The Straits Times, 8 June 1918
1918-06-08
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Title Section13 1918-06-08 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.743 BINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JUNE 8. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTB.13 words
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Advertisement172 1918-06-08 1 ■ILKMII tWEETENEO CONDEKSEO ■ILK *npe sow $20.50 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 ftoup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jsnbby, Hcffeill Isibby state "If there was a way to make172 words
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Advertisement63 1918-06-08 1 ROBINSON CO. «/ifS# Arrived m SmAKT Jr AFTERNOON Jjf jl lIX AND f EVENING UP DRESSES ly White Voile Blouses and Knitted Silk Sports Coats ROBINSON CO, Ab supplied to Stocks held by The War Office The Admiralty _Z^^ ft FRANKEL&CO. The Crown Agents m^^ t^7^9^ s Complete House Furnishers63 words
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Advertisement8 1918-06-08 1 GOODRICH 11l g"l"f| rtea»^ Saw < 5 TYHES j8 words
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Article1142 1918-06-08 2 STEADILY EXPANDING FIGURES REPORTED. Healthy Development. The sixty-fourth ordinary general meeting of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China was held on April 10 on the bank's premises, at 88. Biahopsgate, E.C., Sir Montagu Cornish Turner (the chairman; prenidioK Mr. T. 11. Whitehead (one of the1,142 words
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Advertisement353 1918-06-08 2 Weakness Every nmvimtnl of the body use* up a definite amount of vitality. That is why you frel tirrd at the end of thr day. When ■vrrnu y .,.n-. i. cr when yuur mum, ia undermined by illness, your whole aystrrn beoomes too exhausted to recover its lost vitality without353 words
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Advertisement437 1918-06-08 2 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THOSE WITH WEAK, FALLING, DULL LIFELESS HAIR. 7-Day "Harlene Hair-Drill" Home Outfits FREE TO ALL. Nothing alive in Natur* stanrla still. You X» i.m WHid or backward. Thus, your hair IsaWaM u-nliuy or unhealthy— and million! tntmj maeaaM that "unhealthy" ia the w.mi to apply to their437 words
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Advertisement388 1918-06-08 2 IT'S VERY EASY TO GET RID OF SKIN TROUBLES With CUTICURA "v Bathe w>th yS^i L\ Soap, jCL j llyj dry and 3k 7 Jx Ointment Stops itching instantly, clears away pimples, redness and roughness, removes dandruff and scalp irritation, heals red, rough and sore hands as well as most388 words
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Advertisement253 1918-06-08 2 CHINESE COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY AND THE S.S. AND F.M.S. TRADE REGIBTER containing approximately 1310 pastes is now fixed at tba eompsrativel; low prio» oi 110 per copy. Air. aiy over 1,000 oopiea bavo been booked at J as wo are R.il. daily reoeiviag orders, we bavi: in ooawqueooe to aa^ui ot253 words
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Article880 1918-06-08 3 TALES OF MURDER AND ROBBERY BY U-BOATS. Dispirited German Crews Day by day the assassin 1' Boats commit their pitiful crimes. The story Las hitherto been poblicly to!d mainly in the condensed form ol weekly totals. A more intimate view of theoe marine tragedies is now possible.880 words
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Article163 1918-06-08 3 There are prejudices Mid superstitions in Burma, m in India, and in many parts of England, against owls aad night jtrt, bat they are qaite unwarranted, and night birds ol prey perform a very nstfo.1 part in the economy o( nature especially in aericoltnral ooantrtes, where the163 words
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Advertisement413 1918-06-08 3 The Beat Machine-Pressed CEMENT FLOORING TILES IN MALAYA Manufactured by TAKPENIB CEMENT TILE WORKS, LTD. »B and N*l, Sungat Road, «ln«a>a)O»* f i% UM& FRUIT JUICE JVC^ *^krf/ IT COOLS TH* BLOOO X*l MJ&9&4C amo tun you fix Am/* cr yp^F* M>B^ |MBBBB »B BBBB SBBBSBBBBBBBB»BBB>BBBBB»Ms.»B»»BB>B»*»l MICHELIN TYBES TUBES NEW413 words
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Advertisement397 1918-06-08 3 CBEONG MOTHERS Daatists R«cs* bridge Boad FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES TbaVjiass Mtoiia«i<iai D«fcUatty. uold UaWM Bri.lv V>ili»g aad Vaifiaaile. D.,»*ii:i. nc Woai Qnaraateed, O&aKUatS *U;r>Hß»7l B4M Tentt> Ppwderx aad Brnshes for «ale NEWSPAPERB AND PERIODICALS FOR OVERSEAS GRINDLAY CO* Banker»\64, PARLIAMRNT Agents LONDON, S.W.I. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS (52 WEEKS) Including ■•stags397 words
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Advertisement157 1918-06-08 3 Gasolene Automobile Co. I..AQH ROAD-NUT TO RAPPL.« HOTIL) Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night La Minerva Cigars Wrapped with finest Sumatra Leaf No finer Cigars made Apply for particulars and price list LA MINERVA CIGAR FAGTORY, Inc. Manila Gentlemen's High-class Tailoring and Outfitting NEW GOODS JUST ARBIVED A157 words
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Advertisement481 1918-06-08 4 tTEAitI BAIUM». N7YJK. JAPAN MAIL BTEAIBHIPCO..LTD. (iBOaBFOBATBO JaTAB) EUIOPEAN UNE A sfilni ia maintained betweea Yokohama. via perls, aad Inglaad oader mail eoatraot inah tbe Imperial Japaaeae Ooverameat TL Mew Twin sorew Steamers maiataiaiag abia awvlw have been speoUUy designed and mail i Hi' and are fitted with aU the481 words
