The Straits Times, 9 February 1921
1921-02-09
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Title Section13 1921-02-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 26,55cS SINGAPORE, WEDNESD&f, FEBRUARY 9, *1921 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement92 1921-02-09 1 NESTLES MALTED MILK OBTAINABLE EVKBTWHEKI ||J Pilsener Beer I^M I^l jGuinness Stout ite|| Sole Agents i THE BORNEO Co., Ltd. (iMotponted ia BnalMd). |a^pa i f 1 Ml pjV IbBM DITCH CIGARS &P JP^^B flj STRAITS SETTLEMENTS F.MS. JQ OUR Petroleum Jelly (NON MEDICINAL DEFIES THE ATMOSPHERE The beat rtut-preventative92 words
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Advertisement165 1921-02-09 1 ROBINSON CO M LTD. NEW GOODS tIN THE GENTLEMEN S DEPARTMENT Nf at coloured stripe day shirts W^j with soft polo c ll^r or stiff collar IF to m itch M A large vari T v of washing BatBwing bow ties and E;iS2sto fancy open end ties Half-hose in silk,165 words
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Advertisement12 1921-02-09 1 NESTLES MALTED MILK puca Utn turn tm tattu tauU ILH wm taMta12 words
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Article881 1921-02-09 2 How a Big Plant Got To Canton From America. I Writing from Peking on January 12, a I correspondent of the N.C. Daily News I Nti.tr." It has been generally known for some I time in Peking that Chen Chiung-ming I had purchased the most complete and881 words
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Article169 1921-02-09 2 How England Could "Pull More Weight." Professor T. Percy Nunn, who presided at the session of the Simplified Spelling Society, maintained that England would pull more weight with, other nations if her language was less complicated. He instanced the case of an American who declared his inability169 words
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Article15 1921-02-09 2 I "lama gardener, but I lose my breath ,Jwhen I begin to work."— At Ealing.15 words
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Advertisement358 1921-02-09 2 IP!!!!!)] I lIP 1 A dependable K^|pf WT "Safety" at a Y^ Popular Price Safely t^f|3 Ralor The "7 o'clock" i» wonderfully simple in in construction and u»e n loose part*, cleaned m an instant, and .tropped without removal of the blade. It >• used by many men who could358 words
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Advertisement629 1921-02-09 2 I BABY SUFFEREDI I NEARLY3 With Rash Behind Ears. Very Restless. Cuticura Heais. I 'When my child was six months! I old she bad a nasty rash come be- 1 Iliind her ears. At times I had to I j muffle her hands to stop her scratch- 1 ling. It629 words
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Advertisement176 1921-02-09 2 WINDOW GLASS AGETIC ACID RUBBER CUPS COAGULATING PANS HAVE JUST ARRIVED=OTOMI)NE AND COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Japan) WHAT DOBS IT DO L It kills paraaltet of mane*. 4. It eleanaes the (kin. I It kills ticka and float onfifht. 5. It kecpi the akin imooth »n< I. It promote* frowth176 words
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Article1106 1921-02-09 3 Atlantic Flight Commodore's Picture. Air-Commodore E. M. Maitland, who flew across the Atlantic in July, 1919, in the airship R. 34, delivered the annual juvenile lecture of the Royal Aeronautical Society, at the Society of Arts, Adelphi, I his subject being Airship Flights of I1,106 words
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Article119 1921-02-09 3 Amonjf documents captured by the police it is understood that a plot to blow up the Tower of London has been disclosed. Sir Gears* Younfrhusband, Keeper of the Jewel House, said that anyone who attempted such a raid would Ret jt in the neck." "We are taking119 words
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Advertisement268 1921-02-09 3 L J^~^ f\. "Cmnfdtmct im Iht rr-alrnUlt MCM it »»/j /-%f V f.ZI bill* tut ImptrUnt ,n Iht Uildlt *P Australians ..</../-„ #*..«..*<*..« <» M I^^ Purity Percentages I*** \a/ »t.»% 98.75% 90% V The high standard of purity maintained in the products of the I Zinc Producers of Australia268 words
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Advertisement400 1921-02-09 3 Here's the /ff identification- f mark of iWi^M genuine /Sw Jlj Formamint. Wr It means a great V l f deal to you our i name on this red- jW and-gold seal f% It means that jrou are getting true Formamint notashoddyimitation merely labelled Formamint. It means the product of400 words
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Advertisement256 1921-02-09 3 SELANGOR EARTHEN PIPE COMPANY JlitFnUiif'ii i -"-^Ss MANVFACTt'KERS OF AND DEALERS I> Drain Plpem, Latex Cops, Shanghai and Slav Jan. Flower Pota, Lime. Bricks, Tile* and •II ether kinds of thine* for EMate*. Supplied on ComnUatun. Prices moderate and prompt deliver* A trial order will convince you. P. O. BOX256 words
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Advertisement398 1921-02-09 3 CHINESE COMMERCIAL IHKMTHRY MS, Tank Koad. Mr. Si,,>» i I ,1, r&yjU MMH To-dar. ~ldfw*^~ ROIHXSO.N (^Pjjß^f KEI.I.Y U M.SII. 1& I'uhlisherx OIINKSK DIREI TORY A\|> PRESS. I.TI). Slj per ropy (free copies to Advertise™.) ECONOMIZE BY GETTING A MOTOR CYCLE We offer the following ROYAL ENFIELD MOTOR CYCLES (Latest398 words
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Advertisement914 1921-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0.-British India Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) Th. Comoanv's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended T LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES LONDON Pue Singapore Singapore914 words
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Advertisement504 1921-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS PRINCE LINE LIMITED (Incorporated in England) PAR EAST SERVICE FOR NEW YORK TUSCAN PRINCE about Feb 20 (vis Sues) For all information, apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN A CO, LTD (Incorporated in England) Agents THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED (Incorporated In the United Kingdom) For China and Japaa BENARTY504 words
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Advertisement256 1921-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE EASTERN SHIPPINI COMPANY, LIMITED (lassrpsrated la Str.it. Settlamaata) This Mm. table a) .abj.et te .It.r.tios r'thout farther notlc. Stsafasr salllag froa Slagaaor* BAN WHATT SOON, aaaaa Tnesaay. at 9 .m, far Pert Swettenham aad Pea*ag Pr*ai Peaaag to BJealMela Trsla Je-jmey from Moalmein U Rangees 10 hoar.).256 words
