The Straits Times, 20 October 1917
1917-10-20
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Title Section13 1917-10-20 1 The Straits Times NO. 25.550 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 20. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement176 1917-10-20 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED .CONDENSED MILK Priot now $19.00 fat owe THE TWO-SEATER (NEW MODEL) MAXWELL CAR IS NOW ON VIEW AT Alec. Williamson, Limited, 4, Orchard Road. Price: $2,200 nett cash ex garage, ready for the road. Full particulars from the above, or from The Borneo Co., Ltd. SOLE IMPORTERS. /Gh176 words
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Advertisement168 1917-10-20 1 ROBINSON CO. /^YjSSzkr^ New Millinery T xj Models r^ NOW ON VIEW ROBINSON CO. Delicious New Things Your table is doomed to failure without them -^t""^L- M r W -^L jßd.&m Telephone 622. Importer, Europe Hotel Building. Two Sporting Model CALTHORPE MINORS One 4-seater and One 2-seater British j^L fe168 words
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Advertisement41 1917-10-20 1 KARTELL S BRANDY. Soli Aoints ADAMBON, GILFILLAN CO., 111. In,-nrp,,r.il«l]in Kn(Uiid) Billiard Tables Stocks held of ISHCROFT S RILEV S PAOMORE'S MO BURROUGHEB AND WATTS'. New and secoDd hand Billiard Table all »izoi<. Particulari and pnea from FRANKEL CO. Victoria street.41 words
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Article751 1917-10-20 2 The following casualties are reported London, September 2S. Died of wounds. Lieut. D. C. Brown, Royal Scots 2nd Lieut. J. E. Oalo, E-wox. Woundod.— 2nd Lieut. J. W..8e11, R.F.A.; 2nd Lieut. F. Buntall, SaSolkfi 2nd Lieut. F. A. Burditt, RO.A. Caps. H F. Burney, R.F.A.; -2nd Lieut. F.751 words
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Article133 1917-10-20 2 Romance and -a Policeman. The sending of cigarettes to the front by a young lady living in the village of Hildeoborough, near Tanbridge Wells, has had romantic results. Her name and address being on the packrt, Private Eaves, of tbe KoyaJ West Kent Regiment, aged 26, corresponded with her, and133 words
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Article60 1917-10-20 2 Mr. Murray is publishing the long expected Life of Sir Charles Dilke. The work whioh was began by Captain Stephen Gwynn, MR, has been completed by Sir Charles Dilke's niece and literary executrix, Miss Gertrude Tuck well, and will be found to constitute not merely the life record of a60 words
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Advertisement362 1917-10-20 2 IK* THIS METHOD OF GROWING BEAUTIFUL HAIR TO-DAY FREE. me c io-::ealth offer. POVERTY BY ACCEPTING THIS TflUUtLt «Kj Evfry nad*>r of tht« npwsi*p«T ao *»tt*r isar M kas aasa gtvinc y<m lr Th r lmm MM > IS, v ru ,1 *ni*aiCiß«a*ttar%«kalsaAsßß I r I SMI •■«< "Bhmh mas>362 words
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Advertisement225 1917-10-20 2 IfsEasyToGetßidofDaivM Csatty rnh spirts of dandrufi, scales, itrhinir and irritation with Cuticura Ointment. Next morning shampoo wilh t'utit ura Soap and hot water. This treat■nenl every two weeks is usually suffii ii it 'oke-pthescalpcleanand healthy. Sample Kach Free by Post. A'iilmn ixnt- r -f.Newbery«iSoofiJS7.Ch«rtexhoiMe S<|.. London.' &old everywhere. Dr. Cassells225 words
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Advertisement250 1917-10-20 2 Nerves Our nerves arc similar to an intricate network of telegraph wires. Controlled and nourished by a portion of tha brain known as the nerva centres the delicate threadlike nerves radiate in all direction! throughout tha body. So long as the ntrve centres are capable of continually supplying nourishment to250 words
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Advertisement720 1917-10-20 2 THE MANOAI-TEKONG (SINGAPORE) RUBBER ESTATES. LTD. NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER REGISTER. NOTICE is heirby given t' nt tho transfer books of tbe Company will bo clohod from Octob r 26 to Oct. b. r tO. 1817, both days iculii-ivo, (cr lbs prop"r. tion of dividend SJOMfei By Order r(720 words
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Article1114 1917-10-20 3 TRADE RELATIONS WITH GREAT BRITAIN. Supplies for the Allies. A Brazilian correspondent writes to The Times In recent enumerations of the Allied countries the Dame of Brasil baa often been omitted. Though technically justified, in ■>■ •c) 1 T l 'ni'!l i» not ytt no Ally1,114 words
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Advertisement476 1917-10-20 3 9 A or $3.90 Very Sellable 7 JEWEL Lever Watch In Dust and Damp-Proof SCREW Case. TMa la a Van Law Prim for tha S.llabla WaMh which wa ihow hara. m IU D.v and W r».'. lni t q.ialltlaa maaa It tha IDEAL WITCH for rmnaar. allnari »nH m. a476 words
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Advertisement199 1917-10-20 3 ■aßßw>^awi^aaßwWawMaißw>aaaiaa«aaaßw>Mawaßwwwßßßawa-«wivw>«w«>^>-w>« •mS^mmm^ C.&B.EN6EJSHf 3 ide in 30 Varieties All Delicious The Cuisine of one of the finest chef- in K v €rosse C HijtHwe. !or.?*"..* b, Rorai to be Bade under ideal eeaaflUo r.r> ai< eB tL. cies. AppOT»«a-l MBTfS Ttß LEA i V :«Bll^ SAKB. W <£_-* <& 0199 words
