The Straits Times, 23 June 1917
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Title Section13 1917-06-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,449 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY JUNE 23. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement140 1917-06-23 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price bow $17.90 per esK Best Quality ENGLISH SODIUM BISULPHITE In drums containing 140 lbs. nett. THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) MALTHOID reinforced ROOFING Gives years and years of waterproofing service. SPECIFICATIONS AND FULL PARTICULARS ON INQUIRY TO O O Cm *3k. m. M.140 words
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Advertisement110 1917-06-23 1 ROBINSON CO. Just received, fine S^tffrii >\ hand embroidered Manilla Underwear »40» < I fa r^ tp-» Daintily made on w P^^S r i'he designs are |^tl i fi* very similar to t I' T illustrations. fxan j ROBINSON CO. Fresh Shipment of C""-^-l- MACFARLANE, LANG CO.S I ittGT S110 words
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Advertisement12 1917-06-23 1 MARTELL 8 BRANDY. Soli Aoints ADAMBON. GILFILLAN CO.. LTD Incorporated in KnglMvil12 words
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Article1130 1917-06-23 2 SPLENDID FEATS OF YOUTHFUL AIRMEN. i Germans' Only Way Out. Philip Oibbs, writing to the Daily Chronicle from France on April 26, says: There lias bi-t-n no great attack or counterattack to-iUy east of Arras after three days of battle. We bold gooJ linen with almost1,130 words
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Advertisement537 1917-06-23 2 EjM^Jtoswi^J A Good Example f^iw— •Wfc* !is set by the people jinH6^L>uifc.-a«as»ss»£ who take proper care i their teeth. W e a KneSS Never neglect to give your L^'asUsw^sttl teeth a thorough antiseptic Eft SZV&JTSi cleansing every day with Whrn you aaajaajsj yourself or »hfn your lality sunder* sT mined537 words
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Advertisement623 1917-06-23 2 WOMEN AND PAIN. Few men realise that about ooe worn- n in four does bar homework while safforing actual pain. If a man bad to en la re as much pain be would stay at home and 1. 1 bis work take care of itfclf. But there is nosody to623 words
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Advertisement597 1917-06-23 2 Prevailing Drug Prices and the Cause Higb prioes ara do lon< r confined to tbe luxuries of life, but they extend to tbe necessaries aa well. Even tbe prices of food, olothiog and drag! are not exempt from tbe new standard. Tbe effeot of tbe European War on Drug Prices597 words
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Article1000 1917-06-23 3 LIVING IN A HOLE AND FIRING hROM A MAP." Enemy Despair. K-rci val Phillips, tbe Daily Express irpeaial I correspondent at headquarters in France, writing on May 1 says Tbe airmen and tbe artillery wore tbe moat active elements in tbe battle of Arras to-day. Infantry fighting baa1,000 words
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Article70 1917-06-23 3 Io tbe course of a aeimoD, id wbicb be orfitd bit btartrs to practise tbe utmost (ccdohjj in regard to foodstuff*, a clergyman cf Tiecbrudorf (Saxe-Weimar) quoted tbe Imperial dictum, "We moat bold cot." On tbe following night burglar* broke into bis boose and lock all tbe food, including a70 words
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Advertisement295 1917-06-23 3 The Big Gun of the Commercial World Scientifically constructed by first-class workmen from highest grade materials. It is made true and sure, never Blisses fire and is always ready for immediate service. &WA*feK Standard Pittera Safety Palter* w.t« Sl.p-on Cap. «nk Screw ao Can. SOLD UY STAT!O\nRS IMPORTERS. IliuJrmud CtHUogwi295 words
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Advertisement307 1917-06-23 3 IN TORMENT BOTH DAY AND NIGHT From Skin Trouble Which Spread From Elbow to Chest. HEALED BY CUTICURA "My trouble started with Hchinx in ti.o left armpit, and from mail patch of n< H ■proad until It nearly reached my elbow a 1 down toward my chest. The Itching a»l307 words
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Advertisement62 1917-06-23 3 "BRUNOLINUM" THE PERFECT WOOD PRESERVATIVE The Reliable Stop-Rot Antiseptic and Certain Protector against White Ants. Identical to the German Wood Preserver "Carbolinium" and Cheerap. x£F^) > BRITISH f) P\^^ BRITIIH made:. ■V vU B owned. Protects Wood against Decay, Dryl Rot, Fungi, and the ravages of Insects, Vermin and White62 words
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Advertisement442 1917-06-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (WCOBFOBATBD 111 J&PMI EUROPEAN LINE A terviee is maintained between Yokohama, vi» ports and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government The New Twin-screw Steamer™ maintaining this servioe h»Te been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the442 words
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Advertisement637 1917-06-23 4 BTEAMER SAILIN6B. P. O. -British India AND Apcar bine. (COMFANIBS iMOOBPOKATaO IM BmALAMD). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. lUnder ContrMt with Hit Majesty Government). •or Ohlna, Japan, Ptnang, Gaylon, Australia. India, Ad«n, ftftypt, Maditarranaan Ports and London. ■AIL LINES. HoMWABD {FOE ECEOPI) OOTWABD IfOE CIUUI INTERMEDIATE DIRECT637 words
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Advertisement644 1917-06-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD (Imoobpobatw w Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgano, Bisot, Semerak, Bkoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telapin, Panarai. Patani, SinKora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsaen, Champon, Koalak Bangkok. DtM DaptrtuN .a. ABDANG Jurm SB June 27, S p.m. •>.«. BORIBAT July 2 July 4, 3 p.m.644 words
