The Straits Times, 14 January 1918
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Title Section13 1918-01-14 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.620 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JANUARY 14. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement177 1918-01-14 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Knee new $19.00 aat mm BEAR BRAND MILK THK MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY «/.^^\M ALWAYS NEVER s S^sS|i iiiPM MOST VARIES "BEAR" BRAND EXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS Its eserved 'n i's natural purity JJ*J o r 1 1 an v and wiihoul addition ot IB177 words
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Advertisement33 1918-01-14 1 Is it "Turps 'you want? Then ask for T U R TRADE kaV MARK E N E Pure Mineral Turpentine THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co. (S.S.), Ltd. (Incorporated in England) St. HELEN'S COURT, SINGAPORE33 words
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Advertisement113 1918-01-14 1 BENTWOOD FURNITURE A large selection of .tjIHKJt Bentwood Furniture M^ ■Sfc=«aj»"Bj Arm Chairs, Rocking Chairs, NXL^j I IJ Barber's Chaire, Settees, I I I [I 1 Revolving Desk Chairs, Hat Vr Stands, Washstands. i^" ROBINSON CO. WICKWIRE BROTHERS GREEN WIRE CLOTH 12 mesh 36" wide 100 lineal feet per roll113 words
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Advertisement13 1918-01-14 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENEn BEER. Soli Aoints AOAM3ON 6ILFILLAN CO., LTD. Inco por&tol In KngUnd)13 words
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Article1070 1918-01-14 2 A NEAR SHAVE FOR THE MAJOR. An Unlucky Corner. The Battery mem was established in a very respectable house in a back street ol town, whose occupants had fled in the early days of the war, taking with them everything that could be moved. This was just1,070 words
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Advertisement245 1918-01-14 2 MOTOR TRUCKS 1917 Models Ready for Delivery T..ck«.|. H*'?;" I Tab Ckiitu Lilt rrtcm <fl,<>9o VARIOUS TYP«> OK BODIES CAN BE SUPPLIED SPEC AL FEATURES 4-crlind.r mnltw carburetor controlled br fool acceler.lor honeycomb type radiator; t anaarf tux iraßtmiasion dry plate rl«tca rmgnato {r^ed.'ee'f^meTntern.l «ea, dri« I RIXK AXLI l,ptic245 words
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Advertisement427 1918-01-14 2 \w^Ff* Cycling Means W/ Health Pleasure if If you only realised what fj fjty cycling would do for <g '•M' T° u from a health point I £*—»-y* °f *i*w, you would get lrf^tw& bicycl at once A ,OT Bicycle Cjf^jß* fitted with s B.S.A. Y^SJl^a Three-Speed or E«die Vjl427 words
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Advertisement268 1918-01-14 2 GIVE THIS A TRIAL Van Vollenhoven's Pilsener Sole Importers INTERNATIONAL GREDIET EN HANDELSVEREENIGING ROTTERDAM, SINGAPORE GUAN KIAT CO., LIMITED (ISOOBPOBATEB IN TIE STRAITS SBTTLSMEHTI) Head Office 36, Phillip Street, Singapore. ESTABLISHED 1917 Ship-ohandlera, Hardwir* Dealers, Govarnmeit and ■Municipal Contraotora, General Importers aad ■xDortera. Batata, Rloc and Saw Mill Suppllereand Commlsaloa268 words
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Article1071 1918-01-14 3 IMPROVING PROSPECTS OF THE COMPANY. Dividend of 25 Per Cent. Tbe seventh ordinary general meeting of the shareholder* of tbe Victoria (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on November 10 in the Council Room of tbe Rubber Growers' Association (Incorporated), 88, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. H. Eric Miller (chairman1,071 words
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Advertisement613 1918-01-14 3 '>Pr*l Ma^aal aMff^^ illlaTii 'T- > '^3*' JB^ "^v^^ l^*^ /*T bbw WSt^^ Jr m *^™?^P^^ i Tat is tbs taaw-tarttf Man M»f, Pat»lrt Pm*» aa4 P*iwiap BAROOL, the eeaoentrated food that puts oa Rood, healthy flesh, sometimes at the take ot a pound a day, builds op the thin613 words
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Advertisement528 1918-01-14 3 UNQUESTIONABLE The best ROPE on the market to-day is the JOHN--BON-PICKETT MANILA ROPE made in the PHILIPPINES, the home of Manila Hemp. Careful selection of fibre and modern methods in manufacture produces the QUALITY BOLE AGINTSi KEAT CHEANG CO., ■1. Msirka* StMtt, Singapore and 41 0, Beaoh Itntt, Penan*. To528 words
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Advertisement541 1918-01-14 4 STE/uiEt mums. n.ytk: UPANMAILSTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (Incobtobatbo in Jatan) EUROPEAN LINE A eerrioe is maintained botwben Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail contract with the Imperial Japaneae Oovernment. The New Twm-aorew Steamers maintaining Ibis service have been specially designed and eoaatruetod, and are fitted with all the latest Improvements for the541 words
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Advertisement641 1918-01-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. -British India AND Apcar i— in© (GoawAMiat Inoobpobatbo in Bnoiamd) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. H Co. (Under Contraot with Hla Majesty' aovonuaenl) The Company's MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are641 words
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Advertisement718 1918-01-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. (Iboobpobatbd in Sum) SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu. Bisut, Semerak, Baobo, Kelantaa, Tabei Bangaan, Telunla, Paaarai Pataai, Siagora, Laooa, Kobaamui, Bandoa, Laagsuea, Chompoa, Kohlak Baaikca Dua Departure a.a. PRACHATIPOK Jan. 14 Jan. 16, 8 p.m. a.c. ASDO.HQ Jan. SI Jan. 33, 3 p.m.718 words
