The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 October 1917
1917-10-27
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Title Section15 1917-10-27 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPOKB, SATUKDAY, OCTOBEK 27, 1917. NO. 9,19815 words
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Article180 1917-10-27 1 The French advance towards Laon is hourly progressing. The enemy shows eigne of disorganieanisation and prisoners are steadily coming in Page 7. The situation m the Austrian attack on the Italians on Bainsizza plateau is not clear from the telegrams, but the Italian War Minister has made180 words
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Article1697 1917-10-27 1 Quicquid dgunt homines nostri est farrago libelli JpvENAL. What's m a name By degrees even Singapore is beginning, being an Imperial Colony ruled by men to whom the Crown of Wild Olives is the only acceptable head gear, to appreciate and answer the question. "Bon Accord1,697 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement273 1917-10-27 1 GOODRICH TYRES SAFETY TREAD I JUST LANDED I A few famous American "GRANT" 6 Cylinder Touring Cars, Model "X 19 17, fitted with Magneto, Speedometer, Electric Light, Demountable Spare Rim and all Accessories. Colour Brewster Green. On view at our Garage. 1 Raffles Motor Garage, Raffles Hotel Buildings. 8 BAFFLES273 words
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Advertisement163 1917-10-27 1 Kelly Walsh, Ltd. (Incorporated m Hongkong JUST ARRIVED. NOW READY BUCKET DREDGING FDR TIN THE "™p™al» Federated"^ states English-Malay-Chinese Diary By H. D. GRIFFITH 1918 $3.75 Price $1.50 A THE FINANCIER Malay Reader RUBBER SHARE HANDBOOK py R. O. WINSTEAD *T mmitS AND Ceylon, Sooth India, Borneo, Java, Burma, Cf\163 words
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Advertisement113 1917-10-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Motor cycle for sale Page 11. 8 M 8 G agents for I M S G— Page 5. Bai kruptcy notice Page 6. Notification re the Menace Page 5. i Gladneck tennis shirte Robinson's Pa^e 7. Wooeensah's cash clearance Bale Page 4. Willison Wirthjs Circas announcement on pßge113 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous152 1917-10-27 1 THE WEEK. Sitnrtfu 27th. 1 High Walet— 7-68 a.m., 8-3 p.m. Our Day, 9 a.m. to p.m., Sale of Badges I Afternoon, Gymkhana. Jiinah Robber meeting, noon. Dinner and Fancy Drees ball at Sea View. Sunday 28th. High Water-8 3s a.m., 9-8 p.m. Slat Sunday after Trinity. St. Simon Bt.152 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement494 1917-10-27 2 HONGKONG DIRECTORY NOW ON VIEW SEE WINDOW DISPLAY Kelly_& Walsh Singapore $1 Directory m course of preparation. ijlSsAjmKjljif Most Certain Cure. fig Phytician* recommend them. IS f]JB Oi all Chemists. X) HUDGEBRDTH£-fi2 MOTOR CAR ft Speaks JerJt^* Centra! Engine Works, Ltd MARTIN'S Sri 2l A y» ach >— dy for494 words
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Advertisement596 1917-10-27 2 QUIT WORRYING— A Programme that will Interest everybody and thrill a Majority E. Magnus Inglcton's Popular stage success iv moving Pictures "HEART STRINGS Introducing Fo'ir Grf at Screen Btare— All Known To Singapore ALLAN HOLUBAR...'- 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea FRAMCELIA BILLINGTON The Evil That Women Do "..."A Christmas Carol'596 words
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Advertisement436 1917-10-27 2 THE BRAND OF EXCELLENCE Thos. H. Ince s Film of Action and Thrills Stupendous m its scope and sensational AT THE ALHAMBRa The Hal) for Music. The Pioneer and Premier House The House of Quanta, d vufluiy Beactig^ SECOND SHOWJAT 9-15 P M. SHARP A Powerful Ince Kay rtt Paid436 words
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Article560 1917-10-27 3 Bine is a beautiful colour at all times bat always more beautiful when met with m a flower. This I suppose is because it is a colour seldom seen m a garden, more especially gardens oat here. In far away England we have carpets of Lobelias, Larkspurs, Delphiniums,560 words
