The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 April 1917
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Title Section15 1917-04-21 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEX CENTS SINGAPORE SATURDAY, APRIL, 21, 1917. NO. 89,73815 words
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Article288 1917-04-21 1 "The French are satisfied with their progress m Champagne." That sumß up the accounts of the bitter struggle that it going on for the recovery of Laon and La Fere and the turning of the German western line. The Germans claim, some what apologetically, to have been288 words
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Article1229 1917-04-21 1 Quicquid agunt homines notlri es farrago libelli Juvknae,. The Topic of the Week has been the thundering blows struck by the French on the Aiene Front. We have to look up the old war maps to recognise what is being done and then it can only1,229 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement412 1917-04-21 1 GOODRICH TYRES S FETY TREAD VALUE ■■■■■■IB ■■■■■MBBBM I AND Jfil QUALITY %J- n BB|^ 1 'i" llll l ,!gy The Cyclone Egg ■■"■■■J A' Bo, Lan,,™ sk etoh ,ood 82^2^5 VsT££ P *g N- -^f 5..., UiftS Sfi-"S A »hout ni B h« tamp. Polished O.kT»y\'uh Bras, nand'e 5412 words
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Advertisement64 1917-04-21 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Lost scrip m Jimah Page 6. Bukit Timah general meeting Page 5. Sale of beet saws. Powell and Co, Page 2. Dick's packings, United Engineers Page 4. Ching Keng Lee sell important building allotments Page 2. Chung Ling Soo full repertoire for this afternoon Page 5. SWEE LEE64 words
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Miscellaneous93 1917-04-21 1 THE WEEK. Saturday 21st. H.tfh Water— lo-18 a.m., IC-13 p.m. New Moon. Changkat Serdang, Evatt'a. 12. Sunday 22nd. High Water— 111 a.m., 10-46 p.m. 2nd Sunday after Easter. londay 23rd. Hlfh Water— H44 ,11 44 pm. Lodge St George Installation, 8 p in. St. George. Tuesday 24th. Htgh Water -0.2393 words
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Article112 1917-04-21 2 On behalf of Mrs H B Salmond. Mr M B Oliver, care of Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, acknowledges with mauy thanks the following further contributions Previously acknowledged 94,462.94 Various members of Hongkong Bank Junior Mess (4 months) 40. G P Hill, Kraaoon (4112 words
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Article229 1917-04-21 2 The deaths m Singapore during the week ending April 14 numbered 250, giving a mortality rate of 36.26. One European died. five Eurasians, 188 Chinese, 38 Malays, and 17 Indians. There were 24 deaths from convulsion, 80 from malarial 'over, 40 from phthisis, seven from plague, but no deaths from229 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement113 1917-04-21 2 IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS, RUBBER ESTATE MANAGERS, TIMBER MERCHANTS, CONTRACTORS CARPENTERS. Messrs Powell Co Ltd will put up for sale by auction At Their Saleroom Nos. 16 A 17 Ramos Place On Saturday, 28th April at 10.30 am. 187 Fit cln Bi t Tast bteel New Hand and Cross Cut Saws,113 words
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Advertisement587 1917-04-21 2 i^v&& i\ s V^ mil MEvHri The Worlds best m BRITISH Pianos by— Brinsmead Broadwood Collard and Collard Chappell Stromenger Grands and Uprights AT Incorporated m Hongkong. SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. ■AT RACE lEBTIIO, 1917. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, May 15, 11, 19. Tickets of admission to the Grand Stand can587 words
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Advertisement623 1917-04-21 2 Wm^^Tm F# 1 1 Win I (TO-NIGHT 9.15) POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT JO-NIGHT 9.15) BLUEBIFD'S LATEST TRIUMPH. WANTED HOM E i By THE WORLD'S GREATEST PRODUCER IN MOTION-PICTIRES, LOIS WEBER PRESENTING THE WONDERFUL EMOTIONAL AOTRESS-SINGAPORE'S IDOL MAJtY MACLAREN THE SCOTCH SCREEN STAR; THE HEKOINE OP "SHOES" The triumph of a623 words
