The Straits Times, 23 September 1920
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Title Section13 1920-09-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 26,443 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1920 PKICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement124 1920-09-23 1 WUt POT JOSEPH rRiV'.R3 a SONS, MfcSOHANTS «A IOFAOrORIRS 'B^^ X;^^W^SV^^^ GWiaiC'uU Tt Till tRIIIkH GOMIIMIIT trade MARK. IiONAIi BRAND Hit* BmAMD SHIP BRAND ASSORTED SOUPS SHIP BRAND ASPARAGUS SIGNAL BRAND ASSORTED PICKLES SIGNAL BRAND ASSORTED VEGETABLES AODEEB3: 13 BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE REd£NT£D THROUGHOUT THE WORLD Q COMPO HOOFING Manif.ictured124 words
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Advertisement148 1920-09-23 1 ROBINSON CO LTD. (JnoO'psrtkFd <■ t! c PtriitJ B;ltltmer') Bole Xtfcnti for 1920 Model Lightweight Motor Cycle TOUMNS MODEL EXHAUST HLEUSE THF FERFf CT^rkVICE ffi v'\\\ WKEPIBV G 1 E« BE ANO MOTOI CYC.E -M CAIiBCN IRE CAFIIEO AWAY THE ABIITOCRAI OP THE ROAD Complrte wish Loon l'inp aid brra.148 words
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Advertisement30 1920-09-23 1 STERILISED BILLIARD TABLES If it is to be the Best It must be a PADMORE We sell PADMORE" Tables. ALL SIZES. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY FRANKELS, LTD. VICTORIA STREET also ORCHARD ROAD30 words
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Article908 1920-09-23 2 Distinguished Career of Sir N. 1 I Lockyer. Sir Norman Lotkyer, who died at Sidmouth on Aujjust 15, was one of the most <iistinftuishi'<l astrononu-rs ami solar physicisUs of niuikrn times. Late Director of the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, he was in recent years Director of908 words
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Article21 1920-09-23 2 A wol»q ibt> Sii.lnO corrt My 'i. o«ou a h »u.a«i, ai>d lii ban tutiic pat ><* »uui ti Bizttlkip. Whtt'i bi«21 words
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Advertisement224 1920-09-23 2 J I '~^L, t ml-'.:, L TnE CAR FOR THE ft J^7 I~A ill OWNKK-DKIVKR ,y,' -^^te&if--^^ lf of 'I"' 1 1 <"letr»nce are < \"»4'PI t i! 'sß^^t^~ <tard l-i;'ht Car t"t '■^P**'.'^i ft? i M ls won favour of I tr.r Overseas Ownrr- 1 ([JV f Driver. I224 words
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Advertisement572 1920-09-23 2 CUTiCURA HEALS WATERBUSTERS Ga Baby's Face. Burned, Itched and Pained. Could Not Sleep. 'Baby's face first state J barring v/ith water blisters, then th:y SMOai *<?s?>k burst, and his face w<.s not 4^ *\h tc scf>a Tne J r *«*<"* very much, and Iha poor )iu *~J tie chiM could572 words
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Advertisement249 1920-09-23 2 THE ENGUSH ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Manufacturer* of TURBO-ELECTRIC PLANTS QUOTATIONS FOR COMPLETE POWER STATIONS OP ANT SIZE SUBMITTED. Slagaawr* Branch TeleslwM Ml WINCHESTBS HOUSE Telegraau ENELECTKX IM STOCK Bearing Metals Bronze Spring Wire Electrolytic Copper Wire Mild St ii el Sheets and Bars Scottish Crown Iron Miners249 words
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Article1030 1920-09-23 3 Review of Our Far Eastern Policy The "Open Doo< pilioy otigiatted is America with Mi Bty, one ol Ibe becl known ol American Seoretariea of State, aad waa formulated by him ia a Note to tbe Power* interested ia China, writes a ecrre apoadeat id the Morning1,030 words
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Article35 1920-09-23 3 I A woman rngilitt ai Bat Ha* W j drea b always 000 p op »cd gpi ak tout >ti 1 h»te bad halfapkt ol btei fee t uiH m by whin I im fc.ats.35 words
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Advertisement432 1920-09-23 3 He cannot do better than take Iron Jelloids No. 2 A. corpuvles in each cubic mllimctr? Ihe blooil Keep these corputclcs vigorous l>t/ suppliini; them with Iron *f*£ r /vtmUm SV /fo/i Jelh'ids strengthen and 'iBEm&L enrich the blood, and a foil- /iQW^-JR>'7/ag*» l\l\) Will convince t/ou >>/ V ■fim&Jr432 words
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Advertisement270 1920-09-23 3 M EZEKIEL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPTICIANS 0, High Street (Europe Hotel Boildiags). BUY YOUR CANDIES PROVISIONS FROM THE CANDY STORE NOW OPENED GOODS OF THE BEST PRICES OF THE KEENEST THE CANDY STORE 5 a. ORCHARD ROAD ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATOR (!»«»rpor»u« la L*»4oi anaer E».-»i Ch»rUr. I.D. 17M) t«•270 words
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Advertisement501 1920-09-23 3 STEAMER SAILINGS FOR HONGKONG 8.«. Rupnra due on or about Sumliiy. Sap tember 26 will have prompt despv.ch for Hongkong. For freight and passage, please upply to M. A. NAMAZIE. 18, Malacca Street. s.s. IBBIM (lICKCH Consignees of mrgo rr above ntcmner from New York are banks i...:ilied that shehas501 words
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Advertisement485 1920-09-23 3 STEAMER SAILINGS ii.Mui: DHXI The i.i llontoro is expected to k« d.< patched for Australia, ralhnc; at i. port, at 6 a.m., on Tuesday, layjtsasl BOUSTEAD CO.. Agents, BURNS PHILP LINK. Singapore, September 11, 19H0. GLEN LLNE LIMITED iJLENSANDA sailing about Sept 2.1 far Lun. ln i GLENARIFFK tailing about485 words
