The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 February 1920
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1920-02-13 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, S.S., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1920. No, 0,900.16 words
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Article301 1920-02-13 1 The important aews from a bi^ batch of wires to-day is that the Senate and the President are lading a way oat of the Reservations difliculty. the President apparently ni v intf way Page 7. A compromise has ;ilso been effected over the Railway Fiill Page 7.301 words
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Article1012 1920-02-13 1 tor and the sailor iour -•icy are not concerned with a tints Pn tiling they lore thsj '•'urs for their significance; they I them a language. The pacifist nay the elemental brilliance of the 1 and the regimental colours: the ted in then the tfory of1,012 words
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Advertisement232 1920-02-13 1 \(H \NT NEW (WKSflf FOR HIRE. RING UP I O ■1 SI Arr I j Hi 1 I L i i The Largest and Most Successful Hotel on the Island I FACING THE SEA. Luxurious Suites of Rooms and spacious lounges, verandah and beautiful grounds. AFTERNOON TEAS. KS^i X Every232 words
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Advertisement59 1920-02-13 1 'a i M v )y< j,' [Incorporated in U. S. A.] fb ##I CU T v* i p c il O D CARBON PAPER. I The carbon that gives the best service. No smudgy duplicates the duplicate is as clean as the original. Quarto and Foolscap sizes in next boxes59 words
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Advertisement105 1920-02-13 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Robinson's liavc just opened up coii mats Pajre 7. Caribonum carbon paper from Fm >i Pa?.- 1. Caldbeck MacGregor ko to new retail premises on Saturday Page 6. heong Ko^n Seng Co. sell builders materials Page 5. Banks clos^ two days at Chinese New War -Pap:e 5. Notice105 words
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Advertisement12 1920-02-13 1 IF VOU WANT NEW «£"7? i OR HIKE, RING IP f O12 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous136 1920-02-13 1 THE WEEK. Friday, IStk. High Tides 4.7 am Sft 2m 5.49 pm Bft Sin. Prizes Distribution C. G. S, at V. Theatre Saturday, 1 Ith High Tides 5.7 ai.i 7fl 9in T.l'J j>m Gfl Sunday, IStk. High Tides 6.18 ana 7ft s m 8.52 pin 7ft Oin Monday, lGth. High136 words
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Article375 1920-02-13 2 Iri the laboraton,- of Ws vtrsitj, at St. Louis, experiments I ob■ervationj are being conducted by Prott Francis E. Xipher wilicll may result in the to come in man controlling the law Of II n, to do with it wh By means of electrical chargei Professor375 words
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Article46 1920-02-13 2 An amusing case of absent-mindedness oecvrrtdi at a picture gallery. An old SJftlasaaji, looking at portrait*, happened to pass a mirror, which riflscfd his own image. He stopped with puzzled frown, and a»id: "Ahem— very strange; that face ••♦ms familiar to me. Still, perhaps I'm suUfcaken*46 words
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Advertisement264 1920-02-13 2 PREVENT ■PYORRHEA By Usißf J& DENTIFRICE 82.25 per tin. PYOKRIIOCIDE i i MEDICAL HALL 1 Opposite Po«t Office I B "MODERN DANCES" A Unique Booklet for the Ball room 5 by CHARLES KITTS. A Simplex Pocket instructor that any I child can follow c Price f 1.50 at Moutries and264 words
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Advertisement888 1920-02-13 2 From FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 A UNIVERSAL SPECIAL ATTRACTION Featuring that Famous Wild West Actor HARRY CAREY In a virile .story of how vagabond Harry won a heart and a home when he only meant to slip the sherilT SA FIGHT FOR LOVE In 6 Parts Thrilling,888 words
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Article80 1920-02-13 3 f 1 r I „<■! indigi t ion ami a ■fjTi and if the i .rh, red blood I'• Will pink pill ct ill fluent pow -tu i: il: by actirit] idilj i". i treiiffth to thoM v ho follow tin nt. You call improv fOUf >u*:iltl>80 words