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Advertisement638 1918-06-08 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.-Brltlsh India AMD Mpcar wine (o«arAHias IvooßPaaAxao n ■■oaA>c! MAIL AND PASSBNQBR SBR7IOES PENINSULAR AND ORIBNTAa, H Co. (Onaer Contraot with His Majesty a OovsnuaatU) The Oompaays MAIL SBRVIOU BAST OP BOMBAY ara at pseeeai aVßffaaded. The Oompaaya INTBRMBDIATB SBRVIOBS TO AND PROM LONDON are at present638 words
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Advertisement646 1918-06-08 4 BTEAMEI BAILINM. THE SIAM SFEAM NAVIBATIIN M.. LI (lacaarsaarac Staai). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. tec Eretay, Triaaxaan, Biant, Semerak, Baoho, Kelaataa, Taftai Baaitßart, Teiopm •aaaraj, Pataal, Sinscra. Laaaa, Kcbsamo' Baadoa, Lawranea, Chcmpoa, KobUk a ?»»fko» Out DapaPtupo a a. PRAOHATIPOK Juno 19 Juno 13, S p.m. i.i. ASD4NG Juni-I? Juno 18. 3 p.m.646 words
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Advertisement638 1918-06-08 4 BTEJMEK MIUMt OOMBHNM •■bTVISb O» rHEJGEARI.ftN.LTI (IjtoeaFoaavaD n the weitTmitral;^ i. R. c§.. m, (I«oosp»a*rap ill Mmnxirt BBTWBaC Kfaaaanila (Popthi, Baap*n.«r, M AuatPallan Pop**, 4««« MnWMw Begclai sail-tigs betwwa Stagaaaaa mm Wester. Aasttalia callia* ai JavTS, T ftaaarpeal offers), DerbyTKlaa's Botrad for the Kimberle? Gold tfel**^*,??, Boebook Bay. Part Hedland638 words
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Advertisement358 1918-06-08 5 STEAMER SAILINGS, TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Inqobpobatbd im Japan l Beenie r ate via HouKkooß, SbaoKbui Nagasaki, tbe Inlaad Sea, Kobe, lokcliki Hcnslclu and San Kranoineo to all point* in the United Sta^'i). Caaada. M. noo and Barope. PROBABLB BAIIiINO* FROM HONOKONO Btoamor Tonnage .~>» e<i Probable gai.iuii Irom BonRiOOK «b«fli358 words
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Advertisement502 1918-06-08 5 BTEAMER SAILINGS. COLOMBO k nteamer leavnK *cry shortly tor the above port baa a tew available accommodationa for paaaengers. Apply to Tn Fab Bastbrn Tocbisi Aouot, Paxßea^er Agents. 8-t— 4 11 HONOKONO t first-class steamer ol 8,040 tons, repistei will be deepatohed lor the above port about Jane 8. She502 words
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Advertisement138 1918-06-08 5 SIME, DARBY C° IF (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) ESTATE AGENTS. TIN MINE AGENTS. MERCHANTS. GENERAL IMPORTERS EXPORTERS. Agents The Celebrated ZENITH Motor Cycles CLUTCH MODEL GRADUA GEAR telegrams Head Office MALACCA AND AT SINGAPORE, PENANG, SEREMBAN, JOHORE BAHRU MUAR, LONDON. Q., pnr~ 71^1^ ~ini ioi ~ioi .nO'. tpr rtOi rnf138 words
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Advertisement288 1918-06-08 6 AUCTION SALE Of DAMAOID CARGO ex ■>. ANDRE LBBON To be held at the King'n Dock, Kappel Harbour On Tuesday, June 11, at 9 a.m. Compriaing Yellow lid r* d dyes, blaEitU, bales of paper, easenoe of peppermint, prrrameriea, gold tfctcad, cigarette pa|ir, rtpes, leatbir, nails, umbrellas, oottjn wool, etr.288 words
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Advertisement230 1918-06-08 6 m CHrt; iinly it* dirheartening. in the midft of hti evening's m f R«BfIMMMMMM^I enterta i nment to be Buddenly 14 yJH overcome by a wave of depres\l A^Psm HF eion and lastitude. But Why Suffer Unnecessarily Half the complaints that women suffer from in tropical lands, such as suoden230 words
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Advertisement398 1918-06-08 6 THE GREAT AMERICAN WAR SONG Over There ITS A LONG WAY TO BERLIN bat we'll get there. We'll knock the heligointo heligoont of Heligoland. Oood-bye Broadway, Hello Pranoe Homeward bound. I don't want to get weU, etc TO BB HAD AT H. C. HUDSON IM, N. B. Road Tal. 17M398 words
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Advertisement302 1918-06-08 6 THIB YEAR'B NOTABLE ATTRACTIOR FILLIS' CIRCUS Animal Acatfamy and Wild Wast Show, oaaas Singapora Tuesday, June 1 1 WITH 3 Gigantic Features 8 Greater, Gramer and More Gorgeous Than the proviom visits to the Peninsula present* a powerful ooxbioation of SB Imported Art. ate. SS Nine ladias and )8 gentlemen302 words
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Article147 1918-06-08 7 FIXTUKBB. Saturday, June 8. High Water, 10.34 am., 9 .89 pjn. Sunday, June 9. High Water, 11.14 a.m., 10 It p.m. Monday, June 10. High Wa*nr. 0 0 p.m.. 11 6 p.m W. C. T. D, meeting V.M.C.A., 8.46 p.m. Tuesday, June 1 1. High Water, 0147 words
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Article140 1918-06-08 7 To-DAI. Bata Pahat 143 pm Colombo 2.80 pm Malaooa, P. Swettenham and Peoum 3 JO pm MiUnm 2.80 pm Palaa Batam and P. Palang 8 pm Kerimon 8 pm Medan 8 pm Pnlaa Soe«i 8 pm P. Samba. Rbio, BillitoD, Bataria, CberiboD Samarang, Soorabaya, Ampeoao, etc. 8140 words
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Article282 1918-06-08 7 Tbe mall araiaa bom Singapore lot tbe •arkb leave Tank Boad station daily at 7.7 a.m (Boadav exeepted) and 7 pan., arriving at mania Lumpur at f.lB p.m. aad 6.40 a.m. respectively. The through express to Penang tanvaa Koala Lnmpur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Faaaag at282 words
