The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 May 1917
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Title Section15 1917-05-04 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN* CENTS SINGAPORE FRIDAY, MAY, 4 1917. NO. 89,74915 words
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Article254 1917-05-04 1 Latest rubber and tin returns on page 10. Latest changes m the 6hare list on page 9. Report of the Straits Settlements Assn Page 10. Results of yesterday's rubber auctions Page 10. There are hints of eeriouß political tronble m Germany Page 6. Late wire news dealing254 words
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Article1090 1917-05-04 1 iThe passing of the latest of the Roma noffe ha 6 about it all tbe elements of conventional drama surprise, the clash ol 1 personalities, the swift logical climax, and the promise of eventual happiness. An<F J drama has been the normal environment jof the1,090 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement222 1917-05-04 1 GOODRICH TYRES SAFETY TREAD I RAFFLES DAY mmamamaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmaaaamSLmma 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 Wheel222 words
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Advertisement101 1917-05-04 1 TH E only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts'or punctures. "Stelastic" Super-Cyres Stelastic Tyres are All British ram /Jw Made m Britain from Plantation Rubber. *«i /j*^^ mmmm^ SOLE AGENTS: International Trading Company. Borden's Condensed Milk Sales Co., OF NEW YORK. > m <101 words
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Advertisement103 1917-05-04 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. European accountant wanted Page 9. Stamp collection and album for Bale Page 6. Notice by United Engineers re their delivery orders Page 4. Notice re meeting of Straits Settlements Association Page 3. Fresh films at the Harima Hall, Alham bra and Gaiety Page 2. Auction sale of valuable103 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous93 1917-05-04 1 THE WEEK. Friday 4th. High Water— B 39 a.ru 857p m. Homeward mail closes (by train), 4 p.m. Saturday sth. Illgb Water- 9-23 a.m.. 9 If p.m. Race Entries close noon. Raffles Garden Fete. S.R.E. (V.) concert, Drill Hall. Snndai 6ih. High Water— lo 4 a.m., 9£6 pm. 4th Sunday93 words
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Article396 1917-05-04 2 Tbe Fight at Girba. The armoured cars led the wry towards Oirba, and the whole cf them got into action within 300 yards cf the enemy's position by 10 o'clock, with the exception cf two which were bogged m the trencher ous su:: I. The other;396 words
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Article195 1917-05-04 2 In his review of tbe situation when epeaking on the Army Estimates on Mar. 1, Mr Forster described how glycerine was now being extracted from the waste fat found m camp refuse. Figures showing the extent of this industry are now avail able. During tbe month of195 words
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Article64 1917-05-04 2 The Svens&a Dagblad of Stockholm,' 6tates Lb.: the Russian Government has! taken mnu he large waterfall on tho Up j per Wtioksen R .ver m Finland, together' with a geueratiug station dtbigued to de ▼clop 800,000 boree power, which will be ready next year. The works64 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement686 1917-05-04 2 The Gay, Happy, Successful World Turns Its Back On The Thin Folks The thin Johnnie above needs Sargol which would help him to draw every atom of strength, blood snd nourishment from the food he eats. Sargol, to our mind, is the most wonder c ful Flesh-Producing and Weight-Increasing treatment686 words
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Advertisement1244 1917-05-04 2 TO-NIGHT QUALITY COUNTS To to Universal Films Predominate m To night's Programme AT THE ALHAMBRa THE PIONEER AND PREMIER HOUSE OF QUALITY. Acp 1 athe Present? A Delightful Ftory Kep'et; with A WIFE'S FORGIVEMESs IN 3 AC T S Portraying li s passion, lov?, gretd, hatred fiom the brea h1,244 words
