The Straits Times, 12 January 1918
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Title Section13 1918-01-12 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.619 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JANUARY 12. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement227 1918-01-12 1 ■ILKMAID SWEETENED CCNDENBED MILK I rice dew $18.00 fO» MM Libby's Soups THE FINEST OBTAINABLE They are prepared from the choicest materials under perfect conditions and by experienced chefs. A tin makes six plates of the best soup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jbibby, MefteiM Jbibby state "If there was a227 words
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Advertisement81 1918-01-12 1 BENTWOOD FURNITURE *A large selection of AflflHMfr Bentwood Furniture ftl Arm Chaire, Rocking Chairs, lv£j-^j Barber's Chairs, Settees, I I Revolving Desk Chairs, Hat Stands, Washstands. ROBINSON CO. NEW STOCKS Macaroni Vermicelli Spaghetti Tomato Paste Orated Parmesan. '^BL^Jf llum^^ t^^^^^^k i^T^^^^ "^^E^^^ "^^s^^^^ Telephone «22. Importer, Europe Hotel Building. "RED81 words
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Advertisement40 1918-01-12 1 MARTF.LL S BRANDY. Soli Aointi j AOAMBON fiILFILLAk co 110. 1 Cncorpuratxl in England) WHITFIELDS IRON SAFES Fire, (all, thief and burglar resisting All sizes kept in stock by Sole Agents lor the S.S. F.M.S. A. FRANKEL CO. Viotorla Street.40 words
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Article1056 1918-01-12 2 The following casualties are repotted i— London, December 13. Killed.— Major O. J. M. BagotChester, Soots Guards; 2nd Lieut. O. A. Baker, R.0.A. Capt. W. H. Beaumont Nesbitt, •renadiers; 2nd Lieut. O. Bell, Lancashire Fusiliers; Capt. C. Oondall, InniskiilioK Fusiliers 2nd Lieut. R. C. C. Drummond, Coldstreams 2nd1,056 words
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Advertisement382 1918-01-12 2 CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists. 36, South Bridge Road FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIEB Firsi class Meebaaieal Deatistry, O Id Crowa Bridge Pilling and Voleaaite. Duration of Wear Guaranteed. CHARGES MODBRATB Beat Tooth Powden and Brashes tor sale SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY CO. SaiFCIIA.DLBKS ft PIOVIDOBHO CoMTaUCTOBS. THB COMPANY'S LAUNCH MEETS INCOMING SHIPS. OFFICEB 16.382 words
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Advertisement187 1918-01-12 2 LwflJlPVwaK Rwlwß^BwHawlk^l wff/\ Jaj Jlk Vrm v^aanHßaßwi Our rarves are similar M sat Intricate network of tetefrapfc wires. Controlled and nourished by a portion of the) brain known as th. ntnm centres— tSe delicate thceaoV like mtvcs radiate in al direction* throufhoul th. body. So long as the nerv« centres187 words
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Advertisement468 1918-01-12 2 Intense Itching Scalp Trouble Over Sixteen Months. In a Rash. 1 Box Cuticura Ointment and 3 Tablets Cuticura Soap Healed. "For over sixteen months I was troubled with a scalp complaint in the form of a rash. It was sf a dry nature with intense itching and loss of sleep.468 words
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Advertisement271 1918-01-12 2 GIVE THIS A TRIAL Van Vollenhoven's Pilsener Sole Importers INTERNATIONAL CREOIET EN HANDELSVEREENIGING ROTTERDAM. SINGAPORE GUAN KIAT CO., LIMITED (Ihoobpobated in the Straits Settleicehti) Head Office 36, Phillip Street, Singapore. ESTABLISHED 1917 ■hlp-ohandlera, Hardware Daalara, Govammaat Mualolpal Contractors, General Importers aad Hxporters, ■state, Rloe and Saw Mill Suppliers and Commlaaloa271 words
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Article943 1918-01-12 3 AMERICA'S INVALUABLE WAR SERVICES. By Charles Dawbarn. It ia not the American way to fear publicity. Uncle Sam likes to act in the broad eye of day and to have his deeds emblazoned for his own encouragement. Bot the English are secretive— perhaps this is one943 words
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Article79 1918-01-12 3 Karl Corzon has contributed aa introduc tion to the Tolome by Lieut. Colonel J. W. B. Merewether tad the Attorney General on The Indian Corps in France While the gallantry of the Indian regiments can need no reminder, for the work they did in help iog to save Europe in79 words
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Advertisement472 1918-01-12 3 THE THRIFTY HOUSEWIFE •it (freatest wejltht jndln norc-p i^ the art ci keeping J i taaet at pi# 4 v.i. aaanaaj that a stitch in time tave* mac she TAKES a f^w dozt* of B^echim's Pills whenever she is consctwn of any indisposition Hi a disordered sto.n«..li, or v her472 words
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Advertisement137 1918-01-12 3 IMPOHTiNT ROTIOE WEAK, F/uimt, Nil, LIFELESS JUil. 7-Ba, Ba/Uat Lur Mi ttm O-rflii FESE TO ALL. •tatag tMf to W*mm staaai «*V n bmri Aw. r»» k»tr t. .Hkw kMllbT m ■■■uMlr iai mi amf r«a^p>taa ifc** "aaka^aV is Mm wv* to sea*, w MMto wwm kd. Tk. bMlft rf137 words
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Advertisement121 1918-01-12 3 Best Manila Cigars Fanoy Talaa Royales Excellent. Selected Bud* E.peoiallo. Londr.. lmp«ri.le« LoneJi*. Fino Parfaotoa Pitt it Bouquata Army and Navy Prinoeuai Lorda of England Hitfh Life in the Baa* Bouquata Cortado Fino Minerva. Neuvo Cortado R BatMlla. Hauvo Habano r J'£EL»T\"««na Maria S -a Cortado M.P.U. Reina Victoria Senorita.121 words
