The Straits Times, 27 January 1921
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Title Section13 1921-01-27 1 The Straits Times. NO. 26,548 SINGAPORE, THURSEkY, JANUARY 27, 1921 PRICE 10 CENTS,13 words
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Advertisement110 1921-01-27 1 NESTLES MALTED j MILK OBTAIN ABU WKBTWHEBI Royal Favour FINE OLD Scotch Whisky BOTTLED, MATURED AND GUARANTEED BY JOSEPH TRAVERS ANO SONS. LIMITED (Incorporated in England) HEAD OFFICE 119, Cannon Street. London, E.C. Telephone Sinqafoh Branch Telegrams 1984 IS, BATTERY ROAD TRAVERSER ESTABLISHED NEARLY 300 YEARS Dutch Cigars 40 varieties110 words
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Advertisement140 1921-01-27 1 ROBINSON CO., LTD. 1 1: ZAMBRfiNE I^B WEATHERF»ROOKS I >>*« the best Rubberless Raincoats I M r' Hvf flf I I \s^B^u The Proofin K employed in all garments is the Famous > I I flBS^ Zambrene "Triple-Triple" proofing which guarantees the >^'| ii i fefflk cloMl to remain Porous140 words
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Advertisement14 1921-01-27 1 I NESTLES MALTED MILK PUICM Urn lI. W pot haMU huU ILM tm bMtto14 words
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Article443 1921-01-27 2 Country on the Horns of A Dilemma. A Pioneer special cable, dated London, December 31 states The present unemployment crisis involves a little class war of a wholly new kind. On the one hand are those who cannot get work and cannot live on what allowances they443 words
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Article337 1921-01-27 2 Bombay Mystery Man Dies In Squalor. In a lifth rate Bo;.:bav hotel there died on January 10 a .i.un who ha* attained a world-wide reputation and round whose life there has been wovi-n an amazing web of legend and romance, much of which has found its way337 words
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Article137 1921-01-27 2 The Civil and Military Gazette writes "We learn from Peshawar that seven foreigners, one German, who is a naturalised Russian, one Austrian, and five Hungarians, arrived there via the Khyber from Afghanistan on December 31. All of them except the German are ex-pri-soners of war. They state137 words
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Article97 1921-01-27 2 Porter's £2,000 Tip." A reward of £2,000 was paid by Mr. Wessend, an American, to a railway porter named Beaudemont. Mr. Wessend had crossed from New York in the Aquitania and arrived in Paris at St. Lazare Station late at n s;ht. Shortly after reaching his hotel he discovered that97 words
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Advertisement221 1921-01-27 2 y T ai^* tj*¥^ f^ £sW T5 The Car for the Owner-Driver. Y|^L The Standard Car has fulfilled Ift J^ bat unusual power, and ii especially life economical io raaainf, costs. ■■,'> J 2 and 4-Stattrt supplitd. tf*^smssi lA\ "i ißßjßm^Ja_ Agents: WEARNE BROS.. Ltd., Orchard Road, Singapore Australian WHEAT221 words
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Advertisement566 1921-01-27 2 Lcl Cufca Be Year Beauty Doctor 'be Soap r^>~3^^^ toPnrify \|^^^»toSooAe Wl y L*G*c«r.l« J^i^^y vonr beauty B^ doctor, oar that *6y leatiy dees t^~J purilr and **J beautify tour half and skin. >y^V Ba*he W'lfl j Cuticura Soap II N and got water to clKtartbe pores. If signs ot566 words
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Advertisement1984 1921-01-27 2 ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS A Camy *t tbo fall rraspcctas has been fled with ths Registrar of Companies rjUL The Subscription List will open an Jaaaary 14, 1911, aad cloaa aa I or before Jsnaary 29, 1921. SAND-LIME BRICKS, LIMITED (Incorporated under tha Companies Enactment 1917.) NOMINAL CAPITAL $500,000 Drrttea fato 504,0001,984 words
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Article1013 1921-01-27 3 Action of FJWJS. Government. Criticised. Considerable public interest lias been evinced during the past week, says the Financial Times of December 13, at the action of the F.M.S. Government in once; I nsrre pereißK" the price of tin, this I time at 1110 per picul,1,013 words
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Article37 1921-01-27 3 Judge Merchant at Chelmsford Women jrenerally do not find it difficult to make themselves heard, but directly they And themselves in the witness box they drop their voices to next to nothing. It is a curious phenomenon.37 words
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Advertisement416 1921-01-27 3 *He cannot do better than take Iron Jelloids No. 2 A. f Says the /^^^k, Physicinn. t Jfly Cioe your hlr>->d a chatcr F(7*^K9 corpuicies in each cibic m Ilimtlre of ih^ bio->J I Keep JsW^StV. these cor pin :lcs vigorous by >2risH( f supplying titan with lion I M^W416 words
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Advertisement351 1921-01-27 3 ECONOMIZE BY GETTING A MOTOR CYCLB Wo oaTer the following ROYAL ENFIELD MOTOR CYCLES (Latest model) with doable lever control earbarettor. NEW HUDSON MOTOR CYCLES (Secoad-haad). Tor particulars, price, efe., please apply to KIAT LIM CO., LTD. •*3. North Bridge Road, glngaaoia. RELIABLE CAM ON BIEaV Monthly terms arranged. THE351 words
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Advertisement529 1921-01-27 3 STEAMER SAILIN6S GREEN STAR LINE Steamer Dae Spore Dextlnatlon WEST HENSHAW Fohruary 26 San Krunci co via port* DEERLODGF. Mnrch 8 New York via Suei LANCASTER .r.h 15 Mow York via Sue* The above steamers will r.ceive prompt despatch for the ports named, taking cargo for all Inland Point". For529 words
