The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 January 1927
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Title Section13 1927-01-01 1 Singapore Free tress ll CENTS SINGAPORE, S.S., SATURDAY, JANUARY 1. 1927. NO. 11,992.13 words
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Article132 1927-01-01 1 China Mams is concerned with the reported intention of the various parties to collect customs surtaxes within their areas and with the presentation mi the Servants I nion's demands at Hankow —Page 10. The tensh n between Mexico and the I nited States over Nicaragua continues and132 words
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273 1927-01-01 1 As we leave the i'ainiiiar 1926 glad to SSS ih<. sack of U and saftor upon the unknown 1927, with the n<<t aitogetner $m Lair, ho; t I I lata will be unable to prodnce anything fiom h>'i box worse than she did m Ihe273 words
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Advertisement38 1927-01-01 1 WING DONG M, KE«."N'^ HOLSE for njttt*^ SUITS llli.M REET. \*-.\SV.S^V.V_\V.%".%*_'V.SV.%V.VV%%SS\SV. A^- B A |R fflesJHotel| p-Night January Ist. i 8 15 p. m. I I Special Diner Dansant i ;I Diners will br *c*ved m the Ball-room.)38 words
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Advertisement14 1927-01-01 1 WING LOONG FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.14 words
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Article124 1927-01-01 2 CHINESE ESTATE ACTION. Furrh'r evidence was taken yesterday by the fluid Magistrate, m the cats m which a ('hint- named Yeo Meag Yam is charged wit* tiling with intent to cheat and cnnw: property to his own use. M Storr appears for the prosecution and Mr. Page124 words
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Article228 1927-01-01 2 Indian (iunner Convicted. I Im ol $M or m default a month i rigorou* imprisonnu nt arms yesterday ia. Ifetad by the Third Magistrate on an Ind er from th.- H.K. and S. Royal ArtfllC-7 rtatiomd at Blakang Mati. The STun- convicted <>n a chary, ol thef*228 words
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Article125 1927-01-01 2 Accused Pleads Guilty. The Ma'av who was arrested m Bukit Timah goad, on Thursday at the wheel of a Meilil Cowley car which had been leyarted hrn the owner. Mr. \V. Greig, of RoMaeoa aai Company, as having been stolen from Raffles Square where he had parked it,125 words
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Article230 1927-01-01 2 COMMERCIAL TREATY TO RE MGNED IN JAN I ARY. (By courtesy of the Xanyo NichiXichi Shimbuitsha.) Tokio. December 30. The new commercial treaty concluded betajaaa Gl any ano! Japan will be signed at the end ef January next year. The German Ambassador Dr. Solf. who ia now at230 words
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Advertisement320 1927-01-01 2 TBE HAPPY VALLEY LTO.| The Town Amusement CENTRE MAI.AI OPERA. CINEMA. SIDE SHOWS AMUSEMENTS. !"a Mdr Kelvey's 'J! School of DANCING For children and you j ladies m Charact. 1 Classical. Clog, Exhibition, IJO Ballet and Toe Dancingr. M Private lessons m modern ball-room dancingr and latest variations. 1 guarantee320 words
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Advertisement342 1927-01-01 2 Victoria Theatre 3— NIGHTS ONLY— 3. THURSDAY, FRI^Y and SATURDAY, JAN. 6th., 7th. and Bth. At 9.30 p.m. DICK NORTON Presents THE i NEW GLOBE TROTTERS. ENTIRELY NEW PROGRAMMES. ITFII7 songs, IVI _L \AI DANCES, ll El W PLAVLETTES. b» "-mmuawmawmmamwmmaanmaawaa^mtwnmamaaasas^saaaaaaaaaaawm Booking Now Open at Little's $3, 2 and 1.342 words
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Advertisement453 1927-01-01 2 Wishing Our Patrons A Very Happy art Prosperous W v A MOST ENJOYABLE P&.RAMME Commencing Friday, 31st. lecemlxr AT THE ALHAMBRA In the Second Show commencing p m A FIRST NATIONAL SUPERrOMEDY Featuring the increasingly fcpular SYD CHAPLII In one of his funniest pictures, if not absolute! his funniest ever453 words
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Article1076 1927-01-01 3 The Fresher of Old. AM) AS HE IS NOW. A ion," tho hosts of new arrivals this .i 1 a Oxiord and Cambridge you would ■ever discover a single Verdant Green, however ear fuliy md prayerfully you ought for him. I have a nephew up at riy1,076 words
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Article31 1927-01-01 3 A proposal is on foot for the creation m India of a volunteer force of Special Constables which, though at the disposal of the authorities, will remain distinct from the poli_e.31 words
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Article211 1927-01-01 3 L. T. A. AND 'ORGY OF JOl RNALISM." London, Dec 13. The mu.h-discussed "tightening up" proposals affecting the amateur status evoked a long discussion and many speeches at the annual meeting of the Lawn Tennis Association m London. The "orgy of journalism" which obtains during the211 words
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Article213 1927-01-01 3 BRITISH DOMINION EQU ALITY. Dr. Malan'* View a pet own. Dr. Malan. the Union Minister mt th Intern r, m an interview with tii». Hath* list newspaper "Die Burger," <1< :aed tn St he regarded the report of the I- I al Relations om_uitte« as by mr n impoita.it political213 words
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Article19 1927-01-01 3 I It is quite unusual to see girls with a good 1 pair of legs.— Sir W. Arbuthnot Lane.19 words
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Advertisement281 1927-01-01 3 y!*y <«* if I g V^i LAXO builds firm flesh, >) plenty of strong bone, M /> V, and a sound constitution. M /> It contains nothing what- M /> ever to harm baby or cause him y% ft pain. That is why if Baby is fed y% ft on281 words
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Advertisement125 1927-01-01 3 WILKINSON HEYWOOD ikAND CLARK RUSTICIDE" BLACK BITUMINOUS PAINT. 5 For use on Galvanised Iron,' Zinc and Steel. Rust resisting and withstands the action of Salt U or Fresh Water, Chemical Fumes, Acid and Alkali. f specially suitable for use on Ships, Bridges, I Mudguards, Roofs, Boilers, Bunkers, Pump Machinery, Mine125 words
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Article834 1927-01-01 4 THE FOUR-WHEEL SYSTEM. WHY SOME EXPERTS CONDEMN IT. by Major F. A. C. Forbes-Leith, F.R.G.S. (Author of "By Car to India"). If there is an aspect of motoring which, more than any other, provokes interesting discussion, it is the question of brakes. One of the prime834 words
