The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 August 1917
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1917-08-24 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1917. NO. 9,14315 words
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Article285 1917-08-24 1 The news irom war fronts continues encouraging. The attacks on Lens, though evoking bitter conflicts, show that our troops are holding and progressing Page 5. That the enemy has found it necessary to announce the defeat of an attack on the Ypre-Menin road is m a way285 words
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Article1340 1917-08-24 1 For eeveral years I lived m Western Canada admiring the works and daye ol those who built up the three great Prairie Provinces m what was still thought to be) the Great Lone Land by most stay- at* home Englishmen, and gaining vigour and endurance from the summer1,340 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement199 1917-08-24 1 fiSSSUP 1 FOR SALE LINDE ICE PLANT. (i>. Linde Compound Ammonia Ice making or Cold Storage Machine complete Direct coupled with steam engine. Diameter of Compressor Cylinders Sin. BJin. Stroke BXn. of Steam Bin. Stroke lOin Capacity about 2 tons of ice per day. (2). Crompton Dynamo with Direct Coupled199 words
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Advertisement85 1917-08-24 1 TH B only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. "$r clastic" Super-tyres m&mmm^r Sifi are '$QSmmm\ from Plantation Rubber. t, SOLE AGENTS: International Trading Company, Limited. See That The Condensed Milk you buy is Borden's Bagle Brand. Name is stamped on wrapper85 words
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Advertisement116 1917-08-24 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Robber tyre man wanted Page 8. The Fionia arrives here on Sunday Page 8. Clerk wanted lot cubber works Page 8. Harbour Board signalling arrangement 6 —Page 8. The mark of Borden's Milk— Page 1. Ching Eeng Lee sell storage premieee Page 2. New Cinema adyts. Pages 2116 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous86 1917-08-24 1 THB WEEK. Fridu 24th. High Water- 1-4) at**., i-10 p.m. Bt. Bartholomew. S.C.C Tennis Championship. Homeward mail closes (by train) 4 p.m. Satirflu 25th. High Water- 8-28 a.m., 2 21 p.m. Nyalae, Ev.t's nocn. Sunday 26th. High Water-3 24 a.m., ?-£9 p.m. 18th Sunday after Trinity. ■oidif 27th. HlgQ Water-86 words
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Article362 1917-08-24 2 Stories of Kidnapping, Bombay, July 22. Panic recently prevailed among the illi terate masses of the mill districts of Bom bay, as the result of widespread bslief m stories of kidnapping by recruiting agants and soldiers. The mill centres resounded with reports that women were warned362 words
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Advertisement486 1917-08-24 2 Dodge Brothers* motor car itiSpßßksJarJtsß^ Central Engine Works, Ltd Kill Pain Before Pain Kills yon Attacks of neura'gia, constant pain, or the dread of the sudden shooting pains, are a continual wear and strain on the vital forces of the sufferer. Unless relief is obtained a breakdown is sure to486 words
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Advertisement685 1917-08-24 2 wm II Ilk if I r Tomorrow! as today and yesterday, when you hear t c remark "ITS A PALLADIUM PROGRAMME", You can say with certainty "THEN ITS GOOD". WE SHOW ONLY THE BEST To-Night 9-15. A BEAUTIFUL BLUEBIRD PHOTOPLAY To-Night 9 15 THE HONOUR OF MARY BLAKE Illustrating In685 words
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Advertisement538 1917-08-24 2 AN UNPARALLELED ATTRACTION r SOMETHING EXTRA ATTRACTIVE AT THE ALHAMBRi Tbe Pioneer and Premier Howe. The House o! Qua:; v P PATKE PRESENTS B «Ch CLEVER LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE BABY MARIE CSBORNF A Gold Rooster Play or Exceptional Cham TWIN KlDDikq IN 5 ACTS "^**kO A mo t b:i>Hant ani538 words
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Article1069 1917-08-24 3 [The dates mentioned are those of the telegrams from London.] Aug 14. Pope addresses Note to belligerents and neutrals appealing for peace and suggesting terms; these are incompatible with Allied war aims. Suspected that move is inspired by GermanyChina declares war on Austria and Oer> many, m1,069 words
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Advertisement480 1917-08-24 3 TO-NIGHT Two Serials. IlLliUJm T THE POPDUR PHOTOPLAY HOUSE OHpHBB TT.mpirTP, Jb^^Kß Tanjong Fagar Road. Trams Pass the Door. HBHBHBB SECOND SHOW 9-15 SHABP THE IRON CLAW A TdE INTERVENTION OF TITO 2 parts THE SPOTTED WARNING 2 parts TEE PURPLE MASK 'THE RACE FOR FREEDOM" 2 paits "THE SECRET480 words