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Advertisement822 1920-09-23 4 STEAMER SAUMS P. 4& Oa- British India un Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated la England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SEBV.OR PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) Tke Company'! MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY ara at prat aai taaawdad LONDON FAB-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES ft822 words
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Advertisement635 1920-09-23 4 STEAMER SAUMS PRINCE LINE UNITEI (Incorporated in England) FAR EAST SERVICE* FOR NEW YORK CELTIC PRINCE (via Panama) about and af Oct. For all information apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Agent!. THE BEN UNE STEAMELU LIMITED (Incorporated la the Ualtod Klagaea) Far China aa< Japaa BENVENUE635 words
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Advertisement284 1920-09-23 4 STEAMER SAUMS THE EASTERN SHIPriIM COMPANY, LIMTFBB [ladarperatoi U Strata) aottftmßVtaj This rime table U kaajedt at MMiUlii wiiheat tartaar aattea. B1 earner aaiUaa tram HasapM PERAK— Every Tueeday, at 1 P-», far Port Sw.tt.nham and Penang. JIN HO— Every Sunday, at 4 »ju, fei Malacca and Port Swettenham. Fraai284 words
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Advertisement397 1920-09-23 4 STEAHER SAiLMtiS 0. S. K. THE OSAKA SHOSHEN KAISBA LTD, (Incorporated la Japaa) Na. t. Da Saaaa Stree*. Ptapsisd Sailing frata StagapaM (Subject to change witheat aetlee) EUROPEAN UNB Far Part Said, ManaUlaa, Laaaaa, Antwerp. Rotterdam aaa Baambarf DaaS*para. ALPS MARU smM Sapt. ATLAS MARU bag. Oet(omlt calling at Msrwlllei)397 words
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Advertisement428 1920-09-23 4 numa tuun* ftIPPON YU M KAISHA tla4«aira«atet U lap*z? ■Mat BI«C bawMl wtta tM BwlMI I limim Ust Bv»]a«i M aitennvai aSUaU &*m mnkOFB jbajob un Fartaiataii fwrrlai r« Laaaaa, Aalwao vto (BaaM) Mkk* CMaamfra, •aea, rsti MM aaa] aWaafg«a, YOKOHAMA MARU Sept. 25 KUMANO MARU Oct. t TAMBA MARU428 words
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Article122 1920-09-23 5 riITLBES. Tfcar«day. Srptember 2S High Water, 7.46 a.m., 6.38 p.m. Homeward mail loavoa, Triiiav. S.plen.licr 14 IJt a.m., 7.68 p.m. M ip clpal (omniisnion, 2.30 p.m. flalarJaj. Baftajajbai 2"i. High Water, Ml a.m., 8.45 p.m. I Cl'.'h Meeting, 6.30 p.m. Sunri.n. SfptrntiuT _'l>. tii|.-h Water, '.'.42 a.m.,122 words
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Article116 1920-09-23 5 VacWBLS AT THE DOCSX East Wharf Baain Den Samud. K»M Whin Ita'ira. Machew, Schrnten. Sheers Wharf. Albert and Victoria Dry Dork* Nil. Main Wharf Kybfrls. Kuala. Haiphong. InlHn. X) Kmpirr lK><k Nunyo Maru No. 1. General > harsh, Taiam Maru, Ko^gcveen. Montoro. »H Wharf Uloadtot, Tsuru Maru. MeduJardinrs116 words
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Article117 1920-09-23 5 Jejpor*, 1 t.. 3 .Jo;' tons, from lokohama 2i-9. for Ixindon hoc. Dilw:iri,. Hri!.. S.OM tons', from Shanphai i"2-9. 1! imU Klang, Brit, 7 tons, from Penang. 23-9, 1... Peaang 1 lilinniri Brit, ''.021 tons, from London i-.i-'.t. fnr Uoaihong mm. Eaetem 1 rows, Aster, :>.352 tons, from117 words
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Article160 1920-09-23 5 fa-aay 2.50 p.m. tott '•> ..->■!. and Port Hweuenham 'i p.n ala and Mc»r p.m i, N'attUM Island 4 p.m. Itta 1 t». 4> p.m. 4 p.m. Colon Port id, London and Kottei ...i 4 p.m. ■outi, Suez. Port t>Hid, Eorope, etc. .6 p.m. Kfgistratk'.i up to160 words
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Article25 1920-09-23 5 ('lffici:il Post Office Report) August t Aii(uil 5 August It August 19 September 4 September 4 September 9 September 14 September 2125 words
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Article125 1920-09-23 5 BXCHAN6B Singapore, September 23. On London, Bank 4 tn/s >/41/1* Demand 8/SlB/16 Private 3 m. 3 credits 2/4 25/32 On New York Demand 39% Private 90 days 45% On France Bank 575 On India, Bank T.T. 121 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 90 p.e. pm. On Shanghai, Bank125 words
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57 1920-09-23 5 Tone of Market Dull. Spot Sept. Uct. Uct.-Dec. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Bayer* Sellers Jan. -Mar. Singapore Standard Bibbed Smoked Sheet Spot September October )ct.-Dcc an. -Mar. Closing Price* Buyert Selkn 49 50 50 51 50 51 .".l'j 52 59 60 DAILT57 words
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Article204 1920-09-23 5 MINING la. Val.Pd. Buytn. S«ll«rr £1 £1 RambuUn £1 £1 Ratrut 1.50 1.10.0 £1 £1 Raub Aust. Gold 3.00 1 1 Rawanjj 0.85 0.95 1 1 Renong 2.0.0 2.5.0 2 2 Serendah Hyd. 1.00 1.15 £1 £1 Siamese Tin 2.15.0 3.5.0 1 1 South Taiping Tin 0.95 1.05 10 10204 words
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Article117 1920-09-23 5 [M. l 'al. Pd. Bayer*. Sellen. :i £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 8.10.0 8.17.8 II £1 E. Smelting Co. 9.50 10.50 >/-5/- Electric T'ways 3/3 10 10 Fraser Neave 58.00 c.r. >0 50 W. Hammer A Co. 100 110 LOO 100 Kate Bra. 180.00 160.00 :1 £1 Mexican Eagle 11.5.011.15.0117 words
