The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 July 1916
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Title Section15 1916-07-19 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. rEN CENTS' SINGAPOKE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1916. NO. 8,80715 words
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Article226 1916-07-19 1 The British advance is being grimly sustained, and the captures made are mounting up. There is clear evidence that the Germans have suffered terrible losses Page 7. The French have made progress near Fleury, and the situation at Verdun is thus at any rate no worse Page226 words
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Article1065 1916-07-19 1 There ought to be a Minister far the protection of the English Lang •■■age." wrote a weary editor the other day, on being called to account for writing rhetoric when be roeaut "oratory." Htl defence j that rhetoric ueetl to mean oratory and would still mean1,065 words
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Advertisement294 1916-07-19 1 RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE JUST ARRIVEO "NEW COMET" MOTOR CYCLES FOB SALE 2 H.P. Motor Cycle, two speed 4 stroke, Pego Engine, $370--2k H.P. Motor Cycle, 2 Stroke, Pego Engine, $320--2] HP. Motor Cycle, 2 Stroke, Pego Engine, $420Above includes Tool Bags, Tools etc. Telephfine No. 491. INSPECTION INVITED. i i294 words
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Advertisement199 1916-07-19 1 Bebe Brand Milk R?v^^ "x ;i X ''tv^Wl Ull \j 1****** jfejjgW^^ Sterilised Milk. l]( h( hraml lk stains an jKjk yV'ijJjft jfc^ j^JH exceptionally large percentage of MT sj^^^^i'aj^" a^' S therefore very rich, and Wxii^^y^^^^e'^ 3 m flavour it is absolutely indistin- t Z~*t~' x tk* > ffuisiiable199 words
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Advertisement105 1916-07-19 1 I LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. The Glass Cage at the Palladium Cymbeline at the Casino Page 2. I Auctions by Powell and Co. and Ching Keng Lee and Co. Page 2 and 5. Notice re Tan Kong Liang, deceased Page 5. Unfurnished house wanted Page 5. Mnnicipali% invßo tenders for supply .'of105 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous112 1916-07-19 1 I! THE WEEK. Wednesday 19th. High Water— o-29 a.m., 1-32 p.m. Thursday 20th High Water— l-18 a.m., 2-9 p.m. St. Margaret. Lodge Eastern Gate Installation. I Homeward mail closes (train). B. I, outward mail expected. j M.M. ontward mail expected. Friday 21st. High Water— 2-10 a.m., 2 49 p.m. Saturday112 words
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Article656 1916-07-19 2 Lord Kitchener's coat of arras was a perfect menagerie, for it contained an elephant, a camel, a gun, a stag, an ea?le, a lion and three bastards. The selection reflects his connection with Egypt, India and South Africa an orange tree aud an Egyptian flag are other touches cf local656 words
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Advertisement440 1916-07-19 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Hongkong), THE Chief Importers OF j British Pianos FRENCH PIANOS Italian Pianos VICTORIA THEATRE the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee WILL PRESENT THE QUERIES And a Spectacular Musical Drama ENTITLED A LAY OF ANCIENT ROME IN AID OF The Star Garter Homes for Disabled440 words
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Advertisement1346 1916-07-19 2 STILL ANOTHER STAR MASTERPIECE. TONIGHT! TO>IGHT' AT THE CINEMA Ci n A/ g^ BY-THE-SEA /■Of W OFF LEALH Rh SECOND SHOW 9.15 P.M. SHAR TS? beautiful ny ii nri iyc f»'»J i :r» uYMßtUrit >-b I Two Bright Acts of Scenic Magmticencc. A Beautiful screen adaptation o? Shakespeare's "CYMBELINE by1,346 words
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Article971 1916-07-19 3 Official Accounts. tbe Air Board has decided to publish at tt>rvals a resume of tbe principal incidents described iv the reports received .'rora the Royal Naval Air Service and the ;oyal Flying Corps m the various theatres war. The incidents selected are such i 8 appeal obe971 words
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Article559 1916-07-19 3 Astonishing Charges. Mr Ashley, the Unionist member for Blackpool, severely criticised recently the Financial Departments of the War Office, and produced a number of instances m which he claimed that there had not been sufficiently strict control over expenditure. He complained, for example, of the ex pensive559 words
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Article315 1916-07-19 3 "A Distinguished Lowther Native. The annual meeting of the Borneo Mission Association was held at Sion College, London. The Bishop of Islington, who presided, said Bishop Mounsey want outs to be Bishop of Labaan and Sarawak seven years ago. During those seven years he had dove315 words