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Advertisement438 1917-10-20 4 <a STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (iwOOaPOEATSD W JAF4*) EUROPEAN LINE 4 MrTtoe i, maintained between Yokohama, via potto, and England under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining thia ssrvioe have been specially designed and oonstrooted, and are fitted with all the438 words
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Advertisement586 1917-10-20 4 STEAMER MIUNQB. 1 P. 0.- British India! and A pear I— mo. (Cohp4miis Imoobpobatbo Bmoiojid). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICHB PBNINBULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N Co. (Under ContrMt with Hit Majesty' a Qoverniaenl). The Company! MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY ate at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM586 words
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Advertisement700 1917-10-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (liiooßPOßAtw> w Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay.Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bum»ara, Teinpn, Panarai, Patani, Siogora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langßuen, Cbampon, Kohlak k Bamgkok. Due Departure PRACHATIPOK Oct. 39 Oct. 34, 8 p.m. AS DANG aS 31, 8 p.m. BORIBAT Nov. 8700 words
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Advertisement621 1917-10-20 4 BTEMIEB MlUim. OOMBINID ■■RVIOI OH THE BCEAN 8. 8. CB.. LTB (Imoobfobatbd in Baa \um, THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incobpokitid in BuskAMD) iiiwiia Framantla Papthi, Nopth-W M I Australian Ports, Java and llngapors. Regular sailings between Singapore ud Western Australia calling at Java (as indaoement offers), Derby,621 words
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Advertisement446 1917-10-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA MaNILA, CIBU AND HONOLULU. A fast 15.00T tons steamer will be des patctn I for tb« bove ports shortly For particular, of freight and passage, apply to ADAMSON, OILFILLAN A CO., Agents 1910—2410 FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. A 7,000-ton steamer446 words
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Advertisement706 1917-10-20 5 JQNG-KEENA TO MOTHERS A SIMPLE HOME REMEDY. If you are living at any distance from town, you should keep a bottle of this wonderful medicine in your home, for it will never fail to afford relief in all pains whict* come on r t uite suddenly. Yon will be so706 words
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Advertisement649 1917-10-20 5 NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that all claims •gainst the estate of H. U. Sultan Mahmnd, of Pahang, deceased, shonld be preferred to me, the Administrator, before the 10th day cf November, 1917, at the undermentioned address. No claims reoeived after date will be admitted 8. W JONES. Pekan, Pahang.649 words
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Advertisement502 1917-10-20 5 THE HIGHLANDS AND LOWLANDS PARA RUBBER CO.. LTD. MIDLANDS ESTATE. KLANG. FOR SALB, seed from selected trees over ten years old. Average yield per tree 1016 season 8 lbs. per tree. Limited supply available immediately. Price in sacks, F. O. R. Padang Java, tl per 1.000 Apply Manager. 21-o— 2olo502 words
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Advertisement59 1917-10-20 5 KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Direct to Rangoon without transhipment a 4,500 tons steamer. Accommodation for 44 first and 32 second saloon paspenners. For full particulars, apply to the Agent at 2 and 3, Collyer Quay. isio— a«-io NIPPON PAINT White Zinc, White Lead Paint, Red Lead Powder, etc 99 per cent,59 words
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Advertisement592 1917-10-20 6 AUCTION SALE Of MAONIFICBNT WALNCTBTAINRD AND WAXPOLIBHBD TBAK HODBBHOLD FURNITURE COTTAOB PIANO BY M. F. RAOHALS. HORNLBSS GRAMO PBONB MINUTCKBBH.LURD TABLE BY ».J. RILBY, 4 BBATER :ROBBBR TYREI)' VICTORIA, AUSTRALIAN MARB, HARNBSS AND LAMPS (COMPLETE) ALSO A CHOICE COLLECTION OK PLANTS, ETC. To bo held at Hope Park No. 14,592 words
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Advertisement113 1917-10-20 6 The only quality QS% (Pure) s£ ACETIC ACID 99% Guaranteed. IMPORTERS YAMATO CO. 41 HUh Street. Telephone 432. 1-b-b— n-a-i H. S. KIRWAN Harness Maker, Fresh Milk and Forage Contractor. Best quality Handsewn Har ness made to order. Repairs to all leather goods. Best quality Horse Food. Fresh Milk 22113 words
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Advertisement315 1917-10-20 6 G. R. LAMBERT CoJ PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS M, Orchard Road, Telephon« No. 1MB. THE 0LDE8T AND LEADING 8TUDI0 Unequalled Facilities, Ample Reeouroes, and the Requisite Experience, are all at oar command, thus ensuring always tbe production of only tbe fesst rtfulti in Studio Portraiture, Child Studies, Outdoor Groups and Views, Commercial315 words
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Advertisement313 1917-10-20 6 TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT CINEMA CASINO AN UP-TO-DATE PROGRAMME A rare winner Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation presents the esteemed actor THOMAB A. WISE in Paul Armstrong's Romance of the Race Track BLUE GRASS THE HIT OF THE SEASON A real treat for all race-goers. A thrilling drama featuring all the incidents ot313 words
