The Straits Times, 22 January 1924
1924-01-22
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Title Section13 1924-01-22 1 The Straits Times. N 27,462. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1921 PRICE 10 CENTS,13 words
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Advertisement253 1924-01-22 1 ■B«BBWiSS-ir,KaiI;IBBBBBiBBBIBBaB«BSaE3rBIXrE3nSH_i»WBinMBBBaa BBIBfIBBIBBBBfIBBBBBBBBBNBBBBfIBA THE EMPIRE TYPEWRITER I r I jVWmttKjL bbbv^BSpS^* V k > Jr7iBBWtPV^ H^BB^iJUPI^-BBaaH^-Si n i MODEL No. 1. 29 Keys, 84 Characters MODEL No. 2 30 Keys, 90 Characters m ci S THEIR SPEED AND DURABILITY B n i y are well-known all over Malaya. m 5 a253 words
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Advertisement200 1924-01-22 1 NEW SHIPMENT I IVER JOHNSON'S 12 BORE SINGLE BARREL AUTOMATIC EJECTOR SHOTGUNS la I I CENTRAL FIRE BREECH LOADING EJECTOR SHOT GUN With decarbonized rolled steel barrels, carefully choke bored, automatic ejector, patent flush taper scre-.v key, case hardened frame, reoounding lock v.ith direct firing pin, drop forged steel parts,200 words
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Article534 1924-01-22 2 Introduced During the Great War. The cocaine habit is quite a modern < vil in this country, states a London paper. It was introduced during the war j and spread rapidly. In those days it was I I as easy to buy cocaine as it was to534 words
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Article290 1924-01-22 2 No Climax in Spain's National Pastime. To enjoy a bull-fight at all, says Mr. Lan Gordon in Blackwood's one must first force oneself into a peculiar angle, the angle which allows, for example, medical student to enjoy watching a .skilled operation which he suspects j cannot save290 words
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Article132 1924-01-22 2 The Rev. E. P. Woolcombe, Vicar of Sutton, has solved the problem of attracting to a religious service thousands of young people who might otherwise parade the streets on a Sunday night. The services are held in the Surrey Cinema Theatre, High Street, Sutton. Smoking is permitted, and132 words
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Advertisement310 1924-01-22 2 CLOSED OPEN #"Cocs in like a nectdle, holds like an anchor" Great Time Savers— Coat and Jacket Buttons These buttons are for both men and women. Owing to their being equipped with the inseparable Krementz bodkin clutch back, they arc easy to insert and still easier to remove; also hard310 words
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Advertisement248 1924-01-22 2 Cuticura Quickly Relieves Irritated Skins Bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water to free the pores of impurities, dry lightly, and apply Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal. Cuticura Talcum is ideal for powdering and perfuming. Sou U, Talmn li Id, OistaaU 1•. J tut U Sold tbroiwhoot the KiKurr248 words
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Advertisement472 1924-01-22 2 Tea Table You may not agree with me, but my Topics, private opinion is that it is just as bad to No. 3. P llt sugar into a cup of good tea as it is to smoke a cheroot with a glass of \Sport. It is an insult to the472 words
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Article523 1924-01-22 3 The Man Who Discovered Elfet'trons. That famous scientist to whom the world owes the discovery of what we now know as electrons is pictured in Dr. Fournier D'Albe's Life of Sir William Crook**, Crookes was a philosopher who in his ideas was far in advance of most523 words
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Article493 1924-01-22 3 Amazing Apparatus in the Human Body. Julian S. Huxley, in the New Leader," draws a woncierful picture of that wonder- 1 ful living machine, the human body. Wo are so apt to take things for granted that we hardly ever take time t» reflect on anything so familiar493 words
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Advertisement1164 1924-01-22 3 STEAMER SAIUNBS S.S. CARMARTHENSHIRE For UNITED KINGDOM (Fare ¥642.86) This steamer expected to sail about Felirur.ry 7, has excellent accommodation for fir*t-class passengers. I-i.r full particulars, apply BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., (Incorporated in the F.M.S.) Agents. Telephone 3121. M.S. SELANDIA arrived from Europe Monday, the 21st inst. ami discharged her carjjo1,164 words
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Advertisement289 1924-01-22 3 MANY A GOOD DINNER is HfM mi :i poi>r appatita. There's no nicd (■> wa*te jroara fur if you cat poorly, feel bilious, liverish, h.ailiicliy, "blue," I -inkftti'x ar. pvi fiction to art matters riuht. Try PlakattM te-BtgM, you'll feel better in Ute morning. They alsti purify the •reatk, clear289 words
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Advertisement270 1924-01-22 3 SANITATION TWYFORD'S SPECIALITIES. LARGB DESIGNS AND RANGE ESTIMATES TO SELECT "JL F R E WW a >£^ SUPPLY AND FROM. M ■J^- ERECTION PRICES 0F AND COMPLETE PARTICUI IRS Hj INSTALLATIONS. ON WATER APPLICATION. «x3 W SUPPLIES. 1.1 WORK CARRIED OUT UNDER QUALIFIED EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. SOLE AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED270 words
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Advertisement800 1924-01-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0.-British India and Apear Line (Companies Incorporated In England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES rPENW'SULAR AND ORIENTAL fl. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE )UTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage Dne S'pora Tonnage.800 words
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Advertisement716 1924-01-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through Bill716 words
