The Straits Times, 1 February 1918
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The Straits Times
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Title Section13 1918-02-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.(>:*(i SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 1. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement247 1918-02-01 1 •IUMAID IWEnENED CONOLNBCD MUK IIS.OO i BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY @/a^® V "^Lil ALWAYS NEVER sta4iVJ^^^^J| MOST VARIES^ r BL-AfT E BRAND 1 tXCFLLENT HYOItMiC SWISS *4 Its o? servp <l in i's natural pun* ror ii| an )Z -nd Wl 'houl addition H247 words
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Advertisement183 1918-02-01 1 ROBINSON CO. I ATHLETIC OUTFITTERS 1 PROSSERS SPECIAL CORONA J| TEMNIB RACKETS Ili| 1 1 fBEST QUALITY EXTRA STOUT STEAM-TARRED TENNIS NETS Bound white osnvus, stoat galvaniged eteel wire at top. Slaze.*gen'a flt Sf^ TENNIS BALLS PR Ramsbottom HhS mi* Slazenger THE ROUND LEAGUE PORTABLE TENNIB POSTS Fitted with the183 words
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Article1056 1918-02-01 2 The following eswuUtiM are reported I— London, December 30. Die! of wounds.— Lieat. W. F. Belcher, Nortb Stafford*; Lie-it. K. T. Chapman, R.F.A.; 2nd LioaL A. M. Sawyer, Machinegun Corps. t Pruvionily reported wounded, now reported died of wcanis.— 2nd L'tut. C. S. OiHespie, North Lanoashires 2nd Lent.1,056 words
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Advertisement311 1918-02-01 2 f l r ja_l_^^_aviS^.^»jaSßßßa..^BV^ai—^bm^.< MIwMjaJBBBBBBBBsWBBMBes^^W "PVERY man who shaves has his moments of un- I easiness the best razor is liable to cut the face I I and irritate the skin. OATINE FACE CREAM is not only the very thing for this emergency, but should H b<* u.ed by al!311 words
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Advertisement321 1918-02-01 2 Cycling weans <*?/' Health Pleasure I WA f, "you only realised what I Ih '/y cycling would do for I |A^ you from a healti. point I F S^~^_ view, you would «et I i <vwf* bicyclt l once A I Ufm Bicycle i3^jpi Cited with a RSJV. I JL321 words
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Advertisement574 1918-02-01 2 MM NOTICB is hereby given that the abovf mark is the property of Mi s«*s. O Otomune and Co., ol No. 1, R.fflisPiioo Singapore merchants, and is used as a Trade Murk in connection with all glassware, poroolain and oaithernware, en&*uelJed goods, cutlery aad hardware imported and cold by the574 words
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Advertisement600 1918-02-01 2 FOR SALE PRIVATELY One tevea teater Daimler motor oat P reoently overhauled and guaranteed id fivttclass condition. Apply to UHINO UNO LBB CO., Auctioneer* and Bstate Agent*. 16 1 -n HAOJI MANSOOR ft HADJI AMIN DUXOND MSU'.IUN 16 AND COMMISSION AOBNTS 762, North Uriif MM*. Undnrtase to out and pilisli600 words
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Article1127 1918-02-01 3 A LARGE INCREASE IN TUB CROP. Reduced All-in Cost. The eleventh ordinary general meeting of I the Trrnulbye (Selangor) Rubber Company, 1 Limited, was held at the registered office of the company, 20, Eastoheap, Mr. Norman W. Orievo (chairman of the company) pfe-iJiii The Chairman said Gentlemen, I1,127 words
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Advertisement696 1918-02-01 3 indigestion and Stomach Pains. Dr. CasseiTs Tablets Make Your Stomach Strong to Digest Food, and Cure All Your Pains. If yoo cannot diffett tout fond and fet all the good nourishment ont •C it you oannot b» well. Tl» food jkst lies in the »tomaoh and wiU •ot dissolve, srtd696 words
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Advertisement402 1918-02-01 3 CHFrtiVG BPOTFERS Dentista, 38, Soatb Bridge Road FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIEB First class Muctauioal Dentistry, o Id Crowu Brifye FiUicg and Valeuitc. Cantion oi Wt«r Uoarwuetd. CB4.RGBB VCDTCrUTri Best Tootb Powdera and Brashes for «ale HOME REMEDY WHICH WORKS WONDERB IN MAKING BCRAWNY. UNDEVELOPED MEN AND WOMEN PLUMP AND ATTRACTIVE.402 words
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Advertisement259 1918-02-01 3 F6R THE Mil? T6 l\ BEAUTIFUL li MUST Lfe VtMAtii FalHas hair anoa not nrara^arily mi iin th crrtrccf p prrirti frr it {g something oanatd cy lack uf vitality ia tit, bail tuibs. hut, whatever tbe canse, MAYNARD 8 ORIENTAL HAIR WASH WOl prove as rfl. c itc rpi.259 words
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Advertisement571 1918-02-01 4 STEAMEt WUWiS. nTyjc JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPCO..LTD. (iaoonroaATßO in Jata*) EUROPEAN LINE I aerviee is maintained bot Tokohama. via ports, ano Bngland under mail eontraot Wise sbc Imperial Japanese Government. Tbi Mow Twin screw Steamers maintaining Ibis service have been specially designed and aaaatrnesed, aad are fitted witb ail the latest571 words
