The Straits Times, 20 April 1918
1918-04-20
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The Straits Times
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Title Section13 1918-04-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.701 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. APRIL 20. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTH.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement165 1918-04-20 1 AILMMIB SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK $20.50 NT 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. Jsibby, WcfteM Jsibby state "If there was a way to make soup better165 words
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Advertisement311 1918-04-20 1 ROBINSON CO. Solo Agents for the famous guaranteed for ever all steel RALEIGH CYCLES djsr> -<\ SPECIAL RALEIGH MOD L D 3l n^v This model is an example of I \l *V-*- c vef y Dee production of modern high-grade cycle f M Vw v neering, of wdich the Raleigh311 words
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Advertisement14 1918-04-20 1 MARTELLS BRANDY I Soli Aointi I ADAMBON BILFILUN CO. 110. (lneorpurMe-1 in Kngltodi r14 words
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Article1156 1918-04-20 2 AT THE ALTAR OF THE GERMAN WAR-GOD. Profits' and Wages in Germany, in. 11, however, the German industrialists do not pat maoh of their profits at the service of the State, perhaps they supply indirect aid to the State by paying good wages, thus affording to the workers1,156 words
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Advertisement467 1918-04-20 2 JONG-KEENA JAVA S CONTR BUTION TO THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING HUMANITY. Thin preparation i« eimpvpd ol medicinal barb* eu tiva'id in Maj» l'iit, the Mice* ol Java, 'tin- mm J ir^ tvu'D* or Jong Kin a and hitfaifiei Ynucg Quinine as diMtic^'.. hid frctu Ouiriina or old quinine, wb.cti ih467 words
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Advertisement420 1918-04-20 2 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THOS£ *ITM WtAK, FALLING, DULL. LIFELESS HAIR. 7-Duy "Harlene Hair-Drill" Borne Outfits FREE TO ALL. in Nature atainl« *till Yo« ir.! Tkw > our hair or unhealthy— and millions im that "uuhealtny i» to their own hair. in he, lib of ttif bitir perhaps e»en mor« thai420 words
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Advertisement372 1918-04-20 2 WEEPING ECZEMA ALL OVER HEAD Appeared as Itchy Spot. Had a Watery Appearance. Became i Eruptions. Healed by Cuticura. "I had wet-ping eczema, the first sicns of which was the appearance of an itcliy §spot <>nmy lxail. At times it had a watery api*'arance and quickly spread all over my372 words
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Advertisement249 1918-04-20 2 Aerated Water Bottles 7o Z .«ndi4o^ They have ready »tock. gained a high reputation among the aerated water factories in SAMPLES SlSi and F MlSl may be obtained for their fine quality. 6. OTOMUNE GO. SINGAPORE HE 190HQII ROft HASUFMTUiiiiI %l t LII. 'I«e«Br«iuraD m H«m«b*m«; KataabUsibed 1888 kUNUVACTDRBRS OV249 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous212 1918-04-20 2 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places 'in Singapore Kalij and Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Plaoe. Xamej Changei, Baropo Hotel. H ,u< Channel, Adelphi Hotel. Mod. j Cnanger, Hotel van Wijk. Mrsj Oyauger Raffle* Hotel. Kob 4 C<i., Bias Baaab Boad. Kwoag 8*ng Chiang, Selegie Road. Low Yong212 words
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Article1164 1918-04-20 3 DIVIDEND MAINTAINED AT 20 PER CENT. Tbe Excess Profits Duty. The seventh annual general meeting of tbe Taiping Robber Plantations, Ltd., was held at Winchester Houhp, Old Hroad street, E.G., Sir lv.ir Pbilipps, K C.B M P. (chairman oi tbe company*, presiding. The Cbairman said Gentlemen, You will,1,164 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement557 1918-04-20 3 THE THRIFTY HOUSEWIFE bssM I t! c wcilh, BwJ SB SW MSBSCI Si ■•> .tjting <iliiK-nts *nd atawftag th t ..rt i kt.-pini? i itroiii *nJ well. She apprecur*., SavwaaWtfi in:port*nct ol BTtvaMkag ■■■■c organ* (ram frct:ing run Jowo. Bcluviaj that* MaMh io Hani uvii aaas -lit TAKES t r.*557 words
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Advertisement383 1918-04-20 3 Ana.eitii«% red and white corpuscles the red to ihwisJi the Ix-nly, R ■W white lo stnjht disease. In B Anaemia or biuudll him 1 D the ml corpatdes sm more p or Inai dolicient. Thus the E blood cannot provido sufti- B cient nourishment tor tlie B body. 'I'licreiore the383 words
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Advertisement122 1918-04-20 3 Gasolene Automobile Co. (BEACH ROAD NIXT TO RAFFLES MOTEL) If* flt\J Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night Talephona 755 i4io-u«ib The Best Machine-Pressed CEMENT FLOORING TILES IN MALAYA Manufactured by TAMPEKIS CEMENT TILE WORKS, LTD. 94, md 98--I, lungal Road, Slngapop* It— fl-HB All sizes in stock MIGHEUN122 words