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Advertisement648 1924-01-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS koninklykT paketvaart maatschappij (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland.) CNDIB CONTRACT WITH THE MIUBLAMM INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Nos. Passage Dept. 131, Freight Dept., 1202, Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept. 1437, Manager's Drpt. 1C.2. DONGGALA January 22. Pontianuk. SlNT.KEL— January 22, Bingkawang, Solakau, Pemanghat and Sambas648 words
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Advertisement425 1924-01-22 5 STEAMER SAILINGS AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PNILP LINE (Incorporated la Australia) Singapore to Java Porta, Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne via Torres Straits, alao with tranahipment to other Victorian, Sooth Auatralian and North Queensland Port*, BritUb New Guinea, New Britain Tasmania and New Zealand Porta. APPROXIMATE SAILINGS MONTORO425 words
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Advertisement474 1924-01-22 5 STEAMER SAILINGS O.S.K. Proposed Sailings from Singapore. (Subject to change without previous notice). EUROPEAN LINE For London. Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Snex and Port Said. An. Den. CELEBES MARU Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Calls at Aden. SOUTH AMERICAN LINE For Rio de Janeiro. Santo* and Bueno* Aires, via Colombo,474 words
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Advertisement458 1924-01-22 5 STEAMER SAILINGS PACIFIC HAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY Managing Agents. UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE— FREIGHT and PASSENGERS Ports of Call MANILA, HONGKONG. SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO. AMERICAN STEAMERS Leaving Hongkong. Arr. San I'ranclaeo PRESIDENT LINCOLN Feb. 1 Feb. PRESIDENT TAFT Feb; 13 Mir. ti SPECIAL THROUGH PARES,458 words
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Advertisement215 1924-01-22 5 NORDDEUTSGHER LLOYD PASSENGER SERVICE Accommodation available Cabin and Intermediate Class to Genoa, North Continental Ports and LONDON (with transhipment Genoa or Rotterdam at passenger's option). FARES. j Cabin Class Intermediate Class I £65 To Genoa £40 £72 To London or North Continental Ports £42 Due Singapore s.s. SARHRUCKEN Feb. 16215 words
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Advertisement655 1924-01-22 5 STEfIMEB SAHJH6S "ELLERMAN" LINE KI.LERMAN BL'CKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) S 1 K VMtlt. Da* Bingap*r*. PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. •s.s. CITY OF YORK China and Japan Feb. 11 HOMEWARDS, •s.s. CITY OF CANTERBURY Marseilles Laadoa Feb. 2fi ».s. CITY OF YORK Mur.-eille* London April 4 s.s. CITY OF655 words
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Advertisement489 1924-01-22 6 CINEMAS EMPIRE CINEMA Tuijoag Pfegu VLmL Telephone No. 1001. -ft-NPwgAt, fit 7.15 sharp FOR ONE NtGHT ONLY 25 REELS SPE LLY SELECTED PICTURES ADMISSION PRICES. Ist end 2nd Class 30 cts. 3rd and 4th Class 10 cts. BUNDAT, JAM WRY 27, NO PICTIRE SHOW. **'0 ALHAMBRA From Saturday, January 19489 words
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Advertisement422 1924-01-22 6 CMEMAS T,,.,, PALLADIUM THEATRE At 9 sharp. O-tllgllt M 9 sharp FOR FOUR NIGHTS ONLY and One Matinee at 4.30 ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS THE THREE MUSKETEERS Out of the shadows of the p.-.st So follow me to France of old. As from a faded tapestry To fiery422 words
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Advertisement326 1924-01-22 6 Ipoh Gymkhana Club C3^ IRON NEW YEAR MEETING W[ D ci m M yw Soil FIRST DAY a-PVUM. Tuesday. January 2!). 1921. |S| W* SECOND DAY irlllCS Thursday. January 31. 1924. JT THIRD DAY Saturday, February 2. 1924. Entries close at 5 p.m. on BRITISH Saturday, January 19, STANDARD An326 words
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Article79 1924-01-22 7 HXTLRE9. J'ursdny, Jamaf] mm. IXM p.m. nception. i- .mi 'j :;o p.m. Isnaary 'J.l 1"."," n.m. I.. I. mail <■!., Theatre, ii.3o p.m. K.ii'.li s Uoclnmation, f, Jtruary 21 Mil- r..::i n.m. Vie. Theatre, :>.30 p.m. ii Hall, 5. 15. ..in., 0.12 p.m. 1 '.I (.18 p.m.79 words
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Article63 1924-01-22 7 Vnmj AT THE DOCKS. K.«t Whfcrr Hasin— Nil. KUt'er* Wkmi Main W uta, Uim. bmplrc I Clan Mgrrsy, l;..iriikn laru, Ayuthl Jarilinii V ho. Pnlo Br»nJ Cc»l Wk.rf -Nil. Keppel Harhoor. Main Wharf I, Edith, B.P.M. f I Uoda, I Suada, Trine.. ..i m i \daif -Nil. Mh63 words
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Article40 1924-01-22 7 W. Chin.. 131 tons, from UN ma, from i i I Pi :iniiK 21-1, .';.i an-i. n=, from YoUohair.n 21-1, i .r Boitor L'7-l. M B I J^-l. M, from Ba;..- Una, from Iin-;an S21. foi Halaeca 23-1.40 words
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Article194 1924-01-22 7 To-4ay. Tn 'i i r. bjb uacg. Wodnaaday 9 n.m an I I a.m Toti^ii«l, M Djambi U fc.m ■.on 9 a.m hnni;kok ..11 a.m. .11 a.m. itianak il a.m BOOS 1 |..T Prigi Radjal), Tcriilulbhan and lndrat'iri 1 p.m Patanl, Singoru, Rnndon and lUngkok ..2 p.m194 words
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Article181 1924-01-22 7 EXCHANGE pore, January 22. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1/4 Demand 2/4 6/32 Private S m. credits 2/4 21/32 On New York Demand 49% Private 'JO d/s 52^ On Prance, Hank 1000 lia, Bank T. T. 162% da Hongkong, Bank d/<! 1% p.c. prein. On Shanghai,181 words
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61 1924-01-22 7 Sir t'vb.-March \]jti!-June July-Sept. Late-it Lor.doo rabies ngapore Standard fale Crepe, Closing Price*. Buyers Sellers. Spot I'eb.-March April-June July-Sept. Tone of market Quiut. i uuote Spot sheet Is. 2d. Singapore Standard Bibbed Smoked Sheet Closiag Prices. Buyers. Sellers. I 7« 48 48^4 48' i61 words
