The Straits Times, 31 December 1925
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Title Section13 1925-12-31 1 The Straits Times No. 28,058, SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1925. •PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement251 1925-12-31 1 i *ft»n wmrpiD NIVTJt BKATZN You Know-Everybody Knows THAT BEAR BRAND" SWISS MILK Is the richest, purest and best m the world. /£M[^S U se f°r every purpose for V*fSsfc»c^x which, if you were m Europe, \*^>^\ 53t^>vhn you wou^ use f res h milk. >cQ^^v^f &4v. y$ ou can251 words
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Advertisement235 1925-12-31 1 wTf U|l/\%T'£t fTn\C These seeds are selected as bein?j the most 'I II 1 1\| i^ rI 1^ suitable for growing m this country and m iJU 1 IVfll O OIjLjUU (he Tropics generally All Seeds are m Sealed Tins. FLOWER SEEDS. 65 cents per packet. DAHLIA, double mixed. CHRYSANTHEMUM,235 words
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Article924 1925-12-31 2 The Huge Walled African Emporium. In Nigeria one is aware that the country has a history and traditions. Nowhere, perhaps, does the fact impress the newcomer more vividly than at Kano. Until 1903 it was almost a forbidden city. In that year Sir Frederick Lugard entered it924 words
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Advertisement271 1925-12-31 2 ■niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiipuiiiiuiuuuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiimtniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiimiin The Major." "It must be ripe YOU are entitled to Cigarettes made of ripe Tobacco, but it must be the finest ripe Tobacco, and it must not be wrapped m coarse paper smothered m Printers' Inks. ARMY CLUB Cigarettes, perfect m size, are made of the finest RIPE VIRGINIA271 words
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Advertisement40 1925-12-31 2 fDEAF Don't allow yourself to be handicapped because of this THE "GEM" EARPHONF makes it possible for yon to enjoy once more ordinary conversation, music and laughter Extremely small, yet gives astonishing reEXPERT ADVICE FREE. M. EZEKIEL SONS, Opbthslmlc Optician*,40 words
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Advertisement243 1925-12-31 2 d is cooling ,jf and y refreshing Wi after 4 Ishaviinig 1/^ Men who have tender, sensitive skins, 'NJKiA easily irritated by p7 shaving.wiU find CvPreparations ideal. """^^■^The new freely -lathering Cuticura Scap Shaving Stick permits shaving twice daily without irritation of the skin. Cuticura Talcum, an antiseptic powdrr, is243 words
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Advertisement69 1925-12-31 2 n THE WORLD KNOWN P^T^v «^fefcw LUDWIG AND LUDWIG Av\j/^ JAZZ DRUM OUTFIT. Illustrated list on application. SEASON Co., Ltd. 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. ♦«♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦««»«♦>««»«»«♦>»« > UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS Improved Model PORTABLE Price reduced to $OO PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. r. SCIENTIFIC /OUB WATER FILTRATION PURIFICATION PROCESSES lLtmiteD AERATED69 words
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Article771 1925-12-31 3 Company Reports, Dividends And Notices. Chota.— Int. div. 15 per cent. Lawas. Int. divd. 25 per cent Bukit Pulai. Divd. 10 per cent. Sungei Dangar.— Int. divd 5 per cent. United Sumatra.— Int. divd. 10 per tent. Lanjikat Sumatra. Int. divd. 5 per cent. Jugru. Int. divd. 20771 words
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Article127 1925-12-31 3 The serious handicap under which the British motor industry thus laboured in its early days will serve to account for the comparatively backward position it occupies to-day in contrast with that of some other countries, notably the U.S.A., where it has attained to such gigantic proportions as127 words
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Article61 1925-12-31 3 The authorities at Medan have produced a tilm to serve as propaganda for the Savings Bank. In an interesting story, a comparison is made between a man oc thrift and one living from hand to irouth. The film is intended to be used among the native population with a view61 words
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Advertisement198 1925-12-31 3 THE ONLY SUITABLE EXTINGUISHER /^T^N FOR ALWAYS W,Jtll MOTOR CARS READY MOTOR BOATS FOR MOTOR LORRIES INSTANT USE. i«S^ FOR f BUNGALOWS §j[l OFFICES ,T,n"v, m UALjLb JUST TURN I PUBLIC THE VALVE. BUILDINGS. lOOL PROOF. PjJ^^flJ SEE UR WINDOWS L .Vf. ~JM m CAN BE USED pKE2nfIM BATTERY REPEATEDLY.198 words
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Advertisement523 1925-12-31 3 TORTURING HEADACHES Are Not Woman's Unavoidable Inheritance. How They Can Be Checked and Overcome. The aching backs, tired limbs, attacks of fa:ntncss and headache upon headache from which so many women suffer at periodical intervals indicate plainly that the blood is at fault, the nervous system is not functioning properly523 words
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Advertisement443 1925-12-31 3 ZEISS JENA. BINOCULARS, MICROSCOPES, TELESCOPES, THEODOLITES, SURVEYING LEVELS, SCIENTIFIC APPARATUS, SURGICAL APPARATUS, TESSAR PHOTO-LENSES, PUNKTAL LENSES, etc, etc. Illustrated Lists free upon request. WHOLESALE ONLY. Sola A|«ti M. Wiseman Co. (Eastern) LIMITKD (Incorporated m England) 111/IH, NOBTU BRIDGB ROAD. SINGAPORE. PENANG TURF CLUB 1926 New Year Meeting. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. FIRST443 words
