The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 August 1917
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Title Section15 1917-08-31 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, FBIDAY, AUGUST 81. 1917. NO. 9,14915 words
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Article235 1917-08-31 1 Late wires will be found on page 4. The British and French have achieved local successes Page 5. Figures for shipping destroyed show no growth of losses Page 5. Fraser's share report and results of the rubber auctions will be found on page 10. The annual meeting235 words
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Article1692 1917-08-31 1 VII. SOME WOMEN. The eubject of woman is too awe-inspir. ing to be approached in an; bat cynical vein bo this morning we mast stroll with: a curl on oar lips. The nat are of woman, though wrapped in mystery appears fca have trod the ages1,692 words
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Article46 1917-08-31 1 Time-balls on Fort Canning infl Moaat Faber Crop daily at 1 p.m., Sicgaipore stacaaic limei corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwlc* mean time. The time-gun is fired at lfl o'clock uood, indloating Singapore standard time, to every day exoeytlni: Bonday, whfo it Is fired «t ooe o'oloob.46 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement239 1917-08-31 1 GOODRICH TYRES SAFETY TREAD FOR SALE LINDE ICE PLANT. (1) Linde Compound Ammonia Ice making or Cold Storage Machine complete. Direct coupled with steam engine. Diameter of Compressor Cylinders Sin. B|in. Stroke Bin. of Steam Bin. Stroke lOin. Capacity about 2 tons of ice per day. (2) Crompton Dynamo with239 words
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Advertisement80 1917-08-31 1 THE only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. "Stelasjic" Supcr-Cyfes CM i§^ from Plantation Rubber. SOLE AtfEttttlr: International Trading Company, Limited. See That* The Condensed Milk you buy is Borden's Eagle Brand. Name is stamped on wrapper and tin. Has been j80 words
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Advertisement120 1917-08-31 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice re Queen of Holland's birthday Page 8. Stenographer and junior clerk wanted Page 9. Little and Co for the latest in trunks, bags etc— Page 4. Auction sale of Daimlar car by Ching Keng Lee and Co Page 9. Notice re power of attorney in case of120 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous87 1917-08-31 1 THE WEEK. Pridu 31st. High Water- io-4 a m., 9 22 p.m. Homeward mail closes, 2 SO 4 p.m. Municipal Commission, S.sO p.m. Sitirdiy Ist, Sept. High Water— lo-04 a.n.., 1314 p.m. St. Giles. Fall Moon. Blighties" at Vie Theatre, 9 p.m. Sunday 2nd. High Water—l S a.m., U-2 p.m.87 words
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Article169 1917-08-31 2 All ships dow being built in American yards, over 2,500 tons, have been commandeered by the government, and orders have been issued to hasten their completion. The children's pennies have helped to defray the cost of the war shrines in many of London's mean streets, and a wayfarer in the169 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement662 1917-08-31 2 Dodge Brother.* motorcar; it SpeaksJfarJtsB y f Central Engine Works, Ltd KNIFE-LIKE PAINS. The sharp, sbooting pains, the intense agony of Sciatica, often make death preferable to life. The fiery darts that run ftom hip to heel, the sleepless nights, the cheerless days why not stop all this and get662 words
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Advertisement701 1917-08-31 2 m n W^A H B BHk A m IPV in I WMm H 918 fa H mßm. M m W^Ty^m^m I W mW m B m m Blul m H iwA I B 1 He \A fccfßr 11 An almost unbelieveable accomplishment. Everybody's opinion. JULES VERNE'S 20,000 I I FAfillEQ701 words
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Advertisement445 1917-08-31 2 Subjects of Intense Interest GriDDirwT^ AT THE V¥ "^l /I L Mm r\ Iwt O fy A The Pioneer and Premier House. The House of Oaaliu D v J~~ Beach fa( PATHE; PRESENTS The Heart of a Soldier IN 3 ACTS A drama of vital interest presenting ade irpv >445 words
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Article728 1917-08-31 3 Shipping Difficulties. From Our (hen Correspondent Soerabaya. Aug 24. There is little o? no improvement to report in local trade conditions. With regard to the present difficulty in shipping, local authorities have been telegrapioally informed by the Minister for the Colonies that the Minister of Agriculture has not728 words