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Advertisement791 1916-07-19 3 1 'I 1 1 Why don't you? j; I X UST ROUND to the Agents or write a ji S H me ordering a supply of our fine Scotch Whisky. Sn jSa 011. -Si S You'll be glad when you do because there is no £i S brand that will791 words
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Article638 1916-07-19 4 RublebM Prisootrs Impressed. Flushing, June 7. Fifteen Englishmen arrived from ltuhleben m Holland. Moat of the 15 had been interned for 19 months and they all complained of the food supplied to them. Mr Israel Cohen, the Berlin correspondent of the Globe and Glasgow Herald, said638 words
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Article212 1916-07-19 4 The high pressure under which the production of munitions has had to be performed has produced what is described by Chambers's Journal as distinctive maladies. These are particularly noticeable m connection with the taanufacture of high explosives. Thus, m handling trinitrotoluol, after a prolonged period one becomes drowsy,212 words
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395 1916-07-19 4 It it better to laugh than to cry, says the proverb. On the same principle, probably, the "Frankfurter Zeitung" jokes as follows on the butter question m Germany Little Hans put up his hand. What do you want asked the schoolmaster. Please, sir,395 words
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174 1916-07-19 4 Contract fop Glasgow Firm. Reuter's Agency learns that the South African gold mining industry, taking time by the fore lock, has arrived at an important decision m connection with the safeguarding from German competition of a British industry which has come into its own174 words
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Article1773 1916-07-19 4 Sbalimar, 15,137 8C 4S'hai Kl'ng, 10 241 64i ,-JJ S'hai Malay. 10,070 87 not S'hai Kel'tan, 0r,,, S'hai Pahang, 2fr 10 S'hai S'tra ll^c S'hai Seremban 4 Shelf ord. Dec 14 7MM 19 117 lvi fe7| Siak, Dec 28*,61:> y0 f Sialang, Jan 78 1.9*1 Sigenting, 51,773 words
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Article262 1916-07-19 4 In above lint the totals m flint eolaiun monthly totals (or Jan-Dec, 1816. The mouv m which the Company's year ends ts indicate ifter the name. Third column utaow* the 1916 total to date and aeoond ootaua the lou 3f the part month. Every endeavour m tua* 1262 words
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Advertisement89 1916-07-19 4 JEconomy^ With LEA k PERRINS 9 Sauce, 1 a/e7i> drops only are necessary to give a delicious and Hj appetizing flavour to the plainest dish. s S >'&s^^ i^3 ar larger quantity of a S ySa^^^wiNsi cheaper sauce fails to give the M same satisfaction. T" Jw a i /In89 words
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Article472 1916-07-19 5 New Credit of £*****0,000. Amsterdam, June 7. telegram from Berlin states that the eichstag has finally adopted the Budget t^ainet the votes of both Socialist factions. The new war credit of six hundr J million sterling was adopted against •he vote- of the Socialist Herr Haase's arty A472 words
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Article238 1916-07-19 5 speaking as chairman at the annual I Httiug of the Royal Courts of Justice >:;J Lt i^al Temperance Society, m Middle ff pie Hall, Lord Parmoor explained :ce object cf tbe society as not prohibi i :cn. but tbe humanising of tbe public -oi:st\ so as to238 words
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Article156 1916-07-19 5 titish to take tbe place of Germans. 8 ['rime M;nioter of Australia, Mr I introduced a deputation of zinc lean m Australia to Mr Bonar Law ii unite proposals involving a wide I of employment before tbe GovernBnglm f-xplained that tbe dopnta iitd and controlled fell tbe /.me156 words
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Article446 1916-07-19 5 I The prices quoted are generally those oarrent at Clyde Terrace Market* At the other t markets there may be su-all variations. Singapore, July l"th, 1916. Beans, Long per catty f6 do. Ficnch do 14 Beef per lb. 20 Beef Steak do 2) Bean Sprouts per catty446 words
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Advertisement357 1916-07-19 5 MUSCULAR BACKACHE. The muscles of the back do the heavy work of the body. When they are overworked or ill-nourisbcd they ache and people begin to worry needlessly about their kidneys. Backache may be due to lumbago, which is rheumatism of the muscles of the back, but more backaches an:357 words
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Advertisement604 1916-07-19 5 WANTED Unfurnished house, m pood condition close to Town. Gas or electric lighting and water laid os. Moderate rent. Apply J. R. F. c o Fiee Pi ess. 19 7 2i-7 WANTED URGENTLY Two smart Manifest Clerks. Apply, stating previous experience aad salary expected, to 11 Manifest," c o Singapore604 words