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Advertisement591 1917-04-21 2 An Excellent Programme of Features TO-/V/*. A AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE LHAMBRfI BEACH ROAD THE LEADING THEATRE IN SINGAPORE PATHE PRESENTS MDLLE NAPIFRKOWSKA TEE GREAT RUSSIAN EMOTIONAL ACTRESS IN SABINA m 3 parts A fascinating and romantic story excellently Producer A Thrilling and Sensational Wild Animal Drama PEARL591 words
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Article338 1917-04-21 3 The greatest obstacle to the development of motor transport m China is the absence of roads. The conditions m that country are said to bear come comparison with those ruling over a large part of the I'nited States of North America, where, m the West and Middle338 words
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Article364 1917-04-21 3 Tho subject of how enemy shipping shall be dealt with at the close of the war will be discussed at the annual confer ence of the Association of Chambers of Commerce next month, says the L and CE of March 7. A proposal, from364 words
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Article110 1917-04-21 3 Agents Guthrie aud Co. Brunei 7,902, agat 8.Q69& total for 9 moB 53,999, agst 16,4195. Agents Hooglandt and Co. Djapoera (Sumatra) 27,376 Agents Harrisons and Croefleld (Sumatra). United Snrdang 269,569 Sungei Kari 82,260 Aeahan 81,739 Central Sumatra 5,500 TaLdjong 102.249 Bila 2,809 Sialang 115,479 Ampat 16,000110 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement390 1917-04-21 3 CHANGE OF PROGRAMME ETHE POPULAR PHOTO PLAY HOUSE mpirTTJ Tanjong Pagar Road. Trams Pass the Door- ■HHHHH SECOND SHOW 9.30 p.m. Sharp. Jlf hph LIU til* I New Parts *V Episode AMERICAN BLOOD 4th EpißOde 'DEAD or ALIVE" > GUSSIE RIVALS JONAH O Two Reel Keystone Comedy. The latest moving390 words
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Advertisement476 1917-04-21 3 CIGARETTES NO. 555 Virginia r 75 C 6BtS. Packed m Patent Vacuum Tins Quality counts m all things but. more especially m cigarette manufacture. <fc~^^ f Men of discrimination find that after \^^y smoking State Express inferior brands J2%tt are more of a misery than a pleasure. Sm "State Express"476 words
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Article530 1917-04-21 4 Manchester, March 17. Cotton still continues on the upward grade, and values on this side are now at the highest point this year. The whole position is however very uncertain and it would take something far out of the ordinary to cause much surprise. The chief item530 words
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Article306 1917-04-21 4 At the recent annual general meetitg of the Rubber Trade Association of Londsn the chairman remarked that there were Government Committees engaged m discussing the future trade of the Empire from many points of view. The rubber industry was of immense value to the Empire, and that to au extent306 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1917-04-21 4 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RAGE MEETING (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING) I WILL BB HELD ON Tuesday the 15th, Thursday the 17th, and Saturday the 19th of May, 1917. j The scourage of a tropical country is dysentery, but every trouble has its antidote, and for dysentery115 words
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Advertisement56 1917-04-21 4 Largest Stockers OP PAINTS AND OILS HIM WA TT Co. SHIP-CHANDLERS Telephone 428. 102, Mirfcet Street THK MEW FRENCH REMELHERAPiON NO. 1 HEX I- \.WI IH'IUT ir-Jl T VrtERAPION No N HI is•iERAPION NO. 3 r.*' i 29 r A CURE „|FOR YOl>| 'HERAPTpfIfS r 1 WliaT ON HAVifiQ THCRAPIOM56 words
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Advertisement293 1917-04-21 4 1 DICK'S PACKING ZIZIZI^ FsiCKiiigs. THE STS AM PACKING (BLACK) is made of Asbestos and Anti-Friction Metal and is impregnated with Pure Graphite and a special Anti-Friction Grease THE HYDRAULIC PACKING (YELLOW) is made on the same Principle as above but hemp is used instead of Asbestos it is Impregnated293 words
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Miscellaneous732 1917-04-21 4 PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 15th Mat, 1917. 1. THE OPENING STAKES— 2-30 p.m. Value $400 and $100 to the Second Horse. A Handicap tor Ex Grirtin Horsea. Entrance Fee, $20. Distance, 7 furlongs 2 ft 5. THE MALAYA PURSE AND PLATE— 2 55 p ra. and 4-10 Value of each732 words
