The Straits Times, 17 October 1925
1925-10-17
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Title Section13 1925-10-17 1 The Straits Times No. 27,996. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1925, PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement526 1925-10-17 1 K^E 3&b OFTEN -WHIPPED* NE\ EH BEATEN HYGIENIC PRODUCTS OF THE GREATEST MERIT. d¥^t€W\ B #O1 m\.£is\d&Q GENUINE JSWISS MILKS AND CREAM. j IMPRO VED J^B^^^^jls IH WOOD Are obtainable everywhere m the following kinds:- j| PATTERN. JP^^^^J^ifc^^ft^^^iltf BURNING. NATURAL SWISS MILK.— Milk prepared m its natural state, and I526 words
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Article817 1925-10-17 2 Reminiscence of a Round With Mr. John D. Rockefeller. An amusing story is narrated by Mr Jack O'Donnel in an American paper, quoted by the Literary Digest, about a time when he acted as caddy to Rockefeller. "It was about mid-afternoon when the caddy master came817 words
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Article231 1925-10-17 2 Many Vacancies Go Abegging In Toronto. Twenty-five hundred wage-earners arc listed as unemployed at the Toronto office of the Employment Service of Canada. The majority of these men are unskillud labourers. And yet it is impossible tr secure labour for farmers close to Toronto, according to W.231 words
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Advertisement178 1925-10-17 2 Scofc/z ty/iis/Ofi TOP NOTCH^J ocotch a/ rare r lavour ><i^3&^-V«/ DISTILLERS AGENCY LTD. fj^^^MkM <****£^3 EDINBURGH. /M^^pW^'M^^^m^ SCOTLAND. DO YOU KNOW The most effective way How to keep customers? How to get more business from them? Hoic to get new ones? How to rapidly move your stocks? May we submit178 words
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Advertisement177 1925-10-17 2 Cuticura Complexions Are Fresh Ami Clear Daily use of Cuticora Soap prevents dogging and irritation of the pores, the usual cause of pimples ■nd blackheads, while the Ointment soothes and heals. Always keep Cuticura Talcum on band; it Is cooling and refreshing. Soap. Ointment. T.lcum sold throughout the world, britiah177 words
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Advertisement206 1925-10-17 2 ff! Take Andrews //^Jlt i I pleasant, effervescing Salim- |?feBltt§ }3 that prevents biliousness, head- ffij^CvU IM acbtt, dyspepsia, and general fit' I'll M lassitude by regulating the lnki£^fif M I 1 functions and stimulating the LiJ Jf /'ffl t\ health should ever be without a m^fflffHa w!l battle of206 words
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Article912 1925-10-17 3 Memories of the Surrey Scorer. Seventy years of cricket memories is the record of Mr. Fred Boyington, Surrey's i fficial scorer. Mr. Boyington— or Fred," as innumerable first-class players call him —is well known on every county ground. He was born in Nottingham, and remembers the912 words
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Article135 1925-10-17 3 New Factories to be Built In Germany. Berlin correspondent of the Daily News has recently described the important projects of German industrialists for the extraction on a huge scale of oil from coal. According to a Reuter's Berlin 'telegram, Dr. Gaertner, a prominent industrialist, intends to erect135 words
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Advertisement325 1925-10-17 3 "U.E." SCRAP WASHER (Patented) AN EFFICIENT RUBBER WASHING MACHINE AT A VERY CHEAP PRICE. Manufactured entirely m our own Workshops. Sizes 70, 100 and 200. Approximate Capacity 70, 130, 250 pounds per hour. SCRAP WASHERS. Booklets on application. ILLUSTRATION OF SIZE 200 (FRONT VIEW.) ALL SIZES IN STOCK. ENQUIRIES SOLICITED.325 words
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Advertisement750 1925-10-17 3 BY SAVING YOU FROM FALLING ILL Pinkettes keep you well. Constipation and torpid liver cause sick headaches, bilious attacks, ill-smi'llini; breath, bad digestion. Pinkettes prevent and remedy these troubles by keeping the liver active, the system .clean and the daily habit regular. If you need them try Pinkettes to-night. Their750 words
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Advertisement454 1925-10-17 3 FOR SALE The Planters' Loans Board, on behalf of the Government of the Federated Malay States, offers for sale the property known as The Government Plantation," Kuala Ternbcling, Pahang. Particulars are briefly as follows SITUATION. On the banks or the Pahang Hirer, surrounding the township of Tembeling. Tembeling Railway Station454 words
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Advertisement460 1925-10-17 3 STEAMER SAILINGS COMBINED StRVUB Or THE OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. BLUE H.'NNEL MM (Incorporated m England) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CU., LTD. (Incorporated In England) Fortnightly Set-rice taking carg* sad Passenger* from .Singapore. BATAVIA AMI SOURABAYA NORTH-WEST AUSTRALIA POHTS Aim rBKMANTLE (PERTH.) Approximate Sailings. GASCOYNE Oct. M HINDEROO Not.460 words
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Advertisement868 1925-10-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. British India Apcar Lines (Incorporated In England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's GoTernment. LONDON AND FAR BAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAP N FOR MARSEILLF.S. LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage868 words
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Advertisement761 1925-10-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO- LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP. HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON. NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on761 words
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Advertisement783 1925-10-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS K. P.M. BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATATIA) (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH TBE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOTBBIfMRNT. j Telephone No. 1(40, with snh-connectl.n to Paaeage, Freigkt, TraaaktaaaMt, Marine Depta., and Manager'a limit. REPRESENTATIVE for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA. All information,783 words