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Article91 1927-01-01 4 Trackless street cars having become a reality, attention now turns to the development of the roadless motor vehicle. The introduction of balloon tyres is believed to be the beginning of this form of travel. Cars can now negotiate with comfort roads that formerly were impossible. Traction is91 words
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Article73 1927-01-01 4 The Automobile Club of Philadelphia is at the back of a movement tc suppress unnecessary horn-blowing and whistle-tooting both by day and at night, and as the result of their efforts, signs appear upon the rear windows of cars m big black letters bearing this blunt command:73 words
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Article33 1927-01-01 4 GREECE LIFTS BA N. The Greek Government ha^ import prohibition of motor cu-. and bodies. ImporUtion of oomplow and "other luxury goods" ha> hibited since August, 1925. «n< .and bodies since June 17th.33 words
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Advertisement444 1927-01-01 4 i High Pressure and Balloon Tyres 'and Tubes /j_fr_PjPi-i Bn» Baa Tim. to m.w-*lr* a* f£j*rf f m^ IrV\ T oc v r T o rr W 2 Distributor* CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. Singapore. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Malacca- J M-_------_-_-_--__--___-----__M___-__-____________B-_________Ba ■I THE FISK TIRE EXPORT COMPANY,444 words
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Advertisement78 1927-01-01 4 _Ps Mh\~\iJ* ________Vy^ __________k_- H^ 1' S_»i»-* _.__f***SM^ f^ m *^^^^S c > UC Shh^.' j^»im<*p_- M -a/ mr- f'rr #^r r^ ~WaAvar 1 i 1.-— ___^_i^__s^^ v____- *^^^^^_^k. UV _9__M^^^\ AmrAw<ri ra HI _L^H _b^wLL»__\\ jlou take /ia ftfe jri*_"»_v Vr+f ______r?^T^f when you purchase Dunlop* \jK It is78 words
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Article200 1927-01-01 5 Adventures With Aged Cars. A new British film, almost completed, consists of a history of the motor-car. At present it bears the title "The Romance of Motoring,'' and it describes m semi-humor-ous fashion every stage m the development of traction brought about by the internal combustion200 words
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Article291 1927-01-01 5 As a general principal there is everything to be said f nr terrorising motorists into good behaviour, but it may be doubted whether much success will reward a scheme which is rep >rted from New South Wales. The idea is that "a death sign" by the291 words
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Article377 1927-01-01 5 Denmark is a small country, and perhaps its ruling powers think it well to husband the human resources of the land. For they impose on would-be motorists preliminary tests for a driving licence which Danish car-owners consider onerous and severe. If the Danish motorists look to England377 words
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Article39 1927-01-01 5 A person who rents a car and operates it is responsible for any accidents which result and the automobile owner is held not responsible, according to a ruling m the District Court of the Canal Zone.39 words
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Article87 1927-01-01 5 The contest board of the American Aut mobile Association has made public the .-fficial national competitive speed records of standard 91% cubic inch engine racing automobiles for distances of from C to 400 miles. Three men hold the records for 11 distances. Earl Cooper holds the record for87 words
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Article47 1927-01-01 5 Traffic problems are just a- baffling hi the Alaskan cities of Ketchikan and Juneau as they are m large American cities. The difficulty is not an over-abundance of cars but a lack of roads, which brings all the cars into a small congested distri?t.47 words
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Article33 1927-01-01 5 The United States Government may sell 12,000 Liberty motors at a rate cheaper than the commercial listings to encourage aviation. The sale will be made when authorised by President Co-.lidge.33 words
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Article29 1927-01-01 5 Statistics show that the time is not far distant when the replacement market will be equivalent to the present new car market, according to the National Automobile Club.29 words
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Advertisement230 1927-01-01 5 for Economical Transportation z^_i-^^^gg|^^--_-__ r "i V (M SHOULD NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY ,n rXSPBCT AT ONCE THE LATEST MODEL. THK NEU KISCAY GREEN COLOUR WILL >l RELI WIN YOUR ADMIRATION. THKIK MULTIPLE-CYLINDER PERFORMANCE WITH (HKVKOLET ECONOMY IS ALREADY A i;\-V\OKI>. SO SMOOTH-SO POWERFUL 9 MMm 9 y mwmm n230 words
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Advertisement317 1927-01-01 5 *pr\Wa*rWaSrWaW^^ .•.-.•-•.•■•_%%VA%%W%rV I NEW MODELS OF THIS FINE i l CAR NOW IN OUR SHOWROOMS J* Lovers ot fine cars are cordi- lore. Their stamina, robust J 5 ally invited to call at our construction and outstanding J i Showrooms and inspect the performance have long been "tourteen-iorty" Vauxhall. noted317 words
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1426 1927-01-01 6 DR. TENNYSON DEIGHTON PATMORE - DR. TENNYSON DEIGHTON PATMORE WITH THE BROAD-ARROW MEN. I II No. 2. —Flowers from the Prison House s il ~by- i fEor twenty years Medical Officer m various British Prisons) <»? X° <t« «j_--J \FREE PRES Si SPECIALS The girl who kissed a prison- bern1,426 words
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Article907 1927-01-01 6 Exhibition of Earliest Films. QUAINT SURVIVALS. The romance of the kinema, as discussed by Mr. Will Day at tho Polytechnic Theatre, began somewhere about 2">,000 8.C., when a cave-dweller m Sf am drew a trotting boar on the wall of his cave, indicating the motion by907 words
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Article57 1927-01-01 6 Lord Kenyon. presiding at the < ,-trihi tion of prizes at Whitchurch Many Sh< applauded the recent c.id. a\our> «»f j"d. and others to <>n. ura.< the making longer-keeping Cheshire chee* at Oxford he was given a th* been kept four ycai Ib I H Hall m Christcbunh.57 words
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Article1220 1927-01-01 6 Arthur Grimsdell - Arthur Grimsdell BUYING SOCCER PLAYERS. jj ■_< mm ftc Vv xg. II o?er £70,000 Paid for Scotsmen m Year. le so g PROSPECTS IN THE LEAGUE AND CUP BY ft O (The Tottenham Hotspurs Captain and English International 3 \FIIEE "RES J SPECIAL) This is stock-taking time1,220 words
