The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 December 1917
1917-12-08
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Title Section15 1917-12-08 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPOBE, SATUKDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1917. NO. 9,23315 words
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Article267 1917-12-08 1 There are rumours of heavy west bound traffic on the German lines, potGibly portent of further attacks. Oar lines have been slightly withdrawn and strengthened. The German official claims considerable gain of territory Page 7. The Austtians have again been vigor omly attacking on the Aeiago Plateau,267 words
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Article1469 1917-12-08 1 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal. Ac a Topic, Russia provokes even more disgust dow than it did when the military scandals were revealed But again, Russia s Cords an excellent example of the evils of a preee censorship. Nothing comet oat bat tfhat1,469 words
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Advertisement144 1917-12-08 1 GOODRICH TYRES SJFETY TREAD RAFFLES HOTEL. Saturday— December Bth. Special Dinner Raffles Orchestra m Attendance. EUROPE HOTEL DANDY DICK SEASON Supper Served after each Performance PLEASE BOOK SEATS. SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Under the distinguished patronage of f II E Sir Arthur Yo-rng, v c.M.G HE. Vice Admiral F. C.144 words
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Advertisement89 1917-12-08 1 Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN HONGKONG.) Christmas Cards IN BOXES 30 cents and 50 cents PER BOX. iSI I fit IE Hrn k Jf jfßf Mi HEM |M BflKl BI fl^^. ifißP^S L m m.^f^tS FOB EFFICIENCY BRINKMANM Co. Singapore. I Some thing Unique m Xmas New Year Cards89 words
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Advertisement77 1917-12-08 1 LVJEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Chevrolet Car for sale Page 5. Rims wanted to suit tyres— Page 2 Temporary cleik wanted for Audit Office Page 2. Metro Films— Page 12. Sale of enemy property Page 11,] Powell A Co. j Travere supply economical wines Page 9. s Albambca epecial announcements of War Films77 words
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Miscellaneous151 1917-12-08 1 THE WEEK, Saturday Bth. Blfb Water- fi 9 m 514 p.m. Homeward mall closes. Y.W O.A Sale of Work 4 p.m "Dandy Dick"— last performance. Sunday 9th. High Water- 6 1 a.m., 6*7 p.m. 2nd Sunday m Advent. Honda j 10th. filgn Water b 5. aa: 749 p.m. Tiisdai 11th151 words
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Article131 1917-12-08 2 The unspeakable tortures which many of the Italian prisoners m Austria Buffer at the hands of their captors is told by an infantry soldier, Bussone Secondo, who has just been sent back home m an ad vanced stage of consumption. The Italian captives are said to131 words
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Article93 1917-12-08 2 Paris, Oet 16. The following particulars from Christiania show how efficacious have been the measures adopted m the tight against German unrestricted submarine warfare. At the end of August 1917. the Norwe gian Mercantile Marine consisted of 3,2*; 0 vessels, representing a total tonnage* of 2.14893 words
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Advertisement652 1917-12-08 2 "To 'ammer hat bit is the SECRET OF ADVERTISING DOLLAR DIRECTORY DOES. WANTED One Sit of Five' Detachable Rim 5 to suit 34 iiis. by 4 ins. beaded edge tyres. Otters to^ 'KlilS" c/o Free Pres*. 8-13 11,13-12 GOVERNMENT NOTICE. WANTED A Temnoraiy clerk accustomed to figures for Audit Office,652 words
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Advertisement447 1917-12-08 2 Tbe Truest -The Noblest -The Worthiest The Most Patriotic Production ever filmed. A FIVE-PART UNIVERSAL SPECIAL ATTRACTION BIRTH OF PATRIOTISM I A Drama of the present wsr adapted for the screen from A. R. Wylie's story which appeared In the Saturday Evening Post. It is a beautiful Htory of sicriflce447 words