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Advertisement378 1921-01-27 3 STEAMER SAILINGS TIMOR DII.LV The s.s. Mataram will be despatched for above port at 8 a.m, on January 28. For freight and passage, apply to BOUSTEAD CO.. LTD., (Incorporated in r.M.S.) Agents, Burns Philp Line. LLOYD TRIESTINO v. HUNGARIA, JANUARY 24, 1921 Consignees ef cargo per the above steamea from378 words
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Advertisement865 1921-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0.-British India Apcar Line r (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SBKVICBS PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) Th* Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at preaent suspended I.ONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE TO UA^ J SJ^ mm a^ss. 1 as?865 words
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Advertisement499 1921-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS PRINCE LINE LIMITED (Incorporated in England) FAR EAST SERVICE FOR NEW TORE TUSCAN PRINCE about Feb. 18 PORTUGUESE PRINCE end Mar. (via Sues) For all information, apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Agents. THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED (Incorporated in th* United Kingdom) For Chlnn499 words
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Advertisement260 1921-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE EASTERN SHIPPING COMPANY. LIMITED (Incorporated la Strait* B*ttl*meat*) This tim. tabl* U (Object to alteratloa without further aotiee. Steaase* sailing from Singapor. BAN WHATT BOON, .r.ry Tuesday, at 1 pju fer Port Svsttoabaa aad P.n»ng Proai Peaaag to Mealssets i Train Jajraay from Uoulmeln to Raagooa 10260 words
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Advertisement375 1921-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS 0. i K. THE OSAKA SHOSEN KAiSHA LTD. (Incorporated la Japan) No. a. D« Soaaa Street. Proposed Balling from Singapor. (Sobjeet to ehang* without noMee" EIROPEAN LIN» f*; Port Said. ManelUe*. Loadoa, Antwerp, Rot:». 4 *ai and Hambarf HIMALAYA MARC '.a IT NEW YORK UN* Fo* New York375 words
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Advertisement390 1921-01-27 4 STUMER SmIUNBS NIPPON YISEN HAISHA. (Incorporated In Japaa) Coder Mall Contract with tha Imperial spates* Government. Sobjeet te alterations without notice EUROPE MAIL UNB Fortnightly Service ■at i^Bdoa, Antwerp via (Malacca) Penan*. Colonies <«aea, Port Said aad Msrselllee. SHIDZUOKA UARU Jan. 2t KAGA MARU mid. Feb. YOKOHAMA MARU Feb. 28390 words
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Article707 1921-01-27 5 What Professional Men At Home are Thinking. Reference has been made from time to tinu- in these colums, says the Times of (Vylon, to the difficulty which the P. W. D., and other Government Departments, not to mention the Colombo Municipality, have experienced in securing suitable professional men707 words
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Article127 1921-01-27 5 Ii gramme of drills, etc., for week ending Sunday, January 30, 1921 Friday, Usth. 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, European Units. Sunday, .{Oth. 7.30 a.m., Balestier Ranjre, Eurasian Company. Rifle Club Shoot. Singapore Field Ambulance Company will parade under orders of their Company Commander. At Drill Hall parades127 words
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Article70 1921-01-27 5 the ilf-ath of ("harli-s .1. HigKinbotraun, of Hongkong, in Suurabaya i>n January l'J, ha-* DOOM as a shock to his Mnj frirncls in H> inrkonir Mr. Hinißbolham came to HfMjrkonir in IBM as a tr;i< liit in the Kill? Kadurie Srhuol. About IBM hr joined the Bandman Company as an70 words
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Article184 1921-01-27 5 nXTURE* Thurnday. Jannxry 27. High Water, n.fiii a.m.. nil p.m. U Guard Parade, o p.m. Singapore Cricket Club Mtg., 5.15 p.m. Friday, Jaaaary 28. High W'tcr, 1.24 a.m., 1.19 p.m. II M.S. Malaya due Malacca. Municipal Commission, 2.15 p.m. Drums and Fife.- in Gardens, 5.15 p.m. Sporting184 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article104 1921-01-27 5 East Wharf Baain -Anamba. Eaat Wharf— Nil. Sheers Wharf -Nil. Mala Wharf Mi. him* Maru. Peiho. Benmohr, Charon. Fukum Maru, Eurypylus. Kmpire Dork Ilalesius.Ellora. Kuala. Meriusa. Klane. Wf»! Wharf Andre Lebon. Mataram. Jardine* Wharf Shinmei Maru. Palo Braal Coal Wharf- Nil. KeDpel Barboar. Main Wharf- Patrol,104 words
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Article173 1921-01-27 5 To-fey Suez, Genoa and Liverpool S a.m. Parcels 2 p.m. '•nang. Rangoon and Calcutta I p.m. '{ongkong, Shanghai and Japan 8 p.m. Port Dickson and Port Swettenham 8 p.m. aa« Huar ..I p.m. ihio 4 p.m Friday •tafia, Samarang and Sourafcaye t pja. fatavia, Samarang and Timor173 words
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Article31 1921-01-27 5 (Official Pott Office Report) l«ft Spore ArriTed London December 0 January 8 December IS January 10 December 14 January 12 December 23 January 18 December 24 January 2431 words
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Article126 1921-01-27 5 EXCHANGE Singapore, January 27. On London, Bank 4 m/§ 2/4 Demand 2/3% Private 3 m. credits 2/< 7/15 On New York Demand 43% Private 90 days On France Bank 6 On India, Bank T. T. 155 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 24* pc. pm. On Shanghai, Bank d/d126 words
