The Straits Times, 23 October 1920
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Title Section13 1920-10-23 1 The Straits Times NO. 26,469 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1920 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement168 1920-10-23 1 Prlca bow |24.tS par caaa Bean Brand Milk The Household Wordi f>r QUALITY w w PURiTY S^^E RICHNESS IiBEAR" BRAND; Jl^ienic swiss MH-1 The aime ot Ibi* milk repteaeali a rttadatd ot ipality, patitj aad riameai that ii onrarpaawd. The agrfeol aeaaiit/ it c fit ti readen it moat valnab168 words
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Advertisement167 1920-10-23 1 FISHING HOJBLC^I-tE FOR RIVEP, LAKE AND SEA NEW SHIPMENT OF RCCS. LINEB. ARTIFIO'AL BAITP. HOOKS Pi ABH, BFANIBH CANE AND BAMBOO fr FISHiNS RlOB Pttee* from #8 SO to 37 so •'/^b^v CANE LANDINB NETB W J CORK ANO QUILL FLOATB Cbupiete with Bujli %n. BO p i3e trOJl 16167 words
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Article822 1920-10-23 2 China Famine Area. Cry o? Millions ot Starving People. Mtb. D. MaoO.rivf iy Bondg to the N. C. Duly News the folk) *riDg Is agio exiraots from a letlot ieo?i»BCi (torn Mr» J. Soefotlb, ol the C-toadiaa PtcshjietiM Mi»m«b in Uiaaa i— My Lmbsnd aad I bare jasl vetaiaed I822 words
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Article278 1920-10-23 2 BANNED LABOUR FILM. Tbe Great Shadow Pictart ol A General Strike The flla trade ocas >t baa refused to pat a i pierute oeJled The Oie»i Shadow," made io Ctaada, with the approval of the Govern ment of thai econt-y, of the employers oi labont, Mid ol the leading tiade278 words
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Advertisement580 1920-10-23 2 p* ENGIAMD Factory to your Home. Buy ;-ll your Dress Requirements and Household Goods from the grot Bnti h Mail-orJcr House. You will be delighted with the quality and workmar^hip of the goods, the up to-date and attractive styles, and the low prices. You can t>e smartly dressed and yet580 words
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Advertisement461 1920-10-23 2 Wasfi Oat Your Pores With ■Cuticura Soap An! l;av» a ele:r. s^v-.-jt. tunli'l7 skin r. ith IKtis ir-.uMe and tnfliuu expense. C>ntridit ilu simple wholcirn.c trcitoent with tiresome masuging and otlur fads. On retirinc nncar th<? farewith Cuticura Ointment ca the end of th» llnijcr. wash 08 in iive lninutrs461 words
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Advertisement230 1920-10-23 2 **Xan#^^W .^V >nnn«dnnnn^Bnnnl SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED OF THH FAMOUS FRENCH CAR THE IDEAL CAR POR THE OWNER-DRIVER rittad with salf-startar, electric light, high tension magnate laaaettloa aad trial cordially lartted. MALCOLM BERANGER, 2. AlmeUa StoMt. WE ARE MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF PURE, SWEET CHOCOLATE, MILK CHOCOLATE TABLETS COVERTURES-COCOA POWDERS,230 words
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Article617 1920-10-23 3 . Once Gay But Now I Sober City. Piaak H. Ktsg, wtote stories from Boishe Tail ctnssla, appearing exclusively ia tbe Japan Advertiser last y a», were widely diaoasscd in the Far B»s l visited bi»h PeUograrl and Moaeow on bis trip tor tbe Aseoeiated Pros, aerota Raetii to617 words
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Article348 1920-10-23 3 INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY. Views of a Will-Known Bombay Mill-Owner. Mr. J A. Wadia, the well known Bombay mill o«atr, dje< not lake a rcty view rf Ibc ootlook tot tbe textile indoatij la tic eootae of bis aaooal review, be fays that tbe p iti!n c( tfce iadaetry ate large348 words
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Article31 1920-10-23 3 A levelle- at Stiatfora I met ronpk> of my dienda oa the kqo- I *ad I bad a drop extra I wos't •oil le-tbe faithtr I walked the worse I becamr.31 words
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Article32 1920-10-23 3 A flaheimin at tbo Lo*fst<li coast Can a mil kee i a vile acd biz ohi'd-ea oa Ibirt, (■hilliDgß week and step bocM eleaa The chaiimiD Soap sad atttr ate piett; oliftp.32 words
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Advertisement422 1920-10-23 3 IS LOOK FOR THE NAMES The caution ia necessary, for thus only is one assured of receiving the genuine. To purchase a watch without the name Cavalry on the dial is like buying gold and silver articles without HR the Hall Mark you are uncertain at to their E true422 words
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Advertisement335 1920-10-23 3 nir^ J0 J^ /aas Anaemia Our blood is composed of I red and white corpuscles tbe red to nourish the body, tbe white to fight disease. In Anaemia or bloodlessi.ess tbe red corpuscles are more or lr->s deficient Thus the blood cannot provide sufficient nourishment for tbe body. Therefore tha335 words
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Advertisement171 1920-10-23 3 f^^K^^Y^ woold Point out to you J ft BJ 9TOCIi BRITISH MANUFACTURED paaer ef assorted slses and colonra. John Kidd's Printing Ink. CHINESE DIRECTORY AND PRESS, LTD, Tank Road Publishers. FOR AUSTRALIAN f PRODUCTS ENQUIRE FROM AUSTRAUS OVERSEAS COMPANY 17, Change Alley. SPECIALITY LINES WHEAT FLOUR SANDALWOOD FOR GOOD WORKMANSHIP171 words