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Article111 1917-10-20 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, October 20. High Water, Ml a.m.. 0.4 p.m. Hooiowiird mail clones. X* Thirl Day. Europe llot< I Supper and Dance. Sunday. October 21. High Water, 1.18 a.m., 0.86 p.m. Honda), October 22. High Water, M am.. 1.14 p.m. LagifUatif c Council, 2.30 p.m. Taaaday, October111 words
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Article183 1917-10-20 7 Ti-r>»t. ftatn Pahat 2.80 pm MalMoa, P. Swetteabun and Ponang 2 3C pm Me.lat ZM pm Baogoon 3-80 pm Soarabaya, Ban ljirtuaonin, SU^.ii, K. Haioe. 1!. I'apan, Sari"n ■i'i,i;i. I to 4 pm Manila 4 pm Cnoob 4 pm Pnlan Kaiam and Pulau Balang 4 pm Kntimon183 words
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Article261 1917-10-20 7 Tbe maul tram- from Singapore for the aorthieav. Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. tad T p■, arriving at Kaala Lnmpar at T.IB p.m. and 8. i 5 a.m. respectively. The Ihroogb fexprem to Penang leaves Koala Imtapri 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penan g •I B.HS261 words
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Article45 1917-10-20 7 onußt 1 OgdHt 11 .ogaxt 11 OKUst 16 mm* aipiit 84 .ovaat 81 B. I. M M. 8.1. M. If P A 0. B. I. P. *0. 8.1. September 10 19 M IS 24 October IB 18 IB (Official Post Office Report.)45 words
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Article191 1917-10-20 7 BXCHANOB. Bimatou, Octobib 90, 1917. O« Lo»i m Buk 4 mji m I« s Denuad 1/4* Pnvate I mfi m *l*il O* F*a»ci Bank T. T. m 818 Oa Ihdu B»nk T. T. J65 O« Ho»Q«o»a...B»nk d/d wm lS^%pm On Sbamobai ...B»ak d/d 611 OmJat* Bukl. T.191 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article157 1917-10-20 7 vSm BBTew BeUei 10 10 Ampang 5.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 2.00 3.16 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 41 £1 Kioto Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 41 £1 Lahat Mines 6.40 6.65 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.25 12.76 £1 £1 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 norn 10 10 Middleton 18X0 19.C0 6/-157 words
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Article109 1917-10-20 7 Bu,e». Mien. 41 41 1. SmelUu Co. 7.75 B.CO 41 41 P»ef. 1.1.0 1.8.0 8/- Hlectric T'wayi 4/- 6/ 10 10 Krasei Noavt 46.C0 47.60 50 50 W. Hammer 4 Co. 74 00 76.00 100 100 K»t« Bio, Del. pai rJD.OC 10 10 Maynavd Co. 800 41 41 Shell109 words
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Article48 1917-10-20 7 United Engineers 8% 11,284,600 pat Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £850,000 norn S'poreMnnicipal 6% 11,878,000 par Sport Municipal *i% of 1907 11,600,000 10%dis S'poru Municipal H% of 1909 11,000,000 10%d!t B'pore Municipal 4% 3,000,000 II%<IU B'pore Municipal 4% 4800,000 P.M.S. 8% loan 1918 116,000,000 108.00 It 4 0048 words
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Article329 1917-10-20 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Fraser Lyall A A Co. Evatt. Alor Gajab (ID 4.40 4.61 4.80 4.£0 Amal. Malay 1.7S pd. 0.7S 0.85pm 0.70 O.hO Ayer HiUm (15) 15.00 16.50 15.00 15.50 Ayer Kaning ($1) 145 1.65 1.45 1.55329 words
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Advertisement47 1917-10-20 7 SPECIAL RACE PROGRAMME By the Famous STAR OPERA T THE THEATRE ROYAL, NORTH BRIDGE ROAO TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT That wsll-knewN plij ALIBABA ANDTHE 40 ROBBERS w.ll be staged f»-anrro» Sunday, Shakeaaaara's Tragedy HAMLET PRINCE OK UKNMAKK ritu IMS far seats. K H. CHBONO, Proprietor Y. L. TAN, Manaiiut47 words
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Advertisement704 1917-10-20 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED for entate hoipital in Sumatra experienced hospital dresser. Good salary tor competent man Apsly with t> Htimooialx to Messrs. Hooglandt A < o. 20 10—28 10 MOTOR CYCLB FOR SALS, a 4f bp. 1918 model, B>po-d get"; oomplete with Hpar'-H. In tirtit-o »ni rnr.dit'on. Aluo cacl built704 words
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Advertisement433 1917-10-20 7 "EMBASSY" XT H 1/ WmMfr~^ XT I*7 INI f\ v f\l c\ it i^VJs X Km l^VJs M. 1 fc CIGARETTES and MIXTURE B 2ib^B( B 3sWMP-f3PTfiW»l^f-ffT*W|M ■ESULT OF THE POPULsRITY I TAKfS-TNE PALLADIUM •> FASY WINNER, THE FINEST RASE PROGRAMME IN TOWN-ALL THE FAVOURITES ARE HERE David Wart ield't433 words
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1156 1917-10-20 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20. MRS. ANNIE BESANT. Men are growing quite old who were mere boys when Mrs. Annie Besant first became famous. She is seventy years old, and she has been tbe most amazing person of her time. Highly educated, well connected, the wife of a clergyman,1,156 words
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Article14 1917-10-20 8 A meeting of the Federal Council will be Ik. ld on November 13. t(14 words
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Article24 1917-10-20 8 An interim dividend of 7J per cent, baa been declared by S.r.-iubau Kubber K-ut. Cu., Ltd., payable less income lax on Njvem ber 5.24 words
