The Straits Times, 14 July 1924
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Title Section13 1924-07-14 1 The Straits Times o. 27,608 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JULY 14, 1924. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement193 1924-07-14 1 LACTOGEN FOR YOUR BABY THE OLD Jfi? ORIGINAL "BEAR BRAND" GENUINE SWISS MILK Sterilized Natural and Unsweetened Condensed STERILIZED NATURAL —Pure Milk in its natural form straight from the Sv iss Alps to the hygienic tin in which you buy it. UNSWEETENED CONDENSED -Pure Swiss MM in a concentrated form193 words
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Advertisement158 1924-07-14 1 LADIES MILLINERY AND DRESSES j|r:^^HßK^& We have just opened up im J^^ J>\ v"va splendid selection of S/ j2ißf*imfc WM* MORNING AND hQ^A AFTERNOON SEKasAM )w\ each Wlm Ji\ A Also UNTRIMMED STRAWS l«rai§ A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF MORNING, AFTERNOON AND 41J EVENING DRESSES Now displayed at ROBINSON CO.,158 words
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Article1416 1924-07-14 2 Report of the Council Of Administration. The seventieth meeting of the shareholders in the Suez Canal Company, was held on June 2 last. The chairman of the Council in the course of his address to the shareholders, recalled that at the previous meeting the directors had pointI1,416 words
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Advertisement558 1924-07-14 2 Physiological Laxative. The only agent that effects the functional re-education of the Intestine. RE-EDUCATIOI OF THE INTtSTI E JUDOL. .t i 4Ci«r>fibcphriiolofie»< IPMIm MM li eH#ctt ib. |*-**I-K«tio.. ol th. tniekxne by inran* of lh« 'ucl. b«i.*, aMmi* 'Ad *cnve principle* ol .11 <he iul.tti-al fUndt of »».£h (!■>!« a558 words
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Advertisement184 1924-07-14 2 TO LET OFFICES, GODOWNS, ETC. 22. 21, 25, 27, 30, 41, 43, 47, 50, 54 and 73. The Arcade. 56-5. Market Street. SG-2, Market Street. Z, 7, Robinson Road. 5, H.-.ttcry Road, (Ist and 2nd floors). 16, Raflles Quay. 15, Stamford Road. 18-1 and 16-a, Change Alley. 2'J, 31. 33,184 words
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Advertisement141 1924-07-14 2 UMffnrs M/* PILLS APIOL STEEL Sure and certain for all Female compl:ii:its.Kvery lady should keep a box m the house. Chemists and Stores sell them throughout the world. Pmpriaor I MARTIN, hi. Soulhtmptt*. EaglagJ. THE GONDOLIERS ARE AT THE VICTORIA THEME ON THURSDAY, \h\ JULY AND FOLLOWING NIGHTS. THE PROMPT141 words
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Advertisement191 1924-07-14 2 rsgg*> The Best Ton to In the East 1 MILK STOUT /jffllA There is no drink m all fllfii th° East to compare with fflll MILK STOUT. The FlaM #/J HaY Tour is Meßdid and it is A 1 full of nourishnicnt *°v B I /B A can feel it191 words
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Article300 1924-07-14 3 Protest Made at a Colliery Conference. Mr. D. B. Jones* of Merthyr Tydfil, in his presidential address at the annual conference of the National Federation of Cilliery Enginemen, Boilermen, and Mechanics, in London recently, lamented what he described as the trugic failure of trade union leaders300 words
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Article292 1924-07-14 3 Runaway Lad Who is Now Baronet And Shipowner. Sixty-three years ago Walter Runcinian, a small boy, walked along a sandy Northumberland beach. He had run away from home to be a cabin-boy. Now Sir Walter Runciman, Bart, publishes his reminiscences in a portly volume after a long:292 words
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Advertisement231 1924-07-14 3 AFRICA'S STANDARD 4 CYCLE fiARINE ROTOR MORE POWER— LESS FUEL From 3 to 40 B.H.P. 1 to 4 Cylinder Four Cycle Available for immediate delivery 12 B.H.P. $1050. 20 B.H.P. $1250. EX STORES SINGAPORE UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements), SINGAPORE ■»♦-».»«-»»■♦♦♦♦♦-»->-»♦« HMI««MMHMI >MIM>»H« DANCE ALBUMS Feist No.231 words
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Advertisement435 1924-07-14 3 THOUGHT HIS HEART WAS TO BLAME Bui It Proved To it itix Stomach. Another Former Sufferer Form ''hronic Indigestion Says "Thanks To Ur. Willi.uii.s- Pink Pills I Am Now In Perfect Health." Lot* of people warty Ihemtelves with the thought thai they have In-art trouble when all that is causing435 words
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Advertisement370 1924-07-14 3 STEAMER SAILINGS INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY. LIMITED. (Incorporated m Hongkong) Direct Service to Japan via Hongkong and Shanghai and to Calcutta ria Penang from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, I Tientsin, Xewchwang, Yangtsie Ports, Fori moss the Philippines, etc. FOR PENANG370 words
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Advertisement289 1924-07-14 3 STEAMER SaILIHSS STRUTHERS BARRY OPERATING U.S. GOVERNMENT SHIPS SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST JESTER July 30 to discharge and load U.S.S.B. is. WEST PROSPECT Aug. and subsequent steamers approximately 30 days apart. Taking cargo to all Overland points m United States and Canada. For rates289 words
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Advertisement817 1924-07-14 4 smug,* tuum P. 0. British India <>** Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated m England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENrNSI'I.AR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AM) JAI'AN FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage Duo Spore817 words