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Advertisement430 1920-10-23 3 RICHES DO TOC WANT TO BK RICH T W so, do not delay but try Mr. CLiaor sue Jin wbo is in the position te act /or you Gentlemen, whether te sell bay transact consign PROPERTY anch as estates, landed properties shares, etc. Ple«.e call or eoramunicate with Mr. Chiaag430 words
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Advertisement785 1920-10-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. Oa- British India AND Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAS AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES A LONDON Due785 words
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Advertisement789 1920-10-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE EASTERN SHIPPING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) This time table is subject te alteration without further noti-e. Steamer sailing from Singapore PERAK Every Tuesday, at 1 pjn, for Port Swettenham and Penang. From Penang to Monlmela (Train journey from Houlmein to Rangoon 10 hours) RENONG Once789 words
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Advertisement400 1920-10-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS 0. S. K. THE OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA LTD. (Incorporated in Japaa) No. 2. Dc Soaaa Street. Proposed Sailing from Singapore (Subject to change without notice) EUROPEAN UNB Per Port Said, Marseilles, London, Aatwer*. Rotterdam aaa Hambarg ARGUN MARU Oct. 29 ANDES MARU Not. 16 ('omit calling at Marseilles)400 words
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Advertisement436 1920-10-23 4 STEAMER SaiUWBS NIPPON YUSEK KAISHA (Incorporated la Jaaaa) Under Mail Cemtrad wtta tae faaaerW Jsaaoeee GaisiaaiaK Baejeet te altsratlons witheat aetten EUROPE MAIL LDTB Fortalgktlr Service Par Leadoa, Antwerp Tta (Malacca) Piaai»B< Cetasaba, Baas, Part Bale! aad Manama*. MISHIMA MARU Oct. 28 SADO MARU Not. I KITANO MARU Not. IT436 words
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Advertisement887 1920-10-23 5 STEAMER SAILIN6S THE BLUE FUNNEL LINK For London, Liverpool and North Continental Port* PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION is ■»«ll•»*>le for Pr-t und neeondclas* p«s«on^»r« to •tiuv« p<rts. For pm.-ase and furth r in fnrrr.ntinn, please apply to \V ■ANSnCLO 4 CO.. LTD., A e «nU, THE OCR AN STEAMSIIIP CO., LTD THE887 words
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Advertisement336 1920-10-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. and CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD. Surveys of Damaged Cargo Consignees of cargo ex undernoted steamers I are hereby informed that surrey of broken and damaged packages will be held at the times and places stated, after which no other! survey will be336 words
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Advertisement535 1920-10-23 5 SALES BY AUCTION AUCTION SALE of five cases muntz metal sheathing by the The Munti Metal Co., Birmingham (No. 18} 21 dozen picket watches, 23 pieces mosquito netting (1,12? yards). Ac our sale-room. No. 30, Kline Street, on Monday, October 29, at 10.30 a.m. Now on view. CHEONG KOON SENG535 words
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Advertisement794 1920-10-23 5 This i to give notice that the »bore I Trade Mark is the property of O. Mv ratal 4 Company of No. 20, Raffle* Place, Singa- 1 pore and is used by them as a' trade mark I in respect of hosiery, underwear and rough I goods imported and cold794 words
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Advertisement882 1920-10-23 5 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tender* will be repaired up tv ne»n Friday, November IS, 1(20, at th« Colon uJ Secretary's Office, Singapore, the Kesidaat Councillor's Office, Penang, ari the Resident's Office, Malacca, from aeraeni desirout ef contracting for supplies for the Government at Singapore, Pennng. and Malacca, respectively, for a period of882 words
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Advertisement877 1920-10-23 6 CINEMAS TRY TO GET INIO The Ttcatie that is aha Uu tha Stupendous Dram* OTHER MEN'S SHOES That throws the X Ray on tho Heatt aad SEE WHETHER if IS WitRTH THE WHILE X.iLiBR fiutt is io be teen «aj*be-t» eU-, a«sd tbe showgot* who scaVts op his bind »o877 words
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Advertisement292 1920-10-23 6 CINEMAS Fp.m Mdat, Octobar BS to Monday, Ooto»«r 2« Ifl HALL, LTD. 5 HbJ^?!^. SBJOND SHOW AT 8 11 iMWa Dnivwsal Masier Wm the iwm ft Hi BW 18 Bpisodu tO Parts 8»a t'nft JAMBS J OORBBTT Bp. 7. TH« BLBOTRIO POB pta. Bp. 9 TUB IHAOOW OF FBAR 3292 words
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Advertisement198 1920-10-23 6 CHOTIRMALL'S THE CHEAPEST SILK STORE 51-82, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. LADIES' AND GENTS 1 UNION SUITS of very durable quality to suit all pockets. COTTON CREPE KIMONOS Embroidered in all shades. WITH BUTTERFLY AND ROSEFLOWKR DEBIGNB. Michelfn Tyres SO by SVfc Plain or Universal non-skid io Stock. CHIN HUAT HIN OIL198 words