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Advertisement567 1918-04-20 4 STEAMER BAILINIS N.Y7IC .APAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (Iboobtobatbi; ib Jatab) EUROPEAN LINE swiiw) ia maintained ttoi <vi«a Tokobsaia, Vis aorta, aad Bngland under mail oontrad with i'ie Imperiai Japanese (iovetsment Taw Msw Twiaeorew Steamers maintaimnt, B>it osrvioe have keec -pooially deaigned aac aiaati 1 sad BM fitted with all the latest567 words
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Advertisement652 1918-04-20 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. P. 0. -British India AND l—me (CoaPAMia* Ihoobpobatbd ib Hh»w»di MAIL ANO PASSENGER SERVICES P««i*jSUt_Aß A*JO ORIBNTAi. S. M Co (Uncer Contrast with Bis Majeaty Oofaniutaii Tbe Company'B MAIL SBRVIOBS BAST OF BOMBAY ate at areseat BBJBBaM Tbe Company* INTBRMBDIATB SBRVIOBS TO AMD FROM LONUOk are at present652 words
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Advertisement614 1918-04-20 4 STEAMER SAILINaS fHE SiAM STEAM NAVIGATJ6K CB.. L 6. (ißosareaanD ib Bias). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretav, Triaggaan, Biaut, Semerak, Baoho, Kolaataa, Tab«i B^asr*. Tbiifia, aaarai, Pattuii, Hiagora, Laoos, Kokaamui, Baadaa, Laagraea, Uhunpo*, Sohlak a Saagk j» Dim Departura s.s. MAHIDOL April 92 April 24, 8 p.m. a.a. PRACHATIPOK April 38 May614 words
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Advertisement590 1918-04-20 4 •TDUItt MiLM... OOMBIMBp SBBVIOB U* THEB€EANI.I.CB.LT (I»00B»0BATBD IB Hi. THE WEBT 7uiTliiJ« t. N. C»,. I TH '.JBOOIPOBATtr. IB B»» aWVJBM Australian Pga rr •»d «ir.«Apa, Regc: Wertera Anatraua xslliaa i:- doOfctUHU oCorai. Uprby, Rtt H i oam A .-J. let thr Kimhstto, Gold Pialdtl B,™ R-iobaok H»,, »ortH«lla»d ipor*590 words
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Advertisement530 1918-04-20 5 tuu MMM «M> KaH >in.N OMLI THE ROYAL YAKUTI (ANANO VILAti). Thii Vakati or lif» ktivmu ouotar nan bo prepared fr.,m tbe Bert, eboioeet and ricbeat vegetable drngß. It ba-< a wonderful property of mereMing tbe virile power and rrotifles al itmary disorders. In (act, it makes man man. Tlii*530 words
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Advertisement35 1918-04-20 5 Single-disc reversible ploughs New shipment received The lightest and best pair-bullock plough for cultivating. Considerable number in use. SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. (Incorporated in'Str&its Settlements) MALACCA AND AT SINGAPORE, PEN4NG, SEREMBAN, MUAR AND JOHORE BAHRU35 words
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Advertisement108 1918-04-20 6 CORRUGATED IRON STOCKS MF 24 G AND 26 G PRICES ON APPLICATION TO INDO-MALAY Co., Ld. (Incorporated In Singapore) With coffee or porridge undiluted, it in delicious. In'tea^or for cooking, diluted with equal quantity of water, ir is perfect. In fact for every household use UNSURPASSED St. Charles unsweetened condensed108 words
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Advertisement254 1918-04-20 6 SMALL ORCHESTRA MUSIC with pianoforte ondnotor cf CONTINEN T A L fantaisie ovettaren, eto. MUSICAL COMEDY waltses, aelections, two hi pa, marches, eto. TO BE HAU KKOM IH. Bart* IHaf Msa. TsKaltaw Sa, 1 70 S. THE LIVERPOOL ft LONDON ft GLOBE IHBCE. CO.. LTD. (lassrasrstss' Is Eaftlasi) MOTOR CAR254 words
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Advertisement194 1918-04-20 6 STAMFORD HOUSE private: hotel, Bras Basah Road OINTRALLV SITUATED 4lways cool and exposed to m•. broese I rumlshed Apartments with or without Board ComforUble Booms with Bathrooms attaobed ■leotrlo Fittings throughout, barge Beoeptlon Hall and Billiards. 3epar»te Tables In Spaoious Dining Boom, TEIMS Iks swst raasoMils Is Tow*. For further194 words
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Advertisement324 1918-04-20 6 NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS FOR OVERSEAS ORINDLAY CO. Banlen \ti, PAhLUMKNT STRBBT Aytnts i London, s.w.i. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS (52 WEEKS) l.>cludi.t.,.tag a (Subject hi any nltrratinn in sWmhmJ uhluhtr'tpriceorpottijeii 4 r. d. Acsatrnr Ph"!o.'r»i her 1 0 O Anxwt'rs or lie-bits a 0 Bjetsnder a 18 6 Lbiruti Times or Becotd324 words
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Article91 1918-04-20 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, April 20. Hiku Water. 6.24 ».m., 7 M p.tn Sunday, April 21. Bleb Wat- 7.2 a.m., 818 p.m Monday, April 22. High Water, 8.10 a m., B.BS p.m Tacaday, April 23. High Water a.l a in., 9 23 p.m Wednesday, April 24. Hlffb Watet, »Ai91 words
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Article155 1918-04-20 7 To-dat. Batn Pabat 2.80 pm Htlioot, P. Swetteoham ud Peoang "0 pm ■Ulaoea and P. SwattaahMa 3.80 pm Bangkok 2.30 pm Pnaang, Rangoon and Calcutta 2.00 pm Madran, Ae»;>ptUm and Bombay 1 pm Port Swetteoham, Feoang, taking fnail^ for 2 80 pm ■■Ma*, etc. Registration op to155 words
