The Straits Times, 17 July 1924
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Title Section13 1924-07-17 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1924. PRICE 10 CENTS, No. 27,61113 words
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Advertisement185 1924-07-17 1 LACTOGEN FOR YOUR BABY THE OLD ORIGINAL GENUINE SWISS MILK Sterilized Natural and Unsweetened Condensed STERILIZED NATURAL P»« HA m its natural form straight from the Sv iss Alps to the hygienic tin m which you buy it. UNSWEETENED CONDENSED -I'«re Bwto UK m concentrated form p» tsessing all its185 words
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Advertisement263 1924-07-17 1 THE LATEST MATERIAL FOR YOl'R CURTAINS SOLRIG SATIN-STRIPE POPLIN GUABANTEED FAST COLOURS m b-^lP!'^#yi shades' fi^ftlHjiji \p&d Wflvl This delightful self colour cttlne material is bound to appeal to all who desire smart and attractive easement curtains the cloth is a very neat poplin with a one inch alternate satin263 words
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Article372 1924-07-17 2 Splendid Nonsense by Wireless Party. Halt Who goes there Friend with bottle. Pass, friend— halt bottle. Army chestnut Many old soldiers must have imagined themselves back m the Army last night, says a paper from home by the last mail. Reveille, physical jerks, route marches, platoon drill,372 words
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Article466 1924-07-17 2 A Campaign for General Destruction. According to the Scientific American an attempt is at present being made t.> work up public opinion on the question of the extermination of the bed-bug. So long as this obnoxious insect was regarded merely as a suuit of individual discomfort466 words
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Article204 1924-07-17 2 The future supply of rubber and the probable trend of prices are discussed m an interesting article which appears m the current issue of the Tim«s Trade and Engineering Supplement from the pen of Mr. P. J. Burgess, a former chairman of the Rubber Growers' Association.204 words
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Advertisement502 1924-07-17 2 THE ROLLS R O YCE OF FOUNTAIN PENS Important Men use the Duof old Price is no object to those whose 'Time is valuable WATCH the men who carry and use this black-tipped Coral-red pen with the Over -size barrel that holds so much more ink than ordinary pens. You'll502 words
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Advertisement327 1924-07-17 2 CUTICURA HEALS SIVIALLBUSTERS Spread All Over Children's Faces. Baby Looked Badly. "Our three children were troubled with small blisters which appeared on their faces. After the blisters broke the affected parts scaled over, and m time the trouble spread all over their faces. Baby's face looked badly. "My husband advised327 words
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Article586 1924-07-17 3 Amundsen's Coming Aeroplane Adventure. Captain Ronald Amundsen, who is about to attempt man's first flight by aeroplane from Europe to North Amer ica over the North Pole is a tall, lean man in his fifty-second year. Distinguished in appearance, pleasant in manner, he looks in the conventional586 words
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Article285 1924-07-17 3 Construction Work South Of Ruffby. The little wayside station of Kilsby and Crick, a fi-w miles south of Rugby, on the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, hulks largely in the limelight these days, for it is there that all the material for the largest agd most powerful285 words
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Article92 1924-07-17 3 The annual congress of the Women's Co-operative Guild at Leeds adopted a resolution recommending that there should be set up courts of domestic relations, Where married couples could have trivial ffrievaneM remedied without taking ihrrv into courts of law. In Chicago. Mrs. Kemp (Rattersea) said, such courts wii\92 words
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Advertisement223 1924-07-17 3 AFRICA'S STANDARD 4 CYCLE HARIftE ROTOR m■ ;iy Vj 1 J 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 Straiti Settlement*) SINGAPORE (Jnitggrs" >«,223 words
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Advertisement318 1924-07-17 3 FATAL TO GOOD LOOKS Thin Blood and Nervousness Will Quickly Wreck Beauty. Pale people are generally nervous. Thin blood not only affects the complexion by robbing cheeks and lips of colour, but it also weakens the nerves by depriving them ol nourishment. When you have so fnr lost control ol318 words
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Advertisement713 1924-07-17 3 STEAMER SAILINGS HUGO STINNES LINES (Incorporated m Germany) Regalar Monthly Freight Paaseager Service. OUTWARD BOUND nongkong, Shanghai and Japaa ALBERT VOEGLER 9,000 ton. due Aug. S CARL LEGIEN 9,000 tons due Sept. I HOMEWARD BOUND Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hambarg. HINDENBURG 12,250 tons due Aug. 4 KMIL KIRDORF 9,000 tons due713 words
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Advertisement806 1924-07-17 4 iTEMHi mum P. 0.-British India Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated m England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON nOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage Due S'pora Tonnage leare806 words
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Advertisement761 1924-07-17 4 STEAtM SjUUjjW THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (laeorporatad m England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDOIf. UtHTBRDAM. lOTTBRDAM. ANTWBXP. HAMBVBG AHTJ BREMEN. GHNOA. MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRB. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. TaMng rsrga thraaga BfD761 words
