The Straits Times, 10 September 1925
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Title Section13 1925-09-10 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1925. No. 27,964 PRICE 10 CENTS,13 words
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Advertisement132 1925-09-10 1 < R 0 RER E <HS Rl«<3 s IS'-CK CR£^sl > OFT KH WHIPPED NEVER BEATEN THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL KEEP FIT ON "BEAR JMT BRAND" THE ORIGINAL, GENUINE NATURAL SWISS MILK. "BEAR BRAND" Milk is collected from healthy cows (rasing on the rich mountain pastures of the Swiss Alp:—132 words
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Advertisement131 1925-09-10 1 MILLINERY AT SALE PRICES €Ss£s& LADIES' BLACK AND m^*s& 0 COLOURED MODEL -^^^JfcS Selling- at less than A yf\vi Prices from $10.00 each. LADIES' COLOURED READY TO WEAR HATS $5.00 each LADIES' COLOURED FELTS, from $2.25 LADIES' SPORTS HATS, at $5.00 GIRLS' STRAW HATS, from $1.90 CHILDREN'S DAINTY PARTY HATS,131 words
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Article274 1925-09-10 2 Its Southward March In Africa. Addressing a Church Missionary meeting at Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Bishop Fogarty, of Damaralahd, expressed grave apprehension regarding the southward march of Islam in Africa. The whole of Northern Africa follows Islam," he said, "and that religion is coming further and274 words
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Article259 1925-09-10 2 Foreign Visitors Robbed In West End. Scotland Yard has issued photographs and descriptions of eight confidence tricksters who during th« course of this season have robbed foreign visitors of £50,000 by means of a new betting swindle. It is alleged that the swindlers hired offices in the259 words
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Article206 1925-09-10 2 Thyroid Gland Miracle Reported From Lille. A telegram from Lille report* astonUi.ing result* from an experiment which was recently made on the body of a half-witted child on which was grafted the thyroid gland of a murderer named Olivier, who wm executed several months ago in front206 words
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Article213 1925-09-10 2 In their report, dated London August 18, Mtssrs. William Jacks and Co., write Although trading conditions m this country continue very quiet, reports from America are still good. The crops m this country as well as abroad are excellent, and this should have good effect on trading generally213 words
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Advertisement159 1925-09-10 2 RUSTON-HORNSBY KESIDUAL OIL (OI. I) STAHTINtt ENGINE. THE LAST WORD IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES. From to 310 P.H.P. Horizontal From 17 to S2", RJLP. Vertical CONSUMPTION. Larger Type .42 Ib*. per B.H.P. Hour Smaller Type .48 lbs. per B.H.P. Hour Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements)159 words
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Advertisement253 1925-09-10 2 Business Girls like Cuticura Because it keeps the complexion dear, the hands soft and the hair live and glossy. The Soap, used daily, cleanses and purifies, while the Oini mem soothes and heals. Cuticura Talcum is an ideal toilet powder. So«». Oiitort, Talcum sold throughout m. n. aw K. 1253 words
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Advertisement111 1925-09-10 2 OPPORTUNITY! Table Gramophone with powerful double spring motor Price $50.00. Monthly payment system ran be arranged. Season Company, Ltd. 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS Improved Model PORTABLE Price reduced to $9O PATERSON SIMONS CO LTD, THE PREMIER QUALITY BUTTER OF AUSTRALIA OBTAINABLE AT ALL GROCERS. r i111 words
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Article765 1925-09-10 3 German Chemists' Reported Discovery. The Reriin correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph Co. states: The coal industry of England and Germany is faced with a development of which the consequences may well prove vital. For many years the struggle between coal and liquid fuel has been raging, and step765 words
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Article284 1925-09-10 3 British Soldier's Find at The Front. The finding by a British soldier of certain irreplaceable relics m the ruins of Peronne Cathedral m 1915 was referred to at Croydon Bankruptcy Court on August 11 during the public examination of William Carter, fish fryer, of Thornton Health.284 words
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Advertisement790 1925-09-10 3 HER BLOOD WAS SO THIN SHE FELT COLD ALL THE TIME Until Weight and Strength Were Restored By Tonic Treatment With DR. WILMAMS' PINK IMI.l.S. For well over fivc-and-thirty years Dr. William* 1 Pinlc Pill* for Pale People hare been a trusted household remedy for anaemia, or bloodlcsmcss, and tin-790 words
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Advertisement245 1925-09-10 3 STEAMER SAILINGS NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYI PASSENGER SERVICE. Accommodation available Cabin and Intermediate Class to Genoa and North Continental Ports. BASIC FARES. C«Mn ClaftH Intermediate Claa. SnTi To (ienna £40 £72 To North Continental ports £42 Due Singapore TRIER Nov. 23 SAAKBRUCKKN fee. 11 COBLENZ Jan. 18 FULDA Mar. 15 DKRKKLINGKR Apr.245 words
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Advertisement873 1925-09-10 4 ST-SKEH SAILIH6S P. 0. British India ™d Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contrnct with His Majesty's Government. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAI'AN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage873 words
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Advertisement793 1925-09-10 4 STEAiER SAIUNIS THE OCEAN STE4M SHIP CO, LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP. HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on793 words
