The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 March 1917
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Title Section15 1917-03-16 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEX CENTS SINGAPOBE FRIDAY, MARCH, 16, 1917. NO. 89,70815 words
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Article315 1917-03-16 1 Progress on the Ancre m the direction of Bapaume continues and an interesting account is given of the capture of Grevillers. The French ara cordially regarding this forward movement Page 9. They themselves m the Maisone de Champagne are patting up a spirited fight, repelling counter attacks315 words
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Article1126 1917-03-16 1 A Military Hospital Sketch. w It is eti<fuette to call her always Sister," though technically *>Sieter m an intermediate grade between nurse and matron." Matron is a great dignitary. She ha 6, m the language of the Bar, taken silk," and when tier silk gown- rustles into the room1,126 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement584 1917-03-16 1 j GOODRICH TYRES I FETY TREAD iiAr f liiju HU I vj\j }t^ he niy tyre which has w n the rac S certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. X p™*™* S| RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8a.m.t012 p. m. daily AA d* 1 RAFFLES584 words
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Advertisement61 1917-03-16 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Ching Keng Lee sell valuable freehold land and godown on March 26th Page 2. Harirna Hall new programme on page 2. Sea View week end entertainment Page 10. Robinson and Co for Melacbrino ciga rettes Page 5. Gaiety new programme Page 2. mp, SWEE LEE GO. 15 CROSS61 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous115 1917-03-16 1 THE WEEK. Fridaj 16th. High Water— 2 9 •s.x,, 8-46 p.m. Moon Last Quarter. Malakoff, Bousteads. noon Biitain Prepared Films, Vie Theatre. Satnrdai 17th. High Water— J.-; 2 a.m., 6 26 p.m. St. Patrick. Biitain Irepared Films, Vie Theatre. Sandaj 18th. High Water— 4lo a.m., 7-48 p m. 4th Sunday115 words
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Article650 1917-03-16 2 A corresponiaol of a homo paper writes. I explored the burnt-out heart of the exploaioo. at dusk to day, when the hundreds o! soldlera who have been combing out the ruins since Friday night were resting round their camp tires here and there among the black debris,650 words
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Advertisement486 1917-03-16 2 mUmmmmUmmmmm The Worlds best In BRITISH P lanos by— Brinsmead Broadwood Collard and Collard Chappell Stromeuger Grands and Uprights Inccrpciatc il In Eongkcng. j ManMMHßMiaMMaminßaHmua^BvaaißiHßßi Victoria Theatre TO-NIGHT Friday Saturday, March 15th, 16th and 17th H. M. Government Tour IN AID OF WAR CHARITIES A GREAT NATIONAL, EVTNT I'nder the486 words
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Advertisement647 1917-03-16 2 BL ilSjl I tSfeWalßlßlull 'tal ml*m lafll A GREATER PRODUCTION THAN "LA TOSCA" THE GREATEST SCREEN DRAMA EVES PRODUCED THE BRILLIANT TRAGEDIENNE CLEO MADISON IN OLGA PRINTZHU'S FAMOUS NOVEL A SOUL El ENSLAVED I A PLAY THAT WILL GRIP AND FASCINATE YOU. Unquestionably this wnderful r. motional Photo- play is647 words
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Advertisement589 1917-03-16 2 ANOTHER STAR/FEATURE PROGRAMmP A AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY LHAMBRft BEACH ROAD THE LEADING THEATRE IN SINCAPC anager M H ON-SLArt The following ItWM make up a Programme of exceptional I A TO NlrtWT I >0U 101I 01 IONIOHT. Pathe A Most Remarkable Romantic Drama fvmm BY THE WORLD FILM589 words
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Article1356 1917-03-16 3 Though the regular, or standing, Army fj the l'nited States has only a strength ,J about 11C, 000, it is not to be despised a renting force. The excellence of its flaa jpmeDt, the thoroughness of the train(i j of its officers and mea, and its disciple1,356 words
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Advertisement244 1917-03-16 3 [Run-down 1 When your system is under- mined by worry or i vtr-vvork when y our vitality i> low tred when you feel any-how f when your nerves are "on edge" when the least exjrtion tires you— you are m a Run-down condition. Your system is like a plant that244 words
