The Straits Times, 14 February 1917
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Title Section13 1917-02-14 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,399 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 14. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement153 1917-02-14 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK $14.90 per cm- BEAP i^^^j BEAR BRAND !i^^^^s!™"| BRAND \MII 1Z 6£AR BRAND kill 1Z Ml JLI\ HVO.EN.C 5W.55 |V1 1 L/ t\ »s Jj?*< its naiur.il pun*}/ *Lgt anj-rtJinJ el"*' W houl dd(1 IOn h£*We for maint*N£ SOLE IMPORTERS: J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN153 words
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Advertisement209 1917-02-14 1 ROBINSON CO. Vibrating Shuttle Hand Sewing Machine. ROBINSON'S f ft iiiimTW xv HIGH-ARM VIBRATING SHUTTLE SI^ntuWSAUT LOCKSTITCH SEWING SEWING MACHINE U J^™ MACHINE i* th» simple-t. fBBS&Pi specially adapted for quietest and lightest tamily use. Every running machine on i«^^| machine tested before the market. it is sent out to209 words
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Advertisement13 1917-02-14 1 I MARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Aoints ADAMBON. 6ILFILUN CO., LTD Inci n>"r:Ued in Knnlan.ll13 words
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Article1141 1917-02-14 2 ANOTHER ANSWER TO THE PEACE TALK. Crime Against Humanity. A correspondent lately in Switzerland writes to The Times Thursday last was a notable day in thr history of tl'" little English community of mtrrni in Murren. Day after day we bad bain expectiog tbe new prisoners of1,141 words
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Advertisement326 1917-02-14 2 K. TSUTAOA Japanese Dentist, 74 ft 74-1. BRAS BABAH ROAD Teiepnoae No 1345 EXTRACTION PAINLESS. Charges Moderate. WORK GCARANTIBD. consultation in •Itbar Bruiisn ot aniaj C. HASHIMOTO, JAPANESE DENTIST, Jll, Horth S-i4gt fU»d WORK GUARANTEED CONSULTING HOURS 8 AM. TO 9 P.M. Understands either English or Malay. OONSTLATION FREE MEDICAL326 words
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Advertisement476 1917-02-14 2 HUDSON EUMENTHOL JUJUBES THE GREAT ANTISEPUC AND PROPHYLACTIC SCITED FOR OLD AND YOCNQ, FOR COUGHS, COLDS. SO 1 E THROATS BRONCHITIS, INFMJESZA, AND THE PREVENTION OF CONSUMPTION. A. 1 lie Larynx, or Organ of Voice. r^± B. Tbe Tiachea, or ■jB?. C. The Bronchial Tabes 1 of a Diw cted476 words
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Advertisement232 1917-02-14 2 f COMPLEXION 1 i 8..1h«m l.t-roU II rlertaallr ai Routbi^M. R*di».«. T««. r9 X.M. BEe'ha'm"* SON..KH CHELTENHAM, jdWj&i ENGLAND. 2^ P AVON TYRES for Efficiency and ■oonomy. This Famous Medicine will cleanse tbe Blood of PI A RKF'Q all imparities from what IILAnIVC 0 eTer OM) trisini,. t saff Rcmvdy232 words
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Advertisement825 1917-02-14 2 NOTICE. Low Kerjp, tbe proprietor of Chop Heng Kee, of No. 6 s B at Quay, Singapore, hereby P gives notice that be has rev, ked the power of attorney granted by him in November, 1911, to one Tang Koo and also any power of substitution used thereunder. ALLEN 4825 words
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Advertisement613 1917-02-14 2 NOTICE. I, tbe undersigned. Ttu Loot Teok, hereby give totioe, that I bave n moved to No. 828, Oaylang Road (first f ion. Singapore. (Sd.) TEO LOOT TEOK. 12 2-24 2 NOTICE. We beg to draw attention to the tact tbat t> c address of our new Dept. opened to613 words
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Article720 1917-02-14 3 BRITISH GENIUS REVEALED BY THE WAR. Brilliant Victories. It is very difficult for people at borne to realise what a tremendous task waa set us in finding leaden and staff for all our great new armies. The task baa been complicated by the evercbanging conditions and new inventions720 words
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Article100 1917-02-14 3 A meeting was held at Madras on .1 innary 30 to protest against the continuance of indentured emigration from India. The Bishop of Madras presided and the Rev. I >. O. M. L-itb moved tbe following resolution: This public meeting of citizens of Madras, being convinced that recruitment100 words
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Article73 1917-02-14 3 Tbe German Hebrew Defence I Dion publinlifs what it describe* as a ftcsodaloos order wbicb compels Jewish members of artillery reKiments now omaloyud ah secretaries and orderlies to (j<r to ilie front immediately. Tbe Union aeelares that tbe Prussian army system of sending many .lews who73 words
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Advertisement538 1917-02-14 3 tUllllilllll!ttllllililllllll!lill|!!iill^^ Wincarnis v/i!l give you the New Health you need when you are Weak. Anemic. "Nervy/ Run-down. Think what new t.e.ith means to you who are Weak, or Anaemic, cr Nervy," or 1 ua down. Think how splendid it would be to be free from that LurJei of ill-health— to538 words
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Advertisement866 1917-02-14 3 f Debility 1 II When you feel limp and washed out, weary m w and fatigued with no inclination for exertion— U U your body is in a rundown condition— you are A g debilitated. You need something to put fresh 5 X go" into you you need a fortnights866 words