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Advertisement825 1925-09-10 4 STEAiER SfIHIW6S K. P. M. BOTAL PACKIT NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAYIA) (Incorporated m Holland) UKDBB CONTRACT WITH THK NsTTHIRLANDS INDIA OOTIBNIIKMT. Telephone No, MM, with sab-connectlons to Passage, Freight, Traasklf -eat, Marina Depts, and Manager's Deak. REPRESENTATIVE for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA. All825 words
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Advertisement543 1925-09-10 5 STEAMEB MUIIW Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE Pa«eng cr and Freight Servicei I to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL 5 ml I I FREIGHT SERVICES au. KNOWSLEY HALL M'geilles. London, R'dam and Antwerp Sept 20 as. CITY OF PEKIN Havre, London,543 words
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Advertisement657 1925-09-10 5 srewEß smuius ~KM Z ELLERMAN FUNNEL BUCKNALL LINE lh S. S CO LTD. (Incorporated m England) JOINT SERVICE to BOSTON NEW YORK and BALTIMORE via SUEZ or PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Steamer Dne Spore Route For t WALTON HALL Sept. 13 Suez Phiilipines and Honfrkonn. P.KESUS Sept. 29 S".ez Philiipines657 words
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Advertisement478 1925-09-10 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia) For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE .ndMo'NTORoTeX""'.")' "nOWn" n0Wn t t (7578) toni) r ki Th *j iJ i MAR ;L V A J 1 h »"*«it and finest steamer trading to Aastralla, Cabins d. lnxe, single berth478 words
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Advertisement149 1925-09-10 5 THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. (Inccrporated m the United Kingdom) FOR HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN BENLAWnS due Se D 11 BENRINNES dv. sip BGNDORAN due Oct 1 BEN'VANNOCH dns Oet! 17 NO I'VSSENGER ACCOMMODATION. Above dstes are only approximate. Calls Manila. S Calls at Manila and Takao. Tor f tijrht149 words
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Advertisement318 1925-09-10 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE fid the Best for your Money. onc to-night at ».is. But a Greater one ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE uS£*fi£ with Richard Dix lh Bo> wm^ K p ip "M rln B A T HOMPSON h BUCHANAN y LITTLE JOHNNY JONES m w w -r 1 Ihi318 words
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Advertisement293 1925-09-10 6 Victoria Theatre J CELEBRITY TOURS Under the direction of Mr. A. STROK. RETURN VISIT OF THE FAMOUS PIANIST MISCHA LEVITZKI ONE NIGHT ONLY Tuesday, September 22, at 9.30 p.m. Complete Change of Programme. Seats $4, $2 and $1. Booking opens at LITTLE'S, on Tuesday, September 15. ALHAMBRA From Monday, September293 words
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Advertisement271 1925-09-10 6 GEOPHONE BRITAIN'S BEST BROADCASTING RECEIVING SETS. CRYSTAL AND VALVE TYPES. MARCONI VALVES Made at the OSRAM Lamp Works. AMPLIFIERS, LOUD SPEAKERS, BATTERIES, ACCUMULATORS, LOADING AND REACTANCE COILS, etc., etc. THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO LTD. (Incorporated In England) MAGNET HOUSE, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. CHOOSING THE IDEAL SHOES FOR THE COMING CELEBRATION271 words
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Article269 1925-09-10 7 FUTCR1S. Thursday. September 10 Until Water, 3.1H a.m., 3.3 p.m. Malacca High Tide, Noon, 5 ftP. and 0. homeward mail. FootbRll, "Ancients" v. "Moderns," S.C.C., 6 p.m. Friday, September 11 High Water, 4.27 a.m., 3.57 p.m. Malacca H, K h Tide, 12.10 a.m., 4 ft. 2 in.269 words
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Article248 1925-09-10 7 Thru lay, Baftteabw 10. 8Mn aloatsldr thr Wharvra or expected to arrive KIIITI. HARBOUR. Mnin Wharf Bybil, Echo. War l'indari Oil Wharf Wur Hharata Coal Wharf Nu VESSELS IN DBY DOCK. Tanjong Paear Wh>.r» Bw*U -Albert Dock Ilony Hwa Victoria Dock MIL Keppel Uarboor Kinc'i I'ock l'.MirU.248 words
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Article154 1925-09-10 7 To-eaT Übmi Uurmu, North and Kast India Edarana I 3 p.m. Southern cn<l Wixiern India Turu 3 p.m. Ceylon, Alien, Mauritius, tlgypt, Europe, U.S. America and Canada (Narkundai ..6 p.m. Friday. Sari wak 'Kiul.uiki 11 a.m. Banka Island, Java, South-Weat Sumatra, South-East Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor154 words
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Article40 1925-09-10 7 By Zompititu* I I >■: ill ilmm.t Uiliffar r. P. Coin S'por« July 30 Autc. 5 Auic. 7 Aue. 14 Auk- 14 An*. U AmL 1 oadon Auf. 26 Aug. 31 Au«. tl Sept. t Stpt. 8 Si-pi40 words
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Article228 1925-09-10 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, September 10. On London, Bank 4 m/i 2/4 15/82 Demand 2/4 5/32 Private 3m. credit, -2/4 On New York, Demand 56% Private *•<<!/• *8% fin France, Bank T. T. 1,150 On India, Bank T. T. 164% On Hongkong, Bank d/d 5% p.c. prom. On Shanghai,228 words
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64 1925-09-10 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. Spot Spot Oct. Oct. Oct-Dec. <r- Oct.-Dec. lan.-March Jan.-Murch Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Pricea Buyers. Sellers. 150 1.21 l.mi i.is'i 1.14 1.15 1.03'i 1.04 "if Tone of Market Steady. Latest London eablei quote: Spot64 words
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Article238 1925-09-10 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbanc 19/- 50/1 1 Batanjj Padang 0.69 0.72%cd. 1 1 Hitum Tin 1.37 Vi 1.40 £1 £1 Idris Hydraulics 44/6 45/6 1 1 Johan Tin 0.54 0.57 10/1 10/- Kampong 4'.I/G 50/6 cd. £1 i'l Kamunting Tin r>r,/6 68/10 10 Kinta238 words
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Article133 1925-09-10 7 £1 £1 B. Am. Tobkcco 5.0.0 6.7.8 10 1C Central En*in«s 4.50 5.50 *1 fl E. Smt-ltiiiif Co. J2.C0 12.su 5/- 6/- Elec. Tramway 2/9 3/» nom 10 10 Fraser N eaves 52.23 52.75 cd. iO«i 100 H»r.im«r it Co. 195.00 193.00 xd. 100 100 Katz Bros. def. 150.00133 words
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Article106 1925-09-10 7 issue V*l. Pd. Buyers Seller* U. Eng I p.e. IIJM3M I 10 p.c. pm S'pora Electric Tramway. 6 p.c «0 £350,000 S'pore Municipal 5 p.c $1,878,000 5 10 p.c. pm S'pore Municipal 4H p.c of 1K07 JfljBOO.GOO 0C p.c. dis-par S'pore Municipal 4H p.d of 1909 $1,000,000 96 j>.c.106 words