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Advertisement664 1918-02-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AND Apcar l—me (Cobvaxus Imcokfobatbd ib BnekA«i>) MAIL ANO PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINSULAR AND ORIBNTAI. S. N CO. l Under Contraol witb His Majesty s QoTemueuti The Company's MAIL BSRVIGES BAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTBRMBOIATB SERVICES TO -AND FROM LONDON664 words
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Advertisement704 1918-02-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. f HE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION C 3., LD. (laOOBPOB^TBO W BlABT). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bieut. Semevak, Baeho, Kolaatan, Tabri Bangaara, TelaFia, Pasarai, Pataai, Siagora, Laaoa, Kobsamoi, Baudoa, Laagsnea, Chompoa, KoMafc k Bangkok Ova Dapartura t a. a. PRAOHATIPOK Feb. 4 Fab. 8, S p.m. The steamers are704 words
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Advertisement617 1918-02-01 4 STEAMER BAILIN6B OOMbMNBO •■Rv.oa o» THE WEAN 15.C0.. LTI (btcoapoßAißD n B>a \ajtd THE WEBt7uBTIUL!A--8. N. C 6.. LTB. fIacoaPOBATSD B«aaA»A) MTwaaa fpanaantla (Pa>th), Rm^-Wm Auatpallan Port*, 4a,va ■nd Singapore Regular sailings between Siagapora vi Woßtern Australia oalling at Java (at la dooemeat offers). Derby, King's Sound fyer for the617 words
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Advertisement718 1918-02-01 5 TKADE JIM 1 S MARK NOTICE Notice is hereby givtn tbat the Trade Mark ac shown above is the property of the Lotan Library Malaya and is used by tbe Lotns Library Malaya, as a Trade Mark in reapeit of books, novel", periodicals and all manner of publication" articles of718 words
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Advertisement275 1918-02-01 5 FOR SALE One Oakland motor car, fiveseater, six cylinder, gocd running order, oted for two months only. App'y to 827, Beach Road, Singapore. i 9 I—ll-2 THE SERVANTS AGENCY OFFICE. (Bhtablishsd 1911) ■0. 17, OHOIV SUIT, lIRSaPORE. I DOMESTIC SERVANTS (indoor and i outdoor). Men and women of all nation-275 words
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Advertisement71 1918-02-01 5 IVBBBBBBBBfIBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBfIfIfIBBfIfIBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBfIBBi^BBfIBBfIBBBfIBBBBBBiVBBfIBBBBBBBBBHB Expanded Metal B^BBBB^^^^^^^^^B^i^B^^^^^^^^^^B^i^^ Supplies of the following sizes have just been received H INCH MESH m THE MESH IS MEASURED iy 2 I ACROSS THE SHORT WAY 2^4 m OF THE DIAMOND, 3 The size of sheets varies from 3 ft. 6 ins. wide to 7 ft. wide and71 words
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Advertisement600 1918-02-01 6 THE MOST POPULAR PIANOFORTE WALTZES HARMONY, Destiny, EosUnj. Viotory, eto. by Sydney B«.ynes LOVED AND LOST, L< (tend ol the Soft, etc. by Henry Oeebl KEEP SMILING, Val-e de Triompbe, tto. by Henri Prftnoois LOVE IN ARABIA, Sigh ol ttie Desert, eto. by Ales Flrenob Dream Uirl, Debutante eto. by600 words
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Advertisement38 1918-02-01 6 MALACCA CLUB Saturday, February 9, 1918 JOHNNIE HORNER THE'M»N OF MANY WALKS ASSISTED BY Mia* Josephine Mayo AT THB PIANO Admission 93 Commencing O.SO 30 PER OBNT. OF PROCEEDS TO Bl GIVEN TO ST. DUNSTAN'S HOMH. 801 »—l338 words
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Advertisement343 1918-02-01 6 LATEST APVERTIBEHEHTB. GOVERNMENT OF BRUNEI Wanted immediately for the Government of Brnnsi, a Malay to act as Inspector of Onltivation. Mat have good knowledge of robber and coconuts. S lary |7fi per mensem and free quarters. Apply to Secretary to the High Commissioner, Singapore. i-a— 7-a THE UNITED MALACCA RUBBER343 words
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Advertisement271 1918-02-01 6 A Perfect Roof A roofing materwl to b perfect mart be absolately indestrnotible most be unaffected by bud, rain or chemical fumes it mnst resist fire, and make leaks impossible KOSMOS CORRUGATED ASBESTOS-CEMENT SHEETS (measurement* Vxß'B* x J* thiok) fulfil «|l tha Ibovt requirement. Write for fortbtr partionlars to sole271 words
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Article100 1918-02-01 7 FIXTURES. Friday, February I. Hi«li Water, 1.21 a.m. 1 1H p.m. Medical School Social, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 2. High Witter, 146 fc.ro., l.f 8 p.m. Sunday, February 3. Higti Water, 2.12 a.m., 2.82 p.m Monday, February 4. High Water, 2.40 a.m., 3.21 p.m Tuesday, February 5.100 words
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Article177 1918-02-01 7 ToDAT. P, Swettenham and T. Anson 3.80 pn Batu Pahat '-8° P" Malaooa and Muar 8 pm P. Samba, Djebocs, Blinjoe and Palemb&ng 8 P°> Pulau Soegi 8 P™ P. BaUm and Pulau Bulang 8 pm Kerimon 8 pm P. Sambu, Bawean, Sourabaya, Bandjermaasin, Stagen, K. Boroe,177 words
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Article270 1918-02-01 7 The mail ttaina trom Singapore tor the ■orth loave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday exoepterti and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur *i f .18 p.m. and 6.46 a.m. Mbpectively. Tbf through express to Penang leevf* Kuala La c j.qi at 8 a.m. daily, arriving270 words