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Advertisement607 1927-01-01 6 FREE PRESS FOOTBALL COMPETITION. $50 For Only 12 Matches Or Next Best Must Be Won. Coupons will be published m the Free Press every Saturday and the following Wednesday morning. Thc Prize of $50 (Fifty Dollars) will be awarded to the reader giving TWELVE CORRECT RESULTS. If no reader is607 words
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Article585 1927-01-01 7 Britishers' Right In India. VICEROYS SPEECH IX CALCUTTA. Calcutta, Dec. 14. Toasting the Viceroy at the annual dinner of the European Association this evening, Mr. I__ngford James, the President, > alluded to the growing tendency of political I organisations m India to challenge the right J585 words
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Article145 1927-01-01 7 To he held m Calcutta m February. Bombay, Dec. 20. It has been definitely arranged that the all-India Olympic contest will be held m Calcutta from February 3 to 5 for selecting the best men to represent India m the Far Eastern Olympic games to be held145 words
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Article74 1927-01-01 7 THE YIELD FROM THE BETTIN G TAX. Offset by Loss m Entertainment Tax. London, Dec. 18. j The substantial yield from the betting tax m the first month of its operation has been considerably offset by the loss m entertainments tax due to the diminution m the number of racegoers74 words
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Article528 1927-01-01 7 Rebels m Power at Tengyueh. NEW GOVERNMENT FORCES MOBILISING. On the Frontier, Dec. 11. Persistent rumours are abroad that there I is likely to be serious trouble before long m western Yunnan. The central part of j the Province is now m the hands of the -'rebels"528 words
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Article337 1927-01-01 7 "PETTICOAT-LANE" BEING REBUILT.' Quaint old "Petticoat-lane," street of ro- j mance and colour, famed throughout the world for its Sunday market, is to be remodelled. Great slices of property on one side of the street which marks the eastern boundary of the City have been ear-markedDaily Express - 337 words
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Advertisement88 1927-01-01 7 -»i.l VjII/X /___k _/_____r •<# z^^mm^^ SAjinxk) jk>e^_/ taawZ^aAamaar \Z\ L r~£H n JPI_/yP^ i v Mvi Sole Agents Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. t Incorpont-d m Str* *>« 9* ttJ«-r»r.t**i B_L i 'wWß*^|"^*j?>. jfSfcv *^%_Wlb^^^^^^^^^^ t^^ *7Wßwl>P^^ ,y $s*9B v^e* V s_B| i se B__l«l^*^yi^^^; J_F i -_-_-__--___->' J-BB^88 words
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Advertisement445 1927-01-01 7 WyWWbV.V. V.V.V. V. V. .*.V.*. .•.V.VAV.V.V.'.W.V/.WASWA'^ f RAYMOND CONCRETE PILES, jj j! AN ALL STEEL SPEED. Our method of > _~w-..-.___- I <_t™, tiacinrij Raymond Piles and RAYMOND EQUIPMENT. tiiuipmvn{ has j: 5 developed lo obtain the t 5 maximum of efficiency and __a J i speed. i? l.ast year445 words
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Article3073 1927-01-01 8 Great Happenings Despite the Industrial Strife. 4 MUCH TO LIGHTEN THE CLOUDED ATMOSPHERE." BY The Recorder. [FREE PIE SI SPECIAL.] We were all heroic, when the bells rung out the old year and rung m the new year on New Year's eve. and we took3,073 words
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Advertisement118 1927-01-01 8 OUT OF Q of all cars on the road use DOUBLE P3 RIBBED s e*«__Pa SPARK PLUGS Champions for every Car, I_orry and Marine Engine. Obtainable from MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. 209-212 ORCHARD RD.. SINGAPORE. I Wa I fe tf iii!^B MM a. A _T^^^»_l^^WS X APo^' HE irslll____j Phone 3463118 words
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Advertisement12 1927-01-01 8 A wonderful bone, body and muscle „=3*====,. builder Voryowigandold-foT sick and well12 words
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Article870 1927-01-01 9 Town Washed Out. SERVICES SUSPENDED. I The Malay .Mail of the last few days has only Leen able to issue a one sheet emergency edition and irom the issues of Wednesday and Thursday we take the follow. ing extracts: The holiday season has brought to Kuala tumpur870 words
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Article825 1927-01-01 9 FURTHER FATALITIES RUMOURED. I These big fl-jods, both here and at Ipoh, int to the desirability of obtaining the' •vices of a first class irrigation engineer wide experience m that particular branch engineering, unless the P.W.D. already s such a man on the spot. The problem of825 words
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Article20 1927-01-01 9 The proposed scheme for the electrification of railways throughout the suburbs of Calcutta is opposed by the Indian Mining Federation.20 words
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Advertisement436 1927-01-01 9 W r*f<VESS 'AKUS l MARY SETON. I'LACKWOOD FURNITURE f SHANGHAI SHADES. I AMBER MANSIONS. MUiI'.IETAIUE TOPS. FLOORING. TILES. Etc. >|\f.\PORE CASKET O. Marble Merchants'* Telephone 75 "CARS FCR HIRE. Great Reduction m Rates THE \>i ATK MOTOR CAR CO HI Oarhard Koad 69-b. Bukit Timah R 1,1 Nov 1801 and436 words
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Advertisement590 1927-01-01 9 NOTICE OF REMOVAL J The Inion Dispensary hay, removed to N K7. Norh Bridge ammm% 0pp,,',.. th. NOTICE. The International Banking Corpora'ion begs to announce that on Ist January. 1927, it will assume the name of its parent organisation, and on and from that date will be known 1 M590 words
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Advertisement285 1927-01-01 9 mm^ m^ m m^ m m^ mm9^^ l^waassaaaaamaaaammawM^a] I THE I j EXPORT ADVISER J I OF f I NUMEROUS FIRST-CLASS I I BELGIAN AND FRENCH MANUFACTORIES I I Trading with I I STRAITS SETTLEMENTS I offers you his services for the 1 MONTHLY SUPPLY OF ALL GOODS. on the285 words
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Advertisement522 1927-01-01 9 I AUCTION SALES. SHERIFFS SALE Writ of Seizure and Sale Dated fc| ov MM. IN THE SUPREME COURT MT TH* STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. IN THE CAUSE OF Rahamin IVnhas Plamt.ff versus. Chop Tong Ding AUCTION SALE OF Ah the msrk ia Imssa and fmsm 1 1 mi. dry522 words
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Article21 1927-01-01 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. SAUNDERS.- At the General Hospital on Wednesday 2fCh December, James Dashwood Saunders, aged 6_. (China papers please copy).21 words
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869 1927-01-01 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY. JANUARY 1. 1926. New Year Prospects. The outlook for a happy new year, which the Free Press sincerely wishes to all its readers, may be considered on th c whole to be favourable. Locally whilst we have been relieved of al! further anxiety as to His869 words
