The Straits Times, 5 March 1921
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Title Section13 1921-03-05 1 The Straits Times. NO. 2(5.579 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1921 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement169 1921-03-05 1 NESTLE'B'I HALTED MILK OBTAINABLE EVERYWUEKE j i ESTABLISHED NEARLY 300 YEARS COOKED ISm BONELESS TRADE MARK. HAMS In tins eacb containing one whole HAM (1 1 lbs.) These HAMS are of the finest quality, and by reason of their special packing, they are not affected hy the climate. JOSEPH TRAVERS169 words
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Advertisement101 1921-03-05 1 OUR POLICY Good Service Promptest Despatch Largest Stocks Dependable Goods -Attention to Instructions Down to the Merest Detail sums up the Policy of Rotinscn Co, Ltd. MOTOR CYCLES DRESS-MAKINO RALEIGH CYCLES 3-111! v SILVERWARE HRAMOMHONES »K»^H^^t TOILET REQUISITES ROBINSON CO., LTD j LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN S OUTFITTERS II and j101 words
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Advertisement12 1921-03-05 1 NESTLES MALTED IVIILM PRICK Lars* $1.65 p»r botll. Small *\M per bottl*12 words
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Article740 1921-03-05 2 Staff that Direct the War Against Vermin. A special correspondent writes in a ho-rie paper as follows A large, gloomy room looking on to a London square. A dozen men seated roufld a handsome mahogany table furnished with clean white pads of blotting paper, inkpots, ami an740 words
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Article153 1921-03-05 2 A youthful Gentile working in a Hebrew's office applied the other day for an increase of salary. This is reputed to be his master's reply, says a home paper In der year der is 365 days. You work 8 hours a day, consequently you work153 words
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Article73 1921-03-05 2 It is reported from Shantung: that sensational hold-up of a famine relief supply train took place recently at Lokow, the southern bridgehead of the Yellow River. Aimed robbers boarded th« train, which was bringing rice from Kiangsu north to the famine district, as it slowly moved across the bridge. The73 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement746 1921-03-05 2 NATIONAL PLAN TO BENEFIT TiiE GROWTH CONDITION OF THE HAUL Unique offer to Men and Women whose Hair I* Weak or Impoverished. 1.900,000 M HARLENE" HAIR-HEALTH OUTFITS FREE. VOW that •eTor.ly trying Jgg u »^?S»i i »Si2SI A. 1 dayi ot war are over, men tivs and clearly written treatise746 words
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Advertisement423 1921-03-05 2 (Mcura For Skins that Itch Burn and Scale s. Bathe the affected V. part with Cuti- cura Soap and hi* 1 'v^& water. Dry gently (k^j ~^Js 0 sul^ ru b on Get*- cura Orhtmcnt. "^V^*^ r f This treatment is usually hestonrii*j' Ing r.nd retiring. For every purpose N/jC-y423 words
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Advertisement220 1921-03-05 2 TOOTH TRUTHS Good teeth are essential to good health. Use our BESTOL DENTAL CREAM It is a safe dentifice because it contains no injurious inj;ridients. It is delightfully refreshing and keeps the mouth sweet. Teach the children to use it regularly. Price 35 cts. per tube. 4 tubes for one220 words
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Article1028 1921-03-05 3 The Far Flunjr Bottle Line Described. The Canadian correspondent of The Times writing from Windsor, Ontario, says Someone has described the boundary between Canada and the United States as The far-flung bottle line." Although W'-dnor has achieved an international reputation as' the headquarters of bootlcjrgers an<) rum-runners,"1,028 words
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Article23 1921-03-05 3 I have no money to subsidise witnesses, which, I believe, is the usual thinK to do in these days."— An offender at Willeslen.23 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement453 1921-03-05 3 MERIT In Fountain Pent, as in evCTTtsssssg Ml (V 1 el -c. it is i.vi t th.it tells, urd that is D|/ aJ-g \u! vk.iythc "Swan lias for a quarter mtn S"i ffll erf a century '^an c<l more listTs every Jbl yt-ar. When y<iu buy a "Swan" M(I ML&453 words