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Advertisement546 1925-10-17 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ECLERMAI" LIRE 7P Passenger and Freight Services TQ UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT TIA POUTS AND SUEZ CANAL em m m i e ai FREIGHT SERVICES s.s. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Havre, London, HT>ur_ and Antwerp Oct. If s.s. CITY OF DUNKIRK546 words
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Advertisement630 1925-10-17 5 STEAMER SAIIM-S ILUE H! ELLERMAR FUNNED BUCKNALL LINE S S CO LTD (laeorpo rated m England) JOINT BHRVICH to BOSTON NSW YORK and BALTIMORB tU SUEZ er PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Steejaer Dse Spore Route For t CITY OF GLASGOW Oct 16 Suez Phillipines and Hongkong. DIOMED Oct. 28 Suez630 words
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Advertisement590 1925-10-17 5 STEAMER SAH.IBGS Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia) For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular monthly sailing by the well known steamers UARELLA (7378 tons) and MONTORO (6,000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe, single berth590 words
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Advertisement482 1925-10-17 6 GAIETY CINEMA What would you do, to-night at ».u. if you met a Ghost The See JA CK hoxie ii j y-i Dm atari! Outdoor Star m ruolic is Crying jt somelhlng to cry PHANTOM HORSEMAN AT StfRINA THEATRE, over TO-NIGHT And theyve got it At 7.30 P m. m482 words
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Advertisement417 1925-10-17 6 PAVILION OCTOBER 2O TUESDAY OPENING NIGHT PALACEGAY CINEMA In the Second Shfw at 9 p.m. INTERNATIONAL NEWS No. 31. MII.I.TON SII.IS m THE SEA HAWK m 12 Great Keel* By KAFAEI. SABATINI. A Frank Lloyd Production. This is n picture of fierce, vivid colouring, a story cf amazing adventure and417 words
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Advertisement365 1925-10-17 6 Victoria Theatre To-night, at 9-30 p.m. WILLIAM HEUGHAN SINGER AND ACTOR The greatest interpretative artiste the world has ever known Dramatic, Lyrical and Humorous. BRILLIANT ASSOCIATE ARTISTES HYMAN LENZER, GLADYS SAVER, Australia's Greatest Violinist. World-famed Pianiatc Box plan at LITTLE'S. Trices $3, $2 and $1. VICTORIA THEATRE ONE WEEK ONLY.365 words
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Article295 1925-10-17 7 FIXTURES. ,i a Saturday, October 17 Hijjli Wattr, 10.1! a.m., 10.19 p.m. Malacca llich Tide, 7 a.m., 7 ft. 7.30 p.m., fi ft. in. American mall closes, 4 p.m. Races, First Day. Uodeo Show, Anson Road, 9.15 p.m. William Heughun, Vic. Theatre, D.30 p.m. Sundsj, October 18295 words
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Article208 1925-10-17 7 REPI'EI. HA/'-BOCB. Main Wherl Sybil, ".lutiaia, Crow, Sri ■I 11 ...po, SanA. ii ies, Jor.r. 1, Rose, TJ.R. i J.«. rare l'oliOil Wharf Coal VSharf Nil TtHBU IN DKY DOCK. Tanioog Taeur Sheers WhaH Victoria beck KU Keppel Harbour X; i ibang No. 2 Dock Noorebar, Utrecht.208 words
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Article136 1925-10-17 7 To-day. North and Eatl India (Talanba) ".p.m. Banka hicmi, i'luJjoi and FalumSi nang) ..I p-m. Cucob I 11. .n- Ai'O 3 p.m. Java, South-We.it Sumatra, SouthEast Uorneo, Cclebos. Moluccas i.nd Timor Dilly Swaerdeeroon 3 p.m. Tanjong Balci and Laboean Bilik (Ban Whatt Soon) 4 p.m. Selat fandjani;,136 words
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Article44 1925-10-17 7 ''.tit op i a I in •aul Ueal ,|.-r Nioviliiiidcn Olt'phuritu naulillUt It- ft Arrd. S'por* l.ondur Sept. 8 Sept. M S.pt. 4 8«pt. 88 S.pl. 9 Oct. t Sept. II Oct. I S-pl. 17 Oct. 10. Sept. IK Oct. 1244 words
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Article223 1925-10-17 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, October 17. On London. Bank 4 2/4 15/32 Demand Z'\h'f Private 3m. credits 2/4*» On New York, Demand 50% Private 90 d/s 68* On France, Bank T. T. 1.180 On India. B.nk T. T. 104% On Hongkong, Bank d/d 5% p.c. prem. On Shanghai, Bank223 words
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65 1925-10-17 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Cosing Prices Buyers. Sellers. spot Oct. s Pot and Oct 4ov.-Dec. Nov.-Dec. Ian. -March Jnn.-Mareh Vpril-June April-June Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 1.58 1.53 1.51 1.52 1.39 1.40 1.26 1.27 Tone of Market Firm. Latest London65 words
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Article240 1925-10-17 7 Issue j Val. Pd. Buyer* Sailer* !1 £1 Asani Kumbang 51/6 53.'1 1 Batanjc Padang 0.75 0.80 1 1 Hitom Tin 1.47% 1.52% •1 £1 Idris Hydraulics M/- 53/- *<!■ 1 1 Johan Tin 0.62 0.66 10/-10/- KumpoiiK .'i0/- 51/C '1 £1 Kamunting Tin f>6/- 68/- cd. .0 10240 words
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Article121 1925-10-17 7 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.0.0 5.7.6 10 10 Central Engines 5.00 6.00 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 13.00 13.25 10 10 Frnser A. Neave 52.00 52.50 100 1U0 Hammer Co. 190.00 195.00 lOOlOOKatz Bros. def. 160.00 180.00 K) 10 Mexicnn Eaide 16/7^. n/T^^ 10 10 Malacca Electric 12.50 13.50121 words
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Article103 1925-10-17 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers U. Enir. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 110 par 3'pcre Electric Tramway, 5 p.c. 80 £350,000 S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 95 par S'pore Municipal 4'i p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 95 par S'pore Municipal 4'6 p.c. of 1009 $l,000,0C0 95 par Issue Val. Pd. Bayers Sellers103 words
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Article379 1925-10-17 7 Fraser and Co. and Ljall and Eratt'a Qnotatlona. To-day"! Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evttt. Allenby ($1) 2.90 3.10 3.05 3.15 j Wcr Gajah ($1) :?.G"t 2.80 2.70 2.90 A. Hitam 18.00 19.00 1800 l'J.OO A. Kunin* ($1) O.'.IO J.OOcd. 0.95 1.05 I Am. Malay (52) ::.S0 4.00cd. 3.80379 words
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Obituary69 1925-10-17 7 Mr. Chan Say Peng, died on Wednesdny, Oeto ber 7, 1926, at No. 10, Tranquerah, Malacca, agod 87 years, leaving behind one widow Yeo Kiat Neo, one daughter Chan Joo Neo, two sons Chan Jin Seng and Chan Tec! Chye, two daughters-in-law, two son^-in law, E. Kong Gunn, J.P.69 words