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Advertisement676 1917-06-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMMNIO SSRVIOI OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (Inoobpobatbd in KNit'tKu THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (INOOBPOBATBD IN EtfULAHD) lITWIH Fremantle (Perth., North-Wee* Australian Ports, Java •nd Singapore. Regular sailings between Singapore ud Western Anxtralia ceiling at Java (m ia dooement offers), Derby, King's Sooad676 words
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Advertisement727 1917-06-23 5 %M O# Or I'm. Ms^^El J^m JtL. THE WONDERFUL BLOOD PURIFIER. Mmture for Internal and External Ume. CURBS Hiidacbe or drunkenness, Stoai»:h» -he, Baraohe iiupture, Cholera, Beriberi, Nervoui Dine at", Cheat Uomplainta, Heart-disease, Malaria, Dengue, Common (ever., Lumbago, Chronic Kbenmatism, Cough and Coaghing blood, Cold, Sorethroat, Bronchitis, Chronic NturtVia, Diarrhoea,727 words
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Advertisement228 1917-06-23 5 (3*l l»<iv Ibt 13w CHE9NI BROTHERS Dentists No. 25, South Brlged Road FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Fintelaas Mechanic*] Dentistry, Gold Crow* Bridge Filling and Vuloamle Dt -atios of Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE Bert Tooth Powders and Brakes lor sale PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS. Amateurs' Work Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KONG228 words
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Advertisement213 1917-06-23 5 M. C. T. Patent Process for Coagulating Latex We have undertaken to exploit the Maude, Crosee, Thomas patents, by which process complete coagulation is obtained without the use of acetic acid, or other coagulant. The process has been successfully employed for a considerable period on the well-known Cicely Estate. The213 words
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Advertisement174 1917-06-23 6 I J^NERTUBeJ I IS MADE OF PURE PARA RUBBER IT IPI SU RES the MAXIMUM MILEAGE THE MIMIMUMofEXPENSE BECAUSE IT LASTS 3 TIMES LONGER THAN ANY OTHER INNERTUBE AfNO COSTS the LEAST SINGAPORE- Dupire Bros., Tbe G»sole»e LiffK and Cycle Co., The Cyclo and Carriage Co. One Sam Leong A174 words
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Advertisement393 1917-06-23 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. NOTU.K IS HBKEBY OIVBN rbut Mr. R. B. A, Davidson in not in tbe employment of this firm and that he baa no authority whatsoever to enter into any transactions on oar behalf. THE FAR EAST MANUFACTURING CO. at 6i-w« NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ADJOURNED MEETING. Re393 words
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Advertisement527 1917-06-23 6 COUTURIEUX'S Preparations to assist Doctors. PRESCRIBE for flittileccr, farrei torfju- 1 constipation and slimy nictiouH, pick btadacliep, palpitation. <ii»turbatio.* r.f u»- liveatd kidneys, and skio diseases. It Las the »»ui i action is HoureJ mi.k, and caret) all intestinal affections. I'UFROL tablets for tczema, all ►kin diseases, pneumonia, bronchitis, arthritis527 words
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Article121 1917-06-23 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, June 23. *iKb Wiit<* LM mm Homeward mail clonm (train.) Prince of Wai. s' Iliithday (1894). Oirl from Ciro>, Vie. Theatre. Sunday, June 24. «**«h Water. 0.35 a.ra.. 1.51 p.m. Uutward mail expected. Monday, June 25. W|»b W«t. r. 1.13 am, 2.2*> p.m. Merry Widow,121 words
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Article165 1917-06-23 7 TODAT. Katn Pahat 2 pm Merging, Kemaman and Trengganu 2.80 pm Bangkok '2.80 pm Malacca, P. Swcttenbam and Penang 2 80 pm Medan 2-30 pm Cocob Pm tverimon 4 pm Pulau Soegi 4 pm Cucob 4 pm Pulau Batam and Pulaa Bulang 4 pm Kota Tinggi pm165 words
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Article263 1917-06-23 7 Tbe mail train* from Singapore tor th Bovth leave Tank Koad station daily at 7.7 am tad 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lampur a*. 7.18 p.ia. an (5.45 a.m. respectively. Ththrough cxp- -si* to Penang leaves Raala Lampcr at 8 a Hi. daily, arriving at Penan* at 9.28263 words
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Article100 1917-06-23 7 Ou attuLtioo has been oelled to tbe fact that oar arrival* in London are much behind tooea published elsewhere. Oar rul*> is to Kin. arriviU only when they are officially laansorirl in the Post Offioe notice*, and so !atu date vLan that printed above hai been MNfortu).100 words
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Article47 1917-06-23 7 Time balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 pin-, Singapore standard timr, com-oponiliny to 0 a.m. Greenwicli mean time. Tlie timr-gun is fired at I*2 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday when it is fired at one o'clock.47 words
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Article179 1917-06-23 7 eXCHANOB. SusArou, Juni 28, 1917. Ob Loai** ......Bank 4 m/s 2,4. Uemaai 3, 4 1 Private 8 m/i S/4t^ On Feakci Bank T. T. 818 Om India Bank T. T, On HonoioM»...Bank d/d B%pm On SaiNaaAi ...Bank d/d BCJ On Java Bank T. T. 184 Oa Japan179 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article169 1917-06-23 7 £Ec SeUe 1 LO 10 Ampang 680 6.10 1 1 Aver Wen« 1.25 1.50 10 10 Kanaboi 1.25 1.40 10 10 Kmta Association 9 M 9.60 tl £1 KintaTin 1.10.0 1.17.6 tl £1 Lahat Mines 4.00 600 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.25 12.75 Bl £1 Malayan Tin 1.15.0 1.17.6169 words
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Article116 1917-06-23 7 GENERA L. l»»g Buyer. Sellers. 41 41 Smeltmj? Co. 7.85 7.75 41 41 i Pte*. 1.86 1.f.0 Bleotoie T'w»yi 4/- 5/ 10 10 Fnsw Ne»ve 43.(0 45.00 60 60 W. Hammer A Co. 85.00 68.00 100 Howarth Brskioe 58.00 65.00 100 I%Pni. 100.00 100 100 K»ti Bro, Del. par 120.00116 words