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Advertisement627 1918-01-14 4 BTEAMER BAILINBB. GOMBINBO SBIIVIOB O» THEBCEAMIB.CB..LTS (INOOBPOBATBD Of Baa VANS THE WEST AUBTMLM" S. N. C 8» LTD. (INOOBPOBATBD IN ilN«Vt»r aarwaaa Ppomantla (Perth), N«rth.Waat Auatpallan Porta, Jnra and Sln«apo*«. Regular sailings betweoa Siagapore aai Western Anstralia calling at Java (aa la duoemeat offers), Derby, Kings Sound (aorf for the627 words
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Advertisement230 1918-01-14 5 BIBBY LINE of fast twin-screw Mail Passenger Steamers between Rangoon, Colombo and London, via the Cape of Good Hope. The steamers of this line have roomy passenger accommodation and are fitted with all modern conveniences. Passengers trom the Straits can connect at either Rangoon or Colombo. Rates Moderate MESSRS. STEEL230 words
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Advertisement614 1918-01-14 5 STEAMER Mimas. OSAKA BHOBENKAISHA (iBOOtPomATiD n Japam) (Osaka Ntapoaatila Itaantkla C*., LM.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE The > oruj-any maintains a -•egnlar oargr «erviee with a:i steamers oaiiirg tl Moj', t'okkaiohi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swet teoham, Penang, Colombo and Bombay, and i in tbe return voyage oalling at Tnticont, j:a£»pore, Hongkong and614 words
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Advertisement89 1918-01-14 5 INCREASE YOUR LIGHT REDUCE YOUR COST bf ui-ing PHILIPS 2 WATT ELECTRIC LAMPS PRICBS HAVB NOT bKBN INCREASBD Sole Agents: lniVvWl M UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlement*) Electrical Dept. 5, Battery Road Singapore AND BRANCHES SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) MALACCA HAVE FOR89 words
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Advertisement258 1918-01-14 6 1 MOST POPULAR INSTRUMENTAL HITS RAGS, i'lulld md Fever, Wearicß Aroond. Rb»paodj, T'lckaoinoy, Ba^, D*iiy, Uax a uioOn etc. MARCH TWO-STEPS. Pride o( tba tte«iment Silver «p r, I rmy aad Navy, Ci ck it v »l»rk, Tbe M Date Mun, A Tri t < to tbu North Pole Moon258 words
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Advertisement337 1918-01-14 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. REFUND OF ASSESSMENT. All pcrd^ns claiming refund of afsessment in respect of booses vacant for any portion of the half-year ending December 81, 1817, are hereby reminded that such claims mast be sent in to tbe Commissioners on or before Jannary 80, 1918. The I'on.rui'-sionerH have co power337 words
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Advertisement442 1918-01-14 6 -Building MaterialsRed Asbestos Roofing Slates Grey Asbestos Ceiling Sheets French Roofing Tiles Ridges— Ventilators— Half Tiles White Glazed Tiles Red^ Flooring Tiles Stocks held by A. Clouet Co. 7, Raffles Quay, Singapore. FOR SALE- FOODSTUFFS. The Department of Agriculture ie now in a position to supply seed of pha^eolus mar>go442 words
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Advertisement105 1918-01-14 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTBL, Bras Basah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breesc Furnished Apartments with or Without Board. Comfortable Rooms witb Batbrooma attaohed Electric Fittings tnroughout. Large Reception Hail and Billiards Separate Tables in Spaolous Dining Boom, TERMS— tha mutt reasonable in Town. For further particulars,105 words
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Article92 1918-01-14 7 FIXTURES. Monday, J«nuay 14. High Water, 10.68 a.m. FantasticH at the Alhambra. Tuesday, January 15. High Water, 0.1 5 a.m., 11.87 a.m. Rent Board, Ml p.m. Wednesday. January 16. High Water, O.SO a.m.. 0.23 p.m. Wearne Bros meeting, noon. Thursday, January 17. High Water, 1 i* a.m.,92 words
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Article111 1918-01-14 7 I DAT. P. Swettenbam and T. Anson 2.80 pm Malacca and Mnar 8 pm P. Sambu, Anamba, Natuna Is. and Serassan 8 pm Batavia, Sourabaya, Macassar, B. Papan, Don^yala, Menado, etc. 8 pm P. Sambu, Kino, Tambelan and Pontianak 8 pm P, Batam and Pulau Bulang 8111 words
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Article285 1918-01-14 7 The mail timing from Singapore tot the north leave Taii. Hoad .tation daily at 7.7 a.m. (Sunday exoepted) and 7 pan., arriving at Koala Lumpur at TIB p.m. and 6.46 a.m. ■espeotively. The through express to Penang loaves Kuala Lsmpoi at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penang at285 words
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Article155 1918-01-14 7 Far away in the northern mists larks the moet i&ooiuparable fleet that ever was, writes Chrlatnpt>er Cheshire in the Commonwealth. Ma} we, then, never bear of these sailor■MSi af oars, or have some occasional word of their deeds and well-being I Ah it is they are shrouded155 words
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Article61 1918-01-14 7 Driver George Brookx, Royal Hone Artil. lery, who took the first gun into action at the battle of Mobs, and bad been through the subsequent fighting, has been killed by a shell which tell in the lines while be was attending to bis horses. He was a61 words
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Article101 1918-01-14 7 An account ol tbe expenditure on Lord Miyor's Show and banquet should make piquant reading lot organiser* of the War Savings campaign. Normally tho sum runs to about £4.001. of which the Lord Mayor pays J,OOO and the Sheriffs XI. OOO each. The City Corporation pays it* Lord Mayor the101 words