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Advertisement438 1917-02-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP rOO., LTD. (Incobpobatbd in Jatan EUROPEAN LINE A ssniiii is maintained bulwi in Yokohama, via ports and London under mail oontraot with tht Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstructed, and are fitted with all438 words
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Advertisement667 1917-02-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. -British India AND Mpcar L-ine. (Cohpanibs Incorporated im Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Gnder Contract with Hli Majesty s Qovernuent), 'or Ohma, Japan Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Bfypt, Meditarranaan Ports and London. MAIL LINE?. Hosbwabd (fob Edbopb) OOTWABO (FOB CaiMA) INTERMEDIATE667 words
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Advertisement526 1917-02-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incohporatbd in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Krutay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, lelnpin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, BanJjn, Lang^uen, Chumpon, Koulak A Bangkoe. Bus Departure -2S?H5 TIPOK F ««>. 14, 3 p.m. ss. ASDANG Feb. 19 21. 3 p.m. BORIBAT526 words
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Advertisement607 1917-02-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED •■RVIGB OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (Incobpokatbd in Enuland) ANO THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD (Incobporatbd in England) BBTWBBN Fremantle (t-artH), North>Weet Australian Ports, Java and Singapor-i. Regular sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Ja-a (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound607 words
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Advertisement362 1917-02-14 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAIBNA (INooapoaATßO in Japan) (Osaka Mareantilt (taaiaship Co V.) KOlj< -BOMBAY LIN£. The Company maintains a -t^ular cargo aerviee witb six stoamor* oallirs at Moji Yokkaichi, Hongkong Bin«apuN, Port Swetttwlwin Peoang, Colombo and Bombay, and on Mm retain voyage calling at Tutioorin Singapore, Hongkong and Moji. PACIFIC362 words
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Advertisement211 1917-02-14 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. STeOMVMRTMUTSCHkPPU (STBAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." ,In orporatid in Holland) MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA ANO AMSTERDAM.'V! A SINGAPORE, BELAWANDELI. SABANG. COLOMBO SUEZ. GIBRALTAR. VICI-VKRBA Steamers fitted with Wiiwlem Telegraphy. Kor tr( igtit. f*M*u< I ufbor in'">rmatior, appij to Internationale Crediet-en Handels Yereenlging Rotterdam iINCOKFOHATIU IM HOLLAND iJN(i*P«Rfc AGENCY a? AGENTS211 words
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Advertisement506 1917-02-14 5 KELEMAK RUBBER ESTATE. LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that appli cation bas been made to the Directors of this Company to ituae a fresh Share Cor finest" in place of the under mtntioneJ Certified Transfer which is alleged tj Lave been lost. Certified Transfer No. 70, dated March 18, 1918,506 words
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Advertisement407 1917-02-14 5 STUFFED PARADISE BIBDS OSPREYS' FEATHERS FOR LADIES' HATS AT jT^^b 3EK bi^ Z^L TC3P* Jf^K CS! warm. Jbv Jbt^ Jrm. 33s HIGH STREET. LET OUR LABEL BE YOUR GUARANTEE It is but natural thit we take just pride in Our Own Preparations For we know more about them than other407 words
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Advertisement272 1917-02-14 5 THE SERVANTS' AGENCY OFFICE (Ertablishid 1911 1 »S. 17, BHOBV QHAUT, BINOIPORE DOMESTIC SERVANTS tiidoor Mid outdoor Mi-., {.n't women aj a!, n- 'ionall'- I uppiio 1 -it moderate t) argee. EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT. Now book keepers, foar unm'stati* -lir 1 1 clerk and typintß, foar I factory conductors, 1 m272 words
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Advertisement939 1917-02-14 6 MUSIC Just received, comprising the following Tutor* for pianoforte, rioli-, banjo, VIOLINS. mandoline flatt and cornet MANDOLINE BANJOS. Bartini piancfortt studies, all grades. MILITARY FLUTES, B. flat A F. Dp. Allum and Macfarlane PICCOLOS, D. A E. fl .t scales and arpeggio" for pianoforte Metronome*, Oooarina* '.with Orosvenor Music Books.939 words
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Advertisement55 1917-02-14 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Basah Road CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breese Furnished Apartments with or without Board Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room. TERMS- the most i-msomMs ia Taws. For further particulars,55 words
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Advertisement455 1917-02-14 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE, privately, one large very rare specimen Licnala Orbicularis palm; 10 Vanda Lavii Orchids 1 Vanda Sanderiana Orchids 8 Vanda Betamanii Orcbids. All fall grown boalthy plants. Apply Box No. 106, Straits Times. 14 2 a- 19 2 STAMPS. Wanted to purchase, collections of British Colonials and455 words