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Article82 1920-09-23 5 H.Eng. 6 p.e. |14«44O« sai •v* P» Spore Electric Tramways 6 px. £850,000 aona Spore Municipal ps 11,878*000 pmi Spore Man. 4tt P« of 1907 $1,000,000 18 p.e. lOp-c. dis Spore Man. 4H p*. of 1909 11,600,500.. 19 p*. 10 p.e. dv Spore Una. 4H p.e of 1909 H'500,00082 words
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Article428 1920-09-23 5 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'a Quotations. [Latest available Bt«rH«f Qnotatloaa a re printed oa Bother pafe m Friday.) Fraser Lyall A Co. Evatt Allenby M) C.BO C.90 0.80 0.90 Aloe Gajah >$1) 3.25 3.75 3.40 3.70 Am. Malay 3.75 4.25 4.00 4.50 AyerHitam(>s) 28.00 24.00 11.00428 words
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Advertisement168 1920-09-23 5 NEDEKLANDSCHB HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPI .NKTBRBLANDS TRADING lOCrjm (Established 1814) Paid up Capital B. 80,000.000 abon St. Ml, ooo. Statutory Reserve Fund II 17,353,24* I < about £1,446,107). Special Reserve Fund 0.22,060,000 (abon 4*1,888,333). Head Offlee la Amsterdam Head A»;on;j la Bataria. Branehaa I'enang, HoDgkong, Sbangki Kobe, Rangoon, Soerabaja, Seraaracg, We lerreden, Bandoeng168 words
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Advertisement615 1920-09-23 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS: WANTED, two rnnart junior clerks. Appl] R.G.. Str: its TiniPi. RUUNO MEN WANT!.!) Apply Ml— V.ni.-h. Ltd., Orchard X.ad. V A\ i >.]> Jl XIOR CLKRK, witii knowlrdp <>■•"•/■ Apply 22.">, Straits Times. mull c mpound house at Tanjonj puilii dr:v. nwl. n>r rue month 'hodint Publishing He615 words
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Advertisement21 1920-09-23 5 PLOUGHING TRAYLOR WOODCUTTING HAUUNG TRACTORS PUMPING $3,000 UGHTING W ETC., ETC. Immediate Delivery P. J. JANSSEN COMPANY 43. ANSON ROAD, SINGAPORE.21 words
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Advertisement526 1920-09-23 5 Tin SINGAPORE AMATBUB DRAIIaTIC COUMITTai will present la the VICTORIA THEATRE ON SEPTEMBER 27 29 AND OCTOBER J A 2 AT 9.15 I'M. PASSERS-BY A Play la Four Acts by C. HADDON CHAMBERS PLAN OF SEATS AT MOUTRIE CO. BOOKING NOW OPEN RESERVED SEATS $3. PIT $2. GALLERY 11. JAVA-CHILI526 words
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Advertisement361 1920-09-23 5 AUSTRALASIAN FILMS, LIMITED WHOM THE GODS WOULD DESTROY A auper-feature in 8 reel*, featuring JACK MULHALL AND PAULINE STARKE Seane* nude in London, Rome, PnrU, Lm Ange'e* and New York 8M« PEOPLE IN SUPPORT SMO 18— MONTHS IN THE MAKING— I» More variety of scene and action >han any film361 words
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Article124 1920-09-23 6 Mr. Gan Hong Kiat begs to thank his relatives, friends, members of the Ro sou alt Association and the Social Entertainment Tarty who kindly attended the funeral of hi? Intr wife (mother of Mr. Can Kwee llenpi on Sunday, September 19, and alao ihoxe who sent wreaths and letters124 words
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1143 1920-09-23 6 The Straits Times THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 ITALIAN LABOUR Signor Giolitti may be a mere weakling or a constructive genius. He may even, and this seems mont probable, be a mere opportunist who has averted certain revolution by entering on a great experiment with the industries of his country. The telegrams1,143 words
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Article31 1920-09-23 6 A change of programme is promised at the Hippodrome Circus to-night when a number of new items will be put on. Crowded tents have been noticed during the past few nights.31 words
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Article29 1920-09-23 6 Mr. L. Bonaparte Wyse, formerly of i.'eylon, left £37,701 and bequeathed £1,000 to the Anti -Tuberculous Institution of OiplM and also £3,200 for the study of f .ic:.l .i^riculture.29 words
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Article16 1920-09-23 6 The Rent Assessment Board will sit in the Municipal Board Room on Tuesday, the 2Sth instant.16 words
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Article17 1920-09-23 6 A number of Chinese students, including girls, selected for study in France, are on the Andre Lebon.17 words
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Article23 1920-09-23 6 An ordinance to prove for the setting aside of areas for manufacturing and other purposes has been made by the Commissioner of Wcihaiwei.23 words
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Article24 1920-09-23 6 Vice-Admiral KajMiiro Fiinakoshi, the captain anil officers of the Japanese train- i^' squadron, will be at home on board of the Asama to-morrow afternoon.24 words
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Article26 1920-09-23 6 An Oaaka Kemaga rtstM that thrlMil tag cotton Minn ra :ire ci.ntempiatirrS further curtailment of operat MM. It now Mapoood to su. pend niy:ht work altogether.26 words
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Article28 1920-09-23 6 The Rubber Plantations Investment Trust, Ltd., pays 6 per cent, and is issulialani.'. available capital. Shareholders are offered one share at par for each c ght shares held.28 words
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Article33 1920-09-23 6 As a result of the refusal of the masters to grant their denjand for increase of wajr-s from $1 to $1.10 a day, over 3,000 Cantonese carpenters have gone on str;ke in Shanghai.33 words