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Advertisement429 1917-12-08 2 AN ALL-BRITISH PRODVCTIOS < by the London Film Co., with Britain's Leading p,, ver AT THE r '».\ers ALHAMBEA The Hall For Music. The Pioneer Premier House The House c! fa*, IN THE SECOND SHOW AT 9 15 P*r A Picture of Quality London PiJm Co.'s Greatest Prodwcli< n The429 words
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Article1314 1917-12-08 3 Peaceful Penetration. Germany has been wagicg war agiia- ,he British Empire for a much longer period than threa years," said Mr A D Me--,rfn the author of "Germanism from Whin* and Peaceful Penettation," m ■jd course of an interview. "Her policy peaceful p.eneSra'ion wa^ expressly de ignad1,314 words
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Advertisement477 1917-12-08 3 CIGARETTES The particular man demands a particular cigarette. "State Express" are made for just such men- men of discrimination who require the best 0^ No. 555 Virginia Nr ff 80 cents. Vx^fv Packed m Patent Vacuum Tins. r> &Cj£ y<i~*' axil. fstC W Sole anufacturers ARDATH TOBACCO Co., Ltd LONDON,477 words
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Article872 1917-12-08 4 British Industrial Unrest. London, November B:h.— ln the Honse of Lords yesterday Lord Salisbury, refer rin* to the Industrial Unrest Comnais sion's report, said that It showed that the working classes distrusted the Gov ernmect, trade union officials, their employers, and, indeed the whole eocial system The872 words
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Advertisement184 1917-12-08 4 I I M HEART OF EMPIRE SERIES. I 7 {f I c Commander -in-Chtei I >— L!™f™j VM its ace m. i(.->, ,m.l, i,, t:!1 1 T \%T H LHJ I' I A 'I '4cS*% 111 H H _J **Ti^*ILES OF AVON tours L v and gives en route some184 words
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Advertisement250 1917-12-08 4 NOTICE READY MADE LADIES' DRESSES, BLOUSES SKIRTS etc., MaDK TO Mi A6Uhl EVENING DRESSES OF ANY OtlidßiPTioi FANCY COSTUMES etc., et FRENCH TAIOPCSS 20 Stamford Road opposite Largest ken 'PAINTS AND \him watt ac BHII'-rHAM Telephone 428. 102, Market Strtu —a wmmsmmmmm STRAITS SHIPPING PARCELS AND SHtPPING AGENCY 33, Robinson250 words
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Article768 1917-12-08 5 German Rale In Turkey. London, October 19. A report from Athens states that the situation m Turkey is critical. The Liberals are co operating with the Old Tacks, and are openly gaining public support, thus rendering Enver Pasha's position difficult. Several mob outbreaks, however, have been768 words
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Article82 1917-12-08 5 Tha China Critic" learue from Taing tan that ttia ehpment of coolie labour goel on very regularly and expedit:ous!y ai thai port and Weihaiwei, largo feteatiiers calHog at the places alternately. C>tmditto Medical officers Euperintecd ibe health inspection, and cfiQcers of the Laboxu Batlalicwia are placed m eharg« of each82 words
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Advertisement169 1917-12-08 5 GnMl's "CALENOAH" WRIST WATCH. ~C \f j-, i i Do 5 OI.VBI na "v y v*'t Case. I i •'Cu'ei \xv" WRIST Wa'cU noconly tehs tinif i iii it also shows ttie correct dacr. y.fow lioui-j at mii/nighc the date h ind i-. on ttticallj moves to tiie next day169 words
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Advertisement137 1917-12-08 5 m j(>jf ESTABLISHED -flQi/f X m lOjJ^ ioo years. ***** m JOHN I HADDON S 0 AND CO. X 4 Export and Import X C Agents P W For ONE HUNDRED YEARS m Jf j| the CITY OF LONDON we have W[ gP acted as Baying and Selling Wk Agents137 words
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Advertisement635 1917-12-08 5 GENEBAL POST OFFICE. All outstanding bills against the General Post Office including tbe Commercial Wireless Station, should be presented for payment before tbe ifith instant. All bills incurred after that date, ihould be presented for payment as early as possible ana before 22nd December, 1917. F. i. BiDDKLEY, Postmaster General,635 words
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Advertisement675 1917-12-08 5 Notice to Creditors of Adjourned Meeting. RE Chop khn thve. Notice is hereby given that the Mccticg of Creditors m the above matter heid en the sth day of December 19 7, at the Office of the Official Assigned, biogapct c, wa*» adjourned to the 11th day of December, 1917,675 words
