The Straits Times, 7 August 1923
1923-08-07
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Title Section13 1923-08-07 1 The Straits Times No. 27,321 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1923. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Article2125 1923-08-07 2 Knowledge of the Origin Of Deposits. Correct Method of Working Mr. William R. Jones D. Sc. (Lond.): 'read a valuable paper on the origin of I the alluvial and eluvial tin-ore Ac-'--posits of the Kjnta district its significance when testing such deposit;-:, paiti- cularly for dredging areas, before2,125 words
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Advertisement635 1923-08-07 2 »olut«!y »s'«- Thtre \i no danger of accidrntal Ois40SpaH automatic r<-i' safety. (2! tVumb-opeir.Kd safety Uv_-r, k EPr.CIFICATIOKS: Ca'.ibcr. -380; lenerti."^ S/» !n M tluckncs S/iO in.; weicht, 21 ounces unloade-1; finiih, mm &J.\ fciack; matKinc held? seven riralcis automatic MB ,^BB^k. ctnidani cartr'djej. cr.e additional cartridge in cbimbcr. BJ635 words
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Advertisement381 1923-08-07 2 I PIMPLES ON I HEAD AND FACE Of Wet Nature. Could Not Sleep. Cuticnra Heals. My head and face broke out with pimples ot a wet nature and formed sore eruptions. Sometimes the irritation was so great that I scratched my head, which made it worse. I had to have381 words
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Advertisement106 1923-08-07 2 ITALIAN White Cement SUN BRAND Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed. In use by all the Leading CONTRACTORS BARRELS OF 180 KILOS. Stocks always Available large quantities, deliveries within 6 weeks of order. Ambrosoli Stoppani Co. SINGAPORE AND PENANG. I>MMMMI»>tHMHHI>MHM>HMIMM>>MMM>>MMIIM 2 OLIVE OIL s^l PACKtdH ITALY I Vwy In l 2 and106 words
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Advertisement324 1923-08-07 8 at^~H&Z- 'HWIIIHIii lip"-*-. > I Haa^J^L^BV I Difference between tea in a round vacuum tin and tea in an hermetically sealed container is that vacuum keeps contents as fresh as when packed, whereas the other bottles up the mischief. There you have the reason why we only use, vacuum packing.324 words
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Advertisement226 1923-08-07 8 HEAT EXHAUSTION* is very often largely due to constipation. When the bowels are nctinjt freely and regularly the system keep cool and sustains its strength much longer than when constipation is present. Headaches, billiousness, disordered liver and vertigo are all symptoms of costiTeness. If troubled by any of these symptoms226 words
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Advertisement223 1923-08-07 8 Special Display ■1 Dunhill's Cigar Cigarette Holders CIGARETTE HOLDERS 4.50 to $35.00 CIGAR HOLDERS $10.00 to $16.00 At DonhUi Depot MAYNARD CO., LTIX «|aßtafA|aj^^^ fr 9 t flit t t < ♦■♦♦^^HBP^^" ♦♦^W^H^W %3 %aJ mJ& \Jr JL*s s Physiological Laxative. The only agent that effects the functional re-education of223 words
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Advertisement800 1923-08-07 4 SpftMER SAILINGS P. 0.-firitish India and Apcar Line (Companies Ineorporatod la RaglaadJ MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CABGO SKKTICKS PRMNSCTLAR AND ORIENTAL I. N. CO. TJador Contract with His Majesty's Govaramoat, LONDON-FAR EASTERN SXRYICR OUTWARDS FROM LONDON OOMBWARDB FOR CHINA AND JAI'AN FOR MARBKILLRB, LONDON AND ANTWRRP Toaaato Dao S'voro Teaaage800 words
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Advertisement662 1923-08-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (laeorporatod ta CagUad). The Bine Funnel Line Regular Service to LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Takiag cargo oa through662 words
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Advertisement613 1923-08-07 4 STEAMER SailiiiSS KOMKLYKE rAKETVAART MAATSCB#??W a (ROTAL FACKRT NATISATION CO. OF 811 (laeorporated In Hollaed > C7N9RR CONTRACT WITH THR NRTHERLA>I>B dl,i.n. ■OtßsVssmTßn Telothoae Nee. Paaeag* De»t, 1»1. Freight D»pt, UM, Maiioe 7».m r 4 Tr# M x I>e»C 1117, Manager's Deft. IMC. SINGKEL— August 7, Sinckaw.-.njr. Stlakau, rcmang!:at and613 words
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Advertisement534 1923-08-07 5 STEAMER SAIUNtS N. Y. K. LONDON LINE Kashlma Mara Aag. 7 linkone Maru Aug. 29 LIVERPOOL LINE Toknshlma Mara Aag. 27 Durban mid. Sept. HAMPt'Hr, LINE Mlto Man Ang. 2S Matsuve Maru end Sept. NEW YORK LINK vIa_9UEZ SOUTH AMERICAN LINE Kamakura Maru Aug 8 BOMBAY IJNE Sado Maru Aug.534 words
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Advertisement346 1923-08-07 5 STEAMER SAILIN6S ~0.5.K. Proposed Sailing, from Singapore, (subject to change without previous notice.) EUROPEAN LINE For Marseilles, London, Hambarg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Sues and Port Said. Arr. Dep. 'LONDON MARU Beginning Sept. 'Call* at Marseilles. NEW YORK LINE For San Francisco, Panama, New York, via Japan. ALASKA MARU from346 words
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Advertisement706 1923-08-07 5 STEAMER SAILINGS STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPY "NEDERLAND" < M Nederl»nd" Steam Navigation Company), HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE (of th* United Netherlands Steam Navigation Company). HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. Loading for s.s. SALEIER, August 20 HOLLAND and HAMBURG s.s. NIAS, August 31 HOLLAND s.s. KRAKATAU, September 8 HOLLAND .s.s. SAPAKOEA. September 20706 words
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Advertisement732 1923-08-07 5 stomeh samms "ELLERMAN LINE sn.I.mtMAW ft BVCKNALL STEAMSHIP Co, VOL. Oaesraeratol 1* torlaaiT) STMAMHK Da* Singapore PASSENGER SERVICE OVTWAJRDS. fsui. CITY OF KARACHI China and Java* O«t. •m. CITY OF PARIS China awl Japan Nor. 16 ••A CITY OP CANTERBURY China and Japan Dee W HOMBWARD9 tss. uri'X OF KARACHI732 words
