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Title Section36 1940-02-22 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] I MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES 24 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1940. PRICE 5 CENT The Straits Times 24 I'AGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS.36 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary40 1940-02-22 2 HENG.— Hen* Yam Huat aged 62, father of Heng Hak Chua, Hak Yec Hak Seng, passed away on Feb. 20, 1940 at 3 p.m. Funeral at Bidadari Cemetery, cortege leaving 2 Merchant Lane at 4 p.m. on Saturday 24-2-40.40 words
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Article37 1940-02-22 2 THE mother and beloved ones of the late Mr. V. J. M. Barrett, wish to thank all thac who attended the funeral and also those who sent wreaths and letters of condolence in their sad bereavement.37 words
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Advertisement534 1940-02-22 2 @3iE#trarte Sinus SMALL ADS? 25 cents per line (Six words). Mini mum charge $1. Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ads. are prepayable BRIGHT. At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore on February 21 to Eileen, wife of J. Bright, ft son. At Johore Bahru Hospital on Feb. 21, tc Edith, wife534 words
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Advertisement841 1940-02-22 2 SITUATIONS WANTED CHINESE COOK seeks employment long experience European households seven years last position good references. Box 295. Straits Times EUROPEAN SALESMAN, used to travelling upoountry, own car, wants to change because of firm's difficulties. Free immediately or later. Box 386. Straits Times. EUROPEAN ENGINEER aged 38. free April, desires841 words
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Advertisement640 1940-02-22 2 MOTOR VEHICLES HILLMAN MINX 1935 SALOON, fair coalition, mileage 30,000 for quick sale, $550. ■bane 5015. 9 HJ>. SINGER SALOON. Taxed June insured September. 35 BLp.g. $S5O cash or learest offer. Box SlO, Straits Hoses. FOR SALE, FORD PRRFECT, 10 H.P. 1959 nodel, condition as new, low mileage, what ffers.640 words
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Advertisement189 1940-02-22 2 ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE Of luxuriously made-to-order essentially modern European polished Teak sitting, dining and bedroom suites, real camels' hair colourful "Tientsin" centre carpets, beautiful oil paintings, charmingly-ducoed nursery furniture, one very powerful radiogram in handsomely-made teak cabinet (by Midwest), H.M.V. electric Refrigerator, elabo-rately-carved cherrywood 4-fold screen, I crockery, curios, glassware,189 words
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Advertisement68 1940-02-22 2 EDUCATIONAL COMMENCING MARCH FIRST children* ilndergarten. European teacher. Eight hlrty to twelve noon. 126 Orchard Road. Enquiries Phone *****. BUSINESS CARDS ETC Room 35, Raffles Hotel Sports Suits in Silk and Cotton Sarongs. APB 1 FOR HIRE REFRIGERATOR— New or Oscd. Phone 3333 )THKK PUBLIC. TENDER AND AUCTION NOTICES APPEAR68 words
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Advertisement325 1940-02-22 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LIKE, (Incorporated in (England) PENINSULAR ANT ORIENTAI S.N Co MAII PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE:The best possible services ore being maintained to the United Kingdom, also to Hong Kong Shanghai. Passengers are requested to register their requirements, j but under present circumstances sailings are perforce;325 words
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Advertisement1631 1940-02-22 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath— Excellent CuMne PASSENGER <c FREIGHT SERVICES HOMLWARDS: to Colombo. Aden. Port Said. Palestine, Bejrooth, Marseilles, Casablanca, London, Antwerp. Rotterdam, Copenhagen and Scandinavia. OUTWARDS: to Bangkok, Saigon. Manila. Hongkong. Shanghai and Japan. For particulars regarding tailings fares, tie. please apply to THE1,631 words
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Article189 1940-02-22 4 Commons' Question On Possible Alteration London, Feb. 21. IN the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Graham White. (Lib. Blrkenhead, E.) a*ked whether, In view of the forthcoming meeting of the International Tin Committee, on Monday, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald. Secretary of State for the Colonies,189 words
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Article174 1940-02-22 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES i From Our Owd Correspondent) London, Feb. 21. £OMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as tollows wltb previous Quotations to parenthesis:— lURBER: Easier. Spot 12 13 16d 13d. U3 3 16d 13 5 16d) March 12 13 16d 12 1516 d (13' id 13>id) Apr.-May ll 7 sd '.2d174 words
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236 1940-02-22 4 Singapore, Feb. 21, 5 pjn MINING Bayers Sellers Ampats 5/- 5/4 Austral Amalff e/lVi 6/t^cd Bata Selangors 1.58 1.62 Hong Fmtta 1.22 1.34 Jekbut 0.88 0.91 Kampong Lanjuta 23/- 23/6 K. Kamuntlng 8/- 8/9xd Kamunting n/6 12/6 cd Klang Rivera 2.07 3.12 Kraiaata 12/- 12/6236 words
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1278 1940-02-22 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 1940: 5 P.M. MINING Bayers Sellers Ampat Tin (4a) 6a 5s 6d Austral AmaL (5s) 8s tiMed. Austral Malay 37s 39s eld. Ayer Hltam 24s 25c Ayer Weng .70 .75 Bangrin Tin 21s 9d 22s 9d Batu Selangor ($1) 1.S6 1.60 Berjuntal1,278 words
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Article201 1940-02-22 4 BRITAIN'S EXPORT TRADE Steps Being Taken For Expansion London, Feb. 21. THE steps which are being taken to develop Great Britain's export trade are outlined by Reuter's lobby correspondent. He says that the Home market will have to yield to the need for exports except for vital necessities. The firstReuter - 201 words
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213 1940-02-22 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Close TIN Austral Amal 3d. Austral Malay 9d. and 13 bonus Mar. 4 Berjuntai 6d. Feb. 19 Mambau 5% Int. Feb. 16 Raub 6d. Mar. 8 Slone Tin 3% Int. less tax Feb. 29 Talam 7%% final Feb. 23 do. -7H%213 words
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Article382 1940-02-22 4 London, Feb. 21. DISINU TaIUW and an expansion of business were the outstanding features of to-day'a markets on the Stock Exchange. Industrials, oils, coppers, diamonds and certain Kaffirs all met Investment demand and appreciable gains were registered. Home rails were firmer and flit frtgful securities were less382 words
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Article163 1940-02-22 4 655 Tons Sold Yesterday The Singapore Chamber ol conunerca Rubber Association held its 1.474 th auction yesterday, there were catalogued 2,238.564 j.— 999.36 tons; offered 1.946.712 1b— 869 07 tons; sold 1.468.416 1b.— 655.54 tons. London— Spot 13 "nd. New York— Spot, 18 11 16 cts. PRICES163 words
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Article132 1940-02-22 4 Possible Purchases From Dutch Growers London. Fib 21. ftlE International Tea Commiltc-- has fixed the figure of regulation for the control year ending Man-li 1941 1 1 95 per cent, of standard exports. This decision caused some surprise in tea circles who, while emphasizingReuter - 132 words
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Article148 1940-02-22 4 Mails dost at ti follow.* Aden..aurfhoi i p.m., 5 p.i.i., air ;> p.ia Africa a'r r > p.m, Australia cir :> p.m. Burma ail 5 pjn, China air S p.m. I Egypt surface l p.m. I pa, tz air 5 p.m. I Great Britain and Europe148 words
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Advertisement229 1940-02-22 4 TENDERS TENDER. TENDERS are invited frtiii sipproved contractors fcr the erection and completion of a new Ciub-house at 21, Amber Road, for the Chinese swimming Club. Plans and specification can be seen during office hours in the office of the undersigned. A deposit of $50 will be required and will229 words
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Miscellaneous145 1940-02-22 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-Cay H. W. 9.27 am. 9.1 ft.: 10.49 p.m. 8.4 ft L. W. 3.35 am. 4.5 ft.; 4.18 p.m. 0.9 ft. To-morrow H. W. 10.18 a.m. 96 ft.; 11.22 p.m. 8.9 ft L. W. 4.17 a.m. 3.6 ft.: 56 p.m. 0.6 ft. Saturday, Feb. 24 H. W.145 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article439 1940-02-22 5 Share Sections Remain Quiet: Rubber Steadier By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Feb. 22. THE strength of the tin commodity market continues. There was a rise of $1.50 in the local price yesterday and in London the price advanced 40s. for both positions to £246 ss. for forward439 words
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Article118 1940-02-22 5 Singapore, Feb. 22, noon. Buyers Belleri Oambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $14.00 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $14.25 White $13.75 Black 8.25 Copra Mixed $3.45 Sun Dried $3.80 Sago Flour No. I Llngga $6.30 Fair $6.30 Sarawak $6.50 Jelotong Palembang $14.00 Banja $14.00 Sarawak $14.50 Tnpioca Small118 words
