The Straits Times, 25 January 1917
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Title Section13 1917-01-25 1 The Straits Times NO. 25,322 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. JANUARY 25. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement247 1917-01-25 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED j: CONDENBED MILK Prioe dow 1 1 $12.90 per cam A FEW GOOD THINGS LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS ca,/ "Is* In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OJCTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and VEGETABLE. A tin makes six247 words
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Advertisement281 1917-01-25 1 ROBINSON CO. 1917 All-Steel Raleigh Cycles. THE RALEIGH O #^^^^^"*^^^v c new tap-r front "ROAD RACER j£^^^\ Jj)^^^^ forks give great is a particularly light Mf /\!^k StY\ steadiness and ease and fast machine, /fc^ JSEL-*S iff at high pace. This weighing 28 lbs. "^^afr-^- aJgl^T f(| If&^pk mach ine281 words
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Advertisement13 1917-01-25 1 JEFFREY'S PILBENER BEER. 1 Soli AciniADAMSON. GILFILLAN A CO LTD (Incorpor&tod in Knidand)13 words
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Article1109 1917-01-25 2 A SENSATIONAL STORY OF THE WAR. Seen By Over a Hundred Men. This war has killed many old-fashioned ideas and shattered many delusions, bat it has revived among all classes a belief in the supernatural. Tommy, Jack, and the merchant seaman are the most superstitious people ij1,109 words
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Advertisement472 1917-01-25 2 Don't Be Deceived By The Lure Of Low Prices WHEN you buy drugs, remember that quality is the only true test of cheapness Inferior drugs are expensive at any price. 9 t Our goods are all marked at definite prices above cost and these prices are such tbat there is472 words
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Advertisement524 1917-01-25 2 PALE BEAUTY FADES. The girl who returns home from school or work thoroughly tired out every evening may be beautiful, but her beauty will soon fade. She will be fortunate if she escapes a physical breakdown, because this getting tired so quickly is the first warning symptom of a thinning524 words
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Advertisement592 1917-01-25 2 WANTED. A British Life Assurance Company of exoollent repate amongst the Chinese community wishes to engage tbe serviors of a Chinese gentleman ot pood social pos'tion and high standing to act as Inspector. Good salary and commission to the right man. Apply to Life," c/o Straits Timed. i 2 1—592 words
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Advertisement172 1917-01-25 2 CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists No. 25, South Brlged Road First oiass Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Best Tooth Powders and Brashes lot saJ« CONSUMPTION CURED Even when specialist!* say NO HOPE Eminent Doctor,-' striking testimony. Particulars gladly given172 words
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Article736 1917-01-25 3 LABOUR AND TWO-GUINEA BOXES OF CHOCOLATES. Prompt Action Demanded. Organised labour resumed the attack on food prices at a National Conference at tbe Central Hall, Westminster. Upwards of 2.00 C representatives, drawn from the trade onions, co-operative societies, trade councils, local Labour parties, Socialist societies, and women's industrial736 words
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Article144 1917-01-25 3 Some of tbe new munition workers, men antraioed, but possessing high intelligence, bare n pcatedly beaten all records on machine work set up by trained mechanic*. It in reported in Engineering tbat an old established firm built a new sbop, designed on tbe basis of144 words
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Article96 1917-01-25 3 The beautiful lady interviewi A a fortune teller on tbc usual t>ubj<-cl«. Luiy, amid tb> clairvoyant, you will vmit jrei^u lands and tin: court* of the kinsa and queena. You will conijuer all riva'x and marry the man uf your choice. Ht 1 will be tall and96 words
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Advertisement208 1917-01-25 3 The Sdemi Sweetmeat *cf- ike Children WRIGLEV'S—thc Perfect Gum. It is r. .Ide in the United States in hygienic factories, by machine process. It is i:i waxed paper and sealed air tight to keen it alnays fresh and clean. It aids appeiile anti digestion, keeps the teeth clean ;::id brtarh208 words