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Article50 1925-10-17 7 The wife, sister ami brother-, of the late Mr. Joseph Kdwanl Peme beg to tender their sincere thanks to the relatives and friends who attended his funeral OB the J:>th inst.. and also thane who sent wreaths, Ulejrrsmt and letters of condolence. PeAarfg and I'.M.s. aaners i lea i50 words
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Advertisement897 1925-10-17 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., ae« pag* II. WANTS FOR SALE, ETC. CROWN FOUNTAIN PENS, from $1.80 to $6.50. Singapore Studio, High Street. (lp) FOR SALE. New Singer motor-car, fourseater, 1925 model. Reply 633, 6. Times, (lp) FOR SALK. Willy's Knight, four-cylinder, splendid condition. Reply 634, S. Times, dpi FOR.897 words
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Advertisement34 1925-10-17 7 COMING SHORTLY Douglas Fairbanks m Don Q SON OF ZORRO. ALHAMBRA »♦<♦»«««♦>»««♦♦«♦«»»«»«♦>♦«»»*« M.S. SELANDIA FOIE GRAS AU NATUREL krriv<M and discharged her cargo at (LAFOBEBT) THr,:r; S uT,c •»>» Uncorporaiod m Denmark) AdelpU Building. 'Phone 3546.34 words
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Advertisement800 1925-10-17 7 HUA HIN HOTEL TENNIS WEEK A Tennis Tournament, deferred from April, will be held (luring the Christmas Holiday* from December 25 to 187, lMt. Competition*. 1. Open gentlemen's Singles (all comers) 2. Open Mixed Doubles lull comers). The Administration of the Uoyal State Railway* has presented Cups for these twe800 words
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Advertisement607 1925-10-17 7 Races! Races!! MADAM SUAREZ has arrived from Paris with the latest winners m Dresses. Take Madam's tip wilh you to the races ne\t week. NOW ON VIEW AT ROOM 153, RAFFLES HOTEL. MOVADO THE BEST WATCHES Sold at Rene Ullmann. Sole Agent for S.S. and X.M.S. at Popular pmcss. 1523-1526607 words
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Miscellaneous78 1925-10-17 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kan da ni: Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office). For the 24 hour* ending at Midnight en October 16, 1923. dejr. 'Aux. ihada temperature 35 F. Min. shade temperature 71..VF. Mean Bhttde temperature 78.8 F. Max. sun radiation 132 K. Min. trass radiation 76.6 F. Sea78 words
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Obituary139 1925-10-17 8 DRUMMOND. -On October 15. 1925, m Eng land, David Drummond, late Director of .Messrs. Boustead Co., Ltd. (By cable; LIM.— On October 6, 1925, at 8 p.m., at hit residence. No. 66-5, Neil Road, Lim Yew Teok, aged 68 years. He leaves a widow. four sons, a daughter and139 words
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1080 1925-10-17 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17. THE COAL TRADE. Th? Permanent L'r.der Secretary for Mines had to paint a very gloomy picturewhen he appeared as witness at the first sitting of the Coal Commission. He had to point out that the present demand, and consequently the present output for Britisn1,080 words
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Article39 1925-10-17 8 Owing to to-day being a race day, the annual general meeting, of the members of the Singapore Chinese Girls' School to be held at the Garden Club, Raffles Chambers, has been postponed to Friday October 23, at 5 p.m.39 words
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Article61 1925-10-17 8 A vast audience cheered Captain Roald Amunsden (the Arctic explorer), when he lectured m the Centra! Hall at Wctnil rter. The explorer said that re-ich-ir?. the Pole was not thf: gieatest obiect r>f the flight, because he a";v j.ys cons:de--»d that Commander Peary was the first niin to reach the61 words
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Article63 1925-10-17 8 n S h '*l M la^ is ate Rangoon has r? Bll6^, J warrants returnable on October 19 for the arrest of Subayi ftaiau, 1101 ana publisher of the Rangoon Tamil weokly Desopakari, on a charge of publishing a seditious article entitled Who has impoverished Burma?" There was also a63 words
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Article12 1925-10-17 8 The Legislative Council meets on Mon day, October 26, at 10 a.m.12 words
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Article13 1925-10-17 8 Wednesday, November 11, will be observed as a public holiday throughout the Colony.13 words
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Article18 1925-10-17 8 Mr. G. D. S. Morgan, of Messrs. Po well and Co., has been granted an auctioneer's Town Licence.18 words
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Article22 1925-10-17 8 The tender of Messrs. J. C. Gammon, Ltd., for $102,000 has been accepted for the erection of the new Best House, Malacca.22 words
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Article22 1925-10-17 8 The Sixth Far-Eastern Tropical Medicine Congrsss, which is now m session m Fokio, has agreed to open the next meeting m India.22 words
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Article18 1925-10-17 8 The amending Municipal and Telegraph Ordinances have been assented to by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government.18 words
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Article56 1925-10-17 8 The Rubber Growers' Association, which has extensive exhibits m the Malaya, Ceylon and British Government Havinons at Wembley, reports excellent results. The principal aim was to interest the general public m manufactured rubber goods for the home, and numerous inquiries have been made. Manufacturers who supplied the rubber flooring for56 words
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Article70 1925-10-17 8 At a banquet at Parliament House, Melbourne, Mr. Arthur Moore of the Calcutta Statesman, speaking on behalf of India, said Mr. Brute's announcement that domiciled Indian subjects of the King-Emperor would be given full civic rights would be read with pleasure m India. Between India and Australia there was an70 words
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Article69 1925-10-17 8 Everything points to the East Indie* Squcdron drawing closer to the China Squadron, although the pre-war status of ihe Eastern Fleet as the two squadrons and the Australian Squadron were then designated, is not likely to be restored. It is also evident, says a home paper, that the resuscitated naval69 words
