The Straits Times, 10 January 1917
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Title Section13 1917-01-10 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,310 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 10. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement62 1917-01-10 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED ji CONDENSED MILK i Price now $12.90 per c* i i A Blend of fine Highland Malt and other Scotch Whiskies thoroughly matured in sherry wood. The Distillers Company, Ltd., EDINBURGH Malthoid Roofing EUROPEANS \^^^^F^~^Sf£^^^^^^^^^^& CONTRACTS supervise t^~ undertaken. MALTHOID RUM l '^j*,,!! I^l B*?^^^?! ESTIMATES I OOODALL62 words
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Advertisement120 1917-01-10 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING I BEAR BRAND MILK. It is ot-tained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any other brand. The I »ccet, London,120 words
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Advertisement418 1917-01-10 1 ROBINSON CO, LADIES' SHOES 4^, a^^^"*" H^HESE AND OTHER V^L*^ shapes •lack glacmTSP JUST RECEIVED. BUCK GLA^!° WALKING STRAP SHOE. wif h pate: t toe cap. with smart Cuban»heel. n r. Price $8.75 ptr pair. Price $7.75 per pair. Tan 'J. 50 M K^ Black Patent Leather jA2jjk V Court418 words
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Advertisement11 1917-01-10 1 MARTELLB BRANDY. ■Soli Aobnts ADAMBON.OILFILUN A CO., ITO liic..r.cif*t*l in Knman.i,11 words
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Article1104 1917-01-10 2 THE POSITION ABSOLUTELY SOUND. Confidence in the Future. The eighth ordinary general meeting oi the Brieh Robber Estate, Limited, was held on December 4, at tho registered offioes of the company, Nos. 8 and 4, Great Winchester Street, EC, Mr. E. E. Moreau (chairman of the company)1,104 words
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Advertisement539 1917-01-10 2 P^^^ Musketry Instructors -urxc>«>rs.l > n»siH.cton.. Sportsmen. Will you test j this Pocket Range-Finder for a week j9w AH you need do it to write for the R^urp Kinder. rnclosing yo-jr cheque or money order far 5s and We.IL -i— i— JcX» 1 n- 1 In n urrO !,i !l539 words
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Advertisement443 1917-01-10 2 H iv,.| makes other foods n.iu ish ynu. It has a Bad -hjild "K power proved cqu I i" from Id to 20 times tbc mmwMWmt of Uovril takrn. ANOTHER MIRACLE The mirae'es perfoimed bj Little's Oriental Balm are almost ooontless. Men and women who have become crippled by the443 words
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Advertisement303 1917-01-10 2 TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS Commodious, well lighted and airy offices on second floor, front portion of first floor and ground floor. WiH be divided to suit intending tenants. Electric ifts, lights and fans throughout the building. Apply to CHINQ KENG LEE CO.. Auctioneers and Estate Agents. l«-a Johnson-PickettßopeCo.. Inc. MANILA303 words
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Article964 1917-01-10 3 "FIRST NATION READY TO END THE WAR." Bethmann-Hollweg on Peace. All the party spokesmen in ttio Reichstag declared tbemaclvrs in favour of tbe Compulsion for All Bill except Hcrr Vogtheer, representing the Srcialiet Minority. He created a scene by d> rlarinu that Ocrmans were being treated964 words
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Advertisement362 1917-01-10 3 FOR SEA MCKpESS 1* fW*. TRAIN SICKNESS •adenMMat of tha tatli paprr< of lb« world, ad th* Imm lMtkuiiiii.<l< Itoni Ibt worl.lt I IHi^?^P3lr^H^^^^^^W?Ri great**! tr«»«Uwr». tu«o woiiirn. mil msututlons. I Hk?9 3BV a Vkki I fll AVI MOTrIKJISILL'S h ju.rnlw.l i.oi loooatmtn I m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^f «*m U>» oo»l ft Dr«ta«u362 words
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Advertisement360 1917-01-10 3 YOUR SKIN AND M COMPLEXION 1 BaJhaVaTL^-roU. "u > 'tJ*L\ Ij V. Sinriiaii aad llatraiaia* M •Illiinak W O/ mV U, >,</«» C W«M. W-SYwm A-*± MiaalartanH by %.ai. BEEi'HAM A SOHjK&i CHELTENHAM, Air*] E.MgLAMD II BREEK'B MEMORIAL SCHOOL Oofacenivfid, South India. 7,000 ft. above lea level. High claas Burepoan360 words
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Advertisement408 1917-01-10 3 Lassitude] j is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, n F which affects equally men, women and child- m 2 ren, and it is most important that these signs t* S of a run-down condition be not neglected, i n Neglect may easily lead to more serious ailments, jtt 5408 words
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Advertisement529 1917-01-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL 3TEAMSHII 00., ITD (Inoobpokitbo iii Japan EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintairei bet-? en Yokohama, via ports .iud London under mail oontraet witb tbt Imperial Japanese Oovernment. Tbi New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitud with all529 words