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Article389 1925-09-10 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evan's Quotations. To-da/i Prices Fraaer Lyall 6 Co. Evatt. Al.enby ($1) 2.00 2.70 2.50 2.60 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.75 1.85 1.75 1.85 A. H'tam ($5) 15.50 16.50 15.00 16.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.80 0.85 0.80 0.90 An:ul. Mulav <*:.>> :!.u'"> ."1.35 3.11)389 words
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Advertisement953 1925-09-10 7 IT ADVERTISEMENTS laasifled Advts., tee page 16. NTS FOR SALE, ETC. first-class ladies' aiilpni'i turn .pply Manager, Adelphi Hotel. I.LECTOR WANTED, with testi■curity 12,000. Apply C V. C, HOME, by the sea, has accommo-Kt-ntlrmm. Apply Katong, c/cu (S. (Ip) FOR SALE, Fiat motor lorry, 3 1* tons, m good condition.953 words
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Advertisement100 1925-09-10 7 Saturday, September 12 FOR THE FIRST TIME HAWAI E. MAJLIS (A Trip to Fairyland) will b« stmicd with NEW SCENERY AND DRESSES THE STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, North Bridge Ito.d. Friday, September 11 A Malay Drunui DAQN ANTAKSIR ?ho.e for „.U. TAN| MM n>ger T n ht To-night100 words
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Advertisement87 1925-09-10 7 VICTORIA THEATRE GRAND~BALLET DANSEUSEB). U Aid of the CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY Under thr Patronage of Misg Hose. Son*, by Mra. ARTHUR UARRIB. Booking now proceeding it JOHN LITTLE'S. Saturday, September 12, at t p.m. Tuesday, September 15, at 9 p.m. ■Matinee September 17, at 5 p.m. Prices $4, $3, $287 words
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Advertisement605 1925-09-10 7 NOTICE i» heiclv civi.ii rhi.l lk« nlii.v.! Tram Marks arr th« ncelnaiv* property ■bwfcl Morishiu of Kilakyatara .Whi (>Mik:i. J:ip::n. ;.nd :-.re used hy him ji.s Trail* Murks for digestive mill antidotal madlciril raunufucurrii by him Bad sold in (he Strait BattlaatenU, i< uk.u-iI Malay Slate* am and NOTICI U605 words
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Advertisement386 1925-09-10 7 I I- very morning before I I breakfast lake two tea- I spoonfuls of Clliott's Fr«M I 11 Saline m hah a tumbler of I I water. Drink it drring II II effervescense. (iently, yet I I effectively this healthful II II draught relieves the sys- ll I tern of386 words
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Miscellaneous75 1925-09-10 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Randan.'.; Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office) For the 24 hours ending «t Midnight on SrpU-mher 192.*,. «M Has. shad.- tei-|i. r.tur. 87 F Mia. shade temperature 75 F. Mi-mi shade temperatui. 79.9 F. Max. »un radiation 152 F. Afin. jrr»si (nuintion 71 F. Sea tenip<75 words
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1027 1925-09-10 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. MARKETING RUBBER. Discussion still goes on m the EnglUh press about the marketing of rubber, and some endeavours are being made to get producers to act on a cooperative basis. We doubt if these can hope for much success, because a really efficient system1,027 words
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Article33 1925-09-10 8 According to the Sumatra Bode, Mr. van Doom, the manager of the Hotel Bellevuc at Buitenzorg, has offered the Java State Railways 125,000 guilders for the Koningsplein Hotel at Batavia and Hotel Bellevue.33 words
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Article34 1925-09-10 8 The Cochinchine, a French owned vessel, registered at Saigon, which has bten lying for sometime at Shamshuipo, Hongkong, has been bought by Mr. Cheung Kwok Nam, of 115, Des Vceux Road Central, for $45,000.34 words
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Article45 1925-09-10 8 The Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd. have received a telegram from their head office that the board of directors have declared an interim dividend of 8 per cent. (i.e. 16 per cent per annum) for the half year ended June 30 last, less income tax.45 words
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Article40 1925-09-10 8 The Kuala Lumpur branch of the E.S.A.M. propose to organise a dinner at the Masonic Hall, Yenning Road, on October 10, m honour of the Rev. Tubby Clayton, of Toe H. fame, who will speak on the subject before dinner.40 words
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Article42 1925-09-10 8 According to the Canton Gazette the Canton University received a remittance of H.K. $10,000 from oversea Chinese at Chicago through the Bank of Canton on August 27. The remittance is solely for the aid of the women and children of the strikers.42 words
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Article36 1925-09-10 8 Mrs. Lama Carington-Walters will shortly assume the management of Lyric Theatres Ltd., Penang. Her work has been most favourably reviewed by the Sydney Exhibitor, the Paramount New York Magazine, and many other leading journals m Movieland.36 words
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Article41 1925-09-10 8 The Penang Municipal Commissioners paused the Supplementary Budget No. 2, totalling $497,248. It is estimated that the balance at the end of the year will be $225,596. The sub-committee appointed Mr. Motion Smith to report on the death rate from phthisis.41 words
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Article8 1925-09-10 8 Rampah Cocoanut Estates harvested 210,200 coconuts last month.8 words
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Article16 1925-09-10 8 The Shanghai Municipal Council announced on August 30 that the state of emergency had been terminated.16 words
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Article23 1925-09-10 8 Captain Horsting, of the Topographical service, arrived at Padang a few days ago to ascend the Peak of Korintji, states the Sumatra Bode.23 words