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Article176 1918-01-14 7 BXCHANOE Sinoapoki, Jancabt 14, 1918. Om Lomooh Bank 4 m/s 3/»} J Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/s 1/4} On Francs Bank 819 On Imdia Bank T. T. 15S On HoNOKo«o...Bank d/d 81J%pm Om Sbanobai ...Bank d/d 61j Ox Java Bank T. T. 126 Om Japam Bank 108176 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article162 1918-01-14 7 £g Bayew Sellew. 10 10 Ampanß 7.00 8.00 1 1 Ayri Wong 2.80 2.60 10 10 Kinta Association 8,00 0.60 41 XI Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Minea 8.40 8.68 10 10. Malayan Collieries 10.00 11.00 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.15.0 nsm 10 10 MiddletoD 18.60162 words
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Article113 1918-01-14 7 £1 £1 I. BmelM»R Co, 8.00 8.5(1 c div £1 £1 Piei. 1.1.0 1.8. Cc div I/. I/- Bleotiio T'Wkjn 4/- 6/ 10 10 Fmm» Ncave 46.60 48.00 60 60 W.Hammet* Co. 74.00 76.00 100 100 K&tz Bics, Dei. pa» 120.00 10 10 Mayoatd Co. 8.00 41 41 Shell113 words
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Article58 1918-01-14 7 United Bngineen t% 11 ,284,600 par Singapore Blectrie Tram ways 6% 4860,000 bod S'pore Municipal 3% 11,878,000 i,sr Spore Municipal 4|% 0*1907 •1,600,000 10%dit S'poro Mneicipal 4|% of i9OS •l,CdO,i'-v 10%dh, S'poro Municipal 4% S.OOO.KM 10%d*a Spore Municipal 4% 4UMO.OOG P.M.S. 6% loan 1P1« ttcono 000 101.50 ICB.OO S.S.58 words
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Article315 1918-01-14 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-daj'H Prioee. FraHei Lrall Co. Evatt. Aloi Gajah (II) 4.2S 4.50 4.10 4.30 Anial. Malay fy. pd. 2.88 8.00 2.86 8.00 Ayei Hitam ($6) 16.00 16.00 18.00 18.00 Ayer Honing (tl) 183 1.40 1.30 1.46 Ayer Molek315 words
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Advertisement457 1918-01-14 7 UTEBT ADVERTISEMENTS, WAIx'THD. Buropean lady manageress for the F.M.S. Railway Station Hotel, Kuaa Ltirapnr. Apply to Traffic Manager, F M.S Railway*, Kuala Lumpur. 11l 4— lB 1 ■NEROETIC MAN (Kuropoan) offers servioes a» marktt runner, storekeeper, insurance or any other capacity; pocsoeses knowledge of local conditions and is anxious to457 words
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Advertisement465 1918-01-14 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN BNOLAND) EASTERN BRANCH-BINGAPORE ELECTRO- MAGNETIC SEPARATORS For tin- wolf ram and other magnetic ores WE HAVE ADDED SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THB WELL-KNOWN AND SUCCESSFUL WETHERILL TYPE UPON WHICH OUR DESIGN IS BASED WE SHALL BE PLEASED TO SUPPLY FULL PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION Gasolene Automobile Co.465 words
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Advertisement101 1918-01-14 7 IN THE SECOND 3HOW 9 is HHARP No. 4 KIDNAPPED No. S THR LIFE CURRENT Paths'i (rsstsst feature aarial of perils and leys MYSTERY OF THE DOUBLE CROSS WITH MOLLY KINO, QUEBN OF THE BCHBHN— THB GIBL? and THE MASKED BTR*NOER ■us Photsalaj Co. prsssats Jamss i. Corbett, ths boxer,101 words
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Obituary26 1918-01-14 8 STOAET.--On January 11, at Pa Jam Estate, Bataog Benar, suddenly, Marj >rio, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. btuart. Sadly missed. 141— 15-126 words
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1197 1918-01-14 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JANUARY 14. THE NEEDS OF THE ARMY. We were asked the other day why we had been so silent lately on the question of Malayan Man Power. One reason is that the Government are conducting an inquiry into the physical fitness of men of military age,1,197 words
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Article18 1918-01-14 8 It is reported that honres 6 and 7, Angnllia Road, ooUapned last night and a child was killed.18 words
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Article15 1918-01-14 8 The Taiping Assies having closed, tho Judicial Commissioner and his staff have returned to Ipob.15 words
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Article41 1918-01-14 8 The lift which is to be put up in the Ipoh Station Hotel will not be an accomplished fact for a month or two. One of the wheels broke in transit from home, and another is being cast in Kuala Lumpur.41 words
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Article43 1918-01-14 8 The 26th day of the Chinese eleventh moon being considered a particularly auspicious day for weddings, no fewer than eight Chinese maidens were married to-d&y. lam told that this is absolutely a record for Taipin». says the Taiping correspondent of the Ipob paper.43 words
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Article50 1918-01-14 8 In the Kuala Lampur Police Court last Thursday, before Mr. A. W. Just, magistrate. Mr. F. T. Holberton, manager of Castlefield Estate, prosecuted Sinnapan, a Tamil coolie, for absconding from sorvice in September last. Accused was convicted and fined 910 and costs, with the alternative of fourteen days' rigorous imprisonment.50 words
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Article62 1918-01-14 8 The town of Snngei Siput was the peeno of a very hi': fire in the early hours of Thursday morning, and. says the Times of Malaya, it wan only the loial police and the Ipoh Fire Brigade, wh-ch motored tho 24 miles botweon Ipoh and Sungei Siput in what mn«t62 words