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Advertisement693 1917-01-10 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. P. O." British India AND Mpcar L-ine. (CoMPAMIIS INCORPORATED IN EmiLt.fD), MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIBNTA SAILINGS (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty Qovernuent), for China, Japan, Penang, Gaylon. Australia, India, Aden, Sgypt, Mediterranean Porte and London. NAIL LINES. Ho ward (for Ecropb) Outward (foe China) INTERMEDIATE693 words
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Advertisement588 1917-01-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoobporatid in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisnt, Somerak, Baoho, KeUntan, Tub*, mcgnan Teluoin Panarai. Patani, Sin^ora, Laoon, Kobsamai, Bandon, Langsuen, Champjj, Koulak 4 Bangkok DIM Departure MAHIOOL J«n. 18, 17 3 p.m. BORIBAT as, a 4. 3 p.m. AS DANG 29588 words
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Advertisement615 1917-01-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED UERVICK OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. Incorporatbd in Enolanu) AND THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (iNCOHPORATIt IN ENOLAND) BBTWBBN r '«m«ntl« Perth North-W««t Australian Ports, Java ■nd Singapore Regu'ar sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (aa inducement offers), Derby, King's615 words
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Advertisement373 1917-01-10 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. M. M.~ MESSAGERIES MARITIMES (Is I'VIHI. [N Pktf I MAIL LINE. Fortnightly tervice between IndoChina, China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Mar>««illea). BRANCH LINE. Fortnightly aervioe between Saigon-Tourane- Haiphong. For further ioli rmition, apply to Db COURTOIS, A K ect BIBBY LINE of »a«t twin-aoi»*w Mail Paeeenger Steamers373 words
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Advertisement232 1917-01-10 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. SEA.NQ LINE OF STEAMERS a. Glencgle 8,760 Tcna. «.i. Seang Bee 8,709 Toot. ».s. Scan« Chocn 5,77( Tons, Ttacw'ateaiuerfl have ex?< Ik ntaooommoda ion lor paaaeitfem, and carry qaalifled snt<eons. Tbty bave oltictiie lifihi'. and lane throaphoot For (reiuht or pasaagc apply to OIONO HOB CO., Agents. 82-S3232 words
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Advertisement692 1917-01-10 5 BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIRS. ToU Fair, aa in 1915 and IBIS, will be litlJ in the Victoria and Albert Museum, B>ath Kensington, London, 8. W., oompririnfi the following trad* Toys aod Oamea, Earthenware and China, G'ass, Fanoy Goods and Stationery and Printing. and in Glasgow from February 20 i-j March 10,692 words
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Advertisement384 1917-01-10 5 THE "GARRETT" SUPERHEATED STEAM ENGINE An Extract from the remarks made by a wall-known engineer, during the discussion on a most important piper nfl r. on "Backet Dredging" read by Mr. A. C. Portia i. befjre KJ the F.M.S. Chamber ol Mines at Ipoh. jS^bSI A shirt time btlore the384 words
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Advertisement653 1917-01-10 6 STAMFORD HOUSE private: hotel, Bras Baaah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always 000 l and exposed to Bea breeie Furnished Apartment! with or without Board Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Boom. TERMS- th« most rtasoaabla la Taws. For forth*.:653 words
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Advertisement486 1917-01-10 6 LITEST ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION SALE O( rare and valuable Pbilipine orchids, American Plymouth Rock (1 cockerel and 2 pullets) two thoroughbred Berkshire sows (imported from the Bureau of Agriculture. Manila), ono Wiucousin Rawboat Porttble Engine, Cyphers Incubator, One Amorioan Pointer ***** and one PitBall *****, six black and white pigeons, etc.486 words
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Advertisement339 1917-01-10 6 "Triomphe" Sardines Packed in 1 lb. and lb. white tins with brass labels bearing the above mark Easily opened by keys attached. BUY "TRIOMPHE" SARDINES YOU WILL LIKE THEM. Because they represent the highest quality in Sardines, being packed in pure olive oil and in tomato. These Sardines have beer339 words
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Article108 1917-01-10 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, January 10. ■'igh Watrw O.M a in ILM a.m Presentation Military Cross, S. C. C. Ground. 5.30 p.m. V. M. C A. Socia', 8.46 p.m. Thursday, January 11. ligLi Water .4.2 a.m.. 11 V_! a.m. Friday, January 12. High Wator. LI am, 0.27 p.m. Homeward108 words
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Article188 1917-01-10 7 To hi. Malacca I 40 pm Malacca. Penan<> and Colombo 2.30 pm Malacca. P. SwetWnbam and Ttluk Ansou 2.30 pm Port Swettenbam an! I'^nang 2.30 pm Srlat Pandjan^;. Bengkalis and Baijan 2.80 pm Medan 2.30 pm Honukonu and Shanghai 2.80 pm Batu Pahat 2 30 pm Kota188 words
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Article251 1917-01-10 7 Tne mail vi.i- from Siaaapor< fo Bor'b lure Tank Road station daily a- 7 i ■a., arriving at Kuala Lump'i 1 ami Ml a.m. repectively. TU t'lrout.: eiawns to Punang leaves Km' > /-urrr\:r at v -v daily, arriving at Penao. .1 m tn same day. T I251 words