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Advertisement724 1923-08-07 6 CIKEMAS GAIETY CINEMA If you like Oreezy action appealing romance a smiling, daring hero a bewitching hesoine thrilling adventure BY ALL MEANS SEE ED. (HOOT) GIBSON Sjpporird i:y Hajari Dm i' THE LONE HAND Trapp> d in a flooded mine; shot at by an unknuwti vamped by a beautiful, treacherous724 words
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Advertisement395 1923-08-07 6 GIKEKAS PALACEGAY CINEMA Sccom! Show it 9.15 sharp. Episodes 3 and 4 *J the Universal Sorial PERILS OF THE YUKON Featuring Wil'ian Desmn.id and Laura La Planle 50,009 MILES with THE PRINCE OF WALES, in 6 Long ReeU. By Cmnmmi of His Majesty The King. Historic Tour through America, Ci.nada,395 words
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Advertisement219 1923-08-07 6 SHEPCO'S I), Amber Mansion*. In Voluntary Liq-.iidat'un. CLEARANCE LINES. Hockey Sticks $T,M Tennis Nets 0.00 Sprinting Shoes 7.50 Ladies' Woollen Coats 5.00 Golf Clubs 3.25 Golf Balls, dozen 5.00 Argus Rackets 25.00 THE STAR OPERA At the THEATRE ROYAL North Bridge Road. To-nifht A Big Hindustani Programme MAHARAJAH lIARISCHANDRA will219 words
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Advertisement23 1923-08-07 6 CONCRETE LAWN ROLLER Better and cheaper than anything on the market. Over 100 in use. ETABLISSEMENTS BROSSARD MOPIN (Incorporated in Chine). SINGAPORE. < MM««HM»MHHMHMHmH23 words
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Article81 1923-08-07 7 FIXTURES. .:"t 7 i. G.lO a.m., S.jj p.m. i Ai". ii-.'s ;eam. lani;]:-, I lub Mtj'., C.30 p.m. .d- r S T.Ji; a.m.. 7.1 p.m. .1 dvi; by 1..' S.C.C., p.m. < no a. \u^ust 'J ...i.i.. R 2 p.m. S.R.C. v. o r.r.c. Lra, Mem. Hall,81 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article80 1923-08-07 7 V ESSELS AT THE DOCKS. Eact Wharf r»»«in-Nil. Kahl \Vh:rr! Tara. Shv.T-, Wharf Nil Ultra, E Empire Dm I i kura Maru Cit) We. i Hharl yne, A Jardinca Wh i Pulo Rrani Coal Wharf— Nil. Keppel Harbour. Main Wharf 8 Hebe. Bpartan, Flcvo, W Bt Klttj No. l. Recorder.80 words
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Article61 1923-08-07 7 rrom T. Niebonj CAN Wil.-. from i 8-8. R. 702 ton?, frcsn Ixmdon rroa foi frcv. t« I.:, 1"-X. :,iantle le 12 01.:. IFOH. i. lei ■■•r: Siui.-- la, from YokoPCTt Ewetv Dal, 2.) tent, from Doll Djaob! froi Bstavl c-.-. INTO, Brit, Dariian I.IIC. f.'Al i .k;61 words
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Article146 1923-08-07 7 To-day. 3 p.m. Penang :in:l Calcutta 3 p.m. Patn I'ahut .3 p.m. Malacca a.id Muar 4 p.m. I'ontiatwk 4 p.m. I'.::tn\,a, Choribon and Samarang 4 p.m. p.:,,. I'ul) i and Ilinlan 1 p.;n. (Uy train) ti p.m. Wedneadsy B turabaym, Mn- la i excepting 1G a.m. I'ji-i:146 words
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Article36 1923-08-07 7 MAILS FO R EUROPE. By P. Jul.*n» Tee^U Left Arrd. Spore London June 25 July 23 June 27 July 23 July 2 July 26 July I July 31 July 3 July 31 July 3 Aug. 336 words
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Article204 1923-08-07 7 EXCHANGE Sittgap ire, Au,;j.-t 7. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1/32 Demand 2 3 15/1 C Private ra. .reJits 4*4 On New York Demand K 7 Private DO <! i 5 r 'a Hi ID ti !i;in:; 840 On [Bdia, Bank T.T. 17;i Si Honykonit, Hank204 words
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56 1923-08-07 7 Tone of the MTM Steady. Lalost Londen cslilt.s quote: Spot shed I<. N. injrapcre Standard I'ale Crepe. Closing Price*. Bayers, Scllen. Spot tat 3ct-Dec. Jam. -11 arch Sp (>'.'.'-,>,■.•. Jan. -March Sicgapcre Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers. 60V4 61 M SUM56 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article213 1923-08-07 7 MM Val. I'd. Kuytrs. Sellers. 1 1 liatang l'adaiij. 0.42 -h 0.47 '/a 1 1 Ilium Tin L32U LS7fe 1 1 Jrhntoh 0.10 0.20 i l Johaii TJn 0..;. i o.:ss tl ii Kam. KamaaUag 46/G 47/6 10 10 Kinta Assn. OrJ. IJU 8.00 r 6 I.Uyaui Tin 4.1T,213 words
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Article140 1923-08-07 7 Vnl. I'd. Buyers. Sellers. d 11 B. Am. Tobacco 4.17.3 4.1<J.6 10 10 Central Engine* 9.50 10.25 !0 10 Central Motors 3.25 G..>o Cl £1 E. Sni^Hin- Co. 7.00 7.50 5/- 6/- Else. Tramways 1/0 1/9 10 10 Frnsev Ncave MM O'J.OO 50 60 Hammer Co. 140 145 100140 words
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Article111 1923-08-07 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. 91.234.J100 par 5 p.c. p.m. B*perc Eloctrie Tr:«rnw»y«, B pj:. gtSMM ua. S'p" r|l Mnniclpjil fi n*. 51 >■ 78.000 par S'por<> Municipal 4/4 p^. of 1907 $1,000,000 6 p.c. dl». S'p')*"^ Municipal 4H P^Jof mod 51.600.5n0 p*. <ii». ?'poc« Mnnioipnl 4H p.«. i of111 words
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Article402 1923-08-07 7 hVoacr and Co. and Lyall xud Kr.tt', QMtatfmw. Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another page on Friday To-day"s Trices. Wtmmt Lyall Co. Evatl. Allen' yNcw(Sl) 1.-JT'i 1.32« a 1.9 1.30 Aloi Cajah ($1) l.:! 0 1.40 1.35 L4B A. Illtam ($5) 14.00 15.00 14.00 15.00 A.402 words
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Advertisement30 1923-08-07 7 mim of removal We have to ootify oar customers that we havo removed to No. 159-1, Orchard Road. All orders will be romptly as usual. ASIA mm GARAGE Phone 1219.30 words
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Advertisement809 1923-08-07 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other ('lasti'Mcd AdrM., ntt pa?e ft, j JAMS IN GLASS: Ch.rry, Strawberry.' Raspberry, Cranberry, Apricot, Black anil Ked Currant, Lemon Curd. M. Bolttr, Direct: Importer, Europe Hotel Building. VIOLIN tuition, (anu ebtafk. X!. S VACANCIES, No. Oxlajr U'm oleclric, ti-.i.;-. (at Tvlaa&MM 2680. I SKVEN-SEATEK S'.ji c.i. h.p..809 words
