The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 March 1920
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1920-03-11 1 Singapore Free Press and MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. FEN CENTS SINGAPORE, S.S., THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1920. No. 9,922.16 words
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Article216 1920-03-11 1 i London wires up to .March Bth were received yesterday. The brerd subsidy is to be contihued, but the wholesale price of flour will be raided by about a penny a pound, and more f.'our is to be got out of the wheat. The redaction of the216 words
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Article1203 1920-03-11 1 Everybody elaa speaks with an accent* Scots jnan declare that Englishmen speak English with an English accent, and Englishmen declare the Scotsmen don't. Certain Englishmen are apt to say that they speak the accent becoming people of culture, and certain Scotsmen say that they speak with no accent at1,203 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement276 1920-03-11 1 YOU WANT NEW CARS __g FOR HIRE. RIN<; n> If U RAFFLES HOTEL The Largest and Most Successful Hotel on the bland FACING THE SEA. Luxurious Suites of Rooms and spacious lounges, verandah and beautiful grounds. AFTERNOON TEAS. Every Thursday, Music in attendance. Cinema on the Lawn from 6.15 p.m.276 words
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Advertisement184 1920-03-11 1 '^M-_-M_acai___v-w___Mß--M_-iaH_iMi-«H-w---H_^aiMHBHHBHHPBn9-l i*g& jNDEPENDENCE f *^o^^%m ECONOMV THE RONEO DUPLICATOR STOPS WASTE I PRINTING COSTS. It gives instant service when every moment counts it can be operated by a junior clerk it is almost entirely automatic in its action it is cleanly it is fool proof it prints in any language184 words
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Advertisement96 1920-03-11 1 LA TEST ADVERTISEMENTS. I Cheong Koon Seng have three important land sales on Wednesday next— Page 5. Xotiee re Sze Tai Hong Bank Page 5. I fatahing for Calcutta Page Typ'.-:, clerk and book keeper wanted Page I Hawk Brand hats Page 1. Robinson <t Co., shipment of ladies hats96 words
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Advertisement10 1920-03-11 1 IF YOU WANT NEW CARS *M FOR HIRE, RING UP10 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous178 1920-03-11 1 THE WEEK. I Thursday, Ilth. High Tidea 1.51 am 3ft 7in 2.45 pm 7ft 3in.* Singapore Golf Club mtg., 0.30 p.m. Outward Mail uue. Friday, 12th. High Tides 2.2s am Bft 3in 3-39 pm 6ft Oin. 1 Lodge Zetland Regular, K i'> p.m. Saturday. 13th. High Tides 3.15 am 7ft178 words
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Article525 1920-03-11 2 lfy friend Blank. 1 .ently achieved Um ambition of the v young City man— which la to take a in ht 1 country ooemed to me to be wavering in his enthusiasm. It'a queer." he eonfeaaed. hut l nevei how in h pendent of one's neighboura one ean525 words
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Article54 1920-03-11 2 A rising young artist was showing u ■J^lady through his studio. ■jP "This picture," he said, stopping before one of his early efforts, "is one I painted to keep the wolf from the door." I "Indeed!" replied [the woman. "Then \»h} don't you hang it on the knob where >e54 words
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Advertisement270 1920-03-11 2 >n|||||IIIIIIIHIIIUI j WOODBURY'S S j FACIAL SOAP S FOK TIIK 5 Skin cV Complexion S THE DISPENSARY LTD. RAFFLES PLACE ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a"**"™" gßMmgamEM^gßßßmmWmWmmmmWmmmWM I "MODERN DANCES" A Unique Booklet for the Ball room 3 by CHARLES KITTS. A Simplex Pocket instructor that any child can follow Price $1.50 at Moutries and270 words
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Advertisement555 1920-03-11 2 ."TjH! «^t. sf _____r M___r______ Awf A a________B mk' 'mt SI iaqb dE S__t R^_^ «_t_c_^____-__________________\_--__J_______________-l_ J____S rom THURSDAY, MARCH 11, to WEDNESDAY. MARCH 17. A SUPER JEWEL PRODUCTION Featuring MRS. CHARLIE CHAPLIN (NEE MILDRED HARRIS) n the first Western picture of ths rugged outdoors in which she has I555 words
