The Straits Times, 4 September 1918
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Title Section13 1918-09-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.81? SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement155 1918-09-04 1 DILUAII l«iHEr-EB MtU Price now 128.50 pet oaw BEAR BRAND MILK THI MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRIGS QUALITY M/to^tf J^ I ALWAYS NEVER I STALuEH^^^riP^^MEimAl MOST VARIES I -BCA^TrAND LXCELLENT HYOIEMIC SWISS IL j h$ enr H »n its natural purtW *"L r or Importers «tooli^ by TRAYERS oONoi LID.155 words
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Advertisement365 1918-09-04 1 ROBINSON Co. AMERICAN UNDERWEAR FOR GENTLEMEN IV DORADO I White Cotton Singlet. 1 ONEITA-KNIT Bachelor B«lbriggan Singlets No buttons down front 1 Bnbreakabl knitted neck j L* band short sleeves unbreakable knitted neck >4ra xmP band short sleeves Piicf $27.00 Pr dozen Price 1 5.00 Per dozen Btocke<l i(1 sizeB365 words
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Article953 1918-09-04 2 MAN-POWER STATISTICS IN THE F.M.S. Interesting aad Instructive Figures. At the uMetiag ol the Planters' Asaooiatico of Malaya on August 38, the aeoretsry stated that circulars had been seat out to Mcertain the number of Baropeaas there were ia the diatriots represented by the association. Replies, reports the953 words
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Advertisement564 1918-09-04 2 ana. l^V GALVANISED iROtl tIBOWB laJJ GALVANIStD 'iRON TEES K^ m mm win BT€*i bms uM L < itm< tang 'i* k^ SQUARE MILD STEtL BAKS .1 18/iO' long k. to W l^^^k A GALVANISED IRON PIPES |^k^ MILD STEEL STEM PIPES 18/10' long I" to 'I iaanV^l GUVMIKO IRON564 words
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Advertisement349 1918-09-04 2 YOV'R "SKIN AND I COMPLEXION I —taa—la.T I iTiMii M T afeß* fw"af i*aaW W a sajaßaaW aaaj _f j^Tlll'JL"^ il_^tiT\ 'jULiJLnL 3 V O/«gXr*^'jC*^j«>lt*»»> Al X.M. IFF HAM TYRHS am nlflu Itr Taar Slaaas. YOU AND EVERYBODY WHO BUFFER FROM Rheumatism NBURiLQIA, Qmt, Boreaass, Btiffaese, Lumbago, Plearisy, Headache, Toothaohe349 words
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Advertisement223 1918-09-04 2 Gasolene AsiomobileCo. (■bach rnQmrn-mmuy to m* notiu tjNHr?^^aj^B f t^^iC J* |^^^_^*>y«J a*' i;'fc«>B..^jßJßr Bellable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night *-»l«l»lfc©«i« 7158 lait-Mta PALOL A Valuable Tonic, Nutrient and Restorative Price $2.25 Per bottle. Can be obtained at all Dispensaries or from the sole agents MAYNARD Co., Ltd.223 words
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Article852 1918-09-04 3 SUPPLfcMfaNTAkY NfcWSIHROLGH BRITISH LEGATION. Oar Scientific Progress. Tbe fellowiDß telegram! dated Loadoa. Angnrt 34, wire reoaWed by the Britiah Legation at Baaf(kok ud Iwrwariad to the I Press- for pabUoatiro Tbe Brifoh anm'ea on tbe Western front were Aahtiag op to Aogoit SS pnotioally on tbe whole at852 words
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Advertisement173 1918-09-04 3 Bioxatea B. S. A. cAl** Wr^rf^^aS^'^^^^^^wVa^' V V w x. sawa Btal IXllU X^^i^aaa^^r ■TKt.IPJB. CYCLE A CARRIAGE CO., LTD. rin.orporrted B m.8., i^u-U J The iiaiinrslfafl are in a BdaiiU* at sb^] vVUte Artaale, aaasyaig W H W aat seat purity, la qoaatitiet of vet tot tb«a I ewt*.173 words
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Advertisement241 1918-09-04 3 GH£ONG BROTHERS Oeaatots, S6, Bootb Bridge Road FULL LINE DEbTAL WIPPUEB Hrs^c!»aß Mwhanieal Deatiaarr, Gold Crown PridKeFiLino and Vnleanite DvnWon at Waa* Oaaraataax CHARGES MODERATR Baat Tooth Powders and Braatea lor sale. PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS mi taaws' Work, Deralof ruattat 4 ■aiaigUa Kong aingCheoog ACa U*ll|WMk*»Ma -SINGAPORE SHIKHMIDLERY GO. SaarcKarouas h241 words
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Advertisement512 1918-09-04 3 £t\A Great Explorer ta^f And A Great Tonic Iron Jelloids. WJF Strength of wm, indomitable Courage, carried Chris'cpher Cmrlfmmm- Ctmtmtm. Columbus to the New World. All vigour has itt physical counterpart all vigour depends upon the red corpuscles of the blood. Maintain the number of your red corpuxles, these are512 words
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Advertisement421 1918-09-04 4 tTEMia muNii. n/vTk. J\fMM\ILSTEA«HIPCO..LTO. (I—eatenatap n Jaraa) HUHPEAN UNE A servtoe Is maintoined betweea Yokohama, Hi .arts, aad Baglaad under mail loatiaat wttb ana Imperial Japanese Clove— moat, Tot NdW Twtasorew Steamers maiataiaiag an aarvtos bave asea speetaUy deakjaed aad taaaaroatod, aad are fitted with all the 1 ates man421 words
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Advertisement640 1918-09-04 4 BTEAMER BAILINBB. P. 0.- British India Mpcar L.lne (Ooajiiaiaa laoaavaaavao n Baaaaan) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINBULAR AND ORIBNTAL B. N CO. (ÜBdar Contraol wttb His Maleaty OoTarnawnl) The Company's HAIL BBRVIOBB BABT OP BOMBAY an at present ■aajialul The Oompaay's INTBBMBOIATB SBRVIOBB TO AMD *BOM LPtiPON are at present640 words
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Advertisement649 1918-09-04 4 tTEAKi SAIUNtt. THE SIAMJ STEAM NAVIBATIBN M.. Li. (laoaaraaaiwa n Hiam). BINGAPORTBAN6KOK. For Kntoy.Trfagnao, Btont, Semerak. Baaho, Kelaatoa, Taaal laagaaaa, Tetafa raaaa»iI > aA«aJ,Bh>rata,Laaoa,rnaaimni,Baodta, T lagsnia, Cawia|oa,a^hJaA>Bajagko» Dua Oapartiip« J"*OHATIPOK »^t. 9m .m. aa. ABDANO Sopt. B Bopt. 11, S p.m. aa. BUDOHAOIB Bopt. 18 Bopt. 18 S p!m. a649 words