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Advertisement373 1921-03-05 3 **rflla»n 9 'J [TlnMf*llHH!!WWffTflm'r^nT r A4sSslslbl9 9 "—and 'Wincarnit' en- I •urea a progressive in- crease of renewed health for those who are Weak, Anaemic, Nervous orßun-down •I A most satisfactory leature oi n t Wincarnis is that it ensures a progressive increase of renewed health'— a day-by-day improve- I373 words
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Advertisement324 1921-03-05 3 CHINESE COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR 1 lot, Tank Road. Oa^a% 4Ej Mt r S Choos ST^U 1»II NMir CxP2%/ Published To-daj 'Tf^lV^^ ROBINSON "^MVpT Limited. Publishers \fM CHINESB DIRECTORY A.VIi PRESS, LTD. $15 per copy (free copies to Advertisers.) TO MOTORCAR OWNERS If your ear Bive* you trouble Send It 7o Us.324 words
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Advertisement333 1921-03-05 3 SELANGO!? Er?tT.:iJl PIPE I COMPANY iPUsKup -;■> '•»>■ JSbbW^*. K •fZ*G- ~2sVKJ 'A aW. g^? &jk^£ft^p v A''^l SBBBBBW^T^^T v **-"^j^BJSaac^^^^^ J^BBsH c^ m *^assma^i HANTJFACTUBEKB OF AND DEALERS i* Drmia Plpta, Latex Capa, Shanghai and Si«« Jars, Flower Pots, Lime, Bricks, Tiles aa« all other kinds of thing's for333 words
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Advertisement934 1921-03-05 4 STEAMER SAHINBS P. Sl 0.-British India Apcar Line (Compaaiea Incorporated ia England) HAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) The teeapany's MAIL SERVICES EASI OF BOMBAY are at present saspcaded LONDON FAR-EASTERN BERVICB FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES A LONDON Dae Singapore934 words
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Advertisement360 1921-03-05 4 STEAMER SAUN6S PRINCE LINE UNITED Incorporated In England) FAR EAST SBRVICB FOB NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA TUSCAN PRINCE in port sails about Mar. 16 (via Sues) Fer all information, apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN A CO, LTD (Incorporated ta England: Ageatt THE BEN INE STdIMERS, LIMITED (Incorporated ta the United Kingdom'360 words
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Advertisement230 1921-03-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE EASTERN SHIPPING COMPANY, LDJOtBD llaeorperatod la Btraiu ■ettlemeat*) w alter.*.. eitheat Nrtfcer aetio* ttaaa»at aalUat tree. Maamaore SAN ffUR BOON, every Taeaaay, at Ma, *»t Fort Bvettoaham aad Paaaag. to ■catmeto Trail J.araey from Maalmsla to Baagces 16 hears) PERAK Once a fortnight. Next sail ing from230 words
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Advertisement378 1921-03-05 4 STEAMER SAILINtS O.S K. THI OSAKA SHOSBN KAISHA LTD. (Incorporated la Japaa) Me. 1. De Boaia Street Frimsi Ballrag fraaa Blasaaots (flobjoct to change witheat bo*>m KUBOPKAN UNB For Port Bai«. Marseilles. Loadea, Aatwcra, Fotterdam aad slaaiaarg SHUNKO MARU Mar. 25 Mar. P 27 ALPS MARU Apl. 17 Apl. 19378 words
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Advertisement404 1921-03-05 4 3TEI.MEH MMm NIPPON YUSEN HAISHA. (Incorporated in J.pan) Uadcr Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Subject to alterations without uotioe EUROPE MAIL LINE Fortnightly Service For London, Antwerp via (Malacca) Penaaaj Colombo. Suei. Port Said and Marseilles. KLEIST Mar. 16 MISHIMA MARU Mar. SJ SADO MARU Apl. 6 LIVERPOOL404 words
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Advertisement876 1921-03-05 5 STEAMER SAILINGS FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA VIA POR SWETTENHAM s.<t. Fookaang, 3.100 tons, sails daylig) Sunday, March 7. She has splendid accon modation for tirst-clat; passengers. For pai ticulars, apply. BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F.M.S. Agents, I. C. S. N. Co., Ltd. STEAMER SAILINGS PASSAGES TO EUROPE The French876 words