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Article99 1917-01-10 7 Oar attention has be-n oalle I to the (act that oar arrivals in London are maoh behind '.hoso published elsewhere. Oar rain is to give arrivals only when they are officially reported in the Pos* Office notices, and no later date than that printed above li 199 words
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Article48 1917-01-10 7 Time bulls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday when it is fired at one o'clock.48 words
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Article158 1917-01-10 7 EXCHANGE. Simoapou, January 10, 1917. On Lomm,« Bank 4 m/a 2/4* Itemand 2/41 Private 8 m« 2/4# Ok Fkancs Bank T. T. 825 On India ...Bank T. T On HoNOKo.Na ..Buk d/d OmSbmskai ..Bwikd/d 67 J OmJat* Buk 1. T 186} ObJataji Bank 109{ Sorenigu— baying rate158 words
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Article168 1917-01-10 7 Vatae BuyerB Mta 10 10 Ampanx 5.00 6.00 1 1 Aver Weng 0.66 1.00 10 10 Kanaboi 0.90 1.20 19 10 Kinta AHSoriation 6.50 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.0 41 £1 Labai Mines 3.00 500 10 10. Malayan Collieries 11.00 12.60 jEI j£l Malayan Tins 1.15.0 1.17.6 10168 words
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Article626 1917-01-10 7 Stag Bnyers. Sellers. 2/- 3/- Alls;;oi 2,3 2,9 2/- 2/- Anglo- j ark 4/- 5/a/- A Angle Mala) 10/- 12--3- 2/ Busang MalaJu 8,2 8,6 41 4>l Batn Tig» 3.0.0 400 2/- 2/- Bekoh 2,9 3/8 41 £1 Bukit Kaj«u^ 2.15.0 3.5.0 41 £1 Bakit LinUng 3.10.0 4.2.6 2/-626 words
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Article133 1917-01-10 7 Vduel Bu erB SeUers -41 41 B. bmeJtink Go 7.75 8.50 41 41 Prel 1.3.6 1.5.0 6; BlbOtrie T'wije 4/- 5/--10 10 FrMot Neave 60.00 52.00 SO SO W. Hammer k Cc. 62.00 85.00 100 Howvtb BrakiDt 10.00 65.00 100 I%Pnt 100.00 100 1(j0 Kkta Bro, Det 94.00 par133 words
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Article63 1917-01-10 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284 600 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6 i £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% »1,878,000 par Spore Municipal 44% of 1907 •1,600,000 10%dis Spore Municipal H% of 1909 •1.00U.000 10%dia Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 15%dis Spore Muoiripal 4% £800,000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 115,000,000 1% par V63 words
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Advertisement634 1917-01-10 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS TO LBT, No. 87, Phillip Street, Apply to J. H. Bllis, S, De Souta Street. 10-I—9-2 WANTED, A BOOK-KEEPER. Good salary to a competent man. Apply to Box No. 17, Straits Times. 10 I—l 61 16 1 GENTLEMAN deßires board and lodging with private family in residential district.634 words
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Advertisement318 1917-01-10 7 Have You Tried «38§E13rS^ the World-famous I|^<~,.,.::lS§^ THREE tefft PACT I Eft" i^SS^l UHO I LEO CIGARENES P (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. HENDY MONITORS AND ELEVATORS SOLE AGENTS 1 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND EASTERN BRANCH SINGAPORE. AUCTION SALb MM Ml Of OFPICE FURNITURE, IRON318 words
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1082 1917-01-10 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 10. THE CONFERENCE AT RONE. It is to be hoped that the Conference at Rome, which Mr. Lloyd George has been attending, has come to a dacUion on one or two vitally important matters. What is to be the policy in Greece and Macedonia? There1,082 words
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Article15 1917-01-10 8 The Manchester Corporation is preparing to grow 300 acre* of potatoes in the public parks.15 words
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Article29 1917-01-10 8 It is reported that a sladang has gored three bullocks on different occasions recently at the 14th mile, Pabang Road. The animal has caused quite a panic among carters.29 words
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Article43 1917-01-10 8 At the anuual general meeting of the Satuagtua Rubber Co., Ltd., a final dividend of 5 per cent absorbing Tin. 20,550, and making 10 per cent, for the year, was declared It was also decided to note Tls. 1,000 to some war food.43 words
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Article40 1917-01-10 8 An American tourist party consisting of leading American financiers and traders, with a view to investing in China, will come over to Japan some time in February. 1917, and will make a tour of Manila and various parts of China.40 words
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Article39 1917-01-10 8 The text of the War Duties Ordinance 1917 which was read a first time in the Legislative Council on Manday and was withdrawn on the motion for its second reading was published in a Government Gazette extraordinary issued yesterday.39 words
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Article37 1917-01-10 8 A correspondent writes: Daring the last few months between forty and fifty human beings have been killed by tigers in the Sepang district, and the Government have offered no reward. Is this not carrying economy rather far37 words
