The Straits Times, 18 February 1921
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Title Section13 1921-02-18 1 The Straits Times. NO. 26,566 SINGAPORE, FRDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1921 PRICE 10 CENTS,13 words
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Advertisement155 1921-02-18 1 NESTLES MALTED IVIIL K OBTAIN. BUI VERTWIIEKt BE A R BRAND Swiss Milk PURITY STALDEIjBjIJB3ME?EMMtimM>I 1 "Z^ j EVERYWHERE RICHNESS BEAR" BRAND j HYGIENIC SWISS ML its in us natural purity "r I rf^PerfJr ik offers^! **9 <Jers (ff frtec security. this milk "^JM USED AND APPPRECIATED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD155 words
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Advertisement231 1921-02-18 1 ROBINSON CO., LTD To Those Homeward Bound ALL KINDS Of TRAVELLING REQUISITES B^it^^ -w^^^^^i^i^i^a^*jM^Bn adies 9 fik^ C. J SPLIT HIDH CAIiIN IRUNKS, BROWN 11^ 33 in. 36 in. STOUT COWHIDE QLADSTONE BAO $825 $88 2. ta $*a.»O $86 $62 BO LADIES' a d J^**^jfe^^^^^j^ STEEL NTS SStH 1888 CABIN231 words
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Advertisement17 1921-02-18 1 »r«» •■VVVVVAA t~i t-m I NESTLES HALTED MILK rucm uw turn wm urn» ImU turn wm Mb17 words
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Article982 1921-02-18 2 R. G. >/V.'s Circular Letter T. Companies. The Rubber Growers' Association (In co»" orated) have issued the following circular ragarding the fifth international rubber, other tropical products an i allied industries exhibition, 1921 As recorded in the July Bulletin the Council have decided to ijive cordial support to982 words
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Advertisement226 1921-02-18 2 meal, i» cup of pure wholesome Cocoa. In itself it is a nouri^ier and tiJ^ (lie .^|^fX»S5?S^~N CALEYS COCOA^x>J^^^^^ urns i c«>.. ua, wfi^tv^S^^^S' H..1.15.-ON 00-. l££££ VW^-^VVSJS' LEVER AND SONS MANILA HOUSE. IM, ORCHARD ROAD FOOTWEAR UIBGI Stm BBIPmNT JUST TO HAND OF LADIFs' AND GENTS' IHOM CHILDREN* SHOES226 words
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Advertisement358 1921-02-18 2 FOUCAULD A BRANDY *S£S^l f B3T» 16*7 AT XsP^^ TRY THEM TO-NIGHT Once you hare used Pinkettcs, the tiny gentle-ait-natuM taxatives, you will never go back to Salts, Oil, or drastic purgative pills. P dispel constipation and tlius cur* biliousness, liver," Kick hcadnchos, coated tongue, foul-snu-llins; breath they clear the358 words
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Advertisement259 1921-02-18 2 SmJUk'li rSLS"yB^i 4aawafc O 215, south Hridjre Road, sinrapore £/r£)r In stock for Sale (2tV PAPER AND INK sjj^ of all kind. i&€C OATE-BLOCK FOR 1921 |^T at 50 cts. each D. M. Grant Co. al'Tomob:le enoineers KRAMAT MOTOR WORKS 16, Krarnat Road i■« m i OX Y- ACETYLENE WELIiING259 words
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Article792 1921-02-18 3 Association League Tables. The 'ollowit g wrtc t.hn position") in the livitit iih of t! c At>t>ociati<«i LiOirucb in February 17 Fibst Division. Goal. P. \V. D. L. F. A. Ft*. Burnley 38 15 5 8 00 IB 85 Newcastle ltd 28 IK 4 646 26 Bolton Wandeier*. 24792 words
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Article245 1921-02-18 3 'teported Invention by a German Professor. An int;'rr.-l:nic statement was published in Berlin I h nuary 15 on the future possibilities of th.- submarine. Doctor Oswald Klamm, Professor of Naval Construction al the Charlottenburjj Technical College, one of the highest living- authorities on -tii|iliuildinj4, is working on plans245 words
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Article125 1921-02-18 3 A correspondent writes in a home I.a'XT :-l came across the following add Ui.'utrht it miKht interest the harass'-il l^-us, --wife to know what the price of foovl was in the nod old .lays." It is the far. provided at the dinner oT the barber125 words
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Advertisement627 1921-02-18 3 Indigestion and Bad Stomach Dr. Cassell's Tablets are the Prized Remedy in All Parts of the Empire. British Cuiana. South Africa. H Rimpnn. Manrhextrr Village. Mr C. Crafford. Dw«v» Hirer. LattiWMm P. 0.. IVrlir*. Corentyn. Brltiah amith. ('.P.. Konth Afrira. «rlt«»:-"I (liiiani. writ**?* N'»thin(f I baTe) anffpred for eiirhtoen months627 words
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Advertisement459 1921-02-18 3 TWICE A DAY take genuine British I SANATOGEH With tht rtJ-and-gold teal of Genalosan, Ltd. It will increase your vitality tone up your nerves and invigorate your whole system. Sanatogen twice a day means a better day's work means greater energy and staying-power means that you feel brighter, fresher, and459 words
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Advertisement214 1921-02-18 3 SELAMGOR EARTHEN PIPE COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS Orala Pipes, Latex Caps, Shanghai and 81a» lara. Flower Pots, Lime, Bricks, Tiles and all other Unda of things for E«tatra. Supplied ob Commlsaloa. Prices moderate and prompt delivery. A trial order will convince yon. P. O. BOX 98, KUALA LUMPUR. WB214 words
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Advertisement400 1921-02-18 3 CHINESE COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR T 192. Tank Rond. q^^ A> B» Mr Siow Chooa fXT^Ts/ rubli»hed To-day ROBINSON .V < KmtjMl^WAtaa. J'uhli«ih»M ItIKKCTOKV \M> Hi P*r espy (Tree copies to Advertiser*.) TO MOTORCAR OWNERS If jour car giva* >--.i troa»l« flaad IRepairs NVally 1),,,,,. ar.,l QaafMtMil Charges Moderate and iHlti.. Reliable400 words
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Advertisement924 1921-02-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0.-British India AND Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) caaaoany'* MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present easpeadeo LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES LONDON Dae Singapore l-»ev* Singapore924 words