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Article117 1920-10-23 7 FIXTURES. Satu'r'ri.-iy. October 2.1. High Water, 7.32 a.m., 7.9 p.m. S.R.C. SjiorH. 2.30 p.mr Rugby S.C.C. v. United Services, S.C.C. groin, il. Sunday, October 24. High Water, 8.17 a.m., 8.16 p.ra. Band in the Gardens, 9.30 p.m. Monday, October 25. High Water, 8.49 a.m.. 9.5 p.m. Kanuutan,117 words
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Article237 1920-10-23 7 ESS ELS AT THE DOCKS. r.a>t Wharf H.imii K.:<-liintr. Malaya. Ka:,t Whnrl Katonj:, Saigon Maru, Taru Kaifaka -hn i» W hxrf, Albert and Victoria Dry |i,..ks V I Trcville. Mall Wharf Memnon, Burma Maru. Kuala K .nun \|ic ir. S kOgntifa. Bnpin m>i k K*poßS, Japan, Ekina, Hellenei,237 words
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Article214 1920-10-23 7 . T*-«sy Batu Pahat p.m. Malacca, t ort Swettenham Penanf 3 p.m. Mcdan 3 p.m. Pangkal Pinang, Billiton and Uatavia 4 p.m. lVnung, Kungoon and Calcutta 4 p.m. Bangkok ..4 p.m. l'.iluu Uatam and Pulau Bulang 4 p.m. K.rimon 4 p.u> ■t. Tmss> ..4 p.m. C'-cob 4 p.m.214 words
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Article29 1920-10-23 7 MAIL FOR EUROPE. (Official I'oit Office Report) Vat*. V to Am. cd London Au;:u=t 27 October 2 September 2 October 2 ■eyteraber 6 Ociober 7 September 17 October 1229 words
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Article126 1920-10-23 7 . EXCHANGI Singapore, October 23. On T notion, Bank 4 m/a 1/4 1/li Demand aVill/le Private 3 m. 3 credits 2/4 23/32 On New York Demand 38% Private 90 days 45 On France Bank 690 On India, Bank T.T. 138 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 72 p.c. pm. On126 words
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56 1920-10-23 7 Spot Oct. Vov.-D«e. Jan. -Mar t Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers Sellers Spot October w Nov.-Duc. Jan.-March Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers Sellers 52 53 M 54 55 56 62 63 Tone of Mar ket Steady. DAILY PRICES CURRENT.56 words
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Article211 1920-10-23 7 . (M. ■al.Pd ttflan. 10 10 Am pang 11.00 I 1 Ayer Weng LlO 1.26 tl il Kam. Kamuntinp 1.15.0 2.5.0 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 6.00 6.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin t.7.6 aom 1 1 Hitam Tin 2.60 2.8j 1 1 Jeiantoh 1.40 1.60 II £1 Lahat Mine* 7.60 8.00211 words
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Article124 1920-10-23 7 . IM. Val. Pd. Bay«r». Seller*. £1 £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.5.0 3.15.0 il £1 E. Smelting Co. 875 9.75 V-S/- Electric T'ways 3/3 10 10 Fraser Xeave 50.00 cr. 60 60 W. Hammer and Co. 100 LM 100 Katz Broii. I*o.oo 160.00 £1 £1 Mexican Eagle 11.5.0 11.15.0 10124 words
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Article74 1920-10-23 7 . u.rng. «p^.sU4*,loS »a. Ip.CBM ".pore Electric Tram* wayi 5 p.e. flfiO.OOl «i i'pore Municipal p.a $1,878,0CU IWt Spore Man. 4H I* of 1907 $1,000,000 It p^ 10p«.di» Spore Man. 4ft p4. of 1909 $1,600.600.. II lOp^dit S'Pcn Mua. 4Va 94. .of 1809 II'SOO.OOi l||j,U|j,A S'por* Man. 4 ir^v $2,000,00074 words
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Article425 1920-10-23 7 . Frasatf ana Co. and Ljall and Bvatta ftnitttla^l [Latest available Sterling Quotations arc printed on another paf« on Friday.] To-day s Prices rrucr I<pS~* ft Co. Evatt Ailenby ($1) 0.70 0.80 0.70 0.80 Alor Gajah ($1) 3.00 3.30 3.00 3.25 Am. Malay 3.20 3.40 3.20 3.60 A. Hitam425 words
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Advertisement136 1920-10-23 7 STUMP OFFERS Togo on Gold Coiut, local overprint, Hid. to I set of 7, unused f North lonuo, Red Cross, 1919, 3rd i.sur. lc. to GO cts., set of 13, unused 12 Vmul 'Mesopotamia), 4 a. on 1 pi. to 8 a. on 10 par., set of 6, unused 8136 words
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Advertisement685 1920-10-23 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENT* WANTED URGENTLY, overcoat in (too condition. Suit man 6 feet height. Repl; rwrt. Straits Times. fu LET, from November 1, a large bed room with bathroom attached. Call at I:.-.. Coat a Lajiej Hi LET, large compound house near sea Vacant November 1, 1920. Apply Powell t Co,685 words
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Advertisement52 1920-10-23 7 MARINE iiipHllS PAR ROPE I EXCELLENCE PURE MANILA ROPE SUPERIOR QUALITY A CORDAGE WORTHY OF YOUR CONFIDENCE Approved and purchased by the United States Navy and Army th* Philippine Government and also the leading shipowner*. SOLE AGENTS KEAT CHEANG COMPANY 61. Market Street, Singapore.— Tel. 2269. 415, Beach Street, Penang.52 words
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Advertisement623 1920-10-23 7 READY IN STOCK Phont 13M for kcaum in oi ulh Onl> t iimlted numbrr of ctutin ATBlUbte EUROPE BEST WHITE TALLOW TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT SQUARE MOUTHED SHOVELS TUP STAR OPERA ENGLISH SODIUM BISULPHITE 7 will stage in 1 cwt. drums. ALI.ADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMr Showing New Scenery and Dreawea WELL'S623 words