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Article174 1918-02-01 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, Fibruaht 1, 1918. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/I',' Demand 2/4.'.. Private 8 m/s 2/4 y: On Franci Bank 816} On India Bank T. T. 158 On HoNOKON<j...Bank d/d 28)%pm On Shanohai ...Bank d/d S8 f On Java Bank T. T. 125J On Japan Bank174 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article164 1918-02-01 7 10 10 Ampang 9.60 10.00 1 1 Ayor Weng 3.90 8 05 10 10 Kjnta Association 6.50 7.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.16.0 41 41 Lahat Mines E.SO 675 JO 10. Malayan Collieries 16.00 17.(0 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.14.0 1.16.6 bob 10 10 Middleton 18 00 19.00164 words
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Article118 1918-02-01 7 G E NERAL £1 £1 M. Smeltiag Oe. 7.75 8.00 £1 £1 Prel. 1.1.0 1.8.0 6/- lleetrle T'w»yi 8 0 4 6 10 10 Fr»g» k Neave 60.00 18.00 60 50 W.H»mmoi*Co. 74.00 76.00 100 130 Ktti Biob, Dei. pai 120 00 10 10 NUynMd A Co. 600 41 41118 words
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Article66 1918-02-01 7 D E B ENTURES United ßufiineors 8% 11,284,500 pai Singapore Blectrie Tramways 6% 4880,000 note S'poieMunioipal 6% 11,878,000 pat Spore Monicipal H% of 1907 •1,900,000 10% dii Spore Mucioipal 4f% Of 1908 II IXM.OCC 10%dk S'porc Mnnicipal 4% S OOO.UOT 10% dii Spore Municipal 4% iBOO.Ofr K.M.B. ft* loan lßlft66 words
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Article308 1918-02-01 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Fraser Lyall h k Co. Evatt. Alow Gajsb (II) 4.00 4.25 4.00 4.25 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 2.88 8.00 2.88 8.00 Ayei Hitam (15) 16.00 16.C0 15.00 16.00 Ayer Knniu« (si) 1.38 1.68 1.80 1.45308 words
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Advertisement147 1918-02-01 7 NOTICB is hereby given that Ths Easts Paacil Cawaaay, having places of business at 877 and 879, Broadway, New York, C S. A. and 14, Fore Street, London B. C, are the sole proprietors of the Trade Mark represented above, in respect of a*acil eat**, and ■•nhtleeri (being goods of147 words
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Advertisement588 1918-02-01 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, a Bnroein nieJica' offljfr (or gronp r.f robber touted. Apply Boi N.i 813 StrnitHTim.ii. 1 8-7-1 F»)R SALk If h.i>. >in.er motor cycle with nideoar. Iv etoe.lent oondi joo App'v B)» No BH -.lr»i ■mil 1-?-'. -2 POoMION Di UKli as by>kkecp» at bo el, after effi588 words
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Advertisement385 1918-02-01 7 Fraser Chalmers, Ltd. (Incorporated in England) EASTERN BRANCH— SINGAPORE Can deliver from stock (subject to being unsold) ONE RANSOME SHARPENER For Circular and Frame Saws BELTING From 2" to 10" wide PRICES ON APPLICATION AUCTION BALES Of VALUABLE TEAK OFFIOB AND HOUSEHOLD FCRNITCR9, AT 19, MALACCA STREET On Tuesday, February385 words
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Advertisement19 1918-02-01 7 Gasolene Automobile Co. (BEACH ROAD NEXT TO RAFFLES HOTEL) Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night Telephone 75519 words
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1102 1918-02-01 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1. RAIDING AIRCRAFT. The reports issued about the latest ait raid on London are imperfect and inconclusive. Officially it is stated that some fifteen hostile aeroplanes delivered a number of attacks against London, bnt none of them penetrated the capital." Other reports state that all1,102 words
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Article14 1918-02-01 8 A wall calendar for 1018 is to hand from the P. and O. Company.14 words
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Article34 1918-02-01 8 Information has boon received that the wreck of the Hong Wan has been located and liv-s in a position with Polo Undan baa W. by N., distanoe 2* miles, in 13ft fathutus of water.34 words
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Article31 1918-02-01 8 The following servioes will be conducted by the Lord Bishop of Singapore at Christ Church, Malacca, on Sunday next Matin'- H a.m., Holy Communion 8.30 a.m., Evensong and sermon 6 p.m.31 words
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Article47 1918-02-01 8 The Raub Australian Gold Mining Co.'s output for the four week» ended January 26, was:— Bukit Roman: Skjne crushed 6.75J ni«, gold obtained 988 oz» average per too 0.2-1 d «ls. Bukit Malacca: Stone crualnd 4.1W4 tons, gold obtained 280 on average per ton 1 835 dots.47 words
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Article26 1918-02-01 8 Tbe captain of a Dutch steamer in port has reported to tbe police tbe theft of 1400 in 110 notes. Tbe boatswain, a Cantonese, has absaonded.26 words