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Advertisement539 1918-01-12 4 STEAIER BAIUNIB. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (laUOBPOIATBO IB JaTAB) EUROPEAN LINE A oerviee io maintained I et ween Yokohama, via ports, and England uader mail contract with Mm Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin screw St<*men maintaining koto oervioe have beon st ecially designed and eossbroeted, and are fitted with all539 words
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Advertisement643 1918-01-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AMD a>aßßi A\pcar L- in© (OOMPABIBO INUOBPOBATBD IM BBafcABO) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL, 8. N Co. (Undsr contraot with Hla Majesty aovemurat) The Company's MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO ANO FROM LONDON643 words
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Advertisement702 1918-01-12 4 STEAMER SAIUIWS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CB.. LD. (Ihoobpobatbc ib Bias). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baeho, Kelaatas, Tab.- Baagaare, Teluplt, Paaarai. Pataai, Siagora, Laeoa, Kobsamui, Baados, Laagsuea, Ohumpoa, Kohlak Baagkok. BUS Departure s s. PRACHATIPOK Jan. 14 Jan- 16, 3 p.m s.s. ASDANG Jan. 91 Jan. 23, 3702 words
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Advertisement617 1918-01-12 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. oombmmu sanvioß urn THEBCEANS.S.CB..LTI (iBOOBPOaATBO IB H»O AMD tn THE WEST AUSTRALIA S. N. CB.. LTD. (Iboobpobatbd ib BBeaABo) BBTWBBB ■ramantle (Forth), Nortn-Wut Australian Ports, aava and Singapore). Regular sailings betweea Siagapore aaa Weeteni Austraha calling at Java (as la dueemeat offers), Derby, King's Sound (port for the617 words
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Advertisement297 1918-01-12 5 H Roberts Motors B If\ Warlne Motors Aircraft Motors JMukl Farm Ecgines Efficient Dependable c ontinncos I »rd service nccer all conditions s-tanips ROBKRTB MOTORS Thorongblj Efncioot acd Dependable." Rcbeita Vttiue Motets ate adapt»b>c in all types atd times o( Fr ats from light Pleasure Cralt to Cici crs, Sobrfarite297 words
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Advertisement581 1918-01-12 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA BHOSENKAISH? (IBOOBJO*ATU> JiPiN) (Oaaka Harcantila ttaamihlp Co., Ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. the Company maintains a .■egnlsr cargo ier*ioe witb six steambrs oallirg *t Moji, Vckkaiohi, HonKkone, Singapote, Port Swet •«nham, Peuans, Colombo and Bomba/. and in tbe return voyage calling at VuticoriD, 3.»/»port Hongkong and Moji. PACIFIC LINE.581 words
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Advertisement132 1918-01-12 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 ordinarymethod of nailing the hooping. We will be pleased to demonstrate the use of this Signode system132 words
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Advertisement184 1918-01-12 6 MOST POPULAR INSTRUMENTAL HITS RAGS. Chills »nd Fever, Weaving Around. Rhapsody, Piokaninny, Bud, Dataj, Kag-a-muffln, etc. MARCH TWO-STBPS. Pride of the Regiment, Silver Bpur, Army and Navy, Click it v Clack, The M-nute Man, A Trip to the North Pole, Moon Face, Sai U i lans, The Aruaaon March, Rube-step,184 words
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Advertisement443 1918-01-12 6 I "Won^rfal M»d«m Production*.* H H In\ /iT HT 3 VTS) /T^\\9 (C? n BH "^^^{WCti f? V EEC ill *sL \t*^oK^^^^~ jpf IAAJ MM Sc«n« Iroui THE MASKED KIDER-' SS| 8. MARY'S HOME. TANK ROAD. SINGAPORE. A Boarding House and Orphanage (or girU attending school. Thoroughly practical lines. Drees-making,443 words
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Advertisement534 1918-01-12 6 Intense pains in the joints, and swellings almost deforming these parts due to deposits of Uric Acid disappear by taking PIPERAZINE-MIDY Crutches can then be thrown away, a* it is the surest preventative and cure of gout, gravel, acute and chronic rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis. It is the greatest solvent534 words
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Article85 1918-01-12 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, January 12. High Wate>, 9 22 am 11.2 p.m. Sunday, January 13. High Water, 10 8 a.m., 11.3d p m. Monday, Januay 14. High Wator, 10.88 a.m. Tuesday, January 15. High Watet, 0.15 a.m., 11.87 a.m. Rent Board, 2.15 p.m. Wednesday. January 16. High Water.85 words
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Article175 1918-01-12 7 To BAT. Malacca, P. Swettoaham and Penang 1.80 pm Meraing, Blair Harboor, Kemaman 380 pm Malacca 2.80 pm Muar and Malacca 2.80 pm Batu Pahat 3.80 pm Sourabaya. Baodjermasain, Stagen, K. Baroe, B. Papan, Samarinda, etc. 8 pm Korimon 8 pm P. Batam and Polao Balang 8175 words
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Article269 1918-01-12 7 The man tvs»as (torn Singapore tot the north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sondav ezoepted) and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lsmpar at MS p.m. and 6.46 a.m. ■aaaeetioely. The through express to Penang leaves Koala fjmmgm at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Pooang at269 words
