The Straits Times, 24 July 1918
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Title Section13 1918-07-24 1 ek Straits eimes. NO. 25.781 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JULY 24. 1918. PHJCE 10 CKNTB.13 words
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Advertisement174 1918-07-24 1 HiLUAII •WEETENEB lONDENSEB ■ILK rrw« aow i $20.50 fM MM BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY B/jt^^^i@L I ALWAYS NEVER I s^^P^^^^p^S* 11 MOST VARIES I "BEAR" BRAND I EXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS k- K.wiih 3' Its r^ seryti in >*s natural pur^ gar or I any&174 words
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Advertisement107 1918-07-24 1 a^l^B^B*^lB*^BaB*^BBB«BlB«aBBBaSSSSSSSSaBBBBBBBBBBB^BSBBBBBlB^BBlBVaKaaaaiaBBaBBlBBBBaBBBBaaB^BaBl JEv^a^J .^naW Jaw^l JBk^EL -Tn ~av AND f>c: tro m .a. x:" INCANDESCENT LAMPS P aWit > k I iar *avHT Tara O BTv >?■ :Tm&: candle tt v I BRITISH jjt %IF MADE ••PBTROMAX" BLANCH ARD" Economical lighting for bungalows and godowns. For outside or inside use, wind107 words
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Article1137 1918-07-24 2 PETROGRAD IN THE GRAVEST PLIGHT. Thieving and Disorder. The Petrograd correspondent o( The Times, writing on April 80, says The famine ia Petrograd is becoming positively alarming. Tliere is praotioallf nj luod on the markets or in the stiopi. Qnte twothirds, if not more, of the latter1,137 words
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Advertisement663 1918-07-24 2 Cary's Box Strapping 4* and i* *v Wk Amsrican Hoop Iron -m^ Oaa«e JB/29 1* and y* 1 kj Sodium Bisulphite English American Caustic Soda V 78 par oent. TOO lbs drams. ft VILH. BORK 8, Raffles Quay, Singapore The Best Machine Pret.ed CEMENT FLOORINB TILES IN MALAYA Manufactured by663 words
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Advertisement302 1918-07-24 2 iH-roteb YOUR SKIN ANd\ f COMPLEXION 1 satikwsiPrfwUaMj I ttx in. iwmJ kt a ■■■■l.i mm J V ■■attasi. L.-nls. ll IsjlC namiial Ruat utilinTs. ffl bnnnas. as* s <ili«aa's*« ig So«k«. asjll ta.. sTJs-sa, II Oftl*ttfm.Ck^mmmdS*rm BEF HAM SO*. SBm CHMLTLNHAM. Jf^k < JBLVOVf TYRES few Yoir Vomiy, r302 words
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Advertisement176 1918-07-24 2 WHY YOU CAN BE SO SURE OF SATISFACTION A Hare is a department of help and sugßcition for tbe man who write* your newspaper and other advertitements. SIOW CHOON LENG 10J, Taak Read, lia|aptra. ■paolal Advoptiain* Agant. Gasolene Automobile Co. (■■•OH ROAO-MBXT TO MIPLU HOTIL) •v W flip Reliable Motor176 words
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Article936 1918-07-24 3 Sungala Rubber Estate. EXCHANGE ADJUSTMENT WITH SINGAPORE. Estimates from the Straits. The third anon»l general meeting of tbe SriDgala Robber Ee-tate, Ltd., Me-ors. Ceoill Hollirlay and Co., Ltd., secretaries and general mana^em, was beld on Jaly 6, at tbu K ijal i Asiatic Si citty's ball, Shanghai. Tbf re were936 words
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Advertisement342 1918-07-24 3 yf^W Waterfrtan's /^Z^Fount^l^n hate letter-writing." I r urse you do, but it won't help I M&jf T ou to u y What jit a ir' I Uatcrmai.'s Ideal. Get tin- truly >j.>leruiid pen "*J^Zt~ 1 fA and correspoodencaj sMMaI ot being irksome, I J will be a ptsaMN. W aiernun's342 words
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Advertisement287 1918-07-24 3 CHKQNG BBOTHEBS Ueatios, 11, Ssitb Bridge Boad FULL LINE §ENTAL SUPPLIES f Int situ Mecbaaieal Vtattntrj, oud Cicwv r«e>e aad Volaaatte Contioa cf Wear Oaaraatccd L'UABUIS HUUIBATI Bis* Teotc to^tittt tad Brashes fcr salt BROTHERS CO. SO, RafTlaa Plaea MEROHANTB. COMMISSION A6ENTI AND BTOr(EKEEPERB Dealers in wines, spirits, provisions, cigars,287 words
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Advertisement493 1918-07-24 3 A GREAT QUEEN And A Great Tonic "^ij^3cr\ Iron Jelloids. S^f^ Fain would 1 climb 1&L j J ',jmL but that fear to fall." t**Z l:.'^f' 'jM "If thy heart fail thee, \9^ why then climb at all." QU i.s A stoul heart is ever needed— nonrsh lh- hurt and493 words
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Advertisement482 1918-07-24 4 UUMtt MIUHtI. nTyTk. MPM MAILSTEAMBHIPC9..LTD. IliMinutiD oi Jaraa) EUROPEAN LINE A serrise ia maintaiaed betweea Tokohama, *ts aorta, aad Baglaad under mail eoatraet otto too Imperial Japaa oso Oovetsmeat. Th Wew Twio-terev Steamers maiataiaiag *ok servlae have been specially deaigsed aad iiaaatiiistml aad are fitted wMh all the latest rapssvemeats482 words
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Advertisement681 1918-07-24 4 STEAMER BAIUMBB. P. 0. -British Indie AND Mpcar i-lne (Oasnpaaias laooaraaaToo n ■aoaam) MAIL AND PASSENGER BERVIOES PBNINSULAR AND ORIBNTAL B. M CO. .Under Contraot with His Majesty OoTornmonii The Oompaays MAIL BBRVIOBS BAST OP BOMBAY aaa al atooaai sospeaded. The Oompaays INTBRMBDIATB BBRVIOBS TO AMD PBOM LONaoR are at681 words
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Advertisement762 1918-07-24 4 STEAMER BAIUNM. riflU SIAM STEAM NAVIBATIIN St.. LB (laesaraaavßß v Siah). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Trlaggaan, Blsnt, Semerak, Baabo, Kelaotaa, Tabai Baagaa?*, Telopi. raoanl. Pataal, Singora, Laeoa, Kobounol. Baadoa, Laogooos, Chumpoa, Kohlak a Baagkok Ous) Daparayro PRAOH4TIPOK July 9*. S p.m. a... ASDANO J u y 99 j u y 81,762 words
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Advertisement576 1918-07-24 4 STEAMEK SAIUWt. •OMBißga OB THE MEAN S.S.N., LTI (laosanaavac v ■■a,\Aoa THE WEST AHSTMLiM S. N. 61.. LTI. (ißossrsßAvaD m ■aoaAaol BMBBBJ fpstMiilla (Forth), BJarta-Waao Auaapallan Porto, da«a Begolat laiUagt betweea ■Ibujou h* Westeca Australia ealliag at Java (at fta. doaemuat offers), Derby, Klng't loomi (awt tot the Kimserley Oold576 words