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Article35 1920-09-23 6 The monthly meeting of the Y.W.C.A. ■rial lie held on Monday, the 27th, at 5.:!0 p.m. The K-jv. G. H. Douglas will preside. It is Loped that there will be a good attendance of members.35 words
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Article31 1920-09-23 6 The Bangkok Daily Mail understands that Dr. BMoB James, Adviser in Foreign Affairs to the Siamese Government, is cxpecteu to leave the United States on his return to Bangkok, next month.31 words
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Article27 1920-09-23 6 The Kedah Planters' Association has adopted unanimously the General Labour Report. All the members expressed a desire that the recommendations should be effective as from October 1.27 words
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Article39 1920-09-23 6 The Blue Funnel steamer Lycaon which left Singapore at 7 a.m. on Monday arrived in Penang harbour at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, the distance of 370 miles being covered ut a speed of nearly 15 nautical miles an hour.39 words
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Article38 1920-09-23 6 Me-srs. Sime, Darby and Co. inform us that Peguh Estate is putting 20 per cent, of its tappable area on alternate day tapping, to be increased as circumstances warrant. A certain amount of labour is be.ng paid off.38 words
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Article37 1920-09-23 6 It is reported that the Church Committee have received a letter from the Bishop recommending the appointment of man now at Home to the vacant Chaplaincy at Kuala Lumpur. The final decision rests with the Church Committee.37 words
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Article42 1920-09-23 6 The Bangkok Daily Mail understand.thi.t n accojnt of his new duties as Vice Min.ster of Agriculture, H. E. Phya Jaiyos Sombatti has resigned his directorship in the Siam Steamship Co. Ltd., and is als.. resigning his Chairmanship of the Siam ■\ii.! Bank.42 words
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Article64 1920-09-23 6 The leKal price of the sovereign at Bombay on the 10th instant was Rs. 10, while the market rate was Rs. 14.7 per coin. The sovereifni as measured in rupees will MXtMta from day to day. The public will not tender sovereigns to the Government at Us. 10, and the64 words
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Article63 1920-09-23 6 A man named Saburo Aisaki was caught making a sketch of the fortress outsitie o/ .Moji harbour recently. He was a passenger on board the Yawata Maru and he made the sketch while the boat was anchored near the fortress. He was arrested and during the examination, he confessed to63 words
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Article61 1920-09-23 6 At an extraordinary nu-etinf» of Srmangjfol Rubber Company Mr. D. A. M. Brown presiding, resolutions were unanimously passed for the purchase of Verden estate. Perak, area 4SI acres on which 400 an planted, on consideration of an allotment of $78,000 fully paid shares to the vendor company, and to increase61 words
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Article75 1920-09-23 6 A rumour is floating about that the Budget estimates of Hongkong, which are due for presentation to the Legislative Council in the course of a few weeks, will show a very serious deficit due to a heavy decline in revenue from opium. That deficit will have to be met by75 words
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Article80 1920-09-23 6 The King of Siam having given a »urn of Tcs. 258,000 to the Siam Red Cross Society with the request that the money be utilised for the erection of a Pasteur Institute »s a memorial* to Her late Majesty the Queen Mother, the Society proposes to erect a building in80 words
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Article81 1920-09-23 6 A correspondent, writing to the Siam Observer, nays Thrre are several educational institutions in Singapore, chief among them being St. Joseph's Institution a. id the Raffles School. One would think that a small f lace like Singapore the srhoo!* would m t know what to do ft.r folf-supiH-r'. from a81 words
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Article435 1920-09-23 6 Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, of the Treasury, w leaving for home- on October 1 and will by away about eight months. It is understood t!>at Mr. E. Suzuki Consul-General for Japan in Hongkong who went home on leave, has been tram ferred to Colombo. H. F. Sir435 words
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Article23 1920-09-23 6 The outwar.l 8.1. packet Tara. w.th mai from Europe, is e.\pert< -d to n h Penan on Thursday, the :)Oth inst.23 words
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Article120 1920-09-23 6 The Admiralty ha\e MtiAed that fou> ihief yeomen of signals at y .omen of signals are requireil for I. an to the F'.M.S Government as ■ateMrologieal OMarran in the Malay States. Th«. salary will b.equivalent to £4UO a year, with free quar ters, etc. Candidates arc120 words