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Article180 1917-08-31 3 i I Hiss Royden as Assistant to Dr Fort Newton. I Dr Fort Newton, of the City Temple, is Ito have a regular assistant for the pulpit there in Miss Maud Roy den, who conducted I the Sunday services some time ago. I §l We cannot allow180 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement632 1917-08-31 3 0 Serials TO-NIGHT Two Serials. L^| AT THE POPULAR PHOTOPLAY HOUSE ■HHHHH EmpirE J^B Tan jong Pagar Road. Trams Pass the Door. HHHHSfI SECOND SHOW 9-15 SHARP IBON CLAW P iso je7 "THE HOODED HELPER- 2 j arts gbodeS "THE STROKE OF 12" 2 parts THE PURPLE MASK ft jp-jodu632 words
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Advertisement598 1917-08-31 3 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that, by mutual agreement, our share business will be carried on from the Ist prox. by L. R. acphail alone under the style of Macphail A Co. The Exchange business will be carried on as hitherto. SiUIDERS ft MiCPBAIL. Singapore, 30th August 1917. 81-8 19598 words
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Advertisement44 1917-08-31 3 -LAST WEEKOF Great Clearance SALE t 1 AT WHITEAWAY'S TEe Remainder of Our Sale Stock TO BE CLEARED AT Half Usual Prices I AND Less Your Last Opportunity During This Week !=BUY NOW= K WHITEAWAY, [AIDLAW& (JO. LIMITED. INCOEPOKATED IN ENGLAND. Singapore and Branches.44 words
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1340 1917-08-31 4 The Singapore free press. Friday, August 31, 1917. Progress, as far as the public is aware, of the Rent Restriction Bill is slower than the slowest snail. There may be private discussions among the members of the Legislative Conncil, in what we have heard called the camera stengata the Colonial1,340 words
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Article237 1917-08-31 4 I The much boomed M 20,000 Leagues under the eaa film was shown at the i Palladium last evening, and it proved to 'be indeed a wonderful production. The amazing scientific romances of Jolee Verne are to most people vivid recollections of I youth's credulous237 words
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Article191 1917-08-31 4 The Committee begs to acknowledge tbe following donations from Allies and Friends Previously reported 91,465 Bishop of Singapore 25 E Feeq, Kuala Selangor 25 J Flinter, 60 H N Ferrers, Kuala Lumpur 100 The Franco Indian Community, through Mr Kader Sultan 2775 H Benjamin Tallala 25191 words
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Article76 1917-08-31 4 The following sums ate very gratefully acknowledged General Fund. Already received *****.29 The Lady Evelyn Young (2nd) 50 Mrs Scrymgeour (sth) 20 Bishop of Singapore (2nd) 11 Delta (2nd) 10 Captain Jones e s Anjou 10 A Lea 10 18,448.29 Long Chaiub. Already received76 words
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Article105 1917-08-31 4 i At tbe Harima Hall this evening the new films include an Ella Hall production A jewel in Pawn," new animated Gazette, an amusing picture, "Ring Rivals," in which Dan Russel figures and other attrac tive pictures. The weekly change at the Alhambra pre eents a Pathe programme105 words
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Article114 1917-08-31 4 (t The problem of problems to day (writes Vanoc is to enable the farmer to com pete with the war wage of factories. If he can compete at a profit we will get more and cheaper food, if be cannot, oatastrophe is at our doorstep. On the second day of114 words
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Article800 1917-08-31 4 London, Aug ~i 0 --w irfil Official. A superior J*** 1^ evacuate a height Ce *r Sovl OrCed H The Austro G e r ffiaDi C J, R onD.lzcktakin.pH^^po lnthetend* 5 febatt e On l0 R 0 unbroken refinance moved !>* despite the Italian U pen ori f800 words
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Advertisement196 1917-08-31 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, MCHEHR GO. JOHN LITTLE CO, LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR FOR Travelling Outfits SOLID COWHIDE KIT BAGS 24 in. $23.00 BEST COWHIDE196 words
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Advertisement63 1917-08-31 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS li Orchard Road, Telephone Ho. 1055, fin Oldest lid Leading Studio. First In 1872, Foremost In 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at ont Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results in Studio Portraiture, Child63 words