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Article90 1927-01-01 10 The Sheng Tak School has been struck off the list of registered schools. Calendars received from The Cold Storage Company and Messageries Maritimes. Mr. J. G. O'Reilly has been appointed an officer under the Rubber Restriction Ordinance. Mr. J. A. Black has been appointed to officiate as Assistant Protector of90 words
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Article374 1927-01-01 10 HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE. Unestimable Damage. SULTAN OF PERAK HELPS RESCUE. THOUSANDS HOMELESS (From Times of Malaya Reporter!. Ipoh. Friday, 6.13 p.m. With every desire to take a sober view of the Perak floods the facts now revealing themselves as isolated places arc fred after the week's374 words
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Article266 1927-01-01 10 Mr. C. D. D. Hogan and Mr. C. R. Samuel have been appointed to fill vacancies m the Penang: Bar Committee. Dr. J. Stewart Rose. Health Officer, Penan*. Municipality, returned baai H< me leave by the Sarpedon. Mr. John Ford, of Messrs. Evatt ard Company. Penan jr. who had been266 words
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Article278 1927-01-01 10 COLLECTING THK SURTAXES. HANKOW SERVANTS' DEMANDS [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Peking. Dec. .to. With reference to last night"~ .j aj, :i report a mess* c from IVkin the opinion is r pressed m some autl Hai quarters that thr Fengt will impose surtaxes m ports un<i. tmmtt 1278 words
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Article30 1927-01-01 10 (Hava- Service] Tar iv. ■>♦•« 11, According to Ue Matin the Japanese ambassador stated to M. Briand hat would adhere to France* curtiom and ci peciant policy m China.30 words
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Article281 1927-01-01 10 C.RKAT SCHEMES BEt.IN [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. I>ec ;|O. The Government's hig new elect rieit\ -cheme, which was one of the most impor tant measures passed b\ Parliament di;? the last sessioa. comes into force <»n Ja nuary Ist. Colonel Wilfred Ashley. Minister Transport, is now281 words
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Article49 1927-01-01 10 Reuter's Service. 1 Washington. Dec. .H Admiral Latimer has informed the Department that tne censorship wl established at I*uerto < abezas ami Grande has been lifted. The ohject at censorship was to maintain thi neui zone preventing the sending out of milit. instructions and information hy eith<49 words
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Article28 1927-01-01 10 A. far as postal information w terday the railway situation at Mam the same as liefore. but il PB_ the Kuala Lumpur-lp h section opened later.28 words
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Advertisement331 1927-01-01 10 I An old-time beverage of England. 2r i SIMONDS^ PALE ALE ALE with life and sparkle m it— J with body and flavour an Ale that satisfies while it invigorates. C This famous Pale Ale achieved a > vogue m the very early days and still to-day is the chosen331 words
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Advertisement51 1927-01-01 10 FOR ALL VERMIN USB AGENTS: W.R. Loxley Co. t aw m aM* m mw m m*'mw**aaw-aw^B*^m j^mt I PEARS' i J 1 GOLDEN SERIES. I PIRPLE TRIANGLE BASS THE BREW FOR THE TROPICS Sole Agents Adamson. Gilfillan Co., Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. J. TENNYSON TURNER Mis.- TURNER. s.s. Edavana. p.51 words
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Advertisement7 1927-01-01 10 To-day's Feature. REVIEW OF THE VI Pain7 words
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Article145 1927-01-01 11 MEXICO vs. U.S.A. |fU \K V(il AN IMBROGLIO. Reuter's Ser?ice. San Salvador. Dec. .51. have addressed a.t appeal 1,.>«-ah requesting him to urge iVpartnunt to leconsider the the administration ol Diaz clan- is causing u'reat injury V Washington. Dec. 30. II S tcasa'< troops continue to m145 words
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Article78 1927-01-01 11 \l>l REVELATIONS. r*l Service.] Montreal. Dec. 30. faros "rinir m North Anifor half the. illicit American continent f r the Canadian Govorn- department claims to have I through official investigators imD|* 1 nited State- narcotics' im- 'curing the "rinir's" confid- --artling evidence, show anam ne i>r^ uirht78 words
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Article81 1927-01-01 11 [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 30. In pftfonaitj with the Admiralty prac- jpaan f using short-wave wir?mmunicate with distant warships. c mmunications have o«en i HI i i"-hir>- pr ceed "r# > an 1 Fai Baat, H.M.S. Renown nas been ritls i itaadard Admiralty set o'id. will maintain a81 words
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Article69 1927-01-01 11 Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Dec. 3«. •it wed m New York on his way n the Imperial Conference. Mr. baai that Australia had no m ■n of appointing a Minister either m ~z'.<m or anywhere else at present. make such an appointment the numl>er of questions pend-69 words
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Article71 1927-01-01 11 -ti Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Dee. 30. Segrave. a prominent British road lariat, will shortly leave for the *a^e> with a 1.000 h.p. Sunbeam ■ttnapt a speed of 200 miles an hour inds of Florida. It is stated that MB, which weighs three and a half71 words
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Article44 1927-01-01 11 [Britis% Radio Official Service.] ;.ugby. De«- 30. •4 the three Hercules aero--ned for the Cairo-India service, Safin Brancker on board, has Basra, and will there await Sir H ares arrival. Benghazi. Dec. 31. '»>a. Sir Samue! Hoares air-liner. h s Iliad here.44 words
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Article15 1927-01-01 11 H_rMi>,, 0n as second lieutenant m the iA F. has been granted to Mohamed Os-15 words
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Article171 1927-01-01 11 STORM GATHERS IN AMERICA. SIICIDE OR INDUSTRY [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 31. The wholesale deaths due to denatured alcohol threaten to produce a storm on the re-assembly of Congress en January 3rd. Already on e Senator has intimated an intention to introduce a bill to prohibit the dmaturing171 words
