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Title Section30 1939-09-21 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 24 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times *r*t*jmmk> ?w kspat, »wm^30 words
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Advertisement121 1939-09-21 1 MIEN CHONG SMART TAILORING i%A Colonial St. Cingaporo. -Plu>ne 4816- s&Z*ogj% |^^r3V__T_ m^ SHORT DELIVERIES /P 1^ QUOTED FOR j-^^ _->" PAPER INSULATED >«L J nr_^" nr T^T~T_T^ AND ALL TYPES OF SJlfiiillMljl^jJ_lJJ_J SPECIAL CABLES SifiGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR TO/^TOTNP^P/T^ IPO!) PEHAaG KALACCS JJ le l*J^l^Xjc!!l^i/ P- </ K^ompanu (^Limited DUN121 words
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Advertisement6 1939-09-21 1 SINGAPORE. UO CECIL ST (THONE 54716 words
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Advertisement413 1939-09-21 1 FINAL EDTN. KUALA LUMPUR 25. JAVA ST .V PHONE 3683). KEDETTES MAKE NEWS!! 1 «> f^OLOUR and lots of colour in nC^T"?^ ~s! 7 1/ i S_)o_^ V*^ y j^ Footwear for active and spectator <7^gf Q pp A r\A^ ,-0^ borts: that's why KEDETTES v —^x >^ V V'^l^j-A413 words
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Advertisement20 1939-09-21 1 for PERFECT STYLES in DRESSMAKING 6 READYMADES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13, Battery Road, Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.20 words
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Advertisement561 1939-09-21 2 ®ta Straits ©tn#s SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for an; position advertised In these columns sen* copies of testimonials Do not send originals. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Vacancy for Disinfecting Officer. Health Dept., filled. All applicants thanked. WANTED by Johore Rubber Lands, Ltd., Plentong. Johore Bahru, one experienced Conductor at $60 per month561 words
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Advertisement418 1939-09-21 2 FOR SALE FOR SALE first duality hand sawn belian. Sizes 3" x 6" x 12" up to 16* and 3" x 5" x 12. 1 Immediate delivery 300 tons. Apply P.N. Lim Co., Bintulu, Sarawak. SYRACUSE BEARING METALS— Prices per 100 lbs. Government Babbit $137. American Marine $134. Manganese Babbit418 words
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Advertisement764 1939-09-21 2 HOUSES FLATS. TO LET TO LET. 7 Upper Wilkie Road. Apply Meyer Brothers. FURNISHED FLAT to let. Apply 18 Mt. Elizabeth or phone *****. TO LET daily or monthly rates beautifully situated Seaside Pavilion fully furnished 7th- mile. Phone 6327. HOUSE TO LET 35 Scotts Rd. Furniture must be taken764 words
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Advertisement806 1939-09-21 2 PERSONAL THE MARRIAGE BUREAU 119 New Bono Street. London. W.I. introductions Klvcn I privately and confidentially Maylalr 9834 AUCTION NOTICES BY ORDER OF THE CUSTODIAN OF ENEMY PROPEETY. ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE Of well-kept modern design polished teak i household furniture comprising:— Sitting, Dining and Bedroom suites of every description, l806 words
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Advertisement738 1939-09-21 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc SELF DEFENCE by The mental concentration and relaxation, by Ju-Jitsu Prof. T. Watanabe. Bone setting at 9 Kirk Terrace, (behind Dhoby Ghaut) EDUCATIONAL FRENCH GREEK LESSONS Privately or in groups by appointment only. 31 Crescent Flats. WANTED IMMEDIATELY. a tutor to coach a seventh standard girl for738 words
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Advertisement157 1939-09-21 2 "USED CA# BAHGAm SMALL GAR OFFERS FORL Q a. X SALOON. An economical 4-cylinder oar \.r? attractive appcaxoyu-; It pulls very well and has good 1" PRICE $550.1936 FIM 10 H.P. S&LOOH 1725.. 1537 AUSTIN 10 K.P. SALOON SlOOO.. 1537 AtiSTiH SEVER TQURE3 5325.. 1525 MLLSfiAK K!3X SALQ3H $875.. 1533157 words
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Advertisement936 1939-09-21 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In England* PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co. MAIL PA3CENOER AND CAROO SERVICES Owing to the uncertainty regarding the actual date of arrival and departure of the Companys steamers due to the outbreak of hostilities list of Sailings is suspended for936 words
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Advertisement646 1939-09-21 3 1 1 1 1 M B r-M^K LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath— Excellent Cuisine To: MARSEILLES. LONDON, ROTTER- T P»t F<STIVF ROTTKKDWT AND DAM AND COPENHAGEN T PALE »TINE, ROTTERDAM AND SELANDIA Sept. 26 COPENHAGEN BORINGIA Oct. 17 LALANDIA Nov. 7 PANAMA abt. )?pt. 23 JUTLANDIA Nov. 28646 words
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Advertisement470 1939-09-21 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 51."> l Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1363 BLUE FUNNEL ONE, Owing to the outbreak of hostilities the arrival and departure dates of the company's vessels are uncertain. The best services possible are being maintained to United Kingdom Ports and Havre,470 words
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Article1293 1939-09-21 4 Fraser And Co.'s List WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20, 1939: f P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 9d 5s 6d Austral Amal. (5s) 6s 9d 6s 3d x.d. Austral Malay 37s 39a Aver Hltam (5s) 23s 24s Ayer Weng ($1) .95 1.05 Bangrln Tin ($1)1,293 words
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Article177 1939-09-21 4 When Sciatica Yielded To Kruschen There can be no doubt that this man has finished walking with a stick, for It is now four years since he discarded It. He writes For 18 months I suffered with chronic sciatica and rheumatism, and was unable to walk177 words
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210 1939-09-21 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Books Company Dividend Close TIN Austral Amal l^d. Sept. 1 Katu 6d. No. 21 Sept. 16 Malayan Tin 2H% Rawang Tin Fields lV»d. No. 14 Sept 21 Renong Consol 6d. Wo. 27 Sept. 23 Southern Malayan 2%% Sungei Luas 2%% int. Sept. 23 Sungei210 words
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Article42 1939-09-21 4 London, Sept. 19. |7ROM Denmark comes the story of an Estonian schooner which arrived here with the crew unaware of the outbreak of war. The vessel had passed through several minefields without knowing they were there— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article37 1939-09-21 4 London, Sept. 19. EXCHEQUER returns show total ordinary revenue at £309,811,331 compared with £287,702,553 a year ago. Total expenditure, less self-balancing items, is €513,861,260, compared with £438,080,721 at the corresponding date last year— British Wireless.British Wireless - 37 words
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Article164 1939-09-21 4 Only 357 Tons Sold Yesterday The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,452 nd. auction yesterday when there were catalogued 1,189,850 lb. (531.18 tons); offered 1.095,842 lb. (489.32 tons); sold 800,406 lb. (357.32 tons). Spot London 9r9 r S d. New York 21?; cts. PRICES164 words
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Article123 1939-09-21 4 Singapore, Sept. 20, ncxin. Buyers Sellers Gambler $7.50 Hamburg Cube $14.00 Java Cube 512.00 Pepper White Muntok $16.00 White $15.50 Black 9 50 Copra Mixed $2.45 Sun Dried $2.80 Sago Flour No. 1 Lingga $6.50 Fair $6.00 Sarawak $3.00 $6.00 Jclotong Palembang $8.25 Banja $8.25 Sarawak $8123 words
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77 1939-09-21 4 The Hague, Sept. 20. IN its report of the 1910 sudget, ihe Netherlands Government has nxed the deficit of the ordinary budget at 55,500,000 guilders. The expenditure for 1941 is expected to increase by 60,500,000 guilders. In order to obtain the necessary funds, the GovernmentReuter - 77 words
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Article57 1939-09-21 4 London, Sept. 20 T*HE First Sea Lord has received a telegram from the Chief of the Jtench Naval Staff stating "the 1-Tench Navy has learned of the glorious end of the Courageous. In these circumstances it feels how alive and responsible a*e the ties whichReuter - 57 words
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Article117 1939-09-21 4 Paris, Sept. 19. THE French air force eopttnuea its operations over the German lines, being engaged In occasional do;j lights with enemy machines. The coolness and skili of a French scouter pilot in one of these encovnters is told in semi-official reports. While over enemyReuter - 117 words
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69 1939-09-21 4 Civil Aviation Placed On War Footing London. Srpt 19 /tvil aviftiicn In Biiiain has nou been placed on a. war footing. A new organisation known a.; the National Air Communications, has been established under the D'r (.•torGeneral of Civil Avlatli a. This organization v. hich came Into being immediately onReuter - 69 words