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Advertisement343 1920-03-11 2 U^iM I^_T- 1 ________P -E_l I_____________H fi_________. 1 I SH_____B-H_-H_EiiHHBH-H-From TUESDAY, MARCH 9, to SUNDAY, MARCH 11. A MASTERPIECE OF REPRESSED INTENSITY In the Political Drama with Strong Love inter Featuring FRANK KEENAN A great story, splendidly acted, and wonderfully produced by his own organisation THE MASTERMAN In 5 Parts343 words
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Advertisement378 1920-03-11 3 M Far Eastern Selling Agencies Open j Fabrikoid (Leather Substitute.) I I Rubber Coated Fabrics J Ivory Py-ra-lin (Toilet Articles.) I I Py-ra-lin Sheeting Paints and Varnishes J Lead and Zinc in Oil Dry and Oil Colors Cii ernir.a.l s V_# 1 1 W X-LXAV^CwJLO a I Dyestuff Intermediates I378 words
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Advertisement243 1920-03-11 3 •*<««* i m^mi^mmK^TiTr^^wmrr.Ytr:':' TaßS_BK_Bßt'»v'* rrwracst, r-i^,.-»r.r^-^.' ■»j > i__c_aVi l -pwM_«^- w >-- M g K aM iIM 71 R fl. *9 V fX __<_-__ M_t M _j-a_ A-~ <^K'i|j_k 'i I -_ro__i Ml ij H L' ij _^^^^____Br^^^^^_________^^____.^^iß_i^^<^ 1 _B__H_!l%,"t __Me__# __M i _B_i fl ____r^_F^_ Pß^Hhf •yg_f £•<243 words
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Advertisement45 1920-03-11 3 I JIjST arrived Cornets. Baritone Euphonium bom 5. Mandolines. Fla Hawaiian Guitars* [tara. IJU-sle Mouth Piece. Vio lins Cases Bag- Pipes Double bag j Tipc Drum Reeds Enchanting Reeds Can be had at H. C. HUDSON'S 100 North Bridge Road. THB HOUSE OF CATCHY MUSIC,45 words
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Article297 1920-03-11 4 American Capital for British Scheme. A new feature of the scheme recently ted in the "Daily Chronicle." whereby Certain shipowning and engineering firms are proposing to purchase (iuvernment airBhipa fOT v uroucan aiul transatlantic soviet >', is the introduction and possible help of American capital, and297 words
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Article73 1920-03-11 4 Bombay, February 28.— The Karachi Cu>toms onVials have seized 23,000 British and Turkish sovereigns being imported into India from thc Gulf in a dhow. The coins were carefully cox cealed in a package Of date- and were oily discovered by a Customs odTicial probing the packing of dates73 words
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Article380 1920-03-11 4 Singapore, March B, l»XO. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market At tke other markets there may b* small valuations. t» i>.>r <vittv LO XJeans, umj; r— Do. Fr do Beef lb Beef Steak do 40 Be«a Sprouts per catty Bamboo Spr do380 words
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Advertisement424 1920-03-11 4 l_______r___W_ > -"___3* -»-M^-nii---ri-i-^ Gives a Glorious Sensation of Vigour and Well being The more highly -strung your nerves are, the more quickly they will respond to the intense invigorating effect of Sanatogen. But even the dullest nerves respond to it in time feel the powerful ■ccess of energy that424 words
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Advertisement856 1920-03-11 4 CHING KENG LEE CO. To those in search of a gilt-edge security to secure a safe and permanent income for life. ESTATE OF WONG AH FOOK (Deceased). The undersigned have received instructions to sell by public auction at their Sale-room, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place ON MONDAY, 29th MARCH, 1920, at856 words
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Advertisement732 1920-03-11 4 AUCTIONEERS AND ESTATE AGENTS AUCTION SALE OF Excellent Wax polished teak and Meranti Household furniture. Singer Sewing Machine, typewriter, plants etc. To be held at "TORRIDGE" No. 8 Institution Hill (Oft Rhrer Valley Road) On SATURDAY, 20th MARCH at 2. pjn Comprising: One Sun Typewriter with cover, Singer treadle sewing732 words