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Advertisement412 1918-07-24 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. MANILA Notioe if hereby vivrn tbat the mail steamers ot the Java-Pacific Mail Service will call at abovemectioned port in future. The first sailing from Singapore will be on or sbout Septtmber 0, by s.s. WILIS. PH forth' r particclars kindly apply to INTERNATIONALE CREDIET-EN-HANDELSVEREENIGING ROTTERDAM. Im'jm-obatid in412 words
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Advertisement79 1918-07-24 5 PACIFIC COAST SERVICE The following steamers will be despatched for Pacific Coast Ports about tbe dates mentioned s.s. TUKI MAKD Aug. a.s. KIKU MARU end Sept. For freight and further partiealars, apply to GUTHRIB a 00., LTD., Agenta. 10 6 a— a SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS M Qleaagle-MM Toai. M79 words
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Advertisement99 1918-07-24 5 ll' i' Ji mw I I mLV \wl/ T't^l S^k t av-^SDaaaaaHßaaaaaai aaaaßvMaV^H tfljtj ■'b^B^HS^HiM Mm I /Cm DM I C4DILUC. MiR^N, WHITi H^Jl^J B La Minerva THH FINEST MANILAS MIDI K Fragrant Cool egg; ■aSmm El. Jgg 1 THERETRTNO MORE PLEASANT BMOKEB.' A trial will convince you 'ffl| PRICE99 words
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Advertisement223 1918-07-24 5 Best Manila Cigars Baoallanta Salaotad Bud. ■apaalallaa U>ndraa kOMla of Intlsnd PHnoaaa* OUQU^* High Ufa Mlnarvaa Oopt»i<o Maj« ■at -anas Nauvo Oortado ■alna Marta Mauvo Habane R.P.U. Ralna Vletorta oortado Oalaatlala. (.noHt.. ■oyalaa Blatfantaa, ate., at 0., ata. Prices Qfyeap. Quality Sup ior. All smokers should avail themselves of this223 words
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Advertisement525 1918-07-24 6 ITEMS WORTH REMEMBERING Where tbe latest bits and bits that-are-to be in SONGS oome bom. Where the latet-t bitn and Uk that-areto be ia DANOI music come from. A rood stock ol CLASSICAL m n sic for VIOLIN and PIANO, The iargt st and biet stock of ORCHItTRA uiasic in525 words
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Advertisement734 1918-07-24 6 LATEST ADVERTIBEMENTB. IN THE EBTATE OF ONG BAM LEONG. DECEASED. Pursuant to tbe Trustee Ordinanoe 1914, notieeii hereby given tbat all creditor* and otb t persons having any olaims or demands auainßt tbe Estate of Ong Sam Leong dtHseasy), late ot Singapore, mersbant, who dind on tbe 7:h day ot734 words
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Advertisement294 1918-07-24 6 Consumption I One Üblespoooful of Uatmoglobin Descbicns is equal to nearly halt a pound of Raw Meat. Raw meat harboim tapeworms and in hot countries is liki ly to be tainted, and is therofore injorious to take. Consumptives treated with Haemoglobin Deschiens gain in weight to the extent of 6i294 words
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Article87 1918-07-24 7 FIXTURBS. Wednesday, July 24. Biiib Waatr 11.11 am., 10.29 p.m. fhuraday, July 25. Bint *»se» 11 *t am.. 11.11 n.m. Rent AvK-SHuiunt Koar.l, 2.16 p.m. ■rlday, July 26. HlgL «uw, 0.14 a.m., 11 57 p.m Saturday, July 27. High Wates. 0.49 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Mtgh *im87 words
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Article175 1918-07-24 7 TO BAT. P. Swektenham and Peoang 2.80 pm Batu Paiiat P" Muntok and Palembang 8 pm Pulao rtambu, Singkawang, Pamangkat and Sambas 8 pm Rhio 8 P 1 P. Batam and Palau Bulang 8 pm Karimon 8 P m Pulau Soegi P m Malaooa f. Swettenham and175 words
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Article278 1918-07-24 7 Tb. mail trains from Sinmpore tor the north leave Tank Koad sUtion daily at 7.7 a.m. (Sunday txotptedi and 7 p.m arriving at Koala Lunipor at 7.14 pm. and 6.45 am. ifcmtiTrlj The through express to Penan); l.avi Koala Lumpur at 8 a m. daily, arriving at Punang278 words
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Article34 1918-07-24 7 -official Port O )ffioe Report.) Larr SiM«Aroui Akkiviu London 7 Mi, 9 May 11 May 11 May IS May 10 May '11 May S3 Jane 30 at •Inly 9 17 934 words
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Article164 1918-07-24 7 EXCHANOE SiMSArosn, Jolt 34, 1918. O» Le«>ON Bank 4 m/i 1/4} Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/s 8/4}J On Francb Bank 811 On India Bank T. T. 147* On HoNu»ON»...Bank d/d 44}%ptn On Shangh*! ..Bank d/d 47] O» Java. Bank T. T 106* O» Jatam Bank 103] Sovereign-164 words
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Article188 1918-07-24 7 ?aJnt i «otbm BelU»t It II inw (.71 10.00 1 1 Ayei We« 8.00 8.16 II 10 Kiate AmooUMm 1*76 16.00 II 41 Kiata Tib 1.8.0 1.U.0 II 41 Lab** MiaM 8.60 T.M 10 10. Mmlayaa CoUietles 14. J* 14.76 11 41 lUlayM Tim 118.8 1.17.6 uc 1 1188 words
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Article95 1918-07-24 7 II Jl I. imaWtagO*. T. 60 800 II 41 Pwl. 1.8.0 I.B.: I/- ■leotrto T'w»r« 8/6 4« II It Pimm Nero 48.00 47.00 60 tO W.H»mmor*Co. 67.C0 SO.CG IN IN K»li 8.08. Del. 180.00 140.M II II IUyMMd Co. 6.60 fl 60 41 41 Shell TiMipoH 7.0.0 7 15095 words
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Article51 1918-07-24 7 Dmtedßnginee«iB%|l,M4,*M fM Sißgaporeßleetste Tramways I 4560.0 C* ion Spore Munioipalt% ll,8T8,0O« pa> S'pon Munioipal ik% ol 1807 11,800,001 10%dlt 8 pote i4ua)ioipal «i% of IS.OB •1,0N,«M ll%* a'pote Municipal 4% 1,000,15* M%» Spore Monioipal 4% 4800,0 M F.M.S. lean 1916 •16,000,000 lffii 108 B.S. loan 1918 »41,0M,7M lUi j51 words
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Article368 1918-07-24 7 MtMNi Frstsr and Go. 1 and Minn. Lyall and Evatfa Quot«lls«« Today's Prieee. rnsw lt»h* a Co. B v»»l Llot (HJah (»1) 1.70 293 2.76 8.01 imal. Malay ty-P*- «86 2.00 8.36 2.71 Lye* HiUm (IS) 1200 18.00 13X0 18.01 Lye* Kilning (II) 106 1.18 1.06 I.H368 words