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Advertisement428 1925-12-31 3 STEAMER SAILiNSS COMBINED SHYIC4 Or THE QSEAN S.S. CO., LTi. BLUB FUNNEL UNI (lacorp<*at*d la EngUa4) THE WEST* "AUSTRALIA! S. 1. CO., LTI. (iswrporatad la liflui) i r»rtai B hUy fwrris* uki^s cm* kal l*u*rsvs*n f ru«* hiugaa«ra. BAT A VIA AND ttUUKABATA NORTH-WKBT AUBTKALIA POST! MMM FRKMANTLK (PEKTH.) Anpruxlsaota428 words
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Advertisement849 1925-12-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. British India and Apear Lines SAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES rwmiiiui ajto ojcuurtAi. k. as. Si<«r Ooatract wltk Bta atajaity'a Oovazaaital. LONDON AND FAS BaBT MAIL BSBVICB ODTWABJM FBOM LONDON HOMXWABDC Fwß CXIMA AND JAPaK FUB fAMBIUB, IJ>n»OH XK9 T*aaa«a <«• ITaara l<eu)< laav* 1114849 words
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Advertisement760 1925-12-31 4 STEAMER SAILiNiS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., UMITED TBJSJ CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CCX, LTD. (Imorporated m England) The Blue Funnel Line BEGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AafSTV&DAM, KOTTKRHAM, ANTW3RP, HAJfBBBG AND BREMEN. SKNOA. MAKSBILI.RS, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. TakUf carg. oa760 words
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Advertisement732 1925-12-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS K. P. M. XBOXiM rACMJR KAtUtXriOS CO. OH MATATIAH (laM: .i *j. Zelxaaa) TJKDRR COSTaUCT WITH TBC NRiHBS^AMUS U»Dl* 4fr«BH/<MJUrr l Tdopboaa Mo. tUi, witb iilKumdlor. to Pting*. Piaikkt, Tnuukl»jt«jt, Mi.,-la* D**U, »..d iiu^.i Ootk. REPRESENTATIVE for riing* i*crt &ni BlnrtH iScttkjsviki* fl U« OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF732 words
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Advertisement477 1925-12-31 5 STEAHEB SAIUIBS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la England) i ii I "ELLESMAN" UNI Passenger and Freight Service* TQ UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA POSTS AND SUEZ CANAIa FREIGHT SERVICES s.s. CITY OF CAIRO Marseilles, L'don, R'dam and H'burg Jan. 8 ■3. CITY O*' STOCKHOLM Marseilles, L'don, R'dam and477 words
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Advertisement674 1925-12-31 5 ITEAMEfI SAHIUSS "BLUE ELLERMAN FUNNEL *-<« BUCKNALL LINE wllh S S CO., LTD (Ueerr»rm**4 1* Kagland; lam unves w monom n»w tobk *v ialtimobi rU 111 M FAN AM AFROM NEW YORK Meoaua Dao r»oM MmU Wft MEMNON In port Suez Phillipines and Hongkong t CITY OF LAHORE Jan. 7674 words
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Advertisement569 1925-12-31 5 STEAHEB SAIUH6S Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Aaitralia) Ft BYDNVT, MELBOUXNB, .Ii JAVA, DJJtWOI THUKBDAT ISLAND Mcl BBISBAM kagvlar monthly saillag by the ««11 known steamers makt.t.a (TI7I tens) and MALABAR (4,612 tons). The i.e. MABELLA U the largest aud Seed stcsmo? trading te AntrolU, Cabins de lue, single berth569 words
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Advertisement470 1925-12-31 6 PALACEGAY CINEMA In the Second Show at 9.15 p.m. b 4.' INTERNATIONAL NEWS No. .VV .V t I CARL LAEMMI.K presents THE GHOST CITY Featuring PETE MORRISON and MARGARET MORRIS. Epd. IS. MAN TO MAN, 2 Rla. Epd. 14. FLAMES OF VENGEANCE, 2 Rls. A ROYAL PAIR HER RODEO HERO470 words
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Advertisement297 1925-12-31 6 MARY PICKFORD ,n LITTLE ANNIE ROONEY* AT THE ALHAMBRA Jommencino; January 9. HEED THE TEN COMMANDMENTS Who was the Lonesomest Man the World has ever known Whose was the Greatest Heart-Hunger Have you heard the Story of Lieutenant Nolan, banished for life from Mother and Sweetheart and from the land297 words
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Advertisement404 1925-12-31 6 open L firf ingapore Victoria Theatre ji Dear Doctor*,— .wunt every COMING ATTRACTIONS member of your profmion to see me and Mary Astor m Oh, Doctor the You'll laugh (ill you forget all 1 *T* your professional cares and wor- VjloD6 I rOtlGrS And I think that you'll agree, as404 words
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Article264 1925-12-31 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, Iterrmlier 31 High (Tatar, 10.39 a.m. Wuluccu Uirb Tido, 8.10 a.m., 6 ft. 7 m. H.m p.m., C ft. 1 m. New Wai's Kvr. Friday, January 1 High Wuter, 0.8 a.m., 11.15 a.m. Malacca High Tide, 8.40 a.m., 6 ft. 7 m. ((.60 p.m., 6264 words
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Article238 1925-12-31 7 Thursday, December 31. 8hip» slongtide the Wharves or cxp«cte4 to arrive. RErPEL HARBOUR. Main Wfcaif The Oble, Kijang, Chantek. Minderoo, Johur.ua. Oil Wharf Nil ku) i»ri Mil VESSILS IN DEY DOCK. Tcnjong Pngar Sheera Whsrf Nil Albert Victoria Dock Lch. No. 4, De Carpentier h'.ppfl Harbour King's238 words
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Article109 1925-12-31 7 To-*ay. Southern and Western India (Tara) 3 p.m. Upper Burma, North and East India (Ellcnga) 3 p.n. Will o" the Wisp) 3 p.m. T«-B»rr«w. Prigi Kadjah, Tembilahan and Indragiri (Barratta) 9 a.m. North, North-Knst and North Wen Sumatra (Prinses Juliana) 9 a.m. (Prinwi Juliana). H. 30 a.m.109 words