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Advertisement516 1920-02-13 3 3»S '^BUlHvt T v^ >*» t" ,BM s ,7 "iA<tBIR *C^^^ <•■ >«& <!<'■- *v, wflkfettv^^^L i^Br^^Si j "*^^s_ Sole Agents, CONNELL BROS. Co., (Incorpormted in T.S.A. |o Oo Voa Suffer from an.¥ S*^ Ej SKIN GR BLOOD DiSEA^^ I /P|Qn|fA 9^m tciema, Scrofula. Bad Leg, comrvosf«l of imnr>ii>'i t»516 words
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Advertisement233 1920-02-13 3 P/^^^I?!! GREASY B&*Jr- Jf^lE GROWTH OF f\ s^- HAIR. x v~i. Fnvlgorjilcs J^*-: r s glands ai.d J{ acts us a t«i c f?^ y fo the *\>\\v roots. F jcS? Plrcvcntshairaplttt- •-> t?;ja or li;!i:ng out. Pniuuul! ;,r.ct Scnrl ,t/ <Jis; *->?vnr alter a f ".v 1-3 a PP'233 words
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Advertisement473 1920-02-13 3 Handling Costs can e Reduce! That is, if you can get the equipment mmmm^^^~ p best fitted for moving material in your premises. The carrier that is best fitted FOF full Details is the one that moves most material in iven time and with a minimum of WTitG tO JOHN473 words
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Advertisement59 1920-02-13 3 V^ I o Are you tin 5 Ge- uJne British THE CL- I r"" with t' of Genatotan, t There likc.it*f throst- troubles ..--..i pi I mtcci v.s -L-;.- t tbero ar<; many like i 1 md an 1 really I ur. 1 P.y I > t GEN TED <59 words
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Article566 1920-02-13 4 "No. sir." said old Bob, lying- back luxuriously inside his cab and pulling at an old clay he waited at Victoria for the DCXI train and a fare. "I'm never fco happy ns when I'm on that there box. l"ve been there for forty year." A long566 words
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Article138 1920-02-13 4 "Father, who i k* k'." "Goodness, boy! You attend the I school in the d and don't know who lock was*" tried his father, with a of sur 1 horror. "Go and read >our Bible, sir!" bing a tons ierinon from t rhou art weigh the balance and found wanting."138 words
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Article396 1920-02-13 4 I'oiHon (ius Rumours. A Cio\ -eminent "mystery" camp has been discovered by a correspondent of the Dail> N'^ws near Salisbury. He writes: A military barrier with a warning red dice railed on it is thrown across a lane' billing froni the village of Porton to al large forbidden396 words
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Article465 1920-02-13 4 Perilous K\p»>nenee in Kocky Mountains. To cross the Rockies in the dead of winter on a hunting ami trapping trip is not a ruld proposition, but one fraught with constant danger, necessitating alertness of mind and body W. H. Rideout, a trapper since '84. speaks of his465 words
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Article105 1920-02-13 4 Two impecunious Scotsmen, travelling in search of gold, came upon a drinkingsaloon. They bad only six-pence between them, so they ordered one "nip 6' whusky." They were hesitating who should have the Ant drink, when an "auld" acquaintance joined them. Pretending they had just drunk, one of them handed the105 words
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Advertisement152 1920-02-13 4 <//// n^s cycle Tyres don't skid ///m* T^l\ jßx smo °tk» easy coastin^--z^^lf lhey hav thkker> i r"^"^^^ tougher tread than c &v /^_Jt ever, more rubber betGRAND PUJA SALE! TABLA FREE. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. ■J^b^b^b^bbsCST^ A-^_KvS I »^_^_Q_9_9_^_|_^_^S_l_^__^_^_?'ttis^^^^^?vVf *^_t_4* _b^£^^be market. It is made of seasoned teak wood152 words
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Advertisement708 1920-02-13 4 CHING KENG LEE CO, To Investors, Capitalists, Company Promoters, Planters and others IMPORTANT AUGTiON SALE OF RUBBER ESTATE AT NIYOR, JO ORE The undersigned have been instructed to sell by Public Auction at their Sale-room r Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, Singapore, On Monday, Bth March, 1920 at 2.30 p.m. In708 words
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Advertisement633 1920-02-13 5 WANTED. WANTED for t^* 1 Brasjel of the Rurqu* Industrial e <1«' Chine, to *><• opened shortly in a Eur<M< Eurasian <>r Chiaaas o f hjgt, uith experience of Hookfair EJMwMgI t<f French. I > cur.' of Singapore Fn I p u red uith application. Ih-2 WANTED. Surveyors for Sarawak633 words