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Article28 1918-01-12 7 (Offloul Port toe Report.) Un Siaairou Abettid Lokdou Ootobe. 16 Oetobw Ortobei 24 OrtoW» S4 Novembw 1 Norembet 8 NoTembe* 16 Deoetubei m IT SS28 words
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Article155 1918-01-12 7 200 Officers Claim £3,500 For Expenses. It came out in the House ol Commons recently, amid ironical cheers, that 2CO honorary offioers of war savings local committasa, who attended the Albert Hall meetiag 00 October 33, aad meetings and ooafenaeea bald More and after, bad claimed155 words
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Article175 1918-01-12 7 EXCHANGE SimiAFOßi, Jandart 12, 1918. Oh London Bank 4 m/s 3/<} Demand 2/4/, Private 8 m/s 2/4] On Francs Bank 818 On India Bank T. T. 158 On HoNOKONo...Bank d/d 80}%pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 81 On Jata. Bank T. T. 136 On Japan Bank 108 Sovereign—175 words
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Article156 1918-01-12 7 v3S BBTew BeUew -10 10 Amp*ns 7.00 8.00 1 1 Area Wens 2.30 2.E0 10 10 Kjnta Association 6.00 j.50 41 41 KinteTin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Mines (.40 fB5 10 10. Malayan Collieriee 10.00 11.00 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.16.0 aoa IS 10 Middleton 18.60 10.00156 words
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Article110 1918-01-12 7 vXj Bn 8tB BeUetl< £1 £1 I. Bmeltt»R Co. 8.00 8.60 ediT £1 £1 a Pwl. 1.1.0 1.8.0 cdiv 8/- aieettie T'ways 4/- 5/--10 It Fnaet No»ve 4«.60 48.00 50 80 W.Hamme»4Co. 74.00 76.00 100 100 Eata Bros, Del. pw 120.00 10 10 Maynavd Co. 8.00 41 41 BheU110 words
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Article54 1918-01-12 7 Cited Bngineers 6% 11,284,500 pat Singapore Blectric Tramways 6% 4860,800 aom 3'poreMnnioipal6%»l,B7B.ooo par 3'poae Monioipal 4t% oi 1007 11,800,000 10%dis S'porc Maaioipal 44% of 1909 •1,000,(190 10%d*r Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dia S'poro Monieipal 4% Xnoo.iW P.M.S. 8% loan IJl* HB.nonooo 101 .50 108.00 S.S. 6% loan 1916 abt54 words
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Article307 1918-01-12 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prioea. Praset Lyall* k Co. Evatt. Llor Gajah (II) 4.36 4.50 4.10 4.80 kmal. Malay fy. pd. 2.85 8.00 2.85 8.00 Lyer Hitam (15) 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 Lyei Kaning (11) 1 33 148 1.30 1.46307 words
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Advertisement474 1918-01-12 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FLAT TO LBT, at the Creioeot (Tanjonß Katong' Furniture lor sale. Apply Box No. 674, Straits Time*. 12 I—lB-1 FOR SALB, oabiact grand qj 8 Master's Voioe gramopboae with Mfia record albums oompleto, uitb abont forty high-claps records. Apply Gramophone, c/o Straits Times. ia 1-141 WANTBD, a Chinese474 words
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Advertisement261 1918-01-12 7 "GOLD FLAKE" O| G OLD FLAKE m L. CIGARETTES MADE IN ENGLAND AND SMOKED EVERYWHERE FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN BNOLAND) EASTERN BRANCH-SINGAPORE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC SEPARATORS For tin-wolfram and other magnetic ores WE HAVB ADDED SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THB WELL-KNOWN AND SUCCESSFULWETHERILL TYPE UPON WHICH ODR DESIGN IS BASBD WB SHALL261 words
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Advertisement98 1918-01-12 7 IN THB SECOND SHOW 9 in SHARP No. 4 KIDNAPPED No. 6 THE LIFE CURRENT Pathst ftraaUtt fssturs atrial of parils «nd love MYSTERY OF THE DOUBLE CROSS WITH MOLLY KINO, QOBBN OF TEE BCRBBN— THB GIRL? and THE MASKED ITR&NOER tun Photoplay Co. prtssnti Jsmss J. Corbatt, tkt bo«er,98 words
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1194 1918-01-12 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12. UNITED ALLIES. It was a stroke of genius on the part of President Wilson to follow the British Prime Minister's Peace Terms speech with a similar declaration on behalf of the United States. Britain and America stand apart from the other combatants in that1,194 words
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Article41 1918-01-12 8 Outstation subscribers to the Straits Times who have not received their copies of the paper regularly in tbe past day or so will understand tbat the delay is due to disorganisation of traffic on tbe railway owing to tho abnormal rainfall.41 words
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Article16 1918-01-12 8 We are informed tbat the mail which arrived from Europe yesterday did uot bring English letters.16 words
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Article30 1918-01-12 8 Mr. F. Niblock has been granted the sole privilege of making, selling and using an invention for an improved form of tropical helmet, for 14 years from December 7 last.30 words
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Article33 1918-01-12 8 Owidk to tbe New Hall of the Y.W.C.A. being needed by tho Girl Ouides on Ttiars days, Mrs. Nicholson's cookery elapses will be held on Mondays, beginning on February 4, at 4.45 p.m.33 words
