The Straits Times, 23 February 1917
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Title Section13 1917-02-23 1 The Straits Times. O. 25,347 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 23. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement149 1917-02-23 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price now $14.90 BEAR (^^OT'j BEAR BRAND. 1 BRA ND Kin ir 6tAfr BRA D wit m Ml JLl\ hYG| t"'c sw.ss pw* MlL#l\ r^f* nei natural purUS •jjjor a Vt S? el"'' W hoUl Jdd ion SOi-L IMPORTERS: J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. J(INCORFOBATED IX ENGLAND)149 words
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Advertisement150 1917-02-23 1 ROBINSON CO. COLTS 2 J 2 INS. DOUBLE REVOLVER tJT wk REVOLVER ACTION REVOLVER CARTRIDGES GUibn 32 Calibre. "in Calibres J*jr' 32 38. ACTION REVOLVER r V^,/ 31,0 ins. barrel, weight '^0 ounces. WBgHl^Mjl^i six shots. 38 Calibre. P^ I**1 PATENT SELF* EXTRACTOR REVOLVER 2 tS: 5 2 ins. barrel,150 words
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Article1044 1917-02-23 2 WORLDS CROPS DEFICIENT BY 25 PER CENT. No Time to Lose. Professor William Sotuerville writes in The Observer It is seldom that a Minuter take* office supported by so large a measure of public confidence a* is accorded to tbe oew President of tbe Roard of Agriculture. Tlir1,044 words
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Article60 1917-02-23 2 Mr. laaasttaai Thompson has proposed to tin' lliyb (.YiiiiKisMoncr of Australia and the Vgi nth tli in rul that a c< rtain number of Australian Hi particularly diHabled BMa, should rtciitv psaaMsal tuition in tsa ;ind Scott sti aairy in«titu tr u« in tbe manufacture of varieties of ('lit('«W W.li.'ll60 words
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Advertisement425 1917-02-23 2 TMt MIRROR SH)WI *L«INER T M iN WORDS WHAT A WONDIRrut. IMPROVEMENT MAY BE REALISED BY A GAIN O* IVBN 1O OR 19 POUNDS. ffi »trr nuly reoomm»nd every man and fiou reader of this paper wbo is thin, pale, *U or ran down, or who has lost bis or425 words
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Advertisement355 1917-02-23 2 ELEY BROTHERS, L TD specialise in the manufacture of the following articles at the lowest prices: Shaving Stick Casca Oval and Bound Tops lor Powder Tin-. (_r i-n, IJrrdfen, tie. m. m Boxea for D n ifrir. Snap lablelf, He. Ferrules for Walking Siicks.Wbitx. Bamboo Fittingt, at*. IVncll riflings in355 words
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Advertisement161 1917-02-23 2 K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist, 74 4 74-1. BIAB BABAH ROAD Telephone No 124 A EXTRACTION PAINLESS. Chsrßet Modernto. WORK GUAIUNTBBD Ccnsnltatlon In either English nr taatai WANTED, A SHIP'S SURGEON for our s.B. s. Jacob on the China run. Apply, stating calary, required to THE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ 2 3,161 words
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Advertisement190 1917-02-23 2 NOTICE. NOTICE m HEREBY OIVEV that Brnest Octo Oammetor, of 7, Oalhousie Square, oa cutta, British ladia, has acqnirid in the Straits Settlements tbe exc'Ubive privilege of making, using and soiling an invention for an improved mc-ans for aeonrini; wtint watches ipon tbe wearer's wrist and for w iioh invention190 words
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Article769 1917-02-23 3 CARDINAL NEED OF THE PRESENT TIME. t An Information Exchange. Mr. H. J. Crawford writes in tbe Evening Standard The cardinal need at tbe present I t<me, when new Government departments are sprouting up in all directions, and old ones are changing their functions and tbeir very769 words
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Article205 1917-02-23 3 Generation That Will Miss Oxford And Cambridge. The question of tbe luty of tbe I'aivenitiei to tbe youag men who returned from tbe war was raised by Mr. H J. Mackinder, when be presided over tbe joint intetiog of the Geographical and Mathematical Associations. For the first205 words
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Advertisement584 1917-02-23 3 Practical Utility and Intellectual Enjoyment the Wh^le Year Round." The Davon Patent MICRO TFIFSffIPF. A PERFECT COMBINATION OF MICROSCOPE AND TELESCOPE. r t... r> Ttb ii i Ft Has n n tnm .1 ft to iufiuity. ES'F.RYTHING SIEN IN STEREOSCOPIC RELIEF. Aftytliinq That Can Be Seen With It O, Be584 words
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Advertisement235 1917-02-23 3 fllec.Williamsoa), LIMITED. MOTOR CYCLE DEPARTMENT. Opposite Government House Gates. We have the following second-hand machines i 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 3i h.p. Free Engine 325 ROVER 1914* 4 h.p. 475 B.S.A.235 words
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Advertisement480 1917-02-23 3 CHEOMG BROTHERS Dentists No. 25, South Brlged Komi First olass Heobanioal Dentistry, O Id Crown Bridge Filling and Yaloaattt Dnration of Wear gnataotaed. CHARGES MOIKRATB FULL LINE OENTAL SUPPLIES Bast Tooth Powdeii and Brushes (ot aaM REWARD. A suitable reward will be given toaoyponoa who chall afford snob antLentic rofotmation480 words
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Advertisement441 1917-02-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP LOO., LTD (iMCOarOKATBD IM JaTAM EUROPEAN LINE sic maintained bt>t n Yokohama, via ports and London under mail eontraot with 'In Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all tbe latest441 words