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Advertisement1042 1921-03-05 5 STEAMER SAILINGS j GREEN STAR LINE Steamer Do. Spore Deatlnatloi r- DEERLODGE March 18 New York via Suei WEFT JENA April 3 San Francisco via port! LANCASTER "April 8 New York via Suei EURANA April 28 New York via Suez The above steamers will receive prompt uopatch for the ports1,042 words
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Advertisement249 1921-03-05 5 Manuju's ENORMOUS CLEARANCE SALE HALF PRICE OF THE WHOLE OF OUR STOCK NOW PROCEEDINQ FOR ONE WEEK ONLY March 4 to 10 Note Address 66. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE WITHOUT RESERVE EUROPEAN COMPOUND RESIDENCE BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED IN A HEALTH) LOCALITY AND WITHIN EASY REACH OF SINGAPORE TOWN. The249 words
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Advertisement797 1921-03-05 6 CINEMAS From Tuesday, March I, to Sunday, March 6, 1921 A William Fox Production of Human Interest and Lively Action Featuring VALESKA STEWART.inan appealing story ofawoman in a rich man's power 5 parts A RICH MAN'S PLAYTHING 5 parts A picture with quite an engrossing story, full of human interest797 words
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Advertisement399 1921-03-05 6 CINEMAS I jjii oa HALL, LIMITED I North Bridge Road Friday, March 4, to Monday. March 7, 1991 Second Show at 9.1 5 Universal Great Mystery Serial THE LION MAN Starring Kathleen O'Connor and Jack Perrin. Who the Lion Man P Solve the Mystery Eps. 11. AT MERCY OP MONSTERS399 words
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Advertisement212 1921-03-05 6 Those who have suffered from INFLUENZA require a tonio to restore their normal appetite and strength. HGF.PJOGLOBIN DESCHIENS is the tonio par excellence. It also gixes excellent results in oases of anaemia, ohlorosis, incipient pthisis, diseases of the lungs and ohest, convalescence after malarial, typhoid and other fevers, neurasthenia and212 words
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Article127 1921-03-05 7 FIXTURE* Ularday, March 5. High Water. fU>2 n.m., 9.9 p.m. M. M. homeward mail leaves. Sunday, March 6. llitrh Whl.i, 8.9 a.m.. 9.42 p.m. Malacca i'li. liters' Association, 10 a.m Monday, March 7. Hiirh Water 9.1 a.m.. 10.10 p.m. (utu-.-ird P. und O. mail due. 11. I.127 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article110 1921-03-05 7 VESSELS AT T HE DOCKS Cast Wharf Benin Nil Kant Wharf- Thonswa, Koan Maru, Fook Sang. si>«»*r« «'i««^# x Main Wharf- B.HAS. Brisbane. Kmp.rc i, ui k cuamnaatB, Lake Farrar, Uila^oa Maru, Ayuthia, Idomcncus. W^t Wharr- Kutong. llt«M "turf Nu. Pulo Eruni Coal Wharf -Canton Maru. Keppel ilarboar. Main Wharf-110 words
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Article148 1921-03-05 7 AYLTIIIA. Gcr., 2C1 tons, from Deli 6-3, for une. BATAV1EB, Hrit.. 213 tons, from Natunas 6-3, for Natunas U-3. HAN PO BOON, DiK.. 230 tons, from Ponfor Pontianak 7-3. CH1NHUA, Hrit., 1.303 tons, from Swatow ir (inc. GLENAMOY, Btlt, MM tons, from Dalney London 5-3. GIANG SENG, Hrit..148 words
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Article201 1921-03-05 7 10-<U> Muar -i; j Alulacca 3 p.m. bampit sad Baadjermasia I p.m. t-vii SwMtoaaam and Mcdan 4 y.iu. I. i.... v li.j;i f* *j*~. TtiuBAt*u*tt( m..v iiiui^ o iti 4 p.m. fun and Cmi. u i.ia 4 p.m Poiiuuuak 4 auak vu.uiuuu und lioinbay 4 uuu, 1i0i.,,,201 words
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Article28 1921-03-05 7 (Official F Lrft S'pore Post 0 )ffic« Report) Arrived London January 24 tmmuan Jiinui.ry It nun 3 Fi'.Tuarjr 22 r«kr<Miy -in March 2 March 228 words
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Article130 1921-03-05 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, March 5. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 H Demand 2/3 27/32 Private 3 m. rre.lite 2/4 17/32 On New York Demand. 44% Private UO oays 4a% On France Bank 680 On India, Bank T. T. 175 O:i Hongkong, Bank d/d 3% dis. On Shanghai,130 words