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Article87 1939-09-21 4 London, Sept 20. I IMITEL» rationing which the Gay- ernment has decided on to ensure fair snaring of certain foods will not be introduced for another month or five weeks at least. Meanwhile, there are ample supplier of foodstuffs of ail kinds and it iaBritish Wireless - 87 words
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Article69 1939-09-21 4 Shanghai. Sept. 20. COLLOWINii che agreement for return to the Japanese of part of the British defence sector in Shanghai, Adm. T. C. Hart, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet left aboard the American naval yacht Isabei for Tsi-igtao. Adm. Hart pa>d a hurriedReuter - 69 words
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86 1939-09-21 4 DIVIDEND RESUMED Devon Estates Interim oF 2d. Per Share DEVON ESTATES MALACCA* is resuming dividend with an interim payment on Oct. 7 of 2d per $1.25 share. Thi* is equivalent to about 1 2/3 per cent. No dividend was paid on the 82,944,187 of capital in respect of 1938. For86 words
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Article31 1939-09-21 4 London, Sept. 19. The Holland-Amerika liner Nieuw Amsterdam, with 1,300 passengers, is held up at Rotterdam owing to a strike of the crew who are claiming high rates of pay.— Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Advertisement103 1939-09-21 4 I EVERY PERSON I SHOULD TRV I [LISTERINB [TOOTH PASTE] (LUSTER FOAM I KBPii ITS BEST Sole Agents for British Malaya Hagemeyer Trading Co., Ltd 104-106, Robinson Road, Singapore, Ku»la Lnmpur and Penanr. COX KINGS agents) LTD. ANNOUNCE THE REMOVAL OF THEIR WEST END BRANCH FROM 13, REGENT STREET, LONDON,103 words
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Advertisement202 1939-09-21 4 RED FUNNEL LINE SUGGESTIONS FOR XOUB HOLIDAYS glnptpvre-BaUTia-Oieriben-Sanaraac* Singapore fUand trip occupies about I days. First Ctesa $85.««. Sailinc from Singapore Twice a Week Slnfapore-SourahaTa-Bandjermasln. Singapore Roond trip occupies about 12 days First Class $100.00 Sailing every alternate Week ■Ingapore-Indiagiri River Ports-Singapore Konnd trip occupies 6 days First Class Passage202 words
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Advertisement36 1939-09-21 4 Vt CONCRETE IP MIXERS Sturdy Reliable Fast Stocks carried in all sises from 3* cubic feet upwards. For all purposes. Sole Agents McAUSTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated in S.S.) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANG i ft'.P.S 7636 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article474 1939-09-21 5 Fresh Buying Interest But Offers Check Price Rise ■l Our financial Correspondent Singapore, Sept. 21. U/ORLD markets continue as steady as conditions permit, in fact more steady that one would have imagined possible. On the London Stock Exchange yesterday price changes were few and unimportant Rubber was474 words
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54 1939-09-21 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 21. DUBBSR producers who obtain advances of coupons and exports rights for the fourth quarter and which are unused during the third quarter will be permitted to carry them forward to the fourth quarter, according to a54 words
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Article16 1939-09-21 5 The dredge of Satupulo Nl. produced 266 piculs of tin-ore during tne first half of September*.16 words
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Article333 1939-09-21 5 London. Sept. 20. "T*HE Stock Exchange -O-day was generally brighter ov..:»g to an Improvement in sentiment. Oils and Internationals shored good final gains on larger demand but In the other sections trading continued small.— Reuter. CLOSING PRICKS (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 20. The following are333 words
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Article150 1939-09-21 5 From Our Own Caneaponaenn London, sept. JO. /"■OMMODITY and Exchange markets closed \f as follows, with previous quotations in parenthesis: KIBBER: Quiet. London: 9,d 9 T »d. J-,«a. 9'»d.i Oct-Pec: 9-\d. 97id. 9"Jid. 10d Jan.-Mar.: lOd. lOlid. Uod. 10"-t^.) Apr.-June: 10' nd. 109 id. <JOUd. lO'kd >150 words
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Article193 1939-09-21 5 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular Issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.I 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2/4' /8 Lyons demand 2045 Switzerland demand 203'^. Hamburg demand New York demand 46 3193 words
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471 1939-09-21 5 Wednesday's Wall Street Quotations *T^H£ copyright in tbis service is 1 owned by FRASER and COMPANY, sharebrokers, and THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS LTD. The quotations may not be reproduced without the written permission of the joint owners. New York, Sept. 20. THE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock471 words
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Article194 1939-09-21 5 LEWIS AND PEATS WEEKLY REPORT IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued this morning, Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd. write: Market fluctuations have been more reasonable this week, and although there is still a good demand for nearby shipment, the acute shortage which was194 words
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Article90 1939-09-21 5 Thursday, Sept. 21, noon. Bujers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) ."..">'; So No. IX R.S.S. fob. in eases Sept.-Oct. (Sellers option) HH Sffi G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. fob. in bales Sept.-Oct. (Sellers option) 34 V* 35 1 4 F.A.Q. R.S.S. fob in bales Sept.-Oct.90 words
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Advertisement91 1939-09-21 5 1 What did the Planter sayplanting himself in his chair kZ**'?*/ I here's* something delight- U^ J^ tully clean and refreshing about the flavour of Johnnie \"l^ Walker. And no wonder. I jfSaJ Jf/^Si For Johnnie Walker is the I'l3^B|^il^ W I fmest blend of the hnes, 1] I U2Q91 words
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Advertisement539 1939-09-21 5 <~ 1 BANK OF CHINA <n.rorDoratea in China tn SDetiai Charter 12. Cecil Street Singapore /Jrj^J Telephones: Managers Office 6444 sJWjJ Sub-Manaeer's Office 6448 *X /Jfc/flKx General Office Ilhi-S I *V I Cable Address 'CHIINGKUO.' Xsf&3Mt t\ Pald Ll»L l» taptial Ch S 40.000.00«.H \^C^ l i^S5K/^. M mc of539 words
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Advertisement396 1939-09-21 6 The most exciting drama of a fateful period in European History! Ai-HAM BRA 3 15, sis 9.15 A 20th Century-Fox BRITISH production BARRY K. BARNES SOPHIE STEWART— JACK HAWKINS in BHffir^ i ttrtitt ii^ Wn\ 818 "who t^E," GOES «f Thrills! Suspense! Romance! M y J A startling, human film396 words
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Advertisement235 1939-09-21 6 Atid TO4H6MT 6.15 9.15 ir&'ffi*' 0 paviuo» No v.o-idcr this film I*M awarded the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences gold statuette award for 1938 as the BEST Picture of the year. GO and SEE IT. Straits Times 27th April, 1939. "Should be tris-prt by nsbody" Mal.iya Tribune, 27th.235 words
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Advertisement354 1939-09-21 6 Glorious Music... Soul-inspiring Singing: and Gorgeous Spectacle! Capitol i srss/ss: /v; 1939's QUEEN /*.Ajr OFTHE SCREEN! thrill Mmf *Ife e 9ins her reign in At She sings! M W a Urst o^ melody. 'XSSIS!! M l- a Waie of triumph! «uUo»«" Jeanette sings and ■■w,?fhZ°>'' M l^ "'"'"^"oiK/ romances hcarlaonatl354 words
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1254 1939-09-21 7 MR. CHAMBERLAIN REPLIES TO HITLER' S NEW THREATS Britain Will Continue To Stand By Poland Despite Red Attack London, Sept. 20. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, speaking in the House of Commons to-day, gave another review of the progress of the war, replied to Hitler's speech, and touched onReuter - 1,254 words
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111 1939-09-21 7 NEUTRAL POWERS BRITISH BLOCKADE London, Sept. 19 *T*HE Ministry of Information an- nounces that negotiations are now proceeding in a most friendly manner with a number of neutral governments with the object of reducing to a minimum the dislocation of trade inevitably caused by war conditions. yhe British Government hadReuter - 111 words
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65 1939-09-21 7 London, Sept. 20. |L/|R. Chamberlain, in the course of his speech in the House of Commons, quoted the statement of a famous Polish general who said to a recent Allied mission, "We shall fight. A large part of our country will be overrun and weReuter - 65 words
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Advertisement476 1939-09-21 7 HOTELS r iF+* i-ij L j /j 4 vB bwMH E^BwV i&/ Ps b^^^H V j To-night Orchestral Concert 5.15 to 9.15 p.m. DINNER DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight IBARET A I I THE PLAZA BOYS A BRUNETTE I ii>. Character and Classical Dancers. Dinner S3. Non-diners SI. OCT. STII—476 words