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Advertisement496 1916-07-19 5 IN THE GOODS OFiTAN KONG LIANG DECEASED. Pursuant to the Trustee Ordinance 1914 section 26 notice is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against the estate of Tan Kono Liang deceased who died m Singapore on the J6th day of July iyi2 and496 words
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Advertisement657 1916-07-19 5 NOTICE. TING ML TIN MINES, LTD. Notice is hereby given that the fourth j Annual General Meeting of the above Coy. will he held on Friday, July 28th, at noon, m the Chamber of Commerce Board Room, for tho following purposes (1) To receive the Directors' Report and Accounts for657 words
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Advertisement442 1916-07-19 5 60DOWN TO LET. No. 7. Merban Road. Entry lht August. Apply FRASER t CUIMIRO, Winchester House. SB-6 mwf nc TO LET KENILWORTH, Barker Road, now being repaired and painted throaghout, ocoapation immediately. AppiySVftHftlMUUl. 4-4 mwf uc TO LET. "BACHELORS' HALL (Orange Grove Road). Beautifully situated, Gas, Tennis and Stabling. Apply442 words
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Article20 1916-07-19 6 Domestic Occurrences. BIRTH. At Kuala Luunpur on tbe 1 6th instant, to Mr. and Mis. Athemne Wagner, a daughter. i20 words
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Article, Illustration920 1916-07-19 6 The Singapore Free Press. Wednesday, July 19, 1916, Here iball the Press the PeopV: right malattta. UtAved by influence and unbribed Vy gala Hare patriot Troth her glorious pracapM mm» 9UAami tm R Ilaioo. Lcyalty and Lav. In our anxiety to consider the financial aspects of the Colony and m920 words
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Article409 1916-07-19 6 The countries which have now adopted daylight saving are Great Britain, France, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Austria and Germany. 13C,000 Turkish troops originally intended for an attack on Egypt have been transferred to Bulgaria and Mesopotamia. The monthly meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association Teachers' Guild is postponed from409 words
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Article271 1916-07-19 6 The weights (or the first day will probably meet with pretty general approval and are much lets likely to cause discussion than those for the last l'enang meeting. In one or two instances the difficulty is shown of handicapping horses under pre- j sent conditions here, and we271 words
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Article654 1916-07-19 6 A silencer/ with the aid of which a man can use the telephone without others m the same room hearing what he is saying, has been perfected by a New York inventor. Members of St Andrew's Cathedral Choir are reminded that the usual choir practice will be held to-morrow at654 words
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Article380 1916-07-19 6 From Our Ot*n oVfT^pWNfen4 Kuala Lumpur, J«fy j The death has occurred of Mr Ufc Walker after injuries received whilst riding on the racecout> t bere this, tmot ing. Farther details Miow tbnt Mr Km Walker was riding hih own griffia blew!. He shortened reiu380 words
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Article123 1916-07-19 6 Lemberg. which the Kugeiaus- are Mil so seriously menacing, derives its cam from Leopolie, the title given it m th thirteen century by the Hutheciac Priaoi Daniel, who founded it for his eon Lto Ihe Polish form ie Lvov, and it is Hrn capital of the Austrian Crownland123 words
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Article137 1916-07-19 6 On the invitation of the Chairman (Mi J A Russell) and Directors of ■tlftfac Collieries, Ltd., between tift> and rffltj members of the r M 8 Chamber of Mats and friends visited the ccllieriee at Bati Arang on Sunday. A special train left Koala Lumpur a* 8.25 a.m.137 words
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Article200 1916-07-19 6 The conferment of a viecouuly on Heading raises him to the highest dp L ever attained by an English Jev* l r viouely Done had ever rie< >; a! barony. The firet hngh&b .lp» to raised to the pet rage was the late Lo Hothscbild, wbote father, liaron Lione de200 words
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Advertisement179 1916-07-19 6 •11 jtsCOUTTStcos SHi LONDON fl| OLD TOM GIN. f^tfiimfl (BEWARE OF IMITATIONS) v >1 Look on the bottle for the name P .yi SOLE IMPORTERS: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. JOHN LITTLE'S (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). "SPECIAL" SEWING MACHINE NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. l^^i^a jgi iliir^i I Entirely owiog to the exhorbitant fl|179 words