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1450 1920-10-23 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 A YEAR OF EDUCATION. The report on Education in the Straits Settlements for the year 1919, recently made public, is signed by Mr. Winstedt, the Assistant Director of Education, but Mr. Winstedt remarks that though he wrote the report, the events which marked the1,450 words
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Article15 1920-10-23 8 Sungei Bagan Rubber Co. meeting was held *t Messrs. Barker and Co.'s at noon to-day.15 words
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Article20 1920-10-23 8 The Rent Assessment Board for Singapore will sit on Tuesday Novsmi.or 2, at 2.15 p.m., in the Municipal Board Room.20 words
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Article21 1920-10-23 8 The Final Supply for 1919, which will be introduced in the Legislative Council on Monday provider for an excess of $21,535,460.21 words
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Article24 1920-10-23 8 An American cable states that the American Red Cross has appropriated $600,000 for the relief of sufferers by the famine in the northern provinces.24 words
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Article30 1920-10-23 8 The directors of the PaUling Rubber Estates have declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent, (actual) in respect of the year 1920 on the paid-up capital, payable October 14.30 words
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Article32 1920-10-23 8 A notification from the Lord Chaml>Tlain's Office denning the occasions for '.j wearing of orders, miniature dscoret!< ns and medals with evening dress, appear in the current issue of the Govurriient Gazette.32 words
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Article46 1920-10-23 8 Service will be held at the Bou; Kad Institute on Sunday evening at 8.1". Rev. E. S. Baird will give the address. All are cordially invited, espcially men of the Mercantile Marine, Navy ami Army. Some of the boys from Glciham Hall will render musical items.46 words
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Article47 1920-10-23 8 At a meeting of the Hyderabad (Sind) Municipality, it was resolved by 22 votes to 6 that the slaughter and sale of the flesh of cows, calves, and bullocks be prohibited w.thin Municipal limits from January. Of the seven Mahomedans present, one voted for and six against.47 words
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Article44 1920-10-23 8 The Registrar of Societies, Singapore, has reason to believe that the National Association of Discharged Soldiers and Sailors, Straits Settlements branch, has ceased to exist and the society is hereby called upon to furnish proof of its existence to the Registrar within three months.44 words
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Article55 1920-10-23 8 The directors of the Kawle (Java) Rubber Estates announce a final dividend of 15 per cent, actual, less tax, making 20 per cent., less tax, for the year ended March 31, 1920. An interim dividend of 6 per cent, actual, less tax, will also be paid in respect of the55 words
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Article49 1920-10-23 8 The annual meeting of the Singapore and South Malaya Boy Scouts Association will be held in the V.M.C.A. Hill on Friday, October 29, at 6.15 p.m. H.E. Major-General D. H. Ridout, K.8.E.. C.8., C.M.G., will preside. All who are interested in the movement are cordially invited to be present.49 words
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Article52 1920-10-23 8 The fifteenth international congress against alcoholism at which 20 nations were represented opened^at Washington amid scenes of enthusiasm. All se?med to agree it would be fifty years b'rfore the world became dry. Anglo-Saxons favoured legislative action, Latin representatives urging that the peoples should be educated to a gradual acceptance of52 words
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Article60 1920-10-23 8 An Ordinance to be introduced into the Legislative Council embodies the recommendations of a committee as to raising certain fee 3 in connection with surveys and inpections undertaken by the Department of the Surveyor-General of Ships. The existing scale of fees has been found to be inadequate under present local60 words
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Article67 1920-10-23 8 H.M.S. Curlew is sailing for Hongkong to-morrow after a visit in which officers and men have made themselves very popular with the people of Singapore. Much hospitality has been extended by the ship which Capt. W. M. James, C. 8., R.N., commands, and the men have been prominent in local67 words
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Article101 1920-10-23 8 Combatting the begging nuisance in Bombay, the Social Service League and Salvntion Army recently collected 300 starving and helpless beggars, and the majority are being housed in the new Beggars' Home, where they are provided with food and clothing, and are taught useful crafts. Cane work and flower- making are101 words
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Article361 1920-10-23 8 Mr. H. Nell is to he the Controller undar tha Clearing Office Ordinance. Mr. G. R. K. Mugliston is nppointod visitor to the Lunatic Asyium, Singapore. The death has occurred at Colombo *f Mr. H. A. H. Leetham of the Galas* Company. Mr. F. E. Harmer, Assistant361 words
