The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 3 September 1917
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Title Section15 1917-09-03 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1917. NO. 9,15115 words
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Article414 1917-09-03 1 It ia a case ot marking time, with exciting incidentals, on the British western front. The French have once more exemplified their genins for attack by a fine blow delivered in the Hurtebise sector— another one bonnd success Page 6. Things are tuning np in the Near414 words
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Article1823 1917-09-03 1 A certain Cockney of the slums, Bert, was an acquaintance of mine before the war, and from him I gleaned some vagueknowledge of hie kind. I did not guess how intimate was soon to be my association with a multitude of the Berts of the world.1,823 words
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Advertisement241 1917-09-03 1 GOODRICH TYRES SS'ETY TREAD m^ama*- ""^bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbjbbi 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). Crompton241 words
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Advertisement100 1917-09-03 1 THB only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. "Silastic" Super-Cyres Ilk Stelastic Tyres i^Kw Made in Britain '■-V' V ■"■■/ST^S^^J^k rom Plantation Rubber. SOLE AGENTS: International Trading Company, Limited. HllMllllll ■■■****B*B****B**B**B***B**B**B*M ____m_______________________s______________wm__m_____m Keep Your Baby Healthy and Contented f___^__^*il^^^^^^^^____ Mothers, you owe100 words
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Advertisement126 1917-09-03 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Money Madness at the Casino Page 2. Stranger from Somewhere at the Empire Page 3. The Great Secret film serial Page 3. Men's wear at Whiteaway's Page 8. Howarth Erskine liquidation notices Page 8. Bankruptcy notice re Chop Hong Hup Aik— Page 3. Robinson's sale bargains Page 5.126 words
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Article37 1917-09-03 2 The Peking-Hankow railway bridge over the Yellow river i B Bhowing signs ot such deterioration that tbe railway authorities ™JJ submitted a plan to tbe Department of Communications calling for improve ments whir>h n nn An M.37 words
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Advertisement537 1917-09-03 2 Dodge Brothers motorcar itspeaaks^forJtsa Central Engine Works, Ltd VIOLENT METHODS. Are unnecessary to conquer that bitter enemy of civilization Rheumatism. All its forms including Rheumatic Gout, can be cured permanently, safely, and inexpensively by Little's Oriental Balm. No matter how much pain your Rheumatism is causing you. No matter if537 words
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Advertisement624 1917-09-03 2 ■B vm "%j^t |E^t)|lß Hf"*"j*"»""S"""""**""""*"*"*l*^""*)B*"^ff"^*^'y^ Packed from Floor to Celling, Night after Night." YOU STILL STAND A CHANCE OF BEEIKG:JULES VERNE'S 20,000 IFAGIIFS UNBER SFA _u_ui\\_l%JLaj the OLtrk THE ONLY PRODUCTION OP ITS KIND IN THE WORLD. THE UNDER-SEA MOTION PICTUKE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE CENTURY; Flashing before the eyes of624 words
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Advertisement585 1917-09-03 2 Subjects of Intense Interest Gripp^T^ AT THE *%i ALHAMBRa The Pioneer and Premier House. The House of Oualiiv i Bea cb Roac PATHE; PRESENT S The Heart of a Soldier IN 3 ACTS A drama of vital interest presenting a deica^ with which maty parents are battliaq to-day. The su585 words
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Article82 1917-09-03 3 The following sums ace very gratefully acknowledged Already received 88,443.29 Mrs Darby (4th) 80 Mrs Lane 10 Mrs Wallace Cook (2nd) 25 Mrs Greig (3rd) 100 Mrs Mugliston (2nd) 26 Mrs Payne (3rd) 25 EWE 25 Mrs Niesim (sth) 10 Mrs Burkill (3rd) 2082 words
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Article51 1917-09-03 3 On behalf of the Committee of the Children's Aid Society Mr W H Macgregor (Hon Treasurer) begs to acknowledge the following turther subscriptions: Previously acknowledged 811,608.51 L R Macphail 100 An Old C A S Girl 6 R Crichton 100 Ulu Selangor District per Mrs Bowen g51 words
