-10-05 1 GOODRICfi TYBES A. FRANKEL Co. COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS Vlotorla street (Established 1B87) We furnish complete estate bungalows Id solid teak throughout (or $410 In waxed meranti throughout for |3SO Detailed price list* on application.34 words
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Article1054 1917-10-05 2 "h j fo' Dwi if; emiratJti-s are riporccd London, pterabcr 4. ißi I.i.ui. V.. J. Bibbv. Mi.Mlr- k J. A. C»l'll, B<rK»; C%[i.. C. Warwiaktj 2uJ Mm*. W C. Fo«- Ognj 2od L»eat h HO, II, West V?rka; rift U. H. Gooliuan, Ojvonc h nt. -S. C. ilirdictf,1,054 words
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Advertisement268 1917-10-05 2 PM SOlO AND SlDtir*.}- i lIM A B-S-A ii.li. -.lrr»>«fl IlfM >|11l WXf I J"/.. v.. .■>;•.'.- jmi «.<A «iy B.S.A. mothl. CYCLE A CARRIAGE Ctf •raka^a 4mi »ia(tp««t la«ii, t-iiiiK. aa< Kuala Lu»»«r latest Ut Cal«1««a« free. TVPtJC More JaJi.es tof Your i f*VA| JCS If you don't pee268 words
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Advertisement542 1917-10-05 2 UNHAPPY THIN POLKS Ooa o! tbn Fov'er* of a nodular %> o Ji'. j D.'vat wrote to ILu (..t-.i. wiking «u> b>.o 1 v.a n poeviHh, blue and dißOontccted, and bis aoßwur Mi interest all thin pc >plt>. 1 My dear readpr." ho paid, when jron tl: t*. y m542 words
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Advertisement17 1917-10-05 2 THIS cannot fly though it runs so smoothly you think it does WADLEIGH CO., LTD., Singapore DISTRIBUTORS17 words
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Article1144 1917-10-05 3 TRIE TALES FROM THE WESTERN FRONT. Stirling Castle and Elsewhere- Onr medical officer wu great," said a wonnded man just back from Ypres. "He was op with ub just before we attacked, and a Kood many men will owe their lives to him, for we suffered pretty heavily1,144 words
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Advertisement627 1917-10-05 3 Dysentery and Fever Dr. Cassell's Tablets M «lte You Strong and Able to Resist Disease. When insuhond you Bmv i Dr. i a-- ll's I U. i Or. JOtErH JAMES, HMa Ac, It, WILTON PLACE, LONDON. t.W rtic, wrilati II is >l«»sur« to ma ta mommtnd i t a lo627 words
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Advertisement294 1917-10-05 3 itW-Tif EOS-Hm-m-m-m-K^ v jT a TUB SUNBEAM I •sprrraatce o* t'fcni»r«Uiiiijr cstra-aifi^Uncr fa> tin rrisa of tV« ncnuni Bootban of AIRCRAFT ENGINES baow opplM M Bntiah and ta. AOia*' Air Scrvicaa, i«w>rivia«r. <- do* i p-rf«x tion af rf»»i»n, l. «tho<'.«, TOrknutl:!" > A k. t ■DKteriais. miMt iawmtaoly ax«cuo294 words
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Advertisement769 1917-10-05 3 RUBBER CO.. LTD. MiniANDS ESTATE. KLANG. IAUajMMi J""ii kMMiMMBfIMJi It. iv■-, o ,1 A- tr.^o IRIS t i UmIM rnipnly i %"'e iremediato'v lttWil O. K. ,au« i>.l .a, llper L4m\ \pply M^Daper. >A 9-iJO 10 NOTiCE. I Imn rs will o ,h. OfEoe ot I.'. j. T. o*l i769 words
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Advertisement477 1917-10-05 4 SAILIFIIia. n.y.k: JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (Ikoobpobatbd in Jatah) EUROPEAN LINE A auiiau is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanem Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have keen specially designed and outlaw voted, and are fitted with all the latest improvements477 words
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Advertisement582 1917-10-05 4 P. O.B ritish India AND CMpcar L»ine. (COMFANIBS iNOOBrOBATBD IN BnOLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8 N CO. I (Under Control with His Majesty CroTernuanl). t The Company s MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are582 words
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Advertisement652 1917-10-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION GO.. LD. (Inoobpobatbd in Sum) SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisnt, Semerak, Baeho, Kolantan, Tabai Bangaara, Telnpia Panarai, Patani, Smgorail*oon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak* Bangkok! Duo Departure tVL? HG Oot 8 10 a p-"--a... BORIBAT 15 17, 8 p.m. a.a. PRACHATIPOK 22 24 3„652 words