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Miscellaneous534 1917-12-08 5 SQNDAY CHURCH SERYICEB. 2nd SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Dec. 9th. ST. ANDREW-S CATHEDRAL. 7 am. Hoiy Communion. f45 a.m Holy Communion (Choral). Hymns 48, 2ii, 46 < 0 Rejoice O Lord. 915a m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes. 510 p no. Evensong A Bemnn. Hymns. s',534 words
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937 1917-12-08 6 The Singapore Free Fress. Saturday, December 8, 1917. A gocd maDy years ago, when the progress of construction of the Kallang reservoir was being very considerably handicapped by the extraordinary difficulties met with m the Kallang tunnel, it was suggested and advocated that the most permanent and satisfactory method of937 words
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Article1152 1917-12-08 6 A iiet of Jurors for the Settlement of Singapore ii published m the Government Gazette. Mr H H Horden it appointed to act temporarily as a deputy registrar of the Supreme Court. The Social and Literary Union, Singa pore, has been registered under the Societies Ordioaoce. A Gazette Extraordinary changes1,152 words
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Article369 1917-12-08 6 London, Dec 7 -French catnap, Cillery activity waa Hvelv on th, k the Meu 6 e and 1Q Upper Al,, c T^ Baemy aeroplane, wore brought q OWIj terdny and eight bit and forced t ,^n' We dropped 9 000 kilogra.n,, Wee, especially on rail**?. Liebfer.M.l „,.1 Carte,369 words
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399 1917-12-08 6 Intended Suspension by Japanese Companies The Japan Chronicle says According 1 •o vernacular papen Japanese shipping concerns interested m tie Pacific trade are now m conference discussing the question of the advisability or otherwise of totally discontinuing the carrying of passengers between Oriental and American399 words
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Advertisement130 1917-12-08 6 WE BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT WE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SOLE AGENTS FOR: The Cresta Blanca Wine Coy. OF CALIFORNIA. Prices on Application to Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. A CHOICE SELECTION OF \<£ i j *^^i^S2jiM X BALL MARKED !«I»BEIZX3 Tea Sets _sgj^gg^ Vases Brush Sets j2§E3^SslS»v Centre piec s130 words
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Advertisement63 1917-12-08 6 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Si Orchard Road, Telephone 10. 1035 The Oldest ud Leading Studio, Fltßt In 1879, Foremost m 1917, I Unequalled Faoiliiles, Ample Resources, ana the Requisite Experience, are all at oat Command, thus ensuring always the prodnc lion of only the best results In Studio63 words
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Article472 1917-12-08 7 STORY OF CONCENTRATION Strengthening Oar Line (By Submanme Cable] rffemtor'ft fetorrie*) London, Dec 6.— Renter's correepon dent at British headquarters says G»r man prisoners state that all leave on the western front has baen stopped and tbaC tbpre i* extraordinary congescon cf wasG ward hoi ni trafe:. E^ery472 words
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Article340 1917-12-08 7 London, Dae 6. Field Marshal Haig reports Our troops on Tuesday night, without enemy interference, withdrew a short distance southwest from the Xoyellea sur 1' Eac&utßourlon Wood salient. Tha enemy was unaware of the movement until late yesterday. Wa prior to the withdrawal systematically destroyed the enemy's fleM340 words
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Article265 1917-12-08 7 TIRPITZ 'S DOUCHE NAYALISM Y8 MILITARISM >*v lobmvwt Ctabte! (Rcatw'i 9*rvio«] London, Dao 6. The Westminster Oaz etlein a leading article on Admiral Tirpitz's recent admissions at Essen that Britain had hitherto won more than she had lost, says that his gloomy view is particularly appropriate on the day when265 words
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Article61 1917-12-08 7 Amsterdam, Dec 7. Speaking m the Hungarian Delegation, Count Czernin foreshadowed a rearrangement of Austro Ge*rman economic relations a? a counter blast to the Entente measures. He disclaimed a desire forcibly to acquire terri torial extensions and expressed the wish to conclude a general just and honourable peace,61 words