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Advertisement712 1917-01-25 3 A MISERY WITH SSSSS (|f^Ko MOB T OR :A^TA B OOT,T(| HEALEDBY CUTICURA MMi j? W V9^ "Whon my hands first broke out they I I JS^F MW W Wal k 1 HE^ started In little pimples which lu-hod so U j §1 could have none mad, H F >^^^^^^^^^^L!iM_^^^^^^^^^^^T712 words
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Advertisement523 1917-01-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP rOO, LTO. (Ihcokpokitbo in J&pam EUROPEAN LINE A sevviee id maintained between Yokohama via ports and London under mail oontraol with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstraoted. and are fitted with all523 words
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Advertisement680 1917-01-25 4 STEAMER BAIUH6B. P. O." British India AND Mpcar bine. (COMPAMMS INCORPORATED IM EnOLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty Government). ro» China Japan Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Meditarrmnun Port* and London. MAIL LINES. doIIWUD IKOK ECROPI) Outward (roi China) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT680 words
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Advertisement551 1917-01-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, TringmnQ, Bisnt, Semerak, Bacho, KeUntan, Tabai uaognara, Teiapm, Panarai. Patani, Singors, Laoon Kobaamai, Bandon. Landsmen, Cbampon, Kohlak Bangkok. OIM Departure „i. ASDANG Jan. 29 Jan. 31, 3 p.m. a.s. BORIBAT Fab. 5 Feb. 7, 3 p.m.551 words
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Advertisement610 1917-01-25 4 STEAMER BAIUNGS. OOMBINBD SSItVICB OP THE OCEANS. 8. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Bnqland) AND THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) BBTWBBN Fremantle (Perth North-W«.t Australian Ports, Java and Singapore). Regular sailing* between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound (Port610 words
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Article167 1917-01-25 5 EXCHANOB. Swa&poßa, January 26, 1917. Ob Loi.fi.. Bank Inji 2/4, Demand 2/4; Private 8 m/i 2/4 v; On France Bank T. T. 826 Oa India Bank T. T. On HoNaaoNa...Bank d/d pm On bHANUHAi ...Bank d/d aa M OnJati BankT. T. a* 18«j Oa Japan Bank aa167 words
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Article110 1917-01-25 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, January 25. High Wstot 0 7 a.m 11 Jl am Nat MißHiun meeting, Theatre, 5 30 p.m. Friday, January 26, <*t«b Water Ml a ra 0 10 p.m Municipal ('oinmiattion, 2.30 p.m. Saturday, January 27. cU«h Wale* 1.9 a.m.. 0.57 p.m. Sunday, January 2H. Sir<110 words
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Article146 1917-01-25 5 To-dat. P. Dickson and I. Swettenbam 2.30 pm Port Swettenbam and Penang 2.30 pm Malacca and Muai 8 pui Kota Tinggi 4 pm i'ontianak 4 pm To MORROW. Pulau Batam and Pulau Balang 8.30 am Cucob 8.80 am Pulau Soegi 8.80 am Cucob 9.80 am Pulau Soegi146 words
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Article270 1917-01-25 5 The mail train* from Singapore for t)> *orth leave Tank (toad station daily at 7.7 a.m lad 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur a* 7.18 p.m. and 6.X. a.m. respectively. Th ibrojfli expres* co Penang leaves Kuala Lumper at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penau^ •t 8 '28270 words
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Article104 1917-01-25 5 Our attention has benn calM to the (act that oar arrivals in London art* much behind •boss poeßaood elsewhere Our ruin is t< <ive arrival" oalj when they are officially reported in toe Post Offloe notioeß, and no late* date than that printed above hai been •o104 words
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Advertisement30 1917-01-25 5 Daily (Except Sdkuat) Bt Thin federated Malay States. Pekan, Malacca, Muai sad Penang 6pm OFFICES TO LET. FIRST FLOOR. FRENCH BANK BUILDINGS Irii! ntry. Apply (iati. y itrnl Butcitiun,' bartered30 words
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Advertisement602 1917-01-25 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. INTKRPRETKR SALESMAN WANTED. P i-i-.i >n ii open for a liiicti cl»si Chinn«w Interpreter Salesman who would be able to work among the towkay c'a^cs of the Straitn aod F. M. S. Salary and liberal oommiseioc to tl c ru-ht roan. Apply at once to Box No. 11,602 words
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Advertisement551 1917-01-25 5 Have You Tried ?^S&S/S&\ the World-famous THREE faHi UHO I LEO CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. BRITISHER, 10 years' Eastern experience, CACTCDIJ CVTCaICIDaI A ft, P desires a position in February, aocustomea tHOldin CAltfiOlUn A. v. to control big stock-, age 88 years, married, LEGRAPH CD551 words
