The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 August 1917
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Title Section15 1917-08-17 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. KEN CENTS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1917. NO. 9,13715 words
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Article326 1917-08-17 1 The Germans were right. They could indeed expect further attacks. And they seem to have been pretty helpless before that made by the Canadians, carrying the British line into the northern outskirts of Lens, which uncomfortable German strong hold will now be more undesirable a resting-place than326 words
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Article1502 1917-08-17 1 6. SOME GREAT OFFENDERS. Of all English heroes my greatest is Sift Walter Raleigh, for he gave me my to*- baooo and to his memory I make many/ daily burnt offerings. Here m Hutton'a Reports, published m 1666, it the case oft Sir Walter Rawley which1,502 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement220 1917-08-17 1 GOODRICH TYRES SIFETY TREAD FOR SALE LINDE ICE PLANT. m\ Linde Compound Ammonia Ice making or Cold Storage Machine complete Direct coupled with steam engine. Diameter of Compressor Cylinders sin. B Jin. Stroke Sin. of Steam Sin. Stroke lOin Capacity about 2 tons of ice per day. (2), Crompton Dynamo220 words
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Advertisement199 1917-08-17 1 THE only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. Sielaa ie Super-Cyres f~j*A from Plantation Rubber. V SOLE AGENTS: International Trading Company, Limited. Your Babvs Health depends on its nourishment. In nature's original plan, infants were nourished by mother's milk, but m our199 words
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Advertisement110 1917-08-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. New programmes at Alhambra, Harima and Gaiety Page 2 and at the Empire Page 8. Ching Kens Lee's furniture auctions at Tanglin andSelegie rd, Powell's at their sale room Page 2. Reward for lost keys Page 8. Half price sale at Whitea way's Page 8. Sunset Dyes trade110 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous64 1917-08-17 1 THE WEEK. Frltfaj 17th High Water -10-^7 a m., 10-2) p.m. Saturday 18th. High Water-;: 1*22 a.m., 1067 p.m. New Moon. Sunday 19th. High Water—ll-45 a.m., 1-3) p.m. nth Sunday after Trinity. Monday 20th. Hlgn Water—o-7 a m. Tuesday 21st. High Wale*—C-2 a.m., 030 p.m. Wednesday 22nd. High Wale*—o-34 a.m.,64 words
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Article170 1917-08-17 1 Ring Hussein's Rule. The Pioneer's Cairo correspondent writes: A Ministerial Order announces that Fathin Pasha, Emir el Haj last year, lias been appointed to the same po*fet this year, from which fact it may be understood official arrangements are now being made for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca,170 words
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Article114 1917-08-17 1 Some queer stuff is sold as whisky m India, hat we have not yet come across a bottle bearing the following label, the authenticity of which is vouched for by a Japanese papei "GOLD CRA W X Ow> Scotch Whisky Special (Scotland) LONDON That jas are anihorised purveyors of 1905114 words
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Advertisement691 1917-08-17 1 Dodge Brother^ mc tor car itSpeaksJorJtset* Central Engine Works, Ltd "For the Blood is the Lite." g ji when you abei irt I 1 Wiih any disease due to Impure Mood dj 2 luuhasEcxtma, Bcrofula, fccurvy. -..d 2 i.» 23, AbtcosMW, Ulcer., Glandular f 5 Bw3llin X Boils, Pimples, 8ore«691 words
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Advertisement647 1917-08-17 1 1 wI-£ |ir^^LvH^V^MPFVHV@| JUST AS BIG A SUCCESS AS "THE HOUSE OF TEMPERLEY" POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT A BEAUTIFUL PRODUCTION BASED ON THE IMMORTAL STORY OP CHARLES DICKENS KNOWN TO MILLIONS AS a p HRISTMAS I WAROL Bluebird's Greatest Production -Picturing Charles Dickens's Greatest Work. A Full Cast of BRITAIN'S647 words
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Advertisement699 1917-08-17 1 SPECIAL QUALITY FILMS Something New. Something Different. Something out nf AT THE "UntO^ ALHAMBRa The Pioneer and Premier Bouse. The House of Quaii-y g Special Ince Kay-Ree Prodnrtion Prcsenti. Hiss BILLIE BI'SXE Europe's Strong Favourite, Qaeen of the Si out Dritx»a, Idolized b n v who have seen her m699 words
