The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 July 1917
1917-07-13
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section22 1917-07-13 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVENTISER. 300DRIGH TYRES S FETV TREAD Martell's Brandy lEN CENTS SINGAPOBE 'FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1917. NO. 9,10822 words
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Article313 1917-07-13 1 German wireless apprises us of a stiff fight on the sand dunes near Nieuport, the enemy claiming 1250 prisoners. This is not inconsistent with Marshal Haig's report Page 6. The East African campaign is drawing to a close, further progress being reported Page 5. The Brueiloff blow313 words
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Article1095 1917-07-13 1 For nearly thre? years, the neighbourhood where these words are penned hat sheltered, at the request of high autharities, a little band of refugees from Antwerp and Osteod. Their condition it m all reepecLs widely different from what they knew at home. No city here no city near1,095 words
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Advertisement190 1917-07-13 1 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. K RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. daily RAFFLES BIKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best m town Upcountry orders promptly executed Bread delivered at private residences daily. R4FFLES MOTOR GARAGE "Zr Fft&eH and English Cars In excellent condition (5190 words
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Advertisement216 1917-07-13 1 TH E only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. J I m wSmm Jttk X X 1. mJ/ H 1 SKI 1 i|B cwJLJcICXC XXX X.,^1 1 I V q[ X iJ nf^/'j^^^^^ from Plantation Rubber. International Trading Company, Limited. I Your216 words
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Advertisement150 1917-07-13 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hotel van *Vp special Fete Nationale dinner Page'l^ The Cameos last two performances Page 2. Sale of building land, Powell and Co Page 8. Whiteaway's special foot-wear Page 8. Assistant Municipal Engineer wanted Page 3. Bankruptcy notice Page 3. Notice re Kirn and Co Page 8. THE WEEK150 words
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Article586 1917-07-13 2 (From Exchanges.) Honolulu, 2nd June. laere has boen an oQlbre uf anthrax, ihe dread ealUe disease, ario^ aaimals h^re. The nu thoriLes daclace tiic.t ii. i.s certain that the Uwe-ise is due to a deliberate plot. Washington, June oth. The war depart merit has decided to oall for586 words
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Article47 1917-07-13 2 When tha war begao, flying wae mostly done at from 4,000 ft to 6,000 ft, said Mr Looil Coatalen at the Aeronaatical Society. To day onr airmen rarely went over the lines at lets than 16,000 ft, and fighting had taken place at 21,000 ft and 22,CQ0ft.47 words
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Advertisement609 1917-07-13 2 Harmston's Circus Location BEACH ROAD. «si 3 AGAIN TO-NIGHT sss~ Our Great Programme, every Item received with rounds of applause Mot a dull moment from start to finish. i Bee our beautiful Arab stallions and performing ponies. Our Menagerie consists of Elephants, Lions, Tigers. Bears. Leopards, Emu, Zebra Wallabys. Baboons,609 words
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Advertisement604 1917-07-13 2 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT. BLUEBIRD'S LATEST AND BEST PRODUCTION SAVING THE I FAMILY NAME I A FIVE ACT ROMANCE OF STAGE LIFE— PRODUCED BY LOIS WEBER jand featuring MARY MACLAREN Singapore' Favourite Screen Star— THE HEROINE of "SOOEi" 11 SAVING THE FAMILY NAME" is based on a theme of universal604 words
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Advertisement626 1917-07-13 2 Better Pictures. Better Music, Better Surroundings and Belter Service ARE SOME OF THE FEATURES OF THE j alhambrA The Pioneer and Premier House. The lim of Quality -Beach m A PATHE PRESENTS I A POWERFUL GOLD ROOSTER > LAY I 'THE EMPRESsI IN 5 ACTa I The Ftirring portrayal of626 words
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Article358 1917-07-13 3 Dashing British Raids. London. Jane Ist. Mr Massey, official correspondent with the British forces m Palestine, telegraphing from the neighbourhood of Gaza on May 24th, efr&ted "The Turks have again felt the force of a British cavalry stroke. The British commander decided to destroy the greater part of the358 words