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Article31 1918-02-01 8 A police constable named Motaram, charged on five counts, with absence from duty, was fined 14 on each charge in the second police court this morning, in default seven days' imprisonment.31 words
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Article37 1918-02-01 8 Tbe Chinese Press at Tientsin recently reported tbe outbreak in the Tientsin Native City of a disease which was called winter plague." It is now ascertained that this so-called winter plague has been diagnosed as scarlet fever.37 words
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Article36 1918-02-01 8 Smallpox continues to make a grave showing in the health returns with seven oases among foreigners and 20 deaths among Chinese last week. Vaccination early and often is tbe moral, says the North China Daily News.36 words
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Article39 1918-02-01 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co., in their copra report, dated January 31, state: Since last reporting the market has again firmed and quotations may be given as 17.70 for fine sundried and $7.20 to 17.40 for fair to good qualities.39 words
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Article40 1918-02-01 8 Tbe Japanese authorities inquired into the rumour that bubonio plague bad broken out at Fackiatien (the Chinese Quarter of Harbin). Tbe rumour has been officially contradicted by tbe Japanese Consulate- General and the Red Cross Medical Relief Station at Fuchiatien.40 words
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Article47 1918-02-01 8 According to a Chinese telegram tbe Cabinet at Peking has promised General Luk Wing Ting tbe Inspector-Generalship of the three provinces of Kwangtung, Kwangsi, and Hunan if he cancels tbe independence of the two Kwang and secures tbe withdrawal of Kwangsi troops from the province of Kwangtung.47 words
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Article71 1918-02-01 8 I see that the Ceylon pilots have been indulging in a strike, says The Man of the World in the Rangoon Times. I thought strikes in war-time were confined to Welsh miners, Scotch riveters and North England Railway men. Any one who interferes witb shipping in war time ought to71 words
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Article69 1918-02-01 8 A telegram to the Pinang Gazette dated January 29 says Sir Edward and Lady Brockman arrived at Bangkok yesterday by railway from Kuala Lumpur. They are staying with the Financial Adviser. II M. the King is entertaining them to-night. They depart from Bangkok on Friday, and will stop over at69 words
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Article82 1918-02-01 8 A pleasant evening was spent at tbe V.M.C.A. last night on the occasion ot the twenty-eighth anniversary meeting of the Chinese Christian Association. Mr. R. D. Pringle was in tbe chair and was accompanied by the Rev. W. Murray and the Rev. W. Cioss. The musical programme gone through comprised82 words
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Article91 1918-02-01 8 The hearing of the case in which Mr. A. E. Pattinson, ot tbe Monopolies Department, is charged with committing extortion on December 4 by taking five 110 notes from a cliandu shopkeeper in Havelock Road was con timed before Mr. Ham in the third police court yesterday afternoon. After further91 words
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Article107 1918-02-01 8 The announcement that tbe Strand Hotel was to be sold as a going concern did not come as a surprise to those who bad been aware that Mr. Sarkiee, the owner, bad wished to retire from Rangoon and confine himself solely to his Penang and Singapore properties, says tbe Rangoon107 words
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Article148 1918-02-01 8 We are all more or less familiar with the fondness of Eastern peoples for souvenirs suob as certificates— good o* bad— tor services rendered. A striking illustration of this amiable trait was aSordtd by Colonel Yonng in the course ot a lecture given during mail week in Edinburgh on the148 words
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Article193 1918-02-01 8 A largely attended meeting of the Chinese Advisory Board, called at the request of Messrs. Yau Ngan Pan, Liaa Cbian Uudv and Thong Siong Lim, was held at the Chinese Protectorate on Monday, January 28, and the following resolution proposed by Mr Van Ngan Pan and seconded by Mr. Tbong193 words
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Article406 1918-02-01 8 Messrs. C Henly and S. Winthrop have returned to Selangor from Japan. Mr. and Mrs. C. Pearse, of Ipob, are leaving for a short holiday in Ceylon, Mrs. C. E. Donaldson and family have left Koala Lumpur for home via America. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Henderson,406 words
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Article26 1918-02-01 8 We gratefully acknowledge 90 from A Poor Chinese," (Malacca) for the following funds Children's Aid Society |8 Soldiers and Sailors Widows and Orphans 'Fund 826 words