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Article62 1918-01-14 8 It is interesting to note that the number of the latest enrolment in the Malay States Rifles is siven as 8,180 and that the number of Mr. H. F. Nutt, who has resigned on transfer to Singapore, was 16. How many of the 15 previous to Mr. Nutt are nowThe Times - 62 words
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Article57 1918-01-14 8 Two pamphlets have been issued by the F.M.S. Department of Agriculture in relation to the food problem, namely, Memorandum on Cereals, Pulses, and Root Crops, by I, H. Burkill and Notes on the production of dryland rice in the Federated Malay States with suggestions concerning the temporary cropping of estates,57 words
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Article55 1918-01-14 8 Mr. Leslie Lloyd Somerville, of Kimanis Estate, 8.N.8., now Lieutenant in the Worcestershire Regiment, was married recently to Margery Fryer, of Kalyis House, Maidenhead, at the Parish Church, Bray, Berks, says the British North Borneo Herald. The marriage was a very quiet one, only near relatives being present, as the55 words
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Article69 1918-01-14 8 Says the Ipob paper Poket is the next to come into line with a War Lottery, the tickets being priced at five ticals ((350) each. After every town, village, and kampong in the Malay Peninbula has done its bit by the war funds by means of lotteries— the only means69 words
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Article74 1918-01-14 8 A correspondent writes to the Straits Echo In India all previous military service up to a maximum of ton years, rendered by members of the Police. Force, counts towards pension. If this concession were made to the members of the Police Force here several of our inspectors would benefit materially74 words
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Article91 1918-01-14 8 The tin dredging returns in this country, says the Bangkok Times, continue steadily to increase. Two dredging companies have been at work at Puket for six years. Last year (B. E. 2i(9) the number of companies in the Renong district went up to six, and more recently we have noted91 words
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Article104 1918-01-14 8 His many friends in North Borneo will regret to hear of the death of Mr. John P. Templeton, late of the Bakau Co., Sanda kan, who died at Helonxburgh ou Decemboi 18, reports tbo British North Borneo Herald. Mr. Templeton entered the service of The Bakau Co, Ltd, in September,104 words
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Article130 1918-01-14 8 Towards the end of the month considerable anxiety was caused amongst the Foo Chow community cf Siba, Sarawak, by a report being circulated that it was useless to ship rubber to Singapore as there was no market for same and that rice would not be procurable on credit, Bays a130 words
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Article152 1918-01-14 8 Lieut. Somerville writes of Borneo men at homo, says the British North Borneo Herald Seen qaite a lot of men from the Land of Hope and Glory," Rutter (who I believe is still in Salonika) Pearson, who the last time I taw him had just smashed another aeroplane, and incidentally152 words
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Article401 1918-01-14 8 Mr. W. W. Douglas is shortly leaving Kuala Lumpur lot East Africa. Mr. J. T. Donald, of the Eastern Smelting Co., is ioaviug Kuala Lumpur for homo this month. Mr. J. E. Jackson has been appointed to act as State Engineer, Perak, vice Mr. N. T Giay.401 words
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72 1918-01-14 8 We very gratefully acknowledge the following additions to our fund for axsisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes foi oat soldiers and sailors I Mr. Rognr Tears S'2s Mr. A. H. Graham (Bukit Timah) 10 The total we have received since, we opened this72 words
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Article95 1918-01-14 8 For the period from January 18 to January 24, inclusive, the valuo of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and fivepence halfpenny per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in95 words
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Article74 1918-01-14 8 The following are. the particulars of Oar Day collections Labuan and Brunei 1917 Subscriptions 13,918.40 Auction sale 2.033.60 Evening entertainments (proceeds) 1,***** Sale of Red Cross badges 82.20 Entrance fee Tennis tournament (L.R.C.) 80 Church offertory (SP.O) 27 82 Football match entrance fee 62.2074 words
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Article161 1918-01-14 8 That clever combination of artists, known as the KantasticH, will commence a brief season at the Alhambra to night. If the papers from Shanghai and Hongkong are to be believed tbia company is quite one of the best yet to visit the Ea«t, and a programme brimful of161 words
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Advertisement138 1918-01-14 8 "GOLDME" OgoldflakM L D E CIGARETTES MADE IN ENGLAND AND SMOKED EVERYWHERE New Consignment IN ASSORTED DESIGNS ARTISTIC DINNER $k r SETS WAVERLY BLACK STRAP BORDER RELIANCE FLORAL BORDER BLACK AND ROSE BORDER 61 FIICE SBT $57. 80 83 PIBCB SBT 533.50 JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. "SZS2Z IN THE PRINCIPAL138 words