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Advertisement655 1939-09-21 7 ASSOCIATED THEATRES LTD offer you an endless galaxy of stars and stories unequalled in the annals of Cinema Entertainment. Expert and courteous service, Air cooled atmosphere in arm-chaired comfort at Prices varying from 25 cents to $2are some of the attractions awaiting you at the Singapore Airport Hotel IS OPEN655 words
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69 1939-09-21 8 London, Sept. 19. It is doubtful whether Russia will be able to supply Germany with mucli petrol. Between 1932 and 1938 Russian production increased by nearly 'J,0C0,000 tons (actually a small figure considering her resources), but the export of oil dropped from 6,000,000 toReuter - 69 words
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Article44 1939-09-21 8 Johannesburg, Sept. 20 A national scheme to raise £1,000,000 for the purchase of South Africa's surplus foodstuffs for delivery free of all costs to democratic countries involved in war has been launched by the Mayor of Johannesburg.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 44 words
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1111 1939-09-21 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY SEPT. 21, 1939. Tin And Rubber In less than three weeks the International Tin Committee has revised the exportable quota for the third quarter three times. On Sept. 1, two days before Great Britain declared war on Germany, the quota was raised from 45 per1,111 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter224 1939-09-21 8 An Appeal On Behalf Of The Wage-Earner To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— There has been much talk about increased prices of foodstuffs, and though the Government has taken action to protect the consumer from the avarice of the seller, there still remains something to be224 words
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Letter278 1939-09-21 8 Chettiars And Jagas Busy Collecting To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— When the war of 1914 broke out the writer well remembers the sacrifices the poorer classes had to make, particularly the clerical class and wage-earners. Credit and chits automatically ceased; shopkeepers wanted cash for278 words
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Letter261 1939-09-21 8 Compulsory Training For All Europeans To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Rumour has it that the Volunteers are to be mobilized for two months' intensive training one of these days. Volunteers are, however, partly trained in the use of rifle, light automatic, and machine gun and261 words
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Letter127 1939-09-21 8 Military Training Wanted For All Fit Men To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Quite a few of your readers are drawing attention to the fact that there are a large number of fit Europeans who are not Volunteers, and various suggestions have been made as to127 words
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Article74 1939-09-21 8 The Straits Times receives many more letters than can be published in the space available. Accordingly brief, concise letters stand a better chance of selection and prompt publication than long ones. Letters exceeding 250 words are unlikely to be published at the present time. When letters are typed, double-spacing will74 words
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Letter582 1939-09-21 8 Organization Wanted As Well As Enthusiasm To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— I believe that, like myself, lots of women all over Malaya have been requested to knit anything— mittens, socks, pullovers, cardigans, for the soldiers before winter comes— any wool, needles, patterns, any man's size.582 words
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Letter118 1939-09-21 8 Reasons For Cancellation Should Be Stated To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l should like to support the suggestion of your correspondent "Interested" in to-day's Straits Times that reasons for the suspension or cancellation of licences to deal in foodstuffs should be published at the time118 words
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680 1939-09-21 9 In Bohemia, Moravia And Slovakia HUNDREDS EXECUTED BY NAZIS: FIERCE FIGHTING Disturbances Follow Big Labour Demonstrations IT is learned in authoritative circles in London, says Reuter, that a revolutionary anti-Nazi movement broke out in Bohemia and Moravia, former provinces of Czecho-Slovakia, on Sunday last The disturbances680 words
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Article42 1939-09-21 9 Washington, Sept. 20. JAPAN has had informal talks with Britain and France in an attempt to ret them to withdraw their troops from China, it is revealed by the Japanese Ambassador addressing a press conference. —Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article118 1939-09-21 9 Proceeding Through A "Safety Corridor" Paris. Sept. 20. BRITISH troops continue to be landed in France, although it is impossible to give any indication of their numbers. It is known that, thanks to the combined work of the British and French navies and French air forces,Reuter - 118 words
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118 1939-09-21 9 War Correspondent Leaves For France London, Sept. 20. r!E first war correspondent has now left Britain to report the ac- tivities of British troops in France. He is Mi. Alexander Graeme Clif- :ord, and will supply daily reports under the signature "Eye -Witness," to oe made available to all newspapersReuter - 118 words
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150 1939-09-21 9 Shanghai, Sept. 21. IT is reported in usually well-informed Soviet circles in Shanghai to-day tliat the Soviet ambassador in China, M. Alexander Semiono^itch Panaouchkine. is shortly coming to Shanghai. Circulation of this report has tended to increase the rumours current for I some days150 words
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35 1939-09-21 9 ORITISH policy in the Far East Is unchanged, said Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs, replying to a question in the House of Commons yesterday, reports Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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144 1939-09-21 9 Washington, Sept. 20. MINE proposals for revision of the Neutrality Act, none of which coincides exactly with the suggestions of President Roosevelt and Mr. Cordell Hull, the Secretary of State, will be before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for consideration in a special sessionReuter - 144 words
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Article149 1939-09-21 9 Claimed Polish Fighting Over Berlin, Sept. 21. THE end of German military ope1 rations against Poland and the extermination of the Polish Army is announced in a proclamation issued by Gen. von Brauchitsch, commander-in-chief of the German Army. Gen. von Brauchitsch arrived on the Western149 words
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167 1939-09-21 9 London, Sept. 20. TPHE official German news agency's version of Hitlers speech shows that the exact wording of h'.s allusion to a mysterious weapon is as follows: "The moment might come very soon when we might make use of a weapon with which we cannotReuter - 167 words
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42 1939-09-21 9 Berlin, Sept. 21. JJITLER has received Gen. Terauchi and suite. The German Foreign Minister, Herr von Ribbentrop. was present at the reception and also the Japanese Ambassador. The party inspected battle scences on the eastern front.— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article92 1939-09-21 9 French Question On Polish Invasion London, Sept. 20. A COR RESPONDENT in Moscow learns authoritatively that a further number of Russian reservists have been called up. The French Charge d'Affaires in Moscow called upon M. Molotov to-day and asked for an explanation of Russia's invasionReuter - 92 words
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49 1939-09-21 9 Berlin, Sept. 20. 'THE High Command of the German Navy has broadcast a warning of a new dangerous area in the Baltic It is outside Danish territorial waters to the south of the Danish islands. Fishing is already impossible in this area.— Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article132 1939-09-21 9 British Labour's Support London. Sept. 21. TPHAT the British Labour Party was i behind Great Britain's war effort was emphasised by Mr. Arthur Green- I wood, Leader of the Opposition, in a Home and Empire broadcast to-night Hi declared that a united Brita'n and a united British Commonwealth J wouldReuter - 132 words
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Article201 1939-09-21 9 Large Quantities Of Contraband Seized London, Sept. 20. 11/E may be confident that it will be possible before long to restrict Germany's imports asj severely as we did In 1918 and withj the goodwill of all the civilized; world," says the Daily Telegraph,' commenting on theReuter; British Wireless - 201 words