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Advertisement738 1920-02-13 5 AUCTION SALES. REMINDER. Maaara. Powell vt Co., Ltd. invited the attention of the l'ul»!ic- to their further sales on Friday. 13th February 11*20. at 10 a.m. of Japanese silk and erapa kimonas for Home and Local wear; handsoOM designs and varied co'ours; Japanese nilk and crepe pajamu suits; rolls of738 words
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Advertisement834 1920-02-13 5 AUCTION SALES. To Building Contractors and I Furniture Makers. Estate of CHIA TBONG LAM (deceased). AUCTION SALE OF A Large Quantity of teakwood, camphor wood, chenghai wood, building materials, motor I engine, three iron safes, furniture, etc., OiT Jaian Besar and adjacent to tho Municipal Incinerator On TUESDAY, 17th FEBRUARY,834 words
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Advertisement870 1920-02-13 5 NOTICES. EXCHANGE BANKS. Tht- E tchanga Banks will bi* closed < n Friday and Saturday, the -01 h and 2ist 1-Vbruary beinK Chinese New Year Holidays. 13-2 21-2 THE ILI PANDAN (SINGAPORE) RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Directors have declared oa Interim Dividend of 10 per870 words
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Advertisement690 1920-02-13 5 1 NOTICES. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlement*) DECLARATION OF INTERIM DIVIDEND AND NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS. NOTICE IS HEREBY given that tho Directors have declared an interim dividend of IC per cont on the ordinary shares (subject to war tax) on account of tho year690 words
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Advertisement804 1920-02-13 5 Llndragir] (750,000) 12.75 n.25 JJarain Runiitan (S50 t OOO- t) fit fff j.Jimch (S60.000) 8.10 j Kamasan (250/MO 1 —6.50 Kedah (50,000 I) 5.00—5 J1..1. mak (350,000 5) 10.00 nOO Kluang c 5) 9.75—10 Kempai (350J000— 2) 1235 1 Kuala Sidim 1050,000—1) ,'5 50— 3.75 <•.<?. I Lunai (000,000 -5)804 words
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Article23 1920-02-13 6 UUXTAKLE. On the 11th February at the European Hospital Kuala Lumpur, the wife of Major C. 11. A. Huxtable. of a son.23 words
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Article39 1920-02-13 6 BTMES. At Yokohama, on 30th January last, Olive, the dearly loved daughter of Mrs. BymM and the late Mr. Symes for many years resident at Teluk Alison and sister of Mi. J. A. Symos, Pays Kamunting Estate, Kedah.39 words
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887 1920-02-13 6 The Singapore Free Press. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 13, 1920. Elected Councillors. The Committee of the Constitutional Reform Association of Hongkong recently waited on Sir Reginald! Stubbs at Government House and presented the proposals passed at a public meeting in favour of some reform in the method of securing the services of887 words
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Article355 1920-02-13 6 The Rent Assessment Board will sit at the Municipal Board Room on Tuesday the l.th instant at 2.15 p.m. To-morrow night the Sea View Hotel are having special dinner and dance and on Sunday night special dinner and Cinema. ilerr von Bode, director of Museums, b advocating the conversion of355 words
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Article1148 1920-02-13 6 AND LADY GUILLEMARD. Guests of Indian and C'eylonese Communities. H. E. the Governor, Sir Laurence Guillemard, and Laly Guillemard, were the quests of honour to the Indian and Ceylonese communities at Goodwood Hall, Scotts Road, yesterday afternoon, when he received an illuminated address, extending a warm welcome1,148 words
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Article62 1920-02-13 6 RUMOUR OF PBBFBBBNI [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 12 Ti i' .Malay Mail learns on j*ood au»hori< that sir Laurence Guillemard hi »oint a Committee to enquire into t; practicability of the imposition cf pn ferential tariif ill the Statrs and to protect British and of62 words
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Article211 1920-02-13 6 At a meeting of the Singapore Memorial Committee held in the I amber on the llth February, 1020, Mr 11. Marriott presiding, the following was transacted: (a) The promise of a contribu annually for yean to made by the Trustee* of th*> L K-- .as communicated to the211 words