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Advertisement700 1917-02-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. O. British India and Mpcar L-ine. (CoHPAMias Imcokpobatbd in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with Hit Majesty Oovenuaent), for Ohma, Japan, Pining, Oeylon, Australia, India, Acton, fctfypt, Mediterranean Porta and London. MAIL LINES. Hokbwabd (for Eckopb) Odtwabd (roa Obi ma) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT700 words
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Advertisement535 1917-02-23 4 STEAMER, SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. (iNCORPOBATBt IN SIAM'. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretav, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, KolanUn, Tabai Bangnara, Telupia, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Band jn, Langsuen, Chumpon, Konlak A Bangkok. Due) Depart uro a. a. BORIBAT Feb. 26 Feb. 28, 3 p.m. M. PRACHATIPOK Mar. 5535 words
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Advertisement609 1917-02-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. GOMBINKD Sa-RVIGB OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (Incobporatid in England) •NO THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatid in England) BBTWB.N Fremantle (Perth), North-Weet Auatralian Porta, Java and Singapore. Regular sailings between hm K apore ard Western Australia calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby,609 words
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Advertisement378 1917-02-23 5 STEAMER SAiLINGS OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHft (iMUOaPOBATBD IN JIKS] (Osaka HereantiH ttaaanhip Co UM.) KOl»E-BOMBAY LINE. Ibo Company maintains a .-fgnla' oargt aw line with «-.x sievmerH ca licit &t Moji Tokkaicbi, HcDgknog, SiDvarx.re. Pott Swet tfiharn Peoaag, Colombo ami Bombay, and oa the retara voya«<' calling at Toticorin Singapore, Hongkong378 words
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Advertisement659 1917-02-23 5 RACE PONY ROCHUB (22) for sale. Please apply to Abrams' Horse Repository. 33-2—38-2 JUST ARRIVED from Australia by k.h. Taxman 60 FIRSTCI.\S> COB- nadKitu" grey cream and black pairs, w .1 matched also race poniee. Innpuction invited. Pbone. 817 H BONE, Horse Repository, Orchard Road. 21 2— 37-2 STAMPS. \Vant«d659 words
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Advertisement658 1917-02-23 5 NOTICE Is hereby given that Teo Beng Ki»t is no longer in our employ, v from this date. KOH A Singapore, February 10, ISI7. 2ia— 2B-2 FOR SALE. LIGHTING PLANT 16.000 A Demi-Diesel oil engine, 86 h.p., and dynamo in good running order. To be inspected at the Adelpbi Hotel.658 words
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Advertisement245 1917-02-23 5 WOOD-MILNE MOTOR CAR and MOTOR CYCLE TYRES. Made In England on the Latest Scientific Principles. SOUND and DURABLE. Wood-Milne Speci a Pattern and Square Tread FOX STRENGTH, OOMFORT. SAFETY. LOWEST COMPETITIVE PRICES. Wood-Milne Patent Foot Pump. Vv T ith this simple and compact instrument you can flinate a large tyre245 words
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Advertisement296 1917-02-23 6 The National Cash Register Arris Amount of Transaction on two jBV reel counters. gggtfj&l These counters may be used to show E7M Stf3 SB/ various combinations of records, such ■gEBgBBgSSgIf&^PPE*H ac (1) to the individual sales of as many |J;: m as 16 clerks or (2) total cf each of296 words
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Advertisement560 1917-02-23 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE PRIVATELY. The freehold property known as Watten," Bukit Timah Koad, well situated and close to Cluny Station. Tho property comprises about 47 acrif, partly planted with Rubber, Coconut, and Prnit Trees and a larg'j and substantial European residence. Apply to POWELL a Co., Ltd. Auctioneers. 28560 words
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Advertisement359 1917-02-23 6 Intense pains in the joints, and swellings almost deforming these parts due to deposits of Uric Acid disappear by taking PIPERAZINE-MIDY Cratches oan then be thrown away, an it is the surest preventative and core ut gout, gravel, acuto and chronic rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis. It is tho greatest solvent359 words
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Article127 1917-02-23 7 FIXTURES. Friday, February 23. i ff i w...r li.24a.ui. ll unowar 1 ru»il clowni Municipal Commiwiion, 9.30 p.m. Saturday, February 24. *toh *>■'** o. a m., O.. r > p.m. Ked«*»tt<d Eoiginnoriag Co.. mtg noon. Mr. Manhattan. Victoria Tbeatre. 3unday, February 25. atffh Water, 0.11 am 0.47127 words
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Article240 1917-02-23 7 Tt-OAT P. Swettenbam and Toluk Aoßon IM ptu M- Un 2.80 pm Malacca. IVnani; anl übo 2 W pm Malacca and Maar H pm P. Sainbu an 1 Pjutianak 4 ptu t' laiubu. Hawean. Soarabaya, li in 1}• Tn.-ismn. St,^ n, Kota Baruo, S^tuarinda itc. 4 ptu240 words