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Advertisement216 1917-02-14 6 Intease pains in the joints, and swellings almost deforming these parts due to deposits of Uric Acid disappear by taking PIPERAZINE-MIDY Cratches can then be thrown away, aa it is the sorest preventative and care of goat, gravel, acute and chronic rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis. It ia tha greatest solvent216 words
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Article103 1917-02-14 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, February 14 li»r, 2.14 am. '2.51 p m M'fh .liokn. Victoria Ti eatre. Homeward mail closes (train.) Thursday, February 15. Si*b Wrtm 2 49 a.m.. 4.1 p.m. Ratepayers' Aug., meeting, 2.80 p.m. Friday, February 16. Hl«h Wttn 3:t-> am., 5.43 p.m. Children 's Concert. Mem.103 words
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Article162 1917-02-14 7 TootT. rt xrcttenham and I'enanK 2.30 pm Medan 2 SO pm Malacca I 30 pm Malacca. P. Swettenho.ni «ad Teluk Anson Ml pm Kota TinKC< P'-u tuas Island 4 pm d. India and Ad n 1 pm istr»laM*. 6 pm Mauritius, K^ypt Registration up to 5 pm162 words
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Article50 1917-02-14 7 Litt SiNt»poßi l)i.m m London Arbivid. Dec. 18. I. !a:.uary 2 Jan. 1 ]>ec BP.• O. 8 Jan. 8 Dee. 15 B. I. 10 Jan 18 Dec 23 P 40. 2^ Jan. 25 Dee. 30 B. 1. 81 Jan. 81 •lan. 4P.A O. February 8 Feb. 350 words
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Article47 1917-02-14 7 Our attention been oalled to the fact that oar arrivals m London ate much behind those pnbiishod elsewhere. Oar rain is to eire arrival* onl» when they are officially reported ia the I'i.ii Oflfioe notices, and do t«ter J»te .han :uii printed above hat been B" satmrfc"!.47 words
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Article175 1917-02-14 7 EXCMANOB. SwsAPoaa, Febbuaby 14 1917. O« LckOoN ......Bank 4 m/s 2/4 > Demand H 8/4} Private 8 m/i m 1/4) > On Fbancs Bank T. T. 825 On India Bank T. T. mt On Hoho«oku...H»dS d/d 2%pm O« Sbamobai ...Bank d/d 63} O* Java Bank T. T.175 words
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Advertisement91 1917-02-14 7 THE NEXT Children's Concert MU BE HELD IN THE VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL At 5-15 P.M. ON Friday, February 1 6. 10 2-18 3 j WHY ALLOW your dog to suffer from that unsightly complaint known as MANGE when SQUIBS MANGE LOTION WILL CURE IX? It Is a sure cure for91 words
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Advertisement734 1917-02-14 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. RELI \BLE AMAH OR AYAH WANTED. Apply 57, Tanjoog Katorg Road. 14-I—2o 2 TO LET, No. 80, Newton Road. Apply V ck Cheong, No. 14, High Street. 14 2 -27 8 PtYINO ODEST. Gentleman desires iparters with private family of good standing. Apply to Box No. 79, Strait*734 words
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Advertisement451 1917-02-14 7 „$4. I^S "GARRICK" r^^cfi CIGARETTES ||p^^ >^aan^^B^aw^aw^a^Sßßßßf^^s»^^j| E9IJ SMOKING MIXTURE. Cigarettes, per tin of 50, 75 cts. Smoking Mixture, Ordinary and Coarse Cut in J4 lb. tins $1.1 0 DUTY PAID. On Sale at all Dealers. MUNICIPAL NOTICE The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite Tenders for Alterations to the Hospital451 words
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Advertisement21 1917-02-14 7 VICTORIA THEATRE Farewell Performance OF IUE Bandman Opera Co. TO-NIGHT HIGH JINKS BOOKING NOW OPEN AT MOUTRIE S 27 I— v21 words
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Advertisement120 1917-02-14 7 CIRCULAR SAWS Manufactured by SANDERSON BROS. NEWBOULD, LTD. OF SHEFFIELD. ALL SAWS BEAR THE ABOVE TRADE MARK. Sizes usually in stock 36, 42, 48 &T2 ins. Diam. Sole Agents FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCOKPORATBD IN BMIUN'U, EASTERN BRANCH -SINGAPORE. AlnDn A 2^—o^, DUTCH CIGAR pjjh/^ (duty paid) ■'■isf V^ Sole Importers120 words
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1150 1917-02-14 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14. BRITISH WAR FINANCE. To be a real success tbe British war loan, with conversions, should realise at least two thousand live hundred millions. Mr. Bonar Law, in th speech be made when moving a vote of credit for 550 millions sterling to cover war1,150 words
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Article12 1917-02-14 8 F.M.S. ladies%re subscribing for an ensign to be presented to H.M.S. Malaya.12 words
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Article19 1917-02-14 8 Tbe total output of the Tronob Mioe». from all sources for tbe month of January, 1917, is picula 1,812.19 words
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Article23 1917-02-14 8 Tbe General Officer Commanding will not be able to see candidates for military service at Fort Canning, on Saturday next, the lTtli inst.23 words
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Article21 1917-02-14 8 A proclamation was issued yesterday amending the proclamation of December 29 last respecting the exportation of certain articles from the Colony.21 words
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Article40 1917-02-14 8 A Belgian named Jean Roose, who, with two accomplices, murdered and robbed one of his countrymen, was executed in Paris on December 29. This is the first time since the war began that the guillotine has boon used in Paris.40 words
