The Straits Times, 31 January 1917
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Title Section13 1917-01-31 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,327 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 31. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement56 1917-01-31 1 MnJCMAID SWEETENED ji CONDENSED MILK $1290 FiopNotchj I^King 9eorgelV"| I RONEO FILING CABINETS To buy British-made goods is to give employment to British workN.-^_ tri gfryi people and to contribute towards the National prosperity. yf J_^| eil'tt fUocSnct RONEO LTD., SINGAPORE •<••<■"">* I (INCOBPORATEU ENGLAND, AS AH I Ukkll OF56 words
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Advertisement115 1917-01-31 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING BEAR BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazec on the famous Bernese Alp* Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swist Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richei in cream than any other brand The i aaoet, London, steles115 words
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Advertisement232 1917-01-31 1 ROBINSON'S INTERNATIONAL GAUZE HALF SLEEVES SINQI FTS HALF SLEEVES I The lightest, strongest and most reliable garment for tropical use BUTTONED "7 >^ JERSEY FRONT I [3 JQ BTYLE As illustration." without buttons. ALL BRITISH MADE W V ALL BRITISH MADE These garments we have This singlet is made on232 words
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Advertisement11 1917-01-31 1 KARTELLS BRANDY, i Soli Aoints ADAMSON. GiLFILLAN A CO ITD J)11 words
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Article685 1917-01-31 2 TRAGIC STORIES OF FAMILY MISERY. Big Increase in Infant Mortality. The German Government is beaded for disaster, and tbe Germ%n people are slowly disintegrating, writes Miss Madeline Doty in an article in The Nation on My Visit to Germany. i M'.ieial Germany denies its poor and hides685 words
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Article339 1917-01-31 2 Girl in Soldier's Guise Seeks Her Fiance. A real war romance is described by the Paris correspondent of tbe Daily Mirror who says tbat Mile. Marguerite Bourdier, a young girl, ol LimoKes, has been sentenced to eigbt days' imprisonment for disguising berself as a poila and339 words
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Advertisement534 1917-01-31 2 Hjj pV/iiivvi Of ■> 7~,r-r~~' Musketry Instructors— Jt_§sM g£j^A Sii pvc > or*,, Prospcctors.Spoitsmen, I Will you test £A t his docket Range-Finder I for a week r i-erd do is to write lor :hc KAti^e-Finder, |^|^aalHaß»b_^_/ vtc wi I t<w uislr uinctil. comfit tc ill ii..lLi Lill BBBBBBBBaBBBBBBBBaBBB c»r534 words
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Advertisement348 1917-01-31 2 Bovril makes other foods nourish you. It has a H nl\ hmlil'iiK power proved equal M from II) to 211 times tbe amount of Bovril taken. THE ANCIENT TORTURERS conld have devised nothing more cruel than the frightful twinging pains of Sciatica. Modern Medicine can devise nothing more effective than348 words
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Advertisement739 1917-01-31 2 REWARD. A suitable reward wi'l be given toaay person who shall afford uncb authentic inform, ation as Khali lead to tbe detection ol any individual or firm of Jewellers who baa or have attempted to o<aim connection with oar reputed old established firm of Manufacturing Jeweller* and Diamond Mnrobants at739 words
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Advertisement602 1917-01-31 2 TO LET. SHOP AND OFFICES No. 18, Battery Road. SHOP ON GKOUND FLOOR, FIRST AND SROOND FLOORS SUITABLE FOR OFCICBS. Soparate entrance to uppor floors. Will let each floor separately. Apply RODYK AND DAVIDSON 81a— THE BUKIT JELOTONG RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. NOTICB ia her»by (iven that tbe Directors have declared602 words
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Article1027 1917-01-31 3 SATISFACTORY REPORT ON THE LODES. The Rubber Estimates Exceeded. Tbe tenth ordinary general met- ting of the Pabaog CoDnolidaUd Co., Ltd., was bpld on December '20, at Winchester Hourp, E.C.,Mr. J. E. Cbampney (chairman) prfflidiDg. The Chairman Raid Tbe larger expenditure on development, tot>»tlit r with the risu1,027 words
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Advertisement232 1917-01-31 3 AMBn A v ffy n W 2^-~£mk DUTCH CIGAR Price $6.75 per 100 v (duty paid) gP" T*^ Sole Importers t «H^m DIETHELMftCO LTD, Jfj^ ft, MILTER MAT Ml Jchnson-Pickett Rope Co.. Inc. MANILA MANUFACTURERS OF PURE MANILA ROPE vtiel is tested to a strain of 90 kilos to a232 words
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Advertisement250 1917-01-31 3 fP>Make jtVour wHair beautiful N'alnra ii.irndM jroat hair lo he I»autifui. Wlirn >! ..il which p. 01.. Is Ixautilic Ml iv.ii-l.i-11, il i-,u-l hr Mipptem-lltfJ. Olh.r»i,r ll.c iulp; il .-i. Tim U Iht ri.i, J: ,1 pmulnrelar fel l oul. II i tM, y^Q raubi ml, inu th. -^>lp ROWLAND'S250 words
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Advertisement654 1917-01-31 3 fLassitudef 11 is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, fl f which affects equally men, women and child- 1 2 ren, and it is most important that these signs _g S of a run-down condition be not neglected. S g Ncplect may easily lead to more serious ailments 6 Therefore654 words
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Advertisement529 1917-01-31 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIjl STEAMSHI 100.. LTD (UcoaFOaATID IN Ja*AN EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained betv en Yokohama, vii portfl and London under mail oontract with she Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with529 words