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Article170 1917-02-23 7 EXCHANGE. S»*4FOM, Fbbbcart 23 1917. Lokuo. .....Bank 4 m/s m 2/4) Demand a* 8/4J Private 8 m/i 2/5 On Francs Bank T. T. 825 Oh Imuu Baok T. T. O» HoMaKona...Baak d/d |%Ah O» Sb»«9b*i ...Bank d/d 66J On Java Bank T. T. 187 1 OaJaraa Baa*170 words
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Article185 1917-02-23 7 I. 8806 Buyers Seller*. Value 10 10 Ampanj? 600 700 1 1 Aver Wenfj 100 1.10 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 1.25 1 10 Kinta Association 9.7S 10.00 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 tl £1 Lahat Mines 4.00 500 10 10. Malayan Collieries 1 4.00 12 50 £1 £1185 words
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Article654 1917-02-23 7 </• >/■ All&tiai 3/8 ■il- 2/- Anglo-Jar* 4/il- I/- Anglo-Malay 10/- 3/- BatanaMaUki 8.2 SI XI Bata Tiga 8.0.0 tf> 3/- Bekoh 8/--41 £1 Bakit Kajang 2.15.0 81 £1 Bukit Lintang 8.10.0 2/. >/■ Bakii Mertajam 8/6 41 41 Bckit Rajah 6.10.0 a/. 1/- Sembtwuß 2/9 41 41 CastleCeld654 words
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Article130 1917-02-23 7 woe 2 B^ en ill 411 I. Smelting Go. 7.26 (1 41 Piel. 13.6 1.5.0 Hleotrio T w»ys 4/- 5/--10 10 Fimcb Netve 45.00 49.00 60 60 W. Hammer Co. 88 00 66.00 LOO Howartb Brskioe 45.00 50.00 100 7%PreJ. 100.00 LOO 100 Kati Bro, Del. par 110.00 10130 words
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Article64 1917-02-23 7 United Engineer* 6% 11,284 600 par Singapore k lee trio Tramways 6% £860,000 norn d'poreManioipal 6% 11,878,000 j^r Spore Municipal 4f% of 1907 $1,900,000 lu^dis Spore Municipal 4 f of 1909 II.fXKi.OOO 10%dis Spore Municipal 4% SJ.OOO.OUO 15%dis Snore Municipal 4%, ShOi'.nno K.JI.S. 8% loan 1916 115,0.0,000 1% 2%pm64 words
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Advertisement85 1917-02-23 7 THE CARLTON HOTEL, HUWARA ELIVA, CEYLON. I »xr Ab.'\* Ska Li-vi-l. A quit: restful home, with every comfari Most beautifully situated faces '.tie Racecourse, Oolf Links. United Club. Fok MM INH M MANAGER. li*>v«. 6. M I a— ll-5 OUR PIMPLE OINTMENT (FROM THE FORMULA OF A SKIN SPECIALIST' REMOVES85 words
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Advertisement408 1917-02-23 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. STOREKEEPER pref-rabl; wit'i kaowlud.e of eliotrical stores Sslar; acoordiDß to ability. Apply Box Ni>. 67 straitH Timra. 2» -J 1WtNTKD, LRD3ER CLSRK, on-« wb< '■»n do oorreopondeoca is prtferred. Alsj i Shipp^m; C.li<rk. Apply in potion to J Levy 10, RobiDSOO Rosd. 20-2—28 KN'GLHHMAN REQUIR3S BNGAOK MENT408 words
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Advertisement292 1917-02-23 7 I CIRCULAR SAWS Manufactured by SANDERSON BROS. NEWBOULD, LTD. OF SHEFFIELD. ALL SAWS BEAR THE ABOVE TRADE MARK. Sizes usually in stock 36, 42, 48 &72 ins. Diam. Sole Agents FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCOUPOKATEI) Dl BNOUAND) EASTERN BRANCH -SINGAPORE. I. -til —^^^^-~&l B L <^M^^ J I WHISKIES. ~4'Vr~» J292 words
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1179 1917-02-23 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28. THE MILITARY SERVICE AGE. In all oar telegrams yesterday, no item was more important than that which stated that there is to be a new revision of the exempted lists for men nnder 31, and that if the result does not produce the number1,179 words
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Article25 1917-02-23 8 Mr. Straight, of the American International Corporation, is reported to be coming to Japan iv connection with a mission to effect American-Japanese co-operation in China.25 words
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Article29 1917-02-23 8 Mr. C. T. Wang, who is vice-president of the Chinese Senate, has a Bible School every Sunday morning, which certain mem berg of Parliament and Oovernment officials regularly attend.29 words
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Article38 1917-02-23 8 The Cuuard Line Company is planning to open a new line between Vancouver and Eastern ports. The ports of call are the same as the ports of call of San Francinco and the Oriental port* of the T.K.K.38 words
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Article34 1917-02-23 8 The mail train from Kuala Lumpur is not expected to arrive until 4 pm. today owing to a landslide due to tbe heavy rains between Gemas and Niyor She was due at 8.15 a.m.34 words
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Article33 1917-02-23 8 Convicted of criminal breach of trust with regard to 2.000 guilders, tl.e property of his employer. Gob Yung Chai was sentenced to four months' rigoroas imprisonment in the third police court this morning.33 words
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Article50 1917-02-23 8 According to tbe Peking Daily News the first two railways to be built by the SienisCarey Syndicate are the Chuchow-Cbinchow railway, which connects Hunac and Kwangtong, and the railway from Cbowchiakow, llonan, to Siang yang-yang, Hupeb. The first line is 700 miles in longrh, and the second one 200 miles.50 words
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Article66 1917-02-23 8 The N V K.. O.S.K. and T.K.K. were expected j >intly to raise their freight rates on February 2, on cargo for American ports, but at the last moment it was decided to postpone tbe measure, reports tho Kobe Herald Tboagh freights will, after all, be raised as intended, it66 words