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48 1921-01-27 5 12 o'clock noon, January 27, 1921 Tone of Market Weak. 1 Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Price* Buyer* Sellers I -Jun« Spot Feb. Mar. April-June Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers Sellers 38 34 34 35 3« 41 42 DAILY PRICES CURRENT.48 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article190 1921-01-27 5 'm y a L Pd. Buyeri. Seller*. 10 10 Am pang »<«"• 1 1 Ayer Weng 1-0J :i £i Kirn. Kamunting 2.0.U 2.6.0 10 10 Kinta Amoc «-00 El £1 KinU Tin 1.7.6n0m. 1 1 HiUm Tin l«0 I^o 1 1 Jelantoh 120 1.30 11 1 Lahat Mine* 5190 words
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Article115 1921-01-27 5 [ss. Vml. Pd. Buyer*. Sellers. El £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.5.0 3.12.6 El £1 E. Smelting Co. 7.00 8.00 >/- 6/- Electric T"way§ 10 10 Fraser Neave 29.00 31.00 <0 90 W. Hammer Co. 95 105 cd. 100 100 Katz Bros. 130.00 160.00 10 10 Mexican Eagle 5.17.6 6.7.6115 words
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Article99 1921-01-27 5 U. Eng. C p.c. $1,234,300 par Spore Electric Tramway* 5 p-c. £360,000 mom. Spore Municipal 6 p.* $1378,000 par Spore Mun. 4H P-* of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.*. di«Spore Mun. 4% p.* of 1909 $1,600,500 10 p.e. di». Spore Man. 4tt p.* of l»0S $1,500,000 II p.e- di». Spore99 words
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Article369 1921-01-27 5 Fraaei ami Co. aad LytU and Bvatf QMtottoM. Latest mv.iUble Sterling Quotation* are printed on another page o» Friday. To-day*! Price* Fnuer Lyall Co. Eratt Allenby (II) 0.36 0.46 0.46 A lor Gaj«h ($1) 1.75 2:1b 1.75 2.25 Am. Malay ($2) 2.60 3.00 2.50 3.50 A. Hitam ($5)369 words
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Advertisement124 1921-01-27 5 BANK YOOR INDIE (Incorporated in Holland) Authorised Capital Fl. 50,000,000 Paid up Capital Fl. 12.500,000 Head OlBce at BATAVIA. Offices SOERABAIA, SEMARANG. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. THE HAGUE. Every description of banking business tranaacted. H. W. WEYLER, Manager. ROYAL INSURANCE CO, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Great Britain) Income £1 1,1 76,480. Total Fonda124 words
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Advertisement157 1921-01-27 5 UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PARIS (Incorporated in France) Established IBSO RESERVE AND TOTAL GUARANTEED 14,000,000 Th* undersigned, agents for th* above Company, are prepared to accept or* risks lor long or short periods, at current rates. CASH SETTLEMENTS promptly mad* by the agents it Singapore. MOINE COMTE A CO.157 words
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Advertisement38 1921-01-27 5 THE IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE United with th* Alliance Assurance Co, Ltd. (Incorporated in England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lena, London, Established 1801 Capital I S,IUW Assets eiceed £24,M«.Mt General Manager, Owen Morgan Ow»n, Esq., BARLOW A Co, Ag*nte.38 words
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Advertisement720 1921-01-27 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS FOR SALE, small motor boat 24 feet in length, British engine, in good working order. Apply 459, Straits Times. TO LET, Nos. 29, 82 and 88, Robertson Quay. For rent and other particulars, apply to Messrs. Meyer Brothers. FOR SALE, two-seater Maxwell car complete with Stepney wheel and720 words
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Advertisement607 1921-01-27 5 MORTGAGEE'S SALE of valuable leasehold and freehold fruit plantation, land at d houses and building site. Situate at Jurong Road, Johore Rnail. Muar Road. Perak Road. Lim Enir Bee LaJM, New Market Road. Payah Lehar Ron.!. Craig Road and Tiong Bharu. Haffapece The undersigned have been instructed to> sell by607 words
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Obituary67 1921-01-27 6 FORREST.-- On January 25, 1921. at Penan*. Charles Oswald Forrest of the Survey Department Deeply regretted. SONG CHIT NEO.— On January 23. 1921, at 1.16 a.m., at Woodsville, off Serangoon Road. Singapore, the residence of her daughter, Mr*. Ong Teck Lim, Song Chit Neo (Mrs. Chia I*ong Chuan) aged67 words
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1079 1921-01-27 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY. JANUARY 27. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Some good work was done at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Tuesday. The unofficial members brought forward several important points and they teem to be in the mood to ask for very full explanations of its policy from the Government.1,079 words
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Article34 1921-01-27 6 Our Ipoh contemporary states that there are a number of spurious $5 notes in circulation. These belong chiefly to series 840, 844 and 850. The B is, as a rule, printed rather too large.34 words
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Article89 1921-01-27 6 Mr. Henry Keswick, formerly the head of Mesßrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co., in he East, and who since leaving Hongkong in 1911, has sat as a Member of Parliament for Epsom, and has served in the war is a Major, reached Hongkong la9t Sunday week on a yacht, built on89 words