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Article48 1917-10-20 8 Ia connection with the dea'hs of Mr*. \V. Liiu Neo and Mr*. Chan Ah M >b. the Siu^a pur.. Family Benefit Son. ty P-t'J to th. ir ■a fi iatM a luueral grant ot 1605 and Ij'A'J r i|..Tii V< :ly, with reluod of tutxtcriptiuua paid by tutni.48 words
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Article32 1917-10-20 8 Tbe Kamporjg Ksmuntint> Tin Dredging, Limited, output for the first fortnight of October was Hours ran Ci dredges) ft.Vi, cubic yards treated NB.OOO, total piculs 567 81, realised on sale 136,600 01.32 words
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Article31 1917-10-20 8 Tbe Gazette announces that specifications of patents allowed to b; filed are 11. G. Lanibart, of Jenxelton, improved spout and cup bolder Nee Chim Hay, Singapore aerated water Dottle safety opener.31 words
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Article40 1917-10-20 8 In tbe Normal Class Examination for 1917, tbe following scholars from Victoria Institu tion, Kuala Lumpur, passed Kboo Buck Cbee, Chin Yoon, Thye and X, Sabapathy (second year), and Abroad bin Mohamed, Tan Siew Tit and Miss Eberweio (first year).40 words
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Article45 1917-10-20 8 It bas been decided that the railway department men are to get the war bonus, tnd circulars intimating this have at last been received in Ipoh, nays tbe Times of Malaya. The general manager contradicts the rumour that be was opposed to tbe war bonus.45 words
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Article49 1917-10-20 8 Service will be held at the Boußtead Institute on Sunday next at U. 15 p.m., at which tbe Rev. W. T. Cherry, Pb.B will Rive tbe address. Pte. L.V. Mason will be tbe soloist. Men of the Army and Navy and tbe mercantile marine are cordially invited to attend.49 words
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Article46 1917-10-20 8 A new gold mine wan discovered recently near a copper mine at I'itzuxhao, in Huitien Prefecture, Kirin, Manchuria, which is being worked by a Chinese called Sucbentang. Tbe results of assayirg tbe gold ore were encouraging, and a capital of S. Y 500,000 is being raised.46 words
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Article39 1917-10-20 8 A Norwegian vessel lying in Singapore roads experienced very severe weather during tbe rain storm about five o'clock yesterday morning. One ot ber boats was blown clean from tbe davits, doing a considerable amount ot damage, says a correspondent.39 words
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Article57 1917-10-20 8 Special meetings for young women will be held at tbe Y.W.C.A ball, S, Fort Canning Road, every day from Monday, October 22, to Friday. October 26, from 5.45 to 6.45 p.m. Mi-s Swinsen Gady, wbo has bad much experience in dealing with girle in England, will conduct tin xc meetings.57 words
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Article62 1917-10-20 8 A correspondent writes I read in Het Xieuws v.d. dag v. Ned. ladie cf tbe 15th iost. that the Java Our Day f and has reached already the Hum of fl/27.J,000. The Editor remarks Tbe amount will increase considerably. It would not surprint) us if X«]. India would collect 800,00062 words
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Article64 1917-10-20 8 Tbe up mail train from Singapore to Penang was derailed at Sangei Siput Station on Wednesday afternoon. Tbe eugine ran off tbe rail*, says the Times of Malaya, but the driver smartly brought tbe train to a stand still before any of the carriages went off the rails. Tbe passengers64 words
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Article62 1917-10-20 8 A Hylam named WaDg Kee, second cook on a local steamer, while descending the hatch was affected by the gases fmm the cargo and fell down. Tbe first cook went to his aecigtance ani was alto overcome. The head coolie pluckily (jot botb men out. though badly affected bimatlf. Th62 words
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Article71 1917-10-20 8 An interesting programme, consisting of music, drama, coi j iring, otc, in being arranged by the Ceylon Tamils' Association, for a Variety Entertiinm: nt, to be held in aid of tbo Our Day Fund, on Thursday, tbe '25th icst.. at Mi p.m., at their premises, 11, Dhoby Gbaut. Every member71 words
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Article78 1917-10-20 8 At a well attended meeting of tbe Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association held last nigbt at tbe association's premises the sabjnet, Which is better Mercantile Service or Government Service I wan discussed. Mr. Soh Cheng Lim presidnd. Mr. Wee Li.im took the Mercantile tide, Mr. Abisbeganaden tbe Government side. A lively78 words
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Article92 1917-10-20 8 A serious fire, which is estimated to have resulted in damage amounting to 117,000 broke out at Kwuog Winy Cheung Chan I 'ye Works, Koktotnun. Kowloon City, Hongkong, on the night of the 7th instant. Tbe police, with tbe assistance of some coolies, managid to extinguixb tbe outbreak, al though92 words
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Article108 1917-10-20 8 The Peking correspondent of tbe N.-C. Daily News taye Sir R. A. Gamble, at present Comptroller and Auditor. General in India Salt Revenue, has been offered an appointment in tbe Salt Gabelle by tbe Chinese Government at £4,000 per annum. Tbe proposal is that Sir R. A. Gamble shall arrive108 words