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Article397 1917-10-27 3 TAXATION AND RUBBER COMPANIES. Mr Herbert Wright presided at the annual general meeting of the Jeram Robber Estates held en Aug 28. Referring the total profit available, they had, he said, £20,910 which, under normal conditions, would ba available for die itribution. That sum equalled over 86 per cent on397 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement469 1917-10-27 3 mm Bronchitis *ll^4JiiMP^^\^BM O other Emulsion can show so many testimonials to its V V^T^^iiwl \^Bm efficacy m the treatment of coughs and chest affections. pcrfßO\£^\Wv!^ Because of its soothing, healing, strengthening properties, uoSi v \fl^ Angier's Kmulsion is tha remedy par excellence for bron- xN? U^Vlim chic:s. It not469 words
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Advertisement452 1917-10-27 3 "State Express*' becomes the all-time friend of every man who C A i smokes them and recognises their (^^^^^^^^k -—4r^S^^ refinement, exquisite aroma and delicate flavour. They are the Wk^Ms> j'fr standard of cigarette quality. <^^^^^^^^ 7 Js^sF^sjr CIGARETTES No. 555 Virginia p 6 I i" 111 80 cents. Packed452 words
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Article365 1917-10-27 4 The committee appointed to report on the planting of rice and of food products m the Colony and the Federated Malay States has recommended the establishment of government rice mill* m Kedah, m Krian and m Province Wellesley says the Strait 3 Echo. This is a step365 words
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Article62 1917-10-27 4 The Bangkok Times gives a translation l of a notification issued by the Minister of War, conveying the King's thanks to those men who had volunteered for ser ▼ice. and also to those who had offered monetary gifts. The notification say that the Dumber of candidates who had answered the62 words
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Article337 1917-10-27 4 Dail? Life at Tobolsk. Tobolsk, Aug 81. The ex Imperial family, while awaiting the completion of the arrangements for their installation m the Governor's palace, remained for five days on board the steamer which convey ed them from the railway terminus to Tobolsk, For five days337 words
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Article106 1917-10-27 4 A serious accident happen. -il on the morning of the 26ch S«pft6(&bac to a Dyak Corporal of tho Sarawak Riager* nnmed Njumbsng who ono at the erj-jud firing the gaiuta m honour of His Hig ;uees the Rajah's birthday. He was reload Qg agun which bod just been fired when106 words
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Article383 1917-10-27 4 Why a General was Dismissed. Ameterdam, Aug 29. Yet another delightful instance ie provided as to the inability of the new German Chancellor to fulfil hie boast on taking office, that be w6uld not let the reins of leadership Blip lightly from bis hands. Incidentally the383 words
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Article152 1917-10-27 4 German fount's Letter T o p ope Zurich Aug 22 The Leipziger Xeuette NVhrich* prints a remarkable open iPtter f Count Stolberg Wernigtrode member of the H^rrfDhaue, to ihe^T 4^ Of all countries (be fea ybl (fotmtn repudiate the interference wbot-e baneful toflarnct the d Papacj Stain152 words
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Article206 1917-10-27 4 American Visitor on London s Winninc Smile H The happy fnces of the London neopj, that ie what ha 6 most forcibly impr« eed me on this, my bhcod3 visit to Lcadoc said an American visitor to a Dai!v M^ representative recent. y. When I was here before206 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement211 1917-10-27 4 |!ll!llllllll!lillll!llllllllllllllll!lilllirnilllllllllll!ll!lllllllllllllllllll||||||||||||||||| I r Economy. 1 e^ ill' 'Hi 1 Hi With LEA PERRINSi Sauce, 1 S ay^Tty drops only are necessary S l2S*^P!Eui ye a e^ c i° us and p O^Hufll appetizing flavour to the g^ %^?^^^3 -A- ar ar^ er quantity of a =E cheaper sauce fails to211 words
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Article1330 1917-10-27 5 ROAD DANGERS DUB TO BAD TRAM LINES. No Hope op Betterment Yet. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held m the boardroom, there being present the President (Mr F J Hallifaz) m the chair, Dr N Veeragamy and Messrs Roland Braddell, W A Sims, Tesseneohn, J1,330 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement45 1917-10-27 5 IP isHflawflHßKl Wm waHßßiaWßaV^anlßßV^H^ I rgest Stockers OF PAINTS AND OILS Hl\ WATT Co. -lIIP-CHANDLERB -»28 IC2, Market Stre«» i mi m iiiaiw UWES 1 BESSES, BLOUSES SKIRTS etc., ■Aonomifloii i l n BESSES OF ANY DESCRIPTION fancy costumes etc., etc., FRENCH TASLORESS 2fl c»._.-45 words