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Article1214 1920-03-11 5 The fc Rowing contributions have boon lecrived by the Honourable Treasurer up tr. January, 2i)th 1920. j Previously acknowledged !$0XiJ,370.21 Barker <__ Co., Ltd. 5,000 Per Mr. G. Flower, Hon. Treasurer, Penang: j Ng Kongsi 500 I Ng Loon Hock 200 Singapore Cold Stors to.. Ltd 10,000 I1,214 words
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Article100 1920-03-11 5 Publisher "Our office-boy dropped into poetry yesterday." Corap. "How was that Publisher "The editor kicked him into j Ihe waste paper basket." I A little packet bad come by reg-atored post tc Peggie Heaver, and, with its contents on the third finger of her left hand, she awaited the sender.100 words
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Advertisement616 1920-03-11 5 WANTED. WANTED. A typist ta take up duties imGood Salary to rtart with. Apply \o. 81 1 care of I'i <. Pre 11-3 u.c. I REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY experienced r to assist in keeping s full set of books in large local tirm. with copies of recent reference- ta Boa Fret616 words
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Advertisement781 1920-03-11 5 AUCTION SALES. CHEONG KOON SENG CO. Auctioneers and Yaluers AUCTION SALE OF PROPERTIES At onv s: leroom, No. :ut, Kling Street On WEDNESDAY, 17th MARCH al 2.30 p.m. 1 Valuable freehold land situate at the milestone Kast Coool Rood together with the shophouses Nos. 1874 1678, 1084 aad 1088 Kast781 words
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Advertisement919 1920-03-11 5 TENDERS. TENDERS. Tend, is are invited for the purchase of a quantity of old metal ora_.-., copper, iron, lerd, zinc etc. -also old .anva-. rubber cordsge, leather, mosquito curtain.-, khaki c'.oth, empty kerosine tins and other misoellonaoos )d 1 e. 1 and a number of old tin.* and drums .oil919 words
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Advertisement823 1920-03-11 5 NOTICES. I THE SZE HAI TONG HANKING AND I INS. K ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the' Thirteenth Annual General Meeting to be heldj at the RogistOtod Office Nos. 57 and 58 Klins Street, Singapore, on Saturday, 20th March,' 1020, at823 words
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779 1920-03-11 6 Singapore Free Press and MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. On January :Ust the purchasing power of £1 in New York was 14s. 5d.. having dropped to this figure from 19s. 2d. at the date of the armistice. In every neutral country except Denmark, the purchasing power of the pound was below 205., varying779 words
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Article600 1920-03-11 6 The Blue Funnel liner Pyrrhus came down from Hongkong at the rate of seventeen knots doing the tr.p in three days seventeen hours, remarkably good time too. Keh Lee Leh, a shop-keeper of 48 Kamiv n«. Bharu. was fined $40 by Mr. J. I). Hall in the Second Court yesterday600 words
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Article268 1920-03-11 6 [From Our Own Correspondent] Penang, Mar 9. Dr. Smith, of Singapore, who is investigating the needs of the Penang General Hospital, returns to-morrow. Four Chinese appeared in the Police Court in connection with an attempted robbery of a jeweller when their escape vas made by motor-car. The charge268 words
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Article71 1920-03-11 6 The rationing scheme here appears to be working satisfactorily. Those who have been overlooked and have not been issued wrh licenses are still making applications, but everything seems to be running smoothly. A few protests that the ration is not sufficient, the Chairman of the Sanitary Board informs71 words
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Article415 1920-03-11 6 m> Vicomte and Vicomtesse ds Bonly aro leaving on a trip to Australia shortiv. (M.M.) The borough war memorial at Godalming (Surrey) is to take the form of playing fields, The order prohibiting the importation of dogs into Selangor from Malacca and Negri Sembilan has been rescinded. The Lent Assessment415 words