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Advertisement538 1917-08-24 3 NCTICE. Tenders required for the supply of a quantity of coral, m sizes suitable for bui ding a sea wall Full particulars may be had on application to THE STRAITS TRADING Co., Ltd. Puiau Brani. 22 8 26 8 NOTICE OF REMOVAL The Angio-Cainesa Dispousary begs to announce that on538 words
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Advertisement300 1917-08-24 3 NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. Owing to special circumstances the Danish Motor dhip "Fionia" may be expected to arrive at Singapore on Sunday the 26th inst. EAST ASIATIC CO 3 PAN Y, LTD. 24 8 25-8 THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARO. SIGNAL MAST, East Wharf. The berthing numbers for vessels entering Keppel Harbour300 words
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Advertisement53 1917-08-24 3 AT WHITEAWAY'S During This Week ft Cargc Selection of Goods FROM ALL DEPARTMENTS AT HALF USUAL PRICES A A imiiiiwiiiii m xfe^ in"HiTTyi—a A bmwhhhhbhiihb TO CLEAR Do not miss this money saving Opportunity RUY MOW Large Stocks of New Goods Will be opened Next Week LIMITED. INCOEPOKATED IN ENGLAND.53 words
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1206 1917-08-24 4 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, August 24, 1917. The importance which the question of the regulation of street traffic in Singapore has assumed is sufficiently proved by the interest which is being taken in the matter by the general public, and also by the results of any careful examination of1,206 words
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Article109 1917-08-24 4 The Siamese Navy League's special miser fund now totals Tcs. 2,402,166. Next Sunday tbere will be a celebration f Holy Communion at St Mathew's Church, iepoy Lines at 9.15 a m. The performances of Three Little 'lays by Sri Ayudhya, by Bangkok ladies nd gentlemen, recently realised for the j109 words
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Article606 1917-08-24 4 1 London, Ang 28. It ia established that the Germans are now deliberately select- ing hospitals and clearing stations in a succession of aerial attacks, leaving alone I military objectives in the near vicinity. .There were three snob attacks on Aug 19. In the first three women nurses606 words
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Article209 1917-08-24 4 The sailing boat advertised by the Commercial Rubber Co to be sold on Saturday has been disposed of privately. There will be a lecture on Rubber Tapping by the Agriculturist Mr F G Spring, at Batu Anam on Sunday the 26th instant at 10 a.m. The lecture will be repeated209 words
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Article530 1917-08-24 4 RAIDERS SE¥E8 ELv I PUNISHED Red Cross^Oa tra{e Paris, Aug 22. I Q f ur defeats at Verdun the Germ*** <* a fresh inexcusable crime 8 planes last nigh: Btt fir '"^t^J. incendiary h ,mbs to ihreeFr full of wounded and r; red tJ 8cll S^ guns at530 words
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Article128 1917-08-24 4 The Sinkings London. Aug 22.-The Adoi«M nouncee thflt during tbe past*« r»i. if over were 2 838: sailings 1- .64 i« 8 under 1.600 toe vrere suck ana unsuccessfully attacked T*o vessels were sunk. Rome,Aa«22-l>uriDßtbe^^ Aug 19 the Italian arrival? sailings 457. The fi^'J^*^ era and 3 sailing128 words
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Article37 1917-08-24 4 police °^I In the Kuala Lumpur J- Monday before Mr A Jn«J" J^IJ J Daking was summoned w dog to be at large w.tboo; a trary to the regulation P re fljK A conviction wae rpcordeo^ bB^JJ37 words
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Advertisement115 1917-08-24 4 Rainier THE FAMOUS American Beer SHIPMENT JUST LANDED Per case of 4 Dozen Quarts $20.50 Per case of 6 Dozen Pints $18.50 DUTY INCLUDED CALDBECK, MAGGREGOR CO. England's Finest Cycle SHORTLY TO ARRIVE SIX ROVER MOTOR CYCLES 1917 MODEL 3 speed counter shaft Model complete with Lucas Lamp and Horn115 words
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Advertisement22 1917-08-24 4 DO NOT be led ASTRAY WITH UNSANITARY MAKEBELIEVES BUT INsist on HALL' DISTEMPER ■■■i«"i" FOLL PARTICULARS 0N APPLICATION. MM /fj&pCJ /^^i' '^§^r^/^^/^II^^^MWMMMW22 words