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Article572 1917-08-31 5 WATER FOR THE KAISER Peace Only With the German People By Bnbmaiiat CableJ [JUvWr's Btrrim] i*, \u2 -9. President "Wilson, I m Iks Pope 3 Note, tays inter objeefl of khia war ia to de -vje i^e p?op'o3 of the world from Eel ens'- ancl ?csaa P 3WBr572 words
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Article148 1917-08-31 5 Mata Hari Sentenced. B 7 a^ Q Jsi? 27th. A Paria message I :ha -it court-martial the death j Ji^bd on Marguerite Zelle, j -i v :e ct a Dutch officer, and I .Javauesa danseuse, whose fcaama waa Mata Hari. She had been T^«a of espionage. Mata Hari148 words
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Article31 1917-08-31 5 *i 4dv IDgapJrB and strai ts Bill posting ertlslQ 8 Co., seod ua their issue e Time Table of the F M S Rail Va^ u r issued crafeia and contain.31 words
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Article125 1917-08-31 5 AUSTRIAN REARGUARD BROKEN Last Line on Bainsizza Engaged [By Bvbx&ariat Gable J Hunter's Berrt*] Rome, Aug 29. The correspondents emphasise that the Anglo Italian monitors dominate the guJf of Trieste. They have wrecked the railways to Nabresina, Pro■eoco and Comen which are indispensable to the enemy for. transport125 words
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Article284 1917-08-31 5 Mackensen's Assault Fails London, Aug 29 Continuing the history of cLe Rumanian fighticg the Times correspondent says Despite most desperate efforts the'enemy failed to cross tho river. The ground he gained was merely three miles deep and of no strategical value. In a third attempt on Aug 19284 words
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Article77 1917-08-31 5 Another Han Point Taken London, Aug 29. Wireless German Official We regained positions northeast of Frezanberg. London, Aug 29. A French communi que says We have taken prisoner 1,470 unwounded, including 87 officers, ia the region of Beaumont since Aug 26. London, Aug 29.— Field Marshal Haig77 words
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Article154 1917-08-31 5 Last Week's Figures London, Ang 29 —The Admiralty states that the arrivals during the week were 2,829 and the sailings 2,680. Eighteen over 1,600 tons and five under 1,600 tons were sunk, and six were unsuccessfully attacked. London, Aug 29.— For the week ending Aug 26 the154 words
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Article55 1917-08-31 5 Athens, Aug 29.— The Chamber has voted confidence in the Government pro claiming the aacredness of international agreement*, including the Greco Serbian alliance, and expressing the conviction that the whole nation is ready for all sacrificed in order to participate with the Allies in the struggle55 words
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Article344 1917-08-31 5 ALEXIEFF SUPPORTS KORNILOFF Delegates Affirm Unity Moscow, Aug 29. General Aleziefl confirmed the worst that General Korniloff had said about the disorganisation in the army and contrasted the army of the old regime, poorly equipped but strong and of a warlike spirit, with the present army, poisoned344 words
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Article129 1917-08-31 5 Drifter fights Cruiser London, Aug 29. The Gazette publishes a number of awards' decorations and medals in respect of the action in the Otranto Straits on May 15, when three Austrian cruisers attacked British drifters. The award includes a Victoria Croti to Skipper Joseph Watt of the129 words
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Article103 1917-08-31 5 London, Aug 28. The price of India drafts is to be raised to morrow to Is fid immediate, Is 4d 29 82d deferred telegraphic transfers and bills owing to the difficulty of providing sufficient rupees to meet the demand, partly because the enormous demand for silver exceeds the103 words
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Article18 1917-08-31 5 London, Aug 29. The death has occurred of Earl Grey, former Governor of Canada.18 words
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Article107 1917-08-31 5 {By Coubtesy of the Fbench Consulate Parie, Aug 29, 6.15 p m. The French 8 per cent bonds are at francs 62.25 and the 6 per cent at 87 85. On the Bainsisza Plateau, the rout of the Austrians is becoming more pronounc ed. The Italians are107 words
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Article390 1917-08-31 5 ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Singapore Cricket Club was held last evening in the pavilion. The President (the hon'ble Mr O I Carver) was in the chair, being supported by Dr A G Butler, Dr E A Elder. Messrs R W Sinclair, JBC Badham, R390 words