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Article29 1924-01-22 7 .snued by r rawer and Co., Exchange and Stock Brokers, Singapore. Jin. 21, noon, !*taat arsJUWa SUrttas; Quotmtlowi art »rlat«« m anouor page on rrm y.29 words
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Article207 1924-01-22 7 a!. I'd. UajtTM. Srl!«r*. 1 1 Batang Vndang 0.37 0.42 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.40 LIB I JaUuttoh O.SOnnm 1 1 Johan Tin 0.35 0.37% II £1 Kam Knmunt ng 44/9 45/U :l ;i I lin ;i7,'O ;iB/0 cd. 0 10 KntaAssn. Ord. 7.70 7.90 5 5 Ungni Tin207 words
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Article136 1924-01-22 7 a pd Bn.T«r«. SelUri. 1 1 icco 4.17.0 5.0.0 1 0 in Cmual Snsnni* *>o° l <'••'" It) 10 Ter.tral Motors 2.75 3.00 t i E. Smi in-r Co. ~-~~> 1M -Eloc. Tramways 2/2 2/6 10 10 Fip.^cr&Neave 37.00 38,00 immerACo. US 140 cd. 100 100 Katz Bros. def.136 words
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Article67 1924-01-22 7 IWW^OO P*'S'pco Municipal iVt pe. 0: 1307»1,000,000 5 p.e. ton. Vpo.-,- ?Tunkipal 44 p.e. cf IWH fl,«00,500 I p.c. di». 3'pore Municipal <H p.«. of 1805 11,600,500 10 p.e. dis. Slh6 710,000 103% 104H cd,. gS. 6H p.c Loan 1918 jj.js 6?r>,7o'i 1°" x S.S? and F.M.B. B p.e.67 words
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Article371 1924-01-22 7 «-er and Co. and Lyatl and Eratt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. I .1-1 r I. Si Co. Eratt a:..- Oajah ($1) 1.10 1.20 1.05 Ui Allenby (*1 > 1.15 1.2.", I.C". 1.15 A. li'itam r >) ILOO 12.00 11.00 12.00 Kg (»1) 0.45 0.35 0.45 0.58 Am. Malay ($2)371 words
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Advertisement61 1924-01-22 7 ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE id wax-polished Canton Mm Ii bold furnir mas, lli< Maa- sewing machine c iiios. crockory i-tc. Road off Ni-wtor on), on Nnturi!a>. January, vi 2 p.m. la view from Th.ir day. Ki>!i s::k lim. lanei-r. AUCTION SALE ■loors. two ircn I vine machines. 1 ir (ros> Btti61 words
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Advertisement838 1924-01-22 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Olher ("U'siKod Advts., see paX« l fi Rul.l Hi Herrings) Smoked Salmon, Sprat-; .n Oil, Anchovies and in npic:.-. i'.r-.<\ Mm It ii i nvi.,'. Bcqaefort B. Baiter, Direct I Hotel Building. Office TO LET, ground floor, Raffle* Chambers. Ezekiel Sons, Opticiana. (Ipj FOR BALE, brand new radiator.838 words
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Advertisement51 1924-01-22 7 BEST GALVANIZED FLEXIBLE STEEL WIRE ROPES /SAMSO!N\ ffiyffi CMadc by Overton firpM GUARANTEED LLOYDS AND W\ L ADMIRALTY TESTS. Mi j\ A I lor Hawsers, Running Ri^i?in^. /||j,/f Towline!;, Car>?o Falls, etr. yf BRAND c tfent KEAT CHEANG COMPANY 57. MARKET STREET. SINGAPORE. Telephone No. 226t. Cabie Addrraa K.EATCHKANG." <51 words
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Advertisement487 1924-01-22 7 D. W. Griffith, the world famous producer, presents the STUPENDOUS PRODUCTION WAY DOWN EAST' 11 Reels. Commencing February 1 until February 6 At the Palladium Theatre Released by the United Artists Corporation. THE LATEST SOCIETY DANCING EXPONENT AND TEACHER Miss JILL HILL STUDIO 128 RAFFLES HOTEL. dp) M> t t487 words
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Obituary61 1924-01-22 8 IBRAHIM.- -On January '..'O, 1924, at 12, Joo Chiat Terrace, Sincapor?, |l-,rnhi:n hin Abdul Kadcr, of the Straits Time:;. Ased 31t. He leaves his mother, two sons and a daughter to mourn his loss. MOULBDAUC On January 20, I:>_M, at his residence. Red Rocks, Hoyinln\ Liverpool, William Edward Moulsdale,61 words
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1158 1924-01-22 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY. JANUARY 22. LABOUR AND STRIKES. So the railway strike has begun, n'vl it is within the bounds of possibility that the first business' cf a Labour Government will be to decide whether it should let the people starve, or f;.!! urder the charge of blacklegging in1,158 words
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Article26 1924-01-22 8 Remarkable variations in climate were experienced during Chrstmastidc. At times it was truly seasonable, but f.l varied from sharp frosts and severe snowUorms to heavy rainfalls.26 words
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Article38 1924-01-22 8 At the lecture nf the Bishop of Singapore held last Friday $94.24 was collected in aid of the V.D. work of the St. Andrew's Medical Mission. The amount was sent to the hon. treasurer, Mr. S. J. Vincent.38 words
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Article41 1924-01-22 8 At the fourth annual general meeting of the Penang Chinese Un on held on the 20th instant, thtse elected for the eniuing year ircluded president, Mr. I^oke Yew Bee, and hon. joint secretaries Messrs. Quali Cheow Kay and Lim Kirn Poh.41 words
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Article40 1924-01-22 8 Hayley Morris and William MacGregor Western are suing in H. M. Supreme Court at Shanghai, Jrhn Benavitch for Us. 200,000 damages for alleged breach of contract, whereby plaintiffs and defendant associated themsclvd.* in the business of bullion and exchange broking.40 words
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Article51 1924-01-22 8 The War Office has denied the accuracy of the statement by Dr. Norwood, pastor of the City Temple, that Woolwich arsenal was working overtime on the manufacture of gas masks, whi-.h would be issued to every person in the ianger zone of air raids if Britain WM igain involved in51 words
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Article47 1924-01-22 8 Government intend erecting a new i"erro-concrete bridge over the Mena Straits in substitution for the present wspension bridge, which is regarded ar; jnsafe. They expect the County Counc Is if Carnarvonshire and Anglesey to bMf half the cost of maintaining the bridge as a highway toll free.47 words