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Article144 1920-09-23 6 At th.- -onclusion of the says thi Malayan Lealer in referring tM rereat Assizes at S> rcniban. 'lip, Mr. Justice Watson, madi RMK lunir comment* up'mt!,' ,e«lure. His Lordship sail] hi should lay the matter before (iovi'rnmenl. Thnmsrli the !a^k of an official D.l.P. IK >v ha<i144 words
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Article169 1920-09-23 6 Messrs. Monson and Co.. Malar. Sn» Singapore, issue a note on plantation rubber imports into the United States in 1918-19-20. The conclusion stat cl is that the United States can easily handle in military times IG.OOO tons monthly of plantation rubber and keep pried at Ml169 words
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Advertisement226 1920-09-23 6 CARTRIDGES I "fffl ius QC r.n.l a st<.;uiv aim yield 4ikMV /f-% fK$ NEW CONSIGNMENT Elej E B. Nitro and Smokeless artridges in 12, 16 or 20 bore, loaded 4, 6 or 8 shot Price $12.50 per 100 Buckshot $13.50 per 100 JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. iloc ipout d ib226 words
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Advertisement211 1920-09-23 6 4ELKCT SUBJECTS AM) BIG F2ATUREP AT SINGAPORE'S MODERN PICTURE TBEATREB (Tv Ch«n§ Km ft Co, Ltd, Proprietors) ALHAMBRA Path* Serial* BOUND AND GAGGED 10 Episodes Episodes No. 7 and K 4 reels Pt«. THE GRAY WOLF'S GHOST 6 Pts. Featuring H. B. Warner Two-reel drama and Comedies. (First Show) "palladium^211 words
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Article206 1920-09-23 7 Sir R. Home's Appeal to Miners Fails. Riuter Telegram London, September 20. Thr official report of to-day's coal conference shows that Sir R. Home again eloquently appealed to the miners to accept an impartial tribunal with reference tn wages. The miners' representatives persisted in their refusal, declaringReuter - 206 words
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Article137 1920-09-23 7 rRiLTER Telegrams London, September 20. Rome At a conference at the Ministry of the Interior between delegates of the employers and the employees it was agreed that the new waires scale would be re- respective from July 17, the payment of •rage* sought by the workmen during the137 words
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Article171 1920-09-23 7 rRELTEB TILKCRAMS London. Bepsamher 21. Times i,.iresponden'. at New York the United States Shipping Board aai been asked to approve an agreement l.i t ween the United Sates Mail St. aniship Company and the North-German Lloyd similar to a recent agreement between the ilarriman croup and the HamburgAnierika171 words
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Article112 1920-09-23 7 RiTTEk Telegram London. September 20. The garrison of Kura has been beleaguered for some weeks, but it is inferred (hat they are satisfactorily supplied with necessaries and urniuun tion by air, for a<< Hiding to th»- War office Mesopotamia communique the latest aerial reconnaissance has ascertained thai raasjsal is112 words
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Article277 1920-09-23 7 M. Millerand Reconsidering His Refusal. IIITII TXLIGRAIta Paris, September 18. Answering the Millerand-Giolitti joint telegram at the conclusion of the Aix-les-Bains conference, Mr. Lloyd George wired stating that he shares absolutely the conviction that the most intimate entente between France, Italy and Great Britain is os -ential for277 words
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Article60 1920-09-23 7 Reiter Telegram Londcfti, Septembet 21. There is a serious development in the Irish munitions dispute. The Great Northern has suspended truffle from Dundalk to Enniskillen. making 563 miles on the three Irish trunk lines without passenger, traffic. The curtailment, which is a direct result of the refusal of menReuter - 60 words
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Article43 1920-09-23 7 RIITBB TIEKGBAM Loii'ion, September 21. The Bolshevists continue their hasty retreat in the districts east and south-east of Lesjharg. The PsoM m pursuing and have reached the Galician border at Brody and HusiiiTyn. The Poles to the north occupied Bubno.43 words
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Article80 1920-09-23 7 Revtfr Tei.f.<;ram3 London. September 21. The Siamese Prince I'urachatra is touring the Indi itrial centra* of Britain. He gi lag to Newcastle as the guest of the Lord Mayor sad \isit* Armstrongs' works at Elswiek. London, September 20. Stockholm Owing to the great shortage of houses, thousands are homeless80 words
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Article166 1920-09-23 7 Opening of the Coroner's Enquiry. The inquest on the bodies of the six unfortunate victims in the Altenburg tragedy, which awumd on the 20th inst. was CMMMMd in the Coroner's court this morning before Mr. Bojrne. The jury consisted sf Hmh. W. N. Cartwright, A. Thompson an.l166 words
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Article2228 1920-09-23 7 Conclusion of Assize Court Trial. Mr. Cooper Discharged. The charge of causing death by a rash or negligent act brought against Mr. A. W. Cooper, of the Municipality, was continued at the Assizes, before* the acting Chief Justice, Sir John Bucknill, K.C., yesterday afternoon and this morning.2,228 words