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Article56 1917-07-13 3 Owing to the extremely high freight rates on the American run, Bays a Japan paper, the Toyo Risen Kaisha is reported to have obtained a profit of about six million yen this half-year, and it is expected that the Company will declare a divided at the rate of 80 per56 words
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Advertisement899 1917-07-13 3 L —^TT; To Night I AT THE POPULAR PHOTOPLAY BOOSE THmpirEi Tanjong Pagar Roai. Trams Pass the Door. Ib^h^b^h^h^B i SECOND SHOW 9-30 SHARP THE HOST FAMOUS BABY ON THE SCREEN. m 5 "I'TTLE MARY SUNSHINE" 5 i Io A t 5 REEL DRAMATIC GOLD ROOSTER PLAY. WITH JABY MARIE899 words
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Advertisement432 1917-07-13 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tbe Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore invite applications for the post of Assistant Engineer. The appointment will be a temporary one, subject to six months' notice on either side. The salary will be 1309 per month for the first year of service, 931 j. 50 per432 words
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Advertisement51 1917-07-13 3 -WHITEAWAY'S FOR THE Latest Styles i IN BOOTS SHOES FOR LADIES 9 GENTS EELIABLE MAKES I IN LARGE VARIETY For CHILDREN JUST RECEIVED. NEW STOCKS GENT'S WEAR I THE VERY LATEST STYLES I AT Keen Gash Prices Note The Address WHITEAWAY, LAID! AW Co., Ltd INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. SINGAPORE AND51 words
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2193 1917-07-13 4 More light is thrown to-day on the intensely interesting scene of German politics but the picture is as yet so m definitely outlined that it is impossible to descry the actual painting. The posi tion and the events leading up to it2,193 words
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Article591 1917-07-13 4 London, July 12— lue M Munitions m an interview said t thousand factories yrpr e nj a:u aeroplanes. The output ig lucres leaps and bounds and no* ex (t -i^ last years and by ih-.c II last April's. The -uontuJv plant BBgin i «rai m---1917 already, and w591 words
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Article66 1917-07-13 4 li id atiDouucbd iiVit tb« B porn is to pfe»eL b i irse i ercr comuienciug v.. Xt *aaa..-, su: beiug "the origin:l t'br,rabjeafei (,i Urn Bach mi v and the Church, the Qhrjaiiin H |ti! ,j Chiiotian Feilov.thip ihe i■ rfC l f duct and the66 words
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Article33 1917-07-13 4 The Hon Treasurer, Mr A W Viet t* of Chartered Back acknowledge the lowing farther cootributioiio tani Already acknowledged f'28.5" 2 Anonymouß Singapore Civil Guard per Sergt Major Gill 5^33 words
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Advertisement144 1917-07-13 4 JUST LANDED:— A SHIPMENT OF AMSTEL Pilsener Beer IN Quarts and Pints. SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MAGGRE6OR GO. Wine Spirit Merchants. NEW STOCKS JUST ARRIVED -t*. .-T» i W 4fc Wtm wßm PSI I §j DIAMOND CUT-ROLLERS H H Bj wi 90 by 3£ inches, LLJSI 'THE HERCULES' rtiHfflpWi ft 11^144 words
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Advertisement63 1917-07-13 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Si Orchard Road, Telephone Ho. 1033. The Oldest and Leading Studio. First In 1872, Foremost m 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at out Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results m Studio Portraiture, Child63 words
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Article541 1917-07-13 5 M UCH CRY LITTLE WOOL I coalition Ministry Formed I (Bt fetaariae Gable] [Wtart Bernee] B hW 11.-H w undoubted that Z^;:;ucri,w«a, precipitated by the, W Ras3 "T cffens-ive ard IUI Th- Emperor K.wl was 1 j:y at tbe effusive but; m ran nd ra of Cmechj P541 words
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Article78 1917-07-13 5 I I m PcmsJef*! sta^e sec. t -e?^icn appears 1 n mben but BU B m il shewn by t- --rstotbip.peraiaJicai befog Ibai a radical etmtsol aui direction of fot^ U BtCMHUtf. It 18 8 r lone witfeml ca Jo the army at the i 3 loan78 words
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Article79 1917-07-13 5 ■Wrt of India have decided r. of the Royal tho«e b v i: Reserve) and the R t-^-Pcrary commissions in' ki Medical Corps and the fci a>^v!,'e engaged m England Bo cviag i v ludia, who renew P^a J 5 bl be granted free frum India m the same T%t79 words