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Advertisement633 1924-07-17 4 ITEflßtg BMUBSI KORMKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPP KOTAL PACIJtT NAVIGATION CO. OF BATATU) (Incorporated m Holland.) UIfDIB CONTRACT WITH THI NETHERLANDS INDIA CCVEaymaTHT. Telepaoß* Naa. Paaaaga Dept. Ml. Fraight Dept, 12M. Marina D**t. a.4 Traaaalpssss* Dept. 1417. Manager'a Dept IMI. ATJEH— JuIy 17, Muntok, Djebocs, Blinjoe, r.injrknl-Pin.ing and Koba. SINGKAWANG-July 17. Tanjong-Menijeidar,633 words
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Advertisement534 1924-07-17 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Em-lond) "ELLERMM" LINE. Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT TIA POSTS AHD SUTB CANAL. isess I i FREIGHT SERVICE LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG. t.t. CITY OF TOKIO dos July 20 ts«. CITY OF DUNKIRK due Aug. 9 »..s. ROMEO534 words
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Advertisement601 1924-07-17 5 STEAMER SAIUN6S ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES. 'incorporate .l m U.S.A.) Regular Freight Service from U.S.A. via Panama TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE. VIA SUZZ DIRECT. fi t s.s. FAIRFIELD CITY due Singapore All*. I s.s. CHATTANOGA CITY due Singapore Sept. 12 Taking cargo on through Blils of Lading to601 words
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Advertisement605 1924-07-17 5 STEfIWER SSILISGS Burns Phiip Line For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, OARWIN. THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISDANE Rftpilsr monthly imilines by the well known steamers MARKIXA (7376 tons) and MONTORO (oftOO ton«). The s.s. MARRLLA i» the largest and finest steamrr trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe, singlr b»rth c»bin», swimi.i.ng bath,605 words
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Advertisement372 1924-07-17 6 CINEMAS ALHAMBRAT From Thursday, July 17 to Tuesday, July 22. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. LIVE WIRES TOPICAL BUDGET One Re€ '^T C raedy liritit Screen News. CARL LAEMMLE PRESENTS REGINALD DENNY m GOLOWTM PRESENTS lllL WLVt LLA 1 tILIX372 words
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Advertisement380 1924-07-17 6 CINEMAS A DRAMATIC TREAT OF THE YEAR AT THE EMPIRE CINEMA From Thursday, July 17 to Monday, July 21. FOR FIVE NIGHTS ONLY In the Second Show at 9.30 A Metro Picture Fir t ghow t 7JO A MAN OF HONOR the third eye m I parts SERIAL With HAROLD380 words
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Advertisement156 1924-07-17 6 JULY J3 JULY 29 The clue of the I^^^H^WBiMWMWlBi^BMH Come and White Gardenia Laugh THEODORE ROBERTS A 12-reel Super Special THE PRINCE OF WALES' FAVOURITE FILM When Knighthood was in Flower Featuring Lyn Harding ENGLAND'S FAMOUS ACTOR. ALHAMBBA COMMENCING AUGUST 4, 1924 and VICTORIA THEATRE JULY 19 22 i The156 words
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Article106 1924-07-17 7 FIXTURES. li.ursj.-.;. July 17. I i.:!l a.m., 10.53 p.m. I ootbali Leagna 2nd div.— V.M.C.A. v. R.E. I Vie. Theatre, 8.15 p.m. Friday. J 0.10 p.m., 11.37 p.m. 1 dup. i Sports, 2.30 p.m. i Oa'ly v. De Leon, 5.8.5., 9.15. Saturday, July 1». 018 p.m. 'lOOi'..106 words
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Article591 1924-07-17 7 Thursday, July 17, 1924. SWlpe alongside the Wkarvea or ezpeeted to arrive. KKITEI. HARBOUR. Vciktie, Didonta. '»il Nil. Cl al V.,.: rf S'|,;lt VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Taajaag Parar Wharf Nurjehan a:i.- i Dock I'atrol Victoria Dock lian Whatt Soon Keppel llarhoar Kiae'l I>oc»: S.-.arbrucken, Perlak No.591 words
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Article237 1924-07-17 7 •Ma* Batavia, Suurirung and Sourabaya 3 p.m. IVr.ane, Ktngoin an<! Ca'entU I p.m. Colombo. Tort Said, Marseilles, Havre, Dunkirk and Antwerp ..3 p.m. Darbaa, Cnpe Town, Rio de Janeiro, Sautes and Buenos Aires 3 p.m. Muntok. Djeboes. Ulinjw, Pangkal Bd Koba 3 p.m. S:.i«wak ih.J Goebiit 4237 words
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Article32 1924-07-17 7 By Slanint Amboisc Ka»h K ar Johan do Witt Uft S'poM June i:l Juno 1G June 20 June 20 Arrd. London July 7 July 12 July 14 July 1532 words
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Article86 1924-07-17 7 Details of parades up to and for July 20, 1924 Thursday, July 17, 5.10 p.m., Drill Hall, Chinese Co., company training 5.18 p.m. Drill Hall, S.R.A. (V), competition for Sir C. C. Smith's Cup and Shield. Saturday, July 19, 2.30 p.m., Bukit Timah, B Co., musketry classification86 words
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Article128 1924-07-17 7 The total number of inmates of the Leper Asylum, Kuala Lumpur, at the end of 192' i was :i4B. Three births took place during the year. The question of dealing with the healthy children of lepers, which was raised by the Infant Welfare Advisory Board, has had the consideration of128 words
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Article208 1924-07-17 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, July 17. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/4 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 17/32 On New York, Demand 50% Private 90 d/s 524k On France, Bank 900 norn On India, Bank T. T. 162'On ilonskong, Bank d/d 3% p.c. prem". On Shanghai,208 words
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58 1924-07-17 7 Tone of Market Easier. Latest London cables quote Spot abect Is. Smi lgapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers Spot Aug.-Sept. Oct.-Dec. I Spot Aupust-Septeniber Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers. ■11 'i -.P.. ■!1 'j October-December 42 4ZM DAILY58 words
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Article234 1924-07-17 7 Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers 1 1 Bat.-.ng Padanj: 0.57 Vj 0.62 Vi 1 1 Hitam Tin i.20 1.30 t! (1 ldria Hydraulic 20/6 21/6 cd. l l Johan Tin 0.40 1 1 Jelantoh 0.15 0.20 II il Kam. Kamunting 4.V6 46/6 tl El Ka i nting Tin SSA '■'■>'>'-234 words