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Article181 1917-12-08 7 London, Dec 5. The Committee of Production has decided to intervene m the cot ton wages question m Lancashire by which 800,000 persons will be directly affected. The parties will meet the Government re preeentatives at Manchester on Thursday when it is hoped a settlement will be181 words
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Article154 1917-12-08 7 London, Dao 6. Renter's correspond ant at Kalian headquarters lays that tha abaence of wintry conditions is of the greatest assistance to the enemy, who is resuming his attacks with greater forces and more powerful artillery. Meanwhile, the Italians have strengthened their defences, white the ardour and154 words
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Article149 1917-12-08 7 On Tuesday, after the ceremony at Koala Kangear, H E the High Commissioner Sir Arthur Young, accompanied by the Crown Prince of selangor and several others, visited the portion of the F M S Railway, between Kuala Kubu and Rasa, and saw the great dangers of transport, and the considerable149 words
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Article411 1917-12-08 7 A PARTIAL SUCCESS £By Bubnailm* Cablal IBrator'i S«rvfa»] Loidon, Die 6. After a quiet moonlight psriod London was started late this morn ing by tha air- raid warning. It was bright starlight, with faint waning moon and frosty. The few residents m the city and m ooming workers411 words
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Article108 1917-12-08 7 London, Dec 6. French shipping raturns show arrivals at 839, deparluies 816 sinkings 2 above and 2 below 1600 tons. Unsuccessfully attacked, Iwo. German Steamer Lost Copenhagen, Dec 6. A German auxiliary cruiser believed to be the Bothnia struck a mine m the southern Sound and sank m108 words
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Article175 1917-12-08 7 Chief Officer sent to Prison. L McLaren, c'lief officer of a ship employed on H M Service, wbo wat charged on Saturday Nov 24, at the Honkong Mar me Court, with absenting himself from his ship without leave, was sentenced to 42 days 1 hard labour. Mr175 words
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Article57 1917-12-08 7 I 1The necessary step for commencing negotiations between Japan and Roumania for the conclusion of a Treaty of Com* merce and Navigation has just been taken iin the granting of an audience by His I Majesty the Emperor to Mr Nikolas Xeno pol, an envoy of the King of Roumania.57 words
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Article749 1917-12-08 7 MET BY GERMAN WILES I Armistice Talk (By Submarine Oablt j L*Uot«r'i Scrrtttj London, Deo 6. Wireless Russian Dili oial. The armistice oonfareoca opened on Dec 5 m th« presence ol military re_ preeeatatives of Germany, Austria. Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria. Our dele gales made their declaration of749 words
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Article38 1917-12-08 7 A cor respondent writestoaPenang paper 11 It is no wonder, however, to find chips of wood m Capstan cigarettes bat I think the discovery of a piece of rubber m one of these cigaiettes is perhaps the limit."38 words
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Advertisement130 1917-12-08 7 ROBINSON Go. INCANDESCENT HURRICANE /s^^^T^fc tamp jß<'*sS{"Tjar™ ARf.SVED OP Lniur. _fW'' tWPv ELICTPwIC IRONS GIVES A m TO^^^ 2CO CANDLE I ELECTRIC BELLS POWER LIGHT. I ft ana CAN BE USED. *^Udtl^^r^^ 45 aLd 80 L/JP^TN^P^T^ CANDLE POWER B BRASS HANGING FOR INDOOR OR M y I Bt flB T130 words
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Advertisement522 1917-12-08 8 N. Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. (Inoorpotstefl la Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. Ftr Boogkong, Shioghal, Koba ft T*kobia» Ftr ialiiu, Ptiaig, Coitmbt ibis England til Tit Caps. A service Is malnlalaea Delweea Yokoft»u i via ports to Marseilles, Condon, under m»> contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Govevt meat. The New522 words