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Article86 1927-01-01 11 [Renter's Far Eastern Service.] Tokyo. Dec. SI. Places of entertainment which have Ken flose-i since the Emperor's death are reopening to-day and the ban on music and dancing is removed. It is announced that an amnesty affecting ."0.000 convicts will be proclaimed shortly mal ing86 words
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Article318 1927-01-01 11 CLEVER FINANCE. f ßritish Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec 30. The terms of the Government four per cent, loan available to cash subscribers at M are published to-day. The loan is primarily designed to secuie i c nversion of part of the short term debt j c318 words
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Article111 1927-01-01 11 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Dec 30. Widespread interest has betn ar used by the announcement that telephone subscribers m the London area will be able, early m January, to commuricate by wireless with subscribers m New York. The fee of £15 for a three minutes conversation111 words
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Article58 1927-01-01 11 [British Radio— Official Service.l Rugby, Dec. 30. The latest return of unemployed, completed to December 20. indicates that the country is rapidly recovering from the aspects of the coal stoppage. The total number of unemployed waa 1 309 700, which was 100,678 less than m the week previous.58 words
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Article217 1927-01-01 11 TO-DAYS MATCHES. The programme of mat hes ir: the English and Scottish Leagues this afternoon is as follows Division I: Arsenal vs. Cardiff; Birmingham vs. Leicester; Bojton vs. Liverpool; Everton vs. Burnley; Manchester U. Sheffield U.; Newcastle U- vs. Leeds; The Wednesday vs. Bury; Sunderland vs. Blackburn; West217 words
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Article113 1927-01-01 11 DIKES BEAT H.M.S. EMERALD An interesting inter-Services boxing tournament was staged at Tanglin during the week between boxers from H.M.S. Emerald ami the Regiment. The Duke's were represented hy several of the men who won their vaiiou.- weights m the recent platoon meeting, and only lost two of113 words
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Article81 1927-01-01 11 This afternoon the Duke's have a fixture with Selangor at Kuala Lumpur. In a friendly match against H.M.S. Emerald a: Tanglin during the week the Regiment won by 21 points to ">. No. 4. Company bea Headquarters (B) m a friendly by 29 points to 3.81 words
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Article46 1927-01-01 11 a In the annual soccer match the Sergeants of the Duke's beat the Officers by four goals to three. The Garrison Aquatic sports will be held at Tanglin during the last week of this month. The Garrison Hockey League will commence on January 14.46 words
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Article53 1927-01-01 11 The following will represent the V.M.C.A. vs. Dukes at Hockey on Monday on the V.M.C. A. ground:— J. V. Moss: E. G. Wheat ly and W. H. Follenfant; H. S. Duncan, R. Lyne and D. K. Samy; M. Catchatoor, C. D. Smith, H. G. Stack (Capt.) E. V. Smith53 words
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Article16 1927-01-01 11 TUESDAY'S TIES Handicap Doubles. Godwin and Dunman vs. Dr. Chill ami Winter.16 words
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Article61 1927-01-01 11 In connection with the entries for the above, The Mahdi and Ellen's Book are entered for all days m the open horse races. There will be five divisions of the open horses on the first, second, third and fourth days. There will be two divisions only of ex-griffin61 words
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Article48 1927-01-01 11 There will be a rowing and sailing regatta at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on January 22nd. Entry lists for the scratch rowing events arc now posted at the Club and rowing J members are requestsd to enter their names as early as possible.48 words
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Article38 1927-01-01 11 The first round of the F.A. Amateur Cup is being played this afternoon, as well as the second round of the Welsh Senior Cup. The third round of the F.A. Cup i_ to be I played next Saturday.38 words
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Article140 1927-01-01 11 Fails to Return From Motor-Boat Trip. FLEET OF LAUNCHES SEARCHING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Dec. 31. The Rev. Norman I). Bower, M.A., Chaplain, Christ Church, Malacca, is missing. Information points to the fact that he went out for a trip m a motor-boat, accompanied140 words
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Article226 1927-01-01 11 xMALAYA CUP RUGBY. SERVICES BEAT JOHORE In the last match of the southern section of the Malaya Cup competition Services beat Johore by 10 points to nil. Johore were unfortunate, however, m not having a full side out. only thirteen players taking part m the game. The ground226 words
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Article64 1927-01-01 11 The following have been invited to play rugby against the Duke of Wellington's j Regiment on Tuesday: C. P. Smith; G. E. Tatham. P. C Barnes, D. S. Robertson, A i*P. Goldman; C. B. Pecker, J. N. Wainwright; R. F. W. Leonard, C. R. Wardle, E. J. Stargeaa, J.64 words
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Article90 1927-01-01 11 Fourteen Chinese were charged m the Second Court yesterday with gambling on private premises at 9 p.m. on Thursday. Chief Inspector Nicol prosecuted and stated that he went into a house rented by one of the accused and found them playing dice and cards. On the floor90 words
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Article247 1927-01-01 11 A head-coolie on the Ban Hock Guan, named Tiah Ah Hock, living at 16 Narcis Street, had $215 m local currency notes and silver stolen from his residence about 9 p.m. on Thursday. A Hokchia named Sei Moi is suspected of being concerned therein, but he has not yet been247 words
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Advertisement176 1927-01-01 11 Jv.\iA%-wflAArV.w_v.w_v_ j v. %\%vv_vv_vv_vv_"_%v^^_vvv^_*.v f NEW SHIPMENT!: ______B***_. 0F J t-j-Kw^ SUTTON'S r VEGETABLE Just Arrived Robinson Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements.) i Raffles Place, SINGAPORE. E *m m a*a^ 9 m m m*m*a m a m a 9 m v a m a m a 9 a176 words
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Advertisement745 1927-01-01 12 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON, AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. ASTYANAX London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In port AUTOLYCUS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Jan.745 words