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Advertisement362 1921-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS 0. S K. THE OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA LTD. (Incorporated In Japan) No. 2. De Sousa Strset Proposed Selling fros- SUgapor. (Subject to change without ootle*? EUROPEAN LINE For Port Bald, Marselllee, Loaaoa, Aatwarp, Rotterdam and H.mbart HIMALAYA MARU M NEW YORK LINB For New York (via Panama) AMAZON362 words
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Advertisement409 1921-02-09 4 STUMER SAILINGS NIPPON YISEN HAISKA. (Incotfttorated in Japan) Under Mall Contract with th. Imperial lapaasas Government. Subject to alteratloL. without notice KUBOPE MAIL LINB Fortnightly Service For London, Antwerp via (Malacca) Penana. Colombo, Snes, Port Said and Marseilles. KAGA MARU mid. Feb. YOKOHAMA MARL' Feb. 28 KLEIST Mar. LIVERPOOL LINB409 words
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Advertisement1032 1921-02-09 5 STEAMER SAILINGS a*. MATARAM, JANUARY 25, 1921 Consignees of cargo ex the above steamer are hereby notified that the survey of cargo landed in a damaged condition will be held on Friday, February 11, at 9 a.m., in Godown Nos. I aae 1 .">. No further survey will be held1,032 words
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Advertisement605 1921-02-09 5 STEAMER SAILINGS AMERICAN AND M \NCHURIAN LINE *js. CITY OF AGRA The a'.ove steamer now in port loading for Boston and New York, via Suez, and sailing about the 13st instant, has accommodation for a limited number of passengers. For particulars, apply to McALISTER A CO., LTD., i lncorporated in605 words
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Advertisement725 1921-02-09 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE OMNIBUS SERVICE On and after Wednesday, January 28, 1921, the hours of the Singapore Municipal Omnibus Services will be revised as follows PASIR PANJANG ROUTE Morning Leave Finlayson Green, at 6 a.m., and every 40 minutes until 8.40 a.m. Leave Reformatory Road, 6.40 a.m., and every 40 minutes725 words
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Advertisement289 1921-02-09 5 R PE B^^^S 8 EXCELLENCE PURE MANILA ROPE SUPERIOR QUALITY A CORDAGE WORTHY OF YOUR CONFIDENCE Approved and purchased by the United States Navy and Army the Philippine Government and also the leading shipowners. SOLE AGENTS I KEAT CHEANG COMPANY 61, Market Street, Singapore.— Tel. 2269. <15, Beach Street, Penan*.289 words
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Advertisement868 1921-02-09 6 •iXEiiU At the PopnUr Photoplay Hoot* E M I» X I* E Tunjonr Pagar Kimrt. Trama Paaa th* Door GRAND NEW YEAR PROGRAMME In the Second Show at 9.30 (arl Laemmlc offers the Daredevil of the Skies, LIEUTENANT O LOCKLEAR, The Eagle man who smiles at death waiting for him868 words
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Advertisement279 1921-02-09 6 CINEMAS^ ijo oq HALL, LIMITED I North Bridge Road Tuesday, February 8, to Thursday, February 10, 1921 Second Show at 9 Sharp. Universal Great Mystery Serial THE LION MAN Episodes 18— 36 parts The story from the successful novel by Randal Parrisli, known as "The Strange Case of Cavendish." Starring279 words
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Advertisement235 1921-02-09 6 SYMPTOMS OF EYESTRAIN Symptoms of Eyestrain being often indirect, are wrongly attributed to other causes. Headaches, brain fag, brow ache, aching at the back of the neck, giddiness, insomnia, depression, pain in the temples or at the back of the eyes, fullness, smarting, pricking, soreness and heat of the eyes235 words
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Advertisement143 1921-02-09 6 COLUMBIA NATURAL TONE 3 SPRINGS $165, $266 RECORDS MUCH REDUCED 1%9 in in (f rmeri v) t3 S3 00 I 2 (f rmeriy) 3 8 0Q Cf> 12 in. (relebrit.O QO«uU formerly $4.80 ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Hongkong) 40 YEARS IN STRAITS BONE-SETTER AND ORTHOPAEDIA HALL M. KATO.143 words
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Article891 1921-02-09 7 Rubber ami Industrials at Kuala Lumpur. Messrs. Near, Fcaron and Co., Kuala Lumpur, reported at 5 p.m. on Friday In spite of the distractions of race week considerable interest has been taken in the share market. Rubbers and industrial.'; have been in n-J' i ikinaml, although the891 words
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Article130 1921-02-09 7 »t2U>£L£ Al IHr I«'U-Ea-i Wharf Basin Nil. East Wharf I'nkai Maru 3, Nam Sang. Sheer* harf \an C'toon. Main Wharf Tjimanek, Haiphong, Titan, Ceylon Maru. Zaida. Kmpire ltut-k Lake 1-armingdale, Adi n, Kdaviina. Batjan, Deucalion, Hebe. Circe. Wist Wharf I'ul Loeat. Ayuthia, Either Dollar. JardißCa Wharf Nil. Palo130 words
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Article137 1921-02-09 7 riXTUMB Wednesday, February High Viter, 11.7 a.m.. 11.68 p m Ash Wt-ilnesday. htfcan«t Banks cK.-. r»:., '-jb at Hnm*. SJO Pnrhuradiiy. IVhrnary 10. BU WaUr, 11.42 a.m. Johore l'tanters Assoctetion, 10 a.m. Spore Nursing Assn. H'pal Board 11 a.m Rent Board, 2.15 p.m. S.C.C. Special Meeting, 6.16137 words
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Article189 1921-02-09 7 Thursday federated Malay States, Malacca, Muar. Penang, Kuala Pahang, Pekan. Sungei Limbang and Kuantan (By train) 6 a.m. Cucoh 9 a.m. Pah I -■■■■■i;! 9 a.m. Krei:i.-. Trragganu, Kt-luntan, PaUni. S rtrnrii. Hnndon and Bangkok 9 a.m. PaaaßC, Kani;»«n and Calcutta 11 a.m. St-lut i'nndjunir. Beng-kalis and189 words
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Article24 1921-02-09 7 Official Vc»i 0 i S'pcr* December 23 December 24 December 27 Office RepnrtJ Arrivvo Lona.". January If* Januarj 24 January 2424 words
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Article363 1921-02-09 7 Rates Not in Harmony With Cost of Living. When do the Admiralty propose to 'make up their mind on the .|uestion of naval pay asks the Naval and Military Record. Sir James Craig tells us that the niatur is under consideration," a phrase which is too often363 words
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Article21 1921-02-09 7 A motor-cyclist at Stratford I thought it dd' not matter about the noise so long: as the silencer was fixed on.21 words