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Article66 1917-02-23 8 Although January is normally the coldest mr>ntb in the year in Shanghai, the Medical Officer of Health states in a report that this year tbe intensity has been greater than for twenty years. To tbe unusual cold is attri butable a greatly increased number of deaths among very old and66 words
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Article65 1917-02-23 8 Tbe Governor of Hongkong has appointed a commission to enquire whether, and to what extent, having regard both to Imperial needs and to local conditions, it is practicable and expedient that male British subjects of military age, resident in tbe Colony, wbo wish to volunteer for active service with His65 words
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Article71 1917-02-23 8 On January 24 a fire broke oat in tbe hold af the T.K K. liner Persia Mam. in Manila, and though the blaze caused considerable excitement for a short time, practically so damage to the vessel or its cargo resulted. It appears that 14 cases of hydrochloric and sulphuric acid71 words
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Article187 1917-02-23 8 For tbe purpose of eliminating tbe evils irising from abnormal marriages, contracted between a Filipino woman and a Chinese or any other fort igner, such as where the man contracting matrimony with the native is il ready married in his own home, Representative Teodoro Palma Gil from Mindanao *nd Sulu187 words
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Article117 1917-02-23 8 A fow evening's ago, says the Hongkong Daily Press, a sergeant of thn Policu Reserves, wbo hails from Burns's country, was walking slowly on hie beat when be baited to discover the cause of a crowd gathering. While be was jngagmj in this duly an attempt was made -.o pick117 words
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Article118 1917-02-23 8 An interesting case came before the Chief 'u«tic-, Sir William Hees l>avi"s, in the Summary Court, Hongkong, t Wang Kee Firm, ships' chandlers, seeing the Tsui Hoi Wo Firm, boarding house keepers, of .Intnl. ■< Street, fjr f 172 due under an agreement in .vhii-1) defendants agreed to pay the118 words
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Article132 1917-02-23 8 A report from China says —The rise in price of coal at Harb n is phenomenal. It costs «»0 kopeks ptr pood (40 lbs.) and the slin a,l OMmm have learned to ase'bean cake as substitute fuel, which is letm expensive than coal Bean cake is about N kopeks per132 words
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Article127 1917-02-23 8 The news paper El Heral do pleads for the creation of a Philippine ujerchaot marine capable of transporting the products of the islands to foreign markets. The government should assist in the materialisation of the scheme by extending to an enterprise of this sort, the same »id that is accorded127 words
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Article409 1917-02-23 8 Mr. J. B. Harrop, manager of Ayer Tawah Rubber Estates, has returned from his visit to Japan. Mr. T. Sibary, manager of the Dtmlnp Rubber Co. (Far Hist) Ltd., ha» returned from his tour of inspection in China and Japan. Baron Maurice M. Wrangell has been appointed409 words
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Article84 1917-02-23 8 Below are tho names of 19 members of tlic Hongkong Polioe who will leave Hongkong at an t arly date for England for tho purpose of proceeding on active service Sergeant L J. Wilson, C. Dorrington, J. D. Murpliy. John Murpby, C. T Alexander, K. W.84 words
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Article87 1917-02-23 8 The rate of mortality in tbe Settlement of Singapore for the wetk ended February 17 was 81.3S per mille of the population. The total number of deaths was I'l6, of which 165 were male subjects and 61 female. Convulsions claimed M, phthisis 49, malaria fever 19, beriberi87 words
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Article172 1917-02-23 8 Mr. Kumekichi Iguchi of Kobe, owner of the Japanist steamer Iro Maru, is preparing to appeal in the case concerning that steamer in the French prize court at Saignn, in which tbe veßHel was ecuhxeated some months ago. The French Naval Mm Court at Siigon gave a172 words
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Article213 1917-02-23 8 A gloom was cast over the French and Allied communities of Shanghai yext< rday, says the N.C. Daily Nows of February 11, when it became generally known that the death occurred on Saturday night of Mans. J. Uantin, Secretary of the French Municipal Council, and213 words
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Advertisement141 1917-02-23 8 ■r~t "fiARRICK' <iZ A l£:- CIGARETTES 'CIGAF (VIRGINIA' SUP SMOKING MIXTURE. Oiii.irvttt's per tin of 50, T5 cts. Smoking Mixture, Ordinary and Coarse Cut $1.10 DUTY PAID. On Sale at all Dealers. i We now bold large stocks r f MILITARY REQUISITES. S~< Officers' Swords, Sam Brown Belts, Regulation Flannel141 words
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Advertisement156 1917-02-23 8 A TIP-TOP PICTURE PROGRAMME AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRA Beaoh Road The Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore A powerful human-interest drama By the Milano Film Co. THE FLOWER OF EVIL Four Parts Powerful hitnfttions abound throughout this picture surprises follow ooe another thick and156 words