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Article295 1917-08-31 5 MASTHOFF— DE BRUYN KOPS. Mr E L Masthoff, technical adviser to Ibe Asiatic Petroleum Co, and a member of the Dutch community of Singapore, was yesterday afternoon married at the Presbyterian Church. His bride was a lady of his own nationality, Mies J E da Bruyn Hops,295 words
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Letter162 1917-08-31 5 To the Editor, Dear Sir, A mail arrived from China last Saturday, but letters were not ready for delivery till Monday afternoon, Every one realizes the; work cenpors have at the present time but surely delay such as this is UDJustifiable. Enclosing my card. '*QUIB CUSTODET ETC162 words
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Advertisement201 1917-08-31 5 ROBINSON Co. -$s NEW SHIPMENT OF es-» International Gauze SINGLETS In I Fitted All with Sizes I New 28 to 45 I I French inches. {&&X& Neckband. 1 o yg/j L <npm>M«m«nmM»»»»» 1 Mi*. H. N. BUCKERIDGE late of Messrs LAFAYETTE, Photographers to Their MAJESTIES) Bogs to announce that be201 words
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Advertisement700 1917-08-31 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUGKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD." INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND! FOR LONDON. For particulars aa to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Go. v Ltd., AGENTS ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA (KONINKLYKE FAKETVMRT MteATSCHAPPY) SPECIAL 5000 TONS TOURIST STEAMERS FBOM JAVA TO AUSTRALIA BATAVIA— SOUR 4BAYA—700 words
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Advertisement551 1917-08-31 6 P* O« Okitish India and Apcah Liine (Companies Incorporated Ih England.) Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. (Under contract wltn HU Majesty 1 Government.) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST [OF BOMBAY are at presentesus. pended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are at present551 words
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Advertisement566 1917-08-31 6 JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd. (laeoffonted la J&jw). EUSBPEAN LML A wrvloe Is m&ijatialnea batween lokonac.i via ports to Marseilles, London, under mat oontract with the Imperial Japanese Govera ment. The New Twin screw Steamert maintaining this ee?vio6 have been epeofalli designed and oonßtenoted, and are fltte* with all the566 words
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Advertisement306 1917-08-31 6 BRIKCH U|| Fortnlchtly service betw^ Haiphong. ween 6%B.i|^ For further information l4liii Stoom?aart Maatschapn^w: and Rotterdam [\*fi* in Hollar ROYIL DUTCH liu, c^ Fortnightly Mail Servict Between Java, Singapore, Hongkom ikm Nagasaki, Yokohama, hJJ 1 SAN FRANGBB V'CE VERSA For freight, and pa-sage apply tc loternttlonale Credlet and Hznfclmr^ Rctterdam306 words
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Article537 1917-08-31 7 Germany needs trained crews to man bee submarines. Of the U-boats themselves she has no lack (spys Literary Digest for it mast not be forgotten that since the battle of Jutland the submarine has been the hope of the German Navy, and the building) of537 words
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Article199 1917-08-31 7 The children of a Yorkshire school were recently set to describe an imaginary conversation between the Dake of Wellington and Sir Douglas H*ig, says the Sheffield Daily Telegraph. Here is one of their essays: W Good morning, Sir Douglas how are you keeping in these days199 words
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Article90 1917-08-31 7 BRITISH RECRUITS IN U.S New York, July 14. The Canadian Highlanders have captured New York with their British recruiting campaign, and have added to the laurels they gained in Boßton when they marched up Bunker Hill to the accompaniment of the cheers of the descendants of the victors o£ that90 words
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Article32 1917-08-31 7 Harness maker, Fresh Milk and Forage Contractor. Best quality Handsewn Harness made to order. Repairs to all leather goods. Best quality Horse food. Fresh Milk 22 ots. per pint.32 words
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Advertisement27 1917-08-31 7 A v on MOTOR CYCLES Pyres (ALL USUAL SIZES) WST ARRIVED o be had of all Dealers OR 1 BORNEO CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) SOLE AGENTS.27 words