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288 1939-09-21 9 RED MOBILIZATION QUICK ADVANCE INTO POLAND London, Sept. 21. THE German press is obviously disconcerted by Russia's general mobilization and hasty advance along the Rumanian frontier to cut off that portal to the Balkan States from the Germans, writes Reuter's diplomatic correspondent. Meanwhile well-informed288 words
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122 1939-09-21 9 Kaunas, Sept. 21. IT is reported that under (icrman and Soviet demarcation, the Polish towns of Vilna. Grodno, Biaiystok, Brcst-Litovsk and Lwow will remain in Russian hands. District commissariats have already been established by the Russians in the territory they have occupied inReuter - 122 words
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47 1939-09-21 9 London. Sept. 20. ICGEFH GOEBBELS. thp Ger- man Propaganda Minister. h under arrest and Ls being watched over by Field-Marshal GoeringV? personal bodyguard, declared the announcer of the "German Freedom Station in another bitter attack on the Hitler regime t -ni^ht.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Advertisement240 1939-09-21 8 Here 's a Device to Save Lens Strains and Breakage.' THIS SCREWLESS CONSTRUCTION nil) obtained from Han Sin Optical House Manufacturing Ophthalmic Opticians I'HONE 6363. 3J.i. (forth BttOgo Road. Singapore. Branch 113. High St., K. Lumpur. JUST READY! MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY THE STUDIO ANNUAL OF CAMERA ART 1939-40. By C. G.240 words
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Advertisement29 1939-09-21 8 NOTICE EVAPORATED oo' MILK jT^ and COTTAGE EVAPORATED MILK HAVE NOT ADVANCED IN PRICE! Agents:-GUTHR!E GO., LTD. MAKE YOUR WAY BY YOUR WAY THE RAIL -WAY THE BEST WAY29 words
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Advertisement61 1939-09-21 8 A Little Light Relief— No. 1 This is the first of a series of cartoons draicn for the Straits Times by "Roly," well-known as a humorous artist but better known locally as Capt. R. A. Gwyn. aide-de-camp to H.E. the Governor. x V \> "My dear— how slupiu jou were61 words
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Advertisement10 1939-09-21 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 4, 7, 10, 12 and 13.10 words
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Advertisement340 1939-09-21 9 BO YOU HAVE/A FLAIR FOR KlW&ffizTsn I iy^ IV\!K WITH BALLY KSU f>FT VMIT nSs*Ui*V Q^^ When you buy Bally Sh<*s you obtain unwpjuiin [ii usually Rood valur for your money, not 'n»QrHv Urn only in dr«ign. but in material anil l*V workmanship. Bally Shoes are made }*2l? iir\ selected,340 words
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661 1939-09-21 10 Whole Strength Of Empire Is Rapidly Being Mobilized NO LOSS OF LIFE CAUSED BY USE OF BRITISH SEA POWER THE Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, speaking in the House of Commons last night, bluntly rejected Hitler's peace "feelers" and reaffirmed the determination of Britain661 words
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Article131 1939-09-21 10 No Peace Offer Is Wanted From Reich Paris. Sept. 20. A COMMUNIQUE states the French Cabinet has approved military and financial measures to carry" on the war until final victory." This Is taken as France's final notice to the world that 1.0 peace offer from GermanyReuter - 131 words
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Article47 1939-09-21 10 ITALIANS ARE TO 'WAIT SEE' Rome, Sept. 20. v been received wiih reserve in Fascist 1. oi a peace move and of an early end to the war. o.?d by Italians. :ost anxious to conflict, Is adopting an -and- The uncertaina bach^round of ar.d R ~'.?.:i strength.—47 words
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Article98 1939-09-21 10 JAPAN WANTS TO KEEP O UT Tolcio. S?pt. 20. JAI fn O.;i:e s.;o;:os1' s .itod to-day that Japan peace In and did ;'ct Involved In the Eurovar. lie odc^d that Japan would respect rests o' third rowers m China represented pc-aceful and legitimate cemmarce. he was at&ed about Japan's attitudeReuter - 98 words
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Article40 1939-09-21 10 .-s of the Bamakriabm Men's Cukural Union, Mr. K. M. R, M-non. of the Raffles IncUtution, will give v talk on "Mathematici and Culture" en Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Rama- d Hall, 9, Norria Road, Sinjati. r40 words
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Article437 1939-09-21 10 $17,000 Subscribed By Community A GENERAL committee and various sub-committees to collect funds for the Malaya Patriotic Fund among the Indian community in Singapore have been formed, with Rai Bahadur Mehta Prithv. Chand as secretary. The following is the first list of con tributions received or437 words
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Article182 1939-09-21 10 SINGAPORE RAWLK8 HOTEL Orchestral Concert 8.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. Dinner Dance (For.nali 9.4a p.m. to Midnight. BAKKICK THEATRE. GEY LANG Romantic Professor Chun Moo Yien. Double Feature Cantonese Talkies ai 7.45 p.m. c.jci u world Cabaret 9p.m. to Midnight. Globe: 'it. 'del. Slcy: Always Goodbye. BAPF1 V.'ORLO H:ippy182 words
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119 1939-09-21 10 At The Cinema •Broadway Serenade" (Jeanette Mac Donald, Lew Ayres, lan Hunter, Frank Morgan, Rita Johnson) M.G.M. At the Capitol. •"PHIS is a really first-rate musical. enriched by the glorious singing of Jeanette Mac Donald. It has all the opulence with which M.G.M. always endows119 words
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Article79 1939-09-21 10 •lIOLLYWOOD on Parade," the cabaret 11 show which began a season at the Coconut Grove last night, was given an enthusiastic reception by a capacity crowd. All the performers were warmly received— the Tayleurs, Laurell Games, Florence Chappel, Lucille Nicholson and Dolores Dee and Cowan79 words
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Article60 1939-09-21 10 FVI V. to an increase in the estab- lishment of the Malay Contingent of the Royal Engineers, young Colony-born Malays of good cha- racter and physique are urgently required. Applicants should apply in psrson at the Malay Training Depot, R.E., at Changi on Wednesdays at 8.3060 words
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178 1939-09-21 10 Ottawa. Sept. 20 TWO divisions arc being raised in Canada for use as an expeditionary lorce if and when needed, it was announced to-dny. Canada's immediate programme of co-operation with Great Britain, in addition to an expeditionary force, includes doubling the naval personnel, an intensifiedReuter - 178 words
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Article, Illustration40 1939-09-21 10 There has been a rush on shipping companies by Americans icishing to return hoire from Britain at the earliest opportunity. Americans are seen crowding outside the offices of the United States Line in Haymarket.40 words
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134 1939-09-21 10 A high standard of efficiency has been maintained by "D" and "G" (Eurasian) Companies, .Singapore Volunteer Corps, says the annual report of the Singapore Eurasian Association. j Both units are over strength and the committee hopes that the Eurasian community will continue to maintain its high134 words
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Article94 1939-09-21 10 SIEMENS BROS. CO. A REUTER message published on Tuesday stated that the name ol Siemens was included in an official list issued by the Board of Trade of parsons and firms deemed to be enemies under the Trading with the Enemy Act. Yesterday a Reuter message emphasized that the Siemens94 words
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Article177 1939-09-21 10 Alleged Use Of Force On Girl A DE BROI8E, 47-year-old natu- ralized British subject (French by birth), was fined $75, or, in de- fault two months' rigorous impri- J sonment in the Singapore Third Police Court, yesterday, when con- 1 victed on a charge of using177 words
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Article206 1939-09-21 10 Women Are Busy Throughout Malaya UP-COUiNTRY WORK FOR WAR CHARITY P'JROPEAN women in Malaya are already turning out, hundreds cf knitted pullovers, .socks and other garments for British troops oa active service. In every club, resthouse and hotel, and on many bungalow verandahs, women are devoting all206 words
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Article114 1939-09-21 10 THE GOVERNOR has appointed Mr, A. J S. Hutton, Senior Assistant Architect, Singapore, to be a member of the Board set up in the Settlement of Singapore, for the purpose of determining the amount of any remuneration or compensation payable arising out of possible claims In connection114 words
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69 1939-09-21 10 PINES of $750 each, in default flw months' rigorous imprisonnier. were imposed on two Chinese, See 80l Huat and Cheng Yew Piow, in tlv Singapore Second Court yesterday when they were convicted on charge of assisting in the management of public chap ji kee69 words
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Advertisement76 1939-09-21 10 Jr DID I /%SK;;i^ 4 /^^mm BEFORE MY /^PPw I ELtrHQHk iJBr P^ Many people wonder that once tlic> h;ivc tl HkMI experienced the satisfaction yes, an! snfetv WrfmJSi Pfff^. —°f having this modern necessity installed in m!^B, In P er day lor residences —.1 telephone' is a definite jor76 words