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Article145 1924-07-17 7 Issue Val. Pd. Euyers. Seller*. I] £1 B. Am. Tobacco 6.S.9 6.6.3 10 10 Centra! Engines 4.50 5.50 5 5 Central Motors 2.00 2.60 El £1 E. Smelting Co. 9.00 9.25 5/-5/-Elec. Tramway 8/6 9/0 1C in Pnacr Neave 45.00 4G-00 100 100 Hammer and Co. 143 155 100145 words
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Article100 1924-07-17 7 IJ. Knp G p.e. 11^34.300 par 10 p.c. pro S'po.-" Kiectric Traai\*ayn, 5 p.c. £350,000 S'p. Municipal 6 p.c. 1,8"S,000 par 10 p.c. pm S'pnr° Municipal 4H p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 par 5 p.c. pm S'pnre Muiiicipul 4% p.c. of 190S $1,000,000 par 5 p.c. pm > S'pore Municipal100 words
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Article389 1924-07-17 7 Frailer and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'i Quotations. To-day'» Prices. Fraaer Lyall Co. Evatt Alor Gajah ($1) 0.80 0.90 0.80 4.90 Allenbv'($l) 0.03 1.05 1.00 1.05 A. Ilitam ($5) 8.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 A. KuninK ($1) 0.15 0.30 0.35 0.30 Am. Malay ($2) 1.60 1.75 1.50 1.75 A.389 words
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Advertisement209 1924-07-17 7 1 JUST UNPACKED A new consignment of attractive WHITE CANVAS AFTERNOON SHOES with patent leather straps. Priced at $7.50 per pair all sizes. SHOI' AT GINETTE KG, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. NOTICE CHOP YONG LEE XOTICE is hereby given that Mr. Low Long Theng, formerly Manager of the aboveChop which carries209 words
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Advertisement71 1924-07-17 7 MARLBOROUGH THEATRE BEACH ROAD (Next to Alhambra) TO-NIGHT TWO SHOWS FOR TWO PAYMENTS First Show at 7 p.m. Second Show at 9.30 pm. Prices of Admission $2, $1.50, $1, 50 cts. and 25 cts. Included m the programme is a very interesting Chinese motion picture entitled The Grandson This is71 words
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Advertisement96 1924-07-17 7 Coming RITA WEIMAN'S Sensational Stare Success THE ACQUITTAL C Reels of Mystery Q To Keep You (iueHsin;; and Leave You Surprised Starring CLAIRE WINDSOR, NORMAN KERRY and BARBARA BEDFORD It's A Universal Super Jewel. Come and spend your HaealSgfct N i;.!it at THE NEW WORLD Where you can «cc aad96 words
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Advertisement766 1924-07-17 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see pace 16. RHINT BLANC, Curacao Chypre, Cointreau Triple Sec. Grand Marnier, Cordon Raugc, .Marasquino Supcrtines. The Aristo craus of the Dinner Table. H. Bolter, Europe Hotel Building. ~~DOUBLK TKRAI HATS. Grey, fawn, et«, $7. C.O.D. $7.50, from P.G.L., 1, Raffles Place. PARISIAN HATS AXD766 words
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Advertisement419 1924-07-17 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see pace ltl. TO LET, b«mcHlo\. No. 7, Cuscaden Road. Apply 41, Robinson Road. m I i T. i". I Urahill Road, l entry. Apply I, prepaid Road. FURNISHED ROOMS with or board. 3. St. Thomas's Walk. WANTED TO RENT furnished bungalow with garage. Apply419 words
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Obituary91 1924-07-17 8 LIM.--On July 17, 1924, at his residence No. 45, Rowell Koi'.d, Singapore, Lim Pow, aged 50 years. He leaves two song Messrs. Lim Henry, Lim Robert, a widow, two daughters-in-law and a grandson. Deeply regretted. SIOW.— On July 13, 1924, at 27-6, Killir.ey Road, Singapore, Siow Cheng Watt, aged91 words
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816 1924-07-17 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, JULY 17. RECONSTRUCTION IN JAPAN. Among the foreign-owned newspapers m Japan, the leading position is claimed by the Japan Advertiser of Tokio, which has just issued a special illustrated edition to commemorate the marriage of the Prince Regent and the Crown Princess of Japan. It is816 words
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Article63 1924-07-17 8 Messrs. Kennedy, Bui kill and Co., Ltd., secretaries of the Ulu Piah Co., Ltd., inform us that a second interim dividend of 5 per cent (making 10 per cent, for the half year) has been declared payable on July 30. The transfer register of the Company will be closed from63 words
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Article53 1924-07-17 8 A Cologne message says the French military court at Dortmund has sentenced four members of nationalist secret organisations to 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of 50,000 gold marks on a charge of giving military instruction to German youths. Seventeen others have been sentenced to imprisonment ranging from a month53 words
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Article80 1924-07-17 8 In the Penang police court, Detective Inspector J. G. Barrett produced a Chinese girl of about 18 years of age, and charged her with going about Penang Road m the early hours of the morning disguised as a boy with intent to commit an offence." Mr. Barrett had previously seen80 words
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Article30 1924-07-17 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders 'or India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 160=$100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. IGS $10030 words
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Article28 1924-07-17 8 Mr. A. H. Carmichael of Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Electrical Dept., leaves on the Mantua for Shanghai to take up an appointment with the International General Electric Co.28 words
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Article38 1924-07-17 8 A Tokio message says that m the Diet, M. Takarabe, Minister for the Navy, said the world situation demanded that Japan should further expand her naval and air forces and he recommended the establishment of eleven additional squadrons.38 words
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Article34 1924-07-17 8 We have received from the Canadian Trade Commissioner an interesting bro chure entitled Jasper National Park and Trianfjle Tour, illustrating the wonderful journey which can be made through Canada by the Canadian National Railways.34 words