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Article30 1925-09-10 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Ra. 152-JlOO. The rate of payments of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 157 $100.30 words
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Article32 1925-09-10 8 According to the Sumatra Bode the wireless Sourabaya Macassar is having every success, and it is more than possible that within a short while the public will be able to listen in.'32 words
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Article32 1925-09-10 8 The third term of the evening classes m connection with Raffles Institution will begin on Monday, the 14th inst. and intending students who have not yet registered should do so without delay.32 words
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Article44 1925-09-10 8 It has been decided to start a so-called Christian College for those students of the five British Missionary Schools m Peking who do nob desire to return to them. The vernacular papers state that Marshal Feng Yuh Siang has promised $10,000 for the purpose.44 words
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Article42 1925-09-10 8 The Chinese Company of the Penang Volunteers' new club house headquarters were opened on Tuesday night. There was a ronggeng and a dance which was largely attended. Wat Son Goh, who is proceeding to England, was presented with souvenirs from the Company.42 words
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Article48 1925-09-10 8 Rudolph Valentino and his wife have agreed to part, it is announced by the lattcr's manager, who said that the separation was entirely friendly, and there was no prospect of divorce. Both wili continue m picture w4Mk, Mrs. Valentino as a producer and Rudolph as a star actor.48 words
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Article48 1925-09-10 8 Capitan Chung Thye Phin has sold his largL- rubber estate, situated m Sungei Siput, for an amount exceeding $700,000, the, purchasers being Messrs. Barlow and Co., Kuala Lumpur. The Times of Malaya understands that the sale was put through by a well known Chinese business man of Ptnang.48 words
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Article53 1925-09-10 8 Japan has protested to the Chinese authorities at Canton for the shooting of thiee Japanese sailors from the destroyer Momi which was anchored m front of Shameen. One of the Japanese was Icillod \vhe"n the Chinese fired on a motor boat which was assisting a Japanese ship that was aground53 words
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Article58 1925-09-10 8 Residents m Canton may now leave the port for Hongkong on special permit of the strike committee, which is good fot ieven days, by which time the applicant must return. It is believed that this will be the beginning of the calling off of boycott and strike following the example58 words
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Article62 1925-09-10 8 Mr. Ho Cheuk, who was attacked by malignant malaria and was ill for about a week, has died at Hongkong at the age of 34 yeais. He was the seventh son of Mr. and Mrs. Ho Fook and brother of Mr. Ho Mat and Mr. Ho Kwong, and had been62 words
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Article56 1925-09-10 8 The General Managers of the Green Island Cement Co., Ltd., state that the estimated profit for the six months ending June 30, 1925, amounted to $296,595.77, but as under present circumstances the prospects of sales are very uncertain it has been decided by the board of directors that it is56 words
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Article59 1925-09-10 8 At the Penang Assizes, m the case m which Phiahba was charged with returning to the Colony after an order to quit, without the permission of the Governor, the jury unanimously returned a verdict of guilty and he was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment. Wong Choh Cheng was also sentenced59 words
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Article63 1925-09-10 8 The American Minister, Mr. John A. Mac-Murray, has advised the State Department that the Chinese bandits who captured Dr. Harvey Howard on the Morgan Palmer ranch near Harbin on July 20, had escaped with their prisoners and were being pursued hy Chinese troops. The bandits escaped to a point fifty63 words
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Article68 1925-09-10 8 The Sumatra Bode states that another human body has been found m the crater of Tangkoeban Prahoe, m the Kawah Oepas, section Krawang.' It was practically a skeleton and Dr. van Driessche calculated must have been there four or five months. It is impossible to state of what nationality the68 words
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Article68 1925-09-10 8 The Moscow authorities contend that the Roy Chapman Andrews expedition was ordered by the Urga government to leave Mongolian territory because the scientists had begun excavations m the tumulose region where the Mongolian government has forbidden such work. It was asserted that the expedition began a topographical survey and threatened68 words
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Article94 1925-09-10 8 The Ministry of Commerce at Bangkok hits issued the following notice to the firms who recently tendered for motor vessels:— "ln regard to the tenders for two motor vessels submitted to the Ministry of Commerce m response to the notification dated September 14, 1924, this Ministry has to announce with94 words
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Article435 1925-09-10 8 Mr. P. I.arsen, of the East Asiatic Company, has heft for home on leave, sailing by the Kalstria. H.H. the Sulfan of Perak was represented at Sir Lionel Woodward's funeral by h'aja Kechil Bongsu. Mr. G. T. Dawes, of the Austral Malay Tin Dredging Company, is m435 words
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Article50 1925-09-10 8 In addition to the Narkunda, Paul Lecat, and President Van Buren reported m our issue of yesterday, it is pointed out to us that two others of ever 10,000 tons were also at tfca wharves, viz. the Calchas and the Talthybius, making five m all.50 words