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Advertisement441 1921-02-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS PRINCE LINE LIMITED (incorporated in England) r AX BAST BBHVICB FOR NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA TUSCAN PRINCE about Feb. 22 (via Sne.l For all information, apply to ADAMSON. GILFILLAN a CO, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Agenta. THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) Par Chin*441 words
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Advertisement250 1921-02-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE EASTERN SHIPPING COMPANY. LUOTBD (laeeraarated la Strait. SottUaeau! ThU Mm* tab!* Is sobjeel te alteraMm wlthaat farther notlc. StaaaMt aaUlat fraai Slacaaar* BAN WHATT BOON, erery Tneeday, at 1 ■ja, far Part Swattaahaai aad Paaaag. Vreai Peaaag to ■*al**»la (Trala Je-srosy from Monlat.ls ta Baagaaa 1« hours)250 words
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Advertisement363 1921-02-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS Itit THE OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA I Tl) (laeorporated In Japan) N*. I, D* Boas* Street Proposed Balling fraai Slagaaar* (Subject to change without nottee EUROPEAN LDTB For Port Bald. Maraalllea, Laaaew. Aatwara, Rotterdam aad Haabart SHUNKU MARU Mar. 26 NIW YORK UNI Far Naw York (via Paaaaaa) AMAZON363 words
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Advertisement406 1921-02-18 4 STEME". BMUNBS NIPPON YISEN kAISHA. (Incorporated la Japan) Cader Mall Caatract wlta tha Imperial faaaaeas Government. •object to alteration* without notice EUROPE MAIL LINI Fartaifßtly Sarrlc* Far London. Aatwerp rim (Malacca) Paaaaa. Colombo, Baaa. Port Said and Marseille* YOKOHAMA MARU Feb. 28 KLEIST mid. Mar. MISHIMA MARU Mar. 2.1 LIVERPOOL406 words
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Advertisement1290 1921-02-18 5 STEAMER gaiLtatfo GLEN LINE, LTD. Mb GLENAPP For Hongkong and Shanghai The above steamer is due on the 18th insti- and is expected to sail the following day. Has first-class accommodation available. For further particulars, apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD.. (Incorporated in F.M.S.) Agents LLOYD TRIESTINO S. N. COMPANY (Incorporated1,290 words
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Advertisement261 1921-02-18 5 1 STEAMER f.SfUKGS H.M.T. HIHAUYjT Leaving Singapore for London, on or about February 2«, has accommodation :<vailabl« for first saloon pa intermediate I passage rates. For further particulars, apply to P. AND O. S. N- COMPANY. Collyer Quay. S.S. CHINA FROM SAN FRANCISCO VIA HINA PORTS Consignee* of cargo per261 words
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Advertisement812 1921-02-18 6 CINEMAS From Thursday, February 17, to Tuesday, February 22, 1921. A lively and entertaining Triangle Production Featuring TAILOR HOLMES in a story of humour and action which amuses as it interests 5 parts A REGULAR FELLOW 5 parts A picture which blends comedy with romance in good proportions, and presents812 words
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Advertisement326 1921-02-18 6 CINEMAS j;j oa njmßirY HALL, LIMITED I North Bridge Road Friday, February 18, to Monday, February 21, 1991 Second Show at 0.15 Universal Great Mystery Serial the: lion man Episodes 18— 36 parts The story from the successful novel by Randal Parrish, known as "The Strange Case of Cavendish." Starring326 words
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Advertisement341 1921-02-18 6 SYMPTOMS OF EYESTRAIN Symptoms of Eyestrain being often indirect, are wrongly attributed to other causes. Headache!;, brain fag. brow ache, achinjr at the back of the neck, gi'Miness, insomnia, depression, pain in the temples or at the hack of the eyes, fullness, smarting, pricking, soreness and heat of the eyes341 words
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Advertisement230 1921-02-18 6 STEAMER SAILINGS MM. KANDAHAR Consignees of cargo per the above steamer .rom New York are hereby notified that »he hat now arrived nml is discharging opposite Godowns Nos. 34 and 35. McALISTER A CO., LTD., I Incorporated in Singapore I At'i'iits. "ELLERMAN" LINE ELLERMAN AND MVKNAI 1 STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED230 words
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Article150 1921-02-18 7 PIXTI'BC* rni.n. February IH. High Water. 5.31 a.m., 8.11 p.m Castles in Spain, Victoria Theatre Naturday, February 19. High Water, Ml a.m.. 9.18 p.m. Apples and Pear". Vie. Theatre BJO p.m. Coming Down, Vie. Theatre, 9.30 p m. Monday, February 20. High Water, 8.13 a.m., 10.3 p.m.150 words
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Article264 1921-02-18 7 rVMU AT TH» DOTKfI Un RaaH Basin -Nil Ea«.t Wharf Qarada, Kamunirg Kheers Wharf Dux. Main l-arl ni, K itong, Gordon, Mcl Kt. Garter Knipir.. Doit K :u.n;;. l'ilsn.i. Circe, Aga- i, 'ii. v.-si Wharf Xt TeapUr, Ayiitliia, Ly;«rdin»f Wharf Mil Krpprl Hirfiuf Main '\hiiri' Uithina. I -h264 words
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Article174 1921-02-18 7 atu Pafcat 8 p.m i'enuntr, Ran^oor un I Calcutta 3 p.m >'url swell, til,. un and Tt-luK Alison 8 p.m. »I;,ihi-.-.i nin! M t S p.m I', r. i.k Colombo, Aden, Port Said, lirindui nnd Tric.te 4 p.m. Saturday t. Sambu, Billiton and Uatavia 9 a.ra Keb.ntan174 words
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Article15 1921-02-18 7 WlilC!»l I >.»fi S'por* January 7 Junuury 10 February 12 February 715 words
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Article130 1921-02-18 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, February 17. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/8 27/32 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 17/32 On New York Demand 44% Private 90 days 49% On France Bank 580 On dia, Bank T. T. 165% On Hongkone, Bank d/d 6\ p.c. pm. On130 words