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Article40 1924-07-17 8 The Congress of Empire Chambers of Commerce has adopted the resolution of Sir Edgar Holberton urging the abolition of triple rate urgent cables. Sir E. Holberton contended that businessmen only used urgent rates because they knew that their rivals would.40 words
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Article53 1924-07-17 8 A Tangier message of June 18 says that as the Commission of British, French, and Spain lawyers now sitting m Paris haß not finished drafting the new Legal Code for Tangier m English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, the inauguration of the newstatus of Tangier has been postponed from July 153 words
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Article56 1924-07-17 8 Speaking at the annual meeting of Dunlop Kubber Company, the Hon. Sir Eric Geddes said There is no doubt that from every evidence we can gather the company is building up a great reputation, and one which I feel sure will inure more and more to our benefit. Our sales56 words
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Article55 1924-07-17 8 Representatives of many parts of the world, including Australia, Canada, South Africa, India, Ceylon, New Zealand, East Africa, the West Indies, Britain, Ireland, and various foreign countries; attended a reception at the Hotel Cecil on June ."0 m connection with the tenth Congress of the British Chambers of Commerce vhich55 words
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Article83 1924-07-17 8 After some demur, it has been decided that the officer.; und men of the Canopus shall be eligible for the Falkland Islands clasp when it is issued, which will not be for a considerable while yet. It is true, says Truth* that the old battleship was not m the real83 words
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Article75 1924-07-17 8 A lecture on Communism and Christianity will be delivered by Lieut.Col. D. Forster, C.M.G., D.5.0.. R.E., m the V.M.C.A. hall on Wednesday. The Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, will take the chair. The iecture is describc-d as an attempt to investigate present day Communism, to deduce lessons from it, and75 words
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Article90 1924-07-17 8 Truth has been following with some interest accounts of recent competitions at Bisley, hoping to derive from them some idea of whether the new targets, introduced this year, are likely to produce the hoped-for result m the way of avoiding ties m the more important competitions that will come on90 words
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Article106 1924-07-17 8 We understand that the residence of Captain Snow, the pilot, m Keppel harbour district has been entered (.none or two occasions by thieves, who seem to have a partiality for this particular house. It appears that during the early hours of yesterday a constable, who was instructed to keep a106 words
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Article128 1924-07-17 8 The young Japanese Customs waiter at Yokohama whose strict searching of Amerioans recently aroi-sed a good deal of resentment has not been dismissed, says the Kokumin. The man, K-jroda Zenauke, aged 28, was taken into the service m February last. Accoiding to Mr. Kamurocbi, he is of an excitable disposition.128 words
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Article148 1924-07-17 8 The July number of the Medico, the journal of the King Edward VII College of Medicine, which has reached us, is full of interesting letter pre~-s, much of which is accompanied by < xcellent photographic reproduction. Among these is a good view of the King Edward VII College of Medicine148 words
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Article483 1924-07-17 8 Major the Hon. Dato Daud bin Ha.ii Suleiman, has been appointed to act temporarily a* Deputy S'.atc Secretary, Johorc. Mr. H. Burtcnshaw, of Kelly and Walsh's printing works, leaves fur home to-morrow. It is not his intention to return East. The death occurred on Sunday of Mr.483 words
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Article22 1924-07-17 8 It is notified that on days of performances of The Gondoliers booking will be at the theatre after 5 p.m.22 words
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Article30 1924-07-17 8 Mails from Europe, (London mails despatched June 26) ex P. and O. Mantua will arrive by train to-morrow worn hug. Corresftondeflce will be leady to boxholders at '.*.!:> a.m.30 words
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Article51 1924-07-17 8 There are several members of "C (Scottish) Company who have not completed their musketry course. The Fairer Range (Si-ietar) is allotted to the Company on July ID and 20 and all members who have failed to classify are aski-d to make a special effort to turn51 words
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Obituary234 1924-07-17 8 The funeral of the late Mr. H. G. Hoddir took place at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday, the cortege, which arrived at the Cemetery at 5.30 p.m., being met by a large gathering of the deceased's friends the deceased's only daughter was present at thu graveside234 words
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Advertisement164 1924-07-17 8 CUSENIER'S LIQUEURS FINEST IN THE WORLD 1 CURACAO, Extra Dry CREME DE MENTHE, Green CREME DE MENTHE, White CREME DE CACAO, Brown CREME DE CACAO, White APRICOT BRANDY KUMMEL MARASCHINO ©ANISETTE BLACKBERRY BRANDY CREME DE CASSIS CALVADOS (Apple Brandy) CREME DE VIOLETTE. Sole Agents John Little Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la164 words
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Advertisement212 1924-07-17 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. RALPH LEWIS BETTY COMPSON PRISONERS OF LOVE m 6 Reels. MARGARET BANNERMAN m FOOLISH PARENTS m 6 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. REGINALD DENNY m THE NEW LEATHER PUSHERS m 6 Rounds (From the Famous Collier's Weekly Storiei212 words
