The Straits Times, 7 January 1918
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Title Section14 1918-01-07 1 The S traits Times. NO. 25.614 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JANUARY 7. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.14 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement157 1918-01-07 1 ■ILKMAID •WEETEMED CONDENSED X MILK Price bow $18.00 fit ease BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY o/a^^^ißL i ALWAYS NEVER s 2^s|P P|^ 1 MOST VARIES "BEAR" BRAND EXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS iIK Its 'n its nalural puntt or an^rH |P d w "ho>H addition ot =>157 words
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Advertisement33 1918-01-07 1 Is it "Turps "you want? Then ask for T U R TRADI BbßbT MIRK E N E Pure Mineral Turpentine THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co. (S.S.), Ltd. (Incorporated in Bngland) St. HILjIN'B COURT, BINOAPORB33 words
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Advertisement200 1918-01-07 1 BOBINSON CO. ELEVEN REASONS WHY O^f/^K>^ YOU SHOULD USE ODOL Z2C\ H ia made from pure essential oils of known *P Wmi effeotiveneM in destroying disease- Its action in the mo.ith is maintained for It is plea-ant and refreshing. It sweetens tho breath. g a^^^a f^^ f^^ I 3 3200 words
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Advertisement41 1918-01-07 1 S JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. 1 Soli Aobnts ADAMBON GILFILUN CO., ITD. Idco poraUd Id Engluid) WHITFIELD'S IRON SAFES Fire, tall, thief and barglar reeisting All sizes kept in stock by Sole Agents for the S.S. P. M.S. A. FRANKEL&CO. vtotoria Street.41 words
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Article1017 1918-01-07 2 The following e—uaHtes are seaorted t— Loadon, December 8. Previously reported wounded, now reported killed.— 2nd Lieut. S. Witt, K.K. A. Previonsly reported wounded aad missisg, bow reported killed.— Lieut. A. M. Bonn, West Yorks; Capt. M. Honan, South Lancaahires. Previously reported missing, believed killed, now reported killed.—1,017 words
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Advertisement135 1918-01-07 2 "Wonderful Modem PrtxjoctWna." rpi r^Str 1 I Tiy* \£sr^ai "1 BBM aw \t m „jh W^^t (S"^W c ji Bm _M*aaaa jk. .wq Mil JUST ARRIVED 50-lb. boxes. 20 bars each. White Moon Soap The "white soap that smells so sweet. Lathers freely. Bars don't shrink. AUSTRALIAN ASIATIC CO. 67.135 words
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Advertisement351 1918-01-07 2 FOt SOI 0 ANB BIBECAI BIOS A BSA 4' h.p. MOTOR BICYCLE nttmd wHfc Ci—mtill t%r*» a a—r. W. cam mmpfyymmmitk mmj CYCLE k CARRIAGE CO. Lataat B.BJL CaUWaa free. AVON TYRES Bon Miles lor Tow Roney. A KNIFE THRUST would be weloome to many oom pared with the* vioioos351 words
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Advertisement307 1918-01-07 2 Aerated Water Bottles 7 oz. «nd v ox. They have ready stock. gained a high reputation among the aerated water factories in SAMPLES SiSt and FMtSi maj be obtained for their fine quality. a OTOHUNE i CO. SINGAPORE GUAN KIAT CO., LIMITED (Inoorpobatbd ih tbb Straits Sbttlkm kstb) Head Office307 words
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Article948 1918-01-07 3 METHODS EMPLOYED ON THE SWISS FRONTIER. Helping To Prolong Tte'War. A correspondent writes to the Times Do those grumblers among neutral nation* who deplore the continuance of the war eves pause to reflect on the manner in which many of their countrymen are helping to pt .long it948 words
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Advertisement670 1918-01-07 3 vat i. taa taate aarttai svaias r..f, rsaviaa pavaas pisaip a., repaiar BAROOL, the oonoentrated food that pot. oa good, healthy flesh, sometimes at the sswa at a pound a 4ay, builds up the thin and weak, bring hack the rosy blush of health, ■eaads oat tbe skinny, sorawny figures670 words
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Advertisement519 1918-01-07 3 Poor Health I o face the dangers of weakness «nd disease with a weakened constitution, is to liken oncseli to the captain who sails a disabled ship to meet the perils of the stoim. in bom cases disaster must surely follow. Failing appetite, nervous irritability, loss of •weight and lack519 words
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Advertisement542 1918-01-07 4 STEAIEI BAIUMB. ntvTk: iAPAK MAIL BTEAMBHIPCO.LTD. (laooapoaATßS Javab) EUIOPEAN LINE 4 servtoe is maintained betweea Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail eontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin sorew Steamers maintaining thai servioe have been speoiaUy designed aad ooastruoted, aad are fitted with all the latest Improvements542 words