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Article75 1925-10-17 8 A big scheme for the general reorganisation of the Calcutta Tramway service, involving the lay-out of circular routes, a revisal of the present fares and the idoption of a new system of regulating fares by stages, has been under the consideration of the company for some time past. Plans have75 words
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Article74 1925-10-17 8 In the course of proceedings at the Assembly of the League of Nations, Mrs. Mcckinnon (Australia), m supporting the report dealing with relief for Armenian women and children, made the remarkable statement that Armenian women, kept m Turkish harems, were disfigured, their faces being tattoed. "But," she added it must74 words
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Article74 1925-10-17 8 It is understood that His Excellency Lord Reading will be invited to open the annual general meeting of the Associated Chamber of Commerce of India and Ceylon m Calcutta during the ctld weather. The meeting will m all probability be held early m December. His Excellency opened the proceedings on74 words
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Article83 1925-10-17 8 There was another court sequel' to the Irrawaddy Flotilla strike m Rangoon, on October 3, when the manager of the Company lodged a complaint against two Mohammedans of Sangu Valley Printing Works. It is alleged that these persons as editor and printer, respectively, of the newspaper Sammilanee were responsible for83 words
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Article94 1925-10-17 8 A Hongkong message states that the anti-"Red" authorities of Swatow have detained a Russian steamer with sixty Hussions on board and a cargo of kerosene, arms and ammunition from Vladivostok to Canton. The captain said he was not aware that the "Reds" were ejected from Swatow. The cargo was confiscated94 words
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Article94 1925-10-17 8 A month has now passed since the crews' strike, says a statement issued to the Press by the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company, and several services have not even been interrupted. Many have been resumed, and the remainder are rapidly being re-started. The Company has been able, without undue difficulty to replace94 words
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Article127 1925-10-17 8 The mystery surrounding the attempted suicide of Count Ludwig Bothmer, a high Government official, at Potsdam, which stirred Potsdam society, has end;d m a sensational solution. It appears that the Count's wife was left m charge of the flat of a friend of the family by the name of Rieck,127 words
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Article323 1925-10-17 8 The death has occurro 1 of C.ommanilfM 1 Jenkes, formerly of the Orient lin-: of steamers. Sir George Maxwell and Lady Maxwell are proceeding to leaser's Hill on the 22nd inst. on a short holiday. Mr. R. S. P. Walker has been seconded for service under the323 words
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Article44 1925-10-17 8 The Crude Rubber and Foreign Produce Corporation, New York, send U3 the following cable, dated October 15, thei quotations being m gold dollar cents "We quote spot, 1)7 Nov.-Dec, 91% Jan.-Feb.-March. 85. Market closed very firm." Singapore price $1.59. London 4s. Id.44 words
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Article44 1925-10-17 8 The 3-20 th Burma Rifles will arrive at Penang by the Elephunta on November 11, and will proceed by train to Taiping m relief of the 2-20 th Burma Rifles, who will embark on the Elephanta at Penang on November 1-1.44 words
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Article41 1925-10-17 8 From France, by Angers, due at Singapore daylight to-morrow. From Holland and Germany, by Slam-it. due at Singapore on Monday morning, the 19th instant. From China and Japan, by Soudan, due at Singapore noon en Monday, the 19th instant.41 words
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Article305 1925-10-17 8 From the Straits Times (daily) of October 15, 1865. The people of Penan? are once moro bestirring themselves in the matter of the Dutch aggressions in Sumatra, and have passed a series of resolutions on the subject which, if somewhat irregularly drawn up, at least indicate a305 words
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Advertisement117 1925-10-17 8 RACE WEAR ?4fyt JSEW TROPICAL SjSaA suitings, 'ft|f jfW SILK and COTTON ffi TUSSORES, PALM BEACH, jC FELT HATS, ELEGANT SHOES, «M if COLLARS, m ill ties > shirts > V^ SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. ilMorparmtad to England > SINGAPORE. JOHN TANNS SAFES Are the uutcume of the117 words
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Advertisement117 1925-10-17 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT at 9. METRO PRODUCTION THE FRENCH DOLL (featuring MAE MURRAY) 7 Reels. DADDIES 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.50 p.m. Third Chapter of Alexandra Dumas's TWENTY YEARS AFTER HER RODEO HERO Two Reels Cowboy Drama. TAN CHENG KKE ft CO., LTD.. Proprietors NEW SHIPMENT COLUMBIA PORTABLES117 words
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Advertisement62 1925-10-17 8 On Other Pages. P»e«. 70 Y.ars of Cricket 3 Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 Kmter Telegrams 9 To-day's Race 9 The Coal Crisis Special Article .Selections 9 Special Wireless News ii C-handu Seizure A Home-made Gun 9 Japanese Doctor's Appeal Sporting Intelligence 1062 words
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Article493 1925-10-17 9 Cordial Welcome on Return Home. Great Enthusiasm in London Streets. [REVTER TELEGRAM.] London, October 16. Kverything is in readiness tc give the Prince of Wales a thunderous welcome to-day on his return from an extremely successful tour. Britain's Greatest Ambassador," is the text of newspaper leaders andReuter - 493 words
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Article78 1925-10-17 9 [REVTER TELEGRAM.] London, October 16. Direct London-New York telephone exchange is about to become a reality with the announcement that the contractors have completed, the transmission station at Rugby. The receiving station at Chedzoy, in Somerset, has successfully demonstrated the possibility of conducting the service, which onlyReuter - 78 words