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Article52 1918-01-12 8 In the last quarter of 1917 21,745 Chinese immigrants arrived at Singapore. Tbe total arrivals in 1917 were 155,167, compared with 183,399 in 1916. The average in the years 1907 1916 was 193,762. In the last qnarter of 1917, 29,511 Chinese deck passengers left Singapore in the last quarter of52 words
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Article60 1918-01-12 8 Messrs. Outhrie and Co. have received a cable from the Secretaries of the Sendayan company advising them that the directors have decided to recommend the payment of a final dividend in respect of tho yoar ended September 20 last, uf 10 per cent, payable on February 2, and to carry60 words
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Article58 1918-01-12 8 Tbe case in which Mr. A. E. Pattinson, an officer of the Monopolies Department, is charged with extortion from a chandu dealer on Novemher 30, was proceeded with in the third police court yesterday afternoon. The case for the prosecution was closed after further witnesses had been called, and the58 words
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Article59 1918-01-12 8 With reference to tbe commission of inquiry into the cause of tbe present bousing dilhculties in Singapore, it is notified in the Gszotte that the Governor has extended the time for executing the commission issued under His Excellency's hand and the public seal of tbe Colony on October 11, 1917,59 words
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Article67 1918-01-12 8 A charge of extortion brought against Wee Bin Cheng, an employee at the abattoirs, was disposed of in the second police court yesterday afternoon, when the magistrate, Mr. Sugars, decided to discharge the accused. Mr. C. E. Smith-Marriott was for the prosecution and Mr. V. D. Knowles and Mr. Clement67 words
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Article76 1918-01-12 8 The anniversary of the liberation in 1435 of the city of Hartleur, which had for 20 years been under English domination, was celebrated on November 4. French, English, and Australian troops, British and Belgian officers, and M. Carton de Wiart, the Belgian Minister, took part. Cheers were given by large76 words
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Article78 1918-01-12 8 Owing to bad weather off Ncuapataiu recently a number of mail bags from Western Australia, Ceylon and South India were damaged by sea water. These bags have now reached Singapore and their contents aro being dried aud delivered as rapidly as possi ble. A certain number of lettera and periodicals78 words
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Article87 1918-01-12 8 Mr. Frederic Sbipman is at present in Singapore having arrived yesterday. Last time be visited this town he brought to us Paul Dufault, the wonderful FrenchCanadian tenor who created such enthusiasm dnring his season here. Mr. Sbipman has this time brought with him a company of artists called The Fantastics,87 words
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Article113 1918-01-12 8 In order to give the German devil his due (says a correspondent of the Manohnßtor Guardian describing the Flanders fighting) let me tell the story of one of these prisoners who is a gallant and humane man. After the fight our men focud an Irish officor in a shell bolo113 words
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Article116 1918-01-12 8 The report of the Central Sumatra Rubber Estates, Limited, states that an initial orop of rubber was harvested dnring the year, amounting to 35,983 lbs., against an estimate ot 80,000-40,000 lbs. The crop realised an average gross price of 2s. 6 Old. per lb. (London equivalent), and the all-in cost116 words
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Article125 1918-01-12 8 A new by-law with reference to valuable goods, made by the Singapore Harbour Boar!, reads as follows Packages containing bullion, specie, precious stones, gold dust, jewellery or any other property of considerable value shall be delivered direct to owners by the masters or owners of vessel* under their own responsibility.125 words
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Article573 1918-01-12 8 Mr, W. Peacock, an officer in Class 111 of the Straits Settlements Civil Service, Las retired from the public service wM from November 9 last. His Excellency tho Governor bas been pleased to appoint tho Hon. Mr. 11. Marriott and tbe Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng to573 words
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Article74 1918-01-12 8 At the Assizes yesterday afternoon the case in which Yone Ah Kow and Tan Lye Hing were charged with kidnapping a girl from lawful guardianship was not proceeded with after the jury had intimated that they were not satisfied with the evidence for the prosecution regarding the girl's74 words
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Article86 1918-01-12 8 Tbo local manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bangking Corporation informs us be has received a telegram from his bead office in Hongktng stating that snbject to andit The final dividend for the year will probably be £2 3s. (two pounds three shillings) per share, bonus in86 words