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Advertisement74 1923-08-07 7 WOODMiLHE PATERT FOOT POMP The reason for the success of the Wood-Milne Patcst Foot Pump lies not only in the fact that it is constructed on scientific lines, but also that it is, from first to last, a first-class engineer job. Thus, it is made aa simple as is compatible74 words
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Advertisement543 1923-08-07 7 Ji LIT', 1 9a *la NOTHING BETTER THAN Gurlitt's Miracle Essence. A cure known and appreciated since 1796. A suic und effective preventive acaJaat all ttaamaet Complaints, Indigestion, Influenza, Chout Rheumatics, Malaria, Insomnia, etc., etc. it is tka approved house MM*))', ■'"<' should I a in the medicine chest of543 words
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Advertisement621 1923-08-07 7 THE STRAITS TINES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Hotel van Wijk. Money Changer, Grosvenor. Kelly and WaUh, Ltd., Rallies Place. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Europe Hotel. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Federal Rubber Stamp Co., Raffles Place. Fcter Choiig, Rallies Place and Urns Husah Road.621 words
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1165 1923-08-07 8 We gather from the statements ma< e in the Houses of Parliament that the British endeavour to reach some reasonable conclusion on the Reparation question has ended in f.Vlure. Italy is with us France and Belgium remain as they were, and the British1,165 words
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Article55 1923-08-07 8 Charged with being concerned in a murder which was committed in April of last year, a Chinese was produced in the Third Court, yesterday, by Mr. Kenny, C.D.1., and remanded. The man was arrested by the Detective Department a fewdays ago, and is one of a gang of ten wanted55 words
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Article66 1923-08-07 8 Cable advices reached Hongkong from Amoy on July 31 stating that Northern gunboats had attacked Amoy the day previous that Southern troops were occupying the British settlement and not allowing anyone to land, and that the British Consul had been fired on in attempting' to land. It is stated that66 words
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Article15 1923-08-07 8 Eastprn Smelting Company, Ltd, are paying a dividend of Is. per share less income tax.15 words
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Article31 1923-08-07 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 171 =$100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 176 $100.31 words
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Article34 1923-08-07 8 The ricksha pullers in Kuchinjc went out on strike on July lt>. Action was taken by the Municipal authorities, and the men were back on the streets with their vehicles in half an hour.34 words
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Article32 1923-08-07 8 The China Press learns that s x more foreigners (two Italians., three Russians and one Serbian) have been arrested a: Hschowfu and brought to Shanghai for trial. They are charged with gun-run-ning.32 words
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Article35 1923-08-07 8 Mr. Schwerin of the Federal Wireless Telegraph Company, who left Peking last Month for America, is expected back in China in October when work on the maximum station at Shanghai will be pushed rapidly forward.35 words
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Article43 1923-08-07 8 The wedding of Captain F. E. Lane of the Tai.=ang to Miss Edna Normington has taken place at St. Andrew's Chuich, Kowloon, the Rev. H. S. Bsiley (Chapplain to the Bishop of Victoria) officiating, in the presence of a large number of friends.43 words
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Article35 1923-08-07 8 In acknowledging various firms and individuals who had assisted towards the success of A 9.15 Performance the name of Mr. Brandon was inadvertently omitted. Mr. Brandon orchestrated several numbers, valuable assistance which was much appreciated.35 words
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Article39 1923-08-07 8 At a luncheoli given by business men at Tokio the Premier of Japan announced the Government's decision to permit under proper conditions, private companies to erect and operate international radio stations, and to subsidize the companies as occasion demanded.39 words
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Article49 1923-08-07 8 The Sarawak Gazette hears that a entleman who visited Sarawak a couple of years ago has obtained a concession from His Highness the Rajah over certain mineral rights in the State, and it is tn be expected that further prospecting for gold will be undertaken by him before long.49 words
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Article52 1923-08-07 8 As from August 1, the appointments of Secretary for Chinese Affairs, F.M.S. a:«) ■Secretary for Chinese Affairs, S.S., have been raised from class 18. to class IA. V.i) the appointments of Official Assignee and Registrar of Companies, S.S. and 'onimisi'oner of Lands, F.M.S. have been educed from class IA. to52 words
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Article63 1923-08-07 8 An accident occurred on Friday at the corner of Palmer and Anson Roads, in which a European, named Mr. John Curran, employed by the Central Engine Works, was injured. It appears that Mr. Curran was turning the corner on his motor-bicjele when he collided with a lorry. His machine was63 words