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Miscellaneous709 1917-04-21 4 THIRD DAY. Saturday, 19th May, 1917. 1. ft 8. THE STEWARDS STAKES and PLATE— 2-30 p.m. and 5-40 p m. Value of each stake $300 and $50 to eaob Second Pony. A Handicap for all fonies, 14.2 and under that have rnn at the Meeting. The Ponies may be divided709 words
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Advertisement45 1917-04-21 5 MASSAGE HALL 239 B-.NCOOLJBM ST. TELEPHOIE No. 1467 OPIN DAILY 6 a.m.— 9. p.m. :'L_J3>: t —6 1 1 ->r kL^!/ m ■ASSA6E, B :THS lUbu and Wcfs TIFPJN ROOM SPECIALITY «O/WE FOOD ONTHLY RATE FOR TIFFINS p REASONABLE. all of best qoality PRINCES STREET.45 words
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Advertisement525 1917-04-21 5 1 Valuable Property for Sale. BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR (Mr. P. R. HILL), UNDEB THE ALIEN ENEMIES (WINDING UP) ORDINANCE 1914. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON Monday, the 11th day of Jane, 1917, AT 11 A.M. At Logan s Buildings, Penang, The Well-known, Commodious and Highly Valuable525 words
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Advertisement835 1917-04-21 5 I JIMAH RUBBER ESTATES, LTD. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). LOST SCRIP. Application has been made to the Directors of tljis Company to issue to Jules Paul De Boseck of Pulau Bulang a duplicate Certificate for 500 Shares m the Company upon the j statement that the original Certificate numbered835 words
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Advertisement600 1917-04-21 5 CHUNG LING SOO Presented by Mr. Maurice E. Band man At 9.15 To-night AT THE Victoria Theatre Supported by Vaudeville direct from London Variety Theatre. Last Four Nights. SOO MATINEE TO-DAY, SATURDAY, AT 5 P.M. CHUNG LING SOO will give the whole Programme 50 FIFTY ILLUSIONS 50 I PART I.600 words
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Advertisement208 1917-04-21 5 NOTICE. READY MADE LADIES' DRESSES, BLOUSES SKIRTS etc., MADE TO MEASURE EVENING DRESSES OF ANY DESCRIPTION FANCY COSTUMES etc., etc., FRENCH TAILORESS 20 Stamford Road opposite Van Wijk Hotel WANTED FOR MALACCA Chinese speaking clerk, experienced m wharf work, shipping, and storing goods. Reply stating experience, age, Ac. To SHIPPING208 words
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Miscellaneous500 1917-04-21 5 SONDAY^CHURCH SERVICES. 2nd SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. n A RIL. •T HDUf'B CATHBDBAL. Holy Communion. !%ja Halv Communion (Choral). T .na.ro- noiy Hymns 1. IJ7, 197, IM. Matins and Litany. -anday School A Bible Classes. BTeßJong A Sermon. jjjp.m. c Hymns 136. 129 So>. p r «**cher Rev. L W Coleinan.500 words
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Article43 1917-04-21 6 Landos.— At Koala Lumpur, on 17th April, the wife of J. M. P. Landon, Cluny Estate, Slim Kiver, of a daughter. Parker.— On April 19th, at the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. P.R. Parker, of Bentong, Pahang, a daughter.43 words
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Article25 1917-04-21 6 Fari^uhakson-Miller.— On the 19th inht at St. Josrph'a Church, HongkoDg, Gordon BWABT Fak^uhapron of Aberdeen and SiDgapcre, to Eleanor Fbey Miller of New York.25 words
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Obituary21 1917-04-21 6 Logan.— At Shanghai, on 12th April. J. H. Logan, f jrmefly of the Chinese Protectorate, Penan g and Singarx re.21 words
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514 1917-04-21 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, April 21, 1917. There is room, and we may say real need, for a popular manual of gardening for Malaya. The articles we from time to time publish on flowers suitable for gardens here, have been copied exten sively into almost every paper m this514 words