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Article147 1920-03-11 6 BOLICITOB PAYS ***** and < (> Judgment in the Ponton Films i which Mr. A. J. Shelley Thompson, solicitor, was n spondent, was deli. the Supreme Coot rday by the Ch' f Justice, Sir John BuckniU, k< h lf)l V sl.il) ordered respondent to cost*, the former147 words
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Article175 1920-03-11 6 Bomb Thrown into shop \n Town, There wsi not a little- SXcib No. 219 South Bridge Load <_. Cl firm of general provision suppliers an.i and its vicinity on Saturday i when a hand grenade weighing aboui was thrown from the road by iq into the shop, fortunately175 words
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Article141 1920-03-11 6 Big Haul in Harbour. Sitting in the Third Court yesterday. \J. Sykei was engaged the whole a f ternedealing with a case, in which no fewer than M Hokiens were charged with attempting to export amongst them subsidiary silver and copper coins to the value of thousand dollars.141 words
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Article329 1920-03-11 6 An interesting case came up for hearing before Mr. Justice Sproule on Tuesdav m connection with the will of Hunma Somapah. whose s-on-in-law Rammohun Singh was recently murdered outside No A Koad Singapore. Myn.ee (the- daughter of Boesapaa widow of the murdered man) appi the determination329 words
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Advertisement167 1920-03-11 6 CALDBEOK MACGREGOR Co., Please note change of address of our office and RETAIL godown from 2 1 Raffles Quay to 87 CECIL STREET. MR. H. N. BUCKERIDGE late of Messrs. LAFAYETTE. PHOTOGRAPHERS to Their MAJESTIES Begs to announce that he conducts THE ONLY EUROPEAN STUDIO in SINGAPORE At The BURLINGTON,167 words
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Advertisement30 1920-03-11 6 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS and MERCANTILE ADVERTISER Established, 1835. Telephone No. 56 The only Morning Paper in the Straits Settlements. CabIes— "ADVERTISER," Singapore. Editorial and Publishing Office, 30 RAFFLES PLACE.30 words
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Article369 1920-03-11 7 J FROM PARLIAMENT. [Rcuter's Servicel BREAD SUBSIDY. London. Mar 8. In th House of Commons at questiontin* Mr. Lloyd George stated that the Government had decided that the abolition bread sot* u inadvisable at pre- tant ial reduction in the estifoi the current financial year was ently the369 words
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Article416 1920-03-11 7 I- the Formation of National Bodies Desirable i recent London telegram announced thst Lord Curzon was appointing a Committee to consider the interests of Britons abroad. The Committee will deal with the ron-.otion of British Chambers of Commerce, British schools, British newspapers and British Clubs. In a416 words
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Article433 1920-03-11 7 BRITISH ACTION. [Router's Service] PROTECTING ARMENIANS. London. Mar. 8. In the House of Commons, replying to Lord Robert Cecil with regard to the pron of Armenians in Turkey. Mr. Lloyd George Mated that the French Covernment hail taken prompt measures powerfully to reinforce General Couraud in order to433 words
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86 1920-03-11 7 l.hruary List. 1920. Previously acknowledged 64*687.30 Mrs. E. J. Will. anu 100 Toft 3.00 1.. L. Seth T>.oo W. A. Sinn 3.00 IC Nash 2.00 Mi.-s Rvan 3.00 Toiley 3.00 Messrs. Francis Peek Co. 30.00 G. C. Clarke (Jan. and Feb.) 20.00 Balance 1 of86 words
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Article135 1920-03-11 7 At a reunion of tbe workmen of the Hull Oil Manufacturing Company, Mr. A. W. Macthwaine, Managing Director, stated that half of tbe castor oil required for aeroplanes was made by the firm. At a critical period the (Government made representations to them that, at high135 words