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Article2597 1917-02-23 9 SUBMARINING. Sir Edward Carson's Statement. AMERICA AND GERMANY. Preparing for any Possible Contingency. Rictm's hWM London, February 21, 7.30 p.m. In the House of Commons, Sir E. Carson stated that the number of armed merchant rutn bad increased by over forty seven per cent, in the last two2,597 words
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Article113 1917-02-23 9 (From Ock Ows Corbespondknt.) Penan?, February 21. The Java Bode publishes a report from Tapanoeli, in the west Sumatra region, of a recent outbreak, by the Sarikat Prahoe lUmdaru. On the 14th inst., Sergeant Bruyn was proceeding with a patrol brigade Via Neate to Samo9ir, south of113 words
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Article157 1917-02-23 9 Prince Ching, the well known statesman of tbe Ching Dynasty. is dead. He was the most powerful iuii during the regime of tUe Dowager. Empress Tsp Hsi and bi* word law. His Dame la Cbiuese official cirrles i« a synoo) in for corruption, and it wax believed157 words
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Article477 1917-02-23 9 Improved Prices for Standard Grades. The 283 rd auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was beld on February 21 and 22 when there was offered for sale piculs 12,220.19 or 1,629,358 lbs. (tons 727.89). Prices realised Sheet smoked fine ribbed ...9150 to $15.1 good477 words
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Article296 1917-02-23 9 Proposed New Rates for Extra Vessels. The Nippon Yusen Kaisha is considering raising its freight rates to London, says an exchange. Tbe rate for regular liners and for extra ships will be raised this time. Tbe i N.Y.K. gives as the reason for this step that296 words
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Article61 1917-02-23 9 1 We understand, says the. N.C. Daily News, i thut Hr. U. E. rulforrt, C.M.0., Consul- I General at Tientsin, is shortly retiring and t that his place will be filledby Mr. W. P. Ker, C.M.O Commercial Attache in I', king i It is probable Hint Mr. Archibald Rose will61 words
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Article57 1917-02-23 9 In the list of appointments to the rank of i Brevet-Colonel in the army hnDours i i I at the beginning of the year appear* the name of Lieut- Colotrl (terop. lirigadiiT (ieneral) I A. A. Mcliardy, I.M.ii, 1>..»' 0 R A., who, as .major, was a General Staff Officer57 words
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Article669 1917-02-23 9 You can get liquid and other refreshments at tbe Hotel Europe, and there are playing fields at Tanglin, therefore the Cricket Club is a superfluity." If we made that statement seriously, or if we declared that the Cricket Club is useless because there is tbe V.M.C.A.669 words
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Article260 1917-02-23 9 American Missing on Steamship's Arrival. When the 0. H. I'o.'h stemner Hsin Pc kin reached Shanghai in the early hoars of the (Hli in -it. on her usual ruu fr im Ningpo n nad tragedy watt discovered, suys the Suaiit-'hai Mercury. ODe of the passengurs beiDg260 words
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Article482 1917-02-23 10 Messrs Iraser and Co s Weekly Circular. Iv tli- ir MspfSN Unm report d»tfs| the ■Ua in aVast* Krwi.-r anil C I a*. 0. en I m-i i«hle 8 t ii« S.ttU nit ns Wat Li«n mis.;, i. but Hit aitiuipstioa of good final ch.ideods from njaii)482 words
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Article468 1917-02-23 10 Reserves Four Times Greater Than Germany's. Tbe aoicnnt of gold held by the great State Bank* o* Europe, as shown in tbe HMsi according to the annual bullion letter at Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co., was M follows 1916 (irra* -v D;c. JC.'2,«40.165 AsMSria xigary N\,i. Uttfin a468 words
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Article377 1917-02-23 10 One Hundred and First Report Of Court of Directors. The <me hundred aad first report nf tbe c-ourt of directors of tlie H n.-koni; and Shanghai Banking L'orpoenti. v Tin directors hive MS? :■> •MSJSJBtt t■■ VOn a general statement of the utl.i"-s i the bank, and balance377 words
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Article570 1917-02-23 10 Ramsay Macdonald Bundled out Of A Peace Meeting. A peace crank meeting at the Cooperative Hall, Walthamstow, ended in tbe seizure of Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald, M.P., wbo was one of tbe chief speakers, by a party of soldiers, wbo bundled him into tbe street. Afterwards570 words
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Article40 1917-02-23 10 The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. last year made a profit on working of 4706,74 1. ">j as compared witb MTsJssMf id l»l.i. They pay a dividend of S per oent. «n a bonus of %l per share.40 words
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Article26 1917-02-23 10 The death ImBMBMI of Mr. B. K. Mebta, an 1.1 l'.irvf resident of Hongkong, wbo, for v.any year*, was witb Hrn E. D. Sassoon aad Co.26 words