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Advertisement93 1918-07-24 7 MUNICIPAL NOTICE Tbs Monioipal Commissioners ol the Town ot Singapore invite tenders lor the supply ol the following materials (at Sledgf d and Broken (3 ranite, delivered on varioas roads. (b) Granite Dost, delivered at Municipal Depot*. Id Cleaa Sharp Saad, delivered at Munic.p». saafall Forms of teadr* and specifications93 words
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Advertisement445 1918-07-24 7 LATEST ADYERTIBEIIENTB WANTBD, borsn or pony lor a victoria. Apply Box No. KO, Strain Times. W S4 7-80 7 WANTBD, shorthand writrr a-d typist for meroantile cflioe. Apply Btx fit, >»raila Times. F >R SALB salvaaitned pipes B*, about 1,700 feet, in good oondition. Hrioi ll.tO act foot. Vallaiubrusa Bine,445 words
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Advertisement449 1918-07-24 7 I 'pc magnums: y^_ :i !i, Three Castles j!; Cigarettes II *DfrHOWiU« jfj UU cts. per tin of 9U FRASER CHALMERS. LTD. (lnoorpor»t«d In England) EASTERN BRANCH: SINGAPORE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A CONSIGNMENT OF GROSS GUT HAND SAWS of the following eizea 4. 4%, 5 and 6 feet MADE BY449 words
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Advertisement46 1918-07-24 7 THE MAN WHO FORGOT A story with a purpose, built on a subject of universal interest and containing an exoellent plot. Powerful acting by ROBERT WARWICK AS THE MAN IX COMJ L'MOTIOM WITH THE NEGLECTED WIFE THE TURN OF THE RO \D it TIB ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT46 words
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1170 1918-07-24 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, JULY 84. SEPARATION ALLOWANCES. In the early days of the war a good story went round tbe press. A conscientious paymaster sat doling oat tbe prinoely pay of tbeir rank to a squad o( Tommies jost returned from the trenches. A mod begrimed ruffian came forward,1,170 words
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Article17 1918-07-24 8 The M.T.I. Camp in Singapore will prob ably oommeoee on September 13 and will list ten day*.17 words
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Article16 1918-07-24 8 Lipton'a, Ltd., ha»e made »d offer to absorb the Aerated Bread Co. Negotiation! are in progress.16 words
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Article20 1918-07-24 8 Dr. Trmvera bu beeo ill, bat when tat betid from bad ■□ffisiently rneoTerad to be sitting oat ia hi* Rardaa.20 words
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Article21 1918-07-24 8 The M»l»j Mail understands that there were in all foarteen oases of plasoe at Koala Lnmpor, thirteen of woioh proved fetal.21 words
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Article29 1918-07-24 8 Bnogalowi are itill sprinting ap on tbe »ea I Kbore at Port Diokaon, and sitra now cou.- mand 11,300 an acre. Tbe aaneze to the sanatorium ii now oompletod.29 words
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Article37 1918-07-24 8 A man named Ng Poi, who is aliened to be the mardero* o( the Ute manage! of tbe Royal Naral Canteen, Hongkong, has keen arrested hj the polioe in Canton at the reqaest of tbe Hongkong aathorities.37 words
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Article36 1918-07-24 8 The F.MS. Pood Production Committee have ordered from India 20 pairs each of j bi«holaen utility poultry of White Wyandotte and Wtiite Leghorn strains, for which orders oan now be booked with the Agriculturist, Koala Lumpur.36 words
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Article41 1918-07-24 8 A piece of land in Seremban is being Uken I over by (be Government lor anti malarial I works, and the executive engineer ol tbe Malaria Advisory Board baa been authorised by tbe Resident ol Negri Sembilan to enter into possession.41 words
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Article40 1918-07-24 8 The laying of the foundation stone of the Scottish Masonic Temple in Yenning Road, I Koala Lompor, took plaoe on Friday last. The oeremony was conducted with fall Masonio ritual by K.W.M. O. D. Id DOM., of the Middle Bast.40 words
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Article50 1918-07-24 8 A money order Berries between the Straits Settlements and Canada, United States of Amerioa and tbe Philippine Islands is now in operation via Hongkong- Orders issued are "abject to a maximom of 1100 gold. Commission at tbn rate of It per cent, with a minimum of 10 ouuta is charged.50 words
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Article45 1918-07-24 8 On Monday, before Mr. Langham Carter, District Judge, a Cbioeae, Ong Seng, was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonuient lor boose-breaking by night with intent to commit theft. He wm found in Dr. Handy'n operation room at St. Mary's diepentary on July 18, and arrested.45 words
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Article52 1918-07-24 8 The Sunday sobools of St. Andrew's Cathedral and St. Matthew's have their treat next Saturday. The Committee of the Swimming Club have kindly lent the Club House. There will be no midday Intercea ■ion Servioe, bat short morning prayers will be said in the Cathedral. at 8 a.m. when the52 words
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Article53 1918-07-24 8 The following exoerpt from tbe Xi lantac Administration report for tbe year 1917, by Mr. K J. Karrer, action British Adviser, nearly escaped oar bcibboih His Highness tbe Sultan visited Pasir Patch for two nigbts, and was entertained by theatrical performances, one play was by Shakespeare and tbe other by53 words