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Article41 1920-03-11 7 False coins are being made in considerable- quantities in Canton, and efforts are Mjeing made to export them. It is also reported that many counterfeit Saigon notes are in circulation in South China, these being almost indistinguishable from genuine paper money.41 words
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Article984 1920-03-11 7 [From Our Own Correspondent]. London, Jan. 29. The Community as a whole is now actively engaged in an effort to clear off the remnant of war control, not so much the restrictions which affected our everyday life, our freedom of speech, our liberty of movement, our984 words
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Article891 1920-03-11 7 WILL LABOUR WIN [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 28th. Labour is undoubtedly winning ground. It is not merely shown by the bye-elections with which tbey have every reason to be satisfied, [this was written before Paisley] but by the sentiments of the average individual person whom onr meets in891 words
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Article65 1920-03-11 7 According to information available, the proposed "tube" for Tokio is to be laid some GO or 70 feet beneath the ground at an estimated cost of Y35,000,000 which works out at the rate of Y4,000,000 per mile. A fare will be charged, when completed, at the rate of three sen65 words
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Advertisement37 1920-03-11 7 mand never pays in the long run. And at i the end of nearly six years from the start of the war we have got well into the "long run." We had therefore better drop control promptly.37 words
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Advertisement120 1920-03-11 7 Robinson Go. o NEW SPRING SHIPMENT MJ Mk M} m STg gm* fc^ 1 K— C€Cf g %Zs£3 A g\f fk n gnt g\g\n 3LM i~± -_ff"^r^ gig g %-_h aaa aaw V_-_-W Also Hats Suitable for Motoring NOW SHOWING mama -_-—■_-—> am i ROBINSON Co. j^p^ The ll ail*120 words
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Advertisement564 1920-03-11 8 NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (Incorporated in Japan. CLSDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE IMPERIAL JAP ANESR GOVERNMENT. Subject to alterations without notice. EUROPEAN MAIITTINE FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE. For London and Antwerp via (Malacca) ,Penang, Colombo, Suez, Port Said and Marseilles. j LIVERPOOL LINE. For Liverpool via Colombo, Suez, Port Said and Marseilles. Auxiliary564 words
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Advertisement591 1920-03-11 8 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE P A.KETV AART MAATSCHAPPIJ (Incorporated in Holland). ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION Co. OF BATAVIA Telephone 131 Passage Dept. 1202 Freight Dept. 1002 Managers Desk 1437 Marine Supt. Transhipmeat Dept. 3 COLLYER QUAY. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. SINGKEL (Thursday March 11) ITg. Mcngeidar, Tj. Leidong,591 words
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Advertisement643 1920-03-11 8 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated in England). MAIL .AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are %t D r.._._._ fus7/ended. *"*m LONDON .FAR-EASTERN SERVICE. FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES LONDOH OUE SINGAPORE LEAVE643 words
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Advertisement526 1920-03-11 9 TBE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD." (INCORPORATED IN SLVH.) SINGAPORE— BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. fat Tringganu, Kelantan, Bangnar., Telupin, Patani, Singora. Lams. Kohiamui, Bandon, Langsuan, Chumpon, and Bangkok. A I 1 PPi^ATiPntr Bth Mar 1920 10th Mar W2O fMumnP° K 15th March 1920 17th Mar 1920 MAHIDO-L- 22ml Mar. 1920 24th526 words