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Advertisement683 1917-01-31 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India and Mpcar L—inc. (COMPANIES ImcOEPORATIO IN EnOLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTA*. SAILINGS (Under Contract with Hit Majesty b Qovornuent). for Oh.na, Japan, Penang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Bgjpl. Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. HoMWARD (FOR EuROPI) Outward (fob China I683 words
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Advertisement526 1917-01-31 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorpobatic in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgann, Bisut, Scmerak. Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bingnara, TelapiD, Fanarai. Patani, Sinuora, Laoon Kobsamui, Bandon, LanKHnen, Chompon, Kohlak Bangkok. Dv > Departure ASDANG Jan. 31, 3 p.m. BORIBAT Feb. 0 Feb. 7, 3 p.m. s.s. PRACHATIPOK 12526 words
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Advertisement612 1917-01-31 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMRINID SERVICE OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (Incorpobatrd in Bnoland) ANO THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) BITWIIN Framantla Perth North-W«.t Australian Popte, Java and Singapop*. Repilar "ailmKß between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, Kind's Sound612 words
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Advertisement206 1917-01-31 5 THE MALACCA IMPORT COMPANY. General Merchants, MALACCA. Telephone No*. 37 a 81. 44 4 45, Blacksmith Str«et. Cement, Paints Oils, Marseille Tiles, Calcium Carbide, Wangles of various sizes, White (ilazed Tiles, Estate Tools and Requisites, Motor Cylinder Oil in Barrels and Tins Having laiye ks of the above materials and206 words
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Advertisement400 1917-01-31 5 BTFAMEB SAILINGS; OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (ImoobporaTld in Japan) (Oaaka Mareantilt Itaamthip Co., Ltd.) KOL»E-BOMBAY LINE. Ihe Company maintains a .*e^alnr carpo n-rviM with six Bteunui callicg Moji YotKwchi, Hongkon^i Singapore, Port Swet tenbam. Pcnong, Colombo and Bombay, auO on the retnrn tcyacc calliri at T rtiaoria 8 Duapore. Uonckonc and Moji.400 words
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Advertisement101 1917-01-31 5 DENBV MOTOR LORRIES 1 lTon 1 \\j Ton |2^Tons| SOUND AND RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION FOR HARD WORK DIRECT GEAIi DRIVE \O CtIAIXS) Practical running demonstrations at any hour to suit buyers' convenience. The BORNEO Co., Ltd., ■SSgIS? Sulphuric Acid 66 READY STOCKS H.WOLSKEL CO., LTD. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. 1 7—101 words
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Advertisement276 1917-01-31 6 MUSIC Just received, comprising the following: Tutor* lor pianoforte violin, banjo, MANDOLINE BANJOS. MILITARY FLUTES, B. flat F. Bertim pian:fortr studies, all grades. PICCOLOS, D. E. flat. Dr. Allum scale* and arpeggio for pianoforte. Malronomn, OocartnM (with OiHMvanor Music Book*. tuning slide). Wtekina Violin Musio Books. ***** Bones and Clappers,276 words
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Advertisement378 1917-01-31 6 NOTICE RE CLOSING OF ROADS NOTICE IS HBRBBY GIVEN that all roads, paths and nnenoloaed land, the property of the Singapore Harbour Board, in Keppel Harbour District, will be closed to the public on Thursday, February 1, 1917, from 8 a.i. to 6 p.m. 801 —81GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. JOHORE HOTEL.378 words
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Advertisement309 1917-01-31 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS SPECIAL PLAYS DURING THE SEASON. CROWDED HOUBE EVERY NI6HT The Famous STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, North Bridge Road TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT M A real Malay Comic BAKTOM&BAKTIM To-morrow, Wednesday, NOORDIN AND THE BEAUTIFUL PERSIAN. K. H. CH3ONG, Proprietor. STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Basah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED309 words
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Advertisement454 1917-01-31 6 "Triomphe" Sardines Packed in 1 Ib. and Ib. white] tins with brass labels bearing the above mark. Easily opuned by keys attached. BUY "TRIOMPHE SARDINES YOU WILL LIKE THEM. Becaupt they represent the highest quality in Sardines, being packed in pure olive oil and in tomato. These Sardines have bete454 words
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Article115 1917-01-31 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, January 31. Bigb Watvt I 44 a.m., 6.8 p.m. Thursday, February I. Higb Watw. 4.42 a.m., 7.8 p.m. Friday, February 2. Hi«b Wuct 5 tA a.m H.H7 p.m. Homeward mail oloses (train.) Saturday, February 3. High W k tot. H. p.m Football cup final. S.C.C.115 words
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Article164 1917-01-31 7 To -OAT. Medan Ml pm Fort Swettenbam and Penang 2.30 pm Malacca, P. Swettenbam and Teluk Ansoo 2.30 pm Malacca 2 30 pm Saigon 8.80 pui Kota Tinggi 4 pm Ceylon, India and Aden 1 pm C:S~ Australasia Mauritius, Egypt. 6 pm Eurepa, etc. Registration up to164 words
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Article259 1917-01-31 7 Tbe mail trains from Singapore for t i ■ortL leave Tuk Road station daily at T.T a.m and 7 p.m. arriving at Kuala Lompur a*. 7.18 p.m. and 0.45 a.m. respectively. Tb through Kinross to Penang leaves Koala uMßpcr M 9 a.m. daily, arriving at Penan.' •t 9.28259 words