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Article118 1918-06-08 7 BXCMANUB SnMaroaa, Juki 8, IBIS, 0.U»«^...B Mk. BW. m Prirate 8 m/t t/4); O-F^^lUn. .17 O> Ihdu .BankT. T, 146 Ov HoMKoa«...Baak d/d m 89%pm O« Sunui ...Bank d/d tG| CjATi AakT.». 108 Oh JAPAM.........8ank 106} So^g.-b^n-e I M.M Udi.oo«oilßiU,tart-». l/o« h T.T. .1/8 Bank of lafflaad118 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article185 1918-06-08 7 II II lBM| 8 86 9.85 1 1 Ayo» Wgag 8.06 8.1S xd 8 Kerlinj? 8.60 7.C0 M 10 Kinta AaeoaUUoa 18.00 18 60 ad. 41 41 Kioto Ti« 1.8.0 1.12.0 41 41 L4hmt MiBM 8.60 7.38 10 10. MftUyu OoltteiM 14.60 16.00 41 41 Mtu;u Til 1.18.6 1.17.6185 words
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Article93 1918-06-08 7 Iwne 2 y»iue2 aytn Mtat A 41 I, SmaltouOo. TJO T.7S 41 41 Pief. 1.8.0 W4J lleeMe Tw»yi 8/8 4/8 II II Fnaet Nmtb 46.00 <7.oo M U W. Huunet Co. 69 CO 71.00 lM 100 K»ti Bros, Dei 126.00 186.01 II II Mtruid Co. 6.60 8.60 41 4193 words
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Article44 1918-06-08 7 United Bn K,.«»s 6% HiMftM pa* Singapore Bleotrio 8 poteMunioiDal6«t 11,878,0 m aa> BP«>J^«P^*i% *****1 »l,900,0« 10% dl! 8 pore Municipal oM9OS 81,000,88* 8-pote Municipal 4% 4800.0 M fITb. loaa 191S •16,000.000 101 VH\ 8.8. 8% loan 1918 MS 068 700 101 HKH44 words
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Article373 1918-06-08 7 r and Oo.'a and Maaara. LyaJi and Kvatt'a Quotations. Wnetm Lyal] k do. Mt*M. LJot Oaimb (II) 2.90 1.10 1.00 8.'J5 inwt.IbteylT.pi. 3.26 2.76 3 35 2.76 lywHitam(IS) 18.00 16.00 18.00 16.00 kjta Kaning (II) 1.00 1.16 1.00 1.10 kye* Molek (II) 1.80 3.00 186 2.W lye*373 words
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Advertisement62 1918-06-08 7 TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT SECURE YOUR BEATB EARLY TO-NIGHT TO-NIOHT BUT TUMED a«»T [VERT SaTMMY At tha Evar Popular STAR OPERA «i Mi raciTßi mtu. BBITI MMMi Rua Taat weii-kaawa fairy play HAW4I-E MAJLIS (Or a trip fej Fairyland) will be staged. To-morrow, Sunday l"ititp>iri play THE MERCHANT OF VENICE »i62 words
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Advertisement598 1918-06-08 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMEWTS WANTBD, imirt salesman for drapery department. Munt have bad pievious experteaoe. Apply Box No. 189, Stiaits Tim<w. 88 o TWO-dBATKrt CAR CO« biLbl, fjar cylinder, Little, with dickey, in exctUen ronoing order. Box N.O. ISO, straits Timej. 8 B—ll W WANTBD, servant*— boy, oookand tukaa ayer, Cantonese or598 words
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Advertisement537 1918-06-08 7 SPRINGBOK SELECTIONS A Pipe Tobacco Only the finest Magaliesburg leaf is good enough for this brand. Try sl Tin WANTBD, motor boat, in goad Bound HIPTHM SAI C oondition; about 10/ W horse power. Please HUbllUrt OHLt jtate fnll particulars and lowest terms to Of four eases and five bales537 words
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Advertisement57 1918-06-08 7 The Co -Respondent .GOOD TITLE, ISN'T IT? THE CO-RESPONDENT IZZZZZZ Oae ot tbe moat engrossing and »bnorbingly interesting stories ever depicted on tbe cinema screen. Novel in iia theme, brimful of Relational and startline •itoations, inolud ing a magnifioent climax, when lota conquers all things. GET READY FOB THIS At57 words
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Obituary56 1918-06-08 8 Coknelids -On Jane 6, Iris Msyvis, twin daughter of Mr. Mrs. O-moDd A. Cornelius aged 15 months. I>m ply rtgretted Lim Hock Nko— On June 7, at her resi deooe No. M, Cheng Cbeok Street, Lim, Hock Noo, motbpr ot Choa Cbwee Lim, aged 71 years. Funeral on Tuesday,56 words
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1172 1918-06-08 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, JUNE 8. MILITARY SERVICE. Wo are asked occasionally to explain tbe position at borne with ret erenoe to oompulaory uiilitary service, and, aa we bare just received Uia ttxt of tbe oew Bill, wbiob passed rapidly tbioogb all its stages, we may state bow mattt ra1,172 words
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Article49 1918-06-08 8 'tit Tao Thodii Ban of the Sen>mb*D O. utxai Ag ncy, L*O leave* tii« siog«p<ire i ffioc to day for tbe Klaag Braooli of tbt> Arm. Mr W. R. Allen, lubber merobant of Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore, is authorised to file a specification of an invention for hand-elevating trucks.49 words
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Article34 1918-06-08 8 Alien enemy businesses in tbe Philippine Islands are now being sold by public auction. Tbe Cumpania Mercantil, a Filipiuo concern, made tbe liigbtst bid tor tbe asi-et* of Proelich and KutUier, viz., Pobos 1,454,000.34 words
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Article43 1918-06-08 8 Anoordiog to the Canton correspondent ot tbe Hjngkuog Daily Press, it is reported tbat tbe local authorities have promised to sell tbe gunboat KwoDg-Hoi to a merchant in Hongkong for 11,200,000. Tbe boat may be chartered at the rate of •700.000 per annum.43 words
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Article51 1918-06-08 8 It is announced in Shanghai tbat no Pacific Mail passages to tbe United States are available till August, and no Toyo Kisen Kaisha vacancies till early in November, The N.Y K bas all steam, ri booked as far as September 29. Tbe C.P.R. had no space (May 17) till July51 words
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Article52 1918-06-08 8 The forthcoming concert oi tbe Malacca Chinese Literary Association will probably be staged on Sunday, tbe 16tb inst. at tbe Royally Hall, Tranquerab. Booking oan be had from Tan Soo Hock, Kjh Kbeng Bock, Yeo Sao Leong, Yao Joay Tee, Tan Sat Uock and Co., and tbe Stationery and News52 words