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Article131 1917-10-20 8 Tbe reprisal air raid on Frankfort reported to-day is by no nieana the lirst time that that German city has been under fire from aero planes. Frankfort on Maiue mast not be confused with Frankfort on Oder, which alone ia historically I'ruxsian as they now botb have become. Frankfort on131 words
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Article425 1917-10-20 8 Mr. E. W. Tyler bas returned to Rualf Lumpur from Coonoor. Mr. R. A. Laing, of Knala Lumpur, it proceeding home to joiu up. Mr. 11. Berkeley, wbo baa lately bees serving in Mesopotamia, is shortly returning to the F.M.S. Dr. F. M. Croucber is appointed to425 words
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Article96 1917-10-20 8 For tbe period from October 26 to November 1, inclusive, tbe value of the highest grade of rubber ir fixed at two Hhilliogo and scvenpence three -farthings per Ib and the. duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis96 words
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Article121 1917-10-20 8 The text of several new bills is published i» tbe Gazette. An amendment to tbe Tamil Immigration Fund Ordinance provides that the funds may be applied to the payment of passages of immigrants to Kedah, P< rlis and Kelautan to thd payment of recruiting allowances and travelling expenses121 words
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Article141 1917-10-20 8 There were several first priic* blunder* in August. There was the bluuder ol the National Service clerk who sent a notification to tbe Speaker of the House that he was wanted as a labourer in a Wolvi rhampton factory. There, was the blunder of tbe clerk who141 words
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156 1917-10-20 8 We regret to announce the death, which took plane on October IH, of PmlmM Edward Holl, L.L.D., F.K 8., fatlitr of lire. Kcruutton Davie. l'rofeasor Hull was an ex Director of the (ioological Sur?ty of Ireland and, until be retired in IH9O, Professor of GcoloKy156 words
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Advertisement183 1917-10-20 8 Just arrived a shipment of YOUNGER'S 1 EDINBURGH ALE in barrels PRICES ON APPLICATION TO Caldbeck. Macgregor Co. Xmas Cards for England New season's goods now to <' hand. Prices 5 cts. to $5.50. J Topical subjects $1, $1.50, $2, «y m $3 per bcx. Jaelanco special "r,*" apeortei bex183 words
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Advertisement219 1917-10-20 8 THE LAST AND FINAL CHAPTERS OF THE GREAT SECRET SERIAL AT THE ALHAMBR.A The Hall for Music -The Pioneer and Premier Houm The House of Quality leach Read IN TUB SBCOND SHOW AT 9.15 SHaRPI Quality Pictures Corporation presents Francis K. Bushman and Beverly Bayne, sweetest of start, in Wm.219 words
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Article3230 1917-10-20 9 GULF OF RIGA. Details of the Recent 1 r Fighting. i WESTERN CAMPAIGN. c General Results Gained This; r Rn ten's Tkligk«ms. i London, October IJ, 1 a.m. Petrograd An I flicial note announces that tliu Russian destroyers continue to frustrate the attempts of tbe enemy war c3,230 words
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Article120 1917-10-20 9 We are indebted to the French Consulate for the following telegrams P*ris, October IS, 6.50 p.m. The Norwegian steamer Tbbmii, 12,800 tons, was sunk in tbe Mediterranean. Paris, October 19, 6.20 p.m. The French 3 per cent, bonds are at (r. 68.25 and the 5 per oent.120 words
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Article2344 1917-10-20 9 PRESIDENT WILSONS PEACE STAND. Picture of Ten Seconds of War. London, August 80. To-day President Wilson's reply to tbe Pope's peace overtures is tho only topic of conversation. It is an addition to tho great documents of tho war of tbe very first importance not merely2,344 words
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Article386 1917-10-20 10 NEGRI SEMBILAN NAVY DAY." We are anked to publish the following list of subscription collected in Seremban by the Chinese committee Mr. Cbu Sbu Ming (Kong Sang) $400 Wong Vick Tong 16Q P. P. Cbient :SiO Cbai Chit Sam 300 Siow Koon Cbia 300 Tan See Kee 250 Tay Scow386 words
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Article51 1917-10-20 10 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 6. An excellent wind-up to race day is provided this evening at the Seaview Hotel where a special dinner is boing served, to be followed by a picture display. On Sunday, uiunic will be provided during both tiffin and51 words
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Article643 1917-10-20 10 MEN FROM THE FRONT AND LOCAL SERVICE Since one or two letters were received from men who bad served at tbe front, complaining that after having held coos missioned rank on active service they have been required to sorve as privates in the local defence forces, we have643 words
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Article750 1917-10-20 10 i'o tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Tbe following dated Juno 30, 1317, from Majorlieatral Sir A. H. Kassell, commanding a division of New Zealanders in France, to tbe chief of tbe General Staff in New Zealand may be of interest to One of Them," Another of750 words