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Advertisement1172 1917-05-04 3 ESTATE OF SYED HASSAN bin ALWEE bin SHAHAB, Deceased IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD LEASEHOLD TOWN PROPERTIES (forming part of tne above Estate) TO BE HELD AT THE SALEROOM OP POWELL CO., LTD. 0/ TUESDAY, Bth MAY 1917, AT 2.30 P.M. Description Area Description of Title Monthly Lot So.1,172 words
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Advertisement364 1917-05-04 3 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. ■AT RICE MEETING. 1917. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, Hay 15, 17, 19. Tickets ot admission to the Grand Stand can now be had at Messrs. John Little Co. Dally Tickets 4 Season $10 Note:— Visitors' Tickets may be had upon payment of the charge made for Daily364 words
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Advertisement286 1917-05-04 3 (SINGAPORE BRANCH TRAITS" SETTLEMENTS ASSOCIATION. The anneal general meeting will be held oa Saturday May lK> 12.30 p.m. m the Exchange Kooms, Singu^o:e. bUSIh^SS. 1. To consider the Oci^mittae's Rtport and the Hon. T»easurer's accounts. J. To Elect Officers for the ensuing year. 3 General. G. R. K. MUGLISTON. Hon.286 words
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Advertisement981 1917-05-04 3 REGISTRATION OF ALIENS. ORDINANCE 2 OF 1917. The attention of all keepers of hotels, ints boarding houses and lodging houses is drawi to the provisions of iha registration of Aliens Ordinance, 1917. Inder tbe provi ions cf this Ordinance tbe keeper of every hotel, inn, boarding house and lodging house981 words
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Advertisement903 1917-05-04 3 REMOVAL NOTICE The Holland Trading Co. fHsmh Is vereeniging Holland has lejroved from 8-b I Malacca Street to No. 4 Cecil Htrei t. GodownsI also at 4 Cecil Street. 1-5 M i STAMPS i Collector desires exchange Write to P. H. Cobb, 6 Queens building*. Hongaong. 80-4 NOTICE On and903 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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866 1917-05-04 4 The Singapore Free Press Friday. May, 4. 1917. May Day has come and gone, and the great festival of the Socialists has had very little effect where they might be most expected, m Germany. At least so far as the war is concerned, for the recorded events arc not favourable866 words
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Article348 1917-05-04 4 Persistent reports are coming m of a coup d'etat against the dynasty m Greece. (Hague wire.) A man who was charged at Kingston (Surrey) with being an absentee said be could neither read nor write and when be was arrested he did not know there was a war m progress.348 words
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Article870 1917-05-04 4 [By Bubmarin* Cable] [Renter's Serrioe] London, May 3. The Colonial Secre- tary has issued a statement respecting the work of the Imperial War Conference now approaching the end of its labours together with some of tbe resolutions. He 6tates that some matters are of a mo>i confidential character870 words
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Article254 1917-05-04 4 DEATH OF Mr. F.J BEJA FIELD. The death occurred w Uu ness yesterday morning 0 f viV l0 «*J fl«U.cfthernited Maiax^^S Ltd.. vi,. .p-^^s assistant. Mr J eb u«-ual about n:n. o'clock the paper for a while j u walled Bcrc J J J wbce there tM a*|y v ;a;254 words
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Article103 1917-05-04 4 The Hon Treasurer. Mr A W Cbarttered Bank of India c Australia ai China, .Singapore, begs to sckoaaaj with many thanks receipt of tbefaaaj further contributions Already acknowledged aj J Received through A W Sail Ho Hocg Steamship Co, ffOO F George Penny lOC L E P103 words
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Article129 1917-05-04 4 WA R LOAN PREMIUME TICKETS. Attention has already been called tea Anglo Chinese Syndicate of tbe which takes up War Loac- Mlwtaam sums of HO, and drawt every su aaw for premiums 63 m number, raajfajal 1,000 to $10 for even serie ticket* sold Tbe point cf this fi tte*129 words
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Article22 1917-05-04 4 franc We Dity wb iatag ol m Mm poits m Am sf laoaojy i b* r aaai ter of22 words