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Advertisement392 1917-08-31 7 t «J^ fnJL aS™^ "ten. f\ o rj {HIH iy Appointment to Mhff \j D BHB H.M. THE KING midlothian' w rolled oats A clean, tempting food, giving stamina— unrivalled for Breakfast. C A GENTB FOR LEA A PERRINB' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCS k/VS HB b *st preparation o* m W**f& Irn392 words
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Advertisement806 1917-08-31 7 THE STANDARD LIFE cobpaht. (Incorporated in the United Kingdom by special Act of Parliament) Life Assurance at Home Rates H0 EXTRA FOR RESIDENCE IN THE STRAITS. "Standard!! issues policies to residents in the Straits iiota< Rates under the Doable Endowment Assurance plan. Rates and ail particulars, apply '■SON oil'.! jn806 words
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Article498 1917-08-31 8 Petrograd, 21et Jone.—The Command of Death," which is the official title of the women's regiment raised by the twice wounded girl officer, Vera Buitchkareff, will be reviewed to day by Minister of War Eerenßki. The regiment will have its fiist public parade on Sunday and will leave498 words
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Article1753 1917-08-31 8 To Deo. 81 July To date 1916 Abaoo 87,462 15,498 Allagar, Deo 800,400 29,000 205,800 A.Gajah, Sep 189,600 12,000 82,480 Alor Pongsu 288,761 28,743 188,616 Alma, 870,700 80.C00 184,800 Ampat, Sep 165,580 18,800 120,284 An-Johore, Mar 251,266 28,623 167,842 An-Malay.Dec 1,782,988 186,244 914,895 An-S'tra.May 848,698 74,068 528,6821,753 words
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Article397 1917-08-31 8 The member of Parliament who extracts from the Government a return of the number of hotels taken over daring the war, the prices paid for them, and the number of officials employed therein will be doing a public service. On the Monday the War Office assume possession397 words
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Article237 1917-08-31 8 In above list the total* ;l«^ jjeg monthly totals for In which the Company £>***. after the name. 1917 total to date aod of the past month, fcverj, *a«M^| ««t *h« flonres accurate ifS<H A. Kinta, June 1,447 120 I Ayer Weng 1 446 200 Bangnon Val 4,.237 words
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Advertisement597 1917-08-31 8 OLD GHRONIC ■F^n flwi Jr^Si a^v* j]t B^^n^H ammVjHh All Coughs Yie!d to Veno's Lightning Cough Cure. I The curative power of Veno's Lightning Cough Cure is never more strikingly shown than in those hard, chronic coughs and 1 wheezings from which so many old people suffer. The relief I597 words
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Advertisement588 1917-08-31 9 V or Pbacs. Fahinc or Plentt, Liff Insurance is wobth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHLR PROPERTY ISP mMf EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LUTED. {INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS), £S£D OFFICE: Winchester Boom, Stagapora. LONDON OFFICE! SI, Old Jewrf, EC. l>mww ft*f r?- 0,000 aeposlted witti tSie Snprerafi Ot tiffi588 words
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Advertisement515 1917-08-31 9 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. Incorporated in Japan Capital Babacrlbed Y. 48,000.000 Capital Paid Up Y. 80,000,000 Reserve Fund... ~.~.-..Y. 81,300,000 President, J. Inouye Esq. VioePrsiidenU Y. Yamakawa Esq. DIKECTOGS. J. Inooye Esq. Y. Yamakawa Esq. N- Boma Esq. M Od&giri Esq. K. Sonoda Esf T. Kawashlma Esq. R. Elmura515 words
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Advertisement291 1917-08-31 9 MEW ZESUH3 ISSSUSSE Go., Hi. Ml INO URINE. lncorporated In New Zealand.) TiSa-TSZE INSURANCE 188OG. lie. MARINE. Incorporated in Hongitoag CKIRI FIRE INSURANCE Go,, M. FIRE. (Incorporated In Hongkong.) LONDON lUIRINTEE I UGIDENT Go. ltd. IOMIIIEL (Incorporated In England.) Fiie and Marine Risks of every flesorlpt'ot aadevwritten at lowest current291 words
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Advertisement129 1917-08-31 9 Singapore Gold Storage Co., Ltd to EBtr&Boe to Sorno 9kftff. Telephone 1261. Sea stocks of all kinds of Fix sen Meats etc., can be deliverer to shipping at ths Wharves, or it che Singapore Eoads on short notice. OFFICE HOURS. WsakdaTS 8 a.m. ta 8 i.s enrtoev partfeuiave apply to129 words
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Advertisement329 1917-08-31 9 WANTED Immediately Stenographer and JoUor Clerk. Apply in person to FRANCIS PEEK Co.. Ltd. 30-8 n.c WANTED Mechanical Draughtsman for Engineering Establishment. Balary according to abiity. Apply "ENGINEER" c/o Free PreFS 28 8 3 9 WANTED A Litfy Junior typi>t < binese ot Eurasian j with little knowle J^.e tf329 words