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Article67 1918-07-24 8 The Frenoh Postal authorities notify thai, j in accordance with the law of April 5, 1918, jail merchandise prohibited from entry into Franoe, in respect of which a regular peimit to import nhall not have been presented within a period ,of five days from the dato of its arrival, shall67 words
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Article90 1918-07-24 8 At the rent board meeting held under the presidency of the H>u Mr. C. J. Slanders, in the Municipal offioe ytsterday afternoon, tbe application to raise tbe rents of certain bouses on Institution Hill, which oame op f r consideration at the previous meeting was deoided, the board Dung the90 words
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Article86 1918-07-24 8 In view of the possibility of the oil palm (Blaois guiDi-tnsie) comiog into prominonm m a plantation crop in tbe F.M S., states Mr. Lew ion Brain, Director of Agriculture, F M.S., an experiment consisting of 15 tests bas been planned in order to deteruiiou tbe best method of promoting86 words
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Article92 1918-07-24 8 There are, according to the F. M.S. annual edaoation report lor 1917, 19 English eobools in i'trtk, tunr being nnde> Ojv. roaienl. Arrangements were made daring the year that toe Kiag Edward VII. School, T»ipiu«, which had been lor some time managed by a Board of Trustees, should again become92 words
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Article107 1918-07-24 8 Lieut. K St. Q, Spronle, of the Cold Rtri-amtrF, yoanm-r-t brother ol Mr. Jastice Sproale, who left Kodab in April la«t year to join the O.T.C and received a commission few months later, writes by tbe last mail, nays the Straits Eoho, that he has been in France ever since107 words
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Article124 1918-07-24 8 There deems to be no end to the operation* of brokers" in Japan. Aftet the share, rioe, yam, telephone, freight space aod paroelspost broken oomes a new variety, says Tbe Chronicle. Tbe scaroity of unoccupied bonnes Las prodooed a large Dambei of brokers, whose business it is to keep a124 words
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Article123 1918-07-24 8 Mr. Low Kwsy Song, the well known local artist and proprietor of the K*t9as Art Stadio, ih aboat to publish a new quarterly maKaaioe entitled The Eastern liiswtrated Review. The Unit issue of tbia journal will probablj be published aboat tbe end of September and will contain a leading illustrated123 words
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Article452 1918-07-24 8 Prince Artbnr of Connanuht vioitrd tbr Aoyaina Cemetery, Japan, on June Vt, and pl»c«d wreath on tbe crave of General Nori. It appears that [..inceSergt. Artl.ur Wright, who mi here with the Shropshire*, went to Franoe with hia regiment, but >v invalided home shortly afterwards. Mr. A.452 words
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Article73 1918-07-24 8 A correspondent write* to complain thii work on seven days a week baa been made the rale by a firm connected with chipping which is doing nome Government oontract work. He argue tbat the European* should have at leant alternate Sqli'ijn free, acd is of opinion tbat continuous73 words
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Article89 1918-07-24 8 One of the leading Japanese steamship companies, the Mitcnbihhi Shcji Kaiaba, Ltd., ii aboat to inaogarate a new line of steamers from Singapore to British North Borneo ports. The first tailing of the new lice will be the Kateora Mara leaving Singapore for Laboan,89 words
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Article124 1918-07-24 8 Tbe return of imports and exports, ie rmpeot to tbe Strut* Settlement* for tm Quarter endicg March 31, 1018, in comparison with tbe corn HpoodiD^ period of last yuar ahowH an increase in Singapore c\\ioiin c f 111,186,706 and Penang of $5,'295,H60. Malaooa on tbe other band124 words
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154 1918-07-24 8 We very gratefully acknowledge the follow ing additions to oar fund tot assisting tbe Overseas Club to provide smokes for 001 soldiers and sailors Earopeao members of Singapore Polk* Force monthly contributions ill where not stated) Hob. A. K Cbanoellor IS C. Uaoni^au N.154 words
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Advertisement151 1918-07-24 8 RONEO Filing Systems SAVE TIME AND MONEY Get a RONEO Filing System and your letters will be found and filed in a minimum of time. TIME IS1M0NEY THINK IT OVER RONEO, LTD. (lnc in England), Singapore Mjk Raincoats BURBERRY'S GABARDINE yl The "ORWELL" OIL SILK fcuVMytll* Ska* Futhar-wtigkL FAWN TROPICAL151 words
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Advertisement172 1918-07-24 8 FROM T» Ml 0 NT UNTIL FRIMT, JOLT M, 1111 ANOTHER POWERFUL ARRAYOF PICTURES AT THI ALHAMBRA The tail for Untie The Pioneer and Premier Houm Th« Houie of Quality Beach Read IN THB SBOOND SHOW »T 9 16 feroeful World frature pr.aent.nj Robert Warwick and Doni Kenyoa In ft172 words
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Article2632 1918-07-24 9 FRENCH BATTLE. Allies Continue Their Advance. Enemy Making Powerful r Attacks. Km riR's Tblboubs London, July 28, 2.10 a.m. Latest reports ol the lighting on the Western front this afternoon snow that despite stiong renihtanoe, the French eontinaeto register advances in many placet. They crossed the M\rne in2,632 words
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Article163 1918-07-24 9 We are indebted to the French Consulate tor the following telegrams Paris, July 22, 6.50 p.m. Mr. Clemenoeao visited Chateau-Thierry and congratulated tbe troops. He observed tbe admirable moral of oar soldiers. The battle continues favourable on the whole front from tbe Aisne to the Marne. We163 words