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Advertisement195 1917-05-04 4 i rr ti c V-tL-^ Hif /fIN M E (fejg^^t^ i A BL B s SCOTCH WHISKY J? ,/Z.s prepared for <$xporL \J EXTRA SPECIAU GOLD LABEL- Q SPECIAL VERY OLD. WHITE LABEL. jj Proprietors t% Bulloch, Lade C 0. Ltd.. Distills** M G1.000.v. i».»t. and C«x.ul«osn. i OmtZS: GLASGOW195 words
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Advertisement120 1917-05-04 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Sa Orchard Read, Telephone Ro. 1035 Tbe Oldest aod Leading Studio. First In 1872, Foremost m 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, aod 1 the Requisite Experience, are all at ou Command, thus ensuring always the produc tion of only the best results m Studio120 words
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Article97 1917-05-04 5 TH£ PROBLEM BEFORE US Ssa Position Explained fßt Bubmeime Cable I Rater's Service] .;av 2.— The first formal British Mission with n aaViali discussed the food and iUHLnff p-obiein. 1 that at the present -.ruction and the pre rir American construe •atlOl.l pa would be insufficient to97 words
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Article205 1917-05-04 5 In the House of Com Cj.i2?tioa Sir Edward there waa ground submarines got out ;tral waters. The JereJ. Sir Edward Qgamm to consider the sugges information at the chei aiaa, aajasiiag aVi a aafi cf British allied D o aad the estimated ammmj submarine losses. He205 words
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Article150 1917-05-04 5 Loadoc May I —In the House of Com aaaCapt I .enounced the War -sidering compulsory ration improved local authorities will be established the aacaatarj aaaiasry. Loadoc, May I—Tne1 Tne Press Bureau •aai that Lord I>>vonport restricts the barley and oats to seed or taaan or animal150 words
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Article17 1917-05-04 5 .lian mission is •'.te, headed by :he Duke of Genoa, Marquis Borsarelli, Marconi and17 words
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Article26 1917-05-04 5 1 —Mr WiHon has I t-usorship of all cables besides telegraph M xico. The object i of the transmission of wl I tueroy.26 words
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Article23 1917-05-04 5 Keuter understands w ha? invited General A V r iHan front. aaaa made whereby 4^ l*« the freedom of ia London.23 words
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Article434 1917-05-04 5 HUGE LOANS TO ALLIES No New Taxes [By Submarine Gable] [Beater's Service] London, May 2. Mr Bonar Law stated that the estimate of advances to Allies and Dominions had been exceeded by a hundred millions, but he was glad to say that the Dominions had both the will434 words
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Article358 1917-05-04 5 Regrettable Incidents m Russia Petrograd, May 1. The Executive Council of the Workmen* and Soldiers delegates have placarded a proclamation Several regrettable incidents occurred yesterday. An unknown youth killed General Kashtalinski. Shots were fired at political demonstrations m the Yas siliostroy quarter. A number of indivi duals claiming358 words
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Article470 1917-05-04 5 ARTILLERY ATTACKS IN THE WEST Turks Again Beaten [By Submarine Cab!«] [Renter's Service] London, May '2. Fie*d Marshal Haig We drive off a raid north of Arleux en Gobelle. There was recipn c A artillery! fighting, active north of the Scape ar.d m the neighbourhood of Ypres.470 words
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Article91 1917-05-04 5 London, May 2. The Times says that if Sir E Carson leaves the Admiralty, which is likely enough, it will be m con sequence of attacks m connection with controversies not concerning sailors. There has been no difference of opinion between Sir E Carson and his91 words
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Article45 1917-05-04 5 Amsterdam, Miy 2.-- A telegram from Berlin says that the Turkish grand vizier, Taalnt Pasba, was everywhere feted m Germany and Austria. He visited tbe fetaiser and was the guest of Hindenburg nt headquarters He was banquetted by the Austrian Enipetor.45 words
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Article49 1917-05-04 5 Washington, May 2. The Government! is prepared to send a small expedition to France as soou as the Allies consider that ships can be spared from the transportation cf foodstuffs. Mr William McAdoo announces that the first loan to France and Italy will be JC20.000.00C each.49 words
