The Straits Times, 13 September 1923
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Title Section13 1923-09-13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,353. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1928. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement233 1923-09-13 1 iHfwßjß jsPiX S •BBBBBflBBBBBBBBBBBBBBflBBBBBBBBBflaattaBBBBBUBBBaKMaBflBBaBL: IBB— BBBBBBBBBBBaaBBBBBBBBBBBBB B I Drink More Good Milk GENUINE SWISS MILK 1 1 is collected from cows grazing on the mountain pastures of the Swiss Alps and prepared under conditions of the most scrupulous cleanliness. It contains all its original cream. The process of sterilization to233 words
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Advertisement280 1923-09-13 1 I JL now on ROBINSON'S 1 r /f^\ ANNUAL CASH I Bargain Sale j j WE ILLUSTRATE A FEW GENUINE rfj I BARGAINS IN LAMPS. If .^flK^H BBBBBBBfIV \l .^BBB?^ A BH A w ll^att* 1 *****1 BBBBBBTfII U HFS 4*331 MESSENGERS ALL BRASS I S HANGING LAMPS J 45L^L*280 words
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Article1798 1923-09-13 2 Ex-Kaiser's Youngest Son As German Spy. Notwithstanding the gibes levelled against' the ex-Kaiser's sons during the war, it is evident from revelations made by Major Russell that Princu Joachim, the youngest son of Wilhelm ourr.geously filled a role which at any time might have earned him an ignominious1,798 words
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Advertisement567 1923-09-13 2 Always have (j 8 r S another v %mggpr' bottle handy l) US a wise housewife who keeps an ex*** bottle of Bovril Jjf ml in reserve in case of H mm 11 The Groosr isn't al« i> handy, or isrv t open if lie is handy li 11 —and567 words
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Advertisement536 1923-09-13 2 BABY A SIGHT WIIHJPA All Over Mead and Face. y Cuticura Healed. "My baby had eczema all over his head and face. The skin became red and sore and a dry, hard scale formed. When he got wr.rm the breaking out would itch causing him to scratch nnd irritate the536 words
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Advertisement387 1923-09-13 2 PROVISIONS PURE OLIVE OIL, "Sasso." V* K«'! on 1.73 Vi gallon tins 3-O o 10 litre tins (2 1/5 gal. approx.) 12.00 Vi litre bottles ],i 3 1 litre bottles 2.10 TOMATOE SAUCE. "SWAN" 200 crams (7 oz.) tiis 16 SARDINES IN OLIVE OIL. P r of IMPBRIALn 2 oz.387 words
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Article324 1923-09-13 3 I In thtir report, dated London, August 13, Messrs. William Jacks and Co state: All our markets have remained remarkably steady notwithstanding the political chaos through which we are at present passing. It is to be hoped that some satisfactory solution will be found before long, and should324 words
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Advertisement1288 1923-09-13 3 SALES BY AUCTION IN THE SUPREME COURT AT MIAR. JOHORE. Miaeellaneoui S«it No. 37 of 1922. HO HONG BANK, Ltd. of Singapore, Chargces, against LOW CHIN TFA'K of Uandar 'Vlahnrani, Muar, (.'hnriror. IMPORTAKT AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE RUBBER ESTATE IN MUAR The undersigned have been instructed to sell by public1,288 words
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Advertisement520 1923-09-13 3 "FROM SICK BED BACK TO HEALTH" "THAT IS WHAT DR. WILLIAMS 1 PINK I PILLS HAVE DONE FOR ME." Glowing Testimony of a Former Nerve Sufferer in Burma. From sick bed back to health No wonder Mr. C. L. Francis, of the Government Telegraph Office, at Mandalay, Burma, becomes enthusiastic520 words
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Advertisement269 1923-09-13 3 ROSKOPF Wristlet Watches AT REDUCED PRICES. Silver Screw Case 15 Jewels. Price $18.00. Gold 14-K. Screw Case 15 Jewels. Gold 14-K. Screw Case Y z Hunting. Price $48.00. 3 spare Glasses supplied free to every Watch. ROSKOPF WATCHES are known for over GO YEARS in this country and are fully269 words
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Advertisement638 1923-09-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS Pr&~O.-BrSish India Apcar Line (Compnnie. incorporated la Ka_land) il MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PININSn.AR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. TJador Cnntmct with HI. M.Je.ty'. Goveraaeal r LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICB orrrwAßns from london homewards FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP. Tonnage Dae Spore Tonnaga638 words
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Advertisement100 1923-09-13 4 DOLLAR LINE Far Beataa, New York aad NerfoUl rla Baoa VIRGINIA DOLLAR Loading Singapore, September 15 ESTHER DOLLAR Loading Singapore, October 18 Throagh Bill, of Lading U.aod from Singapore to the Principal Citiea of the United Statea aad Caaada. Fcr farther taf cmatioa aa U Bataa, otc, apply to IX)LL100 words
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Advertisement714 1923-09-13 4 STEAjjER SAIUNGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO- LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO- LTD. (Incorporated In Englaad) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking eargw an thronfh714 words
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Advertisement627 1923-09-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCSAPPSJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OP BVT^viA) (Incorporated In Holland^ CNDK CONTRACT WITH THE NETHEai.AMifI DDK- COYER'vWfNT Tdophoa. Noa. Paa.ag. Dept. M. Freight Pept, 12W, Marino Dept. a.d T r .«hl P -.nt Dept. 14J7, Manager'! Dept. 100*. nSSm^SEZZZ 13 V, Pa eh B«omban B Asahan627 words
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Advertisement538 1923-09-13 5 STEAMER SAILINGS N.Y.R. LONDON LINB Foshiml Mara Sept. 18 Hakozaki Maru Oct. 16 Kitano Mnru Oct. 30 Haku.iin M end Oct. LIVERPOOL__UNB Tokushima Maru Sept. It Tsushima Mnru end Sept. HAMBURG _LINB_ Matsuye Mnru Sept. 16 Tsuyama Maru Oct. 4 NKW TORR LINB via BUM SOUTH AMIRICAN LINB Kaaagawa Maru538 words