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Advertisement62 1917-08-24 4 R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS II Orchard Road, Telephone 10. 1035. The Oldest and Leading Studio. First In 187S, Foremost In 1917. Unequalled Faculties, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at oat Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results In Studio Portraiture, Child Studies,62 words
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Article548 1917-08-24 5 Bi p SET BACK FOR ENEMY (By Babmarina Oablf>] [Renter's Service] Aug 22.— A French semi offiU^°\t of the battle of Verdun shows i* 1 8CC a v oeant to resist to the utmost. a e °f^ve divisions in reserve and four- h batteries deluged the French batlQC j548 words
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Article253 1917-08-24 5 ijndan, Ang -2— Mesopotamia Official. •captured Shahroban on the left bank &e Dialah and forced the enemy to '^at into the Jebel Hamrin. JJ e War office announces that the nave carried out extensive opera- and destroyed part of the railway ard Mfdina and captured Turkish r Moren.253 words
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Article203 1917-08-24 5 London, Aug 22. Italian Official. The battle is raging on the whole front. Wa are overcoming the resistance north of Qorizia and gaining new successes on the 'whole line of battle. The prisoners bo far have reached 13,311 and we have captured 80 guns and great booty.203 words
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Article545 1917-08-24 5 i Washington, 19th July. Judge Advo- j cate General Crowder announces that the draft drawing under the provisions of the conscription act, will be held on Friday j of this week. The lottery will be held in the capital building in the presence of the house and senate545 words
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Article56 1917-08-24 5 Importation into the United Kingdom is forbidden of carbona for arcs or search. lights, cartridges and all parts thereof, electric dry cells and carbons therefor. There will be a lecture on Rubber Tapping" by the Agriculturist Mr F G Spring, at Batu Anam on Sunday the 26th instant at 1056 words
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Article569 1917-08-24 5 A SOLDIER'S BATTLE {By Bubmariiia O&bte] [Beater's Service] London, Aug 22. Renter's correspondent at Headquarters writing this afternoon says There was a ferocious battle the whole of yesterday around Lens. The latest news is that the Canadians are holding their gains on the western fringe of the569 words
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Article619 1917-08-24 5 London, Aug 22. Correspondents un- fold stirring details of the Irish troops attack on the right flank on Aug 16 when the left flank captured Langemarck. The southern Irish again fought by tbe side of tbe Ulstermen but unlike their achievement at Wytschaete their luck failed them.619 words
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Article229 1917-08-24 5 FIRST DAYS RESULTS. From Our Chen Correspondent Kuala Lumpor, Aug 23. The attendance was fair and the weather fine but threatening. The going was good. Planters Stakes. 1. Beaulight, 8.10, Parsons; 2. Noreen 9.10. Flynn 8. May B 8.8 Southali. Won by two and four lengths. Time229 words
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Article327 1917-08-24 5 A fine of 91,000, in default three months' imprisonment, was imposed in the third police court on Liong Kam Poh, who was charged with being the occup ier of a gambling house at 158, South Bridge rd. A number of men caught gambling at the time of the raid were327 words
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Advertisement177 1917-08-24 5 ROBINSON Co. Omar Khayyam Perfume About <?£<£&s** i About Bottles nfefflH WS Bottles Omar Khayyam Perfume Mr. H. N. BUCKERIDGE ilateof Messrs LAFAYETTE, Photographers to Their MAJESTIES) Begs to announce that be has opened a STUDIO at The BURLINGTON, colsman st Artistic Portraiture Oronps, Commercial and Oat-door Photography of every177 words
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Advertisement663 1917-08-24 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN BNGLANTj FOR LONDON. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Go. 9 Ltd., AGBNTS ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA (XONINKIYKE P£KEIVMRT Mf ATSCHIPPY) SPECIAL 5000 TONS TOURIST STEAMERS FROM JAVA TO AUSTRALIA BATAVIA— SOUR663 words