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Advertisement396 1917-03-16 3 STAMPS. Wanted to buy complete seta of stamps of all the Malacca States, Hongkong and French Colonies Also Straits Crown issues. Will- I ing to 'take stamps on commission. J. Van WIN, Stamp Dealer, Gatottan, Sourabaya (Java). 27-2 t.f. 13-3 PRINCE S TIFFIN ROOM i SPECIALITY HOME FOOD MONTHLY RATE396 words
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Advertisement775 1917-03-16 3 NOTICE Mr. Walter Ingold has been appointod Manager of our Singapore office, m place of tfr M. L. Stadermann, who haa retired. Singapore, March 12th 1917. DIETHELM ft CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Switzerland) 13 3 19 3 < rELUK ANSON RUBBER ESTATE, Ltd. iOTICE OF CLOSING TRANSFER BOOKS. i Notice775 words
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Advertisement361 1917-03-16 3 WANTED to purchase. Gents Bicycle, Standard make, change speed gear eavential. Apply VELOX co Free Press. PARTNERSHIP. Wanted Junior Partnership m Established ;oncern, where services and small capital vould meet with a fair return. Write Partner c/o F/ee Press. 9 3 mwf 16 S WANTED (Qualified Medical Officer for Christmas361 words
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Article, Illustration1379 1917-03-16 4 The Singapore Free Press Friday. March, 16, 1917. «we tail! t*» Pratt th< fto>e f rlijst ua^Mtto. *avr*4 ■ftrfbaikfP**l mm* mttfi Trot*: he ri.irioM P»*C*»»* 4><«< V'cJ m K«ll.-<aa Lo-.vltv -ad Is.v- When we last wrote regarding Volunteer affairs we referred mainly to the present unsatisfactory state of training, considering'1,379 words
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Article736 1917-03-16 4 A letter i is been received by the Hoi Secretary cf the St Andrew's So? Kuala Luni; ur acknowledging the effort made by tbm Society on behalf of the Grand Fleet Fund. The engagement te announced between Lowry Payne Galiwey, 7th (Q O) Hussars, and Joan, daughter of Lt Colonel736 words
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Article98 1917-03-16 4 **m*m ft* Cortßßp,^' K «^a Lumpur, MMlfci At the adjourn. v CL ing of the KimuM X '^tn* morning Mr h estate ra. "JJ *id an ex:,e 1 port to put of 115.891 wbn the estate bud been thees.Hteca: Qa 'actual cost t Ta, JBfcenU. T maud 898 words
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Article122 1917-03-16 4 From Our then Correttyormmi ****eg Maris After a three days beari^ lhi Muru 2 aefn and Allan was conc!u i: The plaintiff a P f ft f P'*PtetZ Shanghai X deea foe tl.e r i Counsel fr the dralttiiiuri eolm deetn.il up, it would Lave departed fro.122 words
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Article55 1917-03-16 4 From Owr Chtn Corrummimi Kuala Lump:: ak South was en Wednesday evtaftj the scene of another :rt Eight heat* were gutted and the damage v eeumad at 115,000. All the houses were minted It is understood further that a ere broke out at another house but55 words
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Article62 1917-03-16 4 From Owr Oven CorrnymdetU Ipoh, MeThe Sri Adika liaja. one of the eight Persk Chiefs and a member of the etatc counci expired suddenly yesterday eves ing at Semat during the Sultan 'f journey down river. The funeral is to take place at Ipoh to day. His62 words
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Article266 1917-03-16 4 PRENCH CONSULAR TELEGRAMS. [ByCoub Pant, Mar 14 7 The French 3 pe.r cent bonds are it francs 61 25 the 5 per cent at MM *m the new 5 per cent h: Yesterday, we captured at Maieoas m Champagne, all the German trenches oat front of 1,500 metres; we also266 words
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Advertisement159 1917-03-16 4 ASK FOR Jas. Coutts OLD TOM GIN. GALDBEGK. MAGGREGOR Go. I SOLE IMPORTERS. j i 'EVERY TRAVELLER SHOULD ►HAVE A LIFE SAVING WAISTCOAT Protection and Security. Absolutely Unsinkai 'e. Price $10.50 I life-saving RUGS $20 EVERY KIM> OF TRAVELLING OUTFIT John Little ®> Co., Ltd. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. SINGAPORE AM)159 words