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Article203 1920-02-13 6 IYnang Irishmen are meeting to at LoK r an and Ross's to consider t 1 bration of St. Patrick's Day. Three Yokohama gentlemen. Or I E Butler Mr. W. J. Cabeldu and Mr Isaacs, after having been successful strenuous jiujitsu examination, have awarded tho twacb coveted Ulnrk B the Tokio203 words
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Article110 1920-02-13 6 London, Fvb. 1U The Imperial Statistical conference ha completed its work on the collection and coordination of data relating to ture, forests, crops forecast, fisher tenure and irrigation. Also a fin agricultural census The scheme pleted for the formation of an Imp Statistics Bureau, thoroughly rtpr tive of110 words
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Advertisement167 1920-02-13 6 GALDBEGK M&OGBEGOR Co., beg to give notice that their RETAIL branch will close at their present godown on Saturday, February 14th all day to effect removal to new RETAIL godown and offices at Cecil Street four doors from the Government Monopoly Department which will open on Monday, February 14th, Telephone167 words
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Advertisement30 1920-02-13 6 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS and MERCANTILE ADVERTISER Established, 1881 Telephone No. 56 The only Morning Paper in the Straits Settlements. CaILMS— "ADVERTISER," Singapore. Editorial and Publishing Office, 80 RAFFLES PLACE.30 words
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Article248 1920-02-13 7 THE KING'S SPEECH. itc r's Service.] IHK GENERAL OUTLOOK. London, Feb 10. Majesty the King's speech at the Parliament, after allusion to the emphasised the excel- lati ng with all the Allies the restoration, not i are. but of normal economic condi- R Europe and Russia. Bg248 words
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Article400 1920-02-13 7 I \KKS PART IN DEBATE. London, Feb 10. Mr. Lloyd Oorgc in the Commons, following Mr. Maclean, indicated that he would deal with wreril important subjects at a later stage. Referring to the housing problem he pointed out that the difficulty was due to the refusal of trade400 words
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Article16 1920-02-13 7 London, F«b 7. At Rugger Scotland beat W»kfl by 0 to ft at ißTtrltith.16 words
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Article679 1920-02-13 7 A FULL LIST. rl heuter's Service] TO CO TO BERLIN. Paris, Feb 7. The Council of Ambassadors has unanimously decided that the list of German war criminals shall be again handed to the Gorman Government by the French Charge <!' Affairs in the name of the Allies, Mid679 words
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Article86 1920-02-13 7 London, Feb. 8. The National News says that the Mond Nickel Company, the largest metal combine in the country has received a large contract f.*om the Government to supply the mint with nickel for new coinage. This step is necessitated chiefly by the ever rising price of86 words
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Article208 1920-02-13 7 A WAY OUT. [Router's Service] THE PRESIDENT COMPROMISES. Washington, Feb. 8. 1 resident Wilson has written to Senator Hitchcock approving his reservation in which ho declares that the United States will not employ an economic boycott or armed forces to preserve the territorial i;tcgiity of any country208 words
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Article444 1920-02-13 7 PRINCBSB AGROUND. New York, Feb 2. The storm has abated, but the seas are still high. Much damage has been done to shipping. The old Dominion liner Princess Anne ran aground on Rookaway Beach Long Island. A lifeboat tried to go to her assistance, but the attempt444 words
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Article93 1920-02-13 7 Panama, Feb. 6. The Shipping Board has sold four exOerman ships to the Panama Railroad Company for $750,000. JANUARY TRADE RETURNS. London, Feb. 10. The imports for January were £183,498/388, the exports £*****9,909, increases respectively of £48,951,952 and £58,530,728 compared with the first month of 1993 words