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Article112 1917-09-03 3 Saunders and Macphail's Report. Saturday's Business. The rubber share market has shown a firming tendency during the week and although considerable quantities of shares have been absorbed, prices close at top levels. Radellas are wanted at 812.25, Teluk Aneons at 811.60, Tapahs at 821.50, Malaka Pindaa at112 words
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Article116 1917-09-03 3 Batavia, Aug 30. Rubber. The Rubber Market shows a slight upward tendency and prices for both First Grades and Outputs have advanced First Latex Crepe per half kilo F. 1.40 Ribbed Smoked Sheet 1.40 Outputs (75% Firsts) 1.85 Coffee. The Market is unchanged. Robusta old crop116 words
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Advertisement632 1917-09-03 3 TO-NIGHT Two Serials. EAT THE POPULAR PHOTOPLAY HOOSE MBH| mpir"FS Tanjong Pagar Road. Trams Pass the Door. fIBHBHBISK SECOND SHOW 9- 15 SHARP THE IHON CLAW A Sode7 M TBE HOODED HELPER 2 parts "THE STROKE OF 12" 2 parts Bluebird Photo-Plays 5 Sti anger from Somewhere 5 Featuring Agnes632 words
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Advertisement607 1917-09-03 3 HOWARTH ERSKINE LIMITED. (In Liquidation). II THB MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1915 ASD IN THE UTTER OF HOVARTH ERSKINE LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that the Creditors of the above named Company, which is being Voluntarily Wound-up, are, required, on or before 16th October 1917, to send in their607 words
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Advertisement150 1917-09-03 3 Get Health from FOOD— not medicine. Vitafer |?CTrr!g^7is"h Tonic rdo-**?] is both Food and Force. Ml NOTICE. CHOP OH HIAP KIAT No, 239, Teluk Ayer Street, SINGAPORE. Notice is hereby given that the General Power of attorney dated at Batavia the 23th day of January 1913 given by Owo Boen150 words
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Advertisement96 1917-09-03 3 GET UNDEf^ Gents Straw Boaters, Newest Shape Price $3.25 each. Elwood's White Topees Gents Felt Hat with Corded Band Price $12.50 each, Price $8.50 each. AERTEX CELLULAR UNDERWEAR Singlets $1.75 Drawers $1.75 mam a* Gents Golf Hose In Heather Mixtures Gents White Cashmere Half Hose Price $2.50 per pair. Price96 words
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Article835 1917-09-03 4 Monday, September 3, 1917, The striking feature of the responsible war comments of the week has been General Maurice's discussion of the military situation, first with regard to the wastage of Germany's divisions on the Western Front, next as to CAJX)RNA'S prospects, and lastly the significance835 words
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Article455 1917-09-03 4 It is understood that an Arabic school is to be opened at Kuala Kangsar next year. Three Arabic professors are to be engaged. (M M.) Messrs Adam son Gilfillan and Co, Penang, inform us tbat the directors of the Rahman Tin Co, Ltd, have declared a dividend of 25% less455 words
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Article33 1917-09-03 4 Melbourne, Aug 81. The Government has agreed to exempt profits under a thousand sterling from wartime profits tax. The House of Representatives rejected the proposal to exempt profits of wool buyere.33 words
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Article17 1917-09-03 4 Ottawa, Ang 81. The House of Commons has read for the third time the bill17 words
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Article566 1917-09-03 4 LORD ROBERT CECIL ON HR WILSON'S NOTE Allies' Duty to Themselves [Renter's Service] London. Sept 1. Reuter publishes a statement by Lord Robert Cecil regarding the references, in President Wilson's reply to the Pope's Note, to economic leagues. Lord Cecil says- There does not appear to be566 words
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Article52 1917-09-03 4 And German Resentment London, Sept I.— The French newspapers endorse President Wilson's Note, although some dissent from the view that the German people should be entirely dissociated from the aims of their Government. German comment is mostly resentful at what are called outside hints regarding how Germany should52 words