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Article58 1918-06-08 8 Service will be held at tbe Boustead Institute on Sunday at 8 15 p.m., at which Miss Stroot, wbo has recently come to Singtpore. as World Worker tor tbe W.C TU. will speak. A solo will be song by Mrs. W. McCullagh. All are invited, especially men ot Army and58 words
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Article55 1918-06-08 8 In their produce report, dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow and Co state: Sinon last reporting the copra market has weakened considerably and very tew buyers are operating, tbe demand b^ing rcert ly to meet local requirements. Today's values may be given as 17 ft) tor finest Hundned and 17.30 to 17.6055 words
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Article65 1918-06-08 8 Tbe East Asiatic Company, Limited, cl Copenhagen, h»n inaugurate*) a uew line of motor -boats between tbe United States and Manila. Thu vessels are if 12,000 tons eogiued with 3500 h.p. Diesel engines averaging 1 2 knots an boor on 10 tons ot raw oil. The ship has i-ptce for65 words
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Article70 1918-06-08 8 It has been deciled tbat the special allowance ot H< 200 per mensem granted Io officers' widows wbo are detained in India, owing to restriction of passages to tbe United Kingdom aod top Colonies eball ouase on remarnagfl with t IT ct from tbe day following tbat on which tbe70 words
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Article63 1918-06-08 8 Mr. Sun Pao-cbi, Director- General of the Customs Revenue Ddpartment, Shanghai, bap, states tbe Sbaogbai Timee, suugested to the. Government tbe increase of import duty on wine, tobacco, and sugar, as the impart of these three articles is increasing in <j laotity from foreign countries. Tbe director ha* already requested63 words
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Article70 1918-06-08 8 A correspondent sends to a Tientsin paper the tollowiog note about the state of things in Sbensi ce*r tbe Yellow River We live aa oq tbe edge ot a crater, fighting and killiug guing on round about us, Kocbien'a followers beoaving like wild beasta. All tbe well-to-do people live io70 words
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Article78 1918-06-08 8 Tbe Nippon Yuten Kaiaba bas, aooording to tbe Nurib China D.ily News, decided to pay for tbe last term (October to M»rcii) a dividend of 60 per cent., or the same ax for tbe preoediug term. The gross income amounted to Y.86H75.000 and tbe total expenditure to V 110,704 OCO78 words
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Article127 1918-06-08 8 According to a report from the British Cunsol io Yokohama, two well kuowu brms, ooe Aujencaa and the other Japanese, in Yokohama, have lurmed a limitwl liability Company fur tbe manufacture- and hale ol robber a'ticl- s 10 Jap«u and olhor ouDutru* in the Kir Bait. Tne J»p»o«,e oompaoy pjsxunxin127 words
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Article247 1918-06-08 8 K prolonged researob eoodonted by Ibe Briti-ti an I PWigu Bible Society h u cupplu rl an answer in the (juwtinos au often a»ked, luio tiow ujioy UouUMf* and dialtci* baa tbe Bible been u»u»l«t.-rl aod paolmbwi la ord-r to arrive at an Mutwrr wiiicb hh»ll be approximate? v accurate,247 words
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Article500 1918-06-08 8 Mr. B. O. Wilmot, of Sungei Rincbing Estate, is staying in Singapore for a few days. Messrs. H. and E. Manleffincb bave Obtaired oomtniHsiuns and were gaz-itted on May 29 to tbe 7th London Regiment. Syed Mahomed bin Agel, President ot tbe Mabomedan Endowments Board, and Syed500 words
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Article44 1918-06-08 8 We very gratefully acknowledge a obeque for IIOU from Mr. W. M. Blake, to be distribuinj as folluws King George's Fund for Sailors 50 KruucL Ked Cross Fund 25 Cbildrun's Fresh Air Fund 26 ICO The distribution well be made as desired.44 words
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Article321 1918-06-08 8 Through tbe great kindness of Chinese frieuas, who bave subnenbed tbe handsome sum ot 1600, we are able to announce tbat we bave now obtained enough to provide for eleven British Malaya Days for tbe little slum waifs under Sir Arthur Pearson's Fresh Air Fund. We are321 words
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Advertisement242 1918-06-08 8 REFRIGERATORS AMERICAN STYLE These refrigerators are madejn our[own| workshops, of grade solid teak. They are well insulated and lined throughout with zinc. They will be found much more economical and effective than the old style ice chest ori imported American refrigerators. Fig. L 248 45 by ?4 by 50 in.242 words
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Advertisement253 1918-06-08 8 A PROGRAMME OF PREDOMINANT FEATURES AT THE ft L HAM IRA Tha Hall tor Music rhs P.onssr and Pramlar ■ouss TIM Mmi a* Quality- laaeh Road M THB *B< O4D BH')W AT 9.15 p ctun of minriii and axatptiaaal imtrett •hick bo4i will waat t* aat THE GIRL WHO DOESN'T253 words
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Article4102 1918-06-08 9 BATTLE PROGRESS. Slackening Of German Pressure. Paris Anxious But Firmly Hopeful. Kir tub's TiLiGfUMS' London, Jane 0, 7.80 a.m. Paris The evening newspapers do not deny itie extent of the danger, bat are confident that tbe enemy's furious efforts to shakt tte positions on tbe Binks will (ail.4,102 words