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Article25 1920-10-23 8 The P. and 0. packet Somali is due at Penan? on Monday, the 25th inst., anJ is expected to bring mails from Europe.25 words
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Article32 1920-10-23 8 The Governor has been pleased to appoint Thursday, November 11, 1920, to be observed as a public holiaay throughout the Straits Settlements, in commemoration of the Armistice of November, 1918.32 words
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Article94 1920-10-23 8 A correspondent wrote the other day complaining about a motor-car being seen several times across the public pavement just outside the office of Hammer and Co., a few yards from Anderson Bridge, and stating that he had written to the Traffic Department of the Police reporting94 words
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Article106 1920-10-23 8 A popular concert is to be given by those talented artistes, Mr. Gregory Ivanoff, violinist, Signor Enrico Palmetto, tenor, and Mr. Edgar Hulland, pianist, in the new hall, Raffles Hotel, to-morrow evening, beginning at 9.45. Those who have already heard them in the Victoria Theatre will106 words
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Article167 1920-10-23 8 Mr. Langham Carter had before him yesterday a powerfully built man, named Tan Ah Jin, who was charged in enn ction with an incident at Pasir Panjnng in the early morning of the 10th inst. It seems that Mr. H. Ellis, manager of the Linotype and Machinery167 words
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Advertisement170 1920-10-23 8 HAVE BETTER LIGHT IN YOUR HOVE WITH COLEMAN QU.CK-LITE LAMPS ft LANTERN U y^slaaw The world's laadiM portable lamp A torn P»<*>«. Bi»»eh »i«hlißg mo vi« t laatera !o» the fa bo, she ooatraotot, M 0 etadla powes at oee half Mat pc» |he ooldoot mlMi |be Mama* bid hoot.170 words
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Advertisement179 1920-10-23 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT Path. Serial Featuring- Pearl WhiU U Epd«. THE BLACK BECRKT li Epda. Episode* Nos. 7 and B—48 4 reels 5 Pta. TBE DRIFTERS S PU. Featuring J. Warren Kerrigan Pathc Gasette and Harold Lloyd Comedy Path* Review, one reel drama and a two reel Comedy (First Show) palladiuim"179 words
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Article1210 1920-10-23 9 Government Debates Ifers' Contentions. rushed Settlement Deprecated Rkutkk Telegrams London. October 20. Probably the outstanding point of yesterday evening's coal debate in the House of Commons was the miners' spokesmen's criticism of Government's contention that am increase of wages must be contingent OB increased output. The miners1,210 words
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Article105 1920-10-23 9 Reuter Telegram London, October 19. Amsterdam The Handelsblad, commenting on the subsidiary Standard Oil flotation, states that 51 per cent, of the capital is to be allotted to the Banque de Paris and 40 per cent, to the Standard Oil j'roup. Calling attention to the fact that theReuter - 105 words
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Article76 1920-10-23 9 Reuter Telegram London, October 20. Plans for making new main roads round London in connection with the relief of unemployment involve an expenditure of ten million sterling. The plans provide for a new London to Cambridge road, also a number of main traffic arteries through Middlesex andReuter - 76 words
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Article984 1920-10-23 9 . Conspiracy to Smash The Empire. Inquiry into Reprisals Reuter Telegrams London, October 20. For the Irish reprisals debate in the House of Commons to-day, an urgent government whip has been issued. The feel ing uppermost among numbers of wellinformed persons is that the situation in Ireland has improved sinceReuter - 984 words
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Article132 1920-10-23 9 Asia the Home of the Human Race. Reuter Telecram London, October 20. The Daily Mail correspondent at New York says that the missing link expediion, promoted by the Museum of Natural i'listory and the American Asiatic Society, "or which a fund of £50,000 was provided, .vill leaveReuter - 132 words
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Article188 1920-10-23 9 Reuter Telegrams London, October 20. Out of 103 ex-German steamers offered for sale by Lord Inchcape, 48, of a tonnage of 247,000, have been sold for £4,787,000. London, October 20. It is understood that Poland has replied courteously to the Anglo-French note, but foreshadows that there will be noReuter - 188 words
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Article22 1920-10-23 9 The completed portion of the new Kallang Bridge will be open to all traffic as from Tuesday morning next.22 words
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Article3094 1920-10-23 9 Yesterday's Memorable Opening Ceremony. As briefly reported yesterday, the final ceremony of M. Clemenceau's busy week •n Singapore came yesterday morning, whe.n the grand old man of France inaugurated the important main thoroughfare which is to bear his name. Trouble had been taken to arrange a ceremony worthy3,094 words