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Article519 1917-10-20 10 Lack of Competition and Poor Demand. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 317 th auction was held on Wednesday and Friday, when there was offered for sale 16,218 piculs or 2,029,066 lbs., (tons 905.83). Prices realised Messrs. Barlow and Co. report: Singapore, October 19. Some 1,103519 words
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Article93 1917-10-20 10 A Malacca correspondent writes Asahan village, of wbioh the English population is a branch of tbe Malacca Rubber Plantations, held an entertainment for Our Day on Sunday. Tbe proceedings began with games in the afternoon bat unluckily vt ry heavy rain fell just at the boar fixed. A93 words
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Article72 1917-10-20 10 The oommittee acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions to tbe above (and Previously acknowledged ItITjMBJI Chip Ngi* Club 80 Koninkylku Paketvaart Maatschappy 1,500 I). Y. Perkins 250 Hing Wo tiong y0 Collected by Ladies Committee for Shipping Captain and Officers, steamer Tecumseb 45 D. Beatty Hoo72 words
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Article454 1917-10-20 10 The boD. treasurer begs to acknowledge with thanks receipt of tbe following: Fifth List. Already acknowledged S 1,470.75 Minn E. M. OifkiDs 20 Staff of Malacca Electric Lighting Co. 89 Collected by tbo Malacca Japanese Society I Mr. C. l-hii Jin Mr. N. TgatHui 10454 words
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Article152 1917-10-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The President, The I,vly Evnlyn Young, the Ladies Committee and Stallholders would be very grateful if you would extend the courtesy of your paper in publishing their thanks to all the h< Ipi th who did so much for the152 words
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Article33 1917-10-20 10 Kntries for tbe Gymkhana next Saturday close at noon on Monday, October '2'i. Entry forms may be bad from the Hon. Secretary, Mr. G. P. Owen, at the S.C.C. pavilion.33 words
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Article245 1917-10-20 10 An attractive shooting competition has been arranged for which .aluable pri/.es are being awarded as follows: Stationary Targets.— (l) Jicst shot of tbe day, Ladies; (i) Best shot ot the day, Gontlemen (3) Mcst shot of the day, Malays (4) Best shot of the day, Joboru Recreation245 words
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Article70 1917-10-20 10 The following are tbe events arranged for tbe ensuing week in connection with the Our Day Fond To-day. S.C.B.A. Entertainment, Victoria Theatre Supper Dance, Europe Hotel. Sunday. Fete at Johore I'ahru. Monday. Eurasian Literary Society Entertainment. Tuesday. Gaiety Entertainmeat. Wednesday. Tamil Auction, Victoria Hall, 4.30 p.m. Philharmonic Society70 words
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Article287 1917-10-20 10 The Registration and Medical Examination Bill. A Bill entitled "an ordinance to make provision for tbe Registration and Medical Examination of certain ienidentB in tbe Colony in conue-ction with tbe prexent war" is published in thu Gazette. Tbe objects and reasons stati s 1. This Bill provides that287 words
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Letter444 1917-10-20 11 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Time. Sir,— How much longer is the admitted scandal of the Malacca roads to be endured Tbe roads arc bad— very bad indeed. They were bad eight years ago, when traffic was montly by bullock cart. Since then Malacca has prospered enormously444 words
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Article142 1917-10-20 11 To-day's Business. MacpLai' bti i'" 'g daily report Silver.— l town 42|. HongkoDv BMfaaaaad— 3/7}— l*i pm. Shanghai unptianged— 3 1M 01. Tin.— Sold i»j.i tons at *114. Rubber- B <*Jy. liandai TekcOK indicates a final dividend which is Raid to be 7 per cent., making 12142 words
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Article232 1917-10-20 11 A gcod show h always welcomed in Singapore and the general verdict regarding Wilhson's is tbat it iff a good show. For the past three years the company has been touring in Java and adjacent islands with macL success and it reflect credit on the management232 words
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Article110 1917-10-20 11 Adi l< u at< i the AuHtralian miners, wbose name m m pi ilurnl in tbe French press as H. BengtPHoD. baa published a remarkable statement renprcting tbe manner in which Genoa* y evio in war timt- is flooding tbe world with bogos prtckos stonta through ageatx in n< utral110 words
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Article477 1917-10-20 11 Sunday, October 21, 1917. St. Andrew's Cathedral. •20th Sunday after Trinity.— 7.Bo a.m. Litany 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 8.16 a.m. Matins followed by Holy Communion 4 p.m. Sunday School and Biblo Classes 5.30 p.m. Evensong and sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy lanes.— 6.Bo p.m. Evensong and sermon. Hymns,477 words