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Article265 1918-04-20 7 The Bull train* from Sinzapite lot tbe I oortb leare Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday axoepted) and T pan., attiring at KoaU Lnmpur at MB bju. and 6.46 a.m. respectively. The throofth e^niees to Penang leaves K.oala Lmnpof at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Pi—265 words
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Article56 1918-04-20 7 lOffleitl Port 0 .»n BoM4roM November 38 J»na»rj 22 V *en«ry 3 F**ru«ry 3 fthrary t F*fMrylB Pt*rt»ryl4 K«bru»ry 14 K -(iru»ry It Xt bra»ry 14 Fcbramry 14 K»bro»ry 16 February 19 JOoe Report.) iuitiD Lobdoi M»reb 1 April IS March 30 April 18 April IB a56 words
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Article183 1918-04-20 7 EXCMANOB 8otOAPoa», Arm 20, 1818. On Lomoo> Bank 4 m/s 1/4 Demand I/'., Private 8 m/f 2/4. H On Fbamoi Bank 11 7 On Imou Bank T. T. 147} On HoMOKOna...Bank d/d 84J%i<m On Skunmui ...Bank d/d m S2J Ow Jata. Bank T. T. 1 1 On183 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article175 1918-04-20 7 10 10 Ampau 8.50 985 1 1 Aye» Weag 8 00 8.10 10 10 KinU Asaoeuticm 8.86 8.75 41 41 KinU Tin 1.10.0 1.15.0 £1 L»h«t Mines 8 .75 610 10 10. lUUtmi CoUietiee IS 75 14 35 41 AMilinßTii 1.13 1.16 0 ton 10 10 Middleton 1760 18175 words
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Article102 1918-04-20 7 41 41 I. Bmeltt*K Co, 7.60 775 41 41 P*ef. 1.8.0 1.6.0 <-/• H- ■leeMeT'waya B,S 10 10 Fraae* Veuve 47.00 49.00 80 UW.Hftmmet4Oc.eB.ro 65.00 :00 100 Kfttaßrca, Del. 180.00 160.01 10 10 May Mid Co. 9.00 7.00 41 41 Bboll TvMupoH 6. 15.0 80 0 jjy 80,*,. 6«J:«».102 words
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Article58 1918-04-20 7 United Bneineors 8% |1,U4,M)0 pa* Singapore Bleotrio Tramways 6% 4850, r>00 aou B'poreMunicipal 6% 11,878,000 B'pore Mnnioipal 4*% of 190T 11,600,000 10% dii 8 pote Municipal 4^% of )90e II.OOOOM 10%dfa S'pote Mnnioipal 4% 1,000 ON 10%dfc Spore Municipal 4% 4SOO MM M F.M.S. «<* loan ibi* 115,0nn 00058 words
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Article328 1918-04-20 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Fiaee. Lrall* Co. Ev&U. Aloi Gajah (II) B.fO 8.76 Bfs 8.90 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 2.76 8.00 376 8.00 A yet Hitam (15) 18 00 16.00 18X0 16.00 Ayei KuDinK (II) 100 1.10 1.10 1.20328 words
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Advertisement176 1918-04-20 7 •■■■iMßßßVaia^MMßaßßßnßasßaanßasßßß*) I FEOERATEO MALAY STATEB RAILWAYB VACANC'ES FOR ENGINEERING APPRENTICES Applications are invited lor three vacancies as appruntioe diaoßbtsmen and ibrte vacancies as apprentice clerks ol works. Catdidataa mot be born and educated in the K VI S or Col 'Of sad mnit be over the ace of sixteen at>d176 words
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Advertisement435 1918-04-20 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. will pshao calling himself MaoLonald, who c»llud uu lltb at MilMi Pa-ir ttDJ.ag kud; mtke iiimmt known tj *ux No. 4i "*t»i 'I imex. i>o 4— vB-4 |>UH SALK, one ftiu, Ui^v«.r repea m* tool kqd, JO bcre, »70 w 80 c» ck Unit hoo'n Inoubiior ooitpiet ICO435 words
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Advertisement235 1918-04-20 7 GOLOFINO CIGARS PERFECTOSSS.SO per 25 BOUQUETS > $4.00 per 25 FRASER NEAVE, Ltd. STATIONERY DEPARTMENT 13, Collyer Quay, Singapore Have ia Stock a Large Selection of Stationery and Office Requisites. Motor^ Cars Just arrived a few OLDS MOBILE 8-cylinder, 7-eeater Touring Cars, Model 45. For particulars and price apply to235 words
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Advertisement78 1918-04-20 7 THE TOP NOTCH OF QUALITY IN BERIAL PRODUCTION RFICHFO BY THE INGOMPAtUBLB HKHIAL, WITH AN INOOMPABABLB SBBIAL BT*B P»th. i lataat, Or.at.tt aad last THE FATAL RING In SO Epiaodea or 41 Reele WHERE, WHEN *N0 HOW SCREENED /lIUIIIDDI First and verond Bpisodes ALnAmDnA n«* "b o wat7.*o Tnud BpiH-de78 words
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Obituary81 1918-04-20 8 BiLiVANDHCM —On April 19, at Singapore, Arthur Berxbeba Belavandram, aged 28 years, grandson ot Mr. and Mrs. F. Aaron and tbe late Rev. R. Belavandram ot tbe S. P. G. Mission, Penang. His remains will be removed to the Bukit Timah Cemetery, punctually at 6 p.m. to-day. Penang papers81 words
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1178 1918-04-20 8 T he Straits Times. SATURDAY, APRIL 20. TAKING STOCK. It is a month now since the Ger-nat offensive in the west began and it seems t us to be a long way from its ending. The danger must have been realised, because (or some time before the attacks were made1,178 words
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Article17 1918-04-20 8 Tbe riiaenverv of a rich vein of tin by a Hailam b.iy is rrportel from Alor Star,17 words