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Article47 1917-05-04 5 London May 2. At Newmarket the result of the Two Thousand Guineas was as foilows: Gay Crusader 1, (9 to 4) j l Magpie 2, <6 to 1); Atbdara 3, (25 to 1) Fourteen ran. Won by a head with thiee lengths between second and third. _^>47 words
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Article29 1917-05-04 5 London May 2.— The engagement is announced, with the King's entire approval, of Pritce Alexander of Battenburg and Lady Irene, daughter of the Earl of Loudeoborougn.29 words
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Article124 1917-05-04 5 GERMAN POLITICS A Storm Brewing IBy Submarine Gable] [Renter's Bervioe] i Amsterdam, May 2. German papers chronicle rumours of a crisis m high: Goverumi-nt quarters. Amsterdam, May I Vorwocrts m its May Djv urt:cle rr minds the governing classes of Germany that with the over! throw cf Tsarism124 words
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Article36 1917-05-04 5 London, May 2 ln the House of Com mons Mr Bonar Law suid he had seen conflicting reports of the situation m Greece but any public discussion would be contrary to national interests.36 words
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Article279 1917-05-04 5 In the Supreme Court, yesterday, the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill k o) dealt with the claim of a workman named Teh Ah Kok, 6uing m forma pauperis, for damages Rgainst hia employers. Chop Tiong Sau, of 154 Cross st, m respect of an arm injured ond279 words
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Article120 1917-05-04 5 Before the Chief Justice (Sir John BacknAl, k c), sitting m the Supreme Court as district judge yesterday, the case was mentioned m which Alex Williamson, Ltd, sued C M van Cuylenberg for $450.05, for goods sold and delivered and work done. The matters at issue were120 words
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Article235 1917-05-04 5 Dc Norton, tbe American Government expert, asserts that Germany's hold on tbe dye market has vanished. The domestic output to day m the United States equals the couutry's consumption. Lord Weardalfl stated at tbe meeting of the lloyul Litetary Fund that grants had increased owing to the position m which235 words
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Advertisement174 1917-05-04 5 ROBINSON <Sb Co. NOW SHOWING c«4aaaa! N at. ff new Millinery IMP' Models I 1 P 2 V RACE AND AFTERNOON WEAR. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaai aaaaai EVENING AFTERNOON GOWNS Etc. THE SINGAPORE STRAITS HOUSEKEEPER'S DAY BOOK. Namov of A-tic't s n E* |tl«a with paaaatta I quivaient m Ma!ay Contains— Bazaar Aaoount174 words
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Advertisement793 1917-05-04 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUGKNALL STEAMSHIP'CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND, FOR LONDON. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS! KOMNKLMKE PAKETVaaRT iaaTaaWftj (Incorporated In Holland, Roy*l Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 3—3, Colltkk Quay. C9DBR OOMTRAOT WITH THE NETHERLANDS IKDIA COVEKBMKH Van793 words
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Advertisement550 1917-05-04 6 It IJ# British India AND Apcar Lime (Companies Incorporated la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsulas and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) Fori China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. HAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe). j Outward (fob Oaraai INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE550 words
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Advertisement658 1917-05-04 6 N. Y. K. JAPAN MAII STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd I (Incorporated In Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. A service Ib maintained between Yofcobaai j via ports to Marseilles, London, ander mat contract wltb tbe Imperial Japanese Goven ment. Tbe Mew Twin aorew Steamert maintaining thle service have been Rpec.eJJf designed and constructed, and658 words