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Article46 1925-09-10 8 Man's from Europe (London mails despatched August 20) ex P. and O. Malwa will arrive by train to-morrow morning. Correspondence will be ready for delivery to I. ox holders at 'J. 30 a.m. From China and Japan, by Nagano Matu, due at Singapore to-morrow.46 words
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Article68 1925-09-10 8 The Times of August 17 says The body of Mr. Maurice John Upcott, of Singapore, who disappeared a week .fO while on a visit with frie:;ds to I'itlochry, has been recovered from the river Tumme.!. It is conjectured that he fell over steep rliffs68 words
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118 1925-09-10 8 The death has occurred of the pioneer woman journalist, Mi.-<s Mary Frances Billington. Miss Billington began her journalistic career on the Echo, subsequently going to th. Daily Graphic for a few years, and since 1897 she had been exclusively attached to the Daily Telegraph. She118 words
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Advertisement171 1925-09-10 8 SUPREMR EVERYWHERE MOTOR Jfcj!# CYCLES 1925. SIDECAR TOURIST TROPHY. Wonderful Performance of the 350 c.c. A.J.S. SIDE-CAR COMBINATIONS FIRST and SECOND IN THE 350 c.c. CLASS AND FOURTH and FIFTH IN THE ACTUAL RACE. TWO ENTERED. TWO FINISHED. Gaining Special Award for BEST PERFORMANCE BY A 350 c.c. SIDE-CAR MACHINE.171 words
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Advertisement71 1925-09-10 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT at 9. BY COMMAND OF MADAME POMPADOUR 6 Reels. WHERE THE NORTH BEGINS 6 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. New Universal Serial THE GHOST CITY 6 Reels. (In 15 Episodes— 3o Reels.) Episodes 7, 8, 9— G Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. New71 words
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Advertisement56 1925-09-10 8 On Other Pages. P»e». Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 Reuter Telegrams 9 Shanghai Arms Case Kx-SinKapore Bookmaker Convicted Joseph Cane Accused Convicted Manila Murderer Convicted Singapore Rubber Auction Singapore Assizes .10 Sporting Intelligence St. Leger Described M Correspondence 10 Local Share Market 1056 words
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Article559 1925-09-10 9 Description of the Spanish Landing. The Riff Forces Heavily Defeated [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 9 Tangier Following the landing m the Bay of Cebadilla and the seizure of the heights round the Bay of Alhucemas, the Spanish troops, continuing the offenrive, have begun an advance m theReuter - 559 words
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Article74 1925-09-10 9 [UUTEI TELEGRAM.] London, September 10. Ottawa The Conservative leader, Mr. Meighvn, ..pining th<- electoral campaign, made tiie fiscal policy the chief issue. He strongly favoured protection, drawing comparisons between the multiplication tariff of the United States and the Prime Minister's reduction of the Canadian tariff. He said Canada74 words
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Article413 1925-09-10 9 British Movement Against Slavery. [reuter telegram.] London, September 9. Geneva Lord Robert Cecil, on behalf of Britain, unexpectedly submitted, at the League committee, proposals for the eventual abolition of slavery, including domestic slavery, throughout the world No serious objections were raised, but the Portuguese and other delegatesReuter - 413 words
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Article64 1925-09-10 9 [REITER TELEGRAM.] London, Saptember 9. By 2,138,000 to 1,777,000 the Trade Union Congress rejected the proposal for the gradual amalgamation of the unions with the ultimate aim of forming one big union. They also turned down by a similar majority an amendment deprecating the foundation of oneReuter - 64 words
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Article49 1925-09-10 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 9. Moscow M. Karakhan is expected to stay here three months. Representatives of the Chinese and Japanese embassies and members of the Japanese concession delegation met him on arrival. The Russian airmen who participated m the Moscow-Peking flight arrived on the same train.Reuter - 49 words
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Article45 1925-09-10 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 9. Hawkcsbury, Ontario A great fire destroyed millions of feet of timber and caused $2,000,000 worth of damage, which i., covered by insurance. Huge blazing planks were sent sky high by the terrific draught from the inferno.Reuter - 45 words
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Article182 1925-09-10 9 Sixty Sent to Prison In Australia. [reuter telegram.] London, September 9. Melbourne Legal processes are active m connection with the strike. Sixty-four members of the crew of the steamer Ascanius at Adelaide were sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment. Three hundred warrants of arrest have been issued at MelbourneReuter - 182 words
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Article181 1925-09-10 9 [kEUTER TELSCRAM.] London, September 9. Simla The new Commander-in-Chief, General Sir William Birdwood, m his first speech m the Assembly, opposed the bill introduced by the Indian Ranga Chariar to regulate the use of firearms m dispersing an unlawful assembly. General Birdwood emphasised soldiers' repugnance at being called181 words
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Article44 1925-09-10 9 [reuter telecram.] London, September 10. Rome Signor Mussolini has signed an agreement with Capt. Amundsen granting him an Italian airship for a Polar expedition m 1926, manned by Italians. It is proposed to fly from Spitzbergen over the Pole to Alaska.44 words
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Article291 1925-09-10 9 Dinner and Dance at Tanjong I'agar. Capt. H. G. Evans, R.N.R., the commodore of the P. and O. fleet, and master of the Narkunda. with the officers of the liner and the Agent of the P. and O. Co. m Singapore, last evening entertained close291 words