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Article380 1917-08-17 3 STRONG PROTEST BY A MADRAS PAPER. Tired of Being Badgered. We have c decided (says the "Madras Mail" of July 20th) that no accounts of the sinking of torpedoed or mined vessels, except the messages sent by Renter, will henceforth appear m this paper. We are driven380 words
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Article250 1917-08-17 3 Reopening of Club Permitted. The German Club on Calle San Marcelino was officially reopened yesterday, says the Manila Daily Bulletin, with sanction of the insular government authorities, after having been closed by official order eince the declaration of war between the United States and Germany. Permiseioo to reopen250 words
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Article282 1917-08-17 3 Sir George Birdwood must have welcomed the frugal habits of these latter days, for he thought over eating one of the national failings, and spoke disrespectfully of our evening banquets as ''simply bestial orgies, like those of the Etruscans, which choked m them the artistic spirit i282 words
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Advertisement538 1917-08-17 3 0000 7Zu>u TO NIGHT Two Serials. EAT THE POPULAR PHOTOPLAY HOUSE UMR mpirE I T&njong Pagar Road. Txams Pass the Door. HBBHI SECOND SHOW 9-15 SHARP Feature Corporation present the most gripping serial As THE IRON CLAW A Episode TBE COGNAC CASK 2 parts t THE NAME AND THE GAME538 words
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Advertisement393 1917-08-17 3 TO LET. Large Airy Offices, No. 4 Cecil street Immediate Entry. Apply on the Premises. 1*6 oo TO LET Honae Mo. Chance* jr Lame. 8BII0 SEIO LEI Cc.. AooMoKeett 15- H TO BE LET. A Latfe •md Airy Offloo hi Be. t, Malaoot -I* eel, upstairs. Im:&c£f&*e Entry Apply to393 words
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Advertisement848 1917-08-17 3 LOST. A bunch of keys in a single rikisha. Reward offered. C. J. Owen, Stephens, Paul and Co., or Raffles Hotel. 17-8 no This is to give notice that the above Trade Mark is the property of the Sunset Soap Dye Co.. a corporation organised nnder the laws of the848 words
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Advertisement48 1917-08-17 3 AT WHITEAWAY'S FROM Monday Next FOR One Week Only n Eargc Selection of goods TO BE CLEARED AT HALF USUAL PRICES In These Times of Universal Economy This is an Opportunity that should not be Missed BHX N2E WHITEAWAY, [AIDLAW& (J!L LIMITED. INCORPOKATED IN ENGLAND. Singapore and Branches.48 words
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1386 1917-08-17 4 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, August 17, 1917. The newspapers at Home view the latest peace proposals, those made by His Holiness the Pope, as having been inspired by Austria, therefore by Ger many. Of that we know nothing but what we are told and are m no position to1,386 words
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Article682 1917-08-17 4 The President of the V M C A and Mrs Bean are giving a garden party for soldiers and sailors at Monk's Hill, Bukit Timah road, to morrow at 4.80 p.m. We understand that Capt W Hamilton, who acted as Adjutant of the Penaog Volunteers prior to going home on682 words
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Article753 1917-08-17 4 To the Editor. Sir,-On the 4th J u i y j f you a copy of a telegram teceu J** Governor from tbe Vcrptary bj the Culooiefi containing au l*!^b Ma«b,l HRKtbe D ake J and the Marquis of LMiidoi of the Order of St. John c753 words
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Advertisement209 1917-08-17 4 JUST ARRIVED m Bulmer's Ciders CHERRY PEARMAIN MEDIUM DRY Per case of 6 dozen piuts $28.00 BULL BRAND "THE IDEAL "LONG" DRINK" Per oaae of 6 .lozen pints $25.00 POMAGNE "THE DEVONSHIRE CHAMPAGNE" Per case of 6 dozen pints $18.00 Duty Extra CALDBECK, MAGGREGOR COJOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. lINCORPORITED IN209 words