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Article160 1917-09-03 4 Futile Conference Shelved London, Aug 81. Mr O Grady, w r, president of the General Federation of Trades-unions in an article in the Morning Post reminds the delegates to the Trades union Conference at Blackpool on Sept 3 that the future of democracy lies in their hands.160 words
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Article167 1917-09-03 4 SAYS U BOATS WILL bfi, BRITAIN EAT And PomFsJbrI nformat oii tVittr-t't h.r ?lut] Amsterdam, Sep: i.-. Int Leipziger Tegeblatt Kt mite V\ declared that hp exp ScJ, eer from subrrnr taw evp^-biQg Thi? cord ienfiA ■aba ariaa omhmbA rt convinced that ft fa sinkings continues th*167 words
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Article110 1917-09-03 4 Enemy Mine-Sweepers Sunk London, Sep 2, -Admiralty: Onto, forces oestroyed four enemy miDe iw off the Jutland coast this morning London. Sept 2. -The Jutland scrap k chiefly interesting as showing that despite enormous mine fields and other elaborate defensive devices the British naval ont post is110 words
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Article25 1917-09-03 4 Marseilles, Sept The French liner Natal collided with anothet steamer ot Aug 80th 580 survivors were picked np and brought to Marseilles.25 words
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Article26 1917-09-03 4 Washington, Aug 81.— The Shipping Board asked Congress for an sddiuocL 915 million dollars for commacdeeriss materials and plants for naval purpose26 words
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Article108 1917-09-03 4 Han Hopes Confounded London, Aug 31. German cewepapers, commenting on the resignation of the Polish State CouDcil which ii now ccn firmed, admit tbat it constitutes a great blow to Germany s military and political hopes in Poland. The Kreuzzeitung say£ apparently the Polish feeling ie aoti'Ger108 words
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Article61 1917-09-03 4 Zurich. Aug ll.— The Austrian budget for 1916-17 ehowe a deficit of 8,344 mil lion crowns compared witb 49 million' I 1916 16. Two of the heaviest items or exoenditure are 1,761 million* ft* est on war Imm and 1,650 mUHc** the support of »ldiers' families 161 words
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Article155 1917-09-03 4 Wonderful Might-Have Beens Athens, Aug3l.-MV,n.^^-; making a whole seriefc of revelation. Chamber as to the mysterious to > ofthepa.Mwo years. He m hit policy of co operation with tn^ waeeonst:.n?lv thwartedei oer >. fchaliyiug of King Cawta**" 1 afraid of a rfotoriou< Germany, reactionaries and Germanopniw* ing155 words
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Advertisement294 1917-09-03 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, MACGREGOR CO. JOHN LITTLE CO, LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR FOR Travelling Outfits SOLID COWHIDE KIT BAGS 24 in. $33.00 BEST COWHIDE294 words
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Advertisement64 1917-09-03 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 8 1 Orchard Road, Telephone 10. 1055. fhe.Oldest and Leading Studio. First in 1873, Foremost in 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at out Command, thus ensuring always the prodno> tion of only the best results in Studio Portraiture,64 words
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Article481 1917-09-03 5 FRENCH ADVANCE AT FR HURTEBISE au* 31— Fieldmarshal Haig weather is unsettled. The jly felled our positions north en Forelle and attempted un to raii our line this morning. W*^ M M.— Field Marehal Haig "co^rjv ta tvily bombarded f V' v chared positions east of t ''f^'and481 words
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Article110 1917-09-03 5 •*rtians Attack Successfully «e-n, > e pt I.— British Official from &i t\ e ra ij 8 j various points on the *"aar front and repulsed counteru -tth of Doldzeli. Our bombard c ?ep: i.—pfgjjp^ ca3 tern com c Bulgarian attacks at Serkadi -*9 repaUad, partly110 words
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Article53 1917-09-03 5 l^-a. Aug 31 -Egypt Official. We OTIr Une last night ever a front V hucdred s ardB southwest of considerable artillery and fc^ L fire 0a losses were in fe» l. ljar aeroplanes scored eight oa engine shedB at Maan and a^ to a field-battery and other53 words