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Advertisement326 1920-03-11 9 FOR PBNANG ft c All l Tl A. The I. c. s. Ceeapany'a s.s. "YATSHING* 1 intended to sail on 15th March. further information apply BOUSTEAD CO., Agents. n 15-:; Faff LONDON and DANZIG. S. S. CWENETH. ng hence about Ilth instant, has lst and 2nd elasfl accommodation for above326 words
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Advertisement519 1920-03-11 9 The Ocean Steam Ship Company, Limited. The China Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. AND Ellerman Bucknall Steam Ship Co., Ltd, (AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINE.) (Incorporated in England.) JOINT FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO NEW YORK via SUEZ OE PANAMA. Steamer Leaves Due Route For New York S'pore CITY OF NORWICH 10th Jan. Panama519 words
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Advertisement309 1920-03-11 9 NEDERLANDSCH INiMSCHE STEENKOLEN HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ (Netherlands-India Coal Trading Company, Ltd.) (Incorporated in Java). Coal Merchants, Landing Agents, Stevedores and Contractors, Cable Address STEENKOLEN LARGEST COAL SUPPLIERS Local Agents :—^VESSELINK DIJKHUIS Cable Address Ricecoal Maintain stock in Singapore of Bukit Assam Coal. Prices on Application. Give quotations of all kinds of309 words
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Advertisement422 1920-03-11 9 SHOULD WOMEN KISS 'Good-bye,' said th*» hostess, "so glad you wore able to come," and she kissed the parting guest, not merely once, but on both cheeks. "What a cat that woman is she remarked as she settled herself comfortahly by the fire again. "I can't stand her "But you422 words
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Advertisement142 1920-03-11 10 WEIGHING C? TT" __f"V __0 _T_l jr" P >__ >S^_>Si__L____PS_S__L>J__i. _______________R__M____l__________»- tMa I __H h________e_________^______B_B •t i. —jrar fXM_'J<_-F___B_____r a ___k __B__B__MB_________M__BV__a___B______r J_L____r BmhlN V« v i^_. '"*^H_P_ 1 ______E______> > ———H^— B__——K ___a 4__________pi. _____________________hi ammaatasi MR__m __> ~t* c i #>\ v __J* *1 -Ait* Wx 9mA»\niwMaMMMM\ __________H^__________________________________B142 words
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Advertisement143 1920-03-11 10 POWELL CO- AUCTIONEERS AUCTION SALE OF Cargo ex s.s. Kleist. To be held at our Sale-Room Nos. 16 and 17 Raffles Place ON FRIDAY, 12th MARCH 1920, AT 10 A.M. Comprising:— Singlets, lacquered ware Breakfast, Tea and Coffee Sets, carved furniture, buttons, Carved Camphor wood trunk, Silk embroidered Screens, 1.143 words
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Advertisement165 1920-03-11 10 Fire Extinguishers have extinguished *a over 1,250 actual fires in India since July 1912. Full particulars from The Borneo Co., Ltd [Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE IPOO PENANG. ACIDOTEX. Acidotex ia a perfected coagulant for robber. Ii displa Aeetk Acid .ind all other coagulants for effective and economical coagulation. It produces165 words
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Article65 1920-03-11 11 March 10 Bank 4 m.s. 2-4 5-82 Bank demynd 2-3 2T-32 Private credits 8 m.s. 2-4 21-32 New T.ork, demand 41'Credits 90 days 44% France, demand 47"> 1 India, T. T. S Hongkorg, demand 138! 1 Prem. Yokohama, demand B6H Java demand, 10G 1 Bangkok, demand 91% Sovereign, Bank65 words
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Article168 1920-03-11 11 Marcti 10. Tin (115 Tons) $199-50 Gambier 18.00 Gambier Cube No. 1 23.00 Pepper Black 42.00 Popper (White fair) 70.75 Tapioca, E-mail (lake, f.q. l \.~>o Tapioca, medium pearl, f.q. 20.00 Pearl Sago, small 15.50 Copra Sundriod 5&26 Copra Mixed 27.50 Opium, Benares uncert 6,900 Rice Rangoon White 2,700168 words
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Article238 1920-03-11 11 A Sign of Distressed Nerves. There aiv few silmentl that cause more' genuine misery than nervous, neuralgic, or sick headaches. Only those who have endured 1 suffering for days at a stretch realise the agony m the victims. Light and noise increase the pain food is unthou^ht238 words