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Article83 1918-07-24 9 The Twenty-Sixth List. Amount already v>kno wledged...»64 47i 06 Mr. F. Sutli. rlanJ 20 P. Sammy 36 Mid Mrs K J Baitlett ipei Mr. A W. s till) 60 Members o< Tampin Club, «nbscribed at Cooot-rt aod Dance organised by Mr D. P. Downing 16883 words
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Article92 1918-07-24 9 The ex Empress of tbe French entered upon her ninety-third year, May 6, and spent the day at Farn borough in her English home, where she has lived ever since be* exile from Paris, dose on half a-oentury. Wbat a wonderful old lady sbe is and what sorrow has she92 words
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Article284 1918-07-24 9 (Fboh Odb Own Cokisspondbnt.) l'enang, Jily 23. First day's results were as follows Race I.— The Earl T. C. Thompson 7.13, and Aringa 78, Soott. Dead beat 8. Fallow Land 82, Bawden. Tote 1120, places 910 and 110. Tbe dead beat to be ran off. Race 2.-1.284 words
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Article491 1918-07-24 9 Attractions of Forging Ten-Cent Notes. Tbe first case taken up before Mr. Jostioa Ebden in the Supreme Court yesterday was one in wbioh Teo Kay, a Hokien, was charged with uttering a forged currency note ar J Tan Ko Beng, also a Hokitn, with posse*s on of mttnrials491 words
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Article87 1918-07-24 9 Mr, Tan Cheng Kee, the wrll koown proprietor of the Alhambra and oth .>r Cinemato gragh ohows in tbe town, was tbia morning fined 126 with costs by tbe Senior Magistrate, Mr. Langham Carter, on a compl%int made by Mr. U a noan Roberts, the Official Censor of87 words
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Article111 1918-07-24 9 The action of tbe F.M.B. Government in patting into circulation ten-oent notes of snob a nature as oan be easily forged is now beginning to have its effect, says tbe Times cf Malaya, Tbe police made a Laul of over 1,000 forged notes, of tbe M/ 8111 words
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Article2563 1918-07-24 9 TURNING OF TIDE ON WESTERN FRONT. From Our Own Correspondent. London, May 16, 1918. The public has had many lestons in tbe fallibility of its own judgment, and verj recent experience of the danger* of underrating the enemy. Nevertheless t singularly widespread conviction has arisen of2,563 words
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Article111 1918-07-24 10 Already acknowledged 19,210 50 Collected by H N Ferrers (Kuala LumDUr) 600 Stiff of Lanadron Estate (Muar)... 100 G. E. Bos well (per A W. Still) 6 Amiovuif iper Rev N Couvrtur) 10 Mrs. Yaaiwski i E. Lauthitr (per Mme. Donati, 10 A. Schiesser 10 C. Meuoier111 words
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Article212 1918-07-24 10 The report on tbe Indian Constitutional reforms by H.E. the Viceroy and tbe Secretary of State has been published in tbe form of a folio Blue-book of 180 pages in Simla, dated April 22, 191 H. Tbe summary of reo}mo.eodations alone consists of 99 para graphs and would212 words
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Article190 1918-07-24 10 The Director of Agriculture, F M.S., ia bis I annual report, bas a very interesting note I regarding the potentialities of rubber seed, i He says A full report ha/i not been received i from Messrs Rose, Downs and Thompson on I tbe shipment of rubber seed190 words
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Article354 1918-07-24 10 Miss Strout Addresses a Chinese Audience. On Tuesday night Miss Strout addressed a arge gathering of Chinese men and women at their Su Po Sia at Tanjong Pagar Raad. Tbs subject was What would make China Strong, Prosperous and Healthy 1 After detailing the faot of354 words
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Article451 1918-07-24 10 Government of India Appeal To Merchants. Tbe Government of India have addressed tbe following letter to all Chambers of Commeroe and tbe Trades Associations of Bombay, Calcutta, Madras and Rangoon I am directed to address your Chamber or Association regarding tbe paramount im portance in present conditions of451 words
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Article164 1918-07-24 10 We regret to learn, says the Ceylon Observer of July 0, that the Bishop of Colombo, met with a serious accident yesterday afternoon. His Lordship, aooompanied by tbe Key. G. B. Ekanayake and the Rev. Mr. Godfrey, was inspecting tbe Cburob bell, of Christ Church Cathedral, Mulwal,164 words
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Article76 1918-07-24 10 The Japanese Navy Department announces that a Japanese destroyer flotilla, while oonvoytng Allied transports in tbe Mediterranean oa June 21, observed a fish-torpedo ooming towards them. This led to tbe disoovery ol an enemy submarine, which was immediately attacked by two of tbe destroy ers. Another hostile76 words
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Article147 1918-07-24 10 r o-day s Business Cujphail and Oo.'s daily report i— dilver Unchanged 48f|. Hongkong.— 44 l% pm. Shanghai.— 47.. Rubber. Tbe auction opened at about il oenta, but weakened later to under 50, Tin.— Buyers 1171, no sellers. As rubber weakens Jeram Kuan tans firm up —strong147 words
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Article348 1918-07-24 10 Presentation by Mr. Tan Jiak Cboo. The Malaooa Cadet Corps has had an unbroken existence for more than thirty years. It is composed exclusively of tbe boys ol the Higb Sohool, Malacca, and is officered by members of tbe sohool staff. On Saturday, July SO, tbe348 words
