The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 May 1920
1920-05-19
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section20 1920-05-19 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. Roafinfl SDASDASDFASDF IB* CM,M SINGAPORE, S.S., WEDNESDAY, MAY, 19, 1920. ooc 1 in i^°*20 words
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Article276 1920-05-19 1 Premiers Lloyd George and Millerand i have met at Hythe and have arrived at certain decisions, one of which is that the disarmament clauses are not to wait for the Spa Conference Page 7. The meeting will not be held till j after the German elections, towards276 words
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Article1260 1920-05-19 1 Imagine, dear Bookworm, a most sultry day, a day when each hour has to be strug[fisd against, or slept through. Imagine fluo a big shady tree through whose branches a warm little wind sometimes plays but oftimes slumbers. Will you look again sad see a long1,260 words
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Advertisement229 1920-05-19 1 I A I7I7I IPQ HfinPs?! IF F LEiu Uli 1 E.L. irfctl and Most Successful Hotel on the taUcu* FACING THE SEA. Battel of Rooms and spacious lounges, verandah and beautiful grounds. AFTERNOON TEAS, rhurtdiy, Music in attendance. Cinema or; the Lawn from 6.15 p.m. FIRST CLASS CUISINE. I night229 words
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Advertisement202 1920-05-19 1 s laafifaaaaasjfeM a^v. «**''t^M-.';«%vw*VJ**«t I J- _____gsPt3^-^C*v r;? "Ct 1 t aw .-^v (pWETllllcjl r;■ j \\s^ 'j> n— y 'ii.M^RM&?£< |l^^e__r' !B K^^a^%v •!K<lS'?^»ww^H Bl K&^-aKSB&J* &jmi >?MmmMmmmr 1 <aB <~* ia^^ ''^i»'' *V _E __P I vi Ex < Ammm^mmmmmm\ 9 __f *-t-->i > "^B iB -^_T <i^______.202 words
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Advertisement106 1920-05-19 1 |jfJVrRST ADVERTISEMENTS. j< Little's high-grade underwear Page 6. Sj Banks closed on Whitmonday Page 5. a Cargo steamer Sicania Page 9. Kumsang, Thongwa and Siletz notices a) j Page 9. p j Freight Services of Pacific Mail Page 9. Dalton's adding and calculating machines Page 1. jy i Whiteaway's for106 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous142 1920-05-19 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday, 19th. High Tides 11.23am Sft Gin 10.54pm Oft sin Fillis' Circus, 4.30 and 9.15 p.m. Thursday, 20th. High Tides 0.7 am Bft Gin 11.33 pm 9ft Gin. Eastern Gate, 8 p.m. I Fillis' Circus, 9.15 p.m. Friday. 21st. High Tides 0.52 am Sft 3in. Fiilis' Circus, 9.15142 words
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Article417 1920-05-19 2 The new Cunarder "Scythia." for all her 20,000 tons, is to have only one funnel. Bad she been put into the water before the war she would certainly have had two. Tot necessarily because her furnaces needed them but because a liner of her size might417 words
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Article146 1920-05-19 2 The Canadian Supreme Court, it seems, lias decided that newspapers do not constitute a necessity of life, and that consequently there can be no official control of paper. All visitors to Canada will hope that the paper shortage will not lead to the disappearance of that remarkable146 words
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Advertisement275 1920-05-19 2 SERAVALUTS TONIC. »3ark and Iron Wine New large consignment just arrived PRICE $2.50 per bottle For Wholesalers In cases of 24 bottles Prices on application MEDICAL HALL LTD. LUCILE ET CIE. beg to ernounce the opening of their Salon ON THURSDAY. MAY 20th Smart and Exclusive Millinery (including American "Gage"275 words
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Advertisement385 1920-05-19 2 |*______^r ____L m ____|||||____________I^__H ____J__L/^ J Bl fl WmM 6u B___afl LJ From FRIDAY, May 14, to THURSDAY, May, 20. A HUMAN STORY WITH A POWERFUL HEART APPEAL j Lois Weber's Latest Contribution to the Screen THE JEWEL PRODUCTION SUPERS Featuring MRS. CHARLIE CHAPLIN In a story in which the385 words
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Advertisement402 1920-05-19 2 rFrom FRIDAY, May 14 to WEDNE A Ma A picture which stands out as the most rem&r the present day with its powerful element of comnniti its wealth of plot and its whirlwind a 'THE LONG mm OF HM|| In 7 parts. Adapted for the screen from the brilliant novel402 words