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Article77 1923-08-07 8 A Chinese was produced in the police court this morning by Detective Inspector Stewart in connection with an affair which took place on Friday, when a watchmaker's ?hop at 54 Chulia Street was broken into and $600 worth of watches stolen. This man was arrested by detectives in the act77 words
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Article79 1923-08-07 8 The British Medical Association discussed on July 26, the insulin treatment for diabetes. Dr. Banting, of Toronto, received a great ovation. He paid that he could see no reason why patients should not inject themselves. Sir Thomas Hordnr paid a glowing tribute to insulin, but uttered a warning to the79 words
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Article82 1923-08-07 8 The creation of a new record for the trans-Pacific passage by the Empress of Canada on her last voyage was net allowed to pass without tangible notice being taken of the performance. At Vancouver just before starting on her return voyage to China the vessel w.-.s presented with a han'ldsome82 words
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Article94 1923-08-07 8 Much concern was felt at the mysterious disappearance of Mi-s E. A. Card, an English lady who had been residing at a privcte hotel in Hongkong for nearly two years. Miss Card left the hotel on July T 1 in typhoon weather with a shawl wrapped round her head and94 words
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Article145 1923-08-07 8 The whole refrigerating industry of China, the Shanghai Mercury says, is likely to be reformed as a Nrah of the efforts of a new company which it was decided to form at Shanghai last week after experiments had been mad<- in the presence of a representative number of citizens of145 words
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Article494 1923-08-07 8 Detective-Inspector Lyons, who hns been in hospital with injuries received in a collision between his motor-cycle an 1 a motor-car MM time ago has returned to duty. Mr. C. M. Henderson, formerly manager of Guthrit and Co., Ltd., Penaaa;, if new with Messrs. Henderson Kro*., m rj494 words
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Article95 1923-08-07 8 A. M. Hussein, the Bangkok tn'der who came before the District District Court, Pcnang, on July 28, after his apprehension by the local detective force, en the instructions of the Bangkok pollca who issued a warrant for his arr-st on a charge of alleged cheating, reappeared before95 words
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Article94 1923-08-07 8 The steamer Haitan (Captain E. Jones) experienced the full force of a typhooa, A-hile on the voyage from Hoihow to Hongkong. Three of her life-bo r carried away and later heavy seas carried iway part of her bulwarks, and a q.ian.ity of livestock on the aftcrdeck.94 words
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Article108 1923-08-07 8 The trial began at Colombo on July :>0 at the Assizes Court before Mr. Justice Schneider and a special jury, of the case m which K>. M. D. Stephen, J.P., stands charged with having chatted Mr. E. B. Crea-y in respect of quinine, valued108 words
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Article135 1923-08-07 8 When Dr. Lim Hun Ho, of River Valley Road, was crossing the bridge at Kirn Seng Road yesterday afternoon he saw a crowd of Chinese by the side of the river. On going to investigate hu found that the body of a young Chinese i boy had135 words
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Advertisement154 1923-08-07 8 RIFLES Winchester Cal. 44 Full Magazine Lever Action. Special Value $42.50 Winchester Repeating Carbines Full Magazine. Special Value $40.00 Cal 22 AUTOMATIC. The Ideal Rifle for Small Game. t All Models in Stock. INSPECTION INVITED. Write For Catalogue. John Little c, Ltd. (Incorporated u> Kngiandi SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. 4154 words
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Advertisement142 1923-08-07 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. GLORIA SWANSON IN Her Husband's Trademark in 6 Reels. LOUISE LORRAINE AND JOE MOORE IN Up In The Air About Mary in 5 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. CHARLES HUTCHISON WITH LUCY FOX IN SPEED In 15 Episodes or142 words
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Article458 1923-08-07 9 Pathetic Scenes Along: The Railway. [Relthr's Service. l London, August 4. Sar. Francisco, Friday Tho train bearing Mr. Harding's remains lett to-night for Washington and will arrive on Tuesday.' The coffin was escorted ta the station by soldiers and sailors playing a funeral matta, also by notable458 words
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Article213 1923-08-07 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have been informed by the S iy of State of the United State* that President Coolidge took the oath of i iisiiknt of the United States i;i Friday morning, August 3. The remains of the late President will arrive213 words
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Article15 1923-08-07 9 London, August 7. The death has occurred of the eminent Slav philologist. Dr. Vratoslav Jagia.15 words
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Article350 1923-08-07 9 French and Belgian Replies Published. f Reuter's Service.] London, August 4. A new Franco-Belgian move is foreshadowed by Reuter's Paris correspondent. Le Matin states that the representatives at Dusseldorf have been authoris- ed to listen to proposals by Rhine industrialists and study the possibility of a new regime350 words
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Article122 1923-08-07 9 [Reuter's Service.l London, August 4. According to the Daily Express correspondent at Moscow the British representative called on the Soviet Foreign Office and presented a communication two hours before Rakovsky was ue to start to London to assume his duties, the outcome of the call beinrf that122 words