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Advertisement795 1924-07-14 4 steamm mum THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LDHTEdT" THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Eaglaad) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTBBDAM, BOTTERDAM. ANTWBEP, HAMBCKO AKD BREMEN. GHNOA, MAKBBILLBB. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking carg* tkronga Bill795 words
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Advertisement643 1924-07-14 4 tnaa suutim mhulymT paketvaart maatscnapfm ROYAL PACKT NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVU) (lacorporated m Holland.) CNDIE CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOTEENHSNT. leltpaoaa Ne*. Paaaac* Dept. 111, Freight DepL, 1202, Maria* D*pL aad Traaiaiaa*al D*pt. 1417, Manager** Dept. 1«M. SIBERG— JuIy 15. Belawan-Deli and Penang. COEN— July 16, Muntck and Palembang.643 words
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Advertisement520 1924-07-14 5 steamer mums Elierman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Englond) "ELLERMAN" LINE. Passenger and Freight Services Jto UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA POKTB AMD BUK CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG. s.s. CITY OF TOKIO due July 20 fs.s. CITY OF DUNKIRK due Aug. 9 s.s. ROMEO due Sept. 26520 words
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Advertisement618 1924-07-14 5 STEAMER SAHJW6S ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES. (laeorporataJ m U.SA.) aUxmlar Vnif kt Scttlm from U. S. A. via Panama 10 BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA BUIZ DIRECT. s.s. STEEL INVENTOR due Singapore In port s.s. FAIRFIELD CITY due Singapore Aug. H s.s. CHATTANOGA CITY due Singapore Sept. 12 Taking618 words
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Advertisement809 1924-07-14 5 STEMU SftILINSS Barns Philp Line For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well known steamers MARELLA (7578 tons) and MONTORO (5000 tons). Tk* s.s. MARELLA Is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins d* luxe, single berth cabins, swimming bath,809 words
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Advertisement368 1924-07-14 6 CINEMAS ALHAMBRA From Friday, July 11 to Wednesday, July 16. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. In the First Show at 7.30 pm. KILL OR CURE THE MYSTERY MAN OM fed I'athc Comedy. Jwo Ree pathe Co TOPICAL BUDGET British Screen News. ASSOCIATED I IKST NATIONAL CARL LAEMMLE368 words
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Advertisement353 1924-07-14 6 ONEMAS AT THE EMPIRE TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9.30 From Wednesday, July 9 to Monday, July 14. FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY JESSE J. LASKY presents CECIL DE Mil IKS PRODUCTION MANSLAUGHTER Thomas -4 A Leatrice Joy Meighan 1 Lois Wilson REELS From the Novel by Alice Duer Miller353 words
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Advertisement182 1924-07-14 6 WHITEAWAY'S LADIES' SATINETTE A PETTICOATS V\ A Smart New Line Just J^>. if u\ Received Ji—JgL With Accordion -plealal Skirt. In Jf\ Cream, Black, Lemon and Pink. nJ f>. gl j Price $5.50 my W^j) LADIES' "HOLEPROOF SILK «»!|f| Jffir^ HOSE." Stocked m White, Black, Beige, /4^\ African Brown and182 words
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Article116 1924-07-14 7 FIXTURES. Monfagr, .July It. Ilii'i \\..!-r, X..11 a.m., 7.21 p in. I'miiv Santos, In. .!;■>. .In' i In;: Water, Ml a.m., 9.l'J p.m. i'(Jiu-sda\, July 16. High Water, I<M« a.m., 10.R p.m. Boxing ktonahan v. Pelky, Happy Valley, ».l". i>.m. Thursday, Jui.. 17. HM W::<rr. 11..11 a.m.,116 words
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Article264 1924-07-14 7 mmmf, July 14, 1924. Skip* uliinc-ide the Wharrea or expected tn arrive. KEPfEI. HARBOUR. Mail Whirl Vedette. Kittiwakc, Didonta, (iruningcn, Siput, Patrol, K;,!:u CHI Wharf Wat Sepoy Coal Wkctf Nil. VESSELS IN DEY DOCK. Tanjnng I'mar Bheen Wharf Nurjehun Albert Dock Nil. Victoria Duck Q. G. Daendels,264 words
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Article97 1924-07-14 7 To-day Batu Pahat 3 pm< Batarla and Enac*i Liat 3pm J«£j a p. la. Port Swettcnham and Tenang 3 pm. 8 p.m. Malacca 4nm. irnbo, Rhlo, Lin^tra and Sing_"2 4 p.m. K«laata« By Umin 6 p.m. Tuesday. Ku»l« Pahan?, Pekan, Sungei. Lembinj; ar.d Ku.intan (via Jerantut) by97 words
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Article37 1924-07-14 7 Rjr I-oft Arrd. S'por* London Lcbon Khiva Rvmbramlt l'ara Shiniiit June 2 Jun« 28 June C June 30 June 6 July 2 June 11 Ju'.y 6 June IS July 7 June 16 Julv 1237 words
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Article124 1924-07-14 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore July 1 1. On London, Hank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/4 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 17/32 On New York, Demand si>»i Private 90 d/.s 507Z On France, Bank 900 norn On India, Bank T.T. iajj.v On Hongkong, Bank d/d S« pc preni On124 words
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52 1924-07-14 7 Tone of Market:—Steady. Latest London cables quote: Spot <keet 1194 d. igapore Standard Spot .'u!> Aug.-Scpt. Oct.-Dec. Pale Crep« Closing: PricesBuyers. Sellers am .July Aujrt.-Sept. Ol.-D.r. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers. 40* 11 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. ll' o'clock noon July52 words
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Article240 1924-07-14 7 issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers i l li;it;im; Padang 0.67H 0.62 V1 1 Hitam Tin 1.24 1.28 H II Idris Hydraulic 21/- 22/- cd. 1 1 Jolian Tin 0.40 0.43 1 1 Jclaiitoli O.!5 0.20 t'l i'l Kan. Kamunting 45/6 46/6 El il Kanuiniir.i,' Tin o5/G 3G/(! 10 10240 words
