The Straits Times, 15 February 1917
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Title Section13 1917-02-15 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,340 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 15. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement194 1917-02-15 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price vow $14.90 per o»«c BEAR BEAR BRAND s a^^^p^«!™« 1 BRAND Mil V 6tAR BRAN MfT V MILI\ HYGi^'c 5W.55 p^j MIL IV lf^am rVPdinUsnaruralpUrit ?ir or anyrhjj |J^ wilhoul J ddllion J 1 11^ security, this milk off^ |e J SOI E IMPORTERS: J.194 words
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Advertisement203 1917-02-15 1 I ROBINSON CO. i Vibrating Shuttle Hand Sewing Machine. VIBRATING SHUTTLE MißSt S^^^S^T LOCKSTITCH SEWING is the simplest. B^Mfft EH^^fl Msr^' specially adapted for f quietest and lightest family use. Every running machine on t^^HT tf— »?»"^^r ~^^f machine tested before the market. _~^^9^^^^M jt is sent out to us.203 words
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Advertisement12 1917-02-15 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Soli Aosntsi ADAMSON. GILFILLAN co., in. ;Unc..rp..r;itwl in Kinl.in.l)12 words
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Article929 1917-02-15 2 SIR J. MACLAYS DIFFICULT PROBLEM. Missionaries of Trade. The nbippicg correspondent of Tbe Times writes In view of the growing demand which will be made on tonnage to bring foodstuffs to tbis country, one of the moat diffi cull problems now confronting Sir Joseph Maoit»j, tbe Sbippicg929 words
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Article167 1917-02-15 2 The war baa seen an enormous increase in cases of shoplifting, so the manager of a Uriiti West End emporium informed me, writes tb« London oorreFpoadent of tbe Daily Despatch. Largely be attributed it to war worry There is no increase in tbe ranks of tbe167 words
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Advertisement373 1917-02-15 2 LIMITED. MOTOR CYCLE DEPARTMENT. Opposite Government House Gates. We have the following second-hand machines for sale. Each is in first-class condition, tyres as new, and engines recently overhauled TRIUMPH. 1914 Model 4 h.p. 3 Speed $475 1913 31 h.p. Free Engine 325 HOVER 1914 4 h.p. 475 B.S.A. 1913 4jh.p.373 words
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Advertisement539 1917-02-15 2 18 YOUR DAUGHTER PALEP Tbe ats-Jiia of young gills niav be in berite.l v. it may be oaosed by bad air, uni-tit-ble food, liaoty eating, n.sutnoient out door exercise, atd nut enough rest at d sleep. It c< rues on gradually, beginning with languor, indispo-ition to m^nai or bodily exeition,539 words
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Advertisement825 1917-02-15 2 NOTICE. Low Keng, tbe proprietor of Cbop Heng Kee, of No. 6°, Boat Quay, Sinuapore, hereby gives Dotice tbat be has rev, ked tbe power ot attorney granted by him in November, 1011, to one Tans Koo and also any power of substitution ostd thereunder. ALLEN GLBDHILL, Sclicitcrs for Low825 words
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Advertisement666 1917-02-15 2 ORENTAL TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC CO.. LTD. (Ihcorpokatki) is Tar United Kinoi-oh) Wanted in mediately, six girl operators. Applicants mutt have passed Standard VII. Qooi prospects for suitable candidates. Apply by letter only to Clerk-in Charge. 18-2-b— l7-1 NOTICE NOTICE is lmreby given tbat Vana Ena Ravena Mana Pana Savoogan Chitty,666 words
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Article1041 1917-02-15 3 THE PROVINCES AND PEKING CONNECTION. Financial Outlook. The Peking correspondent of The Times writes I The confusion in China consequent on the anti Monarchist movement and upon the change in Government following the death of Yuan s ih kai is, naturally, great, and no one yet can say1,041 words
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Advertisement357 1917-02-15 3 YOU MAY REST ASSURED I Seecham't Pills will be of gnai wivice lo you if your stomach is out of order V I Si your liver is sluggish. Tht conditions of lid in ihest days are so vrenoous tia- T nrarty everybody v at limes, ovenaken by various derangements of357 words