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Advertisement53 1924-07-17 8 On Other Pages. P«r». To the North Pole by Aeroplane 3 Shipping and the Mails 7 Rcuter Telegrams 9 The Assizes <J A Ford Tour 9 Supreme Court News from Penanc; Sporting Intelligence M A policeman's Lapse 10 1'i-rak Notes 10 Local Share Market HI Home Sport Letter 11 Mdllv53 words
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Article623 1924-07-17 9 Mr. Mac Donald Elected Chairman. The Opening Speeches. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July l'>. Public interest m the opening of the Allied conference was ahowß by the large crowd m Downine Street an hour before the commencement, including a number of Dominion boy scouts, mai\v joarnalietl and photographon. ThereReuter - 623 words
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Article36 1924-07-17 9 In the Second Police Court this morning, Inspector Spinks of the Gambling Suppression Department charged 17 nan with playing m a common traming house off Bales' irr road. They pleaded guilty and were lined $3 each.36 words
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Article217 1924-07-17 9 Conditions for Executing Dawes Report. [EIUTIB TKLIGBAM.] London, July 16. Paiis In respons; to the Angl.r. French request for suggestions legarding the drawing up of a plan for the recr.tablishment of Germany's economic and fiscal unity, the Reparation* Cmmission has decided that the following conditions would determine whether the217 words
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Article91 1924-07-17 9 Agreement for Renewal. [UUTM TKLBOBAM,] London, July 16. A meeting of the China Ctftasortium council was held m the office of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporaton. Representatives of groups present comprised Sir Charles Addis, British, who presided, M. Thion Delachaume, French, Mr. Thomas Lamon!, American, and Mr.91 words
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Article100 1924-07-17 9 More Serious Rioting. [RILTIB TUJCGRAVLI London, July 16. Delhi A serious riot, resulting from the aggressive attitude 4t Mohamedans towards Hindus, necessitated firing by the military who were called m, with armoured cars. There were no casualties from the firing, but six persons were otherwise killed and100 words
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Article67 1924-07-17 9 [BBUTSB TILXGRAJL] London. July 16. Speaking subsequent to the launch of the British India Company steamer Salumba to-day, Mr. Batey, director of Hawthorn Leslie and Co., said orders for eight vessels had recently been placed m Holland for British owners and two m Hongkong for Australian owners who67 words
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Article65 1924-07-17 9 [UUTU TSIXOBAIL] London, July 16. At a meeting of the Missionary Council of the Church (<f Assembly it was reported that the bishops ir. China were anxious that a mission of help should be spent out to the Far East. The meeting decided that the coun-il65 words
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Article194 1924-07-17 9 American Planes Reach Croydon. Maclaren Missing. lUllll TKUGBAM.] London, July 16. The American fliers have arrived at Croydon Aerodrome, London, where they had a rousing reception from a large crowd. They were welcomed by General Brancker, chief of the Air Force, members of the American Embassy and Mrs.194 words
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Article128 1924-07-17 9 Visit to Dutch Waters. (UUTU TELJGBAM.] London, July 16. The Hague Admiral Maccully, commanding the American squadron visiting Dutch waters, accompanied by the commanders of the Wyoming and Arkansas and other squadron officer-, officially visited the Minister of Marine and later called on the Burgomaster of the Hague.128 words
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Article67 1924-07-17 9 Manchester Guardian Uneasy. [UUTO TELEGBAM.] London, July 16. The Manchester Guardian m a leading article expresses uneasiness with regard to the House of Lords debate on Singapore and contrasts the statements of Lcrd Haldane and Lord Chelmsford. It says that if Lord Chelmsford is the accredited mouthpiece of67 words
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Article79 1924-07-17 9 [arena tbxbxuum.] London, July 16. Speculation and bad harvests m America are blamed for the disquieting increase m the price of flour from 375. to 435. Gd. a sack m the past two months. A prominent trade authority points out that France and Germany both report bad79 words
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Article73 1924-07-17 9 [UITII TELKMUM.] London, July 16. The British North Borneo Company's dividend for the past year is 2% per cent. London, July 16. Palm Beach Judge Robbins has admitted to probate the will of Boss Croker, drawn up m Dublin m October, 1919, bequeathing all his property to his widow.73 words
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Article167 1924-07-17 9 Leases in China. Questions m House Of Commons. IRIUTO TftfCT*M 1 London, July 16. In the House of Commons, Mr. Jowett, replying to Mr. W. Foot Mitchell, said the scheme for renewal of sub-leases granted firms on 99 years tenure m Tientsin, Hankow, Chinkiang, Canton, Amoy and Kiukang was approved167 words
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Article148 1924-07-17 9 Questions on Eastern Matters, [atom ruobam.) London, July 16. In the House of Commons, replying to to Major Kindersley, Mr. Ponsonby said liquidation of the expulsion orders relating to the Russo-Caucasian Company had been suspended during the fresh negotiations between the company and the Soviet. London, July 16. Questioned148 words
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Article23 1924-07-17 9 [BXLTIH TKLIGBAM.] London, July IS. It was announced m Dublin to-night that De Valera and Austin Sack have been released.23 words