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Advertisement428 1923-09-13 5 STEAMER SAILINGS O.S.K. Proposed Ballings from Singapore, (subject to change without previous aotiee.) EUROPEAN LINB For Marseilles, London, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Sues and Port Said. Arr. Dep. LONDON MARU beginning Oct. Call, at Aden, Port Sudan and Marseilles NEW YORK LINE For Saa Francisco, Panama, New York, ria428 words
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Advertisement426 1923-09-13 5 STEAMER SAILINGS "NEDERLAND" ROYAL MAIL LINE AND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" ROYAL MAIL LINE SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE OF NEDERLAND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" R. M, LINE R. M. LINE via Belawan-Deli, Saban.?, Colombo, via Ilelawan-Drli, Sabang. Colombo, Genoa, Algiers. Southampton Marseilles, Tangier, Southampton to Amsterdam. to Rotterdam. •VONDEL Sept. 17 P ATRIA Sept. 10426 words
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Advertisement247 1923-09-13 5 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD AND HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE Companies Incorporated In Germany) The aaderneted are Companies' intended fixture. OITWARD For Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. Dae Singapore HAVELLAND fH.A.L Sept. 80 PFALZ (N.D.L.) Oct. 9 HOMEWARD For Rotterdam. Hambarg and Bremea. Dae Singapore LUDWIGSHAFEN (N.D.L.) Sept. 28 5 OLDENBUKG (H.A.L.) Oct. 8 Loads for247 words
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Advertisement651 1923-09-13 5 STEAMER SJHUH6S "ELLERMAN" LINT RM.ERMAN 4k BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Co, Ltd. (Incorporated In England) STEAMER glngapur. PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. fs.s. CITY OF KARACHI thini and Japan Oct. 6 84. CITY OF PARIS China and Japan Nov. IB s.s. CITY OF CANTERBURY Chiaa and Japan Dec. 27 HOMBWARDS. t v*. CITY OF651 words
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Advertisement550 1923-09-13 6 CINEMAS GAIETY CINEMA First Show at 7.30 sharp. SNUB TOLLARD COMEDY THE NIGHTINGALE IN 10 PARTS Second Show at 9 p.m. FINAL EPISODES OF NOBODY SERIAL Nos. 49, 60, 61 and 62. Last 4 reels. BESSIE BARRISCALE In the Special Thoa. H. Ince Production THE MATING By C. Gardner Sullivan550 words
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Advertisement486 1923-09-13 6 CIMEgAS PALACEGAY CINEMA In the First Show at 7.30 sharp. Benjamin I!. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner present RIDERS OF THE DAWN 7 recli A Photoplay of the Novel DESERT OF WHEAT, by Zane Grey with an all star cast including Rny Stewart, Robert McKim and Claire Adams. In the486 words
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Advertisement191 1923-09-13 6 The New World TO-NIGHT SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS CHINESE WAYANG MALACCA RONGGENG MAX YONG CHINESE SINGING GIRLS and FREE CINEMA SHOW. THE STAR OPERA. At the THEATRE ROYAL North Bridge Road. Friday. Septemhcr I". A Malay Historical Play in C parts DAN DAN STIAH Part 5 will be staged In Preparation A191 words
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Advertisement17 1923-09-13 6 1 GENUINE Marseilles Roofing Tiles REGULAR STOCKS CARRIED BY Ktabllssementa BROSSARD MOPIN (Incorporated in China) SINGAPORE. >»«>Mt4»IMIt>»M*M>O>»17 words
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Article147 1923-09-13 7 Vessels Arrived. teaa, trim Uacho 12-9, for Bacho r CAPITAINE FAI.RE. Frer... »jt64 tons from Dunkirk l'i-a, for Saijron II t. V.L I.OKA, Hrtt IJM7 tons, frag* Calcutta 12-9, GORGISTAN. lirit.. 2.808 lons, from Hongkong 12 for Penang 18-0. HENRIK, Nor 1 ton-, from lla:i K kok 12-9.147 words
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Article200 1923-09-13 7 Te-day. Bangkok 3 p.m. Penani. Rungoon and Calcutta 3 p.m. PMaag 3 p.m. Hongkong ami Shanghai, taking mails lor U.S.A. and Canada 3 p.m. Malacca and Muar 3 j>.m. Bawean, Boarabaya, Stapcn, K<.t;i Baroe, Baiik-Papan and Hamirlnia 3 p.m. Malacca and Muar 4 p.m. liangkok, Saigon und200 words
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Article191 1923-09-13 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, September 13. Or. London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 7/32 Demand 2/4 1/8 Private 3 m. credits 2/1 11/16 On .New York Demand 53 Prtvata '.'0 d/s B3Vj On France, Bank 890 On ludi;:, Bonk T.T. 173*4 On Hongkong, Bank d d 1 p.c. dis. On191 words
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59 1923-09-13 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 12 MfISL September 13. Tone of market. Quiet. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 3'/&d. ingaDore Staadard Pale Crepe. Closing Price*. Buyers, Selleri. L'pot .)ct Dct.-Dec. ian.-Ma'.-h \pril-June bat 3ct. 3et.-Dec. Inn.-March April-June Khißipore Standard Kibbed Smoked Sheet doting Prices.59 words
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Article16 1923-09-13 7 Issued I))- Fraacr and Co., Exchange and Stock Brokers, Singapore, Sept. 13, noon.16 words
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Article211 1923-09-13 7 Val. I'd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 1 Bntansr Padang 0.42% 0.47% 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.32% 1.37% 1 1 Jelantob 0.10 0.20 1 1 Johan Tin O.:i7'^ 0.42% £1 £1 Kam. Kamuntiner 46/- 47/6 c.d. 10 10 ICinta Assn. Old. 7.00 7.50 5 5 I.innui Tin 4.20 4.40 10 10211 words
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Article145 1923-09-13 7 Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. il ft B. An. Tobacco 5.5.0 5.10.0 10 10 Centra! Engines 9.00 10.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.25 .1.75 £1 fl E. Smelting Co. 7.10 7.25 5/- 5/- Elec. Tramways 1/3 1/9 10 10 ?iascv& Ncave 38.0X) "'J.qp fio 50 Hammer i Co. 137. 5145 words
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Article113 1923-09-13 7 U. Eng. (I p.c. *:.234 300 par 6 p.c. p.m. S'por<- Electric Tramways, 6 p.c. £350.000 mam. Spore Mu»::-ipal 6 p*. $1.b75.000 par. Spore Municipal 4 ,4 p*. of 1907 $1,000,000 I p.e. dl». Spore Municipal 4H p.*. of '.;•■>:> $1,000,600 S va. <11» Spore Municipal p.*. of 1900113 words