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Article1648 1917-04-21 6 The attention the German communiques pay to the great battle which is developing along the line from east of Soissons to Auberive m Champagne, would m itself be sufficient evidence of the importance of the French, move without the additional information which is accorded by the French communifjueSi' The Germans1,648 words
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303 1917-04-21 6 To the Editor of the Tim««. Sir,— Amongst the suggested r e f Q the promotion of Hrttith cotn^, leteets Hbroad, there have be 8 reC"mTiendt»Uone made reg &ri j c <tt9^ fubion of a more v;ic! tctitit, operations of lintisb Consulate Q countries r303 words
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Article406 1917-04-21 6 Austria s Slgoificint CooftuiN We are m a position to record a fcra and categorical confession m the Autfm Preee, proving that the baa! Monad* desired and provoked the war. ti\t m Daily Chronicle. The leading Yininspp, Neve Freie Preste. m ite issue of Jans; sth, frankly406 words
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Advertisement227 1917-04-21 6 DENIS MOUNIE'S "THREE STAR" COGNAC Per Case of I dozen, $25, duty extra. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. ARE SOLE AGENTS. FOR DENIS MOUNIE ®> Co. A. J. S. Motor Cycles NEW SHIPMENTS 2- h v A J. S. Motor Cycle. 3 speed counter sbaft Gear all cbain drive All up-to-date improvements.227 words
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Advertisement64 1917-04-21 6 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Si Orchard Boad, Telephone No. 103 S. The Oldest and Leading Studio. First m 1872, Foremost m 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at out Command, thus ensuring always tbo production of only the best results In Studio Portraiture,64 words
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Article672 1917-04-21 7 FRE NCH MAKING HEADWAY Entirely Satisfied [By Sobman»« Gabl«l [R»ot«r B«rvic«] I/-dOD April JO -Reuters correspcn French headquarters says that the X are entire* salistied with the z of tbe new offensive up to the pre .re of the O,tel Courtecou Sflao*' *t* rite instance, ose P672 words
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Article350 1917-04-21 7 RUMOURED GERMAN RAID ON PETROGRAD [By Submarine Cable] IReater'e ■•rrioa] Petrograd, April 20.— The General Staff communicates that the Germans are concentrating naval and military forces on the northern front. Numerous transports including river steamers have assembled at Baltic Ports. A portion of the German fleet has left350 words
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Article165 1917-04-21 7 London. April 10. Wireless. German Official French army orders found mdi cat« the far reaching objects of their attack on April 16 have failed. The French only approximately attained their tactical aims, to say nothing of their strategic objects. A French attack on the oighte of April165 words
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Article291 1917-04-21 7 One of the most interesting name cor ruptions ia that which gave us tbe Royal House of Tudor. Owen Tudoi's ancestors, like the present Gaiety playbill, bore the name of Theodore. The Welsh pronun ciation of Theodore gradually develop ed into Tadore," and the common pronunciation of Tudcr was Tidder,"291 words
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Article582 1917-04-21 7 BRITISH PARLIAMENT The Dardanelles London, April 19.— 1n the House of Commons Mr Bonai Law anoouDced that there would be a secret session and stated that there had recently been loseee of hospital ships which would la published. Lord Cecil stated that he had no official information582 words
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Article174 1917-04-21 7 Aa I sat down beside him m the tram cai- I noticed an ugly prar running obliquely across his check from eye to mouth. A lady sitting opposite saw it too, and was staring at it m a fascinated kind of way. The Tommy shifted uneasily m his seat and174 words
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Article554 1917-04-21 7 It is only within the last 20 to 25 years that the Canna has been appreciated for its brightly coloured flowers as well as for its handsome foliuge. Before this its chief attractions were the broad bladed laaves which made it so ornamental a plant m the sub tropical554 words