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Article347 1924-07-17 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 664 th auction on July 16, 1924, when there was catalogued 1,475,846 lbs. or 658.63 tons; offered 809,226 lbs. or 359.47 tons .-old 656,639 lbs. or 293.14 tons. Spot. London ll%d. New York 21% cts. TRICES REALISED. The347 words
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Article327 1924-07-17 9 Charges of Armed Robbery. At the Assizes yesterday before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lcnnard, a Chinese named Lee Toh was charged with armed robbery. The circumstances of the case, as alleged by Mr. N. H. P. Whitley, D.P.P., were that on June 7 a man 'boarded a motorbus m Arab327 words
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Article468 1924-07-17 9 Litigation Between Chinese Neighbours. Litigation over a boundary wall between two lots of land concluded m the Supreme Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), after a hearing lasting nearly three days. Mr. Griffith Williams appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. E. A. Steven* for the468 words
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Article193 1924-07-17 9 Of the many important scientific attainments rendered possible by the properties of the three-electrode thermionic valve, one of particular interest at the present moment is its use m magnifying- the sound of the human voice to enable a speaker, without effort, to be heard by an audience193 words
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Article828 1924-07-17 9 Americans Travelling Throut;'i Many Countries. Two interesting visitors arrived m Singapore yesterday morning, engaged In fen endurance teat round the world by automobile. They are Captain Wanderwell and his sister. Miss Wanderweil, who, the picture of health and attired m skirt and breeches with 'kerchief round her828 words
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Article47 1924-07-17 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 16. At the Penarg Assizes, a man na Madasen, charged with residing 1 in the Colony after he had been banished the State of Perak, was discharged on ground that he was a British Mb, born in Madras Presidency.47 words
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Article52 1924-07-17 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nicu Shimbunsha.) Tokio, July 15, The death is announced of Viscount Kiyotem Kuroda, member of House of Peers and the leading light of We-- Urn painting m Japan. The drought from which the people f Tokio have suffered for a long time,52 words
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Article54 1924-07-17 9 The fortnightly meeting of the AngloVernacular School Literary section will !> held at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday. Thr ma feature of the programme is a debut i. Which is preferable. Country Life o: Town Life? Dr. K. S. Lee, I. M.S. aril preside. The Tamil Literary meeting wi.i be held54 words
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Article934 1924-07-17 10 A Review of the Race Meeting. tpondent.) Ipoh, July 14. ting oi the Ipoh iymkhana < lub which was he-!<! iasl woel; respects iha:-. one. quite ■Hid though we could have done with a i more Singapore I -.ai-tintc me! the nun:}; were all that could be 'i934 words
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Article254 1924-07-17 10 Uatiawa Conduct of Indigenous Troops. A Manila messa;*? of July 7 states appears that yesterday's raid at Port McKinley was made prematurely under a misapprehension by the Provost there, the intention of the authorities having been to arrest a much unbef, mmM say more than 100. lation254 words
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Article374 1924-07-17 10 William lacks and Co. report under date June 18 I have been firmer this weak on the improvement m ths Coi'tinental Exchange*, and m sentiment m America. Eastern buyers have covered their requirements m several of the principal lines lor some months ahead m the beleif that a374 words
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Article103 1924-07-17 10 Ii is officially stated that the British and Italian experts who have been en:n London on a rectification of the frontier of Jubaland, an area between Kenya Colony (formerly British East Africa) and Italian Somaliland, have reached agreement. A convention has been initialled, and. it is anticipated,103 words
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Article74 1924-07-17 10 At the annual meeting of the Straits Athletic Club the following were elected Office-bearers for the year President, Mr. Leong Kum Chong vice President, Mr. Chan Siew Lock hon. secretary, Mr. Ec Kiong Chong hon. treasurer and asst. Hon. secretary. Mr. Lim Hong Seng hon. auditor, Mr. Chua Kheng Bin74 words
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Article1001 1924-07-17 10 An Experiment of Exploding Melinite. La Courtine, writes a c irespa:ide:it of The Times, straddles 'the high road running south-east from Gueiat, on tne Creuse towards Ussel and Bort and the rocky gorges of the upper Dordcgne. An armed sentry, reminding you of Northern France m1,001 words
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Article99 1924-07-17 10 Sir Alfred Yarrow, the shipbuilding engineer, whose proposal to build an elevated street-crossing nt Oxford-circus at his own expense as a step towards the solution of London's traffic problem was rejected, has constructed a model for a similar crossing at Hyde Park Corner, connecting Piccadilly and Knightsbridse. An official of99 words
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Article244 1924-07-17 10 Punishment Tor Assaulting A Woman. Before Mr. Pryue, District Juilpc. tbe case was continued and concluded yesterday in which the Sikn constable Bagga Singh, was chained with u;inj; crii-iina! force to a Chinese named Chan Ah Wee, with intent to outrage her modesty, en the morning of Juno244 words