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Advertisement608 1917-10-05 4 BTEAMER SAILINSSt. OOMBINBD ■■RVIOB OP THEBCEANB.B.CB..LTB. llnuobpobatbd in Una \abu THE WEBT 7uBTMLMH 8. N. CO.. LTO. (INOOBPOBATBD IN biNOLABD) BBTWBBN ■ptmantlt Parthi, North. W«.« Australian Povta, Java and Slngapi Regular sailings between Singapore aad Western Australia calling at Java (aa iaduoement offers), Dorby, King's Sound (port for the Kimberley608 words
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Advertisement478 1917-10-05 5 STEAMER SAILINGS OSAKA SHOSENKAISM (iNcoKroßATin ik Japan) 'Osaka sjarcaatile ttsamsNl* Co., Ltd KIBE-BOMBAY LINE II impany aintains a .-egular oargr acrvieV vith six icarntr* oallicg at Moji Tokkai i, Hoagk Sioi<ap"re Port awtt teahaiu Peaaag, < o'.mibo Bomb*/, and an the tetota voyag- (-.ll'ii* at Taticoru ntaMl 1 111 Hongkoop478 words
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Advertisement575 1917-10-05 5 FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TLe pub.l 3 are h- reby notified tbat a new time-table will come into force as from November 1, 1917. Full particulars of alterations in train service w ll be fabli-ibed later. P. A. ANTHONY, General Manager, F.M.S. Railwajs. Genertl Maragcr's Office. Kuala Ltmpur,575 words
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Advertisement791 1917-10-05 5 FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. WANTBD, two tolly qualified draughtsmen salary 1100 and 160 per mensem respectively. The appointments are temporary. Applications to be made in person at the -pecial Service Works Cffioe. r.M.SR, Kuali Lumpur. 8 10 o— 6lo NOTICE. Tenders will be received at the Office of the Hon.791 words
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Advertisement454 1917-10-05 5 WANTED TO BUY Secondhand Chinese or European household furniture ol every (Hcnption (big or email lots). Good pi ia-s otf Apply to sBCOSD HAND, Co Straits limes 11 9— IQ.IQ KEMPAS. LIMITED. NOTICB IS HEREBY UIVBN that the Seventh Ordinary Annual G neral Meoting ol the shareholders will be I454 words
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Advertisement243 1917-10-05 5 SELANGOR TURF CLUR War Loan Lottery VALUE $500,000 OR SUCH LESSER OR GREATER AMOUNT AS MAY BE SUBSCRIBED TICKETS $5 EACH The amount subscribed will be distributed as follow* 80 per cent, in 1 prize 12 per cent, in 1 prize 6 per cent, in 1 prize S per cent,243 words
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Advertisement286 1917-10-05 6 CLASSICAL MUSIC VIOLIN AND PIANOFORTE PIECES by Bdooard Lalo, Pablo de Sarasate, Joan ttanen, BliEaboth Kayper. Cesar Franck, H Vieuxtempa, H. Wieniawski, Anton Dvorak, C. Lipinaki, Ernest Centola, Mas Brnoh, Frans Ondrioek, Pietro Nardini, Joban S. Sverdaen, Jeno Hubay, P. Tschaikowaky, J. Raff, EdwarJ Uerman, Pagnani, Leone Sinigaßlia, Lorenzo Somis,286 words
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Advertisement244 1917-10-05 6 The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-Book. This bandy little book haa now reached ita TENTH EDITION, a sore indication of its usefulness Price, $1.25 per copy; Pott Free. $1 .50. Publishers FBASEB NEAVE, LTD., Collyer Quay, Singapore Best Manila Cigars Fancy Tale* Royaloa Excellent^ Selected Buds Eapec.allea) Londi*. Imperial*. Londr^ Fino244 words
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Advertisement206 1917-10-05 6 BALGOWNIE RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED. DECLARATION OF INTERIM DIVIDEND AND NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS NOTICE is hereby given that a First Interim Dividend of 20 per cent, hai been declared by tbe Directors on account of the year ending March 81, 1918, payable on Friday, October 12, 1917, and206 words
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Advertisement256 1917-10-05 6 -Building MaterialsRed Asbestos Roofing Slates Grey Asbestos Ceiling Sheets French Roofing Tiles Ridges— Ventilators— Half Tiles White Glazed Tiles Red Flooring Tiles Stocks held by 7| Raffles Quay, Singapore. NOTICE thetrTna^^ Products Company of ij Broadway in the C.ty an^SU c S'WSk States of America (a Company incorporated under the256 words
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Article733 1917-10-05 11 The Veterans of the Grand Army. Major J. Norton Griffiths writes to tbe Morning Post At the request of many who have served, or are serving, in our great army, I desire, through tbe medium of your valuable paper, to give publicity to the wißh felt by733 words