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Advertisement447 1920-03-11 11 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ll [Incorporated in Straits Sett.] BEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE MONEY TO LOAN447 words
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Advertisement507 1920-03-11 11 YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK,! ltd. i (Incorporated in Japan) Capiial Subscribed Y. 100,000,000 Capital Paid Up Y. 42.000,000 I Reserve Fund Y. 25,000.000 President. N. K. Kajiwara Esq. Vice-President S. Suzuki Esq. DIRECTORS. N. Kajiwara Esq. F. Watanabe Esq. N. Soma Esq. I Matsukata Esq. Y. Yamakawa Esq. M. Mitsui Esq.507 words
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Advertisement475 1920-03-11 11 CHARTERED BANK Of India, Australia and China, Incorporated in Eagiaad by Royal Charter, j Faid np Capital £2,000,000 Rescr. e> Fund £2,900,000 Keser?* Liability of Proprietors £2,000,000 I HEAD OFFICI--88 Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipch Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta -Liang475 words
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Advertisement462 1920-03-11 11 INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in the U. S. A.) OWNED BV THE NATIONAL CITY LANK OF NEW YORK. Capital and Surplus U. S. $8,500,000 Straits $21,250,000 Undivided Profits U. S. $1,054,764 Straits $2,636,910 HEAD OFFICE 55, WALL STRUT— NEW YORK. BRANCHES:— Batavia Kob* San Pedro ds Macoris Bombay London Santiago462 words
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Advertisement68 1920-03-11 11 i For Typewriter i Pen or Pencil l J KEE LOX ij CARBON PAPER i From $4.00 Box i 108 Sheets. ALSO RIBBONS. i l Sole Agents RICKARD LIMITED, j Prompt Printers, j i 16 b, Change Alley, 8 I Singapore. 1 Q RIGAUD'S M I^ABASGiiI J^L TOILET WATER i68 words
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Advertisement72 1920-03-11 11 STAMPS BOUGHT.— We wish to pur•Tia.sc all sorts of Asiatic and other postage -tamps |a large auantities. High values and provisionals specially wanted. Cash sent per bank draft or money orders per return mail. H Ross Shicll and Co, 4, EMen Street, London, England, (Bankers: National Provincial and Union Bank72 words
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Miscellaneous521 1920-03-11 11 MAIL TABLE. To-day. Intermediate and local mails, will be found in list below: Penang, Malacca, F.M.S. (by Train) 4 p.m. daily (except Sunday). Kota Tinggi and stations to Kuala Lumpur at 6 a.m. Cueoh Massima U a.m. Cueoh Hock Tew U a.m. Cucob Edina '•> a.m. Cucob Hang Chiap 0521 words
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Article1615 1920-03-11 12 ■NCOURAGIHG OUTLOOK. During 1919 rubber emerged from the clouds which hung over the position of this commodity kn 1918 when the depredations of the German U-boat campaign were responsible for bringing it to a very sorry plight. Fortunately the arm Mice came just in time to save rubber planters1,615 words
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Article136 1920-03-11 12 That Australia in turning from war to peace, ii inclined to beat the gas-.nask into a felt hat— this is a desperate effort to modernise a hackneyed war metaphor is saown by the fact that the shearing record of 1914 has just been handsomely beaten by Mr. R.136 words
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Article120 1920-03-11 12 Th people are smarting under advances in the cost of living. Bread is lOd. per 41b. loaf, Leaf 16d. a lb., mutton 10d., milk $d. a quart eggs 2s. 3d. a dozen, butter 2s. 6d., Fuits il'S 135., the best quality 20 guineas, I coats and120 words
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Article83 1920-03-11 12 BARLOWS REPORT. Singapore, March 10. At the opening of the usual Weekly Auctions this morning, there was practically no demand and the bulk of the offerings wen bought in. Small quantities of Ribbed Smoked Sheet changed hands at from $1.03*6 to fl.OfcH a decline of 2 cents83 words