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Article40 1917-01-10 8 The continuous rain which has fallen since early this morning has resulted in floods in various parts of the town, and many of the roads are impassable. Some cooks are reported to have made the journey to market on rafts.40 words
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Article52 1917-01-10 8 At the Ipoh Judicial Commissioner's Court on Monday the hearing was continued of the sensational murder case in which two Malays, Syed Yaba and Syed Hunsain, were charged with having murdered a Malay. Sahat, and a Siamese, Naman, or Iput, at Chenderiang, on September 7, 1911. Both the accused were52 words
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Article63 1917-01-10 8 The correspondent of The Locomotief in Bandoeng reports that the latest careful explorations of the coalfields near Palembaug have proved that the quality of coal is much better than that of the Ombilien mines, and that the working of Palembang mines should be cheaper. The chief of the Mine Department63 words
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Article67 1917-01-10 8 Jassy, pronounced Y'iisse, is supposed to date from Roman times, but did not become a town before the Middle Ages. It has previously played an important part in history. A treaty made here with tho Turks in 1792, extended the Russian frontier to the Dniester. Here, too, the struggle for67 words
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Article76 1917-01-10 8 A despatch from Essen states, says the Geneva correspondent of The Express, that Krupp's have begun to build tanks of two different designs, which, it is claimed, are both German models. So far the German Press has ridiculed the tanks, stating that they were too cumbersome to be useful in76 words
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Article78 1917-01-10 8 A bill has been introduced into the Dutch Chamber to prolong for one year the contract between the Government and the Netherlands Trading Society relative to the sale of State products raised in Netherlands India. As was done before, the contract is only prolonged for one year, in view of78 words
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Article98 1917-01-10 8 We have received from the local branch of tho British and Foreigu Bible Society a copy of the popular report of the society for the past year. The year's issues have again risen and reached the unprecedented total of 11.CVJ.817 copies. This enormous number is mode up of 889,000 Bibles,98 words
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Article119 1917-01-10 8 Japan, remarks the Japan Chronicle, has lately been rather unfortunate in tho matter of epidemics, which have occurred in various parts of the country during the last six months, causing the loss of many lives. Cholera, which claimed bo many victims and created such a scare for a time, seems119 words
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Article169 1917-01-10 8 William J. Robinson, who has spent a year in the trenches in France, tells the following about the life of the British Tommy in the World's Work When the regiment goes into action a crowd of fellows get to gctber and put all the money they have in a pool.169 words
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Article140 1917-01-10 8 One of the most curious developments of the freight problem is the rush on the parcel poet, says the Japan Chronicle. Everybody knows how the cumbrous {customs and other arrangements caused a considerable parcel post trade to dovelop between Japan and Russia in silk and tea. The high freights have140 words
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Article425 1917-01-10 8 Mr. M W. Bishop is in charge of Morgan's agency in Singapore. The late Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria Hungary has bequeathed 60,000.000 kroner (.£2,500,000) to invalided soldiers and the families of those who have been killed, and 20,0,"0,0C0 kroner (about £833,000) eich to his two daughters425 words
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Article50 1917-01-10 8 We are officially informed that in consequence of the statoof tho weather, the parade at which His Excellency the Governor, as representing His Majesty the King, was to present the Military Cross to Captain Norman Black on the Singapore Cricket Club ground this afternoon has been cancelled.50 words
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86 1917-01-10 8 The following freehold building sites were disposed of by auction at ti.e sale- room of Messrs. Powell and Co.. Ltd., on Tuesday afternoon Freehold land, situate Orchard Road, Singapore, estimated to contain an area of 6,235 square feet, was bought by Mr. Julian Frankel86 words
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Article121 1917-01-10 8 The Siam Observer publishes the following Christmas messages exchanged between H. M. the King of Siam and lI. M. King George: His Majesty the King of Great Britain and Ireland. I desire in friendship to convey to Yonr Majesty and Yoor People my best wishes for Christmas with121 words