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824 1939-09-21 11 Social Worker's View Of Social Evil In Singapore Streets ALL EFFORTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED AGAINST VENEREAL DISEASE "IF we must have prostitutes make the business a first hand transaction between the misguided girl who elects to sell her body and the man who824 words
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316 1939-09-21 11 Two Month's Gaol For Man Who Escaped COULD NOT RESIST TEMPTATION «I SAW the Teochew man escaping and I could not resist the temptation of following him." This statement was made by Tan Cheong, a 23-year-old Hokkien. in the Singapore Third Police Court, yesterday, when asked b> ths magistrate. Mr.316 words
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128 1939-09-21 11 ••Y ou are feeling a bit more cheerful now, said Mr. J. Fletcher-Cooke, Singapore Third Police Magistrate! addressing Tan Keng Ho. a 30-year-old English-speaking Hokkien who, smiling broadly, admitted having attempted to take his life by drinking a solution of caustic soda. Tan said he128 words
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Article, Illustration24 1939-09-21 11 Frcrr.incnt among the towels and beach sandals a' ihe Serpc:iii::c Lido, London, these days are bathers' gas masks.24 words
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255 1939-09-21 11 Judge's Criticism In Appeal Case THE failure of a detective to arrest the ringleader of a gang of men who assaulted a Malay was criticized by Mr. Justice Pedlow in the Singapore High Court yesterday during an appeal of a young Chinese, Sng Whye255 words
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Article17 1939-09-21 11 Lady Thomas has consented to be- j come a Patron of the St. John 1 Ambulance Association.17 words
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Article657 1939-09-21 11 A LARGE gathering of friends and relatives was present at the Bidadarl Cemetery at the funeral of Mr. Tan Cheng Kee. who died at his residence in East Coast Road on Sept. 12. Mr. Tan Cheng Kee, whose remains v.cre embalmed, was buried in657 words
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196 1939-09-21 11 Alleged Threat To Manager Of Local Store EXTORTION CHARGE AGAINST CHINESE A STORY of an aliened attempt to extort $650 from the manager of Aurora Ltd., High Street, was told by Court Inspector M. M. Whittles In the Singapore Third Foiicc Court, yesterday, when three Chinese. Quec Ah Bee, a196 words
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106 1939-09-21 11 puRTKEn <--..;, C f 1 Corporsi Adalat Khan on ach of murdering Sergeant Gal Eaz in a barrack room at Chaniri on July 31 was recorded by Mr. Justice Manning in the Smgaixire Assizes yesterdny. When the court adjou conducted by Mr. c. H. ButterSeld,106 words
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Article40 1939-09-21 11 A NOTIFICATION contained in -i Government Gazette Extraordinary issued last ni^ht states that maximum sale prices fixed recently in regard to items of engineering stores, .shall en to a-ipy to gunny bags. sand';. Stan c'.oth end ep..-:-:;:c- jute.40 words
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Advertisement17 1939-09-21 11 m^^r v A /s'£' 4? /dpi WILLIAM JACKS CO., (malaya) LTD. l^^-T^T^ L X N U R17 words
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Advertisement128 1939-09-21 11 "COOL COMFORTin ACCTCX During the past half century, Aenex has provided cool comfort to thousands of men living in the tropics. You too can be protected from the vagaries of the weather in the same way. So change to AERTEX. VESTS No. 931 Light weight cotton Aertex. Button Front, Short128 words
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358 1939-09-21 12 London Unconcerned By Hitler's Threat Of "Secret Weapon" London, Sept. 20. MOT even the sinister threat of a 'secret weapon" induces the British Press to treat Hitler's speech otherwise than as a twice-told tale, which many newspapers regard as scarcely worth answering. TheReuter - 358 words
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Article167 1939-09-21 12 Paris, Sept. 20. THE French press, commenting upon Hitler's speech, comes to the conclusion that Hitler is unable to hide his fear. Le Journal asks: 'What does this mean, if not that this man, who provoked war, expecting it to be short p.nd sweet,Reuter - 167 words
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Article73 1939-09-21 12 Washington, Sept. 20. DRfcSIDENT Roosevelt told the Press j that he had begun listening to j Hitler's speech, but had then switched j the radio off. He explained that some visitors had i come in to see him soon after the j speech started. InReuter - 73 words
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Article49 1939-09-21 12 Nazis Watch PanAmerican Talks Panama, Sept. 20. P*IVE members of the German Embassy in Washington have arrived to watch the extraordinary session of the Pan-American Conference opening to-morrow, when the questions of neutrality and the safeguarding of the peace of the Americas and economic co-opera-tion will be discussed. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article252 1939-09-21 12 London, Sept. 20. ONE HUNDRED questions were down on the order paper when Parliament reassembled this afternoon. The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, was again questioned about the war aims of Britain and asked to make them clear, including the setting up of an international systemReuter - 252 words
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Article379 1939-09-21 12 Three Armies Are Yet Intact London, Sept. 20. AT least three Polish armies are still successfully resisting the German forces in Poland. Warsaw is still holding out and its defenders, from their broadcasting station, have sent a message to President Moscicki declaring their unalterable determination to fightReuter - 379 words
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Article314 1939-09-21 12 London, Sept. 20. HOW was it that a German submarine was able to get so close to the aircraft-carrier Courageous in view of the fact that the British Admiralty had frequently stated that it was impossible for a submarine successfully to attack vessels which were escorted as314 words
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Advertisement143 1939-09-21 12 M ~fj" k| standing jiE^Ea V 1 New Shell Motor Oil contains an exclusive mineral oihness concentrate which prevents the oil from draining off when the engine is at rest. It forms tough protecting film against damage from corrosion caused by condensation of water, and when the engine is running,143 words
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Advertisement99 1939-09-21 12 A little MARMITE makes a BIG difference Add a dash of Marmite to your soups and all meat and vegetable dishes and see how it improves the flavour. Everyone loves dishes made with Marmite, they are so appetising. So nourishing too, for Marmite is rich in p^ the essential food99 words
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Miscellaneous262 1939-09-21 12 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY ZHP 36.06 metre* ZHL 225 uetres. p.m. 1.30 News and announcements. 5.00 Hindustani music.'. 5.30 Hokklen Amoy music. 6.00 Teochew drama and selections. t 7.00 Children's programme. (English). 1.15 Time, weather, news and announcements. 7.30 Talk. 7.45 Orchestral concert.! 8.35 The news. Relayed from London. 8.50 "World262 words
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Miscellaneous316 1939-09-21 12 EMPIRE STATION TR \NSMISSION 4 GSD 11.75 Mr s (23.53 m.); GSF t5.lt me s (19.82 m.). From 12.45 a.m. (local time). TRANSMISSION 5 GSB 9.51 me s (31.55 m.) GSF 15.14 me/* (19.82 m.) From 6.40 a.m. (local time). TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3 GSG 17.79 me s (16.86 m.)316 words
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403 1939-09-21 13 Mysterious German Activity Is Reported Along Borders Paris, Sept. 20. MYSTERIOUS activity at Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle), on the German-Belgian frontier, is reported by the military correspondent of Le Matin. During the past lew days the Germans have been showing certain activity in thatReuter - 403 words
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206 1939-09-21 13 Cernauti (Rumania), Sept. 20. IT is understood that the Russian advance info Poland was sometimes assisted by Polish troops. Eye-witnesses report no friction could be observed. A Polish staff captain told Renter's special correspondent today that Polish troops are still fighting the Germans,Reuter - 206 words
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Article86 1939-09-21 13 Canberra. Sept. 20. r T r tiE Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. R. G. Metizies, stated in th? How of Representatives to-day that he would consider a suggestion that a referendum should be held before any Atuttattu fr.rre xas sent overseas. He also declared thatReuter - 86 words