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Article174 1917-01-31 7 EXCHANOB. Sinoapou, Jam'aky 81, 1017. Oh Lokll, Bank 4 m/s m 2/4 Demand ai 2/4; Private B m/i m a/4 On Kkas. i Bank T. T. 826 Oh India Bank T. T. M Ow Hoxaiona... Bank d/d 1 ;,piu Om Sbahobai ...Bank d/d Mi Oh Java Bank174 words
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Article174 1917-01-31 7 J"E ha y° n Sellers 10 10 Ampang 5.60 6.50 1 1 Ayer Wong 1.00 1.10 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 1.26 LI 10 Kinta Association 7.50 11 1 KinUTin 1.10.0 1.17.0 II £1 Labat Mines 4.00 500 L 0 10. Malayan Collieries 11.00 12.50 £1 £1 Malayan Tina 1.15.0174 words
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Article651 1917-01-31 7 Bayer.. Seller,. 3/- 3/- Allagai 2/8 2,9 2/- 2/- An K loJ»v» 4/- 5/1/- 1/- Anglo-Malay 10/- 12/--2- 2/- Batons Malaka 8/2 3/0 41 41 Baia Tiff* 8.0.0 4 0.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh I 8/- 3/7* 41 41 Bakit Kajang 2.15.0 3.5.0 41 41 Bnkit Lintang 8.10.0 4.2.6 2f-651 words
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Article131 1917-01-31 7 41 41 I. Smelting 00. 7.26 7.50 41 41 Pint. 1.8.8 1.5.0 6/- 6/- Bleotrio T'wayt 4/- 5/ 10 10 Fraaev Nevre 49.00 51.00 60 BO W. H-mmer Co. 83.00 86.00 100 Howarth Brskioe 60.00 60.00 100 7%Prei. 100 00 100 100 Kata Bro, Del. 84.00 par 10 10131 words
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Article48 1917-01-31 7 Doited Bneineers 6% 11,'iM 600 par Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £860,000 Dom S'pore Municipal 6% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4+% o( 1907 11,600,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4j% of 1908 $1,000,000 10%din Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 15%dm S'Doro Municipal 4% XHflO.OTO F.M.S. 6% loan 1919 $15,010,000 pat l%pm48 words
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Advertisement128 1917-01-31 7 AUCTION BALE ONE RL'UBERTYKKI) VICTORIA AND ONK AUSTRALIAN HORSB (BROKEN TO SADDLEi WITH HARNESS LAMPS, ETC, COMPLETE To be I. Lid at Messrs Cbing Keng Lot Co > Sale room, No. 8, Raffles I'laco Om Sahioav, In iuary 8 at 11 t.a. CHINO KKNG LEB CO., Auctioneer* 81 I— S128 words
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Advertisement603 1917-01-31 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SITUATION WANTED, by expe"enc*d amah, locally or oatports. Address: 7V, Sago St 81. 1-6 i WANTED, AN ASSISTANT BAUBER Apply to Modirno Salon Da Coifftnr, Soera baia Sl-l-a— >8 2 I'A^lNti OUBSTS WANTED. Private lamily bas vacancy for two bachelors o> married couple, in good locality with tennis603 words
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Advertisement482 1917-01-31 7 Have You Tried fWj^jTj^^^] the World-famous 1|^<~..,..:.,.:=gg^ THREE Oil! fI^ACTI EC" I^S^o^f CIGARETTES? (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of FREEHOLD LAND AND TWFNTY HOUSES SITUATE AT TANOLIN ROAD, At Messrs. Cning Kenß Lee k Co.'s sale-room, Nc. 8, R* files Place, On Monday, February S,482 words
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1114 1917-01-31 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31. THE SUBMARINE WAR. Germany's last hope has been described in a recent telegram. It is that a fierce outburst of submarining will reduce the available British shipping to a point at which it will be impossible for Britain to carry on the triple duty1,114 words
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Article14 1917-01-31 8 Tbe total of subscriptions to the F.M.S War Relief Fund to date is 1-51,391.18.14 words
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Article18 1917-01-31 8 A bouse in Temple street collapsed yecterday, through timbers rotting. Three people are reported to have bjen injured.18 words
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Article48 1917-01-31 8 A bullock care would be thought to be tbe last tuing to ran over anybody, but such an accident happened in I'pper Seran^oon Koad two days ago, a small Chinese child being run over aud killed. The driver it being charged with causing death by a negligent act.48 words
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Article32 1917-01-31 8 A fourth supplement to the F.M.S. Government Gazette contains a notification by tbe Chief Secretary appointing February 1 as tbe date upon which the Fagitive Offenders Enactment, 1915, will come into operation.32 words
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Article40 1917-01-31 8 Two Europeans belonging to a neutral nation are reported to have done their best to smash up a Japanese shop in Hylam Street yesterday. One was so severely handled by tbe proprietor tbat he bad to be treated in hospital.40 words
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Article40 1917-01-31 8 It is believed tbat many ladies in Singapore own pistols without holding licenses, and may not know that licenses are required. Tbe authorities wish to warn any such that to possess a pistol without a license is a punishable offence.40 words
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Article38 1917-01-31 8 Tbe Shanghai washerman of tbe town aro striking for higher wages, and one consequence was an assault by five strikers on a towkay in Bugis Street two days ago. The Protector of Chinese is investigating the men's grievances.38 words
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Article52 1917-01-31 8 A meeting of tbe Medical Students' Literary Association will be held at 8 p.m. jn Friday. February 2, in the I-'. M.S. Medical Hostel, when Mr. A. W. Si, II will speak on Tbe Advantages of University Education. Mr. R. J. Bartlett, the Inspector of Schools, will presiie. All interested52 words