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Article253 1918-06-08 9 We are indebted to the French Consulate for the 'allowing telegrams Parin, June 6, 0.20 p-m. The French Chamber baa adopted a bill increasing by three milliards the advances o( the Banqne de Francs to the State. Washington German submarines attacked and sank fifteen steamers in American253 words
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Article56 1918-06-08 9 EitTriu T«l«,kik Locdoo, June 7, 4 30 am. Simla: Tho government of lodut baa Iraiu.d a resolution ouJimnrf a policy ol comploter locil wl! g-ivtrnueot, including an increased elective tlt>uifnt, lower and wider franchise anJ exten le>i naaaoial administrative powers Other r«c iwmeodatiuns f.rtwhadowxl tiibrtcu tbe In Habitation ol56 words
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Article1019 1918-06-08 10 HANDSOME .TOTAL OF PRIVATE EFFORTS. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, 1 have tbe honour to forward a list of various private subscriptions railed in tbe Colony and Malay States to March 81, 1918, for purposes connected with tbe war. 8. Tbe Colonial Offioe contemplates1,019 words
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Article209 1918-06-08 10 Results of Recent Preliminary Examination, The following Undents of the King Edward VII. Medical School passed (be Preliminary Examination, May, in order of merit Koo Hef Seng, Wee Thiam Hook, Tay Soo Wood, Hoo Chew Hcan, Tan Joo Cheng, V. D. SeeTaretnam, Tbam Yins Know, Tan 800209 words
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Article110 1918-06-08 10 Mr A. W. Viek, Chartered Bank, Singapore, dm received for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution:— Already acknowledged ...12,129 60 Captain E. D Morris 6 East Asiatic Co. Staff V M oiler, J. V. Langballe, M B.ldsoe, A. Blvin,E. Koch, Otto MUrick "> each 80 Collection Fort Canning Office*110 words
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Article32 1918-06-08 10 Rbutbb's Tblboram. London, Jane 6, 8 46 p m. Lady Randolph Churchill was married to-day at Paddington registry offioe to Lieutenant Porch. Those present included Mr. Winston Churchill, the bride's son.32 words
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Article35 1918-06-08 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jane 7. The death bti taken place, with startling suddenness, of Chow Kai, the millionaire mine owner, late President of toe Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce.35 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article58 1918-06-08 10 Mrs. Mogliston won the June spoon at Baleatier on Thursday, tbe scores being 100 160 Nett >*■ Mrs. Mugliston 80 28 =58 =68.87 Lady Bvdyn Young 25 80 65 68.86 Mr*. Booty 80 81 61 67.79 Lyall 38 83 00 66 67 a Payne 87 38 66 66.95 A58 words
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Article95 1918-06-08 10 Following were the results of yesterday's pUy:— Pboksbsion Pairs, Qualifying Rounds. Clergy: Swindell and Thomas beat Mer. XI Stredwick and Van Alkemade, w. j. Police: Griffin and Thomas beat Mer. VII. Sbarpe and Knox Wilson, 6—4, B—B. Tbe following ties will be played on Monday Profusion95 words
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Article87 1918-06-08 10 The Swimming Club launches will run on Sunday, as under —Johnston's Pier 9, lOand 11 a.m., 2.80 and a. 30 p.m. Club Bungalow 9.80 and 10.80 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 6.80 p.m. High tide 11.14 a.m. On the arrival of the 10 o'clock launch there will be a 10087 words
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150 1918-06-08 10 Mr. H C. Woodroffe, Secretary of the War Loans Investment Trust of Malaya, forwards tbe following list of subscriptions to May 81, 1918 No. of Applications. Amouct. November, 1016 387 t 437,760 December 144 388.910 January, 1917 193 348,870 February 308 881,760 March 833150 words
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91 1918-06-08 10 We very gratefully acknowledge the follow ing additions to our fund for assisting thi Oversea* Club to provide """tow fog go, soldiers and sailor* H. B. B." (correction of error yesterday) |10 Mr. C. V. Brandon for one of tbe Terrier Pups sold by91 words
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Article88 1918-06-08 10 Tbe General Officer Commanding the Troops with the approval of the Governor, l as made tbe following regulation under tbe Volmteer Ordinance 1888 Noo commissioned officers, other than those of tbe permanent staff, after not leas than six years' service in or above the rank of sergeant,88 words
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Article76 1918-06-08 10 THE THIRTEENTH LIST. Amount already acknowledged »50,100 Dr. J. P. A. Wilson 60 Robinson and Co. 250 Lt. Col. W. P. Hume 60 Mrs. G. P. Owen 100 Rev. R. Richards 36 Mr. B. Denning Kemp 26 M. Mohamed Alt Namazie 600 Anon 600 Hon.76 words
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Article96 1918-06-08 10 Amount already acknowledged •267.20 Mr. N. Gomes *26 L. A. Cbitty 10 Malacca Chitties community, per Mr. L. A. Chitty 71 Mr, R- Ingbam 36 F. Salzmann 60 N. I). Mudie Messrs. Zehnder Bro., Malaooa 60 Major W. M. Sime rfy Mr. Cbaa. Beilby 10 Lennex 100 Mr.96 words
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Article102 1918-06-08 10 To-days Business. Haophail and Co. 'a daily report I— dilTer.— Unohangod 48}. Hongkong.— 82 i Shanghai.— 47*. Robber.— Doll. Tin.— 126 tons sold at 1101. Malaka Pindas have a limited enquiry at •1.06. Jerams are easier, sellers 91.80. bat most rabbet shares are entirely neglecTin snares are102 words