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Article48 1917-06-23 7 United Engineers 0% 11,384,600 par Singapore Klectrio Tramways 6% 850,000 norn Spore Municipal 6% 11,575,000 par Spore Municipal 4«% of 1907 11,000,000 lO^diß Spore Municipal 4i% of IIKW 11,000,000 10%dJa Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 15%du Spore Municipal 4% AaOO.IJOO F.M.S. 0% loan 1910 •16,000,000 101.00 102 0048 words
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Article316 1917-06-23 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To day's Prices. H riser Lyail A Co. Uvatt. Alor Gajah (SI) 8.90 4.06 3.C0 4.10 Auial. Malay (3) 0.30 o.Bopm 0.60 0.40 Aver HiUui l»5) 14 25 15.C0 14.00 15.00 Aver KaoiDg ill) 1 20 1316 words
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Advertisement35 1917-06-23 7 FOR SALE AS A 60ING CONCERN Tbe stcck in trade, fittings, farnitore and Koodwi'l of a Oi-pcnaaiy aitoatul in a good kcaineas locality. For particulars, apply to 1 US COMMERCIAL RLBBBR CO LTD., Auctioneer*. a35 words
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Advertisement597 1917-06-23 7 UTEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION SALE At Mesw«. Ching Keog Lee a Co.'-. Sale-room, j R»fH m Chambers. Raffles Place, On Momdav, Jink 25, at 11 am 1,000 bogs ground not se> d. CHINO KRNO LRB a CO., Auotioneem a EsUte Arratn. 29-6-21 8 AUCTION BILE At oar Sale rootr, No ft,597 words
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Advertisement396 1917-06-23 7 EM JI! BY No. 77. Ij^fe;! No. 77. K II C «CARETTe»-=jq l|i CIGARETTES MIXTURE. BY ORDER OF THE OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE. AUCTION SALE Of ONB MILNBR'S SAFB AND ONB B4fl I«PORTBD BY JOBS LITTLE ft CO. At Messrs. Ching Keng Lee a Co 's sale-room, Riffl >s Chambers, RttU s396 words
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Advertisement153 1917-06-23 7 IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS. CHLOROGEN FLYGUM (Neafield'a Prooeaa) Non-poiaonoua. For tte Sterilisation of Diioking Water KlieB are KtoJk| o|krri( o( dim Soppließ. such as Enteric, Typhoid, Cholera and The Prevention of Entenc, Typhoid, n»«ni«r» Dysenttry and Cholera. y y-NOIE.-A very gnat feature of this The simplest method of catching fles Steriliser153 words
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1039 1917-06-23 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JUNE 28. LIGHT UPON RUSSIA. To those who desire a clear view of the position in Russia, we commend an article in the May issue of the Contemporary Review, by Sir Paul Vinogradoff. He bad gone to Petrograd with a party of British scholars to explain1,039 words
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Article43 1917-06-23 8 An Indian boy charged in the third police court tins uioraiiiK with steahnu a bicycle was sentenced to receive ten stroke*. For stealing a pair of binoculara a O'tDHne Mailur was fined *'2\ in default n.r..- aioutha' n^urous imprisonment, in tuc bccood court.43 words
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Article13 1917-06-23 8 A session of Assize will be held at Penang on Monday, July 16.13 words
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Article20 1917-06-23 8 A mail from Europe will arrive by train to morrow morning. Correspondence will be ready for delivery about 10 a.m.20 words
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Article18 1917-06-23 8 Tbe Yong Keow Association, Penang, has been dnly registered in the Settlement of Penaog, under the Societies Ordinance.18 words
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Article20 1917-06-23 8 The patent of Messrs. Ilckenand Down (or a process of chemically treating latices has been made permanent for fourteen years.20 words
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Article23 1917-06-23 8 The following companies were struck off tbe register on Jane 18, 1017:— Brunei Oil Royalty. Ltd., and the Bagan Kiver Rubber Co., Ltd.23 words
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Article47 1917-06-23 8 Tbe monthly meeting of tbe Young Women's Christian Association will to held at 8, Fort Canning Hoad, on Monday, at 6. 1S p.m., when it is hoped that Miss Abel, of tbe Chinese Girls' School, will give the address. All members and friends are invited to attend.47 words
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Article45 1917-06-23 8 Preparations have been already started by tbe Nippon Yusen Kaiaha to handle increased passenger traffic between Australia and Japan, because of tbe return of Russian political exiles. It is belli w d that there are about 2,000 Russian political exiles in different parts of Australia.45 words
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Article52 1917-06-23 8 A message from Berne says tbat in the May number of the Prussian Year Book Herr Emil Zimmermann (Secretary for Foreign Affairs) estimates that Germany has ad vanced Turkey nearly X1 30,000,000 during tbe war. Tbere is great anxiety in financial circles lest Turkey will not be able to repay52 words
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Article67 1917-06-23 8 Yesterday morning tbe Fire Brigade received a call on account ot smoke issuing from the debris of 16, Merchant Road, which was burnt out on tbe previous day. It was not necessary to use water. In the evening at 8.44 there was a call to a small fire at 56,67 words
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Article56 1917-06-23 8 Tbe following gentlemen have been appointed to form an Advisory Board on matters connected with Hindu religion and custom for tbe Settlement of Penang: P. K. Nambyar (chairman), T. S. Sithambaram Chetty, S. M. Ayakkannoo Chetty, A. K. N. Mootoo Palaniappa Chetty, K. ltamasamy Pillay, Veerapillay, Veeramuttoo Vatbyar, V. Nadasam56 words
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Article73 1917-06-23 8 In Bangkok, on June 12, in tbe action brought by Mr. G. K. Wright, on behalf of tbe executors of the late Henry Hooper, claiming tbe balance of tbe purchase money of Harry A. Badman and Company, judgment was delivered for tbe plaintiff for T-». 116,170.79, and interest at the73 words