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Article46 1917-02-14 8 In the first race on tbe Off Day of the recent Kiangwan race meeting at Shanghai. the dividends were, win $1,291.00 places 139, $197 60 and »49 40. Tbe winner of the second race paid 171.20, of the third race 135.80 and the fourth rice 124.40.46 words
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Article39 1917-02-14 8 The Pope has written to tbe Kaiser. roiaesticg that the German high command will allow, under restrictions, the immediate restoration of Kheims Cathedral, which the Germans have so severely bombarded that it is feared that the building will collapse.39 words
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Article44 1917-02-14 8 Bolton Corporation is taking steps to increase food production by utilising land in Darks and cemeteries. Tbe ornamental flower beds in parks are to be used for growing potatoes, and nearly four acres in one of tbe cemeteries are to be sown with oats.44 words
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Article40 1917-02-14 8 Our Ipoh correspondent reports a disastrous fire at Gopeng, 380 houses in the poorest Oriental quarter being wiped out within 30 minutes amidst indescribable scenes of excitement and panic. Eight hundred were rendered homeless. The property was mainly atlap dwelling.40 words
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Article64 1917-02-14 8 General Von Stein in a proclamation to tbe German people indicates that there is a serious outlook for war pensioners. He urges the people to employ soldiers invalided in the war. Germany's finances are so hard bit that she will be unable to support war invalids for many yeare since64 words
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Article74 1917-02-14 8 A bullion circular i«sued by Samuel Montagu and Co., stockbrokers, shows that at the end of last year gold stocks were held in various countries as follow Bank of Germany, £126.000.000 Bank of England, £52,840,000 bank of France, £203,087,000 Bank of Kussia, £146,634,000 Bank of Italy, £J3.U36,000. The British visible74 words
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Article87 1917-02-14 8 Surgeon-General Sir Alfred Keogb, M D., who was Director General of the Army Service Corps in 1909, in the course of a speech at tbe London University, insisted upon the necessity of teaching classic*, history, literature, and modtrn languages, at> well as science, but he deplored the fact that members87 words
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Article86 1917-02-14 8 An official communique of the Indo China Government reports tbe death of the An namite Nguyen van Mintr, the author of the outrage at Hanoi Hotel, in 1911, where be threw several bombs, killing two French prisoners and wounding many persons. Ar rested some times ago in Hongkong, Nguyen van-.Vlintr86 words
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Article99 1917-02-14 8 There was a remarkable scene at the Hotel Cecil on January 9, when JCO guests were turned out at 48 hours' notice, the Government having requisitioned the build, ing for the Air Ministry's use. Mr. Massey (the New Zealand Premier) and Sir Joseph Ward were among tbe evicted. They found99 words
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Article104 1917-02-14 8 Mr. Ward Price, tbe British war correspondent at Salonika, in answer to a question as to what we are doing at Salonika says: Our object is first to cut the BerlinBagdad railway and sever Germany's connection with ber Eastern Allies, also to refashion tbe Balkans and to thwart German schemes.104 words
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Article104 1917-02-14 8 There is considerable difference, says tbe Times of Ceylon, between the conditions of tbe compulsory service in Malaya and Ceylon. Rules under the Reserve Force and Civil Guard Enactment of tbe F.M.S. lay down not leas than 50 parades for reservists in the tint year of enrolment, other than the104 words
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Article119 1917-02-14 8 Numerous orders have been gazetted relating to the food supply. Mr. Protbero, President of the Boacd ol Agriculture, can not only empower tbe utilixing of vacant land, but he cao direct occupiers of cultivated land how to utilise it most advantageously. Refusal to grow crops as directed constitutes an offence.119 words
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Article408 1917-02-14 8 Capt. W. R. Saoguinetti is now with tbe R.E. in France. Mr. T. A. Martin has oined the staff of tbe Planters' Loann Board. Mr. W. KriedUnder. of Sungei Salak Estate, Silian, is leaving for home to join up. Miss Nolan, of tbe nursing staff of tbe408 words
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Article63 1917-02-14 8 We are officially informed by tbe Straits Merchant Service Guild that the following lines of steamers have granted a 15 per cent. War Bonus for 1917 to the captains and officers of ships, viz. Straits Steamship Co., Heap Eng Moh line ot steamers, Ho Hong Steamship Co,63 words
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Article66 1917-02-14 8 The Kaiser ordered General von Stein to organise all the boys in Germany and to fit them for war service. Schoolboys will be compelled to attend military drill daily and to take part in long day and night marches. The order amounts to compulsory war athleticism, with66 words