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Article131 1921-02-09 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, February 7. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/3*4 Private 3 m. credits 2 >'* 7/16 On New York Demand 43 ft Private 90 days 48% On Franco Bank 575 On In<lia, Bank T. T. 160 On Hongkong, Bank d/d p.<-. pm. On Shanghai,131 words
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55 1921-02-09 7 Tone of Market Dull. Singapore Standar Ribbed Smoked She* Closing Prices Buyer* Sellei Spot i'eb. ■larch Ipril-Juc* Spot Feb. March April-June S iinnapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers Sellers 34 34V4 35 Mi 36 36% 37 tt 41 42 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 1255 words
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Article189 1921-02-09 7 VaL Pd. Bayer*. Seller* 10 10 Ampang nom. 1 1 Ayer Weng 1-00 £1 £1 Kam. Kamunting 1.16.6 2.2.6 10 10 Kinta Aswc 6.00 £1 £1 KinU Tin 2.7.6n000. 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.80 1 1 Jelantoh 1.30 £1 il Lahat Mine* 5 5 Lingui Tin 4.00 4.5 C189 words
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Article123 1921-02-09 7 Iss. Val. Pd. Buyers. Seller*. II £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.6.0 3.12.6 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 7.50 8.50 6/- 6/- Electric T'wayi 8/J 10 10 Fraser Neave 30.00 32.00 50 50 W. Hammer Co. 95 105 100 100 Katz Bros. 180.00 150.00 10 10 Mexican Eagle 5.0.0 5.10.0123 words
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Article101 1921-02-09 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,30*1 par S'pore Electric Tramways 6 p.c. £350,00( trn S'pore Municipal 6 p.e $1,878,000 par S'pore Mun. 4H p« of 1907 11,000.000 >* v fli S'pore Mud. 44 i of 1909 $1,600,500 u pr dit S'pore Mun. 4H o of l»t>V ILeOO.fiOii t p.t dtt101 words
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Article388 1921-02-09 7 Ftiwi «nd Co. and Lyall and Eratt't QaoUUoa* Latest available Sterling Qaotatloaa are printed on another pag* oa Friday To-day'i Prices Kiun Lyall A Co. Evatt Allenby ($1) 0.36 0.45 0.35 045 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.75 2.25 1.75 2.25 Am. Malay ($2) 2.50 3.00 2.50 3.50 A. Hitam388 words
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Advertisement78 1921-02-09 7 U i.luu*; Our Patrons A Happy and Irosperous New Year THE STAR OPERA Ik. Theatre Ki.ya, North Bridge lUa< TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT 1 AU BABA and the 10 Thieves I H. CHLUNU, rropr-..^.. V. L. TAN. lUnavei l'kv»< U»« tut tcata SEPOY LINES GOLF CLUB The annual general meeting will78 words
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Advertisement39 1921-02-09 7 TELEPHONE 2338 LARGE, NEW COMFORTABLE OPEN DAY CARS FOR HIRE AND NIGHT At Reasonable Rate*. George's Garage Special Day Outinga and Round-the-Island trips by aOURTEOUS Arrangement. V^HAUFFEURS Only Addreaa BURLINGTON, Column Street, Singapore. MICHSLIN TYRES— ALL SIZES FOR SALE.39 words
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Advertisement754 1921-02-09 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS FOR SALE, at 28, Seah Im Road, Buiek cur. Single bed. cot, wheelbarrow, stove, etc PIANO, practioHlly new, beautiful tone. Bargain. $750 or n»ar ofter. 528. Straits Times. "FOR" SALE TYPEWRITERS, one 20 in Underwood (new) and ore Roynl No. 10. Cheap. Please apply 527,_Straits I'inuWAN'TKD for impoit754 words
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Advertisement428 1921-02-09 7 AUCTION SALE of valuable teak household furniture, hornless cabinet gramophone, etc. At No. 11. Owen Road, off Seransruon Road. ..n Saturday. Februar\ 12. at Zja p.m Vmpnsintr double pring hornless table (jran.l cabinet gramophone in oak case in P -rfect condition, a magnificent design teak idebeard with mirror panel, beautifully428 words
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1241 1921-02-09 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 UNEMPLOYED. We need make no apology for returning to the subject of unemployment. It has, of course, two phases the European* and the Asiatics. The latter are inarticulate. They- have no newspapers. They have no gift for holding public meetings and forcing attention to1,241 words
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Article28 1921-02-09 8 The Malacca branch of the Church Work Association are prepared to renew their agency for Malacca baskets. Application should be made to Mrs. Gould, Church i Street, Malacca.28 words
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Article24 1921-02-09 8 Bradford is to select by secret ballot a soldier of the rank and file upon whom will be conferred the freedom of the city.24 words
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Article19 1921-02-09 8 Lloyd's register shows that Britain is building a larger quantity of merchant shipping than the rest of world combined.19 words
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Article21 1921-02-09 8 A New York message states that the Pacific Mail will inaugurate a mail service from San Francisco to Calcutta in February.21 words
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Article31 1921-02-09 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 158 to $100. The rate of payment of money orders from India is Rs. 168 to $100.31 words
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Article28 1921-02-09 8 At the inquest on a Harrow boy who was found hanged, a verdict of death by muadveature was returned. It is believed that he was performing gymnastic tricks.28 words
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Article29 1921-02-09 8 It is notified for general information that in honour of the visit of H.M.S. Malaya to-morrow will be observed as a public holiday in the State of Negri Sembilan.29 words
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Article34 1921-02-09 8 The Economic Stores, at the corner of Hay and William Streets, and right in the heart of the city of Perth, Australia, were totally destroyed by fire during the early hours of January 13.34 words
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Article32 1921-02-09 8 Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, and Charlie Chaplin were to sail this month from San Francisco for China, where they will start a series of photoplays which will take them round the world.32 words