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Article240 1917-10-20 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, October 26, 1017. Saturday, Octobkb 20. Nil. Sunday, October 21. 7.30 a.m. Balestier Rng. S.V.R. Monday, October 22. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Recruits. 5 p.m. Jardine's Steps DJLV. and GL. Specialists. 8.30 p.m. Drill Hall SHE. (V.) 5.15240 words
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Article66 1917-10-20 11 No drills will take place during October. Tbe marriage is announced o( Mr. Burleigb Close, late assistant Engineer, P.W.D., F.M.S., youti;tr son of Samuel P. Close, A.R.H.A., Kodct'D, Carricklergos, and Miss Beatrice HutUon, elder daughter of tbe late Charles Huffton (IC.S.) and Or. Editb Huffton, Ouildlord, Surrey,66 words
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Advertisement318 1917-10-20 11 We are in a position as ACTUAL MANUFACTURERS of the Moutrie Piano to offer you the finest value in pianos in S.S. and F.M,S, We shall be pleased to demonstrate our latest models if you can call on us, or we will send catalogues on application. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD.318 words
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Advertisement324 1917-10-20 11 BAFFLES HOTEL "OUR DAY" It SPECIAL DINNER, CONCERT. CINEMA AND DANCE will be held on Thursday, October 25, 1917, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m Ticket for Dinner, Concert, Cinema and Dance $4 Ticket for Concert, Cinema and Dance $2 The whole proceeds of the sale of tickets will be324 words
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Article1785 1917-10-20 12 YELLOW RIVERS NORTHERN BANKS BURST. A Long Foreseen Disaster. Kcgarding tbe burting of tbe northern bank's ot the Yellow River tbe North China Daily News says It will be remembered that in 1852 the Yellow River abruptly changed its course north of Kaifungfu, Honan, and instead of1,785 words
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Article392 1917-10-20 12 We are indebted to tbe Food Reform Society for tbe following menu and recipes I Mem. Potato and rice soup. Vegetable cutlets and brown sauce peas mashed potatoes. Crust patties. Fruit salad and golden salad dressing. RtlllK-. Potato and Rice Soup. Cook a quart of sliced potatoes392 words
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Article94 1917-10-20 12 Cbarcb Notes, HoDgkoDK. comments on tbe question of raising money (or tbe lied Cross Society as follows:— We much regret that a public lottery has been chosen as one of tbe methods for obtaining money for the tunds of tbe Ked Crow Society. Whilst gambling is not one of tbe94 words
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Article838 1917-10-20 12 TORPEDOED— AND AFTER. By One Who Has Undergone The Experience. I have been torpedoed. I was torpedoed about midnight. Of course tbe experience was unpleasant, though we nearly all survived it, thanks to one of those inconspicuous auxiliary ships that now belong to tbe British Navy. But I will maintain838 words
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Article222 1917-10-20 12 Millionaire's Adopted Daughter Marries a Lance-Corporal. It baa just become known that Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, adopted daughter of Mr. Frederick Washington Vanderbilt, tbe millionaire, ban been quietly married at Seaford, Sussex, to Lance- Corporal Loajaell, of the Canadian Army. Mrs. Looqoell told a Star correspondent, in her rooms222 words
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Article316 1917-10-20 12 First Three Years. 1914. Jane 27. Assassination of Archduke Fran/. Ferdinand and bis Consort at Serajero. July 25.— Austrian ultimatum sent to Serbia. August 1. Germany declares war on Russia and France. August 4.— Britain declares war on Germany for violating neutrality of Belgium. August 23. Battle316 words
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Article475 1917-10-20 12 1916-1917. August 16. British capture Langemarck. French splendidly cooperating. 17.— The Pope has made a most earnest appeal for peace, but it is felt that there can be no peace until German militarism is finally broken. 22.— Great t tench offensive in Verdun area is475 words
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Advertisement214 1917-10-20 12 Bacchus Marsh CONCENTRATED FROZEN Milk In quarts, pints and half-pints SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED i lncorporated in straits Settlements) We are tbe only lmporterslof BRITISH BLANCHARD LAMPS Direct from Factory Beware of Imitation* You are certain oi obtaining spares If you buy your BLANCHARD LAMP FROM US 300 C.P.,214 words
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Article1033 1917-10-20 13 Nihal Singh - INDIAN VIEW OF MR. MONTAGUS PROMISE. By St. Nihal Singh. It was singularly appropriate that India should receive a poletun fWHUranceof administrative and political progress fron. a mrroher of bis Majesty's Government, an I in Parliament. The message was meant for India's brain and not for her1,033 words
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Advertisement155 1917-10-20 13 r 7, "'"'~"Z^” IHU«r Of EMPIRE SMIES. !7/ l^fJ^MW/Wk. THE HORSE .^*^*^jJS^ij|l% JflMO!* I hi t i MILES OF AVON tours London and gives en route some littleknown particulars of famous places in the Heart of the Empire. It is interesting to know that the War Office of to-day is155 words