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Article573 1917-07-13 5 BITTER FOR AUSTRIA Not Expended Yet £By lubmni* OabtoJ UUoWi Service] London, July 11 After the recent pictures of the condition of Russia leading J to a belief that a really effective offensive was about the last thing possible at least m 1917, tbe capture cf Halicz573 words
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Article62 1917-07-13 5 London, July 11 The Press Bureau 1 says General Robertson has sent a mess ajre to General B-n^iloff .him on th 6 splen ;'.iJ results of tbo recent f'.^btir.jj and wishing Ihti further success. General Brusiloff replied that all efforts were being directed ro the development of jthd openUioDi62 words
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Article141 1917-07-13 5 London, Jnly 11. E»st African Official. Tne enemy's ti^lit flauk detachment to the southwest ol Kil«a, fell back from Lainu to Majoogo. Simultaneouely our troops contractpd his centre at Ukuli. Our forces on July 7 couverged m three columns bom Mkomrefi, Kimamba hill and Wwigwi t.s.ii^St the141 words
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Article23 1917-07-13 5 London, July 12. -^French communique There was somewhat violent artillery fire m the region of Pantheon, south of Moronvilliere and on Hill 304.23 words
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Article438 1917-07-13 5 ;here, there, everywhere German Claim for Yser [By Submmrin* Cable] [Benter'g Berrioe] London, July 11. Wirelass German OfiQcial. Our marine infantry after an 'artillery preparation stormed positions between the coast and Lombrrtzyde and drove back the enemy acror:-; the Yser. .We took prisoner 1,250 and inflicted heavy *****8.438 words
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Article342 1917-07-13 5 AIR AND SEA SHIPPING LOSSES DOWN London, July 11. The Admiralty reports arrivals duriug week 2898, Bailings 2758. Fourteen vessels ever and three under 1,600 were suck. Seventeen were unsuccessfully attacked. Seven fUhers were sunk. Rcme, July 12. Shipping returns for week ending July 8 show 527 arrived and 435342 words
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Article797 1917-07-13 5 BRITISH PARLIAMENT IBy ■nbm&riM Obl«] £Bmtcr'i Itrrioi] London, July 11. In the House of Commons Mr Balfour stated that Greco Italian negotiations wi.b a view to Ihe Italians evacuating the Epiru? are pro greasing. Ha Bt »ted that there waß no under standing by v hich m797 words
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Advertisement222 1917-07-13 5 ROBINSON Co. (ft ladies Ten r s Shirts )S^*/\ 31 as illustration i A V V^ MADE IN FINE WHITE COTTON POPLIN wii nlll Price s 50 each AI I 111 r/ No> 47 MADE IN WHITE LAWN (I V^zliCj I J Same style as illustration but with I'VJwilßflr^Jjlm hand222 words
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Advertisement743 1917-07-13 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND FOR LONDON. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTSg KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAAR? KAATSSiAH U (Incorporated m Holland, Royal PacKet Navigation Co., ot Batavte 2—3, GCLLTGB QUIT. CHDBB CONTRACT WITH THE NBTHERLANDB vRDIA743 words
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Advertisement614 1917-07-13 6 ml vK British India AND /IIPCAB LiINE (Oompanlea Incorporated la England.) Mail and Passenger Services, peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty c Government.) W m China. Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. HOMEWARD (FOB EUROPE). I OOTWABD (WOB OOI»A) I614 words
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Advertisement522 1917-07-13 6 N V X JAPAN MAIL STEASffIP Co., LW (Inoorponled m Japan; EUROPEM LINE. A service 1b maintained between Yokohan) via ports to Marseilles, Lonfioc, tinder m*. contract with the Imperial Japuiese Ooven ment. The New Twin screw Steamer maintaining this service have been Bfedalif designed and constructed, and are flttet522 words
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Advertisement239 1917-07-13 6 LVJ iWi MESSAGERIES MARir iMfc Incorporated is Fr>.kt MAIL LIMI. rortnlghUy aervice bmmm u< China^apa*, Ceylon, Djibouti, BRANCH Llht Fortnightly eervlce betweec Saljot-7 For further lufcrmation apply iq J. de GOURTQIS, J INDO-CHIST gTEIM NAVIGATION C«, (Incorporated i:: Euglanfi, DIRECT BSRVICE To Japan via Hongkong s&tJ and to Calcfff ta239 words