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Article117 1920-03-11 12 LATEST TRANSACTIONS. Report* d by Fraser and Co. Singapore, Mar. 10. A duli market prevails all round Rubbers aro un hanged with sellers predominating. Bassets offer $1.82%, Mandais $1.25, Unit c.i Malaccas $2.80, Sungei Bagans $5.95, Ayer Panai $15.25, Ayer Kunings $1.65 and Ayer r«?oleks $4.15, cum.117 words
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Article448 1920-03-11 12 The Period of Training. Discussing the posaibilities of the Territorial Force ol the future. Major Ce.il Battine calls attention to a very simple and very obvious own, whioh somehow often seems to be overlooked in any scheme for tho training of citizen army. He refers to the length448 words
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Article206 1920-03-11 12 Exports Slopped By the Sugar Trust Threatened Shortage. Tho lirm tone of the Java market continues to stimulate the Japanese sugar market, which has of late been showing a steady rise. The Osaka prices on ti.e 26th Feb. stood at Y44.75 for March and April206 words
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Article79 1920-03-11 12 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. PROFESSION PAIRS (Qualifying Rounds) Banks 2. Vick and Linton beat Press. Hopkin and Wilson, 6 —2, 6 —3. Mer. 8. Fuller and Burckhardt beat Mupy. Marsh and Hunter, w.o. Mer. 8. Fuller and Buckhardt beat Mer. 18. Nelson and Riches, 7 —5, 6 —4.79 words
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Article25 1920-03-11 12 Any unfinished Ties from Wednesday's play and any others that may he practicable. Brokers Norrie ana Cantrell vs. Mer. 4. White and Leakey.25 words
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Article50 1920-03-11 12 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. A Mixed Doubles. Mrs. Connell and Mr. Lamb, plus 5, beat Miss Stephenson and Mr. Leggatt, owe 30, bv 6—2, 6—2. Ladies Doubles. Miss Gunn and Miss Richardson, owe 2, heat Mrs. Langham Carter and Mrs. Blair, J owe 2, by 6 6— l.50 words
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Article106 1920-03-11 12 A Mixed Doubles. Mr. and Mrs. Langham Carter plus 2 \s. Mrs. Salzinann and Mr. Joyce plus 4. I J Mixed Doubles. Mrs. Elder and Mr. Alsop plus 2 vs. Mrs. Leggatt and Mr. Bart ley owe 4. Ladies Doubles. Miss Lamb r.d Miss L. Lamb owe 15106 words
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Article42 1920-03-11 12 The La M by Mrs. F. \V. Lyall. :• ores  Mrs. F. W. Lyall 8 41 S, 11. Robinson 57 15 42 G. Gansloser ■2 40 J. Lornie 4 46 r.. A. Thornac ."7 io 47 .mxW^sW.42 words
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Article40 1920-03-11 12 A debate on "Which contributes more to success in life, Influence or Ability" will be held at the Straits Chinese Reading club at B p.m. on Thursday, the Ilth inst. All interested are cordially invited to attend.40 words
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Article85 1920-03-11 12 The Palladium to-night, is presenting Mrs Charlie Chaplin in When a Girl Loves, r. Jewel production in six parts by Lois Weber. The Screen Magazine and two Star comedies are supplementary pictures. The first house has Todd of the Times featuring Tranke Keenan. M. Deschanel the new I85 words
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Article62 1920-03-11 12 Programme of Drills, etc., fcr week ending Saturday, 18th March, 1920. Thursday. 11th.— 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall. S. V. C. Pand. Band Practice. Frulay, 12th.— 5.00 p.m. Drill Hall. S. F. A Co. Drill Order, Waterbottles and Haversacks. Saturday, 13th. 2.30 p.m. Balestier Rge. S. R. E.62 words
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Article172 1920-03-11 12 Unwanted Medal Used as a Shuttlecock. During a mooting of Edmonton District Council, the clerk handed Mr. Anthony, one of the members, a medal that had been struck to commemorate the Peace and a tea that was held in celebration of it. Mr. Anthony threw the medal172 words
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