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Article282 1918-06-08 10 The heavy rain of this early morning has tended to improve the race course, but it is doubtful if we are not going to get more rain than ia desirable. Cartridge (griffin No. 18) pat up a surprising sprint over five furlongs, which be covered in one282 words
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Article64 1918-06-08 10 Mr. 0. C. Hensor, the ad»anoe a«ent of FiUis's Cirons, hu just arrived. The entertainment which ia quite np-to date will be opening on Tuesday, the 11th inst. Booking is at the Robinson Piano Co. We learn that OoTernment has granted permission to cinema show* to open64 words
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Article146 1918-06-08 10 A special wire from London, dated May 37, to tbe Times of Ceylon, says:— The Rubber Growers' Association's annnal meeting was largely attended. Sir Edward Rosling. who was in the chair, said their inoome amounted to £14,0 X). Ninety three oommittee meetings were held during tbe year146 words
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Article119 1918-06-08 10 An Acute Decline in Prices Generally. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 849 th auotion, was held on Jane 6 and 7, when there were offered for sale picnls 19,241.57 or 2,665,642 lbs. (tons 1,146.83). Prioes realised Smoked Sheet Fine ribbed |74 to 180 Good ribbed119 words
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495 1918-06-08 10 Messrs. Gathrie and Co. report Singapore, June 7. Owing to heavy arrivals from Java, tbe quantity of rubber catalogued for the weekly auction which commenced yesterday was unusually large 1,458 tons. In consequence of the heavy offerings, buyers were disposed to bold off, and prioes suffered a somewhat severe break,495 words
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Article281 1918-06-08 10 Depression in British Grown Teas la 1916-17. A Press Note by the Department of Statis ties, India, states In 1010-17 the exports of Indian tea from Indian port* to Australia were 4,617 810 lbs., and tbeae were only about one balf of the export* (or 1915 16281 words
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Letter396 1918-06-08 10 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— In last Monday's issue of your paper a correspondent saguests doing away with the many separate appeals for war funds for valid reasons wbiob your correspondent gives, tbe idea being to pool and divide and apportion by a competent committee396 words
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Letter111 1918-06-08 10 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— So far as I know that the P.C.M.O. il ve j strict about unqualified pbysioiani and sorgeong practising Lore. Ol ooarae be is doing good to the pablic and every one ia glad to bear it, bat why does be111 words
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Article206 1918-06-08 10 An^lo Malay.— 9B,oB2 lba. Pataling.— BB,7B2 lbs. London Asiatic— Bo,lll lbs. Golden Hope.-81,U8 lbsSelaba.- 81,396 lbs. Bikam— 2B,l7s lbs. Sungei Chumor.— 27,ooo lbs. Seaport.— 2l,B32 lbs. Rubber Estates of Jobore.— B9,6oo lbs. Tangkah.— B4,77l lbs Rubber Company of Malay— lB,lBB lbs. Sungei Dangar.— l4,947 lbs. North Labis—206 words
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Article108 1918-06-08 10 Th« net profi s of tbe Mercantile Bank of India for 1017, including £32,176 brought forward, amounted to £i 8.182, against £164 676 Tue directors have again added I i.) renerve (raising it to £650,000), 1 OUO, ugaiost £5 000 to rfflaers' pension lord, an I written108 words
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Article1430 1918-06-08 11 MEETING OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE New Industries for Malaya A meeting of the Advisory Committee, Department of Agriculture, waa held at the Offi<-««( of tlie Department on April 4 i3, at 10 30 a.ui when tbere were present Mr. L Lew ton Brain (Director of Agriculture) Chairman, Messrs1,430 words
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Article514 1918-06-08 11 Second Sunday after Trinity, June 9. St. Amduw's Cathbdbal. 7 a.tu. Holy CommanioD 7.4S ».m. Holy Commaaion (Chor»l) 9.15 am. Matins acd Litany 4 p.m. Saoday School and Bible Classes 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Strmon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines.— 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion 6.80 p.m. Evensong and Sermon.514 words
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Article46 1918-06-08 11 News has reached Japan, say* tbe Shanghai Times, tbat Mr. K. Smglehurst is among those reported mianing Mr. Singleborst was manager of tbe Yokohama branch oi the Liverpool, London and Globe loaoranoe Go. He left for tbe front early in 1916, and later received a commission.46 words
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Advertisement292 1918-06-08 11 SV^ f^flaW Dance IVlusic Whenever you like His Master's v o ie Gramophones and Records provide you with the means of a danoe whenever you jast fenl like it." Call and beat the latest dance mu-io on one of tbe maty model machines we have in stock. 8. Moutfie Co.,292 words