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Article494 1916-07-19 7 BRITISH PROGRESS STEADILY CONTINUES. Germans' Stupendous Losses. FU Submarine (-able] Khutor's Service] i:, July 17 ■-General Haig quote* raptured tiociunents showing very §gr% casualties. These docu lial ot appeals for reinforcelonely from company commanders, .v.*rian. one says: "Owing to ex ja liticn the men cannot be counted494 words
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Article149 1916-07-19 7 B Ground Won at Fleury. July 17.—The afternoon commu aays The night was comparatively <W»ei at Verdun except for a lively fusil•*Je ou hill 104. Detachments of ours fo«f?sad wast, of Fleury and captured machine guns. Two enemy attacks '■■~'-'l ttfll of Norneny m Lorraine were149 words
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Article54 1916-07-19 7 M, July 17.—In ths House of at, Mr Chamberlain said that he telegraphically informed of the »ble incident at Karachi, and bad J*ai a full report. Meanwhile, he .sen steps to ensure that troops ~^uid not be moved by rail from Karachi 3 northern Indian under such conditions54 words
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Article183 1916-07-19 7 ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS IN VOLHYNIA. Lemberg Strongly Menaced. [By Submarine Cable] [Beater's Service] Petrograd, July 17. Official: Yesterday the Russians captured m Volhynia 317 officers, 12,687 men, and thirty guns, including seventeen heavy pieces. Amsterdam, July 17. A German official statement makes the important admission that Genera] von183 words
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Article37 1916-07-19 7 London, July 17. The Italian cotumuoiqno says that a heavy enemy attack on the upper Posina supported by concentrated artillery tire waa entirely repulsed by a counter- attack after severe hand to hand fighting.37 words
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Article104 1916-07-19 7 Submarine's Run for Home. New York, July 18. There is excitement over the forthcoming departure of the Deutschland. A message from the Gar man Foreign Secretary. Herr Jagow, is published esying that "if the British are dastardly enough to sink the Deutschland, the United States are bound104 words
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Article63 1916-07-19 7 A Traitor's Technicalities Loudon, July 17. In the Court of Criminal Appeal, Mr Justice Darling presiding, there began the hearing of Casement's appeal. Serjeant Sullivan indicated that the appeals were based on the grounds, firstly, that the charge was not an offence within the statute cited, and secondly,63 words
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Article61 1916-07-19 7 Perturbed About Ireland. London, July 18. The Imperial Committee has been rechrietened the Imperial Unionist Association and watches the negotiations between the Government and Nationalists. Seventy- six peers and ninety-eight Commoners have so far joined. Lord Salisbury presided at a meeting yesterday evening which passed a resolution61 words
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Article44 1916-07-19 7 London, July 17. In the House of Com mons, Mr Asqnitb announced that the Home Rule Amending Bill will be introduced before the recess. A permanent settlement of the Irish question will be considered by an Imperial Conference after the war.44 words
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Article38 1916-07-19 7 London, July 17. Premier Hughes has visited Capetown, Bloemfontein and Kimberley and made strongly imperialistic speeches. He has now sailed for Australia. General Botha was unable to meet him as he was visiting German East Africa.38 words
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Article24 1916-07-19 7 London, July 17. In the House of Commons, Mr McKenna said that Britain's total expenditure was now six million pounds daily.24 words
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Article26 1916-07-19 7 London, July 17. The steamer Eoolesia was sunk by a submarine m the Mediterranean. The captain and eighteen men hare landed at Algiers.26 words
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Article543 1916-07-19 7 A GOOD NIGHT'S SPORT. Long before the advertised time foi starting, the seats m the Palladium last night which had not already been booked were all taken up, the boxing tournament organised by the management filling the house to over flowing. A great many had to be turned543 words
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Article155 1916-07-19 7 [By Courtesy of the French Consulate] Paris, July 17, 6.20 p.m. Yesterday, we progressed on the left bank of the Meuse. The British strengthened their new positions. They discovered five more heavy howitzers and four more fieldguns. To-day, we repulsed patrols north of the Aisne, m Champagne155 words
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Article17 1916-07-19 7 London, July 17. The Prince of Wales has been gazetted Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General.17 words