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Article141 1924-07-14 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. £1 fl B. Am. Tobacco 5.S.9 6.G.3 10 10 Central Knpines 4.50 5.50 Central Motors 2.00 2.50 £1 £1 E. Smrltinsr Co. 9.00 9.25 6V-6/-Elec Tramway g/. 10/10 10 Kraser Neave 44.50 45.50 100 1','OHamninr and Co. 145 155 100 100 Hats Bros, del141 words
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Article98 1924-07-14 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 10 p.c. pm S'pore Electric Tramways, 5 p.c. £350,000 S'pore Municipal 6 p.c 1,878,000 par 10 p.c. pm S'pore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 par 5 p.c. pm S'pore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1309 $1,000,000 par 5 p.c. pm S'pore Municipal 498 words
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Article395 1924-07-14 7 Praser and Co. and Lyall and Evan's Quotations. Fraser Lyall A Cc. Evatt Alor Gajah ($1) 0.80 0-90 0.80 0.90 Allcnby ($1) O.!)5 1.05 1.00 1.03 j A. HiUm (|6) 8.00 10.00 !).00 10.00 A. Ki;ning ($1) 0.20 0.30 0.25 0.30 Am. Malay ($2) 1.(H) hit l.."0 1.75395 words
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Advertisement118 1924-07-14 7 RUBBER IMPORTERS, LTD. (In Liquidation). NOTK B la aaraay given in pursuance of Section 1'2:; 1 1 of the Companies Ordinance IKS, that a Genarml Meeting of the above..;mny will be held at French Buildings, Singapore, on Saturday l'JlM. at noon for the following pnrpa rociive mi account from the118 words
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Advertisement898 1924-07-14 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other CU-silUd Advts., see page 16. CARROTS. CaulMowars, Bad Spinach, Sugmr Pin:;, Artichokes, Brussl. Sprouts, Celery. 40 cents per 1 Ib. tin. H. Boltor, Kurope Hotel I!uililin^. DOUBLE TERAI HATS. Grey, [aw*, etr $7. C.O.D. JT.SO, from P.U.L., RmflUl l'i REPAIRS TO BINOCULARS and scientific instruments. John Duke,898 words
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Advertisement68 1924-07-14 7 BOXING AT THE HAPPY VALLEY ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, at 9.15 p.m. MAIN EVENT JERRY MONAHAN vs. YOUNG PELKY Fifteen .'l-minutc Rounds. For the Mo:-<(Ui;o-v.tiglit Championship SAM FOXY v. KID JACKSON (Holder) (Challenger) j 8 Rounds. and two other good preliminaries. Prices $5, $3, $2 and $1. Ticketr. at <;.68 words
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Advertisement110 1924-07-14 7 LOOK Ol.'T Wednesday, July 16 PreKentation of a Silver Cup By the Members of Cue Malacca Chincie Football Club TIIK SILVER MASK will be repeate'i for the first time ONLY $2 Heats can he hooked at 38 Kivcriiide THE STAR OPERA For a short season only JAVA LANE THEATRE, MALACCA110 words
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Advertisement200 1924-07-14 7 Smoker's cough is unknown to the happy man who enjoys:— IlijllirAlfKfiitfif VIRGINIA CIGARETTE because the: j>< j waum tou iMi^tjL£.^rrj;^gn^7srai^i^^^'.7g^T--^aMvntaiflTß"as- 0-N1GHT TO-NIGHT Grand Boxing Attraction All Stars from (he Philippines MAIN EVENT DOMY SANTOS Ugttwatghl Ommfttm of Malaya. YOUNG SANTOS <on';uer»r of "I. Adriano. 10 Three-minute Hounds. SK.V1I FINAL GREG.200 words
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Advertisement200 1924-07-14 7 GOVERNMENT OF JO WORKS VI. GALL FOR TEEBF" Seal. ilearinif and <•:.> Anan Bui Jinurl- and Blukai of paid for irated from I ■>n the I iil V. ,1V in-ehargi laad te foi m tl .my furthi The taadat ion m rock aad Ihese should be met Full partieul :*en200 words
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Obituary75 1924-07-14 8 MAN'ASSEH.— In Calcutta, on July 12, 1924, Mrs. Esther Manasseh, mother of Mr. E. S. Manasseh and Mr. K. S. Manasßth. aged 7n years. Deeply regretted. SIOW.-- On July 13, 1924, at 27-5, Killincy Road, Singapore. Siow Cheng Watt, aced 76 >cars, beloved father of Messrs. Siow Sicw San,75 words
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Article43 1924-07-14 8 Messrs. Tan Boon Kiah and Tan Boon Yon* and family beg to thank all those relatives and friends who attended the funeral of their beloved father, Mr. Tan Swee Koc, and all those who sent wreaths, scrolls, letters and telegrams of condolence.43 words
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884 1924-07-14 8 The Straits Times MONDAY, JULY 14. MALAYA'S WEMBLEY. Our special correspondent at Kuala Lumpur waxed enthusiastic, and we think justifiably so, m hi.s account of tlio Malayan Agri-Horticultural Show and Trade Exhibition held at the Federal capital during the week-end. Many exhibitions of a similar nature have been held m884 words
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Article53 1924-07-14 8 Viscount Long is of the opinion that the champions of Empire preference are entitled to draw great encouragement from the debate m the Lords, especially following, as it does, the excellent divisions m the Commons. In a letter he states We have only to keep on working steadily, and certain53 words
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Article63 1924-07-14 8 A Bill introduced by Lord Danes fort forbidding the teaching of seditious or blasphemous doctrines to children under 16 was read for a second time m the House of Lords. Lord Danesfort said that the Bill m no way interfered with the teaching of Socialism or other political propaganda, but63 words
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Obituary86 1924-07-14 8 Penang town health statistics, for the week ending July 5, show a total of 58 dsaths 3G males and 22 females the death-rate being 23.18 per mille per annum, compared with 26-78 m the preceding week and with 29.66 m the corresponding week of last year. The chief causes of86 words