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Advertisement555 1917-08-24 6 §T» O« Bsitish India AND r%.PCAe Lime (Gompanleß Incorporated la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental s. n. Co. (Under Contract witn His Majesty'! Government.) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST §OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are at present suspended.555 words
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Advertisement561 1917-08-24 6 NY X JAPAN MAIi STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd. (Incorporated In Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service Is maintained between yaaroftai via ports to MarseiUeß, London, ocder pail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Govern ment. The Mew Twin screw Steamer maintaining this Lorvloe have been spoclalis designed and oonslraoted, and are flttet with561 words
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Advertisement305 1917-08-24 6 "AIL LIKR FortnigLtiy service h^ China, Japan, Cteykm r\, m Marseilles. y L i^^, e^ BRANCH LIU Fortnl^htlygorvlo. betwi^o Haiphong. J kCi£ l^J For further infet' 1 Stoom?aart «aatlZhapnji3 and Rotterdam Lloy?H (Incorporah ri r r BOY»L DUTCH H| L cj,^ Fortnightly Ma;; 3epvjce Bctwetc Java SingaDorc. Hongkong. Shat^ Nagasaki,305 words
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Article671 1917-08-24 7 Fighting the "IT Boat An article in an American magazine, describing a somewhat remarkable invention, says Not at all like a gun is this devioe. It, to all indications, is an ordinary ventilator, but Captain Mitchell, commander of the Donaldson freighter Lokania, is authority for the statement671 words
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Article196 1917-08-24 7 Allahabad, August 9. A Pioneer cable, dated London, August 8, says Indications on the eastern front point to a new plan of operations by the enemy. In previous offensives the Germans failed to break the Russian army by direct operations and the new plan appears196 words
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Article449 1917-08-24 7 Cairo, June 28. A Ministerial order announces that Fathin Pasha, the Emir-el Hagg last year has bean appointed to the same post this year, from which fact it may be understood that official arrangements are now being made for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and the despatch449 words
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Article258 1917-08-24 7 A German Dream. The Daily Review (Tagliche Rundschau) publishes the fall scheme of the Central European International Aerial Traffic Company as presented to all the Federal States and the Austrian, Turkish, and Bulgarian Governments. In view of the extreme probability of this scheme being adopted wholly or m258 words
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Advertisement23 1917-08-24 7 [Avon MOTOR CYCLES Tyres (ALL USUAL SIZES) JDST ARRIVED To be had of all Dealers OR THE BORNEO CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND)23 words
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Advertisement64 1917-08-24 7 j .v*l MEW FRENCH REWtti^ S THERAPION WO 1 RSSDIbCHARGES.EITHERSEX.WITHOUTIHJB/; 1 < TH'SRAPION NO. 2 •K'i--. BLOCQ ?O1SO», SJAD LEGS SK7H BRUPTKiN THERAPIOK Na 3 DKESCaiIOMir.WBAKH>SSJB.DRAIKB,LOSTVIGOR SOLD BY LEADING CHEMISTS. PRICE IN ENGtAKfr-iS 55ND STAMP ADDRESS EWVBIOFI FOB T~k riit>£ F«EE BOOK roDR. LF.Cl.rrcMr ...CO j AStSu iiAVERaTOCK XI«. HAMPSTEAD,64 words
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Advertisement517 1917-08-24 7 ft^ POTTED I DEL C i OUS AND appetising. y JLi# MEATS. I CAME, HAM, CHICKEN AND TONGUE, ETC, ETC if ||i— -^p^ J Prepared by a celebrated Chef under ideaJ^^^ "\^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^conditions of cleanliness and selection. IN GLASS, TINS AND WHITE JARS. 7 ONE OF THE BEST OP «BBis^Bfc«aß*«nm CROSSE517 words
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Article575 1917-08-24 8 Now that newspaper posters are prohibited and advertising circulars for business purposes are restricted m Great Britain, there is a topical interest attached to an article m The Japan Magazine on Japanese Signs/ by T Nakayama. He says it lis not known when signboards first came i575 words
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Article313 1917-08-24 8 The Pioneer's Remarks. Allahabad, Aug 8. The Pioneer severely criticises the Bishop of Calcutta's 4th of August service and homily, which is described as an example of priestcraft at its worst. The service, cays the paper, is made rather the occasion for a mistaken exposition of313 words