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92 1940-02-22 5 London, Feb. 21. THE Secretary for Air, Sir Kingsley Wood, announced in the House of Commons to-day, that it was intended to re-open the Imperial Airways service to the United States as soon as possible. Asked if the Air Ministry would consider service betweenReuter; British Wireless - 92 words
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74 1940-02-22 5 jTHE Government zrsnt to British universities and col'eges will be maintained at the existing level of £2.149.000 during the financial year 1940-41. In announcing this decision the Chancellor of the Exchequer added that the Government was maintaining the standards of British university education ?s74 words
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Article240 1940-02-22 5 Legal Action To Be Taken To Get Release REPORTING to the London Chamber of Commerce on the circumstances leading to the breakdown of negotiations with German shipowners regarding the release of British cargoes. Col. Harding said that concession after concession had been made to theReuter - 240 words
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Article191 1940-02-22 5 Statement By Minister To Washington Washington, Feb. 21. MR. R. G. Casey, the first Australian Minister to the United States, has arrived and will see Mr. Cordell Hull, the U.S. Secretary of State, to-morrow. Mr. Casey will see President Roosevelt when he returns from his cruise.Reuter - 191 words
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92 1940-02-22 5 Chungking, Feb. 22. REFERRING to the heavy fighting which is going on in Kwangsi Province, the military spoksman here declared. "The Japanese drive from Nanning never once escaped Chinese encirclement, yet the Japanese called the drive an annihilation campaign.' But what has been the resultReuter - 92 words
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Article87 1940-02-22 5 IN connection with the Empire air training scheme, Canada's war supply board has Just approved the purchase of about 500 aeroplanes and supplies at a cost of about £1.600,000. All the planes are to be built in Canada and will be mostly defence training machines andReuter - 87 words
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Article36 1940-02-22 5 THE Admiralty announces that nine 1 officers including the captain, and 147 ratings are missing and believed to be drowned as a result of the loss of H.M.S. Daring, which was torpedoe.i ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article47 1940-02-22 5 For Shipments To China And Hong Kong New York. Feb. 21. r THE Department of Agriculture has announced that the flour export subsidy on shipments to China and Hong Kong will be advanced 15 cents to $1.40 per barrel effective forthwith. —Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article41 1940-02-22 5 London, Feb. 21. IN view of the amount of financial business that parliament has to transact before the end of March the Government has decided to ask the House oi C\nmons to sit four days a week beginning Monday next.—British Wireless.British Wireless - 41 words
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Article142 1940-02-22 5 Moderate Movement In Prices IN a weekly report on the rubber market this morning, Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd. write The continued shortness of near delivery in London has kept that market firm, but both New York and this market have been dull and have shown no142 words
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Article339 1940-02-22 5 IN their report issued this morning, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd. write:— A quiet market awaited the result of Tuesdays meeting, and as was generally expected the International Rubber Regulation Committee has maintained the quota release for April-June at 80 per cent. No serious break in prices339 words
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Article175 1940-02-22 5 Tbe roiiowing are the exenange rales ttiu morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 24 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2/4 >,» Lyons demand 2051 Switzerland demand 208 Hamburg demand New York demand 48v» Montreal demand175 words
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Article89 1940-02-22 5 Thursday. Feb.* 22. Boon. Borer* Setters Prim Prices No. IX R.S S. (Spot loose) 38,* ls\ No. IX R.S.S. t.o.b. la cues Feb.-Mar. 39 «0\ Sellers option G.F.A.Q. K.S.S. 1.0. b. in bales Feb.-Mar. s**i 37 Sellers option FAQ. R.S.S. t.o.b. in bales Feb.-Mar. 36V,89 words
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Advertisement521 1940-02-22 6 DEFINITELY— A LAUGHING MATTER! ISK^sjMJIAIIIBRAj THE TWO FUNNIEST THINGS THAT ~V x EVER HAPPENED!! HOLD TlGHTJThey'rc thumbiog their Ji^^^ way to an All -Time Speed Record RADIO fgfi&jfc* A BREEZY TOPICAL COMEDY jgSr&F JA "Bi '*^a^ Featuring The First great Naval I fl^a JU^lLr'ii war-time song "AINT IT GRAND TO521 words
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103 1940-02-22 7 Prime Minister's Reply To Question In House Of Commons London, Feb. 21. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, to-day was questioned in the House of Commons about Britain's capacity to meet an early intensification of air attacks. He said he was not prep ared103 words
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Article499 1940-02-22 7 "WE intend to keep our Home front secure within and without." Thus said Sir Samuel Hoare, the Lord Privy Seal, in the course of a BBC. broadcast heard in Malaya last night. "We will put forth our utmost strength. We will endure any sacrifice that499 words
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Article137 1940-02-22 7 Copenhagen, Feb. 21. ACCORDING to "reliable but unconfirmed rumours" quoted by the Berlin correspondent of the National Tidende, Field-Marshal Goering has ordered wholesale confiscation of land belonging to Poles in western Poland. The correspondent states that all land used for fanning or forestry not belongingReuter - 137 words
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262 1940-02-22 7 Stockholm, Feb. 21. SINCE the beginning of the war Sweden has lost by torpedoing or mines 32 cargo steamers, aggregating 64,000 tons, the Swedish Foreign Minister told Parliament in reply to an interpellation to-day. Two hundred and twenty-eight SwedishReuter - 262 words
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97 1940-02-22 7 London, Feb. 21. ASKED for information in the House of Commons regarding the present abode of Major Stevens and Captain Payne Best, abducted by the Germans near the Dutch frontier, Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, declared that as far as was known these twoReuter - 97 words
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70 1940-02-22 7 Paris, Feb. 21. A DECREE depriving Maurice Thorez, former French Communist leader, of his French nationality, is published in the Official Journal to-day. The Paris military tribunal on Nov. 28 sentenced him In his absence to six years' imprisonment on a charge of "desertionReuter - 70 words
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Article70 1940-02-22 7 YESTERDAY morning's French com- munique reports some Infantry and artillery flre at various points of the Western Front, especially in the Vosges district and along the Rhine. Reuter. A DELEGATION from the executive of the Labour Party left London yesterday on its way to Paris for an70 words
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Article27 1940-02-22 7 King Leopold and Queen Elisabeth attended, with members of the Belgian Government, the ceremony of handIng the Nobel prizs for physiology to Professor Heymans. of Ghent University.27 words
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198 1940-02-22 7 FLUSH KIDNEYS OF POISONS AND STOP GETTING UP NIGHTS Live a Healthier, Longer Life Regain Youthful Vigor Thousands ot men and women wonder why backache bothers them— why they have to visit the bathroom often at night why flow is scanty and somt times smarts and burns. Any one of198 words
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Advertisement386 1940-02-22 7 111 1 r_m k mmrmm^ y£|£r2 j? TONIGHT THE SOCIAL EVENT ir OF THE SEASON Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 pm. "1940 GAIETIES DINNER DANCE MARCH 28th, 29th 30th (formal) 40 ARTISTS 9.45 to midnight 40 DANCE HOSTESSES NO ADMISSION CHARGE Proceed i l s^det^"*™' 5 RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by386 words
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Article30 1940-02-22 8 QUAKE Forty persons were killed and 20 injured in an earthquake in the village of Soysalli, near Kayseri, in Turkey, yesterday, reports Reuter. The village was entirely destroyed.Reuter - 30 words
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Letters To The Editor!