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Article57 1917-01-31 8 A party of Klang Coinese enjoying a drive on their New Year's day in a mot jr car met with a serious accident, tbe cir getting out of control while on the Langat Road. The vehicle ran on to an embank ment, with the result tbat one of the passengers57 words
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Article59 1917-01-31 8 The net Salt Revenue in 1916 paid into tbe Group Banks exceeds the net revenue for tbe proceeding year by over 13,100,000; tbe figures being $72,440,559 in 1916 as compared witu $69,277,536 in 1915. All obligations secured on the Salt Revenue have been fully met and the releases of surpluses59 words
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Article71 1917-01-31 8 The missing of the sum of S. V 25,000 carried by one of the Chinese passenger victims on board the stranded steamer Hankaku Miru was traced to seizure by fourteen men on the stall of the Chinese Marine Police. Three of tbe principals had scented detection and decamped. Tue other71 words
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Article71 1917-01-31 8 About 30 gramaphone records, one tiffinbasket and 42 nun of assorted vegetables, purchased on "Our Day" at tue Wuite t^leptiant Auction, were Itilt in tbe Vegetable Market, says the British North Borneo Herald. They were collected by tlie police aud are vow in Ifel prison storeroom— The Straits Times, it71 words
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Article72 1917-01-31 8 The Hongkong Daily Press states tbat ■fangs ot pirates are terroriaing tile villages on due biuks of the West River. Crops have oeen allowed to ripen ana then decay. In yue vicinity of Kongmoon, a Hougkong sportsman saw a large junk pirated in real red blooded pirate iiylts. 'lue sportsman72 words
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Article75 1917-01-31 8 Tbe Kuala Lumpur postal authorities announce mat witii a view to eUectiug an economy in paper tlie daily mail notice rvill in future be published in its present Jetailed torui on Mondays only. On the subsequent days ot tue week tbe special tutoruiation uu.v given at the end ot tue75 words
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Article90 1917-01-31 8 A message from Mfdan states that at tbe rubber auctions held tbere on January Vi and 18, 7,1tf3 and 7.00U kilos respectively were put up tor sale, wiien competition was ratlier Keen, 2.1W0 kilos of the first quantity fetched (3.20 per kilo, while the remainder was taken up at rates90 words
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Article106 1917-01-31 8 Mr. W. A. White, of the Posts and Telekgrapus department, Kuala Lumpur, being tola on Monday nigul that there was a dead man in thu road outside bis house on i'etaliag fiti 1 went out and found a Mohauudic lamil lying in the road unconscious aud Holding a telephone wire106 words
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Article92 1917-01-31 8 A Bangkok correspondent writes Gormaua in Siaui are making great efforts to collect subscriptions among the Chicese towards their K-.-d Cross. For every subscription is given a receipt, on which is stated, in German and Siamese, that alter tbe war the subscriber will be considered to be under German protection.92 words
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Article118 1917-01-31 8 The half-yearly general meeting of the Singapore British Malay Club was held at Arab Street, on Sunday, Mr. A. Kabman X.an presiding. The accounts of the club were passed, shewing a credit balance of »644.06. Tbe election of the officers for tbe period endint; June 80, 1917, resulted as follows118 words
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Article581 1917-01-31 8 Mr. F. A. Punter, of tbe F.M.S. Railways is expected back from leave shortly. Mr. S. C. Yeomans in expected back in Kuala Lumpur next week from bis trip round the world. According to tbe Morning Post, the King wrote to Mr. A?quith expressing his appreciation of581 words
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Article97 1917-01-31 8 The members oi tbe chetty community have issued invitations for the Taipusam festival to be celebrated at their Tank Road temple on Tuesday next. The programme drawn up is as follows Monday, I-Ybruary 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, procession of the silver car from Tank97 words
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Article163 1917-01-31 8 The Straits Chinese Reading Club commenced ile sixteenth session on Monday night in tbe C C.A Hall, I'rinsop Street. The following nffi civ bearers were elected President, Rev. W. Murray secretary, Mr. Chin Cbye Foug librarian, Mr. Lim Tbien Fee. The president gave a report of163 words
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Article72 1917-01-31 8 Tbe committee of tbe Children's Aid Society gratefully acknowledge the followingfurther subscriptions Previously acknowledged ...17.189 67 Behr and Co. 20 A. Zurcber 10 Captain Kettle 45 Sinppetx' l'arty 10 Colouel Scott 10 Koyal BngincerH Concert Kuod... !'■"> Singapore ltticruation Club 60 H. r. 50 ■TJMMI Sik72 words
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Advertisement102 1917-01-31 8 The FIGHT for TRADE w£\ after PEACE wiU demand ,j 7£^ EFFICIENCY.') in YOUR office I 9 eta Sioneo Jilinq System j NOW i I X(X^O^«f!E:O Ltd. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) J I .5 I KgS3SßSßbdhtfgasg&uuuUdbiJUdscfl I WHERE EVERYONE MEETS Dainty Refreshments at Club Prices. One of the most expensive tyres102 words