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Advertisement375 1917-10-27 5 KBAMAT PULAI. LTD. (Incorporated m United Kingdom). The Directors have declared a second interim dividend of two shillings per share (less tax) on account of currant year, payable at Home on Bth November, 19 17. Local ehareholders will receive their dividends on arrival of the list from Home. BERNARD V.375 words
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Advertisement860 1917-10-27 5 GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that subscriptions for the Straits Settlements War Loan will not be received after Wednesday the 14th November 1917. H. MARRIOTT. Acting Treasurer, S. S. October 1917. 2510 1411 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received up to noon of Wednesday the 14th November 19 17860 words
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Advertisement673 1917-10-27 5 NOTICE. THE WONDER SERIAL THE MENACE I have purchased and control the exclusive rights for the exhibition of the above film for S. S., F. M. S., Siam and Dutch East Indies. A. ROSS, Palladium. 27 10 tth 111 STRAITS MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD Dispensary Buildings, Raffles Place, bingapore are Honorary673 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous523 1917-10-27 5 gUND AY CHURCH SERVICES.) 2 1st SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. GCT. 19TH. ■T, ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. Holy Communion. 1 a m Holy Communion (Choral). Hymns, f 27, 588, t3O 447. ,n-oa.m Matins rhoral). Sunday School and Bible Classes. Evensong A Sermon. Hymns. .3J, d? 0, 426, 19), 540. oj MATTHEW'S, SEPOY LJKEB.523 words
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Domestic Occurrences
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Article42 1917-10-27 6 Becker.— On 24th October, to Mr. and Mrs. G. Barrinoton Hecker of Sertinban, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, a son. Clarke.— On Ootober flfth, 1917, at Honolulu. Hawaiian Islands, to Mr. and Mtb. F. 6. Clarke, a son. (By cable).42 words
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Article28 1917-10-27 6 Abbams.— At 214 Orchard road, on Oct. 26tb, Alice Abrams, relict of the late Alfred Abrauiw, aged (2. Interment at Bidadari Ctuittery at 5 p.m. to day.28 words
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1000 1917-10-27 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, October 27, 1917. It may we think now be taken as certain that the German effort to restore the courage and spirit of their Austrian allies by a victory against the Italians has succeeded as far as the victory is con cerned, though we cannot1,000 words
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Article976 1917-10-27 6 The next assizes meets at Singapore on Nov sth. The Master Attendant announces that from 3 let Dec the fixed light previously shewn by the Sarawak Government at Bcooketon will be discontinued. Position Latitude 6 deg 2 mm N Longitude 115 deg 8 mm E. An inquest was held yesterday976 words
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Article19 1917-10-27 6 I Exemption badges for to dny may be obtained from Mr W J Mavion. at thnSinak.19 words
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"OUR DAY "
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128 1917-10-27 6 A Message From the Chairman of "Our Day" This is "orn n AY m Let us all, irrespective of Cf nationality, each and ever**!! take well hold of cur i k -OUBDAY.--OURCOLON a Yl)^ a enprero^ momml Individual of all fes* bat* bhewn great gen, osity which I venture to128 words
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Article176 1917-10-27 6 Prpvicusly acknowledged $i t R M Eztkiel R Saetoon and Co Hung Fock Hong A.BBociation Collected by Wearne Brce \>:d. C V F Wearne T J B Wt-arne \V J Wager tq W C McCall 0 Abdul Sal am 20 Koh Chin Siang jq Mr 6176 words
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Article276 1917-10-27 6 There has been quite a good entry the gymkhana on the Racecourse m afternoon and a substantial eumihc^J realised. In the first rnce for ex gnfflce them practically three classee of horses ecgip so it is very difficult to tell if tbeweifU have brought them together. 0( tfati276 words