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Advertisement64 1917-03-16 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3 a Orchard Road, Telephone Ro. 1035. The Oldest and Leading Studio. First m 1878, Foremost m 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at our Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results m Studio Portraiture,64 words
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Article541 1917-03-16 5 HEARER NEAtfER BAPAUME Will it be a Debacle Hy SuomaiiDa Cable] [Heater's S»rvic«] irch 14 The great German gjmtjtkt be- l l Le P'itiah is the only topi.-. [be a:r it full of sensational reports that rr |r turning into a debacle uuder ting activity of tbe pursuer.-,541 words
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Article162 1917-03-16 5 Mr H L Soowie, of Messrs Harrisons %es for Home to join up. "e^ell adJreas printed on silk was Mr F G Taylor, of Messrs ■••teai Hirup,hire and Co., Ltd., at the »r> R E MohOJßti mmmmm\ m xug on Monday, most of the j **amedan merchanti of Klaug being162 words
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Article163 1917-03-16 5 SUPERIORITY MAINTAINED [By Submarine Gable] [Renter's Servioe] London, March 14. Fiench Official Between Butte dv Mesnil and Maisons de Champagne the Germans delivered two viole-i: counter attacks against the works |whicu we captured to the left of the sector. The enemy was unable to reach our positions163 words
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Article168 1917-03-16 5 Baghdad Guarded on North London, Mar 14— Mesopotamia Official We have advanced our detachments thirty miles tt) the stream from Bighdad, and steps have been tuken to prevent the flooding of the city during the coming ri6e of the river The small arms factory m Baghdad is m good168 words
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Article265 1917-03-16 5 The new antiseptic which has been evolved a: the Bland Sutton Institute ot Pathotogy and tested with good results m the outpatient department of the Mid dlesex Hospital possesses a quality which is almost unique. It is easy enough to find potent chemicals which265 words
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Article188 1917-03-16 5 After passiag through many months of vicissitude and difficulties, the Ceylou Sugar Refineries have at last begun work m earnest. The 6ugar refinery is m full swing, and turning out approximately 20 tons every day, 'which will be slowly increased as tbe men get more accustomed to188 words
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Article85 1917-03-16 5 CHINA'S STEP Political Items [By Submarine Cable] (Renter's Servioe] Peking, March 14. Germany's reply to the Chinese anti Eubtnarinism protest was delivered just prior to the rupture of relations. It is couched m terms flatteringly expressed surprise at China's attitude. Because she has no shipping interests m85 words
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Article204 1917-03-16 5 Food Ship Sunk London, March 14. The American 1,800 tons, from New York to j London, flying the American flag and carrying foodstuffs was sunk by shellfire and bombs by a German submarine, ".'he j latter opened fire at a range of three n iles firing twenty shells204 words
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Article438 1917-03-16 5 Indian Affairs London, March 14. The* House of Com mons debated the resolution authorising the acceptance of India's war contribution cf a hundred millions sterling and the Lancastrian amendment opposing tbe increase of Indian cotton duties arising out out of the loan. Mr Chamberlain dwelt en India's splen438 words
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Article17 1917-03-16 5 Exe I see bread has risen. Mrs Exe Well, we want our bread to rise, don't we17 words
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Article500 1917-03-16 5 Under the auspices of Mr Band* .an, Mr T C Maxwell last night showed for the first time m Singapore the series of Gov ernment prepared films entitled Britain Prepared m the Victoria Theatre. There was a good attendance, including H E the Governor and the Lady Evelyn500 words