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Article25 1921-01-27 6 By kind permission the Drums and Fifes of the Ist Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment will play Retreat in th»> Botanic Gardens to-morrow at 5.15 p.m.25 words
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Article33 1921-01-27 6 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 155 equal $100. The rate of payment of mon^y orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 16c equal $100.33 words
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Article30 1921-01-27 6 In connection with the forthcoming Rifle Meeting at Kuala Lumpur it should be clearly understood that the concession of free return railway tickets only applies to members of the M.S.V.R.30 words
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Article39 1921-01-27 6 A wag suggests that a glance through thr Duke of Connaught's itinerary on the Malaya looks rather like a Rubber Share List. It is only to be hoped that a description of the movements won't make such depressing reading.39 words
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Article39 1921-01-27 6 The House of Representatives in th*' Philippine Legislature has passed a Bill appropriating 25,000 pesos to defray the expenses of the World Press Convention which will probably be invited to meet in Manila in April instead of in Sydney.39 words
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Article45 1921-01-27 6 Local residents will glad to learn that telegraphic advice has been received from Messrs. Alfred Holt and Co., of Liverpool, that the Anchises will make a second trip to the East. She will probably be leaving for home (Liverpool) about the second half of June.45 words
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Article43 1921-01-27 6 According to a report of the Mitsui Bank, the total amount of capital invested in new enterprises and the expansion of existing enterprises in 1920 in Japan was V.6,670,000,000 which shows an increase of V.2,360,000,000 compared with 1919 and V.3,490,000,000 compared with 1918.43 words
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Article53 1921-01-27 6 Recruiting in the home areas is still a bit dull, but it is expected that after the New Year it will improve generally. In the meantime there will be a good many extensions of service called for in the battalions on foreign service, including those at Hongkong and Singapore, says53 words
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Article49 1921-01-27 6 Someone propounds a rubber conundrum What would be the effect if all the plantation companies which have made advantageous forward contracts were to buy back their rubber at to-day's prices, cease further production, and finance the upkeep of their estates out of the profit made on their rubber deals49 words
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Article51 1921-01-27 6 The case in which Private Cummings. of the Staffordshire Regiment is charged with dishonestly retaining property alleged to be stolen from Sergeant-Major Parr, M.C., D.C.M., and a mirror belonging to H.H. the Sultan of Johore at Tycrsall. was mentioned in the District Court yesterday afternoon and was postponed to Saturday51 words
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Article62 1921-01-27 6 Last night a motor dory went adrift from the U.S.A. destroyer Long. She was secured astern and was missed between 9.30 and 10 p.m. The dory has i number 209 in letters on the bow and 1 is painted grey 21 feet long and fitted with a one-cylinder motor. If62 words
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Article76 1921-01-27 6 The Rev. H. G. Peile, formerly of St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, and now icar of All Saints', South Acton, has been writ.ng about the plight of poor salaried parsons. The clergy," he says, cannot afford to buy books nowadays, and this will have a serious result on the future intellectual76 words
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Article78 1921-01-27 6 It is reported in Peking Government circles that the Chiaotungpu has signed a preliminary agreement with the Amercan Federal Wireless Company for the erection of four stations at Canton, Shanghai, Peking and Harbin, all of high power and as large as any in the world. It is rumoured that the78 words
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Article85 1921-01-27 6 Word has lately been received in Peking of the death of Mr. Reginald F raster, the distinguished botanist and explorer, who was also the author of several books including On the Eaves of the World," in which he described his travels, in the interests of botany, in Central Asia and85 words
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Article81 1921-01-27 6 The agents of the Straits Steamship Co., Ltd., announce special round sea trips by the steamer Malaya between Penang and Tongkah and Renong, the trip covering 4H days, leaving Penang on Saturdays at 2 p.m. The Malaya is the ex-German vessel which formerly ran between Deli and Penang, connecting there81 words
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Article76 1921-01-27 6 Colonels F. V. Holt and Tcheng Hung, Adviser and Chief of Military Affairs respectively of the Aeronautical Department of the Peking Government, were due to arrive at Shanghai from Peking on the 14th instant, according to word rece.ved by the local Aeronautical Commissioner. Their mission is to complete arrangements for76 words