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Article211 1917-10-05 11 Mr. Hall Caine's Illustration Of Unsuspected Heroism. Mi Hall Came, opening the Port Sunlight Hortgaaltural Exhibition recently, gave a cnrienaly interooting address on (lowers, MBBfl tliem as an illustration for the courage which the war has developed in unsuspected quarters. FlowtrH never emit ho strong a fragrance211 words
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Article95 1917-10-05 11 Tli. KannW >U Times leacnn that MajorOeaeral i'tiya Bijaijanriddhi, commanding tbe 4tb Division of tbe Siamese Army, has b. v f« <• r ii.. fmgmmi MHMaial Kxjxditionary Force. He received a H« v. ml (ducution in Krauctv and got bin military training in Belgium. It is felt95 words
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Article424 1917-10-05 11 No Gentleman would Have Killed so Many." Mr. Gerard, late U.S. Ambassador to Berlin, in a farther instalment of bia memoirs gives an account of his prolonged interview with the Kaiser on October 22, 1916. From tbe I'aily Telegraph we make the following quotation I have424 words
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Article274 1917-10-05 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, October t, 1917. Friday, Octobir 5. 5.15 p.m. DriU Hall S.V.A. 4.80 p.m. Johnston's Pier S.R.E.(V.) 5.15 p.m. Botanical Gardens S.Y.R. Drill Hall, Transport 5 pm. 6.15 p.m. T.P. Fire Station S.V.R., T.P.P. DriU Hall Signal Section. 5.10 p.m.274 words
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Article51 1917-10-05 11 The wedding ol Harold Lashmar Penfold (X.M.S. Survey Dept Lieutenant Royal Kogiuoerg, only son of Dr. Oliver Penfold, lieodiKo, Australia, and Erica Clarissa Blunden, younger daughter of Mrs. Blunden, 4«, Deodar-road, Pntney, and tbe late Mr. O. O. Blunden, waa to take place at St. John's Cburcb, Putney, on August51 words
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Advertisement434 1917-10-05 11 The increasing popularity OF THE MOUTRIE PIANO is solely on account of its extreme beauty of tone, fine touch and constructional stability. We invite you to inspect our latest models STRAITS HOTEL 101. 102 and 103. Tanjong Pagar Road. The only up-to-date Chinese hotel in Singapore. Terms moderate. Trial sol.434 words
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Advertisement246 1917-10-05 11 Due Shortly A few famous American GRANT 6-cylinder touring cars, model v X," 1917, fitted with magneto, speedometer, electric light, demountable spare rim and all accessories. Colour grey. gJSg&S* $2,925 BOOK NOW RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Raffles Hotel Building*. AOELPHI HOTEL Thursdays and Saturdays •S]9e«ci.;Et»l Dinner* EVERY NIGHT, DINNER CONCERT Saturdays246 words
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Article2784 1917-10-05 12 SI'BSTANTIAL AND SATISFACTORY PROGRESS. Hoard's Planting Programme. The sevonth ordinary general meeting of it Solangor Rubber rotates, Limited, Wan bold on Auguxt 8 at the offices of the I;libber Growora' Association, 88, Eastcbeap, I Mr E. G. Money (chairman of tlic company) presiding. Tlj< Chairman said Ladies2,784 words
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Article753 1917-10-05 12 king Alexander on the Duty Of Greece. In his speech from the Throne, delivered in the Chamber of Deputies after he bad taken the oath last month, King Alexander said: You know the events which brought about some months ago the division of the Hellenic State,753 words
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Article397 1917-10-05 12 Profit ot £17,289 on the Year's Working. The report of the Jeram Rubber Estates, Limited, states that, after debiting tbe whole of London administration charges and all expenditure on upkeep of estates and buildings to revenue, tbe accounts show a profit on the year's working of £17,289,397 words
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Article472 1917-10-05 12 The following new books are now ready fOl issne Shan F. Bullock, Mr. Kaby .Jumps tbe traces, 1917 S ***** K. \V. Campbell, Donald and Helen, 1917 S ***** Agnes and Egerton Castle, Tbe Black Office, 1917 S ***** Mrs. W. K. Clifford, Tbe House in Marylebone, 1917472 words