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Advertisement588 1917-02-15 3 TERRIBLE ITCHING ECZEMA ON HANDS And Arms to Elbow. Lost Sleep Also Weeks of Work. Soothed and Healed by Cuticura. "I suffered from eczema on my hands and armi up to the elbow. It tint started f between my flngcra and when it ni at it* wont It was rearfully588 words
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Advertisement48 1917-02-15 3 ACETIC ACID 99 per cent. Guaranteed. KALIUM JODATUM, JODOFORMIUM, In bottles of 450 gr. Nett Quotations will be forwarded on application to G. OTOMUNE CO. The only quality 93% (Pure) AN. GLACIAL ACETIC ACID/lV" GLACIAL ACETIC ACID IMPORTERS YAMATO CO. «1, Hitfh Street. Telephone 129. 1-8 b -28-2-1748 words
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Advertisement444 1917-02-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COO., LTD. (Imoobpobatbd in Jatan EUROPEAN LINE a is maintained bet vw tn Yokohama, via ports and London under mail oontract witb (tit Imperial Japanese Govetnment. The New Twin sorew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are444 words
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Advertisement670 1917-02-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P> O." British India and Apcar Line. (Companies Ihcobpokatbo in Knjland). MAIL ANO PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR ANO ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot witb Hit MaJe ty Qoverniaent), Fo* China, Japan, Panang, Oeyion, Au.tr«l,«, India, Aston, fifty pt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. HcxaWABD IFOR E DROPS) OOTWARD (FM670 words
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Advertisement514 1917-02-15 4 STEAMER, SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inuorporatbd im Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Selantan, Tabai Btngnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon. Kobsamui, Bandjn. Langsuon, Chumpon, Kohlak A Bangkok. Oue Departure ASDANO Feb. :9 Feb. 21, 3 p.m. S.S. BORIBAT 36 28, 3 p.m. The Steamers514 words
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Advertisement602 1917-02-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SBRVIOB OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (Incobpobatid in England) aNO THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorpokatsd in Enoland) BBTWBSN Fremantla (Perth), North-West Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound602 words
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Article94 1917-02-15 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, February 15. Vakas, 2.49 a.m., i.i p.ru Ratopayerx' Assn., meeting, 2.80 ;>. D. Friday, February 16. High Watct Ui a.m., 5.42 p.m. Childron's Concert. Mem. Hall, 5 16 p in. Saturday, February 17. High Water 4.39 a.m.. 7.54 p.m. Sunday, February IH. High Watti. A.'JO94 words
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Article164 1917-02-15 5 To o/y. Batn Pabat 2. H0 pm f'ulau Saiubu and Bandje'rwassin -HO pm P. Dicksonand I. Swt'ttrnhaui 2.80 am Malacca and Mnar H pm KoU Tinggi 4 pm Sambas, Pamangkai and Pontianftk I pm I 'urban 4 pm Ceylon. Iniliaau. Adt-n Train lpm Kaf" A antralama, Mauritius.164 words
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Article271 1917-02-15 5 Tue mail ttams from Singa|x>rf for Ik aortb U'&ve T »nk itoad station daily at 7.7 a.m and 7 p.ai irr ing at Kuala Lampi I a: 7 \<i p.u at ■> »5 a.m. respersively. The through expmM to Penang leaves Euala Lampcr at l| lj. daily, arriving271 words
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Advertisement95 1917-02-15 5 NOTICE. NOTk K Hr.UKKY (iIVKN that tbe ta.le MarW is the TraJe Mark ot The Molamiß*) I'oropany. Limited, of Tunnel Avenot Bat dr. nM Kent, and 28, Mark Lane, Loo ion. EC, Manufacturers and Merchaatm aad i. a«ed by them in respect of Chemical wiWaianni used tor agricultural, Legal prooeadia*a95 words
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Advertisement576 1917-02-15 5 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED by Mra. van den Briei, Para pattao, batavia (Java), a clever none for two-children (4 and 9 years old). Good salary. 16.2— 17 2 MARRIID COUPLE would like to share house or be received as paying guests, Ltitfhbourhood of Spottiswoode Park prefened. Apply Box No. 80, Straits576 words