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Advertisement559 1918-09-04 4 tTEAMEI SAILMSI OOMBINID BBRVIOB OP THE .OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (Ihookpokatsd im Knolind) m AM THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incobtokatid im Emolamd) BBtBBM FpomaJttlo (Porth), Nopth-Woat Auatpmiian Popta. Java BUtd Singapora. Begular sailings betweea Singapore Bad Western Australia oalling at Java (aa inducement offers), Derby, King's559 words
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Advertisement334 1918-09-04 5 BTEAMER BAIUNQB. BIBBY LINE of fast twin-screw Mail Passenger steamers between Rangoon, Colombo and London, carrying ladies and children, whose passports are in order, to England The steamlrs of this line have been travelling by the Cape of Good Hope, but a continuation of this route cannot be guaranteed. Passengers334 words
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Advertisement441 1918-09-04 5 SEANO LINE OF STEAMERS ai—ogls 9,'MTtm •v. Seaag Bm— MBB Tom M. Seaag Chcosj— i.TTl Tea*. *Thi> above rteamen ate sow nadcr wrviee to the Imperial Government. Paj treicbt twwgs, iff ly to (HOMO HOI CO Afsata. »T-t JHOCHINA STEAI NAY. CO LTD. IbMumrn v Bwai— n» •Iswafj Baipvfaa to441 words
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Advertisement687 1918-09-04 5 WANTED EUROPEAN WATCHMAKER For leading firm of watchmakers hi Calcutta, ladia. Coaditioni: three years contract salary, Bs. 980 per mensem for first and second year, and Bs. 278 per mensem, dating the tbird year, Apply with oopies of oertifisates to Box No. 418, Straits Times. Ya— 9 9 THE EASTERN687 words
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Advertisement262 1918-09-04 5 JAVA-PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE OP THB STBAM NAVIGATION CO. NEOERLAND AND ROTTBR. DAMSOHB LLOYD. (Companies incorporated in Holland! PMBEN6ER SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA. SINGAPORE, MANILA. HON3KQN9. NAGASAKI. HONOLULU AND BAN FRANGIBCO. Approximate sailings from Singapore by ftrgt-olass saloon steamers i sj. WILIB 8,000 tona Sept, 1> s. KBatfRANUT lr.O.Otcns Sept. 90 is.262 words
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Advertisement368 1918-09-04 6 TO LOVERS OF MUSIC Oo here yon will, to say part cf the world, yon will find a dartre for mnsio It is troe that tbe kind cl mnsie which aatufles, for example, in China, may not oommend ttrelf to os in tbe Western btmiajhwe. Tbe taot lamains that every368 words
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Advertisement174 1918-09-04 6 LATEST ADVERTIBEMENTB WANTED EUROPEAN MATERNITY NURSE FOR MUAR With midwifery qualifications and good knowledge o( Malay. Vor parttenlara and salary apply forwarding testimonial to tbe Principal Medioal Offloer, Jonore Bahra. 4 8 a T-B "warning tbl^e~pwuc~ AathorinatioTis dated J»nn»ry 8, 1911, to aot and r the Qaarantine and Prevention of174 words
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Advertisement343 1918-09-04 6 Consumption j One tablespoonful of Hanaoglobin Desohiens is equal to nearly half i. a pound of Baw Meat, Baw meat harbours tapeworms and in hot ooantries is likely to be tainted, and ia therefore injurious to take. Consumptives treated with Haemoglobin Deschiens gain in weight to the extent of t343 words
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Article78 1918-09-04 7 FIXTURES. •/edneaday, September 4. Biffh Water, 10.82 a.m., 10.11 p.m huraday, September 5. Cigb Water, 10 6 i a.m., 10.48 pan *tidmr September 6. Hill *atat, 11 l am, 11 30p.m Saturday, September 7. Hl«h Wat-*. 11.43 a.m.. 11.60 f.m ftunday, September 8. Sigh Water, 0.3 p.m78 words
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Article175 1918-09-04 7 TO DAT. tevo Pahat 3JO pm P. Swettenbam and Penang 3 89 pm Polao Soegi 8 pm Pnlaa Batam and Polao Bolang 8 pm Batavia, Cheribon and Samarang 8 pm Bagan 8 pm P Sambo, Anamba and Natoaa Is. 8 pm Cerimon 8 pm Malaeoa and Telok175 words
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Article270 1918-09-04 7 Thfc mail brains from Singapore tot the aertb !ea»e Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. Jlanrtej oiweptod) aod 7 p.m., arriyinß at a*Aala Lompor at 7.18 p.m. aad 6.46 am. ■capeotiTtJy. The throogb exptees to PenaDg tea ree Koala Lumpur at 8 a.m. daily, ani-ring at PenaßK270 words
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Article32 1918-09-04 7 (Offloi»l Post Offloe Report.) Lwr 8 Jane Jao't Jam Jane Jane S 11 14 90 IT 29 as as >ou iiinu I Lom 10 10 10 aa aa 8432 words
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Article179 1918-09-04 7 EXCHANOE SncAroßß, Simon 4, 1818. O» Lorooa Bank 4 m/s 2/4| Demand m 3/81 Private 8 m/s 3/4|! O« Nbw Yobji... Demand S6J Private 90 days 6C| Om F-tAM08......8ank 804 Oilnu. BaakT.T. (48 Om HoMsso>a)...Bank d/d et>%pn> On BauM«K4i ...Baak d/d 43 Oh jAT*...._...B*ak T J 110179 words
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Article197 1918-09-04 7 MINI NG j Bay*.. MM II It iaMUM 9.(0 10.26 c.d. 1 1 lyetWei* 5.90 8 00 16 10 Kiata AssoeU* 3i 16.00 16.60 id 41 41 Etata Tta 1.8.0 1.12.0 41 41 Lafaftl MiM* MO 7.26 I 8 Lingui Tin 6.2« 6.71 It 10. MalayM CoOtartM 18.26 14. C0197 words