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Letter1280 1940-02-22 8 Means Of Raising Our War Contribution To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —If it Is correct that Government Is considering the imposition of an income tax as a means of raising revenue to assist Great Britain's war effort, your leader of Feb. 19 is most1,280 words
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Letter236 1940-02-22 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The almost timid and uncertain tone of several of your recent leaders on the subject of taxation, as well as the seemingly "Jittery" atmosphere among the unofficials at yesterday's Federal Council meeting, prompts me to ask why Government, as236 words
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Letter108 1940-02-22 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— May I bring to your notice a further point against imposing an income tax, which has not, I believe, been mentioned in your columns There io at present a large Service population in Singapore, which, on the strength of108 words
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Article141 1940-02-22 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —At a time when taxation is exercising the minds of most of us, although it appears as if a good percentage of the populace is endeavouring to emulate the ostrich, it does not seem to me to be out of141 words
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162 1940-02-22 8 LONDON LETTER In Defence Of "Our Own Correspondent" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— On reading Mr. Trueman s letter I feel very much as Galsworthy evidently did in writing 'The Modem Comedy" "Where Germany is concerned, France is a realist. Great Britain 21 miles less realist, and162 words
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Letter269 1940-02-22 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— ln his letter published i>i today's Straits Times Mr. Trueman say* that "reliable inlormation showed that 30 to 40 of Rawalpindi's crew wen picked up by the enemy, and that more would have been rescued but for the269 words
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Letter176 1940-02-22 8 I'o the Editor of the Straits limes. Sir.— Will L. H. Trueman take a trip Home by ship? Will L. H. Trueman take with him his wife and daughters, if he has the good fortune to possess them Suppose L. H. Trueman is Urpedced in the Bay176 words
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Letter168 1940-02-22 8 Nuisance That Continues Until 2 A.M. To the Editor of the Slraits Times Sir.—With your correspondent "Wilson's 1 suggestion that disreputable cafes should be closed. I am in entire agreement. These cafes are a dreadful nuisance. The majority of them possess radiograms, but one or two engage artists168 words
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Letter74 1940-02-22 8 SOLDIERS' To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—Could you please let me know to whom I can send some dresses, shoes, etc., for the soldiers' wives in Singapore? I have som» things that might be useful to them. I should like to send them direct, if that74 words
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Advertisement29 1940-02-22 8 CHINESE RUGS An Exclusive selection in Colours and GUARANTEED Best Materials Best Dyes Best Workmanship 31, Stamford Road, Singapore. SEND YOUR GOODS BY THE RAILWAY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE.29 words
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701 1940-02-22 9 Material Assistance On Impressive Scale NEARLY 150 PLANES ALREADY ON THEIR WAY Arms Ammunition Going In Large Quantities ACCORDING to information which has been disclosed in a reliable informed quarter in London, the material assistance which Britain is sending to Finland is on an701 words
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77 1940-02-22 9 Amsterdam, Feb. 22. "THE Dutch Government contem- plate terminating: the flood of Lebesgaben (love gifts) which is leaving: Holland for Germany. The dispatch of these gifts, mostly foodstuffs, has reached a volume amounting to wholesale export. Packets, mostly sent by individuals, but inReuter - 77 words
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281 1940-02-22 9 Britain Mediation In The Finnish War IN the House of Commons yes.erday, Mr. E. Shinwell (Lab., Durham, Seaham) asked whether Mr. Chamberlain would consider an approach to the League of Nations or President Roosevelt with a view to offering mediation in the Russo-Finnish dispute. Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for281 words
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Article420 1940-02-22 9 3 Dutch Vessels Reported Lost THE loss of more neutral ships, two Norwegian and three Dutch, is reported. They include: The Dutch steamer Tara 1 4.760 tons), whose owners In Amsterdam have received a message from the captain saying that the ship was sinking about 60Reuter; British Wireless - 420 words
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90 1940-02-22 9 WITH smiles on their laces, the crews of four British trawlers yesterday related their experiences when attacked by a German plane off the Scottish coast on Monday. They are among ships recently equipped to parry such attacks, and when the plane swooped to deckReuter - 90 words
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64 1940-02-22 9 New York, Feb. 21. THE German 13,589-ton freighter Antonla Delflno is ready to sail from Bahia (Brazil) with a $1,000,000 cargo, according to a New York Times d'spatch from Rio de Janeiro. The ship's captain declared he would not permit her capture, theReuter - 64 words
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237 1940-02-22 9 London, Feb. 22. THE question oi the censorship of Mr. Hore-Belisha's article in the News of the World recently was raised at question time in the House of Commons yesterday. Mr. Chamberlain explained that certain passages of the article were considered unsuitable237 words
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143 1940-02-22 9 Ottawa, Feb. 22. "THE training of the second division is proceeding rapidly and a decision has been reached to dispatch it overseas at the appropriate time," declared the Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, broadcasting from here yesterday. Mr. Mackenzie King added that in theReuter - 143 words
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487 1940-02-22 9 TO WELCOME MR. WELLES Count Ciano On Way To Naples Rome, Feb. 22. pOUNT CIANO, the Italian Foreign J Minister, is going to Naples on < Sunday to meet Mr. Sumner Welles, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, who is coming to Europe to -study conditions at first haffd. Count CianoReuter - 487 words
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Article199 1940-02-22 9 London, Feb. 22. IN a brief statement in the House of Commons on the recent arrest of three British citizens at Kobe, Mr. R. A. Butler. Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said that the Foreign Secretary had received a report that three men,Reuter - 199 words
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Article117 1940-02-22 9 Paris, Feb. 22. LAST night's French war communique states there was some local infantary and artillery action, and a renewal of aviation activity. An official statement Issued at The Hague says that Dutch anti-aircraft guns opened fire at eight different points when a number ofReuter - 117 words
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47 1940-02-22 9 Copenhagen, Feb. 22. •THE Danish Minister of Commerce has issued an order forbidding Danish ships to navigate in the North Sea south of a line, which passes through Bergen and the Shetland Islands, except In the company of other neutral vessels.—Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article308 1940-02-22 9 Permission To Go Given By Norway THE Rome radio states that the Nazi "hell ship" Altmark has received authority from the Norwegian Government to leave Josing Fjord at the caDtain's discretion. The Altmark. when cornered in Josing Fjord, tried unsuccessfully to ram H.M.S. Cossack andReuter; British Wireless - 308 words
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Advertisement27 1940-02-22 9 f mm i wit Km" """X. i Bmi \^V *s TOOTHI I s --^bL^ if%^ aw*a w* b m r^lfcr LACER A BRITISH EMPIRE PRODUCT SOLE AGENTS:27 words