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Article398 1923-09-13 7 rra«*r md Co. ana Lyall and Kratt'a Qaatatloma. Latest BTBlUblo Starling Quotations are printed (Mtlw »age W FrUay To-day'« Price*. Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. AHenbyNew(sl) 1.32>.i1.40 1.30 1.40 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.40 1.50 1.40 1.50 A. Hitnm ($5) 14.00 15.00 14.00 15.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.55 0.65 0.65398 words
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Advertisement394 1923-09-13 7 AUCTION SALE of bonaehaald faraitaM and eirecta, wall rairresa, forty ter'i Voice gramophone, one TS on >.t^nd. teak display cabinets, teak dressing tables, almeir■the, wardrobes, Iran :.n>! teak ?inrlc and liDuble. bedstceds, pcrai V. seta c:.;M's cot. rattan cradle, hanging ai porcelain, etc., etc. At No. IT. Slamfor.i Road, on394 words
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Advertisement890 1923-09-13 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. ENGLISH BISCUITS The latest in BtocK Tops and Bottoms. Urow nnejl, Dutch Rusks, Chocolate Alpine, Oranges und I.cir.on Crram, Small Rich Tea, Cafe ku Lait. C»fe Noir. H. Bolter, Direct Importer, Earese Hotel Blj;. PARiSIAN HATS AND BROCADE SHOES Just unpacked at890 words
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Advertisement41 1923-09-13 7 VICTORIA THEATRE Tel. 826. Bandman Eastern Circuit, Limited Presents THE FORBES RUSSELL CO. including MISS NIQUA LEWIS. TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 THE NAUGHTY WIFE Friday, September 14 SECRETS Saturday, September 15. BLUEBEARD'S EIGHTH WIFE Booking at THEATRE. Prices $3, $2 and $1.41 words
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Advertisement997 1923-09-13 7 TENDERS FOR TODDY SHOP LICENCES, SINGAPORE, 1924. NOTICE is hereby given that Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until noon on September 21. 1923, for the exclusive right, subject to the limitations of the Liquors Revenue Ordinance, 1909, now Ordinance No. 118 (Liquors Revenue), and to the997 words
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Advertisement847 1923-09-13 7 38. Jasin Lallang Estate. 37. Jasin (Malacca) Esti 38. Jasin, 18th mile. 39. Kesang, 18th mile. 40. Bukit Senggeh Estate. 41. Ny^las, 80th mile. 42. BataJirf Malaku, :(4th mile. 43. -Bukit Asahan, 3Uth mile. 44. Bukit As.ihan Estate, "D Division. 46. Sungei Kambei. 46. Rim Estate, 21st mile. 47. Chinchin847 words
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1181 1923-09-13 8 Authentic news is beginning to com? through about the awful disaster in Japan, but it is still impossible to give a full lis' of casualties. Already it is known that a whole series of earthquake shocks have been experienced, indeed an official1,181 words
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Article32 1923-09-13 8 According to the Daily Mail, owing to the theatrical slump, the salaries of stars have dropped heavily. One prominent musical comedy actress has had her salary reduced from £145 to £25 weekly.32 words
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Article34 1923-09-13 8 A Tamil Christian named Joseph was charged before the Second Magistrate yesterday morning with enticing away to Batu Pahat the wife of another Tamil named Muriasusay on April 30 last. The case was postponed.34 words
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Article39 1923-09-13 8 The manager of the Kwangtung Tramway Co. has petitioned the Canton government for resumption of their motor bus service, which was recently prohibited on account of serious damage to the roads in the city, says the Canton Daily News.39 words
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Article20 1923-09-13 8 It is understood that Mr. J. C. C. Davidson, Chancellor of the Duchy of Davidson, will succeed Sir William Joyn-son-Hicks.20 words
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Article31 1923-09-13 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. 170 »100.31 words
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Article28 1923-09-13 8 Three Japanese traders were charged in the Third Police Court yesterday by Inspector Farquharson with using Japanese measures. They were severely reprimanded and fined $1 each and costs.28 words
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Article43 1923-09-13 8 The dancers Ivan Bank off and Beth Cannon, who h".ve made themselves so popular in Singapore scored a great success in their final performance at the Adelphi Hotel last night. A large audience greatly enjoyed their art and spent a very pleasant evening.43 words
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Article41 1923-09-13 8 The Chinese shop-keeper who was charged with dishonestly retaining some stolen furniture, the property of Messrs. Frankel and Co., was discharged by Mr. Gourl:y, Third Magistrate, yesterday afternoon, when the case against him was concluded. Mr. Battishill appeared for the defence.41 words
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Article55 1923-09-13 8 Several of the larger ocean going liners ■t the Osaka Xhosm Kaisha are now being converted to oil-iuel burners, reports ne Nagasaki Press. The Alabama Maru, 1.463 tons net. arrived from Shanghai recently and will remain in pott two months. ring which time she will be converted into an oil-fuel55 words
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Article64 1923-09-13 8 The Pcrak Chinese had a celebration in Ipoh on Saturday in honour of the foundation of the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce. There was a large number of guests present at the At Home, including Mr. F. A. S. McClelland, till lately acting British Resident, and who is now on64 words
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Article71 1923-09-13 8 A remarkable proof of the value of Insulin treatment has just been demonstrated. A South African boy, aged 5. who was dying of diabetes, was rushed from Johannesburg to London for treatment. When admitted to hospital he was in a comatose state and nearly dead. Blood tests showed that his71 words