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Article80 1917-06-23 8 Two gentlemen keenly interested in the food problem were dinicg together at one of London's most important hotels. One was a grtat puiveyor of food, the other was a great official aumonisber. Tbey came to the coffee, and the waiter brought them each two lumps of sugar enclosed in a80 words
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Article84 1917-06-23 8 A smart penalty was inflicted on tbe chinchew of a steamer charged in the tirst magistrate a court this morning with allowing on board an excess of 453 passengers over what was permitted by the emigration certificate granted at Auioy. Accused was ordered to pay 950 and 93 for each84 words
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Article79 1917-06-23 8 In the Supreme Court, at Kuala Lumpur, before Mr. Justice lunes, actingCbmf Judicial Commissioner, the trial was concluded of twelve Telegu coolies from Jalaa Matsa Estate, Kuala Selangor, who were arraigned upon the cbarge of murdering an aged Chinese. All the accused were acquitted on the capital charge. There was,79 words
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Article97 1917-06-23 8 Tbe annual report of tbe Singapore Chris tian Friend -in -Need Society tor the year ended December 31, 1916, shows that the society has made steady progress. Toe subscriptions collected during the year amounted to 9433.50 as against 9265.60 in 1915, and the total assets of the society sUnd at97 words
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Article103 1917-06-23 8 In the dim ages when tbere was still some doubt as to whether Standard Oil was more than an ordinary successful industrial company, a manufacturer who was making a good living turning out gasoline stoves was offered a satisfactory price for bis patents by the Rockefeller interests. He accepted it103 words
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Article106 1917-06-23 8 A correspondent at a Hritish port writes as follows:— In ordrtr to lure victims witlnu rauf<" the Germans at sea have devised a method »f utilising the generous nature of neafaring men They 00l looted wreckage and constructed large rafts, fitting up dummy figures thereon so as to resemble crews106 words
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Article356 1917-06-23 8 Capt. S. C. Ruffles, who is now a Wing Adjutant of the X.X.C., has been working at Greenwich. Mr. A. Wi Eastman, of .lardine. Matheßon and Co., Hongkong, is paying a visit to Singapore. Mr. Harley Thomas, of tbe Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, hax brrn transferred to356 words
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Article20 1917-06-23 8 Mr. Tay Guan Kiat has very kindly presented two bolts of canvas to the Union Jack Club.20 words
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Article52 1917-06-23 8 The Governor has made tbe following appointment*:— The assistant to the Attor-ney-General to be Secretary to th. Commissioners of Taxes, Singapore; the SolicitorGeneral to be Secretary to tbe Commissioners of Taxes. Penang and the Registrar of thu Supreme Court, Malacca, to be Secretary to tbe Commissioners of52 words
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Article58 1917-06-23 8 The following donations have been received by Mr. A. W. Vick at tbe Chartered Bank Already acknowledged $1,420.50 L. G. C. 5 Ho Ho Biscuit Factory, Ltd. H. H. X., Ltd. 910 Chew Boou Lay 92 Cbew Hock Seng 91 Wee Theam Seng 91 Gaw Kbek Kbiam ?558 words
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Article168 1917-06-23 8 As the Bishop of Singapore explained in bis letter, on June 14, a Church Army Tent which can be moved close in rear of tbe fighting lines in France, costs $2,600 fully furnished. We are very pleased to boar that those collecting for Ponang, Selangor and168 words
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Article184 1917-06-23 8 In connection with the above society, which is in process of formation, the acting committee would like to clear up what seems to be a slight misunderstanding. The first meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Turadny. July 3, but it does not follow that184 words
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Advertisement233 1917-06-23 8 JUST RECEIVED Fresh Shipment of AUSTRALIAN BEER IN HOGSHEADS FROM A WELT.- KNOWN BREWERY For particulars and prices, apply to GALDBECK,MACGRECOR&CO. "SALUDOR" mm I ENGLISH FILTER fitted germ-proof candles, _ri vins? drinking water of absolute purity. 2 Gallon Sise $14.00 Spare Candles M.M each. 8 tit.OO Taps $2.00 IT fM233 words
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Advertisement271 1917-06-23 8 THRILLS. LAUGHTER PATHOS Al iHtv ALHAMBRA The Pioneer and Premier Nonas The Haute of Quality Beach Road Etianay pretents a Human. lnterest Photoplay WINE. WOMEN SON 6, in two acts A pi^Pftll HI) ICHNOn. Essanay presents Fun, Frolic and Fantasy in THE BANK, in two acts Featuring the inimitable Charlie271 words
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Article2655 1917-06-23 9 THE BRITISH LINE EXTENDS. Reaching the Belgian Coast. Important Development. KICTIB s TILIOILAHS l.in.l'.rj. .line M, M 15 a.m. Field Marshal Haig says Oar fire repnlssd raiders south of the iSapiuuje. Cauibrai ruad anil east of Lav-u. and also in tin- neighbourhood of Ljoioartiyde, where another enemy party2,655 words
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Article17 1917-06-23 9 h»i ter's Telioram. London, Jane 82, 4.25 a.m. Tbe death is announced of Sir Joseph Lyons.17 words
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Article320 1917-06-23 9 The Story of a Counterfeit Pound Note. Mr. E. L. D. Evans, manager ot Sengat Estate, Kampong Kepayang, Perak, writes to tbe Times of Malaya from tbe Carrie gton Hotel, Katoomba, lilue Mountains, N.S.W. The enclosed catting from the Sydney Morning Herald of May 15 may interest you.320 words