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Article62 1925-10-17 9 [reiter telegram.] London, October 16. Sandiego Another submarine has narrowly escaped disaster. Whilst coming to the surface after executing a tactical manoeuvre, submarine No. 25, with her nose up, was rammed by a minesweeper. The submarine lost her periscope and aerial, but did not ship any water. Several62 words
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Article159 1925-10-17 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, October 16. The Coal Commission adjourned until the 27th inst. after Mr. Herbert Gowers, Permanent Under-Seeretary for Mines, had been closely examined by Mr. Herbert Smith. Mr. Gowers agreed that the time must Vome when the coal output would drop continuously unless new andReuter - 159 words
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Article56 1925-10-17 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, October 16. Moscow While travelling between Sebej and Moscow yesterday, a Lithuanian diplomatic courier disappeared from the train. His official and personal baggage was handed over to the Lithuanian mission at Moscow. London, October 16. Moscow The body of the courier has been found.Reuter - 56 words
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Article43 1925-10-17 9 [reuter telegram.] London, October 17. Nice Speaking at the Radical Congress, M. Caillaux outlined the situation of the Treasury. He declared that he wculd never shrink from bold reforms, but he would resolutely oppose financial demagogy," which merely deceived the masses.Reuter - 43 words
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Article75 1925-10-17 9 [reiter telegram.] London, October 16. It is reported from Port Said that the steamer Phemius has arrived at Suez towing the Laomedon. Messrs. Mansfield and Co. have received telegraphic advice that the Laomedon is beinp towed to Malta by the Phemius and is due to arrive there on75 words
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Article51 1925-10-17 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, October 16. The Communist leaders Gallacher and Bell, who were arrested in London on Thursday, were brought up at Bow Street this morning on a charge of conspiracy and offences under the Incitement to Mutiny Act, and were remanded for a week on bail of i'100Reuter - 51 words
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Article44 1925-10-17 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, October 16. Berlin One of the first results of the conclusion of the Russo-German commercial treaty is the renewal of the RussoGerman agreement for the supply of petroleum between the Deutsche Erdoei Company and the Russian foreign trade organisation.Reuter - 44 words
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Article43 1925-10-17 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, October 16. Sydney A mass meeting of strikers decided that the representatives of the seamen at the compulsory conference should inforir. Mr. Justice Powers that they cannot participate m the negotiations while any strikers remain m gaol.Reuter - 43 words
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Article41 1925-10-17 9 [RtUTEB TELKGRAM.] London, October 16. Victoria, British Columbia The Hol-land-Ameiika liner Rodyk has stranded off Bent'i.ck Island. The number one hold and fore-peak are flooded. It is believed that she has grounded fast, and salvage steamer is standing by.41 words
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Article330 1925-10-17 9 The Security Pact Formally Initialled. [REUTKJt TELEGRAM.] London, October 16. Locarno All points in dispute, including the eastern question, ha%-e been settled. A document fmbodying the security pact and the various arbitration treaties if at present being typed for initialling. London, October 16. Locarno, later The pact has330 words
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Article38 1925-10-17 9 [REUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, October 16. Reviil The Government have authorised the Minister at Washington to conclude an agreement funding the Esthonian debt to America, amounting to $14,000,000, oa the lines of the Polono-American debt settlement.Reuter - 38 words
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Article36 1925-10-17 9 [RIUTER TELEGRAM.] London, October 16. Nice The committee of the Radical Party Congress, after an animated debate, adopted a motion calling on the delegates who were elected to the Chamber to support the Government.Reuter - 36 words
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Article20 1925-10-17 9 [RXUTSR TELXGRAM.] London, October 16. Canton The Red forces captured Waichow and took large numbers of prisoners.20 words
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Article122 1925-10-17 9 Chandu Beneath Palm Beach Suit. A palm beach suit, dancing pumps, two pairs of silk socks, and a rain-coat was the costume in which two Chinese passengers presented themselves at the Telok Ayer examination shed a few days ago. Beneath this impressive exterior, however, the revenue officers discovered122 words
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Article67 1925-10-17 9 Two extraordinary general meetings were held at the Kong Chow Wui Kun, by the Kwong Wai Siew Cantonese community, on the 11th and 15th inst., to consider the registration of Chinese marriage and divorcement. After long discussion, it was unanimously agreed that compulsory registration is not necessary and67 words
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Article1295 1925-10-17 9 (Specially contributed to Straits Times.) To many people, possibly to the majority, the coal-miner is an unpleasant person. Apart from being unkempt and dirty he is always causing industrial trouble, striking or threatening to strike and asking for the support of other unions. But there is in1,295 words
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Article95 1925-10-17 9 Selections for To-day's Events. What promises to be a particularly good meeting opens at the Singapore Turf Club to-day. There is a programme of seven events and only two scratchings arc announced Compression in race 0 and Druid in race 5. Our selections are as follows Race 1.—95 words