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Article18 1918-04-20 8 We. bave to acknowledge tbe receipt from the Government Printing Office of tbe annual rt ports for 1910.18 words
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Article30 1918-04-20 8 Musah, a Bombay trader ot 13, Cuff Road, reports tbeft from liU reside not) nf a gold nog aod clothing, valuud at 9201. No ariest has so far boen tffocted.30 words
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Article33 1918-04-20 8 In consequence of tbe late arrival of griffins, the Singapore race meeting has been postponed till June 11. 18 and IS. Tbe drawing takes place to-day at 6 p.m. at a brains' yard.33 words
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Article28 1918-04-20 8 David Neilpon Black, draftsman, of No. 28-1, Orange Road, and Alexander Anderßon Simpson, engineer, of Institution Hill, are authorised to file specification titan invention for a Baling Press.28 words
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Article30 1918-04-20 8 Tbe paroel service to tbe Indian Civil Postal Agencies in Mesopotamia (Abdul Kbasib, Amara, Bagdad, Baora, Basra City, Fao, Kat, NaHttriteb, Qulat Saleh, Suk-esli Sheyukh and Zubair) is suspend td.30 words
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Article46 1918-04-20 8 Service will be held at th Boustead Institute on Sunday next at 8.1 5 p.m., to which tbe men of the army and navy and mercan tile marine are cordially invited. Mr. R. J. Bartlett, AH C.S will be the speaker, and Miss Morris, the soloist.46 words
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Article43 1918-04-20 8 The case of Thomas Oottgens, who was arrested on April 11, on board a steamer in Singapore Harbour, charged with embezzlement in the Neiherlanu Indies, was mentioned in tbe District Court on April 18, and the case was postponed tor the 3ith instant.43 words
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Article55 1918-04-20 8 Ceylon exchanges to band contain a Municipal ootioe that owing to tbe shortage of coal. the lighting ot all gas lamps in the public turrets will be disooDtiDned on and after the 2ud instant until iurlher notioc, with the exception of lamps at street junctions which will be lighted up55 words
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Article66 1918-04-20 8 Captain L. C. Taylor, for many years mahter of craft in the Eastern ShippiDg Company's aervice, who hai been for some time pant in command of a steamer in tbe luland Water Transport of the Mesopotamia Expeditionary Forou is in Penang on rhort leave from the Persian Gulf. His boat66 words
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Article61 1918-04-20 8 Yesterday afternoon Inspector Randell proaecuted Lob Slew Kai, a llylaru, who i« the Captain of a Chinese jink, named tbe Yong S<ng, before Mr. Ham. Accused was charged with allowing immigrants to land in ttie Colony before they had beerj pasted by tbe r>.U O Dr. Brooke. He was fined61 words
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Article76 1918-04-20 8 A Taiping correspondent of the Straits Echo, a Chinese gentlt man with a very sound view of things generally, suggests tbat a strong body of volunteers could be raiacd among the local population, namely, tbe Chinese, Jaffoese, Tamil and Eurasian*, much on the linea ot the Chinese Volanteertin Ipoh. This76 words
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Article81 1918-04-20 8 Yesterday afternoon before the Criminal District Court Toy Bok Seng and Tang Hing Siang were ioond guilty of houae tre/epaa* with intent to commit an (ffunce at 129 Bukit Ttmah R >ad, on April 7. The bouse was occupied by a Siamese woman and her t7O daugbters- The first accused81 words
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Article98 1918-04-20 8 Evidence was again taken in tbe |H court re«Wrday sgainat the lunatic whilaebed lunpector J >yce »o badly witbakmf. on April u-l at No 7, Omar Koad. Mr Joyce who brought him op before Mr. Hum ■tated that he lisd taken tbe man out of the Lunatic Asylum, where he98 words
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Article98 1918-04-20 8 Miss D. Fulton, Secretary of tbe Inter national Kubber and Allied Trades Bxbibi lion Ltd., informs tbe Times of Malay* that her uoolf Mr. A. Staines Manders, died on February 22 and was bnried in the little village of Amberly, in the Cotawold Hills. Mr. A. Ssaines Mandern was born98 words
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Article164 1918-04-20 8 Tbe griffins for the forthcoming rscrmeetirg, writes a correcpoodmt. were, landed yesterday morning. Tliey are a fairly good iKiking lot of tboroogb brtd borst-it, but at iri tt*Dt, owing to the length of time they have, been in tranHit, do not preaent a fsWJ Utraelive appearance. One tiorse wan 10-t164 words
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Article473 1918-04-20 8 Mr. O. C. Dodd is sppoint<vl a paasorl cadet and fupernumerary in class V. of the Strait* Settlements Civil Service, Mr. S. A. Lane is appointed a member ot the Pilot Board, Singapore, in plaoe of Mr. J. R. Nicholson, C.M.0., resigned. Mr. Robert Laiog, who went473 words