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Advertisement207 1917-05-04 6 M. m tfESSAGERIEB MAPmi Incorporated n Y*!?*h *A«L LINI, Fortnightly service be^«^ Japan, Ceylot Marseilles. W •RASCH Lim. Fortnightl y service bet we<» c-i Saiphong. weeB 6%t.^ For further information s Piay fc COURTOii Gaggino&c, (KaTABLMRFE 18^, 6. 7, 8, MALACCA Sfc* VICHY SPRING] Property of the French S The207 words
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Article973 1917-05-04 7 Jeers for British Workmen and Soldiers Information which has reached us i (Morning Post) from various sources indicates that tho lot of the German prisoners of war m this country is a singlarly fortu- J nate one, especially when contrasted with the treatment of British prisoners m973 words
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Article308 1917-05-04 7 Ah, not unfortunate, to find thy rest Somewhere upon the trackless Ocean's breast, For ever undisturbed by praise or blame, Though ghouls exhume the casket of thy fame. Though politicians thy dead laurels take And of the withered leaves an apron make 1 In life to work, clear-eyed308 words
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Article203 1917-05-04 7 Mr William Duncan probably knows as much as anybody m the country about the Europaan man power question m so far as it affects local agriculture. He is also a member of tbe Penang Advisory Com mittee and when he declares that it is impossible to judge203 words
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Article140 1917-05-04 7 An American Society. America possesses a society of seaweed enthusiasts who bold periodical dinners at which nothing bub seaweed is served. One of its members recently published an article m the Technical World Magazine iv which he stated tbat on tbe sea beaches of the United States sufficient140 words
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Advertisement28 1917-05-04 7 Avon r MOTOR CYCLE Tyres j (ALL USUAL SIZES) JUST ARRIVED o To be had of all Dealers OR HE BORNEO CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) SOLE AGENTS.28 words
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Advertisement725 1917-05-04 7 I i^JIII^ 1 15 vARIETIEs/lk km^K W% POTTED 1 I i rw t I ajx DELICIOUS AND APPETISING. JaLaaW MEATS. I GAME, HAM f CHICKEN AND TQNGI'E, ETC, ETC SL«Baa»8BBBB^ aalalßalaal ßOßHaaJ Prepared by a celebrated Chef under ideal _JmWT^ conditions of cleanliness and selection. IN GLASS, TINS AND WHITE725 words
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Article683 1917-05-04 8 The Lack of Clothing. Budapest, Feb 27. Probably tbe industrial famine m the Monarchy is even, more stringent than the food ecarcity, fcr even absolute neces caries of life m the wny of manufactured articles, and more especially clothing, cannot be procuied by ordinary people. Let us683 words
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Article284 1917-05-04 8 A private m the Middlesex Regiment with an unusually vivid imagination and no regard for the truth writes home to his mother the following wonderful account of the tanks They can do up the prisoners m bundles like etrawbinders, and, m addition, have an adaptation of a284 words
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Article1739 1917-05-04 8 To Deo. 51 Mar. To Gate 1918 Abaco 37,452 iAilagar.Dec 300,400 23/00 88,300 A.Gajaii, Sep 189,600 9,882 35,540 I Alor Pongsu 288J81 44,040 Alma, 870,700 22,000 68,400 jAnipat.Sep 155,580 16.C00 £0,984 An- Johore, Mar 251,256 26,210 78,409 !An Malay, Dec 1,782,986 125,085 897,242 AnS'tra.May 848 693 7«,4951,739 words
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Article145 1917-05-04 8 Ic a»r vc Met the I J 1 monthiy totalF for Jao I htheCompa name. 1 1817 total tc date and *i cftht past month, ilverj a 5V- #3 to get the Genres sccc» guaranteed, alanagere and Ajej^ by supplying correction* Mine return* are Irregular. A. Kinta June145 words
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Advertisement434 1917-05-04 8 The Big Gun of the Commercial World Scientifically constructed by first-class workmen from highest grade materials. It is made true and sure, never misses fire and is always ready for immediate service. ImW l al^ PM. Standard Pattern Safety Pattern with Slip-on Cap. with Screw-on Cap. SOLD BY STATIONERS IMPORTERS.434 words