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Article154 1917-01-10 8 A correspondent writes that though in favour of the proposed war tax he notes two important features that condemn the scale (1) Seems to be based on the theory that it was to tax Government salaries. It seems to have been forgotten that there are commercial154 words
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Advertisement81 1917-01-10 8 CARD SYSTEMS are valuable in every business. Send for particulars. Roneo, Ltd. ilm-ohpk t\Tai> in England) 1 4-a. COLLYER QUAY. CHOICE WEDDING GIFTS New Silverware Now Displayed AT John Little Co., Ltd. (IMIORI ORATED IN ENGLAND). TYPEWRITERS The Oliver and The Empire are the two most popular models, because they81 words
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Advertisement224 1917-01-10 8 LAST THREE NIGHTS OF THE POPULAR WHA.XNOTM VAUDEVILLE MYSTICAL ENTERTAINERB AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY, ALHAMBRfI Beaoh Rood The Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre In Singapore. TO-NIGHT ANOTHER CO** LITE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME •HBKR MERIT ,it><>* vi t'j extend THE WHATNOTS" Stay in lv Aihambra They hays maito224 words
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Article2065 1917-01-10 9 EASTERN CAMPAIGN. Russians in the North Progress. Position in Rumania. Kbutbb's Tilioram*. London, January H, 6 20 p.m. wireless ltussian official message says We captured a village north west of Tirul swamp and trenches south west of Bapit lake. We have taken MOO prisoners since January 5. We2,065 words
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Article29 1917-01-10 9 Rbdtbb's Tblboram. London, January 8, 5 p.m. Brishane The floods in Queensland are the greatest for half a century. Pianos are lodged in trees at Clerm >nt.29 words
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Obituary18 1917-01-10 9 Rbuteh's Tklburam. London, January 9, 7.45 p.m. Tbe death is announced ot the novelist, Sir Philip Magnay.18 words
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Article332 1917-01-10 9 Twelve Hundred Dollars For January. Mr. E. Gill has forwarded the January contributions to Mm Overseas Club Tobacco Fund, and it is gratifying to notice that the amount is larger than on any previous occasion, reaching tbo handsome total of 91,281.2". This is made up as332 words
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Article269 1917-01-10 9 Alleged Forgery of Officers' Cheques. Tbe first Assizes of the year, which were opened before tbe Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill. K.C.) yesterday, were continued to-day. Yesterday the usual sentences of life im prisonment were passed in the cases of a liokien and a Tamil who were charged269 words
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Article23 1917-01-10 9 Mr. R, J. Pennycuick, of tbe Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., leaves Penang for Ipoh this month, on transfer to the oompany's branch there23 words
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Article46 1917-01-10 9 Vice-admiral Sir G. J. S. Warrender, whose death is announced, served in the European War from 1914 to 1915. He saw considerable active service in 1876, six years after entering tbe navy and from 1907 to 1908 was Comruaoder in Chief of the East Indian Station.46 words
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Article2304 1917-01-10 9 SITUATION IN RUMANIA AND GREECE. From Our Special Correspondent. London, December 7. We are in the midst of a political crisis which, it is generally hoped, will end in a definite parting from "Wait and See" methods and a steadfast attachment henceforth to the gospel of2,304 words
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Article672 1917-01-10 10 Committee's investigation into The Cause. At the Telephone Company's instigation, au enquiry was held recently to ascertain, if ix)«-ililc, the cause of the fire in the Central Exchange. In choosing the members for the enquiry committee, the company asked those linical knowledge would be of use672 words
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Article26 1917-01-10 10 Parades. Drill Hall at 1 :«)p.m January 10, 1917. Drill Hail at Mi p.m., January 13, 1917. Drews Kcview Order on both parades.26 words
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Article61 1917-01-10 10 The marriage of George Home Cook. younger son of tin late Kixiham Home Cook, Hongkong and Shan Kl.*i Hank at Kobe, and Mrs. Cook, of ♦Office, Altnnchaiu, Cheshire, to Lilian, JaugbWr of Major C.H.T.Byng Hall. 1) >O Ityn^ Hall and grand-daughter of r»IC. H Hall, Indian Army. took place on61 words
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Article1174 1917-01-10 10 INCREASED DUTIES ON LIQUORS AND TOBACCO. Bigger Fees from Rubber Dealers. The appended report of farther proceedings at the Legislative Council meeting on Mon day afternoon was unavoidably held over from yesterday. On the motion of th" Colonial Secretary i lion. Mr. K» S. James, C.M.G.), the Council1,174 words
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Article156 1917-01-10 10 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January 9. Following are the handicaps for tbe first day of the forthcoming race meeting First race.— Tho Friar 9.10, Betting Bill 8.9, Nullo 8.7, Lady Jean 8.0, Sandy Creek 7.9. Second race.— ldunno 9.7, Black Prince 9 7, Devmsnirc Lass 9.6,156 words