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Article562 1918-07-24 10 Stimulating Malays to Plant Tobacco. la tbe annual report of tbe Director of agriculture, F.M.S for 1917, it is stated that work has proceeded at the Juasseb Fruit Nursery on tbe cultivation of fruit ret*. The Agricultural Instructor, Kualah Pilah, who is in charge, vieited Johore early in562 words
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Letter449 1918-07-24 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, I noticed in your paper tbe other day some one objected to tbe word Con. script," and stated it sounded nasty. Of oourse it sounds unpleasant to tbose to whom it applies, and have a oonsoienoe. And why the term is449 words
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Letter298 1918-07-24 10 To the E iitor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, 1 have carefully read "Do Bi Careful's long letter in your issue of lUtb inst., and though D B.C. has run tbe whole gamut of Lloyd George, tbe Germans, Mr. Gandhi, tapping systems, thinning out, removal of slump*, unfair298 words
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Letter401 1918-07-24 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— As a progressive and as an advocate for tbe betterment ol our Chinese nation morally and materially I deplore tba insensate opposition to tbe proposed registration of Chinese marriages in Britisb Malaya. Though brought up with a liberal401 words
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Letter130 1918-07-24 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, As conscription of Europeans has now oome into force and with it all the Bacrifioc tbat it entail -i, is it not higb time thai as income tax be levied at war rates so thai taller means for tbe carrying130 words
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Letter66 1918-07-24 10 United Serdang.— l9o,9s2 lbs. Sialang.— 79,664 Iba. Tan jong.— lo6,Bo6 lbs. Anglo- Sumatra.— B3,472 lbs. Sungci Kari.— '24,l2o Ib. Tanab Datar— l2,oB7 !b«. AHaban (Sumatra).— 62,oo9 lbs. Robber Plantations Investment. 58,88* lbs. Bah Lias.-47.507 lbs. Toerangie.— 2o,o22 Iba. Mendaris Sumatra.— 4l,2so lbs. Bila Sumatra— l 4 90666 words
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99 1918-07-24 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l should be obliged if you would publish tbe following showing the position of tbe above fund today The first 86 warplanes 1594,766.68 Malaya N... ;)7 Prey. acknowledged... 14,241 40 0. Paul, K.I, (May)... 20 L. A.99 words
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Article68 1918-07-24 10 Yesterday's play resulted as follows A. SINULS. Wodehoose sor. beat bean owe 16.1t, «-1, 6—l. B. SINULB. Allen beat Grifßn, 8-1, B—4. C. Sinolb, Final, Oale nor. beat Salter owe 2, 6—4, ft—o. Niwcomsbs' Handicap. Hargrave sor. t. Satberland or (iooding, poHtpooed. Thursday's Ties. A. SiNOLB.68 words
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Article50 1918-07-24 10 To-day's Ties. Mixsd Dodblfj, Sum Fi sal. E. O. Wheatley and M. L. Maroas v. C. F. Oliveiro and B. W. deCrui. A. S'soli. T. LeijMios owe 16 v. A. K. Coelbo owe *40. B. Sinols, Sum Fin\i. G. A. Abin owe 16 v. D. Bondewyn sor.50 words
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Article117 1918-07-24 10 At 4.20 on July H, says an Indian wire, Ualoutta experienoed a smart aback of e»rth jaake, wbiob shook buildings for about a wuple of minutes, scaring tbe inhabitant* who ran oat into tbe open. To aae a military sxpression, there was not much damage done. k b* buildup*, among117 words
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Article1135 1918-07-24 11 SERIOUS DECLINE IN MINING ALIENATIONS. Premier Industry Suffers. Mr. it. G. Watson, C M 0., British Reai d< nt. l'irak, in bin administration report for the Stat. id 1917, mentions a reveone of $81. »*8,WJ5 aa compared with 1*6.084.860 in 1016, and an exppaditnrn of 119,897,020 as1,135 words
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Article594 1918-07-24 11 Some Dramatic Manifestations Described. The death ii announced from Naplea ol tbe famous medium, Eusapia Palladino, at ttie age ol sixty. Sigoora Palladino, who converted the late Professor Lombroso to spiritualism, possessed a large oolleotion of autographs ol kings, emperors, and celebrities who took part in her594 words
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Article207 1918-07-24 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Saturday, July 27, 1918:— Wbdmisdat, Jclt 34. B.V.A. Sections I and ll.— Johnston's Pier for Fort Serapong, 4 p.m. SHE. (V.i N.C.O.'a.- Drill Hall, 6 15 p.m. S.V.R. and A.V. Platoon. -Drill Hall, 6.10 p.m Veterans 1 Co., S.V.C.— Drill207 words
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Article30 1918-07-24 11 PaooßAanu fob Jclt. Friday, July 98.— Parade Bouatead Institute, 6.U p.m. Monday, July W.— Parade Pearls Hill, M 6 a-m. Aapaaiw Aasraw, Officer Commanding, Civil Ooanl.30 words
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Article37 1918-07-24 11 Tbe Contort of tbe Crown Prinoe of Siam arrived at Kycto oa tbe morning of June 22. Tbe Princess uad suite were to stay in Kyoto for about a week, aomg tbe sighu ia tbe 1 neighbourhood.37 words
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Advertisement335 1918-07-24 11 I "^^^U[lH__»ft_ff < a__F I J t Young and old alike enjoy a Dance at Home The His Master's Voice" Gramophones and Records provide the beat dance music played by the best bands and orchestras Send for latest catalogue S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. Raffia* Plao« i Incorporated in Hongkong) ANOTHER335 words