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Advertisement370 1917-12-08 8 M. M. MESSAGERIBS MARITIME! Incorporated m Franob MAIL LIHI. Fortnightly aervlce betweea laoo-Obi««i China, Japan, Ceylon, Djiboatl, Bgy»» Marseilles. BRANCH LINK, Fortnightly aervlce between Salgoa-Toot Haiphong. For farther information a?flj to J. de COURTOIS, stoom?aart Maatscbappy "Mederlaoi' and M Rotterdam Lloyd 11 (Incorporated m Holland). HOYAL DUTCH MAIL GOMPAIIBI Fortnightly370 words
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Advertisement680 1917-12-08 8 KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCKAPPIJ (Incorporated m Holland, Royal Packet Navigation Co., or Bat&vla. I—B, OOLbYVB Quay. UHDBB OOMTBAOT WITH THE NETHERLANDS IMDIa Qdv>H h »T8 Van Hogendorp Riouw, Letong, Kramat. Tarempa, Genting, Poeloe Pand jang, Beraseao and oHdai Der. 8 MERKua Pontianak Deo. 8 Kaggevean Kiouw, Billifcon, Batavia, Oteribon, Semarang, Soarabaya,680 words
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Advertisement756 1917-12-08 8 W» British Ind v 5 I AND Apcar Linf II (Oompanlea Incorporate 3 la Englana.) Mail and Passenger Services I I PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co I I (Unaer Contract wltti His Majesty's aovernmem.i I Tbe Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST |OP BOMB A? are at n* e^. I pended.756 words
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Article1479 1917-12-08 9 Dr Addison on Current Problems. i Paris, Oct 11. Le Journal publishes an interview with tbe Minister for Reconstructs i on the subject of the problems presented m con nection with produsrion after tbe war f>r.d tbd preparation (.bit :s h -Hig tuai«a t«J meet ibe ei&UQ'ian that1,479 words
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Article323 1917-12-08 9 American Troops In Action. Washington, Nov 17. An official report from American headquarters m France states that a detachment of United States infantry ambuscaded a large German patrol m No man's land," killing and wounding many of the enemy. There were no losses among the American troope. Washington,323 words
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Advertisement666 1917-12-08 9 ■Vas ojp SPiaci. Fahinv or Plenty, Lifk Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY 98 P (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,. dEAD 4FHC2 fftttciitster House, Stogspore. LONDOH OFFICE i SI, OSfi famrj, E.C. ■;j;9*** fc*? *aO,OOO <tc«9C3tf>ci2 wfta the 3ap»eu3B Vatx»t o# Kasia*a 3 acfi aompllea witl666 words
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Advertisement499 1917-12-08 9 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. INCGKPCM\Tr:r> n Japan Capital Bubecribed 1. 49,000. 000 Capital Paid Dpi ...Y. 30,0:J0.000 lie^erve Fund., ~.Y. 21,300,000 President, j. Inonyo Esqj. Vtce-P v eHdent, V, Yp.raakawa E^ DI&ECTOSS. J. laooye Esq. Y. Tamaftawa Ea^< N Boma Esq. at Odagirl Esq. K. Honoila Ebi. T. IvawaehimaE.499 words
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Advertisement311 1917-12-08 9 m inim mm*M Co,, v«. FISE MQ KUIRE, lucorporatod to New Eealaafl.i IttllE. (Jrtcotp v -}»£ited m Hongkong.) miii mi mmmi b M vi. mi. ilQcoipos-aJoa ia H(mgkong>) LSXOOm KiaiNTEE IC3IDEHT Co. Ui BOIUNTEL (iMoovporated m Bnglandt) ?'.»e anJ Marine Bl&fea of BVBVf AesOtlvfOi V9C or wriiiim at lowont oarteni311 words
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Advertisement121 1917-12-08 9 (Ebtablihhlm) m Singapore i^7 3j, Up. 6-a, 7, 8 MALACCA STfUET, PUKET HOUSE Just received from Bordeaux, table claret m bulk and bottle also light dry white wine. Vichy Celestins Table Water (for the kidneys) Vichy Grand-Grille (for liver complaint) Vichy Hopital (dyspepsia and digestive organs) We have always steamers121 words
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Letter629 1917-12-08 10 To the Editor op the Times. Sir, The answers of the two Kaisers to the Pope make it plain to the dullest pacifist that they are impenitent, incor tigible, treacherous, criminals. They glory iz2 tbeir intamies and the German race glories with them. Again, now that our629 words
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179 1917-12-08 10 Ml L A Lcfiroa, the outgoing President of the Austomubilfi Engineers' lustitution, speaking at the Royal Society of Arts, enid th<*> tbo number Of inspector} of aeroplanes had grown from a few hundreds four yearn a^o to aaveru! thoueande. They had been recruited from every179 words