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Article222 1920-02-13 7 CONQUERING THE AIR. [Router's Service] CAIRO TO CAPE. London, Feb 8. The Air Ministry announces that Cock-' ercll in a Vickers Vimy, left Assuan at 7.15 this morning on a non-stop flight to Khartum. London, Feb 8. j The Air Ministry also announces that thy Silver Queen222 words
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Article521 1920-02-13 7 London, Feb 7. i The Prin.c of Wales will s»ail in th« Renown on March 3 and land at Auckland on April IT. He will reach Australia on J May 18th. g PORTUGUESE VESSELS EASTWARD. I Lisbon, Feb. 8. [j It is announced that the destroyers j521 words
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Advertisement137 1920-02-13 7 JUST DECEIVED SHIPMENT OF 18by3O 24 by 39 20 by 33 26 toy 42 28 toy 45 Inches irUUy rnC. (.lit -llf C PROOF AGAINST WHITE ANTS AND DRY ROT DARK SHORTLY MANUFACTURKD BY THE WELL KNOWN MAKERS OF HALL'S DISTEMPEB USED BY HUNDREDS OF RUBBER ESTATKS THROUGHOUT MALAYA 1.137 words
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Advertisement518 1920-02-13 8 k NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA, (Incorporated in Japan. UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE GOVERNMENT. (Subject to alterations without Notice). VUROPEAN LINE. (Via Suez Canal-. Fortnightly Serrie*. For (Malacca), Penang, Colombo, Suez, London and Antwerp TOYAMA MARU (Calling at Hamburg 18th Feb. KAMO MARU mid Feb. IYO MARU end Feb.518 words
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Advertisement531 1920-02-13 8 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (Incorporated in Holland). ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION Co. OF BATAVIA Telcph >ae 131 Passage Dept. 1202 Freight Dept. 1002 Managers Desk 1437 Marine Supt. Transhipment Dept. S COLLYER QUAY. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. RUMPHIUS (Friday February 13) Batavia, Semarang and Sourabaya with531 words
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Advertisement641 1920-02-13 8 P. O. BRITISH INDIA j AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with Kis Majesty's Government). luepe^ed^ 1111 11^ 8 UMh SERVICES EA ST OF BOMBAY are it prwtil LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE. F T^ OJ "r ONDON I MARSEILLES641 words
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Advertisement550 1920-02-13 9 IHfc MAM MMM INAVIUATIUN CO^ LTD. (INCORPORATED IN SLUK.) SINGAPORE— BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. f.r Krstay Tringganu, Xelantan, Banjmart, Telupin, Patani, Singora, La- &< Kohsainul, Bandon, Lanciu^a, Chumpon and Bangkok. om or Arrival Departure I PRACHATIPOK L'rd Efe." 20 Ulh l«? MAHIDOL l"t March Ird M^ Ti. steamers are fitted throughout550 words
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Advertisement308 1920-02-13 9 I HEAP ENG MOH Steamship Co., Ltd. r.*por« to Batavia, Cheribon, ami Samarang. Sail Twice a Week. 'ljgspore to Billiton, Sourabaya amd Sin^aradja (Bali) Sail Weekly. a *4 pore to Pangkal, Pinang. Batavia, '-faarang. Batavia, Tinans and Singapore. Sail Fortnightly. For freight, passage and farther InN T o. 22, Teluk308 words
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Advertisement423 1920-02-13 9 The Ocean Steam Ship Company, Limited. The China Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. AND EDerman Bucknall Steam Ship Co., Ltd, (AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINE.) (Incorporated in England.) HIM. I I JOINT FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO NEW YORK ria SUEZ OH PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. Steamer Leaves Due Route p or Ns* York423 words
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Advertisement308 1920-02-13 9 LA SOCIETA DI NAVIGAZIONE A VAPORE DEL. (Incorporated in Italy) FOR HONGKONG SHANGHAI JAPAN The Company's steamer PILSNA, due about February 16th' has excellent accommodation for First Second Class Passengers For full particulars, apply PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. Agents Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang. fniSAPPniNT^ 1 INDO-CHINA I 1" Steam308 words
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Article750 1920-02-13 10 MAN WHO PULLS THK STRINGS. [By Harry J. Greenwall.] George Maadel is the man of" the moment 1 —be is also France's M"nn of Mytery. He is quite young, as far as youth counts in France. In appearance he might be anything between twenty-five and thirty, but750 words