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Article62 1939-09-21 13 London, Sept. 19. A SPECIAL packet edition of the New Testament is being issued to everyone in the fighting services and in the u\ U defence s ■■rvices. In every copy Is a message frem the King which bjb, "To all my people in the defence62 words
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Article40 1939-09-21 13 Paris, EtpL. 20. A DL< leea issued iii France prohibiting inj increase in the le or retail prices from those prevailing on Sept. 1. Offenders are iable to a fine and imprisonment, or may even have their establishments rinsed. —Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article56 1939-09-21 13 London. Sept. 20. -THT. Chancellor of Exchequer has since the outbreak of war recci\ed many Rifts to the nation in the form of cash, eoJd coins and rings. He has also accepted on behalf of the nation a number of loans free of interest for the56 words
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Article73 1939-09-21 13 London, Sept. 20 pEORGE BERNARD SHAW in a letter to The Times points out that the news from Russia is good news for Great Britain. Referring to the Russian occupation of Eastern Poland, Mr. Shaw declares Stalin "has no objection whatever to ruing Hitler as a73 words
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89 1939-09-21 13 Copenhagen, Sept. 20. rv\NISH newspapers to-day echo the uneasiness of the Ealtic states at th? Soviet attitude toward* her neighbours. Special concern has teen caused oy the Russian allegation that the Estonians connived in the escape of the Poiish subiiiarii c Croel from TallinnReuter - 89 words
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Article71 1939-09-21 13 London, Sept. 20. k NOTE lias been found in a bottle floating in one of the fjords in Sweden. It reads, '•S.OJS. Have been forced down in mid-Atlantic. If no help comes within three days I am lost. Bachman." It Is believed to have beenReuter - 71 words
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Article41 1939-09-21 13 Paris, Sept. 20 CRENOH soldiers at the front may be married by proxy and without waiting for the pnbtication of the banns, states a decree. French soldiers can also get married for nothing Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article210 1939-09-21 13 U-Boat Captains And British Trawlers London, Sept 20. TWO stories of the courtesy and consideration of German U-boat commanders are told by the captains of trawlers. The master of the AMs said he was stopped and ordered to abandon ship. He and his crew put off210 words
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Article49 1939-09-21 13 Budapest, Sept. 20. IT is reported here that M. Alfred Bibju, Governor of Lwow, took his own life in a hotel at Munkach. He bequeathed his car to his chauffeur and a sum of money to be divided between the refugee fund and a friend. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article51 1939-09-21 13 Ixmdon, Sept. 20. •"THE German Freedom radio 1 station, broadcasting to-night, told a story reporting the arrest of the arch German Jew-baiter. Julius Streicher. It is said he was arrested after a quarrel with a Reiehswehr general and saved from execution only by Hitler's personal intervention.Reuter - 51 words
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359 1939-09-21 13 Must Conform To Nazi Ideas Of Neutral Conduct London, Sept. 20. A RECENT German communique asserted that the British Government had addressed Notes to the neutral governments, especially to those of the Oslo Group, showing determination to ride roughshod over the latter's vital interestsBritish Wireless - 359 words
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Advertisement238 1939-09-21 13 Bdßq^^^^Q^^^^H^ y wß^^^E^H Vi'/'^Wt '''''it f Impoverished blood means premature fatigue renew yOUT Your blood is your life stream. It leeds your nerves and m brain, carries the vital elements that defeat disease When wII O I I© I C 6 S your blood is weak and impoverished you feel238 words
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Advertisement184 1939-09-21 13 Avoid Eyestraln Our M'ti'nt.bc rumination rma aetrrmiar deflnKety thi> romUtion »f T*ar c;m vr whether t«u need to c*j»nfre th* Klaiwrti which \om are weartaz. \«UnM.'nntl» l«w charm f«r rlaMem. Everbright Optical Co. 19. CHULIA STREET. SPORE. C. S. CHOMO Or. of Op come try. OVRHAUI^S Bw| engine EdSbSI st184 words
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Article, Illustration1404 1939-09-21 14 The Gigantic Maginot Line THE motto of the soldiers of Verdun in the war of 1914-18 1 was "Us ne passeront pas"— "They shall not pass." That motto is proudly borne by their sons who to-day form the immense garrison of the1,404 words
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24 1939-09-21 14 Signor Giuseppe Bastianini, Ituliaa Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, has been appointed Italian Ambassador to London, reports Reutor from RomeReuter - 24 words
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Article13 1939-09-21 14 Sir Edward Grigg has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to tiie Ministry of Information.—Renter.Reuter - 13 words
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Article, Illustration474 1939-09-21 14 DETURNING to London after a 3,000-mile tour of Germany and Austria, Colonel Thomas Frederic Tweed, M.G, political adviser to David Lloyd George, recently described a visit he had made to the Siegfried Line, declared it as unimpressive. "Strong points," he said,474 words
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Advertisement176 1939-09-21 14 ALLENBUBI PRODUCT ALL CASES OF DEBILITY tired and run-down > i NIN AMARA restores nervous promotes appel.tJ and ma'.t valuable in all cases ol debilit;.. pared from nerve restoring and health promoting '•ompounds. It Ls mort valuable o.< h for child/en and adu:^ y BARLOVV CO. Ocean Building Singapore. 6176 words
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Advertisement145 1939-09-21 14 I iwo amainj and exclusive safety in- f V-«^ I Vmm I ventions— Double-Safe Brakes and new Ull M I Auto-Poise Control— give you EXTRA /jMBSmP M I protection In case hydraulic brakes //^£j»iP>-^l I ill, or in case a tyre bursts. And thes# I I features in cars whose145 words
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459 1939-09-21 15 Lead Of Two Goals Whe*> Game Abandoned A FTKR 21 minutes of thrilling play at the Stadium yesterday, the first division match between the Loyals and the Malaya had to be abandoned owing to heavy rain. The Malays were leading by 2 nil459 words
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Article122 1939-09-21 15 THE FOLLOWING 22 ENTRIES ha\e bern accepted for the S.A.I". A. challenge Cup competition for 1939. ArßTle and Sutherland Highlanders; Fortress Royal engineers: Gordon Hijrhlander.N Loyal Kcpimcnt Malay F.A.; Manchester Regiment; Marine Department F.C.; Mental Hospital F.C.; Police; Publishers; Tulau Brant; R.A.F.; U.A.F. (H.Q.» Far East; R.A.M.C.;122 words
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Article329 1939-09-21 15 FIELDING ft stronger side than In recent the Police hockey t<am Uior .;cd the S.C.R.C. by live goals te at the Depot yeste: Tnanks to the much improved slicliwork of K. Lrerjbruggen and Mlefcy Sul'.ivr.n. the h<:.u- side scored fcur of their329 words
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Article, Illustration39 1939-09-21 15 r/ic Australian Davis Cup team: < left to right). John Bromvoich, Adrian Quist, Captain Harry H vman and Jack Crawford, photographed at Haverford, Pa., with th Davis Cup trophy which they have regained by beating America in t he final..39 words
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526 1939-09-21 15 CAIR entries have been received for the Selangor Turf Club's autumn meeting- to be held on Sept. 30, Oct. 4 and 7 at Kuala Lumpur. The entries are 5HF Argoucat Bal Tabariii X Blue and White X Blue Ribbon X Burraneer X Celestial X526 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-09-21 15 The Malay soccer team who led 2—o against the Loyals at Anson Road yesterday in the key first division match when rain stopped play.— Straits Times picture.27 words
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Article348 1939-09-21 15 Rain Stops Tennis Ties RAIN caused an abrupt ending to ties being played in the Singapore club lawn tennis tournament yesterday. S.C.B.C. Results in the S.C.R.C. tournament, up to i the time of rain, were Handicap Singles In his tie against Llm i Khay Guan towe 3). Seah Keng Slew348 words
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Article160 1939-09-21 15 (From Our Own Correspondent; KuaU Lumpur, Sept. 20. If the Selangor Club ran keep up the form they displayed yesterday against the V.M.C.A., to whom they lost by the odd goal in three, they should be assured of a successful hockey season this year. The exchanges were even,160 words
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Article89 1939-09-21 15 'From Our Own Correspondent > Muar, Gtpt. 18. Displaying fine team work the Government English School scored a creditable win over Gaudart s XI by 3—o in a friendly hockey match played at the school padang yesterday evening. The ichoolboys were particularly strong In attack. Syed Hassan. N.89 words