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Article175 1925-10-17 9 Home-made Gun m District Court. A respectably dressed Malay youth, the sen of a rubber planter on Pulau Tekong, was charged in the District Court this morning with being in possession of a homemade gun. The barrel appeared ,to be made cf an iron pipe, and a175 words
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Article318 1925-10-17 9 One of six simultaneous games played blindfold by the Chess-master M. Boris Kostich, at the Singapore Chess Club, on October 10, 1925. A Sicilian Defence with a draiiatic ending White Kostich Black F. G. Stevens 1. P— K4 P— QB4 2. P— QKt4 P— K3 (a) S. P takes318 words
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797 1925-10-17 9 WIRELESS TELEGRAMS. Received via Java from Aneta Press Bureau. Dutch Indies News. Teg.il, October 10. Yesterday the races began here with bi;r crowds attending. Fifteen Australian and 30 Java horses are running. A big dinner id being given to-night in the race club to celebrate its 50 years' jubilee. C'heribcn.797 words
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Article1556 1925-10-17 10 Chinese Win the Singapore Cup. Several thousand spectators witnessed the Singapore Cup final at the Stadium yesterday afternoon, when the S.C.F.A. ('cfeated Mm Royal Sussex Regiment by four goals to two. lluil the soldiers not missed a pcnal'.y kick they would oniy have been one goal behind, at the1,556 words
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Article33 1925-10-17 10 The A.P.C. are unable to raise a full fifteen for their match with the United Services on the padang this afternoon, and several players from Bcustead and Co. will fill the vacancies.33 words
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Article74 1925-10-17 10 The following will represent the V.M.C.A. against the U.K. on Monday at Tefok Ayer :—J. V. Moss C. R:chards and T. Diiiiiiiil;.. G. Samy, D. Dale and O. I). Smith M. Catchatoor, A. N. Katyal, H. G. Stack (eapt.), E. V. Smith and K. A. Newton. Reserves V. R.74 words
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Article39 1925-10-17 10 The following are events in the YJf.C.A. programme for the week emlintr the 24th inst. Monday Hockey. 5.15 p.m. Tuesday Football at Anson Road 5.15 p.m. Friday Hockey, 5 p.m. Saturday Cricket v. Lanka Union 2 p.m.39 words
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Article18 1925-10-17 10 The S.C.C. bowling tournament tie kfoss and Pierrepont v. Douglas and Kwing will be completed on Monday.18 words
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Article74 1925-10-17 10 The October spoon competition of ths Singapore Ladies' Rifle Association took place at Seletar Thursday and resulted as follows 300 200 100 Nett Total Yds. Yd*. Yds. Hep. Mrs. Pimm L'l 2D 29 79 102.40 Mrs. G. F. Jackson 2S 26 25 7ti 102.30 Mrs. Lyall 27 2874 words
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Article127 1925-10-17 10 Exactly as they were left when he died m ISlu :.he contents of the workshops of Janus Watt, inventor of the steam engine, have been removed from Heathfield Hall, Birmingham, to the Science Museum, South Kensington. Only the actual wulis of the room are missing, the exhibit127 words
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Article60 1925-10-17 10 The Gonsalez Grand Opera Company's season at the Victoria Theatre begins on Monday evening, when Fedora will be f)i tsented. This is an opera not previous.y given m Singapore. The company i* a strong orife, with ex cc lent principals, full chorus and orchestn and there have60 words
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Article669 1925-10-17 10 Chinese Contractor Refused Discharge. A contractor named Pah Kiam applied for his discharge in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday. Mr. C. da Silva, for the bankrupt, said that the receiving and adjudication orders were made in October 1922, the bankrupt's creditors being two in number and his liabilities ?:!2.104.669 words
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Article185 1925-10-17 10 The Military Tattoo in the Stadium has had the effect of enormously increasing; the attendances at Wembley, which are now at the 1924 level. As a result sales in the Mulaya Pavillion have been satisfactory and by the closing dote (October 81) there .should be few walking sticks185 words
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Article117 1925-10-17 10 The following list of Holidays m the Colony during the year 1926 is published m the Government Gazette. P denotes public holiday and B bank holiday New Year's Day, January 1 (P.) Thaipusem, January 28 (B) Chinese New Year and following Monday, February IS and 15 (B)117 words
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Article101 1925-10-17 10 Fatal Accident m Chinese House. An inquest was held by the Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) ye*U>rday regarding the death of a two-year Chinese child in hospital from burns. The evidence was that the child was playing with a celluloid doll when her sister lit a match,101 words
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Article286 1925-10-17 10 Lord Wiliinsilons Speech Cause Stir. London October 7. Lord Willinjfdon,'s pronouncement at the Church Congress that white domination must end ha.- caused some stir. Mr. J 1 H. Oldham, Secretary of the Unite<i Missionary Council, who followed Lord Willingdon, said although there was nothing in common between Islam286 words
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Article131 1925-10-17 10 The Municipal health statement for the week ending October 10 gives the total nueiber «.f deaths as 241, representing a death rate of iU.6I per mille per annum compared with 53J.9 m the preceding week and with 30.05 m the corresponding week nf last year. The chief131 words
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Article126 1925-10-17 10 A bill is to be introduced into the Legislative Council to amend the Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Oidinar.ce. The objects and reasons state The Standing Medical Advisory Committee m the interest of the health of the community has recommended that provision should be made foi (a) compulsory126 words