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Advertisement1107 1917-02-15 5 SKI "BARRICK" fefnSStfl 'CIGARETTES SUP SMOKING ixTUREf Cigarettes, per tin of 50, 75 cts. Smoking Mixture, Ordinary and Coarse Cut in y A lb. tins $1.10 DUTY PAID. On Sale at all Dealers. AUCTION BALE Of EXCELLENT JACOBIN WALNUT STAINED AND WAX POLISHED TEAR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, TYPEWRITER, ETC To be1,107 words
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1051 1917-02-15 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. SIGNS OF THE END. Some recant operations on the Western froiit hava raised a ijaextiou in our minds. Are the Germans m irudesp ra'.ely exhausted 'than is generally supposed or are they husbanding their iedojr.es against the struggle which is getting very near now1,051 words
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Article18 1917-02-15 6 A Sumatra paper gays that passengers booked by the Netberland Steamship Cos. ▼easels will now travel via America18 words
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Article20 1917-02-15 6 A consignment ot puarlx, insured for over £250.000. w .8 lost when the Arabia was sunk by a German submarine.20 words
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Article10 1917-02-15 6 A conference of Residents opened in Koala Lumpur on Tuesday.10 words
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Article17 1917-02-15 6 The Board of Trade has ordered the optical business ot Carl Zeiss, Ltd., to be wound up.17 words
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Article29 1917-02-15 6 The Turin newspaper Stampa publishes a letter from the Papal Nuncio at Vienna stating that eggs there cost 20s. a dozen, and tbat most otber commodities are proportionately dear.29 words
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Article40 1917-02-15 6 In their produce report dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state Tbe copra market, since out last report, has fluctuated within narrow limits and closes slightly above last week's values. Fine sundried 98.60. Fair to good qualities 98 to 98.20.40 words
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Article48 1917-02-15 6 Tbe Koala Lumpur Town Hall was crowded to overflowing on Sunday night with Asiatics desirous of witnessing the Somme battle film. At prices of 50 and 25 cents, principally the latter, over 9200 were taken. Tbe audience included 250 police and the local Asiatic staff of the M.S.V.R.48 words
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Article46 1917-02-15 6 The Yunnanese soldiers at Canton, according to Renter's correspondent, are dissatified. They oomplain that they fought to restore the Republic, yet are being left unpaid and unrewarded, while the former Monarchists are getting poet* and decorations. The Yunnanese are openly making speeches denouncing the present Cabinet.46 words
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Article68 1917-02-15 6 Loo Kirn Chan employed by a gold and silver smith named Gob Soo Kee, of South Bridge Road, was charged in tbe third police court this morning with criminal breach of trust as a servant of ten tahils, seven cboes and nine boons of silver, given him to make up68 words
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Article78 1917-02-15 6 Last year 874,687,000,000 gallons of water passed over Teddington Weir, constituting a record, said Lord Desborough at the meeting of the Thames Conservancy Board. "This was due to the great discharge of water into the river owing to the ground being saturated with rain and vegetation taking very little of78 words
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Article81 1917-02-15 6 Traffic Inspector Hills in the third police court this morning, mentioned the charge of driving his car in a rash and negligent manner in Orchard Koad on the night of February 7, preferred against Amat bin Abas, the driver of Dr. Moonshi's motor car. The Tamil driver of the gharry,81 words
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Article75 1917-02-15 6 Ramsamy, a Tamil, of Blanco Court, was charged in the second police court this morning with being found in fraudulent possession of a dram of Izal disinfectant, value 910. The label and the marks on the drum had been scratched off and there is the possibility that the drum belonged75 words