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Article33 1921-02-09 8 By the kind permission of Lieut. -Col. R. W. Morgan, the drums of the First Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment will play Retreat in the Botanic Gardens at 5..'!0 p.m. on Friday, February 1133 words
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Article30 1921-02-09 8 Major-General Swinton is about to leave the air ministry where he is controller of information in the department of civil aviation. General Swinton w^s the first eye-witness during the war.30 words
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Article38 1921-02-09 8 Mrs. H. S. Mort, who is charged with the murder of Dr. C. J. Tozer, was removed from the Royal North Shore Hos\ital Sydney, on January 7 to the Long Bay penitentiary. Her condition showed a slight improvement.38 words
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Article43 1921-02-09 8 Sir Ralph Ashton has been found dead in the bathroom of his residence at Redgate. It is stated that there was a bullet wound in the head and a rifle lying alongside the body. The coroner's jury brought in a verdict of suicide.43 words
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Article44 1921-02-09 8 The Daily News states that General Dyer is lecturing in London on his expedition in Persia in 1916. This is the first lecture of a series the proceeds if I which will be distributed amongst the i relatives of Indians who fell at Amritsar.44 words
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Article40 1921-02-09 8 Stfinii- Morrison, who was sentenced to death at the Old Bailey in 1911 for the murder of Leon Beron and whose sentence was subsequently commuted to penal servitude for life, has died in prison from heart disease aggravated by hungerstriking.40 words
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Article45 1921-02-09 8 A public meeting of Ceylon Tamils in the F.M.S. will be held at the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur to-day to consider changes desirable in the constitution of the Federal Council, and to pass resolutions to be submitted to the Select Committee of the Federal Council.45 words
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Article64 1921-02-09 8 During the performance of a pantomime at the Empire Theatre, Dublin, three men sei::i\l a military clerk, named Kennedy, who was standing behind the sta Is, dragged him outside, and shot him, l>ut not dangerously. He escaped in a motor car. Kennedy's wife was sitting in the stalls. She rushed64 words
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Article88 1921-02-09 8 A boating disaster occurred on the Hopkins River, near Warrnambool, Melbourne, on January 9, when a motor launch sank with 80 passengers on board. Warrnamiioui is in mourning, and flaps are beinj flown at half-mast. Dragging and sweeping operations were resumed, and the body of a little girl, clasped in88 words
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Article83 1921-02-09 8 Information has been received in Ipoh that a Chinese kapalla, named Loh Sin, the second kapalla of the Kinta Association, Ltd., Tanjong Rambutan, was stabbed on Friday evening by some other coolies of the same gang. The reason for the attack is not clear. When Loh Sin was taken to83 words
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Article103 1921-02-09 8 On Monday morning before Mr. Langham Carter Munga! Singh of 1034, Serannoon Road, was charged, at the instance <-f the Gavernment Veterinary Surgeon, with a breach of the rules of the Quarantine Ordinance in that he 'ailed to thoroughly disinfect, cleanse and liniewash cattle sheds in Serangcon Road, where rinderpest103 words
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Article115 1921-02-09 8 On New Year's Eve, the sUff of the Island Trading Company, Ltd., at SelalunK, Sarawak, under the chairmanship of Mr. G. S. Reich, celebrated the appointment of Mr. F. L. Chapman as manager of the Selalang Works, in succession to Mr. T. A. Robarts who has been appointed iby the115 words
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Article427 1921-02-09 8 William (iu:u\ the famous Notts' cricketer is dea I. The following oeaths are announced Alexander Whyte, formerly principal of New College, Edinburgh Dr. .1 hn Bi'i-.tti" Croz er, philosophical writer. The death.> ar? announced of Lieut.Col. H. P. Dimmock, lute principal of the Grant Medical College, Bombay,427 words
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Article79 1921-02-09 8 The following telegram has been sent by the Tavoy chamber of mines to the Burma Government Price tin £162.10 is drop of £49.10 in 4 weeks. Wolfram unsaleable. All mining now unprofitable and mines are closing down. 8,000 coolies will be out of employment and no79 words
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Article91 1921-02-09 8 A Sydney message says The general secretary of the United Labourers' Union (Mr. G. Wate), estimates that there ar» 40,000 unemployed in New South Wales. His union has decided to inform the labour unions and the Press in Great Britain that there are thousands of unskilled labourers91 words
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Article114 1921-02-09 8 A Hylam named Loh Nee Hin, aged 17 years, employed as a tukan ayer by Mr. Hogarty, living at 1, Bank building*, Jervois Road, was charged this morning before Mr. Dawson, second magistrate, at the instance of Insp. A. W. Matthews with theft of jewellery belonging114 words
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Article139 1921-02-09 8 The following message was received shortly after H.M.S. Malaya aailed at 5.30 p.m. on Monday -H.M.S. Malaya to His Excellency the Governor "On leaving Singapore may I express to your Excellency the gratitude of all on hoard H.M.S. Malaya for the hospitality and kindness shown to139 words
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Advertisement101 1921-02-09 8 A WELL KNOWN BRAND OF CIGARETTE IN A NEW SIZE Three Castles SUPER Magnums There's no sweeter tobacco comes from Virginia and no SI 35 better brand than $1.35 The Three Cuttles per tin P* r in of 5 0 Thackeray— The Virginians of SO OUFt CHINESE NEW YEAR m101 words
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Advertisement93 1921-02-09 8 WHO KNOWS WHAT EVERY WOMAN WANTS? Only a Woman knows Only Woman can fell Yet some men will tell you they think they know IM) YOU WANT TO KNOW ALHAMBRA PALLADIUM MARLBOROUGH Advertisement* will be found on page 6. I "7"% %O,h\j c&r\ Work .the GUTH«i£ Cs ITS' >*corporo.rcJi t*.93 words