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Article286 1917-06-23 9 Slight Outbreak in Philippine Waters. The palatial passenger liner, tbe Princess Alice, now lying at Olongapo, where she is being put into shape for her trana-Pacitic voyage, was seriously threatened early on Saturday morning by a fire which broke out in her forecastle quarters, says tbe286 words
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Article130 1917-06-23 9 To-day's Business. Saonders and Macphail's Daily Report. Silver up 1/4- >Mf. Hongkong unchanged 2/6J (8" s prem.) Shanghai Holiday (60j nom.l. Tin.— Sales 100 tons at 1110.40. Rubber.-Weaker. Kobber Shares.— A dull market, Malaka Pindas are wanted at $2.50, Scudais at »6 65, Ayer Panas at 110.80.130 words
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Article207 1917-06-23 9 Tbe following catting from the Malay Mail should interest tbe energetic members of tbe Singapore Bandage Club: The ladies connected with the Kuala Lumpur Bandage Clab are to be congratulated on tbe large and extremely varied display of surgical bandages now on exhibition in the town.207 words
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Article17 1917-06-23 9 Tbe Han. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.0., baa return"! to Hongkong from lii« nhoit holiday id Nuitli China.17 words
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Article286 1917-06-23 9 KEEP UP MALAYA'S MONTHLY THOUSAND. On Jane 14 we intimated that we had paid tbe last of ten monthly contributions made by tbe fund we organised to assist tbe Overseas Club in providing smokes for oar soldiers and sailors. The total sent in tbe ten months,286 words
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Article291 1917-06-23 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular In their Singapore share circular, dated Jane 20, Messrs. Fraser and vjn. t>tate The trend of tbe market has not been wholly downward this week but the fluctuations are comparatively mild. The bulk of such business as in passing continues mainly291 words
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Article102 1917-06-23 9 In a leading article un'l«>r the title Act or bow to Insult" the Bangkok Daily Mail says:— We think then, that, in supp>rt of her natirdo.l dignity and her rights, Siam should follow up her disregarded protests with a breach of diplomatic rotations ith a power by102 words
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Article154 1917-06-23 9 The facts attendant on the death of a Chinese woman named Yong Kong Thye, which occurred at Tanjong Kambutan on April 21, and on whom Mr H. A. Forrer, Magistrate, Ipoh, held an inquest at tbe end of last week, would seem to be of more than154 words
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Article41 1917-06-23 9 Charles Emmet Voater, of Missouri, a practicing attorney hiih ami formerly one u( tht board of curators of the Uni» rmty of MisHouri, has been Dotuioated by r*rmudent Wilson an vioegovernoi aid »oor. tary of public instruction for the Philippine lilandg.41 words
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Article1351 1917-06-23 10 NO PEACE POSSIBLE WITH A HOHENZOLLERN. lirand the Men at the Top Ijovat Krvu-r writes in Mm Daily Mail I odor tbe Gorman constitution the Kaiser I. us sole, p iwei to enter into most classes of treaties with other nations and to make j peace. Theoretically our1,351 words
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Article303 1917-06-23 10 KADAVER FACTORIES. Lord Robert Cecil's Reply To Mr. Dillon. Some discussion took place on April tO in the House of Commons over tbe charger, based upon extract* from the German Press, that the Germans are usiog human bodies for conversion into commercial products. Their own explanation is that the factories303 words
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Article161 1917-06-23 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear on pages 6 and 7. S -rvicn will be held in the Boustead Institute on Sunday evening at 8-15, when the Rev. \V. Cross, M.A., will give the address. As this meeting is specially arrang ed for the men of the161 words
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Article326 1917-06-23 10 We are asked to publish tbe following answer to a correspondent Dear Colonial,- I am the responsible party for the Band nights at the Malacca Cub, and together with tbe assistance of friends I have been able to hatch tbe egg." The expenses which are rather heavy,326 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article223 1917-06-23 10 The Wireless came very close to winning tbeir league match with tbe V.M.C.A. on tbe S.R.C. ground yesterday. Shortly before tbe interval the first goal uf the game came to the Wireless,the outside left getting through after a mix up in tbe goal mouth. Right through tbe second half223 words
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Article227 1917-06-23 10 The following ties in the S.C.C. Uwn tennis tournament were played yesterday A. Singles. Wodthoose beat Doig, w.o. B. Sinolbs. Palgrave beat Hesta, 6—2, 7-5. Layboarne beat Macphail, 6- 2, 6 —4. Wreford beat de Mellc, 6—l, 6- 2. C. 515..1.K-. Terzano beat Wilson, 8- -6, 6—2. Layton227 words
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Article16 1917-06-23 10 The match to be played on tbe S.C.C. ground this afternoon is b.C.C. v. Mtdicog.16 words
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Article326 1917-06-23 10 Tenders (or Repairs Opened In Manila. In the presence of Hongkong and Shanghai representatives accompanied by tbeir local agents in Manila and navy and customs officials, Insular Collector of Customs Stanley opened tbe bids received for the repairs on tbe Andalusia, Coblenz. Elttshorn and Tubingen at noon on326 words