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Article201 1920-10-23 10 Singapore Mail Train Held up For Four Hours. The mail train from Singapore, which should have reached Kuala Lumpur at C.;"i a.m. y. si' r.h.y, arrived exactly four hoars later, reports the Malayan Leader of Friday. On the previous night, a goods train preceding the mail train from201 words
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Article303 1920-10-23 10 Provision for Public Service Next Year. At Monday's meeting of the Legislative Council the first reading will be taken uf in Ordinance for making provision for the jublic service for the year 1921. It is nurted as follows This Ordinance may be cited as the Supply Ordinance,303 words
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Article481 1920-10-23 10 Commended by Medical Authority As Bringing Content. Th« question of labour efficiency in relation to tobacco-smoking has been revived in a prominent fashion by the inreasing practice of smoking in the workshops. It seems clear that in many cases the practice is tolerated by authority, and the481 words
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Article43 1920-10-23 10 New York Cable Reports A Settlement. As we go to press, Monson and Co. inform us that they have received a cable despatched from New York at 6.30 p.m. yesterday stating It is rumoured that the British coal strike is settled."43 words
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Article711 1920-10-23 10 (From an Occasional Correspondent). Penang, October 16. The week opened with a grand display of the forces of nature by the appearance it 2 p.m. punctually of a very fine and large and somewhat eccentric specimen of I water spout in the Straits of Penang opposite to711 words
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Article123 1920-10-23 10 Programme of Drills, etc., for week ending Saturday, October 30, 1920 Saturday, October 23. Eurasian Co. Rifle Club, Balestier Range, !.3O p.m. Sunday, October 24. S.R.E.(v) Rifle Club, Balestier Raage, 7.30 a.m. Tuesday, October 26. Malay Co., Balestier Range, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, October 30. S.R.E.(v) Rifle Club,123 words
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Article1748 1920-10-23 10 Melvill (Selangor) Rubber. Report on Managing Director's Visit. The annual meeting of the above was held on October 5, at the offices of Messrs. Boustead Bros., Agents and Secretaries, Colombo, who w;-re represented by Mr. P. H. "Selby. Mr. R. C. Boustead presided and there were present Messrs. H. L.1,748 words
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Article187 1920-10-23 10 Muhamedan Representation On Legislative Council. At a special general meeting of the Moslem Institute held at its club premises, 28 Race Course Road, on October 2, a resolution "That in the opinion of the Moslem Institute it is high time that a Mussulman is appointed on the Legislative187 words
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Article109 1920-10-23 10 Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report. Singapore, October 23, 1920. Silver.— s2%. Hongkong 72. Shanghai 42 Three months gold 45. Tin.— l2s tons sold at 125 50. Share Market. Quiet. Kun<!on;;s buyers 95 cents, Pindas 1.80, Craigieleus i.i'o, Scudais 6.50, Ulu Pandans I.2'JV4. Offers mv.ted for Tambalaks, Mentakabs,109 words
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Article60 1920-10-23 10 At the Alhambra, to-night, besides the seventh and eighth episodes of Pearl Wh'te's serial, The Black Secret, a Robertson-Cole Hodkinson production featuring J. Warren Kerrigan will be screened, as well as a Pathe Gazette and a Harry Pollard comedy. In the earlier houso a Pathe Review, a one-act60 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article415 1920-10-23 10 Space only permits of all too brief a notice of the athletic sports of our visitors from H.M.S. Curlew which took place at the S.C.C. yesterdxiy afternoon under tinpatronage of H. E. the Governor and Lady Guillemard. The Club was an ami< atod scene, with crowds415 words
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Article93 1920-10-23 10 Much interest is being taken in the Rugger match to be played on the S.C.CL groumi to-day at five o'clock, when the Club will oppose an inter-service team. The S.C.C. team has been scl"<te<l as follow* :_A. H. Green F. Sutherland, W. S. Black. J. S. D.93 words
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Article39 1920-10-23 10 An interesting rifle shooting competition between the Staffords and H.M.S. Curlew pulled off this week resulted in the Staffonls winning the senior division and the Naval men the junior. In rapid the Staffords had a very good win.39 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter115 1920-10-23 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Allow me a space in one of the columns of your popular journal to congratulate the Hon. Dr. Lim Boob Keng, 0.8. E., on the questions he is askingre the arrears of the subordinate staff. The correspondents Tamby and115 words