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Advertisement230 1917-01-31 8 THE PUBLIC DEMMO IT I THAT IS WHY WE HAVE EXTENDED THE PRESENT VAUDEVILLE ENGAGEMENT AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY Alhambra Beach Road The Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore TO-NIGH r Come and sm them to-night in thsir new change ot programme ABBOTT and MABTELL Außtral230 words
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Article2231 1917-01-31 9 HOLLAND ANXIOUS. German Forces on The Frontier. THE GREEK CRISIS. Salutes to the Allied Flags. London, Jar.uw, 30, 6.55 p.m. Amsterdam i There is HMi anxiety owing to the reported continued rman concontra tions on the Dutch frontier, north east of the I province of Overjissel where forty2,231 words
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Article123 1917-01-31 9 Rictir's Telegrams. London, January 30, 3.S a.m. Amsterdam Deportation* from Brussels have been suspended since Saturday. It is estimated that five thousand have already been deported. London, January 29, 1.15 p.m. Tbe Inily Mail says that the Home Secretary, Sir G Cave, has decided* to donaturalise undesirable naturalised aliens,123 words
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Article51 1917-01-31 9 Rictbr's Telegrams. London, January 30, 12.25 a.m. Tbe death bas taken place of tbe Earl of Cromer. London, January 30, 8.5 a.m. Lord Cromer bad been ill for some time and was suable latterly to preside over tbe Dardanelles Commission. He died of a stroke late yesterday51 words
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Article24 1917-01-31 9 Kutkk' TILEORAM. London, January 29, 2.55 p.m. Washington I Tbe Wa Department announces the withdrawal o. tbe American force from Mexico.24 words
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Article80 1917-01-31 9 PRICES REMAIN QUITE STEADY. From Our Own Correspondent. London, January '29. Tbe rubber market continues steady with no greet change since last report. Current quotations are Fine sheet 2/9 to 2/10 Crepe 2/9 2/10 Fine bard Para 3 1 8/2 The la*t report was as follows London,80 words
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Article195 1917-01-31 9 On January 26, while a Hvlam funeral procession was passing along Malay Street. Klang, with its usual noise and general bustle, rays tbe Malay Mail, a crowd of Hokiens attacked the procession, and a free fight en»ued. one man being injured on the head. Tbe police were195 words
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Article23 1917-01-31 9 Temporary Lieut. C. de B. Charles, of Ksjang, has been gazetted temporary captain wl:il. employed as officer in charge, Grave Registration Commission, Egypt.23 words
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Article319 1917-01-31 9 Suggestions of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce. The committee of the Singapore Chamber of Commeroe and Exchange bave bad under consideration tbe question of trade after tbe war and as tbe outcome of several meetings the following resolutions were adopted 1. That this Chamber is of319 words
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Article324 1917-01-31 9 A Gaol Acquaintanceship and Its Result. Before Mr. Justice Earnsbaw at the Malacca Assizes, on Monday, Mohammed bin Hussain. who has also a number of aliases, was charged with forgery of two letters and false personation as a Government servant. Tbe D.P.P. Mr. O. G. Seth, prosecuted and324 words
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Article207 1917-01-31 9 The annual general meeting of tbe Bar of tbe Federated Malay States took place in tbe Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, 20th inst., Mr. F. J. Bryant, presiding. In tbe annual report of tbe chairman Mr. Bryant referred to the late honorary secretary, Mr. Robinson who. on207 words
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Article172 1917-01-31 9 Writing on tbe tin market on December 14 The Financier stated There in a slight easing in tin, following the execution of a moderate group of ordeni for consumption. American Longer for the metal continues. It is not only being bought in tbe State* to fill tin'172 words
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Article366 1917-01-31 9 HELP FOR MEN GOING FROM MALAYA. Recently we published a letter from Grang Tual;," Seremban, suggesting the formation of a Committee to deal with cases of men who desired to serve it".:' country at the front, but were hindered by w&nt of means to pay their local debts.366 words
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Article315 1917-01-31 9 The following report in a recent issue of tbe Ceylonese refers to tbe health of Sir John Anderson which has been somewhat unsatisfactory since be underwent an operation a few months ago We understand that His Excellency Hi John Anderson's illness, which was reported in' our315 words
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Article253 1917-01-31 9 Second Lieut. G. E Seal, of the East Kents, son of Mr. G. K. Neal. of Kuala Lumpur, writes a letter to bis father from which it would appear that he ban been transferred to a Tank. In the course of the letter he makes the interesting253 words
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Article1099 1917-01-31 10 ißv Ot» Own C'>«««->PO.\i>«Nr.) Kuala Lumpur, January 30. if a person apply for land in Selangor, tl c grant ih not JMM until Ilie '^.d has been mrveyed and in many instaao«, such n departmental promptitude, the issue of grants has been delayed fur so long m1,099 words