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Article1912 1925-09-10 9 Accused Convicted And Sentenced. The defence was reached in tho District Court yesterday in the -case in which M. E. Joseph, formerly a broker in Singapore, stands charged at the instance of Mr. P. C. Peck with criminal breach of trust in respect of 2,000 shares in the1,912 words
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Article239 1925-09-10 9 Sentence of Death on Army Officer. Sentence of death was passed by a Manila court martial on the 2nd inst. on Lieut. Thompson, an officer m the United States army, who shot and killed Miss Audrey Burleigh m Manila on April 4. Accused was engaged to Miss Burleigh,239 words
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Article802 1925-09-10 9 Former Singapore Bookmaker Sentenced. A sequel to arrest occurred at th," British Police Court, Shanghai, on August 27, when James Christie, 0.8. E., aged W, a mining agent, ;uid during the war a Colonel m the British Army, ami v.li.: was at one time a bookmaker m802 words
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Article131 1925-09-10 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 724th auction on September 9, 1925, when there was catalogued 1,221,466 lbs. or 545.29 tons offered 707,284 lbs. or .SI 5.75 tons sold 571,354 lbs. or 255.07 tons. Spot. London 3s 2 %d. New York 79 cts PRICES131 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article232 1925-09-10 10 St. l.ririT Run m Heavy Rain [Reuter Telegram.] London, September 9. The Doncaster St. Loger Stakes for thiv. -year-old colt and fillies. Colts 9 st. ltt« x.l I. DiHtance 1 mile 6 fur. 132 yds. Value 110,085. Sir John Rutherford's SOLAKIO (Childs) 1 11.11. theReuter - 232 words
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Article563 1925-09-10 10 Chinese Win All League Matches The last match m the first division of the Lm|m was played at the Stadium yesterday evening, when the S.C.F.A. deflated the Royal Artillery by three g«*ts to nil. Tne Chinese have had a triumphant career through the League. They have won all ten563 words
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Article466 1925-09-10 10 S.C.C. Tournament. YEBTERDAY'S RESULTS. A Singles. Koy Smith beat J. Wilson, 6-2, 2—6, C— 4. de Stuers beat Winter, 6—4, C— l. C Singles. Cave beat Cartwright, 3— 6 -1, 6—l. A DoubUs. Cqopcr and de Stutrs v. Bell and Muss, postponed. It ltc.uhl.-v Nadig and Strcvens beat466 words
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Article68 1925-09-10 10 The K.O.R. Cup Match. Selangor and Singapore Polo teams will meet for the K.O.R. cup on the Balestier Road ground on Saturday. Play will start at 4. -15. The teams will be Stlangor— G. M. Gifford 1, G. A. de C. de Muubray 2, F. Harding_3, J. Tyler back.68 words
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Article87 1925-09-10 10 Next Month's Meet m Kuala Lumpur. The annual championship meeting of the Malayan Amateur Athletic Association is to be held m Kuala Lumpur on October 2 and and entries close on the 24th inst. A new feature this year will be the introduction of t'.v HO yards as a87 words
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Article151 1925-09-10 10 Phil Scott's Success. London, August 39. At the Ring, Blackfriars, to-night, the* Biitish heavy-weight, Phil Scott, successfully completed the unique task of taking on three opponents m one week. On Monday he knocked out Jack Stanley m the first round. On Thursday he outpointed the cruiser-weight champion, Tom Berry,151 words
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Article27 1925-09-10 10 The Singapore Golf Club's' September Ladies' Spoon Competition, which was postponed last Monday pn account of rain, will be played on Monday next, the 14th iast.27 words
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Article791 1925-09-10 10 Good Sport on Second Day. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 9 There was a very large gathering again for the second d»y of the Selangor r»ces. The weather kept beautifully fine until the seventh event, when a heavy snower came down, but it soon spent itself791 words
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Article19 1925-09-10 10 The Y,M,CA. annual swimming lurnival will be ■held on "Saturday October Si; not October 84, M previously arranged.19 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter369 1925-09-10 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The question you have raised is most important one. Is a jury system as worked here either with all white or with mixed juries conducive to even handed justice As b man who honours .the King and endeavours to369 words
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Letter337 1925-09-10 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir I read your leader on "Trial by jury with considerable interest, hut after having served on juries here for many years, I cannot agree with the conclusions you arrive at. It is my belief that, as compared to the rough justice often337 words
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Letter560 1925-09-10 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, The letter of Mr. Tan Tarn Siew m to-day's issue of your paper seems to give a very one-sided view of the Chinese question. It is of little use to argue abodt the abstract injustice of extraterritoriality without taking the hard560 words
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Article171 1925-09-10 10 Singapore, September 10. Rubbei.— London 3s. l'Ad. Steady. Local $1.20. Tin.— London 1257. Local $120>4 (200 tui:s sold). Rubbers. Mandui-Tekongs offer at 85 cents buyers bidding 82. United Malaccas hnve buyers r.t 119, sellers asking '2.22' i. New Craigieleas have buyers at I.s"J'with sellers nt 1.55.171 words
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Article219 1925-09-10 10 (L. R. Macphail) Singapore, September 10. Rubber. 3s. lUd. lid. down. Local $1.20. Tin. £257 ::">s. down Local 200 tons at Rubber shares are inclined to be easier consequent on the fall m the price of the commodity. Mining stocks are quiet at unchanged quotations.219 words