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Advertisement63 1917-08-17 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS St Orchard Road, Telephone Ho, 1058. The Oldest and Leading Studio. First In 1879, Foremost In 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at oat Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results In Studio Portraiture, Child63 words
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Article1231 1917-08-17 5 vm BRITISH ADVANCE IN FIN LENS AREA Hill Seventy Taken t oj §übm»n«« C«hl«I A ns? 15— Field Marshal Haig l:^' tiackea aS early morn on a wide gf* outskirts of U,^ 0 )r th ireal of Loos, and! li 1 <: ull point 9. We progressing.1,231 words
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Article146 1917-08-17 5 Elsewhere on the French front tbe Germans are showing an activity which is only explicable by a nervous d?sire to pierce the veil which conceals the immediate intentions of the French by get ting into their trenches, if only for a mo ment, to see what146 words
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Article102 1917-08-17 5 Enemy Claims More Progress London, Aug 15 Wireless Russian Offl cial The enemy occupied a height westward of Ocna. Tbe Rumanians repulsed attacks m the Casiau valley. The enemy did not attack yesterday at Focsani. Our counterattack drove out the enemy who had penetrated trenches near Kridcheni.102 words
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Article46 1917-08-17 5 London, Aug 15. Wireless Austrian Official As a reprisal for the aerial attack on Pola, numerous aeroplanes attacked the marftime arsenal at Venice and sue oeaafnlly dropped four tons of bombs. The aviatora observed good hits and cenflagra tiona. Threa machines are missing.46 words
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Article36 1917-08-17 5 Amsterdam, Aug 15. The Handelsblad i learns that discussions have been occurring for lome time at Lausanne between the representatives of Turkey and the En--1 a. n ,;4V>in irian fn a aanarnfM nPftr»ft36 words
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Article677 1917-08-17 5 TERMS SUGGESTED TO THE BELLIGERENTS Europe Committing Suicide [Rmrtar's lervioe] London, Aug 16. The text of the Papal Note addressed to the heads of the belligerent peoples is published. It is prefaced with the statement that his Holiness's aim since bis accession has been to observe absolute677 words
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Article137 1917-08-17 5 Pope's Scheme a Starting Point London, Aug 15. The Westminster Gazette recommends that the Government consider what they would like to achieve as a result of the war, and then, putting aside prepopseefeiona, consider how much the achievement is likely to coet then next consider, not137 words
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Article205 1917-08-17 5 REPUDIATES THE LAW OF NATIONS More Interview Tit-bits [By Submarine Cable] [Beater's Service] London, Ang 15.— Mr Gerard, continuing hie revelations, describes an interview with the Kaiser m which submarining waa ciiscussed. The Kaiser said that subniarictE had coma to stay end international law no longer existed.205 words
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Article197 1917-08-17 5 Secret Removal to Siberia Petrograd, Aug 15 The Tsar and family have been secretly removed from Tsarskoe Selo to a destination to be announced later. Later.— -Complete secrecy shrouded the removal of the Imperial family, which was resolved on m the middle of July, upon political and197 words
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Article43 1917-08-17 5 Fourteen Big Ships Lost London^ Aug 15. The Admiralty reports that during the past week the arrivals were 2,776; and sailings 2,666; 14 ships over 1.6C0 tons and two under were sunk. Thirteen were unsuccessfully attacked. Three fishing vessels were sunk.43 words
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Article34 1917-08-17 5 Rome, Aug 16. During the week ended the 12th, arrivals numbered 550 and sail ings 609 the sinkings were six steamers and five sailing-ships (only one sailing ship over 100 tons.)34 words
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Article55 1917-08-17 5 London, Aug 16. Col Repinpton, m the Times, describingavisit to tbe Giand Fleet, says that its vastneea and armament leave beholders dumb. The efficiency of the fleet is a hundred per cent higher than at the beginning of the war, ard fifty per cent higher than55 words