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Article907 1920-05-19 3 Some Straass Conventions. I It ia rather .surprising that a modern <i cation like the film should have so much regard for the proprieties as to refuse to appeal in public unless accompanied by a j chaperon. The fact remains that thc film, which possesses many907 words
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Article61 1920-05-19 3 !>r. Moore, of Brisbane, spealcnir of tho use of cfiaulmoogra oil ami a salt of [sodium as a cure for leprosy, said the remedy was not altogether new. -fli'e remedy was being applied to three patients !&t the lazaretto at Peel Island. The oil had been in use for some61 words
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Advertisement492 1920-05-19 3 0000f IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF Tw0 Valuable and Frui Planlations and A Compound House at Holland Road. Singapore fc FZ-ISmVSFmZ v ?v M 00M MO 30 KLING STREET 0 S V« EDNESDAY, 2Gt MAY, AT 2.30 P.M. Ml m T 1 J_?7 Va, Uable Iand situate at the Wl BUeetoM492 words
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Advertisement278 1920-05-19 3 jo Oo You Suffer f poman^l >^* d —^^%k_ I SK3il OS BLOOD DlSEt||r 1 /p. ffli|L d J^i EoMm a;Scrofula.nadLeg, composed of imrredient* v uaicklT _3 Sli _rl PIK l 1 M pollings. Boils. Pimples, Sores blood all impurities (from wluiteverraiur W «_a M ot any kind, Piles, Blood278 words
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Advertisement443 1920-05-19 3 THE TROUBLES OF BABY j It ij? not to be expected that he shouU talk aa well as you or I, but when in pair there is a solid attempt on his part to mak< understood that all is not well with hin and everyone within range of his voice443 words
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812 1920-05-19 4 CaaKiaVi gtsfcsr v. Caulfeild-Stoker. In this petition Mrs. Angel CaulfeildStoker, whose maiden name was Oie Teng Ham, C rosvenor-street, London, prayed for the dissolution of her marriage with Mr. Beauchamp Caulfeild-Stoker by reason of his oesertion and adultery. The mil was undefended. The parties were812 words
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Article86 1920-05-19 4 Solace for Homeless. A word of "comfort" to those who cannot get houses has been spoken by Bishop Taylor Smith, Chaplain-General to the Forces, when unveiling a war memorial at Guildford. "The housing question," he said, "has always been a difficulty: it was so on the86 words
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Article790 1920-05-19 4 rRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. SINGAPORE, MAY 18th, 1920. MINING. [Figures in brackets shows the capital and issue value of the Share in dollars, unless otherwise marked. C. Cum div x equals ex div.] Ampong ($100,000—0) 16.25—16.75 Ayer Weng ($lOO,OO0 0) 1.00 1.75 nom. Hitam Tir790 words
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Article284 1920-05-19 4 To The Editor, "Rangoon Gazette." Sir.— It is some time since I reported to you on the question of profiteering, and I have a few instances which appear to be worth recording for the benefit of my fellow victims. They are a mixed bag and I take only284 words
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Article169 1920-05-19 4 Madras, 3rd April. In pursuance of the resolution moved by the hon. Ahmed Tambi Marakayar in Nov. 1919, that a committee consisting of officials and non-officials, both Mahomedans and Hindus, be appointed to consider what steps can be taken to arrive at an amicable settlement with a view169 words
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Advertisement449 1920-05-19 4 OBTAINABLE AT ALL DISPENSARIES THROUGHTOUT STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND FEDERATED MALAY STATES *"«mm— ■(i_n<aNHaMaMa«n_MM_M_B_BN^ <J-Y/— T>^g^'*g/^>r™ffl I _-_L_^-_rJi -^&n__s*^ bpw mmm mmwpni^m.*-* WHEN FEVERISH OR IN PAIN. There is Prompt Help and Comfort foi Little Ones In IJaby's Own Tablets. The health of babies and young children is subject to r449 words
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Advertisement67 1920-05-19 4 f hing'kim; lee ca SPECIAL NOTIFirATION HOI LAND PARK (ULU PANDAN) lhe undersigned have received instructions to offer for sale by Public Auctioa at an early date at their sale-room RAFFLES CHAMBERS, FAFFLES PLACE Fifteen freehold Building Sites suitable for European Bungalows. Tho sites tro high, dry and healthy, with67 words