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Article49 1924-01-22 8 The net profic of Bertrams for year 'o September 30, 1923, was £7.101, plus ■J2,.'VJ(I biought in, le>s interest on Debentures, 1311, leaving £'.»,150. Directors •ecommend placing to depreciation of ilant and machinery £3,000, dividend of 10 per cent, for year, les« tax, leaving o be carried forward Sl'Jl'.K49 words
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Article52 1924-01-22 8 The Council of ,the Institute of Tournalists, London, is of opinion that n the interests of public morality an i ■'or the training of future citizens, a.l ■lewt-papers should withhold the names •f juvenile offenders tried or convicted in Children's Courts as well as of those ■vho are "innocently involved52 words
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Article63 1924-01-22 8 At the instance of Mr. Mitchell, Tan Chin Jhee was to have been put up before Mr. David yesterday cm two cliarge.>f extortion. In one case, it is alleged, ie used a knife in Waterloo Street tc jxtort $28 from a Chinese ricksha puller, :ind in the second he is63 words
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Article67 1924-01-22 8 Sir Harry I.auUer has sij-ned a contract vith Madan Theatre::, Ltd., for an Indian our tins year. He arrives in Bombay at ■he ena of October, and after playing •here for a ftnnijrht will visit Karachi, -i.u -tia, LalK>rc Delhi, Calcutta and Ea'iroon and will probaWy also pay Colombo :nd67 words
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Article70 1924-01-22 8 Lady Guillemard, who takes a great ieal nf interest in the welfare of the ■iris and women of Malaya, had the «aiisfaction last week to perform the ,pcning ceremony of a lunch and re -it room at Penang UMter the auspices of the local branch of the Young Women's Christian70 words
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Article72 1924-01-22 8 The War Office announces that there will be no Army manoeuvres on an ex'.ensive scale in the present year. The instructions issued for training in 1924 will be confined to divisions and smaller ■.inks. Accordingly the Ist, 2nd and 3rd livisions will carry out train ng in the Mow Forest72 words
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Article83 1924-01-22 8 In CaiHonment Road, last evenin:;, ;u, accident befel two Chinese (school boys) who were having a peep at the boxing which was going on in the Happy Valley, from the branches of a tree. They suddenly fell and were urn- 'nscious for some lime. Fortunately Inspector Stewart, of the Sepoy83 words
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Article81 1924-01-22 8 Another record entry of shipping into Sydney Harbour was established on December 17, when 27 deep sea and interstate vessels, representing over 135,000 tons, entered the Heads. From early morning the casten' channel presented a busy sight for some hours. There was a -ontinuous procession of steamers. The largest steamer81 words
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Article101 1924-01-22 8 An innovation in telephony has just been rr.ade in Bui ma where previously .here were no trunk 1 nes but only a local -ysti'm. It is now possible to speak direct 'o I'egu from Rangoon by the system lately completed and a press representative who tested the service on January101 words
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Article109 1924-01-22 8 On Sunday there passed away, at Tanjonu: Katoni*, Ibrahim bin Abdul Kader, who had been Ions: employed in tnc clerical department of ths paper. 3c was a victim of consumption which levelopod in an acute fora a few months ijfo and took a rapid turn for the worse ast week.109 words
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Article443 1924-01-22 8 Bishop G. H. Ricklcy has returned to Singapore from Batnvia, The Raja Musa, A.D.0., Ulu Langkat. will act as Second Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, when Mr. M. Irvine goes on leave shortly. Mr. T. 1.. G -sling, who is still in th" General Hospital after undergoing an operation,443 words
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Article24 1924-01-22 8 A mail from Europe, dated London, January 15, is expected to reach Pena'ij: by the B. I. steamer Teesta on Friday morning.24 words
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Article31 1924-01-22 8 Messrs. Lewis and Peat writing to-day state A telegram from our London office, dated 21st inst., giv«--> stocks reduced by 261 tons, total now en hand 57,054 tons.31 words
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Article127 1924-01-22 8 Two fires occurred in the city yesterday, the first taking place in Wong 21, >ff Geylang Road, whicii was soon got under as the two engines and new trailer pomp, specially indented for by the local l-'iro Brigade, were put into operation. The second fire bro#c out127 words
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Article152 1924-01-22 8 A cable from home announces the death at Hoylakc, Liverpool, on Sunday List, of Mr. William Edward Moulsdalu, head of W. E. Moulsdale and Co., Liverpool and London aged 61. Mr. Moulsdale came out to Singapore many years ago as resident superintendent engineer for152 words
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Advertisement89 1924-01-22 8 Mgjt V>>iiii!!iflniiuniiiii:n:ii!nnimnin?ua!iniiii:i]tun^nii<miut!iiui!im!on 1 W FOR THE BEST irSf ;HL teakwood FTv; jjplj FURNITURE (gM r*^\| VISIT THE fssssyP COMPLETE jggTs* HOUSE FURNISHERS. Bnammuuib f &2teJ:U'J|j Einnniimmni John Little Co., Ltd. (Incorp*rat«d ta Eiglmnd) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. "Vii-" 2 FITTINGS IPENXBAi WE hold a large and j varied stock of89 words