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Article73 1923-08-07 9 f Reuter's Service.l London, August 5. 'Warsaw The Government has completed a financial scheme by parliament's adoption of the Property Tax Bill, under which it is expected that one billion gold francs will be raised, to be devoted to sanitation and the restoration of Polish finances. Half the amount73 words
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Article46 1923-08-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 5. I Washington Charles Morse, the wellknown shipbuilder, and his three sons and. others, who were charged in February last with illegally securing Government, loans and selling Government property and converting the proceeds to their own use, nave be«n acquitted.46 words
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Article180 1923-08-07 9 I Splendid Pace in the Aerial Derby. [Reuter's Service.l London, August 5. The aviators Capt. Macmillan and Capt. Malms, who are carrying out a thousand miles test to Sweden as a preliminary to their flight around the world, accomplished a record flight from Croydon to Gothenburg through heavy storni3180 words
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Article115 1923-08-07 9 f Reuter's Service.] London, August 6. A', hough no official announcement is yet available, it seems pretty certain that Mr. McKcnna will not assume the Chancellorship of the Exchequer, which he provisionally accepted in May. Various reasons are assigned for his refusal, among others disapproval of the Government's115 words
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Article103 1923-08-07 9 [Reuter's Service.l London, August 5. Banking in Spain is disorganised by a strike of bank clerks for higher pay. Madrid The Westminster Bank, one of the "big five," in spite of bringing from England a number of clerks to replace the Spanish malcontents, has now closed103 words
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Article92 1923-08-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 5. The Free State forces have effected several important captures of irregulars in West Ireland during the past few days, including the leaders of rebel columns who have been harassing the nationals for over a year. London, August 6. Wild scenes marked the arrival at92 words
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Article109 1923-08-07 9 [Reuteb's Service.] London, August 4. Paris Discussing the Singapore scheme, Le Temps declares that the base is intended for protection against Japan, but it is not Australia or commercial interests in China which it is desired to protect, but rather interests west of Singapore. The present aspect109 words
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Article325 1923-08-07 9 Thirteen Killed and TwentyFour Wounded. The Sarawak Gazette, of the Ist inst., brings details of a riot which occurred at Miri on the evening of July 9, in consequence, it is believed, of a Chinese being wounded by a Javanese. The Javanese was locked up and the325 words
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Article47 1923-08-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 7. An American named Harry Suilivan has succeeded in swimming the Channel. He arrived at Calais from Dover at eight in the evening after nearly twenty-seven hours in the water, during which it i estimated that he covered ninety kilometres.47 words
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Article40 1923-08-07 9 [Reuter's Seuvicf-.I London, August C. Launanne The general treaty governing the future relations of the United States and Turkey has been signed by Ismet Pasha and the American Minister, Mr, Grew, as well ns the extradition treaty.40 words
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Article31 1923-08-07 9 [Reuter's Service.l London, August 4. Christiania A Norwegian torpedo boat torpedoed and sank a German drink smuggler in Christiania Fjord. Two of the German crew escaped one was arrested.31 words
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Article37 1923-08-07 9 [Reuter's Service.l London, August 7. New Yoik The United Slates navy yard has received orders to scrap the hulls of the battleships Indiana and South Dakota, left uncompleted when the Washington Treaty was signed.37 words
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Article105 1923-08-07 9 [Blum's Service.] London, August 4. Helsingfors One hundred and twentyseven Communists have so far been arrested. They include 22 out of 28 Communist members of parliament. London, August 4. Batavia It is reported from KoeteRadja that the steamer Ferrara has been burnt out and sunk near Rondo. The crew105 words
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Article629 1923-08-07 9 Governor-General of Indo-China Arrives. iM. Martial Merlin, the new GovernorGeneral of Indo-China, who arrived in Singapore last evening by the Andre Lebon, is a prominent figure of the French Colonial Office. M. Merlin is accompanied by Mmc Merlin and children, M. Le Fol, Directeur dv Cabinet, and629 words
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Article108 1923-08-07 9 Singapore, August 7. Rubber.— London, August 4, Is. 3d. Local 51. <■! Tin.— London, August 3, £182 17s. 6<l. Local $93. (125 tons sold.) Share Market. Quiet. Rubbers. Jeram Kuantans 40-44 cents. Jimahs 1.40-1.45. PanUis 80-85 cents. Malaka Pindas 1.62 ,4- 1.67%. Tins. Johans 35-40 cents-108 words
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Article119 1923-08-07 9 Singapore, August 7. Tin.— £lB2 7s. Gd.— down 17s. Gd. Rubber.— ls. 2\d. Share Market. Quotations nominal owing to holidays. Rubbers. Brogas 74-78. Bukit Jelo- tongs 69-72, Ulu Benuts 30-33, Bassetts I 1.11-1.15, Indragiris 5.10-5.25, Mentakabs 25-28, Punggors G2-G7Vi, Utan Simpans 1.75-1.85, Pajams 6.50-6.75, Radellan 3.50--4.119 words