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Letter192 1920-10-23 10 When A Flag is not a Flag To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In your issue of October 20 a letter appeared with the heading, the Welcome to M. Olemeneeau, in which a learned contributor found time to criticise thir decorations on Johnston's Pier. He states that he192 words
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Article21 1920-10-23 10 The steamer Amiral Latouche Trerill*. which arrived this morning from Havre. has on b":tnl 859 Annauiite. troops bound for Saigon. t21 words
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Article2598 1920-10-23 11 Ladies' Opinions for And Against. We take from the Malay Mail the; following which has* heon adjudged the best and mod original article sent in in con-' ■ection with our contemporary's competition for articles by ladies on Life in Malaya. The writer of the first is "Maria'2,598 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement204 1920-10-23 11 v WE BEG TO ADVISE Our Many Customers that from October I, 1920 "HIS MASTER'S VOICE RE6IRDB WiLL BE REDUCED IN PRICE Plum Label 52.50 and $3.50 Black Label $3.25 and $4.25 Celebrity $2.75 and up S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Icowpoiatod ia HoDgkoag) a lUFFLBS PI.ACB, dINOAI'O B. THE CLYNO204 words
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Advertisement253 1920-10-23 11 COOI BBT OCNCBBT BALL IN THB BABT RAFFLES HOTEL (NBW £AtL( Special Sunday Concert Sunday, October 24, a 945 pm. Ivanolf and Palmetto Supported by EDGAR HULLAND BOOKUO AT HOTBJi OFFi: B. PSICB »8 ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER THE HOTEL ORCHESTRA WILL PLAY DURING AND AFTER DINNER ADELPHI HOTEL253 words
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Article488 1920-10-23 12 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24. Mi Andrew's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 10.30 tt.m. Matins (Choral). A p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes. 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. S. Matthew's Sepoy Lines. 8.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Services and Meetings. Holy Communion on Tuesday and488 words
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Advertisement167 1920-10-23 12 KIAM KMT COMPANY (MARKET STREET) Fresh. Arrivals \SI'INALLS White Ssaitary EUROPE Fire Bricks sad Clay Kn mcl NICHOLSON'S Files KITSON'S Bli>w Lamps BABBITT'S White MeUl GUDDDTi Aluminium I'aiat TARRED Rope IMSINFECTANT AND VARNISH OK MANY MAKES AND KINDS. KHAt @*un A Go. 11R. SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD, BINGAPORI ■V* IN STOCK167 words
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Advertisement235 1920-10-23 12 ARE YOU A NEGLIGENT PLANTER? You know that disease and peat will destroy your rubber tree unless you ACT byfore it i. too late. Why allow TERMITES to remain in their dugouts and undermine your trees TAKE OIK ADVICE— CAS THEM WITH BRITISH UNIVERSAL WHITE ANT MACHINE Order at once235 words
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Advertisement85 1920-10-23 12 p HAMS Pineapple Brand SINGAPORE GOLD STDHABE COMPAIY, LIMITFD. George's Garage 8. OOLEMAN STREET SPECIAL NOTICE We arc pleased to be atie to inform oui pattern* that ooi gua^e ii now sjaarts) connected with tbe teitpLont, and that wa m to ■mMbM H eitccte otsieis (oi lt>e hiring of oars85 words
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Article488 1920-10-23 13 BOMBSHELL FUR STAGELAND. Driving Touring Companies Olf Tbe Road. On the top ol a not ilously bad teasoa fo» tsonng eompamea comes a bombsbell from the railway oompiniea ia ho sbape > I tti ptcpistl to abol ab cheap (area lor tbeatiioal people. Mr. Bdwia Cox, tbe Sootb-Bastero Ri'l way's488 words
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Article598 1920-10-23 13 HOUSE OF CASSELL. Projected Sale ol a Famous Business. II m acnqaaced in tha Ci' y t:e olbei d»j tbat ibe ol i ett»binbtd pablirbin^ boaeo ol Ctustll and Co., vi La Belle baavaxe. Ladgate Mill, had boea piovisioaallj sold to M=« v. William E and J Gomel Betty, wb)598 words
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Advertisement154 1920-10-23 13 WHITEAWAY'S lj§\ Prices Down if 2O °/o IS DISCOUNF H ALL LADIES li DRESSES /..:,^,»7 Over 10 fco select from in voi'r, si k, Mf, {kj'^jV mublin, stockinette, sron^e cloth, eto. ipf/j FOR ONE WEEK ONLY 11 I WHITEAWAY LAIOLAW CO., LTD, ilasorp-tated ia Ba>laad) Singapore: A New Straw Hat154 words
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Advertisement312 1920-10-23 13 MADE IN AUSTRALIA HUDSON'S "EUMENTHOL JUJUBES" The Great Antiaeptic and Prophylactic FOR COUGHS COLDS I INFLUENZA Let the Bayer Beware The large sale for "Enmenthol Jajnbea" lias led to a number of imitations being manufactured under the name of menthol tnd other jujubes. It ia important, therefore, when buying, to312 words
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Advertisement10 1920-10-23 13 JI^MRQZ'S ON HIRE AK.BG MOTOR OARACrB a 18, Oro^a-d Rosd.10 words