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Article105 1920-09-23 7 Robinson Crusoe's cave may soon be converted into sleeping quarters for globetrotters, according to Professor W. A. Bryan, vice-presklent of the Hawaiian Historical Society. The Chilean Government. Mr. Bryan said recently, is considering creating a national park arui tourist resort on the island of Juan Fernandez, famed as the abode105 words
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Article618 1920-09-23 7 Eventful Year Under the New Regime. From the report, for the year 1919 of the Hon. Mr. J. L. Humphreys. British Adviser. Trengganu, we take the follow ing interesting reference A commission presided over by the Hon Sir John Bucknill, K.C., Chief Justice Straits Settlements, was618 words
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Article161 1920-09-23 7 An applicant for a small Colonial appointment on th'c Gold Coast calls my attention, says Truth, to a piece of official meanness which unfairly penalises candidates who reside at a distance from London. The Crown Agents, after taking up all his references, asked him t< attend161 words
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Article208 1920-09-23 7 Mr. J. Blellock, a member of the staff of Lloyd Surveyors in Kobe, was instantly killed early on the morning of the Ist inst. when he was struck by a running; express train at Shioya Station, near which he lived. Both the station master at208 words
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Article2493 1920-09-23 7 Wonderful Career of tho Late Dr. Loke Yew, C.M.G. Prof. Middleton Smith contributes the following: article to the N. C. Daily News A newspaper just received from tKe Straits Settlements records the unveiling of a tablet commemorating the benevolence of Dr. Loke Yew, CMC. The artinit2,493 words
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Article468 1920-09-23 8 Statutory Meeting of The Wporaiion. The following repcrt is supplied by the secretary The statutory meeting of the Overses* Assurance Corporation. Limited, was held day, September 21, at 11 a.m. The Boa. Dr. Lim Boon Keag. 0.8. E., (chairman* presided, and the following were also present Messm. Seah468 words
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Article121 1920-09-23 8 Macphnil and O.s Daily Report. 8 ngapere, September 23. SUrer.— oo. Hor.';k<:nj, r i'o. Three months gold 45' j. Tin.— l 7.". tona »<>l<l at LMJa. HnM >r. Tom of uibl-er i> much River. Buyers September .rJ, Oct.Selleis s-arce. Share market.- Quiet and unchanged. Bußiness done Mandai.s121 words
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Article125 1920-09-23 8 The C.my Wotfl Ghost, a screen adaptatioa if Bret Marie's Maruja, in five recta, featuring the well-known H. B. Warner, will \f vrrst-nted at the Alham-!ji-r to-night, hi addition to the seventh and eighth epi ode* of the Pathe serial Bound ami G*gg*d. The first show has a125 words
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Article142 1920-09-23 8 In thir riM>"rt. "dated the 22nd inst., i'arlow and Co. state Following ■n a<!\ ices of continued declines in both Laadoa and Now York and the general .li'pr -ssicii prevailing here at present a further slump in prices has taken place. V the opening of the usual142 words
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Article373 1920-09-23 8 Some troofl matches were seen yesterday particularly th?.t in Championship Rinirles between Col. Cotfrrave and Allom, which the former won. Allom, who two tournaments ago opposed Donnell in the final, took the first set 6—4 and looked a likely winner. Cotfrrave, however, flayed a fine up-hill (came373 words
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Article98 1920-09-23 8 11.11. the Sultan of Perak has purchased Kaipai from Australia in view of Mr. Sarkies' Gold Cup to be competed for at the next Penang January meeting, says the Straits Echo. We are told that a Singapore sportsman has purchased Detour from Australia. Iranian, which was purchased by98 words
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Article114 1920-09-23 8 The following are the teams for the match Singapore Garrison Golf Club v. Civil Service to be played on Sunday, on the Garrison links 9 a.m. Lieut. Renny and Capt. Turner v. Mr. Home and Mr. Mitchell. 9.05 a.m.— Capt. Green and Capt. Little v. Mr. Kinder and Mr.114 words
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Article59 1920-09-23 8 Programme of Drills, etc., for week ending Saturday, September 25, 1920 Saturday, September 25. Eurasian Co., Rifle Club, Baleatier Range, 2.30 p.m. (Sd.) B. SMITH, Lieut., Ag. Adjutant, B.V.C SINGAPORE SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION. Orders for week ending September 25 Thursday, September 23. Physical Culture Class,59 words
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Article256 1920-09-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l am sorry that I did not make my meaning clear in my first letter. True, an army is useless pxcept in an emergency. It is also useless unless it has prepared for the emergency beforehand. Tha Governor's powers256 words