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Article90 1921-01-27 6 A triumphal arch is now being erected in Club Road, Ipoh, by Chinese as a welcome to the officers and men of the Malaya. It promises to be a very striking feature of the decorations and in each tower will be seen a little Chinese child dressed in fairy costume.90 words
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Article398 1921-01-27 6 Mr. E. C. H. Wolff, of the Colonial Secretariat, is due here from leave by the Kashgar. Passengers arriving here by the N.Y.K. Mishima Maru included Mr. K. B. Phillips, Mr. W. M. Crawford and Mr. R Eber. The funeral of Lady Goodman, wife of the late398 words
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Article43 1921-01-27 6 The outward 8.1. packet Egra, with mails from Europe, is expected to reach Penang at 3 p.m. to-day. The outward Frertch packet Porthos, with mails from the Continent, is expected t-.p reach Singapore at 8 a.m. on Sunday, the 30th instant.43 words
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Article107 1921-01-27 6 We understand" that the steamer Halavier, belonging to Mr. Teo Teow Punjr. which has been engaged <n the copra trade with the Anamba and Natalia Islands for the past twelve years, is now held up in Singapore in consequence "f a difference with the Association of107 words
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Article103 1921-01-27 6 Sir Ernest Birch was enterta ned <>■ Tuesday afternoon by th? Chinese of Perak at the residence of Mr. Chung Thye Phin in Ipoh. Invitations had been issued to all old residents of Perak, European and Chinese, to meet Sir Krne i and the response demonstrated the103 words
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Article204 1921-01-27 6 Some observations made a connect i with a meeting of the Kcut Board <>■ Tuesday seem to do an i*. justice to Mr. Shelly-Thompson, who represented th* owner of 75, Selegie Koad, nut the tenant as reported in our columns. Mr. Shelley Thompson had already204 words
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Advertisement344 1921-01-27 6 Special Sale Bargains FOOTBALLS Match Size Complete with Bladder $6, $14, $15 each SPALDINQS PUNCHING BALLS Sale Price $18 each LITTLE WONDER ORAMOPHONE Reduced to $37.50 each BRIAR PIPES CIGARETTE CASES Assorted Shape* Electro Plate 1 .25, 1 .55, 1 .75 $4.50, $5, $5.50 FITTED LEATHER WRITING CASES 12 ins.344 words
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Advertisement256 1921-01-27 6 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT THE SUPER BERIAL 16 Episodes or 31 reels A WOMAN IN GREY Episode* 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. Featuring Arline Pretty and H. G. Sell S Pts. ONE HOVR BEFORE DAWN S Pts. Featuring H. B. Warner S PU. BLUE BLOOD AND RED S Pts. Featuring George256 words
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Article527 1921-01-27 7 The Question of Disarming Germany. Reports Made by the Military Experts. Reuter Telegrams Paris, January 24. Accompanied by Lord Curaon, Mr. Lloyd George arrived in Paris yesterday, and was received at the station by M. Briand with whom he had an important conversation. The conference this morning discussedReuter - 527 words
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Article70 1921-01-27 7 Giutu Telegram London, January 24. Mil' phi* It in bolieved that over a score were killed and many injured by the explosion of a big petrol tank car, which threw flaming oil into the houses •f nt- MM, starting a serious fire. Manyi •ccupunts of the houses70 words
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Article242 1921-01-27 7 Reutek Telegrams London, January 14. In connection with the New York report that Ford Motors is negotiating a loan of (60,000,000, the Times New York correspondent says financial circles estimate that the Ford Company needs about £25,000,000 to pay off loans from seven banks and £11,000,000 forReuter - 242 words
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Article143 1921-01-27 7 Reuter Telegram London, January 24. Brussels The International Shipping Federation meeting, at which the British delegates are Mr. Haveiock Wilson and Mr. Cuthburt Laws, representing respectively seamen and shipowners, to-day discussed the eight-hour day question. The meeting is significant because it is the first time in the historyReuter - 143 words
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Article135 1921-01-27 7 REUTER TELECRAM London, January 24. The Board of Inland Revenue has ruled that payments as compensation for the loss on exchange hitherto made to officers and others stationed in countries where the rate of exchange is unfavourable to Britain are liable to income tax and should be includedReuter - 135 words
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Article129 1921-01-27 7 KIVTII TILBGRAMS Londoa, January 24. Tar Kiag has telegraphed to Mr. Walter Loag, First Lord of the Admiralty I am deeply grieved to bear of the sinking of submarine Kb. resulting in the lose of her gallant crew. Pleas* have my heartfelt sympathy conveyed to the relatives129 words
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Article153 1921-01-27 7 Reuter Telegram London, January 24. Delhi In connection with the Indian Army reductions, it is understood that proposals have been sent tiome for the immediate employment of the officers who will be demobilised by the formation of special units which will be available for service overseas and beReuter - 153 words