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Advertisement292 1917-01-25 5 MOUTRIE Choose a Moutrie Piano for your home, with the positive knowledge that it is the ideal Instrument for this climate, also that in buying direct from the manufacturer you save all intermediate profits. Write for Catalogue. Easy Terms arranged. Liberal discount for t-aoV S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Incoepokatkd in292 words
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1108 1917-01-25 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25. PEACE WITHOUT VICTORY. In piping times of peace, words may be used as one uses paints on a canvas simply to produce pretty edicts. Mr. Woodrow Wilson was. is and ever will be a man of peace. He baa none of tbe qualities of1,108 words
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Article46 1917-01-25 6 As indicated at a meeting of tbe Legislative Council towards the close of last year, the Kixtero Extension Cable Co. is ceasing to maintain cable communication with Malacca. Notice is given that after January 31 all telegrams for Malacca should be handed to tho.Oovernmuot Telegraph Department.46 words
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Article20 1917-01-25 6 Count Revcntlow is wildly indignant over the fact that Captain Blaikie will not die tbe death of a franc tireur.20 words
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Article25 1917-01-25 6 Tbe weather in the Galf of Siam is reported to be exceptionally heavy and some boats bave taken five days to go op from Singapore.25 words
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Article27 1917-01-25 6 Tbe Clerk of Councils informs us that the meeting of the Legislative Council fixed for February 5 bas been postponed owing to tbe illness of the Treasurer.27 words
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Article28 1917-01-25 6 Mr. F. H. Dnpree has been over to Kaching to teat and report on tbe wireless installations in Sarawak before the Government takes them over from the contractors.28 words
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Article26 1917-01-25 6 A Peking message says that a German army captain and two lieutenants who escaped from a Siberian prison have been killed in Mongolia by the Russians.26 words
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Article32 1917-01-25 6 An Italian official message says The enemy shelled the military hospital at Gorizia. despite tbe fact that tbe Red Cross flags were visible. Tbere were six casualties among members of the staff.32 words
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Article36 1917-01-25 6 It is notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette tbat swine fever has ceased to exist in tbe districts of Province Wellesley and Kuala Lumpur. The Resident of Perak therefore rescinds notifications made declaring these districts infected.36 words
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Article50 1917-01-25 6 Eighteen syces belonging to trainers at the Penang race meeting were on Monday morning charged before Mr. V. G. Ezecbiel witb placing in a common gaming house. They were all discharged as they were not playing in a common gaming bouse and had a right to be on tbe premises.50 words
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Article73 1917-01-25 6 Currents in the China Sea, tbe leading article in a recent issue of Shipping and Engineering, gives a very interesting account of two lighters built in Shanghai in 1910, which, after twice breaking adrift after leaving there and being given up as lost, drifted finally down to Singapore, where one73 words
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Article117 1917-01-25 6 Philatelist!?, says the Shanghai Mercury, will be interested to learn that on and from January 1 overprinted stamps will be used for postage at the British Post Offices in China. The stamps in use at Hongkong and formerly at the British Post Offices ie China bave been overprinted "China" inAgencies - 117 words
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Article127 1917-01-25 6 Macsen, in tbe India Rubber Journal, like Mr. Loudoun Sband, takes a serious view of the question of freights. He says Very high prices have been paid out in the East, where American buyers bave shown ultraanxiety to get hold of good big lines of rubber. Most of this rubber127 words