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Article118 1918-04-20 8 Mr. J. Corn well has received news of the death in action of hia second son, William, aged 19, who went out to France in a draft from the Artists Rides in February, says tho Malay Mail. The, dead boy bad joined up on leaving acbool118 words
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Article120 1918-04-20 8 Courland, where the Germans ara now practically tbe men in po»se»kicn, was a >emi-independcnt dukedom until 1795, and one of its lam rulers played a touianic part in Russian hi» ory. This wtl Krnest de Biron, Duke ul Courland, who won the favour ot Anna Ivaoovna, niece of120 words
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Article297 1918-04-20 8 The Hat Committee, in Jaaaary, appea'ed far the Bum of (62,000 from Malaya, to erect 10 bats in France. Already the Hon. Treasurer has actually received over 176,000. To this there mast be added tbe separata Jewish contribution of 17,781, for a but ani maiquee in Jerusalem.297 words
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Advertisement124 1918-04-20 8 Lawn Tennis NEW STOCKS OF HIGHGRADE REQUISITES ■||CfrrTjj| OF ALL KINDS 7^ 'HlJlllWk 813E2 WINDOWS JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (InCOEPOBiTBD Dl BnuLAUD) SPENCER-MOULTON TYRES Enable the motorist to travel in hot climates with the reliability of rail travel. MOTORISTS THE WORLD OVER Appreciate the British thoroughness OF SPENCER-MOULTON TYRES Bole124 words
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Advertisement222 1918-04-20 8 ALHAMJHLA Ths Hall for Hvs*e Th« Pionsarsnd Primlsr Houu Ths House of Quality- loach Ro<d Patbe's latest and greatest serial (eatarirg tbe inoomparable cbarmim fp«riw, peerless PEARL WHITE The serial star soprdme THE FATAL RING In 30 episodes or 41 reels. TIM First Two Episodes will bo icpssntd ia tho222 words
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Article4597 1918-04-20 9 ALLIED POSITION. Evidence of Returning Confidence. INTERVIEW WITH FAMOUS GENERAL. When Next Shock May Be Expected. KSDTII 5 TsLSOIAIfS. Lonlon, April 10, 12 80 a.m. Field Marshal H*ig reports There was severe fighting on tbe greater part of tbe Lys battle front. Strong attacks followed a bombardment from4,597 words
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Article158 1918-04-20 10 We are indebted to the French Consulate tor the following telegrams: Paris, April 18, 6.20 p.m. On the Belgian front, the enemy was repulsed and lost 600 prisoners. London The Hungarian cabinet has resigned. London Lord Milner has been appointed Under Secretary for War. Lord Derby Ambassador158 words
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Article45 1918-04-20 10 (From Ocb Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 19. Eleven sttap shop bouses were destroyed by fire at Prai, near the railway quarters They were occupied by Chinese and Tamils. The damage is 15,000. Goats and poultry perished, bat no human beings were lost.45 words
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Article151 1918-04-20 10 (FaoM Ocb Own Correspondent). Ipob, April 19. A crowded and protracted meeting of Cbinoae miners of Perak, with a sprinkling mt Europeans, discussed measures necessary to itcrvase the production of tin, witb a view to the presentation of views to tbe High Commissioner, wbo arrives at Ipob151 words
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Article104 1918-04-20 10 To-day's Business. Macpbail and Co.'s daily report I— Stiver- 1" p i*"i. Hongkong.— B4{. Shanghai— 6ij. Tin Buyers 110.' t Rubber -Firm. Rubber shares are steady. I'la Pandan* have bn n done at 72,. Bukit Jelotongs at 63 erata, Pulan Balanga at 35. Pajams are off. ring104 words
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Article107 1918-04-20 10 1:* > H. Swamy, who i« described in the Straits Mm Unp aa Journalist and paahotrt, merchant aed commisMon ageot waa charged at Pena..,. on Thursday More Mr. S. U. Langston «i*> kitidr ■n<i<rmation to a public servant, to wit, Mr. K 1> Acton. District Jadge, which be knew to107 words
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Article2478 1918-04-20 10 WHVT THE BERLIN STRIKES HAVE DEMONSTRATED. From Our Special Correspondent. London, Febuary 6. Although very little offisial news aboat tbe German strikes has filtered through we are able to pieoe together the events ot last week pretty completely, and to see a little behind the curtain2,478 words
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Article475 1918-04-20 10 Football. The following account ol a match played on Thursday reached us too late for publication yesterday. Will correspondents kindly note tbat reports of matches, which we are, always very pleased to have, should reach as a» early as postiibleon tbe morning following the game in order to475 words