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69 1918-02-01 8 We very gratefully acknowledge tbe following additions to our fund for assisting the Overseas Clnb to provide smokes for oar soldiers and sailors Mr. J. W. Salmon |3 G. M. and J. 8 The total we have received sinoe we opened this fund in69 words
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Article205 1918-02-01 8 Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby tried a case at the Ipoh Suppreme Court in which Auug Tua Mab, for five years the manager of the ipoh branch of Chop Teow Heng, was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of sums totalling about 13,000, says the Times of205 words
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Article175 1918-02-01 8 Mr. Y. Mikami, the new mansgor of the Mitsui Bussan Kaisba in Singapore, who lately arrived here gave a dinner on Wednesday night at his residence, Drajoot Stevens Road. There were several prominent Japanese and Chinese merchants present. During the dinner speeches were made by Mr. Mikami,175 words
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Advertisement335 1918-02-01 8 THE FAVOURITE MIXTURE AT HOME AND ABROAD Smith's "Glasgow" CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ALL DEALERS IN SINGAPORE F.M.B. LITTLE'S Are now booking parcels of Gigarettea and Tobacoo for tha British Expeditionary Foroaa In Franoa, Mediterranean, Bgypt, Salonioa, and alao for tha Belgian troop*. 1 1/5 Ib. Wills' United Servioe Mixture,335 words
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Advertisement166 1918-02-01 8 A CHOICE SELECTION OF PICTUREB »T THE AL HAM BRA Tha Ball for ■■tie— Tin Pionaar and Prsmisr Mouse Tha Houas af Quality Baach Road. SECOND SHOW AT 9.1S a Metro wondsrplay of s Ramble for lovs itarrial ■111 ETHEL BARRfMORE IN THE WHITE RAVEN In 8 aota An absorbingly166 words
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Article2357 1918-02-01 9 GERMAN STRIKES. Berlin in a Serious Position. ITALIAN CAMPAIGN. Germans Admit Important Losses. RnCTIR's TrLSIBAMS. London, .January 80, 5.45 p.m. Reports reaching Zurich, Copenhagen and Amsterdam agree that the strikes in Germany are spreading with alarming rapidity. The Vorwaerts on January 29 stated that the war industry it2,357 words
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Article74 1918-02-01 9 Rbutbb'b Tblboram. London, January 30, 4.36 p.m. Brisbane There are meagre wireless details from Mackay, but it is known that many perishbd. An immense tidal wave accompanied the oyolone and the town was completely submerged. Three vessels were lost and others damaged. All the wharves and sugar74 words
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Article64 1918-02-01 9 Rbitbh's Tblbqrim. London, January 81, 1.6 am. In the House of Commons the proportional representation proposals inserted by the House of Lords in the Electoral Reform Bill were rejected by 223 to 118. The question was left to the House, Government not using the whips. In the House of64 words
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Article52 1918-02-01 9 RSCTBKI TSLBGRAM. London, January 81, 9.20 p.m. Madrid: Provincial reports indicate that the agitation is due to high prioes which are more accentuated. The Barcelona strikers are still out and the movement is spreading to new industries. There is some likelihood of a general strike on the52 words
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Article104 1918-02-01 9 (From Our Own Cobmspokdint.) Penang, January 81. The Perak River Valley Rubber estimated crop for 1917-18 is 226,000 lbs. Last year's orop was 176,000 lbs. The profit was $*****. Three interim dividends absorbed $8,076. The directors recommend a final dividend of 10 per oent. making 25 for104 words
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Article201 1918-02-01 9 KUALA LUMI PUR RACES. (Fbom Our Own Cobmsfondint). Kuala Lumpur, January 81. The weather was splendid, the going good and the attendance fair. The results are Race I.— Will o' the Wisp (Parsons) 1 Beaulight (Redfearn) 2 Victory (BiUett) 8. Won by two lengthb a length between second and third.201 words
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Article472 1918-02-01 9 Proceedings Close to A Weaker Market. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 831 st auction was held on January 30 and 81, when there were offered for sale piculs 20,819.60 or 2,775,946 lbs. (tons 1,289/26). Prioes realised Smoked Sheet The next auction will be held on472 words
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Article1839 1918-02-01 9 LORD LANSDOWNE DRAWS THE LIGHTNING. From Our Special Correspondent. London, December 7. The bombshell which Mr. Lloyd George dropped by his "disagreeable" speech at Paris has been followed by another in the letter which Lord Lansdowne has issued in the Daily Telegraph on the necessity of the1,839 words