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53 1921-03-05 7 Spot March April April -Jub* Singapore Standard Bibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyert Seller* Spot March April April-June 8 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Price* Buyert Sellers 31 32 31 32 33H 36tt 37* Ton* of Market :-Steady. DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 11.30 a.m., Saturday,53 words
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Article184 1921-03-05 7 V'al. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 10 10 Ampang noon. 1 1 Ayer Weng 100 £1 £1 Kam Kamunting 1.10.0 2.0.0 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 6.00 11 1 Kinta Tin 2.7.6r.0m. 1 1 Hitam Tin 1-70 1 1 JelanMh OJO 1.15 £1 £1 Lahat Mines i 5 5 Lingui Tin 3.25184 words
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Article120 1921-03-05 7 .ss. /al. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. ;i £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.0.0 3.10.0 ■1 £E. Smelting Co. 7.00 8.00 >/- 5/- Electric T'ways 2/3 10 10 Fraser Keave 29.00 31.00 >0 50 W. Hammer Co. 80 »5 OOlOOKatz Bros. 180.00 IRO.OO l 0 10 Mexican Eagle 5.7.6 5.17.6 0 10120 words
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Article103 1921-03-05 7 U. Eng. fi p.c. $1,234,300 par 1 S'pcra Electric Tramways 5 p.c. £350,000 nrm 1 Spore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 par S'pcre Mun. 4 .4 p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.c. us. i S"pcre Mun. 4H p.c. of 1909 $1,600,500 10 p.c.'dis. Spore Mun. 4% p.c. of 1909 $1,500,000103 words
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Article394 1921-03-05 7 Fm«r «nrt <r. »nrl I vail rt his,, a Oll'tJltinnn Latest ava.labl. Sterling Quotations «re printed on another pa*e on Friday. To-day's Price* Fraser- Lyall A Co. Evatt. Allenby (Si) 0.S6 0.46 0.35 046 Alor Osiah f*l) 2 00 2 30 2.00 2.25 Am. Malay ($2) 2.00 2.50394 words
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Advertisement159 1921-03-05 7 AUCTION SALE of valuable teak hou-ehold furnitjre, tennis yx:\r, plant etc. The property of G. R. Marshall, Erg. At No. ISO, .',:>ihan Ro.i off Kivcr Valley I'.oail :n.l Ok tsworth Uoad. < n S.il»rilay, March 12, at 2 p.m. Cjinp: at rattaa ca y arm el an i-ttio- and tabus,159 words
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Advertisement726 1921-03-05 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS FRENCH LBSSONS REQUIRED. Please state particulars. 690. Straits Times. YOUNG LADY, American! experienced stenotypist wants position. Apply 648, Straits Times. COMFO RTABLE~ROOMS~^ith verandahs and bathrooms. Board and lodging. 1 Mow t ElfaMbrth. WANTED, second-hand two-seater motor car. Must be reliable and in good condition. W7, Straits Times. CONVERSATION726 words
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Advertisement25 1921-03-05 7 Yamatos Enormous Clearance Sale Half Price Throughout All Departments FOR ONE WEEK ONLY NOW PROCEEDING UP TO MARCH 5 M, Hiajh St~at 'Phona No. 45925 words
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Advertisement368 1921-03-05 7 THE STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAI North Bridge Road To-night To-nirn Gala Perfommance SRI NILAM New Scenery and Dresses will be shown To-morrow Sanday A Tragical Piece QUEEN MARGUESMTE will be staged LOOK OUT Wednesday, March I Grand Presentation cf a Chinese Silk wall H.mcirc (Chye) To Khairudin tie368 words
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1126 1921-03-05 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, MARCH 5 UNEMPLOYED. We have had a feeling all along that no private effort would bsouccessful in coping with the problem of the unemployed. The Planters' Committee did its best, and what we could do we did to help it, but we have pleaded for Government1,126 words
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Article19 1921-03-05 8 The Rent Assessment Board will sit in he Municipal Board Room on Tuesday, the Bth instant, at 2.15 p.m.19 words
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Article30 1921-03-05 8 It is understood that Mr. F. Bost, the well known Beaufort planter, has resigned from Borneo and settled in Sydney. It is reported that he is connected with a distillery.30 words