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Advertisement639 1918-01-07 4 BTEAHER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AMD Apcar bine (CoMTAKIBS IMOOBPOBATBD n HMSkAUD) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N GO. lOnder Contnol with Hli Majesty s aonrnuenl) The Company's MAIL BBRVIOES BAST OF BOMBAY He at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are639 words
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Advertisement647 1918-01-07 4 STEAMER SAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (laCOBPOBATBD i» BUM) SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Fot Kretay, Tringganu, Bisnt, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantaa, Tabti Bangaara, Telapia, Paaarai, Pataai, Susgora, Laooa, KokmrnoJ, Bandoa, Laagsoea, Ohompoa, Kohlak k Baagkck. Due Departure a. a. MAHIDOL Jan. 7, IBIS. Jan. 8, 8 p.m. The steamers are filled throughout647 words
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Advertisement618 1918-01-07 4 STEAMER SAILINBB. OOMBINBO SBBVIOB O0 THEBCEANB.B.CB..LTI (booaroaATao ia Baa THE WEST IUSTRtUIM 8. N. CB.. LTB. (laoomponTiD i* Baektao) BBTwaaa PMfSHUItIa (Parth), NtrtK-wNI Auotmlian Povia, Java and aingapoMt. Regular sailings betweea Sisgapore aa< Western Austraha eaUing at Java (as tadneemeat offers), Derby, Kings Sooad (port for the Kimberley Gold Fields),618 words
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Advertisement440 1918-01-07 5 STEAMER SAHIWeS. 08AKA8HO8ENKAI8HA (Iboobfukatbd im Japan) (Osaka ■arwutll* StaaMshlp C*., Ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. The ompaay maintains a .-egular oargc service wish six Kteamers eallirg at Moji, Yokkaiohi, Hongkong, Singapote, Port Swettonham, Penang, Colombo and Bombay, and on she return voyage calling at Tutioona. flinprmir Hongkong and Moji. PACIFIC LINE. The440 words
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Advertisement445 1918-01-07 5 Is Your Dog Suffering from Hookworm, Mange, Lameness or any other disorder to which our canine friends are subject? The remedy is quite simple and entirely in your hands, while the cost is trifling. You have only to call at Bafflss Chambers or write acd procure a bottle of JONG-KEENA445 words
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Advertisement779 1918-01-07 5 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at the COLONIAL SHCRETARYS Office, up to noon of Janu j ary 8, 1918, f:r supplying approximately the the following q n antities of laterite on tie undermentioned roads, as per position shewn in schedule 1. 30 cubes of ft" laterite and 832 cubes779 words
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Advertisement140 1918-01-07 5 THE SIGNODE SYSTEM OF BOX STRAPPING This is a new method of strapping cases without the use of nails. It saves time and labour and makes the cases much more secure than the ordinary method of nailing the hooping. We will be pleased to demonstrate the use of this Signode140 words
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Advertisement229 1918-01-07 6 MOST POPULAR INSTRUMENTAL HITS RAGS. Chills and Fever, Weaving Around, Rhapsody, Pickaninny, Bud, Daisy, Kag-a muffin, etc. MARCH TWO-STEPS. Pr;-1n of the Regiment, Silver Hpnr, Army and Navy, Click it- yUack, The Minute Man, A Trip to tbe North Pole, Moon Face, Saota Uaa«, The Amazon March, Rube-step, Tatt rs,229 words
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Advertisement89 1918-01-07 6 WEARNE BROTHERS. LTD. Motor Engineers and Importers, Singapore. NOTICE i» hereby given that the fifth annual general meeting of the than holders of Wearae Br thcra. Limited, will be beld at the registered offioes ot tbe Company, 309-31&, Orchard Road, Singapore, on Wednesday, January 10, 1918, at noon. Notice is89 words
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Advertisement308 1918-01-07 6 A REVOLUTION IN THE PRICE OF HIGH-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS 6 for Q MEANS 6 CABINET PORTRAITS FOR $6 (12 DITTO FOR $10) And it also moun no tatisfaotory proof no pa j meet. THE BEST SUIIMNTEE OF THE QUALITY OF OUR PHOTOGRAPHS An epoch-making innovation here worth noting. WILSON CO. Orchard308 words
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Advertisement197 1918-01-07 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. Mobiloils "A grade for each type of motor THE FRICTION BETWEEN THE PARTS OF A LIQUID IS NOT INCREASED BY PRESSURE.197 words
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Article109 1918-01-07 7 FIXTURES. Monday, January 7. High Water, 4.12 a.m., 6.84 p.m. Week ot Prayer Servioe, V.M.C.A. Tuesday, January 8. High Water, 6.87 a.m.. 7.9 p.m Week of Prayer Servioe, Wesley Church. Wednesday, Jannary 9. High Water, 6.86 a.m., 8.34 p.m. Lunas meeting, Hyatt's, noon. Week of Prayer Servioe,109 words