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Article98 1917-03-16 5 An unusually sensational murder case opened at these Assizes at the Judic al Commissioner's Court on Monday. Kulop Mat Jalleh bin Mat Sahak was charged with the double murder of a Chinaman and a Malay on January 15 at Lahat, and also with stabbing another Chiuaman at98 words
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Article148 1917-03-16 5 The mortality returns for Singapore for tbe week ended March 10 show 220 deaths, a ratio per mille of population of 31 91. Beri beri caused most deaths, 27, convulsion 26, phthisis 24, pneumonia 16, malarial fever and fever not specified 14 each. Platinum, which has lately become fashionable for148 words
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Article161 1917-03-16 5 The Chap Jee Kee case, which has occupied the secoud police court upon I several occasions during the post three I weeks, iv which Mr Sheedy ASP charged Gwek Pong Chian of 72 Grange rd, with assisting m carrying on a public lottery, i receiving money on account of name,161 words
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Advertisement166 1917-03-16 5 ROBINSON Co. PJf^^^a^R^Blfe 'MELACHRINO' FRESH SHIPMENTS RECEIVED EVERY FORTNIGHT t—-^E J 51. 40 to I r till. C^j^j^^-^-,, .-jqa^Hga^^^u No. 9. la tit of KM irT^TW^ mJ $2.15 neti pi- tin. Mr. H. N. BUGKERIDGE (lateof Messrs LAFAYETTE, Photograpbon to Their IfASESTI I Btgs to announce that be has opened166 words
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Advertisement682 1917-03-16 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND, FOR LONDON. For particulars aa to rates of freight and passage apply to McAUSTER Co., Ltd., agents: Stoomvaart Maatschappy Nederland (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND ROYAL DUTCH MAIL SERVICE A MAIL STEAMER FOR CALCUTTA for Passage apply to INTERNATIONALE CREDIET HANDELSVEREENIGING682 words
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Advertisement583 1917-03-16 6 a Oe British India AND A.PCAR LIINE (Companies Incorporated m England.) Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAS AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) For' China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. HOMEWARD (FOB EUROPE). OUTWARD (POH GBIMA) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE HOMEWARD583 words
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Advertisement605 1917-03-16 6 INe Ye 11. JAPAN MAH STEABSHIP Co., Ltd (Incorporated In Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohami via ports to Marseilles, London, nnder mat contract with the Imperial Japanese Covert ment. The Mew Twin screw Steamert maintaining this servioe have been special}* designed and constructed, and are fitter605 words
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Advertisement357 1917-03-16 6 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARTTiyn INCORPORATE i?V*s l% kail Ling, Fortnightly service betw^» China, Japan, Ceylon, Marseilles. u J»hoati, Egy pt JJ BRANCH Ling Ha?p^ g ht,yWV^ b «^Baigo B TB^ For further information a pplT te J. de COURTOIS, ROYAL PACKEtI^T; COMPANY m TO HONGKONG B.S. -VAN \\Ah..y CX A-357 words
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Article530 1917-03-16 7 Read This to Peace-Talkers. To know your enemy is one of the pre requisites of victory, and it so happens that, at the very moment when a new National Qovernment of energy and action is beginning its work m this conntry and the peace bluff is rampant,530 words
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Article235 1917-03-16 7 Remarkable Admission. New York, Jan. 26. The Bethlehem Steel Company to day publishes large advertisements explaining to the American public why the Bri ish firm of Hadtields were able greatly to underbid them for the Goverment com tract for the supply of 16in naval shells. The company235 words
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Article93 1917-03-16 7 K'ung Yuan Ku'euh, a Chinese writer, declares that the German women are to blame for the war, and that Prussianism is nothing more than that masculine desire to please women which leads a thief to go and steal so that the mistress of his heart may be pleased. Red Cross93 words