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Article100 1918-09-04 7 v3£i BuyeM s uew A 411. imeiMu us fBO e.ou 41 41 Pwl. IJX 1.10 I/- H- iteoWla Tnjt 8/8 i;e II II Fnaet Maavs 46.00 48.00 60 50 W,H»mmM*Co. 7C.00 7'i.fiO 101 IN K*»i B»3i, Def. 180.00 140.01 II UMayMidfcCo. B.OC 8(0 41 41 Shell TnuTOrt T.OX! TIB100 words
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Article52 1918-09-04 7 DE BENTURES b»i»edl«Ki»e«»l V par I Slßgaporellectrta Tnawijill 4>M,Mt «om I ipowMußioi9»Jl%li,OTP I rjl par f i'panMmleiptW,% OJI9OT •18MIU lCfcdit i i pore Mualeipal of 1906 tt.Ki.iii .a%dii i pate Mnsioipti 1% rrs ttt il*o«--rLW Measly*: 1% abocsm F.M.B. 8% (Mi 1»U •I.r.CW.iK 101, 10H J.B, 8% lots 1918 |41,0M.TM52 words
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Article349 1918-09-04 7 Minn Ft-— i- and Oo.'a and M— rm. Lyall anei Ivatt't Quetntlono. To-dftj'a Prices. Fcmot Lyall ±c& Hot (Him (II) 1.70 B.oo' I? 8. inuU.MaUTfy.f4 1.00 3.26 1.00 Xavkyv Hitam (M) 11JJ0 12.60 11.26 12.26 Lm Koaias (II) 90 1.08 0.90 IX6 ijet Molek (11) 1.80 1.90349 words
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Advertisement190 1918-09-04 7 MBRTGAGEEB BILE Msisri. Ching Keo« Lee Co 's will sell by Fnbli: A action at their rale-room Bafflea Chamben, hafßas Place, Ob Mohday Sbptbm sse B, at 3 JO v.M. Al I that pi« oe o» freeoold land off Thomp-on Boai, (6* mile stoae) area 8 acres aad 90 yolec.190 words
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Advertisement670 1918-09-04 7 UTEBT ADVEKTISEMENTg OAPABLB AND EXPBRIBNOBD Buraliaa or Cbineie clerk required. Apply Box No. 417, Straits Times. .4 9—14 8 WANIBD a teoond band piano. Mu«t be in good order and oonditioo. Write to L. O. Kuan, 89, Moolmein Road 4 9—7 9 PAYING OCBiTS WANTED. Large, comfortable room vacant, cloet670 words
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Advertisement316 1918-09-04 7 WORTH A TRIAL 50 *5 CIGARETTES j| CENTS Machinery FOR Tin AND Wolfram Mines FRASER CHALMERS. LTD. (lnooi>po->a.tad In Knglauid) Singapore rtral 1-a-at-88-88-888-a-a-a-aJ VH L-a-a-a-a-a-a-aaa-J La-a-a-s-a-aBBBBB-al saa^^^S^^^Sl fcnaWJ-s-aapi *|K1 QUEENSLAND INSURANCE CO., LIMITED 111 (laeartMrataa ia aaatralla) 111 [I] PROMPT AND LIBERAL SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMB FIRE o*»'«es ot boii-'in s316 words
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Advertisement36 1918-09-04 7 Beware ot the Bvila ot INDISCRETION See the picture with this title by William Addiaon Latbeorp. A VITA6RAPH FEATURE PRODUCTION and A companion subject to THE GIRL WNO DOESN'T KNOW TO BH 3CRBENBO AT THI XO-NIOHT36 words
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1364 1918-09-04 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. OURSELVES VERSUS OTHERS. It ia possible that we are a good deal more sinoerely sympathetic towards Uis Exoelleooy the Governor than some of those who, by speech cr applause, poured balm upon bis wonndo at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Monday. We1,364 words
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Article11 1918-09-04 8 Tbe output of Rahman Hydraulic Tin during August waa 200 pioals.11 words
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Article17 1918-09-04 8 A farther mail from Europe is expected to arrive in Singapore on the 13th or 14th inst.17 words
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Article14 1918-09-04 8 Owing to the holidays, there will be no Band of Hope meeting this month,14 words
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Article16 1918-09-04 8 Tbe Rahman Tin Co.'s output daring August was 606 pioals— mill pis. 219.64, tributes pis. 286.66.16 words
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Article22 1918-09-04 8 The Chinese Christian Association wiU meet in the CCA. hall to morrow at 8 p.m. when a mock trial will be held.22 words
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Article22 1918-09-04 8 Penang St. Andrew's Society has deoided that the proceeds of the celebration should go to the Soottish branch of the Red Cross.22 words
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Article25 1918-09-04 8 The F.M.S. Chamber of Mines had decided that it will not be in the beat interests of the Chamber to join the United Malaya Council.25 words
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Article22 1918-09-04 8 Mr. Malcolm Beranger has purchased the coasting steamer Franoia Gamier. She is to trade between Penang and Puket, states the Bangkik Times.22 words
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Article22 1918-09-04 8 Kampoog Kamunting Tin Dredging record for August was: Hoars ran 1,178, oabia yards treated 164,600, total pioals 1,198.70, realised on sale •*****2.86.22 words
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Article23 1918-09-04 8 T'je postponed billard tournament of the Amiteur Musical and Dramatic Association will oommenoe on the 16.h mat. Entries close on the 14th inst.23 words
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Article32 1918-09-04 8 Tbe Malay Mail states that Messrs. Bond's, Ltd., are commencing business at Kuala Lumpur, on September 14. The store will be under the management of Mr. W. 8. Elmslie, formerly of Hii)o&po»S.32 words