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Advertisement603 1927-01-01 12 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. s.s. WALTON HALL J* n 5 s.s. KNOWSLEY HALL J* n 30 s.s. CITY OF MADRID603 words
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Advertisement583 1927-01-01 12 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England.)MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. 0 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAAL STEAM NAVIGATION 00 LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVK E. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) 0 OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS. For China and Japan. For Marseilles. London and Antwerp Due Leave583 words
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Article414 1927-01-01 13 ENGLISH "RUGGER" TRIAL. I'ROIJABI.ES- WELL. MERITED VICTORY. London, Dec. 18. At Exeter, m thc lugger trial match, the Probables beat the Possibles by 32 points Points to 11. The weather was glorious and a crowd df 6,000 was present. Eight minutes from the start the Probables dribbled over414 words
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Article68 1927-01-01 13 v London. Dec. 18. The results of matches played to-day under Rugby Union rules are as follow s--l Birkenhead 21, Old Edwardians 0 Liverpool 2, Bradford 32 Llanelly 9. N ewport 0 Aheravon 16, Cross Keys io Edinburgh W. n, Edinburgh Acas. 12." Edinburgh Inst. 4, Heriotonians 1368 words
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Article90 1927-01-01 13 London, Dec. 18. The following: are the results of Northern Union matches played to-day: Broughton R. 8, Pontypridd fi Dewsbury 20. Bramley 0. Featherstone R. 8, Bradford N. R Huddersfield 27, Castleford 12 Hull K. R. 22, Wakefield T. 7 Hunslet 13, All Blacks 12* Keighley 7,90 words
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46 1927-01-01 13 Still Available as a Player. London. Dec. 18. W. Wakefield (Harlequins), while still available for rugger internationals if selected, has requested the English selectors not to consider him for captaincy owing to business claims. He captained England during the last three seasons.46 words
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Article91 1927-01-01 13 New York Officials Almost Deceived. London, Dec. 18. New York. The diminutive twin boys, Joe and Tom Rizzo, who are as alike as red hair and freckles could make them, nearly succeeded m hoaxing the officers of the New Jersey Athletic Club, when Tom, who had trained91 words
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Article198 1927-01-01 13 HOW SCOTLAND WON. London, Dec. 18. In the Amateur Association Football match today, at Leicester, Scotland beat England by 4 goals to 1. The encounter attracted 10,000 spectators. The weather was fine. Scotland won the toss. Lively football was -witnessed at the outset. Both sets of forwards198 words
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Article157 1927-01-01 13 P. T. Kckersley, and If. L. Hill, two members of the M.( took advantage of the fact that they were not playing against Bombay Presidency to take a holiday from the cricket field and journeyed to Rajpipla for a big game shoot. Each was lucky enoughTimes of India - 157 words
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Advertisement384 1927-01-01 13 BeProudofßabts /f^fl^ Laughing dimpled Baby! How jt ■^\r\ proud his progress makes you feel A IM\ U when you feed him on Mellin's! A /\j\) J m Mixed as directed, Mellin's Food con- AfyiJJ^/ T-/ Wk tains everything necessary for Baby's i tt yi\ healthy development. It is the per-384 words
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Advertisement52 1927-01-01 13 W^mJJJfA sTFTm 1927 [^jffinffß Uke Life llself &Twice ■■■■■■■■■J the Musical V&anqe $65 to $300 THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. Established 50 Years OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE, SINGAPORE. Piano Specialists and Importers of "Everything Musical" TUNERS AND REPAIRERS quality JW \k counrs-M/ \|k wv re/ons /W N|k supreme rJ^W \i|\52 words
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Article730 1927-01-01 14 Mr. Cook on Terms "Under Duress." STRIKE DISCLOSURES PROMISED. addressed serval meetings m the South Yorkshire coalfield district at the end of November. At his first meeting he said the Mines Department had declared that an eight hours' day would mean that no fewer than a hundred730 words
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Article151 1927-01-01 14 Snuff -taking is said to be en the increase, though I doubt whether the practice of powdering the nose from the inside will ever become popular among women as it was in bygone days. Snuff-taking will always have its attraction, however, in those places where smoking is strictly151 words
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Advertisement222 1927-01-01 14 BLACK WHITE I Cigarettes \\^^S^Tk m M^TA «A FREE 1 With every Xmas Casket of Black and White Cigarettes purchased between now and j Xmas ji TWO PACKS OF PLAYING I CARDS l will be presented. j OBTAINABLE FROM Messrs. JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. jj Messrs. ROBINSON CO.. LTD. Messrs.222 words
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Advertisement549 1927-01-01 14 The Camstraderi^ FAIN? light on gleaming silver and spotless napery, the murmur of happy voices and the rmple of low laughter -the delight of a perfectly prepared dinner-then, how exquisite the wonder ot a witchery blend-Canada Dry-The Champagne cf Ginger Ales. Jj-tt-j! Pale and dry, like a rare old wine549 words
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Article494 1927-01-01 15 Mr. Huxley's Plea For Future of Race. BIOLOGY AND UFE. s uoj of bior gy and human welfare was illustrated by Professor Julian Huxley when he delivered the second annual Norman Lotkyer lecture to the British Science Guild. He described how forests had been killed by494 words
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Article184 1927-01-01 15 WIDOWS CLAIM FAILS. In the Probate Court. Manchester, Lord Merrivale decided that certain words written on an empty rggshcll were not. as claimed by the widow, the last will and testament of James Barnes, a Manchester Ship Canal pilot, who died on June 18,184 words
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Article190 1927-01-01 15 Indignant Purist on the Warpath:— "Lest ignorant Southerners get a false impression of the Lancashire high tea, it ought to be stated that your correspondent must have 'touched out' for a feed at one of those mining villages where colliers feed whippets on champagne" and oysters and wear190 words