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Article403 1917-04-21 7 We regret to bear that Messrs Donaldson and Burkinshaw have received a telegram from Sir Hugh Fort: "War Office has m formed^lillard's relatives be has lost bis life lighting m France." No particulars are of cource available, lie was a Major m the 7th Northamptonshire Regt.403 words
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Advertisement189 1917-04-21 7 I The Little Kitchener Solid Fuel Stove No Spirits kkM^fMj^ No Danger pfcicE WM gjU i^m REFILLS 0F Stnup ft 1 rtc BjIL Hfi 01UV6 OJ bis. j -y^ SPECIAL FUEL Stove Boiling teSTTI^ Pot $1 50 ifiTCHENUi Iso1 50 WARMS ANYTHING IN A FEW MINUTES, USED BY SOLDIERS IN189 words
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Advertisement726 1917-04-21 8 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND FOR LONDON. For particulars aa to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGBNTSI KONINKLIJKE PAKETVMRT MAATSCHAPPIJ (Incorporated In Holland* Roy*l Packet Navigation Co., of Batavlt. I—B, OOLLTRB QUAY, DBDEK OOHTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS IHDIA OOVEKRMKH726 words
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Advertisement525 1917-04-21 8 \l %3m British India AND Apcar JLine (Companies Incorporated la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contraot with His Majesty's Government.} For] China, Japan, Penan*, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. HOMEWARD (FOB EUROPE). j OUTWABD (FOB OH»A| INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE525 words
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Advertisement853 1917-04-21 8 M. Bfc MESSAGERIES Mart, < IHOORPORATED IS Pr^/ S MAIL LIU, Fortnightly service betw<*« Chlna^^pan, Oeylon, BRAKCH like H P Son1 htly r?Ula 6^S For further information ip,i, J- da COURTQn SINGAPORE N Shipchandiery (j SHIPCNANDLERS PRov.J CONTRACTORS. The Company's Laanch J in-coming ships, Offioes:— l6 BATTERY |J TA TC853 words
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Article1753 1917-04-21 9 Rubber Market's Strength Favourite Shares advances Patalings 800"<> divi- i dend Gedong's Progress Johore Rubber Lands Prospects— Pegoh Slowing Down. March 1. 1917. The rubber market has developed renew- ed strength. Tbia If partly due to the etronger commodity market, standard crepe and smoked sheet being now1,753 words
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Advertisement529 1917-04-21 9 f Was or Peace, Famink or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.C. c OompftAf *as £20.000 flepceitafl wtic ihe Supreme529 words
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Advertisement518 1917-04-21 9 THE HO HONG BANK, Ltd. Fead Office SINGAPORE, RAFFLtS CHAMBERS, 5 6. Branches Malacca, 155 First Cross Street Hiar, 77/79 Jaian Suleiman. CAPITAL. Kegi>tered. ?8,000,000. I^ued $4,0<0,(00. Subscribed 53,500,000. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Lim Peng Slang Esq. Okmknmtm, The Hon'ble Dr. Ijim Boon Keng. Lee Choon Onan Esq. Tan Cheng Lock518 words
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Advertisement806 1917-04-21 9 ALLIANCE ASSURANCE Co. Ltd. (Incorporated In England.) Accumulated Fundß exceed M 117,000,000 FIRE ft MOTOR GAR RISKS. insurances effected at rates of premlnm which will be found favourable to the Insurer. Patersoo Slmoos ft Co., L2d. Agaiti, (Incorporated In England.) Ang. 4 uo SUARDIAN ASSURANCE Co. Ltd. (Incorporated In England.)806 words
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Advertisement146 1917-04-21 9 MUSCULAR BACKACHE. Tho n.in k -clc > lo the heavy work of th- When tli<-\ ,1 C r lH>wmrlsbad they «eh tmd people begin t( worry ilaoaly about tb< ir kidu« b. Backache may b ,cb irhi amatißm ol On i.ack. but i re bat 'rain ov: rwoik. :.<.: urra146 words
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Article1399 1917-04-21 10 [The dates given are those of the despatch of the telegrams from London.] April, 10 (continued.)— British offensive extending, and Germans freely surrender ing. Cavalry very active (captured pair of heavy howitzers on bank of Scarce). Germans ejected from northern end of Vimy Ridge, where they had1,399 words