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Article80 1920-09-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— The police seem to be very busy about hauling up hawkers and shopkeepers for obstructing five-foot-way but I wonder why Motor-car and Motor-cycle repairers are allowed to obstruct their five-foot-ways with motor-vehicles. These repairers imagine that the five-foot -way80 words
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Article198 1920-09-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. May I ask to insert the following for the benefit of those wfio have been in doubt as to the advisability of bathing at the Fort Canning Swimming Pool, since the question of the purity of the water198 words
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209 1920-09-23 8 To the Editor of th? Straits Times. Sir. With reference to the recent appeal made by Field Marshal Lord Haip on the subject of the unemployment of returned ex-service men at home, I should like to flraw the attention of the British miblic of209 words
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Article136 1920-09-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Through the medium of your paper' I should like to call attention to the recessity for widening the Pasir Panjanjj Uo d. During the last few months, the traaV on this road has increased consider ,hl>. There are many136 words
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Advertisement138 1920-09-23 8 RAFFLES CAFE Bras Basah Road ADELPHI HOTR •TUT BVBMM. OUR SPECIAL ORCHESTRA PLATS FROM 7 TO 10 ADELPHI HOTEL LIMITED. B. O. TJMBDEMA M»n«»lnf Director. EUROPE HOTEu iruppt-r will be served in the Hotel after each performance of the A. D. C. on the following nights Monday, September 27 Wadnetday,138 words
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Advertisement572 1920-09-23 9 CINEMAS |~|QaW f^H HA A aHiaaH '.^HSt* 1 i -"1 hrtm W*lnr-»dao, September US ti M ,ndiy, Beptm»bmr 27 So-'. Ed Sbow cuTOßßrirg t.% S.tO TBA r U IVER-ALJB*K» PROI UOTIONDBLrXB WHICH HigCBE\TBD I UZiOI-B THE W. R D OVER Pietos'.i r 'bst Key ol ?c '«i ViKsim BRI 3572 words
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Advertisement495 1920-09-23 9 CINEMAS ALHAMBRA From Thur,day,B«ptembiir S 3 to Twdny B«pUmher SS A R,BE*TS N-OOLE SDPBRIOR PIOTUaB F. •tniiDg a F»v uitt> of the Ameiuaa Koret-n »»d 8»ag» H. B W4.RNBR in i Soieea Adapia'.iaa c! Btok Harto'a hioii Bt3iy MAaOJA A story In i ot ttd blcdtd lifo THE GRAY WOUF'S495 words
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Advertisement407 1920-09-23 9 SUCCESSFUL ADVERTISING Th»* knowledge is known as the acienet of Psychology and it is highly desirable therefore that the firms of advertising should have some acquaintance with it. Every effort has been made to keep th« information in the CHINESE COMMERCIAI DIRECTORY absolutely up-to-date. CHINESE DIRECTORY AND PRESS, LTD. 102,407 words
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Advertisement186 1920-09-23 9 BARBOUR JOHNSTONE GO LTD SHIP AND FREIGHT BROKER--2»-2, Raffles Plaf*. RNQUIRIES INVITED FOB FULL CARGOES OF NEWCASTLE (AUSTRALIAN) COAL, C.LF. A E. •TKAMERS REQUIRED ON FBKIGBT CHARTER, JUST RECEIVED KKESH SI I'I'I.IES OF HAMS JAMS BACON FRUITS CHEESE CURRANTS BUTTER RAISINS WHEAT FLOUR ETC, ETC. I'RODK'TS OF AISTKALIA AUSTRALIS OVERSEAS186 words
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Advertisement842 1920-09-23 10 MLEt 1Y lUgnti AUCTION SALE 1 o°o BBta of Serayxh rubber chests, sixe li by Hi by M "ill ba sold by public auction, t.n Salurit.i>. (lilober 9. 192 D. al 12 noon at the areal A. C. HARPER ft < Sen mban. Further particular- can be obtained from M842 words
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Advertisement913 1920-09-23 10 ULES BY AUCTION AUCTION SALE OF CONGOLEUM FLOOR COVERING IN VARIOUS SIZES To be held at the Estate and Trust Agencies. Ltd."* sale-room, Raines Chambers, Raffleis on Friday. September 14, 1920. at 10.10 a.m. Now on View. ESTATE AND TRUST AGENCIES, LTD., (Successors to Ching Keng Lee Co.) (Incorporated in913 words
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Advertisement615 1920-09-23 10 SALES BY AUCTION TO ENTERPRISING CAPITALISTS AND COMPANY PROMOTERS IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE VALUABLE TIN MINING LAND AT MERSING, JOHORE. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng ft Co.'s sale-room, Wednesday, September 29, at 2.30 p.m. 1. Valuable mining land situate at Meriing, in the district of Endau, Johore, area 136 Bcres, 3615 words
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Advertisement802 1920-09-23 10 NOTICE L\ THE ESTATE OF MOSES CATCHICK MOSES, DECEASED. Pursuant to the Trustee Ordinance, 1914 Section 26. NOTICE is hereby given that all creditor* or other persons having any claims or demands upon or against the estate of Moses Catchick Moses, deceased, late of No. 8, Koek Road, Singapore, who802 words
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Advertisement864 1920-09-23 10 CHOPS YONG HONG, YONG NGIAP AND YONG NGIAP YEE KEE NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership heretofore subsisting between as the undersigned LOW KOON YEE, LOW PENG HONG, LOW PENG YAM and LOW PEN KIA, all of No. 63, Boat Quay, Singapore, and Swatow in the Republic of China,864 words