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Article38 1925-12-31 7 J. P. Corn Kdavana Tamlx.ra Kalynn A in-. Left 8'por* Not. 20 Nov. 26 Not. 17 Dec. 4 I '<•<■. 4 Pm, i Ait*. London Dee. 14 Dae. IS Dee. 21 Dee. 27. Dec. 2K Dec.38 words
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Article235 1925-12-31 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, December 81. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 18/32 Demand 2/4 6/32 Private 3m. credit. 2/4 25/32 On New York, Demand 66% Private 90 d/s 58% On France Bank T.T. 1450 On India, Bank T. T. 154% On Hongkong, Bank d/d 34 p.c. Pre,n. On235 words
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59 1925-12-31 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Cosing Prices Buyers. Seller*. Spot Spot January January Jan.-Mareh Jati.-March April-June April-Juno Tone of Market Quiet. Singapore Standard Bibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Price* Buyers. Sellers. 1.34 LBS 1.54 1.55 1.50V» Ultt 1.38 1.38^ Latest London cables quote Spot shtet 3s.59 words
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Article242 1925-12-31 7 Issue /al. Pd. Buyers Seller* !1 £1 Asam Kumbang 64/- 65/1 1 Batang Padang 0.70 0.75 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.52% 1.57% tl £1 Idris Hydraulics 50/6 52/- cd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.65 0.70 .0/- 10/- Kampong 63/6 64/6 cd. ;i £1 Kamunting Tin 64/- 66/- cd. 10242 words
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Article132 1925-12-31 7 I >"al. Pd. Buyers Seller* 1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.7.6 5.12.6 0 10 Central Engines 8.50 9.50 ■1 £1 E. Smeltjntr Co. 11.00 15.00 cd. 10 10 Fraser N'eave 50.00 52.00 00 100 Hammer Co. 185.00 195.00 100 100 Katz Bros. def. 200.00 220.00 10 10 Mexican Eagrle132 words
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Article90 1925-12-31 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $I^34^o* j»r 110 Spore Municipal 6 p.c $1,878,000 of 1930 par 10% ».<• Spore Municipal 44 p.e of 1947 $1,600,000 p*r lO". a Spore Municipal 44 p.e. of 1909 $1,1000,000 par 10% p.w Spore Municipal 4 p.c of 1918 $2,000,000 16 p.c. dia. 6 p.e.90 words
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Article375 1925-12-31 7 To-day** Prices Fr&ser Lyall A Co. Evatt. Ulenby ($1) 3.50 3.75 3.50 S.75 \lor Gajah ($1) 3.40 3.60 :j.40 3.60ex. Hi tarn ($5) 22.00 23.00 22.00 22.00 Kuning <$1) 1.50 1.60 1.55 1.65 Vm. Malay ($2) 4.00 4.50 4.00 4.50 V. Molek ($1) 3.40 3.60 3.40 3.60 Panas375 words
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103 1925-12-31 7 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. Acknowledgments Mr. and Mrs. C. Oehlera and family thank nil kind friends and relations who nttemleil the funeral of Mrs. Alice Smith, and also those who sent wreaths, telegrams anil letters of condolence. The Sisters of the JSaereil Hoirt Convent, i Malacca, on behalf of the whole Community,103 words
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Advertisement841 1925-12-31 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Adyta., see page 16. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. TO LET, small ground floor office. Apply Nathan, 8 and 8-b, De Souza St. Tel. 1243. FOR SALE, white polished Italian marble tiles, two feet square, m stock. Apply No. 132, Havelock Road. (lp) WANTED MALE TYPIST, must841 words
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Advertisement125 1925-12-31 7 AN APOLOGY Messrs. SANG KEE CO. offer their apology to their customers who have not received their footwear m time for Christmas. We made every provision to bring the <k livery to date, hut a strike broke out at our woiks. However, cur workmen have now resumed work, and v/e125 words
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Advertisement129 1925-12-31 7 DAMAGED CARGO (For account of concerned) EX S.S. CITY OF BARODA AUCTION $ALE of n quantity of Soy» beans to be sold m lots outside Godbwn No. 13. Singapore Harbour Board, on Saturday, January -> 1926. at 2.30 p.m. Buyers to pay for the lots Immediately after sale and take129 words
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Advertisement393 1925-12-31 7 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT United Artist Production ISN'T LIFE WONDERFUL m 9 Reels. TOPICAL BUDGET, GAUMONT GRAPHIC FUNERAL OF THE LATE QUEEN ALEXANDRA (up to December 31) and a Two Keel Comedy. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. WAKING UP THE TOWN (Fcaturinc JACK PICKFORD) m 6 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE393 words
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Miscellaneous69 1925-12-31 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Knndang Kerhau Station. (Ry < durtrsy of (lovirnmrnt Health Office). I or th* 21 hours ending at Midnight on December 30, IMS. itg. Max. ihmlc temperature 84 F. Min. shade ttmpcrmtBN 74 F. MMM lh§da tcnipcraturf 7S.1 F. .\tux. sun radiation J4H F. .Min. jrais radiation IMtV. Sea69 words
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The Straits Times THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31.