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Article359 1917-01-10 10 The S.C.F.A. and Shropshires II Match. With regard to the match between the Straits Chinese F.A. and Shropshire* II ou Monday, which, as reported yesterday, terminated in a very regrettable incident, Soccerite writes to say that the Chinese had already scored one goal before the referee awarded them a359 words
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Article338 1917-01-10 10 A correspondent forwards the following —The Hod. Khan Bahadur A. K. G. Ahmed Tamby Maricar was tnated to a dinner, in the Oriental fashion, on Saturday, at Chaman-I Baynazeer, Mr. T. K. Shaik Da wood's bungalow at Serangoon Koad More than 400 leading people were present, iocloding338 words
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Article46 1917-01-10 10 St. Piero Kodinger, a well-known Austrian resident of Shanghai, who since his arrival has been successively war correspondent, author, and lawyer, was arrested on a warrant isnuod by bis Consular authorities and was lodged by permission of the American authorities in the I \S. Consular gaol.46 words
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903 1917-01-10 10 To the Editor of the Straits. Times. Sir,— This being the last day of 1916 I have been endeavouring to do a little retrospective thinking, with a view, naturally, to utilising with benefit during 1917, the conclusions arrived at in respect of the year that ia903 words
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Letter216 1917-01-10 10 To the Editor of the S'raits Times. Sir, Them is a case of a well-known Chinese firm which compels criticism. Immediately the question of imposing an income tax began to be discussed one of the leading Chinese firms here, believing that this form of tax would be216 words
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Article1582 1917-01-10 10 SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN THE PROFITS. Estates in Good Order The eleventh ordinary general meeting of the Koala Lumpur Robber Company, Ltd., was held on November 17, at the Cannon Street Hotel, E.C., Mr. E. H. Tootal pro siding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, before I addressing you on1,582 words
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Article261 1917-01-10 10 Lanadron.- 123,34! lbs. Ledbury.— 6s,Bo2 lbs. C1uuy.— 20,369 lbs. Senawacg. 36 066 lbs. Sandycroft.- 24,376 lbs. Batu Anam— 2l,694 lbs. Batu Village.— 2,B27 lbs. Pengkalan Dorian.— ll.972 lbs. Tana Merah 28,200 lbs. Bate. -13,088 lbs. Semainbu. 1i.91", lbs. Sungei Bagan.— l2 519 lbs. Cheng.— ls,Boo lbs. Sungala.-261 words
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Article142 1917-01-10 10 A European, named Evan Percy Lewis, was charged in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court, before Mr. (idldtliorp, with using as genoino a forged document, to wit a testimonial purporting to be signed by Mr. W. M, Mackey, which \m knew to be a forgery. There were two other142 words
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Article27 1917-01-10 10 Lieut. Jones, eldest son of Mr. H. L>. C. Jones, one of tho London managers of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, baa been awarded the Military Cross.27 words
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Article776 1917-01-10 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 10, 1917. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange aad -*bart brokers, issue tbe following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. Sou. Valui. I Botbm. Sbiibm. a/- *uag*> 3/- Anglo-Java Anglo- Malay 1776 words
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Article364 1917-01-10 11 The Murder of a Dutch Civil Servant. Th« Sumatra Post of Friday says -Laat (v.nini; a te.ogram was received from Taroetoeng stating that H<< r Mnller. a Dutch rvaat, stationed at Si Borong Borong, bad been murdered in the neighbourhood o' Ilaros. a town on Sumatra's West364 words
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Article323 1917-01-10 11 Discussed at Estate Manager's Meeting. An informal meeting of estate managers in the l.abu Valley was held at Labu on January 5 to disci's the ijaestioD of the shortag» of Chinese labour, says the Malay Mail. There were present the managers of Labu. Cheviot. New Labu, Kubang. Sungei323 words
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Article153 1917-01-10 11 Outward. T'*e toKowiag aasaeeurr Makings to tbe Strafes ore takes from tbe London and Cbina liMa>. md I>. steamer. From London to Siatjsaore.— Mr. Bailon, Mr Cowan. I'isi V. aoJ O. vieani'r. From London to Tiljilf- Mr- Low. Mr. and Mr- Vitt, Mr an Xrs. Cart.** Mi153 words
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Advertisement101 1917-01-10 11 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Y.ll.C.A. mcDib'.ri are reminded of the New Year Social to night at Mfc Kveniog drat* entmlj optional. We have recem-l a date block calendar from Metn. fUanfmgir and Co., of Mottapori' aid IVnaDK. tin 1 ay lit-- fur Mi^mo K Spinrrr »nt > tin »i II Wnown101 words