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Article89 1923-09-13 8 A feature of the Shipping and Machinery Exhibition which opened at Olympia ■n September 1. was Hugo mahogany hydroplane capable of travelling 65 knots. It will be usable as a lifeboat aboard a liner or to act from the shore, and will be capable of holding 40 people. Another novelty89 words
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Article79 1923-09-13 8 At a public meeting of all Ci-ylonesc (Tamils, Sinhalese, Burghers and Malays) held in the Ceylon Tamils' Association Hall on the 7th instant, it was resolved that a fitting reception be ac;orded to Sir Ponm.mpalam Ramanathan on the occasion of his visit to Malaya. A representative committee was appointed to79 words
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Article102 1923-09-13 8 News was received from Japan at the nd of last month of the ascent of Mount Fuji by four residents of Shanghai. These ■vere Mr. H. Reynell, Mr. E. S. Wilkinson, Mr. G. H. Wright and Mr. G. A. •Turner, '"rom the time they left the hotel where hey were102 words
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Article98 1923-09-13 8 A number of tax's having arrived, says he China Mail, Hongkong may soon ■xpect to see them on the road. Licence numbers have been affixed and rehearsals are taking place in the region of Happy Valley. The taxis pleasing to the eye, look very natty and comfortiblc and have an98 words
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Article113 1923-09-13 8 The residents of Upper Serangoon Road will be interested to learn that the Gcspel Lecture Tent, being erected at the sixth milestone, Upper Serangoon Road, is opening to-day, at 8 p.m., will afford them a great attraction. Mr. J. W. Rowland, the speaker, believes that there is a message for113 words
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Article108 1923-09-13 8 Quite a number of interesting 1 weddings took place at home on August 30. Gertrude, Countess of Elgin, was married to Col. J. A. Stirling at tilParish church of Fyvie, Aberdeenshin 1 The Countess renounces her title. The couple will spend their honeymoon fishintj in Invernesshire. Commander Oliver Locker-Lampson, Conservative108 words
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Article476 1923-09-13 8 Mr. 11. T. Creasy, Dep-.'ty Director, P.W.D., Ceylon has b««n appointed Director of Public Works, HongKont;. I.c.ye has been granted to the following F.M.S. officials Mr. H. (i. L. Ben-nC-tt, Mr. H. C. Abraham, Mr. J. A. Swift, Ur. W. K. MacDona:d and Mr. T. C. Nock.476 words
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Article92 1923-09-13 8 Owing to, indisposition, H. E. the Governor has had to cancel his engage:ntnt to inspect the S.V.C. on the morn*ng of September 16. The programme for the 16th inst. will be altered slightly ac.ordingly. The Commandant desires it .o be known that members who are ■anted will92 words
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Article118 1923-09-13 8 A claim was broughS in the Supreme Court this morning, before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), by Kg Che* Lai against Siang Oon Bin for $2,124, damages for breach of contrao'. Mr. J. G. Campbell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. V. D. Knowles for118 words
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Article214 1923-09-13 8 His Highness the Sultan of Trengganu (His Highness Sultan Sulaiman Badaru'lalam Shah, K.C.M.G.) arrived in Singapore on Tuesday morning by the Sea Belie on an official visit to His Excellency the High Commissioner. His Highness was accompanied by Mr. J. L. Humphreys, British Adviser, Trengganu in214 words
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Advertisement264 1923-09-13 8 SMOKERS' REQUISITES GLASS AND NICKEL MAJOLICA TOBACCO SILVER ASH BOWL. JAR. Especially suitable for use under with &crew clamped i;j. Keeps .ans or on verandahs. The b.,-..l tobacco fresh and dry. shape prevents the ash blowing ou on to Üble and clothing Small size lb.) $2.50 Small size, diameter 4264 words
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Advertisement221 1923-09-13 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. JACKIE, COOGAN PECK'S BAD BOY in 5 Reels. MOLLIE KING and CREIGHTON HALE IN HER MAJESTY in 5 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. RUTH ROLAND IN THE TIMBER QUEEN In 15 Episodes or 31 Reels. Episode 9 HORNED FURY221 words
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Article481 1923-09-13 9 Organisation of World Wide Help. [Reuter's Service.] London, September 12. The announcement thut Japanese insurance companies have decided to pay the full losses, not availing themselves of the e&rthquake clauses, closely con- ccms the British companies with which Japanese companies reinsured. The consensus of opinion in the London481 words
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Article56 1923-09-13 9 [Rbctek's Service.] London, September 12. Sari Pedro, California The American battleship Texas, .steaming in a dense fop, collided with the Isthmian liner Steel Seafarer near the rocks on which the seven destroyers vere wrecked. The Steel Seafarer was he led above the wateri'inc. She is proceeding under56 words
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Article63 1923-09-13 9 [Renter's Service.] London, September 12. Quebec The Prince of Wales, travelling as Lord Rcr.frew, arrived this morning on board the Empress of France, the officers of which state that the Prince thoroughly enjoyed the voyage. The only welcome of an official character was a call by the63 words
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Article395 1923-09-13 9 Explanation of the Present Relations. [Reuter's Service.] London, September 12. Paris In order to prevent misunderstanding regarding the nature of the present relations between France and Germany, it is authoritatively emphasised I that there have been no negotiations between the two Governments through the French Embassy in Berlin395 words