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Article103 1918-04-20 10 Taiping.— lo,769 lbs. A motor car accident tock place on Wednesday evening at 7 -20 in Burmah Road, Pcnaog, daring tbe storm wbiob did a considerable damage to trees, etc A Chinese woman was knocked down by a car driven by a Tamil chauffeur. Tbe woman was103 words
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Article922 1918-04-20 10 Chief Justice's Tribute in Supreme Court. Tbere was a fall attendance of members of ttiH bar in the Sapreme Coart at noon to-day, when the Cbief Justice (Sir John Buckmll, K.C.), made reference to tbe loan sustained by tbe death of Mr. Justice Edmonds. Tbe Puisne922 words
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Article254 1918-04-20 10 The Coroner's enquiry into the circam stances attending the death of an unknown male Chinese who, it waa alleged, waa set upon and killed by aome Malays at midnight on April 4, wax held for the greater part of yesterday. Kalif, a Malay, employed by Hewn, Maynarl254 words
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Letter114 1918-04-20 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— Last nigbt while myself and friends were out for a motor drive to Change* Bungalow, we observed two or tbreo men standiog by the side of tbn road between Cbaogpe Police Station and Cbangee B ingalow. On our returning about114 words
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Letter236 1918-04-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Your correspondent, Prancer, waxes sarcastic over the shutting down ot publio dances in Singapore in certain quarters and perhaps tbere h Komethiog to be said for bis point of view. Presumiog Prancer to be a man the letter236 words
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Letter364 1918-04-20 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Time*. Sir, Judging from tbe information in tba daily press, it appears tbat tbere is, or will be very shortly, a great shortage of Indian labour, in tbe various rubber estates, and as I hoe there but- been a very considerable tailing364 words
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Article92 1918-04-20 10 Tbe rate of mortality in tbe Settlement of Singapore for tbe week ended April 13 was 86.88 per mille ol tbe population. Tbe total number of deaths was 26H, of whioh 177 were male sob j dots and HI female. Convulsions claimed 22, phthisis 87, malaria fever92 words
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Article198 1918-04-20 10 Writing from British East Afrioa on February 'ii, a correspondent of the Times of Malaya, wbo was well kuown in tbe Straits and F.M.S before be left for tbe frjut in 11*16 (joining up in April, IUIG dhows that Perak and tbe F.M.S. ar« unusually well represented io the East198 words
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Article1582 1918-04-20 11 NEED FOR LIMITATION OF OUTPUT. "Close Season" Proposed. Tbe m Tenth annual ordinary general meet ing of tl lmi tiiioil»ui Kubbi-r Ki-tate, Ltd., was btld at tbe On at KaMern Bute), EC, Mr. L. Bjron Peters (chairman of the conjpunji prisidinif. Tbe Chairman paid Thin i tbe (ourtli1,582 words
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Article784 1918-04-20 11 Something of the Real Ex-Sultan Of Turkey. To foreigners it was difficult to explain that I there were two AbJul Hauiids, writes One wbo knew him" in The Times. TLe one they saw was a uervouti, low voiced, courteous, and somewhat awkward prince, with an intelligent smile and784 words
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Advertisement476 1918-04-20 11 Buy direct from the actual manufacturers and save dealers' profits Buy a Moutrie Piano and get Full Value Call op snnd for new catalogue 8. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Inoorporated in Hongkong) Raffle. Plaoe AUCTION SALE 01 JACOBB»N W4LN0T-8TA1NBD AND WAXPOLISaBD TBAK HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUBB, TBA AND DINNBR SKHVICBS, PLANTS, BTC. To476 words
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Advertisement236 1918-04-20 11 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER Our Filippino Band will play during and after Dinner SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL HD CINEMA OPEN DINNER AIR SHOW Sunday, April 21 "YUM. W I iB»> Tif^ During Dinner E. and O. HOTEL PKNANQ Situated beautifully by236 words
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Article1994 1918-04-20 12 First Three Years. 1914. June 'J7.— A'xafsinatu.n Archdukrt Fr.icz F. nliuaud auil liii- C laaort ai 6 < July ill. AUxlllau ultlluatum dolit August 1. Germany iln.it. in war uu Rumia 1 rauce. AoguHt 4. tintaiu ilt ciai. war on Germany liataaiag uiuualuy ol B< Igium. Aauu-t1,994 words
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Article337 1918-04-20 12 Programme of drills, etc for week ending Saturday, April 27, 1918: Satuhdat, April 20. 2.80 p.m. Balextier Kng. Vets. Co. details. 8 p.m. Drill Hall Chinese Co. S.V.I. compulsory. Bras Basal- Rd. for Bidadari. Malay Co. S.V.I. compulsory. Sunday, April 21. 7 a.m. Baleotier Rug. V.-m. Co.337 words