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Advertisement1005 1920-05-19 4 111 11..1 i -11. 11 ■WWMIIMI lIIWWWIWWIII W Bill in m AUCTIONEERS AND t^Alf^ IMPORTANT PRELIMINARY NOTK ll *> One of the most desirable Properties in Grange Road with n Town and in a select and healthy locality. The undersigned have received instructions |»*mS PUBLIC AUCTION at their Sale-room RAFFLES1,005 words
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Advertisement375 1920-05-19 5 J i Chin-se Bookp sccoaats. ia-ks Quay _u-.» OR, sble te provide subApply by rn. 84*1 m wo otiiee. shorthand Rep, Law, It. 11-* I -mart typist WAN kpply N V. Pilai, 15,17,19,21Pn e 80 5 -rrj! i Filial Clerk for Acprevious U.C. cither Good salary ply Stating Frw Press375 words
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Advertisement796 1920-05-19 5 AUtjTUJN SALES. PRELIMINARY ANxVOUN^M^ENT~ ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE OF Nine Lots of Boa. ti fully situated freehold elding .ha. suitable for the erection of compound hmmee Of Chancery Lane close to Thompson Road and witbin easy distance from ho Commerce Coatee of Singapore Tow™ (Delightfully cool, select and heal h v796 words
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Advertisement747 1920-05-19 5 AUCTION SALES. GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. Auction Sale of Town Lots at Kluang. j Fifty building lots for the erection of firsi j class shop houses and sixty four lots for th< I erection of second class shop houses in th' township of Kluang will be offered for snl< t by747 words
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Advertisement837 1920-05-19 5 NOTICES. EXCHANGE BANKS. Thr. Exchange Books will be closed on t th <th bdn K WhH Monday. NOTICE.^ AMERICAN SCHOONER "BETSY ROSS" 1 W^ rS and A S ents will not be respomuDle tor any debts that may be incurred by Capta-n and Crow of thil Schooner 15-.> NOTICE. The837 words
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Advertisement135 1920-05-19 5 J^^rTE£WA]TS__ J ITHE HYGIENIC j SOLID OAK aa w s_HB Ea m mMH HBI mm ll SI V m PRICE t_iJ^»i PRICE J $57.50 I |^^S $75.00 I $67. 50 R jo o HYGIENIC REFRIGERATORS are cased with carefully selected Oak. All cases are well constructed and present a I135 words
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Article24 1920-05-19 6 LATTER.—At the hospital, Batu Gajah, o Sat., May 15th, the wife of R. S. M. H. E Latter, of a son. 17-5 17-524 words
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762 1920-05-19 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1920 Price of Rice. The Government Notification in another column regarding the in crease in the price of controlled rice gives succinctly the reasons which have compelled the Government to increase by twenty-six per cent th cost of our staple food. The consumer will762 words
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Article570 1920-05-19 6 <-. Mr. R. W. B. Darke, Superintenden of Purveys, Kedah, is retiring from the Service. Mr. E. Gattey, of Chartered Bank Buildings, has resumed the duties of Hon. Tre asurer to St. Andrews Cathedral, on his return from leave. Government Scholarships for Girls have base awarded to M. R. Oehlers570 words
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Article109 1920-05-19 6 [Frorr. our Own Correspomdent.] I Penang, May 18. Batu Lintang report shows a profit of $50,477 from which there has to be de- ducted a loss of $10,756 brought forward j from last year. From the balance of $39,720 there is to ba written off prelim i- nary109 words
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Article124 1920-05-19 6 The Third Assizes were concluded in the I Supreme Court yesterday morning before j the Chief Justice, Sir John Bucknill, the last ease on the list being stopped before witnesses were called for the defence. > This was the case in which Wong A Chce and Wong Chan124 words
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Article68 1920-05-19 6 I lolilla to arrive un Friday. I The additions to ths China Squadron, so the G. S. O. (Xaval) informs us, are exi pected to arrive in Singapore from Penang on Friday, 21st. The boats are, EL M.S. Colombo, light cruiser. The "flowerbed" sloops Hollyhock Bluebell, Foxglove,68 words