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Article41 1917-08-17 5 Shanghai, Aug 15. The Chinese naval authorities have taken the only three Austrian merchantmen m the harbour. There were no disturbances, and the vessels were not damaged. So far 18,000 tons of AustroGerman shipping ha* been taken over.41 words
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Article27 1917-08-17 5 London, Aug 16. When the House of Commons meets prior to the adjournment, Mr Lloyd George will make important war pronouncements, Mr Aequith following.27 words
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Article81 1917-08-17 5 Tbe London Gazette of July 25th con tamed a li^t of officers mentioned by Sir Douglas Haig m despatches, including H H the Jam of Nawanagar (Ranjitsinjhi). Priacevon Wedel, the former German Ambassador m Vienna, has been robbed of his luggage, clothing and pocket book, aays the Vienna Zeit, while81 words
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Advertisement228 1917-08-17 5 ROBINSON Co. —=3 NEW SHIPMENT OF «g-» TOILET REQUISITES Duchess Erasmic Erasmic Bath Soap Toilet Cream Toilet Soap $1.50 per Eox 60 cts. per Pot 75 cts. 6 Cakes m a Box 3 Cakes m a Box Erasmic "Erasmic' 1 Hair Cream Erasmic Tooth Paste 85 cts. Shaving Soap 55228 words
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Advertisement732 1917-08-17 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND FOR LONDON. I For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA (KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART M&ATSCHAPPY) SPECIAL 5000 TONS TOURIST STEAMERS FBOM JAVA TO AUSTRALIA BATAVIA— SOURABAYA— PORT732 words
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Advertisement571 1917-08-17 6 I*. O» British India ▲nd A.PCAR JLINE (OompanlGß Incorporated la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsulas and oriental s. k co. (Under contract wltn His Majesty Government.) The Company f s MAIL SERVICES EAST 'OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are at571 words
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Advertisement601 1917-08-17 6 N. Y. K e JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd. {Incorporated tn Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service Is > ft <w H l ft between Yefcc&an. i via ports to Marseilles, London, anCLa* mtf contract wltn the Imperial Japanese Ooren ment. The New Twin screw Bteamen maintaining this eer vice have601 words
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Advertisement316 1917-08-17 6 MESSAGERIEB 4 w' MilL Ul|, Fortnightly Rervlce bet»^ China, Japan, Ceyi OD h** Marseilles. "t^om, £^> BRANCH LIU, Fortnigbtlyservicebetre^c Haiphong. c98 6«|08.-r, For further infection t m k J tfg TOURTPit Stoom?aart BaatschaDDi^i> and <( Rotterdam uoyf^ (Incorporated m Hcll^ ROY4L DUT CB lAIL COIPUIEt Fortnightly Mail Sepv ice Between316 words
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Article1668 1917-08-17 7 The Premier's Speeches. From Our Own Correspondent London, July sth. Action and talk have divided public attention this week. In the latter category we have had two speeches by Mr Lloyd George m Scotland, one at Dundee and Hie other at Glasgow, and innumerable references both m1,668 words
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Advertisement23 1917-08-17 7 Avon' MOTOR CYCLES Pyres (ALL USUAL SIZES) UST ARRIVED o be had of all Dealers OR I BORNEO CO, LTD. iNCORPORATED IN ENGLAND)23 words
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Advertisement74 1917-08-17 7 gjißßßaa Another of C. B. f s Delicacies wgß m C. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES I UNEXCELLED. »'~Jg*~— Crosse Blackwell guarantee F m these and all their other table delicacies to be F^jjjjv"" "HiTi 2 Hp) S produced under ideal conditions of cleanliness. I gS^ssfeSftMagf' Wr Lj AGENTS FOR LEA PERKINS'74 words
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Advertisement448 1917-08-17 7 llllllllllllllllllillllllllllll^^ Q A speedy return to Health and Strength for all who are Weak. Airamic "Nervy." Run-down. What a comfort to you who are Weak, or Anaemic, or Nervy," or Run-down to know that you can obtain new heahh and new life, surely and specJily. by •the aid of 'Wincarnis.'448 words