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Article178 1918-02-01 10 (K»«M ()l"K OWN CoKUKSI I.NDKST Malacca, January 30. Mr. 8. R. Coouanamy, who joined tbe ■tail of the High School only a few months' •40, is severing hi* connection with tbe Government to return to Ceylon where he will prosecute bis legal studies which he dis continued178 words
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Article1111 1918-02-01 10 A MATTER OF THE FIRST IMPORTANCE. Our Ocean Front. Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, OCB writes n the Daily News FrequeDt recurrence to the shipping problem needs no excuse. It is of the first importance, and should be a matter ot daily consideration by all of us. Indeed,1,111 words
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Article991 1918-02-01 10 Proceedings At The Annual General Meeting. The annual meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club was held in the Exobangb resterday afternoon. The chairman, Mr. U. Farrant, presided over a small attend anoe. Those present included Messrs A. W. Yick, Q. K. K Mugliston, Francis Graham, H. M.991 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article20 1918-02-01 10 On the S.R.C. gronnd yesterday a reserve Naval team met the Asiatic Petroleum Co. and won by B—l.8 1.20 words
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Article21 1918-02-01 10 The S.C.C. hocke.- players met a Naval team yesterday. The game resulted in a win for the Club by 8-0.21 words
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Article41 1918-02-01 10 The Swimming Club launches leave on Sunday as follow Johnston's Pier: 9, 10 and 11a.m., 2.80 and 3.80 p.m. Club Bungalow 9.80 and 10.80 a.m., 13.15, 8 and 6 80 p.m. High tide 2.82 p.m., height 7 ft. 6 ins.41 words
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Article1631 1918-02-01 10 GERMANY'S ULTRAMONTANE CHANCELLOR. His Political Career. For a second time in tbe history of tbe German Empire the offices of Imperial Chancellor and Minister President of Prussia are filed by a Bavarian. Prinoe Hohenlobe, I when be succeeded Caprivi in 1894, was 76 years of age: Count Hertling,1,631 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter205 1918-02-01 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— May I have space in whicb to reply to Pah bah I selected the Ipoh Gymkhana Club. becauhe its proposed action was tbe first to come to my knowledge, and because they openly advertised in a local paper for205 words
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Article76 1918-02-01 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear oo pages 6 and 7. Two new episodes of the Mystery of the Double Crocs, which continues to be more interesting and mystifying, will be screened in the change of programme at the Gaiety Picture Palace to-night, together with a Bluebird76 words
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Article105 1918-02-01 10 We understand that Mr. L. H. Clayton, Secretary lor Chinese Affair* and Protector of Chinese, Selangor and Negri Sembilan, leaves early next month on a three months, holiday, on medical advice. Mr Clayton' who has been in the service sinoo 189S, was last on leave daring the105 words
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Article842 1918-02-01 10 HOW IT HAS BEEN RESTRICTED IN GERMANY. Military Exigencies. The mannor in which railway travelling in Germany has been restricted owing to military exigencies is illustrated by the following article which recently appeared in the Frankfarter Zeitang. Hitherto the traffic of civilians on German railways has already been842 words
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Article89 1918-02-01 10 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended January 28 was 43.14 per mille of the population. The total number of deaths was 806, of which 228 were male subjects and H3 female. Convulsions claimed 24, phthisis 45, malaria fever 89, bnri-buri89 words
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Article93 1918-02-01 10 Forty-six members of the House of Commons have placed the following notice of motion on the paper That, in the opinion of this House, Regulation 270, issued under the l>. fence of the Realm Act, making it unlawful to print, publish, or distribute any leaflet relating to93 words
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Article1984 1918-02-01 11 U-BOAT BRUTALITY OFF IRISH COAST. American Consul's Indictment. Much new light was throws on German submarine warfare in a lecture recently delivend in Cleveland, Ohio, by Mr. Wesley Frost, formerly American Consul at Queenstown, now ast-igned to tbe Department of State. Mr. Frost was an eye1,984 words
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Article75 1918-02-01 11 Mr. Fisher, Education Minister, speaking at the National Liberal Club yesterday, said nothing was more enooaragini; than the fact that since the war began there bad been a Tery oooaiderable increase in tbe number of children in secondary schools. The reason was that the mothers had a75 words