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Article122 1921-01-27 7 Reuter Telegram London, January 24. Constantinople The Government has signed the agreement establishing provisional inter-Allied control of all disbursements and revenues. The administration of the public debt immediately advanced 400,000 Turkish pounds on the security of a good deposit at the Ottoman Bank. In order immediately to assistReuter - 122 words
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Article24 1921-01-27 7 Revter Telegram London, January 24. Melbourne A mass meeting declared the shipping strike off. A similar meeting is being held in Sydney.Reuter - 24 words
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Article471 1921-01-27 7 Ancient Tariff Quoted in High Court. Powers raid to have been enjoyed by some Peterborough justices ever since the eleventh century were called in question in the Court of Criminal Appeal last month. The question of these ancient rights came before the court in the471 words
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Article833 1921-01-27 7 Decision to Form Singapore Council. H s Excellency the Governor (Sir Laurence Guillemard, X.C.8.,), in conjunction with the N.C.C.V.D. Commissioners, convened a meeting of officia's and representative people at Government House yesterday afternoon to conjider the desirability of forming a Singapore Council for combating venereal disease. A number833 words
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Article95 1921-01-27 7 Macphail and Co's Drnifcy Report. Singapore, Jaaaary 17. Silver. 40. Hongkong 24%. Three months gold 48. Tin. No orders, no market. Share Market.— Little doing. Rubber Mandais done 47 'u cents, Tambalaks 66 cents, Katils 70 cents, Lunaa buyer* 7.60, Jimahs 1.30, Punggors 67* cents. Alor Gajahs95 words
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Article35 1921-01-27 7 A woman, conducting a cross-examina-tion at Tottenham You hit me. The magistrate No, you must ask, Did you hit me The woman What is the use of asking if she hit me when she did35 words
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Article507 1921-01-27 7 Passengers for Straits, China And Japan. The following passengers are aboard of the P. and O. steamer Kashgar, which left London on December 24 and is now due in Singapore Mr. C. W. Abrams, Mr. H. Adair, Miss J. C. Aitkin, Mr. W. N. Alder, Mr. F. Apps,507 words
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Article418 1921-01-27 7 15,000 Tons for First Quarter Of This Year. The Government of India have sanctioned the export of 16,000 tons of boiled rice to Ceylon during thi quarter ending March 31, 1921, on the condition that no re-export is allowed from Ceylon. Ex"ports will be restricted to418 words
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Article140 1921-01-27 7 Mr. Magiteton and the Financial Position. At ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to be held to-morrow afternoon, Mr. Mugliston will move That a Sub-Committee, with power to call evidence, be appointed to review the question of Municipal finance with the object of submitting concrete proposals regarding the140 words
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Article890 1921-01-27 7 To-day's References in Supreme Court In the presence of practically the entire Bar of the Supreme Court of Singapore, the acting Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Sproule, with whom was Mr. Justice McCabe Reay, made feeling reference, before the work of the day was taken up this890 words
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Article246 1921-01-27 7 A disastrous fire which raged batman mid-night on January 14 and mid-day on January 15 almost completely ilMessrs. W. S. Bailey and Co.'s shipyard at Tokawan, Kowloon, Hongkong. The premises consisted of a number of woo lan structures, brick-built offices and machiu shops, stores, fitting shops,246 words
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Article29 1921-01-27 7 A Kobe telegram in the Shanghai papers, states that Sir Newton Stabb was informed of the announcement of his knighthoi >l by wireless while at sea on tin- Colombia.29 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article202 1921-01-27 8 Handicaps for First Day. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, January 2f>. The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Sclangor meeting The Klans Stakes.— 6 fur. Jill 9.7, Wester Wattm 9.4, Orthez 9.1, Nankin i.6, Mimic 7.5, Wendy 7.5. The Straits Stakes.— s fur.202 words
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Article65 1921-01-27 8 On Tuesday the officers and men of H.M.S. Malaya bade farewell to their Selangnr hosts and became the guests of the state of Perak, where the residents have prepared a similar round of festivities in their honour. In the afternoon the ship's soccer65 words
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Article193 1921-01-27 8 The E team opposed the B in the St. Francis' Association Football League tournament on Monday the 24th inst. While the E team were almost at full stnnirth their opponents played three men shcrt. Despite this great disadvantage the B lads exerted great pressure on their rivals'193 words
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Article270 1921-01-27 8 The following is a more detailed programme than that which has already appeared in the local press in connection with the forthcoming visit of H.M.S. Malaya to Singapore Saturdr.y, January 2'.t. Ship am- Sunday, 'lie 30th, golf match at the Singapore Golf Club, singles in270 words