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Article79 1918-01-07 7 TO -OAT. Batu Pahat 3.80 pm P, Swettenbam and T. Anson 2.80 pm Malacca and Moar 8 pm Sungei Liat 8 pm P. Batam and Pnlau Bulang 8 pm Kerimon 8 pm KotaTinggi 4 pm ToasDiT. Cucob 8.80 am P. Swettenham, Penang, 11.80 am Calcutta 2.80 pm79 words
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Article268 1918-01-07 7 The mail tawing horn Singapore tor the north leave Tank Road gtatioa daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday ezoepted) and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at T 18 p.m. and 6.46 a.m. respectively. The tbroofih express to Penang leaves Kuala Lompoi at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at PenaoK268 words
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Article25 1918-01-07 7 HtMmmt roai v. Larr Bmwou October 10 Mobet SO Mober U Mobs M Moreator 1 uuiot) ivupuri.) Abkivbd Londom Deoember 8 i. > >25 words
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Article276 1918-01-07 7 Thirty Millions Wanted For Reconstruction. The seventh annual report ot tbe Road Board recently published in London a* a Bluebook state* that during the year ended March, 1917, applications were received for over £1.050,000. Tbe income fell to £152,000, while the net payments were over £254,000.276 words
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Article175 1918-01-07 7 EXCHANOE Sinoapobi, January 7, 1918. On London Bank 4 m/s 3/1}; Demand 2 4 Private 8 m,'s 2/4 1 On Francs Bank 818 On India Bank T. T. 160 On HoN<KONa...Bank d/d 82J%pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 61 On Java. Bank T. T. 126 On Japan Bank175 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article161 1918-01-07 7 10 10 Ampuis 0.60 8.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 2.00 3.20 10 10 Hints AbsooUUob B.CO 0.60 41 41 Kioto Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 41 41 Lahat Minea (.60 6.76 10 10. Malayan Collieries 10.00 11.00 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.16.0 Mm 10 10 Middleton 10.00 20.00 6/- 6/-161 words
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Article108 1918-01-07 7 GENER AL £1 £1 I. BmelU«a 00. 8.00 8.25 £1 £1 a «01, 1.1.0 1.8.0 6/- Bleotrie T'wayi 4/- 6/--10 10 Fimoet Netn 40.00 48.00 BO 60 W.Hftmmo»ACo. 74.00 76.00 100 100 K»li Bicb, Del. pw 130.00 10 10 Mftynurd A Co. aOO 41 41 Shell Transport [6.7.0 6.16.0 Buyer.108 words
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Article56 1918-01-07 7 United Bngineen l6% 1,284,600 pw Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £860,000 aom S'poreMunioipals% 11,878,000 pai Spore MonioipaJ 44% Of 1907 11,600,000 10% di* S'pote Municipal H% of 1909 11,(100,000 10%« a S'poio Municipal 4% 3,000,003 10%dis. B'pore Municipal 4% 4*00,000 P.M.B. «<* loan 191H tl/vOOT' 000 100.50 101.80 S.S. 6%56 words
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Article311 1918-01-07 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prioes. Frase* Lyali k Co. Evatt. Alor Gajah (II) 4.20 4.40 4.10 4.80 Amal. Malay tj. pd. 3.86 8.00 '2.86 8.00 A yet Hitam (16) 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 A yet Kaning (II) 133 1.40 1.80311 words
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Advertisement547 1918-01-07 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. W4NTBD a typewriter; one who under stand* Empire machine preferred salary to commence 126 p*t mensem. Apply, >t»ting nationality. qa\iinjationß,etc to Box No. 60e, Straits Times. 7 1 191 TO LET, folly f irnisbrd bungalow at Katong, near Sea View Hotel, fot three months from Januiry 16. Two547 words
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Advertisement385 1918-01-07 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) EASTERN BRANCH-SINGAPORE ELECTRO- MAGNETIC SEPARATORS For tin-wolfram and other magnetic ores WE HAVE ADDED SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THB WELL-KNOWN AND SUCCESSFUL WETHERILL TYPE UPON WHICH OUR DESIGN IS BASBD WB PHALL BE PLEASED TO SUPPLY FULL PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION The Canadian Ford ia manufactured385 words
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Obituary78 1918-01-07 8 Tso. On January 4, Mr. Teo Kong Yang, the beloved father of Teo Boon Kirn, Teo Boon Siang and Teo Boon Chye, aged 82 years. Interment on Saturday, January 12. at 3 p to. from 43, Scab Street, to Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, thence to Bidadari78 words