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Advertisement941 1920-10-23 14 SALES BY AUCTION AUCTION SALE ©F VVLUABLE FRF.EHOLD LAND AND I!(iUSi:S AT THOMVSON ROAD, .SINGAPORE. The undersigned have received instructions «o ,11 by public auction nt their nale-rooto, Raffles Chambers, Raffle. Place, •a Monday. October 25, U2O. at 2J» pja. Lot No. 1. No. 17-1, Thompson Road, area ''"lio't No.941 words
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Advertisement955 1920-10-23 14 SALES BY AUCTION MORTGAGEE'S SALE >f a small rubber plantation planted with rubber treea all in bearing, situate at Bukit Katil, Malacca. Fo be held by public auction at our saleroom. No. 11, First Cross Street, Malacca, an Thursday, October 28. 1910, at 12 doob Particulars All those two pieces955 words
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Advertisement1911 1920-10-23 14 Assets over $3,500,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $15,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE GO. LTD. (Incorporated in Straits Settlement.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester Hoase, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE S2, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies1,911 words
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Article1098 1920-10-23 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. A Fuel Famine. It is observable, writes H. Massac Buist in a home paper, that, despite the mass of matter that has been issued, particularly from one motor organisation, concerning the rise in the price of fuel, from nowhere has there1,098 words
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Advertisement142 1920-10-23 15 Ford Announcement Genuine Ford Spare Parts T icßure tbe efficient running ofyour Fo*»d Car it is necessary to repla c worn parts with Genuine Ford pirts oily, ftidny parts whi^n fit j^ the i?\> d Cfcr told locally have never seen the Ford factory aid are made cf very inferior142 words
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Advertisement536 1920-10-23 15 Iftjfx/ Obtainable k a^vJ hB nTOUfllKHl mm STOCKISTS SINGAPORE StraiU Motor Garage, Chin Huat Hin Oil Trading Co., The Cycle and Carriage Co.. Ltd. Ong Sam Liong Co. E. Siddons, Gas. Automobile Co. The >C'tral Malaya Trading Co. JOHORE BAHRU A. C. Harper Co., Ltd. MUAR Sime Darby Co., Ltd.536 words
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Advertisement420 1920-10-23 16 GUAN KIAT CO. LIMITED (Incorporated in Straita Settlement*) $6, Phillip Street. SINGAPOREGOODS READY IN STOCK NOW Hubbuck'B Boiled Linseed Oil Hubbuck's Raw Linseed Oil Hubbuck'B Black Taint Hubburk's Blue Taint Hubbuck's Green Paint Hubbnck's Dark Green Paint Hubbuck's Mast Colour Paint Hubbuck's lied Oxide Paint Hubbuck's Stone Colour Paint Hubbuck's420 words
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Advertisement416 1920-10-23 16 REMINDER TO PLANTERS PLOUGHS PLOUGHS PLOUGHS 1 NEGRO AND LUZON-LAGIO with Extra Shears and Fitting*. NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED Apply to GUAN MAT CO. LIMITED No. 86, PHILLIP STREET, SINGAPORE. EVERTTHDIG RIUABfiJ IffElMU *JT» IHtl MWMHIN WATT CO. Hukit Mm« aaa Oiiafcrt Boa* BDISAPOBB. JL/ST 4RJlfV£D Chrtab Ship-log* < couplet*),416 words
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Advertisement880 1920-10-23 16 JMSSIFIED ADVtRThEMENTI The PREPAID charges for Waata, For Sale, To Laa, etc. In ordinary close-set type (average six word* to line) are Per line one insertion 28 cts., two ins. 46 cts three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, twelve880 words
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Advertisement941 1920-10-23 16 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE DODGE CAR, electric light, starter, two sets cover*, excellent condition. $3.800. Apply 382, Straits Times. FOR SALE, Cleavelaad Motor Cycle, practically new, price $500 or nearest offer accepted. ApplyStraits Motorcar Service. Ltd. WANTED, a few new or used 1 or 2 ton lorries or busses, also941 words
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Advertisement509 1920-10-23 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, stores and offices. Apply Ea. M. Nathan ft Co- 4, De Soota Street. TO LET. No*. 181 to 1(7, North Boat Qua/. Apply Ismail i.nd Bsheem. Pras Basal) Ho««. OFFICES TO LET, «t No. 1, Robinson Road. Apply Singapore Estate Supplies and Agency Co. TO509 words
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Advertisement311 1920-10-23 16 Straits Motorcar Service LIMITEJ (Incorporate* In Straita BaULnaa*. til to lit, ORCHARD KOAD LORRIES AND CARS HIRED OVERHAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYCLE? WELDING of all metal.. Sati.faetion GoarantooJ Large stocks of LUCAS HORNS AND LAMPS arriving shortly Phone 1233 BEAR IN MIND the old adage "A Stitch in Time311 words
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Miscellaneous206 1920-10-23 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General Manager* Office Ulf Job Printing Offlce lt«4 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addresses! to THE EDITOR. All eommunicatioM relating to buaineaa mattera —aV>erti*e-> menu, *üb*criptions, account*, printiaat etc., should bo addreiaed to TD MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wants, For206 words
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