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Advertisement221 1924-01-22 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. EDWARD HEARN AND BARBARA BEDFORD in THE FACE OF THE WORLD in 6 Reels. CONSTANCE TALMADGE in SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE in 5 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. HOOT GIBSON AND LOUISE I.Oiltt \INK in THE GENTLEMAN FROM221 words
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Advertisement60 1924-01-22 8 On Other Pages, p««* The Cocaine Kvil 2 A Groat Scientist :t Shipping and Th- Mails 7 Reuter Telegrams 9 I'iracv off Hongkong 9 Our London Letter 9 The Kmpire Cancer Fund Forecast of the Labour Cabinet 9 Sporting Intelligence 10 Kaai'l lUvvaiiuns 10 Chinese Girl Stabbed .10 Corredpondenci" .1060 words
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Article801 1924-01-22 9 Conservative Government Defeated. Labour-Liberal Combine Successful. [Reuter's Service.] London, January 21. The Government were defeated, the Labour amendment to the Address being adopted by 328 to 25G. The final state of Parties after the General Klcction was Conservatives 257 Labour 1M Liberals 158 Independents 8 G15 The Conservatives voted801 words
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Article441 1924-01-22 9 The Situation in the British Zone. London, January 21. In the House of Commons, Mr. McNcill said Mr. Clive, the British Consul-General enquiring in the Palatinate, had telegraphed after five days' hearing of the views of every class he had reached the conclusion that the overwhelming mass of441 words
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Article66 1924-01-22 9 [Belter's Service.] London, January 21. Lord Crewc yesterday called on M. Poincare. It is understood that he convoyed the British Government's protest and it-quested an explanation of the Rhineland Regie's action. London newspaper diplomatic correspondents comment warmly regarding the action, ami anticipate another AngloFrench erWa. They declare the66 words
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Article464 1924-01-22 9 Big Disturbance of Traffic Reported. [Reuter's Service.] London, January 21. Early morning- reports from all over the country confirm the locomotive men's claim that the members are striking Bolidly. A few cases are also reported of N. U. R. men sympathetically str'king. Thus the members of both unions464 words
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Article58 1924-01-22 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 21. Cape Town The new Governor-General, the Earl c>f Athlonc, and Princess Alice Countess of Athlone, were given a magnificent welcome on arrival on board the Windsor Castle. The city was gaily beflagged and the docks and shipping bright with bunting. There was brilliant58 words
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Article54 1924-01-22 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 21. PitWburg Fire broke out in the plant of the Atlantic Refining Company. Seven firemen were killed by falling from a broken ladder into a tank of burning oil. Several other firemen were injured falling from the ice-covered tops of Unks. The temperature54 words
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Article45 1924-01-22 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 21. Sterling on New York declined to 4.20 Vs, the lowest for two years. This is attributed to nervousness over the political situation and heavy imports from America. It closed at 4.21%. French Crane? woro PI to X,45 words
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Article168 1924-01-22 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 21. Washington The Richmond has arrived at Vera Cruz. It is intended to serve as a warning that Mexican rebels must not interfere with American vessels in the attemptod blockade of Tampico. London, 'anuary 21. Washington The revolutionaries' blockade of the oil port168 words
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Article142 1924-01-22 9 [Reuter's Service.] Londen, January 21. Washington Owing to the heavy weather it is feared that the cruiser Tacoma, which went ashore, will be battered beyond hope. London, January 21. New York The New York World, commenting on the proposed trip of the airship Shcnandoah, suggests that after142 words
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Article123 1924-01-22 9 IReuter's Service.] London, January 21. At a Government dinner to the Chinese Industrial Mission at Lancaster House, the High Commissioner, responding to the toast of his health, expressed his pleasure at tho warm welcome given to the mission in England, which had done much to bring still123 words
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Article34 1924-01-22 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 21. Tho postal conference in Birmingham under the auspices of the Association of British Chambers of Commerce unanimously passed a resolution in favour of an Imperial penny post.34 words
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Article28 1924-01-22 9 [Reuteb's Service.] London, January 21. Paris At a meeting of the second committee of experts investigating the flight of German capital Mr. McKcnna accepted the chairmanship.28 words
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Article29 1924-01-22 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, January 22. The police have seized two lakhs of morphia from Marseilles aboard the N. V. K. srmnipr Tlakozn!.i Mum,29 words
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Article46 1924-01-22 9 Captain and Guard Killed Many Kidnapped. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, January 22. The local Kongmoon steamer Tailce has been sensationally pirated. Captain Wcllox and one Indian guard were killed. Several Asiatics were wounded and 19 kidnapped. The loot is estimated at two lakhs.46 words