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Article83 1917-02-15 6 Reports have been received by the Head Office of the Bank of China from all its branch offices throughout the country and a general financial statement shows tbat a total profit of over $3,900,000 was made during the past financial year. The Peking Gazette is informed tbat most of the83 words
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Article95 1917-02-15 6 At the inquiry held at Poona, on January 30, Second Lieutenant McWilliam mado a lengthy statement to the Cantonment magistrate in the coarse of which be said was very dejected and decided to commit suicide. Mrs. Hill in her husband's presence told Hill she loved McWilliam, and when Hill asked95 words
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Article96 1917-02-15 6 A Macassar telegram of the 10th states that daring the previous night the godowns of the Ships Agency for the Sutherland and Java, Japan and China lines was totally burned down. They were full of maize, copra and the whole of the cargo for the K.I.M. Kangean. The upper part96 words
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Article120 1917-02-15 6 The directors of the Kawie I-Tava) Rubber Kstati which paid a dividend of 30 per cent, last year, propose' to acquire a new area of 2,500 acres, which is reported to be suitable for the cultivation of robber and coffee, at the moderate price of 20s per acre. Tin directors120 words
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Article145 1917-02-15 6 Th, World tells a good story of Sir Edward Canon's eneiuy when he took charge of the Admiralty. He asked the first Lori, Admiral .kiln i to ascertain what decisions either of a capital or iepartmental nature were hung ap. Thf- HtMH showed that 12 officials MM concerned in the145 words
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Article422 1917-02-15 6 The Orang Kaya Kaya Katoh Laxamana, member of the Perak State Council, has died in I poh. Mr. C. Salter, Batu Gajab, Government Geological Chemist, who has resigned the Government service, leaves lpoh for Singapore to-day to join the staff of tbe Straits Trading Co., Ltd. Capt.422 words
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Article41 1917-02-15 6 We very gratefully acknowledge t'i being Mr. A. E. G. Coveney's monthly subscription to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for our soldiers and sailors. The total we have received is now 18,320.1741 words
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Article72 1917-02-15 6 The next general meeting of this association will beheld at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday. February 28, at the Sungei I'jong Club Seremban. The business includes Port Swettenham quarantine station, var relief, rubber thefts, war taxation a uation en land to aliens, currency, manpower, rubber seed cultivation72 words
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Article80 1917-02-15 6 In their Singapore share repo.t dated the 18th instant. Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Oar market continues steady, the small demand for shares tbat prevails at present does not tend to advance prices to any appreciable extent, although it will hi noted from quotations that over the80 words
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Article130 1917-02-15 6 An up country correspondent writes that he thinks it would be a good thing if the full results of the recent appeal to young men to volunteer were made public. Why not," he says. give a list of those who are goiug. and of those who have130 words
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Article162 1917-02-15 6 Pearson's Weekly ha« the following interesting note Dweller? ut Jeddah, the port of Mecca, to which many thousands of Muhammedans make their pilgrimage every year, were recently privtiafl very interesting and (■RMsaJfa m^lh. I- or tlie tiiMt title ijQ record thu Holy carpet, which is taken162 words
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Advertisement160 1917-02-15 6 jS^T* To be obtained f*Jfh iTv^X q" arts Ha V\ KHOM THK Sole Agents Piwffifflii CALDBEGK, jfi/ MACBREGOR \OaS iO \iVx wine s P irit v^Jf* Qlys' Merchants. f*am**. LinLE'S DRYING TIN CIGARS. CIGfIRETTES. ETC. 1 With npnoial Absorbpnt Pad which v keeps Cigar*, Cigarcttei. etc in parteot condition. The160 words