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Article286 1917-03-16 7 The remarkable story of an alleged plot to kill Mr Lloyd George and Mr Arthur Henderson, was told at Derby by Sir Frederick Smith before a crowded court when four prisoners Mrs Alice Wheel don, a second-hand dealer, of Derby her two daughters, Harriett (or Hetty)286 words
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Article201 1917-03-16 7 Legation Archives Burnt, Guards Disappeared. The Peking Correspondent of tbe N C Daily News, writing to his paper under date February 25th, says: Many rumours are afloat with regard to the preparations being made by the Germans for their forthcoming eviction. Chinese reports state that201 words
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Article107 1917-03-16 7 A Demand from Scotland. A conference on railway nationalisation was held m Glasgow recently under the auspices of the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society. Mr Robert Stewart (chairman) presided over 500 delegates from trade unions and co operative societies. Mr Emil Davies (London), chairman of tbe Railway Nationalisation Society,107 words
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Advertisement27 1917-03-16 7 Avon MOTOR GYLCE Tyres (ALL USUAL SIZES) c 0 JUST ARRIVED To be had of all Dealers OR THE BORNEO Co, Lid. INCORPORATED INE NQLAND. Sole Agents.27 words
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Advertisement484 1917-03-16 7 rtafiP nRi R SP§ y Ap p° in,ment ,o %/>, yjP^ WOC U mWsm h.m. the kino "ty/i MIDLOTHIAN "ROLLED OATS A clean, tempting food, giving stamina-unrivalled for Breakfast I 4$ A QENT F PERRINS* WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE k*t S best preparation o* THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE a L™ (Incorporated484 words
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Article560 1917-03-16 8 Since the outbreak of war the outpnt ot optical instruments m this country has run into come millions annually. The optical industry may be said to have begun m Great Britain, but the demands made by the large standing armies m Germany and Austria caused its growth560 words
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Article158 1917-03-16 8 A machine for recovering the tin and solder from tin cans, invented by Mr I H Hall, the managiog director of the Monometer Manufacturing Company, Acton. Birmingham, consists of an inclined cylinder, which rotates within an outer cylinder lined with firebrick. The inner cylinder has at its158 words
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Article152 1917-03-16 8 A Committee cf the Foreign Office is engaged m examining into the conditions of the British Consular Service, tome anomalies of which have been brought prominently into notice since the war began. The number of aliens occupying Consular positions of importance is the most objectionable feature. It152 words
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Article242 1917-03-16 8 Mr Fisher's Chance to Reform English Education. To the current issue of tbe English Review Mr Austin Harrison, the editor, contributes a stimulating article on tbe reconstruction of English education, on the completeness of which, he contends, the fruits of the war and our physical vie tory242 words
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Article203 1917-03-16 8 The District Chamber of Commerce at Shanghai has started a movement which will eventually lead to the supersession of the tael by the dollar. Before the time of the establishment of the Republic, all monetary payments m both official and business transactions were made m taels.203 words
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Article1655 1917-03-16 8 To Deo. 81 Feb. To date 1916 Abaco 87,452 Allagar, Deo 300,400 32,300 A.Gajah.Sep 189,600 12,208 25,708 Alor Pongeu 288,761 25,216 Alma, 870,700 19,500 46,400 Anipat, Sep 155,580 16,828 84,984 AnJohore, Mar 261,256 28,014 An Malay, Dec 1,782,988 147,268 >nStra.May 848,698 71,914 154,182 Aeahan, July 845,551 38.8941,655 words
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Article186 1917-03-16 8 I ST In above list the totals monthly total* for Jat In which the Company year "ds "*^L m after the name. Third column J""*.**) 1917 total to date and aecond colM*"*^, of the past month. Every envies*** r to get the figures aocnrate bat tbey guaranteed. Managers186 words