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Article50 1918-01-12 8 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. S. Y. Wong, acknowledges with thanks the following donations to the above fond Already acknowledged 17,082 Mr. Lim Nee Soon 200 Tan Wi Van 100 Lim Ah Woo 100 Cheo Tek Kow 50 H. Davies 81 G. H." 30 A Friend 6 •7,68850 words
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Article152 1918-01-12 8 The continuous rains ot the last two weeks have resulted in fl xxi i in many part* of the town, and somo roads are impaHttable for traffic. Owing to floods in the Bukit Timah region the mail train last evening was unable to go, and consequently the mails152 words
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Advertisement193 1918-01-12 8 TO-DAY'S PRICES BEDSTEADS, BEDDING AND •oroll Filling ■ffffF s T^^iTl Three-Part i ..Ml"- IMI Four-Poit Ii USUAL"" SIZES I Combination e« *27.b0 READY-MADE f fitted with 48 30.00 diamond-mesh 6' 59.60 ir^f|f^sto| B P' in ßSpring acd wood *'ff" 3'B *22.60. lath mattreMM 7i£#2 f <Jf\ Mosquito rods Mattrestei Bo193 words
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Advertisement225 1918-01-12 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT PERFECT CONTINUITY OF 600 D PICTURES ALWAYS TO BE SEEN AT THE ALHAMBRa, Ths Hall for Muiic Ths PionMr and Premier Houm Ths Houm ol Quality— laach Road. IN THE SBCOND SHOW AT 18 MatPO Pictures Corporation presentt Harold Lockwood and May Allison In The MASKED225 words
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Article1238 1918-01-12 9 THE U.S. ARMY. A Million and a Half Training. Huge Aircraft Forces. Rbxtir's Tkli«k*ms London, January 11, 5.20 a.m. Washington The Secretary for War, Mr. Baker, has announce! that tiitxe are now nearly one and a half miiliju American troops in the Bold or training at home abroad.1,238 words
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Article32 1918-01-12 9 Rti'VßK's Tn«.Rm. London, January 10, 10 p.m. In tbe House of Lords, tbe Electoral Reform Bill, including tho principle of woman's suffrage, was adopted by 134 votes to 64.32 words
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Article1835 1918-01-12 9 PREMIER AND OUR INCREDIBLE BLUNDERS. From Our Special Correspondent. London, November 16. It is difficult in these days, when one dramatic event follows another with startling suddenness, to bo quite sure that a real crisis in the war lies been reached, but there seems no other conclusion1,835 words
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Article180 1918-01-12 9 Sergeant Strangles German Who Bayoneted Wounded Lad. A sergjant of tbe Lincolnshire Regiment relate* a dramatic incident of tbe recent fighting wtich brings out strongly tbe contrast between Briton and Teuton. I was lying wounded in a shallow trencb," be said, when I saw a German approach an180 words
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Article672 1918-01-12 9 Interesting Decision of the Court Of Appeal. The judgment of the Court of Appeal on an important in»no between landlord and tenant was delivered this morning. The appeal was that of the Sultan of Siak and Lim Nee Soon against a decision of the Civil District Judfco672 words
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Article396 1918-01-12 9 The directors of tbe Consolidated Rubber and Balata Estates, Limited, announced that at the annual meeting, held on Jane 8, when tbe accounts for tbe year to Decomber 31, 1016, were presontud to shareholders, it was resolved that tbe balance of £12,057 then available, after payment396 words
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Article707 1918-01-12 9 The Rebuilding of Ruined French Towns. A silver lining to the cloud overhaDying •levaatated France appears in the plans already tuakiny for r-baiUlis^ ruin; d towns and villages alon^ linos which will notably benefit their inhabitants in convenience, comfort, and health. It ia proposed not to be707 words
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Article88 1918-01-12 9 To-day's Business. Macpbail and Co.'s daily report I— Silver. Unchanged 45 Hongkong.— Unchanged 30} 81% pm. Shanghai.— Unchanged 4/5 51$. Tin.— Sold 250jtons at »135. Rubber.- Dull. Rubber abarts are steady but not firmer, Lunas are offering at 17.90, Jerams at 1.60, Kempaa at 18.90, Teluk Ansons88 words
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Article147 1918-01-12 9 A correspondent writes that the Koto Tinggi district of Johore is once again suffering from abnormal rains, an 1, at tbe time of writing, early on tbe morning of tbe 10th, tbe weather shewed little signs of improvoment. It has rained, be says, practically incessantly, since147 words
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Article33 1918-01-12 9 The Encyclopedia Britannic* on Hiifn— now thrust beiore th« public eye by Al'enby'a men Tbe p uul'uion ii ostimatsd at 12,000 (Moslems 6 UUO, J. w« 1,600, Christians 4,000, Germans 600)" Kioe distinctions.33 words
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Article2530 1918-01-12 10 THE BRITISH IN THE ITALIAN RETREAT. Idine's Last Hours. Mr. G. Ward Price wrote recently in the Daily Mtil. Last Sunday week I went the round of all tbe Eogl-xli batteries remaining on the Italian front, and one of tbe things tbat almuHt every officer I spoke2,530 words