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Article101 1918-02-01 11 Piuoumii or Drills fob Fbbh aky, 1918. Friday Ist.— Both oompaniea parade, at Pearls Hill, 6.16 p.m. Monday 4 th.— Route march, tall in at Sepoy Lanes Police Station. Diamiaa, Sepoy Lines Poiioe Station. 6.16 p.m. Friday sib.— Both oompaniea parade at Bonstead Institute, 6.16 p.m. Monday101 words
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Advertisement289 1918-02-01 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS are built specially for the climate and are guaranteed for five years. Call op send for catalogue S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Hongkong) Raffles Plaoe m STRAITS HOTEL 101, 103 anil 103. Tanjong P&gar Boad Singapore The only hotel un^er Straits-Chinese management MEALS AT ALL HOURB Pionio,289 words
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Advertisement432 1918-02-01 11 BAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, February 2 SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW SEA VIE WHOTEI Saturday, February 2 SPECIAL AND CINEMA DINNER SHOW Sunday, February 3 AXrM. %*J S^9 Ml. During Afternoon Tea and Dinner E. and O. MOTEL PBNANO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island CRAG HOTEL432 words
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Article1710 1918-02-01 12 ANOTHER YEAR OF SATISFACTORY PROGRESS. The Annual Meeting. The eighth annas! general meeting of the member, of the Kamuning (IVrak) Rubber and Tin Company, Limited, was held at the office of the Rubber Growers' Association, 88, EkHtcheap, EC, Sir William Hood Treacber, K.C.M.O. (the chairman), presiding.1,710 words
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Article577 1918-02-01 12 More Sinn Fein Letters Discovered, Mr. Flynn, chief of the United States Secret Servioe, has published Sinn Fein letters which reoently oame into the posse* sion of the Secret Service. One letter was found among Liam Mellow* effects, and ia as follows The first intimation I received that577 words
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Article1621 1918-02-01 12 INTERVIEW WITH AN EMINENT METEOROLOGIST. Gunfire and Rainfall. In peace time, at any rate, there is perhaps no subject about which English people talk so much and know so little as the weather, say* a writer in Common Sense. Oar memories are treacherous, our observations inexact, and1,621 words
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Article517 1918-02-01 12 Huge Harbour Scheme for South Of England. A proposal to make a national harbonr at the entrance to the English Channel is I under discussion, and is being urged upon the British Government. The roadstead whioh it ia suggested should be developed is none other than517 words
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Article76 1918-02-01 12 What will happen if, after the threatened return of bobble skirts, the cloth shortage becomes more acute still History provides two suggestion*. There is the garment asso ciatod with the name of the immortal Mrs. Bloomer and Webb, in hi* Heritage of Dream," tell as that in Q ieeo Anne's76 words
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Advertisement175 1918-02-01 12 "Pineapple" Brand LARD IN 1-LB. PATS EXCELLENT FOR COOKING PURPOSES Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED (Inoopporaterl In Straits Settlements) FURNISHING mm pr Eventually Why Not Now? II OUR PRICES OUR QUALITY H MERIT YOUR BUSINESS I n JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Address Orchard Road Only Address DRINK jjj DRINK175 words
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Article101 1918-02-01 13 The war record of Eton, brought np to the beguiling of Dooember lMt, gave the following particulars —Total number of Etonian! who are or have been oc active service, 5.4 .;< killed in action, 038 died cf wounds, \H> diud from other causes, 101 missirg, 28 wounded and missing, 18101 words
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Advertisement240 1918-02-01 13 Great Stocktaking Sale •J NOW PROCEEDING Boots Ac .SViooo AT REDJCED PRICE 9 »v*S AMMUNITION BOOTS **g* English make, good leather, jJjjj heavy nail sole and heels, as ,1^; v .^rßf 1 sketch. ij™ Bale Price $8.25 PP r P air J>£& ISBBB ami g^mfjKl^^r ■jk BBBBBflfl^ScM [^B^SBSBW BENTS [WHITE240 words
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Advertisement712 1918-02-01 13 THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Queensland). Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending December 29, 1917. Gentlemen, I herewith beg to hand yon my report on your mining and milling operations for four weeks ending December 39, 1917. The accompanying sheet of mine measurement* and assay returns712 words
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Advertisement116 1918-02-01 13 FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN SUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during 1918 TO THE gSyf T THE MUNICIPALITY jgf GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE W^f M JOH RE This is sufficient proof of the superiority of the HAIPHONG DRAGON Brand Beware of Imttatlom DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents:116 words