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Article1797 1917-08-24 8 To Dee. 81 July To date 1916 Abaco 87,452 15,498 Allagar, Deo 800,400 29,000 206,800 A.Gajah, Sep 189,600 12,000 82,480 Alor Pongsu 288,761 28,748 188,616 Alma, 870,700 80.C00 184,800 Ampat, Sep 155,580 18,800 120,284 An-Johore, Mar 251,256 28,628 167,842 An-Malay.Deo 1,782,988 186,244 914,895 An-S'tra.May 848,698 74,068*528,682 Asahan,1,797 words
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Article255 1917-08-24 8 In above list the totals m fir;, c monthly totals for Jan Dec ,1816. AicAte In hich the Company's year euc'.s ca after the name. Third total 1917 total to date and second f™* I of the past month. Every d fV h °i Ifnct to get the255 words
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Advertisement531 1917-08-24 8 y^^s&k You can have a "Swan" that will suit you better than any V~- -j? otner pen you are using. w Every persons handwriting is peculiar. Everyone ieels that only one type of pen point will 67J su:t his own f.tvle of writing. After obtaining oo'.J by i ii s531 words
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Advertisement17 1917-08-24 8 TO THOSE HOHEWABD BOUND I. CAMPBELL LATHAM ft Co., Ccurt ft Raul Illitiri Tilltri (9, Oohduit BitiMT,17 words
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Advertisement535 1917-08-24 9 es* o^** tmmm 1 1 l 1 II M v. x t Peace, Fahikb or Plsntt, Lifi Insurance is wobth 100 cents on the dollab. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP {INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS), 3 OFFICKt Wlaeisesler House, «Ffng«f»ore. LONDON OFFICE: 52, Old Jswi, B4L 8 ;IN^ OF ASSOBAKCE MONEY TO535 words
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Advertisement483 1917-08-24 9 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. Incorporated m Japan Capita! Subscribed Y. 48,000.000 Capital Paid Up Y. 80,000,000 Reserve Fund Y. 21,300,000 Pruident, J. Inonyo Eaq. VicePrcHdent, Y. Yamakawa Esq. DIRECTORS. J, Inoaye E3q, Y. Yamukawa Esq. j N. Scma Esq. M. Odagiri Eaq. K. Bonoda Esq. T. KawashimaEsq, Kimara Esq.483 words
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Advertisement543 1917-08-24 9 M— J"V«VMIIIIMIIIHIII M—— SJ— B— OaTJIIU «nr omxo IBBDBJBCPJO., \u, titSutporatec! In New Zealacfi,! fINS-ISZI iKSDIUSE iSSSS. Ut niiK. (Iceorpoyaf-c^l m Hongkoa 1 i SHiy FiRE IK3UBUSE So., Itt. FIRE, fineos^oratect m Haagkong.: mm vsiumi accideh? c». lv. !9£nUTEE. (Incorporated In Eagl&nfl.j ff !Ty and Bfadne KiEt3 r»f evory aeso^ip^'sK543 words
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Advertisement285 1917-08-24 9 .mmmiiw \i i—n— mil n iiiiiimii iim ■Mena— wmma %m Estrsasi to toss liwf, S«u stooka; of &13 kinds of Frc sen Heats etc.» can bs deliverer to Bhippin^ :^t ihci 171i£;vTes, or ti ths Singapore Eoads oii shon active. OFFICE HOURS, Vufaliyi 8 s.as, ta 8 >.» Intel f285 words
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Advertisement663 1917-08-24 9 STOCKS AND SHARES. Aug. 28, 1917. The following are the shares a6 to which changes are notified m Messrs Fraser and Co's yesterday's share list RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. Last Div Bayers Sellers Bukit Sembawacg 2a 6d 3s ROBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES, Alor Gajah 40%iat $4.25 4.50 C'kat Sardang 9.26 9 75663 words
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Advertisement570 1917-08-24 9 THE Singapore Free Press [MORNING DAILY To Our RasdVS. The Singapore Free Prrsg is a morntrj Daily, and is on sale at fl« its, from an earl? hour each rooming (Bond«ji exceptc-d). Oasa price Tc:: Cents a copy. Bdmlkan' oopies will be delivered atth:^ private residences, (or town offices or570 words
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Article216 1917-08-24 10 THE VATICAN PROPOSALS [By Submarine Ca.ble] [Renter's Service] Copenhagen, Aug 22.— The main committee of the Reichstag discussed the Pope's Note which is generally welcomed by the party leaders. Miohaelis made an important speech. Amsterdam, Aug 22. In the Main committee of the Reichstag Dr Michaelis referred216 words
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Article305 1917-08-24 10 London, Aug 21. An additional mees age on Mr. Montagu's speech regarding the employment ci disabled officers m banks and firms having branches m the east says that those who are m a position to offer such employment are similarly invited to commucicate with the India305 words