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Advertisement190 1917-10-05 12 Pure Beef DRIPPING Sold in small quantities and in 2-lb. tins. Guaranteed absolutely pure and contains no preservative or any added matter. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlement*) FULL-SIZE ENGLISH BILLIARD TABLES Ready for immediate delivery. Makers: Thos. Padmoce Sons, England, STEVENSON THB MAKE USED FOR MELBOURNE190 words
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Article1020 1917-10-05 13 EXPLANATION OF A STRANGE AFFAIR. Not Sent by Russian Government. One who Bigns himself A Higher Critic writes in the Daily News of Monday, August 20. To the student of documentary evidence, whose interest in the Stockholm discussions is ijuito different from that of the controver sialist,1,020 words
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Advertisement172 1917-10-05 13 Latest Fashions in LADIES' WEAR AT WHITEAWAY'S Exclusive and Dainty Styles f "n -< r 7 J Ubt arrived from -£%£-> Eur °p e < the ver y <__ g> newest creations in.. LADIES' MILLINERY y\ white and colours. ./Prices $10.50. 12.50. \> 29.50. 37.50 each. LADIES BLOUSES rN .d172 words
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Advertisement264 1917-10-05 13 T«ay Li6t of American Care and Motor S^L Cycles k 1 /\r»/»i > Showing correct pattern of r V-n» iiDDBE JHw P SPARKING PLUG B> Jl to use. s^HJHH The following Lodge Pings are made for American W& engines: Ik MODBL P. F. 18 m/m Metric Thread MODBL A. F.264 words
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Advertisement586 1917-10-05 14 Wai or Pkaob. Tamimi or Plmhtt. Lin Inbukanc* ib woxth 100 cents on the dollars THE BREAT EASTERTuFiIsSURA^E COiPAMY, LIMITED. (lasoareßAvaa b Ivbaiti BattUMans) ajutftsf O»*1*B i Wlaafcaatap Nmn, Sla—papa '.ORION OPPrSB SS, Old dawry, 8.0. Tlllin > lit|MjlillilßliT"'|- II'— "-V-'n 1" 1 -"-I— r"" u T"I nmimilm Intla every586 words
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Advertisement498 1917-10-05 14 BAMKim, HeUfiKMNI AND WUHfiHAI BANKING CBRPBRATIBN (iNOoapoßArar He«««ow<i) PAID-UP OAPITAL lUtOi ono RESBRVB FUNDB Sterling *1,000,000 at I/- t18.000.00i Silver M >IB,W)C,OO> IM.tOCOOO Reserve Liability ol Proprietort •UJM.OOO COURT OP OIRBOTORS. Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Chairmaa, Hoa. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairmaa. Hon. Mr. C. B, Aatoa. O.498 words
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Advertisement515 1917-10-05 14 BMIKINB. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. aVOBffVCBAt&O IN 2.. GLAND E'i ROYAL OHARTBR. Paid up Capital in 90,000 Shares of tfWuaoh 41,100,000 Reserve Fund M 41,900,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors... £1,300,000 BANKBRS The Bank of BncWd, liiu London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County and Westminster515 words
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Advertisement394 1917-10-05 14 BANKING. NEOERLANDSGHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPY. NETHERJINDB TmuING SOCIETY. RBTABLIBHBC 1824 ?sid up Cspital fl 80,000,000 (about £6,000,000) Statutory Rsatrva Fund ...f111,M)8,482 (about £986,289) Dbai) Crnca in Amstbbdam. Hbad Aobnct in Patavia. BRANCHBS Penang, Hongkong, Shanghai, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang, Weltevreden, Bandcang (Java), Cberibon, Togal, Peotlongan, Tjilatjap, Djember. Djokja (Java), Solo (Java), Medan (Deli),394 words
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Advertisement1339 1917-10-05 14 SALES BY AUCTION. Em j AUCTIONEERS VALUERS E'Incobpobatbd In Singapore. ff^Plp"^ BSTABLISHBD 64 YBARS. |Wt FORTHCOMING SALES. For tie Rabber B'tato Hituato »bouk R/4 of a mile aaamlfT? 1 V?t from Ta P" h R ad r »k) Railway Station, '■T? frontages on railway lino, main road to H4n|^y S""!1,339 words
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Article734 1917-10-05 15 N6TES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. New Adaptation of the Ford Car. What is claimed to make the moel perfect and easiest riding car in the world has made its appearance in Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.A., in the shape of still another remarkable adaptation ol the Ford734 words