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Article683 1917-02-23 10 The Action of the United States Authorities. The German marcbantmen interned in Philippine harbours weie seized by the t'.S. authorities on Monday, 6th inst. The Manila Times states The crews were removed. Tne raid was made as a result of a c-nf'-ivnce hi'ld between the Governor683 words
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Article1032 1917-02-23 10 THE SPARTAN SPECIAL." Breezy Tales About Our Volunteer Police. There has not been much public recognition of tbe useful dog work dune by tbe special constables. Tbey have hidden their light very much under a bushel, and many people will learn things tbey never knew before about the force frolu1,032 words
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Article40 1917-02-23 10 Two Naval teams are to m -et in a soccer match on tbe S.C.C. ground this afternoon. The Straits Racing Association has issued tbe second supplement to tbe 1917 calendar, giving particulars of tbe Selangor new year meeting.40 words
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Article19 1917-02-23 10 I There will be a match England and Wales v. The Rust on the S.C.C. ground on Saturday.19 words
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Correspondence.
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804 1917-02-23 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, As regards tbe question of Tamil Representation in the Federal Council raised by a correspondent in your issue of the 14tb iost., may I say a few words why a seat for the Indians and not for tho804 words
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Letter127 1917-02-23 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— With reference to Mr. Larkins' letter in your paper of yesterday's date, tbe heaviest rainfall I have experienced was in the tUtnapura District, Ceylon, during tbe month of August, 1913, when it rained for 10 days withont a stop. For127 words
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Letter101 1917-02-23 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Cannot something be done to relieve tbe present scarcity of small money I The cost of living is already quite high enough— biglur than many of us can roally afford, and surely it is unsound to further increase101 words
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Letter87 1917-02-23 10 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir, With reference to the fine, imposed on me for sounding the electric horn in my car, it seems necessary for the sake of everybody, and for the prevention of a similar ease, to have owners of stray bullocks severely fined.87 words
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Article773 1917-02-23 10 Teachers' Pay Less than that Of Mechanics. Kvery father of a son and every young man starting life will study with interest a speech made by Mr. W. L Hichens, chairman of Messrs. Camniell Laird, the BtMl stuel tirm, at the aunual conference ot tlie Head773 words
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Article102 1917-02-23 10 Representatives of the Chinese Chamber of Comiuorce at Honolulu are trying to yet tlio l'resident and Congress in Washing too to consent to the importation of 40,000 Chinese labourers into Hawaii. They will also try to pemnade Mr. Samuel (Joiupers, President of tho American Federation of Labour, to moderate the102 words
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Advertisement268 1917-02-23 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Booking has been brisk for tbe Bandman Company's return visit to the Victoria Theatre to-morrow evening witb Mr. Manhattan, and a full boose is expected, as many wbo did not see this production during tbe recent season will be glad of the opportunity. The Bing Boys are268 words
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Article481 1917-02-23 11 Political Aspect "of the Rome Conference. Mr. Francis dribble writ. in the F- oing standard Humour ha- naturally been b lsy with t 1 \I. Lloyd George's loarn.y to llorue and we may safely follow Italia in attributing political as well ax military signiticanoe to the conferine- in481 words
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Article401 1917-02-23 11 Ltilit) ef the Grass as a Roofing Material. 1-iianw grass (liupbrata icotum v iljruugbaut Malaya not taoeu generally made uhc of in Uiik country, whites Mr. I. G. Spring in the I tia f tbe F.M.S Tlurntably mark tilist it I ■.unt for rootinx purposes and it M401 words
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Article75 1917-02-23 11 > .->y<l. HnUoway. tbe oi etiaK' tansom Bhi^itkliku. rycli-t. lias pMW-d away. He wan t'Oiy M yearn oi age, kt for ■out! tiate tbe dread diMsae ol i|iliL« h-i made him a great sufferer. I n th. cycling world, •nd took the Us. rikssd boeoor. in tbe I naru-r mile75 words
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Article707 1917-02-23 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 23, IPI7. Meiers. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share broken, issue the following list of quotations this morning. Tbe quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. Noh. Valoi. Buna*. SatLßka. 3/ llluw 2/. Anglo J* abrlo Malay 1707 words