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Article172 1917-05-04 9 May 3, 1917. The following are the shares ac to which changes are notified m Messrs Fruser Co.'s yesterday's chare list Buyers Sellers Aloi Q jVi 4 GO 4.20 Ayer H.tam 14 25 15 25 Ayer Molek 2.00 2.75 Balgownie 5 80 6.00 Bukit X B 1172 words
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Article46 1917-05-04 9 CoiiBBCTBD UP TC May 8.) 4 mi I 4| dimanc 24} > ..^adiUUo mm 2 4 29-82 -.a demand Back 619 T r., demand 2i%Prem ,ua£A, demand 109 fata* demand 185 IaNBQBk demand 66i SuiaaWOSl, Bank Bayirg 66.34 iBl Busland Bete 6%^ i tataee London 87i46 words
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Article149 1917-05-04 9 May 3. 11l (bu> II 06.75 m aaaaa M 15.6 C 9aßßaalal Colte No. 1 26. 2f y:i» Ca*e No. 21. 0 C err*' B^ack crdin. S'poae 80.76 a, (White tali) 67.76 attnaga (110 lo aba la) mm. 42.00 (80 lo Ihe la.) M 52.00 I i Brnda) 60.00149 words
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Advertisement491 1917-05-04 9 I#;,, Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollab. WH a r 0 r*iL I PJKM> IR I I J EAT EASTERN UFE ASSURA J CMPatt LIMITED. (INCORPCSATBD IN STRAITS iaUXLSafBXTS). j ll OFFICE Wincbaster House, Singapore. LONDON TITICE: 52, Old Jtarrjr, E.C ami C3O.COC491 words
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Advertisement503 1917-05-04 9 HO HONG BANK, Ltd. Head Office SINGAPORE, RAFFLES CKAMD^S,S &6. Branches Malacca. 155 First Cross Street; Huar, 77,79 JaLn Suleiman CAPITAL. Registered «5.C00,000. Ist-utd M v aVf 1 l 00. Subscribed 53,500, 010. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Lim Pen,? Slang Esq Chairman. The Hon' Me Dr. Liin Boon Kong. Lee Choon503 words
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Advertisement666 1917-05-04 9 WmmmmmmmmmmmVmmmlßXrr-- j f_ I ___B_— SOUTH BRITISH !ABGE assurance 00, Ltd, UUUill Ulil I IUII (Incorporated m England.) INSURING? CO LTD Accumulated Funds exceed m. 117,000,000 (Incorporated In New'zoaland. KOTOR CAR RI3KB. Insurances effected at rates of premium lIM Insurances effected on Buildings, Kent which will bo found favourable to666 words
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Advertisement451 1917-05-04 9 WAR WH PREMIUM TICKETS PRICE $10 SERIES 10,000 TICKETS $3. 000 aYill be distributed m Premiums every six months by the ANGLC-CHJNESE SYNDICATE First Premium $1,000 Second $500 Fourth $200 .hird $300 Fifth $100 H Eight Premiums of $50 Fifty Premiums of $10 Svery Dollar received is invested n the451 words
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Advertisement62 1917-05-04 9 Ships m communication w;ti; !he r crs mercial Wireless Station h— Mil. Time-balls on Fort Canning a^fl y. Faber drop dally at 1 p.m.. Slngapor fefteadXrd i time, corresponding to 8 a.m. Greenw'ct j mean time. The tloie gun Is Orel at 5 'noon, inlloatlag Singapore et* 1 tue, at62 words
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Miscellaneous213 1917-05-04 9 MAIL TABLE To day. Intern 'cuiate and looat caaUu VBu tc Couac tn list below Pe-iartg. Malacca. FMS (by Ttait l|t Juwlly (except Scsuay). Jchoie. S, 8 SO. 11 a.m., v.d* i 8 p.m Jucob Soon Hong 8.80 am P. Br.tam AP. Bulaue Hock Lim b.BO am i P. Samuu,213 words
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Article687 1917-05-04 10 IMPORTANT JUDGMENT IN SUPREME COURT. In tbe Supreme Court, yesterday, the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, k c) gave judgment m an interesting case relating to a contract for the sale of house acd premises No. 252 Teluk Ayer Street, between Sheriff* Zeinah B'.nta Alwee al Junied687 words
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Article103 1917-05-04 10 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Singles Handicap. Mr? Braddell rec 30 beat Mrs Blair rec 15 w o. Ladies Doubles. Mies Po!gla9e and Miss D Polglase rec 1 Mrs Mar&h ocd Miss Naughton rec 4 by 6—4, 9—7. Mixed Doubles A Class. Mrs Maiden and Mr Oldfi^ld rec 3103 words
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Article36 1917-05-04 10 Ladies Doubles. Mrs Wreford and Mrs Maiden rec 15. 3 v Mrs Salzmann and Mrs Vowler scratch. Mixed Doubles B Class. Mr and Mrs Thomas, scr v Mrs Glennie and Mr Holden scratch.36 words