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Article155 1920-02-13 10 toe Wife too many' exclaimed Mrs. We k ily, as she gL need at the headlines of htr husband's raper. "I suppose that is an unt uf the doings of some bigamist?" |y, my dear," replied her husband, without daring to look up. "Many happy returns," said the humble swain155 words
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Article445 1920-02-13 10 A Vegetable Silk Tragedy. Paris, Dec. 31. A strange mishap befell a fair Tarisicnne of my acquaintance a day or two ago. She handed to her r.iaiil a pair of exceptionally pretty fcilken hose, with instructions to Wi sh them immediately, as she wished to wear them for445 words
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Article323 1920-02-13 10 iIM'.OOO for Chair of American History. The Anglo-American Society, which is arranging to celebrate next year the tercentenary of the sailing of the Pilgrim ■*> for America, has conceived the happy idea of founding a Chair of American History, Literature, and Institutions for British Universities323 words
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Article109 1920-02-13 10 Women and cats," declared the young man, "are exactly alike.*' "You're wrong, young man," said the old 'un. "A woman can't run up a telegraph pole and a cat can't run up a millinery bill." An old villager who had been to London was describing 1 to his friends the109 words
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Advertisement283 1920-02-13 10 Renew Your Oil Cloth can easily bring dull looking oil cloth JL back to the original brightness of pattern which it had when new. You need only Johnson's Prepared Wax and a cloth. The result will be a dry, dustless polish of great rjeauty and In less than an hour283 words
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Advertisement513 1920-02-13 10 POWELL CO- AUCTIONEERS AUCTION SALE OF CARGO Ex S.S. GOLDEN FELS To be held at the P. O. Wharf On MONDAY ,16th FEBRUAKV 1920 at 2.30 p.m. COMPRISING 1249 cases cod oil 12 bait* fibres 148 cases vegetable wax. POWELL Co., Ltd. An AUCTION SALE OF CARGO ex S.S. KLBIST.513 words
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Article60 1920-02-13 11 February 12. Bank 4 m.s 2-4% Bank demand 2-4% Private credits 8 m.s. 2-4 29-32 New York, demand 37^4 Credits 90 days 4234 1 France, demand 440 India, T. T. 82 Hongkong, demand 170% I rem. Yokohama, demand 79 Java, demand lo;; Bangkok, demand 90% Sovereign, Bank Buying $8.5460 words
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Article163 1920-02-13 11 Tin Buyers (No Sellers) ,V) Gambier 17.25 Gambier Cube No. 1 23.00 Pepper Black 42.00 Pepper (White fair) 71.25 Tapioca, small pearl, f.q. 20.00 Tapioca, small flake, f.q. 10.50 Tapioca, medium pearl, f.q. 20.00 Pearl Sago, small 15.50 Copra Sundried 30.00 Copra Mixed 20.00 Opium, Benares uncert 5,900 Rice163 words
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Advertisement449 1920-02-13 11 over $3,000,000 Assurance in force over $12,000,000 I THE GKEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. [Incorporated In Straits Sett.] HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry, E.C. J The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies449 words
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Advertisement497 1920-02-13 11 YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) Capital Subscribed Y. 100,000,009 Capital Paid Up Y. 42,000,000 Reserve Fund Y. 25,000,000 President. N. K. Kajiwara Esq. Vice-President 3. Suzuki Esq. DIRECTORS. N. Kajiwara Esq. F. Watanabe Esq. N. Soma Esq. I Matsukata Esq. Y. Yamakawa Esq. M. Mitsui Esq. M. Odagiri497 words
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Advertisement467 1920-02-13 11 CHARTERED BANK Of India, Australia and China Incorporated i» Eagland by Royal Charter Paid up Capital £2,000.0<>C Resort t Fund £2,900.00(1 Reaerr* Liability of Proprietors £2,000,00«J HEAD OFFICB 68 BishopsgaU, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. A mritsax Hongkong Penang Hoilc Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta Slang Seremban467 words