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Article648 1918-01-12 10 Big Jump in Output and Season's Crop Sold Forward. The ordinary general meeting of the Rosevale Rubber Company, Limited, was held on November 10, at the registered effice of tlie company, 139, Cannon Street, London, 8.C., Mr. R. Arnold (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: Gentlemen,648 words
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Article220 1918-01-12 10 Rich Urged to Cultivate The Weekly Habit. Believing that all portents so to prove that the war will be a long one, Sic Robert HindersIcy, chairman o( the National War Savings Committee, urges tbe public to change their point of view in regard to investment. "We220 words
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Article813 1918-01-12 10 Steady Progress la the Crops Harvested. The fifth annual ordinary general meeting of the Pahang Para Rubber Syndicate, Limited, was held on November 10 at tbe offices of tbe company, 59, Eastobeap, E.C., Mr. Frank Copeman, presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of tbe report and813 words
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Article26 1918-01-12 10 SaMi S»yoDg— l2,o4l Iba. ta^> Krait.-88.-i3B 11m. SaDKoi Cbinoh.— 2l,7o7 lbc. Sydney.— l9,B9l lbs. Taogkab.- 58.W1 lbs. Tobolaog 9,880 lbs. Viotori*.— 2B,7oo lbs.26 words
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Article1512 1918-01-12 10 AN AMERICAN PROTEST AGAINST LOOTING. Found After Seventeen Years. Nearly seventeen years after it was filed there has been found in tbe records of the War Department a protest which the late Liout.-Ornersl A. R. Chaffee sent to tbe German i'ield- Marshal, Count von Waldersee, then1,512 words
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Article214 1918-01-12 10 As Cabled by a Weil-Known Press Agency. An overworked and much be-straffed manager submits the following excuse tor some of his shortcomings Lloyd Geobub house speaking yestcrafternoon Said quote agree peace cannot como too soon But must bo peace not merely uppatched truce Some think Kerensky214 words
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Article153 1918-01-12 10 A man went to Louisiana on a visit to a certain colonel there. It was bedtime when be arrived at tbe bouse, and as it happened that there were no mosquito curtains to bis bed, he suffered severely all night long. Whnn the following morning tho negro servant camu into153 words
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Advertisement155 1918-01-12 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Messrs. Cbing Keng Lee and Co.'s furniture sales at 699, Kampong Babru Road, and 116, Ballestier Road, respectively, advertised for to-day, have been postponed till the 19th inst. The Palladium management has been fortunate in securing all the wall known Jewel productions for Singapore, and the first155 words
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Article1143 1918-01-12 11 A MAN IN THE STREET'S DREAM. Wbat is Your Share A «tran«e dream oame to me last night aa I fell aaleep when reading some of oar leader's war speeches, says a writer in a borne paper. I waa off to a public ball to make a1,143 words
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Article622 1918-01-12 11 Sunday, January 13, 1918. ST. AHDRBW's CiTHSDRAL. Ist Sunday after Epiphany.— 7 a.m. Holy Communion 7.46 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 9.15 a.m. Matins and Litany 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes; 5.30 p.m. Evensong and sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines.— 9.ls a.m Holy Communion 5.80 p.m. Evensong622 words
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43 1918-01-12 11 There will be no drills daring January, 1918. Axiyuw Aoniw, Officer Gommandinn Civil Guard. Singapore, January 8, 1018. Sergeant Major Gill (c/o Inited Engi-nn-rHi will be glad to receive the nraal monthly snbucriptioiM to Overseas Club Tobacco Food.43 words
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Article305 1918-01-12 11 Tbe report of tbe Sungei Kari (Sumatra) Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the net profit for tbe year, after writing off £5M for depreciation on buildings, machinery, etc., and charging £1,716 for income tax in Sumatra, amounted to £32.971; carry-forward from previous year, £11,860; less excess profits305 words
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Advertisement479 1918-01-12 11 /fffiti&t "His Master's Gramophones AND Records Send us your name and address and we will mail you latest list* 8. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Raffles Place THE SERVANTS' AGENCY OFFICE. (Bbtaulishid 1911) No. 1 7, MrMV BNAUT, SINGAPORE. DOMESTIC SERVANTS (indoor and outdoor). Men and women of all479 words
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Advertisement170 1918-01-12 11 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Braa Baaah Road. OENTRALLV SITUATED Alway* cool snd >-ip» d to *<a breeae Furnished Apartments with or Without Bovd Comfortable Booms with Bathrooms attached. Ileotrlo Fittings throughout. Uurga Beoeptlon HaJl and Billiards. Separate Tables In Spaolous Dining Room, TERMS tha wo»t raaaoaaala ia Tawa. For further170 words