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Advertisement125 1917-03-16 8 MARTINS jTsifaFi^diisi PI LLS r ranch Ramady for all 'rra<ularHlaa Thousands a* T^!i. s krr; a 1 OS ol Martin's Pills m tne l.ouse. so that on the Bits t»ga ol any lire,; anty ol tta >yst^n. a vmeiy 'f'jaa may ba 1 v *no w. tliea ra WMMd :hrm.125 words
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Article61 1917-03-16 9 •CoaaacrKD OT Tr March 16.* ■as*'* safe a 4$ d.air-nd 24% Privats Otfftdlts 8 roe 2 R Fesr.es demand Bai.k M B^6 lifZIA, T. T. .&Z&&, demand li% die r'cECUAMA, dsmand 109 i Java, asmand M 188$ Babgkok, dsmand 65 1 S V vbbwj <5N s Bank Buyirg MM.61 words
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Article136 1917-03-16 9 March 15. lin (150 tons) 195.50 3a=>fe!ei 17.00 Cambist Cuat Na. 1 26.25 2 limits Cne* Nt. r 21.00 Pspyat Blark ordin. pott 80.75 Pejpet, tWnite filt) 87.60 Wicrrnajfii 1110 fcafl a It 42.00 -&S§ 80 tc the ll 52.C0 80.00 (Arabc. nom. :2.i U% Plnck) 85.00 r&pfooa, gmall136 words
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Advertisement507 1917-03-16 9 _ir~*mM jr^rmmv^m^^mmmt* .1 ms* .^mmmSmVSXmtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmttmv Mm tmmmmlmmmm^mmmpmjjjmmggmmmmjgm y3JMp»ai»MlWM{gMhMtPL3gt^tpp^p|ijEjg^B|i^^j^j|jfgjggy j «r Peace F&?mi? or Plenty, Life Insubance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (!NCORPCRAT£D IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). UEAJ> aiFFltf .tester House, Singapore, LONDON OFFICE: 52, Old Jewry, E.C. v««2paap507 words
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Advertisement463 1917-03-16 9 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporator m Hongkong). PJID-UP CAPITAL •II.n7J.CM MMSMMTM FUaOS rsterling £i,MO,OOC at »3.- US.UOO.OOC i «o >« BUyer 118,570,000? W.«>O:MO Maianra Liability el Proprietors-. iII.OM.MO COURT 0? DIBMOTCMB. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. Chairman. J. A. Plummer, Esq. Deputy hairman. Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton. E. V.463 words
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Advertisement552 1917-03-16 9 TUG YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. Incorporated m Japan Capital Subscribed Y. 48,000.000 Capital Paid Up Y. 30,000,000 Reserve Fund Y. 20,800,000 President, J. Inouye Esq. Vice-President, Y. Yamakawa Esq, DIRECTORS. J. Inoaye Esq. Y. Yamakawa Esq. N. Roma Esq. M Odagirl Esq. K. Sonoda Esq. T. KawaPhima Esq R. Kimnra552 words
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Advertisement25 1917-03-16 9 UTUSAN MALAYU. (MALAY HEKALD) Morning Daily Arabic and Romanised Ma'aj Post-paid 91 a month, payable m adva:* c, 1 Rates ol advlser9)ment, from tbe Menace.25 words
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Miscellaneous563 1917-03-16 9 THE Singapore Free Press MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. The Singapore Free Press Is a momic Daily, and is on sale at depots, from an oailj hour each morning (Sundays excepted). Cash price Ten Cents a copy. Subscribers' copies will be delivered atthe'i private residences, (or town offices or godovrr563 words
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Miscellaneous473 1917-03-16 9 MAIL TABLE To day. Intermediate and local malls, will fee tooic t dew •rg, MsJ&cca, F MS. (by Train) 8 p.n l..i!y (except Sunday). JoCoi b, 8 Bft, li a.m.. 12.80, 8, 4A 8 p.c. Pulau Soegi Aing Hong I 80 am Cucob Hock Gan 8.80 am P. Batam kP.473 words
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Article496 1917-03-16 10 A special general meeting of the members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held at 12.80 yesterday to nominate a representative ot the Chamber for the Legislative Council, m terms of Rule 38 (a.) The meeting was to have been held m the Exchange, but496 words
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Article294 1917-03-16 10 There is a saying to the effect that Britain when she goes colonising sends the dag with a corporal's guard. France, on the other band, takes possession and establishes hetaelf thoroughly. She brings out luxuries, aud she brings out her women far more than we do. Freetown, Sierra294 words