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283 1924-01-22 9 The mystery of cancer is great enough to have induced the British Red Cross Society to countenance the raising of an Empire Cancer Research Fund, to which it is most earnestly hoped that all parts of the Empire will contribute. A good deal has already283 words
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Article195 1924-01-22 9 Arrangements for Office in The Government. A London wire of January 12 says The Daily News announces that present arrangements for office in the Labour Government are as follows Foreign Secretary and First Lord of the Treasury, Mr. Ramsay Macdonald. Under-SccreUry of State for Foreign Affairs, Brigadier-General Thompson.195 words
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Article125 1924-01-22 9 Chenderiang Tin Dredging. Output for half month ending January 15, Dredge. Hours 209, piculs 110. Many very shallow patches. Tributors. Piculs 80. The output of Kamunting Tin Dredging, during the half month of January was as under:— Output (two dredges) 520 piculs, hours run 625, estimated realised125 words
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Article74 1924-01-22 9 The Hon. Sir Ahmedthamby Maricair has given notice of a resolution to be moved at the next session of the Council of State at Delhi recommending that necessary steps be taken with the Government of the Straits Settlements and the F.M.S. to withdraw the quarantine ristr'ctions imposed upon74 words
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Article1765 1924-01-22 9 The Labour Party In Training. By Our Special Correspondent. London, December 27. Statesmen, past, present, and prospective, are scattered to all points of the :ompass for the celebration of Christmas., and it might have been supposed that they would have left politics alone during the reason of good-will.1,765 words
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Article336 1924-01-22 10 Popular Show in Victoria Theatre. What is there to say about the Kaai's Ilawaiians that has not been said before 1 They are now visiting Singapore for the fourth time, and they are no longer a novelty here, but their popularity is greater than ever it was. This336 words
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Article248 1924-01-22 10 Charge of Attempted Murder Against Malay. Before Mr. Venables, Second Magistrate, yesterday, Mr. Meredith prosecuting, the preliminary enquiry was commenced into the circumstances in which it is alleged a Chinese woman was stabbed with a parang by a Malay named Afend" in a house in Cairnhill Road248 words
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Article183 1924-01-22 10 The Hon. Treasurer begs to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following donations Previously acknowIt diced fIMKJS, Mr. and Mrs. Tan Yew Yiang 200, Collected by Mr. V. Jacobs from Kandang Kerbau Market stallholders 120. Eng Choon Hui Kuan 100, Mr. See Boon Ih183 words
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Article107 1924-01-22 10 Mr. I). Griffith, producer of Way Down Kast recently was presented to President Coolidge by Representative Tread way. The noted motion picture director and producer showed President Coolidge several scene* of his forthcoming iilm feature. "American," a picture of the Revolutionary War which wi'l reproduce Lexington and Bunker Hill as107 words
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Letter508 1924-01-22 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. The Municipal Commissioners recently framed mw Bye-laws for the contial of garages and places kept or us-cd for repairing, painting, storing or, housing mitor vehicles. In connection with same, Bye-law No. 8 reads. In case of any building508 words
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Article328 1924-01-22 10 The main features of the Alhambra programme this week are The Face Of the W Tld, an American adaptation of a Norwegian novel, and a comedy entitled Sauce For The Goose. The acting of Constance Talmadgc in the latter picture is delightful. The topcal film dealing, with personalities328 words
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Article77 1924-01-22 10 The Rangoon Times understands that the Home and Political Department of Government has intimated to various authorities concerned the fact that the Governor is greatly concerned over the increase in v:olent crime, especially in dacoities and murders, recorded during the latter half of 1923. The increase has been general but77 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article923 1924-01-22 10 Singapore Defeat Royal Sussex The 2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Rojri-! ment made their Brat appearance in locai soccer yesterday evening on the padanjr when they met a Singap re side and were defeated by three goals to one. The game was arranged by the Football Assoiiati a in aid923 words
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Article714 1924-01-22 10 Jamito Outooints Key Though the popular impression wa? that Battling Key would not have a chance with Silvino JaniHo, nevertheless the opportunity of seeing the lightweight champion of the Orient in action brought a big crowd to the Happy Valley, Tanjong I'agar. last night. It was a most successful714 words
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Article162 1924-01-22 10 At the meeting of S.C.C. cricketers held at the Club yesterday evening it was reported by the Cricket Convener, Mr. A. H. Assiter, who presided, that but season's captain, Mr. C. C. Clarke, had lesigned the captaincy he would be away from the Colon;, ■.luiin;,' part162 words
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Article33 1924-01-22 10 English Professionals Win [Router's Service.] London, January 21. San Francisco English professional golfers Havers and Ockenden defeated the Americans Sarazen, professional, an I John Black, amateur, by one up in 86 holes.33 words