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Advertisement304 1918-01-12 11 RAFFLES HOTEI TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER CINEM SHOW SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGET SPECIAL DINNER open-a,r CINEMA SHOW Sunday, January 13 MUSIC During Afternoon Tea and Dinner E. and O. MOTEL. PENANG Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island CRAG HOTEL PBNANQ HILLS THB SANATORIUM OF THE BTRAITS304 words
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Article1781 1918-01-12 12 EFFECT OF EXCESS-PROFITS DUTY ON DIVIDENDS. Earned 65 and Paid 30 Per Cent. The tenth annual ordinary genoral meeting of tin- North Hummock (Selangorj Ktibbe Company, Limited, wan held on November 9 at 20, Eastcbeap, E C, Mr. H. K. Kutberford presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, I1,781 words
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Article574 1918-01-12 12 Company Now in Sound Financial Position. Dr. S. Hidi al, presiding on November 14 at the annual meeting of the Seletar Rubber Estates, said the year's balance-sheet showed that the company was now in a sound financial position. As he mentioned at their meeting last year, they574 words
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Article1419 1918-01-12 12 First Three Years. 1914. Juno 27.— Assassination of Archduke FranzFerdinand and bis Consort at Serajero. July '25. Austrian ultimatum gent to Serbia. August I.— Germany declares war on Russia and France. August 4.— Britain declares war on Germany for violating neutrality of Belgium. AutfUHt 23.— Battle of1,419 words
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Article339 1918-01-12 12 Tbe report ol the Kenny (Selaogor) Robber Company, Limited, states tb«t the company have made application to the Government for the grant of an additional area adjoining Bedford of approximately 250 acres. This is at present held on approved application, and on the grant being made the total339 words
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Advertisement215 1918-01-12 12 Regular supplies arriving monthly of Australian Cheddar CHEESE certified as first grade by Australian Government certificate. Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) AMERICAN FLEET OF EVINRUDES IN PORT LATEST MODELS-SAME AS USED BY THE NAVY (WITH BUILT-IN MAGNBTOS) DON'T ROW JUST GO 2.H.P. Bi-H.P. i-H.P. Double Cylinder.215 words
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Article1086 1918-01-12 13 AMBASSADOR GERARD'S WAR REVELATIONS. A Great, Foul Animal. Ad Ambassador, somebody said long ago, is an honest man sent to lie abroad for his country. America has do school of trained diplomats, no corps for the making of Machiavelliß and Bismarcks. She takes able men as she1,086 words
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Advertisement217 1918-01-12 13 -y» »g g^ 4 4 C. &B. English Soups hsd 30 Varieties All Delicious YjjFrfjffi The Cuisine of one of the finest chefs in the world available for your table. Crosse Blackwell Guarantee these Soups B w to be made under ideal conditions, as are all their table delicacies. ACENTS217 words
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Advertisement81 1918-01-12 13 HIGH Jl CLASS "BLUE MYSTO" WHITE-ANT EXTERMINATOR ALL BRITISH STRONG, RELIABLE and CHEAP "MYSTO" POWDER (made to approved formula) The powder that kills, and does not corrode the tubes McAlister Co., Ltd. INCORPORATED IN SINOA.PORH SOLE AGENTS Aerated Water Bottles 7o*.«ndu™. They have ready stock. gained A high reputation among81 words
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Advertisement604 1918-01-12 14 'vVar or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollars WHAT OTHER PROPERTY THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (ißcanreaATßO n Stbaits SamaanMts) HtAOOFFICBi Wlnoheetep Houaa, Singapore LONDON OFFIOBi SB, Old Jewry, 8.0. Tbe Company has aTSO,OOO deposited with the Supreme Court ot laglaad,604 words
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Advertisement522 1918-01-12 14 BAWKINB. NEMRLANBMHE HANIEL-MAATMHAPPY. NETHEILANN TIABINfI IMIETT. MiTieusasD IBM. PaM-ap Isiltsl fl 50, 300,000 labout 800, 000) BlataUri ham lii< 0 11,191,481 (about 4988,188) Hbad Omn a Abivskdam, Hbad Aaaan n Batavia. BRANCHBS i-Peaaag, Hoagkoag, Shaagbai, Baagooa, Soeraaaya, Bemaraag, WeMevredea, Baadoeag (Java), Oheriboa, Tegal, Peealoagaa, TJUatjaa, Djember. Djfkja (Java), Sole (Java),522 words
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Advertisement489 1918-01-12 14 BANKINfI. HM6KBM MB (HMWHAI BAMKIN6 CBHPBBATIIH (litcoareaATßD n Honeßon*) PAID-UP CAPITAL m. 118,800,000 RHSBRVI FCNDB Sterling J1,600,000 at I/- »H,900,D00 Silver M 118,600,000 188,6004)00 Reserve Liability ol Oropvietors 1164)00,000 CODRT OF DIRBCTORS Hoa. Mr. 8, H, Uodwell, Cbainnaa. Boa. Mr. P, H. Holyoak, Deputy Cbairmaa. Hob. Mr. 0. B. Aatoa.489 words