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Article116 1917-03-16 10 The seat holders of St John's Cathedial Hongkong have passed resolutions mak ing all seats tre9 at the evening service The annual athletic sports of the Penang Sohoolmn^f-r'a Athletic Association were .id PfeIUUBI J'.lo School ground. The weather being f'.ne the afternoon was very successful. After tbe 6ports ail Lssembled116 words
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Article503 1917-03-16 10 Singapore, March 14. Our market advice can differ only slight- ly from many of our previous reports of the current year. Market fluctuations are j scarcely discernible aud share dealings are mostly ot the retail order with certain Hubber shares periodically selected as tbe best buy m503 words
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Article332 1917-03-16 10 The annual report o f tbe United States Department of tbe Interior relieves the dullness cf its stutietics by an account of the picturesque ceremonial that is follow ed when a native Indian is released from the paternal care of the Indian Bureau and admitted to332 words
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Article38 1917-03-16 10 Sunday, 18th Instant Johnston's Pier, 7,9 and 10 a.m. 5:. 30 i ;>o p Club Bougalaw 8.30 and 9.30 a.m. 12 15, 3 atJ 5 30 p.m. Tide 4.10 am. Height 7 ffc. 5 m.38 words
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Article53 1917-03-16 10 Choo Pow Seng, a sampan coolie of Rochore rd, boarded a launch somewhere over towards Tanjong-Rhu and stole a quantity of onions. In tbe third police court yesterday he was sentenced to a day's simple imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of ten dollars, or go to prison for53 words
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Article398 1917-03-16 10 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association usual auction, was held on Wednesday and Thursday 'when there was offered for sale 13.0C8 97 pkls. or 1,734,529 lbs (Tons 774.84). Prices Realized. Sheet Sm. Fine Ribbed $150 to 0162 Good Ribbed 136 150 Fine Plain 130 188 Good398 words
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Article135 1917-03-16 10 Singapore, March 15. At the weekly Rubber Auction which commenced yesterday a considerable fall ing off m demand was evident, and a decline m prices. The top price for Ribbed Smoked Sheet was 9162, and for Fine Pale Crepe 9164 per pikul, but these prices were exceptional,135 words
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Article143 1917-03-16 10 The S. C. C. met the Shropshires on tbe Esplanade yesterday evening m a friendly came of soccer, and were handsomely beaten. The ground was m as bad a state as it possibly could be, and all of the players at different stages of the game covered themselves with143 words
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Article577 1917-03-16 10 Oasis of Siva Occupied. Allahabad March 7. Tbe Cairo correspondent of the Pioneer m the course of a letter dated February 10 states Whilst the Egyptian expedition ary force has been busy driving the Turks out of Sinai, what is known as the western frontier577 words
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Article376 1917-03-16 10 We are asked, not by any means for the I first time, which is the correct and authoritative way of writing tbe name of the Colony as one word or as two. Every newcomer is probably a litt'e per plexed by the prevailing inconsistency m the376 words
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Advertisement338 1917-03-16 10 THE BEST FOOD FOR INF A r A YOUR baby is the most precious thing YOU h HIS Good health is the most valuable possession HE I GLAXO is a complete food m itself, requiring I addition of boiling water, no milk or cream has to b T E A338 words
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Miscellaneous40 1917-03-16 10 S.V.C. DRILL PROGRAMME. TO DAY. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall SV A Recruits do S R E v do Maxim Co do Chinese Co Bras Basah-rd Malaj Co Rafiles Institution SVC Band G G Wace, Captain Actg. Adjutant, S. V. C.40 words
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