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54 1921-02-18 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. Tone of Market Easier. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing- Prices Buyeri Sellers Spot p eb. larch kpril Jur. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Price* Kuyers Sellers 35 36 36 HiP.j 37 38 41 42% Spot Febr. Mar. April-June 12 o'clock54 words
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Article194 1921-02-18 7 Ist '.Hi Buyort 8ell«r* 10 10 Awp»n* o .m, 1 1 Ayer Wen*? 1.00 £1 £1 Kam Kamunting 1.10.0 2.0.0 '0 10 KinU Ai*oc 6.00 •1 »1 Kinta Tir 2.7.6n<>n 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.65 1.75 1 1 Jtlantoh 1.00 1.25 tl £1 Lahat Mine* 5 a L njjui194 words
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Article124 1921-02-18 7 l« VaL P<l Buyers Sellers 1 £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.5.0 8.12.6 II £1 E. Smelting Co. 7.50 8.50 ">/- 5'- Electric T'ways S/> 10 10 Fraser A Neave 30.00 32.00 "SO 50 W. Hammer Co. 90 100 IOOIOOKatz Bros. 130 00 160.00 10 10 Mexican Eagle 5.12.6 6.2.6124 words
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Article102 1921-02-18 7 If. Eng 6 p.c $1,234,30" p*\i Spore Electric Tram way* 6 p-c. £350,00 m a Spore Municipal 6 p $1,878,000 ;.,r *'pore Man. p of 1907 fl,900,00( >< k «M S'pnre Man. 4'» p« of lU<iy $1,600,500 r Jn Spore Man 4H s of 1908 Jl MIO.OOf it 4102 words
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Article391 1921-02-18 7 Fraser and Co. and I.val and Evatt's Quotation... v.w v.iv i ii.iuin j cum. oiT Latest available Sterling Qaotatjons art printed on another paf« o* Friday To-day*! Price* Pruw LyaU A 4 Co. Kvatt Allenby ($1) 0.35 0.46 0.35 045 A lor Gajah ($1) 2.00 2.30 2.00 2.25391 words
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Advertisement160 1921-02-18 7 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite t Bdar. for in.' traction and coniplet, on of W ids at tne Middlc--1 Specification mid tend r forms ni:.y bi' obtained at t|M Municipal Architect's Ofnc* during eJßea Hour lenders on the Ir.ll aad inclosed in the euv rovided therewith an160 words
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Advertisement644 1921-02-18 7 I .ATEST ADVERTIS£MENTS DEMANOTE LECONS FRANCAISES. 602, Strait* Times. MONEY TO LKND in MBall amounts. Aply 605, StraitJ Times. PIANO, brand new, upright. Beautiful tone. Bnrgnin $700. Apply 601, Straits Times. PIANO KOR SALE (Moutrie'sT bought recently, complete $675, or nearest offer. Appjy fio7. Straits Times. FOR SALE, Dodge five-seater,644 words
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Advertisement31 1921-02-18 7 JBSP PIANOS SOT D jg^R ROBINSON JUNO af^s i.Mar AJKE SUPERIOR MADE IN" ENGLAND i*yv Speoially for THIS CLIMATE 40 Years Experience Here PRICES AHi. MODERATE MONTHLY PAYMENTS If desirot/ 131 words
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Advertisement470 1921-02-18 7 VICTORIA THEATRE W. BANVARD presenH his LONDON MUSICAL COMEDY CO. in the LATEST LONDON SUCCESSES TO-NIGHT at 9.30 CASTLES IN SPAIN A bright, breezy Musical Comedy To-morrow at 5.30 p.m. REDUCED PRICE MATINEE. APPLES AND PEARS A Bright Mtisirai Comedy To-morrow at 9.30 p.m. COMING DOWN The Successful Musical Comedy470 words
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Advertisement837 1921-02-18 7 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of 428 lots of artistic Jacobean design teak household furniture, Moutrie piano, Vietrola gramophone, etc., tho property of A. Long, Esq. At Netherleigh, No. 7. Napier Road, nenr th* Botanical Gardens, CB Satariajt, February 2«, at 1 p.m. Coanriainc a vtrjr fine toned cottag* piano by Moutrie837 words
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1300 1921-02-18 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 ACCUMULATION OF STOCKS. Coats' thread mills at Paisley have reverted to full time after short time due to the accumulation of stocks. The prospects are regarded as good." We paused when we read that short fragment among our Reuter messages yesterday, but our thoughts1,300 words
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Article25 1921-02-18 8 The reproduction of a photograph of members of the Ist Selangor Troop of Boy Scouts (of the Victoria Institution) appears in The Times Weekly Edition.The Times - 25 words
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Article54 1921-02-18 8 It should be made clear that the paragraph in yesterday's issue stating that Messrs. Lewis Peat and Co. consider it unlikely that there will be a permanent improvement in the price of rubber until the middle of 1921, was taken from the Times of Ceylon to whom it was cabled54 words
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Article47 1921-02-18 8 A Reuter cable from London received this morning announces the death of Admiral Sir George Morant, X.C.8., who, in years gone by, had superintended Pembroke dockyard and was Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard. He had formerly commanded quite a number of ship of her late Majesty's navy.47 words
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Article62 1921-02-18 8 The acting Under-Secretary has written to the Perak Motor Union that the Chief Secretary is of opinion that in the absence of records that accidents arise frequently from two children riding one bicycle legislation prohibiting the practice would not be justified. It has been decided to take the matter up62 words
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Article66 1921-02-18 8 Before Mr. W. Pryde. in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court on Tuesday, a Chinese contractor was charged with offering a packet of cigarettes to a prisoner in Pudu Garl. The man admitted his offence and Chief Court Inspector Taylor said This is a serious matter making a prison into a66 words
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Article75 1921-02-18 8 Mr. Roy Chapman Andrews, the explorer, has announced that he will leave Peking shortly to begin his search for the birth-place of the human race, which he believes will be found somewhere in Mongolia, Siberia or India The headquarters of Mr. Andrews' work will be in Peking. He will devote75 words