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Article35 1921-03-05 8 Service will be held at the Boustead Institute on Sunday evening at 8.15. Capt. E. E. Carre will give the address. Ml are cordially invited, especially the men of the mercantile marine, navy and army.35 words
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Article37 1921-03-05 8 A rule as to costs made by the Judges if the Supreme Court, laid before the ..■gislative Council on January 25, 1921. ir:i approved by a resolution of the Legislative Council on February 21, 1921, is gazetted.37 words
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Article40 1921-03-05 8 Mr. H. L. Pearson, engineer-in chief, Singapore Municipality, has been authorised to file a specification of an invention fur methods of attaching rubber to a foundation of concrete or material for the purpose of forming' a road surface of rubber.40 words
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Article16 1921-03-05 8 From the 16th inst. district Post Offices will be established at Masjid Tanah and Merlimau, Malacca.16 words
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Article21 1921-03-05 8 The official price of first grade rubber for the period March 4 to March 10, inclusive, is 38 cents per pound.21 words
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Article18 1921-03-05 8 The Government Gazette contains a notification relating to the establishment at Kew of the Imperial Bureau of Mycology.18 words
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Article23 1921-03-05 8 On February 8 at 9 a.m., the Basel Mission buildings at Papar were completely demolished by fire, the cause of which is "Unknown.23 words
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Article20 1921-03-05 8 During January and February 24,583 Chinese immigrants arrived at Singapore compared with 8,986 in the first two months of 1920.20 words
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Article27 1921-03-05 8 The names of a number of gentlemen who have been added to the Commission of the Peace for the various Settlements are published in the Government Gazette.27 words
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Article26 1921-03-05 8 The preliminaries to the electrifying of the lighting of Alor Star, have been commenced, under the charge of Mr. Phillips, of Messrs. Huttenbach Lazarus and Sons.26 words
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Article33 1921-03-05 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 175 equai $100. The rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 180 equal $100.33 words
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Article27 1921-03-05 8 Messrs. Irving Jones and Co., Singapore, have been granted a licence to deal in metal or* metallic ores throughout the Colony under the Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Ordinance.27 words
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Article35 1921-03-05 8 A case was on to-day's list in Captain Rowboiham's court in which Dr. J. A. Scharenguivel is charging one Mohamed Salim with alleged criminal breach of trust in respect of $319, on January 28, 1919.35 words
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Article35 1921-03-05 8 It is notified in the Government that the King will not be advised to exercise his power of disallowance with respect to the ordinance for making provision for the Public Service for the year 1921.35 words
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Article49 1921-03-05 8 Good progress is being made with the temporary building on Collyer Quay which is to house the General Post Office during the erection of the new building on the present site. It is expected that the ■lopartment will ba able to move into the temporary quarters early in April.49 words
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Article35 1921-03-05 8 Following are the numbers of arrivals from and departures to the Madras Presidency for the month of February Arrivals adults 1,289, minors 114. Departures adults 5,547, minors, 244. The arrivals relate to aided passengers only.35 words