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Article82 1925-10-17 10 Yesterday a special matinee of the Rodeo for children was attended by several thousands, who, needless to say, were thoroughly entertained. To-night H.H. the Sultan of Perak will probably attend (he Rodeo with a party of friends, and a special programme has been drawn up. White Lightning," the82 words
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Article84 1925-10-17 10 Mr. Charles William Darbishire, of London House, Crutched Friars, E.C., merchant, managing director of Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co., Ltd., M.P. for the Westbury Division of Wilts, 1922-21, a former chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, a former President of the Association of British84 words
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Article69 1925-10-17 10 The case m which the Ho Aik Steamship Company, and the captain and chinchew of the vessel Hock Keng are charged with allotting an excess number of passengers to be carried on the vessel between Singapore and Pulau Samboe was further adjourned m the District Court69 words
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Article877 1925-10-17 10 Doctor's Appeal Against Terms Of Imprisonment. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 10. Mr. Roland Braddell, leading counsel for the appellant, had come interesting arguments to* otlir in the Supreme Court this morning, before Mr. Justice Dinsmore. in the appeal <>f l»r. Takenchi. of Batu Koad,877 words
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Article88 1925-10-17 10 Many are looking forward with no small degree of pleasurable anticipation to the coming production cf Our Betters," which is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre on November 2, 8, 4 and ft, by Mrs. G. M. Alford m aid of the Union Jack Club. Mr. Chas.88 words
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Article63 1925-10-17 10 To-night is the occasion of th; last concert at the yictoria Theatre of the famous singer William Houghan, and the opportunity is one which should be taken advantage of by a large audience. Mr. Heughan is a host m himself, but he has valuable assistance from Mr. Herman63 words
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Article24 1925-10-17 10 The Tham Yong Club has been duly registered m Singapore under the Societies Ordinance, and the Sri Manglispuri Sabha of Bukit Mertajam, In Pensng.24 words
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Article2124 1925-10-17 10 Brighter Outlook Reported At Meeting. The annuai mee'ing of United Engineers, Limited, was held at the company'.offices yesterday, Mr. J. A. P. Stnuhan (managing director), presiding. Thore were al.so present. Messrs. W. II. Mai Gregor, J. Robertson, A. E. Baddeley (director-). S. II. sjoas (representing tlM auditor:), T.2,124 words
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Article38 1925-10-17 11 !l h:i~ liivn announceil by tho Premier nf AMtralia that live of the mx States of the Commonwealth had <«i«rnefl and f.irw.-inli-i! tn the Senr'ary of State for nies a memorial praying for tl\t' aiiiHiintmcnt uf loci! GovtiWri.38 words
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Article314 1925-10-17 11 Indicated lo the Ruhlwr Growers' Association. Brown hab caught the rubber crare— he's had some luck with shares. So he's built a little bungalow round about Broadstairs; Hi-, wife has started furnishing, and, to support her Hub, The bungjluw she's christened by the name of "Rub-a-dub." When314 words
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Article309 1925-10-17 11 Messrs. Guthric and Co., Ltd. report: Singapore, October li. Following the strong tone of la^t week, 'he commodity market has been badly kcared by i amours that a_u per n ni. rt-.euse lor the restriction nuuKrr coinnteaaag Novcmi.tr is boing considered, l'.'.nic conditions prevailed lor a time309 words
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Article287 1925-10-17 11 I'murnmnip of drills up to and for petohat 25, w>r>. Saturday, October 17, 2.30 p.m., Bukit Timah, Chinese Company, Musketry I Classification (Buses leave Drill Hall at 1 i p.in) 2.50 p.m., fatrei' Rang**, Kurasian Company, Musketry Casastftcation (Bums leave Drill Hall at 2 p.m.). Sunday, October287 words
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Advertisement172 1925-10-17 11 Excellence m Tonal Quality and Touch are responsible for the large increase m Sales of the MOUTRIE PIANO Call or write for Illustrated Catalogue. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. THE ARCADE. SINGAPORE. THE SPIRIT OF EMPIRE DEWARS r J I Sole Agents, Sinßapure HUTTENBACH, LAZARUS SONS, LTD. SINGAPORE. PENANC. KUALA LUMPUR172 words
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Advertisement206 1925-10-17 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone No. 2920. AUTUMN RACE MEETING SPECIAL RACE DINNER AND DANCE To-night, and Saturday, October 24. DANCING until 1.45 a.m. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. Sea View Hotel THIS EVENING TEA DANCE— S.3O p.m. LEVINE AND HOPKINS DANCE BAND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1925. HIGH TIDE— IO a.m. CINEMA— 9.3O p.m.206 words
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Article1023 1925-10-17 12 Sunday, October 18, 1925. [Under this heading wo publish aaja week brief details of the serrlees to be held at those Singapore Churches whose authorities jsupply us with the necessary information. To ensure insartion, tneia notice* must reach uf by Friday afurnoon.l St. Andre*'. Cathedral. -7.30 a.m. l.luny1,023 words
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Advertisement87 1925-10-17 12 YEO ENG HOE ft CO. AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold town property at Jchore Hahru, Johure. A' Mssars. Y.'o Kng Hoc It Co. sale-room, No. 48, J.. n, .loiuire Hnhru, Johore, on Sunday. October IN. at 2.30 p.m. 1 Valudjala freehold land and shuphousr known as No. (t5, Jalun Ibrahim,87 words
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Advertisement383 1925-10-17 12 1627] f mm ■of focotcn r W/sjf/es W jg apTa pT THE OLDEST OISTILLERS IN THE WORLD •ft JOHN HAIC O LL T MAR KINCH. SCOTLAND. fIT'S THE 11 j int. yil CONTENTS 1 ;fi| The Bottle tl r That Counts Let your next order be 9PHCENIX OUR QUALITY IS383 words