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1219 1918-01-07 8 The Straits Times MONDAY, JANUARY 7. MISCHIEVOUS PESSIMISM. We saw recently a publication issued by certain Germans in Sumatra. It oontained, among other things which bore the stamp of German lying, an extract from the London Daily Mail. The date was not given, and we have been unable to hunt1,219 words
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Article12 1918-01-07 8 Twenty-five persons were banished from Perak and eight from Selangor in November.12 words
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Article16 1918-01-07 8 A mail from Europe is expected to arrive at Penang to-morrow evening, says the Malay Mail.16 words
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Article19 1918-01-07 8 The Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., December returns are Output 1,100 piculs, valued at 191,801, yards treated 270,200 cub. yds.19 words
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Article26 1918-01-07 8 Copies of the consolidated Statutory List complete to December 22, are now on sale at the Government Printing Office, at the price of 60 cents each.26 words
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Article24 1918-01-07 8 Dr. Gilbert Reid, a notorious pro-German, has been deported from China to Manila by the Chinese Government, with the acquiescence of the American officials.24 words
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Article32 1918-01-07 8 Charged with falsifying accounts and committing criminal breach of trust as a servant of Mr. M. Beranger, Tan Eng Wah was committed for trial after a preliminary inquiry in the third court.32 words
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Article40 1918-01-07 8 In connection with the universal week of prayer a service of thanksgiving and confession, to be conducted by the Bishop of Singapore, will be held in the V.M.C.A. Hall to day at 6.30 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend.40 words
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Article46 1918-01-07 8 At a meeting of The Catholic Union held last Saturday at the Union rooms, 92, Bencoolen Street, a member spoke on Self- Help. The speaker clearly pointed out that self-help does not mean selfishness. Un Saturday, the 12th inst., a paper on Health will be read.46 words
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Article42 1918-01-07 8 The Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Limited, output for December was Both dredges, hours run 1086, cubic yards treated 140,000, total piculs 885.84, realised on sale •71,200.01. The low yardage is due chiefly to overhauling boilers and bucket band on No. 1 Dredge.42 words
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Article45 1918-01-07 8 The following is the text of a telegram received from the Hon. Mr. F. S. James, Chairman of Our Day Fund, by the VicePresident of the Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur Many congratulations success gymkhana resulting in so fine a Contribution to Our Day Fund."45 words
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Article57 1918-01-07 8 News has reached Shanghai that Lieut. Wilfrid Arthur Birchal, Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, was killed in action in Palestine on November 22, Lieut. Bircbal was for several years with the Kuhho Asiatic Bank in Shanghai. Shortly beforo the war he took up riding and was a familiar figure in racing circles.57 words
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Article88 1918-01-07 8 Intimation has been received of the death of Donald Morison, chief engineer of a torpedoed vessel on a homeward voyage. His body wss washed ashore at Trevou, on the coast of Brittany. Mr. Morison was a native of Stornoway, and for 80 years was in the service of the British88 words
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Article83 1918-01-07 8 Tickets for the North Kedah War Lottery, one dollar each, are being sold in Ipob. Already, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johore, Muar, Sungei Patani, and Bangkok have all had war lotteries, to which Ipoh in particular and Perak in general have subscribed freely, says the Times of Malaya. When Kinta83 words
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Article81 1918-01-07 8 At the general meeting of the Eng Wab Kok Association yesterday which was held at the President's bouse, No 92-1, Neil Road, the following were elected officers for the year 1918: President, Mr. Lee Seng Quee vice-president, Mr. Scow Boon Seng lion. secretary, Mr. Clieong Kirn Hock assistant bon. secretary,81 words