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653 1925-12-31 8 THE PAST YEAR. A New Record in Malayan Trade. of the drawbacks to a situation otherwise curiously favourable to the industries we carry on. The true natives, Malays, hardly count m the labour field, and India and China are the great sources of supply, and on the whole, there is653 words
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Article58 1925-12-31 8 Most of the external trade of Malaya passes through the ports of the Colony Singapore, Penang and Malacca, but a small amount goes through the ports of the Federated and Unfederated States. The proportions are shown by the following figures, taken from the report foi 11)24, as58 words
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Article121 1925-12-31 8 The figures are for merchandise only and do not include specie. The last month of 1?2"> is estimated Total increase 1?25 $876,*****4 The last big year was 1920, but 1924 has overtopped it by $541,861,000. Figures for all the post-war years may be of interest The figures121 words
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Article17 1925-12-31 8 The monthly reports, available to end of October, shew sources and destinations as under17 words
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Article500 1925-12-31 8 The report, recently issued, deals with Harbour business for the year ending June 30, 1925. The yecr was better than its immediate predecessors from the Board's point of view, but gross revenue is far below 1919 to 1922 inclusive when the highest total of gross revenue (m500 words
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Article225 1925-12-31 8 It is necessary to emphasise the superimportance of production because it is the matter of greatest importance to the whole community. We do not m the least underestimate the importance of merchant business, but the merchant who is exporting the produce of the country where he trades is serving225 words
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Article445 1925-12-31 8 On October 31, 1925, the policy known as Restriction had been m force m the two great British rubber-producing areas, Malaya and Ceylon, for a period of three years, and price, which had fallen as low as 6%d. per pound m 1922, was hoverintr round 4/-. The445 words
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Article332 1925-12-31 9 Aucuit 31, 1021 82,814 Lowaat July 31, 1925 4,561 The stccka m London on December 1, Ml mm slated to be 3,7<J9 tons. At the end of August, 1!>22, the stocks were over 80,000 tons but rumours of restriction caused buying before Urn policy was announced, hence332 words
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43 1925-12-31 9 tion which has a balance of 113,000 tons m its favour. ■.I] 'l 920 ■..-'I X.' K3 IM4 IMB i M 10,000 fl.OOfl ujeoo 53.000 SifiOC i:tl,000 Tons N H.6R7 Mti 4,000 18.667 35,33: i T. 4.667 87,33343 words
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Article205 1925-12-31 9 The rubber producers lost heavily m the slump years, but they have now recovered a good deal of that loss. Without Restriction the very best that could have been expected during the past three years was that price would fall no lower than its average m 1922,205 words
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Article96 1925-12-31 9 Rubber— Where Sent. The official figures of quantities, destinations and values are available to end of November. We summarise them as follows. The figures include imported rubber re-exported We estimate the total for the year at $735,000,000, of which $232,000,000 is represented by value of imports Eleven Months. Eleven Months.96 words
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Article120 1925-12-31 9 The figures of export since the Rubber industry began to reach importance are highly interesting as a record of the history of the industry. It should be noted that all the figures given below include rubber imported into and reexported from Malaya and the last m120 words
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Article37 1925-12-31 9 Average for year ending October 31, 1922 29*4 cents Average for year ending October 31, 1923 52 H Average for year ending October 31, 1924 45 Average for year ending October 31, 1925 ..9737 words
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Article371 1925-12-31 9 We Rive now the r.v.ctions for 1920, with those for 1924 for purposes of comparison No sales, frequent during the year, represent the contest between buyers end sellers sellers will not accept pubiic offers, buyers decline to rise to the reserves sellers have fixed. It will generally371 words
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Article169 1925-12-31 9 The year 1925 has been a very good one for the tin trade. Prices have not reached the phenomenal levels touched m 1918, 1919 and 1920, but they have been comparatively steady. Messrs. Rickin.son and Son, m their Eastern Tin Companies Position give the average to end169 words
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Article98 1925-12-31 9 Quotations are for first week m each month and last week m December Fanuary February March \pril May June (lily AtIRUSt September Dctober November December 1!>22 1923 1924 192S $KIS 9l'» $120 $139 80 4 93 "i 125 133 tl% 107 145 127 hi 74 S 109' i98 words
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Article81 1925-12-31 9 The last four years m the following table include tin made from ore imported from outside Malaya. The earlier figures give the local output only. Export for the last tw-j months of 1925 is estimated 19K. 1917 1918 1013 l!>20 M i IMI 1923 Quantity81 words
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Article96 1925-12-31 9 The figures must not be taken as exact. Tonnage of ore does not give equal tonnage of tin. Actually, we. believe, the yield of pure tin is about 75 per cent. The last two months of 1925 are estimated. 923. Total Exported Less Tin Ore Imported Malaya's96 words