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Article91 1921-01-27 8 The following s a statement of subscriptions m-eived to-ilatv. Further contributions will be gratefully received by Messrs. Evatt and Co., Honorary Treasurers, French Bank Buildings. Singapore. rmtouslj acknowle«lir«-,l $17,916.86 Chun-h Workers Association, Si r.niban 200 Rev. 1). S. Ponniah, Penan* 20 Imt (-nit. nNTi'st on X.M.S. Wat91 words
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Article19 1921-01-27 8 Mars arr t,. hand from the Vacuum Ol Co., Tan Svng and Co. and the Java Fire Insurance Co.19 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter639 1921-01-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits Tisme*. Sir, I hope you will be able to find space for this letter on a subject which is of vital importance to many others in the same position as myself. I refer to the married European with a family who is639 words
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Letter372 1921-01-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I believe we have here a Society for the Protection of Animals and if this is so, I should advise its members to go to the so-called Kampong Soopoo, off Gaylang Road in the vicinity of the Municipal Gasworks,372 words
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Article56 1921-01-27 8 A .iu'U- but pretty weddinjr took place recently at St. Ancfrew's Soots Kirk, t'olombo— the Rev. D. C. Macmichael officiating when Mr. George Stewart of Calcutta, was married to Miss Enid Kthclbert Nicholas, who recently arrived from England by the Orient Line Ormonde and hai been staying with Mr. and56 words
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Article421 1921-01-27 8 Position of the Property Last Year. The eleventh yearly report of the directors of Pantai, Ltd., for the year ended October SI, 1920, shows that the profit for the year (subject to manager's bonus) amounts to $35,559.30, to which has to be added the amount brought forward from421 words
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Article306 1921-01-27 8 Pleasant Trip Home for People From Singapore. A correspondent writing above the initials of A.F.S. draw? attention to a route wheih he thinks should commend itself to Singapore people travelling to or from home, for though the route lies through an Eastern country it is a different kind306 words
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Article130 1921-01-27 8 When a Man sees Red, in seven long reels, is the programme at the Empire tonight. It will be supported by the Midnight Man serials, and- Danger Go Slow, in five parts. At the Alhambra, to-night, the run will be commenced, at 8 o'clock, of a new serial130 words
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Article143 1921-01-27 8 In regard to the discussion which is proceeding in The Times as to the future of the British Navy, Mr. J. S. M. Rennie, formerly of Singapore, writes to that journal Lloyd's and the insurance world in general should, I opine, be aa competent correctly to gauge143 words
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Article1094 1921-01-27 8 Notes on So»ne New Publications. Swift Lightning, by James Oliver Curwood. Messrs. Hodder and Stoughton, Ltd., London. This is an addition to those animal tales which are so popular nowadays. The four legged heTO is a certain wolf of the frozen north who twenty generations back had1,094 words
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Advertisement202 1921-01-27 8 Raffles Hotel Th* leading Hotel in Singapore Excellent accommodation and cuisine The Finest Ball Room in the East WEST NIGHTS EVERY THURSDAY SATURDAY! RAFFLES NEW ORCHESTRA Note.— All tickets for the Fancy Dress Dance have been disposed of. P. A. COOKS, Maslcal Director. H. MURPHY. Jtu Dmnuner. a. B. McCLAKT.202 words
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Advertisement631 1921-01-27 9 ffiHFMAI XlieSLm/foi^ea* From Thursday, January 27, to Tuesday. February l, io.il A Serial termtd lij Reviewers The Super Serial Sensation of the Year Featuring ARI.INE PRETTY < ie of the in -t p»|nlar and most t« cnttd of ilie motion picture serial stars, \oung .in .is !ty as her name,631 words
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Advertisement480 1921-01-27 9 whim GAIETY CHANGE OF PROGRAMME At 7 3<>»l>arp. Lillian Walker in Harry Grosraan's thrilling serial THE MILLION DOLLAR REWARD 3rd instalment. Episodes 5, 6 and 7. Second Show at 9.1s p.m. 2nd instalment of the Whirlwind Western Serial Presenting Jack Hoxie and Ann Little LIGHTNING BRYCE Episode 3. PERILOUS TRAILS.480 words
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Advertisement195 1921-01-27 9 THE TRUE CONDITION OF YOUR TEETH You should always know the exact condition of your teeth. They will stay in perfect condition and last a lifetim with the right kind of treatment. EUTHYMOL TOOTH PASTE will enable you to preserve your teeth. It stroys germs, removes tartar and keeps the195 words
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Advertisement700 1921-01-27 10 I SUES IV ABtmOi AUCTION SALE of damaged goods from the fire at No. M, Pagoda Street. To be held on the spot, on Friday. January 2S, at 2.J» Bvm. Comprising 23 cases kayu putey oil, 38 piecea cow BMas, 1 lot buffalo horns, 8 tins tallow, teak marble top700 words
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Advertisement375 1921-01-27 10 EASTERN MINING AND RUBBER CO., LTD. (laeorporatad la the Straits SettUmoaU) M aad 60, Robiason Road. Telepfcon. No. 71*. •DIAMOND AND COAL MERCHANT* SHIPPING AND GENERAL AGENT* Ou aapply may quantity of beat BORNEO AND TEWEI COAL BOARD OP DIRECTORS i sUa'Ms D». Urn Boos Kern*. OJi P«*7 Eaas hat375 words