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Article32 1918-09-04 8 The output of Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Oft., N.L for August waa hoars worked 601, yard b treated 70,000, output 625 pioals, estimated value of month's output 980,000, estimated working costs III.CLO. <••»32 words
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Article61 1918-09-04 8 The list of oivil actions in the Supreme Court fixed tor September is said to constitute a reoord for the last four years, there being no less than 40 down on tbe list, though some of these have been transferred to tbe October sittings. Among the causes are matters in61 words
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Article51 1918-09-04 8 The Times of Malaya Reuter wires the cheering news that silver is steady." Glad to hear it, bat what about the mutilated, almost indecipherable, unexchangeable 25 oont notes Bent out by the Straits Currency Commissioners. They (the notes— not the Commissioners)— are tar from steady In fact they are decidedly51 words
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Article60 1918-09-04 8 In his report on the Straits Settlements for tbe year 1917, the Colonial Secretary states that the revenue amounted to 119,672,104 exceeding tbe estimate by 16,814,420 whilst tbe expenditure waa 111,869,892 less by •678,461 than the estimate. Tbe revenue of tbe Colony in this tbe fourth year of war exceeded60 words
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Article77 1918-09-04 8 From British North Borneo last year, oopra was shipped to the extent of 25,000 piouls or 1,600 tons, aa compared with 1,000 tons in 1916 Tbe increase is spread all over the State, and is in spile of a poor market in Singapore. A large additional area of coconuts will77 words
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Article79 1918-09-04 8 Three Chinese, named Bee Se, Pek Lai and Bee Moi, charged with tbe theft of 11,000 at Sarawak, were plaoed before Mr. Ham this morning, and will be taken back immedi ately by tbe escort which arrived in Singapore a few days back for that purpose. Another Chinese, named Chin79 words
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Article90 1918-09-04 8 The sixth annual general meeting of tbe Malacca St. Andrew's Society was held in the Malaooa Club on Wednesday laat. It was decided that in commemoration of St. Andrew's Day a contribution be aent to the Princess Louise Home for Disabled Sailors and Soldiers, Glasgow. Tbe following were elected offioe90 words
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Article93 1918-09-04 8 As tbe result of a raid made by Assistant Superintendent Bbeedy, and Inspector Nolan, C I D., on tbe studio of a Japanese photo grapher named Kamaebi Matsuyada in The Arcade, a nuaabtr of obscene photographs and plates were discovered. The photoSraphtr waa before Mr. Ham yeatar ay charged with93 words
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Article417 1918-09-04 8 Mrs. O. Finkleston returned to Klang by the Perak on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Platt are leaving for Penan*, on a ihort holiday at the Crag. Mr. Jaatioe Ebden returns to Singapore) on tbe 17th instant from his short holiday at Penang. Mr. E. L. Talma, Collector417 words
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Article26 1918-09-04 8 We have to acknowledge a further subscription cf »20 from the Mai cca Night Club, pet Mrs. Butler, for the Facially Wounded Fund.26 words
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62 1918-09-04 8 We very gratefully acknowledge tbe following addition to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for oar soldiers and sailors Cheap Consultation »6 Tbe total we have received since we opened this fund in August, 1916, is now 126,771.61, out of62 words
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Article188 1918-09-04 8 Victoria Theatre— The Flats. Who are the Flats 7 They are a com pany of local favourites got together by Mra. Roland Braddell and stage managed by Mr. T. O. Maxwell, and they are performing at the Theatre on the 12th and 14th next week in aid of two most188 words
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Article215 1918-09-04 8 The following properties were dispoeed of by auction by Messrs. Cbing Keng Lee and Co. at thair sale room on Monday afternoon There waa a large attendance of intending purchasers and the biddings were brisk Leasehold land and bouses 196, South Bridge Road, aud 1, 2, 8 and215 words
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Advertisement196 1918-09-04 8 ffla^aSa&^S ■^Kax^r"^ \I I A Wherever a "Royal" user is located there is a "Royal" Typewriter expert near by. Bis duty is to see that every "Royal" produces the quality of work of which it is capable and renders service for many 5 ears beyond the average life of a196 words
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Advertisement191 1918-09-04 8 ALHAMBRA Tfca Ball far Basis Ttis Piaaeer a-d Pramler ■aaaa— Tka Meuas af Qaality laasti taaa< Pr«frinMM far tka aii atfaU csaiatsasiat Sundai Seataatbsr 1, ud aarfiag Fnd>», Sap faMakar I, 1I1«. (NOTE- Oar hakltaa l Saturday aatroni will aetiee that this aratraaiata will aat ha mm aa a Saturday191 words