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Article116 1939-09-21 15 Playir.x at the Ayer Molek School court tha Union Badminton Party of Johor* Bahru defeated the Prison Sports Club by five nmei ts two. The results are as follows (Union B.P. players mentioned first) Sinffes: Lee Swee Hee beat Sheik Ahmad 15— <>, 15—12; Ng Chai Moh beat116 words
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92 1939-09-21 15 Tie September L.O.U. Medal at the Royal Singapore G.C. was played on Monday and resulted In a win for Mrs. R Wakeford in silver dfrteion with a net score of 75 and tn a win for Mm. E.I. Henton In bronze division with a net92 words
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Article27 1939-09-21 15 Soccer Div. HA, Menial Hospital vs. Publishers, Stadium. Tennis S.C.C., S.R.C.. S.C.R.C., V.M.C.A., and Tanglin Club tournaments. Hockey V.M.C.A. ts Indian Assn., M.F.A. ground.27 words
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Article125 1939-09-21 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 20. Having the better of a scrappy game, the Selangor Colts yesterday beat the Central Workshops hockey team by four goals to one. The losers dominated play in the first half, but cracked up badly in the second125 words
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Article87 1939-09-21 15 The following will represent The Borneo Co. XI in a friendly game of soccer against The Chartered Bank XI to-morrow at Geylar.s Stadium. Ahmat. Scow Kliiam Chuan. W. R. Ravle. Chua Ah H>e. Chailie Kang. J. Guy, Sim Kang Hai. Khor Tian Hock. Wun Yrw Tim, Harry Tan,87 words
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Advertisement75 1939-09-21 15 Kwray for «wfrng. refreshing Menrun Skin Bracer! —its subtle odor tceus the ladies every time. ml t^St ArA say, he uses Mermen Talcum for Men, too! /S9 S^tv Don't be a lmf sh«\cr— i 4 .0 a rtmnpicte job. Finish off with Mermen Skia Bracer, refreshing and cooling— smooths rouftfa75 words
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Advertisement180 1939-09-21 15 DRINK F. N. Red Lion Orange Juice Orang<* Juice Soda Orange Crush Claret Cup Lemonade Vim to Tonic Soda ZOM FRASER NEAVE Limited. AERATED WATER MANUFACTURERS Yours!-This Key ml Ski W U^ TO THE GREATEST mm mk FUEL SNJECTION S^f, KNOWLEDGE IN i HF. WORLD. Yours at Boscli the lacilitics180 words
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Article, Illustration124 1939-09-21 16 WOMAN CHA UFFEUR FOR FOR SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR litfto*. %%et Vhsv KmwmM9 raatiiun Vttft, teKSktrr* <* CbjC abl I m>u*m,&*k*L. K/NuaAM? mist MtT*ii ti>Y«r.CftiM-^ r«Mtt, f C—fcniii» OoCu *ji< ruMis Me. CterfM I. I 0.l 1.. II l)<.i:.-1... j -r rr. ,1.<...ff II !•>» lll«U... )|1..1c»<.. 4 <!..„124 words
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Advertisement120 1939-09-21 16 i r ijf-, 1f v« r 1 C. /> /'> /^6 !><-c<>inrs a RADIOGRAM fff/ffff I'm: .0/IW/-/1 iiiiii.ii I*l. 1 r\i k&CORU 1111/lli I r 1 1 1 1 W iU* V.t.ii.ijt .uu Hi tc *****/ll I fI I I '->'•■ rr> < 1!< v'" >''"" »< t *****11 l120 words
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Title Section17 1939-09-21 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1939. No. 190.17 words
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Article, Illustration715 1939-09-21 1 INDRA PEIRIS - INDRA PEIRIS By IT is difficult for the emancipated Wostern woman (recent though her emancipation is) to realise that the unemancipated Eastern woman is not a slave. The mere idea of women being in purdah is enough to give one the impression715 words
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362 1939-09-21 1 THE woman who is fond of embroidery can find something really interesting on which to exercise her skill by working an embroidered dado in coloured wools or threads. Uncommon effects can be obtained in -this way, and something to suit every room in the362 words
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Article, Illustration190 1939-09-21 1 T*HE insignificant looking fish in this picture is no other than the dreaded ikan sembilang. which frequents shallow water and constitutes a danger to fishermen and bathers who may have the misfortune to tread upon its dorsal fin. At the base of the spine of this fish is190 words
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Article134 1939-09-21 1 A LL-BLACK dresses sometimes have short-sleeved jackets made of multi-coloured fabric which, with black gloves and other black accessories can look extremely smart. Tucks are sometimes the only trimming on these dresses. They may run down the bodice and halfway down the skirt where they are released to134 words
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Article60 1939-09-21 1 JN a hot climate milk may be kept frpfli in this way: Take a large bowl half full of cold water and add to it a small handful of common salt, and one of soda. Stand your battles of milk in it and they will 'keep'' beautifully.60 words
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Article, Illustration24 1939-09-21 1 A charming bridal gown Ir and gold, damask brocade, rcilh a ruched bodice and long train. The head-dress is white tulle and white flowcrx.24 words
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Advertisement39 1939-09-21 1 fIIRTIGHT CfIRTONS [metal ends] 'A*' Seriss Wry WAFFLES ASSORTED etc DAY eY DAY ASSORTED |^^^^^|l <2'2 l<^K _li^i|iife^ ASSORTED CREAMS jjjj jlk^ PEEK FREAN'S ENGLISH BISCUITS IN CARTONS THAT ARE AIRTIGHT V*& J Agents: JOSEPH TBAVERS SONS, LTD. 1T2739 words
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Advertisement123 1939-09-21 1 Linen Hankies Just Received. Completely New Designs 18 vt te f£or° ad 'Phone 7143 (They are tasty Isaid the SKIPPER I X 4 mk BfriD' Yes and there's a spocul P BTr^kri^HkY^tV reason for the tastiness of R ÜB^^^^V^fc^ Skippers a very old secret, Zk bppf^i 4^> borrowed from Norwegian123 words
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Article584 1939-09-21 2 YVONNE - YVONNE By Peeping Petticoats: A ttr active Modes y^MONG the most attractive of this season's modes we must certainly gire petticoat frills pride of place. We all want to look very feminine this year, and what could possibly be more feminine than a frothy white584 words
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Article, Illustration30 1939-09-21 2 An afternoon dress tnis season may be made with a kind of little "tea time apron" effect in front, the line emphasised by a frill all round.30 words
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Article503 1939-09-21 2 Suits For Average And Slim Figures THE bolero suit is very popular just now, and it cerlainly can look delightful on reasonably slender figures. If you have a very slim waist which you like to accentuate then you would certainly approve of a suit which I have503 words
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Advertisement526 1939-09-21 2 THE WEIHAIWEI EMBROIDERY CO. 106, High Street, Singapore. (3 Houses on Right of Wing Loong) There is none better than Weihaiwei China's Best Embroideries. Linen Table Cloth, Luncheon Sets Etc. Teak Camphor wood Chests, Lampstandt. etc. Silk Underwear. Nightgowns Etc. Jade Trees, Ivory, Jewellery etc. Various Embroideries Fancy Goods Etc.526 words
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Advertisement278 1939-09-21 2 Exclusive High SilHouettes sJ£&Jsi&£M Again unpacked a selected shipment JtfH WE/) GAG E White Felts, Straws, VjjW fb]x> Silks. Nets, in exclusive vi Ws High SiiH uettes £v^Y^^B Watch our window, drop in at MODE ELITE. RODNEY HOUSE— Ist Floor— Battery Rd. TST EXQUISITE DANCE FROCKS INFORMALS for PAKITS AFTERNOON278 words
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Article, Illustration1406 1939-09-21 3 Claude tte Colbert In Comedy Thriller From Our Own Correspondent London, Sept. 10. 1UEW films which are likely to be shown in Malaya soon include It's a Wonderful World," starring Claudette Colbert and James Stewart. It is a comedy thriller. Ben Hecht and Herman J. Mankiewicz, who wrote the script,1,406 words
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Advertisement269 1939-09-21 3 Pivery dentist knows taat pyorrhca threatens 4 out of 5 adults. A toothpaste that just cleans teeth— a Vi way job —is no protection against this dread disease. FORHAN S i s differtnt. It not only deans teeth but it guard s gums, too, because it contains a special ingredient269 words
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Advertisement217 1939-09-21 3 ALMOST A MEAL V Jj IN nSZLTI Vf*l Kkgptfl rpHEKios a vigorous and robust wholesomeness about Campbell's VegKable Soup. ■Lfl It's truly almost a meal in itself. $f For it's made with 15 different crisp raB ""i*»«»*-**^ garden vegetables in a hearty beef stock. The healthful vegetable salts Condensed to217 words
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504 1939-09-21 4 Madge Ames - Some Useful Hints On Beautifying Your Home Madge Ames By A NEGLECTED ROOM THE dining-room is seldom if ever the most charming place in the house. Quite the reverse, in fact. Our sitting-room may exude comfort and cheerfulness, and our bedroom may be a dream of daintiness, yet in nine504 words