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Article562 1920-05-19 6 Local Rumours Denied. Rumours that the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services are contemplating erection of a hotel at Hongkong for their large number of tourists and passengers were denied by the General Agent, Mr. J. H. Wallace. Interviewed by a representative Mr. Wallace said: "The rumours that have562 words
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Article283 1920-05-19 6 rhe folio-Aim- theGtai The Government u I after many ditlK v -eJ for the l^haae dSn?^s| Burmah and Saigon oi I of rice which Should witJhi care be sufficient adU^l toftfl plies to meet tho i I tion of Malaya until' tm vests become availabl I 2.283 words
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Article354 1920-05-19 6 AL. KHATIR - AL. KHATIR "SELLERS OF THE WOUI) To The Editor. Sir, For some *ime past I have rwi your pages with interest, curies any reply would be fort neon agent of the B. and F. B. E to Auditors letter of the sth ir»;. Hifar rothing has appeared.354 words
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Article30 1920-05-19 6 has arranged for ul be Children'a Concerts, and as. on Saturday, June sth. Si |P t0 and teachers of school* mf nt. vise their pupil* of the e30 words
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Advertisement201 1920-05-19 6 f BULMERS H__REPORDS___k£ I CIDER i f sk*«.*i\ W* 1 One of the very best drinks for this CLIMATE I" I GALDBEGK MAG6RE6OR ft Go., 87 Cecil Street TeL 228. MR. H. N. BUCKERIDGE Btgs to aanoaaes that hs conducts (THE ONLY EUROPEAN STUDIO is SINGAPORE m: At Th* BUSLINGTCN201 words
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Advertisement31 1920-05-19 6 THE gIXCAPOUE FREE PRESS sad j MERCANTILE ADVERTISER Established, IB3fc Telephone No. 50. The only Morning Paper in the Straits Settlementa. CabIes— "ADVERTISER," Singapore. Editorial and Publishing Office, 30 RAFFLES PLACE.31 words
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Article515 1920-05-19 7 I tfADT_F_» PBACR I K ■u•«'»j_ mce, ,„,KVSM SPEAKS. r ,nhacen. May 11. Revs! says that Vatr presentstiva to Ksthonia, •Tensive was part of n alliance of the Russian i GiTinano-Russian k'^nd r, e,ve East th Ukraine. Vas- ;a «fc is to induce Esthonia to join «_jc_ already515 words
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Article761 1920-05-19 7 SPA POSTPONED. [Reuter's Service.] OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Hythe, May 15. of r°T RiddeU hEB iBsued a ■tatsmsm ir n Tr renCe in Which ifc is stated tha, Mr. Lloyd George and M. Millerand to-daj I nsrreed to a postponement of the Spa Con 1 tT'Vi 11 f er761 words
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Article1262 1920-05-19 7 Of the many questions facing us at present, none is _o formidable nor of greater importance, seeing that it affects the welfare of the whole peninsula in every branch of industry. Means are not available to get at actual figures, but it must be obvious that, as1,262 words
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Article602 1920-05-19 7 J Whether the rents are paid monthly or daily at the Burlington House, and how do 1 they compare with those paid in 1917 is a 1 matter which the Rent Board wants to know, and Mr. Judah, the proprietor, has to supply them these particulars by602 words
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Advertisement156 1920-05-19 7 ROBINSON AND CO., LTD. k^ZL MOTOR CYCLING SUITS /A A jy i l MOTOR LEGGINGS ///I r S V MACKINTOSHES lif m §9 "'ln 1 i!_ V.*a fill 1 '-j I m 'ACK WATERPROOF COATS ~lfW§|f^ BLACK MOTOR DRIVERS COATS ftli'lll WHITE WATERPROOF COATS JsMm tyi'i BLACK SOUTHWESTER HATS ROBINSON156 words
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Advertisement620 1920-05-19 8 NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (Incorporated in Japan. 9KDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE IMPERIAL J ATAKESI 4 GOVERNMENT. Subject to alterations without notice EUROPEAN MAIL LINE FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE. fer London and Antwerp via (Malacca) ,Penang, Colombo, Suez, Port Said and Marseilles. MISHIMA MARU 26th May SADO MARU 2nd June KITANO MARU 16th620 words