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Article1106 1917-01-31 10 Continuance of Racing Considered Justified. The annual meeting of the Sip«apore Sporting Club was held at the Exchange yesterday afternoon. Mr. A. Agnew pre.-i led, and the others present included the Hon. Mr. C. I. Carver, the Hon. Mr. f. M. Elliot, Lieut. Commander Cator, K.N., Mr.1,106 words
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Article868 1917-01-31 10 Messages to British Legation At Bangkok. The following official telegrams were received at the British Legation, Bangkok, j and appear in the local Time* t London, January 20. t The shrieks of rage throughout Germany, headed by a torrential new outburst uf hysteria from the Kaiser, indicate868 words
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Article207 1917-01-31 10 a b The Tijd learns from a Berlin source that n a submarine campaign on a large scale 3 directed against England and offensive move ments against Italy and Belfort may shortly be expected, r The fak has been torpedoed. The Jta is a207 words
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Article450 1917-01-31 10 Curious Affair in Hills Near Kobe. A few weeks ago, Mr. R. G. E. Forster. British Consul -General at Kobe, was attack ed by a Japanese while out for a walk among the bills. I '.scribing the occurrence to a representative of the Kobe Herald, Mr. Forster450 words
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Article469 1917-01-31 10 A Distribution of \7\i Per Cent. For Year. The report of the Pilmoor Kubber Company, Limited, states that rubber harvested amounted to °^61,4U0 lbs. against an estimate of 2 0,000 lbs. and a last year's production of 205,930 lbs. The fob. cost amounted to 11 36 d., against469 words
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Article100 1917-01-31 10 The report of the Brunei Estates. Limited, states that the crop harvested for the yeai was 25,651 lbs., against an estimate of 35,000 lbs., the shortage being cLv riy due to the difficulty of securing a sufficient number of tappers. The average mature area wae 107 acres, giving100 words
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Article1392 1917-01-31 10 Tin- Dredging. PROGRESS OF TONGKAH HARBOUR COMPANY. Meeting at Hobart. Tbe annual meeting of shareholders in tbe Tongkali Harbour Tiu Diclxid^; to., N/L., wait bold in Hobart Masonic Hal) on I'rciiiibrr 15. Mr. A. H. Asbbolt, chairman of directors, presided. There was a good attendance of shareholders, including Mr. F.1,392 words
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Article323 1917-01-31 10 (Fkom Ock Own Corbesfokdent.) Malacca, January 30. The opening day of the 1917 golf season was Tuesday the 23rd, when the weather was all that could be desired, and when every event saw numerous entries. The events and the results were as follow Men's handicap— 9 boles323 words
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Letter164 1917-01-31 10 Et T u Brute To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I h-ve read with much interest and with eijual amusement Mr. X. nicy's letter in your piper of January 22. I say with amusement because pedantisin, especially when pushed to the extreme, always tickles one's sidex. I may164 words
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Article164 1917-01-31 10 Mr. H. A. Forrer, the I poll magistrate, had before him on Saturday a case in which a Malay tapper was charged with the theft of some rubber latex from an estate belonging to Mr. 11. L. Cowdy, at the 4th Mile, Gopeng Uoad. Thefts having been suspected,164 words
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Advertisement113 1917-01-31 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. The Misses Woods sing and dance at the Rallies Hotel ibis evening, this being their last periormaoce in the Straits which they leave next week direct for Shanghai when they have secured good offers. There will be a complete change of programme at the A loan. bra113 words
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Article702 1917-01-31 11 Camp and Depot at Port Swcttenham. A gent ral monting of EM klanv District PlanterH An Mssliaa wa. held at tin- Klang Club on January IT. then being present: Mes»rs. K 15 Prior lebairman). N. lli-mln. I: l> (inttnbill. «J. R. Harrison. R. HattiHcotube. K.C. Waketield. II K.702 words
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Article313 1917-01-31 11 Twenty hi Cent. Dividend for The Year. The report of thf- Taipiog Kubber Planta turns. Limited, Htattf that the output of drj robber duriDK the y« at was MfsM >bs.. ax >■< uipan < with 454.930 loh. in tbe previous year. Ol th» rubbt-r produced. '.10,016 lbn. were313 words
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Article44 1917-01-31 11 Headmen S. Martiu. vice-governor and Moratory of pablic i attraction of the Philip ptaes. bas Mat ia bis m«Htioi to PraauUat Wilaoa, kit.dk the state of Hn Martin's L.-alUi m iiia reason for desiring to reltnqoiab office. Mr Wilson baa accepted the resi*na Ham.44 words
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Article740 1917-01-31 11 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 81, 1017. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue tbe following list of quotations this morning. Tbe quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. NOM. VaLUI. I Burau. Snuu 3/- AUaaai 3/- An«io J»vl a/- Anglo740 words
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Advertisement553 1917-01-31 11 We will deliver a MOUTRIE PIANO For 25»50. You pay th*» balance in small monthly instalments which will not embarrass you. By buying direct from the manufacturers you save all intermediate profits. Every instrument backed by the strongest kind of guarantee. Full price allowed for piano 9 taken in exchange.553 words