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Article338 1917-05-04 10 Rubber. Singapore, May 3. The quantity offered for this week's Auction amounted to 831 tons of which 479 tons weie sold. O.ving to large in* creases m freight rates both to Europe I and Pacific Ports the demand was very poor throughout and prices with the ex-338 words
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Article386 1917-05-04 10 Unlimited British Shells. The following are extracts from a letter recently received from Lieut. C H A Huxtable, RA, formerly on Kalumpong Estate, Selangor I have baen lucky enough to get through all the Somme offensive without a scratch, although I wa* m it from the initial386 words
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Article119 1917-05-04 10 [Saunders and Macphail'a daily report Thursday's Business. The continuation of the Rubber Auction wae possibly a little duller than tbe open ing day, and it may take a few days before conditions* adjust themselves on th 3 basis of the increased freights. The share market is very119 words
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Article35 1917-05-04 10 The May bogey competition of the Singapore Golf Club will be competed for on Saturday and Sunday next. The links will be closed after Sunday next until the conclusion of the Spring Race Meeting. I35 words
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Article278 1917-05-04 10 I SINGAPORE BRANCH REPORT. The report to members of the Singa pore Branch of the Straits Settlements Association for the period from Ist April, 1916, to 81st March, 1917 reads. The Committee beg to present to you the Report and Statement of Accounts for the period Ist278 words
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Article233 1917-05-04 10 Agents ludo Malay Co. Malaya General 49,800 Sedenak 48,845 Pontian 7,500 Agents Barlow a Co (Kuala Lumpur.) Ayer Kuning 65,500 Bradwall 88.(^9 Chersonese f 6,355 Denmstown 46,000 Highland A Lowlands 96,11*2 Klabang 22,606 Krian Rubber Plan. 24,400 Sungei Krian 47,798 Sungei Way 42,022 Agents Sime Darby233 words
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Article93 1917-05-04 10 The Harima Hall this evening screens "The double room Mystery", a new Nestor farce, a new gazetto and other films. The final episode of "Liberty" is given m the fir6t show. At tbe Gaiety this evening the Gazette shows Portugal at war. There is A Woman's Fight," and93 words
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Article431 1917-05-04 10 Yesterday morning, though slightly misty, was pleasant and cool. Much of the work gone through was more m the nature of short distance exercise than fast running, but a fair number of sportsmen witnessed it. Mystic and Manhattan went strongly for seven furlongs, and they did the last431 words
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Article108 1917-05-04 10 The league soccer match on the SRC ground last evening, between tbe SRC i and the Wireless Station, was a painful exhibition, wearisome to watch. The defences were unsound, and only very weak forward play prevented numerous goals. Many easy chances were missed, and scarcely a player seemed capable108 words
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Article91 1917-05-04 10 Sunday, Ma*. 6. Johnston's Pier. 9. 10 and 11 a.m, 2.80 and 8.30 p.m. Club Bungalow. 9. 80 and 10 30 a.m. 12.15, 8 and 5.80 p ra. Tide 10.4 p.m. Height 7ft 9 m. 75 yards Breast Stroke. This race will be swum off on arrival91 words
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Advertisement229 1917-05-04 10 pern fc^3^ CA WIDE RANGE OF THE MOST UN] C NOVELTIES IN GREEN JADE J OF BEAUTY yj AND V 4S J j NECKLETS j PENOjuJ BANGLES A O 1 BBACELFn j BROOCHES \J E\ BBlNcs PINS, etc. LINKS, IS NOW A ON VIEW A DE SILVA 0 High Street229 words
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Miscellaneous187 1917-05-04 10 S.V.C. DKILL PROGRAMME* Friday May 4th. 5.15 pm. Drill Hall S V A, R-cruits. m.. do S R E v. n do SV R. 7.80 do Chinese Co. 9.00 Bras Basah-rd Malay Co. 5.15 Raffles Institution SV C, Band. Saturday, May 6th. 2 30 p.m. Johnston a P, SV A,187 words
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