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Article868 1921-02-09 9 Strong Speeches by Mr. Lloyd George. Vanquished Less Taxed Than The Victors. ItEiTER Telegrams London. February 4. In connection with the report of the financial committee of the Brussels conference, it appears from another annex that the approximate average taxation per head, direct and indirect, calculated at the868 words
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Article207 1921-02-09 9 Reuter Telegrams Paris, February 5. Marshal Pilsudski, who is receiving everywhere the warmest welcome, has had a long interview with M. Millerand. The papers are emphasising the historical bonds between France and Poland. Marshal Pilsudski and the Polish foreign minister, M. Sapieha, in several interviews, stated thatReuter - 207 words
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Article203 1921-02-09 9 Kr< an Telegkam* London, February 5. The terms of the Palestine mandate have aroused considerable interest on account of the assumption that the main principles will recur in all the League mandates. The obvious international fairness of the terms is taken as a happy augury, enhancing the prospects203 words
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Article94 1921-02-09 9 Reuter Telegram London, February 7. Stockholm The contrast between the Soviet's pacific protestations and Chicherin's notes is furnished at Helstngfors in a newspaper account of a Moscow Soviet meeting at which Trotzky is alleged to have declared in favour of continuance of war, the preparation of an armyReuter - 94 words
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Article521 1921-02-09 9 Kr ter Telegrams London, February 4. Washington The House of Representative! foreign affairs committee reported favourably on the resolution authorising a President-called international disarmament conference in Washington. London, February 4. New York Robert Brindell, the pro- minent contractor, known as the Tsar of the building trades," has521 words
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Article146 1921-02-09 9 Reuter Telegrams London, February 5. Mr. Chamberlain at Birmingham declared that Britain desired two years ago to see the whole of the Allied debts wiped out, but the proposals which were then rejected by the United States would now not be repeated since they expose usReuter - 146 words
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Article305 1921-02-09 9 Reuter Telegram London, February 7. The King's proclamation to the Viceroy, Indian Princes and Rulers of states on the occasion of the inauguration of a newregime recounts the efforts of the Viceroy and native Princes themselves in the past 'year in framing a constitution and chamber ofReuter - 305 words
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Article141 1921-02-09 9 Reuter Telegrams London, February 5. Athens, February 4 The Cabinet has signed. London, February 5. Athens: M. Rhallis announced in the National Assembly the resignation of the Cabinet, due to differences chiefly on the question of the constitution cf the Greek delegation to the London conference on theReuter - 141 words
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Article106 1921-02-09 9 Rbuter Telegram London, February 4. Geneva The twelfth meeting of the Council of the League of Nations is being held in Geneva on February 21. The following nations will be represented France, M. Bourgeois Britain, Mr. Balfour or Mr. Fisher Italy, Marquis Imperiali Japan, Viscount Ishii China,Reuter - 106 words
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Article88 1921-02-09 9 Riutxr Telegram London, February 6. It is stated that the recent experiments in pavirg a street in the Borough with rubber sheets are satisfactory and it is suggested that the Westminster City Council will adopt a similar scheme for deadening sounds in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross Hospital.Reuter - 88 words
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Article319 1921-02-09 9 Reuter Telegrams London, February a, The Metr nolitan Magazine, a leading journal of N.w York, for. sees the failure any attempt to bind America, England and Japan to reduction of armaments. The three countries distrust each other and all are reaching out for the world's trade. America does notReuter - 319 words
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Article144 1921-02-09 9 Kbi teh Telegram London, February 7. Capetown On the eve of the South African elections on the Bth inst., in which the chief issue relates to the maintenance of the Imperial connection, General Smuts has issued a stirring appeal to support the South African party and a144 words
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Article133 1921-02-09 9 Reuter Telegram London, February 7. That the price of the best household soap should not exceed BV4d. a pound instead of 10d., and the prices of other soaps should be proportionately lower than at present is the conclusion of the sub- ommitte- on the soap industry appointeeReuter - 133 words
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Article89 1921-02-09 9 Riuteb Telegram London, February 4. New York Eight European salvation army officers, including Captain and Mr. Loom, of Amsterdam, have arrived en route for the leper colony in Java, where they expect to arrive about April 1. The party volunteered for work in the colony in response toReuter - 89 words
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Article415 1921-02-09 9 German Wriggling and Allied Resolve. i Ret ter Telegrams London, February 6. Paris M. Briand brilliantly replied to his critics in the Chamber on the subject of the Paris agreement and when he sat down he was ovated. It was obvious that if the Chamber hail immediately voted, it415 words
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Article114 1921-02-09 9 Keuter Telegrams London, February 4. Brisbane The Prime Minister, Mr. Theodore, in a speech in the Trades Hall, said anyone doubting that Australians would soon be called on to defend their homes against an Asiatic invasion was living in a fool's paradise. Asiatic ideals and aspirations menaced the idealsReuter - 114 words
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Article102 1921-02-09 9 Revter Tei kgram London, February 7. Marking tirr.e epitomises Chicheria's note to Lord Curzon acknowledjjing receipt of the draft of the trade! agreement, according to a Moscow telegram. Th« Soviet pleasurably notes as regards general conditions that no divergencies exist which are incapable of settlement between Krassin and102 words