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Article144 1917-01-25 6 The Morning Post's military corn spondent does uot consider the Riga advance can or was intended materially to influence tbe Kumanian operation. There are no such vital issues at stake on tbe Riga front as would justify the employment to the detriment of the principal op. rations in Rumania of144 words
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Article171 1917-01-25 6 The pastime of cock-fighting used to be the sport of kings, once upon a time, but witb the advent of vigorous physical exercise, that game was relegated to tbe background. At present few countries indulge in cock-fighting but the Philippine Islands are as keen as ever on this game. However,171 words
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Article201 1917-01-25 6 The practice of spit it revelation is carried on txU-usivuly in Shanghai by old women who profess to be able to receive tbe spirit of the person with whom his family dt sires to communicate. The old wooutu on btio^ called in light* a few joss sticks and candles aod201 words
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Article485 1917-01-25 6 Tbe engagement is announced of Mr, Frank Gordon Souter. Sandycroft Estate, Hruas, to Miss Dorothy Hildred Bach, of Herne Bay, Kent. After an interval of twenty months services at the Armenian Church of St. Gregory, will be renewed next Sunday. The Rev. V. Minaa arrived from Ispahan,485 words
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Article62 1917-01-25 6 The public is reminded of tbe Mass Meeting in Tbe Theatre this afternoon in connection with tbe National Mission of Repentance and Hope. Tbe chair will be taken at 5 30 p.m. by His Excellency tbe Governor, and tbe speakers will be the Rev. B. C. Robert".62 words
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Article190 1917-01-25 6 Mr. Lvwis, general manager of the Sarawak Government Collieries, reported that at I o'clock on the morning of December 14 water broke into the Brooketon Colliery. Tbe bottom pumps were under water in a few minutes and before it was possible to get another pump and pipes190 words
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Article218 1917-01-25 6 Tbe following telegrams are forwarded to us for publication Code oable from the Governor of tbe Straits Settlements to the Secretary of State fur the Colonies, dated January l:t, 1917. Witb reference to prospectus new War Loans enquiries being made locally as to whither subscribers218 words
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Advertisement113 1917-01-25 6 JUNORA WINE OF HEALTH. Sole Agents. GALDBEGK. MCGREGOR Co. Singapore and Malacca. Johore Agents: A. C. HARPER Co. Remington Smokeless Cartridges ?"^OP^ 12 bore, 6or 8 shot. Loaded w^ j n England. SjA' I?*r7 $6.50 per 100. V-^ Accurate, Hard-hitting. Rerj^ CXS'^ liable JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England).113 words
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Advertisement253 1917-01-25 6 TO-WIOHT PICTURES AND VAUDEVILLE It the Ever Popular Picture Theatre THE HOUSE OF QUALITY, &LHAMBRA Beaoh Road The Home of Feature Attractions Tbe Leading Theatre In Singapore TO-NIGHT SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT ABBOTT and MARTELL Australia's Mrm»te>t offering. Direct from Harry Rieard's and I'.rennan Kulier Theatres. Anntralia The 2<>tb wntnrv MID-AIR MARVEL253 words
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Article2551 1917-01-25 7 SHARP SEA FIGHT. German Vessels Driven Home. THE FIGHTING LINES. Actifity in the Western Area. Rictir's hHMK London, .l»r.ukry 33, 9.20 p.m. Tbe Admiralty aonaDooes: Oar light forces patrolling the V rln Sea not far from the Dutch coast, or, Mi nday night, met s division of enemy2,551 words
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Article200 1917-01-25 7 Rkctek's Telegram. London, January 22, 11.45 p.m. Presiding at a lecture by Lady Katharine Stuart to the East India Association. Lord Konaldshay agreed that the insularity of Englishmen was an obstacle to mutual understanding and sympathy between the two races. At least an equal obstacle were the ancient200 words
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Article41 1917-01-25 7 (From Oi-r Own Correspondent.) I'enang, January 34. Tbe I'enang Selangor polo match resulted in a draw of two goals all. Penang had the better of tbe play in tbe last chukka and had hard luck in not scoring.41 words