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Article17 1924-07-14 8 A coolie fell off the suction cutter dredge at Petalinß Tin Mines on Wednesday and was drowned.17 words
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Article18 1924-07-14 8 Penang Assizes commence to-morrow the first before Mr. Justice Whitley. There arc only four cases on the calendar.18 words
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Article31 1924-07-14 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 162= 5100. Tho rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 167 =5100.31 words
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Article37 1924-07-14 8 M. Chanteloupe is due m Ipoh, on Saturday next and will give flying demonstrations for some days before proceeding further north. He will remain m Ipoh for about seven days giving demonstrations, probably at the race course.37 words
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Article42 1924-07-14 8 It is reported that the sub-Post Office m North Bridge Road was visited by thieves during yesterday afternoon and that an attempt was made to break open the safe. Nothing seems to be missing, but the police have the matter m hand.42 words
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Article44 1924-07-14 8 Mr. Justice Rowlatt has decided that Captain R. H. Henning is not liable to pay Income Tax m respect of shares m the Vincit Tea and Rubber Company, Ltd., which paid no dividend on a year's working, these shares being his sole overseas holding.44 words
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Article42 1924-07-14 8 Yesterday, about 3.30 p.m., lorry 5206 ran over 4 Chinese boy named Moh Seng, aged 12 years, m Havelock Road, the boy b^ing killed instantaneously. The driver,' whose named is Yap Choo Hee, is not being charged. The affair was an accident.42 words
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Article42 1924-07-14 8 The Ceylon Government have decided to insert provisionally m the draft Supply Bill a sum of Rs. 1,000,000 for new roads and improvements and the P.W.D. have been asked to allocate this amount for works under this heading for approval of Government.42 words
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Article59 1924-07-14 8 Tan Ah Jee, boatswain on the Kiang Chow, was charged by Mr. Woodhouse of the Monopolies, before Mr. Gourlay on Saturday with possession of non-govern-ment chandu, valued at $12,000, which was found concealed m the sail store of the steamer. His Worship sentenced the accused to three months' imprisonment and59 words
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Article73 1924-07-14 8 A London wire of the 3rd inst. states that while returning Mr. E. D. Simon's Eviction Bill to the House of Commons, the House of Lords decided to waive the amendment regarding aliens, but persisted m another amendment giving landlords' children the right to obtain possessions of a house, as73 words
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Article71 1924-07-14 8 Yesterday 'about 6.30 a.m., m North Bridge Road, a Chinese, named Ong Soon, was knocked down and injured by Ford bus *****, driven by Ong Teh ChongThe bus drove on, after the accident, without stopping, and was eventually stopped by Insp. Cronin who witnessed the accident.. The driver was charged71 words
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Article67 1924-07-14 8 The fasting day of the Buddha falls to-morrow, and to-day, to-morrow and Wednesday Buddhists engage m fasting and prayers, the local centre being the Burmese Temple at the third milo, Serangoon Road. An image of the Buddha m white marble was recently brought here from Mandalay and is installed m67 words
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Article80 1924-07-14 8 V. Narayanasamy, a clerk, formerly employed by Messrs. Shelley-Thompson and Demuth, who was charged with criminal breach of 'trust of $75, the property of Mr. Shelley-Thompson on June 28 last, pleaded guilty m Mr. Sennett's court on Saturday- Mr. Shelley-Thomp-son said he did not wish the accused to be sent80 words
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Article88 1924-07-14 8 An Englishman who has given his name as G. Hickens and who is said to be a journalist has been arrested by the Hyderabad police and is now on bail, state? a Hyderabad (Sind), message of June 28. It is alleged that he collected money as subscriptions and payment for88 words
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Obituary102 1924-07-14 8 The death of Mr. Lim Git Seng late chief delivery clerk, F.M.S. Railways, Port Swettenham, occurred on Wednesday. The deceased retired recently after 37 years' service. He joined the railway when it was under lease to the late Towkay Loke Yew. He was instrumental m the erection of the Port102 words
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Article165 1924-07-14 8 Congratulations are due on the HHM of a record attendance at the dinner of th Association of B-itish MsiUyn, says a ImM paper, and the fact thit a ruling Rajah was present, as well as o*her representatives of Malayan royalty. In such an assembly politics were naturally touched upon with165 words
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Article499 1924-07-14 8 Mr. A. R. Thornton, partner in the legal firm of Wreford and Thornton, is expected back in PcnanR by the P and O. Mantua this week. Col.-Ccnmandant G. J. H. Muliins has completed three years in command of Plymouth Division, Royal Marines and is placed on the499 words
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Article14 1924-07-14 8 The Soudan, due this afternoon, brings a mail from China and Japan.14 words
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Article28 1924-07-14 8 With reference to the recent statement that the Swedish Consulate-General m Batavia wa< being closed, we are now officially informed that it is to be maintained.28 words