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Article56 1923-09-13 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, September 12. The fall in the price of raw rubber to l.V'sd. per pound is attributed by the Times to the increase of stocks in London to 49,801 tons compared with 47,500 a fortnight ago, the result of the delivery of rubber which was56 words
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Article51 1923-09-13 9 rRIUTIR'S SXBVICI.] London, September 12. The Eastern Telegraph Co. has declared a dividend at the rate of 3% per cent., less tax, on the preference stock for the quarter ending September 30 and a second quarterly interim dividend of 2!i per cent, on the ordinary stock, tax51 words
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Article34 1923-09-13 9 [Bronx's Sumcr.l London, September 12. Riga A big strike has been declared in the Government textile works at Moscow. Anti-Soviet outbreaks ere reported from Tsaritzin, Tula and other parts of Russia.34 words
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Article29 1923-09-13 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, September 12. The British Board of Trade returns for August are imports £88.743,000, exports £60,103,000, increases of £11,924,000 and! 1 £599,000 compared with July.Reuter - 29 words
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Article173 1923-09-13 9 The Dispute in Fair Way To Settlement. [Reuter's Service.] London, September 12. Geneva In the Assembly of the League of Nations, Viscount Ishii, who was received with cheers, intimated that the dispute between Italy and Greece was in a fair way to solution. It was advisable for the173 words
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Article25 1923-09-13 9 [Reuter'b Service.] London, September 12. Malta The Second Royal Sussex Regt. will sail to-morrow for Singapore on board the transport Derbyshire. I25 words
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Article150 1923-09-13 9 Proceedings in the Federal Capital. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, September 13. Before a good gathering of Chinese, yesterday evening, at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Wu Lien Teh, the .Chinese delegate to the Medical Congress, gave an interesting discourse on the Congress deliberations and results150 words
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Article37 1923-09-13 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 13. Mr. L. H. Cowdy, the Ipoh lawyer, has been appointed an unofficial member of the Federal Council during the absence of the Hon. Mr. A. N. Kenion.37 words
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Article50 1923-09-13 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, September 12. Dr. Eldon James, the Adviser in Foreign Affairs, is being succeeded by Mr. Francis Sayre, professor of international law, Harvard Law School, and son-in-law of ex-Piesident Wilson, who will arrive in November. [The post is always held by an American.]50 words
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Article154 1923-09-13 9 The 620 th auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Asaocbtion was held on September 12, when there was catalogued 1,338,473 lbs. or 597.53 tons. Offered 875.942 lbs. or :;91.04 tons. Sold 604,847 lbs. or 270.02 tons. PRICES REALISED. London Is. 3ttd. New York 29 >4154 words
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Article788 1923-09-13 9 Supplementary Wires 'From Indian Exchanges. The following supplementary cables are taken from Indian exchanges to hand:— London, August 30 Army recruits for the year ending September, 1921, numbered 44,950 compared with the 28,796 average annual total for the five years before the War. The majority of788 words
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Article64 1923-09-13 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 13. Mr. Henry Oscar Mas, of Messrs. Boustead and Co., was married in Paris to Miss Mbrjorie Pope. The recent heavy rains caused land slides on the road round the island. They 're being cleared by the P.W.D. A Chinese woman has64 words
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Article557 1923-09-13 9 Colonel Pearson v. Straits Times. The libel action brought against Mr. A. W. Still and the Straits Time* Press, Ltd., by Colonel Pearson, Engineer-in-Chitif to the Municipality, was withdrawn in the Supreme Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice (Sir Waiter Shaw). Mr. G. S. Carver said The case557 words
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Article382 1923-09-13 9 Redressing an Alleged Grievance. Now that the Sailors' Institute on Anson Road is approaching completion, it not unnaturally is the subject of a certain amount of comment, writes a correspondent. It is surprising to fine that there is an impression abroad that those who reside at the382 words
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Article67 1923-09-13 9 The marriage of Mm Eva Nina Hill, the step-daughter of Mr. F. R. Vida, to Mr. Victor Harvey Willis Watton, son of the late Cantain and Mrs. Walter Harvey Watton of Hongkong, took place on September 3 in Holy Trinity Cathedral. Shanghai. The Rev. C. E. Spencer performed the ceremony.67 words
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Article1736 1923-09-13 9 Marvellous Rescue Work Being Effected. I A message from Kobe received yi<o--■|eiay by the local office of the Nippon •jYusen Kaisha says: i N.Y.K. rescue work is simply marvel- loi's. They received on board at Yokohama over 3,000 refugees, i The first rescue boat, the ftunashiro Maru, arrived1,736 words
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Article217 1923-09-13 10 Clever Presentation of The Dippers. ight anl thteiful fare The which was running in the West End c rl ,r, was iho bill submitted b) the Porbes Russell Company at the Yktoiia Thatre last night, and hey proved as successful in this as in their pn It217 words
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Article198 1923-09-13 10 Story of Chinese Marriage Ceremony. At Ul« Singapore. Assizes yesterday a woman named Goh Ah Kon was with bigamy and Kg Ah Mos was charged with abetment of the offence. Mr. Aitkcn appeared for the prosecu- .mi. A Chinese poultry rarer stated that tin accused was fifteen ye198 words