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Article27 1917-01-25 7 (FaoM Our Own Corbispondint.) Penang, Jannary 34. Following were tbe scores in tbe Inter Club Rifle Shooting Ipob 582, Kuala Lumpur 506, Penang 488.27 words
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Article36 1917-01-25 7 (From Our Own Corrsxpondbnt.) London, January Ma Glenbervie pays an interim dividend of 15 per cent, and United Serdang a final of 15, carrying forward £152,500 subject to excess profit duty of £134,000.36 words
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Article225 1917-01-25 7 Advisory Committees Appointed For F.M.S. With reference to the announcement made by tbe Government on December 22 last, regarding tbe possibility of sparing more men from the F.M.S. to join His Britannic Majesty's Forces, tbe following advisory committees have now been constituted For Perak— The Hon. the British225 words
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Article355 1917-01-25 7 Business at the Annual General Meeting. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Nursing Association was held at the Municipal offices this morning. The President. Lady Evelyn Young, was in the chair, and the others present were Mrs. Wolff (bon. secretary) Mrs. Ferguson- Davie. M.D., B.Sc. Mrs.355 words
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Article203 1917-01-25 7 At the present appropriate time for "taking stock," says the B N.B. Herald, it is perhaps worth while reciting something of what has been done by British North Borneo in contribution U> the war. Here follows a list totalling almost .£lO,OOO, no unsatisfactory figure for203 words
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Article598 1917-01-25 7 (From Ovr Own Cohbkshosdkst.) Malacca, January 21. Mr. Chan Soo Wan. son of the late Mr. Chan Koon Chiang, has established himself in Malacca as a book-seller, stationer, etc. He has been appointed the Malacca agent of Messrs. Koh and Co., of Singapore. Messrs. Caldbeck. Macgregor and598 words
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Article179 1917-01-25 7 The Daily Chronicle asserted more detin itely on December 80 that the State would shortly buy out the control of the drink trade. Although the scheme is," it add* vast and intricate, the Government will be able to utilise Mr. Lloyd George's plane made early last year.179 words
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Article180 1917-01-25 7 The announcement that a promin. Nt New York financial hou*e has purchased fr<<m the Royal Dutch Company, for the working of petroleum wells, etc., a block of 74 000 shares of 100 florins each of that compauy for introduction on the Now York market,180 words
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Article90 1917-01-25 7 Tin Times military i-orrcsponuent, examining possible German 'hat thx< cffenbive in the VTaal would suit u^ so we.. that dare do, lup<> for it. Another aitHck from theTi. l».uo wi:l in tlir Carso tlui" fMM i- I <>->-ible, but lie probability I* t.'Ht. tl s i.nupai^u90 words
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Article1617 1917-01-25 8 A SOURCE OF POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS. Treatment of The Latex Mr s I Meal writes in tbe Times. Trade Supplement for December:— 1 lien -i U- little doubt tbat tbe British rubber p antation industry has reached its present position more by luck and enterprise than by systematic cultivation1,617 words
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Article270 1917-01-25 8 Kepala Killed and Robbed At Kalumpang. A very daring murder is reported to have occurred in broad daylight on January 8 on an estate at Kalumpang, tbe victim being a Hailam kepala on tbe estate. It appears, according to the Malay Mail, that at about 4270 words
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Article183 1917-01-25 8 Abbott and Martell, vaudeville artistes from Australia, made a decidedly good impression on the large audience who witnessed their opening performance at the Alhambra last night, and they are certain of a success ful season in Singapore. Martell, who has good reason to tack the sobriquet Dare Devil183 words
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101 1917-01-25 8 Tin 1 Bulgar is a great fellow," says a I British officer. "He likes us and treats our wounded and prisoners well. A womded iufantry officer told us he was left lying there nut in tbe open when his men had gone back, and tbe101 words