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Article90 1917-10-27 6 TheßedCroseßock whi< lVli f C J designed for the Dutch X >■"■ h *\M expanded, will be or *a tc 8^ JM ladies who are telling :a^ a 'jH Me^re John Little and I vi:^M Hongkouß Chartered and at the price of $5. It k i«ttj book to keep ag90 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement156 1917-10-27 6 JUST ARRIVED s^— A SHIPMENT OF YOUNGER'S EDINBURGH ALE In Barrels PRICES on application to: CALDBEGK, MAGGREGOR CO. CHOICE AND CIIDIIITIIDC artistic rUKIII I UKE Made m our own ||l r Complete Bedroom \^M ,V- Mr v >^- J T^' T S^S^f Up-to-date Dining and J Drawing Room Suites. "-3156 words
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Advertisement64 1917-10-27 6 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Si Orchard load, Telephone Mo. 1055. ThelOldest and Leading Studio. First In 1872, Foremost In 1917. Une* nailed Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at oat Command, thus ensuring always the yrodao> tion of only the best results In Studio Portraiture,64 words
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PRESSING LAONWARDS
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Article565 1917-10-27 7 Great Booty London, Oct 25 A French communique say: The situation north of tha Aisne m th B sector of Brave on Laonnais and cbavignon is uncharged. At night we again advanced on the ChavignonMont des MDges frond ani reached Nozay farm. tt* t > haw taken565 words
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Article196 1917-10-27 7 FURTHER NORTH HAIG'S LINE Lotidoo, Get 25. -Field Marshal Haig 3ay Wd completely repuUed another atrec^ counterattack last evening south of H uihulst wood 'f he Gloucesters, WarCcs:rri and Berkshire^ successfully raided PQI Uom batweeo. Roeux and Gavrelle 2 many and destroying dugouts. La Ojr i 6. Field Marshal Haig196 words
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ITALY'S TRIAL
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Article285 1917-10-27 7 The Enemy Account London, Oct 25. Wireless German Official. The Austro- Germans attacked on a thirty kilometre front on the Isouzo and penetrated Flitchbaisin and Tolmino overrunning strong positions m their first thrust. The Italians desperately resisted and fighting is proceeding. We had taken prisoner by the285 words
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Article425 1917-10-27 7 London, Get 25. Wireless Russian Official. The enemy retired fifteen miles m the Riga region near the Pskov high road and the little Jagel. Oar vanguards io some sectors lost touch with the retiring Qermans. The enemy destroyed all buildings, roads and bridges daring his retreat. We425 words
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Article91 1917-10-27 7 The need of furs for the equipment of airmen m the service of the Allies and of the men m the trenches during the winter has resulted m the ditpatch of a Newfoundland sealing steamer to Hudson Bay. It is expected that it will bring back a large stock of91 words
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GENERAL WIRE NEWS
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Article450 1917-10-27 7 London, Oot 24. In the Houee of Commons, replying to Mr King, Mr Balfour ■tated that China was aoo belligerent with us and m that sense an ally. China had taken suoh action to support ua as seemed possible to the Chinese Govern ment. He declined to discuss the450 words
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Article103 1917-10-27 7 The report of the Renong Tin Dredging Company for the year ended 80th June last gives the following details of the working of the three dredges: No 1 dredge. 619,577 oubic yards; output of tin ore, 224.88 tons value per cubic yards, 15 51 ozs. No 3103 words
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Article282 1917-10-27 7 The present King of Sweden is Bnid to be the only monarch ever known to wear eye glassed on State occasions. In point of fact, both eye g'a6PPB and spectacles are very rare among Royalties of to day. This certainly is true of our own Roya) Family, no living member282 words