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Article, Illustration26 1939-09-21 4 BOLERO-SUIT A becoming ensemble in blue wool, with sored skirt worn with matching bolero. These are trimmed with sea-shells, and worn with a white voile blouse.26 words
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Article, Illustration474 1939-09-21 4 Louise Gordon Stables - Louise Gordon Stables By T 1 must be admitted that the Victorians rather overdid the Midas touch in matters of interior decoration. They revelled in gilt console tables, gilt rout seats, and gilt framed mirrors. The natural reaction was a distrust of474 words
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Article96 1939-09-21 4 \fOST of us have silver plated articles which art decidedly the worse for loear, the metal beneath plating showing through in a most unsightly manner. There is, however, no need to put the silver away and to regard it as being no longer usable. It is possible96 words
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280 1939-09-21 4 BARBARA 'S DIARY Packing Now Almost Does Itself MEW suit cases and "ward- robes" are planned so that your packing almost does itself these days. The golden rule seems to be either a different, special case for each type of thing you have to pack— one for shoes, another for280 words
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Advertisement271 1939-09-21 4 At Important Moments BE SURE YOU DON'T OFFEND There's only one way to be sure that you are free from the taint of perspiration odour. Keep your underarm dry Odorono does more than merely deodorize perspiration it gently checks underarm moisture a practice used and recorri' mended by physicians. Odorono271 words
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Advertisement418 1939-09-21 4 AVOID m^<^f BLEMISHED mfsP Is. SKIN v rffi this H# 2PURPOSE SOAP Civet W Soo«A«n/^k IL: f »kin M <•"«""• lolhor o v i h I I Xn"\ moot h I jflk Antiseptic J anrf.opXo. C/mihiii»/ velvet. J j|:J Look at your skin. Is it dry, liar>,h and rough jm418 words
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Article, Illustration152 1939-09-21 5 Novel Features For Pet Shoiv Some of the pets which are to be entered in the pet show to be held under the auspices of the Y.W.C.A. in the Volunteer Drill Hall on Saturday week at 5 p.m. are seen in these special Straits Times152 words
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Advertisement128 1939-09-21 5 PlpP^ When babyhood is over the wise I *v mother continues the daily ration of Lactogen. Lactogen supplies the //\K mineral salts required for the fur- //A ffiv ther development of strong teeth, Jrlk dense bone and firm muscle, as well yjj j\ as the bases of nourishment-protein, I^l carbohydrate128 words
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Article, Illustration758 1939-09-21 6 ALTHOUGH she lived in the seventeenth century, Marie de Rabutin Chantal, who became Madame de Sevigne, is a living figure to most French people to-day, for she typifies an ideal of womanhood. She had all the elegance and grace of manner expected of a758 words
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Article430 1939-09-21 6 THE greatest fashion excitement of the moment has been caused by Capt. Molyneux, who has introduced short jackets with his winter dresses and suits in contradiction to the long jackets shown by all the other dress houses. These little jackets are worn with dresses or skirts which430 words
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Advertisement320 1939-09-21 6 m "0% ff Long-Wearing Here at last is the Nail Polish •siBB Wr that women have been wanting CUTEX L for years... A polish that flows J^^^ShShl smoothly on to the nail and clings US pou»h there gleaming, brilliant and JjK^'ji 0^" Try the new Cutex polish in one lIWLA320 words
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Advertisement807 1939-09-21 6 £000.000 w \>men have What cou stless other women ha. dota% you can do, without dieting, purging <m strenuous exercise. Four times a day take a little Marmola Prescription Tablet, m i containing in exactly A'^^^B ne right quantity fi*J7^^^^^ world-famous correo which prevents /i/)t-j(/^A I your food Irom r*L'807 words
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Article, Illustration763 1939-09-21 7 WHAT SHALL WE THINK OF TO-DAY? T*HE happiest people are those who face trouble bravely when it comes, but do not anticipate it. They are able to clear their minds of worry, therefore they are able to cope adequately with things as they occur and have a freshness of outlook763 words
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Article364 1939-09-21 7 PRINTED fabrics are neai and formal in appearance this season, and they are often combined with plain fabrics in novel ways. For instance, there are very attractive suits made of printed fabrics which are accompanied by blouses of plain materials. New, Thick Crepe A SUIT made364 words
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Article224 1939-09-21 7 Dainty Blouses YOUR blouses should be as dainty as you can make thc?n, of chiffon or muslin. Kith lots of frills, but fitting th* figure just lohere it should be >:lo/fAi/ moulded. And the frills should be placed icith care, too, so that, they enhance the attractiveness of >/our figure,224 words
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Advertisement204 1939-09-21 7 c^B *v^^V tt H C k lt 'l' i U such a simple way to keep free of blemishes To keep t/u skin ultraclean, Complexion Milk, the pores free of superfluous rea se italiser and soothe the skin if irritated, Skin Balm. a"1 "1 ir? t 1 i* r6ni ffl204 words
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Advertisement83 1939-09-21 7 Among FASHION WEAR There are some FABRICS that occupy undisputed places To-day we offer you TWO of them in the form of NOVELTIES. PRINTED BROCADES I -PRINTED TINSEL GEORGETTE- I See them to-day in our SHOW WINDOW. Si To appreciate fine Whisky &*c r'j best try The Challenge Old \f83 words
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Article796 1939-09-21 8 CVERY well equipped kitchen has a cookery book, and it is interesting to note that the very oldest known work of the kind in England is a manuscript, now preserved in the British Museum. It is entitled The Form of Cury, dated 1390, and was written by796 words
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Article317 1939-09-21 8 "She Makes A Good Omelette 1 SHALL not forget the appreciation implied in the remark, "She makes a good omelette," regarding a maid whose reference I was taking up. It was as if the mistress were conveying in one simple sentence the fact that all the domestic virtues culminated in317 words
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Article95 1939-09-21 8 f\LD bottles tohich have been put away without being cleaned after having contained strong smelling liquids, are often difficult to clean. Smelling-salts bottles, which are often attractive to look at, are sometimes quite useless for other purposes owing to their strong smell. Such bottles may, however, be effectively95 words
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Article302 1939-09-21 8 EVEN if you live miles from a shop, even if you have not developed the store cupboard habit, materials for a delicious pudding are at hand if you have a loaf, two eggs and milk. You may expect a recipe for bread pudding, but I am referring302 words
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Article336 1939-09-21 8 Ida Marshall - Ida Marshall -By •THE art of tea-brewing is one which is, unfortunately, not understood by everybody, and not only is our enjoyment of the tea lessened, thereby, but money is also wasted. For we may depend upon it that inferior tea has been used— and this336 words
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Article210 1939-09-21 8 Barbara - Barbara By lIERE is an excellent luncheon or supper dish which can provide a meal in itself if necessary. Wash and scrape five large carrots, and cut them into thinnish rings, or dice. Sprinkle with salt and steam them till they are tender. Grease a fireproof210 words
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Advertisement310 1939-09-21 8 C. K. TANG 231, River Valley Road. Phone 2181 SINGAPORE We have heaps of lovely and attractive GUts tor all occasions that arr sure to please Always available Always on displa.v B«dfpreads Baby's Dresses, Handkerchiefs, Hand-bass, Drewjini-table-sets I.unrhsets. Ladies' Linserie. Pyjamas. Scarves, Tea -sets. Tabletloths. Jade-trees. Jewellery. Teak and rar.iphorwocd310 words
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Advertisement373 1939-09-21 8 V f III J g/^VALTINEHJ |3 is in regular use in the Jy \s. Wforlds Leading Hospitals J* y 1 "HE. loiiowinfc letter, om o; miuv thousands wtucii tta proprietors of Ovaltine have received paying tribute to thp wonderlul health-giving properties of this popular food beverage, explains from the patient's373 words
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