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Article403 1917-01-25 8 Fine Record of the Caledonia Group. In tbe days before tbe war, says tbe Straits Echo, when the area in bearing was considerably less than it is now, tbe normal j strength of the European staff of tho Penang i Rubber Estates and allied companies— 1403 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article37 1917-01-25 8 On acsount of tbe National Mission meeting the semi-final in the S.K.A. cup competition between tbe V.M.C.A. and the S.R.C. has bad to be postponed from this afternoon, and will take place on Saturday.37 words
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Article39 1917-01-25 8 We understand tbat Seaman Ahearn and Seaman Brown will meet over ten rounds at tbe S.V.C. Drill Hall next Tuesday, and that tbere will be other contests the same evening. No authoritative statement has yet been made, however.39 words
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Article71 1917-01-25 8 The Singapore pony Accelerator baa been sold to a Bangkok kongai, and arrived at Bangkok on January 12. Owing to knocking about on the voyage it arrived in very bad condition, and tbe Siam Observer severely criticises the man who shipped a pony on deck without a71 words
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Article199 1917-01-25 8 Tbe other evening (aays the Bangkok Times) some chauffeurs waiting at Dusit Hark arranged a race between two cars, an Overland and a Briton car, the prize being a bottle of spirits. The Briton car belonged to Mr. Wee Teck Pao and was occupied by four chauffeurs199 words
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Article109 1917-01-25 8 A remarkable statement baa just been ironed in l l >c industrial region of Doaaeldorf, urging the population to set their teeth uncomplainingly about tbe food difficulties It declares that owing to lack of means of transport and the frost in the East the potato nupply to industrial districts baa109 words
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Article679 1917-01-25 8 Conditions for Certain Alienated Lands. In tbe F.M.S. Government Gazette there is published the draft of an Enactment to subject certain alienated lands to a condition prohibiting the cultivation thereon of products other than wet rice. Tbe Enactment is called the Rice Lands Enactment, and679 words
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Article132 1917-01-25 8 I have seen the Divisional Orders issued by Mai or General Townshend from November 18, 1919. to April 28, 1910, and also certain communiques, writes tbe Calcutta correspondent of Tbe Times. A communique, dated April 28, 1910, shows that tbe surrender of Kut was negotiated by General132 words
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Article110 1917-01-25 8 The Egyptian is generally inclined to be very literal in the interpretation of bis instructions, and Mr. A. E. P. Weigall gives an instance in the L'urnhill Magazine. An English official died suddenly at a lonely outpost in tbe Sudan, and tbe Egyptian officer on whom tbe charge110 words
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Article110 1917-01-25 8 A lady friend returning from Eastbourne tells Quex, Senr, of the London Evening News, how tbe taxi problem is beiug solved at Victoria Station. There wern about 16 people competing for four cabs. Some born field-marshal of a humble railway porter bit upon tbe scheme of110 words
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Advertisement272 1917-01-25 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, January 27, RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone272 words
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Advertisement182 1917-01-25 9 Enamelled Rubber Coagulating Trays Sizes 18 ins. x 9 ins. x 3^ ins. 36 ins. x 8 ins. x 4 ins. Quotations will be forwarded on application to G. OTOMUNE CO. CHEAP SALE Now Proceeding. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICE. Up to January 31, 1917. Japanese Curio and General Store, 196182 words
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Advertisement768 1917-01-25 9 NOTICE. This is to notify tint the interest of Mr. 8. P. Stephens is junior partner) in oar Firm oeaiied from 81st December 1918, snd tbst Messrs. Mack. 8. Arathoon, A. C. Aratfaoon, snd Tfa. Ssib Psol hsve been admitted ss partners as from January 1, 1817. |STEPHBNB PAUL Co.768 words
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Advertisement436 1917-01-25 9 FOR SALE PRIVATELY Tbe two valuable freehold residential properties known as Clnny" "Nithsdale," Clnny Road, Singapore. For particular* apply to POWELL Co.. Ltd., Auctioneer*. u FOR BALE PRIVATELY The valuable and b»autif clly situated freehold residential property known as Vindobona", Lady Hill Estate, Tanglio. Area 100,887 square feet. Kor particulars,436 words