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Article2515 1923-08-07 9 Colony Decisively Defeated By F.M.S. Second Day's Change of Form. The annual cricket match between the Colony and the F. M. S., played Saturday and Monday on the S. C. C. ground at Singapore, resulted in a win for the F. M. S. by seven wickets. With the2,515 words
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Article436 1923-08-07 10 Messrs. William Jacks ->d Co. write under date, London, Jul} I j During the early part ox the week there was a general feeling that the recent fall had (tone further than was justified and that a -fair rally might be looked for, but the unwillingness on the436 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter1454 1923-08-07 10 To the Editor of the Strait-; Thnos. Sir, I expect you are a little tired of this correspondence, but before you turn it off at the meter, 1 should 1 !;e to be allowed to make a few remarks, and 1 hope, ciiar up some miacooceptions. One is1,454 words
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Letter88 1923-08-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. S!r, K it ihe effect of rubber being at \x>o cents per lb. that an estate, from a island should advertise for an assistant at a salary that is not a living wage, ur.les i of course a Tarn 188 words
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Letter210 1923-08-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, An extract from Advance Australia's letter in your issue of the Ist instant Firstly he has guessed wrong in saying I am not an Australian, I am a native of Sydney, and secondly I would advice him not to bring210 words
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Article188 1923-08-07 10 The Rafile3 Hotel orchestra will play the following programme of music tomorrow, at 9.45 p.m., under direction of Mr. E. Hulland Overture, Maritana (Wallace) Minuet (By Request) (Boccherini) Song, The Song of Songs (Noya), Miss Ailcen Woods Trio for flute, violin and piano, Serenade (Tite), E. Tonio, A.188 words
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Article799 1923-08-07 10 Khoo Hooi Hve's Good Win. (From Our Own Correspondemt.) Penang, August 4. Pl.iy in the Championship Tournament of Malaya cpcne<l on the courts in front of the Penang Cricket Club this morning. The courts were fast and there was a large attoiulanco of spectators. The doubles were first799 words
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Article243 1923-08-07 10 The doubles final was played th>= mornirg. Heavy rain fell early, and the court was in fair condition considering. There. wai a very large attendance. Dm* Beoi Dye and Pan Cheng K\, Singapore, beat (hung Ah Ming and Khong, Perik, fi— 2, fi— 4. It w«s an excellent243 words
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Article40 1923-08-07 10 Satui day's play resulted as follows Lim Bong Soo beat Cheong Chee Lim, G 3, 6—l t)ng Swee Gam beat W. Tan, G— 3, 6 2. The A Handicap final vill be- played later on.40 words
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Article451 1923-08-07 10 Selangor Beat Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August (>. There must hove been well-nigh ten thousand spectators on the padang tl is I afternoon, when Selangor and Pena tg met in a Malaya Cup tie. The game w M a splendid one and resulted in a win451 words
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Article194 1923-08-07 10 Under the direction of Mr. Bowen, of !the Manila Shows, boxing was started at I the New World en Saturday night, and iis to be a regular twice weekly feature. i Th( re was a larg<- attendance. I None of the bouts went the full disitanee, but all194 words
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Article365 1923-08-07 10 The first stage of the 8. V. R. A. Prize meeting at Seletar was conclude.! on Saturday and produced some good shooting, scoring being: above the average. Only one possible was scored, and that by Arm. Q. M. S. Alland, in the first match, but there were365 words
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Article304 1923-08-07 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, August 5. The annual prize meeting of the. }1 ..S.V.It. Battalion Rifle Association, was began on the Ampang ranpe yesterday morning to be continued to-day and ton arrow. I' iriri;^ commenced at 7 a.m. on Saturday, the first304 words
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Article66 1923-08-07 11 TO-DAY'S TIES. Cli.-.iiMiioiiMiip. A. K. Cc>L-lho v. N. E. Ess. I! Singles Handicap (Final). G. (I. Gray owu :50 v. F. J. Kappa owe 30. I WEDNESDAY'S TIES. Mixed Doubles. C A. Morris and J. R. Rodrigues v. K. K. do Souza and L. Gammell.66 words
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Article455 1923-08-07 11 Results on the Last Day. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pt— ft August 4. Excellent weather again favoured the races ami '.he going was. good, while th>; attenilancc- was above the average. At the conclusion of the races, Mrs. Sproule presented the prizes. Results The Kedah Plate, one mile.—455 words
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Article109 1923-08-07 11 In the match between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur sides at Kuala Lumpur i ver the week-end the home players won the -ingles, IH4 to 6.4, and also the loursomes, 6^4 to 1%. At the Katong: Golf Club the Weidintr (.'up was won by J. E. Cookson with a score109 words
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Article59 1923-08-07 11 The Barnes Cups will be played for at the Polo Club to-morrow at 4.45. The (.■round will be open to visitors (nonllHIIltwn) but scats on the stand are reserved for members only. The sides are Whites. S. Cullen, L. J. Gilbertsor,, W. A. N. Davies, R. H. Omaet. Colours.—59 words