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Article41 1917-06-23 10 Sir Joseph Lyon«, whose death is announced from home, for seme years followed the profession uf an artist, exhibiting at variona exhibitions, after which be became a caterer and was bead of the well-known firm of J. Lyons and Co., Ltd.41 words
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Article788 1917-06-23 10 Russian Dark Forces Wholly To Blame. The new situation in Russia must be considered not only in rtlation to the future but also in tbe light it is beginning to throw on the past, says tbe Jatsy correspondent uf tbe Morning Post, more par icularly on some788 words
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Article89 1917-06-23 10 The Kaiser (1914) -I should like the English to meet my brave Bavarians just once. Crown Prince Rupprecbt of Bavaria (1914) We now have tbe good fortune to have tbe Englishmen on our front. Here is tbe enemy. At bin: Sir D. Haig (April 16; Bavarian losses have89 words
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Article142 1917-06-23 10 A few days ago workmen employed by tbe municipal authorities in repairing the road at Kumocbibasbi unearthed a stone pagoda about 15 inches in height and five stone imagos of Buddha 20 inches in height, says the Japan Chronicle of May 15. Acoording to an expert,142 words
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Article22 1917-06-23 10 Capt. Haaver Somme, master of the steamer Yochow, shot himself in bis cabin on board tbe ship, at Hongkong, on Jam IsV22 words
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Article666 1917-06-23 10 A Record High Jump By R. Smith. Tbe annual uports of Kalll w Institution, held yesterday afternoon, a-i usual proved an interesting alheletic event. As a social function sumo of tbe arrangements of former years were lacking, but for a very commend able reason, for in order to666 words
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Article463 1917-06-23 10 A Soldier Onlooker write? —There is an art in programme making aB in moat other thing", and the arrangement of a programme will sometimes bare a greater effect on a concert's success than even the performance itself. As an instance of an admirably arranged programme, last463 words
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305 1917-06-23 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— Kelantan is admittedly one of those States in Malaya where difficulty in oommu nication is most experienced. Tbe advent of the East Coast Railway has afforded little) convenience, as at present, for passengers to and from tbe L'lu,305 words
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Letter125 1917-06-23 10 To the K jitor ot the Straits Times. Sir,— We considered that the information coutained in our previous letter was of importance to the present shareholders and tbe public. We are in no way concerned with Cbew Woon Pob's personal opinions. Although a Chinese, he neither reads nor125 words
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Letter101 1917-06-23 10 Gentleman To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— ls your correspondent C," who suggests that tbe person advertising in your columns for lessons in tbe Boston fox trot, ought to be shot, aware of the fact that there is no better way of keeping the body tit than to101 words
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Article297 1917-06-23 10 Successful Opening Performance Last Night. The Girl in the Taxi drew a big audience to the Victoria Theatre last night, and proved a successful opening number for the Bandman Company's present Singaporo season. Though it is not very long since thu last visit, Bandman's is a bright297 words
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Article55 1917-06-23 10 Daring tbe war, the cargo boats of the Netherlands and tbe K itterilaui Lloyd will cease to ply. Every three- weeks, a steamer belonging to tbe Holland America Line will sail for New York. At San Francisco, passengers will connect with the boats for the Dutch East ludies belonging to55 words
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Article15 1917-06-23 10 The Dutch Government is discussing measures against tba destruction of forests by doaleri in wood.15 words
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Article457 1917-06-23 11 The Conqueror of The Cannibal. New* ban reached Barnard Castle of tbe death at Sydney, N.S.W., of the Re». George Brown. I» I)., who throughout the Sooth Ssa islandH was known and revered as a great pioneer misxincary and Christian explorer. l>r. Brown, who had reached bis457 words
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Article270 1917-06-23 11 Prohlcuis Awaiting Solution in Tbe Future. The Hod. Mr. C. \V. C. Parr, British Kesi dent at i'ahang, reporting on the State during 1916 quotes the Inspector of Schools as saying "In each school half an hour each day was set aside for tbe making of models270 words
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Article181 1917-06-23 11 11.I 1 S. Doctor's View of London On War Diet. War diet seems to agree with London," writes an American doctor who closely inspected tbe crowds on tbe route from St. Paul's M> tbe Horse Gauds on Lord Mayer's Day. They were better nourished than the people I181 words
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Article128 1917-06-23 11 More \.A.D. dotm* are wanted. The qaaatioa of wlarj naturally complicates mat ttra. Tbe V.A D., wbca site in paid at all. earn* l» than a iloukklic M-rTunt and works much harder, and it really i« difficult to face thin win d mxterx and friends earn good128 words
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Article637 1917-06-23 11 Sunday, June 24, 1917. St. Anduw's Cathidral. Brd Sunday after Trinity, Nativity of St. John Baptist.— 7 a.tu. 'Holy Communion .45 a.m. Holy Commuuion (Choral) 10.80 a.m. Matins (Choral) 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes 6.80 p.m. Festal Eveu song and sermon. A solection of Music will637 words