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Article87 1925-12-31 9 There is no need to say more than a word or two about the Copra Industry. It goes on its way placidly, subject to petty variation but providing neither financial chills nor thrills. Good coconut growing land is not over-abundant m those parts of the country which87 words
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Article80 1925-12-31 9 First week m each month and last week m December 1322 1923 1921 1925 ranuary $10.50 $10.70 $12.45 $13.0(1 rYbruary 10 10.C0 12.60 11.65 March 10.75 11.20 12.40 11-60 \pril 10.75 12.60 11.00 11.70 May 10.75 11.80 10.85 12.00 tune 10.55 11.10 11.20 12.40 luly 10.75 10.80 11.6080 words
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Article50 1925-12-31 9 The following 1 figures include imports re-exported and the last two months of 1925 are estimated. PICUIS. Value. .916 ,917 918 .919 .920 1921 .028 1,226.527 1303,747 923,560 1,912,647 1,994,098 2,339,972 2,804,172 2,582,5U 12,026.867 10.164,769 7,728,736 33,776,114 45.753,153 28.fi40.214 :i0.ii3,i27 29,243,955 Tons. .924 «2R 159,043 170.027 32,668,238 :*.VH49.2in50 words
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Article57 1925-12-31 9 In the following analysis the last two months of 1925 are estimated Total Exported Less Imported 2.552,M4 «2'J.*****3 1,0511,477 11,145,(CJ Malaya's Export 1,523,037 $18,098,933 924. Total Exported Less Imported Tons. Value. 159.01H $32 G7,:t14 U.. Mnlaya's Export 91,734 |U,TtMM 923. Total Exported Less Imported Malaya's Expor*. Tons.57 words
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Article57 1925-12-31 9 We may n:>w sum up our three great exports and compare value with the previous year Gross Malayan Rubber 2fi6.191.912 189,894,1 45 rin 1G9,147,500 113,788,810 :opra 32,668.238 19,73U,483 fotals $468,007,650 $323,422,438 1925 Gross Malayan Rubber 736,000,000 503,000,000 rin 183,000,000 1 19,736,579 lopra 35,849,203 23,205.867 rotals 1925 J953.8J9.20057 words
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Article100 1925-12-31 9 First week m each month and last week m December Bar Bar Bar Silver Silver Silver 1923 1924 1925 fanuary Sl!i 33 11/16 3115/16 February 31H 33S Btt Uarch 31H 33 s 32 3/18 Vpril 32 »16 33', 31'^ Hay tn «2 13 16 lUS. lune 82 916100 words
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Article816 1925-12-31 10 key has internal as well as external discords, so has Spain, and all the minor states. Russia stands m a sort of gloomy isolation— country which is proving to the world that worse tyrants may exist than those who wear crowns. She is the world menace, her malign816 words
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Advertisement113 1925-12-31 8 uraSli D 0 YOUK ifcfCß SHOPPING! i q JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD (Incorporated m England 1 SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. WOLSELEY CARS NEW SffIPMENT .JUST ARRIVED AU irodeh m stock— let us give you a trial run. Phone 186't, call or write. CENTRAL MOTORS (»T..orK't..ri 1 (Mill ENGINE WOBKB. LIMITKIV113 words
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Article32 1925-12-31 10 The average prices of first f Mt rubber m Singapore and Lond A >r tne current restriction quarter to 80 have been Snnimporp 169.1 cent* London 4s, 2.7 d.32 words
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Article898 1925-12-31 10 To-morrow, New Year's Day, there will be no issue of the Straits Times. The paper will be published as usual on Saturday. There will be a watchnight Service m the Presbyterian Church to-night commencing at 11.30. The tailors' strike at Penang has been settled, the parties agreeing898 words
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Article197 1925-12-31 10 Refusal to Receive Captain Canning. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 30. Paris According to the newspapers M. Briand is informing Capt. Canning that it is impossible for him (M. Briand) to have any relations with him. London, December 30. Paris In the Chamber, replying to the Communist, M.Reuter - 197 words
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Article115 1925-12-31 10 Revenge for a Father's Death. [BIUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 30. Poking General Hsu Shu Cheng, known as Little Hsu, has been assassinated by the throwing of a bomb at Lang Chang last night. Hsu was an ardent supporter of President Tuan Chi Jui and had just concludedReuter - 115 words
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Article83 1925-12-31 10 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 30. Kume Beyond the broad statement that the conversations were cordial and proved the possibility of efficaciously pursuing the collaboration at present existing between the two countries -with a view to harmonising various interests and for the consolidation of the peace of Europe,"Reuter - 83 words
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Article52 1925-12-31 10 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 31. Cairo It has been decided to send before the committing magistrate Ahmed Effendi Maher and Mahmoud Effendi Nokrashi, ex-Minister of Education and ex-Undcr Secretary for the Interior m the farmer Zaghlul Cabinet, m connection with the investigation of the. murder of theReuter - 52 words
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Article46 1925-12-31 10 [reuter telegram.] London, December 30. Stockholm It is rumoured that the American trip planned for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Sweden during the summer will be extended to Japan and China, but up to the present no definite decision has been reached.Reuter - 46 words
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Article38 1925-12-31 10 [reuter telegram.] London, December 30. A message from Pcrim states that the Japanese steamer Baltimore Maru has broken her tail-shaft. Her position at noon yesterday was 17.12 North, 40.49 East She is drifting to the north.Reuter - 38 words