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Article70 1921-02-18 8 A circular letter from the London Chamber of Commerce on the subject of unemployed ex-Service men was submitt"d and discussed at a meeting of the lommittee of the Pi.-nang Chamber of Commerce. The Secretaries were directed to reply stating that the committee regretl'J that owing to tho crisis in the70 words
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Article77 1921-02-18 8 An official communique says The Secretary of State for India has sanctioned the returned of house rent expended by Indian officers while prisoners of war in Turkey. All Indian officers who have expended amounts in this connection are requested to submit their claims to the nearest controller of military accounts77 words
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Article83 1921-02-18 8 The friends of Mr. J. M. Milne will learn with pleasure of his marriage at Aberdeen on January 4 to Miss Joan Anderson Rae, daughter of the advocate of that name. Mr. Milne came out to Siam in 1906 and until the end of 1918 was with Messrs. Louis T.83 words
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Article76 1921-02-18 8 An Australian paper publishes the following The Governor-General has received from the Governor of the Straits Settlements the following cablegram Many young men are arriving in the Colony from Australia in expectation of obtaining employment. I would be glad if you would make it known that there are no openings76 words
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Article86 1921-02-18 8 The engagement is announced of Mr. Aubrey A. G. Toone to Miss Caroline L Kay of the China Inland Mission. Miss Kay is the only surviving daughter of the late Rev. Duncan Kay and Mrs. Kay of Renfrew, Scotland, who were also missionaries of the C.I.M. in Shansi. Mr. Toone86 words
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Article96 1921-02-18 8 Output of the Clovally Rubber Estate for year to June 30, l!i20, totalled 137,000 lbs., on increase of 27.100 lbs. All-round price raallml wai 2a, Efid. Coat of production wa- O'.id. per pound. Allin eoi I la. .'S'ji!. ntr pound, compared with la. :;d. per pound previous year. Capital was96 words
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Article88 1921-02-18 8 A letter from H. M. Trad..- Commissioner, Singapore, inviting angveath ns to bsubmitted to the Imperial Shipping: Committe? for the improvement erf tli. ship service between the Colony and United Kingdom was tabled at t infr of the Committee of tfle Penang Chamber of Commerce. The Secretaries were directed to88 words
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Article451 1921-02-18 8 The engagement is announced of Miss Anne Margaret Marie Nonis (feather, St. Anthony's School) to Mr. Anthony Edmund Chelvam, of the General Rubber Co. The marriage of Mr. Blacker Frank Bridge and. Miss Aileen Georgina F.dith Shaw has been arranged to take alaca in St. Mary's Church,451 words
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Article61 1921-02-18 8 Th- public examination of Mr. Frank Weiding was concluded before Mr. Justice Sproule, Acting Chief Justic, this morning. The debtor went into the box and stated that the gold bonds had btaa sold and realized $10,597.77 (Straits cur-encyj and that the money was in thi local Chartered61 words
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112 1921-02-18 8 Mr. Winston Churchill the F.M.S. The following telegram, dated February 14, has been received by His Excellency the High Commissioner from the Secretary of State for the Colonies and is published for general information. "In informing you that His Majesty the King has entrusted to me the seal of the112 words
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Article138 1921-02-18 8 Mr. Israel Cohen, who told a representative of this paper at the Adelphi this morning that he considered, in view of the present monetary depression, that his visit to Singapore and Java had been a success, leaves by the Ekma to-day for Calcutta via Rangoon and Penang.138 words
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Article160 1921-02-18 8 I The following tolejrram was r. From Capt. H. T. Buller, H.MS to H E. the Governor, Straita Settlements, dated Film:!. 16: "Malaya l««vet Penang U •narrow, Thurtday, for Bombay. The kindn.\;.- —hich vh shown to iv when Malaya first arrived w Excellency gm t.'d us has160 words
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Advertisement103 1921-02-18 8 The Garrick |j|g4gj|| Mixture lj£p| $1.75 per M lb. tin ''hjiffjlfji'* "Lambert and butler ENGLAND !pH Frontier ITJ.JLA.tU.It/ Ijgllll $1.60 per Vi ib. tin. ■—■■■■■—■■■I iiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii BOORO'S LONDON GIN THE A W\. OLD TOM FINEST DRY OBTAINABLE i^^j TWILIGHT OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS AND FROM THK SOLE AGENTS JOHN103 words
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Advertisement209 1921-02-18 8 What do you think of ..ie woman who thought she had THE RIGHT TO lit to save her husband from the Gallows. It was the only means of saving him and she had no other alternative. Was she justified in telling a Lie SEE The Powerful Super Feature, the Tense209 words
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Article1496 1921-02-18 9 Brilliant Scene at Royal Opening. Ireland and Unemployment Discussed. Kcuter Telegrams London, February 15. Fine weather favoured the pre-war pagenntry of the opening of Parliament on the lines indicated yesterday. It attracted crowds eager to catch a glimpse of Their Majesties driving Sn a gorgeous r.eorj;ian coach drawn by1,496 words
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Article222 1921-02-18 9 Kcuter Telegrams London, February 15. A shocking death roll resulted from the ambushing of a train c ntaining 40 soldiers from Cork going to Bandon. A large number of Republicans attacked from both sides of the lines at Innishannon station and a fierce battle resulted in which222 words