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Article53 1921-03-05 8 It was announced at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday that, at the annual meeting on March 23, the Tomlinson Hall would be opened. We understand that it has been erected entirely, at the cost of $30,000, by Mr. and Mrs. S. Tomlinson, his two daughters and s_n as a parting53 words
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Article49 1921-03-05 8 Miss Norma Craven, who leaves I'enang for Kuala Lumpur to-day on tran=ter, was presented by the teachers of the Ar.glo-Chinese Girls' School with a silver purse, and by the girls of Winchell Home with a gold wristlet watch. Miss Fanny Richardson goes from Kuala Lumpur to relieve Miss Craven.49 words
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Article58 1921-03-05 8 At the next meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices, Mr. G. J. Jorrisen is applying that the license of the Hotel Van Wijk be renewed and transferred to Mr. H. de Vleeschower. At the same meeting Mr. J. F. Hodgins is asking that the license of John Little's refreshment58 words
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Article51 1921-03-05 8 It is officially notified for information, as mentioned in cur columns a few days back, that the Passport office has- been transferred from the Colonial Secretary's office to the Central Police Station, South Bridge Road, and all communications concerning passports should be addressed to the Passport Officer at the latter51 words
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Article77 1921-03-05 8 It is evident that profiteering is by no means a modern inquisition. The following is from the Sarawak Gazette of 50 years ago Thirteen years ago the price of rice was 5 or 6 cents per gantang, and the wages for ordinary coolies 23 cents a day. Now wages average77 words
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Article88 1921-03-05 8 Mr. Justice Barrett Lennard has returned from Penang, and resumed sitting in the second Supreme Court. Yesterday he sat to hear bankruptcy matters. In the morning an application was made before him to set aside the judgment given against the sailing ship Betsy Ross by default in the action for88 words
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Article99 1921-03-05 8 The undermentioned properties v.vre sold by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co. at their saleroom 30, Kling Street on Wednesday afternoon before a big gathering of buyers Freehold land and houses, 31, Dhoby Ghaut, ar?a 998 sq. ft. bought by Mr. S. O. Baswedan for $6,100 32 Dhoby99 words
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Article121 1921-03-05 8 Signor Alberto Pirelli with MgMM Pirelli arrived in Singapore yesterday from the F.M.S. They will spend only few days in Singapore, as they will visit tits Johore rubber estates belonging to Pirelli Co. and intend to leave for Java on Friday nexj, in order to inspect other 'libber estates of121 words
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Article560 1921-03-05 8 Mr. T. E. Dibbs, of the Pinang Gazette, is going home on leave by the P. and O. steamer Kashgar. Lee Mun Pun, of Sang Choy Mining Co., has been elected a r .iluw of the Koyai Society of Arts, London. Mr. H. dE Darby has been560 words
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Article40 1921-03-05 8 Owing to the delay in the arrival of the P. and O. steamer Khyber the time of arrival of H.E. Sir J. S. Powler is doubtful. The actual date and time will bo notified later.40 words
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Article55 1921-03-05 8 The outward P. and O. packet Khyber, with mails from Europe, is expected to reach Penang at noon to-day. The outward French packet Chili, wi,'.h mails fr^m the Continent, is expected to reach Singapore at 8 a.m. to-morrow. The Khyber's mails will be ready for delivery to boxholders55 words