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LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
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Article118 1923-09-13 10 Singapore, September 13. 11-.-liber. London Is. 3%. Local 51%. London i'2oo.— Local $100-\ C! 00 rid). Share Market Rubbers. Malaka Pindas 1.05-1.70. United Malaccas l.rw'.-i-i.W.j. ex. Mon--2&-27Vi cents. New Craijrieleas 67V4-72V4 cents. Bassetts 1.17tt-I.22Vb-ris 5.20-3.35. Glenealys 1.-17 '-a- ..'i-i 1 Ayer Panas G. 20-0.40 cum. Bukit118 words
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Article113 1923-09-13 10 L yall and Evatt's Report. Singapore, September 13. Tin.— £300.— un 7s. 6d. $100%— 300 aid. Rubber. Is. B%<L unchanged. Share Marine. Difficult. Rubbers. Jenun Knuteaa 39-42, Lunaa 7.M-8.10, Oaigieleas 09-71, lndrariria 5.80-6.40, Radellas 3.90-4.10, Tamboiak* 80-xf., New Serendahs 3.05-3.15, 1 Malaccas 1.57'-l.(i2'^ ex., Malaka P:ndaa 1.65-1.70, Ch&ngkats 3.-10-B.GO, Koala113 words
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Article281 1923-09-13 10 Forthcoming Revelations At Surgical Congress. "Such a power is terrible, but handled by a true servan'j cf mankind will be glorious, is how a Harley-street expert in an article in The Weekly Dispach describes Ithe possible developments in Professor Vorancffs forthcoming revelation at the Surgical Congress in281 words
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Article70 1923-09-13 10 Whether gambling can sometimes be used as a means for good will be the question for decision by those who see Frank Mayo in the Universal film Caught Bluffing, at the Empire Cinema this week. Two new episodes of Phantom Foe, a Pathe serial and an International news70 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter55 1923-09-13 10 To the Editor of the Strain Times. Sir, In view of the- fact that the price cf oil has been redujed, I think it is time that the charge for electric light in Malacca was reduced to the pre-war rate of 30 -.'e:iU per unit. Yours etc.55 words
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Letter61 1923-09-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I enclose cutting from Shanghai Sunday Times of the 26th ulto. 75 cents a Gallon. The price of gasoline in Shanghai was reduced yesterday from 90 cents to 75 cents a gallon. Motorists received the news with pleasure. Comment appears61 words
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Letter122 1923-09-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Despite the numerous protests which have recently appeared in your papeis against the u.se of glaring motor headlights, it seems so far that the Police have taken no step whatever to remedy this. It appeared in your paper of122 words
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Letter198 1923-09-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Mr. Uklta's courtesy is well timed -mt deserves thanks, but rice had not gone up 50 per cent. The Japanese Consul-General could do Singapore a service if he would arrange to publish telegrams leceived from t:mc to time showing198 words
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Letter282 1923-09-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, If Pro Bono. Publico has no axe of his own to grind, perhaps he holds a brief for somebody in whom he is interested. It is both cruel and unjust to try to make out that, with three exceptionr, the282 words
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Letter479 1923-09-13 10 To the Editor of the Strait* Times. Sir, The Medical Congress affords us a good opportunity to discuss health which is the principal value of our existence in this world. It is a truth what you stated in your Reading editorial that "the Rift of medical science is479 words
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377 1923-09-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your news para regarding German Tabloid Beer will be read with interest but with mingled feelings. The two Ainciicans now in Germany, who are prepared' to send millions of packages of this new German invention are, no »«bt, Germans377 words
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Article338 1923-09-13 10 The Italian Government has no intention of purchasing the diamond which the exBmpress Zita wants to sell to them, says the Rome correspondent of The Observer. It claims ;he diamond as forming part of the rich co.'ieciion of jewels known as the Treasure of Tuscany,338 words
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Article36 1923-09-13 10 Miss Moosa, representing Shanghai firms, has arrived in Singapore with .t wide selection of Chinese-made goodo laces, embrokiery, metal work, mnh jong sets, and so forth which she is now displaying at room IG4 Raffles Hotel.36 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article321 1923-09-13 10 Tranquil Beats Slrons Favourite. (Re-uter's Service.] London, September 12. The weather was glorious after slight rain in the morning. There was a record crowd. Princess Mary and Viscount Lascel.es received an ovation. THe St. Legcr resulted as follows Tranquil, T. Weston, 1 Papyrus, Donoghue, 2 Tcresina, Hulme,321 words
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Article112 1923-09-13 10 The Scarborough Festival [Renter's Service.] London, September 12. In the Scarborough FestivaT match Yorkshire v. M.C.C., the M.C.C. made 358 for nine and declared. A. Still compiled 102 and A. E. Gihigan 100. Yorkshire made 181 to which Sutcliffe contributed 61. Fender took six wickets for 40. Yorkshire112 words
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Article24 1923-09-13 10 [Reuters Service.] London, September 12. New York The United States army po.o team defeated the British Army by 10 j.'oals to 7.Reuter - 24 words
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Article326 1923-09-13 10 S.C.C. Beat S.R.C. A good game of hockey was seen yesterday between the S.C.C. and the S.R.C. From the ecauseneement the S.C.C. pinned their opponents in their own territory, and two gocd shots by Brooke and Butler were we I saved by Moss. The S.IIJC. then jjo;. going, and326 words