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Article3627 1918-09-04 9 GREAT BRITISH SUCCESS. Battle For the Switch Line. GERMANS DRIVEN FROM THEIR TRENCHES. Thousands of Prisoners Taken. Bnvna's Tblmbam. London, September 2. 11.40 p m. Field Marshal Haig reports Tbe British and Canadians, accompanied by tanks, attack ed astride the Arras Cambrai road and carried on a wide3,627 words
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Article623 1918-09-04 9 Cost of Production and the Market Price. In bis report on tbe Strait* Settlements for tbe year 1917, the Colonial Secretary says The agrioulture of the Strait* Settlements oontinoes to expand, but tbe conditions are very artificial in oonscquenee of high freights and unusual demands. Labour623 words
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Article213 1918-09-04 9 War Allowance Increased by The Government. The following circular waa issued to all local Government subordinate officer! yesterday afternoon, says the Malay Mail of Tueoday's date:— With refereooe to C SO. Circular No. 10 of 1917 His Bxoallenoy the High Cotumißsionet has sanctioned with effect from July 1,213 words
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Article1341 1918-09-04 10 RECOMMENDATIONS OF F.M.S. GOVERNMENT. Planters Remedies Vetoed. At a meetinn of tbe Planters' Association of Malaya on August 28, tbe Secretary reported that a copy of a letter bad been received from tbe Under Secretary of State, Colonial Offioe, addressed to tbe Secretary of tbe K.O.A. under date1,341 words
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Article205 1918-09-04 10 Produced $3,531,738.88 Last Year. A statement laid on the table of tbe L igislative Council on Monday shows what the war tax daring 1917 produced from Singa pore, Penang, Malacca and the Colony. In Singapore two thousand nine hundred and twtntytwo individuals paid an average rate of205 words
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Article158 1918-09-04 10 Mount Austin— 26s,Bl2 lbs. Bukit Samba wang -68.200 lbs. 8 ngapore United.— 4B,6o lbs. Cbangkat Strdaog —16.480 lbs. Bokit Timah— l6,6B6 lbs. Maodai Ttkong (Singapore).— l4,27o lbs. Permas —20,260 lbs. M.j-die.-U 741 lbs. Sekong— l6,67o lbs. Central Kelantan.— l7/00 lbs. Straits Robber.— 200,000 lbs. Penang Robber Estates.—158 words
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Article22 1918-09-04 10 Singapore Cold Storage Co. draw attention to a recent arrival of Australian game, including black duck, teal and quail.22 words
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Article159 1918-09-04 10 Mr. A. H. Clayton, commissioner, Chit tagong division, says a Calcutta mnassgs of August 10, disposed of tbe oase in which one Kaijai Tbakur, a Buddhist priest, aged 84, of the Sooaiohari monastery, stood charged with murdering a Buddhist student, aged 10 years, residing in the159 words
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Article37 1918-09-04 10 TVs death v announced of tbe Rev. i W. Btsvsnsos, deputy director of tbe China lalaad Mission, wbieh took plaoe at tbe boms in Suangtiai on Aogost 16. The rlinmmi ■mUmbm bad sin ill with throat trouble37 words
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Article1153 1918-09-04 10 "ARTIFICIAL" POSITION OF RUBBER. The Late Captain Kindersley. The Balgownie Robber Bstatea, Limited, held their fourteenth ordinary general meeting, at the registered offioe of tbe oompany, Oreabam Hoase, Battery Road, on Monday, under the presidency of the Hea. Mr. R. C. M. Kindersley, tbe others present being1,153 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article28 1918-09-04 10 Members of tbe Singapore Ladies' Rifle Association are notified that a praotioeshoot will be held on Thursday. Tbe spoon shoot is fixed tor Thursday, September 19.28 words
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Article58 1918-09-04 10 The following Soooer team will represent tbe SCC. against tbe Manobester regimen; on Thursday evening :-H. A. Whittaker R H. Gale and L. A. Thomas F. M. Tosoenie; K A. Parish (oaptain) and N. A. M Griffin R D Buckley, L. W. Holland, 8. H. Most, K. W. Sinolair58 words
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Article220 1918-09-04 10 Prinoe Victor Doleep Singh died on Jane 8 at Monte Carlo. He had been ill for some time. Prinoe Viotor Albert Jay Duleep Singh, wbo was in his 62nd year, was the eldest son of tbe late Maharajah Duleep Singh, of Lahore, and Bambs, daughter of220 words
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Article190 1918-09-04 10 An article on Chinese Department Stores in Millard's Review, mentions that tbe Wing On Co. at Hongkong was established with a oapital of two million dollars, and last year made a net profit of Mil. ,000. A dividend of 8 per oent. was paid to shareholders190 words
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Article163 1918-09-04 10 The newest banking enterprise in Hongkong—the Chinese Merchants' Bank, Ltd. opened at 18, Queen's Road Central, on Aogost 23, when a constant stream of friends and subscribers visited the premises from an early hour yesterday. Mr. Kwok afao-fat Ithe General Manager), Mr. Lav Hei sbing163 words