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Advertisement111 1917-01-25 9 1 SPECIAL NAVAL MILITARY OFFER. bb»*«e n\rliilf™)nf > f?' V. V I SWriltfl l^}'', T. 1 .V lUTMCII ITMP Or IK I IWiIKjHE only perfect) GONE NUMEROUS |K(» IT AGAIN IM IT ATinMQ TNP W Bw® M POiIT VE IMIIAIIUNo jT °M ILLJ I iLj]/ nuisance. T«E NOVELTY BAND Lasts111 words
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Advertisement602 1917-01-25 10 War or Pxaok, Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth ioo cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Imoobpobatbd n Stsaits Ssttlbmbmts) HH AO OMIOI I Wlnohaata* Houu, llngapop*. LONDON OPPIOB 32, Old ttwry, E.G. The Company has aISOiOOO deposited with tbe602 words
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Advertisement386 1917-01-25 10 msomiCEa I UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PARIB. (Inoobpobatbd n Fbakcb). \c t. BITABUSMD 1820. RESERVES AND TOTAL GUARANTEES 44,000,000 LThe undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, are prepared to accept Ore risks I m long or short periods at current rates CASH SETTLEMENTS promptly made by the agents in386 words
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Advertisement477 1917-01-25 10 BANKINB. HONGKONG AND BHAN6HAI BANKING CORPORATION. (ImOOBPOBATBD IM HOMOEOMO). PAID-UP OAPITAL 116,000,0 CC RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterliag £1,600,000 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver 51 8,000,000 588,000,00 C Reserve Liability of Proprietors 516,000,00 C OOURT OF DIRECTORS W. L. Patteadea, Esq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Bag., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton.477 words
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Advertisement500 1917-01-25 10 BAHKIWQ. CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN BNOLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid ap Capital in 80,000 Shares of 410 each 41,100,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Beaerre Liability of Proprietors... 41,300,000 BANKBRB Tbe Bank of England, The Loadoa City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County aad Westminster Bank,500 words
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Advertisement548 1917-01-25 10 INSURANCE. A MARRIAGE ENDOWMENT for $6,000 on behalf of a child may be purchased by a father aged 86, at tbe rate of 08 cents a day for 18 years, the child being five years of age. Should the father die at any time after tbe payment of the first548 words
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Article647 1917-01-25 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. L 1 Petrol for Heating the Engine. The Commercial Motor Users' Association in responsible for animportant announcement on the literally bu rD ing question of t' use of petrol in the ba rm less, necessary ct.ar bine, Bays a writer j647 words
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Article246 1917-01-25 11 Preparing to Dash to The North Pole. Captain Ronald Amundsen, Arctic explorer and navigator of the North-west Passage, was a passenger on board the FreJerik VIII., of tbe Scandinavian-American line, which arrived at New Tork on November 28 after a stormy voyage. Captain Amundsen announoed that be246 words
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Article97 1917-01-25 11 According to the New York Medical Journal neolithic man performed tbe delicate operation of trepanning with a flint knife. Evidence to this effect is said to have been found in Pern, where skulls have been found showing traces of the healing process. We are further told that97 words
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Advertisement487 1917-01-25 12 NEW MOTOR CARS Fop HIRE Don't pay out your well-earned money on cheap, old and dilapidated cars when you can obtain first-class, high-priced car at moderate charge from STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 216, Orchard Road (Next to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) To ADVERTISERS As reqaesto to make alterations in advertisements, such487 words
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Miscellaneous321 1917-01-25 12 Straits V)imes. Temporary Telephone: 58. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscription* accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscollane ons wants of every description art inserted in the ordinary body321 words
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