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Advertisement240 1917-12-08 10 To distinguish the original and Wl gemmate Worcestershire Sauce from jg? the many imitations, see that the UT2 W signature of LEA PERRINS MS appears m IVhite across the AW |HJK 111 label on every bottle. |!Ms| 'fsWj No other sauce has such an exquisitely msM| jMffill delicate flavour, or240 words
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Advertisement61 1917-12-08 10 DUNLOP TYRES A A Real Tyre yP5i RIGHT PRIiF t V ti I VI II I 1 111 \> Li Rubber Machinery UUK U 1 i Pr> x^- ROLLS ARE 1 af l^tX'-:"r~i."- v *sf* s?^p pp,{ i c b»^!Kr^4iffiGK»& i^^^ HORIZON iAL J ORDERS i i *r T^ 4"|61 words
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Article56 1917-12-08 11 •^ojnißOftD vr Dec 7 Iftdt 4 1 1 2 4^ d ;-iaci 24J feirats ctiditi c m 2 4 27 -82 Fiance dtmac^ B«nl 818 IBDU. T. T. I«2 SstMHUI 29%Prem Xosohami, dici^aod 108 J4Ta, demand •-ISQEOK, iimdi til -*****1858. H^ak Br.*n* SS 64 rj&nk of Brj£ sni Rate56 words
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Article181 1917-12-08 11 Dec. 7 Tio (bnyers) 1186.50 iiaftHl 20,00 Jfcmkits Cafct No. 1 'i% 00 B— Mm (Wi ffn r 21. nc Pappn Black ecdiE. g pore 32 00 e«?s?es (WDiii fall) 41 50 tfttmsfe (110 iz the It nom. Tatmegt (60 So Its ib I corn Ifaoa (Banda 1 norn,181 words
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Article62 1917-12-08 11 Dec 7, 1917. The following are the eharee ac to which changes are notified m Mseere Fraeer and Co'e ye6terday'e share list: Rnver« Sellere ROBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. Alor Gajah 4 35 4.46 Changkat Serdang 8 75 9.25xd Jeram 1.85 1.46 Jimah 1 76 186 Kelemak 7.75 8.0062 words
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Advertisement125 1917-12-08 11 GORDON'S The Oldest Established London Gin Distilleries Famous for the Furity and Flavour of their OLD TOM" AND "DRY GINS." OF ALL DEALERS THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN EKGIAND) SOLE IMPORTERS, Buchanan's Black and White There is no better value on the Market than this old and perfectly blended125 words
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Advertisement982 1917-12-08 11 By Order of the Custoolan of Enemy Property, m the matter of the Trading with ths Enemy (Amendment) Ordinance 1916 AUCTION SALE OF Teak Household Furniture, Personal Effects, Steel and Camphorwood Trunks, Sewing Machine. Household Linen, etc. etc To be held at the Sale-room of Messrs Powell Co., Ltd. On982 words
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Advertisement741 1917-12-08 11 AUCTION SALE OF One Second Hand Briton 4 Seater Motor Car 4 Cylinder, Boscb Magneto lOCS HELD i T The Sale-roodh of Messrs Powell ft Co.. Ltd. On Saturday, Bth Dec, at 11 a m. POWELL *C 0 LTD itutWei**. linct>r{joi&ttcl S.jj^^^v i\.i 7-U P- AUCII-1N |lt€ OF VALUABIE FREiHD^741 words
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Miscellaneous308 1917-12-08 11 MAIL TABLE Todij. lntetmeOiafte and iooal mallß, wu. be luoto to list below Penang, Malacca, F.M.B. Traim I a. dally (except Sunday). Johore, 8, 9.30, 11 a.m., 11.80, 1, 4 A I p.m Cucob Soon Hong 6.80 AM Cncob Soon Lee 8.80 am Kerimon Hock Tew 8.80 am P. Samba,308 words
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Article882 1917-12-08 12 There bad been a certain uneasiness m the ait. Twenty four houri previously the Gas Alert" had been sounded, 'or f the wind had shifted to a quarter thai gave the enemy every chance to use his gas. It was a steady wind— about six miles an882 words
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Article60 1917-12-08 12 LtaßtolWil E H Keeling, formerly tr^tTc ■HUMftci Range n pott cominUsion, bjui WBid from Ttukieb oaptiyiij in-o Etatafau Tht. i RBbt« been received bj bis leUHTei tbe following telegram frcis^. ti.e .<-• t th« Military i) part raent, IniU I Bci Ollic ally" reported L:eu n.; E a Kecllcg, Indian60 words
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Article145 1917-12-08 12 By Courtesy op the French Consulate, Pariß,* December 8 6 25 p.m. The French 8 per cent bonds are at franca 59 50 and the 5 per cent at 88 00. A decree applies to the colonies the law of August 3d concerning the requisitions against civilians.145 words