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Article133 1918-01-07 8 The body of a Chinese, evidently of the well-to-do class, was found ou December 23 by a foreman of the Sanitary Department, ou a vacant piece of ground at Saigon Street, Kowloon, says the China Mail. The deceased appeared to have been shot at from behind, the bullet having entered133 words
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Article124 1918-01-07 8 The fifteenth half-yearly general meeting of the Straits Chinese Physical Cuiturists was held at the Association Room, 3, Sit Wah Road, yesterday, when there was a large attendance of members. The accounts cf the Association for the past half year having been received, approved and adopted, the following gentlemen were124 words
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Article349 1918-01-07 8 Mr. T. F. Dixon, of Dixon and Co., Ltd., Penang, is ill and in hospital. Dr. T. S. Macaulay, Seremban, has left for home to join the army. Dr. C. F. Nicholas, formerly of Penang, is still with the B.E.F. in France. Mr. La Brooy, late of349 words
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Article49 1918-01-07 8 The Hou. Treasurer, Mr. S. Y. Wong, acknowledges with grateful thanks the following donations to the above fund Already acknowledged 1860 Mr. Wong Ah Fook 600 Lanadron Estate Staff 80 Melville 25 Mr. Ong Peng Hock 20 Khoo Sian Tan 15 Tan Yek Cbye 16 11,01049 words
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Article39 1918-01-07 8 Already acknowledged $174 Anon 80 J. Greig 10 S." 20 F. J. Hallifax 10 R. Grichton 90 Another Malacca Planter 12 "Friend" 10 Anon 10 1826 The Fund is now closed. B. C. Robirto. CF>39 words
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Article123 1918-01-07 8 A startling accident occurred in Victoria Street in the early part of Saturday afternoon, two bonnes, nuar Victoria Bridge, N'os. 220 and 221, collapsing and falling in ruins of broken masonry. Tim premises were used as ricksha depots, and it happened fortunately that nobody was in at the123 words
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167 1918-01-07 8 We very gratefully acknowledge the following additions to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for our Soldiers and Sailors: Mr. C. Cheng Lee ;Kuala Lumpur)... tlO European Members of the Singapore Polioe Force, per Mr. F. G. Bourne (II where167 words
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Advertisement149 1918-01-07 8 "GOLD FLAKE" O°OLD FLAISI L CIOARETTe* i| D LsD»rr^Win*J rCIGARETTES MADE IN ENGLAND AND SMOKED EVERYWHERE FURNISHING SPECIALISTS Furniture to Only any design best seasoned timber used, made in our own Watch our factory windows under expert Ca JL Jk for r Ii "Iff jilTi TMiaMIsMMMI *r**fisMSj display of European149 words
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Advertisement251 1918-01-07 8 PERFECT CONTINUITY OF GOOD PICTUREB ALWAYB TO BE BEEN AT THE ALHAMBRA The Mall fsr Music -Ths Pioneer asd Prsmisr Mourn Ths Houss Of Quality Beach Road. IN THB SECOND SHOW AT 9 IS Metro Pieturas Corporation proosa-ts Harold Lockwood and May allisan in The MASKED RIDER In fly« realm251 words
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Article5013 1918-01-07 9 BRITAIN'S PEACE TERMS. Great Speech by Mr. Lloyd George. Faithful to the Smaller Nations. Rictik's Tf.i.eurams. London, January 5, 3 86 p.m. Mr. Lloyd George made an important statement to-day, on behalf of irovernmenl, on war aims, before iiie trade onions delegates at Westminster, wuj are at present5,013 words
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Article127 1918-01-07 10 Entries for the First Day's Events. The following are the entries for the first day of the forthcoming Penang meeting, January 14:— Races 1 and 7 Bonnety Bob, Polar Star, Ampang, Pretty Molly, Ob La La, Britisher, Idnnoo, Field, Rovuna, Earl, Floradora, Black Prince, Royal Plame, Paul, Good127 words
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Article78 1918-01-07 10 Proposal to Present Two Fighting Planes. (Fbom Oca Own Cobbispondkt*.) Koala Lumpur, January 6. The Selangor Chamber of Commerce gave a farewell dinner to tbe Hon. Mr. W. F. Nutt. There was a representative gathering. Mr. J. A. Russell, who presided, eulogised Mr. Natt's public78 words
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Article735 1918-01-07 10 Hua Lampong Market Wiped Out. The Bangkok Daily Mail of December 28 has tbe following At about 830 this morning an alarm of fire was raised from a building in tbe Krung Kasem road, near tbe San Chow N'aa Dam, where there wu another conflagration a735 words
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Article964 1918-01-07 10 THIS MORNINGS EVIDENCE IN THE MARINE COURT. Look Out Man's Evidence. The inquiry Into the collision between the British steamships Laertes and Warrimoo on December 15, as a result o( which the former vessel was sank, was continued in the Marine Conrt op to 1 p.m.964 words