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Article84 1921-02-09 10 RXUTH TtLEGRAM London, February 7. Cairo The Government has closed down the secondary schools throughout the country until a guarantee is given that they will not be used for political purposes. This is a sequel to the action of an Egyptian headmaster in expelling the ringleader of84 words
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Article46 1921-02-09 10 Kelter Telegram London, February 4. Rome The Socialist riotions of censure of the Government's domestic policy in connection with the action of local authorities in the recent disturbances were rejected in the Chamber by an overwhelming majority, after Signor Giolitti had appealed for confidence.Reuter - 46 words
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Article204 1921-02-09 10 Keitfh Telegrams London, February 6. Mexico There has been an earthquake in the region of Tehuantepec. It is believed that many were killed. London, February 6. Ottawa There were 75,800 immigrants into Canada from Great Britain in 1920 compared with 57,200 in 1919. The total number of immigrants in204 words
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Article35 1921-02-09 10 (From Our Special Correspondent.) Madras, February 7. H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught has entered Delhi. The Viceroy, the Com-mander-in-Chief, the Ruling Princes and citizens accorded him an enthusiastic reception.35 words
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Article305 1921-02-09 10 Airmen's Rescue in the Frozen North. A Toronto cable of January ii states Owing to the arrival of many newspaper correspondents at Cochrane, Northern Ontario, the Canadian National Railway nas sent a tourist sleeping car from Toronto to be their home until the United States naval balloonists305 words
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Article2097 1921-02-09 10 The Appointment of Lord Reading. By Our Special Correspondent London, January 14. Out of the midst of conjectures, speculations, objections, expostulations, and what not, the official announcement emerges that the Earl of Reading has been appointed Viceroy of India in succession to Lord Chelmsford. On the whole the2,097 words
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Article24 1921-02-09 10 A Reuter wire of the sth inst. states In a rugger match at Swansea Scotland beat Wales by 14 points to 8.Reuter - 24 words
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Article23 1921-02-09 10 F. M S. Soccer. Our Ipoh correspondent whed on the 9th inst. that in the inter-state soccer match Perak beat Selangor by 2—o.23 words
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Article76 1921-02-09 10 Our Penang correspondent wires :—ldeal conditions prevailed for the cricket match Penan;; v. Perak. The visitors made 152 in the first innings to which Penang replied with 82. In a second innings Perak made 147 for three wickets, Grenier contributing 82 not out and Edwards 55. The S.C.C. v.76 words
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Article92 1921-02-09 10 A reminder is given of the special general meeting of the Singapore Cricket Club to be held to-morrow at 5.15 p.m. S. C. C. Tennis Tournament. The S.C.C. spring lawn tennis tournament is due to start on March 16, qualifying rounds on March 2. Entry lists92 words
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Article427 1921-02-09 10 Male Fashions To-day In Bombay. The modern tendency is to wear as little as possible, says a Bombay journal. The ladies set the fashion in order (let us hope so at any rate) that their natural charms might be displayed to the best advantage, and the427 words
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Article254 1921-02-09 10 Writer of a War Poem Called Wake Up, England Do you remember during- the war a poem entitled Wake up, England or words to that effect Perhaps you heard it at the music-hall, or the theatre, and no doubt it fired you with martial enthusiasm. You may254 words
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144 1921-02-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I, an European, who, by pressure of high prices, and scarcity of Asiatic labour, am compelled to work consistently from dawn to dark, am fed up with the wail of the Asiatic workmen. If you can find me144 words
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Letter388 1921-02-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am not an American and have never been in that country, but for years I have come into contact with Americans of very different kinds, and for long have re«.d much and heard not a little by enquiry388 words
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Article276 1921-02-09 10 The Victoria Theatre was packed on Monday evening with members of the Mohameilan community, and a sprinklingof Europeans, to hear that well known Islamic missionary of Europe, Khawaja Kamaluddin, discourse on Islam and what it means. Dr. R. O. Winstedt, Director of Education, who presided, introduced the276 words
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Article98 1921-02-09 10 Ayer Hitam.— 33,772 lbs. Asahan.— 64,soo lbs. Anglo-Sumatra.— 72,679 lbs. Bah Lias Tobacco and Rub. 120 168 lbs Bahru Selangor.— 12,000 lbs Beverlac— lo,2Bo lbs. Blackwater. 6,490 lbs Bukit C10h.— 25,000 lbs. Bukit 5e1ang0r.— 29,436 lbs Bila (Sumatra).— 34,133 lbs. Consolidated.— 46,663 lbs. Central (Sumatra).— 2l,39s lbs98 words
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Article707 1921-02-09 10 Soldier's Explanation to A Magistrate. 'I In- further hearing of the cast- in which l'rivate Cummings, of the South Staffordshire Regiment, stands charged Aith dishonestly reiaiiiinir stolen property, namely, dothing, hoi nfing to SergeantMajor Parr, D.C.M., and a mirror belonging to His Highness the Sultan of Johore, took707 words
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Article279 1921-02-09 10 Why Whipping Makes For Criminals. Miss Margery Fry spoke on the problem of the delinquent child to a joint meeting of the Associations of Head Mistresses and Assistant Mistresses Urn other afternoon. The treatment of the criminal, sh« said, was a science midway between medicine and education, and279 words