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Article110 1921-02-18 9 Revteb Telegram London, February 15. Bidding farewell t the War Office staff Mr. Churchill foreshadowed a reduction of British commitments in the Middle East and the establishment of a Middle East Department. He pointed out that we had undertaken to maintain troops at Constantinople and to carryReuter - 110 words
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Article65 1921-02-18 9 Reuteb Telegrams London, February 16. Washington The Senate judiciary committee advised Mr. Houston not to pay more money to foreign governments in the form of loans without consultation with thf committee, regardless cf whether commitments have already been made. London, February 15. New York The women's strikeReuter - 65 words
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Article75 1921-02-18 9 Reuter Telegrams London, February 15. Allahabad Revolution has broken out in the native state of Tonk, Rajputanu. After agreeing to the popular demands the Nawab arrested the leaders, whereupon rioting broke out. The state troops are actively engaged. The people are fleeing towards British territory. London, FebruaryReuter - 75 words
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Article34 1921-02-18 9 Reiter Telegrams London, February 15. Lord MiliK r b appointed a Knight of the Garter. London, February 15. Sir Auckland Geddes and Mr. Sze, Chinese Minister at Washington, have sailed for New York.Reuter - 34 words
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Article216 1921-02-18 9 Rbuter Telegrams London, February 15. A serious view of Simons' speech at Stuttgart is taken in some quarters. In Paris, for example, the Temps says th:. bears out the opinion of those favouring action ucainst Germany. It points out Simor.s rejected not only the agree■Mßt of January 2.)Reuter - 216 words
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Article72 1921-02-18 9 Enthusiasm Over Singapore Visit. (Aneta Service.) Weltevreden, February IV. There is great enthusiasm in sporting circles in Java regarding the forthcoming visit of the S.C.C. football team. The four I.atavia newspapers and the Aneta Press l.ureau have offered a silver oak wreath t i be presented to72 words
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Article387 1921-02-18 9 Messrs. leaser and Co.'s Weekly Report. In their report dated Wednesday, M.ssrs. Fraser and Co. state There has been no material change in •onditions in our market throughout the week and not a great deal of interest developed. Tin at £174 shews a mild •dvance of £4.10387 words
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51 1921-02-18 9 Amount previously acknowledged $875.03 St. Mary's Tamil Church 15.31 St. Mary's Church committee, Kuala Lumpur 02.14 Goo. Dexter Allen 5.11 Uev. Y. S. Yesudian collection in Province Wellesley 13.79 $971.38 W. S. NICHOLLS, Hon. Treasurer, British Red Cross and Imperial War Relief51 words
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Article37 1921-02-18 9 Mr. S. R. Hignell, C.1.E., now private secretary to Lord Chelmsford has b.en invited to continue in that office by Lord Reading and for some time at any rate he will continue to hold his present appointment.37 words
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Article2300 1921-02-18 9 The English Rugger Victory. By Our Special Correspondent. London, January 20. It was known that the Welsh authorities were very apprehensive as to the qunlity of the backs on whom they would have to rely in ths match with England, but few were prepared for finding their misgivings2,300 words
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Article182 1921-02-18 10 Speculative Buyers Less Confident. Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, February 17. Since our last report, the rubber market I,;,- i mained quiet, with a steady undertone, values shewing little fluctuations. For the auctions held to-day, the quant.ty catalogued amounted to only 583 tons. There was a182 words
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Article210 1921-02-18 10 Banvard's musical ccmedy specialists performed to a full house at the Victoria Theatre last night, ar.d gave everybody a g. od time. Girls md Giggle* it was ci l.'d, and it was a succession of good numbers, vocal, instrumental, dancing and comeJy, and the grls and the210 words
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Article157 1921-02-18 10 New nfter-dinr.rr sterirs are rare, and somebody is sure to Fay they are not new. Here is mo. says the Morning Post, told the other nifht, which excit"d fewer criticisms as to the antiquity of its origin than BSttaL Ikey met Moses and S3id, "What al'Tt that157 words
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Article80 1921-02-18 10 The rste of r.irrtality in the Settlement re for tha we k en led February r> was M.44. The total nun her of deaths of which 168 were male subjects and 66 fsmale. Convulsiors claimed 3S phthisis 1 malaria fever 22, dysentery ri 16, pneunxnia 18. infill80 words
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Article65 1921-02-18 10 Ptin-e Shtmasn will leave Japrn for I in th > early part of next month for the purpose <>f inspecting post-war :i Ihe British Navy. The I 1 tr<vel in his capacity as naval lii t rant, and will remain in London f<>r rear. He w'li rrtam to Japan rica,65 words
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Article1561 1921-02-18 10 Handsome Profit Of $143,693. Mr. P. M. Rubinson presided over the annual general meeting of the Lunas Rubber Estates, Ltd., held at French Bank ouildings, yesterday, the others present iMBal .Messrs. 'Lan Klieam Hock, Dr. Galloway and Messrs. L. D. Almeida am H. B. Yvard, the last named1,561 words