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Advertisement362 1921-01-27 10 THE AVER MOLEK RUBBER CO, LTD I THE PUNGGOR RUBBER ESTATES, LTD THE BUKIT KATIL RUBBER ESTATEB, LIMITED THE BUKIT JELOTONG RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED THE UNITED MALACCA RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED (Incorporated in Strait* Settlements J NOTICE OF REMOVAL NOTICE is hereby given that the office* of the above Companies aa362 words
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Advertisement277 1921-01-27 10 SELANGOR EARTHEN PIPE COMPANT V^aVaVaV^W iiawaTiaa' Ti" lafT I J BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBTr MANUFACTUKERB OP AND DEALERS IN Drala Pipe*, Latex Cap*, Shaaghal and Slam Jan. Flower Pota, Lime, Bricka, Tiles and all other kiads or thlags for Estates. Supplied ob Commission. Prices moderate and prompt delivery. A trial order will convince277 words
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Advertisement186 1921-01-27 10 H 4M" Mod*] CHEVROLET TOURING CAR $2,950 SINGAPORE. MAGNETO SELF-STARTER Thw car that «nickly makes friends and always k««p* th«m. Too feel staer when you own a car for which you know y«i can always obtain spare parts. «Ye carry a stock of spare parts sufficient to build a number186 words
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Article1035 1921-01-27 11 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Right of Closure of Roads. H. Massac Buist, writing in the Morning Post, says Motorists who are accustomed to touring the aountry are somewhat at a loss to understand the apparent opposition to the clansae in the Roads Bill that give1,035 words
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Advertisement115 1921-01-27 11 THE ONE-TON WORM DRIVE FORD TRUCK Is the most scientifically designed, economical, reliable and lowest priced one-ton truck in the world Remember when you buy a FORD TRUCK you buy FORD SERVICE, and everyone in MALAYA knows what this means. Lake the FORD CAR the FORD TRUCK is in a115 words
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Advertisement416 1921-01-27 11 British Stepney Tyres AJTubes j A SPECIAL OFFER 8 FOR THOSE WHO PREFER A BRITISH MABE TYRE WE SIZES IN STOCK AND PRICES. I ARE OFFERING THE 650 I. $38.60 ROAD TRIP rOVFBQ i 7(ir 105 >* n STEPMEY TYRES I S: 3 B •'SO 34 MIM n:>M by 65416 words
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Advertisement354 1921-01-27 12 SUM WAT CO. LJMITKD (latorporatad In Straits Settlements'! U. Phillip Street. SINGAPORESOODS READY IN STOCK NOW Hobbuck's Boiled Linac«d Oil Hnbback's Raw Linseed Oil Habback'B Genuine Torpentla* Hnbbuck's Black Paint Hnbback's Blae Pain* Hnbbnck's Brown Paint Habbnck's British Green Palm Habbnck's Brown Oxide Paint Hnbbuck's Chocolate Paint Hnbback's Chrome Yellow354 words
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Advertisement356 1921-01-27 12 TAY GUAN UAT 86. PHILLIP STREET The saceesaful contractor tot sappty of FIREWOOD to Mm Singapore Municipality tartaf the year 1921 GLOBE BOILER REMEDY For clearing and preserving *teamer boiler* of all type. U«ed by all factories, steamers, etc and found good. The Ideal Fluid that speaks for itself. IN356 words
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Advertisement963 1921-01-27 12 ADVERTISEMENTS^ The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc, in ordinary close-set tvne (average six words to line) are Per line one insertion 28 cts., two in*. 46 ct* three ins 64 cts., four in*. 82 cts., five tea. tl.oo, *ix ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, twelve in*.963 words
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Advertisement891 1921-01-27 12 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, stores and office*. Apply Ed M Nathan Co.. 4. De Souia Street. TO LET. Offices, Houaes, Stores, Godown. fpply S. E. Solfln.on. 188, Cecil Street TO LET, two big new offices in the Arcade. Apply to Alkaff Co.^ J^JThe^Arcady ,A° T> SE f OND FL891 words
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Advertisement834 1921-01-27 12 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB The annual general meeting of the Member* will be held in the Singapore Exchange, on Friday, January 28, 1921, at 5.15 o'clock D.m. BUSINESS. To pass the annual report and accounts of the Club for the yoar ended December 31, 1620. To elect a Committee of Management834 words
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Advertisement150 1921-01-27 12 Straits Motorcar Service LIMITED (Incorporated in Strait* Settlement*) 213 to 215, ORCHARD ROAD LORRIES AND CARS HIRED OVERHAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYCLES WELDING of all metal*. Satisfaction Guaranteed Large stock of LUCAS HORNS AND LAMPS arriving shortly Phone 1233 THERE IS AN ART IN BUYING Just like in everything150 words
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Miscellaneous310 1921-01-27 12 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General M Managar's Office Ull Job Printing Office IM4 All communications relating le editorial matters and news shonld be addreaaai to THE EDITOR. All communleatlaaj relating to business Batten —advertlaea ■ents, sabscriptioni, account*, prlatlaa). ate, shonld be addressed te TQ ItANAGEB. ADVERTISEMENT BATH Want.,310 words
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