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Article18 1917-09-03 5 Ntcri 81 Aaitra U* n Commonge 0 d demand now and M halt Per cent discount.18 words
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Article621 1917-09-03 5 HOW BAINSIZZA WAS CONQUERED Prisoners now number 26,500 [By Submarine Gable] {Renter's Bervioe] Udine, Aug 81. The Italians are gradually proceeding with the vast work ol clearing up the ground already in their possession. They are methodically clean ing out holes, and burrows, where, like rabbits, small bodies621 words
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Article40 1917-09-03 5 Rome, Aug 31.— The poet Gabriele d'Annunzio, who has already lost the sight of one eye in an aerial fight, waa again wounded in the battle of Aug 19 when his machine was pierced with 127 boles.40 words
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Article51 1917-09-03 5 London, Aug 81. East Africa Official: The British and Belgians in the northern area cleared the country between the Ruaha and Ulanga river*., and drove the Germans south of the latter. The enemy broke out of Opepos, making towards Mahenge. We are pursuing. We have occupied51 words
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Article41 1917-09-03 5 London, Ang 31.— E D Morel has been charged at Bow Street with inciting a j woman to convey a pamphlet to Switzer land without a permit, contrary to the Defence of the Realm Act. He was remanded.41 words
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Article338 1917-09-03 5 GERMANS MAT ATTACK RUSSIAN FLEET Repeating 1915 Experiment IBy Submarine Cable] [Renter*! Service] London, Ang 81. Wireless Russian Official We repulsed attacks south of Ocna in the neighbourhood of Ireshti and also in the Suchitza valley with heavy enemy losses. Forty enemy aeroplanes carried out a series338 words
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Article44 1917-09-03 5 London, Sept 1. Countess Torby, wife of ex Grand Duke Michael, in a stirring artiole in the Daily Telegraph," appeals to the warrior Cossacks to defend Holy Russia, to meet the foe within and beat back the foe at the gates.44 words
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Article119 1917-09-03 5 Hopes of Saving Moldavia Odessa, Aug 31. The latest Rumanian communiques show that a furious resist anee is being offered to the enemy's violent attacks in the region of Oitoz and Okna and the valleys of the Sereth and Futna, often with favourable results, for the Ruseo'Rumanians' heaviest119 words
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Article92 1917-09-03 5 A Political Sensation Paris, Sept 1. M Malvj, Minister of the Interior, has resigned. London, Sept 1. The resignation of M Malvy is tbe culmination of a sensational affair wbich originated in the arrest of Almeyreda, editor of the pacifist paper Bonnet Rouge," published in Paris, on92 words
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Article70 1917-09-03 5 Anti-Gonscriptionism in Canada Ottawa, Ang 81. The generai strike called by the anti-con seri ptionist organisa i tion as a protest against the passage of the military service bill was a fiasco only a hundred attended the demonstration. i Ottawa, Sept 1. Eiie la Lumiere, ac I70 words
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Article182 1917-09-03 5 COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT Business Experts as Attaches (By ■abaariae Oablel [Renter's Service] London, Aug 21. The War Cabinet has sanctioned the new commercial intelligence scheme mentioned, on Aug 21 pro viding for the' creation of an enlarged commercial intelligence department, a v* ide expansion of the system of182 words
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Article193 1917-09-03 5 New Record Established London, Aug 80. Montagu's silver report says The price of 46d is a fresh record since August 1891. The rise is due to scarcity of supplies. Buying orders continue. China exchanges are firm but the inclination to rise has been momentarily arrested. It193 words