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Article78 1924-07-14 8 With reference to an anonymous donation m cash to the Cancer Research Fund In Memory of E. M. E.," left at this office m May last, we have now received a letter from the Secretary of the Britisn Red Crosji Society acknowledging receipt of draft for £5878 words
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Article131 1924-07-14 8 The season of eight rights of The Gondoliers at the Victoria Theatre is dim to open on Thursday next. The full dress rehearsal took place on Saturday night, when the opera went with complete success. During the past week or so, it has progressed from strength to strength131 words
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Advertisement176 1924-07-14 8 Garrick SPECIAL SIZE No. 2 Made onJy from the highest grade 1^ .^^j Virginia leaf. BBr^ffl^^Pi^BAa! PRICE S3 CENTS Itf" xai'M JWI lER T IN 0F 50 MtMLSW^iJft.friiilHMMß s <"" ''< ltd acco (Incorporated m England) ii***— ,m j, i- '"'lri- Singapore, Penang I ™< L »nd Kuala Lumpur. GOLD176 words
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Advertisement215 1924-07-14 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. NORMA TALMADGE m THE ETERNAL FLAME m 8 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 pm. REGINALD DENNY m THE NEW LEATHER PUSHERS m 6 Rounds. From the Famous Collier's Weekly Stories by H. C. Witwer). Round 9. THE CHICKASHA BONE215 words
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Advertisement53 1924-07-14 8 On Other Pages, Pa*e. Shipping and the Mails 2 Reuter Telegrama 9 Planters' Dinner at Kuala Lumpur. 9 To-day's Share Market 9 Indian Labour The Planters' Conference 9 10 Sporting Intelligence .10 Malaya Dinner m London 11 Correspondence .11 Clv randan Kubber 12 Lanas, Ltd l'J .June Rubber Return* ...1153 words
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Article205 1924-07-14 9 Directed Against Federal Government. Rebels Making Progress. [UUTXB TELEGRAM.] London, July 12. Buenos Aires A virtual state of civil war between the revolutionaries and the Federal Government exists at Sao Paulo. The censorship is very strict, but official communiques from Rio de Janeiro indicate that a bombardment of205 words
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Article152 1924-07-14 9 Proposed Change of Taxation Methods. [UUTU TTLTGRAM.] London, July 12. It is reported from Amsterdam that, replying to a written question in the Second Chamber, the Colonial Minister admitted that a United States expert sent to the Dutch East Indies to investigate the chances for foreign capital152 words
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Article92 1924-07-14 9 Well on the Way Across Europe. [BIUTM TXUCKAM.] London, July 12. Constantinople The American airmen would have left this morning, but the Turkish authorities insisted on delay in order to allow them to examine the machines, which were visited by several Turki-h aviators and military authorities. Although the92 words
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Article51 1924-07-14 9 [RIUTEB TELIGRAM.] London, July 13. New York While pursuing rum runners m daikness the lights being extinguished on Quarantine Island, a police launch suddenly came under the fire of ■prohibition agents, who mistook the launch for that of the rum runners. The commander of the launch was seriously51 words
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Article51 1924-07-14 9 [RIUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, July IS. Delhi Thr riots which occurred hers were due to the Hindus objecting to the Mo-U'ms (having; water at a certain we'l. Two person? were killed and 80 injun-l. Tlic situation is now quiet. The authorities are taking precautions to prevent fin Hum-Reuter - 51 words
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Article131 1924-07-14 9 M. Herriot Strong For AngloFrench Agreement. [1IVTM TtLtORAM.] ParL», July 12. Speaking in the Senate, M. Herriot dwelt on the necessity for close cooperation with England and the Allies with a view to complete execution of the Dawes report. The rights of the Reparations Commission would be131 words
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Article74 1924-07-14 9 London, July 13. Berlin Germany's hopes from the London Conference are becoming anxiety and apprehension," said Chancellor Marx, addressing pressmen. He added that the German Government intends honestly to enforce the Dawes plan, but with the stipulation that the plan must be carried out by all parties in74 words
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Article207 1924-07-14 9 Attempted Assassination By Young Student. [UUTKB TBL10KA1L] London. July 12. Cairo Zaghlul Pasha was slightly wounded in the chest by a revolver shot at the railway station, when he was starting; for Alexandria. His assailant was arrested. Zaghlul wa> proceeding to Alexandria to attend the Bairam reception. He207 words
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Article85 1924-07-14 9 [EH TIB TBLXGRA1L] London, July 12. U is reported from Perim that the Dutch steamer Anjer had part of the cargo damaged by sea water during heavy weather. The surveyor's report stated that about 700 bags of sugar were damaged. The hull is apparently undamaged and the vessel85 words
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Article66 1924-07-14 9 [ncni tuiobam.] London,. July 12. New York A Standard Oil Company bulletin describes the complete failure of five years' efforts to find oil in the Philippines. It says $1,250,000 have been spent in an endeavour to locate an American supply of oil in the Far East. London, July66 words