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Article48 1918-04-20 12 Pboobamiib fob April. Monday 22nd- Parade at Pearls Hill aad Tanjong Pagar, 6.15 p m. Friday 26th.—Parade at Havelock Road Pohoe Station, 6.16 p m. Monday 29th.-Parade at PearU Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 6.16 p.m. Amdrbw Aonbw, Otfioer Commanrliag, Civil Guard. Singapore, April 8. 1918.48 words
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Article135 1918-04-20 12 L»»t year a committee was appointed bj I th«- O jveromeot ol Barma consisting of Mr I H«r.1nu4o, I.O.S a H I S X. repreaentatm aod Dr. P. J. Mexta to eoqiire into tti« alle« I «h1 ifnevancrs ul d.-ck pafcarnite'l *Dd coolie-' ir.tti at K*nu<x>D aod oo tbe b.l135 words
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Article482 1918-04-20 12 Strong Demonstrations Against Him In Melbourne. A Melbourne wire, dated March 29, to tbe Brisbane Courier says: NVaily 3,OiH) citizens 11.4U1 a htroog lit m.iur.t-aliou agtirnt the l< iiuan Cathoho Archbi-hop of Mi Ibourne (D| M<iini\i in tin* firm of a drputation to L ni .M»y r482 words
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Article632 1918-04-20 12 Sunday, April 21, 1918. St. Andrew's C*tuk[ikal. 3rd Sunday after Easter— 7 30 a.m. Litany 7.45 a.m. rJoly Communion (Choral); 9. 1S Matins followed by Holy Communion 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes 5.30 pm. Evensoog aud xirmon. I St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines. 6.80 p.m. Evensong aod632 words
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Advertisement158 1918-04-20 12 Regular eupp-lies arrivirg monthly of Australian Cheddar CHEESE certified as first grade by Australian Government certificate. Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Strait* S.ttlamant.) J»g9 EVINRUDES The BEST yet in detachable t < row-boat motors £f^r^JU DO NT ROW JOBT GO s^ffiSrfjS^S' Immediate delivery uAsLbT ilMi: W£ SEU V158 words
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Article1171 1918-04-20 13 MR. BONAR LAW ON BRITISH FINANCES. Business Men's Week. By way o( hi nd <fl to tlio Badness Men's Week o( tbe National War Bonds caiup»i«n orxatiixed by tl» Aldwytb Club on bebalt of tlie National War Savings Cotua,itt. o a loocbeon wag given to tho Ri^ht1,171 words
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Advertisement263 1918-04-20 13 MICHELIN Tyres Hundreds of thousands are running all over the world ■nchefto does lfm(§^^!i »3^* tt Wchelln not manufacture: y~_H^^^V toond it worth Hot water bottles 0 7^^ w l le P ec a sa Rubber heels cC^^^'j »Tf hi Pneumatic Tyres Garden Hose k since the inception Tennis baits,263 words
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Advertisement188 1918-04-20 13 R SUPERB TH BEVERJGE J P^Si .Unvarying iti Character o^' Unsurpassed in EXcellence W^.. FHAMR3Z and GO. SINGAPORE _-^^V^ w. Best Manila Cigar c EKoallant. Salaoted Bud* Eapao^allaa LondM. Army and Navy LondP-* F»no Patit nouqu«tt Lord* of England BOU ti Hitfhli.. ,n eh: Cort.r-o r.r.o B.t^n.. M#uvo Oortadn Rain.188 words
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Advertisement615 1918-04-20 14 Aiteti over f 3,000,000 8.0. Assurance in foroe over $9,000,000 80. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Imcobporatbd iii Straits Sbttlbmbmts) HIAD OFFIOI i Wlnohawte* House, SlngapoPtv LONDON OFFICE i 89, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has ABO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England, aad oomplies with the615 words
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Advertisement495 1918-04-20 14 BANKINQ. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (iMCOBPOkATBD IM HoNOKONO) PAID UP CAPITAL 118,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling f 1.600,000 at 3/. 116,000,000 Silver 119,600,000 •84,600,000 Itaaawi) Liability of Proprietors •16,000,000 COCRT OF DIRBCTORS Hon. Mr. P. H Holyoak, Chairman. G. T, M. Bdkins, Fsq., Deputy Chairman. F. O. Bntcbor, Bsq. Hon.495 words
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Advertisement516 1918-04-20 14 BANKINQ. MERCANTILE BANK PF INDIA. LTD. (INCORPORATBD IN BNGLAND) Capital Authorised £1,500,000 Capital Subscribed m. 41,125,000 Capital Paid-up £562,500 Reserve Fund £600,000 BOARD OF DIRBCTORS K. J. Black, Esq., Chairman. J. M. Ryrie, Bsq. I H.Melvil 1 Simons, Bsq i P. R. Chalmers, Bsq. Sir David Yule. Lord Carmichael. Chief516 words
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Advertisement527 1918-04-20 14 BACKING, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA INCORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTBR. Paid up Capital in 60.0C0 Shares ot £20 each £IaOP,OOfi Reserve Fond £2 000,100 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors £1,300,000 BANKERS! The Bank of Bngland, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster527 words