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Article284 1917-08-17 8 Sir, The following is extracted from the report of the speech of the Chairman of the Forestal Land, Timber and Railways Company at the annual meeting of the company, held on the 15 th met 11 His Majesty's Government was strong and nnyielding on two points first,284 words
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Article1714 1917-08-17 8 t I To Deo. 81 July To date 1916 Abaco 87,452 15,498 Allagar, Deo 800,400 176,800 A.Gajah, Sep 189,600 12,000 82,480 Alor Pongsu 288,761 109,873 Alma, 870,700 30, C00 184,800 Ampat, Sep 165,580 18,800 120,284 An- Johote, Mac 251,266 23,628 167,342 An-Malay.Dec 1,782,988 186,244 914,895 An-S'tra.May 848,6981,714 words
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Article253 1917-08-17 8 The manner m which the German ctews m ships interned m America did their best to render them liable to sink is described by Mr C W Brett, managing director of Barimar, Limited, welding, general, and motor engineers, m a letter to the Daily Express,"253 words
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Article157 1917-08-17 8 A. Kinta. June 1.447 Ayer Weng 1 446 Bangnon Val 4.146 EH £75 Deebook 5112 Hi Brueeh, July 24 5 Chenderiang. 5.95 Gopeng Consol, 18.780 1 .ISC Heawood, 2.744 Idrie 4.75 C ?c: Ipoh Tin, Dec 4 jlO SU Kanuboi, Kamuning 851 1 Kamunting, X Ml K. Kamunting157 words
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Article198 1917-08-17 8 After Stven Years. The Nellu shrub, which forms the greater part oi the undergrowth m the Up country forests, is again coming into bloom m certain sections. This plant comes into bloom once m about 14 years and then forms a beautiful feature m the landscape, but198 words
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Article80 1917-08-17 8 A Danish inventor is working on a practical scheme which banishes the need for glue and nails. His experiments, which are extensively patented, are along the lines that cupboards, chests of drawers, and similar articles may be bought m pieces, grooved ready for the supporting clipa which hold80 words
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Article41 1917-08-17 8 In above list the tctsle us J monthly totals for C L)ec r m" n d fi !fi^ m which the Company !b after the name. Third c^%^^ 1917 total to date acJ seM^a&rO*** of the Past months Ever L c-41 words
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Advertisement570 1917-08-17 8 WHEEZY OOtiliH I For Quick and Lasting Relief Take Veno's. In those wheezy coughs that are so hard to cure by ordinary means Veno's "Lightning Cough Cure acts like a charm. Veno's loosens the phlegm which causes the cough, and j£ so the sufferer gets relief at once. In asthma570 words
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Article48 1917-08-17 9 IOOBBBOBHD UP BO Aug. 16.) Bank m/B t-4i dtm&£<! 2-4 i PvltbU ev*di*3 C nc; s 2 4 18-if Fnmot d«tnand Bank 818 laoiA, T. T. 160 Hosascse, 4«raanfi Bli%Pr«-m Java, j«ma»ii IM BaBSKOE, O4Ciu».J 5 5l Batik el Hcgland 2*U s 5^ Baa Silvai TiOndon 4448 words
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Article168 1917-08-17 9 Aug. 16 Tin (176 toas) 1110.75 vftTO&liM 15.00 S&mfela Qsfct No, 23 00 GfrUttfcitV C«'*a No. 7 21.0 C ?epgse» Black osdln, S'^atft 28.50 Peppa*. <WDi*« fait/ w 88.00 (110 la tbf Uk) nom. Nmtmfiga (80 to lbs Ik.) nom. Hkee (Banda) nom. Gloves (Amboina) M norn, SfcJi Coffst168 words
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Article111 1917-08-17 9 Aug. 16 1917. The following are the shares as to which changes are notified in Messrs Fraser and Co's yeeterdaj'* share list ROBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. Last div Buyers Sellers Aver Kunir- $'<-40 fl.50 Ayet Holes: 2.70 2.80 Ayer Panas 11.25 11.50 Bukit Katil .85 .96 Changkat Sctdang111 words
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Advertisement610 1917-08-17 9 •,Vas or Pe&cs, Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY .18 P itEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). &£AD OFFICE: Wfiiclitster Home, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE I 52, Old Jewry. E.C. 1 ..n,MM- >»9 530.000 aapodtefl wtta the BuytemQ610 words