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Article79 1918-01-07 10 To-day's Business, Maophail and Co.'s daily report Silver.- Up 8 8 45*. Hongkong.— Up i 8 0J 82 J% pm. Shanghai. Unchanged 4/6 61. Tin.— Sold 200 tons at »127 J. (London up £10.) Rubber.- Steady. The share market continues firm and offers of Pajams, Hadellas, Tambalalu,79 words
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Article833 1918-01-07 10 The Bishop on the Need For Wisdom and Courage. On tbe command of His Majesty tbe King the churches of all denominations yesterday took part in tbe Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. At tbe evening service in the Catbe- dral there was a large congregation whioh833 words
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Article275 1918-01-07 10 On Saturday a very successful tiffin was given in the Hotel Europe under the auspices of tbe American Association of Malaya. About fifty American business men attended and the gathering was presided over by Mr. Seybold, President of tbe Association. The guests included Dr. C. K. Edmunds,275 words
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Article95 1918-01-07 10 Mr. G. J. Wardle, who is said to have resigned tbe Secretaryship of the Board of Trade, bas been Labour M. P. for Stockport since 1906, and is tbe Editor of tbe Railway Review. He entered the Midland Railway as a clerk at 15 years of age and continued in95 words
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Article1057 1918-01-07 10 Full List of the Winning Numbers. The Penang Club Grand War Loan Lottery in aid of tbe Oar Day Red Cross Fund was drawn en Saturday on the Esplanade, l'enang, commencing at 11 a.m., says the Pinang Gazette The lottery bas been extremely successful, and the1,057 words
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Article394 1918-01-07 10 The German Army and Its Press. It is not only in England that complaints are made regarding the sort of news that is given out regarding the army at tbe front. In the South German weekly, Mars, Miles publishes an amusing protest against the rubbish written by394 words
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Article225 1918-01-07 10 THE GLOW' HAT. Fashionable Dress Popular With Tbe Workgirl. Working girls are taking quite kindly to the rules which a number of business men are now making in regard to drees, says a London paper. This is because tbe regulation costume for office wear is usually an overall, which protects225 words
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Article94 1918-01-07 10 For the period from January 11 to January 17, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two Hhillings |aod sevenpence farthing per lb., and the daty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in94 words
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Article168 1918-01-07 10 At tbe International Commission which wm to meet at Shanghai on January (or tbe revision of the Chinese import tariff, Great Britain will be represented by Mr. 11. Fox, C.M.G., H.B.M. Commercial Attache in China, assisted by a Consular officer and a representative of the British Chamber ot Commerce in168 words
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Article951 1918-01-07 11 Effect of food Rations on Children's Diet. Mrs. Hugh Adams writes in the Daily Chronicle War with its rcetrictions of supplies has taught as much regarding the substitution of food stuffs and economical methods of preparing the same. Still there remains much to learn, and many housewives,951 words
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44 1918-01-07 11 There will be no drills daring January, 1918. Anduw Aohbw, Officer Commanding Civil Guard. Singapore, January 8, 1918. Sergeant Major Oill (c/o United Bngi neern) will be glad to receive tbe usual monthly aubpcriptiotia to Overstas Club Tobacco Fowl.44 words
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Article44 1918-01-07 11 Means. Cbeong Kcon Seng and Cheong koon Hong (proprietors of Tbe Star Opera Co.) have iaaoVrt invitation to a number of Meads to dinner to-night in honour of their mother's birthday. After dinner tbe guests will be entertained tree by The Mbt Opera Co.44 words
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Article930 1918-01-07 11 Result of Twelve Months Working Satisfactory. The annual general meeting of the Kamonting (in Kedah) Robber Plantation Co-, Ltd., was held on December 21 at the office* of Messrs. A. R. Burkill and Sons, Shanghai, reports tbe North China Daily News, there being present Messrs. E. W.930 words