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Advertisement441 1917-01-10 11 E. and O. HOTEL PENANO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island. CRAG HOTEL PENANG HILLS THE SANATORIUM OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Complete!) Renovated Twesty-six hours from Singapore. A PERFECT HEALTH RESORT AND AN IDEAL BPOT FOR SPENDING HOLIDAYS. BUN6ALOWB FOR FAMILIES. ALSO BIN6LE AND DOUBLE441 words
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Advertisement346 1917-01-10 11 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, January 13, RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The beat in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone346 words
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Article2494 1917-01-10 12 A NOBLE ARMY OF OPTIMISTS IN TRANCE. By James Douglas. Before I left London net the most powerful lVuximist in Blighty He curdled Uij blood with visions of e»il, ptst. present, and future I forget bow many millions of men were to die and how man; tloasands2,494 words
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Article1749 1917-01-10 12 FRENCH AIRMAN'S THRILLING FLIGHT. To Essen and Back Lieutenant Danooart, who, with Captain Beaacbamps, recently flew to Essen and back and bombed the famous Kropp Work?, con tributes to the Daily Chronicle this thrilling story of his daring exploit. How I bombed Essen Indeed, it was1,749 words
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Article580 1917-01-10 12 His Passage From Peace to The Sword. Kaiser William 11. is the central fijju.e in the fires of Armageddon, and bis part in the coming of it will be a great human document "of the future. Any lights on that matter have drama, and some are to be580 words
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Article71 1917-01-10 12 At a meeting of farmers at Colchester, Mr. Rowland Partridge said there were more dogg in England to day than there wer< sheep In London alone there were about a million dogs, many of them costing 18s. a «reek each to keep. In Germany, the dogs bad either been killed71 words
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Advertisement294 1917-01-10 12 FULTON (Registered Trade Mark) BOILER FLUID IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL and POSSESSES both PREVENTATIVE and CURATIVE QUALITIES. Particulars on application to McAlister Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN SINOAPOBI BOLE AGENTS. SPECIAL OFFER. «V4t) This is the only Genuine x^^fea^ NOVELTY Wristlet jg Watch Band. JjaT^V I>O AWAY it [KH-VtRRE-.-DEiiGN 'T w294 words
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Article1091 1917-01-10 13 BURDENED WITH A HEAVY LABOUR BILL. No Distribution of Profits, The sixth annual general meeting of the Kamnnting (in Kedab) Rubber Plantation Co., Ltd., was held on December 21, at the offices of Meesrß. A. R. BurkLU and Sone, secretaries, reports the N.-C. Daily News. The Chairman said1,091 words
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Advertisement80 1917-01-10 13 "WHITEAWAYS" FEATHER-WEIGHT FELT HATS in New shades, FELT HATS S W^^^h > Fawn, Green, (Jreys and Brown, f/ [A\ PIGSTICKER TOPEE THE SINGAPORE HELMET BHIPQ|3I As illustration, \f^^Br <S Rubber and Cork Body, either with bulge or Wfl>*' white waree, ffr $8.50 each. DOUBLE TERAI HATS. (i 'ey and Fawn,80 words
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Advertisement341 1917-01-10 13 CONSULATE-GENERAL FOR THE, NETHERLANDS, NOTICE. The pig firm of the district Pulaa Tujoo Arcb'ptlago, Ke*id<.oey Rhio and its Drpen denciee, will be let for one and for throe years as from April 1, 1917. at Tanjoog Pinaog on February 28, 1017. Particulars may be obtained from the Resident of Rhio341 words
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Advertisement56 1917-01-10 13 ft HIGH ak CLASS B GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. Wanted at oner, two Malay Compositors 1 (or tbe Government Printiue Office, Jobore Bahra, at a silary of iii eacb per month Preference will b given to applicants who have worked in a newspaper or Gazette office. Apply to tbe Saperiatendcnt, Government56 words
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Advertisement38 1917-01-10 13 IMPORTANT NOTICE. Part calara c f tbo Scripture Union, tbe Btrcao Band and tto Bible and Prayer Union, all of London, will be gladly sent on application to the Honorary Local Socretary' Kallanß House, Gaylang, Singapore. 28-12— *****38 words
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Advertisement1445 1917-01-10 14 Peace. Famimk Plbntt. Line Insurance ib worth 100 oentb on the dollar. WHAT OTHXH PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. »—D OFFIGB Wl-t.^^ H-~. ..ngapor.. «-O«DOII OFF.O. Old «.wnr, 8.0. Tbe Compan. has HOMO depoarted with obe loßtßßi Oiwt of Borland, and oampliee with tbe Btitiah LBe1,445 words
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Advertisement498 1917-01-10 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Oapitb! is 80,000 Shares ot 480 eaoto w m, 41,100,000 Reserve Fund m. 41,800,000 Reaerro Liability oi Proprietors... 41,300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London Ciiy wad Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County498 words