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Advertisement405 1918-07-24 11 RAFFLES HOTEL i SINGAPORE I The largest and raost successful hotel in the Straits Settlements. Splendid location facing the eea. Telephones in each tooti for service and business. The Cuiaine which is directed by a European Chef is under the personal supervision of the Manager. New wing with luxurious suites405 words
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Article1541 1918-07-24 12 DIVIDEND OF 20 PER CENT. FOR YEAR. Many Economies Introduced. The seventh ordinary general meeting of the Lower Perak Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on May 7, at Winchester House, Old Broadstreet, EC, Dr. S. Kideal, J.P. (ohairman of tbe company), presiding, The, Chairman said Gtntlemen, This1,541 words
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Article405 1918-07-24 12 Australian Purchase From Indian Merchants. In Melbourne, Australia, i/O May 22, the adjournment of the Senate was moved by Senator Shannon (Sooth Australia) to dig ones tha purchase by the Commonwealth Government ol sixty million oornsaoks in India. The Vice President of the Executive Conneil, Senator Russell,405 words
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Article117 1918-07-24 12 The Irishman and tbe Scotsman are usually very good cham* in the trenches, although •bey are mile* apart in tbe matter of temperament. Tbe Irishman is all for the present and let tbe future take oare of itself, bat the Scotsman is full of oare tor the future117 words
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Article73 1918-07-24 12 The wit ol Mr. Cboate had not only snap. as his countrymen aay, it also bad bite Returning from lunob one day, having seen a prominent member of the New \ork Bar standing on tbe steps of a building with bis bands in his pockets, he remaikrd I saw a73 words
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Article1141 1918-07-24 12 Why Their Burden Seems so Heavy To Carry. We realise most of Of>. write* Mr. George R. Sims, in the Daily Cbroiiiole, what the war has meant and still means to youth and to tin. die- ago. Its tragedy and its sorrows have become part1,141 words
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Article39 1918-07-24 12 Forty persona were killed by wild animals in the F. M.S. last year. Furthermore, Oov ernment towards were paid for the deatruc tion of 408 crooodilee. 'i, 783 orooodile eggs. 69 tigers, 28 leopards, toar panther*, and 99 bnakea.39 words
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Article645 1918-07-24 12 How it Interferes with the War Flying. Tbe greatest enemy of the airiuaa, Mid so perhaps tbe greatest friend of tbe Londoner, ih bad weather, for although it does not affect ordinary aerodrome flying very much, it interferes a great deal with war flying— reconnaissance, artillery, photographic, and645 words
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Article439 1918-07-24 12 Police Sergeant's Downfall At Shanghai. In the British Supreme Court, Shanghai, on July 4, before His Honour Judge Sir Havilland de Sausamrez, J. H. Tait was charged, tor that he between 1914 and 1918, being entrusted with sums of money totalling 18 JO, to apply the439 words
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Advertisement139 1918-07-24 12 Fresh Pure Creamery BUTTER Always obtainable in 1-lb. and J^-lb. pats The whole of the dairying industry of Australia is under strict Government inspection and all fresh butter imported by us is certified as first-grade by Australian Government certificate. SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE COMPANY. LIMITED (Incorporated in StraitaSettlement.) Bicycle. R ft139 words
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Article1070 1918-07-24 13 THE COUNTRY'S PRODUCTION ON WAR BASIS. Position of Cotton. In a Note on the Budget of 1918 Sir William Brunyate, acting binanoial Adviser, states that the general teudencieu referred to in previous Budget Notes are again operative, bat even iv a more accentuated form. Dealing with (be1,070 words
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Advertisement326 1918-07-24 13 NEW SHIPMENT LADIES' AND GENT'S ±s 4c»o'«ks» and slioes Jus* peoeived new shipment of gent's N ts,ti willow v v^ s v oalf Boots, •\"'*NC^"o^' fi Sr v L^'K^Jy superior quality, 'X i>■ smartly finished v y All (r Bkw i-edie's blsok glsos Lsolng WL. SHoss, S^W as illrettatioD, patent326 words
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Advertisement230 1918-07-24 13 \^JT jS Br' FOR AND BRONCHITIS I cclcn ii ci d mcidfd /•6THBRO Itadilhs Mcrttica cf irvrrvf quickll carts brerchia' afftclien »rd tn »n »ttick cf »ilrrr« givss iPJMsiata raiwf. Pries $1.75 par kettls 80 Wh b ole^ale b f°m lBt V WILM. MM', I, «.ni.. j4k qksi, iis|si«rs 11230 words
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Advertisement91 1918-07-24 13 PLANTERS, MINERS j AND **,f fi)l w ¥jrA i^a^^e^fc, HI II deposit to pay 1 BH 1 I B jB B, Hall t !fM K MC return of empties ti^al II II i-W^K I I 1 heavy COSt 111 <oflff(lf^feHi i L bother of bottle accounts 4 Hmm fl OUTSUTION91 words
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Advertisement1040 1918-07-24 14 Anati OTtr ia.000,000 1.0. Auvranee In force over $9,000,000 B.C. THE MEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CIMPANY, LIMITED. (UssusaAvan at Snurta Samaawrta) vasIAB OWIOI i WltMfMaia* Hona«, lii<»>»»>. UMIBOaI OPPIOB I SB, OM 4 srwrpy B.C. Tba Oomaaay bu ««0,000 deposited wttb tbe liajiami Ooort Baglwd, a«d oompllea wttb Mm Brtttab1,040 words
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Advertisement501 1918-07-24 14 miKim, MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LTB. (INOOEPORATMD IN INGLAND) Capital Authorised m 41,600,000 Capital Subscribed m 41,116,000 Capital Paid-up w 466J.600 Rewwve Fund aad Beat M «JOBfIOC BOARD OF DIBBCTORS R. J. Black, Bag., Ghairaaaa, J. M. Ryrie, Bag. lU, MeJvi 1 Mlmoßi, Urn, P. R. Chalmers, lag. Sic David501 words