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Article115 1918-09-04 10 In the list of the University of Hongkong matrioulation results from July the names of the following boys for Malaya appear 161 Ng Ah hoe, Penang Free School 166 Non Kbye-bapg, Penang Free School; snd ley Yeoh Cbeang hoe, Penang Free Sobool. All Honours). In tbe pass115 words
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Article183 1918-09-04 10 Twenty persons, including ten Europeans, were oharged before Mr. Langbam Carter thu morning with having in their possession and ander their oontrol firearms without a per mil from tbe lioensing oftoar. All the ac cosed plead j guilty aad were fined 60 oent* each together with tbe confiscation of tbe183 words
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Letter448 1918-09-04 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l am muoh interested to learn from tbe Postmaster General's letter, published in your issue of August 80, that not one oent bas been lost by the Straits Government in exchange business for the year ending December 81, 1917. I448 words
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Letter293 1918-09-04 10 To the Editor ol the Straits Times. Sir,— Daring the present crisis in rubber, does it not appear that now is the psychologioal moment for estates with young rubber, introduoe Indigo 1 wbioh (being a leguminous orop) not only benefits young rubber, but also, in tbe present state293 words
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Letter439 1918-09-04 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The only remark in tbe contribution of you correspondent Nookit Panas ill your issoe of tbe 80th ultimo was will net need more good ink." Be oertamly wastea plenty of good ink and a lot of your valuable «peoe for439 words
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Letter213 1918-09-04 10 Why Exclude To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Referring to the advertisement appearing in your valuable paper by Energy," I have waited to see whether anybody else beside Overseas Briton would take up the matter, and failing that, I trust you will allow me a little spaoe in213 words
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Article430 1918-09-04 10 The following new books will be ready for issue on Thursday Blackwood, A., Tbe Promise of Air S ***** Bjwen, Maij ;rie, Kings at Arms S ***** Buckrom, J. E Tbe Silent Legion S ***** Cable, Boyd, Front Lines S ***** Dell, Ethel M., Oreatheart S ***** Eccott,430 words
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Article161 1918-09-04 10 la a recent itrae ol tbe Bulletin, Sydney, we And the following South Aas wanting an expert to advise on the condition ol its railways, bas 1 joked (or oae in a qaaer plaoe (be Malay States. Aalhony, lately manager and ohiaf engineer of tbe railways in tu«t161 words
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Article514 1918-09-04 11 Illegal Wireless Messages In Australia. At Melbourne a lew week, ago, in tbe City Court, Frank Forbes, aoeountant. mas charged on tbe information ot Walter Underwood, naval effloer, with having, contrary to the War Precaution. Regulation 1916, without lawful authority, uaed a cipher adapted tor aeoretly oomuiunioating514 words
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Article244 1918-09-04 11 German Officers Not Saluted In Berlin. It would appear that it is now somewhat daegtroor tor German offioers in Berlin at least, to act on thone rales of oondact of wbioh tbe Z«bero affair gave an adwirablo illoatration. Tbe Kreoaaxilnßg and some other j juroala are244 words
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Article252 1918-09-04 11 The following amaaiaa letter was forward ed to a reeident ol Durban by a relative in laJia. wbo received it in reply to an adveraiaement lot assistants in hi* bnsinsss Mayagaa, Bombay. One stamps for bait the anna enkloaed tor the boaonred replyMoat honoured Sir .-Understanding there252 words
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Article23 1918-09-04 11 Rrporte from the Indian frontier atate that eonditioaa am quiet and that tbe M abend. are boay harrmtmg their saaiee and no* •tope.23 words
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Article543 1918-09-04 11 Satisfactory Progress of Tbe Property. I Tbe eighth annual report ot tbe above company for the year ended May 81, 1918, to be submitted at the annual general meeting to be held on September 10, at tbe regis tered offioee, Riverside, Malacca, shows that the profits for543 words
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Article194 1918-09-04 11 Programme of drills, etc., tor weak ending Saturday, September 7, 1918 s— WIDXBSDAT, SKPTBMBBB 4. B.V. A. Section. I and ll.— Johnston's Pie* tor Fort Scrap*. Jg, 4 p m oompolaory. S.V.R and A..V. Platoon.— Drill Hail, 6.10 Veterans' Co., 8. V.C.-Drill Hall, (.16 p.m. S.V.C. and194 words
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Article74 1918-09-04 11 Dull Pioorammi fob Sbptsmbbb. Friday Ota. Parade, Pearle Hill, 5.16 p.m. Monday 9th. Koote March— Central Police Station, 6 It p.m. Diamiae Bouetead lastitote. Friday 18th. Parade, Sepoy Lines, 6.11 pjo. Monday 10th. Parade, Pearl. Hill, 8.16 p m. Friday 10th. Parade, Sepoy Lines, 5.1» p.m. Monday74 words