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671 1940-02-22 10 Secretary Of State And New Development Policy BRITAIN DEVOTED TO GREATER WELL-BEING OF 60,000,000 SPEAKING of British colonial policy in a broadcast talk the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, said that Britain's arms were sustained by the support of an671 words
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Article133 1940-02-22 10 AMONG the list of R.A.F. awards announced is the name of Wing-Commander W. E. Staton. ace of the last war, who has now received the Distinguished Service Order. Wing-Commander Staton served in Singapore and India several years ago. Following is Wing-Commander Staton's amazing record133 words
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Article196 1940-02-22 10 Chinatown Blaze This Morning A TWO-YEAR-OLD Chinese child, son of a 24-year-old Cantonese I woman, lost his life in a fire which j broke out in the heart of Singapore's Chinatown this morning. Tlv flre started shortly before 11 a.m. in a shop-house in Upper196 words
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Article17 1940-02-22 10 first consignment of a deposit illUTial gold worth £275.000 from French West nt by air to Paris.17 words
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Article131 1940-02-22 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE K%MLt> HUTKI moert 8 16 to ».ii a Form*! Midnight <,ttUOCK IHKAIKt. GfcVLANG Dragon Cui* Double J-'eatuic Cantonese Talkie, a 7.45 p.in UK»-V WOBLO Cauuie I p.in lv MitUlignt Oiolx- tx-'tujio Fiou.. Bkj Call ol Bavafe. AUaati hmtn Chine* Pictun UAPf) WOULD Dlspl. Colour l>it{UU Haypj Xl»i. Olor\131 words
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340 1940-02-22 10 TRUSTEESHIP OF BRITAIN Press Praises New Colonial Policy "SINCERITY AND GOOD FAITH" THE Government statement In the 1 White Paper on Colonial policy has provided most British newspapers with subjects for comment. Praise for what they regard as the beginning of a new period of Colonial policy and congratulations to340 words
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Article151 1940-02-22 10 Malayans To Hear Broadcast MALAYAN listeners will to-morrow hear a broadcast by the First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Winston Churchill and the captains of the cruisers Exeter and A] ax, which were In the victorious River Plate action against the Nazi pocket-battleship" Graf Spec.151 words
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Article91 1940-02-22 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 21. THE Hon. Steven Runclman, son of Lord Runciman when he was here on a visit at the end of 1938 became interested in the Chulalongkorn University and has not sent £300 to start a fund to provide a91 words
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71 1940-02-22 10 AMERICANS throughout the world are celebrating to-day the anniversary of the birthday of George Washington, the first President of the United States. In Singapore. 150 people, mostly Americans, are expected to attend a George Washington dinner to-night at the Cathay Restaurant given by the American Association,71 words
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194 1940-02-22 10 yJIK Daily lelegrapn political correspondent .suy.s it id learned ij.al Ku.^ia has now begun to show ir r hand in the Middle i lin oiiiiinitd rumours tell of a uiDve toward, the Caucasus designed, it is said, as a diversion from her i'inuish campaign,Reuter - 194 words
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Article, Illustration12 1940-02-22 10 A part of the Services area at Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, during clearing.12 words
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447 1940-02-22 10 DART of a six-year programme of road reconstruction drawn up by the Singapore Rural Board and costing more than $1,750,000, Changi Road, the first major work in the plan, will be completed towards the end of next year. The relaying of the eight miles that447 words
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Article131 1940-02-22 10 Convalescent Depot Progress VILLAGE IN OLD ENGLISH STYLE OF the 100 acres of land acquired for the Combined Services convalescent depot at Brinchang Cameron Highlands, some 40 to 50 acres have already been cleared and a detailed survey of the area is now proceeding. It is expected131 words
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85 1940-02-22 10 (Fom Our Own Correspondeht» Johore Bahru, Feb. 21. FE Chief Police Officer has offered a reward of $1,000 "to the person or persons who will furnish information leading to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for the occurrence of three recent flres on85 words
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119 1940-02-22 10 At The Cinema Beware Spooks (Joe E. Brown and Mary Carlisle) Columbia. At the Capitol. THIS picture is Joe, the big-mouthed comedian, at his best as a policeman. In spite of being twice dismissed from the force on his wedding day.119 words
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Advertisement162 1940-02-22 10 DAY ACn/^ET I 4 |l ftA i D\J \f 111 \f I I MB w mM 'PHONE MA^^jMonMoum^i 6.15. 9.15. y\ i 1 i 1 lliXbßo (L? 4 T^ T T l>l\ 4 r *D*+\J\J. ggjr oAILJKUAi 11 (I'd X}CK WHERE KVERYBOPY GOES x v OPENING TO-DAY "SHE'S WORTH A162 words
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Article, Illustration87 1940-02-22 11 Taylor— Elliot iff?. Hugh Taylor, of United f»J gineers Ltd.. son of Lieut.-Col. and Mrs. T. G. Taylor, of Chipchase Castle, Wark, Northumberland, toas married to Miss Diana Elliot at the house of Brigadier and Mrs. M. A. Studd, Royal Road, Alexandra, yesterday. The bride is the daughter of87 words
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Article227 1940-02-22 11 Claims Against Oil STiiis Company JUDGMENT in a civil suit In which t .vo enemy aliens. Robert Curt Barth jmd Herbert Millhan. claimed damages from the Kian Guan Hin Oil Mills Co. for Work done in connection with a glycerine manufac.uring business was given by227 words
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Article87 1940-02-22 11 A PLEA that he was taking the money to his plantation on a Dutch island in order to pay his coolies was made by Liang Jui Kwang when he claimed trial in the Singapore criminal district court yesterday to a charge of attempting to take $330 in loral87 words
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1490 1940-02-22 11 THOUSANDS OF COPIES OF 'RED LITERATURE 9 IN COURT Three On Charges Connected With Alleged Communist Activities POLICE OFFICER'S STORY OF FINDING PRINTING APPARATUS IN ROOM THOUSANDS of copies of "Red literature" in the form 1 of manifestoes, propaganda news sheets, pamphlets, posters, letters and cartoons, and a cyclostyle outfit1,490 words
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554 1940-02-22 11 Inherited Fortune Of $200,000, Now Bankrupt EXAMINATION OF O. M. NOORDIN (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 21. "AS I said several months ago, there is no doubt that a considerable part of bankrupt's fortune has been lost on the turf and in riotous living," said the Assistant Official Assignee,554 words
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49 1940-02-22 11 i From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 20. RULES under the Registration of Businesses Enactment will be enforced in the F.M.S. from Mar. 1, it is notified in the Government Gazette. The rules give particulars of the method of registration of certain businesses.49 words
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Article52 1940-02-22 11 'From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, Feb. 21. rIE Raja Muda of Perak and Mr. A. L. Birse, District Officer, Kinta, were among those present at the third mile, Kota Bharu Road, Gopon?. on Monday at the launching of a dredge belonging to the Kota Bharu Tin Ltd. v:52 words
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288 1940-02-22 11 THE desirability of boys' clubs being formed in Singapore was discussed at the dinner meeting of the Rotary Club at the Adelphi Hotc) i i; .st night. Mr T. W. Ong mentioned the efforts which the Straits-Chinese British Association was making to form a288 words
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Advertisement250 1940-02-22 11 |y>^the Food for FITNESS In every spoonful ot Marnute there it a rich store of valuable health-giving Vitamin B the food element which is absolutely essential to good health and resistance to infection. Marmite is therefore a viral health food. It should be used in every soup, stew, -every meat250 words