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Article110 1925-09-10 10 Court Assembles and Adjourns This Morning. A murder charge involving three accused and 21 witnesses for the Crown was to have been taken 4t the Singapore Assizes this morning and witnesses, jury men, police and lawyers duly assembled m the Supreme Court. When the court opened, however,110 words
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Article98 1925-09-10 10 The Cyclone Rider, a William Fox feature, is being shown at the Empi:c Cinema. Booked through to Calcutta from Australia but stopping over foi> a four nights' season at Happy Valley, is Reckless Leishman the picture artiste who performs all sorts of thrilling feats with motor cars and98 words
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Article29 1925-09-10 10 Kinta Tin.— 24o pielus. Sung-ei CiiU. 10.02 piculs. Ting Kil.— X6o piculs. Murai Tin.— 23o piculs. Mamhau Tilt.— Hours run 024.40. cubic trds treated 04,804, piculs J83.H4.29 words
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Article947 1925-09-10 10 Chinese Brothel Keepers Severely Punished (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September S. Some important light was thrown on the condition of affairs prevailing m uomc of the well known brothels round about Kuala Lumpur during the hearing of a case brought by the Protector of Chinese,947 words
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Article113 1925-09-10 10 The Grand Ballet to be given by pupils of Miss Wright had another successful dress rehearsal at the Victoria Theulnlast night, and the performances to be Riven m aid of the Child Welfare Society promise well m all respects. It should be emphasised that this is more than113 words
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Article17 1925-09-10 10 Th resolutions put forward «t the recent meeting of Menglembu Lode, regarding Preference Shares, have been eonflrmtd.17 words
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Article2296 1925-09-10 11 Calling a Halt m Spending Money. By Our Special Correspondent. London, August IS. Tlic HoOM is up nnd the majority of members have departed on their several h I. day- with heavier hearts than they )-,.i\e carried at any time since the war. Tin- Prim Minister has pone2,296 words
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Advertisement177 1925-09-10 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS The expression of true music demands an instrument of the Highest Merit. In a MOUTRIE PIANO You have the best that skilled artisans can achieve. Call and demonstrate this for yourself before Purchasing. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. jr* Wk Royal Vinolla Shaving Stick A Shaving177 words
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Advertisement299 1925-09-10 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone No. 2920. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday DINNER DANCE Monday and Friday THE DANSANT LEVINE-HOPKINS DANCE BAND. GRILL ROOM I SARIUES -"EL. Under the supervision of an I i< g_ TAYMEN, expert European. M«a«ftr. Sea View Hotel The only sea-side health resort in Singapore. Accommodation Available. Terms include299 words
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Article400 1925-09-10 12 A Fine Financial Position Disclosed. The thirteenth annual ordinary general, meeting of the Pahang Para Rubber I Syndicate. Ltd.. was held on August 12 at 69 Eastcheap, E.C. I Mr. Frank Copeman. who presided, said that the balance-sheet disclosed a very j fine financial position. The proceeds400 words
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Article184 1925-09-10 12 Acquisition of 400 Acres By Sungei Matang The director of the Suntfei Matanjr UiibbeivtJJttaM have -informed the shareholders that* they have purchased an additional property of about 400 acres m extent, of which 348 acres are under rubber from two to six years old, situated about five184 words
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Article87 1925-09-10 12 Programme of drills up to and fur September 13, 1925 Thursday. September 10, 5 p.m., Drill Hall, Eurasian Co., Practice march Warren Shield. Friday, September 11, 5 p.m. Drill Hall, S.R.A.(v), Gun Laying, etc. 5 p.m., Prill Hull, S.K.K.(v), Signalling; 5 p.m. Drill Hall. S.V.C. Band, Band87 words
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Advertisement333 1925-09-10 12 'The Mbrafionless Twm-Gylmder; Douglas TWO-SPEED KICK START FLYWHEEL Clutch Model $450.00. A Twin is Best and Douglas is the Best Twin. COBB Co. 149-151, CECIL STREET. The Manufacturers of i Pagoda Hosiery Invite you to purchase their products with the assurance from them that from every standpoint Letter Hosiery cannot333 words
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Advertisement410 1925-09-10 12 BUFFALO CEMENT iron drums. WwUfiS&Ml competitive. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY ARRIVALS Fully complies with British Standard requirements. I Sole Importers Borneo-Sumatra Trading Co., Ltd. (I.c.rpor.t^ la H.ll«a«) ■IMIO »>«♦«♦«-»■»-»»♦■« MMIMMMMMMM«M>»M>MIMM>>»I ***fM TH E "MOWAT" PAT FRICTION CLUTCH The points which appeal to buyers of Friction Clutches are Reliability. Accessibility, Durability, and, usually.410 words
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Advertisement508 1925-09-10 13 "ERASMIC* STANDS FOR The Highest quality OF Toilet Preparations AND REMEMBER YOU ARE BUYING GOODS WHICH ARE BRITISH AND THEREFORE BEST Erasmic preparations arc procurable from any Chemist or Dealer. SOLE AUKNTS I OK MALAYA: Sime Darby Co., Ltd. Brainier Mond Co.. Limited. NOKTIIWH 11. BCCLANB k<i;nt MN Manufacturer** of508 words
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Advertisement790 1925-09-10 13 CHEONG KOON SENG CO. AUCTION SALE of volu.-I.U- fr.vlicl.l and laaaaMd Innd and huu»c proprri i At iMMn, (hp,,ri|f Koon BMg It Co* «alqM, Ka. 30, Chnlis Street. I on Wrdnr«d«y, Scptrmiier IS. at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valunhle freehold lnnd situate at Scott's Komi, Tanglin, Singapore, containing *n arcn790 words