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Article142 1917-10-27 7 FRENCH CONSULAR TELEGRAMS. By Courtesy op the French Consulatb Paris, Oot 25th 630 p.m. I The new loan is limited to ten milliards of francs, at the rate of 4 per cent of perpetual annuity, free of tax. On the Aisne we captured 70 guns, 80 machine guns. We reached142 words
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Article173 1917-10-27 7 "OUR DAY. CEYLON TAMILS EFFORT. The Ceylon Tamils Association Our Day variety entertainment came on* sue cessfully on the n*ght of the 25th instant at the Association Hall at Dhoby Gbaut. The English comical tketch and the Tamil Scenes from Mahabaratha acted by the members of the association, who are173 words
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Article288 1917-10-27 7 Sir Francis Lloyd's Warning. Lieutenant General Sir Francis Lloyd, speaking at an Old English Fair at Bruns wick Park. Camberwell, m aid of the funds of the County of London Volunteer Regiment, said that the volunteer was an absolute necessity. Never was there a time when288 words
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Article124 1917-10-27 7 A Liverpool firm of marine and insur ance brokers, who negotiated with a Lloyd's underwriter an insurance of JBIG, OOO at 5a per cent, that Lord Kit cheuer ie still alive, have since received numerous requests to place risks of similar character. Further amounts they have been124 words
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Article169 1917-10-27 7 A Bugar war is m prospect m Japan Japan's eugar refining industry has grown up almost entirely since the war with China, as a result of which the latter had to give up Taiwan, one of the best sugar cane raising areas m the world. Japan produces annually about four169 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement135 1917-10-27 7 ROBINSON&Co. JUST RECEIVED The "Gladneck" Regt. Tennis Shirts The Ideal Shirt for all Sports, the collar is so fashioned and tailored that the top button is omitted, thereby doing away with the useless and unsightly lapping of the ordinary style of Tennis Shirt. Made from the best quality Cellular cloth.135 words
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Advertisement575 1917-10-27 8 P. O» Dbitish India and Apcar Ljine (CJomfanleß Inoorf oratefl la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. (Under Contract with Hit Maleityi Government.) Tne Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST |OP BOMBAY are at present bus. pended. The Compacy'B INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are at575 words
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Advertisement756 1917-10-27 8 ELLERMAN" LINE. SHERMAN AND BUGKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATSD IN BNOLAND FOR LONDON. Por particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS (incorporated m straits'settlements.) KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAAISCHAFPU (Incorporated m Holland, Boytl Pacuet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 3— 3, OOLS.TSB QUAY. njfDKK OONTBAOT WITH756 words
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Advertisement516 1917-10-27 8 N. Y. JK. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd UaoorvocKled la Jsvaci EUROPEAN LINE. Fir Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobi Ttkobim Ftp Halitta, Peaang, Colombs tin England tla The Cast. A aeivice Is maintained betweea Yoftobanui via ports to Mar Bellies, London, under mat contract with the Imperial Japanese Gcveri ment. The New516 words
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Advertisement332 1917-10-27 8 M. M. MEBSAGERIEB MABi Tftßfc I INOOBPORATED IN Fh 4 c V MIIL LIWB, Fortnightly service betwe*- 1 BRANCH LlHl Fortnightly service between Eaicn. t Haiphong. aliot Togi Ui For further tnfornjatlon apply J. de COURTOIS FOR CHINA JAPAIT^ A 7,C00 tons steamer will be d^* for Hongkocg, Ehangbai, and332 words
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Article1658 1917-10-27 9 From Our Own Correspondent The Food Question. LoDdon, Sept 19. (la view of the economy campaign now proceeding at hom9 as referred to m the tplpgrnrns tb@ foil living from c:ir Laadon correspondent is of interest Judging from the n«pr=pap, r*. wp bivr i the spectacle every1,658 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement1398 1917-10-27 9 I^4l or Peace, Faminb or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollaf. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LUTED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS), BEAD OFFICE: Winchester Honse, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE! It, Old Jewry, S.C. <90 000 tepotMofl wUh lac Bnprsme Ooort ol KtgltJßd, aid1,398 words