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Article1066 1917-07-13 7 Strange Adventures of a Soldier of France. The following article, forwarded by Mr Edmund Candler, was written by a Staff officer of the Expeditionary Force describing the Bcenes which attended the British entry into Baghdad In the arched and vaulted thoroughfares of Baghdad, conflated with our1,066 words
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Article144 1917-07-13 7 Offers to Serve In American Army. la a cable to Lieut Colonel John P Nicholson, of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, the Duo d* Orleans says "At the moment when America is entering the war I come to claim the honour and144 words
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Article447 1917-07-13 7 The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations. Singapore, July 9, 1917. Beans, Long per catty 08 do. French do 18 Beef perlb. 24 Beefsteak do 26 Bean Sprouts per catty 08 Bamboo Sprouts do447 words
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Article612 1917-07-13 7 Our Increasing Mastery. A Regular soldier who was m the retreat from Mons, and is now home m England with wounds for the third time since the war started, spoke enthusiastically to an interviewer of the change that has grad ually been wrought m the British Army612 words
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Article84 1917-07-13 7 The Army Medical Board is making an inquiry into the many cases of Bhell shock and similar nervous conditions m the military hospitals. Men of robust appearance often suffer most. It is suggested that fair skinned people and those with grey or blue eyes have84 words
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93 1917-07-13 7 Amsterdam, May 9— The main committee of the Reichetag on Monday eon eluded its discussion or the administration of occupied territories. Resolutions were adopted that speedy measures should be taken to repatriate the deported Belgian workmen and that ail workmen from the occupied territories of Poland93 words
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Advertisement29 1917-07-13 7 Avon' MOTOR #1 \i f% ICO UTuLEg Tyres (ALL USUAL SIZES) JUST ARRIVED To be had of all Dealers OR THE BORNEO CO, LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) SOLE AGENTS.29 words
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Advertisement335 1917-07-13 7 C. &B. English Soups mm bET^^Hßb^^^Hl Made m a 30 Varieties All Delicious gn^S The Cuisine of one of the finest chefc m the world available for your table. gin Crosse Blackwell Guarantee these Souns b, Royni to be Bade nnder ideal conditions, as are all their table delicaC^f. \ppointnumt335 words
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Article1709 1917-07-13 8 To Dec. 81 Jane To date 1916 Abaco 87,452 6,790 'Allagar, Deo 800,400 146,800 A.Gajab, Sep 189,600 56,890 1 Alor Pongsu 288,761 85,496 Alma, 870,700 29,500 164»,800 Ampat, Sep 155,580 88,484 An-Jobore, Mac 251,256 120,709 An Malay, Deo 1,782,988 647,203 >nS'tra,May 848,698 880,188 Aaahan, July 845,551 178,5701,709 words
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370 1917-07-13 8 Strange Wayside Scenes. Salonika, April 26. Daring my recent visit to Monastir I observed many groups of Bulgarian pri eoners working on tne roads and railway lines, under Serbian guards. On this particular route there were said to be altogether no fewer than 8,000 men,370 words
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Article472 1917-07-13 8 Although seme of the prisoners appear stupid, sulky, uud niorooe, the great majo rity realise that the\ are much better eH as prisoners than crouchir.e day aad night m cold mountain trenches. With the implements m their hands they could easily overpower one armed gentry, bat everyore well472 words
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Article85 1917-07-13 8 t Tha retnaiue of the late Mr Khoo Hun Yeang, who died m Medan aa the reEult ,of a motor accident, were brought to Penang by the Ban Whatt Soon. The coflQn was met at Swettenham Wharf by many relatives and friends of the deceased gentleman. The date of the85 words
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Article229 1917-07-13 8 In abOTG list the total* M monthly totals tor Jed D< '^fl ,m hich the Com par v's yeai nd* V ;^B [after the name. Third colun-c \..gM 1917 total to date and secocJ o .-M \of the past month. Every er .fl 110 get the figures acAr&t.229 words