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Advertisement597 1917-10-20 14 PIACI, FaMINM or PIIMTT. Lin InBURANOI IB WGKTH 100 OKNTB ON THI DOLLARS THE BREAT EABTERM UfTaSSuSmCE GOffIPAKY, LIMITED. mntwm m»«»— t nmmmm. T— anrr— UNIMM OVfiea i SB, OM Jtwry, «.o. fJki Ccm»« i h« »W»iOOO teffMnad with the hsmt Owrt H ■■itad. •onpHe* wlto Ihe ■ritkb LMa Amwmmm597 words
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Advertisement508 1917-10-20 14 BAMKIM. HBN6KMN AND SHANBHAI BANKING 68NP8IUTI8N (iMoiraiino w Hmm«m) PAID-UP CAPITAL lIIJOMM 8338RV8 FONDB Sterling 41,600,000 at tit UM.MfI SUrer HMOBJW »M,M0.080 BeMrre Liability ol Proariston |ll,M«,0O0 COURT OP DIRECTOR*. Hod. Mr. 8. H. Dodwell, Chairman, Hoa. Mi. P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. O. B. Anton. 1 0.508 words
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Advertisement527 1917-10-20 14 BAMKINtL CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. TNC'(. > KPO« > /> >r i*..D IK 3M6LAX9 BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid np Capital in 80,000 Sharea of 430e*eu 41,100,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor!)... 41,200,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, TUo London City and Midland Bank, Ltd.. The527 words
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Advertisement566 1917-10-20 14 BANKING. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPY. NETHERLANDS TRADING 80CIETY. Established 1834. Paid-up Capital fl 80,000,0C0 (about £6,000,000) I* Statutory Raserva Fund fl 11,696,483 (about £986,289) HBAD CiFK'B IK AMSTBBDUI. HSAO AOBNCT IN BaIAVIA. BRANCHES Penaag, Hongkong, Shanghai, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang, Weltuvrt-dun, Bandoen« (Ja\a), Cheribon, Te«al, Pecclongaa, Tjilatjap, Djember. Djokja (Java), Solo (Java;, Medan566 words
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Advertisement422 1917-10-20 14 INSURANCE. ABSTRACT FROM 12th ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1917. Averago rate of interest earned. 8-59 per cert. Inorease. 0.2:1 per coot, Insurance or Reserve Fond. 16,124 52C.90 1664.642.2t) Total Assets 6,894,220.60 742,877.21 New Insaranon.imned 6,051,2rtt 00 FOR 275 00 Total Insoranoe in Force... 24,067,264.86 1,488,977 62 A copy422 words
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Article748 1917-10-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Fuel the Great Factor. Since the war broke out Great Britain onnuettionably has become a well drilled country It is now, howevnr, about to be drilled iv another sense, the Government having decided to explore these islands for oil in the748 words
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Article823 1917-10-20 15 Persist in Preferring Russian Freedom to Prussian Order. Thing* in Poland are not going well for the A astro Germans masters. So much is clear from the various pronouncements in the German Press, which are becoming more outspoken every day. In a long article the Koloische Zeitang823 words
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Advertisement117 1917-10-20 15 JUST RECEIVED BY SPECIAL PERMISSION Of THE MINISTRY OF MUNITIONS Two British Austin Motor Lorry Chassis, War Office Type CAPACITY 2 TO 3 TONS These machines are magnificent examples of the very latest British motor engineering practice. Any type of body can be fitted to suit customers' requirements. Prices and117 words
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Advertisement64 1917-10-20 15 OILD4G SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Garages Full particulars from DUPIRE BROS. sole: agents. Sub- Agents for Perak: Messrs. BERRY Co., Ipoh. SINGER CARS Please apply to International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE Sole Importers. (EINCHER Tsfie fPremier JW-S3ritisd tsyre. MADE OF PLANTATION RUBBER in ,he Largest64 words
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Advertisement597 1917-10-20 16 BOARD AND LODGING. 1 FUBNISHBD APARTMBNTS. Apply Private family, c/o Straits Timos. 11 10— 1011 FRENCH BOARDING HOUSE. Comfortable rooms with verandah. Tennis. Sarage. No 106 a, Orchard hoad. 12 10- 26 10 ST. ANtiREW 8 HOUSE. A Church of England Boarding Uoubo for European and Eurasian boys who desire597 words
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Advertisement305 1917-10-20 16 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to the Singapore Municipalityfortheyear 1918 Full particulars on application to above address. 'Phone Nob. 1361, 1362 and Private 1450 and 1073. In Stock, 1,200 Lengths Brass Condenser Tubes V 2" and 5 8 outside diameter. 1 Tangye's Duplex Pump 5 diam.305 words
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Advertisement453 1917-10-20 16 STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE I I i i FIRST-CLASS GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT I 'Phone 1233 TYRES and TUBBS are repaired by best methods at Moderate Prioes. 215 216. ORCHARD ROAD. Ban Lee Ann, Ld. (Inoorporatod in Simqapou) 68 and 59, Market StroMt. Ship-Owners Ship-Chandlers Steamship Agents Estate Suppliers Forwarding Agents453 words
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