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Advertisement271 1917-01-31 11 To-Night To-Night BAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER and Farewell Appearance of the Popular Society Entertainers The Misses AILEEN DORIS WOODS in their Famous Cabaret Entertainment New Songs and Old Favourites! APELPHI HOTEL EVERY EVENING DURING DINNER i CONCERT BY OUR FILIPINO BAND SATURDAYS SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE. SEA VIEW HOTEL music271 words
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Article3094 1917-01-31 12 PROBLEMS OF THE EXCESSPROFITS DUTY. Progress of the Comply. The eighth ordinary general uaeetinu of the Kembia Kubber Estate*. Limited, was held 00 December 19, at the office* of the company, 4. Lloyd* Avenue, Fenchurch Street, EC, Mr T. C. Owen (chairman of the company) preeidinu. The3,094 words
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Article410 1917-01-31 12 Blank Cartridges Returned For Recharging. Mr. Henry Wood, United Press correspondent, writes from the Belgian froct If thrift was the watchword of the Belgian people before the war it is doubly so in the present hour of trial. This applies with equal force to the army410 words
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Article129 1917-01-31 12 Strenuous efforts made last night, says the Japan Advertiser of January 9, by two tug boatH were not successful in refloating the llenrik Ibsen, owned by a Norwegian steamship company of the same name as the vessel. The ahip waa grounded on a shoal near the129 words
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Article568 1917-01-31 12 Woman at the Head of a German Establishment. The discovery by the Swiaa police of an J elaborate German spy organisation haa pro- yoked great interest at Geneva, where the chief arrests have been effected. Tbe bead of the organisation in Switzerland was a. German non commissioned568 words
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Article246 1917-01-31 12 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. Per P. and O. steamer. From London to Singapore. Mrs. Low, Mr. and Mrs. Nutt, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss, Mr. Orme, Mr. Heaney, Mr. and Mrs. Adam, Mr. Watson. Mr. Wood,246 words
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Article133 1917-01-31 12 Some striking inscriptions were written in copies of their books by well-known authors for sale at the Savoy Fair on behalf of blind soldiers. Mr. Louis N. Parker wrote in his book these line* Look out of window and behold The English woods in autumn133 words
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Article54 1917-01-31 12 It ia said that there was an increase of nearly ten million dollars in the revenue of the Chinese Government railways during the year 1916 compared with 1915. The igares are stated as follow:— Kin- Ean railnay an increase of H. 600,000, Kin Feng railway 12,300,000, Tsin Pu railway 12.400,000,54 words
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Advertisement240 1917-01-31 12 HEADQUARTERS FOX the: only genuine NOVELTY WRIST WATCH BAND UP-TO-DATE NO MORE mMplJlllf Ik I W^^t ONLY PEfIFECT^) UP-TO-DATE LEATHER l^jiv^SP PEOPLE straps EASILY WO'Rli easily TAKEN OFF Original Importers: JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OF Only Address. ORCHARD ROAD. Only Address. TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS Commodious, well lighted and airy240 words
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Article865 1917-01-31 13 Profit Quadrupled During The Past Year. Tbe seventh ordinary general meeting of the Merbau Rubber Katate, Limited, was held on December 10 at tbe registered offices of tbe company. No*. 8 and 4. Great Winchester Street, LondoD, 8.C., Mr. K. E. Morean (chairman of tbe company) presiding.865 words
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Article199 1917-01-31 13 The report of the Sembilan Estates Co., Ltd., states that the net profit for the year, after allowing for depreciation, bat subject to excess profits duty, in £84.792. which, with the balance brought forward of £2,190, makes a total of £36,98-.'. Deducting manager's commission authorised at the last199 words
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Article44 1917-01-31 13 At a financial conference recent!;, the Chinese Minmtry of Finance decided to introduce a house-tax. Opinion was divided as to whether first to enforce the tax in Peking only, as an experiment! or in the provincial capitals aim. This has not yet been vjttled.44 words
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Advertisement271 1917-01-31 13 whiteaway's sale: bargains IN Boots Shoes. Gent* White Canvas Derby and \S^C^(B^^ Oxford Boots, fim white canvas, opptr", with mm dion; weight. Sole ami 55.50 pair. /^^^^^o^k Tne Gladiator" Brand, Black g if and Tan Calf Derby Shoes, H^aH si/.e from 6 t" j^ r rice $8.75 pair. Black and271 words
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Advertisement169 1917-01-31 13 CHEON6 BROTHERB ITSE r ON THE l<lr^iU Dentists PUB '~'V^ r r SH R No. 25, South Brlged Road First-eUse Mechanical Dentistry, '^^^k. f/f f Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vuloanite yK"^,-^ nsy Duration of Wear gnatMteed. W^^famCj/ n /HIT i CHAROBB MODBRATI AvV'^ +1M J FULL LINE OENTAL SUPPLIES169 words
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Advertisement1534 1917-01-31 14 Waksot Piace, Famink or Plkntt. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (IjIOOBFOBATBC W StBAITS SBTTLBMBIIT*) MaUaSOTFIOBi Wlneheetap House, tlngnpore. LONDON OFFIOB Old Jewry, 8.0. Tbe Company has MOiOOO drpoaitod with the Supreme Court of Bagland, and1,534 words