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Advertisement400 1925-10-17 12 P.TZENHOFER LAGER-BEER PATERSON SIMONS &CO LTD ALL PROVISION STORES bPECIALLY BREWED for the TROPICS. NOTICE IN THE ESTVTK OF BERTHA NATHANSON, DECEASED Pursuant U SvrtUin L1".L 1 of Ordinance No. 11l (TlMt*M). NOTICE is hereby Riven that all Creditors o.- other paraOßl etoifca against the estate of H.r on .i.cc^ed400 words
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Advertisement123 1925-10-17 13 CREAM CRACKERS CRISP AND CREAMY The sale of Crawford's Cream Crackers is enormous, am! is still growing. We recommend them, we advertise them, we push them but behind our efforts we have the quality, the' quality that is liked everywhere, the quality that has made the name "CRAWFORD" mean the123 words
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Advertisement305 1925-10-17 13 fro-p%lactkfc^ Reaches Every Part of Every Tooth /T>O simply clean the surface of your teeth is not enough if JL you are to keep them sound and healthy you must use a U brush that reaches every part of every tooth, every time. That VL H brush is the Prophylactic.305 words
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Advertisement512 1925-10-17 14 AMeta orer |5,500 t «0l B.C. JuMraam la fare* vrtr $19,0M.Mt. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 82, Old 'evry, E.G. The Company has 130,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of F.nfflaqd and complies with the British Life512 words
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Advertisement1146 1925-10-17 14 °*NKING IHTERHATiORAL RANKIM CDRPOMTIOR Capital Paid-of UJS. $5,000,000 Snrpliu U.S. $5,000,000 OwmU by THE NATIONAL CITT BANK OP NEW TOES. ■•ad OSr. M, WALL STREET, NEW TOES. Lotto* Office t BIBHOPSGATE, EX. Branches BARCELONA COLOR MADRID tUNTO DOMINGO BATAVIA DAIRGN MANILA SHANOHAI BOMBAY HANKOW PANAMA SINGAPORE CALCUTTA HARBIN PEKING TIENTSIN1,146 words
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Advertisement379 1925-10-17 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter la laaaa) CapiUl Subscribed T48,000 000 Capital Paid-up Y5»,876,000 Reserve Fund y 1,780,000 President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS s HEAD OFPICBi Talpea, Formosa (Taiwan). BRANCHES AND AGENCIES t ggF |g K s"hlnt T crta» X: SSSw. F^Amoy 11 Canton. Sourabaya,379 words
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Advertisement757 1925-10-17 14 THE MINIMUM OF SAFETY FOR A MARRIED MAN. It has been decided, by those who have made a careful study of the subject, that a married man should always be m a position to leave his family m the event of his death an amount equal to at least THREE757 words
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Advertisement546 1925-10-17 14 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the office o the Resident Councillor, Penang up to nooi on Saturday. October 24. l'.ILT,. fur the pur chnse of the motor launch Eunice no« lying lit Prai Wharf. SPECIFICATION OF THE LAUN'CH length 28 feet. Beam 7 feet. Drauchi 2 feet C546 words
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Article942 1925-10-17 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Tyre Manufacture Pure rubber, like pure gold, is valueless m tyre construction until mixed with certain chemicals and compounds which Rive it the required dagree of strength, hardaces, resistance to abrasion and the like. Indeed rubber was commercially useless; until 1837942 words
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Article28 1925-10-17 15 The Vienna correspondent of The Times states that the Austrian Film Producers' Association has petitioned the GovernnM nt ck-rrandinij legislation limiting the importation of foreign films, especially American.28 words
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Advertisement195 1925-10-17 15 Hello are you there YES I came m a FORD A FORD ALWAYS GETS YOU THERE Touring Model $1095 WEARNE BROTHERS, LTD. Dddbe Brothers 5 P 6CIAL TOURING CAR There's a real distinction between a smartly-equipped motor car and one that is over-equipped. People are attracted by good taste m195 words
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Advertisement282 1925-10-17 15 for Economical Transportation The motor truck to-day is an important item /KSwmS m many, many businesses. Its efficiency and ji IjMllffJl dJUF operating costs have a direct bearing on profits. You should select with great care. Let us explain to you the advantages of nA 1T Chassis only $1,500 the282 words
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Advertisement184 1925-10-17 16 Patronized by Royalty. EstaMished 1872. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A Birthday Gift Wedding Present Farewell Gift Christening Present Be it cither m Jewellery or anything of the like that is really distinctive and out of the ordinary. Co to the ROYAL JEWELLER. B.P. De Silva 62/S, UIGII STREET, SINGAPORE.184 words
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Advertisement499 1925-10-17 16 Mimosa Seeds ORDERS CAN BE BOOKED THROUGH LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET. SINGAPORE. 113 th edition completing V/ 2 million copies ENQUIRE WITHIN UPON EVERYTHING It will enable you to cure a cold, plan a dinner, make a will or get married. It will assist you to serve dainty499 words
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Advertisement1675 1925-10-17 16 The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, et«., la ordinary close set type (aTtrafe six words to line) ar* Par line Ona insertion 18 cants, two ins. 49 eta., three ins. 64 eta., four ins. 82 eenta, five int. 91.00, six ins. $1.18, ten ins. 11.40. twelve ins.1,675 words
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Advertisement152 1925-10-17 16 "RUE DE LA PAIX" IN SINGAPORE. FRANKELS Town Office 20, RAFFLES I' l ACE. The Home for the Finest m FRENCH BELGIAN CUT CRYSTAL "COTY" "MORNAY" FRENCH PERFUMERY BRITISH SILVER AND ELECTRO PLATEWARE. JEWELLERY FRANKELS "PERFECT" SWISS POCKET and WRIST WATCHES TOILET TABLE REQUISITES LADIES' LEATHER HAND BAGS and Tons152 words
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Advertisement360 1925-10-17 16 CASH SALE BARGAIN SEEKERS HIGH PRICES HIT YOU? Don't miss this Opportunity. A DISCOUNT OF 20 PER CENTIS ALLOWED FOR ALL BOOKS. ONLY FOR 31 DAYS FROM OCTOBER 1 TO 31. We want the room more than these books —so we give you ONE FIFTH —20 PER CENT. DISCOUNT off360 words
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