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Article144 1918-01-07 11 The administration of the petrol restrictions hae produced some carious grievances in Ireland. Tbe latest grievance oomee from County Donegal, and, like many other Irish grievances, ia of a religious nature. At tbe Letterkenny petty seaaions the police prosecuted eight men for having driven a motorcar so144 words
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Advertisement274 1918-01-07 11 Buy direct from the actual manufacturers and save dealers' profits Buy a Moutrie Piano and get Full Value Call op aend for new catalogue S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (incorporated In Hongkor.g) Raffles Place STRAITS HOTEL 101. 102 and 103. Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore The only hotel under Straits-Chinese management. MEALS274 words
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Advertisement70 1918-01-07 11 Madame Claire WILL HOLD A DISPLAY OF Evening Dresses Underwear Afternoon Dresses Corset* Tea Sowns Washing Frocks Rait Gowns Children's Frocks Blouses Little lei's Suits Flowers Trimmings, ate. JCST RBCBIVBD AT RAFFLES HOTEL. BINGAPORE. Commenoing Friday, January 11, 1918. In pection oordialiy invikd. PRIOBS STRICTLY MODBRATB K. TBUTADA JAPANEBE DENTIST70 words
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Advertisement387 1918-01-07 11 RAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be served in the hotel lounge and on the lawn every Thursday, lrom 4.00 pm. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE ALSO Cinema Show on the lawn, especially for children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) SEA VIEW HOTEL -=ri music b^: on the lawn DURING by the sea387 words
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Article1402 1918-01-07 12 IN THE SERVICE OF OUR ALLIES. Aid for France and Italy. One important expansion of the Red Cross abroad last year was tbe appointment of tbe commission in East Africa, for which the Joint Committee was fortunate in securing Lieutenant Colonel Montgomery, who has an1,402 words
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Article935 1918-01-07 12 A Vivid War Picture From France. The following is from the Manchester Guardian Tbe sun bad gone down in tbe full splendour of an autmun setting, investing with a halo of opulent colours the torn roofs and truncated towers of tbe martyred city of A Men gazing back935 words
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Article820 1918-01-07 12 A Journey from Manchuria To Tibet. Newcomers are apt to wax merry when China uses the word port for a place on the edge of a desert, perhaps, where water is, for trading purposes, a minus quantity. But it is as well to remember that ports820 words
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Article109 1918-01-07 12 The following military and naval officers of the Chinese Mission had the honour of being received by the King at Buckingham Palace, recently. Military Mission. Major General Koau Uangtscheng, Major Tsend VVhong, Major Uo Sui, Captain Teng Cbia-cben, Captain Tsong Xi wei, and Captain Feoa109 words
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Article1241 1918-01-07 12 CONCERNING THEIR NEW OPERATIONS. The Welder of Aeroplanes. We went oat of tbe clang and roar of the other machinery into a room where the only noise was like the hiss of escaping steam, broken by sharp explosions. Outside it was beginning to grow dusk, bat1,241 words
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Advertisement214 1918-01-07 12 SB\ of industry ffh Cigarettes No. 555 per tin of 50 aV>lsi Manufacturers i 4RD4TH TOBACCO CO., LTD. LONDON. AMERICAN FLEET OF EVINRUDES IN PORT LATEST MODELS-SAME AS USED BY THE NAVY (WITH BUILT IN MAQNBTO9) DON'T ROW JUST OO 2H.P. BJ-H.P, IH.P. Doabla Cylinder. WE HAVE THE GOODS WE214 words
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Article986 1918-01-07 13 FREEZING CHILDREN AND SNORTING WAR GODS. The Murder of Private Moritz. Unbridled anger baa been aroused in German? by the cool decision of the Kaiser's Government to accede to the rapacious i t m -\nds of the German shipowners and to bestow- on them a minimum sum986 words
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Advertisement171 1918-01-07 13 Special Lines From our Ladies' Department that are worth attention J^ DURO CAMBRIC <$* i X\yf variety o« striped de \^~2^j££{ signs on white grounds. HL jtA Price 65 CTB. The reU.ble fabric that washes splendidly LAOIEB' BATHING COSTUMES in white and »'l oolonra. In m |wo i 28 inches171 words