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Article17 1916-07-19 7 London, July 17. Over £18,000 has already been received for the Kitchener Memorial Fund.17 words
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Article22 1916-07-19 7 London, July 17. The Reverend CA Alington, for many years headmaster of Shrewsbury, has been eleoted headmaster Of Eton.22 words
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Article645 1916-07-19 7 The Anglo Chinese School sports, which were to have been held on Saturday 1 afternoon, but were postponed on account' |of the wrstohed weather, took place yee- terday afternoon under very pleaaant conditions at Oldham Hall grounds, when there were many ladies and gentlemen present, parents and645 words
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Article159 1916-07-19 7 The annual general meeting of the Sue/ Canal Company was held with M Jonnart m the chair, and among others present were Sir Henry Austin Lee and Earl Granville. M Jonnart m his address epoke of the closest co-operation between the company and the naval aud military159 words
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Article17 1916-07-19 7 When it comes to stepping into a fortune no man objects to putting his foot m 'it.17 words
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Advertisement80 1916-07-19 7 ROBINSON ®> CO. THE VERY LATEST GILLETTE RAZOR STROP DON'T THROW AWAY OLD BLADES the "NEW ROTASTROP KEEPS YOUR BLADES IN PERFECT CONDITION FOR MONTHS INITIAL OUTLAY SAVED IN A FEW MONTHS Price $7.50 "GOLOFINA" Jamaica Cigars. DUTY PAID AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES. PERFECTOS $16.00 per 100. BOUQUETS $10.50 per80 words
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Advertisement775 1916-07-19 8 "ELLERMAN" LINE, ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN* ENGLAND. FOR LONDON. ss. City of Bombay due about Aug. 14. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART HAATSCHAPPIJ Incorporated m Holland, Royal Pacuet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2—3, OOLLTBB775 words
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Advertisement838 1916-07-19 8 Jr. m Oritish India AND Apcar Lime (Companies Incorporated In England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) For China, Japan, Panang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward (for. Europe).838 words
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Advertisement589 1916-07-19 8 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LIVE. Fop CHINA, JAPAN CEYLON intf MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1916 1916 Andre Lebon July s j Athos July 20 Atlantique Aug. 2 j Cordillere Ang. 1 Polycesien Aug. 16 I Porthos Aug. IS Athos Aug. 30 1 A steamer Aug. 29 For all particulars apply589 words
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Advertisement616 1916-07-19 8 N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd (Incorporated In Japao EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained betvr a f via ports to Marsellleß, London. .od r > contract with the Imperial Japan. U: mont. The New Twin screw BtZ2 maintaining this eervlce have beta -u^* designed and constructed, and616 words
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957 1916-07-19 9 WITH THE ITALIANS IN THE TRENTINO. Verdun is on the lips of all at we watch the battle of the Trentino. Here the tame tactics are being used by the enemy. The same terrific bombardments are followed by attacks en masse l wbole companies advancing m close formation are mown957 words
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Article650 1916-07-19 9 Far Eastern Trade and the War Since the outbreak of war Japan hat been able to develop materially her trade m the Far East. Being far removed from the field of action, Japan's exports to Asiatic Russia, India, and the Straits Settlements have risen considerably. Australia has650 words
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Article132 1916-07-19 9 Germans Reject Relief Scheme Amsterdam, sth June. A semi official telegram from Berlin, dealing with the scheme for the supplying of food through an American relief com mittee to the distressed inhabitants of tbe occupied districts of Poland, lays The efforts of the committee failed be caaee132 words
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Advertisement943 1916-07-19 9 Wah or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.C ibe Company hat £2 a OOO fleioaitefl with the943 words
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Advertisement318 1916-07-19 9 THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (INCORPORATED IN CANADA) PROVIDE NOW FOR YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION. A small annual premium makes certain a good education for yonr child. By no other plan can you make so sure a provision for a child, as an Educational Endowment with the Manufacturers Life. If the318 words