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Advertisement350 1920-02-13 11 INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in the U. S. A.) OWNED lilt THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK. > Capital and Surplus U. S. $6,500,000— 1 StraiU $13^000,000. Undirided Profits U. S. $8,054,765— Straits $6,109,526. HEAD OFFICE:— 55, WALL STRBHT— NEW YORK. BRANCHES:— Batavia Kobe San Pedro dt Macoris Bombay350 words
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Advertisement315 1920-02-13 11 NOTICE. Notice ii h.-nby piven that all tho stock-in-tr;de of the busineai of Cloth Merchant carried on at No. 186 Arab Strwt Singapore under tho firm name of Kavenu Hadjed Meydinsah and Co. by Kavtna Daudsah have been sold and assigned to Javcna Haji Mohaxned [■mail and Moona Jana Shaik315 words
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Miscellaneous170 1920-02-13 11 MAIL TABLE. T»-day. Intermediate and local mails, will b* found in list below beri&ng, Malacca, F.M.S. (by fcrain) 4 p.m. daily (except Sunday). Kota Tinggi and stations to Kuala Lumpur at 6 a.m. I Cucob Edina 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Sultana 9 a.m. Cucob Hang Chiap 9 a.m. Rangoon Bharata170 words
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Miscellaneous313 1920-02-13 11 VESSELS AT WHARVES. Taniong Pagar Baat Wharf No. 1 Maur, Machcw Teo Pao. Baal Wharf No. 2. -Admiral Ganteaume, Mitra, diang Ann. iSlieers Wharf No. 3.— Nil. Main Wharf No. 4.— Tenshin Maru, Rum. phius. Main Wharf No. Manche. Main Wharf No. G. Tara. East Wharf No. 7.— Haiian, Kepong,313 words
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Article106 1920-02-13 12 OFFICIAL REPORT. I The usual auctions of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association were held on Wednesday and Thursday When there was catalogued 1.919,607, lbs., BSCM tons. Offered 1,688,601 lbs.,! I tons. Sold 1,1- 527.39 tons. PRICES REALIZED. Rihbed Smoked Sheet < «nt-* per lb S'pore106 words
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Article174 1920-02-13 12 Singapore, Feb. 12th. At the opening of the usual WVekly Auctions on Wednesday there was a fair demand, but this slackened off during the lay, and the Auctions dosed quiet. Whilst the miles were in progress the second day news of an advance in the London market carm174 words
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Article71 1920-02-13 12 Singapore, Feb. 12. At the usual weekly rubber auctions held leatarday and to-day, prices showed slight declines from those of last week. Fine Pale Crepe realized up to $1.12 H (two lots sold at 11.13%) or l l^ cents down, while Ribbed Smoked Sheet sold at $1.13 (three71 words
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Article206 1920-02-13 12 LEWIS PEATS REPORT. Singapore. Feb. 12. Since our last report the market has been quiet with an easier tendency. The present financir! tituation baa created a feeling of uncertainty and this combined with the approach of the Chinese New Year has generally restricted operations. Spot February. The demand for Spot206 words
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Article281 1920-02-13 12 3th to 11th February. Rubber share business has been done in fair volume. The sale of Kelemaks surprised the market and gave those with earl; information an extraordinary opportunity for profit. Early sales were round $0.50 but within a few hours $10.50 wm r-oched and finally business281 words
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Article349 1920-02-13 12 Singapore, Fib. 12. On a ■lightly easier market for the raw \vl i. h opened at to-day's Auctions .11 per i'», v.ith a firm undertone, nerally have held their own, and, but for a few markings down in u As, the dividend earners and cheap producers are349 words
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Article317 1920-02-13 12 The tenth yearly report of the directors to the Shareholders, for the meeting of Feb. U'th at Gresharn House, at noon read rectors beg to rabmit the Balance Sheet Mid Profit and Loss Account for the > ;.r ended 31st October, 1919:— The Net Profit for the year317 words
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Article155 1920-02-13 12 Ihe following report of the general meeting held on Friday the 30th January Mr. Tan Jiak Hoe (Chairman) presiding Mas been forwarded to us. There were also present Messrs. Tan Soo Hock, A. J. F. Pallor, Wee Kiat Ghi and N. Gomes (3ocre\ary). The Chairman said:155 words