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Article31 1925-12-31 10 [KSCTEB TELEGRAM.] London, December 30. The settlement of the French Government's financial proposals resulted m a notable recovery of the French franc m London this morning to *****-31 words
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Article1385 1925-12-31 10 Chairman's Review of the Half Year. The half-yearly meeting of the Straits Trading Company, Ltd. wag held at the company's offices in Ocean Building yesterday. There were present Messrs. W. J. Wilcoxson (chairman), F. A. Pledger, and E. V. Pearce (directors), A. E. Bad<leley, E. Walker, W. B.1,385 words
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Article125 1925-12-31 10 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 30. Wiesbaden The official ertchancre of authority from French to British m the Wiesbaden zone was made this morning, the only outward and visible sign bcinz the lowering of the Tricolour and the hoisting of the Union Jack m its place. The eventReuter - 125 words
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Article39 1925-12-31 10 [REUTER TELBGRAM.] London, December 30. Mexico City The Senate unanimously approved the agreement settling Mexico's external debtLondon, December 30. Amsterdam A me.* -age from Thole n states that a motor-bus fell into the Scheldt. Five passengers were drowned.Reuter - 39 words
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Article127 1925-12-31 10 Offered 203 Tons Sold 106 Tons. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 740 th auction, en December 30, 1925, when there was vatalogurd 961,626 lbs. or 429.30 tons offered 155,622 lbs. or 203.40 tons sold 239,101 lbs. or 106-74 tons. Spot. London .'is. lo'-_-'l.127 words
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Article43 1925-12-31 10 The Crude Rubber and Foreign Produce Corporation, New York, send us the following cable, dated December 30, their quotations being m gold dollar ccnta Nominal spot 93 Jan.-Feb.-Mar. 90 Apl.-June 85. Market dull. To-day's Singapore price $1.66, London price 3s. lOd.43 words
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Article95 1925-12-31 10 A presentation took place yesterday on the steamship City of Baroda, which grounded on the N. Luconia Shoal on Christmas Day. The passengers presented Captain Haughton with a silver cigarette box, m token of the appreciation of the untiring efforts of himself, the officers and95 words
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Article2305 1925-12-31 11 Registration of Rickshas Deferred. j I Insurance of Buildings And Vehicles. The licensing of ricksha Milan and the Insurance of Municipal buildings and vehicles weie the principal matters which CUM before the Municipal Commissioners yesterday. There were present The President (Mr. K. J. Karrer), Messrs. W. Dunmun, A. E.2,305 words
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Article198 1925-12-31 11 Eighteenth I.iM. Previously a.kn.iwlcdj;cil $M,0:J7.78. 'cilkcU-d by H. 11. Dawood through Haro n bin O'mn follows Daou<l bin Aimiod vi.d Muimoonah bintc Abdullah, Muur, 10, Mohd. usin bin Mahbob and Janin binte Yacob, Muar, 10 Abdulir.arun bi; IJail'eo Kamaluddin 10 'Ahlol Kha;rs 5 1. 11l J thtough198 words
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Article153 1925-12-31 11 The committee bee to acknowledge with many thanks the following donations Previously acknowledged $15,287.65, Two performances by United Chinese Musical Association 1,094.05 Messrs. Lim Say Lay and Thio Soen Yang, 25 each, S. Q. Won? and Annam Kongkek 20 each Mr. Lim Ye.v 15 Messrs.153 words
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Article394 1925-12-31 11 The following passengers are proceeding to i::.r..|. r by the Kashcar sailing at 2 p.m. to■IIHII, the Ist proximo Mr. K. O. Jenkln*. Mrs. C. H. D. O'CulUehon. Mr. S. O. l'arrntt. Mrs. Merrill*, Mr. N. Kendall, Mis. J. Donaldson, Mr. and Mra. W., J. C'arrit. Mis. O. Nixon.394 words
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Article33 1925-12-31 11 My American Wife is another Gloria Swanson de luxe drama of love, passion and gorgeous gowns and settings being shown at the Empire Cinema. The run commences to-night and continues until Janrory 4.33 words
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Article84 1925-12-31 11 Players for English Tour Selected. [Reuter Telegram.] London. December 30. Melbourne The following team has been selected for the forthcoming tour m England Collins, Ponsford, Bardsley, Oldfield, Gregory, Taylor, MaCartney, Andrews, Ryder, Mailey, Grimmett and Hendry. The final three will be selected not later than January 30.Reuter - 84 words
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Article19 1925-12-31 11 [Reuter Telegram.] London, December 30. In the Scottish League Morton beat Aberdeen by two goals to nil.Reuter - 19 words
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Article181 1925-12-31 11 Teams and Future Fixtures. The S.C.C. A team to meet the Services at Tanglin on Saturday will be as follows Mcl'herson Edlin, Hutchings, l>an and StoiT Niblock and Molfatt I Vbc'iuks, Mortlock, Standish, Sturgess, Dancan, Phipps, Tiddeman and Kelly. Newcomers v. the Rest. I The following are the teams181 words
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Article189 1925-12-31 11 Entries for the First. Day. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, December 30. The entries for the first day ol the Penang races are as follows Open Horses. Genzano, Coleus, Red Sands, Silver Grist, Elkin, Calculator, Ganesh, Havilah, Queer? of Clubs, R<- Tape, Carrie B, Silap, Zaronaboy, Sir! Hatan,189 words
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Article122 1925-12-31 11 The New Year meeting of the Singapore Vu.'utitaer Rifle Associatiun will be held on the Bukit Timah Range to-morrow and Saturday next. To-moiTow morning, the programme includes rapid and .snap-shooting under 'jetvice conditions and two pick up team ever.ta. The afternoon will be devoted to deliberate sh >oting122 words