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Article84 1923-09-13 10 The Rest cf the Garrison are meeting the Middlesex at Rugby at Tanglin this afternoon. The game will start at 4.45. The visitors win be Gnr. Young Sgt. Noon, Srt. Walker, Gnr. Edney, Pte. Nicholas Lt. Dunbar, Spr. Mills Lt. Uden, Capt. DodweK, S. Sgt. Grieve, Cpl. Kennedy. Spr.84 words
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Article267 1923-09-13 10 S. C. C. Tennis Tournament. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. A Singles. Bateman beat Prcntis, o— 3, 5 7, B—6.8 6. B Singles. Donaldson beat Brennan, ti 1, 6 l. Whit.ey beat Storey, 6—2, 6—3. Duff v. Ruchwaldy, unf. Hoblyn v. Ainsworth, unf. Schofield beat Gosling, 6 l, 6 2. Case beat Gardner,267 words
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Article115 1923-09-13 10 The Royal Singapore Yacht Club is holding a 1 Oar race to-morrow for the Abbotsfcid Cup, which is open to craws representing, local firms. Two crews have entered, i.c M< am. Boustead and Co., Ltd., and Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd., and they are as follows Boustead and Co., Ltd.115 words
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Article374 1923-09-13 10 Appended are League football results of August 29 First Division. Ajston Villa 2, Manchester City 0 Liverpool 6, Birmingham 2 Middlesborough 2, Notts County 3 Newcastle 2. Blackburn 1. Third Division (Northern Section). Crcwe Alexander 2, Darlington 1 New Brighton 0, Chesterfield 0 Durham 0, Southport 1. Third374 words
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Article1270 1923-09-13 11 Salvage Award in Supreme Court. The Admiralty petition by the owners and crew of the Yue Wing Wah, who claimed an award for tahMfO against the owners of the Kaakoa Maru, concluded in the Supreme Court yesterday. The Kenkon .Maru was eugkt in a typhoon in July, l'J2O,1,270 words
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Article297 1923-09-13 11 How to Overcome Social Difficulties. The modern youth of 18 or 20 years v ;ry nearly approaches the paucity of the ocabulary of the farm labourer, said Mr. l''rank Jones in hi» lecture on English to the Teachers' Vacation Course in London. Nice *nd top hole were297 words
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Article347 1923-09-13 11 Anglo Malay.— 66,363 lbs. Alor Uajvh.— 10,400 lbs. Australasia.— 7,100 lbs. Ayer lianas.— 41,500 lbs. Ailenby.— 520,320 lbs. b.jue Kidoel.— 75,606 lbs. Bintang.— 1^,700 lbs. Batu 'i-ig='.— 45,000 lbs. tiurmah. 5,323 lbs. Bikam.— 25,000 lbs. in i,i. nu- (Seiangor). 30,000 lbs. B*tu Anam (Johore).— 18,970 lbs. Bukit347 words
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Article23 1923-09-13 11 The grave of Potahonta* has been opened and found unoccupied. It seems to be just impossible for xime women to ■lay .it hi>m<\23 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement130 1923-09-13 11 THE Moutrie Piano Is so finely built, its notion so accurately adjusted, that it responds to the lightest touch. Almost fifty years' experience in the tropics has enabled us to build a piano in which we have e>cry confidence and backed by our guarantee of Seven Years INSPECT OUR STOCK130 words
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Advertisement251 1923-09-13 11 Raffles Hotel The most spacious Dining Hall and the Finest Ball Room in the East. TEA DANCE 2LW V Every Monday and Friday. s ORCHESTRAL CONCERT v Every Wednesday. GUEST NIGHT. DANCING. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. RAFFLES ORCHESTRA. EDGAR HULLAND, Director. Branches Establishments GROSVENOR HOTEL, Singapore. SEA VIEW HOTEL,251 words
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Article671 1923-09-13 12 Executive Engineer's Annual Report. We h.-tve received a copy of the annual •t of the executive •aginaar'l department i f Che Municipality of Singapore for the yi'iir liiL'L'. Besides much statistical ;ii!il general remarks, the publication contains full page photographic reproductions of the commencement of the deep level671 words
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Article302 1923-09-13 12 Numerous Cases and 213 Deaths Reported. Bangkok is slowly waking up to the fact that it hes a smallpox epidemic to (U-.l with and eradicate before those leaving its gates by sea or land will be received in other ports without suspicion or examination, says the Bangkok302 words
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Article22 1923-09-13 12 The Germans are aceusinp the French of counterfeiting- the mark. War and rp- construction have failed to dull their sense of humour.22 words
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Advertisement341 1923-09-13 12 I* i I M I 1 1 rW il IMPROVED GENUINE THONET BENTWOOD II UKS. Extra strong, with new patent supports. And Iron 4 Post and folding Bedstead and Cots, with spring mattress. No. 14 5.00 each No. 18 5.50 No. 20 6.00 a Colours, Black and Dark mahogany. Beds341 words
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Advertisement806 1923-09-13 13 Unity of the saliva. That is there l&K=a til to neutralize mo'ith acids, the v r g& -xH cause of tooth decay. It multiplies the starch diges- tant in the saliva. That is there ls^^||}HyJp^gHj to digest starch deposits on teeth SSHGHbbHI m^MmmmSStWmtfm llttl which may otherwise ferment m n^i^n»i806 words
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Advertisement66 1923-09-13 13 "TC-T «^s. ■•'>■:'■'' > ■^'-Y^3BMu^->iv vr«ti^.i..-.'^-~HHMWy V»r^> ''''V4Nk^Hb^H Ib^J"* TL^^^b^bßblb^bH *>* wfiV^BMßtfßßiP^BiBn oBb%bW. For BFCED, RELIARILITY and ECONOMY. Sole AgOTta for Malaja SI.ME. DAIBT CO., LTD. h fiG_H>^^ 801 E IMPORTrRS The East Asiatic Co., Ltd. (laeorporaUd in Denmark) SINGAPORE HllltllMlllMlllMm*lMll»>t»MMM»MlMtirM>tMtttttttl HAIPHONG DRAGON W CEMENT Supplied to the Spore Municipality,66 words