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Advertisement383 1918-07-24 14 MNKINa. NEDENLANDBGHE HANDEL-MAATBCHAPPY NETHERLANDS TMDINB 800IETT BsTAsaisaßo IBM. •slo-sf Oaaltal fl 70,000,000 (about 46,884^)00) Stalutary ■aaarva •aai fl 11,bbb,4«i (about 4086,180) Bbad Omoa in Ahstbb ;a, Hbao Aobbct jAt v. BRANCHKS I— l'eaaßg Uongkcng, Shasgbai Rangooa, Soetabaya, riomarßcp, Wultevredea, Bandoeng (Java), Cheiibon, Tegal, PeoaloaKaa, T}ilatjap, Djembei, Djokja (Java), Solo (Java),383 words
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Advertisement1043 1918-07-24 14 THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. LTD. (Inoorporatid n Bnglind) HEAD OFFICE 10. 8 T. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. LIFE INSURANCE Speoial attractive >ohtmcs cl Life Aoanrsnoe inelndin* WLole Lite, Bcdowmont tnd Bdu.-atiooal polioiea, at rates which oompare very lavourakly wim thoae ol any ether Ccmpany. FIRE INSURANCE cff«ted on buildings and1,043 words
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Article885 1918-07-24 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS M CURRENT TOPICS. Headlights on Cars. In view of the recent dazzling headlight trouble in tbi* part of tbe world it is some ooßsolation to kuow tbat we are not tbe only f-uffertra for a correspondent in a Ceylon paptr draws attention to the885 words
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Article102 1918-07-24 15 Moantainofn and travelled icieotiata have been diacavting the po*aibi>ity of airmen fljiog tbe Himalayas. Dr. A. M. Kellas thicks they may, prt-suotly, if they avoid tb« sis peak* wbicb ri*e above 27,0f 0 feet. R*arAdmiral Maik Kerr nays it will not be done for 100 years;102 words
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Article72 1918-07-24 15 When tbe late Mr. Cbra'e raid be wa« to be a lawyer, a ptirmoloeint declared that be would be a failure. How could be be a failure, for aa he waa proceeding to court, •ilb a large package of paper* contain d in the traditional f>r»*n bag U"-»d by tho72 words
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Advertisement194 1918-07-24 15 C. E. W. RUBBER BALING R PRESSES JU Lij? ARE UNRIVALLED Actual picking testa have given tha following results i In Wa'e? 24" x 19* x 19' or in MoTV-"h^s g4" t 19" x 19* Blanket Crepe 210 \-> ins lb>. Cr^pe 103 to 201 lbs. Other Crerje 310 t->194 words
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Advertisement111 1918-07-24 15 THE WAVERLEY (ALL STBIL) BALING PRESS (BLACK AND SIMPSON'S PATENT) Specially suitable for baling rubber in bales, or packing in Momi chests TYPE A— SIZE 5O Complete with one baling box PRICE $800 ex WORKS SINGAPORE "p A ynitegrs UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Inoopporktad In tha Straits Settlamsnta) SINGAPORE! SUNBEAM MOTOR111 words
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Advertisement759 1918-07-24 16 SITUATIONS VACANT. .XPBKIBNCBD COMPOSITORS WANTBD lor toe Simla Timta (aews tMWlneat) Good wlariep «ive» to oapable v WANTED an experienced laboratory boy to work in a dentml offioc Apply to Dr. js)L »nd Company. 22 ft a WANTBD AT ONCB, janior shorthand typist (or shipping firm. App y Box No759 words
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Advertisement710 1918-07-24 16 SITUATIONS WANTED. DIVISIONAL ASSISTANT, (Neutral, 1 Man change. Qualified book-keeper, «alay Ctiinenu Bngliah and slight Tamil -(ex. So aS7, Htrait« Time*. 8 7—7 8 BNGLISHMaN, 80, ineligible, seeks pa-ogrjsMve appointment. Ocod prospects tS'entieJ. Sevea je»'S present position ootrol of largr< gs.ff and labour force Oidyme. c/o Slraita Times. 12 7710 words
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Advertisement553 1918-07-24 16 KIAM KIAT CO. aURKBT STRBBT. NSW STOCKS ON HAND Salamandrite Jointings Gauge Glasses Tack's Gen. Packings Saw Files Connecting Links SOLB AGBNTS FOR THE MULCOTT BELTING CO. LD. (Incorporated in Bngland). WANTED TO RENT Large boose in Tanglis, by a Singapore resident, not Japanese. State particulars to Aberdeen, o/o Straits553 words
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Advertisement466 1918-07-24 16 Tay Guan Kiat MANAGING DIRECTOR, OUAN KIAT a CO., LTD., bas in Btook a good s apply o* FIREWOOD As arises ars rising Bet .1 saw To-morrow mat as tea late. Phono Ha*. 1 SCI. IMI and 13C3 Rbsidbmcbs 87, Tank Road. No. 14E0 Sunnyeide. iiay'an*, No. 1078 Ot WRITE466 words
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Advertisement450 1918-07-24 16 GUAN KIAT AND CO LD. (laeorpovated in the Straits Settlemeati) ■aasOfflesi 11, Pallia Strait, llagaaara IWp-eluiidlsrs, Marioara Daalsrs, tavsraaMNt and Municipal Contractors, tsaaral Importer! and Eiporters, Estata, Rios snd taw Mill lupplisn aas Comnjiision ataats Tel. Address: OCANKIaT. Codes used A. B. C, Sth Bdition. and a 1 •fftaa Taieaaeaai450 words
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Advertisement233 1918-07-24 16 First-class MOTOR CARS Fop HIRE Day and Nl^ht I'Phone ***** DUNLOP TYRES of all tha uaaful alzoe FOR SALB Any tima during Day op Night BTRAITB MOTORCAR BERVICE 111 a lit, Orehart) Kaarf BAN LEE ANN, LTD, (Imcoepobatbd id Snaareaa) SS and SS, Martsl Mswa« Merchants and IShipowners, iShip-chandlers and233 words
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Miscellaneous260 1918-07-24 16 Straits XBimes, TBLBPHOMBS I Bditorial aad OaaetaU. it Manager's Office mf Joa Printing Offiae M n«4 All oommunioatioas relaUag to editorls thiTbditoT 1 bOBU uMnmtA All communications irilailig ta aosla.o matters— advertisement!, naariaMoai aooounta, pviating, eta,— should fee addressed to THB MANA3BB. Obeqcei and money orders shook! fee made pa»»260 words
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