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Advertisement566 1920-05-19 8 K. P. M. KONINRXYKE P \KETV AART MAATSCHAPPIJ (Incorporated in Holland). ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION Co. OF BATAVIA Tftx**h*Bs 131 Pcs-age Dept. 1202 Freight Dept. 1002 Managers Desk 1437 Marine Supt, Transhipsssat Dspl t COLLYER QUAY. DUMB CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNICHNT. WHBSWW-MS-SsisS-fW ■■-»■■■>'"' ■w^» < w_^-__mm-m__w__mw__^_m__w__ M mw__p_w«, j566 words
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Advertisement656 1920-05-19 8 p. _o. mmm ndm APCAR UNE. (Incorporated in England) MAIL .AND PASSENGER SERVirrH. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8 N 5 (Under Contract with His Majesty's Gc've^m The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BftMnTf *i_spended. LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVI'T FROM LONDON TO MARSHi'S, UUE SINGAPORE i LEAVE s^*> KARMALA about 26th May NOVARA656 words
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Advertisement867 1920-05-19 9 7* siAM STEAM NAVHJATION CO, LTD. I™ (INCORPORATMI IN SIAM.) SINGAPORE— -BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. .^y, Trlaf«a»«. KaLantan, Banfnara, Talapia, Pataai, Bia* ara. U. P$ 2 L/aWa* Laaga^aa, Chaxnpoa, and Bangkok. *4avUuff K ifs i^ ay 1920 26th May 1920 Sffi 31st Ma y 2nd June 1920 fttttd tkraug bout with867 words
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Advertisement652 1920-05-19 9 _—a^ FREIGHT SERVICES OPERATED BY PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. (Incorporated in U. S. A.) FOR ACCOUNT U. S. SHIPPING BOARD HONGKONG— CALCUTTA REGULAR WEEKLY SAILINGS by the Steamers Lake Faulk, Lake Farmingdale, Jacox, Lake Gitano, Doylestown, Lake Fielding, Caddopeak, Lake Gilpen. CALLING AT Calcutta, Madras, Rangoon, Penang, Singapore, Saigon and652 words
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Advertisement551 1920-05-19 9 Tke Ocean Steam Ship Company, limited. Ike Ckina Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. AND ®S*raan ft BucknaU Steam Ship Co., Ltd, (AMERICAN MANCHITRIAN LINK) (Incorporated in England.) JOIiiT rom MtfMTLY SERVICE TO NEW YORK tie SUBZ 01 PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. 4tea-ioT Due Kcata Far S'pore May 13th Panama H'Kong,551 words
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Article1187 1920-05-19 10 Fpeak of Malaya and most people think of "rubber," which is not surprising if oiv: remembers the great rubber boom and considers the millions of British capital invested in that industry. Certainly there is romance in the story of Malaya rubber, how thc seeds were brought1,187 words
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Article606 1920-05-19 10 A Nation of Passive Resisters. Ar.ti- Japanese feeling is running high throughout the country to-day. The action of the Peace Conference in recognising the engagement! entered into by China at the award's point while Europe and America were p eoccupied with the great war has aroused intense opposition606 words
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Article97 1920-05-19 10 The clergy paying parochial visits pick up queer bits of information. Our curate was calling on an undertaker's family, and found the master of the house engaged on what his wife called "black work." He was, that is, making out an account for the funeral97 words
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Advertisement769 1920-05-19 10 t mmw mm l m m m m m m m i*^ m '*»*mmmmmmmmmnmmm AUCTION SALE Cargo Ex S.S. Freiburg, Kleist, Preussen and Emden X To be held at Tanjong Pagar, Godown No. 12, 13, C, B, and 22. ON FRIDAY, 21st MAY 1920. ON FRIDAY, 21st MAY 1920,. AT769 words
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Advertisement101 1920-05-19 10 MOTOR '-^>_S? Br** I I i_ijxe w '1)F/ P r 2> luxp.l j mmmmmmmu <»£ m\ fe 3 SHELL AVIATION SPIRIT I rHE PUREST FN THE WORLD I E NOW __*>*'' fc *^b, i CBTAINAUL.C f Q.W* J O»TAIN^ I SA FU* _i COLGATE'S Ribbon Dental Cream I t J101 words
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Advertisement1958 1920-05-19 11 ---<---«■ c«_«.«tj___. ztta^cafajy-. _jsr.3-_T Tt^^.^__7^_aU_J3Jl_» a n^rr $5,500,000. 10* Assurance in force over $15,000,000. I THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANd COMPANY, LIMITED. I n*c4rperate4 ia Straits Sett tm a:f-_«.l_aS« |M LONDON OFFICE 12, OH Jewry, E.C. I 120,000 depo.ited with th. Supr^e Coaxt of En___d, .nd compUM with the Brittah1,958 words