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Advertisement507 1917-02-23 11 Reduction in Price OP VIOLIN MGS NOW 3O cents. No old stock, supplies reach us monthly. S.Moutrie^Co.Xtd. (Ikcobpobated in Honokono) Raffles Place. TO-NIGHT THE POPULAR PHOTO PbAY HOUSE TO-NIGHT!! Tanjong Pagan Road -Trams Pass the Door. IS I RK.-KMINu IN THE bECOND SHOW. AT 9.30 Tbe second last instalment of507 words
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Advertisement231 1917-02-23 11 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, February 24, 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. Brei delivered at private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hive Ring Telephone231 words
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Article2132 1917-02-23 12 SHREWD ADVICE FOR BRITISH WORKERS. Tbe Cost of "Go Slow.' Mr. Boyd Cable writes in tho Oaily Telegraph I A few weeks ago we read in the home papers an account of a Go slow and Ca' canny policy or programme, or strike, or whatever you may2,132 words
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Article209 1917-02-23 12 Outward. iht UaMrtQg passenger bookings to tbe Straits are taken from the London and China Express. Per P. and Oh steamer. From London to Singapore. The Hon. Mr. Justice Edmunds, Mrs. Geikie, Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Mr. Moulton. Mr Loft*, Mr. Boxeodale, Mr. Bates, Mr. Itakker. Miss209 words
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Article706 1917-02-23 12 Three Matches for the Near Future. With the start of a new year, says a home piper, the moment is opportune to take a glance at our champions and their most likely opponents in matches for the Lonsdale bolts. Three championship matches are already contemplated, and one706 words
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Article406 1917-02-23 12 Egregious Failure of Intrigues In India. Sir Charles Cleveland, Director of Criminal Intelligence in India, in an interview with the special correspondent of the Asso ciated Press of New York, which is transmit ted by Keuter, declared in a drily humorous way which is characteristic of him,406 words
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Article706 1917-02-23 12 How Starving Germany Starved Paris. When the German is hart he squeals. He is now being hurt by our blockade not perhaps so much an he ought to be, but still hurt. Therefore his shouts rend the heavens, the German licttvenN. These shouts say that Great Britain is706 words
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Article332 1917-02-23 12 Strict Regulations for Street ColleCtiOnSStringent regulations made by the Home Secretary with regard to street collect* <ns in London were published in a recent issue of the London Gazette. They provide that No collection of money (other than a collection taken at an open air meeting) or sale332 words
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Advertisement185 1917-02-23 12 BEDSTEADS Iron 1917 nickel Brass Models Silver-plated JUST UNPACKED Specially built after PRANAKAN Taste. ALL SIZES. ALL DESIGNS. Inoomparaoie Prices— lncomparable Quality.* WE BELL. 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 CURATIVE185 words
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Article918 1917-02-23 13 PUNTING LEGISLATION FOR CEYLON. Prevention of Rubber Thefts. The Ceylon Government Gazette of February 9 contains drafts of Ordinances to amend the Robber and Cacao Thefts Prevention Ordinances. The object of the Rubber Thefts Prevention Ordinance is to deal with difficulty which has been met with in918 words
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Article136 1917-02-23 13 The London correspondent of the Times of LVylon writes lam informed th»t lately a man fiuui Ceylon arrived here with dimply wbito duck clothe* and a blanket, but no overcoat. This xqowi great want of forethought in some direction, for the probable destination of such a man after be has136 words
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Advertisement340 1917-02-23 13 VALUE TALKS Clearing Bargains AT WHITEAWAY'S inn difpfr 250 PIECES unmnrvK SUPERFINE 60 P E CES SSSSk W in a large vu quality, fUILt riped designs, done up in in a large range ■V.\ i nches v, 1 1 ard of colours, wishes and wears pieces, 40 inches wide. to340 words
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Advertisement236 1917-02-23 13 BRITISH GAR OWNERS ITS UP TO 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 tp be indifferent as to the origin of236 words
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Advertisement730 1917-02-23 14 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS WAR LOAN BONDS. Bearing ioterest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and tbe 15th November. Repayable at par on the 15th November, 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE 100 PER CENT All proccid* 'ot ti*is iaaoe will be lent730 words
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Advertisement576 1917-02-23 14 IWSUF ALLIANCE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. (Imcobforatbd im K solan d). FIRE ANO MOTOR CAR RIBRS Of every description granted by this Company at rates of premium and subject to conditions which will be found favourable to the Insured. PArERBON. BIMONB C0..LT0.. Agents (Imoorpobatbdik Bnolakd) THE EASTERN UNITED ASIUIANBE •BRPORATION, LTB.576 words