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Advertisement282 1917-04-21 10 CHEESI AT PRESENT IN STOCK I AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR CHEESE OF EXCELLENT QUALITY SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Go. it SINGAPORE, K. LUHPDR, IPOH PENANG SMOKE W. D. H. O. WILLS 0 1 G ?u> flak^l Li "GOLD FLAKE CIGARETTES Packed m Airtight Tins of ;.ii 60 cents. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS.282 words
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Article49 1917-04-21 11 April 20, 1917. The following are the feharee as to which changes are notified m Messrs Frasrr Co. '6 yesterday's «-hare list RUBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. Last Div. Buyers Sellers Ayer Mclek 12% lot $2 6o 12.76 Sandycroft 4.90 600 Tapab 19 00 20.00 Trafalgar 1.40 1.6049 words
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Article53 1917-04-21 11 COIifcKCTBD CF 90 April 20.) ■Mi 4 34| m d«manJ 24$ Pfifftlt cicditf Bms ..2 4 29-82 Fiance demand Bank 619 IHDIA. T. T. Hosqkobs, dtmacd 2%Prem Yokohama, dtmand 109 Java, dtmand IBBi Babskok, damand 66* SoviBHSSi, Bank Bnylrg w 98.64 B»nk ol B&f land h*,te 6% Bu HilTtt53 words
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Article130 1917-04-21 11 April Tin (100 ton») H02.7C lisuutlsi 17.00 jraroftstc Gv.ht No, 1 26.25 o*Sb?c*i«i Cttk# No. E 21 00 PeppS* Blxk urdtu. r'port 80.25 PepptK, (Wbit* txit 86.00 (110 ia ib« 42.00 iu'4m*gM IBC fto ah* la 62.C0 M-ice i 'xant.i 80.00 O!ov«»t (Amboina) nom. B*U Coff»« «4% black» 85.00130 words
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Advertisement119 1917-04-21 11 GORDON'S The Oldest Established London bin Distilleries Pamous for the Furity and Flavour of their OLD TOM" AND DRY GINS." OF ALL DEALERS FHE BORNEO CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN-ENOLAND > SOLE IMPORTERS. BUCHANAN'S BLACK WHITE' There is no better value on the Market old and perfectly blended Fancy Price does119 words
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Advertisement556 1917-04-21 11 Are you Worried about Baby? HOW to feed B ">y is often a great worry to mothers srho are unable to nurse their babies themselves. Ordinary cow's milk however prepared at home-is not a suitable substitute for the mother's milk. It is acid m reaction, contains harmful germs and forms556 words
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Advertisement959 1917-04-21 11 JONGKEENA THE WONDERFUL BLOOD PURIFIER. Mixture for internal and External Use. CURES Headacbß or diunkennesH, Stomachache, Earache, Rupture, Choleia, Beri beri, Ncr voua diseases, Chest complaints, Heart dirt ease, Malaiia, DcDgue. omtuon fevera, Lum bago, hronic, Kbeamatism, Cough Cough ing blood, Cold Sore throat, bronchitJH, Chronic Neuralgia, Diarrhoea, Weaknews, Kidney959 words
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Miscellaneous424 1917-04-21 11 MAIL TABLB Todij Lntorn^edlate and local malli. wtll be Coos* m lint below Penaog, Maiaooa, F M.b (by Itatai 6 p.m. dally (except Scaday). Johoie. 8, t.tO, 11 a.m., ii.se. 1, 4 A I p.m. Cncob Hock Gan 8.80 am P. Batam AP. Bulang Hock Eeng 880 am Pulau Soegl424 words
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Article440 1917-04-21 12 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CASE. The hearing of che case m which charges are made ugainst Teo Swee Hong, a former store keeper ofCaldback Macgregor and Co, with omission to make entries m I an account bock wirb inteot to defraud. was continued m the third police court before Mr Mudie yesterday.440 words
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Article130 1917-04-21 12 The 6enior magistrate, Mr W Langham Carter, yesterday imposed a heavy penalty on C L Kwan, the chinchew of the s.s. Uopsang, fining him $50( and costs, with the alternative of four mouths' rigorous imprisonment, on a charge of making a false declaration as to the number130 words
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Article148 1917-04-21 12 Some Interesting Statistics. A report of the international Associaticn for Robber Cultivation m the Netherlands Indits estimates the total area under rubber m the islands of Sumatra and Java at 57.000 acres, about half of the total capital involved being English, the Dutch interest coming next,148 words