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Advertisement317 1917-02-15 6 ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY PICTURES AND I VAUDEVILLE AT THK HOUSE OF QUALITY THK ALHAMBRA Beach Road Tbe Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore TO-NIOHT The Gi'eat Mahatma Co. OR RICHARD ROWE THE ANZAC WIZARD Magician, Hypnosis., Klectricai Woader Worker Every night riskiDg thousands of Volts ot BltrCtnci'y. i)na><>317 words
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Article2757 1917-02-15 7 SUBMARINING. Success of British Measures. AMERICAN ATTITUDE. The Futile Talk About Agreement. ■MMft IMNMi London. February 13. *.~>o a.m. In tbe House of Lor.:- '.or' lleronford declared himself confident tha* we would have Mbmarmism really n band in six weeks or so. Lord Ly Lton. for the K2,757 words
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Article41 1917-02-15 7 Rkcthr's Tilkqbam. London. February 13, 2.15 p.m. Tbe Queen accompanies the King at the opening of the Schools Oriental Studies on February 28. Sir John Hewett will read an address and tbe King will reply. Lord Curzon will speak.41 words
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Article76 1917-02-15 7 THE PRICES AT A HIGH LEVEL From Our Own Correspondent. London, February 12. Rubber opened firm but was quieter later. The quotations are: Fine sheet 8/4 to 8/6 Crepe 8/4 8/5 Fine hard Para 8/2 8/3 The last report was as follows London, January 29. The robber76 words
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Article356 1917-02-15 7 HELP FOR MEN GOING FROM MALAYA. We very gratef ulfy acknowledge additional subscriptions to the Active Service Help Fund, on wjich there seeim likely to be a considerable call during the next few weeks. Men who have passed tbe requisite medict> and military tests, and whose departure is356 words
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Article75 1917-02-15 7 The committee acknowledge with thank* tbe following subscriptions to the above fond Amount previously acknowledged 1274,***** Performance by New Java Opera Co. of Muar 400 Balance of amount collected last October from staff and coolieN of K< mbia Rubber Estates, Ltd., Tan jong Minjak Division, Malacca 15.3075 words
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Article1083 1917-02-15 7 THE GREAT NEW W\R LOAN From Uui City Correspondent. London, Jan lary 1! Although business on tbe Stock Exchange has been maintained at a fair average level markets as a rule have been uninteresting and the tone rather dull. Sellers have pro dominated in preparation for the New1,083 words
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Article431 1917-02-15 8 Unusually Small Quantity Offered. The 282 nd auction of the Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held on February 14. wh< there was offered for xal. piculs MO.TI or 1,258,894 lbs. (tons s«.'i>o). Prices realised:— Sh. i smoked fine ribbed Sl4B to MM good ribbed 135 148431 words
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Article3095 1917-02-15 8 PECULIAR BEHAVIOUR OF THE TRUSTEES. A Policy of Spoliation. In tbe Supreme Court yesterday Mr. Justioe Sproule beard arguments regarding costs in the case of Syed Hassan bin Mohamed Alsagoff, plaintiff, versus Syed Omar bin Alsagoff, Vfai Mohamed bin Agil, and the third partner of Alsagoff and3,095 words
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Article176 1917-02-15 8 Owing to the wet condition of the course, tbe Keppel Golf Club links will be closed to-day and to-morrow. Sunday saw the final round of tbe 1916 Medallists' competition, Ipob, when after an exciting contest, the trophy— a handsome cup presented by Messrs. C. Matthew and F. N.176 words
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Article218 1917-02-15 8 Cricket uaa oteu the hardest uit of all branches of sport by the elllux of men for the front, and to-day the game seems to be in a parlous state in Perak, says the Times of Malaya. Granted even that the Ipob Club can raise a fair eleven on218 words