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153 1940-02-22 12 "No Peace In India Except On Basis Of Independence" Bombay, Feb. 12, THE assertion that the Congress standpoint as set out in the resolution of the Congress Working Committee soon after the war, would remain and that there would be no goi153 words
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581 1940-02-22 12 He understood that Lord Zetland and other British statesmen were alarmed at the phraseology of the Congress demands. There was nothing new in those demands. For decades the Congress had proclaimed and were striving for those demands. A resolution expressing loyalty on the part cf581 words
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Article75 1940-02-22 12 HAIRY GOLDENBERG, a British subject, was charged in the Singapore third court yesterday with cheating Mr. H. de Souza, proprietor of May field Kennels and Zoo, of 120 turkeys on Dec. 16. Goldenberg was alleg«d to have failed to pay for the turkeys, worth75 words
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Article70 1940-02-22 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 21. I T.-COL. MA TING WAI and Lt. Wong Nan Ming, the Chinese airmen who are on a goodwill tour of Malaya, were yesterday entertained to tea at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce shortly after their arrival. Booking plans for "Robert's Wife."70 words
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Article, Illustration121 1940-02-22 12 Who killed the Count? Arnolt Nassim and Eileen Folliott in < scene from I Killed the Count, which is being presented by th Island Committee at the Victorl Theatre on Saturday in aid of th Malaya Patriotic Fund. Vivian Bath, who plays the part o Samuel121 words
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110 1940-02-22 12 "THIS is your second offence and 1 think you deserve a very much heavier sentence this time. If you come before this court again a very serious view indeed will be taken ot your cere." said Mr. Conrad Oldham in the second court yesterday in110 words
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Article92 1940-02-22 12 A MAN who bought a statue as a curio at an auction sale was charged in the Singapore thtrd court yesterday with "publicly exhibiting an obscene idol" in a shop in Hill Street on Tuesday. He was Chan Quee Kee. who pleaded guilty, saying that he thought it92 words
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Advertisement289 1940-02-22 12 DO YOU NEED GLASSES! Thompson (Jertiliet! j^^^^^fr Frames and Mountings «_«A^ are priced $3.00 55.00 iISSp and $7.00. The cost of ft m^Jy the lenses depends on Ji^ your eyesight needs. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. Qualified Eyesight Specialists. 4, ARCADE BLDG., 'PHONE 3002. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science 35289 words
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Advertisement229 1940-02-22 12 SALE of DAY EVENING GOWNS on FEB. 19th to FEB. 24th at MADAME PAGE'S SALON Top Floor 13, Battery Road. SIN6ER 9 HP 24 Setter ftocu&tef CYCLE &CAPPI ACE CO 192 6 LTD BUILD PERFECT HEALTH with these 5 VITAL ESSENTIALS THIAMIN* and 4 other important health necessities abundant in229 words
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366 1940-02-22 13 SWEDISH V ILL AGE BOMBED BY SOVIET PLANES Finns Claim Reds Driven Back In Isthmus Offensive TEN high explosive and a number of incendiary bombs were dropped by seven Russian planes on the Swedish village of Pajala, five miles from the Finnish frontier yesterday. The main road running through theReuter - 366 words
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Article175 1940-02-22 13 Rumours Coincide With Praise For Mannerheim Copenhagen, Feb. 21. rpRIBUTES to the "unheard of" braA very of the Finns and FieldMarshal Baron Mannerheim's "brilliant and courageous" leadership are paid in an article by the military correspondent of the Deutsche Allgemelne Zeitung, which is quoted inReuter - 175 words
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78 1940-02-22 13 London, Feb. 21. IT is learned in informed London circles that the Rumanian Minister in London has handed a note to the British Foreign Secretary containing information asked -for by Lord Halifax concerning the functions of the recently appointed Rumanian oil board and the present78 words
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67 1940-02-22 13 London, Feb. 21. CAPTAIN Georee Willian Tailby, wealthy Justice of the Peace of Skefflnpton, Leicestershire, was fined £100 with 620 costs at Bow Street today under the War Defence (Finance) Regulations for failing to ofler for sale to the Treasury foreign currencyIt isReuter - 67 words
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127 1940-02-22 13 Amsterdam, Feb. 21. NO more coai will be supplied to j cinemas, theatres and similar j places of entertainment in Germany j unless "they are of special importance." This order has been irsued by the i Reich coal commissioner because of i I theReuter - 127 words
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570 1940-02-22 13 THE declaration of Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, in i the House of Commons yesterday on the Altmark incident is un- animously endorsed by all sections of the British Press, which describes Mr. Chamberlain's speech as a prompt and convincing answer to theReuter - 570 words
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Article77 1940-02-22 13 Montevideo, Feb. 21. fXNE of the German "pockety/ battleships" either the I>f utschla.nd or the Admiral Scheer is now in the south Atlantic waiting to attack merchant ships and avenge the Graf Spec, according to the newspaper El Pueblo, which quot<* an "authorized source." TheReuter - 77 words
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Article83 1940-02-22 13 London', Feb. 21. THE Air Ministry announces that a reconnaissance of Heligoland Bight was carried out successfully by several Royal Air Force aircraft last night. A German High Command communique Issued in Berlin states that "after midnight several enemy planes penetrated HcligD'and Bight from theReuter - 83 words
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181 1940-02-22 13 ALLIES TURKEY PLAN TO ATTACK U.S.S.R., SAY NAZIS Berlin Comment On Decision To Apply Emergency Defence Law THE Turkish Cabinet's decision to apply the emergency; defence law "for the protection of the nation" has aroused considerable attention in political quarters in Berlin, it is learned in Amsterdam, reports Reuter. Surprise181 words
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58 1940-02-22 13 ITALO-RUMAMAN TRADE IMPROVEMENT SOUGHT Rome, Feb. 21. A TRADE delegation is leaving for ■r Bucharest in a few days to negotiate an agreement for development of Italo-Rumanian trade, ItalLan newspapers emphasize the cordiflity of relations between Italy and Rumania, which was reaffirmed in the last few days by the visitReuter - 58 words
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Advertisement450 1940-02-22 13 ASSURE YOUR OWN FUTURE Modern commerce has no place to offer, no hiKh rewards to five u> the unskilled, untrained worker. Bucce» only coni<v to the qualified! Decide to-day U study ut PITMAN'S, Singapore— Branch of the f: :nous London OOMfl rftabllriied orcr 70 years ago. Enrolment ut suiy tini.-450 words
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Advertisement96 1940-02-22 13 *< n To Mafe c EXCLUSIVE y Ji Just Arrived! r ""Var NO TWO FROCKS ALIKE ***m*£ RAVISHING EVENING GOWNS j Charming Gowns to Captivate Creations that hold the a a r» f± attention provocative styles with the new wasp waiats %r V chic bustle bows enchanting back sweep skirts96 words
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179 1940-02-22 14 Japanese Newspaper On Pressure By The U.S. Administration Tokio, Feb. 21. rOMMENTING on the postponement of the debate on Senator Key Pittman's anti-Japanese embargo bill in the American Congress, the Asahi Shimbun says that it was apparently designed to constrain Japan179 words
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68 1940-02-22 14 Peiping, Feb. 21. SHANGHAI will be the head office of the new central bank which will be established after the new pro-Japanese central government under Wang Chingwei is established, according to Chinese reports. Notes of the Federal Reserve Bank and Mong-Kiang Bank will beReuter - 68 words