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Article99 1917-02-14 8 An Ordinacce for tbe registration of certain European British subjects was gazetted at Delhi on February 2, making it obligatory for every male European British subject for the time being in India (not being a member of His Maj'Hty'x naval and military force*, otherwise than as99 words
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Article242 1917-02-14 8 At St. Andrew's Cathedral on Monday, the marriage was celebrated between Mr. S. Stiitchbory, of tbe Government Posts and Telegraphs, and Mrs. SiiupsoD, of the Sisters staff of the General Hospital. Tbe bride was given away by tbe Hun. Dr. Oiluioro Bllis and Mr. K. W. Sinclair was242 words
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Advertisement160 1917-02-14 8 Ka y a. 7he FICHT for TRADE y| Nik ftim\ afterPEACE AWnr"" CIB cv l W 1 1 1' in vouß office p \9et a Uloneo Jiling System I NOW ~^E^£ t^tT "*af .j'l l I 'JO 'INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) [n Bggggagaßggßßßgggggggaeaeßisa i JL BENSON'S A WORLD-RENOWNED I &m WATCHES160 words
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Advertisement202 1917-02-14 8 ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY PICTURES AND VAUDEVILLE AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRA Bench Road Tbe Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore TO-NIGHT The Great Mahatma Co. OR RICHARD ROWE THE ANZAC WIZARD Magician, riypuut ■<-„ K.ectuuai Woudtr Worker Every eight riskirg thousands of Volts ol Electricity. Come202 words
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Article2327 1917-02-14 9 THE BATTLE LINES. British Mdke Further Progress. GERMANY AND AMERICA. Attempt to Resume Discussion. IiHTKI. 1 London. FeOraary 12. 11 p.m. Field Marshal Haig report. We farther progressed yesterday ev«ni»-, in the neighbourhood of ttte Boi i lit I'msieux road and occupied six handrc 1 yards of trench2,327 words
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Article274 1917-02-14 9 February Contributions Mr. E Gill has forwarded to the Overseas Club the sum of 11.249.76 for February, the total being made up aa follows From Straits Times r';<nd 11,0*22.76 Malaya Tribune Fund 89 United Engineers, Ltd. 65 Civil Guaid 59 Public 24 Total 1 1,249.79 Previously274 words
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Article119 1917-02-14 9 Prices of wheat, oats, and potatoes of the 1917 crop have been officially fixed by the Food Controller. For wheat tbe price is 00s. a quarter of 504 lbs., and for oats 38*. 6d. a quarter of 880 lbs. In the case of potatoes the prioe varies between119 words
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Article54 1917-02-14 9 Two men connected with prominent banks in tbe r\r Bast are coraine to China. They ■re >lr. D D L MrOiew, oi New York, wbo has b.io trun ternd to tbe SbaigLai bn.rn.li of the International Banking Corporation; and Mr. K. A. Caiuidge, also of New York, wbo is connected54 words
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Article194 1917-02-14 9 HELP FOR MEN GOING FROM MALAYA. We very gratefully acknowledge additional subscriptions to tbe Aotive Service Help Fund, on wjich there seems likely to be a considerable call daring tbe next few weeks. Men who have passed the requisite medical and military tests, and whose departure is sanctioned194 words
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Article418 1917-02-14 9 An Important Development in The Ipoh Case. At the conclusion of the evidence of Mr.W. R. Anderson. Director of Public Works, in the Perak Water Rights Case, the hearing of which has occupied tbe attention of Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby in tbe Ipoh Supreme Court for 20 days, at418 words
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Article137 1917-02-14 9 The current issue of tbe Singapore Diocesan Magazine appeals to a wide circle uf readers as it set forth precisely what the church is endeavouring to do in connection with the National Mission. It is tbe second number devoted to the object and to which special articles137 words
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Article124 1917-02-14 9 Carpentier, interviewed for tbe Weekly Despatch, denies bis intentions of fighting either Willard or Darcy. He is a soldier of France so long as any German remains to knock out. "My latiai s*d bMIm and sister are still nrisinem with tbe Germans," tie adued. 1124 words
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Article25 1917-02-14 9 Mr. K. D. V. Parr, Supeiintendent oi tbe P. and O. Company in Hongkong, baa been appointed a Director of tiie Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.25 words
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Article2167 1917-02-14 9 ENEMY'S EMPTY CONQUEST IN, RUMANIA. From Our Special Correspondent. London, Janaaiv 11. The specific rcpnlts of tbe Allies' Conference at Rome have naturally »oi seen disclosed in so many words, bot t» maw interpreters a sufficient bint of theas afforded by the prompt issue of a2,167 words