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Article114 1925-12-31 11 On the evening of Boxing Day, says the Mulay Mail, a most joyous Carnival was heir) at the Pci-ak Club, Taiping, very capably organised by Mr. and Mrs. Brien and Mr. England. The success recorded was m no small measure due to the excellent orchestra, comprising114 words
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Advertisement280 1925-12-31 11 Raffles Hotel NEW YEAK S EVE TO-MGHT Owing to the heavy bookings only patrons who have reserved can be accommodated. Sea View Hotel NEW YEAR'S NIGHT January i, me SPECIAL DINNER and FANCY DRESS BALL TICKETS $5 EACH Fancy or Evening Dress Essential for Dancing Parisian Novelties. Please book your280 words
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Article591 1925-12-31 12 Cautious Policy for Third Party Risks. The following is the report of the comimttte* appointed by the Municipal unmiatiofMn to consider the question of the Insurance of Municipal huiuliiiKs and vehicles. These recomIU were adopted m toto at the last lII— I Illf on the Commissioners. j Your591 words
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Article271 1925-12-31 12 An Interesting Church Experiment' In Medan. On tho first Sunday of November a' meeting of all the Protestant congregations m Medan was held m the audi-' tortani of the Methodist Boys School of| thai eitgr, write, the Rev. R. L. Archer; m the Malaysia Message. This included I271 words
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Article26 1925-12-31 12 An At home will be held m celebration of tin- anniversary of the Chinese Student*' Literary Association at the Association's premises, 14 Ann Siang Hill, to-morrow.26 words
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Article83 1925-12-31 12 A decision has been delivered by the Parang Electric and Tramways commlttM of enquiry into the charges of I'xtortiwi, itr.. Htrainst a conductor. The lii-t clmiKi' of general rudeness was ilismissid owinjr to probable heat on both ■Um tin- MCOOd of causing a fall was 'I. the fall being caused83 words
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Article147 1925-12-31 12 Singapore, December 31Rubber Local $1.54. Tin.— London £280 12s. 6d., up 12s. 6d. Rubbers. Shares are quiet Bukit Jelutonga are quoted at 1 tiU-1.65 and Sungei Buk.iiis at 5.73-5.85. Malaka Pindas have buyers at :i.65 and United Malaccas at 8.45. Jervams ait quoted at 1.00-1.95 and147 words
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Article200 1925-12-31 12 (I.. It. Macphail) Singapore, December 31. Rubber— 3s. lOVtd., down %d. Local U6K. Tin.— £280 1 2s. Cd., 12s. 6d. up. Rubber Miaits continue in fair enquiry with quotations inclined to be firmer. Mining stocks remain dull. Industrials ami loans are all enquired t\>: Rubbers. Ayear200 words
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Article11 1925-12-31 12 Raffles Museum and Library will be closed to-morrow. New Year's Day.11 words
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Article41 1925-12-31 12 The Methodist Publishing House send us a third edition of Studies m English by Mr. F. J. Treusein, assistant master at the English College, Johore Bahru. This useful little text book is intended to help pupils m Standards IV to VI.41 words
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Article53 1925-12-31 12 By the P. and O..mail steamer Malwa. leaving on February 12, Father Sapage, the popular Vicar of the Church of St. Joseph, goes to Marseilles, en route to Lisbon, on a well-deserved holiday ta Portugal, which he left when a mere bojt This is his first visit after an absence53 words
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Article52 1925-12-31 12 Fine weather prevailed m Ipoh during the Christmas holidays. At the series of Christmas Day services at Wesley Church for English, Tamil and Chinese congregations the attendances numbered about 1,200. There were a number of communicants at the Christmas morning service at St. John's Church, the Rev. Graham White being52 words
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Article74 1925-12-31 12 The following meetings m connection ■with the World's Evangelical Universal Week of Prayer have been arranged January S, at various Churches 5.30 p.m. Monday. January 4, at Bethesda, 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, at Wesley Church, 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, at Y.W.C.A., 5-30 p.m. Thursday. January 7, at the74 words
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Article104 1925-12-31 12 By the train last night Father dc Silva. accompanied by his parents and relatives, who had come down specially for his ordination last Sunday, left for Kuala Lumpur, where he is to perform the high mass on New Year's Day m the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Bukit Nanas104 words
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Article98 1925-12-31 12 The election of office -bearers of the S.C.R.C for the year 1926 resulted as follows President, Mr. Tan Chong Kee vice-president, Mr. Seah Eng Chiang hon. joint secretaries, Messrs. Yap Ah Chuan and Wee Swee Hong hon. treasurer. Mr. Tan Soo Liew hon. auditor, Mr. Kiong Chin Eng committee, Messrs.98 words
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Article157 1925-12-31 12 During the course of the afternoon's performance at the Chinese Theatre Hall m New Town, Ipoh, on Christmas Eve, a Hylam cook employed by a well-known local European resident, says the Times of Malaya, was fatally stabbed and his companion seriously hurt by a compatriot. All three men, who were157 words