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Article37 1940-02-22 14 Tokio, Feb. 21. THE French Ambassador, M. Charles Arsene-Henry, called on the Foreign Office yesterday afternoon and made representations to the Japanese Government regarding Japanese aerial attacks on the Yunnan railway. —Eastern News.37 words
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Article166 1940-02-22 14 Shanghai To Remain Headquarters London, Feb. 21. ASKED in the House of Commons yesterday whether since the Soviet and American embassies in China enjoyed a more favourable geographic proximity to tne headquarters of the Chinese Government and so had easy access for commercial discussions and negotiations,Reuter - 166 words
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52 1940-02-22 14 London, Feb. 21. 'THE plans for voting by the Canadian troops in England in the Dominion's general election are well advanced. Polling day in Canada is Mar. 26 and the voting period for the Canadian tronps tn England will extend from Mar. 14 to Mar.British Wireless - 52 words
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Article263 1940-02-22 14 Atrocity Claim Shown Up By German Captain London, Feb. 21. IN a German broadcast from Bre1 men last night to Holland and Belgium the following statement was made: "Eye-witness reports have been received to the effect that the life-boats of the German ship Watussi, which wasBritish Wireless - 263 words
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79 1940-02-22 14 Shanghai, Feb. 21. I IANO Hung-chih, head of the pro-Japanese Nanking Reformed Government, flew to Shan?>.al on Monday from Nanking for a special meeting with Wang Ching-wei in connection with the projected establishment cf a new central regime in Japanese-occupied China. After the conference.Reuter - 79 words
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Article84 1940-02-22 14 DR. RABINDRANATH TAGORE, the famous Indian poet, has received the honorary degree of Doctor of Literature of Oxford University Although In his 80th year he still writes poems and occasionally finds relaxation in painting. He has always taken a leading part In the movement away from84 words
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Article79 1940-02-22 14 Osl), Feb. 21. '•T"*HE Norwegian Government has not yielded to pressure from any side," declared Prof. Koht, tbe Norwegian Fore'ien Minister, commenting on Mr. Chamberlain's statement in the House of (\>mmons. The professor added that in this rase, as in afl others, the Norwegian Government hadReuter - 79 words
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Article188 1940-02-22 14 London, Feb. 21. THE Nazi claim that Britain has set a precedent for taking prisoners through nsutral waters by bringing the captured German ship Duesselidorf through the Panama Canal is at once answered by a reference to the treaty of 1901 which governs navigation ofBritish Wireless - 188 words
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Article113 1940-02-22 14 London, Feb. 21. AFTER being adrift for five days in a crippled motor-boat, 11 survivors of the crew of 24 of a Norwegian steamer, whose name is stated to be the Teenstad which was torpedoed off the west coast of Eire en Feb. 15. landed yesterdayReuter - 113 words
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Article135 1940-02-22 14 Washington, Feb. 21. ADDITIONAL opposition to continuance of the Adm.'nis ration's foreign silver purchase programme is seen in the latest action of the advisory council of the Federal Reserve System. The council has a£ked the Federal Reserve Board to transmit its reoolution favouring diccontinuor.ee of suchReuter - 135 words
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Article249 1940-02-22 14 Social Legislation Despite War X Second Reading Of Old Age Pensions Bill London, Feb. 21. MOVING the second reading of 1T the Old Age and Widows' Pensions Bill, the Health Minister, Mr. Walter Elliot, said that in spite of much that divided the Government from the Opposition and the manyBritish Wireless - 249 words
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Article191 1940-02-22 14 Tientsin, Feb. 21. C*OOD rioting continues in the nat.ve city where, according to Chinese Press reports, six were kiiled when Chinese police were forced to open fire on a mob attacking and looting a flour truck In a railway siding. The Chinese have beenReuter - 191 words
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Article95 1940-02-22 14 New Delhi, Feb. 21. MILITARY operations will shortly be begun with the object of clearing a small area in north and north-east of Bannu, a Nonh-West Frontier province, of gangs belonging to hostile tribes who are using the area as a base for raiding activitiesReuter - 95 words
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Advertisement183 1940-02-22 14 Did you MACLEAN your teeth to-day! Goodness nose I did MACLEANS PEROXIDE TOOTH PASTE Sales Representative A. T. Gillespie, P.O. Box 217, Singapore. If you use a solid dentifrice, try MACLEANS SOLID PEROXIDE DENTIFRICE j^r^^. Speed, constant power, unfailing reliability "*^fe| are built into every EVINRUDE or KLTO Outboard Me183 words
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Miscellaneous323 1940-02-22 14 Broadc astina TO-DAY SINGAPORE ZHL 1.33 mc/i (225m > ZHP 9.69 mc/i (30.96m.) 1.15 p.m. Miscellaneous programme of gramophone records; 1.30 p.m. The news and mid -day rubber, tin and copra prices; 1.40 p.m. Interval; 5.00 p.m. Hindustani muslct; 5.30 p.m. Cantonese satirical dramas t; 6 10 p.m. Cantonese film323 words
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Miscellaneous376 1940-02-22 14 NIROM YDB 9.65 mc/l (31.20 tu.); ¥DA 6.01 fflO'i (49.6 m.); PMN 10.26 me s (29.2 mi: V1>B 11.86 me (25-3 m.): VDC ;5.1« me r (19.20 m.) 4.50 p.m. Programme preview; 4.53 p.m. Tea concert; 5.50 p.m. Tbe eagle's nest; 6.20 p.m. Swing music; 6.50 pm. News and weather376 words
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Article, Illustration49 1940-02-22 15 SOTTKR: v,. Chinese (friendly). Stadium; S.C.C. Slx-a-Side tournament, padang. TENNIS V.M.C.A. tournament. Rodrigves, who, at one stage played in goal for Reutens' team in the six-a-side soccer final at the S.R.C.. about to clear the ball. Rodrigues also played in the forward line. Straits Times picture.49 words
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259 1940-02-22 15 S.R.C. SIX-A-SIDE SOCCER FINAL Reutens' Team Wins By Only Goal /CONTRARY to expectations, J. G. Reutens' team yesterday defeated A. G. Valberg s team by one goal to nil in the final of the SJt.C. s'x-a-side football tournament played on the padan?. The rerult was contrary to the run of259 words
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Article96 1940-02-22 15 f|N Friday, at the Royal Singapore w Yacht Club there will be the usual afternoon races for all classes, starting at 5.25 p.m. On Sunday, the "C" class will sail the first race for Ovans Challenge Cup. Starting st 9.50 a.m. The "A" class will96 words
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282 1940-02-22 15 S.T.C. 0: Harper Gilfillan 0. IN A Business Houses' League soccer match at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday the Singapore Traction Company and Harper Gilnllan played a scoreless draw, both sides giving a disappointing display. The few features of the game included a "missed" penalty282 words
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602 1940-02-22 15 158 ENTRIES FOR GOLD CUP RACES IN SELANGOR Only One Run Provided For Class Four Horses A GOOD entry of 158 horses and ponies has been received for the Selangor Turf Club's Gold Cup meeting which will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Mar. 2, 6 and 9. The committee602 words
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Article111 1940-02-22 15 Ist R. 2nd R. 6F 5%F Bali Girl x x Bay Rose z x Blue Bird X z Canute x z Char z z CodeHus z z East Lynne z Z Emily Dlgnus z z Kxplode x z Faith x Fernlet x X Foxy v" x x111 words
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413 1940-02-22 15 S.C.C. SIX-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT "B" "E" Teams Win Yesterday TTWO more matches in the S.C.C. six- a-side soccer tournament were decided on the padang yesterday and, as in the opening games on Tuesday, the exchanges were fast and keen. In the first match yesterday Ferguson's team ("B" team) had an easy413 words
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Article89 1940-02-22 15 RUNNERS-UP in the league last season, the R.A.F. meet the Chinese in a friendly game of soccer at the Anson Road Stadium to-day. Both teams will be at full strength and the play should provide an indication as to how the teams will fare in the89 words