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Advertisement452 1927-01-01 15 I Fit m the morning I Fresh all day I I The results of diminished nerve -force I I comprise headache, loss of sleep, mdi- I gestion, easily induced fatigue, disin- I I clination tor bodily or mental exertion, I I loss of memory and a lack of vigour m452 words
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Advertisement351 1927-01-01 15 CHILD TROUBLED nun On Scalp, In Misery All the Time. Cuticura Heals. Mf little boy was troubled with eczema of the scalp. It started with an itching and water blisters, and when the blisters broke they formed sore eruptions so that I had to bandage his head. He could not351 words
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Advertisement412 1927-01-01 15 JL aayi y jjJL xJL ."w. _»<_4_i^v s, #r' >, ___^^BBP/'~_^_.' ,^fßC_' *^i i Q JT v A ___L J__H Amr/smw? __L^_____a Tl^J Be J h^ mv "w gj Assimilate that B X Nourishes the Body U AJ and nutrition are disordered, and the food eaten f\ EM cause further412 words
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Advertisement727 1927-01-01 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia.) FOR SYDNEY. MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. I Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) j and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). I The ba. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins727 words
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Advertisement444 1927-01-01 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) General Agents. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE (via Suez). m.s. SILVERELM In P»rt ra.s. SILVERAY due Jan W m.s. SILVERASH due Feb. 4 m.s. SILVERBEECH due Feb. 11 PACIFIC ORIENT SERVICE SINGAPORE TO444 words
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Advertisement99 1927-01-01 16 THE WINE OF KINGS. THE KING OF WINES. POMMERY AND GRENO CHAMPAGNE maaamaaaaaa ORDERS ARE NOW BEING BOOKED FOR THE XMAS FESTIVITIES Sole Agents JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England > Singapore. Penang and Kuala Lumpur. |E|jf||||f| THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. Incorporated m Denmark HOMEWARDS. F»r London, Antwerp,99 words
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Miscellaneous661 1927-01-01 16 SHIPPING NOTES. The M.M. Homeward Mail Amboise is due on Monday at 7 a.m. and will leaTe the same day at 2 p.m. MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and J e ran tut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok661 words
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Miscellaneous703 1927-01-01 16 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. 7.30 a.m. Litany. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Sermon. 9.15 a.m. Matins followed by Holy Communion. 4 p.nu Children's Service. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. JOHORE BAHRU. 6 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Monday703 words
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Advertisement714 1927-01-01 17 v. o. is.. j_in©. DeMinationa. Steamers. ArriTe il tterdam, Hamburg, Bremen. uopt. Antworp, via Colombo, Aden, Port S an and Port Said. Altai Maru Mombasa. Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, 14 Jaß 15 ra. Delagoa Bay and Durban. f Chicago Maru Jan 2« i o H Alg.»a Bay. Cape Town, Rio, an Jari714 words
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Advertisement438 1927-01-01 17 TRAVEL^ COMFORT "PRESIDENT ■BHI Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and coole-i by electric !w S y r are i fUrniShed Wkh (not berths) each ha ving an electi.c riding lamp. Staterooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running438 words
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Advertisement707 1927-01-01 17 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO OF BATAVLV, (Incorporated m Holland) \e C Se A N T o TJo H T ETHERLA ™S WDIAH GOVERNMENT. lelephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:-Pasaage, Freight Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's Desk. Representatives*, the Straits Settlements (Singapore anti VaaamM, of707 words
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Article446 1927-01-01 18 Debate on "Things I Object to." AIRING PET AVERSIONS. To spend ten minutes objecting to one's pet aversions, with a crowded audience to listen and applaud and all m the cause of charity was the privilege of a number of prominent people who gathered at 18,446 words
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Article395 1927-01-01 18 MRS ELLIOTT LYNN TO I LV AGAIN Mrs Elliott Lrnn. who d vlared that mlv would never fly again, is to resume flyinr m the spring. This news was heartily received by the women members of the Soroptimist Club when Mrs. Lynn announced it m a speech395 words
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Article27 1927-01-01 18 Charged with theft from a second-class railway compartment between Rawalpindi and Lahore, F. H. Petts was sentenced to four years' rigorous imprisonment, including two months' solitary confinement.27 words
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Advertisement286 1927-01-01 18 a FEDERAL truck for Eveiy Business Need Speedy Llgllt models— Knight motored 1 VA 2 ton sizes including a 21- passenger bus chassis. No valves to grind, no carbon cleaning, 50% saving m upkeep, more power, lower operating cost. JDI2 SIX cylinder model flexible powerful speedy. The truck for transporting286 words
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Advertisement409 1927-01-01 18 40 million prescribed portions of VIROL were given m 3,000 Hospitals and Ginics last year For over 20 years Virol has been prescribed by doctors and used m Hospitals. During all this time doctors have been caretully observing the effects of Virol, and proving its permanent good results over long409 words
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Article61 1927-01-01 19 December 31. Pank 4 m.s. 2.4 5-3*> Bank demand 23 25-3'"" Private credits I m.s. 2 4 11-32 New ''tork, demand tM\k\ Credits .0 days 577^ France, demand 1350 India. T.T. Hongkong, demand i:i\ pc dj. Yokohama, demand 114>.. Java, demand 139 Bangkok, demand Bar Silver London 25 1-1661 words
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Article230 1927-01-01 19 December tL Tin 100 Tons $15 T Gambier ,rPepper White 7600 Pepper Black 44 0 0 Flake Tapioca jy g Pearl Sago Small H '7Camsa 1005 Copra Sundried 10.80 Opium, Benares unt 4.0.0 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 333 Rice, Siam old No. 1 830 Rice,230 words