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Advertisement2094 1918-02-01 14 Wab or Pxaok. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 oentb on the dollars THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSiSIhCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (iMoeareaaißß m Stbait* Sbtiibbbbts) HBAD OFFICE i Wlitah««*a# Houaa, Slngajaopa. LOHDOII OFFIOHi SB, Old Jewry, t.O. Tbe Oompaay baa aTSO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Oanrt at Baglaad, aad2,094 words
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Advertisement905 1918-02-01 14 IMBBJUIGE. THE mH MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE C 0 (laaorpontUrd in Xngmnt and Begutarod ande^ lb» Atlanta «c Cosumium Aat (1809) «ngiftn<i) Paid to PoUoybdderi by Singapore Mloc in 191t 53ex.380.0D Paid to Palioy holders siaoe tbo Compaay's inoeptioa 15, 627, 823. bb Total laauraaoe ia lerae 11.13.11. 38, «2e, 520.5e905 words
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Article896 1918-02-01 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A New Overland. Very many attempts have beon made to produce a serious rival to the Ford oar, bat the great majority have filtered out almost on the drawing beard when the questions of manufacturing eort and the price896 words
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Article151 1918-02-01 15 A German sailor named Weigat, a boatswain on the Dreadnought Kronprinx, who participated in tbe Kiel mutiny in October, escaped to Holland at the end of November. In an intrview, Weigat stated that 800 sailors from the Kronprins who were ordered to proceed to a subniarioe151 words
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Advertisement113 1918-02-01 15 Apencer el Moulton Tyres Whatever the temperature or climate, Spenoer-Moul-ton three-ribbed tyres prove ever reliable. A special prpcess of hardening pure rubber without loss of resiliency accounts for this and for remarkable endurance over the worat roads. For running comfort, for economy of wear, for immunity from skids, and for113 words
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Advertisement127 1918-02-01 15 FINE TREADS don't make 't'tm^ PERFECT TYRES M IT'S the material and J|j4 r— r* workmanship in a tyre that counts. Knowledge of tyre building > r^T'T is the surest guide to tyre The Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., made the first pneu- 1 \|Bl jl matic tyres ever marketed j127 words
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Advertisement1116 1918-02-01 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER BREWED in SCOTLAND MIBCELLANEBUS LBSSONB in Fnnoh and English given by lady. Box 608, Straits Times. 61—48 PRIVA IK I UITION. Mornings, Kinder Rarten, eUmentary, eto. Apply Teacher, c/o Straits limes. 80 I—2B 2 WANTED TO BUY, one boy's new or neoinlhand bicycle. Apply to Box No.1,116 words
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Advertisement691 1918-02-01 16 NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that M.R.K R. M.A. Hnpramanian Chitty, of No. 08, Market Btreet, Singapore, has been appr inted Mans ger for tbe Cbitty Temples at Tank Road and Ontram Road from the 30tb January, 1018, until further notice. All persons having business in oonnection with the said691 words
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Advertisement639 1918-02-01 16 KIM KIATiCo. 108 and 109, Market Street. STOCK ON HAND Pure White Zinc Powder (ENGLISH MANUFACTURE). THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore II CONDUCTED IV H. N. BUCKERIDGE Ute or Msurt Lafayette, photctrsphsri to their Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON 1 00 paesi north of ths adelpht Hotsl CIGARS639 words
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Advertisement303 1918-02-01 16 TAYGUANKIAT 36. PHILLIP BTREET 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*. 1381, 1362 and 1868. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 1400 Sunnyside, Oavlang... IOTS 27 4, Tanjong Katong Rd.303 words
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Advertisement244 1918-02-01 16 FIRST-CLASS CARS-HIRE OAYANONIBHT '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, ooasolt us, we will be able to fulfil your needs. When you intend to sell, eonsolt us, we shall fetch a buyer. Several244 words
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Miscellaneous266 1918-02-01 16 Straits Wrnes, TELEPHONES i Editorial and General... 68 Manager's Ofßoe M HIT Job Printing Office 1144 AU eo-nmunications relating to editorial m Uerg and news shonld be addressed tc XHS EDITOR. AU 00 joiunications relatiag to businesa uiitttera— advertisements, subcriptions, acoountß, printing, eto.— should be addressed to THB MANAGER. Cbequee266 words
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