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Advertisement502 1917-08-17 9 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. Incorporated m Japan Capital Subscribed Y. 48,000.000 Capital Paid Up T. 80,000,000 Reserve Fnnd T. 21,300,000 Presidents J. Inouye Esq. Vice President. T. Yamakawa Esq. DIRECTORS. J. Inouyo Esq. Y. Yamakawa Esq. N. Soma Esq. M Odaglri Esq. K. Bonoda Esq. T. KawashlmaEeq. B. Kimara502 words
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Advertisement353 1917-08-17 9 I I II —II I ■■MIMI ■■lIHIIMII—— III T NEI ZEiLiHD INSSBIN6E Co., lit, FINE IND URINE. (Incorporated In New Zealand.) TINB-TBZE INSURANCE IBBOG. IM. URINE. I (Incorporated m Hongkong.) CHINA FIRE INSURANCE Co., IM FIRE. (Incorporated m Hongkong.) LONDON GUARANTEE A ACCIDENT 60. IM. BUARANTEE. (Incorporated In England.) Firo353 words
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Advertisement176 1917-08-17 9 Singapore Gold Storage Co., Ltd Noip Estrsiaa to Bomo ikarf. Telephone 1261. Sea stocks of all kinds of Fro sen Meats etc., can be deliverer to shipping at the Wharves, or h the Singapore Roads on short notice, OFFICE HOURS. Weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 Suiiaya p ffl v 4176 words
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Advertisement136 1917-08-17 9 Gaggino&Co (Established m Singapore 1876). No. 8, 7, 8 A 6a, MALACCA STREE Life Boat Yard TANJONG ROO. Ship Chandlery Depot SAMBAU STREET. We have always stean launches for sale, life boats and other boats, new and second hand. Contractors for new boats. SINGAPORE Shipchandlery Co SHSPCHftNDLEKS PRQVIDORIK' CONTRACTORS. The136 words
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Advertisement63 1917-08-17 9 Tlme-ballß on Fort Canning and Muni Faber drop dally at 1 p.m., Singapore Btan laro time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Graenvrtcb oiean lime. Tne tiiaegun Is Creo at it o'olock noon, Indicating Slng&pore Btondard time, en every day excepting Sunday, whec (t ti firt d at one e'oiook For BODY,63 words
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Miscellaneous516 1917-08-17 9 MAIL TABLH. Today. Intermediate and loeal malls, will be found id list below Penaog, Malacca, F M.S. (by Tramr I p.m Sally (except Sunday). Johoie, 6, 9. SO, 11 a.m., 18.80, 1, 4 A I p.n Cucob Hock Gan 8.80 am P. Batam k P. Balang Hock Keng Cucob Edina516 words
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Article437 1917-08-17 10 WHAT VICTORY MEANS TO THE WORKERS Federation of Free Peoples j {By Submarine Oabltl [Renter's Service] London, Aug 15. Speaking at a luncheon of the Liberal War Committee to Mr Holman, the Premier of New South Wales, m the Houee of Commons, Mr Lloyd George said We must437 words
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Article114 1917-08-17 10 FGFG No Eight-Hoar-Day m Wartime London, Aug 15. In the House of Commons, Sir A Stanley spoke of the possibility of a stoppage of work by a section of railway driverß and firemen with the object of establishing the principle of an eight hour day. He stated that114 words
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Article66 1917-08-17 10 London, Aug 15. Huge and most enthusiastic crowds witnessed the march of American engineer troops through the Weat-end. The Stars and Stripes and Union Jacks were displayed everywhere. The King and Queen took the ealute at Buckingham Palace and Mr Page at the American Embassy.66 words
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Article30 1917-08-17 10 London, Aug 15. In tha House of Commons. Mr Montagu announced that Major Carter, the exposer of the medical defects m Mesopotamia, had been promoted lieut colonel.30 words
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Article24 1917-08-17 10 London, Aug 15. The Government has decided to appoint a faelect committee to enquire into the question of issuing pre- mram bonds.24 words
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Article25 1917-08-17 10 v Hongkong, Aug 15. The German Bank premises have been auctioned. Sir Paul Chater was the purchaser at $385,000. I GFG HH25 words
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Article510 1917-08-17 10 I The following is the directors' report to the shareholders for the year ended 3 1st May, to ba presented at the annual meeting on Ang 25 at Bvatt and Go's at noon I The net profit for the year as shown by the Profit and Loss510 words