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Article54 1918-09-04 11 The London Gesette ot Jane 19 annoanoee that Mi. B. B. Oerrard baa been granted a ooauaiatioo ia tba Koyel Engineer*. Regular Army. Mr. Oarrard left Uaatoa ia November 1917 »o join op On unnl in Ka«l*od a* joined Ute Inna of Coart OMaers' Trumog Corps. He was going to54 words
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Advertisement375 1918-09-04 11 Whenever you like Bin Ma»ter Voioe Oramopoone. and Beeords provide yon with the means dance whenever you jast teeJ like it.' Call and heat tbe latest dance mario on one ot tbe many model machines we have in stock. 8. Moutnie Co., Ltd. (laeorasrsta. la ■..ffcssjj AUCTION SALE Andas-aon'a AdvaKlalrnt375 words
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Advertisement407 1918-09-04 11 RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE The largest and most successful hotel in the Straits Settlements. Splendid location facing the sea. Telephones in each room for service and business. The Cuisine which is directed by a European Chef is under the personal supervision of the Manager. New wing with luxurious suites of rooms407 words
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Article3870 1918-09-04 12 THE PROFITEERING CHARGES REFUTED. Prospects of the Nine. Tbe fifth annual general meeting of ahare holders in Malayan Collieries, Ltd., was held at Loke Yew Buildings, Koala Lumpur, on August 24. Mr. J. A. Rassell (ohairman of directors) presided. The Chairman in tbe oourae of moving the adoption3,870 words
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Article896 1918-09-04 12 Workers' War Spirit Revived By Offensive. A correspondent, writing from the Hague on Jane S, says Another story reaches me about German conditions, substantially bear ing oat those wbioh I lately sent you. This one oomos (rom a man wbo has been working at Krapp's Works at Essen.896 words
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Advertisement282 1918-09-04 12 SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE COMPANY. LIMITED GAME JUST ARRIVED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION Australian Black Duck Teal Quail GENUINE FRENCH CEMENT Flooring tiles in classy designs British white and flowered glazed tiles We have the goods We can deliver at oaee. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO., Only Adtt>— Orchard Road Only Addraaa LARGE282 words
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623 1918-09-04 13 (Incorpobatsu in Qusinsland) Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending August 10, 1918. Gentlemen,— l herewith beg to band yon my report on your mining and milling operations for four weeks ending August 10, 1918. The accompanying sheet of mine measurements and assay returns623 words
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Article150 1918-09-04 13 The Japanese Government from time to time sends judicial officials to Europe and America to investigate legal methods .ad Court practice in foreign countries. Tbe officials entrusted witb snob inquiries are generally seltoted from an»ong the principals ol the Dtstriet Courts. A party baa, says the Japaa150 words
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Advertisement341 1918-09-04 13 NEW SHIPMENT OF Crockery JUST RECEIVED Dinner war* f y '^t^f^ <Jk made of real semi' *-^^sW L jfcC^k -oa imrrmlairi deootaled s*!lFmm *fff with pink aad greet >£ssjv Wbi^b^blf I 3k sprays with gold edge. i^J& f* Dinner att tor 8 per- MM Prioe s>9S.BO rjg**- v > (assssi341 words
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Advertisement226 1918-09-04 13 T ASTHMA f r D BRONOHITia K I octors rt or omeided I ASTHBRO I It ik. -_-*J snslslsssl Bin rug iMfititf I ajßlchlj CHrM bvfMMMftl I I »ac is ss sttaek ef ssthsis I .J'^as fsisjasiats fails'. B I Sold by all chemists. J I Wholesale from I vim.226 words
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Advertisement144 1918-09-04 13 S&ottled by BBSSSSSSTBBSsViV 1 sbt^BBSSSSSSSSSSSSSsissCfsViwPHH I yramroz Go., Singapore Strong and Waterproof Patent CANVAS BAGS for packing RUBBER R. ARIBAKA IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OWNERS, CAPTAINS AND ENGINEERS OP ALL SHIPS TRAD.NQ TO SAIGON Should you require Repairs, Dock or Engine-Room or any kind of Stores, please consult us UNIVERSAL MACHINERY144 words
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Advertisement502 1918-09-04 14 JUKStt OTwr WJOOOJOOO M.O. AsnimnM la fore* ortr 19,000.000^1.0. IRE tftAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANcE L! M fTED. (UissatsfcATan Stbaits Sirrussm] bMBB) *9>*l«B i BT1usllsa»srlHBII. T- TUT »OB»of» OKPIBB i •>, 01. Jaw-y, 8.0. Tba rsapaar ba*BTT~,—— dafnattad wttb Ha Ibjiiii obbb4 sj ■mffaad, aad aompfles wtah (Ba Bftfaan Las I502 words
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Advertisement374 1918-09-04 14 BAHKIHG. tmum ANI SHAMIAJ lANKIM lOIPOIATION (laitßisaiias ib Mibsbsbs) PAID UF CAPTTAL IIIJMM BBBBBTB FUNDS fjjaj BWI If. fIMBMBE Bdves iiimm mmm Ummw UatsMry m~T t 111 i IIUEMEI COUKT OF DD2BOTOBS Baa. M». t. H, BoJyoak. Oaaftaaaa, O.T,MBdksja,Bßg,.DeicwyODaamiaa. a. H, Do«J well, Bag. I B. D. Pan, Bag. 0.374 words
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Advertisement455 1918-09-04 14 BAJKIN6. MERCANTILE BANK efltlM. LTi. (DXOOBPOKATBD IN BHSLAITD) Osaltal ai tlinitoWl m. 11,190,800 Oafilai Subscribed fiftiWO Oaaitol Paid-uf m, MnjUO Beserve Faad aad Bee) 4108,900 BOARD OF DUtBCTOBS J. Black, Bsq., ObabatM. J. M. Byrle, -Jag. I H. MeWU Srmeei, Bsq P. B. Chalmers, Bag Sh David Tale. Leal fTsssßjlissli455 words