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Article848 1917-02-14 10 Miss Henderson's Story of The Great Retreat. Miss Mary Henderson, Administrator of tbe London I'mts of tbe Scottish Women's Hospitals in Serbia and Rumania, has just arrived in London on ber return from Rumania for a brief business visit, and in an interview with a representative of848 words
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Article33 1917-02-14 10 It isrepor'et that It. Bill-r. wbo was dis quahfiud for his riding of tijnnety Bob for thu Klang Purse on Thursday, has appealed to the Straits Racing Association for re instatement.33 words
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Article83 1917-02-14 10 1>- spite the shocking nature of tbe ground, the game between the S CO. and tbe Stage last night was interesting to watch. Miss Ktuie Sinclair (no relation of the I captain, howeveri kicked off. Winter got two goals for tbe Stage— the second from a penalty and the83 words
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Article2721 1917-02-14 10 Mr WILSONS ADDRESS TO THE SENATE. Conditions of a Lasting Peace. A Uaited States Embassy Dispatch says I At 2 o'clock on Monday (January 22| President Wilson appeared befotv tbe Senate and delivered tbe following address Gun ileuieii ot the Senate "On the eighteenth of December last2,721 words
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Article467 1917-02-14 10 Professor Keith on the Human Machine. At tbe Royal Institution Professor Arthnr Keith has delivered tbe second of bis two Christmas loctnres on The Human Machine which all Must Work to a large audience, in which the juvenile element was well represented. Previously Professor Keith dealt with Living467 words
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Article17 1917-02-14 10 The French Seoata Lia passed a Bill, contincatinii the property of army and navy deserters ami defaulters.17 words
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Letter223 1917-02-14 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The subject of Tamil Representation has been discussed lately in the press both in tbe X.M.S. and S.S., and thu result obtained is satisfactory. Some ccrrespon dents entertain the hope that it must bu called an Indian Representation.' It would223 words
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Article329 1917-02-14 10 How A British Captain Foiled A German Cruiser. Gallant Captain Douglas Reid Kinneir, D.S.C., wbo in tbe early days of the war foiled a German cruiser by navigating the Pacific Liner Ortega through an uncharted channel in the Straits of Magellan, has died suddenly in Liverpool. In329 words
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Article423 1917-02-14 10 Sir R. Baden-Powell and the "Gilded Pill" of Romance. An interesting speech on tho objects and metho Ih of the Scout movement was made by the Chief Scout, General li i iru I'owell, at a display at Caxton Hall, Westminster, to inaugurate the Wolf Cub organisation423 words
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Advertisement150 1917-02-14 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear on pages 8 and 7. The Bandman Opera Co. reproduced The Biog Boys at the Theatre last evening, tbe experiences shewn in a series of panels, of two country youths in London being enjoyed by another large audience. To-night High Jinkd150 words
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Article817 1917-02-14 11 A Quaint Tale of Midnight Plunder. Wben the 'jood ship .1 L Luckenbach ar Manila Capt. McOohan, with true ii. put in tlir ulup'H stores an extra laajai supply of uew Manila hawsers for such are plentiful in the Philippines and pre sutuably cheaper tlicrc than elsewhere. sayH817 words
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Article203 1917-02-14 11 Turkish Troops Employed to Quell Disturbance. ll' I'aily Tek'i;ra|>li natt received infoi 1 atioo (ruui a I liabli «3urcx nv'ardiLy tiut nt K l.ih. k. Hamburg and Munich. There in Aiitliociry. usually trust worthy, for tbe stateuunl that Oermin troopti in Munich refused to fin- on203 words
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Article38 1917-02-14 11 Tbe Imperial Government la ■egotiating to acquire direct anastaatial proportion of Uk baJaaoe crop* ol lodiaa and Ceylon tea. la 1916 tbe withdrawals tor tbe Army. Nary and nirtmt atrrio* MMaated to oae sixth of the total W|irti.38 words
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Article715 1917-02-14 11 I Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 14, 1917. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares arc oaky nominal. Norn. Valci I BOTBBa. Slllll* 3/- Allani 3/- Anglo-Jar* 8' Anglo-Mi*tj715 words
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Advertisement360 1917-02-14 11 "His Master's Voice" I RECORDS Send for new main list just published. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. DISTRIBUTORS, Raffles Place (Imcobpobated in Hongkong). TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS Commodious, well lighted and airy offices or second floor, front portion of first floor and ground floor. Will be divided to suit intending tenants.360 words
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Advertisement309 1917-02-14 11 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, February 17, 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 Telephone309 words