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Article427 1916-07-19 10 Economy and Thrift. The National Wat Saving! Committee recently made the following announcement 111 is evident, from the correspondence which has appeared recently m the Press regarding the use of motor-cars for race meetings and the consumption of petrol by the civil population as a whole, that427 words
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Article228 1916-07-19 10 Writing m the Lokalanzeiger," Emil Zimmerman makes the following comment on war taxation m Great Britain and Germany 1 He (Mr McKenna) apparently thinks that he has completely killed German competition m taxation by means of figures and values, and has no conception of the self-control228 words
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Article225 1916-07-19 10 Unveils Wooden Cannon. Athene, Jane 4. Enver Pasha, Turkey's v Man cf Mys tery," is not dead, and he is not m Asia Minor reorganising the shattered Turkish army. He is m Constantinople at least, he was a week or two ago, for he performed the ceremony of225 words
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Article1204 1916-07-19 10 Issued by FIiASEK Co., Exohange and Share Brokers •All luoutloas ot Sterling B*»ni mm fee *ei»r3 9 d w fOMlf wmbloal tot the frt?e«« Imp, lam. Paw. r*4ttDi?. bctbu 100 008 *> f» AIUfM ]25% 23 r lt 379,983 2s ?s Anglo- Java f int M 41,204 words
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Advertisement187 1916-07-19 10 P.if all your f££s *>* one basket and then watch that basket. (Carnegie.) Many people can do several things farrly well, bat nobody can do many things superlatively well. This is what Michelin recognises, and it is why WC concentrate the whole cf our attention upon the manufacture of pneumatic187 words
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Article56 1916-07-19 11 ICOBBECTBD OP TO July 18.) Bank m/i 2*4 19-82 demand 2.4J PttTatt orediti Im'i j 4 1 France demand Bank 826 [hdia, T. T. 174 Hokqkoho, demard i|| fOKOBAUA, demand M not Java, demand M 135^ Bab&kok, demand 85| So VKsaiasa, Bank Buying $8.54 Bank ol England Rate e%56 words
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Article141 1916-07-19 11 July IH. i Tin (75 tons) *79 75 3amb*Br 12.50 9ambtai Cabs No. 1 20.00 GrftmMtr Cabe No. 2 18.00 Ptpptv Black or din. Sport buyers 26.00 Pappev, (Wirte fair) 84 00 Naimegs (110 t3 the !b. 80.00 N'atmega (80 to the lb.) aom. If act (B&nda) 75.00 Cloves141 words
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Advertisement774 1916-07-19 11 ■^■^^■■■■■■■■■■■■■■iMHHiIMBHBHHHHHi the Singapore Free Press MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. 1 m &r w gT JA T|^ T IB «h^ *fi m jmj cc Singapore Free Press is a morning J .> a L Wk i JA I^L I 5 It?" Daily, and is on sale at depots, from an774 words
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Advertisement274 1916-07-19 11 Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. Near Entranna to Borneo Wharf, Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of all kinds of Frozen Meats etc.. con be deliver ec to shipping at the Wharves, or m the Singapore Roads on short aotico. OFFICE HOURS. Weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 pm. s 1 2 £to274 words
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Miscellaneous247 1916-07-19 11 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P. &O. str. Malwa.— Mr Uodgkiun. Mi J. P. Baird, Mr Phillips. Per P. O. str. Kaisar i-Hlml MrsPalmei and 2 children, Mr Tickler, Mr Koyzer, Mr Edward-, Mr Collett, Mr McCrae, Mr Brown Per P. O. str. Mooltan.— MrCorin. Mr A Mrs Hertog, Mr Lugars. Per247 words
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Miscellaneous555 1916-07-19 11 DAILY SHIPPING REPORT Chamber of Commerce (to Nam, July 1 8 ARRIVALS. July 17.— Havre, Giang Ann (Brit) Taiwan Maru (Jap) S Jacob (iiut) Skule i Xor). July 18.— Thongwa, Hong Uee, Nellore 'Urit) Buyskee (hut) Diva (Nor» Andre Lebon (Fch^. CLEARANCES. July lo.— Hai Nam (Brit). July 17.— Kiger555 words
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Article471 1916-07-19 12 INQUEST ADJOURNED. The inquest was opened at the Coroner's court yesterday afternoon, touching tbe death of a Tamil whurf coolie named R&gasamy, who about 10 30 last Saturday morning was pinned underneath a sling of corrugated iron, weighing U, tons, which wa§ being unloaded from the steamer471 words
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Article183 1916-07-19 12 BACK -TO-BACK HOUSES. Municipality Versus Property Owner. In the Senior Magistrate's Court yester day morning, Mr Langham Carter gave judgment m the case m which a charge was brought against Song Kee Chuan, of 29, Stanley-sr, of non compliance with a notice served on him with respect to his property183 words