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Article208 1924-01-22 10 Handicaps for First-Day The following are the handicaps for the first day's racing at Ipoh, January 29 New Year Stakes, (One miie).— Top Price 9.10, Patsy 9.7, Cesarion Girl 9.2, Carcuiator 8.3, Carrie B. 8. Gentle Eva 7.8. Kuala Kangsar Piate, (Five FurloMgsl—Bobadn !i..\ Digger *):>. Nora 8.3,208 words
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Article131 1924-01-22 10 Results of Janur.ry U3 Mneatag Aberavon 0; Dukenhead Park 11, .Man Chester 12 Harlequins 21, Blnckhcath 8 Bristol 9, Guy's Hospital 0 Llnnelly ii. Car.lin" '■< Cross Keys s, Gloucester 6 i'ortsmontn Services ;l, Greenwich Naval College 9 Glasgow University 16, Glasgow Academicals 3 Edinburgh University 0, Heriotonians131 words
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Article60 1924-01-22 10 London, January 11. The Corinthians' victory over Blackburn Rovers on Saturday had a dramatic sequel to-day in the death of Mr. CUment Cotton. Presiden of the Blackburn Rovers Football <lu!>. He had a seizure on Saturday on bear ing that the Corinthians had scored against60 words
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Article378 1924-01-22 10 Bad Old Days For Apprentices. The latest Board ef Trade figures show that the number of apprentices in British Merchant Service on the increase. This indicates that greter inducements are being offered to boys to adopt the sea as a career. Nominally a boy is- apprenticed to378 words
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Article242 1924-01-22 10 Wholesale Duping Of Immigrants- I Stories which have lonjc circulated ii \t\v York of the gigantic scale on which I immigrants are swindled of their saving have been authenticated by the A.ssi.stanl Public Prosecutor. BOSJM of these stories <leser:l>c how i>cwcomer.s to U. S. have "bought" plotl in242 words
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Article29 1924-01-22 10 The London, Midland and Scottish Railway contemplates (tatting a din steamship service between Hnlyhead and Belfast. The voyage of 100 miles would take about five and a half hours.29 words
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Article1079 1924-01-22 11 Position of l.ocomoti.e Men Explained. The following article by the Lauoui j i. lent of the London Daily Telegraph, published on December -I makes clear some of the point! at issue! which led tn the present railway strike. What are the prospect! of an agreed acceptance of1,079 words
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Article937 1924-01-22 11 Interim and Final Dividends Paid. inoal meeting of Lunus Rubber Estate** I-td., was held at French Bank Building* yesterday, there being present r. H. Robinson chairman :i. B. Baker, A. K. Baddatay (dfrsctors), D. Beak ami H. B. Ward (uprsssnttog ths Secretaries, Msssrs, Kvatt and Co.) Hrn tuiirn.an937 words
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Article89 1924-01-22 11 The Army Council has remitted a sentence of nf>.y-sl* day?' detention, and has restored his Corporaiship to an R.A.S.C. Roman Catholic soldier, who was punished by a Woolwich Court-Martial for refusing to fall in with Church of England soldiers for Church Parade. The Council states that89 words
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Advertisement103 1924-01-22 11 GET A "His Master's Voice" GRAMOPHONE Our terms of easy pay payments enable you to purchase the best at a very small outlay. Call to-day, we will be pleased to demonstrate the latest records and to explain our plan. Prices from $60 S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. »u«n.« > i»in103 words
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Advertisement342 1924-01-22 11 Raffles Hotel MONDAY.— Tta Dance. TUESDAY.— Dinner Dance. WEDNESDAY.— Dinner Music only. THURSDAY.— Guest Night. Dinner and Dance. Special Engagement Peggie Lowell exhibition of Classical Dancing Miss Ivy Norton, Contralto will sing from her Repertoire. FRIDAY.— Tea Dance. SATURDAY, JANUARY 26._ s .s. ~i Ii in Part. Around the World342 words
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Article346 1924-01-22 12 InU'restinji Details of the New Installation. The ammoria ice-protiucing plant ren inly installed at the Kailang Ice Works, Singapore! praaanti numy interesting I ointa to those connected with this branch t engineering- The complete installation was carried out according to the :-|)eeiticntion and under the supervision of346 words
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Article129 1924-01-22 12 The Municipal Health statement for the Week inilirij; January 12 gives the total number of <le;iths as 190 representing a <><ath late of t>7 per mille per annum, compared with 24.59 in the preceding week and with 2~.~>H in the corresponding week <>i last year. The chief129 words
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Article279 1924-01-22 12 Distinct Improvement in Last Quarter. Qualified optimism appears to be the attitude of British manufacturers as regards the trade outlook. Detailed reports to the Federation of British Industries from some big industries leave no doubt that there was a distinct improvement in the last quarter of last279 words
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Article123 1924-01-22 12 Programme of drills up to and for week ending January 27. Tuesday, 22nd. 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.R.E.(v) Sig. Sect., lamp and flag instruction. Wednesday, 23rd. 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Chinese Co., musketry instruction and Lewis gun instruction. Friday, 25th. 5.15 p.m., Drill Mall, Chinese Co., musketry123 words