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Article306 1940-02-22 15 VHAT the eight ball over should be used in all matches played on the Indian Association ground was decided at a meeting of the Association's sports section held recently. The Indian Association cricket tournament will begin on Feb. 25 when Punjab meets Bombay. The other306 words
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790 1940-02-22 15 Odd Goal In Three Win In Exciting B. H. L. Soccer CPRINGING the biggest upset in Business Houses' League soccer so far this season, the Straits Times Press beat the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, last year's champions, and the only unbeaten side, by two790 words
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Advertisement126 1940-02-22 15 r~. w WHETHER YOUR CAR IS STAN/DING STARTING RUNNING SHELL MOTOR OIL I W«o on THE JOB 7 1 Shell Motor Oil is such a good oil for youi densaUon ol water formed by combustion mk car b«caus« il it refined by the most uj>-to-daie of Motor Spirit. At starting126 words
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Article, Illustration90 1940-02-22 16 (Top left) The King talking to one of the Canadian soldiers during his visit to their camp. (Left) Men at work on the barrels of anti-aircraft guns at a big ordnance factory m Britain. (Right): Since the war began forgetfulness has increased by90 words
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Advertisement271 1940-02-22 16 BEE CHOW CO. (Merchant Taller) Try, Our Smart Tailoring 21, Chulia Street Tel. 6535. THE NEW PORTABLE FRIGIDAIRE AIR CONDITIONER WITH THE FAMOUS METER MISER IF YOU are thinking of air conditioning your office or home you owe it to yourself to Investigate this new boon to modern living. Now271 words
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Advertisement12 1940-02-22 16 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL CO. OPTOMETRISTS ?Sdless3 I CAPITOL BUILDING, Estd. 1931. SINGAPORE.12 words
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Title Section16 1940-02-22 1 A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT KIGHT PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1940. No. 21216 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-02-22 1 NO wonder smart women admire silk fabrics so much. It is charming for pretty afternoon stylos such as this navy silk frock whose brooch and belt buckle are with sapphire blue stones.35 words
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Article, Illustration666 1940-02-22 1 Joan Russell - "Don'ts" For Wives Newly-Arrived In Malaya By Joan Russell Bv nON'T immediately expect to find the East nearly as exotic or mysterious or romantic as it is painted its so-called ''aliure" may evade you at first, but it will probably grow on you. Don't be too thrilled and excited about666 words
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719 1940-02-22 1 Should Asiatics Adopt Kissing Views Of An Asiatic Woman TO kiss or not to kiss wat never in the past the young Asiatic flaneur's problem. Kissing was not a popular method of expressing affection in the East as it has been generally in the West. Increasing contact with the West,719 words
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Advertisement69 1940-02-22 1 A Small shipment of Afternoon Dresses just received at Capitol Bldgs: S'pcre: Phone 3833. cftcAadren/ NO W- FOR THE GROWN -Uhi AFTERNOON TEA "A" PEEK FREAN ASSORTED ASSORTED CREAMS DAY BY DAY ASSORTED LEMON PUFF CREAMS P. F. SHORTCAKE CHEESELETS "VITA-WEAT" (Regd.) CRISPBREAD ETC., ETC. MADE BY PEEK FREAN CO.,69 words
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Advertisement29 1940-02-22 1 Finest linen handkerchiefs for ladies and men 18. BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 7 14 3 Iffill I ill [H Iffiv jJ s' I l! mm I ft™ 329 words
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454 1940-02-22 2 Yvonne - Add Charm To Smartness With Carefully Chosen Accessories Yvonne By London. THERE is an endless array of gay accessories which, if carefully chosen, can give charm to the most simply designed dress. Those for evening wear are generally intended for the adornment of those very attractive, dinner dresses, with groundlength454 words
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Article, Illustration72 1940-02-22 2 Floral Design In Her Hair DATRIOTIC in colour and line is the star-shaped floral design 1 which Rita Hayworth placed in her formal coiffure designed by Helen Hunt. Blue and white flowers make the points of the star, and the centre is a red carnation. Her heavy pendant necklace repeats72 words
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362 1940-02-22 2 ATTRACTIVE meal tables often rely much on ingenuity for their charm. Something different is what we all want to achieve. But, above all, the general appearance of the table must be pleasing without looking over-dressed or extravagant in arrangement. Coloured cloths or mats with white362 words
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Advertisement347 1940-02-22 2 SHEER AS WEB but strong as steel, are those brilliant new SUEDE GAGE HATS together with lovely age-defying fur felt and fabric models of rare beauty in the highlights of DRAMATIC YOUNG STYLES seen in your latest fashion journals. YOUR INSPECTION INVITED MODE ELITE Rodney House, 1st Floor, 10, Battery347 words
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Advertisement275 1940-02-22 2 JUMBLE SALE Organised by the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LADIES WORK PARTY will be held at THE TOMLINSON HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26th at 2.30 p.m. Admission: 1O cts. Gifts of unwanted Clothing etc. will be gladly received at the Hall. BEST LLLAHctiS IN TOWN, MY DEAR" PARIS CO. 28. COLEMAN STREET.275 words
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768 1940-02-22 3 Vivid And Beautiful Heavenly Visions Of A Daughter WRITTEN in the latter half of the 14th. century, a poem, "The Pearl," wai the subject of a talk by Miss Katherine Lai, of Hong Kong University, at the Helena May Institute at a meeting of the Hong Kong Branch of the768 words
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Article296 1940-02-22 3 IN making up the family food budget perhaps you have tried m economize on milk. If m>. change your mind and save on so:n thinj else, for milk is better than medicine and much chAper in the Ion? run. The old-fashionad "bread and milk" is a wonderful296 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-02-22 3 A pal 3 cyclamen is chosen for this charming: mcdel with rolled brim and trimmed with three se f rails and a deeper shade veil over the face.28 words
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545 1940-02-22 3 "For Ever Ever" A Polish Girl Finds The Answer For Which She Hoped J-ILIt slippered feet pattered up and down the dark stairs and along the dim passages as though walking in fear. At first they had crept. Perhaps, when spring comes, they will dance. Already '■■he had brought to545 words
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Advertisement73 1940-02-22 3 ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE NOW IN PROGRESS FINAL REDUCTIONS on FRIDAY SATURDAY AnnA Maynards Bldg., Phone 4974 11, Battery Road. 6^\ I GRAPE-HUTS IS \L <- Q\ I ALWAYS CRISP V -< AND CRUNCHY /<^]r^ BECAUSE IT IS J^SO- PACKED &IJM IN TINS üBPS^V FOR WESHNISS I rf V«^ fl av73 words
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Advertisement116 1940-02-22 3 I CHINESE INDIAN A BIGGER AND BETTER COLLECTION OF SPECIALLY SELECTED CARPETS HAS RARELY B*IEV IMPORTED tjoyiiULfiJLbLsaiJ LBijijaLiiJLiLiiJLs /■u///s iz 3s T iH *S OH OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST CLASS PROVISION sole DEALERS AGEN TS EASTERN AGENCIES LTD. W.P.S. 15 -KEPLER' COD"i,°"MALT!>~ Provides vital factors for health and energy Cod116 words
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Article, Illustration2327 1940-02-22 4 London, Jan. 18. ONE of-the most enthusiastic of the small parties turning out necessities for the Red Cross is in the Princess Royal's village in Yorkshire. After seeing their ambulance work the Princess encouraged a group of the women to form a working party. She herselffifteen women artists are displayed - 2,327 words