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Advertisement769 1920-09-23 10 MURAI TIN, LIMITED NOTICE i* hereby ghr*B th.it an extra ordinary general meeting of the ahOTeaaaaad company will be held at the registered officcof the company, No. 1-3, Old Market Sqaatfe, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday, October 15, 1920. at 11. HO a.m., for the purpose of considering and if thought769 words
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Article917 1920-09-23 11 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Saving Gas. Whether or not there is a shortage or a prospective shortage of gasolene old High Cost o' Gas is with us and apparently to s.tay for a while. If most people arc to "get away with" 32-cent gas— and917 words
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Article167 1920-09-23 11 Tin accounts of the international yachi rate published in thi- New York PTCH r«cord a remarkable instance of a .i'' aa m n f a list's enterprise and presence of mind. Jiv. Harold A. Littlcdale, of the MM i««jj Evening I'cst was reporting the race DTBBJ an167 words
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Article28 1920-09-23 11 A jjitl (0 t Acton tu«pnr»-e I w»nl re. itoa be ma{ '..tu'.fr W. a> I j* 7 I The ffi- Oetisg t t iftik MtmiaLtc's ■c4iec M28 words
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Advertisement87 1920-09-23 11 VvP^B B^K^^l#V9l^llHal! rinflPVal n^sx^ AND THfc LITTLE FORD Shall lead them, ft's ilrst In sales— first In economy— and first In the esteem of those who lova saf ty, surety and co jafort— besause of Its wonderful simplicity, strength ana lightness. Ik leads In SALES SEBVi3£ SATISFACTION THE FORDBON TRACTOB87 words
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Advertisement303 1920-09-23 11 WE STAKE OUR REPUTATION ON THE SERVICE WE RENDER i WE wonder if you know how well we really ffyC\T£\ Take jour lyres for instance Wjr\&*& We ">*•'" >'°" tno beat tyre* we know of ERSr'm GOODYEAR'S tfVy M UP COURSE f'V/V>f^H Then wv show you, by advice and actual303 words
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Advertisement150 1920-09-23 11 WDE BOOKS aUallay'a Canpltta Pkraaa Broomhull's Rabbcr Ultlaa A. B. C Ith Edltloo Broomhall'a laiparlal Cnaibloitl.. A. B. C <tk Edition Weitcrn Onion— S Letter Elltl*. A. a. C. Ith Edltioa (in pro».«) Wfatern Tnlon Cnirtrmal E«tlt!aa •cvtt'a IMb Ultlaa Llcbcra Code— S Lcttara THE MUSIC EMPORIUM CO (Britlik*Aner!can Newa150 words
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Advertisement480 1920-09-23 12 GUAN KIAT CO. LIMITED (Incorporated in traits Settlements) lb. Phillip Street SINGAPORE New Shipments ]ust arrived of BUNTINGS, Assorted Colour* IRON FOUNDRY KIDDLES (20 in. by \i in. to in. Mesh) EUROI'K MARINE GLUE Black and White BPONGE CLOTHS, AND SLEDGE II VMMEUS TRIANGULAR SHIP DECK BCBAPBBB BOILER ZINC BLAH480 words
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Advertisement337 1920-09-23 12 CALLENDER'S "VERIBEST" BEADY ROOFING la Bolls emulate* Sit at- ft. 1 PLT. Useful for roofing light struetsres, fana buildings, etc., aad as a speelil lining medium. I PIT. A cedium i-.allty used Factories, Bungalows, «ie I PLY. Strongly rx-ommetded for Increase* strength and efficiency la erpesei attoalions. Obtainable at GUAN337 words
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Advertisement983 1920-09-23 12 _CIASSmED AIVIRTiSEMENTS_ rae PMPAID charges fac Waata, Ar Sale, Ta Let, etc, la erdlaary clese-srt lyae (avenge clx werde to l'.ae) ara nt line oae insertion 28 eta, two Ins. 46 Ka t*ree las <4 e«»., foor ins. SZ eis. Are Ins. 11.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, r».W«983 words
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Advertisement951 1920-09-23 12 MISCELLANEOUS WANTED, small furnished or unfurnished house at once. Near town. Please address Coolwyk, c/o PJ, 20, Laidlaw Building. LADY, experienced in the handling of children will accept pupils (Chinese) for the first and second standards only. Apply 121, Straits Times. WANTED, twenty-five thousand dollars on first mortgage real estate951 words
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Advertisement992 1920-09-23 12 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE, one five-seater Stoneleigh motor car, wire wheels and acetylene lights and fairly new tyres. Also one small twoseater, brass fittings, complete with dickey, spare wheel and new 710 by 90 tyre, five electric lights, new WilliaH battery and dynamo in goo:l condition. Both cars in good992 words
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Advertisement296 1920-09-23 12 Straits Motorcar Servia LIMITKD (Incorporated in Straits Settlsmeot*. tl* to 216, ORCHARD BOAD LORRIES AND CARS HIRED OVEN HAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYCLKT WELDING of all metals. Satisfaction Guaranteed Lar^e Blocks of LUCAS HOKNS AND LAMPS arriving shortly Phone 1233 SHIPPING PLANTING MINING For these three Key Industries of296 words
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Miscellaneous198 1920-09-23 12 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Office 1244 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters —advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc, should be addressed to TH* MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wants, For Sale,198 words
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