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Advertisement148 1917-10-27 9 SINGAPORE Shlpchandlery Co SHIPGHANBIERS PRQVl&Oftaft CONTRACTORS The Company's Launch meat in-coming ships. Offices:— l 6 BATTERY ROA£ TAKF LIFT TO TOP PBOOB Telephone No* 433 Orders promptly attended to !c? daily and sea stock enppliei H. W, M. STFVE^ Maraci MASSAGE HALL No. 239 Bkncoolbn St. TELEPHORB 10. 1467 OPEN148 words
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Advertisement223 1917-10-27 9 f 8-DAY WREST VVATC:i. Goes 8 DAY 3 with O*E WINCING. 99 !R V^^\\ £3.65 i|^ /-*^V /^f 'V Straits Solid I c W i'xrkesi N i^'u. OO 'C or 9 65 for this Gent's very useful BDAY WKIS'I WATCH m SOLID Sll.vEß Case, British Government M !-np d.with LU223 words
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Article925 1917-10-27 10 [The dates given are those of the telegrams from London.] Oct 16. Enemy communique admits that Bulgarians have ceded some villages to English on Strnma plain. Kaiser arrives m Constantinople. Said to be pressing Bulgaria to attack Allies on Salonika front, promising Salonika as reward of success.925 words
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Advertisement384 1917-10-27 10 PROGRESS TRANSPORTATION has always been closely linked with progress, a step m advance of it, leading the way. The locomotive and the steamship made possible the tremendous strides civilization has taken m the past hundred years, With the dawn of the new century came the motor car the long sought384 words
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Advertisement137 1917-10-27 10 TO THOSE HOMEWARD BOUND J CAMPBELL LATHAM ft Co., Ctirt ft llfll HllltlPf Tiiliri 60, OOHDUTT 6TBBHT, LONDON v, Sir. a. G. DISS. WHITE GLAZED HUsI USED FOR COAGULATING TANKS I BATHROOMS I FIRST QUALITY. Selected and graded. All Tiles exactly square and of uniform thickness. Size 6 m. by137 words
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Advertisement222 1917-10-27 10 SELANGOR TURF CUM WAR LOAN LOTTERY! Value $500,000 I Or such lesser or greater amount as may be subscritoß Tickets $5 each. I The amount subscribed will be distributed as follows 80 per cent, m 1 prize. IS per cent, m 1 prize. 5 per cent, m 1 prize. 5222 words
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Article245 1917-10-27 11 iCOBRXCTBD CF T3 Oot 26.) Bank iSB mn mm 1 4| ISOBRaii mm 2.1 rßliatS c «dlll bSB B m 2 4 27-83 Fiancs demand Bank *m 818 Ihdia, T. T. 165 Kmzzzyz* Sexaatti 24%Psem iOsco^A, htfuani 108 J Ja\l. demand .-130 3ASSKOK, Qitrr klltl -N, Bf.fr 3GVBBBI&BB, Bank Bt245 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement131 1917-10-27 11 GORDON'S r The Oldest Established London Gin Distilleries famous for the Purity and Flavour of their OLD TOM" AND DRY -GINS." OF ALL DEALERS THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) k SOLE IMPORTERS. Buchanan's Black and White 9 I There is no better value on the Market than this131 words
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Advertisement838 1917-10-27 11 /C^O/Jx OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE lillsWflilpM SOLE AGENTS B_^B I J"^ P»ap v^ rsj lM u£l *~\4 Y^fepW Macgregor X|[*Urx AND COMPANY. AUCTION SALE OF Well-known Brands of Whisky, Brandy, Wines, etc, At Messrs. Ching Keng Lee Go's Sale-room Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place On Wednesday, 31st October, 1917, at 11 a.m. 61838 words
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Advertisement444 1917-10-27 11 WANTED By French lady lesson* m English lady teacher preferred. Reply R D c/o Free Pre 8. 27-10 30-30 WANTED By the Government of the Federated Malay States a corn pet nt; tran> lator from Dutch ioto EDg'ißh, roaffi or female, rreferably ft Bruith fcubjecs. Will be stationed at) auala444 words
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BESANT CASE
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Article1682 1917-10-27 12 Dangers of Sedition m India London, 00l 24. la the House of Lords Lord Sydenham reviewed the Betant case and moved for the following papers to be tabled The reply of the Viceroy to the press deputation m March the speech of Lord Pentland and the1,682 words