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Article159 1921-02-18 10 Macphail and Co-V fctilj Keport. Singapore, February 18. Sil.er. :.l"i. rU-n^kong 9U. Shanghai 66V>. Three months sold 49. 1 in.— r No order, n> market. Hnnbu Market.— ll a.m. Xmrket iteady. Spct 'M bnem Februaiy 3i ■oven. March tl\k buyers. April-June H'j buyers. Bhare Market. Practically unchanged.159 words
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Article64 1921-02-18 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Sunday, February 20, 1921 i Friday, 18th.— 5 p.m., Drill Hall, S.F.A. Company. Sunday, 20th. 7.30 a.m., Balestier Range, Eurasian Company, Rifle Club Shoot. R. SMITH, Lieut., Ag. Adjutant, S.V.C. Malacca Volunteer Rifles. Programme of Drills etc. for February 1921.64 words
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101 1921-02-18 10 Orders for week ending February 26 Friday, 18th.— Band Practice, 5.15 p.m. Sixth and Tenth Troops Parade, 5.15 p.m. Telegraphy Class, 3 p.m. Monday, 21st.— First, Second and Fourth Troops Parade, 5.15 p.m. Tuesday, 22nd.— Fifth and Tenth Troops Parade, 5.15 p.m. Wednesday,101 words
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Article82 1921-02-18 10 The Palladium has another two-feature programme, to-night, in the second ohow, .he first feature being a Universal production. Once a Plumber, in five reels, featuring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran, and the other a Blackt:n-Pathe production ihi' Moonshine Trail, in six parts featuring Sylvia Breamer, Rcbert Gordon, and82 words
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Article53 1921-02-18 10 The woddinjj has taken place at St. John"s Catheciral, Hongkong, of Mr. J, hn Henry Gordon (elebst son of the late Mr. EL H. Gordon and of Mrs. Gordon, of Jr tnghty Ferry, Forfarshire, Scotland) .md Miss Gla iys Hannah Louis-e Shapland, secom! daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. C. Shap.and,53 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter102 1921-02-18 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Would I be trespassing upon the valuable time of the members of the Hindu Advisory Board, if I were to ask them to let the Indian public know of their movements in connection with the request trade upon them102 words
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Letter375 1921-02-18 10 To the Ed.tor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Manager's letter in your issue of the 13th instant speaks the truth. In fact, there is and will be a shortage of Tamil labourers in this country. I am told that thousands of unemployed Tamil coolies are camping at the road375 words
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Letter627 1921-02-18 10 To ths Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your correspondent Pro Bono Publico touches the right churJ when he says that it is quite true that we motorists did something in dealing with the question of syces. i would go a step further and say that it627 words
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SPORTING NEWS AND NOTES.
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Article267 1921-02-18 10 As will be seen from the Aneta Service telegram published on another page, there is great enthusiasm in Java sporting circles regarding the visit of" the S.C.C. soccer te-am at Easter. The Batavia newspapers and the Aneta Press Bureau are offering a special trophy for the267 words
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Article92 1921-02-18 10 Merbers of the S.C.C. are reminded that entries (or the spring lawn tennis tournament close this evening at seven •'clock. The pr.tries so far are smaller han usual, probably because the long spell >f wet weather and the consequent olosinn •f the courts has rather92 words
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Article48 1921-02-18 10 The Mcend points race for the Presilent's Challenge Cup will be sailed on Sunday morning. Course Start U. E. Pier, round rrark 'oat r t Seaview Hotel, man-o-war buoy, hjlk Oscar end fir sh .-it Yacht Club, On-e Round. Boats leave Tanjong Rhu at 9.30.48 words
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Article90 1921-02-18 10 The Swimming Club laun.h will run on Sunday as follows Johrston's Pier 9, 10 and 11, 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., 12. :5, 3 and 5.30 p.m. High tide is at 8.13 a.m. Swimming Club members will shortly be depriveu for a season of the90 words
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Article68 1921-02-18 10 The twenty-five griffirs ordered for the Sin:;ap:>re Sporting Club spring Meeting rriveJ by th? Gorgon and ar« with Mr. Uodfrarn potting ir.to ?happ before the Hrawintr, which will probably be in ten 'ays' or a fortnight's time. The consignment, ordered frrm West Australiaasa new departure, arrived earlier68 words
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Article95 1921-02-18 10 The quarterly match for the Barnes cups will be played on the Balestier Ground "n Saturday, February 26, at 4.30 p.m. Tea will be provide! by the club. There w'U be the usual practice game to-morrow (Saturday) at 4.30 wp. sham. Handicaps— A. J. Ferguson 9, A.95 words
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Article49 1921-02-18 10 Our Penan? cnrrosprndfnt wirr>s that th? Mcnprlembu Lode Syndicate min np account shews a loss of $5,394 and the profit and loss account a loss of $27,3f>4 owing to the mill bein<r stoppM during the errcater p?rt of ths year for tho develop■r.ent of the mine.49 words
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Article1096 1921-02-18 10 Possibility of a Labour Shortage. A meehng of the Indian Immigration onimittc" was held in IVnang on Mon'.ay, February 11. Tin were present the Controller if Labour (Mr. W. Peel) ■hairman the Principal Medical Officer, .'.M.S. (Dr. K. Dowden) the Director of Public Works, F.M.S. (Mr. J. Strachan);1,096 words
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Article1094 1921-02-18 11 Report on Public Morals In Malaya. (Contributed.) The annual conference met on Wednesday at 8.30 a.m. After a short address by Bishop Hickley the conference proceeded to busir The Rev. R. Doraisamy was admitted to full membership and three graduates from the Jean Hamilton Training School WON admitted1,094 words