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Advertisement683 1924-01-22 12 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will bu received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of February 1, 1924, for the erection and completion of Wards A, B and Admission Block, Native Hospital at Sepoy Lines, Singapore. Kvery person applying for a form of Tender will be required to deposit the683 words
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Advertisement640 1924-01-22 13 FOR PRIXCES AND RICn MEN ONLY. THE ROYAL YAKUT! <anam; vilas.) This Yikuti or lifc-givinj: nec'.ar has been prepared from the best, choicest and richest vegetable drugs. It has a wonderful property of increasing the virile power and rectifies all urinary disorders. In fact, it makes man a man. This640 words
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Advertisement232 1924-01-22 13 10 j Mobiloil Make the chart your guide friction wi(h his li.nK li-.1 of HoA Ink lubrication reromn vm! it mis n.;nl.- li> Ihrt 1 iris is lurkinic :il your |M*C« diMir. \acuum Oil Coni|ian>. la n:ukiriK MKk Correct Lubrication is >o;ir :inly weapon t-ndorsementH thi> MMmuSmHmrtr is in--1,1 kacp232 words
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Advertisement1879 1924-01-22 14 ■■■■■■■C»M*MBMMMI«SMM«M«««M^ a* Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Aaaarance In force over $17,000,000. I The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. f (Incorporated in Straits Settlements*) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. IGsIU'JN OFFICE I U, Old Jewry, I.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with1,879 words
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Advertisement334 1924-01-22 14 Pilsener Beer Specially Brewed for the Tropics. l This German Beer (Umbrella iSl|||li Trade Mark) is specially prefcSgajpp pared for us al Berlin, and /W TL. is unquestionably the finest J^L nt I* lvr on ln<> market Km-'.-m.,im prrr: Per Case of 8 doz. pis. l^gPPl $25.00 (including Duty). Sole334 words
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Article966 1924-01-22 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Motors for Sea-Going Yachts A very substantial resumption in the demand for high grata motors for seaIgoititr yachts and the placing of orders tor raeh jraefata it a noticeaDle feature lof business in ihe last low WMka. An ongst other i'ac-U966 words
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Article, Illustration27 1924-01-22 15 Orders for week ending January 27, 1924:— Monday, January 28. Individual Troops Parade. Wednesday. January 30. Band Practice 5.16 p.m.27 words
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Advertisement178 1924-01-22 15 Youd Be Surprised with the wonderful value The 1924 Model MORRIS-COWLEY offers to those people who have always wanted an ALL BRITISH CAR but have been scared by the price. Equipped with Lucas 12-volt dynamotor star-ter-lighting set, Smith speed indicator and H-dsy clock, oil and petrol guages, Enots pump chassis178 words
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Advertisement361 1924-01-22 15 The Most Economical and Popular Car in the Country. Price $1,600. FOR Singapore. HERE ARE POINTS WORTH CONSIDERING. EQUIPMENT. Bosch magneto, electric lighting, starting and horn, etr PETROL CONSUMPTION.— Over 30 miles to the GALLON. The New Overland In the finest car ever made and at the lowest price. The361 words
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Advertisement297 1924-01-22 16 NOTICE We have appointed Mr. Chan Chin Sek, Manager, as from the 16th instant. GUAN KIAT Co., Ltd., :;.->, Thillip Street. January 16, 1924. FASHIONABLE and SO BECOMING EZE-SO COLONIAL GLASSES THE NEW OCTAGON SHAPE Obtainable from M. EZEKIEL SONS, OPTICIANS, Baffles Chamber*, Raffles Place, Singapore. TAR SPECIALITIES ALWAYS IN297 words
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Advertisement259 1924-01-22 16 A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY The Proprietress of the Parisian House, Stamford Road, who wishes to retire from business, is open to consider reasonable offers for purchase from responsible people. Shop furniture for disposal, and exceptionally favourable rent, with lease, also advertising contracts with the newspapers. The business has been well-known for259 words
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Advertisement1735 1924-01-22 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS^ The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let. etc., in ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 2ft cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 61 cU., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,1,735 words
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Advertisement499 1924-01-22 16 OCULAR HEADACHES. Eighty per cent, of headaches are Ocular Headaches caused through some defect of vision. If your headache is so caused you will never be relieved until you wear scientifically -fitted glasses to correct the defect. I.ct me test your sight and mak» certain. You will not be advised499 words
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Advertisement207 1924-01-22 16 Read Harold Bel! Wright's Novels. Over 9.000.000 ropies havr In n sold The CallinK of Dm MattlktWl Helen of the Old Howt Ihe Shrphrrd of the HilU The Printer yf I dels The Winning of li.irbnra Worth Their Yesterdays The Re-rrealion of Brain Kent When a M;in is ;i Vn:i207 words
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Miscellaneous307 1924-01-22 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TKLEPHONH. Editorial and Gsaaral Manager's Offlcs IIM All eommnnlcations rating to •J' t 1 matters and news should be •<i' 1 <1 THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters— advert. seaumU subscriptions, »«ounts, printing, rte., should be addressed to THE MANAGES. SUBSCRIPTION BATES, Payable In Adranea.307 words
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