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Advertisement361 1918-06-08 11 BAFFLES HOTEL RACE WEEK Tuesday, Jun* 11 Thursday, Jxxn.- IS ■aturday, a une 1 S Special Tiffin, Dinner and Cinema Show on above days. RAFFLES ORCHESTRA IN ATTENDANCE ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL AND CINEMA DINNER 1 BHOW Sunday, Jane 9 MUSIC During Dinner E.361 words
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Article2079 1918-06-08 12 First Three Years. 1914. Jom 87. tw imtinn of Archduke Frans Ferdinand and hit. Consort at Serajero. Julj 26. Austrian ultimatum sent to Serbia. August 1.— Germany declares war on Koaaia i and France, j; i 4 August 4. Britain declares war on German j tor violating2,079 words
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Article153 1918-06-08 12 NO FOREIGN WORDS." German Professor Who Objects To Kultur and Beefsteak." The Constance newspapers comment with satisfaction of the faot that the Kaiser has accepted with warm thanks a copy of a ■mall dictionary called Down with Foreigb Words, complied by Professor Otto Biobhorn, of that city. It oootains about153 words
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Article85 1918-06-08 12 Programme of drills, etc, (or week ending Saturday, Jane 8, 1018 Satdkdat, Juki 8. S.R.K. (V.)— Bakwtier Range, 2.80 p m. Maxim Co. S.V.K. attache! and A.V. Platoon. Chinese gateway 6to milestone, Thompson Road, 880 p.m., oompolsory. Transport from Drill Hall. 8 p m. S.V K. Entrance85 words
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Article44 1918-06-08 12 PaoakAMM fob Jews. Monday 17th.— Parade Sepoy Lines Police Station, 6.16 p.m. Friday 21st. -Parade PearU Hill, 6.16 p.m Monday 34th.— Parade Sepoy Lines Police Station, 6.16 p.m. Friday 38th.— Parade PeerU Hill, $.16 pan Amouw Aohsw, Offioei Commanding, Civil Guard.44 words
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Article120 1918-06-08 12 The Southern Pnaino Railway it now [nanniaetaring its owu ink, m'aoilag? and pasts M a wartime meannre. Encourage meat is also given the 4fi,OUO employes to apply thrift to their office work. One result it the aae of 10,000 paper tuoea to pat over pencil stabs.120 words
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Article844 1918-06-08 12 Wonderful Results of Plastic Surgery. I first saw them one afternoon through the flap of the boapiUl tent while the orderly was wubiog ruy face with the firm tonoh of an ex-veterinary corporal, writes J. C. Arnold in a home paper. Down the road came a group of844 words
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Article323 1918-06-08 12 A BOOMERANG" TORPEDO. Remarkable Experiences of A Merchantman. The captain of a Hall steamer relate!, says a borne paper, a remarkable adventure wbiob, bat (or the (act tbat it is Touched for id official document*, would appear incredible. The steamer, the Flizton (Captain John Frewen), was on a voyage from323 words
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Advertisement162 1918-06-08 12 Fresh Pure Creamery BUTTER Always obtainable in 1-lb. and %-lb. pats The whole of the dairying industry of Australia is under strict Government inspection and all fresh butter imported by us is certified as first-grade by Australian Government certificate SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY. LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlement*) fi£^~j~"Jwßj WB162 words
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Article1096 1918-06-08 13 MISS ELLEN TERRY'S RECENT APPEARANCE. A Wonderful Septuagenarian. Surprise has been expressed, says the Manchester Guardian, that Miss Bllen Terry shoald be able to act at seventy. The explanation is simple. She dates from a time when acting was a real profession, when it was organised almost1,096 words
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Advertisement392 1918-06-08 13 t *\>CWLL CONFIDE^ rvSt^* O O D 38 W By Appointment to l^7P Mt r^lv O& D 3888 h.m. the king fy) FINEST MIDLOTHIAN ROLLED OATS, A clean, tempting food, giving stamina— unrivalled for Breakfast. A f» A OENTB FOR LEA A. PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE BAUCE K^. W TliE BEST PREPARATION392 words
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Advertisement92 1918-06-08 13 THE H SUPERB BEVERAGE I jjggsja in Character n IHBB i n Excellence I |f§! FitAMROZ and CO. L|^i^| SINGAPORE ai=ni=ii 1 r—ip "BLUE MYSTO" WHITE ANT EXTERMINATOR ALL BRITISH 9TRONO, RELIABLE »nd CHBAP 'MYSTO 1 POWDER (made to approved formula) The powder that kills, and does not corrode the92 words
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Advertisement658 1918-06-08 14 Asssta OTST 18,000.000 8.0. Assurance In foros over $9,000,000 8.0. THE 6REAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CBIPANY, LIMITED. (braeareaatav n Stbaits Snmaaam) HSaB OfVIOB i Wlnafteete* Houm, Singapore. LONDON OPPIOB Old Jewry, 8.0. Tbe Company has MO.OOO deposited with tbe Bnpreme OooH el Bnglaad, aad complies with tbe British Life Aasuranoe658 words
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Advertisement455 1918-06-08 14 BMIKIIH. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (iBOOBrOBATBD IK HoIUOMI PAID-UP CAPITAL 118,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling *1.600,000 at I/- 116.000,000 Silver $18,600,000 •84,6004)00 Reserve LUWHty of Proprietors *****00,000 COURT OF DIRBCTORS Hoa. Mr. P, H. Holyaak, Ohairmaa. G. Ti M. Bdkias, Bsq,, Deputy Chairmaa. ■F, O. Butcher, Bsq. I Hoa. Mr.455 words