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Article169 1917-06-23 11 Programme of drills, etc., tor week ending 1 Friday, Jane 29, 1917. Saturday, Junk 28 2.»0p.m. Johnston's Pier B. V.A. Section B and 4. 3.15 p.ru. Gap Buona Vista Road (without Transport). S.V.I; 2.46 p.m. Drill Hall (with Transport). -.30 p.m. Balestier Range Veterans Co. Sunday, Jcni169 words
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Article34 1917-06-23 11 Dull Oedbes ioh Juki, 1917. Monday, 26.—Parades at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 5.16 p.m. Friday, 29. —Entire Company parade at Boustead Institute, 5.15 p.m. Awui Aumiw, Offices Commanding Civil Ooard.34 words
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Advertisement339 1917-06-23 11 Moutrie PianosBuilt in the East for the East SEND FOR CATALO6UE OF LATEST MOOELB S. MOUTRIE CO.. LTO. (INCORPORATED IN HONOKONO) Raffles) Place E. and O. HOTEL PENANG Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island. CRAG HOTEL j PBNANO HILLS THE SANATORIUM OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS339 words
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Advertisement226 1917-06-23 11 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT Special Dinner AND Skating after Dinner. ADELPHIJOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER Miss LOLITA the graceful Spanish Dancer will appear for the last time during Dinner. AFTER, DINNER DANCING. SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL m CINEMA DINNER A N SHOW Sunday, June 24 iviusxc: During TIFFIN and DINNER. VISITS226 words
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Article3021 1917-06-23 12 Tbe following casualties are reported London, M»y 12. Woun.lMd Car*. .1 S. Tarcan, Sesforths; Sad Lieut, n. I). Tjlir, Machine Run Corps Sad Lit'ii*. M J. WalkiT. Gordon* 2nd Lieut. H. W '.Nilktr, WoUli l*n«ilierii 2nd Lieal. A. B Walter, Oxford and Back* 2nd Lieut. W B. Ward,3,021 words
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Article187 1917-06-23 12 Canada's Resources in Wheat And Fish. Toe High Commissioner for Canada has received a cable from tbe Hon. W. J. Roche, Minister of tbe Interior at Ottawa, stating that there are over 116 million bushels of wheat in Canada, of which 35 million bushels are required for domestic187 words
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Article728 1917-06-23 12 Nothing Will be Left Behind By Germans. A Belgian of position, who baa just succeeded in escaping to England from the Mons district, has given to lieuter an account of the position in that part of Belgium near tbe French frontier resulting from the British advance. He728 words
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Article275 1917-06-23 12 Suggested Tiffin Menu And Recipes. Toe lion, secretary of the Singapore Food Reform Society, Mr. C. C. Hailing, forwards tho following menu and recipes Menu. 0 trrot soup. E^g rissoles, mahhed potatoes, green peas and brown gravy. Scalloped tomatoes. Ballarat pudding. Fruit. Rkcipes. Carrot Soup. Ingredients 10275 words
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Article19 1917-06-23 12 Tbe Eastern Kinematograpb Association, formed on March 17 th,is year, ia called on to tarnish proof of its existence.19 words
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Advertisement220 1917-06-23 12 Pure Beef DRIPPING Sold in email quantities and in 2-lb. tins. Guaranteed absolutely pure and contains no preservative or any added matter. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) JULIAN! PRICES MAKE 00 M* TOWN SHOPPING AN EXTRAVAGANCE THE COOLEST SPOT IN THE CITY CORNER ORCHARD AND TANK220 words
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Article967 1917-06-23 13 FRENCHMAN'S TRIBUTE TO HIS COUNTRY'S ALLY. The Dawn Of Victory. M. Marcel Hutin, the writer of tbe follow iog fine tribute to tbe spirit of Great Britain, is tbe famous French publicist whose war articles in the Echo de Paris have attracted world-wide attention. On tbe967 words
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Article51 1917-06-23 13 It is reported from Amsterdam that tbe German Post Office has announced the »toppage of its mail services to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, China and Siam, owintf to the impossibility of secoring sate connections. Germany is isolated (rom the whole world except her allies and Scandinavia, Holland and51 words
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Advertisement237 1917-06-23 13 «C\ < > > OS. R I B By Appoint*,.,* to "AfP., fVJJ v V^ O6 D Hi H.M. THE KING 'Y/i MIDLOTHIAN ROLLED OATS .4 clean, tempting food, giving stamina- unrivalled for Breakfast. J O A GENTS FOR LEA PERRINB' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE K.'X^ TliE BEST PREPARATION <>* Ttrcstonc Fresh237 words
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Advertisement70 1917-06-23 13 HIGH M CLASS The only quality t&P K3> /^GLACIAL ACETIC ACIO/C V y Tp\ y^r GLACIAL ACETIC ACID IMPORTERS YAMATO CO. «1, Hltfh Street. Telephone 432. 1-8-B— 2B-3-1T The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-Book. This handy little book has now reached its TENTH EDITION, a sure indication of its usefulness. Price,70 words
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Advertisement688 1917-06-23 14 TOE STRAITS TRADING 00.. LTD. Notice ii hereby given that an Ordinary Tlibiii i' Meeting of The Straits Trading Ootnpaay Limited, will be held at the Compaay's Rogistereil Ofßoo 11, Collyer Qaay, on Kriday .lane 29. 1817 at noon, lot tfae par-' oamm following namsly I. To receive and consider688 words
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Advertisement612 1917-06-23 14 FOR SALE PRIVATELY A Britiah Screw Steamer, plying under sbarter from Singapore to Mersing, built local y in tbe year 1010 by The United ■ngißecm, Ltd. Engines Surface Condensing, ktoltitubalar Boiler, length 00 feet, breadth 16 to 17 feet. Registered tonnage gross 60 ions, nett 86 tons. Able to oarry612 words