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Advertisement203 1918-01-07 13 FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN SUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during 1917 TO THE ffff ■OZ?^X2\ T E MUNICIPALITY |j^| U'^P^'l I G0VEIII) «E»T SINGAPORE S^^rf I JOH RE This Is sufficient proof or the superiority of the HAIPHONG DRAGON Brand Beware of Imttatlona203 words
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Advertisement1639 1918-01-07 14 Was or Pxack. Famini or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 oentb oh the dollars WHAT OTHBR PROPIRTT KBIT THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (InooarvaAmo n Stbaits Satnaaaro) NBCOOftnOBI Wlnah—tasi Hmi, Bfwgsip»W LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jawry, E.G. The Company hat 090,000 deposited with Hie Bupreme Coral of1,639 words
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Advertisement430 1918-01-07 14 BANKINB. THEYIMHAMASKGIE BANK, LIMITED (laoearoßAnß n Jatajil. IlllUl HkSSHM I4IIMIM ■aaltal faM 8s I 18,8M,8H assspvaf Issi f tl 188 888 President J. Inonrs, Baa. Ytee PrenMeat, T. Tamabawa, Baa. DIRBCTOKS, J. Insn, Baoji Y. Yabubawa, Baa. N. Boma, Baa. M. Odaoibi, Bs«. K. Somoda, Bsq, T. Ka washika, Bid.430 words
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Advertisement597 1918-01-07 14 INSURANCE. ■MENTAL ™"r LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. liruiuuc 18T4. iMOoareBATSD in India. BB,8«« ASSURANCES now foroe fa*. $72,522,3*8.1 ASSBTS aaaajaJ 581 ,800,000.00 LOWBST HATBS at PREMIUM. LIBBRAL CONDITIONS. A PROBPBOTUB will be seat on apfiieatien to F. P. JOBBPH, Aattag Braaefa Sessetary, 17, The Arcade, Singapora THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE597 words
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Article1116 1918-01-07 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS OH CURRENT TOPICS. Petrol and Potatoes. It is quite evident, from much tbat appears in the columns ol the daily enemy Press, tbat to the Han one of the moat puazling aspects of oar economic position in this country ia the fact tbat, bo1,116 words
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Advertisement151 1918-01-07 15 Motors rCDDA Engines are made by the largest marine rbn K\J engine plaat in the world Popular Prices 3u n Single cylinder, complete cAn -n.p. r eady for installation ?OOU 6 1% n Twin-cylinder, complete n 'P" ready for installation 750 10-h.p. 4^ n r d SS'^n rMdl 975 20/35-h.p.*-^^,^151 words
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Advertisement112 1918-01-07 15 THERE IS NO GUESSWORK ABOUT DUNLOP H% Every Dunlop feature is Ky^v proved to be right before m^Mp Jv *A j adoption. I^^^H Thu«, in the matter of W R^sV f <py^2^ ROAD TESTS, Dunlop ■BSSfc^^^'^'^^^^BM \uS Bffl BF\. t y res are backed by experi- RM rivl Ir ence,112 words
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Advertisement994 1918-01-07 16 CODCRICH J SAFETY TREAD IW*k TYRES gm'< For Security and Economy Thert mr* other rubber non-skid Tyres which have an i filial grip upon road ssrfacw. but their formation is such that the anti-skid principle soon disappears. aad they become to all intents and pui pose* a Plain Tread w.tiu-ut994 words
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Advertisement565 1918-01-07 16 ■IBCELUUIHUS LESSONS in French and English given by lady. Bos 608, Straits Time*. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LBT near town. Good locality. Apply Box No 658. gHaJtaTim**. a l— l6l WANTED, pure bred poulets, orpingtone minorcaa or leghorns preferred. Apply P., c/o Straits Times. 2-1 a— B-1 WANTED house, famished or565 words
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Advertisement331 1918-01-07 16 KiAM KHI Co. 108 109, MARKET STREET JUBT RECEIVED Dietz Reliable Hurricane Lamps PRICE REASONABLE. THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO in Singapore 18 CONDUCTED IT H. N. BUCKERIDGE Late of Mmsi*. Lafayette, photojrapherg to their Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON IN paces north of the Adelphi Hotel BUN BEE AND331 words
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Advertisement292 1918-01-07 16 TAYGUANKIAT 36. PHILLIP BTREET SINGAPORE NOW LOOK HERE Firewood is one of the chief factors in your kitchen. You will want it, so try at the above address or 'phone Offioe No*. 1861 and 1362. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 1400 Sunny side, Gaylang... 1 073 S7 4, Tanjong Katong292 words
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Advertisement118 1918-01-07 16 FIRST-GLASS GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries tot second band oars from out clients in the Straits and F.M.S. If yon wish to bay any, oonsnlt na, we will be able to fulfil yoni needs. When yon intend to sell, oonsnlt as, we shall fetch a118 words
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