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Advertisement673 1918-04-20 14 INSURANCE. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE Thoee who have accumulated money by the laborious ptooess ol mere savins kaow what a bard aad uncertain method it is. A man says. I will save so mnoh oat ot my income for a oertain time and at the end of the673 words
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Article1127 1918-04-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS Apathy of British Manufacturers. Figures recently published conclusively show tbat tbe British motor industry i» under capitalised as compared with tbe American motor iodnetry, and that the standardisation of a moderately- priced car is the keynote to sooccss (saya a writer1,127 words
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Advertisement130 1918-04-20 15 WILLARD STORAGE BATTERIES LARGE STOCKS FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS DUE SHORTLY The Willard Storage Battery is the most reliable on the market. It is standard on 75 per cent, of all electrically equipped cars. WEARNE BROS., LD. BINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. IPOH AND PENAHB Bole Agents for the Straits and130 words
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Advertisement80 1918-04-20 15 OILDA6 SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Oarages Full particular* from DUPIRE BROS. SOLE AGENTS. Sab-Agents (or Perak: Messrs. BERRY Co., Ipota STELASTIC TYRES The only tyres holding the R. A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. C-S British and made In Britain Sole Importer!80 words
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Advertisement553 1918-04-20 16 4 2^ t u&JUIJRIIiIi r^~j^^ YRES r. 0 SITUATIONS VACANT. BXPERIBNCB COMPOSITORS WANTED for tbe Straits Times (nrwe departDient) Oood salaries given to capable WANTED, Master, of£o«rß and ecgiceers lor a steamer to sail shortly. Apply to Booßtead Co. 188— n WANTBD, experienced miner as tempoi ary manager for Hydraulic553 words
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Advertisement556 1918-04-20 16 SITUATIBNS WANTED A JAPANESE YOCSG MAN Waota employment with English speaking family as a boise-boy to U-arn Bog'isb. No r'eeire for wages. Apply Box No. 6i, Straits Times. 16 4 v WANTED BILLET by Bcrorein, young active and sober in mercantile firm (import dept. preferred). Wide experienoe, local and Baxtern556 words
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Advertisement616 1918-04-20 16 HBARD AND LBO6INB. SANS SOUCI, 0, Oxley Rise, A. M»o Dougall Oibt-on proprietor. One double room vacant IW-H n PAYING UUBsT WANTED by private family, two large roomi now available l.r mured conpld or bachelor, io Ttiglin district. Apply Box No. 6»8, Straitx Time*. IB 4—Bo 4 BT. ANDREWS HOUSE.616 words
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Advertisement317 1918-04-20 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incokpobatbd in England Manufacturers THE MULTIPLAR BRAND BEST HAIR BELTING Sole Agenta: KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street. THB LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO m Singapore IS CONDUCTED IV H. N. BUCKERIDGE Utaef Messrs. lafaistta, photofraphan to their Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON Fermerly Hotel da la317 words
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Advertisement344 1918-04-20 16 6UAN KIAT AND COMPANY, L MITED (Inoorporatod in tbe Straits Settlements) H«ad Office: 36, Philip Street, liegapore The successful tenderers to the S.S. Government and Municipal Commissioners for the year 1918 For to supply of Erginerrirg Stores, Paints. Mettl and Oils, ml Hard ware and Mi»oe lanecus btoree, etc. Tal.344 words
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Advertisement196 1918-04-20 16 FIRBT-CLASS CARS-KERE OAY AND NIBNT Thoni 1233 We have numerous enquiries tot second hand oars from on> olieats la the Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, ooaftr.lt as, we will be able to falfil yout needs. When you intend to xnll, consult us, we shall fetch a196 words
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Miscellaneous196 1918-04-20 16 The Straits Times FM F.M.g. lEAOEIH, The Mail Train postal service oaables aa to send into the F.M.S. each evening a Special Edition ol The Straits Times sontaining all the important telegrams and news received op to a late boor ia tut) afternoon •"his edition eaa be bought la me196 words
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Miscellaneous396 1918-04-20 16 Straits IBimes. TILIPHQNII i Editorial and Geaeral... M M Manager's Office h. mt Job Printing Office m M 1M4 Al' eommonications relatiae lo editorial matters and news should bu adrironnod b* THB EDITOR. Ail communications roletiag lo Mini matters— ad vertiaeueaM, rabrriptioaa, aooonutR, printing, etc. should b« addressed to THB396 words
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