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Article2260 1924-07-14 9 Cheery Function at Kuala Lumpur. The I. S. P. and the Rubber Industry. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 12. Over a hundred members of the Incorporated Society of Planters and their guests attended a dinner held at the Selngor Club, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday evening. This2,260 words
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Article267 1924-07-14 9 [tii-rxi rauaBAM.] London, July 12. New York Replying to the League of Nations with regard to the draft of a treaty of mutual assistance, Mr. Hughes states that it is unequivocally impossib'e for the Government to adhere to it. He gays the United States, having reduced their own armament,267 words
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LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
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Article180 1924-07-14 9 Singapore, July 14. The incidence of Hari Raya Haji and the absence of a. tin quotation from London have tended to further restrict business on a market which was already quiet. Rubber is Hd. better at llttd., which is l%d. better than the price ruling at180 words
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Article163 1924-07-14 9 (L. R. MacphaiL) Singapore, July 14. Rubber.— HHd. 39% cents. Tin— £224 2s. 6d. $112%. 100 tons sold. Rubber. Kuala Sidims 1.65 to 1.70, enquiries for United Malaccas and Malacca Pindas, a small parcel of Pajams offers at 4. Mining;. Taipinjrs 1.18 to 1.21, Renongs163 words
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Article92 1924-07-14 9 Following the announcement of the registration of the banking business of Thos. Cook and Son as a private limited company comes a balance-sheet showing the position of that branch of the firm at October SI last. It shows the firm to have current deposit and other92 words
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Article2521 1924-07-14 9 Speeches at Planters Conference. Mr. C. F. Andrews' Views. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 12. A planters' conference was held at Kuala Lumpur during the week-end under the auspices of the Incorporated Society of Planters, and was attended by a largenumber of planters from all over2,521 words
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Sporting News and Notes
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Article436 1924-07-14 10 Nurmi Win 10,000 Metres. Keuter Telegram.] London, July 12. Paris The 10,000 metres cross country race was won by Nurmi, Finland, with Ritola, Finland, second, Johnston, America, third, and Harper, Britain, fourth. Nurmi won by 500 metres, and hi- time was 32 min. 54 4-5 sec. In the.Reuter - 436 words
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Article307 1924-07-14 10 Selangor Defeats Perak. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur July 13. In glorious weather and before over 10,000 spectators yesterday Sclangor met Perak in the first Malaya '-up fixture for the season and emerged winners by three tcoals to one. Although Sclangor constantly showed signs A bcinir uhe307 words
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Article88 1924-07-14 10 Local Championship Fixtures. The fixtures for this week are To-dav Chua Choon LeoBir v. T. Koizumi, S.C.C. Cheong Chcc Urn v. Y. Asano. S.R.C.. To-morrow R. N. Hamilton and G. C. Denham v. N. Sonehara and K. Mano. S.C.C. Chua Ch-<bn I*onjr and Tay Lian Tcck v. T.88 words
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Article22 1924-07-14 10 On account of unusual pressure on our spnrp to-:l.ny the report of yesterday-, yacht race ii !u I<l orer until to-morrow.22 words
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Article262 1924-07-14 10 England Out for .'}0(-. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 1'J. The thinl tasl natch between and the Booth Africans was i&uted today at Headfogley. The day was very hot and clou.lk- s, and the wieket excellent. There was m attendance »f 8.000. Gilligan wo:i the t.>^. The baUmtnReuter - 262 words
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Article966 1924-07-14 10 S.C.C. Beat Sussex. The match between teams representing the S.C.C. and the Sussex regiment resulted, after a poor display of batting un either side, in the dub beating- the visitors by the small margin of eleven runs, the win being helped by the large number of extras ga:ned through966 words
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Article235 1924-07-14 10 The inter-school preliminaries were concluded on Saturday afternoon ami tha foll(.v.inr: qualified to compete in the Bnak 0:1. I' riday HiKh -lump. (Class 1): H. Smith (St. Jos.), W. Au-yor and Tan CheiiK Kiat (A. C. S.), and Tack K.e I icog (K. I.) Class 2 .1.235 words
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Article32 1924-07-14 10 Hritish Lose in South Africa. [Reutcr Teletrram.] London, July ]'Z. Can Town Western Province bent the Kiiti. Rogby tram by 7 points to 0 in the flnt match of the toor.32 words
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Article154 1924-07-14 10 Third Day's Results. The Ipoh Gymkhana Club's trecting concluded on Saturday. The results were as follows Race 1. Baloo 1 tChinta Hati 2 t Sterling 2 t Dead heat. Race 2. Sunsprite 1 Carrie B ..2 Tote, $13, 7. 7. Race 3. Avoca l Victory II 2 Tote,154 words
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Article729 1924-07-14 10 Walley and Chai Lai Draw. The ten round contest between Boy Walley and Chai Lai at the Malaya Boxing Stadium on Saturday evening certainly justified expectations. It was a splendid go, action all the time with never a clinch until the last round, and the crowd was enthusiastic. The729 words