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Article2370 1917-02-14 12 Enggor Coal- Field. GOVERNMENT EXPOITATION DOUBTFUL. Full Official Report. A Kupplenaent to Mm PJCA invt rnuient lia/itti -ivc« tin' rtport on tin- Enggor Coal Kind by Mr. I. H Scrivenor. (ieologist, t M«. i invcriiim-nt. Although the sketches and maps referred to in the report are not priDt<il the following2,370 words
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Article758 1917-02-14 12 Reforms to Reassure the German Public. The German authorities understand perfectly well the significance of the Cabinet crisis in England, and as a full knowledge of the situation would produce an undesirable impression on tbe Oerman public tbey are taking measures to give to tbe ft nation758 words
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Article197 1917-02-14 12 In an article on The passing of the Effigy in the Saturday Evening Post, Mr. 11. U. Wells thus describes his meeting with a certain persona^" -1 had but recently bad an encounter with an imported colonial statesman who was being advertised, like a soap, as tlio197 words
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Article70 1917-02-14 12 Regulation!) for the German submarine postal service provide for the despatch of Utters to tin: I'nited States, Mexico, and South America, the West Indies, China, the Dutch Kast Indies, the Central Philippines, etc. The maximum weight of letters is 60 grammes (2J oa.) Kxtra postage will be70 words
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Article568 1917-02-14 12 Nearly a Thousand Lives Lost In Manchuria. Nearly a thousand lives were lost in the explosion which took place at tbe Fusban Colliery, Manchuria, M weeks ago, and tbe monetary loss is put al .'))> i.OOO yea. The explosion is attributed to spontaneous combustion. It occurred in568 words
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Article244 1917-02-14 12 A Forecast of Some Coming Events. A Pioneer cable, dated London, January 31, says A Paris correspondent of the Gazette de Lausanue gives a forecast of tbe coming combats ou the W stern front based on the belief that Germany will take the initiative. A series of244 words
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Article210 1917-02-14 12 Outward Tue following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Sxpress. Per P. and O. steamer. From London to Singapore. The Hon. Mr. Justice Edmunds, Mrs. Geikie, Mr. ,iv.i Mm. Mason. Mr. Moulton, Mr. Lofts, Mr. Boxendale, Mr. Bates, Mr. Dekker. Miss210 words
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Advertisement351 1917-02-14 12 I Fromroz s Cos I i i AERATED WATERS MEAN ACME of PERFECTION Eisaa— aaia»*a»»—— <a n— *|J BEDSTEADS Iron 1917 Nickel Brass Models Silver-plated JUST UNPACKED Specially built after "PRANAKAN" Taste. ALL SIZES. ALL DESIGNS. Incomparable Prices— lncomparable Quality. WK SELL. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OF Only Address. ORCHARD351 words
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Article1020 1917-02-14 13 SHAREHOLDER'S QUESTIONS AND THE REPLY. Adjourned Annual Meeting. The adjourned sixth annual general meeting of the shareholders of tho Perak River Valley Rubber Company, Limited, was held at the Pen' og Chamber of Commerce on Saturday. There wore present Messrs. W. Duncan in the chair, W. U.1,020 words
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Advertisement237 1917-02-14 13 WHITEAWAYS STOCK-TAKING SALE Values in Watches. N.chel Silver G n etal Wristlet T: PISt ot Watches Watches LumicouH Dial. SS^^aw Sale Price 3-9e Sale Pric. 93.95 j^fe <a b WatC h Kil«/ Watchls excellent time tSUSSh. *Ul^ W S.lePr^W.96 \S $1.75 each. M/ MEW PATTERN INVENTIC ><^V WATCHES K 12237 words
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Advertisement235 1917-02-14 13 BRITISH GAR OWNERS irs up io you to see that your car is fitted with BRITISH TYRES made in GREAT BRITAIN. It is difficult to understand the attitude of mind which allows Britishers and British Subjects at a time like the present to be indifferent as to the origin of235 words
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Advertisement665 1917-02-14 14 WA*°or Peaoi. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance ib worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PBOPBRTY I«? THE BRUT EASTERN LffEASanUtHCE CAM>ANY, LIMITED. Tbe Compaa, ba. «»O*O« doited witb tbe 8up«». OOOH o, -i.byd, «d eomplie. with tbe BHti-, LOe to— tT^KBRS uaN n V Tn t OAN LIBHRAL665 words
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Advertisement363 1917-02-14 14 IMIJgMIOEs__ •MIBttHrWtANGE COMPANY OF PARIS (InooaroaaTso in Faaaoa). IITULUHD 1826 RBSBBVB9 AND TOTAL aDABANTBBS 44,000,000 Tbe undersignod, Agents fer the above Jompaay, are prepared to aooepl fire risks v long or short periods at current rates ?ABH BBTTI.BMBNTS promptly made ky .htaguntaia Siagapore, MOiNB COMTB k Co. THE EAITEIN UNITED363 words
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Advertisement484 1917-02-14 14 BaNKINB, honskon6 anj) shanghai banking corporation (IMooaroaaTao ia Heaeaoa*). PAID-UP OAPITAL »15,000,0C0 aBSBBVB FCNDS SterUag £1,600,000 at 2/ tuyjOOJXKJ Silver lIBJOO^WO $88,000,000 Reserve Liability of Prepoesors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS W L. Patwadea, Bsq., Obairmaa. 8. H. Dodwell, Bag., Deputy Cbairmaa. Hon. Mr. a B. Anton- Hon.Mr.P.H.Holvoak Q. T. M.484 words