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Article, Illustration80 1940-02-22 4 Mrs. Rose Kent, whose husband was on board the auxiliary armed cruiser Rawalpindi, was told that his ship had been sunk by the Deutschland. Then one day she was awakened by a dream in which her husband called •'Rose, Rose." Later a postcard arrived at her80 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-02-22 4 Southwark claims an AR.P. hljh speed record. Within five irinutes of the birth of a daii'hter to Mrs. Ives, of Amelia Street, London, S.E.. the child had been fitted with a ras protective helmet rushed from a neighbouring A.R.P. post.44 words
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Advertisement354 1940-02-22 4 f« It Pays To Buy goods from the store where you can get them cheaper more convenient We suggest that you call on us Kjy before going elsewhere... We are confident that you will call again We have always in stock A Bigger and Wider Range of: Fabrics Silks Ladies354 words
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10 1940-02-22 5 Belisha Beacons Are Blessed "Cash And Carry" In The Shops—10 words
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Article, Illustration71 1940-02-22 5 «.ne hundred years ago, in 1840, a baby girl sailed with her parents from Dartmouth to find a new home in America. The voyage across the Atlantic lasted three months. Last week that baby's great-granddaugh-ter, nnc -month -old Cecily Williams, arrived in England after having flown71 words
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Article, Illustration66 1940-02-22 5 The Bed Star is a voluntary orfani-ation founded by Swedish women for the care of sick and wounded animals, *■'•'<• i;ill' hones and do»s. Members are now bein? specially trained for service in Finland, a~i on* complete hoi ninlmi.mrc unit wi'h personnc' has already been sent66 words
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Article, Illustration447 1940-02-22 5 OERVING meals which do not contain meat may sometimes be a necessity. Yet such dishes may be nourishing and appetising as well as economical and every cook can draw upon her own experience and ingenuity in order to add variety to the meatless menu. Savoury Potato-Pie447 words
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Advertisement203 1940-02-22 5 wUfy vL _------^H_«il It's not easy to believe that there is but Nescafe does what has never ■> JBfl short cut to making "the real been done before. It captures the thing" when it comes to coffee. But "soul" of good coffee; its full it's true, note. For here is203 words
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Article280 1940-02-22 6 London, Jan. 9. NEWS of Paris fashion displays reached me a day or two ago, so perhaps it will be interesting to give a brief resume of the models tried out and accepted over the Channel. Recently I said it might be taken for granted that styles280 words
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Article418 1940-02-22 6 How We Got Margarine WITH the rationing of butter, it is probable that many British housewives will turn to margarine for a substitute, as their mothers did in the last war. Margarine was, as a mutter of fact, invented for war-time consumption. During the FrancoPrussian war, the French Government, -worried418 words
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Article, Illustration817 1940-02-22 6 Styles Remain Simple With Plenty Of Brightness Added By 1 Straits Times London Woman Correspondent have brought them out In hundreds, and very nice the girls look In them, rosy faces smiling from their cosy frames of camel-hair cloth, velours, or even smooth fur. Swinging Along rERE are two styles817 words
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Advertisement431 1940-02-22 6 protect g clothes mm FLIT ILLS JH B Aro you too fat? Would you liko to have f f|M Tut figure liko tlio famous Cinema > 9^| Stars of Hollywood T A California physician V In treating famous actors and actresses A JM B§ overed a safo secret method of431 words
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Advertisement116 1940-02-22 6 EVERY REQUIREMENT FOR YOUR DOG? FROM THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. 8. RAFFLES PLACE. For LADIES' 6c GENTS* TAILORING TRY TAILOR who has experience We guarantee satisfaction 1 45, hiL-H a ir.cc I *kmmmuammmmmw^amam*mtmmmcßr <^|^ DIAMOND BRACKETS. I innl|!H' l M" The close set s'.ec! lath.', are aluminium plated and supported116 words
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Article, Illustration45 1940-02-22 7 Miss Molly Walker, who is marrying Mr. W. J. Gray on Saturday at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Walker. Mr. Gray is in the dockyard department of the Singapore Harbour Board.45 words
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Article801 1940-02-22 7 Freda Mitchell - Freda Mitchell Planters 9 Wives By VjY suggestions for reliev- ing the boredom of the planter's wife seem to have been ill received by the people for whom they were made. May I be forgiven. seem to have made the unpardonable mistake of not801 words
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Article, Illustration73 1940-02-22 7 Mr. and Mrs. Ong Ec IMong, married at the Batu Pahat Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Mr. and Mrs. A. Ponnampalam, married in Kuala Lumpur. The bride is the daughter of Mr. V. Kanapathi Pillay, State Treasurer, Pahang. Mr. Khoo Keug Thye, sixth son of the late Towkay Khoo Enf Kow,73 words
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Article564 1940-02-22 7 Juliet Lee - Juliet Lee By REFLECTIONS before the glass are for the philosopher. Reflections in the mirror are for every \\\.man who is her own beauty specialist and every woman interested in her appearance might so be described. Well, philosophers and self styled beauty specialists have food for564 words
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Advertisement393 1940-02-22 7 A FREE TRIAL OFFER I We are so certain that once you have tried EVELYN ASTROVA DANDRUFF CURE you win always use It. Send coupon below together *ith 20 cents In stamp for jjostage and packing, and you will receive In return a generous trial size jar, FREE OF CHARGE.393 words
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836 1940-02-22 8 "The Stars Look Down" The Film Of The Year? The Brighter Side From Our Own Correspondent London, Jan. 26. IT'S early days to start talking of the film of the year but I don't mind having a level five dollars with any Malayan film enthusiast that The Stars Look Down,"836 words
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Article, Illustration66 1940-02-22 8 Dramatic Simplicity Is The Keynote Ei.amatic simplicity is the keynote of this dinner gown worn by Ilona Massey, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer star. The flared skirt is in periwinkle blue crepe with the formal touch expressed by a slight train. The young actress tops her skirt with a hip-length blousf of Jet black.66 words
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Article118 1940-02-22 8 \X7HEN we see Joan Bennett as a repentant decoy advising a "sucker" to quit gambling before he loses all his money, it looks as If "The Housekeeper's Daughter" is going to be another gangster picture. Then we find her going home to mother, whe Is housekeeper to118 words
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Article147 1940-02-22 8 YOU will probaoly have a rush of 1 British films in Malaya in the near future. After four months, during which the film industry in this country seemed in imminent danger of collapse, British film production has come to life again with a rush. Conrad Veidt147 words
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Advertisement291 1940-02-22 8 NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED Linen Table-cloths. Tea-cloths, Luncheon sets, Handkerchiefs, Organdie Bed-spreads, Tea-sets Ladies' underwear, Dressinggowns Mandarin-coats, Handbags. &c. ALSO Jade-trees, Jewellery, Ivory, C'amphorwood chests, Nest tables. All awaiting your early selection C. K. TANG 231, River Valley Road, Phone 2181 SINGAPORE. REVLON NAIL POLISH For discriminating women who give291 words
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Advertisement333 1940-02-22 8 Kjk^S3-.J -you must use L^ MSfr* -its the best healer Apply Cuticura Ointment to your Eczema. At the very first touch you feel its marvellous soothing effect. Within five minutes that terrible, sleep-wrecking itch is dispersed. Then, after each application, the affected part looks healthier as the eruption dies down.333 words
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