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Article146 1924-07-17 10 Sir.ci-.pore, Juiy IT. Rubber. L:Odoa I, Local eta. Tin. —London- i'2;v 15s, Local. Rubbers. —More enquiry. Buy< c.'.i..; 1.05 foi Hal ika i'inda? sefiei I.I'), 40 t-enls for Cruigieleaa i !i i king 42 cts., Chun,:! have sellers at 2.50, Mentakabs ut 18'/i cts., buyers146 words
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Article151 1924-07-17 10 Singapore, July 17. Tin is up £5, bringing the price to £232.16.0 d., but shares are completely ovei shadowed by Rubbers which, on the advance m the price of -the- commodity tflfl, have become a very active market. 'Business is mainly <t a spi nature with151 words
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Article223 1924-07-17 10 Launch and Tow Boat Convoys In Can lon. The formation of a martin) volunteers corps among launch a::d tow-boat owners m Canton to prevent piracy is making good progress, scate:, a China ex change, anu up to the end ol June nearly 6VQ members had been enrolled. They223 words
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Article121 1924-07-17 10 Shortly after 6 p.m. yesterday the Fire Brigade received a message from th? Ruma Miskin police station that a fire had broken out at a house m Scrangoon Road. Two engines turned out, end on arrival it was found that a coffee shop, 644, Serangoon121 words
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Article60 1924-07-17 10 With reference ta the seizure of arms at Colombo on the German steamer Schlesien we understand that the local police boarded the ship on her arrival m Singapore yesterday, and arms wei-e discovered m addition to a considerable quantity of pist'l ammunition. We have not been able to ascertain as60 words
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Article641 1924-07-17 10 Championship Doubles Finn!. The linal of the Singapore champion(i^ubios were played yesterday. 'ihere was not the inicu-si which an lnter-ecm-BKI ity linal would have produced, lor trie loor players were Japanese, but iiie match itscli was as good an exhibition of doubles as one is likely to see641 words
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Article92 1924-07-17 10 Lancashire's Heavy Score Asa inst South Airicaus. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July IG. The match between the South Africans and Lancashire was commenced at LiverI pool m close cloudy weather, and before a small attendance. The wicket was m good condition. There was an interruption of 70 minutes afterReuter - 92 words
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Article120 1924-07-17 10 Malaya Cup Trial. From the Malaya Cup trial played nn the p.- <lun;r yesterday little could be gathered except that the selection of tba Cup team will no. be an easy matter. The S.C.C. will furnish the strongest clement in the team, but the Malays showed up well yesterday,120 words
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Article674 1924-07-17 10 Monahan 6hw Pdkj a Lesson. A lesson m boxing describes the 16-3 mm. round bout between Jerry Monahan and Youn': I'elky, whkh was the main event at the Happy Valley last night. Monahnn was the ore who nave tli'i'e'ky received it. We made th-. 1 Brst live, rounds even674 words
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Article86 1924-07-17 10 I'inal of Garrison League. r l lina! of the Garrison hockey league was played on the padang yesterday afternoon between the H. Q. 2nd Company <-f the Koyal Sussex and the .ill H'K.S.R.A.. The Sussex won a very even and interesting game by two goals to one, after the86 words
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Article160 1924-07-17 10 The following Royal Singapore Yacht Club arrangements are announced On Sunday the second of the series of races for The Vice-Commodore (1924) Cup will be sailed for over the same course and under like conditions as previously notified. Starting gun at 10 a.m. Handicaps.— As last Sunday's race was160 words
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Article58 1924-07-17 10 Biikit Lintanjf— 17,000 lbs. Chimpul.— lJJ.OOO lbs. Colinsburjrh.— 13,160 lbs. He a wood. 30,000 lbs. Htvea.— 12.505 lbs. Ja- in.— 25,500 lbs. Kern pas.— 42,000 lbs. Krubon*.— it.C'.r.i lbs. Lendu.— 18,000 lbs. Mcrlimau.— 89,195 lbs. Pcjfoh.— 67.211 lbs. Permata.— 7,523 lbs. Radella.— 10.054 lbs. Rembia.— 25.000 lbs.58 words
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Article3499 1924-07-17 11 Sensational First Test Match. By Our Special Correspondent London, Juno 1!». Asi.it Ikjs enjoyed all the brilliance that a burst of fine weather confers when following on a seemingly interminable series of wet and dismal days. And during the fust half of the meeting the racing hns been3,499 words
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Advertisement177 1924-07-17 11 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 §dewarTl) *1 The Spirit of Fame i f|L177 words
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Advertisement330 1924-07-17 11 Raffles Hotel T.l.pk.a. MM (It lißea) GUEST NIGHT AND DANCING Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.— Every Sunday TEA DANCES.— Every Monday and Friday SAREIES BROTHERS, Proprietors, Adelphi Hotel Maiwfing Director Harry H. Willie*. Situated m the Best Part of Singapore. THB ONLY HOTEL IN SINGAPORE COMPLETELY FITTED WITH330 words
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22 1924-07-17 12 Orders for week ending July 20, 1924. THURSDAY 19. Band Practice, Hcadquaters at 5.15 p.m.22 words
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Advertisement156 1924-07-17 12 ROAST MEATS Serve with a gravy which has been seasoned with LEA PERRINS' SAUCE ftia^ra^Sl'^lk^ .jr"' JH»lP*^^^ f ■jmbw > *v« wT^ Bovril soon puts a man on his feet. JEWELL Pressure FILTERS T ii From 12 inches to 96 inches Diameter f^ 39 C^ ADA ITTV -,^-V^, j*. ''-^^^fi156 words