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Advertisement190 1917-02-15 8 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements ul the day appear an page* 5. The iiarima Hail ban scored a winner ve'i Battlefield which has reached tl.t halfway «ta«e. Tin Ointy lias n fine productioo in C aruicD uu view, a tine amuial drama, a war picture and a keyntooe comedy— quite190 words
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Advertisement339 1917-02-15 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, February IT, 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 Telephone339 words
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Advertisement190 1917-02-15 9 BEDSTEADS Iron 1917 Nickel Bran Models Silver-plated JUBT UNPACKED Specially built after "PRANAKAN" Taste. ALL SIZES. ALL DESIGNS. Incomparable Prices- Incomparable Quality. WE SELL. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OF Only Address. ORCHARD ROAD. Only Address. FULTON Registered Trade Mark) BOILER FLUID THE MOST ECONOMICAL and POSSESSES both PREVENTATIVE and CURATIVE190 words
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Advertisement412 1917-02-15 9 STEAMER SAILINGSOSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (Ihcokporatbd w Japan) (Osaka Marcantila Staanuhis Co., ltd.) KOuEBOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a .■egnlar eargc i-rvice with six steamers oallirg at Moji Vukkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Bwet trabam. Penang, Colombo and Bombay, and on the return voyage calling at Tuticorin Siogapote, Hongkong and Moji. PACIFIC LINE.412 words
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Advertisement350 1917-02-15 9 NOTICE. I, the undersigned, Too Loot Took, hereby give notioe, that I have removed to No. 828, Oaylmng Road (first floor), Singapore. (3d.) TEO LOOT TBOK. 13-2-24.2 AUCTION SALE Of that valuable piece of freehold land situate at Banda Hilir, Malacoa, together with the bungalow and outhouses thereon erected and350 words
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Advertisement70 1917-02-15 9 THE MALACCA IMPORT COMPANY. General Merchants, MALACCA.. Telephone No*. 37 81. 44 4S, Blacksmith Street. Cement, Paints Oils, Marseille Tiles, Calcium Carbide, Mangles of various sizes, White U lazed Tiles, Estate Tools and Requisites, Motor Cylinder Oil in Barrels and Tins Having lar«e stocks of the above materials and goods70 words
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Advertisement665 1917-02-15 10 W**2or Pkaoi. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance ib worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (IVOOBTOBATBD IN BTBAJTS SsiTLBMBKIS) NBAD OFFIOB i Wlnoheete* Hauss, Sln«a.po»«. LOfIPON OFFIOB i 32, Old Jewry, 8.0. Tbe Company has aISOtOOO deposited with the Supreme665 words
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Advertisement373 1917-02-15 10 HtWRAKE. Wfm RIE INSURANCE OOMPANY OF PARIB. (IwcoaroßATßD n Fbanob). BSTABLISHBD 1891. RBSBBVBS AND TOTAL GCARANTBBS 44,000,000 The undersigned, Agents f*r tbe abovt Company, Me prepared to aooept fire risks as long or short periods at current rates 3ASH BBTTLBMBNTB promptly made by the agents ia Singapore, MOIMB UOMTB a373 words
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Advertisement477 1917-02-15 10 BANKJNQ. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Inoobpobatbd n HamaoM). PAID-UP OAPITAL 115,000,0C0 RIBBRVB FUNDS Bt»rUag £1,600,000 at 3/- 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRBOTORS W. L. PaMeadea, Esq., Chairmaa. S. H. Dodwell, Bsq., Deputy Chairmaa. Hon. Mr. C. B. Anton. Hon.Mr.P.H.Holvoak O. T. M.477 words
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Advertisement502 1917-02-15 10 BAHKINQ. gHIITUEO lANK OF IMQIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTBR Paid op Oapital ia 80,000 Shares ol 410 each 41,100,000 Reserve Fund... 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41J00.000 BANEBRS The Baak ol Bngland, Tbe Loadoa City aad Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County aad Westminster Bank,502 words
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Advertisement763 1917-02-15 10 INSURANCE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incoporatbd in Honok in.) Matured policies and claims paid during 1916 $524,303.51 Matured policies and claims paid 1912-16 1,680,916.93 Income during 1916 2,236,759.05 Assurance Reserve Fund (policyholders' security) 5,1 06,943.44 Assurance in Force 21,630,287.26 P. J. FITZGERALD, Reaident Manager, The Arcade, Singapore. NORWICH763 words