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Advertisement401 1917-07-13 8 MERIT In Fountain Pens, as m everything ffl) W \|j else, it is merit that tells, and that is JBl Mj j*4 why the "Swan" has for a quarter Bl 11 1 |A| of a century gained more users every 9 I |ll H| year. When you buy a "Swan401 words
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Article49 1917-07-13 9 COBBBCTID D» TO July 12.) n d«m«D«/ 24j YiS. e.4«difci, ma ..2 4 18-10 Ftancoi dtmand Bank 818 1K314, T, T. HoK&r.nvji. Mmami 18%Preu £*2tL3ki£.*iA., a-idsosi 109 J.VA, d&ma: I 184 fcA-sasoK, d«mans 66} 3071BAIa£B Sunk ftttftoi «9,f 4 Paak elßn- .»ad E.te 6* Bai SilTtil ados 40f49 words
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Article144 1917-07-13 9 July 12. Tin (75 tons) 1100.50 Oas&Mt? 14.50 Gh^> Cafcc. Kft, 1 28.26 Gftm&tz (Mt Nc, r 25.00 Fspp&s £lack crd'r,. S'pom 28.00 Per>g«s. (Wfc/«e fais) 40.00 Ifatmggl (HO N Ik 42.00 NaCmsfq (60 So tfc« ifc 62. C0 §£*?e (Bun-a) SO. OO CMvxß (Amboina) nom. SiH Cofti M144 words
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Article45 1917-07-13 9 Time-balls on Fort Canning ana Moobi Fftber drop dally at 1 p.m., Blngapote ■HaflMi Hue, oorreepondlng to 6 a.m. Ghreeuwleb meantime. The time-gan 1b fired at 11 o'otooft Boon, tpfltcattng Singapore etandard time, ob every day excepting Sunday, wbea II to tteo at one o'olook.45 words
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Advertisement483 1917-07-13 9 v*-^■aJBJftT^T^J^A^QD SJkSßßra^Ba^B^t^t^HtW^a^Ha^ißßß^stttMßa^sWßß'^HßßKSKnStmßt^^ B^blslßjlblbV aBB^BBB^B^BV^B>IaMBiI7w^^^BHSOBaa^HB^BVBVHaIBBIB^LI^B^B^^ il N (,r 5*KA'vE- FAHINF or PIENTT, LIFE INSURANCE IS WORTH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WHAT OTHLIi PROPERTY IS P' I GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LUTED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). ■EA&OVFKB Winchester Hoase, SSngtpore. LONDON G7FICE i SI, Old E.C 8 y c ?ac«483 words
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Advertisement500 1917-07-13 9 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. INOOBPORATKO IN JAPAN Capital Subscribed «.Y. 48,000.000 Capital Paid Up- Y. 50.000,000 Reserve Fond .Y. 21,300,000 President J. Tnouye Esq. Viee-Prertdent. Y. Yamakawa E*q. DiS£CTOSS. J. Inoaye Esq. Y. Yamakawa Esq. N. Boma Eeq. M. Odagirl EBq. K. Sonoda Eb^. T. KawaslilmaEfq. K. Kimara Esq.500 words
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Advertisement632 1917-07-13 9 Singapore Cols Storage Co., Ltd tar Eiiranct to Borno Ikirf. Teiepbono 1261. Sea stocks ot all kinds of Frc sen Mear.a etc., can be deliverec to shipping at the. Wharves, or h the Singapore Roads on shor* aotice. OFFICE HOURS. Vetkdiys 8 a.m, to 8 p irtß 7 B.m. tc632 words
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Advertisement593 1917-07-13 9 FOB SALE. Large Ste*-1 Roll Top Desk 9100 or nearest bargain at No. 66 Club Street. 5-7 18 7 A VERY 6009 INVESTMENT FOR SUE PRIVATELY. A British Screw Steamer, ia now under charter bet wot n Singapore and Mersing, at S7'o nett per mon'h for a period cf ooe593 words
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Miscellaneous439 1917-07-13 9 MAIL TABLE To day. intetir'cdl&te and local m&l)s, be found ;o lint below Penaog, Malacca, F M.S (by Twain} •pm dally (except Sunday). Johore, 8, 8. 80 I] a.m., 11.80, X, 4A I p.m Cucob Soon Hong 8.30 am P Sambu k Singkep Singkep 8.80 AM Rhio, etc Eameralda 8.80439 words
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Article1013 1917-07-13 10 OPENING BY THE GOVERNOR. A Happy Commencement. A reproach has been removed from Singapore with the opening last evening of the Union Jack Club. The ceremony was performed by His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, G c m q), and there was a large and representative1,013 words
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Article818 1917-07-13 10 Tribute to Ladies op Singapore, The large attendance at tbe opening last evening included H E the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, coug) and Lady Evelyn Young, H E Vice Admiral Graut, H E Major General Ridoufc, the Bishop of Singapore (Dr Fergusou Davie), tho Chief j Justice (Sir818 words
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Article49 1917-07-13 10 A football match will tako place on the club ground this evening Navy v Army, kick oft at 5 o'clock. The following is the Navy team. Qoal, Coles Backs, Thompson and Mr Ranken Hal! Backs, Parker, Sutton, Webster, Frame Forwards, Doherty, Goodier, Humphreys (Capt), Hughes, Peaieon.49 words