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Advertisement146 1918-01-14 8 ALHAMBRA Tha Hall for Kusic The Pion«er and Prsmier Housa Ths Houte of Quality Beach Road. TO-NIGHT AND FOR ONE WEEK ONLY IN THB SECOND SHOW AT 8 16 Mr. Frederick Ihipman prtunli THE FANTASTICS A big combination •< talented artistes comprising vocalists aud instrumentalists CHANCE OF PROGRAMME EVERY TWO146 words
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Article2694 1918-01-14 9 RUSSIAN POSITION. Crazy War Threats Made. Peace Conference Resumes Sittings. lUcTßlt'l TILIUEAJIS London, Jannnry 11. 7.10 a.m. The Times correspondent at Pctrogtad wires that Trotzky io:\ bis colleagues on returning to Brtsti^cvci were joined by a delegation of the Ukrainian Rada, which has finally come to terms with2,694 words
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Article75 1918-01-14 9 Rei-teh's Telegram. London, January 18, 2.15 p.m. Shanghai Doctors Wulientes, Lewis and Eckfelt, American citizens, and Jouselet, French citizen, have wired to the North China Daily News from Fregchen, Shansi, the centre of tho plague district, that they have been mobbed, the local magistrate morally supporting the75 words
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Article47 1918-01-14 9 Recteb's Telegram. London, January 11, 4.35 p.m. Washington By one over the necessary two thirds majority the House of Representatives passed a resolution in favour of Womon's Suffrage. If the Senate passes a similar resolution and three-fourths of the states ratify it, it become law.47 words
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Article50 1918-01-14 9 Ricter's Telegram. London, January 12, 4.10 p.m. Madrid: There is a general strike at Barcelona owing to dearness of living. Enraged crowds stoned the theatres and pillaged and destroyed cafes and concert balls. Numerous arrests wore made. Many were wounded. There were similar demonstrations in other towns.50 words
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Article41 1918-01-14 9 Riuteb's Telegram. London, January 12, 9.50 p.m. There has been a disastrous colliery explosion at Halmerend, Staffordshire. Many men are entombed. So far 100 men, some dead, have boon brought to the surface and 140 are at present missing.41 words
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Article35 1918-01-14 9 Rectbb's Teleoram. London, January 12, 8.45 p.m. The Admiralty announces Tho destroyer Racoon was wrecked ami foundered, on January 9, during a snowstorm off the north coast of Ireland. Tuero were no survivors.35 words
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Article114 1918-01-14 9 To-day's Business. Macphail and Co.'s daily report t— Silver. Unchanged 45 1. Hongkong.— Up J 8/0* 31}. Shanghai. Unchanged 4/5 51J. Tin.— Buyers 1133|, no sellers. Rubber.— Dnil. In Rubber shares Kempas are firm with buyers at 18.80, Malaka Pindas at •2.724, Jerams 11.5*, Indragiris $6 40,114 words
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Article612 1918-01-14 9 Street Hawker Charged with Double Murder. At the Ass.'/.s this morning the Chief j Justice (Sir John Bncknill, K.C.) passed sentence of eighteen months' rigorous imprisonment on Son Ho, a Hokien, who was convicted of voluntarily causing grievous hurt. The jury reduced the original charge of culpable homicide612 words
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Article368 1918-01-14 9 German Formulas Opened To Manufacturers. The vast store of German scientific information in the United States has been opened to American manufacturers in regulation! issued by the Federal Trado Comuiisiiion, under which 20,000 enemy owned patents and copyrightx will bo licensed for manufacture by citizens of tho United368 words
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Article84 1918-01-14 9 The Nobel Prize for Literature for 1917 is to be divided be en the Danish authors, Karl (jj.-llerup and 11. unk Poutoppi lan. Both authors have mado their mark in nation. Karl Gjellerup, wfc I is 00 years 0 his firnt important MMM in MM w.h84 words
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Advertisement205 1918-01-14 9 Property Sale at Malacca. Last week, Meurs. L. A. Chitty and Co., Malacca, sold properties of the late Tan Tek Guan, realising a total ol 1101,950. The dc tails are a8 follow Freehold land and brick bnilt bouses at Kampong Pantai, No. {0, bought by Cheong Tak Lin, »9,000 No.205 words
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Article1169 1918-01-14 10 EXTRAORDINARY AND COMPLICATED METHODS. By Major C. J. Street. There are times when it seemi as if the whole of one's own sector ot the front •lept as it the country for miles on either aide of tbe scarred trench nne wore wholly abandoned by man. Complete silence1,169 words
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Article836 1918-01-14 10 Tbe Taxation and Dividend Prospects. The eighth annual general meeting of tbe Bernam Perak Rubber Plantation*, Limited, was held on November 14, at tbe offices of the company, 4, Lloyd's Avenue. Fenchurch Street, EC, Mr. T. C. Owen (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in moving the836 words
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Article75 1918-01-14 10 Golf. The Ladies' Medal competition at tbe Garrison Golf Club has been postponed to Thursday, the 17th, and that the Men's Medal to Saturday and Sunday, tbe 19th and 20th. Owing to the flooded condition of tbe Singapore Golf Club Links, the coarse will be closed until further75 words
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Article41 1918-01-14 10 Tbe Rev. Brother Edward has been transfened from Malacca to Taiping as director of st. George's School, while tbe Rev. Brother Denis, the director lately in charge at Taiping, has been transferred to Koala Lunpoi as director of St. John's Institution.41 words