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Article54 1917-08-24 10 London, Ang 21. Official: There were nice cases of bubonic plague and cix deaths from July 14 to July 28 among the Indian crew of the steamer Matiana from Bombay, which arrived at Gravesend on Aug 13. Four were Bent to hospital, of whom one died, though54 words
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Article61 1917-08-24 10 Washington, Aug 23.— The Food Control Board is negotiating to divert food stuffs consigned to neutrals beld up by America to Belgium where they are urgently needed. The senate has adopted an amendment to the War Tax Bill greatly increasing the surtaxes on incomes ever jgIGO.OCO. If it becomes law61 words
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Article112 1917-08-24 10 Messrs Adamson Gilfillan and Co. the local agents of the above Company inform as it is intended to establish a seven weekly service between Saa Francisco and Calcutta calling at Singapore en route. The vessel to inaugurate this ran will be a steamer of 15,000 tons112 words
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Article847 1917-08-24 10 MR W. B. HOOPER'S VIEWS. With a view to seouring an opinion on the traffic problem as stated by our cor res- pondent "Motorist,*' a "Free Press" representative yesterday morning had a chat with Mr W E Hooper, Registrar of Vehicles, at his office in Middle-rd. A847 words
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Article62 1917-08-24 10 Tha Alhambra has a photo play of un impeachable taste Twin Kiddies." There are aleo Pathe's a Jealous Sister," and 11 Loke winß Ye Lady Fair." At the Gaiety the star film ie "Love Never Dies." Farther parts m the Qrip of Evil." Harima Hall comes m with Pathe62 words
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Article282 1917-08-24 10 Singapore, Aug 22. Throughout the past week any varia tions m rubber prices that have been made were almost imperceptible with if anything a firmer tendency. The volume of business has accordingly been considerably reduoed, this is largely accounted for by the faot that the latter part282 words
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Article353 1917-08-24 10 Rubber. Singapore, Aug 28. At this week* auctions, which occupied two days, the quantity catalogued amount ed to some 960 torn, of which 858 tons were offered and 506 tons were sold. The tone of the market cao only be described aa fair and a considerable number353 words
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Article146 1917-08-24 10 Singapore, Aug 28. At the weekly Rubber Auction held yesterday and today there was a fairly I good demand at prices which average out about the same as those paid laet week. The most marked feature of the sale was a strong demand for Fine Pale Crepe146 words
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Article55 1917-08-24 10 The annual meeting of the oompany was held yesterday m the Registered offices m Singapore. The Chairman m commenting on the year's work said business had been good and they were able to increase the dividend. A sum of 970,000 had been put to reserve and a55 words
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Article366 1917-08-24 10 11 Kasian Orang Miekin writes a long letter on the prices of rice too long to publish m fall. He says that the Food Committee have done a great service m fixing the price of milk, and urges that they ex tend their operations to other items of366 words
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Article92 1917-08-24 10 The following office bearers have been elected for the Club year ending 30th June 1918.— President, E Tessensohn: Vice President, S Mowe, Hon Secretary, A V Peralta, Chairman of Board of Control, W A Aeria, Committee, R Tesseneohn, C A da Silva, C H da Silva, S92 words
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Advertisement213 1917-08-24 10 CHEESI AT PRESENT IN STOCK AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR CHEESE OP EXCELLENT QUALITY SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Go. It SINGAPORE, K. LUMPUR, IPOH PENang' estd MS^r^4Uß^fcY& PATRONIZED %/W^WS&jts£m£& bY r\ A FITTING OFFERS V^ TO BEAUTY HALL MARKED SILVER OE f GOLD HAND BAGS g A N 1> X. QOLD R SILVER CHAIN213 words
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Miscellaneous323 1917-08-24 10 S. V. C. DRILL PROGRAMME Friday, Aug 24. inn r* m J Jardine's Steps 5.00 p.m. l(|oi Foft SUenßinß) s v A 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S V A Recruits (S R V v Plats. 2, 8 4.80 p.m Johnston's P j for Labrador, Plat 1 (for Pulo Brani 6.15323 words
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