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Article645 1921-02-18 11 Warning to Tax-Payers Regarding Inaccuracies. Many tax-payers employed in the City are now receiving demand notes for the first instalment of income-tax, together with forms of assessment, says The Times. In numerous cases which have been brought to our knowledge the assessment has been inaccurately made, and the645 words
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Article308 1921-02-18 11 Royalist Deputy Comes to Blows With Communist. The Paris correspondent of the Ceylon Obsi-rvi-r. writing on January 12, says M. Alexandra Blanc, deputy to the Chamber for the Vaucluse, is a member of the ruw OmmmmM juirty in tht- Chamber which formi-J its -If undt-r Muscovite orders308 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement199 1921-02-18 11 These are the finest examples of the Piano-Makers Art yet achieved Also new shipment of MOUTRIE PIANOS Call or write for Illustrated Price List Cash or Easy Monthly Payments S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. Raffles Place, SINQAPORE Asbestos- Cement Roofing Tiles IN STOCK RED AND GREY Size 15 3 4 in199 words
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Advertisement252 1921-02-18 11 Raffles Hotel NEW DANCE HALL ENORMOUS SUCCESS OF THE IVANOFF AND PALMETTO POPULAR CONCERTS FAREWELL CONCERT Sundjy, February 20, at 9.45 Tickets at Moutrie's. Price $3 AND RAFFLES HOTEL A. E. McCLARY, Manager. Adelphi Hotel EVERY EVENINO OUR SPECIAL ORCHESTRA PLAYS FROM 7 to 10 ADELPHI HOTEL LIMITED R. U.252 words
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Article631 1921-02-18 12 Wonderful Happenings in The Heavens. Saturn's King disappeared on Novembf- 7 and observers report that it was quite invisible on November 8, though one was able to say that he saw it as a line across the ball of the planet, with traces of its shadow. On some631 words
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Article378 1921-02-18 12 Several Gurkha Durwans Killed. A serious riot occurred on February 4 at Naihati Jute Mills, 30 miles up the river from Calcutta. In the morning the Gurkha Durwans were overpowered by the mill-hands and beaten with lathies and pieces of iron piping with the result that two378 words
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Article572 1921-02-18 12 Victorian Fashions Deposed The Utility Test. "The jumper girl is a very good sij?n,"j said Lady Amherst in the course of an' address at the Women's Freedom League recently. She not only knows that she is wearing something that is becoming, bu'. she feels that people572 words
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Article478 1921-02-18 12 The Problem of What Would Happen. The depth of the sea presents an interesting problem. If the surface of the s.-a were lowered 6,000 feet 1,000 fathoms), the width of the Atlanti. andi Pacific opposite the United States and r South America would not be materially!478 words
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Article252 1921-02-18 12 Stock r«lu«i Jar Valuo Company. Exchange Par Prices, Value Compdny t.X'.haac* I'rieea. Jan. 19. Jan. 19. 2/-Anglo-Malay 25/- £1 Lin^'gi 30/3 £1 Batu Caves 27/- £1 Lumut £1 £1 £1 Bakap Plantns. Batu Tiga F.icfor Estates 27/6 2/--40- £1 426 2/London Asiatic Malacca Pluntns. Merlimau 4/6252 words
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Advertisement784 1921-02-18 12 JUST RECEIVED Shipment of our Popular PATENT FACED HAIR BELTING 2 in. 3 in. 4 in. 6 in. Try this Btl ing if you have not done so, and you will want to use it on all your pulleys. Sola Agents t KIAM MAT COMPANY (MARKKT STREET) rOR PBINCES AND784 words
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Advertisement868 1921-02-18 12 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Colonial •Secretary'? Office, up to noon of February 21, 1921, for the following works 1. Erection of an annex to the Colonial Secretary's Bungalow. 2. Erection of a godown in Hare Street, for the Monopolies Department. 3. Erection of bathrooms on the868 words
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Advertisement31 1921-02-18 12 Pheasants AND Wild Ducks SMALL SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED COLGATE TOILET REQUISITES ADAMSON, GILFILLAN St. CO.. LID. (Incorporated in England. Sole distributors B.S. and F.M.S. 'PHONE 88S31 words
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Article1008 1921-02-18 13 Airquakes." Romantic Proposal to Catch Hostile Aircraft. PSir Percy Scott, says J. Owei Lminster Gazette, hangs dogged 9 question, What is the use j to which he says only on< been give-n, and that by a mid That it I* no damned, use at aIL" mother question may be asked1,008 words
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Article907 1921-02-18 13 Musings in a Forgotten English Capital. The County Surveyor invited me into his pretty drawingroom, writes T. in the Ceylon Observer. Outside the sun of Silly Sussex, Selig Southsex, the Blessed South Country, lit up the straggling houses of Steyning and added a soft beauty to the lines907 words
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Article197 1921-02-18 13 History is repeating itself in H.M.S. Malaya anchoring: off the south of the island of Penanß, says the Pinang Gazette. For it was in 1591, nearly 329 years agro, that Captain Lancaster in the Edward Bonaventurf made the first English venture direct to Malaya, and certainly197 words
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Advertisement537 1921-02-18 13 inmiiiiMiii*"""' 1 I WHITEAWAY'S THE VALUE HOUSE p.m. > i.irh l>r.i .md »ell asitortrd (tack "I !ii«h Kradr undrien fair I hi- tuilrt table :il»»yn ohtainablr at Whiteaway'it A pjausai tka Maau quoted below will show t nut the bt-5t mukvs are on <*'•■ ami aricoi th.- !■■—< possible aaaaiataajl537 words