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Article323 1917-10-05 15 Men and Women Who Hare The Right To Wear It. An Army Order announces that the King has amended the conditions governing this award of the Silver War Badge, which will now be issued only to the individuals specified below who have served with the military forces323 words
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Advertisement139 1917-10-05 15 SPENCER MOULTON TYRES The phenomenal mileage records under all forts of road conditions prove their durability beyond question. They enjoy an equal popularity in temperate Mkd tropical countries, thus; showing that they are unaffected by climatic conditions. A shipment from London ha 9 just arrived and supplies may be had139 words
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Advertisement155 1917-10-05 15 MILEAGE Is'bothVUDGE and JURY on the COA TYRE ECONOMY TTOW obscure yet how jBRr amazingly obvious is y^^^ky n 8 question of tyre economy. isKk- m, f :Jr Thereare still thousands of tyre tP\ V liMtoik^^ A |iSi\f? A^i users who persuade themselves IP m\ \\im Asßfo *o believe that155 words
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Advertisement563 1917-10-05 16 A^B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL H LIQUEUR WHISKY. As supplied to both Houses of PWI ■W^LarX Parliament OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS jz^ffj/i'fon Sole A ?ent ADAMSON, GILFILIAN ij^^ggftß AND COMPANY. LIMITED ,f Incorporated in England) Jlb-I Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, weeding contractors. Apply to Manager, Chiiupul563 words
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Advertisement490 1917-10-05 16 BITUATIONB WANTED A MEDICAL MAN (British qualifications) wishes to of! t his services free on a (teanier tailing to England. Apply Sox No 410. Straits Times 310- 6 10 ENGLISHMAN (26), 84 years' commercial experience, requires responsible position any capacity. At present engaged. Reply stating terms to Change, c/o Straits490 words
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Advertisement500 1917-10-05 16 "OUR DAY" CONCERT By the Philharmonic Society in collaboration with the Amateu r Dramatic Society on Wednesday. October 24, at 9.15 p.m. Friday. October 26. at 5.15 p.m. Admission Wednesday $3, $2 $1 Friday Children and Adults accompanying them $1 each. Adults $2. Booking at Moutn-.'t Plan open at O500 words
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Advertisement366 1917-10-05 16 WILLESDEN I GREEN E L WATERPROOF D p CANVAS 1 S L D KIAM KIAT GO. L Market Street. NEDSELLIW THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore IS CONDUCTED BY H. N. BUGKERIDGE Late of Messrs. Lafayette, photographers to their Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON 100 paces north of the366 words
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Advertisement291 1917-10-05 16 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to the Singapore Municipality for the year 1918 Full particulars on application to above address. 'Phone Nob. 1 361 1 362 and Private 1 450 and 1 073. In Stock, 1,200 Lengths Brass Condenser Tubes 2 and 5 8 outside diameter.291 words
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Advertisement189 1917-10-05 16 STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE FIRST-CLASS GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT j 'Phone 1233J TYRES and TUBES are ropaired by best methods at Moderate Prices. 215 216. ORCHARD ROAD. Ban LeeAnn.Ld. (iNOURi'ORATID IN SINCIAI'ORI! 68 and SB, Market Street. Ship- Owner s Ship-chandlers Steamship Agents Estate Suppliers Forwarding Agents Provision Merchants and Commission189 words
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Miscellaneous258 1917-10-05 16 Straits V^inies. TELEPHONES. Editorial and General 68 Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Office 1344 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should bo addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to bußinoss matters advertisements, subcriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. Cheques and money orders should258 words
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