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Article76 1917-10-27 12 H E tha Governor has opened the years subscription ii^fc of the above charity wich o cheque for $1,000 from Lady Evelyn I Tonng und himself) $500 of which is for General Fond tnd |500 for tho En [downment lunJ. Th« following eubscrii^tione have also not 376 words
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Article244 1917-10-27 12 OUR DAY AT RAFFLES. The Our Day evening at Raffles on Thursday was a great success* and sailed a very substantial amount for the fund, a statement as to which will no doubt, be forthcoming very soon. There was a large company of guests to dinner, after which a. Max244 words
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Article87 1917-10-27 12 Tickets for this concert on Tuesday are selling well already and there should be a full bouse. The programme is to be an unusually good one, the list of artistes being exceptionally strong, including Pvte Lawless, Pvte Spinka, Pvte Melbourne, Mr P F Maskel, Miss87 words
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Article232 1917-10-27 12 PUBLIC EXAMINATION Mr H B Leicester, a cleik m the Singa pore Harbour Board, was yesterday examined by Mr Q C Valpy, Assistant Official Assignee, before Mr Justice Ebden sitting m Bankruptcy. The bankrupt stated he lived at 44 Qaylang-rd, was 61 years of age. bad a wife, one232 words
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Article88 1917-10-27 12 The accounts for the half year ended June 30th show credit balance of profit and loss 11,758,416. Interest takes 11,046,861; sinking fund #298,743, to' reserve is added $200,000 and balance carried forward $107,820. With the balance brought forI ward $807,178 is carried forward to next half year.88 words
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Article358 1917-10-27 12 Singapore, Oet 24. A generally firm tone has been main* taioed dariDg the week bat scarcely any thing-of interest have developed. The Government have notified that application for Straits Settlements Loan will not be acoepted after November 14th: the F M S 6% Loan it m constant358 words
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Article111 1917-10-27 12 At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association auction on Oct 24-25 there was offered for gale 20,458.52 pkls or 2,727,188 lba. (Tons 1,217.47). Prices Realised. The next auction will be held on Wednesday, Oct 31. Note. Ribbed Smoked Sheet one lot only sold at 1121. <111 words
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Article61 1917-10-27 12 (Macphail A Co's daily report.) Friday's Business. Rubber tends to gel slightly firmer at present, but rubber shares are only steady and with little business doing, as Uni teers have niouopolitr d the attention of the market, opening at 111.60 buyers and closing nfc 112.25, with transactions61 words
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Article22 1917-10-27 12 Fifty-three merchantmen, representing a combined tonnage of 892,000, are now under construction m the twelve lead iog shipbuilding yards of Japan. These,22 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement456 1917-10-27 12 ADELPHI HOTELB "OUR DAY' A Grand Masquerade Ball WILL BE HELD IN AID C? T3E BRITI6H RED CROSS I J9 ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 The WHOLE of the proceeds from the sale of r Vll will be given to the above Fund ftm TICKETS $2. tWI Ladies and Gentlemen's Prizes456 words
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Miscellaneous211 1917-10-27 12 S. V. Q DRILL PROGRAMME. Sunday, Oct 28. 8.00 a.m. The Gap Maxim Co SV C 6.80 Balestier Range Malay Co SVI Recruits Casuals Monday, Oct 29. 4.30 p.m. Baleetier Range SV A 6.15 Drill Hall SV A Recruits 5.00 Jardine'e Steps DRF4QL Specialists 5.16 Drill Hall SREv i, it211 words
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Miscellaneous37 1917-10-27 12 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. Sunday Oct 28. Johnston's Pier, 8, 9 and 10 a.m 2. 80 and 3.80 p.m. Club Bungalow 8.30 and 9.80 a.m. 12.15, 8 and 5.30 p m. High Tide 8.38 am. Height Bft 3in.37 words
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