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Advertisement512 1918-06-08 14 BAMKim. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LTD. (IN.OOBPORATBD IN BNGLAND) Capital Authorised 41,600.000 Capital Subscribed 41, 126,000 Capital Paid-up m M 4082,600 Reserve Fond and Rest 4708,000 BOARD OF DIRBCTORS R. J Blaok, Bsq., Chairmaa. J. M. Ryrie, Bsq. I H.Merrill Simons, Bsq P. R. CbAlmers, Bsq Sir Dk.vid Tale. Lord512 words
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Advertisement512 1918-06-08 14 B/WKIIM, NEOENLANDBCH INDIBCHE HANDEUBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) BsiaxaisaaD 1868, BiPiTar J n M>,000.000 (about MFI 46,000,000) lIIU£D ASD J Fl. 86,000,000 (about Pall UP 43,000.000) sfbfbvf Sana i 18,000,000 (about ■HUV! rw I 41,500,C0G, HBAD OFFIOB IN AMBTBRDAM. HBAD AGBNOT IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES i Hongkong, Medan, Soerabaya, Bamarang, Bandoeng,512 words
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Advertisement1020 1918-06-08 14 INSURANCE. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE Those who have accumulated money by the laborious prooosa of mere saving kaow what a bard and unoertam method it is. A man says. I will save so much oat of my inoome for a ourtain time and at the end of the1,020 words
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Article990 1918-06-08 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS IN CURRENT TOPICS. The American Motor Industry. Writing to Collier's Magazine, Edward Mott Woolley rniys that the capital invested in motor manufacturing in America amounts to £147,000,000, representing 660 plants in 83 States. In the year, ended Jane last, were manufactured 1,693,994 private oars990 words
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Article56 1918-06-08 15 Copper and asbestos washer* tend to become hard with continued use and in that condition may fail to make a gaslight joint under the valve cap or sparking plug. They can be aofteoed and so rendered (it for farther use by being heated to a dull red in the fire56 words
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Advertisement183 1918-06-08 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. SINGAPORE. KUALA LUKPUR. IPOH AND PEHAHB Bole Agents for the Straits and183 words
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Advertisement69 1918-06-08 15 BERGOUGNAN TYRES LE GAULOIS BOLE AGENTS DUPIRE BROS. 2, De Souza Street, Singapore STELASTIC TYRES /^L M The only tyres holding the R. A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles without mßr cuts or punctures. British and made In Britain Sola Impopteri: INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LTD. (EINCHER Wde fPremier jm-SBritisd MADE OF69 words
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Advertisement839 1918-06-08 16 MISCELLANEOUS. WANTBD, two motor eyelet. Apply to Box No. 180, Htraits Times. 80-6 n LADY TYPIST, Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. Address Purlington, Coleman Street 17 f— lB-8 LBS^ONs in English, Frenob and Mblay Riven by tady. Box 18 1. Straita Times. 6^-67 W a.M El), a wooed hand Empire type839 words
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Advertisement755 1918-06-08 16 SITUATIONS VACANT. XFBRIBNCBI> COMPOBITOBB VANTBD lor tbe Straits Times (news '.eparvmoat) Good salaries given to capable nsa WaNTBD two teaohers tor Methodist Girls' School, Kuala Lumpur. Board and ■oom if desired. 1-6—14 6 WANTBD, an experienced laboratory boy 0 work in a dental office. Apply to Dr. ■loble tnd Company.755 words
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Advertisement484 1918-06-08 16 KIAM KIAT CO. MABKBT STBBBT. NEW BTOCKB ON HAND Salamandri te Jointings Gauge Glasses Tack's Gen. Packings Saw Files Connecting Links. SOLB AOBNTS FOB THE MULCOTT BELTING CO., LD, (Incorporated in England). DICTATE VSO^ DICTAPHONE ijp\ Inttal the Dictaplume system in your office and you will have no further n«ed484 words
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Advertisement503 1918-06-08 16 Tay Guan Kiat MA VAGI NO DIRECTOR, GUAN KIAT CO., LTD., has in stock of good sopply ol FIREWOOD As arisst ars risiaft. Qsl it sow. To-ntor r m may bs too lats. ■Pboao HOS. 1361. 1 362 and IMS. Rbsicbncbs 87, Tank Road. No. 14f 0 Soanytide. "•ay'anv, N.503 words
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Advertisement335 1918-06-08 16 GUAN KIAT AND CO., LD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settleiaento) toas OfTios i Is, Philip strwt, Mataaar* IMp-chaßdlsrs Msptfaars Doalort, aovarsi— t and Municipal Contractor! ■•■oral laiaorttrt saa Exasrtors, Ett»t«, Rica aai taw Mill lupplxn aad Committion Afsntt Tel. Address: GCAVKUT. Codes used A. B. C, Sth Bdition and a335 words
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Advertisement285 1918-06-08 16 .-'IHST-CUUS GARS-HIRE DAY AK2 UIB.IT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries lot second hand ears from on elieata in the Straita aad F.M.B. If yon wish to boy aay, ooauft m we wiU be able to fulfil yoor needs' When yon intend to sell, agasnit as, we shall fetch a285 words
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Miscellaneous265 1918-06-08 16 Straits V)imes. TBLBPHONU i Bditorial aad Geaeral™. m Manager's Offloe m m hit Job Printing Offloe w M 1144 Ail communications reiatiag to editor)a matters and aews should la addressed #1 THB BDITOB. All oomuiunioations relating to susi* matters—advertisements, snaeriptios., sooounta, printing, eso.-sboold be addressed to THB MaNAGBB. Cheques and265 words
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