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Article82 1921-02-09 10 Mr W S. J. Willson, partner in the firm of Messrs. Turner Morrison and Company, Calcutta, has presented to Field .Marshall His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught a sum cf one lakh of rupees to be devoted to the alleviation of suffering caused by disease in Bengal. His Royal82 words
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Article1997 1921-02-09 11 Tear's Work Shows Substantial Improvement. The 1 it! annual ordinary general meet- i fc, „r Valley „lohor.-l Rub- ber Estates Limited, was held recently) •t Cam... Street Motel. X.C Sir Byron Peters, K B E. uhiiirman of the company), I presiding I The Chairman said Gentlemen, the1,997 words
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Article203 1921-02-09 11 Sir F. Younjjhusband Before The K. (i. S. Sir Francis Yount husband, aiMressinir a meeting of the Royal (Jeouraphiial Society on the subject <*f the forthcoming expedition t;> Mount Kvci st. SaM that the Alphinc Club an. l tlv R >yal GeojrrnIphual Society had formed a Mount203 words
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Article24 1921-02-09 11 Magistrate at High Kate J The husband' seems to want a separation. The hus- band I dun't want a separation 1 want my wife.24 words
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Advertisement127 1921-02-09 11 These are the finest examples of the Piano-Makers Art yet achieved Al»o new shipment o f MOUTRIE PIANOS Call or write for Illustrated Price List Cash or Easy Monthly Payments S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. Raffles Place, SINQAPOKE Ihe Clyno Lightweight The finest 2-vro*e on the Market *V iabl Fasy to127 words
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Advertisement214 1921-02-09 11 Raffles Hotel The Leading Hotel in Singapore Excellent accommodation and ouiaine The Fineat Ball Room in the East GUEST NIGHTS EVERY THURSDAY SATURDAY RAFFLES NEW ORCHESTRA F. A. COOKB, Msslcal Director. H. MUBPHY, Jan Dnuur. 4. K. MeCLART, M.n.frr RAFFLES HOTEL FAREWELL CONCERT AM) CLASSICAL DANCES on Wednesday, February 9.214 words
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Article1169 1921-02-09 12 How the University Came by Its Name. "All passenßers who can afford it are I advised to take seats in the middle of the train in case the engine explodes." This,' sniu iv!r. C. R. Fay, lecturing to the His- torical Association at Cambridge on Jan-1,169 words
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Article524 1921-02-09 12 Dames Who do not Like Their Style." The issues of Burkes Peerage and i Debrett's Peerage for 1921 are swollen by the expansion of the Honours Lists beyond all previous dimensions. Burke, which is edited by Mr. A. Winton Thorpe, and published by the Burke Publishing [Company524 words
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Article286 1921-02-09 12 I Excellent Progress of King George's Fund. The Duke of York, as President of King .George's Fund for Sailors, took the chair at a meeting in London the other week. He stated that the year's distribution 'of annual grants for the relief of seamen and their dependants286 words
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Article38 1921-02-09 12 Programme of drills, etc., fur week ending Sunday, February 13 Friday, 11th.— D p.m.. Drill Hall, S.F.A. Co. Sunday, 13th. 7.30 a.m., Balestier Range, Eurasian Co., Rifle Club Shoot. R. SMITH, Lieut., Ag. Adjutant, S.V.C.38 words
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Article29 1921-02-09 12 Programme of Drills etc. for February I 1921. "B and "C Companies on I Thursday 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Clock Tower, I 6.15 p.m.29 words
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Advertisement246 1921-02-09 12 JUST RECEIVED Shipment of out Popular PATENT FACED HAIR BELTING 2 in. 3 in. 4 in. 6 in. Try this Ekl.ing if you have not done so, and you will want to use it on all your pulleys. Sole Agents KIAM KIAT COMPANY (MARKET STREET) JUST RECEIVED STAR LORRY 2',-j-tor246 words
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Advertisement80 1921-02-09 12 English Fish FRESH SUPPLIES SMOKED HADDOCKS KIPPERS SMOKED FISH FILLETS BLOATERS SMOKED HERRINGS HALIBUT AND SALMON Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED GREAT REDUCTION THE POPULAR Sakura Beer SELLING FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY M.T $19. 50 per case of 46 quarts. $25.00 96 pints. t DONT MISB THIS BARGAIN. Send80 words
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Article1146 1921-02-09 13 SAn Unsolved Mystery of The st Seismic Forces. The meteorological correspondent of the Morni-.ig Post writes in a recent issue I of that journal More than a week has B' elapsed since the violent agitation of the 5 seismological instruments at Mr. Shaw s I Observatory at West1,146 words
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Article611 1921-02-09 13 Canadian Case Against Price Control. The Canadian Government Fruit Trade i Commissioner, in a report on the effect or fruit control, refers to the strong effort > a de b y Canadian fruit shippers last Uctobt-r to secure the abandonment of: the proposed re-imposition of apple price611 words
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Article164 1921-02-09 13 Those KoiiiK home from the East will ba ulad to Uarn that there is no need lo scramble for accommodation at London hotels in these days. The majority of the hotels are experiencing a slump. Before the war the New Year was generally a period of quiet,164 words
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Advertisement297 1921-02-09 13 FOR RELIABILITY WHiTEAWAY'S WONDERFUL I j WATCH VALUE I 1 11 H STANDARD TEMPUS WATCH I The watch with a lonjj reputation for reliability. The "Tempus" .1 j watch is v neat p.i.ket watcb in a strong solid nickel case. No I I other low priced watch can offer all297 words
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Advertisement189 1921-02-09 13 i f|| FRAMROZJ f Li -U^y Fpq PPIMB QUALITY ABRADED WATFRS NERVOUS DEBILITY AND WEAKNESS II KO y p^ INVALID' 1 roRT. imC BUC SBft fr Every bottle ia guaranteed by the Shippers to be thoroughly ran tured in wood before shipment to the Tropicn. This Wine ia highly recommended189 words
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Advertisement722 1921-02-09 14 SALES 1Y AUCTfOi LAND AUCTION On behalf of the Municipal c mi ri""iT n •f the Town of Singapore, a .valuable b»ild_ In* cite near Arab Street will be offered n •action at our sale-rooms, W and 17, Kamef Place, .a Tuesday. February IS, 1»21. at 2.M »ja AH that722 words