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Advertisement261 1924-07-17 12 TRADE WITH AUSTRALIA Mr. E. T. Sheaf. The Austr.ilirin Cor-eniment Trade Commissfbner m the East, will be pleased to furnish upon request information and advice garding ALT. AUSTRALIAN PRODUCE AND MANUFACTURES. Poatal Address P. O. Box 25, SINGAPORE. Cable Address AUSTRADCOM, SINGAPORE. Office Aildrrsa K7. ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE. Telophanft S5l.261 words
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Advertisement481 1924-07-17 13 When buying a Wood Preservative the first point to consider is RELIABILITY. WiH it !a-t V Ask the man who is offering a wood preservative to tell you how long it has bee;; OB the market, and what proof he can give you that his material -vill do what he481 words
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Advertisement110 1924-07-17 13 JUST LANDED FEW MORE fesyFl I*B IP djSkTO OF THE FAMOUS 5 SEATER V»if ■111 \Sw^J MODEL 1924 EMRODYING ALL LATEST REFINEMENT Or ErROPSAN MANUFACTURERS Stre?sg!h Reliability Econonty "oinfort are all Kai 0 jSuk qualities m foet Buy the best buy JU& cosls no n >re For futlhrr parlicnlars, please110 words
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Advertisement1119 1924-07-17 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $17,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) !ir: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 with the British Life Assurance Companies1,119 words
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Advertisement394 1924-07-17 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter m Japan) Capital Subscribed Y60.000.000 Capital Paid-up Y52,000,000 Reserve Fund Y12,180,000 President K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice-President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. I T. Kisamunc, Esq. M. Esaki, Esq. D. Takita, Esq. M. Suto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh, Formosa394 words
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Advertisement452 1924-07-17 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Moter. Assets £40,000,000 W. A. SIMS Manager and Underwriter, XaaUrn Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated m England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established 1803. Capital 6,450,000452 words
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Advertisement852 1924-07-17 14 AMONG THE POLICIES RECENTLY ARRANGED FOR CLIENTS. Client with two children aged > and 1 takes policy to jive fIOO an 4 profits to each child from age 15 to 20. Married Man. S3 takes £S,OOO. 20 year Endowment, the peraiiaai aemg 543.1.0 quarterly. Married Man, 36, $10,000 Life policy,852 words
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Advertisement616 1924-07-17 14 IN THE COURT OF THE JUDGE AT JOHORE BAHRU Civil Suit No. 5 of 1923 Between 1. SEOW ENG TIN, 2. QI'EK BENG CHEW OF SINGAPORE, Plaintiffs and TAN SWEE HOE OF BATU PAHAT, Defendant. AUCTION SALE of valuable rubber plantation situate m ths Mukim of Simpang Kanan m the616 words
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Article795 1924-07-17 15 The Views of the Pros And Antis." Mademoiselle Lenglen's retirement under her doctor's orders from Urn championship contest at Wirrbledon hes again set people d ;> ;russinK the famous FrenchWoman with the greatest vigour, and society Mm to have divided itseif into prc-and anti-Suzanne camps. The anti.Suzannes do795 words
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Article277 1924-07-17 15 Rhodes Scholarship Coming Of Age. .JSL'Sfey 1.!">"«»1 .!">"«» spealcin* at the com ng:-of-ag c dinner of the Rhodes Scholarship Trust m the Oxford Tov^ phrases- following are his chief Youth, which, between ourselves everything." nn WS a m 3t much about> "You arc exploring the minds of countries277 words
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Advertisement149 1924-07-17 15 Pay While You Ride It's true you do this when you hire a conveyance but do you realise the fact that it NEVER BECOMES YOIHIS $400 down and $80 per month will buy you a Ford Why not make this sm ill initial payment and let your hiring expenses pay149 words
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Advertisement328 1924-07-17 15 NEAR -A -CAR 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.328 words
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Advertisement329 1924-07-17 16 Alpacca is used for the manufac ture of these mesiibHjrs. X W alpacca contains a large percentage of raal silver, then-fore these bags look and wear as well as if made of sterling silver, bee the latest models at your dealer*. E. O. GAMMETER CO. COAL TAR For Painting, Marking329 words
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Advertisement384 1924-07-17 16 The Eihoyes concrete worts 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 TreatCommon Complaints Infectious Diseases Disinfection Isolation First Aid Sick Nursing384 words
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Advertisement955 1924-07-17 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., m ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are Per lino One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,955 words
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Advertisement917 1924-07-17 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 1, Oxl«r Bls», faratshed. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, compound house, 1, Oxley Boad. Apply 6, Malacca Street. TO LET, house No. 4-b, Oxley Road. Apply to 19, Malacca Street. TO LET, 2f.-2, Sophia Road, from August 1. Apply 171, Waterloo Street. TO LET,917 words
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Advertisement466 1924-07-17 16 YOUR EYES If Optically Defective and Strained can only be relieved if scientifically made Glasses are used. OUR LONG EXPERIENCE Perfectly equipped testing rooms, and accurately adapted Spectacles are AT YOUR SERVICE. JOHN DUKE, F.8.0.A, F.SJW.C, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, 12, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. 'HMMMHMMMtMMOMM* Soil 1 Pipes $11 BRITISH tffl STANDARD466 words
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