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Advertisement176 1917-02-23 14 WtCE. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (IHCORPOKAI'KD IN CANADA). All kinds ot Life atd E-dowoiuut Polieie, iwued. ■UTHRIE Co., Ltd.,!Goneral Agents. Singapore I F. S. H v'ANh, JUnagtr, South Eastern Asia I 0 o— c (ANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED (laOOBPORATID H HoNOKONO). Capital Subscribed.. ..2,6oo,ooo Amount paid-up 600,000 Reserve hind176 words
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Advertisement909 1917-02-23 14 SALES BY AUCTION. for sale: privately An exceedingly fin« collection cf rare and valuable CHINESE OLD PORCELAIN WARB AND BRONZES comprising large figure oroam, nts, vases ot various denigns and colours on blackwood stand*, wall plaquen, card tray-, incense burner', broozo figure* and vases, blackwood table screens with co oared909 words
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Article891 1917-02-23 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Restricting Importation. The annual general meeting of tbe Calcutta Import Tride Association was held at tbe Bengal Chamber of Comtreroe at noon on the Ist inst. The chairman of ihe association, Mr. Tbeo. N Walsh, of Mossrs. Martin and Co., presided,891 words
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Article167 1917-02-23 15 An authoritative version of Merce'le Sena- mar's beroixm in August, 1914, was given at ttie Sorbonne, Paris, Semmer, who was then 19 years of age, and an orphar. was living at Eclusiir. on tbe Somme. Daring tbe German advance be opened a canal lock, and threw tbe167 words
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Advertisement345 1917-02-23 15 Use JHLI jl -Bi^itislx ROM TYRES E Tyre, are rf paramount |H mportanoe to yoa and the <v/\ life of your car. MV Your safety depends npon f. their reliability, yiar ran in^ expens vary according B i "^f to their darabilitT. joat W4 SJjW comfort is lartr»ly affected by345 words
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Advertisement188 1917-02-23 15 H?l fiSJusf^^ I HI W k^sAiKkW^ s i B^B W M MB Hfetil' A i I^MBatTstststsß'WE'%^' t> 'Vj > \>y m CURIOSITY "As tbe 10.20 night txprcsn for Kinß'n Cross was paasing throa«h Portobt I o. mi nil: seaman, discovered seated on the ooali on tbe t niler of tbe188 words
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Advertisement523 1917-02-23 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT 00HKMIT0M WANTED for the Straits Times in.m doDir-.ueal. Guod ■alaries n Mai to capable men WANTK.I'. COMPETKNT BOOK KEEPEK. Apply Box No 66 Straits lime-. 7 'i— n WAX! KO. COMPBTBNT SHORTHAND TYPIST Apply so Bax No. 20. Strai-.s Times. 11 1-u523 words
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Advertisement582 1917-02-23 16 MISCELLANEOUS. Va STED, store with "ta-y wattr access." Apply Qmtofti and Co Ltd KO-1— v LADY TYPIST— Mrs. F. Cooptr Abbß. Address Bnningtoa. Coleman Street •<7-1— 262 WANTED on i twawhec.ed huh: trap, cob size. Appiy C. W c/o Straits Times. 17 2 -28-2 WANTED, uufamieht-d compound hov e ie582 words
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Advertisement687 1917-02-23 16 HOUSEB TO LET. TO LET, No. 80, Newtou Koad. Apply Yiok Chcong No. 14, High Street. 14-2— 27-2 TO LET, No. 8, Thompson Road. Apply M. A. Meyer, 36, Malacca Street. 3-11—1.8 TO LET, No 6, Oilstead Road. Entry Ist March Apply to Rodjk and Davidson. 31-2— n TO LET,687 words
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Advertisement348 1917-02-23 16 PAINTS OILS OF ALL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT Co. 108 and IOS, Market Street. Phonk sa>>< No. 421. G.R.LAMBERT&CO. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3-a, Orchard Road, Telephone No 1000. .THE OLDEST AND LEADING STUDIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample Beboarocs, and tbe Requisite Experience, Ma. all at348 words
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Advertisement232 1917-02-23 16 ESTATE OWNERS TO NOTE Big shipment of Curved Edge Changkols and Luzon-Lagio Ploughs JUST ARRIVED. GUAN KIAT Co., No. 36, Phillip Street Telephone No. 144. (Temporary) Sole Agents for the GLOBE BOILER FLUID Tha ideal fluid for cleaning and preserving iteam boilers BOON SENG CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAIL-MAKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS 18232 words
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Advertisement479 1917-02-23 16 Motor Cars Fop HIRE Only first class high priced cars are suppliod. Charges Moderate. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 316, Orchard Road (Next to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Telegrams: MOTORCAR, Singapore. To ADVERTISERS An requests to make alterations is advertisements', such as changes in sailing dates of steamers, often roach us too479 words
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Miscellaneous321 1917-02-23 16 Straits "(Dimes. Temporary Telephone i 58. All communications relating to editorial mattere and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to oumui matters advertUcmontß, subocriptionH accounts, printing, etc. should be ad dressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description arc inserted in the ordinary321 words
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