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Article422 1925-12-31 12 LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES DEC. 1. Par Value. Company. 21 Allr-gar £1 Anglo-Malay £1 Ayer Kuning 11 Hantfiit; 2/ Batang Consolidated £1 Batu Caves £1 Batu Tiga 2/ Bekoh 2/ Bertani Consultd. 2/ Brieh £1 Bidor 2' Bikam 2/ Brooklands 2/ Bukit Cloh 2/ Bukit Mertajam422 words
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Advertisement62 1925-12-31 12 Keat Cheang Co., 57, MARKET STREET Wish their Customers a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Compare— You'll buy a "Kodak" <<m»»«MmmnKMinmiim<>mnt(iinmmm,>ti HIGH CLASS PLAYER PIANOS BY ENGLISH AND LEADING CONTINENTAL MAKERS. From $1,250. ELECTRIC BLOWERS, $300. Can be fitted to all makes of Player Pianos. Writ* for fall particular*. The62 words
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Advertisement294 1925-12-31 12 FOR NEW YEAR PARTIES THE. TODOR, r>inn€R service ONE OF '^S/ P WHITEAWAYS STANDAKD VALUZS dkA THE "TUDOR" DINNER SERVICE. Excellent value m a perfectly now shape. All white with neat embossed design. Set comprises G soup plates, 6 meat plates, 6 pudding plutes, 6 cheese plates, 2 vegetable dishes,294 words
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Advertisement278 1925-12-31 13 Speeds the Recovery of the Sick DOCTORS all over il\c and abundantly nourishes world prescribe gruel thi i^.uscles. It gives fifty and porridge made of per cent more body energy QUAKER OATS for invalids, than meat end twenty per persons m frail health and cent more than rice. It ii278 words
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Advertisement236 1925-12-31 13 BUFFALO »«*n» CEMENT Packed m ffm^SMk ?IKt iron drams. Wm mfSmßll9l competitive. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY ARRIVALS Fully complies with British Standard requirements. Sole Imporitn Borneo-Sumatra Trading Co., Ltd. jUitrole 7iahn llwlH FOR THE HAIR N. 1 l}s^^fiili '^M or ac^' es> P^ 110 6 Hahn facilitates waving and permits 1 rußOl[j|Anr236 words
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Advertisement138 1925-12-31 13 &m WIZARD \P HOLLOW-WIRE LIGHTING if Antiquates all forms -M of KEROSENE or PETROL Lighting. flj Because it cannot explode or catch fire. B No reservoir m the lamp to be filled or *£R pumped. No. heat, No noise. No mess as with all forms o f Kerosene "fTB^ Approved138 words
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Advertisement732 1925-12-31 14 THE ESTATE OF TAN HOON HIN, DECEASED ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AUCTION SALK OF THE YEAR. To be held at our sale-room, No. 75, First Cross Struct, Malacca, fur three days On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, January 25. 26 and 27, 1926. commencing at 2 p.m., on earli day.732 words
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Advertisement729 1925-12-31 14 ORIENTAL TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated m the United Kingdom) TRUNK COMMUNICATION. Singapore Telephone Subscribers are notified that Trunk service hua now been e»tablished by the Johore Government from Johore Bahru to various pWcs m the Johore State, and telephone facilities thereto will be available from January 1 next.729 words
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Advertisement749 1925-12-31 14 NATURE'S REMEDY Clements Tonic is Nature's greatest remedy f«r the nerves and brain, loss of appetite, debility, poorness of blood, neuralgia, insomnia, etc, and is strengthenand reliable. In the fatiguing tropical atmoshero you will appreciate the nourishing stimulus of this invigorating medicine, as it promotes normal health, inergy and sleep.749 words
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Advertisement400 1925-12-31 14 If you wish to be 1& THE ENVY OF S YOUR FRIENDS Jf§ buy PAGODA HOSIERY, the finest stocking produced m China to-day. Obtainable at all leading stores. CHINA COTTON AND SILK WORKS, LTD., Cieneral Managers, ILBERT Co., Ltd. 1, Canton Road, Shanghai. Cable Address Codes used COBILWOKKS." A.11.C. Sth400 words
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Article649 1925-12-31 15 Down the Corridors Of Time. What was the most exciting: episode in the life of Robinson Crusoe? Few who recall their sensations on reading the book for the first time will dispute that it stands recorded in Chapter 11 "It happened one day about noon, going towards my boat,649 words
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Article369 1925-12-31 15 Critic Attacks Stage Affectation. A well-known critic has lately been inveighing against the Oxford voice. Hu implores teachers to chastise children who tend to speak of leckchah and fewchah .meaning, presumably lecture and "future." He bitterly laments the broadcasting programme, which is spreading this method of speaking369 words
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Advertisement122 1925-12-31 15 FOR THE 1925-26 SEASON A Price Reduction of THE NEW 14/30 H.P. FULL FIVE-SEATER. SIDDELEY now $3,050 I with four wheel brakes adjustable front seats Semi Elliptic springs "You cannot buy a better Car." MALAYAN MOTORS (Proprietor* WIARNS EROS., LTD.) all conditions **1 I The name I.OI'GB on i .1122 words
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Advertisement333 1925-12-31 16 JUST ARRIVED White Glazed Tiles AND TerraCottaTiles (Natural Colour). Enquiries Invited. LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET. NEW SHIPMENTS ARRIVED LOWEST PRICES. Tuck's Genuine Round Parkins (all sixes) Tuck's Anbf»t«7s Red Compressed Jointing 1 32 ins. I,'lfi ins. and 1/8 ins. Stauffers C. I. Lubricators (all sizes). Davies' Emery Cloth333 words
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Advertisement148 1925-12-31 16 CHINESE NEW YEAR Frankels FOR THINGS BEAUTIFUL CHINESE NEW YEAR CATERING IS OUR SPECIALITY YOUR INSPECTION IS SOLICITED. FRANKELS The Store Beautiful of VICTORIA STREET also RAFFLES PLACE. S. FINK CO. DIAMOND IMPORTERS AND POLISHERS, 23 and 24, Coleman Street, SINGAPORE. Office Telephone 3677. Ilave always a large stock of148 words
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