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Article126 1917-04-21 12 At Stouccutt* r=. Hongkong, on Saturday April 7. Lance Corporal Goodnxan of the Hongkong Volunteer Reserves, proved himself the winner of the open churcpion shoot for the Governor's cup, with a score of 14*. Goodman won by on!y one point, the runner up being Corporal Health of the Hongkong Volunteers.126 words
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Article1189 1917-04-21 12 I_l ri(/, n >K Call I urn! miner a cnuna ran. London, March 18. The Manchester Guardian's correspondent telegraphs that Lord Milner's visit to Russia was partly connected with the country's internal conditions, and he endeavoured to effect an agreement between the Czar and the Duma. The1,189 words
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Article159 1917-04-21 12 Plot to Destroy Navy Yard London, March 13th. The arrest of several men m Philadelphia, on a smug ling charge, says a New York despatch to the Daily News, has led to the dis cuvery of a German plot to attempt the destruction of Lnague Island159 words
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Article114 1917-04-21 12 The report of the directors of this com pany to Dec 81 1916, states that the Company was incorporated on fr T oy 24, 1916, and entered into possession of th« property on Nov 26 1916. After deducting the bums of £1,202. 13s 7d and £938. 15s114 words
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Article235 1917-04-21 12 [Saunderd and ilncphail's Daily Report.] Friday's Business. RUBBU Sharks. The market for the commodity is dull with seller! at $1 60, and generally the share market is alio dull with sellers of Tapahe at 920.50, Mer guie 55.20 Lunas 17.80 Jerams 52,15, Teluk Anaons at 112.80. Malaka235 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter286 1917-04-21 12 To the Editor Sir, Can you iaforra me as to the following rale. 1. la castling the King, is the King placed against the castle or vice versa. 2. Should the King have previously been m check, does this invalidate cast ling. 8. Should the King or Castle286 words
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Article45 1917-04-21 12 COAST DEFENCE VOLUNTEERS. A Gazette Extraordinary issued jester day authorises the immediate raising of Coast Defence Volunteers "for special service* m connection with submarine mines or the management of steamers, launches boats or other vessels which may be required for the defence of the Colony.'45 words
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Article160 1917-04-21 12 TO DAY. 2.80 p.m. Jjhnston 8 P S V A. Secti 1 t ft. Balesiier Range SV X, Pltns 26 4. 8.30 Drill Hall Chinese Co. BOMIAT, April Mb. 8.80 p.m. Balestier Range S R E v. 7.30 am. do S V R. Pltne 2 Jt 4.160 words
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Article22 1917-04-21 12 Agents General Rubber Co. (Sumatra) Holland American Pl'tions. M 51.04 7 Netherlands Langkat '21,480 Si Pare Pare 16,54822 words
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Article86 1917-04-21 12 Sin-day April 'J-j. Johnston's Pier, 9,10 and 11 a.m. 2.80 and 8.30 p.m. Club Bungalow 9.30 and 10.30 a.m. 12.15 8 and 6.30 p.m. High Tide 1 1. 2 a.m. Height 9ft 100 yards Jnckson Millar Cup. This race will be swum c£f on arrival of the86 words
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Advertisement216 1917-04-21 12 RAFFLES DAY 1 In aid of our Blinded Sailors and Soldiers. A GARDEN FETE WILL BE HELD AT RAFFLES HOTEL COMPOUND SATURDAY. MAY 5 Commencing at 4 p.m. THERE WILL BE Merry-Go Bound Fortune Telling Branpies Aunt Sally Fishing Ponds Hoop La Jumble Sale Switchback Wheel of Fortune A CINEMA216 words
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Miscellaneous65 1917-04-21 12 WEATHER REPORT. Kacfinng Kerbaa HcßplCal, April, 19. 9 A.M 3 P.U 8 P.M. B-urair. 81 K*fc 29.-01 19 714 28.8i2 Tanif, 8-.i 8«.O 79.0 We* Bait 1> 99.1 79 0 7(5 0 Di?. ot WWK 8 W Calm Calm ULxz, Temp, la iluUI 89. 0 MID: fa 73 5 !tf»x.65 words
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