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Advertisement496 1917-01-31 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHIKA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT BOTAL CHARTER Paid up Capital ia 60,000 Shares oi 410 each ■»«■•>«•■ 41,100,000 Reeerre Fnnd... m 41,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietura... 41,200,000 BANKERS Tho Bank ot England, The London City and MidlaaJ Bank, Ltd., The London County aad496 words
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Advertisement931 1917-01-31 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. til. Bstabushbd 1874. Incorpobatbd in Ikdu. ear eaat. of tea Funds, or {23,000,000.00 ars iavsstsd in Government Securities 42 years' reoord progrtm. and increasing stability. LOW RATES far Bon forfeitsbls Endowment Assurances with Profits A man apod 80 oan sooart J4.000 with profits at931 words
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Article1017 1917-01-31 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor-Cycle Items. The long-stroke, big single cylinder engine a much abased type where the inexpert are concerned is, perhaps, more to be desired than any MJ b.p. unit. Its greater power and big crank effort at starting are points in its1,017 words
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Article117 1917-01-31 15 Mr Wile s, M.P having a«ked (be President of tbe Hoard of Trixle whether his attention has betn called to the prevalent fashion fur M n to wear highltyged booto, the .Icuiarjd l.r which tends to increase tbe cost of ordinary bouts and chocs and, if K>,117 words
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Advertisement330 1917-01-31 15 Use All-B*»i/.tlg»l^ ROM TYRES Tyres are of Futmoiuit f fl^ mportancc to joa— snd the a« I life of your c*r Your safety depends npon tbeir reliability, you ran m -J ing expense v»r» aooording J j to their durability, yoor ..j^*. comfort is largely affected by It 33i their330 words
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Advertisement139 1917-01-31 15 V^ I'll Stake My Head m fetf'^V AND REPUTATION fi JU!\ DUN LOP TYRES j I y '/o^^F Because the unrivalled resources of H H /if A !^x<Br s ex treme care in the supervision \mjf the world Remember the tyre industry was a British invention and has been developed139 words
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Advertisement75 1917-01-31 15 Regesan Nerve Tonic Food Perfectly Replacing Sanatoj{on) The finest tonic /or the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. This nerve tunic has the property of increasing in a remarkable degree the number of red corpuscles in the blood, hence ii gives prompt results in all cases of Anaemia, as well75 words
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Advertisement576 1917-01-31 16 A^B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL IP' LIQUEUR WHISKY tPMUr 1 As supplied to both Houses of OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS ie Agents fwA ADAMSON, GILFILLAN AND COMPANY. LIMITED I II Inoorp irate J in Rn^land) Singapore Penang and Malacca SITUATIONS VACAUT COMPOSITORS WANTh.I) (or the Straits Time' m stl576 words
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Advertisement577 1917-01-31 16 SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED. BI_LBT XV MAN *GEK betn ictiLn 'a»t 6 ujonsLs. I n vicu-ly managed. roocts; &zp;rif>noed Good with all Übesw. A -,o Str.ita Times. 29 I—7 2 GOMMRRJIAL MAN. a^^ require,, posiiiou Any capacity. t< n yearh' uxporience. Sinuapor.-, in >Lippin((. rabb< r. accoaots. »nd worki iacie«>mtnt. Apply.577 words
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Advertisement720 1917-01-31 16 HOUSEB TO LET. TO LBT. Cambo bonse. No. 88, River Vail. >■ R/>ad, from Febraary 1, Apply to Powell ft Co Ltd. 26 12— a PLATS TO LBT. To let modern, newly bruit Klatc at TV uroHoent, near the Sea flaw Hotel Tanjoj;; K*tong Electric light 'in 1 fans, sc'720 words
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Advertisement366 1917-01-31 16 PAINTS OILS OF VII. COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT Co lOSand 109, Market Streot. I'M )SF SAME No. 421. G.R. LAMBERT Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS J-a. Orchard Road. Telephone No. 1000 THE OLDEBT AND LEAOIN6 BTUDIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample Re sourer s, and the Ktquisitt-366 words
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Advertisement303 1917-01-31 16 NEW YEAR SHIPMENTS AT OLD YEAR PRICES! 600 Scythe Blade*. 20 Engineers' Ratchet* Braces 1.000 Dozens Sponm- Cloth 160 Oroos Brass Eyelets and Ringß 26 Rolls Braes Wire Oauz--76 Sheets Asbestos Oompresf-ed Jointing 20 Coils Tarred Katline. 12 to 18 thn-a -12 Coils Det-p Sea Lead Line 60 Pieces Chamois303 words
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Advertisement509 1917-01-31 16 NEW MOTOR CARS Fop HIRE If you wish to hire a car make aure that yon get a reliable and comfortable csr which will ensure a pleasant drive By placing your onler with us, as we only SBfafj FIRST-CLASS CARS. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 21 S A 216, Orchard Road (Next509 words
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Miscellaneous322 1917-01-31 16 Straits V)imes. Temporary Telephone: 58. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All commanications relating to businosa matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. 'should be ad dressed to THE MANAGER. ADVBKTISEMENT RATES.— MisceUane ous wants of every description are inserted in tho ordinary322 words
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