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Article851 1917-02-15 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Need for Protection. If the British motor industry after tbe war is to be recreated and developed, a protective tariff will be necessary (states tbe Autocar). There is no doubt that many months most elapse before tbe motor vehicle manufacturer is851 words
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Article135 1917-02-15 11 The entire country, wrote tbe Daily Express New York correspondent on December H, is up in arms against tbe high prioes of food, and tbe prosecuting attorney has asked tbe major to institute proceedings to stop the manipulation of prices. Charges involving 125 poultrymen have been beard135 words
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Advertisement631 1917-02-15 11 f ••MADE IN CANADA" FORD TOURING CAR. Petrol consumption officially certified by the Singapore Automobile Club. MB miles on 1 gallon of 'Shell" carrying a load of 421 stone, When jta boy a Ford Toar ing Car yoa bay what yon pay for— a r«»l touring oar— and infinitely more631 words
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Advertisement179 1917-02-15 11 TYRES The Very BEST DUPIRE BROTHERS SINGAPORE "SILVERTOWN" PRESERVATIVE 'will protect your woodwork from the ravages off <^~^y ***>£ bad weathor dr% y POt white ant« 7T <n THE M oST EFFICIENT l -*°°o~u*"* I AND THE CHEAPEST L f\ "Silvertown" gives to low-priced soft-woods the same A, i^^m. protective179 words
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Advertisement485 1917-02-15 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS VHSUBAHCE UNITED. ■SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Co., Ltd.. (Incokpoßatbi> in England) IMPORT DEPaRTMBNT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT RELIABLE AMAH OK AYAH Apply 57 Tanjong Katong Road 14 2— 20 WASTED. COMPETENT BOOKRBBI'BR Apply Box No 66, Straits Time". WANTED AN485 words
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Advertisement544 1917-02-15 12 ARTICLES FB* SALE FOB SALE, Little Car, Bosch magneto, newly paint. d, itooi mechanical order, dickey for two, well sprung. Box No 76. Straits Time*. 13-2— 242 FOR SALE, One ton Napier motor lorrj in good running condition, mileage run under 5,000 miles. Reply to Box No. 78, Strait* Times.544 words
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Advertisement637 1917-02-15 12 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LET, No. 80, Newton Koad. Apply Yick Cheong No. 14, High Street. 14-2—27-2 TO LET, Dnnrobin, Barker Road. Im-I mediate eotry Apply Lee Cheng Van ft Co. I 17-0 TO LBT. Houses No. 7, Chancery Lane Apply to Chios Keng Lee k Co., Auctioneers. 18 11—0637 words
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Advertisement324 1917-02-15 12 PAINTS OILS OF MI COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT Co. lOBandlO9, Market Street. Phoni same No. 431. G. R. LAMBERT&Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3-a, Orchard Road, Telephone He JIOOO. :the oldest and leading studio Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, am all at324 words
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Advertisement253 1917-02-15 12 JUST READ WHAT WE HAVE! 1,600 Korh Habbook's Painta in 30 Mid 2H lbs. kegs (assorted colour* 1,530 KtBB Coltbun-t and Harding Paints in 20 and 28 lbs. kegß (assorted colours). 800 Grosa Brass and Iron Wood Screws (assorted sizes). SO 8 Wheeled Pipe Cutters Nos. 1,3*8. 600 Brass and253 words
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Miscellaneous321 1917-02-15 12 Straits "(Dimes. Temporary Telephone: 68. All communications relating to editorial matters and nowß should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All commnnicationß relating to business matters advertisements, Bubscriptione. Accounts, printing, etc. should be ad dressed to TUB MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— MSBoellano ous wants of every description are inserted in the ordinary321 words
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