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Article86 1917-09-03 5 Lancashire in Arms London, Aug B0. A telegram from Alexandria says that the Government has deoided to restrict cotton acreage during the coming season by one third, about 600,000 feddans. London, Aug 81. Tbe "Times" Manchester repott states that the restriction on Egyptian cotton came as a staggering86 words
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Article192 1917-09-03 5 Tea London, Aus 30. The Food Controller states that at preeonfc there is no cause fur alarm concerning lh« supplies of tea, although the utmost economy is moat desirable. Tbe stoppage of the importation of China and Java teas is more than balanc ed by the prohibition192 words
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Article41 1917-09-03 5 Washington, Aug 81. The Wheat Committee has unanimously decided to make the prioe of No 1 northern spring wheat 220 cents per bushel with a view to stabilising the markets and keeping down the prices of flour and bread.41 words
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Advertisement222 1917-09-03 5 ROBINSONS Hi ajtsßß*****B**SSß***QSß^awaY3Ea*i*l BHKXiißnSiawaaaßaa'ESßYßaaoßaa'l aaraaai ai Cash Clearence aaV B jjf S A I §4 V w r ll^ m m4 m J Now Proceeding FEW EXAMPLES OF BARGAINS i" .„_.J." T^.cL Vibratine- Shuttle *>&!;■. i 'M >i«3 HAKD SEWING MACHINE is a quiet and quick working machine and is222 words
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Advertisement746 1917-09-03 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 Go., Ltd., AGBNTS KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPy (Incorporated ln Holland, Roynl Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. i— 3, OOL&XSB QUAI. OtU>fti~ DOWTBAOT WITH THK MBTHBBItAMDfI E*aU>lA746 words
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Advertisement607 1917-09-03 6 N. Y. K. I JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd. (Incorporated la Japan). EUROPEAN LINE, A Bervloe ls maintained between Tokonanti via ports to Marseilles, London, under mat) contract witb the Imperial Japanese Govern ment. The New Twin screw Steamew maintaining this service have been speolallf designed and constructed, and are607 words
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Advertisement282 1917-09-03 6 M. M. m MESSAGERIES MARITIME* INCORPORATED IN FRANCE k MAIL LIN!. Fortnightly service between Indo-Gblaa, Ohina, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt anf Marseilles. BRANCH LIMB. Fortnightly service between Saigon-Tcera* ■> Haiphong. For further information apply to J. do COURTOIS, A«BB« Gaggino Go. (Established in Sinqapore *****, No. 6, 7, 8 A282 words
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Advertisement247 1917-09-03 6 SUPPLIES FOB^n Estates Minesfy Acetic Acid. 99 per cent pure 4nt Fumigators ("Four Oaks Sulphur Powder. 1 4rsenite of Soda for killing OU t y Aspinall's Best Copal Varnish. Bisulphite of Soda (Best English) Cartridges. Nobel's own loading with a ing Ballistite which holds more JS shooting records than any247 words
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Article58 1917-09-03 7 CoanaoTan ur *o Sf pt 1 1 Bavi 4 s 2lf d-iVO.ull-i kr. %4^ Peltate atndlaa s m 1 2 4 27 32 Faanoa demand Bank 618 IBTOIA, T. T. 159 HPR4S.OHQ, demand Bl4%***r*m fOSOSAMAi i^inafci 109$ Java, demand 182£ BAaeKOK damar 4 S'l SovsEtioas, Bank Boytne a§.«4 rtr-nk58 words
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Article174 1917-09-03 7 Sept. 1. Tin nc market ?H"nV*« 16.00 Gbiinfcitl Gttfca Mdi i 28 Ofl GATtttoJas Oa%« No. f 21 0C P«9Ptv Black Gfdlc, pore 28 00 Pappti, (Wfeit* feds) 87. 0C Htgmegi (110 tD 5^ e nom. Nuimeg* (89 to Ibc IkJ nom iSftce (Bands) nom. UiQTai (Ambcina) coin. Bali174 words
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Article51 1917-09-03 7 Left Singapore Dae In Londoo Arrived Jane 1 B.I. July 9 Jane 1 M.M. 12 Jane 9 M.M. H Jane 9 P 0. 2 Jane 15 B.I 25 Jane 21 M.M. 81 June 19 B I. Aug 0 July 13 BI. l? July 11 P. A O.51 words
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Article104 1917-09-03 7 ENTRANCES— TAN JONG PAGAR. Wharves Beet Godowns Gate Entr Bonded Warehouses, East Trafal Reclamation gar St Storages 1 (T Pagab P S Eant East 1 2 90/29 Storage B 1 (Wharf-rd Sheers 8 19 1 do (Dry Docks) 3 Dock Store, Head 0 Tower Office, Police and104 words