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Article157 1917-12-08 12 The French Red Cross appeals again to i tbe g-nerosity of charitable persons m order to assist the fund of the Cantines dv Front" which is specially organized Ito give, free of charge, to the foldiers m f tbe trenches, cigarettes, cigars, tobacco and hot drinks such157 words
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Article119 1917-12-08 12 Itsjof General Dudley Ridoufc ackoow lodges with thanks, receipt of the Under mentioned amouLts for the respective Funds nieutioned. Indian War Relief Fund. (This sum has been transmitted the His Excellency tbe ComnjQnder-in Chief m India.) Gbulam Haider Ali Mohammed 5, Ghulab Sbah 5, Mohammed Hussain I (Wearne119 words
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Article178 1917-12-08 12 Previously acknowledged 9283 647 83 Par Chinese Chamber of Commerce Sze Hal ToLg Bank 600 T A Powell 60 Newspaper Boy, Adelphi Hotel, 1 U 17 27.61 Singapore Recreation Club A Frankel 10 Tay Gaan Kiat 200 Results of National Amateur Society performance 100 4 Hard178 words
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Article125 1917-12-08 12 The Elahcpof London, at the College of Ambnlancd, Vere street, W, taid he bed offered the WftS Office to raite an nmbul r rp- f;->r i-f rv;,v. m flio line of battle. Sjp bk|-i g of a cv plum wli j bud receivtd the MilitHi;. Cross, the125 words
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Article326 1917-12-08 12 Singapore Deo 5. A steady set back m local rubbers lifts been recorded this week this has not been caused by any forced selling buB by A growing tendency to reduce boldinge m rabbtr shares m anticipation to getting m again at lower values. Market renditions are326 words
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Article199 1917-12-08 12 Chan Tek Hok yesterday was publicly examined btfjre Mr Justice Ebden aiuirg io bankrupted Ihe bankrupt stated that be was a weighing clerk to Messrs Srpphens, Paul and Co and lived at 8 A De kit rd. On rtcetpt of tbe bankruptcy petition he lost hi* employment. He hud199 words
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Article174 1917-12-08 12 The Turf Club general meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce, Panang, on Wednesday. *V Mr Peel (presiding) said that despite Ihe abnormal time they had held two meetings, the August meeting constitut ing a record financially. As to the justification of racing m war174 words
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Article86 1917-12-08 12 The great war film The British Army m France,' giving uuforgettable glimpses of many ratmorublo incidents *ince the British assumed tho offensive on July 1 last year, ia to be ehown tit the AlhtiD. bra from Monday evening, when the Colonial Secretary (the hou'ble Mr F S Jainee,86 words
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Article33 1917-12-08 12 In ordflr fco cOpe wiih the rush for seats for to night, two extra rows of stalls bave been inserted and can now be booked ut Mcufcrie'fi Thcoc(.in rt n.^ i.33 words
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Article276 1917-12-08 12 Agents Derrick Co. Alor Qajah 11,026 Ayer Panaa 50,900 Balgownie 26,44 0 Glenealy 23,600 Pantai 13,000 Pajam 61,825 Teluk Anson 15,000 Australasia 6,900 Bukit Kubu 17,500 Port Swettenham 8,468 Tambalak 12,673 Secretaries Evatt and Co. Lunas 14,800 Secretaries Bcown Phillips and Stewart. Perak River Valley 18,283276 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement219 1917-12-08 12 g| SOMETHING QUITE NEW TO SINGAPORE Q M D Cj coming nearer every day, S SOON YOU WILL SIE Q] 1 METRO I 1 FILMS 1 L 3 AT ALL THE LEADING THEATRES 3 HB WHIR you ha c seen the first of the METRO wonder t,layg 3B ™Sy Vcu219 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous255 1917-12-08 12 S. V. C. DRILL PROGRAMME. Saturday, Dec. 8. 2.30 p ra. Balestier Range S V A Sunday, Dec. 9. 7.30 a.m. Johnston's Pier S V A Balestier Range Malay Co SV I Monday, Dec 30. 6.00 p.m. Jardine'e Steps S V A D R F G L Specialists 5.15 Drill255 words
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