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Advertisement234 1923-09-13 14 FOLIAR SPARTA BATTERY l STARTING LKiHTINC IGNITION. Britigfa thronjriMmt THE ONLY BATTERY IN THE WORLD FITTED WITH "U" OR END PIECES OF EBONITE, fully protecting positive plates from buckling. RETAIL PRICES. Foru Model $37.50 6 Volt Model 547 and $57 12 Volt Model $61 Sole Agents HOTTENBACH, LAZARUS SONS, LTD.234 words
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Advertisement432 1923-09-13 14 fW«w*»ffqKq««»aßß»»r»yg»*TOiECTgw«gw«»g»»g«re»BßgMßßara^ Awcts era- $5,000,000 B.C. Amvabn 1b fore* «v«r $17,000,000. 1 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements.) EXAD OrTTCI i Wlechester Boase, Singapore. LONDON OFTICIi U, Old Jewry, M.C M The Company has 420,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of Englsnd aad complies with ths432 words
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Advertisement605 1923-09-13 14 FOR PRINCES AND RICH MEN ONLY. THE ROYAL YAKUT. (ANANG VILAB.) This Takuti or life-giving nectar has been prepared from the best, choicest snd richest vegetable drugs. It has a wonderful property of Increasing the virile power and rectifies all nrinary disorders. In fact, It mak«s man a man. This605 words
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Advertisement408 1923-09-13 14 P. AND O. BANKING CORPORATION, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) With which Is affiliated ALLAHABAD BANK, LTD., INDIA. Authorised Capital £6,000,000 Capital Subscribed and Paid Up. £2,(94,160 Reserve Fund t 80,000 Bead Office let, Leadenhall Street, Londok E.C. 8. West London Branch 14-16, Cockspnr Street, London, S.W. L Eastern Branches Bombay,408 words
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Advertisement435 1923-09-13 14 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will Lc received nt the Colonial Secretary's Ortic. up 1 1 n ..m of November 30, IMS, for tiic following work .VF.V. GENERAL POST OFFICE, Sl.m; VPOBE. K.i r> person applying for I form At will bs required to deposit ths sum of oni' hundred dollars vith435 words
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Article952 1923-09-13 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. 4-Cylinder Standard Car. Turning to home products, before the war, writes a correspondent in a home paper, it would not have been possible to market such a car as the 11.4 h.p R. A. C. rating 4-cylindcr Standard light car that952 words
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Article21 1923-09-13 15 A two-year-old New Yorker fell five stories unhurt thereby showing that if you choose your direction you can avoid traffic safely.21 words
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Advertisement158 1923-09-13 15 WHAT GAR ARE YOU RUNNING NOWP You never hear that question asked of the owner of an ESSEX. For once an Essex owner always an Essex owner. The low cost of running, the delightful comfort, the perfect reliability, and the beauty of its construction have made the ESSEX (Price $2,550)158 words
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Advertisement425 1923-09-13 15 DUNLOP tfie finest (2ord Wyre AjPPVfc n t(> e world jMjs||H ¥T|THEN you buy tyres you are buying Jw^a V^^Llrl W mi^ ea^ e Never forget that fact. HBI fl fy| J I* s c P" ce .you P a > P er mile n /H I pJI^M that matters,425 words
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Advertisement345 1923-09-13 16 lUAN Ki&T C 3 LTI, (Incorporated in Singapore) ■krpckaadlen and General C ■tncten, «S, PHILIP STREET, New Shipments just received and stocks always on hand of Galvanised Pndlnrk*. Woodite Rings, CI) hum Spanners, Asbestos Cord, Tuck's Genuine Packing, Brass Butt Hingea, Boxwood Rules, MasotTs Trowels, Flat Kerosene Lamp Wicks. tec345 words
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Advertisement500 1923-09-13 16 LADIES A Special Cheap Sale will be held from MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. THE PARISIAN HOUSE Will be under reorganisation, necessitating clearance sale of all goods. None damaged, none old, some articles two months, some three weeks only, to be sold at sacrifice. Every articles will be sold 00 per cent,500 words
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Advertisement889 1923-09-13 16 CLASSMED ADVETISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordintry close set type (average six words to line) are I per line one insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., Ive ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins.889 words
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Advertisement869 1923-09-13 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 76, Middle Road. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, 71, Prinsep Street. Immediate entry. Apply 9, Clarke Quay. TO LET, bungalow, 1, Wilkie Road. Apply M. H. Saaaoon, 5-1, Malacca Street. WANTED, furnished house Tanglin, before November, rent under |300. Apply 2749, Straits Times. TO869 words
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Advertisement475 1923-09-13 16 ANNOUNCEMENT JOHN DUKE, F.8.0.A., F.S.M.C. OPTICIAN. Wishes to nnnounce that, as from September 1, he has acquired the practice lately carried on by N. LAZARUS, Opticians, of Medical Hall, Battery Road. On and from this date all prescriptions and enquiries should be sent to 12, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. m"CALL_TO UNITY475 words
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Advertisement291 1923-09-13 16 LATEST EDITIONS ;«icti re pi zzi.es and from PLAT, !>> A. Cjril IVarson, V..A. $2.2* THE JEST, from the Original Italian Dramatic Poem I.a One De lie Eeffe," liy Sj-ii Dcnvlli. Rendered into English and put in No\el form by Majourir lloven ;j .2 -1 .AMILIAR QUOTATION!, kf John John291 words
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Miscellaneous204 1923-09-13 16 THE STRAITS TIKES TKLEPHONKS. Editorial and Geaeral Manager's OfDce 1117 VII communications relating to editoria matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications re lating to business mstters advertisements subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.. snould be addressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc.,204 words
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