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Article52 1917-09-03 7 Sept. 1, IB If. Tbe fo'l)?. ing are the shares as to which changes are notified in Messrs Fraser nnd Co's Saturday's ahar eliet ROBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. Butere Sellers New Serendah 4 40 4. 60 Scadal 7.35 7.50 INDUSTRIALS Straits Steeßu.ehips 57 SCO 600.00 Straits Trading 3852 words
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Advertisement594 1917-09-03 7 j ,VVi Faminf or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. I WHAT OTHE ft PROPERTY 18 P I h mm EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN BTRAITS SETTLEMENTS), i-jEAH OFFICE: WlaelitHilejr' Honso, Sln*|ftpore. LONDON OFFICE! Sl, Old Jewrj, E.C omy»»s ua *saooo aancsited with the594 words
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Advertisement489 1917-09-03 7 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. Incorporated x* Japan Capital Subscribed Y. 48,000.000 C-ieital Paid Up-. Y. 80,000,000 Bcmnrvc Itaad.... y. 21,300,000 President, J. Inouye Esq. Vice President. Y. Yamakawa Esq. DISECTC£S. J. Inoaye Esq. J, Yamakawa Esq. R. 3oma Esq. Odagiri Esq. K. Sonoda Esq, T. Kawashima Esq. Klmura Esq.489 words
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Advertisement523 1917-09-03 7 NEI ZEtLIRD INSURANCE Co., LM. FIRE m MARINE. (Incorporated ln Kew Zealand.) mi-mi HBBUNGE vant m. MIRINE. (Ineornorated in Hongkong.) mn FHE INSURANCE Co,, lU. FIRE. (Incorporated ln Hongkong.) IOKDOH 60IRANTEE i ACCIDENT Co. LM. BUARANTEE. (Incorporated In England.) Fire and Marine Bisks of every desoiip t'oa onderw/ltten at lowest523 words
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Advertisement94 1917-09-03 7 SINGAPORE DIRECTORY The Dollar Directory Company beg to announce that they will shortly bring to Singapore a trained staff to begii the work of compiling names for the new one-dollar directory. It is specially requested that ladies and gentlemen will send in their residential addresses for publication, foi- which no94 words
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Miscellaneous277 1917-09-03 7 MAIL TAB^B. luseii: ouhtv anfl loCa. OUfltf vtli Le foaDfl jd list below Penang, Malace.%, F il.S. vfcj TrtlB) I p.m. daily (except Sunday Joaote, B -jo. 11 ua., \i sc. 3 4 A a f.rr Seraesan via ports V Hogendorp 8.80 am P. Batam A P. tfuiang Hock Urn277 words
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Article151 1917-09-03 8 A Prosperous Outlook. From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Sept 1. At the adjourned general meeting of Kedah Rubber Co, Mr Waugfa, presiding, j eaid that the financial position was de cidedly improved. Although tbe directors recommended the writing off of the large eum of $81,882 to development151 words
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Article250 1917-09-03 8 The results of the Autumn Examinations are ae follow Final Examination for Diploma of L M and S. The following have passed in all subjects. C J Paglar, I Mohd Chows, Oon Sim Kong, Chia Keng Hoe, N Mootootamby, V D Pennefatber, K Y Veerasingam,250 words
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Article460 1917-09-03 8 [The following from a home technical paper comes in very appositely just now] When we are back again in the normal condition as understood in pre-war days, though the normality is not likely to be quite the same as then some consideration will have to be given460 words
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Article22 1917-09-03 8 Merchants in Yokohama whose attention has hitherto been Bolely absorbed in money making are said tn ho fooii n «M»M. M ki.22 words
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Article774 1917-09-03 8 A PRISONER'S MISFORTUNE. Mr Justice Sproule delivered judgment on Friday in the auit Yew Teck and Co versus S Goodumia. Hie lordship said Iu March last defendant; waa serving a term of imprisonment. His family waa iu need. He owned 800 Jimah shares. Hie wife, accompanied by his774 words
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Article62 1917-09-03 8 Diving Competition. Four entrants took part in this event yesterday, the display being of a very high order. Each competitor had twelve dives, the results being H Leakey 1 O L Borneman, 2 P P Belford, 3. A water polo match followed against the Royal Engineers. A very62 words