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Advertisement371 1925-09-10 13 JL Start the day right with I ENO'S-FRUIf SALF T WuytorM Famed £ffer<*scent. Salivfl Inward cleanliness is nimh more vital to health than outward cleanliness. Better neglect \<nir bath than Ignore your inner welfare. Here is a simple rule, with half n century's ssitctkM behind it, for maintaining your inner371 words
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Advertisement494 1925-09-10 14 A*** ...r 15,500,000 S.C. ta I<M HMK > The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporate* to Stralta BettlWM**.) LONDON OFTIOB i M. Old Jtwtf. B-O. HKAD OFTICI WlnehetUr Ho»ae, lUgapore. The Company ha. .20.000 d.p...t^ wit. th. Suprem. C.rt of England a.d eo-pl.e. wit. th. MM Life la^ra... C-P«t..494 words
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Advertisement1060 1925-09-10 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION Capital Paid-up U.S. $5,000,000 Surplus U.S. $5,000,000 Owned by THK NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK. Head Office M, WALL STREET, NEW YORE. London Offlc* BIBHOPBGATK. Branches BKW* BS3. S 1ST 100 BOMBAY HANKOW E^AM* ?i?STSm PAtriTTTA HARBIN PEKING TItNTBIW §F Ear- 8 ?Bii,w oreign currencies1,060 words
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Advertisement386 1925-09-10 14 BANKING rHE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. Incorporated by Special Charter m Japan) Capital Subscribed Y45.000.000 Capital Paid-up Y39.375.000 Reserve Fund V 1.760,000 President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS I. Kawasaki, Esq. j T. Hisamune, Esq. Takita, Esq. M. Shuto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE Taipch, Formosa (Taiwan). BRANCHES AND AGENCIES (eelung, Taiehu, Kagi,386 words
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Advertisement1044 1925-09-10 14 THE MINIMUM OF SAFETY FOR A MARRIED MAN. It has been decided, by those who have made a careful study of the subject, that a married man should always be m a position to leave his family m the event of his death an amount equal to at least THREE1,044 words
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Article611 1925-09-10 15 Ladies Hissed on Cathedral Steps. The Rome cc; respondent of the Observer, writing on August 3, says The Pope's c.usade against modern fashions has been taken up by the Church with great promptitude. In every diocese printed notires of a warning nature nre affixed to the chu..!i u<611 words
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Article367 1925-09-10 15 Heated Discussion m the India Assembly. The Assembly at Simla hold an uiiusuully long suting on August 27 and a heated controversy raxed for four hours lound the Contempt of Courts Bill I. i/" te ii! SinS mt u rodutti °n last February, the Indian Press367 words
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Advertisement155 1925-09-10 15 The following are the j Reduced Prices OF Morris Oxford Cowley Cars MX WORKS SINGAPORE AND PENANG EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1525. MORRIS COWLEY, 2 Skater $1,845 MORRIS COWLEY with Front Wheel Brakes $1,910 MORRIS COWLEY, Occasional 4 $1,930 MORRIS COWLEY with Front Wheel Br «kes $1 >99 5 MORRIS COWLEY,155 words
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Advertisement247 1925-09-10 15 Interchangeable Balloons for FORDS, CHEVROLETS, OVERLANDS, Etc. Y.u cm now equip your light car Why bounce about on 50 or 60 lbs. uith a degree of comfort you would of air pressure when you can rol snaH UKht P S3ib!c and over bumps on 25 to 30 Ib*, No change247 words
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Advertisement275 1925-09-10 16 Patronised by Royalty ISMAIL A. RAHEEM 82-1 and 32-2, Brati Basah Road, and at UAFFI.ES HOTEL. SINGAPORE. Everything of the best m Diamonds and Precious Stones, which only personal inspection will reveal. Make the most of this opportunity. Your investments are quite sound when made at the CROWN JEWELLER. Cable275 words
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Advertisement313 1925-09-10 16 Latex Cups JAPANESE AS WELL AS LOCAL MADE. FLAT BOTTOM AND HALF LEMON SHAPE. ALL SIZES FOR IMMEDIATE OR FUTURE DELIVERIES. ENQUIRIES INVITED. LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. Twelve Reproductions m Colour of WATER-COLOUR SKETCHES OF MALAYA BY MARGARET FELKIN m a Portfolio, size about 1 1 ins.313 words
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Advertisement873 1925-09-10 16 ADVERTISEMENTS Th* PREPAID charge* for Wants, For Sale, To Let, *tc, In ordinary dot* act type (average six word* to line) ar* Per line On* inicrtlon 28 cents, two Ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four in*. 82 cents, five in*, fl.oo, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, twelve873 words
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Advertisement774 1925-09-10 16 LAND AND HOUSES. TO LET, 34, Shrewsbury Road. Apply 24, Sungei Road. TO LET, 3, Mount Sophia. Apply M. H. Sassoon, S, Malacca Street. COMFORTABLE HOUSE TO LET, at 62, King's Road, water and electric light. Entry August 1. Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. TWO ENGLISHMEN wish to share bungalow, quiet774 words
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Advertisement199 1925-09-10 16 OPENING TUESDAY, September 8 FRANKELS TOWN STORE 20, Raffles Place (Corner Malacca Street). Finest Goods at Attractive Prices. Civility Costs Nothing at FRANKELS Head Office FRANKELS BUILDING," 375, Victoria Street. Town Office 20, RAFFLES PLACE (corner Malacca Street). Branch Office KUALA LUMPUR, Selangor, F.M.S. -PLATINGg 7»5-A ORCHARD ROAD Oo r199 words
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Advertisement345 1925-09-10 16 NEW AND REVISED EDITION 1925. DICTIONARY OF FOREIGN PHRASES AND CLASSICAL QUOTATIONS. Comprising 1 I 0!!0 Idioms. I'rnvcrl.-i, Mnxinis, MottwM, Technical Wurds nnd Terms, anu I'revs Mlusions froi.i tlv works cf Ih<- ure.it writers m LATIN FRENCH ITALIAN GREEK GERMAN SPANISH I'OIMTMKSK. Alphabelirallv ajtraaffJ*], "ith English translation :;nd Equivalents. K<iitr<l345 words
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