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Advertisement402 1918-01-12 14 BANKING. BHARTEREI BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA ANB CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN BNOLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid op Capital (a 88,008 Shares of Reserve Fuad 41^Oo!tM Reserve Liability ot Proprietors^. 41,100,000 BAMUKBI The Baak ot Baglaad, The Loadoa City aad Midland Baak, Ltd., Tbe Loadoa Couaty aad Wostmlaster Baak, Ltd., The National402 words
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Advertisement375 1918-01-12 14 INSURANCE. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE Those who bave accumnlated money by the laborious process o' mere saving know what a hard and unoertain mothod it is. A man nays. I will save so much out ol my income for a certain time and at the end ol the375 words
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Article744 1918-01-12 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Opportunity for Research. The attitude of the Government towards research, as indicatod by tbe Report ot tbe Committee ot the Privy Council appointed to deal with this question, is so encouraging and generous as to lead to tbe conclusion that744 words
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Article203 1918-01-12 15 The report of the Koaevale Rabbet Company, Limited, states that the yield lot the yew 1916, 08,284 lbs., realised £7,730, inoluding £92 excess ot Taluation o( 1916 stock. Tbe net prioe was 'is. 6d. per lb., after deduoting freight, insurance, warehousing aud London sale charges. The London ujuiralent203 words
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Article65 1918-01-12 15 In these days when the basis and prinoi plea of ev*y institution we being examined with new eyes ot critioiuu, it U not unnatural that the very human estate oi matrimony should be so considered. Mr. Murray is shortly to issue a little book entitled Marriage, by the Bishop of65 words
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Advertisement37 1918-01-12 15 WATCH THE FORDS GO BY The car that made motoring for the million possible Sole Distributors for British Malaya WEARNE Bros., Ltd. SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. IPOH PENANG. m iv\ #H II FOR EFFICIENCY BRINKMANN k CO. SINGAPORE37 words
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Advertisement64 1918-01-12 15 OILD4G SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Oarages Full particulars from DUPIRE BROS. SOLE AGENTS. Bub- Agents for Perak: Messrs. BERRY Co., Ipota SINGER CARS Please apply to International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE Bole Importers. (EINCHER TUfte fPremier JUI-SBritisd Tsyre. MADE OF PLANTATION RUBBER in ,he Largest64 words
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Advertisement631 1918-01-12 16 pF Jff&jffk .S^f T UST as the engineer and fl 9 I all the fingers, so does y V B^nyaaaj WF *J l^ c Goodrich tyre hold f^^Bj fingen of superfine Panu t TTiis is the Fire Flßjer Grip of •afety the grip that comes between you and the skid631 words
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Advertisement466 1918-01-12 16 MIWELLANEBUft LESSONS in French and English given bj lady. Box 668, Straits Times. 61—4-2 IIKMSHED ROOMS TO LBT near town. (Jood locality. Apply Box No 6(8. Stiaits Times. 21— 161 OBNT. RBQUIRES BOARD LODQ INO from February 1. State terms A.T.P .-/o Straitß Timep, 9 Ik -12 1 ENGLISHMAN would466 words
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Advertisement678 1918-01-12 16 BOARD AND LODGING. BT. ANDREWS HOUSE. A Church of England Boarding House for European and Eurasian boys who desire to attend the schools of Singapore. Applications to be made to the House Master, St. Andrew's House, or to the Colonial Chaplain. 2 5 s— IB IP BURLINGTON. Coleman Street, FORMERLY678 words
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Advertisement364 1918-01-12 16 KIAM KIAT&Go. 108 109, MARKET STREET JUST RECEIVED Dietz Reliable Hurricane Lamps PKICB REASONABLE THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore II CONDUCTED IV H. N. BUCKERIDGE late of Mestri. Lafayette, photographer! to their Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON IN paces north at the Adelphi Hotel BUN BEE AND COMPANY364 words
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Advertisement286 1918-01-12 16 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET 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 Office No*. 1361, 1362 and 1363. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 14SO Sunnyßide, Gaylang... IOT3 27 4, Tanjong286 words
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Advertisement247 1918-01-12 16 FIRST-CLASS CARS-HIRE DAY AND NI6HT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries tor second hand cars from our clients in the Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, oonsult us, we will be able to fulfil your needs. When yon intend to sell, oonsult us, we shall fetch a247 words
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Miscellaneous263 1918-01-12 16 Straits Wimes. TELEPHONES I Editorial and General... m 68 Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Office 1144 AU communications relating to editoiiai matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, unboriptioos, accounts, printing, etc— -should be addressed to THE MANAGER. Cheques and money263 words
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