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Article323 1920-02-13 12 SHIPPING HELD UP IN PENANG. The Straits Echo calls attention to the dilatory way in which ships are handled i in Peaeng and calls particular attention to the East A uatic Co's liner Panama, which had een i;> port for eight days, unable to load homeward for want323 words
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Article113 1920-02-13 12 The case in which three Chinese Gohi Tian, Chew Tiong Sin, ar.d Lee Hak Chew stood charged with attempting to export four sacks, six tins, and seven packets of; rice to Dutch territory was concluded in the District Court yesterday before Mr. Langham Carter. The accused were arrest-113 words
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Article138 1920-02-13 12 A correspondent interested in the current question of the subsidiary currency sends us a sample of ihe Japanese ten cent note, one half the size of the Straits, and in- finitely better in paper and printing. In fact one could almost forgive a man for hoarding these dainty138 words
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Article121 1920-02-13 12 At midnight on Feb 3rd a terrible fire broke cut at Praya West, Kennedy Town, Hongkong, in a building used as godowns find dwelling houses for coolies. The whole block of buildings, comprising eight three storied housot, the second and third vtories being used as lodging121 words
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Article194 1920-02-13 12 Kesang Division. The all-in-cost per lb. in Lpite of the increased cost of labour and material was 42.10 cents as against 46.84 cents for the previous year. This, I am certain, you will consider very satisfactory. The cost of upkecping 421 acres was $3,829 as compared with $4,432 for the194 words
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Article52 1920-02-13 12 SINGAPORE YACHT CLUB. The Race on Sunday morning will be one of the series for the Commodore's Cup. Course. Start from United Engineers Pier round Breakwater, Man-O-War Buoy, Oscar, Mark Boat «i r Sea- View Hotel, and back to starling line. Once round. }3oj<ts are leaving Tanjong P.hu52 words
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Article131 1920-02-13 12 Entries for the S. C Lawn Tennis Tournament clu.se on Saturday 21st. The number of names down so fur is small. Intending: competitors should put their names down as soon as possible arrl they have only another week to arrange with their partners. For the131 words
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Article50 1920-02-13 12 There will be a baseball game between a Team representing the American Association, and one representing the Japanese community, on the S. R. C. grounds on next Saturday, February 14th at 4 p.m. A close match is expected as each team hafl won a match from the other.50 words
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Article41 1920-02-13 12 The following competition will take place at Keppel during Chinese New Year, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 20th, 21st and 22nd. 18 Holes Stroke Competition, 'J Holes Eclectic (maximum 4 cards). The monthly Medal postponed till 27th and 28th.41 words
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Article147 1920-02-13 12 A Fipht for Love featuring Harry Carey, in six parts is the special attraction at the Pklladium to-ni^ht, added to which there will Le a Palhe Gazette, an If. Prince and n Pt:u" comedy. In the first show two new episodtf of the Wolv< of Rnltur serial bnd147 words
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Article88 1920-02-13 12 Previously acknowledged ?l 1,24(3.33 Motor Union Insurance Co., Ltd. r>o P. it. Davidson 10 W. M. Blake 10 G. Chapman 10 Graham Hutchison 5 J. If. IfcCreadta 10 E. G. Walker 10 Mrs. T. C. B. Miller 50 T. C. B. Miller 50 Mrs. G. W. Wight88 words
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Article226 1920-02-13 12 The idea of firing a rocket to hit the moon and burst in a display of coloured stars which could be seen from the Earth is smiled at by r.iathematicians and physicists In the first place, so much of the Kjotive-power of the rocket wolud be lost226 words
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