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Article46 1924-07-14 10 [Reuter Telegram.] Jnlj l I. In the Olympic ■wimming contests the Australian Charlton M'i tweord for 1,500 m yic. His tun- u;is Jl .nin. liO 4-10 Boi'K regained tlif world", record, winning the fourth heat in the time ut ~1 nun. 11 4-10 sec.Reuter - 46 words
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Article75 1924-07-14 10 The following: were the winners of tho monthly Spoon Shoot held Tnnah Ran-;e on the 6th lust. 200 yds. 34 Lt. E. B. Metal! :;::.4 S«t. H. B. Kirwan 500 yds. ".2 Ptc. E. V. De Silv.i :u.57 i'tc. !>. M. Man 000 yds. :i2MV, Sst. W.75 words
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Article772 1924-07-14 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —As the resignation of the S.C.F.A. from the S.F.A. has given ri to the accusation thai Itbe S.C.F.A. officers are not "snorting," tl mittee vf the S.C.F.A. haw da reejaest you kindly to publish a stateaßsat of curtain facts;772 words
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Article6106 1924-07-14 11 The Annual Gathering In London. Ideals of the Straits and vStates. We are indebted U> Urn China Express and Telegraph for the following full account of the annual dinner of the Association of British Malaya given m the Hotel Victoria, Northumberland Avenue, j London. VV.C, I n May6,106 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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624 1924-07-14 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The rebate system of obtaining high price for rubber proposed by Dr. braddon in his letter to you of t!i" 7th inst-, is a vast improvement on his former scheme. It is simple in principle and in624 words
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Letter184 1924-07-14 11 Death Before Gaining His Inheritance. William. Brown, the Dublin cabman who only a week before unexpectedly inherited a fortune of over £80,(kmi, <i in a Dublin nursing home recently. Brown had no opportunity to enjoy the fortune which came to him at the end of a humble184 words
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Article509 1924-07-14 12 Balance m Hand to be Carried F«m ird. The annual nuctinir of the Ulu I'aiulan (Singapore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., will be iht OnVee of the secretaries, I.vat and Co., on the 21st inst. The director*' repoit states Your directors su unit herewith a duly audited statMMOl of509 words
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Article270 1924-07-14 12 The following is the report of the directors of Lanas, Ltd., to be submitted at the annual meeting next Saturday Your director! beg to submit herewith the audited accounts for the period ended Ma] 81, li'lM together with their report. Exclusive of loan account, the accountshow a net270 words
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Article62 1924-07-14 12 Eukii Timah.— l2,647 lbs. Brunei I'niieii. 14.245 lbs. (fftlnwr) Il.fftt lbs. Changkat Servant,'.— l4,oo6 lbs. 1i:iyt0r.— 5,732 Iba. Henrietta M 7.000 lbs. Indragiri 84,971 lbs. Kuala Pel :rau.— .25,700 lbs. Lunas.— 2B,ooo lbs. Lenggeng. 19,382 lbs. l.aias (Sumatra).— 3s,37o lbs. Muar.— l .H)0 lbs. Xyalas.— ls,l*7 lbs.62 words
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33 1924-07-14 12 SINGAPORE AMI SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCO UTS ASSOCIATION. l)uk is for week ending July 20, 1924. TUESDAY 13. jiijr Class, Headquarters at 5.15 li. m. THURSDAY 10. Hand Practice, Headquaters at 5.15 p.m.33 words
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Article50 1924-07-14 12 The result of the St. Joseph's Old Boys ml debate oa "Should the Civil Straits Settlements bo open -born British Subject.--." was ;;i favoor < f the affirmative view. Among .iH «c>f Mr. C. H. Da Silva i: A..1..1..X., as chairman and the Rev. Brothel Mni.ian, Principal of the St.50 words
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Article825 1924-07-14 12 Island's Thrifty and Contented Inhabitants. A desire for development on popular lines is only m accord with modern tendency, but one may doubt whether it will ever go so far as to obscure the traditional character of this favoured little island, recently wrote a correspondent from St.825 words
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Article165 1924-07-14 12 How Disturbances were Nipped In The Bud. London, July 3.— Questioned m the House of Commons by Mr. Lansbury with regard to casualties m bombing operations m Iraq, Mr. Leach said that air action, however regrettable, had m many Cases checked, at an early stage, disturbances which165 words
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Advertisement242 1924-07-14 12 A sure TESTIMONIAL to the MERITS of the Moutrie Piano is the fact that all the Leading Schools, Colleges and Institutions m the East have selected the Moutrie m competition with the highest grade instruments. S. Moutrie Co. Ltd. Raffles Square. SINGAPORE ~]L tangye ?M Lifting Tackle ig f &r»242 words
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Advertisement275 1924-07-14 12 Raffles Hotel T*lepk* M MM (1* IJb«> GUEST NIGHT AND DANCING Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.— Every Sunday TEA DANCES.— Every Monday and Friday SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors, Adelphi Hotel Managing Director Harry H. Willie*. Situated m the Beat Part of Singapore. THE ONLY HOTEL IN SINGAPORE COMPLETELY FITTED275 words
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Advertisement283 1924-07-14 13 LONDON GIN The Finest Basis for all Cocktails IMPORTERS Sime, Darby Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits SuUleuicuU, t t i 3EFORE USE j| g/m l\M Mangelqtion "I AN INFALLIBLE CURE TOR MANGE r>' \^s*£*-^jy r IN THE DOG. CVT.AND CATTLE NON-POiSONOUS. f[\ j .II w.th crholi, «>.« <«f5T<9\V^ n283 words