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Advertisement249 1921-02-18 13 JET ML ■f'^L JL. IN STOCK 1 TON AMD 3' 2 TON MODEL 9 THE THEAPEST AND MOST ECONOMICAL EUROPEAN LORRY ON THE MARKET. Ctiassis Price: 3 X/ 2 ton- $7,200 Chassis Price: 1 too $4,500 MEDFX 501 A light car of Exceptional Power* and Silence Noteworthy in Every Fe»tu»s249 words
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Advertisement773 1921-02-18 14 t SALES IV AOCTKW AUCTION SALE •f net of sago factory machinery complete with washer, prin.ler and one rasper with water pipes, gear wheels, etc. f At the Sinr»P»rc En(rine*rinr Co.'s Works. No. Ht, Mnh»m<-d Sultan Road. o« Mnnda>. February 21. at II a.m. Now on view. Inspection invited. CBEONG773 words
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Advertisement579 1921-02-18 14 INSURANCE THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INS. CO. (Incorporated la Canada) All the latest plan* of Life, Endowment, and Annuity polieie* issued. Assets £l,m,r*t GUTHRIS CO., LTD.— O*n*ral A»*at*. Singapore. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fir*. Llf*. Marina, Accident, Guarantee aad Motor Car Assets exceed Ml,lw,wl W. A. BIMS—579 words
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Advertisement2079 1921-02-18 14 Assets over 13,500,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $15,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE GO. LTD. (Incorporated in Strait* Settlements) BEAD OFFICE s Wlaehester Hease, Blagapor*. LONDON OFFICE 32. Old Jewry, EX. The Company ha* £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance2,079 words
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Article1023 1921-02-18 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. What is Reckless Driving Another great point in traffic driving is the choice of the proper position to take up in a block of traffic at ooss roads. Whim the expert wishes to cross straight over she manoeuvres her car as1,023 words
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Advertisement119 1921-02-18 15 THE Backham Patent Paraffin Engine BRITISH MADF.i mi SIMPLEST ENGINK EVERY ENGINE TESTED BVEB OFFERED R)R BRAKE HORSE iAN BE HANDLE.) MY I>OWEH EF RE LEAVING WORKS AND ANY INEXPEMENCn SUPPLIED WITH INMAN STRICTION BOOKLET. OI'TS'l \\I)IN<; FEATI RES. Kasilv started Kool-proof Reliable All parts easily accessible Piston and Rod119 words
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Advertisement290 1921-02-18 15 HAIPHONG I^^ DRAGON \^Q(/ CEMENT Supplied to the Spore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, F.M.S. Railways and all leading architects and contr&ctors. DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents. Singapore FOR AUK. CARS fj P I DP" DESIGNED FOR AND MOTORCYCLES I. J 1 I MAX IMUM POWER SPARKING PLUGS ARE KNOWN290 words
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Advertisement105 1921-02-18 15 NERVOUS DEBILITY AND WEAKNESS If anything has stood the time successfully from 1638 t« L3M, i. is KOPKE INVALID PORT. Every bottle is guaranteed by the Shippers to be thoroughly matured in wood before shipment to tne Tropics. This Wine is highly recommended by the Medical Pxteaaioa being a Valuable105 words
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Advertisement458 1921-02-18 16 GUAN KIAT CO. LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlement. > S6. Phillip Street. SINGAPORE. NEW SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED Galvanized Roofing Bolls and Nul« Improved Engineer's Ratchet Braces C. Steel Ratchet Drills assorted Grindstones in Iron Troughs Pike Emery (Jrinder complete Pruning Saws (Str;iii;ht and Curved) Steel Types (Letters and Figures) Brass458 words
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Advertisement504 1921-02-18 16 TAY GUM KIAT M, PHILLIP STRICT The saccaaafal contractor for sapply af FIREWOOD to the Singapore Municipality tmrtag the year IMI. (.LODE BOILER REMKOT 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. IN504 words
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Advertisement976 1921-02-18 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Lot, etc, in ordinary close-set typo (average aiz words to Une) are Per line one insertion 38 cts., two ins. 46 ets., three ins. 64 ets., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40. twelve976 words
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Advertisement954 1921-02-18 16 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE, one Henderson motor cycle V' th i R ?ln r 8id car >n perfect condition. Apply 579, Straits Times. FOR SALE, one Winton six-car, thoroughly overhauled, in perfect condition. Apply to Room No. 77. Raffles Hotel FOR SALE, ESSEX CAR, slightly used in perfect running order,954 words
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Advertisement1006 1921-02-18 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, stores and offices. Apply Ed. M. Nathan A Co.. 4. Ds Sousa Street. TO LET, second floor No. 82-3, Change Alley, suitable for office. Immediate entry Apply No. 6. Teluk Ayer Street. TO LET, GODOWNS No. 6, Clarke Quay, with good water frontage. Apply to1,006 words
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Advertisement150 1921-02-18 16 Straits Motorcar Service LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) 118 to 216. ORCbARD ROAD LORRIES AND CARS HIRED OVERHAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYCLES WELDING of all metals. Satisfaction Ooermt*»« 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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Miscellaneous309 1921-02-18 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TBLKI-HONU Mltortal and Genaral W Manager's Oflee ill* Job Printing Office UM All communications relating Is •41»erU matters and news shonld be aadrissst to THI EDITOR. All •osuammiaatton.relating to business matters —adr*rsia*> ments, subscriptions, '«'»c&nt», prlatlmw ste- should !>• addressed le Tkl MANAGES. ADVERTISEMENT KATZa Waata, For309 words
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