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Advertisement430 1921-02-09 14 IMSURMOE THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INS. CO. (Incorporated in Canada) All the latest plans of Life, Endowment, and Annuity policies issued. Assets IMiMN GUTHRIE CO, LTD. -General AgenU. Singapore. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fire, Life, Marine, Accident, Guarantee aad Motor Car Awsete exceed MMM.M* W. A. SIMS430 words
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Advertisement688 1921-02-09 14 Assets «rver 93£«Mw» S.C. A*sman*e in force over $15,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE GO. LTD. (laeorvorated ia Straits Settlements) HEAH OFFICB z Wtacfceater Sense, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE a 2. Old Jewry. E.C. The Company has 00,00* deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life688 words
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Advertisement328 1921-02-09 14 BANKING NEDERLANDCHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPY NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY. (Established 1824.) Paid-up Capital Fl. 80,000,000 (about ««,667,000). Statutory Reserve Fund Fl. 17,553.248.0 i (about 21,446,107). Special Reserve Fund Fl. 22,640,000 (about «,888,533). HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES Penang, Hongkong, Shanghai Kobe, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang Weltevreden, Bandoeng (Java), Cheribon. Tegal,328 words
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Advertisement510 1921-02-09 14 BANKING THE HO HONG BANK, LTD HEAD OFFICE Singapore, Raffles Chambers, 4, 5 and B BRANCHES Penang.— B6, Beach Street. Malacca.— l3l, Jonker Street Muar. 77-79, Jalan Suleiman. Batu Pahat. 109, Jalan Rahamat AGENCIES AT London, New York, San Francisco, Batavia Sourabaya, Semarang, Shanghai, Hongkong, Amoy, I'alembi.ng and Trang. CAPITAL510 words
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Advertisement564 1921-02-09 14 RANKING BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE Authorised Capital Frs. 260,000,000 Subscribed Capital Frs. 150,000,000 Paid-up Capital Frs. 75,000,000 Reserve Liability of Shareholders Frs. 75,900,000 Other Reserve Funds Frs. 60,000,000 (1/3 of the Capital subscribed by tk< Government of the Chinese Republic Chairman of the Board of Directors t Andre Berthelot. General564 words
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Article1015 1921-02-09 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Dangerous Driving. Between mail week and the end of the year inside of three weeks motorists had to be very busy looking to their p's and q's under the new Roads Bill, if they were to N ready by New Year's1,015 words
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Article27 1921-02-09 15 A woman who summoned her husband it Greenwich alleged that she had -a rival but she was willinpr to return to him to defy the other woman."27 words
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Advertisement161 1921-02-09 15 I y THE /''Z > DUNIOP TYRE \v y/ is the most Road-Worthy Article N^/"*" human ingenuity can conceive, ''■p and jfives consistently a higher average mileage than any other -> THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO LTD < Incorporated in Japan) 43-41. ROBINSON KOAD. SINGAPOtB. SPECIAL STOCK-CLEARING REDUCTIONS To make room161 words
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Advertisement179 1921-02-09 15 /Hi A Motor Car. dSm m Motor Cyole Bicycles y&9 y^T I Motor Lorries mMSttm 1 |y f OM* Wgnl tol tor 8. s r m s British Stepney Tyres Tubes A SPECIAL OFFER FOR THOSE WHO PREFER A SIZES IN STOCK AM) I'RKK.S. BRITISH MADE TYRE WE 650 by179 words
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Advertisement434 1921-02-09 16 GUAN KIAT CO. LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) S6. Phillip Street. SINGAPORE. NEW SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED Galvanized K<x>nnr. lUiltt. and Nuts Improved Engineer's Ratchet Bracen C. Steel Ratchet Drills assorted Grindstones in Iron Troughs Tike Em<r> (Jrindi-r complete Pruning S:iws (Sti <iu'hl and Curved) Steel Types (LaUrra and Figures) Brass434 words
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Advertisement445 1921-02-09 16 TAY GUAN KIAT M, PHILLIP STREET The sacceaafnl contractor for *«pply *f FIREWOOD to the Singapore Municipality tarlag the year 1921. GLOBE BOILER REMEDY For clearing and preserving steamer boilers of all type. Used by all factories, steamers, etc., and found good. The Ideal Fluid that speaks for itself. IN445 words
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Advertisement1905 1921-02-09 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wints, For Sale, To let, etc, in ordinary cloee-set type (arerage six word* to line) are Per line one insertion 28 cts., two ins. 46 cts three ins. 64 ct«., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten mi. $1.40, twelve1,905 words
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Advertisement854 1921-02-09 16 SINGAPORE RIFLE ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING S.V.C. DRILL HALL. Friday. February U. at 5.15 p.m. A General Meetinc of the ;ibove association will be held at the Singapore Volunteer Drill Hall, for the purpose of arraiiring the following business 1. To take over control of the association from the S.V.C. authorities.854 words
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Advertisement258 1921-02-09 16 Straits Motorcar Service LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements: 218 to 216, ORCHARD ROAD LORRIES AND CARS HIRED OVERHAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYCLES WELDING of all metals. Satisfaction Guarantee* Large atock of LUCAS HORNS AND LAMPS arriving shortly Phone 1233 THERE IS AN ART 2N BUYING Just like in everything258 words
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Miscellaneous202 1921-02-09 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONE* Mltorta! tad General U Manager* Offlc* 111* Job Printing Offlo* IM4 All communications relating I* *4tt«ri*T aatter* aad new* should be address*. to THI EDITOR All eomnmnieati.ruating to business matters —adverti»» menta, sabsenptious, account*. priaMa* etc, should be addressed to TO MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT fcUTEa Want*, For202 words
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