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Article73 1917-07-13 10 The case of Tan Keog Lan, proprietor of Chop Seng Guan, and bis manager Tan Chin Keat, who were charged with attempting to trade with the enemy m breaoh of the Trading with the Enemy Ordinance, which case was postponed for decision, was called on yesterday.73 words
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Article18 1917-07-13 10 I Agents Si me Darby. Middleton Tin Sluicing 157.81 pikuls tribute 78.05 total 285.86.18 words
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Article140 1917-07-13 10 I The usual Singapore Chamber of Com meroe Rubb Association's 303 rd Auction, llth and 12th July, 1917 offered for sale pkls 10.453.85 or 1,397,846 lbs. (Tone 624 08). 11/7/17 12/7/17 Sheet Sm. Flee Ribbed 8124 to §131 $120 to $127 Good Bibbed 114 to 123 107140 words
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Article262 1917-07-13 10 RUBBRB. Singapore, July 12. Tbe quantity catalogued for this week's Auction amounted to 667 tons of which 624 tons were offered. The tone of the market at the opening was strong and demand good, but slackened considerably as the sales progressed, closing on the second day weak,262 words
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Article139 1917-07-13 10 Singapore, July 12. Tha Weekly Rubber Auction opened yesterday with a good demand at about last weak'a values, the top price for Fine Pale Crepe being unchanged at 1138, and that for Ribbed Smoked Sheet 92 down at $131 per pikul. As the sale proceeded prices weakened139 words
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Article120 1917-07-13 10 A petition fGr uibf-olution of marriage was brought by ft Christian Tamil woman Sarah At-hesyam against her husband Kandasamy Athesyaru (alias Poonoosaniy Pillay), before the Chief Justice (Sir J 1 Bucknill, k o) yesterday. Mr H A R Pauluez was for the petitioner. The marriage took place120 words
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Article50 1917-07-13 10 The new railway from Alexandrovsk to Petrograd has opened up a field for winter sporta and travel when the war is over. Me Frank Hedges Butler writes of its at- tractions m an illustrated volume entitled! Through Lapland with Skis and Rein- I deer," which Mr Fiehcr Unwinhas m preparation.50 words
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Article235 1917-07-13 10 The match between Howe and Upcott m the ohauipionship singles attracted a large crowd who watched this game with interest. It was a peculiarly variable j game each player m turn appearing all over his opponent but Howe lasted oat the third set and won. Neither player235 words
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Article122 1917-07-13 10 To-night and tomorrow are the last two days of the Cameos, and as the Campany has a large repertoire there will be something new and worth hearing. The Harima Hall m the second ebow put on Desperation and m the first a fine selection of films. Last two122 words
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Article80 1917-07-13 10 At a meeting of the Eurasian Literary Association held laet night the subject 11 Should Queens Scholarships be again instituted was fixed for debate at the next meeting. At a subsequent meeting a paper on the following subject will be read By the adoption of what measures will be Eurasian80 words
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Article211 1917-07-13 10 Alt is old as a soldier goes, With hair that is rapidly turning grey Ever since Mons ha has strafed our foes In his own cool, calm, methodical way. He learned to shoot on a Surrey range, His aim is 6teady and qu ck and true.211 words
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Article64 1917-07-13 10 Friday, July 13. C.15 Drill Hall S V A,RectuUs. do SRE v. do Maxim Co. 5.10 p.m. Orcburd Rd, P S SVB4 MG 5. 5,15 f.m. T P Fire Station SVR,T P P. 5.10 p.m. Drill Hall Chinese Co. 5.00 do SF A Coy. 5.1564 words
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Advertisement198 1917-07-13 10 HOTEL VAN wS DINNER CONCE3T. DINER~SPECIAL I a I 1 Occasion de la FETE NATIONALS do fpa^l MENU. Hors d'Oeuvres Dieppoise Consomme Pointcarre Poisson a la Normande Sauce hollandaise Pommes nature Chateaubriand a la Joffert le Grand Garniture parisienne Pomme Dauph^ SORBETS SANS SOUSI. FAISAN de BOHEME roti Compote conjpliquee198 words
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