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Advertisement203 1920-05-19 11 THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. J -leg-Stared under ths Hongkong Ordinances and with the Board of Trade (Englaae POSITION OF COMPANY N as at 31st December, 1918, ASSURANCES IN FORCE $57,090,328 ASSURANCE FUND $14,821',536 Policies free from all unnecessary conditions and restriction* Reduction o_ Premiums for Home Residence203 words
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Miscellaneous412 1920-05-19 11 EXfem-NGE. May 18. Bank 4 m.s. 2-4 Bank demand 2-3 3-4 Private credits 3 m.s. 2-4 3-4 New York, demand 43% Credits 90 days 47% France, demand 625 India, T. T. 103 Hongkong, demand 84 Mj Prem. Yokohama, demand 83 1 Java oemand 116V2 Patigkok, demand 91% Sovereign, Bank Buying412 words
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Miscellaneous407 1920-05-19 11 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. In L«i mediate ar:d local mails will be fovmd in list below: Penr-.ng, Malacca, F.M.S. (by Train) 4 pm. c'aily (except Sunday). Kota Tinggi and stations to Kuala Lump i- at 6 a.m. Cucob Edina 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Sultana 9 a.m. P Batam and P Bulang407 words
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Article1584 1920-05-19 12 PY-ELECTIONS ON NARROW ISSUES. Fight for Men, not Measures. i If From Our Own Correspondent.] April 7. Only in exceptional circumstances do byelections at home appeal to readers over-' sea; and the circumstances of th»e two' by-elections at present taking place in I Edinburgh cannot in any sense1,584 words
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Article126 1920-05-19 12 lhe Shipping and the Import and Export offices will be open for one hour only (from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) on Monday the -4th instant. The Navigazione Generale Italiana, the well-known shipping company of Genoa, has started a new cargo Line North Europe-Italy-Far East. The steamers leaving126 words
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Article18 1920-05-19 12 The law permits the utmost eccentricity to testators in the disposition of their property. Lord Justice Younger. '*f18 words
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Article784 1920-05-19 12 Penang can claim not only seniority' among British possessions in this part of) the world, but great pre-eminence in certain! respects. For Instance, where -else in the' Malay Peninsula, or Indeed anywhere eilsei in tho Orient, can the odour of our far-' j famed M Weld Quay bouquets"784 words
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Article95 1920-05-19 12 American Girls Indignant. 4 Girls of Newcomb College, New Orleans have been in the habit of wearing socks or roPing their stockings down while dressed in bloomers or abb cv'ated skirts. Now the fat has gone forth from the college authorities that "this practice must cease," and95 words
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Article43 1920-05-19 12 The Medal for May will be played for i on Saturday ond Sunday, 22nd and 23rd, f together with the qualifying round for the c Empire Dock Cup. The Ladies Spoon will t be played on Monday 24th instant. r43 words
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Article641 1920-05-19 12 DONNELL WINS CHAMPIONSHIP. The Singapore Cricket Club tennis tournament was brought to a very successful conclusion last evening on the Esplanade wite-n the final event, the Championship was decided. There were hundreds of people in attendance when R. B. B. Donnell and R. W. Sinclair came641 words
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Article319 1920-05-19 12 The 'Burton Cup.' Member, of the Singapore Yacht Club *OUld rot miss the opportunity of viewing the exceedingly handsome silver challenge cup presented to the Club by Mr W P Burton Esq o.b.e. Vice President of the 1 L.A. Mr. Burton we might mention will ■ail the319 words
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Advertisement573 1920-05-19 12 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND SSjjjN VICTORV BONDS. arearieg interest from the date of purchase at 5 p er cent n,. I Ist September and the let March. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON "miTTi sj: M :V| n{ PRICE OF JSSUE-100 PER CExJ All proceeds of this issue will be lent to Bia573 words
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