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Article1022 1918-01-14 10 Agonies of The Kaiser's Soldiers. Mr. Philip Oibbs wrote from war correspondents' headquarters, Franoe, on November 8:— Two days have passed now since our capture of Passchondaele, and still the enemy fails to develop a strong counter attack. As each hoar passes bis obanoe of any success against1,022 words
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Article61 1918-01-14 10 According to tbe North China Daily News H. E. tbe Governor of Hongkong's bag, during bis shooting expedition in Korea, consisted of a deer, lus pheasants and other game. Originally, tbe paper states. Sir Henry May intended to bunt bigger game bat owing to tbe presence of a Japanese party61 words
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Article990 1918-01-14 10 American Military Experts' Opinions. Military experts at Washington say that not only is constant study gradually improving tbe offensive manoauvres of warships against submarines, but it is constantly improving measures of defence for merchant vessels against them. The authorities (states the Springfield Republican) think that tbe greatest advantage990 words
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Article106 1918-01-14 10 In bis speech of welcome to the Lord Mayor at tbe Law Courts, Mr. Jostioe Darling suggested that if it was desired to keep the Kauter's memory green the authorities should leave untouched some places which would display the rain wrought by the Germans who invaded thin106 words
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Article806 1918-01-14 10 An Impression of Him at Home. A special correspondent writes to tbe Dally Chronicle One of tbe noblest figure* of the Englishspeaking race, Lord Morloy of Blackburn, immortalised in literature aa John Morley, has occupied the twilight ot his days in telling the world some of the806 words
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Article156 1918-01-14 10 Prominent Prize Fighters Engaged To Train Men. The American commission on training camp activities announced that through Dr. Joseph E. Haycroft, of Princeton University, it had arranged for expert boxers, including Benney Leonard, olid McCoy, Battling Levinsky, Richie Mitchell and Packy McFarland to instruct groups of men156 words
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Article107 1918-01-14 10 Taking a modest estimate of past losses, said Sit Lionel Phillips at a conference at tbe Hotel Metropole, there bad been mined in Cornwall daring tbe last 60 years ore containing tin to tbe value of £65,500,000. There bad been recovered £42,600,000, showing a losa of £28,000,000.107 words
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Article1048 1918-01-14 10 WORK OF THE DOCTOR AT THE FRONT. His Unending Duties. Everyone knows something of the work ss the doctor at the front, of tho day and night toil in Advanced Dressing Stations drring a big push, when tbe wounded come back in a continuous stream, of the1,048 words
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Article733 1918-01-14 11 Concerning the Man and His Aims. A correspondent writes to the Daily Chronicle: Since Lenin's dramatic appearanoe in Petrograd last April H.o true character and opinions of the nifcc have been veiled in a mict of legend It has been said that his father Ml a Uoriuan Jew, that733 words
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Article135 1918-01-14 11 Tiram -.1,50 lbs. Malacca.- atfS.OOU Iba. Ci.BM.hdai.-d Malay.— loo, Boo Iba. twelve montliH «23.262 lh«. Ibulsa.— l2,Boo Ibe. twelve months htt.OOO Itw. F M S. Robber.- 43,280 lbs. twelve months 44W.170 lbs. i .ubbtr.— 125,547 lbs. twelve uc cthb lbs. J. It bu Syndicate.— lo,43o lbs. two135 words
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Article719 1918-01-14 11 Sir A. Geddes' Man-Power Plans. Sir Auckland Geddes, Minister of National Service, delivered an important speech on man power at a luncheon at the Aldwych Club recently. The number of men required for tbe services next year is a very large one, and Sir Auckland indicated some of719 words
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Article251 1918-01-14 11 Huns' New Cruelty to Belgian Girls. The Germans are forcing Belgian women aod yoang girls to build concrete ilug-oata under fire. This admission, write* Mr. Percival Phillips, is made by a soldier oi a Laadwehr .imMuu who until recently was in charge of a party of251 words
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46 1918-01-14 11 There will be no drills daring January, ma Akduw Aonsw, Office* Commanding Civil Guard. Singapore, January 8, 1918. Bants hi Mrjnr Ciiil (c/o United Engineer*) will be Rlad to receive the asoal monthly subscriptions to O verses s Club Tobacco Fund.46 words
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Advertisement118 1918-01-14 11 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Tfce flood* again [r< vented thu Saturday evcoiOK rMtfot nianct-B at tbe Palladium. All »cet» booked tor Saturday are available daring tlie week. The Court Cards arc dill remembered by local tiuatrt goers and it is gcod news to beer that ih y are returning here about118 words
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Advertisement306 1918-01-14 11 Buy direct frc n the actual manufacturers and save dealers' profits Buy a Moutrie Piano and get Full Value Call op send for new catalogue 8. Moutrie Co. Ltd. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Rafflee Place I v TJP I FANTASTI C 6 1 lU**) AT THB ALHAMBRi THB FANTASTICS C WILL306 words