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Advertisement491 1917-02-14 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BARK OF IRDIA. AUSTRALIA ARD CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN BNOLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Oapital ia 60,000 Shares ol 410 each 41,100,000 tteserve Fund... 41,800,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietor.... 41.500.000 BANKBBS tba Baak of Baglaad, Tbe Loadoa City aad atidlaad Baak, Ltd., The London County aad Westminster Baak,491 words
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Advertisement663 1917-02-14 14 HBURANCE. HRIPMTAI LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Ufa I til I fIL B.tabusbbo 1874. Incoriobaibii in India. 10 ssr east, of tbs rwß* or $H,MC,OOO.M sr. iavested ia Go.ernment Securities 42 years' record progress and increasing stability. LOW UTES fer son-forfsitabl. Endowmsnt assuranca. with Profit. A man ased 80 oan secure663 words
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Article941 1917-02-14 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Present Year. The year 1917, says the Commercial Motor, I opens with undoubted pressure upon the motor industry at large. A large proportion of that industry has been obliged to adapt itself to aero-engine, and aeroplanepart manufacture. This conversion has941 words
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Article133 1917-02-14 15 While m- ny writers in Germany are taekiDg to 101 l the banger revolt by inspired statements that British merchantmen will be swept from the seas in the spring, Perseus in the Berliner Tageblatt sounds a note of warning. He says The more serious sabmarine war become*,133 words
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Advertisement327 1917-02-14 15 ROMTYRES Jt,, Tyres are of paramount VslS^i mportsnee to yoo and the jfwm VI life of your oti. tJfSC Dhbe9 Your safety depends opon nNB tbeir reliability, your ron- <4 iD« expens I vary according to tbeir durability, yonr <<^D comfort is Urg«Jy affected by -yH tbeir resiliency, and last,327 words
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Advertisement54 1917-02-14 15 J4~\ No ADVANCE JO DUNLOP TYRES i\lllllJm/ REDUCTION \MIF !SUf Dunlop is the standard mIM r|y which other people endeavw 1 DUNLOP RUBBER Co,(f All EM&m, INO: m IHWCOWt. SINGAPORE fiTELASTIC TYRES BRITISH and BEST WRITE FOR PARTICULARS OF OUR GUARANTEE SCHEME. IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. ■OLE AGENTS International54 words
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Advertisement502 1917-02-14 16 A^& B. MACKAYS Q THE ORIGINAL jT. LIQUEUR WHISKY. J£4LxL As supplied to both Houses of /■^■VpVKV Parliament j [i OBTAINABLE FROM ALL I FIRST-CLASS DEALERS $> J&ZpiLtf\ Sole Agents S M ADAMSON, GILFILLAN l^^jjjrji *ND COMPANY. LIMITED I 1 11 II Incorporated in England) Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS502 words
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Advertisement566 1917-02-14 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE, Little Car, Bowh magneto, newly paint d. kooi mechanical order, dickey for two, well sprang. Box No 76. Straits Time*. 12 2—24-2 FOR SALE, One-ton Napier motor lorry in good running condition, mileage run under 5,000 miles. Reply to Box No. 78, Massta Times. 18-2—566 words
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Advertisement602 1917-02-14 16 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Koad. Immediate entry Apply Lee Cheng Van A Co. 1-7-a IO LET. Houses No. 7, Chancery Lane apply to China Keng Lee ft Co., Auctioneers IB 11— n TO LET, No. 8, Thompson Road. Apply M. A. Mcftr, 26, Malacca Street. 2-11—1-8 TO602 words
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Advertisement303 1917-02-14 16 PAINTS OILS OF ALL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT «ft Co. lOBandlO9, Market Street. Phonk same No. 421. G.R. LAMBERT&Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS J a. Orchard Road, Telephone No 1000 iTHE OLDEBT ANO LEADING STUDIO Unequalled Facilitits, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all303 words
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Advertisement251 1917-02-14 16 JUST READ WHAT WE HAVE! 1,600 Kegs Hobbuck'a Paints in 20 eud'J.t lbs. kegs (assorted colour- 1 1 620 KrgH Coltburi-t and Harding Paintn iv 20 and 28 lbs. kegs (assorted colours). 800 Oros* Brass and Iron Wood Screws (Mssorted sizes). 60 8 Wheeled Pipe Cutters Nrg. 1, 2A 8.251 words
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Advertisement503 1917-02-14 16 NEW MOTOR CARS Fop HIRE If you wish to hire a car make sure that you get a reliable and comfortable car which will ensure a ploasant drive By placing your order with us, as we only supply FIRST-CLASS CARS. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 21 S A 316, Orchard Road (Next503 words
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Miscellaneous320 1917-02-14 16 Straits Wimes. Temporary Telephone: 68. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be ad dre. -.-<l to TUB MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane ous wants of every description art inserted in the320 words
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