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Advertisement689 1918-09-04 14 AUCTION SALE OF MOTOB CYCLES Al Messrs. Ching Keeg Lee Cos saleroom, Raffles Chambers, Raffias I ace, Ob Fbidat, Übftbbbbb 8, at 10 a.b, Oae Rn.ge Mnlti motor cycle Oae Nortoa Oaa Swift a a Oaa Ti ti~ One B. 8. A. CHINO KBNO LBB a CO., 8 9—6 9689 words
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Advertisement1048 1918-09-04 14 IMBUBAHCE. TIE KBT6R UNION INSiiiUNtt .OliPfthV. Lift. (Inoorporated in England) HEAD OFFICE 10. 8 T. JAMES 8 BTREET. LONDON. LIFE] INSURANCE £peefel attrsettve schemes of Life Assntaaor iaelndrmg whole Life, Endowment and a il|astimsl iwlintns, at rates wbieh eempare very favourably with those of aay othstMjßmpau; FIRE INBUMNOE oa buildings1,048 words
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Article927 1918-09-04 15 NOTES AND COKIGNTS ON CURRENT TOPICS, A Wad from Penang. A writer, signing himself New Owner in the Pinaag OaMtte, dilates on the motor noises with whioh be has neon assailed ta.ee his arrival at the Northern Settlement. If ha oame to Singapore be would we fancy927 words
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Article218 1918-09-04 15 The due old title oi Marshal ot Franoe haa neve* hitherto flourished during the repabli ota efoofaa to Franoa. Naturally, aa a Cajlon paper aasairai, it eoald do* lire in »be days when to be known by a higher aoand ing title than Citiz an was218 words
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Advertisement148 1918-09-04 15 COPPER QUEEN BELTING Has c tablished a new s andard of power transmission efficiency. Greater tensile strength than any other kind of belt and stretches less in Service than any other kind on the market. 1 It stands the strain and does the work. COPPER QUEEN BELTING WAS AWARDED THE148 words
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Advertisement163 1918-09-04 15 U.E. SCRAP WASHERS (PATENTED) ill j im/ B' I*>^^n»1 >^^n» "*^^^L- ;JB M!sltll§H i B^nwJ^'wCjwSy^'' fijß>J»vß. fti f MADE IN THREE SIZES Small Medium Urge Capacity clean rubber per hour 7{Ubs. 130 lbs. 250 lbs. Price ex-works $1,800 $2,500 $3,500 IPOH IPOH SINUAPORE ALL SIZES SUPPLIED FROM STOCK Mnttggrs i163 words
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Advertisement802 1918-09-04 16 UTMATrtiS VACANT. EXPERIENCED COMPOSITORS WANTBD for the Straite Times (aews deparunont). Good salaries given to oapable mtn. URGENTLY REQUIRED, experienced shorthand typist. Apply Box No. 874, Straits Times. 16 8-a WANTBD, aa experienced laboratory boy H work ia a daatal offioe. Apply to Dr. Waits aad Oompaay. 33 6— n802 words
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Advertisement730 1918-09-04 16 ■itcauuicoijs, VACtKCY OCCURS, in quiet mess. Box No 411, Slraits Times. 89—1-9 LADY TYPIST. Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. tddresi, Burlington, oleman Street, 89—310 LBSBONS in English, Freuoh and Malay <i rea by lady. Box 388, Straits Times. T-8-89 ARABIC LBS SON 3 AND TRANSLATIONS. Apply Messrs. Abdeen a Uo 1,730 words
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Advertisement647 1918-09-04 16 KIAM KIAT CO. MARKBT STREET. NEW ARRIVALS: Hydraulic Pump Leather Babbitts Metal Flexible Steel Wire Rope Mining Steel Wire Rope TRANSHIPMENT We undertake tra- shipments of all kinds from the smallest] paroei to fall oargoes. Our serviae world- wide. Correspondence invited. Ml EASTERN TMRIIT ABERCV, No. 8, Finlayson Greeu, Singapore.647 words
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Advertisement583 1918-09-04 16 Tenders Invited FOR Bakau Firewood Wanted about 20,000 billet* per lay to be supplied and deUvered at the Municipal Pumping Station, Maokensie Road Munioi pal Store, Rivet Valley Road, and be there unloaded in such place as may be appointed and stacked ready for use. Siae V 6* long by583 words
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Advertisement400 1918-09-04 16 GUAN KIAT AND CO LD. (laoorporated ia the Straits SetWemeata) •auotnoti 11, Philip strait, Bitgs»srs ■alp ataaa-lara, amraware Baawrs, awreraaeat aai ■vatoJeal ■aatraatsra, aaaaral laaartars aas Ixasrtars, Estate, Mm aad taw Mill Saaaiiars ssa Oeaaisslea agsats Tel. Address i GCaNKIaT. Codes used ABC, 6th Bdition. aad A 1 •maa Tetaaasaai400 words
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Advertisement107 1918-09-04 16 First-c!a«« MOTOR CARS For HIRE Day and Night fPHBNEi233N DUNLOP TYRES of all th* uaaful alsaa TOR SALS Any time during Day op Night BTRAITB MOTORCAR SERVICE til m, trabara aaai. BAN LEE ANN. LTD. VtTT beg to inform Ship- Q owners and Agentsthat we are in a position to107 words
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Miscellaneous400 1918-09-04 16 Straits Tsimes TILIPHORU I Bditorial d OMewl... m M Kaaagwi Offloe m m HIT Jok PriaUHg Offlaa m mUM All iwmitimifamMoH nUu to edftotJi matters ud rewi should to aidteseeo* UTHI HDITOB ▲II otmnnnßioaMoas rekMai fc» koalaemaMen— •dTMUMmeata, cniMrtptfoM-. aeeooate, priatfau, c*«, -eheald ke aft dteaaed to THI MAMAQIi. Cbegoc400 words
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