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Advertisement801 1917-01-10 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL ;:T LlfE assurance go., ltd. wßllfclW I Wfc BsTABLIbHID 16T4. ImCOKPOBAIIU 1M 111 MA. N par oaat of tho Foads, or $23,000,000.00 are invested in Govarnmant Securities 4f years' woord progtess and inert t* ing btabilrty. HI fUTU for aoa-forfeitable Endowment Assurances with Profits A man aged 80801 words
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Advertisement157 1917-01-10 14 THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Ircobi-iikated in Canada). All kinds of Lift- and Ei.dowment Policies tamed. •HTHRIE A Co, ltd., General Ag> 801 B) 01 1MB), r S. EVANS, Mansg-.r, S^utb Bwom Asia. 8 9— a mm iKSURANGE OFFICE. LIMITED. tiMCOBPORATID H HoNaKONO Oftpital Scbscribtd...t«2,6oo.. Amoant paid-up JOO.v J 1.800.C157 words
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Article911 1917-01-10 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. When a Woman Drives the Car. The advent of the woman motor car driver and enthusiast has been directly responsible for many of the changes, in the way of improvements, which have taken place in the construction of motor cars daring911 words
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Article119 1917-01-10 15 If the report be correct. Yuan Shibkai though dead— will ret ttm (lovernment another $600,000 for the baiUling of his Imr- rial tomb. The work, it is ««id, will begin early in the new year and the contract l:as bun awarded to a Shanghai contractor.119 words
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Article46 1917-01-10 15 Tbr cffiijct of the Eastern Kxtcnbion, Great S .I: i.i in .m.l C'oajtijcr. i.xl Pacific Cable Com paoies -a prmaineot bniMiuii on the BaaJ at Suaoi;l>»i were burovd uut JuriuK tin ni^h: ol January 1. Tho bimioei-s i» beini; smM on by tht Chinese T.!tj;raph ■"Uicn.46 words
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Advertisement400 1917-01-10 15 Use All-B*»l*;ie»:i* ROM TYRES ••^^•■■■■■■■■■■■■^■■■■■■■■■■it^Bla^a^aWßaSßSßßlß^B^Bm Iyr s are if paramount importance to yoa and tbe life of yoar car. |9 B lur safety depends upon i aJH their rul.abi itc. yiar ran fSB mt» expeas vary according fc Sfiaß to tbeir darabiiity, yoar £t3bl comfort is largely affected by ir400 words
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Advertisement194 1917-01-10 15 fl^^\ c^ i in the running costs of Commercial Vehicles is assured by the constant use of DUNLOP SOLID BAND TYRES. Their quality and soundness of design are unequalled. Perfect service at minimum cost. DUNLOPI RUBBER Co,(f AH EAST) 110, ING: m HOMKONQ. isinbaporel BUY STEUSTIC TYRES I GREATEST MILEAGE194 words
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Advertisement1180 1917-01-10 16 A^B. MACKAYS Q THt ORIGINAL E LIQUEUK WHiSKY. fp»"j^ As supplied to both Houses of Parliament. OBTAINABLE FROM ALI FiRST-GLASS DEALERS So!. Ageau ADAMSON, GILFILLAN L^^Jgr^t 4NO COMPANY. LIMITEO •tM I ill Incorporated in Rn^landi Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS WANTEO WASTED, a sitr.'ion a« MM* Apply Nurre, c o1,180 words
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Advertisement764 1917-01-10 16 l«mtTBL£T. 0, LLOYD ROAD, lower floor and top floor to let. Apply premise. 4-1 HI TO LBT No. 20. Kirn Keat Koad. Apply to Veo Hook Hoe. No. B, Raffles flaoe. an-o TO LBT. ISm No. 7, Cbaaoury Lane Apply to Ctiioa KBBg Lee k Co., Auctioneers 18- U— o764 words
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Advertisement271 1917-01-10 16 PAINTS OILS OF ALL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT Co lOBand 109, Market Street. PIIONK SAME NO. 421. 6. R. LAMBERT AND COMPANY. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Sa, Orchard Road Established in 1872. Telephone No. 1000 THE OLDEST AND LEADING BTUDIO IN THE FAR EAST. Portraiture271 words
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Advertisement314 1917-01-10 16 SAVE MONEY BY BUYING NOW. 8,000 Ke«B ani Drums Habbnck's Colour Paint, Oils and SunJiies 800 Little Nipper Rnbber Mangles 60 G: m Rubber Mangles. 10,009 Square feet Brau Wire Gsu/ 6CO Dozens Galvanized Buckets J.OCO Dozens Burope Bass Brooms 600 Lengths Mild Steel Angles 1,000 Lengths Flat Iron 1.000314 words
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Advertisement472 1917-01-10 16 NEW MOTOR CARS For HIRE Don't pay out your well-earned money on cheap, old and delapidated cars when you can obtain first-class, high-priced car at moderate charge from STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 A 216, Orchard Road (Next to WEARN BROS., Ltd.) To ADVERTISERS As rtqucrts to make alterations ie advertiseniL-nts,472 words
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Miscellaneous325 1917-01-10 16 Straits "(Dimes. Telephones. Editorial and Ooneral 70 Manager's Office 302 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editoria matters and news should be addressed THE EDITOR. Ml ommunications relating to business matters—advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.—should be ad dreesL to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Misoellaneoua wants ot every description325 words
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