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Advertisement675 1924-07-14 13 CHEONG KOCN SEHG CO. AUCTION" SALE of valuable luasehol.! ami freehold land situate at Havelock Romd, Carey Road an.l lrlok hlunguh and Singapore Town and Country proprrties. 4t Messrs. Chcong Koon Seng A Co'a salvn.um, No. 30, Cliulia Stre.t, on Wednesday July IG, ak'ftJO p.m. I-its I to Kl. Thiitci-n675 words
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Advertisement381 1924-07-14 13 EXHIBITION T*tf BXBIBniON IIi.MI.MNI.K. the IS/tt h.p. Crossley Us priic is no more- !'n.;n tl-.;:t of m.niy A» a h;«:i-Krade full size family car sn::.il l.j;ht cars wh--.ii ia::m:t apprswdl it ciirryinK four or fi v passongerK, with for comfort or service. Further partieslagVUK ANYWHEKK a car can go. lars381 words
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Advertisement49 1924-07-14 13 ELECTION >si|23Ss^_ Always assures accuracy, ■baohit. ftreer~^flBl KwT^ om r ln f'"P f lu«-' n l' repair bills. It irivi s e::c'cptionally long service at aMd*ratt v^^GS iK/\3 cost.. The raos'. economical limi.kui.pcr vii X^J the market. Under Pre-War Prices from $20.50. CHEONG BROTHERS 25, SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD, StNGAPOU,49 words
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Advertisement1974 1924-07-14 14 amsisßsßßssai »».»^»BaeB^B^B*BaBaBBaBBl saaaase «ssaass>a«(H b*bbb*b*bbbbbbbbb«ssssssssl Assets over $3,000,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $17,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) m:AD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 52, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with1,974 words
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Advertisement313 1924-07-14 14 Iti Time changes standards I ISt m typewriters. "Vfam* sten- vs\ ogi'apher's fingertips and fel '■J your podestbock are both 13\ i I sensitive to these changes. I i^l The Rpyal 'IVpcvyriter is El j^t the finest typewriter you J can buy, today. li I Sole Agents Malaya Ell /fl313 words
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Article529 1924-07-14 15 Smoking Beneficial to None But Foreigners. A mating to start a campaign against i sinokinj; cigarettes was held recently at I the ir.-litulc of Industrial Education at 1 Lokapanjr. About 300 persons were present, inclining- many educationists and student Mr. Li Ping-shu was in the chair. Mr.529 words
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Article226 1924-07-14 15 Educated Evans Teaches History. Mr. Edjrar Wallace is a keen student of types, in Educated Evans, Mr. Wallace writes amusingly of the racecourse folk who Ulka a precarious living by betting. Educated Evar.s is a cheerful .sporting- tipster who eludes all the effort.* of a devout226 words
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Article220 1924-07-14 15 A description which I sent to the Daily News last October, writes tho Geneva correspondent of that paper, of a phonetic iiypewriter that i« to say, a machine to produce on paper written copies direct from dictation excited a grea"; deal of interest, and was quctc/l all220 words
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Advertisement271 1924-07-14 15 WHY NOT TO-DAY P Why deny yourself for another day the pleasure and convenience that come with the possession of a Ford If it is a question of money, we will take care of that. Our monthly payments are moderate. You will buy a Ford eventually. Why not TO-DAY j'OIM)271 words
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Advertisement348 1924-07-14 15 NEAR-A-CAH HAS ARRIVED THE ECONOMY OF A MOTOR CYCLE WITH THE WEATHER PROTECTION AND COMFORT OF A CAR. 4 speed gear, clutch, kick starter and electric lights. The low centre of gravity makes skidding almost an impossibility. The mudguards and protection from oil, dust and mud are unique. DEFERRED PAYMENTS348 words
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Advertisement200 1924-07-14 16 ■KabHssad im, Patronised by Royalty FASHION, CONVENIENCE AND BEAUTY In Diamond on Platinum initial Bracelets or Pearl initial Bracelets on moire straps. SPECIALTY—JUST RECEIVED Pearl and Onyx Bead Bracelets and fancy Diamond, Onyx, Coral and Pearl Earrings. B. P. de Silva THE LEADING JEWELLER •I and CS, EIGH STRRBT, SINGAPORE.200 words
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Advertisement284 1924-07-14 16 The ElKoyes concrete works 20, HIGH STREET. Suppliers to The Admiralty The P.W.D The Municipality THE DOCTOR AT HOME AND NURSES GUIDE BOOK Price $4 Post free. WHERE EXPERIENCE COUNTS SOME SUBJECTS INCLUDED The Preservation of Health. Diseases Causes, Symptoms and Treatment. Common Complaints Infectious Diseases Disinfection Isolation First Aid284 words
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Advertisement1807 1924-07-14 16 The PREPAID charges for WanU, For Sal*, To Let, ate, la ordinary close set type (average liz words to line) are P*r line One insertion 28 eenU, two la*. 48 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cU, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, Un ins. $1.40, twelve ins.1,807 words
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Advertisement344 1924-07-14 16 YOUR EYES If Optically D*f**ttr* aa« itraia»4 eaa »aly be relieved If sdcattfleaUy mad* Glass** are used. OUR LONG EXPERIENCE Perfectly equipped teitiag rooms, and aeearately adapted Bp*etael*a an AT YOUR SERVICE. JOHN~DUKE. F.8.0.A, FAUX. OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN. 11. BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE. »»«>< CONCRETE LAWN ROLLERS The Ideal Roller For Grass344 words
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