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Advertisement549 1917-06-23 14 BJUKIHQ. •HARTEREO MNK IF INBUL AMITUUA AMD CHINA. INOOBPOBATBD IN BNGLAND BY BOTAL CHABTBR Paid a» Capital ia IOJOO Bbaras a! ASO MMab bIUQQsOOQ Beeerre taL. 41 ,900,000 3ewrTe LiaaUtty of Profrieaan-. 4»«WtW BANMBB 1 lul of Baidaad, The Loadoa City ud MMlaad Baa*. Ud., The Loadoa Oooary Md Waatmiaater549 words
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Advertisement599 1917-06-23 14 BANKING. Mf IS HAI TNI MNUM AM iNSUIANBE ML LTD. (I»COBP0BATBD THI St RAITS SbTTLBMBKTS). HBAD OFFICB, N», tS, KLING STRBIT, BINGAPORB IIIUUUID 180 T. Subscribed Capital 11,000,000 Paid up Capita1................... I J 000,000 RMerre raid «600.000 COURT OP niRIOTORI i Lasw Obi* Una, Bio.. Q»«im— n. Sbab Pi«« Sbab,599 words
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Advertisement790 1917-06-23 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of 690 BAGS WHITE JAVA SUGAR IN GOOD CONDITION To be held at No. 85, Damar Road, off River Valley Road On Monday, June 25, at 1 2 noon On view from Juae 22 CHING KENG LEE CO., Auctioneers Estate Agents. 20 6—23-6 AUCTION SALE790 words
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Article627 1917-06-23 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. American Aircraft. The type of aeroplanes used by the United States army is far too imperfect to do efficient work on the battle fronts of Europe, according to the finding* of American military officers who have been in London, inspecting the627 words
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Article219 1917-06-23 15 Mr. Joseph King Accepts "With Any Weapons." Memories of the old duelling dayi were revived for a brief moment in the House of Commons on April 30, when one member challenged another— both Liberals to meet him outside the Houae and was promptly and unconditionally219 words
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Article69 1917-06-23 15 While the Norwich express waa passing between Hare Hall Lane and Oidea Park Station oo May 1, aotuetbinK bit the cab a! the engine and exploded. The driver waa bit on tlie right shoulder, bis clothes being cut through, and the fireman was wounded on the face. The train waa69 words
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Advertisement360 1917-06-23 15 THE CANADIAN FORD The Most Economical 5-Passenger Car on the market and the Best Motor Car Value in the world. READ WHAT A SINGAPORE MOTORIST SAYS: Moots. WEARNE BROS., LTD. Deak Sim, With reference to the FORD car purchased from you 9 months ago, I have kept a careful record360 words
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Advertisement67 1917-06-23 15 OILDAG Saves Petrol as well as Oil. and the running is as smooth as silk. XO BE HAD FBOM ALL OARAOBB. Jull particulars from DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents, SINGER CARS I^Mml^ "I Tl^*^^h FITTED WITH Importers International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. (EINCHER Wde Premier JUI-SBritisd %iv. MADE OP PLANTATION RUBBER67 words
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Advertisement513 1917-06-23 16 ft '-"tVi No tyr* by any other name grips the road lik» Coodrich Safety Tread. M?!OH Saf rtv comes from sayfaM 'Goodr.cA Safety Trend 1 when you are buying tyre*. eßßl^^^^w^ "A mp on the road ia war* 1 Lm t».) on the steering whtat." TYTI Fi i GoodricA Safety513 words
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Advertisement478 1917-06-23 16 I SITUATION VACANT I EXPERIENCED COMPOSITORS WANTED for the Straits Times (news department) Good salaries given to capable men. WANTED, COMPBTBNT SHORTHAND TYPIST. Apply to Box No. Straits Times. 26-«-n EUROPEAN NURSE or Nursery Govern ess wanted tor one little girl. Apply Box No. '264, Straits Times. 4 6—B-7 WANTED,478 words
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Advertisement619 1917-06-23 16 HOUBEB TO LET TO LBT. Houses No. T, Chanoery Lane. Apply to Ching Keng Lee Co., Auctioneers. 18-11 n TO LBT, a dwelling house with compound at No. 7, Upper htrangoon Road. Apply to S Tokyo, 74, Bras Basah Road. 21 6— iO-7 ?URNIBHBD BBASIDB RESIDENCES TO LBT. Belinda and619 words
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Advertisement242 1917-06-23 16 KIAM KIAT GO. 101*109, Market Itrttt 'rhoM same »o. 411. Soli Aobntb. THE MULCOTT BELTING Company, Limited lncorpor«t.d In Cn|l>nd> Have jnst received a fresh shipment of JACKSON'S Varnish Stains IN Colours of ROSCWOOO, Oak and Mahoganj at REASONABLE PRICES. G.R. LAMBERT Go. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3 Orchard Road, Telephone Ho.242 words
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Advertisement284 1917-06-23 16 GUAN KIAT Co., No. 38. Phillip St r«et Telephone Nos. 1861 and 1862. Private 1450 and Sunnyside 1078. Large Stocks of: Angle Iron, Flat Iron, Round Iron, Tee Iron. Bolts Nuts, Rivets, Galvd. Plates Navy Canvas. BUY HOW-DO HOT WAIT. Sole Agents for THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID The ideal fluid284 words
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Advertisement476 1917-06-23 16 BRAND NEW HIGH-PRICE® 53 and m aeater Motor Cars FOR HIRES. 'Phone 1233 Charges Moderate. Oarage open Day and Night. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 91 8 A 216, Orchard Road (Next to Woaroe Bros., Ltd.) To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations is advertisements, such as changes ia) Bailing dates of476 words
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Miscellaneous315 1917-06-23 16 Straits Wimes. Temporary Telephone 58. All communications relating to oditoria matters and news should be addressed tc THB EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. nhould be ad' dressed to THB MANAGER. ADVBRTISEMBNT RATES.— Miaoelktncous wants of every description arc inserted in the ordinary body315 words
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