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Advertisement339 1918-01-14 11 RAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be e*rvel in th« hotel lounpre and on the lawn every Thursdiy, from 4.30 pm. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE ALSO Cinema Show on the lawn, especially ton children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) SEA VIEW HOTEL -=r music -z^z on itie lawn DURING by the sea339 words
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Advertisement9 1918-01-14 11 Jktw ao to W.J.BARCIA. sf OreHes-e- Rtf. $700. O9 words
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Article1594 1918-01-14 12 Like Mother Makes." WHAT CHRISTMAS IS LIKE BEHIND THE LINE. By Lieut. Victor MacClure. Back in billets, pile of comforts for officers and men ba 1 been growing steadily for days. For weel a previously, the officers bad been sending cbequea to stores in London, ordering 'or themselves and their1,594 words
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Article374 1918-01-14 12 German Soldiers' Story of Hideous Slaughter. A forthcoming pamphlet to be issued by the Committee of Public Information, Washington, will disclose the fact that even German soldiers bave appealed to Mr. Gerard to protest against tbe atrocities and butcheries in which their commanders have forced them to374 words
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Article296 1918-01-14 12 The report of the Kamaning (Perak) Rob bpr and Tin Company, Limited, states that during the year the planted area waa increased by 48 acres, making the total area under cultivation 2,803 aores. A farther 206 acres have been felled ready for planting The rubber output and revenue296 words
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Article819 1918-01-14 12 Incidence of the Excess Profits Tax. The fifth ordinary general meeting of the Bekoh Rubber Estates, Limited, was hold in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers' Association, 38, Eastoboap, London, E.C., on November 15. Sir Ernest W. Birch, K C.M.G. (chairman of the company), presiding. Tbe819 words
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Article173 1918-01-14 12 The following casualties are reported London, Deoember 12. Wounded.— 2nd Lieut. W. D. Robertson, R.E 2nd Lieut. R. Souther, Tanks; 2nd Lieut. D. Stevens, Sooth Stafford*; 2nd Lieut. J. L. Sutherland, Tanks 3nd Lieut. C. P. Tiptaft, Connaugbta 2nd Lieut F. L. Waine. Tanks 2nd Lieut. H. Wells,173 words
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Article93 1918-01-14 12 The Malay Mail learns (hat news has been received ol (be death in England of Mr. R Connell, late ol the Strait. Trading Company. Mr Connell, who came oat about fifteen yearn ago and pat in moat of hi. servioe in Perak *nd St-langor. lie waa compelled to ret re93 words
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Article1210 1918-01-14 12 APPEAL OF AN AMERICAN BUSINESS MAN. Devotion to Duty. The following eloquent and patriotic address was delivered by Mr. D. W. Moffitt, Assistant Treasurer of Messrs. Cosden and Company, at Kansas City recently Tbe world to-night is one great military camp upon the one Hide or npon1,210 words
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Advertisement239 1918-01-14 12 of industry^ Cigarettes No. 555 per tin of 50 aV>l*> Manufacturers ARDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD. LONDON. ANOTHER BIG POPULAR VICTORY W&~kf9!TTn D* T by day Julian's popular fnrnitare boaso WM M^^"^~l acbitves victory attaint* tbe aodemooratio fff y (f fotcx* cf liifth pricts and tbe rising coft ot a liviEg.239 words
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Article1029 1918-01-14 13 A QUESTION OF NERVE AMD STAYING POWER. No Early End to the War. Guests to tbe number of about 800 accepted the invitation to the Guildhall banquet, wbicb was given recently with all the customary ceremony. Special warmth was displayed in the greetings accorded to the diplomatic1,029 words
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Advertisement145 1918-01-14 13 r VALUES That are worth attention TO-DAY WHITEAWAY'S TAR^§&LLE 1 IB.". S3 1 Han II \^iW lj i 1 \W LADIES WHITE VOILE BLOUSES jjfclV Itp newest designs in large *^^kk IV variety. M \Y,d™tY&4S^S^ Prlce 2 75 TARANTULLE The tew Lingerie fabric cow bo mnoh used 40 inches wide,145 words
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Advertisement139 1918-01-14 13 FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN SUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during 1917 MUNICIPALITY lf?f <ry 1 1 GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE V•> W$ M JOHORE This is sufficient proof.' or the superiority of the HAIPHONG DRAGON Brand Beware of Imitations DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents: Straits Settlements,139 words
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Advertisement15 1918-01-14 13 PATENT CANVAS BAGS for packing RUBBER a. ARISAHA, 496, North Bridge Road, Singapore. s ii.i-ii15 words
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Advertisement530 1918-01-14 14 Wai or Pbaok. Famini or Plenty. Life Inbu range is worth 100 oentb on the dollars WHAT OTHER PROPBRTT THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Ivoearanans m Stnam Sanuanan) MKAOOfFIOBi Wlnohaatar Hou«a, Blngaaora. LONDON OFFIOB i 18, Old Jswpy, I.G. The Company has tMO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court530 words