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Article590 1923-08-07 11 Sir William Berry on the Policy Of the Press. The annual dinner of the British International Association of Journalists was held on June 29 at Prince's Kestaurant. Sir William Berry, president of the association, was in the chair, and the comp ny included the Portuguese Minister, the Swedish590 words
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Article99 1923-08-07 11 I Dr. Wellington Koo, when addressing ,the foreign correspond) nts at th« Foreign Office, Peking, on July 25, expresse-1 regret on behalf of China for thtrecent cases in which lives and property of foicijrnprs were en j.inßered. Dr. Wellington Koo went on to say that these acts99 words
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Advertisement145 1923-08-07 11 ARE HERE CALL OR WRITE FOR LISTS. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE SINOAPORE. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ♦■e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e- c c c c CROSS" THE ALL-BRITISH TYRE VT ALL STOCKISTS. DBTWBVTINi; AGENTS William Jacks Co., SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. r -v Copy of Letter to GLASGOW AGENTS. JAMES SIMPSON, MOTOR HIRER AND REPAIRER,145 words
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Advertisement370 1923-08-07 11 RAFFLES HOTEL rtm (lt IJ Teievkeae 112 <li Urn**., TdSnAT^-DJaaer D»f. TU Ftoart BaUrM. I. vk. lut WEDN*SDAT^Orcfc^tral C.-c.rt. THURSDAY.— Caw Mxkt, Hnai aa4 CEILU «P« till II t... FBIDIT^Ten u^i iATnEDAT.-*Jaert «!«tt, Dlraw M Da ace. To Blffct KAFPLEB ()RCn«ST«A. DINNER DANCE EDCAR M fl^^. rt SEA VIEW HOTEL370 words
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Article945 1923-08-07 12 Round the-Island Race. The Yacht Club took advantage of the holidays to sail the race for the cup kindly put up by The Visitors," and the course was round the Island of Singapore, stopping at Johorc for the night, and completing the race the following day. On Saturday945 words
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Article76 1923-08-07 12 The Home Office plan for the taxation of bettinjr has been presented to the Parliamentary Committee. It recommends that licences be granted on similar lines to liquor licenses, with similar penalties. No betting would be allowed by anyone under the age of 18, and no l-ettinp would76 words
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Article48 1923-08-07 12 Mr. H. von Biilnw, until a few months ego in charge of Rajah Hituni Coconut estate, has been successfully operated on in Copenhagen. With Mrs. von Biilow he has gone to spend the summer in Italy nmi Inter plar\s t.i gn to Rrnzil, ther« to take up furininif.48 words
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Advertisement96 1923-08-07 12 The Most Economical and Popular Car in the Country FIVE-PASSENGER $1,650 F. O. R. Singapore i-*^ Willys Knight Touring The Car of Worldwide Reputation FIVE-PASSENGER $3,150 F. O. R. Singapore Immediate Delivery Deferred Payments Arranged. Full Particulars on Application. CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO. LTD. SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH AND PENANG.96 words
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Advertisement881 1923-08-07 12 CONDENSED MILK FULL CREAM GUARDIAN ANOEL s a. GIANELLI MAJNO Milan NOTICE is hereby eiven that the above Mark it the Trade Mark of S. A. Gianelli j Majno, Mili-.n. whose sole agents in the Strait? Settlements and Federated Muluy States are Boustead Company, Limited (Ircorporatet: in the Federated Malay881 words
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Advertisement290 1923-08-07 12 THE WORLD KNOWS H Quaker Oats is called the Worlci's lireukfast. Millu.i. at H gX people Start the (l:'.y on this dtiieiona dish. (X In America. Canada and Hrituin. almost i-Mryone eatl 5g liuaker O;\ts. The out alone among grains iuppli** nearly cvi ry Hf §i food need -itis a290 words
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Advertisement1072 1923-08-07 13 SALES BY AUCTIOI IN THE SUPREME COURT AT JOHORE BAHRU Misrcllanenns Application No. S of 1923. THH SZK HAI TONG BANKING A INSURANCE Co.. Ltd, Charga* •tainat CHAN CHIN KWANG, Charter. AS ADMINISTRATOR OF SIM CHOON KEE, DECEASID. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE RUBBER ESTATES IN MUAR AND KOTA TINGGI.1,072 words
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Advertisement459 1923-08-07 13 IFOR PRINCES AND RICH MEN ONLY. THE ROYAL YAKUT! (ANANG VILAS.) This Yakuti or lii'e-civing nectar has been prepared from the best, choicest and richest vegetable drugs. It has a wonderful property of increasing the virile power and lcctifies all urinary discrders. In fact, it muke3 man a man. This459 words
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Advertisement656 1923-08-07 13 NOTICE (A. C. O.) LIGHT 1. (A. C. O.) MEDIUM 2. (A. C. 0.) HEAVY 3. NOTICE is hereby given tliat the above three Marks arc the Trade Marks of BEE HUAT Co., of No. 29, Beach Road, Sincn pore. General Oil Merchants and arc ujcJ by them in respect656 words
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Advertisement204 1923-08-07 14 DEWAR'S WHISKY THE SPIRIT OF PERFECTION The reputation of any firm is IMp.^w. dependent on its being able to M TrfHm maintain. if HI A FINE QUALITY. f Quality can only be maintain- >«igP^ ""^ffefc. Ed by Age. To ensure Age /f'^7 \\\\l\vl\ it is necessary to hold large U^^'||Mm\\\204 words
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Advertisement470 1923-08-07 14 BIMsMBMWaMB«aIMIaIIaIWaIaIIaIsaMBMM»WWWa^ B Amu «T«r $5,000,001 S.C ABBaraaea la force tv«r f 17,000.00f. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co,, Ltd. 1 (laevrporats4 U aHratU Battlstsvata.) ■BAD omci Wiaehaatat Haass, Slnrapor*. ftOHOOrI OFTICB f U, 014 Jrwrj. BC. -a. Company has .'10,00" dsposltml with the Supreme Court of Englaad aad *om«TUs with470 words