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Miscellaneous105 1917-08-31 9 SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. ENTRANCES— TAN JO SG P4.GAR Wharves Bees Godowns Gate Ectr Bonded Warehouses, East TrafaJ Reclamation gar St Storage 2& 1 (T Pagak P S Eatt East 1&2 20/22 Storage B 1 Wharf -td Sheers 8 19 1 do (Dry Docks) 3 Dock Store, Head 0 Tower Office,105 words
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Miscellaneous651 1917-08-31 9 STOCKS AND SHARES Aug. 80, 1917. The following are tbe ebares as to which changes are notified in Messrs Fraser and Co's y©Bterd»T'B share list: RUBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. Buyers Sellers Alor Gajih $4 26 $4.85 Ayer Sittun 15 f 0 15.50 jChaEgkat SerSang 9.50 9.75 Lunas 7.80 8 10 Mandai651 words
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Article2031 1917-08-31 10 POINTS SUMMARISED. What it is Possible to do. stage baa now been reached in the consideration of local traffic problems when a summary may conveniently be made of the opinions expressed It is a matter for satisfaction that throughout the discussion there has been an earnest desire2,031 words
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Article277 1917-08-31 10 Singapore, Aug 29. A moderate business has been recorded throughout the week but as a whole the market remains featureless and quotations will be found very similar to our last report. Advioes from London indicate a better demand for rubber but locally prioea have juet been maintained.277 words
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Article108 1917-08-31 10 Sunday Sept. 2. Johnston's Pier, 9, 10 and 11 a.m. 2.80 and 8.80 p.m. Club Bungalow, 9.80 and 10.80 a.m. 12.15, 8 and 5.80 p.m. High Tide 118 a.m. Height 9ft lin. Diving Competition. This will take place on arrival of the 10 o'clock launch. Entries will108 words
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Article109 1917-08-31 10 I The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's usual auction was held on Wednesday and Thursday when there was offered for sale 17,050.88 pkls or 2,273,446 lbs. (f ons 1,014 98). Prices Realized, Sheet bm. Fine Ribbed 8119 to 0121 Good Ribbed 107 118 Fine Plain 108109 words
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Article266 1917-08-31 10 Singapore, Aug 30. For the Auctions this week which com menced yesterday and were concluded today some 1016 tons were offered of which 645 tons were sold. In view of firmer advices from London the tone of the market was somewhat disappointing and prices were generally on266 words
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Article139 1917-08-31 10 Singapore, Aug, 30. For the Weekly Robber Auction which commenced yesterday the record quantity of 1124 tons was catalogued. Prices all round were a shade lower than those paid last week. The top price for Ribbed Smoked Sheet was 91 down at 9121, and that for Fine139 words
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Article123 1917-08-31 10 A rikisha puller was charged before Mr Sugars yesterday with the theft of a silver watch, valued at 118, and five 91 notes, belonging to J Moksen, a fireman in a Spanish steamer, in Victoria st. Complaint stated that his watch was stolen from his breast pocket123 words
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Article102 1917-08-31 10 Perpetual lease property sold by foreign residents in Yokohama to the Japanese since the outbreak of the present war has exceeded 15,000 tsubo. [One teubo is equal to six square feet.] Soldiers, Bailors and marines broke up a Socialist parade and anti-conscription demonstration in riots centring on Boston Common on102 words
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Advertisement237 1917-08-31 10 CHEESI AT PRESENT IN STOCK AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR CHEESE OP EXCELLENT QUALITY SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co L SIHGAPOBE, K. LUMPPR, IP OH PENANG Q A FITTING OFFEfi||| HALL MARKED SILVER Ofi S Ijk A is D OOLD °B SILVER CHAIN FURsJ (|Bgj| B. P. Oe Suva, High Street, and Penang SINGAPORE237 words
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Miscellaneous313 1917-08-31 10 S. V. C. DRILL PROGRAMME. Fbiday, Auo 81. 5.15 p m. Drill Hall S V A Recruits 5.00 Jardioa't Steps (lor Fort Silen •iog) S V A 4.80 Johnston's Pier 8R B v 510 Orchard-rd, P Stn BVRAMCS 6.15 T P Fire Station SVR, T P P Drill Hall Signal313 words
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