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Advertisement521 1918-01-14 14 BAHKING. REKMJUINIHE HANBEL4MATMHAPPY. NETHEILANM TIMING SMIETY. IIIiIUIIID IBM. PtM -at Oapltal fl M.000,001 (about M.ON.OOO) »«ss fl 11,19 C,481 isboul *»«8,1B8) Haas OtTMB n AasrsaoAa. Hbad Aam«t m Batavia. BRANCHBB r— Peaaag, Hongkong, Bhang hal, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang, WakMTtedea, Bandoons (Java), Cheribon, Ti«al, Peetlongan, Tjilaijap, DJember. D;okja (Java), Solo (Java),521 words
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Advertisement493 1918-01-14 14 BMIKHH. HUWKMNI MID SHANBHAI BANKING 6MPMATIH (lacevsaATiD w Honeioiia) PAID-UP CAPITAL 1 16,100,900 RBBBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- |1 8,000,000 SUver M HMOOJOI •88,500,000 Reserve Liability of Oroprietort •11,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Bon. Mr. 8. H. Dod well, Chairman. Hob. Mi. P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. 0.493 words
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Advertisement555 1918-01-14 14 BANKINB. CHARTEMEI lANK OF INBIA. AUSTRALIA Ml IHINA. INCORPORATBD IN BNOLAND BT BOTAL CHAKTBR. Paid up Capital ia M,KM Shares ol ASS each 41,JH,10f Reserve Fund 41,900,100 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,138,000 BANKERS i The Bank of Bagland, The London City and Midland Baak, Ltd., The Loadon Ooaaty and Westminster555 words
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Advertisement455 1918-01-14 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL -ST LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. ■fTABUSatD 187*. iNUOkPOBATID IN INDIA. •8.842 ASSURANGKS now In foro* for 979,622,348.14 ASSBTS mosed 551, 800,000.00 LOWBST RATBS Of PREMIUM. LIBERAL CONDITIONS. A PROBPBCTDS will be sent on application to F. P. JOSBPH, Aotinp Branoh Seoretary, 27, The Aroade, Singapire. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE455 words
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Article1157 1918-01-14 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Accessories. Sprakiag at the annual meeting of S. Smith and Sods (Motor Accessories) Ltd,, the chairman, Mr. Samuel Smith, said It is a matter of regret to the board that, as explained in the report before yon, it is not1,157 words
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Advertisement127 1918-01-14 15 SPENCER Moulton Tyres Whatever the temperature or climate, Spencer-Moul-ton three -ribbed tyres prove ever reliable. A special process of hardening pure rubber without loss of resiliency accounts for this and for remarkable endurance over the worst roads. For running comfort, for economy of wear, for immunity from skids, and for127 words
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Advertisement104 1918-01-14 15 THERE IS HO GUESSWORK MI DUNLOP Kj Every IJunlop feature Is E^/—\ v—^ proved to be right before g& mJUr J+, kA adoption. W A l^r^^H Thus, In the matter of |g }*Jf&~', r It •■A^&PB Yv«K&HK\ tyres are backed b y cx P er| ifcT' :-f^"^^'^' lf=Mji WWfl Ik104 words
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Advertisement982 1918-01-14 16 I bbW^ mm i'rV t! 1 1 B I mWtif m.'^r Hi' I mmxSSmL wr Sm\\vmm\\\m\\\\\m\ For Security and Economy Thert itr* other rubber non-*kid Tyre* which have an initial grip upon road surface*, but their formation it «uch that the anti-skid principle loon disappear*, and they become to all982 words
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Advertisement658 1918-01-14 16 HBUBEB TO LET. TO LBT, Mount Levina, No. Bfi, Barker Road. Bxoellent view, four bedrooms, rent moderate. Apply S. J. Jodah Co., No. 1, hanar- Alley. o TO LBT, one unfurnished bungalow, newly built, No. 632, Paeir Pacjang Road, with two bedrooms and bathrooms attached, close to the sea. Immediate658 words
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Advertisement356 1918-01-14 16 KIAM KIAT Co. 108 109. MARKET STREET JUST RECEIVED Dietz Reliable Hurricane Lamps PRICB REASONABLE. THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO in Singapore II CONDUCTED IV H. N. BUCKERIDGE Late of M«««r». Lafaystte, photographer* to their Majastias. AT THE BURLINGTON 100 pace, north of the Adelprn Hotel BUN BEE AND356 words
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Advertisement288 1918-01-14 16 TAY GUAM KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE NOW LOOK HERE Firewood is one of the chief factors in your kitchen. You will want it, so try at the above address or 'phone Offioe No*. 1861, 1362 and 1363. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 14SO Sonny sido, Gaylang.. 1 0T3 S7-4,288 words
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Advertisement245 1918-01-14 16 FIRST-GLASS CARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries for second hand cars from our clients in the Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, consult us, we will be able to fulfil your needs. When you intend to sell, consult us, we shall fetch a245 words
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Miscellaneous261 1918-01-14 16 Straits TBimes, TELEPHONES Editorial and General... 68 Manager's Offioe 1117 Job Printing Offioe 1144 AU communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All oommanioations relating to bußinese matters advertisement)*, subcriptiocs accounts, printing, eto. —should be addressed to THE MANAGBR. Cheque* and money orders should261 words
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