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Article71 1927-01-01 19 December 31st.. 12 o'clock nooa. ___^__________________i pc c i r, Buyers Seller* K.b.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. St—urn spot !J* ul m Ten, i«-r Jan. fM% CH Jan. -Mar. <;f,a 4 T April-Juru- Hsl. Tone of Market: Steady quiet W V abI L e c71 words
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Article332 1927-01-01 19 London. Nov. 30. tlhe weather is responsible for the de eaaioa which still exists oa our Metal change, as order books m this country especially are infinitely better than the'v have been for years put, and it appears to us that these commodities which are now filing332 words
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Article120 1927-01-01 19 BARLOW'S REPORT. Singapore. I»ec. .*SI Kuhber.-The steady tone, mentioned m our last, has heea maintamed throughout the week, although the Christmas hobdays have somewhat interrupted business London stocks for the week endin« 25th instant mark a further increase of 1 or*0 r tons making 18,181 tons now120 words
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Article119 1927-01-01 19 Singapore, her. :il. since oar last report the Market has baaa quiet and only a small business has been tal.injr place eoriac U» tin- holidays. Price* have continued to keep very steady rfn" show an adxarue of half cent Mar those mat ffivea. The oatlook remains119 words
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Article98 1927-01-01 19 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore. Her. 31. WJii.- Loadon, U 6%d, Unchanged. Local BH cts. Tib.— London, £296 ss. Up 35s i,„ j $151% for 100 tons. Mining.— Kinta Dredging If, •>*>(! Kuchai 2-ffl 2.2.). Petaling M 5 IK, Bain Way £50 S.C7H, Rahman Hydraulic Tod 2.70, Kuyoh LW i._o.98 words
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Article107 1927-01-01 19 T1 Singapore. I>ec. 31. Jhc Holiday ipirrl is abroad and tha r m dl f has ha <* and more o r ld|e Week Th(^ jg a undertone, however, an.l values have hei, very >teauy with Sellers rathe, reserved. Ihe lecent heavy weather ami flooding ia 31a aya107 words
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Article73 1927-01-01 19 r ßritish Radio-Official Service. J Kugln. ]t Vi 30. Amsterdam 12.125.. BeHta 2«.4u-.. Bom »">■ l*. I l-^2d.. Waamaeh 34.90, Bueno. Aire- M ik\tt, tkaama\mmm \**M\ Baaaaa 2...12. Helsin-fors 192\, Hongkong Is 11 -_d.. Lisbon 2 17-32. Mad. id 31.77. Milan 107%. New York Ua>%\ Oslo 19.25, Pa.i--12273 words
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Article164 1927-01-01 19 for the 'Call' of Lead three months. The«e options are reasonable considering the present market fluctuations. Dec. .11. (losing Prices. Buyers Sellers < Inn < Inn Tin .o.*. uu- i.a .Johan Tin Kinta Tin Dred. 2.1.". l'.j-' Kuchai 2.17 1 t,tlS\ Malayan <.ns. 2*. 3ii jirpm Nawng164 words
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Advertisement457 1927-01-01 19 lAsMti Over $7,000,000, S.C. mmm^ TUP PDCAT rin mrmr w Assurance m Force Over 23,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LEHITED. u n (Incorporated ln Straits Settlements) HLAJ OrFICE:-Wmchester House Singapore. LONDON OPFIPF- »nuj mm Company has £20,000 deposited with tamtLZl n LONDON OFFICE. 32 Old Jewry, E.C. aepos,ted457 words
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Advertisement434 1927-01-01 19 BANKING. I KOHAMA SPECIE BANK LIMITED. Established 1889 ipital Subscribed V.100,000,000 Jlly paid up) serve Fund Y.8l»,50O,000 President: K. Kodama Eso. ice-President: R. Ichinomiva* Esq DIRECTORS. M. Odagiri, Esq. K. Mogami. Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Takeuchi, Esq. K. Tatsumi. Esq. T. Hodsumi, Esq. F. Uatanabe, Esq. T. Okubo, Esq.434 words
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Advertisement460 1927-01-01 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI (NANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. I horised Capital $50,000,000 I ed and fully paid up $20,000,000 >rye Fund:-Sterling 4,500,000 ,r,« t i_tu_ S lv J_. r $27,000,000 »r\e Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. w™ v r -A D rt G V460 words
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Advertisement712 1927-01-01 19 STRAITS TRADING CO. Resolution For Reduction of Capital Confirmed. "UNWORTHY DEVKK TO ESCAPE INCOME TAV." !t an extraordinary genera] meeting of lits Trading Co. Ltd. at noon yesterday resolution passed at ru txtraordinarj eral meeting on December 16 for the pose of effecting a reducio.j c f the noal capital712 words
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Advertisement45 1927-01-01 19 i ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. I (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720 I FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE I Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds g Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager. I45 words
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Article3603 1927-01-01 20 General Motors Proposed Works Turned Down. PERMISSION TO ISE KATONG GODOWN REFUSED. The m- ll imp rtant matter discussed at yesterday afatrnoon's meeting of the Singapore Municipal I mmissioners was an application by the General Motors Limited for pei mission to use the old Pacific Trading Company godown3,603 words
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184 1927-01-01 20 Remember The Man on the Box, with Syd Chaplin, which was shown m Singapore a little while ago, well The Galloping Fish is faster and funnier and tHats saying a lot. There is a trained seal playing the title role of the new production. His184 words
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Article50 1927-01-01 20 Sir William Orpen, R.A., is painting the portrait of Sir George Maxwell for the Kuala Lumpur. Town Hall, Sir George will be represented m his Civil Service uniform, and the portrait will very likely figure hi next year's Royal Academy. This portrait was subscribed for by the local Chinese community.50 words
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Advertisement245 1927-01-01 20 B -%v M% r%^v%%•.^%•.••v^v-%^^^^^*•^^^v.vv.^^•.^v.".v.v =j The Broadwood Piano S IS AN ALL BRITISH MASTERPII i: AND HAS BEEN IN J USE FOR MORE THAN 150 YEARS. 5 DESPITE FOREIGN COMPETITION IT STILL STANDS 5 SUPREME IN QUALITY AND PRICE. I ■J CALL OR WRITE FOI? CATALOGUE. jj j; S. Moutrie245 words
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