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Advertisement450 1923-08-07 14 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND 1 CHINA (In-jrporated in England by Royal Charter 1853.) Paid up Capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £3,800,000 I Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsimte, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hongkong Puket Amritsar Iloilo450 words
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Advertisement495 1923-08-07 14 BANKING P. AND O. BANKING CORPORATION, LTD. (Inaorpoxatad Ib Baclaa4) Wttk vhieh Is aai!aU4 &f.r.AH4BAn BAKE, l.Tb. fiPTA. I Authorised CaplUl i 1.000,000 Cupltnl Scbseribsd aad Paid Up.. <2^54,180 Rassrrt Ynnd 90,000 Board of Dlrarta>ni TVs Bt. Kob. LORD INCBCAPB, O.CJi.O, K.C.SX. K.C.I.E. (Ct.irm.a) The Rt. Hon. The Eurl of495 words
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Advertisement609 1923-08-07 14 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (laeorporated ia CagUali Capital Aatkrrised Z. m CaplUl Bnbeeriliea HJVUtJVtt CapiUl Paid-op t- al,Mn.o4t Keserre Fund aad Bert ilt.Joi.iM BOARD O» DIRECTORS lir K. i. Blv>, Bart., Chalrnca. J. M. KyrU, tm H. MsWIII fi!t->;.»». Xt«. r. B, Chalmers, Bta. Sir David Yrl*. Bart609 words
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Article607 1923-08-07 15 Prosecution Fails and Accused Discharged. The charge of bigamy against Joseph Andrew Samuel, who is alleged to have married ii;s sister-in-law according to Hindu rite.'i, having previously contracted a Christian mnrrUge, concluded in the Second Police Court on Friday before Mr. Ahearne. Mr. Shelley Thompson appeared for607 words
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Article373 1923-08-07 15 Weird Rites by Mysterious Korean. A gruesome and weird "religion," with midnight masses held in a luxurious flat in Charlottcnburjr, the most fashionable part of Berlin, has been started by a mysterious and unnamed Korean. Already he has a great following, the "bilievers" including well-dressed yellow men, Russian373 words
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Advertisement245 1923-08-07 15 Keep Up With Jones IN EVERY COMMUNITY there is a man in each line of business who dominates the field. To simplify matters, suppose we call him "Jones." There is a Jones— an outstanding success wherever there is competition. Brown, just across the street, may make or sell just as245 words
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Advertisement425 1923-08-07 15 Ft 1 1 i iSlSiiiSit^Jd Libby's Evaporated Milk is invariably up to the highest standard of purity. It is twice as rich as ordinary tinned sterilized milk and for making delicious cakes, ice cream and candies it is unexcelled. For Sale At All Leading Grocers Llbby's recipe book 7 1425 words
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Advertisement448 1923-08-07 16 GUAN KIAT CO., LTB. (Incorporated In Singapore) Bhlpchandlera aad General Contract*™, U, PHILIP STREET. Bend yoar order* to v* and be aaaar*4 »f our FIRST QUALITY GOODS ROCK BOTTOM PRICES AND SPECIAL SERVICES la the ahlpchandiery bnrineaa. A trial order will convince 70a that our claims are fully proven. Enquire448 words
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Advertisement404 1923-08-07 16 HOW TO MAKE HATS. I have several times been asked to give instruction. I shall open a private teaching class eviry Saturday, from 3 to 5 p.m. sharp, starting from first Saturday in September. I can take twenty ladies or young girl*. A period of one year is necessary for404 words
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Advertisement910 1923-08-07 16 The PREPAID charge* for Want*, For Sal*, To Let, etc., in ordinary close *et type (average six words to line) are per line one insertion 28 cents, two in*. 46 cts., three in*. 04 cts., four ins. 82 ets, nve ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, twelve ins.910 words
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Advertisement887 1923-08-07 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, 68, Prlnsep Street. Entry August 1. Apply 9, Clarke Quay. TO LET, immediate entry, No*. 86-27, 86-29. Cairnhill Road. Apply to Frankels, Ltd., Victoria Street. TO LET, No. 2, Amber Road. Entry Immediate. 9 bedrooms, electric, servants' quarters, garage, etc. Apply within or to Messrs.887 words
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Advertisement903 1923-08-07 16 JOHN DUKE r .8.0.A, r am.c OPTICIAN. IS, BATTXBT BOAD, tUfGAPOBB, I TEAKS' LONDON EXPERIENCE IN SPECTACLE FITTING. TENDERS. TENDERS will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Ofiaa until noon on Auftust 24. 1923, for Hie following services fur the Government Monopolies Department for the year 1924 (1) Supply of903 words
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Advertisement275 1923-08-07 16 LATEST BOOKS By SAPPER. The Black Ganjf 53.7."> The Dinner Club :!.J"i Bull Dog Drummond 1..~>() Men. Woman and Guns 1.00 The Lieutenant Others 1.00 Sergeant Michael Cassidy 1.00 M. MOHD. DUIFMIR 03. CORNER Of HiCM RUCT. PHOTOGRAPHS for the beat af everything ta mm ■ranch of Photography MR BUCKERiDGL275 words
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Miscellaneous187 1923-08-07 16 THE STRAITS l\m imiPaWNIM editorial and OeaeraJ ataaager 1 OlCc* Vll eummuniratloai relating I I mutters and nev* should be audresa«><i Is THE EDITOR. All communication* n latlng to bn*in*«* matters— Ruvurt. *«>»». subscriptions, accounts, printing, at* •hould be addressed to THE MAN Aft tk ADVERTISEMENT KATES. .Vaats, For fale,187 words
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