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Article91 1916-07-19 12 A courageous attempt at rescue was performed by a Malay at Klaog ou Thurs day last. He and his wife, ia a boat, were proceeding to Klang market, and when near the Belfield Bridge a crocodile knocked over the boat and seized the woman. The husband immediately91 words
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Article139 1916-07-19 12 Lee Oh Geok, for the theft of three tins of milk value f1 05 from agcdown at Jardine's Wharf, wae sentenced m the second police court yesterday to one month's rigorous imprisonment. Abu Hassan bin A mat, the Malay who pleaded guilty m the third police court last Frid y139 words
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Article558 1916-07-19 12 U. S And Btxieo. A San Francisco, Jane 18th. The^American troops m Boston have been mobilised and are raarcbing to the Mexican frontier. lAt present B,;'CO American troops are at Naniiquipa, 1,500 at Babricoro, 600 at San Miguel, 500 at Madera, £00 at Garona, 3,000 at Casas558 words
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Article253 1916-07-19 12 We published a paragraph yesterday which stated that "a number of gentlemen m Singapore" are keen to form a Veget arian Society and to disseminate "knowledge concerning suitable and proper focd. 1 We wonder who those gentlemen are. We knew that the really robust element at253 words
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Article82 1916-07-19 12 A writer m the Daily Express declares that the term wash out now m common use m the Army is pure Navy i talk. Wash out "is simply a signalling terra, used m the Fleet from time immei modal. The signal would be written on a slate, and after it82 words
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Article946 1916-07-19 12 The question of the status ana qualift cations of British citizenship it so much m evidence juit now that the following leading points may help to clear up much that is ambiguous. British subtects may b& divided broadly into three categories. (1) Natural born British946 words
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Article38 1916-07-19 12 Ten twakowa were sunk m the Inner Roade (Southern end) daring a heavy equall on Saturday last. Masters of vessels proceeding to the Inner Roads should therefore exercise great caution when i I selecting an anchorage.38 words
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Article204 1916-07-19 12 The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs Powell and Co'i. sale room yesterday afternoon Leasehold land at Palembang rd, and Minto ri, Singapore, total area 4,200 eg. ft. being part of the land comprised m East India Co'a Leases 777 and 818 for 99204 words
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Article35 1916-07-19 12 j We regret that we are unable to give any results of last evening's play, as at seven o'clock, when our representative called after drill, there were no results to be obtained.35 words
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Article68 1916-07-19 12 Championship. Dean v Howe or Edwards A Singles. Ruehwaldy v Stout to finish. Hartnell v Sinclair. B Singles. Cheek v l>oig. Hickey v Hill. If be win? on Tuesday. C Singles. Beckingsale v Calder or Patter. McKerrow v Gibson. Leasey v Wood. Newcomers' Handicap. Thorougood v Murray.68 words
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Article39 1916-07-19 12 The Ladies' July Spoon was competed for on Monday and was won by Mrs Willies. Mrs Willies 58 10 48 Mrs Binnie 55 6 4? Mrs King 65 14 51 Ten caida were tal en out.39 words
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Article42 1916-07-19 12 J DE COUBTOIS, Hon Tieas. Already acknowledged 115,218 A P Ager 10 O A Kimmel 50 A H Linscott (K. Lumpur) 10 The Far East Oxygen and Acetylene Co. Ltd. 50 T B Peterkin 25 L Raeber 1042 words
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Article168 1916-07-19 12 The naval battle hae brought with it many references to our tars io the papers, and it is as well to know that our sailors do not like the word, and as a matter of fact, though it is often used by the Bcitieh public, it is quite uuknowu afloat.168 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement212 1916-07-19 12 ARE YOU PUTTING YOUR BOY INTO THE NAVY? In anycvent you will need some money to give n im a start m life and there iss>robably no better and sure, j way of saving it than by one of our "Education; Endowments. SUN LIFE OF CANADA S. J. HOWE. M<,212 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous53 1916-07-19 12 S.V.C. DRILL PROGRAMME. TO-DAY. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall SV A 4.30 Balestier Range S RE v 5.15 Drill Hall Maxim Off &NC Os ii »i ,i S V R 5.00 Alexandra Barracks Motor Cyclists 6.15 Drill Hall Veterans Co n it i. Chinese Co F. Younger Blair, Captain, S.V.A. Actg.53 words
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