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Article71 1917-09-03 8 The death occurred at noon yesterday, at tho Convent of tho Holy Infant Jesus, of Sister Uilarion. The funeral will take place to dav, at the Cathedral of Good Shephetd at 4. 50 p. m. and after wards at Bukit Timah. Sigmond Saxe, a German American chemist of New York71 words
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Article438 1917-09-03 8 To the Editor. Sir, Several times it haa occurred that British newspapers have cast doubta on the position of neutral countries an to, their observanse of the strict rulee an re garda the equality of supplies to the belli- j gerent nations, not the least of theae being438 words
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185 1917-09-03 8 THE COLONY THAT TOOK THE WRONG TURNING." Sir, The Singapore Sporting Club or ganieed a $50,000 lottery, the Penang Sporting Club did the name and also the Selangor Turf Club. The Selangor Turf Club ia now organizing a 1500,000 lottery, Penang ia organising another, amount unstated, Singapore Sporting Club ia185 words
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Article77 1917-09-03 8 Mr R W Sinclair, captain of the S C C team, has now taken over the hon secretaryship of the football league competition. The following league fixtures have been arranged for this week Monday, Brookdale Rovers v Y M C A, SRC gronnd. Referee, Mr Toscenie. Tuesday, S C77 words
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Article86 1917-09-03 8 A fast and enjoyable game of rugger was seen on tbe SCC ground on Saturday afternoon between the Club and the naval team with whom they drew a few days previously. This time the Club won somewhat easily by 2 goals 2 tries (16 points) to nil. The scorers86 words
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Article19 1917-09-03 8 An order ot the Committee of Food Control is published giving the prices of JUatmmmm**, U.mmm,Am mt _*11- Ul-U19 words
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Article371 1917-09-03 8 The Blighties at Victoria Theatre. That praiseworthy band of young entertainers who have formed tbemselvee into a troupe of Blighties in order to furnish occasional entertainment for the sailors and soldiers had a packed audience to encourage them at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. H E the Governor371 words
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Article192 1917-09-03 8 The Grip of Evil continues to grip Gaiety habitues, whilst that really striking film Hell Morgan'a Girl haa proved an unioubted attraction. The Empire offers new episodes of the "iron Claw'' ani "Purple Mask" serials, whilst an attractive Bluebird five reeler ia "Stranger from Somewhere." The versatile Ella Hall ia192 words
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Article99 1917-09-03 8 The September Bogey Competition was played on Saturday and yesterday, and resulted in a win for Mr F J Hallifax, who returned a net score of 4 down. Twenty nine cards were taken out and the following were returned The ball sweep was won by Mr Smith99 words
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Article44 1917-09-03 8 Match play competition open to supernumeraries. The qualifving round for a cup presented by a Member will be plnyed on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd Sep tember 1917. 18 holes stroke handicap first 16 to qualify. Final to be 36 hclea.44 words
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Advertisement185 1917-09-03 8 JUST RECEIVED A LABGE SHIPMENT OF SIBERIAN PHEASANTS A SMALL SUPPLY OF WILD DOCK, TEAL AND SMft SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE GO it. (Incorporated ln Straits Settlements.) ■■WBaBBBMiMBBUMBHMaaMBMBMyWMBSBMBBwnHnBn ~^jh.-_. ____^____m____m_________ LAMBERT BUTLER'S R i§|||ll R R pA**jTTE Vl^r liL^^ a^^ >««« s »r*jfcV>' nTjjjjfflTriTlHJF 1 GARRICK" CIGARETTES AND SMOKING MIXTURE i185 words
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Miscellaneous57 1917-09-03 8 S. V. C. DKILL PKOGKAMME, Monday, Sept 8. 5.00 p.m. Jardine'e Steps (for Fort Sileneing) s V A 5.16 p.m. Drill Hall S V A Recruits Keppel Harbour, T T SREv Drill Hall Maxim Co if i do Signal Section ii it do S V C Band Buglers G G57 words
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