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Article110 1917-08-17 10 Billio Burke on the screen is the genuine attraction included m the Alhambra'a new programme. The famous actress ap pears m a fine six act piece named 'Peggy" which gives full scope for her great talent. At the Harima, a delightful Bluebird film, The Man who Took a Chance,"110 words
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Article98 1917-08-17 10 The various competitions m connection with the above association held during June July resulted as follows: Drawing, general competition, Ist Mr L L de Rozario, 2nd Mr Seah Scow Knea. Sketch- ing competition, Ist Mr T X Tiong, 2nd IMr Lim Scow Kiew. Crayon competition, Mr T98 words
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Article88 1917-08-17 10 Sunday, August 19th. Johnston's Pier at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.80 p.m. Club Bungalow at 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. High tide 11.45 a.m. Height 8 ft 9 m. 75 yards Back Stroke Race. This event will be ewum off88 words
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Article112 1917-08-17 10 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's usual Auction was held on Wednesday and Thursday when there was offered for sale 12,588.07 pkls or 1,671,742 lbs. (f one 746 81). Prices Realized. Sheet bm. Fine Ribbed f 118 to 9128 Good Ribbed 100 117 Fine Plain 116112 words
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Article274 1917-08-17 10 Rubber. Singapore, Aug 16. For the usual weekly Auction which commenced on Wednesday and finished at noon on the following day, some 864 tons were catalogued for sale, of which 746 tons were offered and 408 tons were sold. Prices all round show a decline on the274 words
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Article134 1917-08-17 10 Singapore, Aug 16. The weekly Rubber Auotion held yesterday and to day saw a further decline m prices averaging about 98 per pikul. The highest paid for Fine Pale Crepe was •122 and for Ribbed Smoked 3123 per pikul, being a drop on the week of 14134 words
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Article104 1917-08-17 10 Satmders and Maophail'e Report. Thursday's Business. The rubber auction finished with a good demand at low prices —say 9122 for No 1 qualities. The share market is dull, buyers being scarce. Nyalas has declared a 6% final dividend making 12% for the year a moderate result. Ulu104 words
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Article50 1917-08-17 10 Agents Paterson Simons k Co. Kuala 34.801 against 21,460 total to date 158,658. Hevea (Johore) 23,181 against 20,162 total to date 28,181. Bujong 16,201 against 15,731 total to date 119,643. Bonar 9,404 against 4,914 total to date 88,586 Lenggeng 11,183 against 8,570 total to date 111,476.50 words
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Article437 1917-08-17 10 Singapore, Aug 15. The rubber share market has continued firm thioughout the week and a number of small advances were recorded owing to accumulated buying orders yet there were no special features. There is a general absence of selling orders except at high prices and several opportunities437 words
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Article113 1917-08-17 10 MALACCA vs SINGAPORE. The singles games m this fixture were played last evening on a rather dead ground before a large attendance of spectators. In the match between Dean and Salzmaa the game looked a oertainty for the latter m the first set, as he played a very113 words
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Advertisement126 1917-08-17 10 Results Dean (Singapore) beat Salzman (Malacca) B—B, 6—l, 6—o. Donnell (Singapore) beat Beatty (Malacca) 6—2, 2—6, 6—2. S. C. C. LAWN TENNIS. MONDAY'S TIE. A Singles. Sinclair vs Donnell. To finish. TUESDAY'S TIES. A Singles Final. Wodehouse vs Sinclair or Donnell. Profession Pairs Final. Law I. Perkins and Upcott vs126 words
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Advertisement436 1917-08-17 10 WITHOUT PURE BLOOD HEALTH IS IMPOssiT^ s^ VETARZO sal Never before was there anything like it, nor can Us marvellous •r V|Nt cases of poorneas, impurity, or other imperfection of the blood "frSS^ 1 rver br eoJ *C «x>ner is it imbibed mto the system Utan it permeates and peneSSeT436 words
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