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Article66 1921-03-05 8 Messrs. Henry Gardner and Co. adviss that according to a cable despatched from their London house at 3 p.m. yesterday and received in Singapore to-day at 9.30 a.m., the London rubber market wui firmer. Closing prices (buyers) Spot crepe Is. Ottd. Spot sheet lli'-il. March crepe Is.66 words
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Article157 1921-03-05 8 An ordinance to provide for the inspection of boilers, engines and other machinery and for r.'uulating control and working is being introduced intj the Legislative Council. The object of the bill' i» to replace the Steam Boilers Ordinance, 1887, the provisions of which are thought to be quite157 words
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Advertisement144 1921-03-05 8 GENI'S SPOBTS WEAR (J.ibardine Tennis Trousers, all size* C*/& $15.75 and $17.50 per pair. iy/jL White Matte Tennis Shirts, all size* y^" (k^^Ny $5.25 each. yS}\ 7f irti Jaeeer White Wool Mufflers $4.50 each. /fjj\ \Ji«\ White Wool Socks $2 and $3.50 per pair SWEATERS |7^\ Jaeger White Coat Shape,144 words
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Advertisement174 1921-03-05 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGH. BERICO PRODUCTION CORP. INC 15. Episodes or 81 Nils A WOMAN IN GREY £pisodea 18 and 14 at 8 p.m. Featuring Arline Pretty and H. G. B*ll C Pts. THE BORDER LEGION C Pu. Keystone Arbuckle Comedy snd Topical Budret PALLADIUM Orchard Koad S Ptt>. THE MARRIAGE PIT174 words
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Article835 1921-03-05 9 Ridiculed by the Allied Powers. German Mentality Misleads Again. Reuter Telegrams London, March 2. Von Simons' proposals literally staggered the conferer.o. When, after an hourand a half, the full nature of the amazing scheme he was unfolding became apparent, Mr. Lloyd George sent one cf his secretaries round theReuter - 835 words
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Article325 1921-03-05 9 Reuter Telegrams London, March 2. Bombay Replying to the Governor's speech at the farewell ceremony, H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught said he left India as he arrived, in a spirit of affection and sympathy, firmly .believing that the constitution would place India securely on the upward roadReuter - 325 words
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Article104 1921-03-05 9 Reuter Telegram London, March 2. The King received at Buckingham Foreign the commercial missioners who are visiting the British Industries Fair. Replying to the address of the Belgian representative, the King emphasised that only by long and strenuous efforts could the depreciated currencies be re-established and trade restored.Reuter - 104 words
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Article71 1921-03-05 9 Reuter Telegram London, March 2. Tho Hous3 of Commons adopted the first of two votes en the supplementary air estimates after a lively debate, in which Col. Seely, Sir W. Joynson-Hicks, ?'ir Donald Mncl an ami other* attacked Mr. Churchill for hi: retention of the Air Ministry andReuter - 71 words
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Article410 1921-03-05 9 Answer to the Mandates Protest. Reutkk Telegrams t London, March 2. Paris The reply of the Council of the League of Nations to the United States 'note regard mandates, dealing with the American contention that the approbation of the Upited States is essential in order to410 words
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Article67 1921-03-05 9 Reuter Telegram London, March 2. The House of Commons by 253 to 60 rejected the motion of Mr. Redmond demanding the appointment of a commission of inquiry into the administration of the Crown forces in Ireland after a speech by Sir Hamar Greenwood upholding General Tudor's action an.! deprecatingReuter - 67 words
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Article42 1921-03-05 9 Reuter Telegram London, March 2. Amsterdam It is understood that the directorate of the Royal Dutch Oil Company, at the meeting on March 15, will propose capital extension to 33,000,000 guilders. It is not intended to issue new shares.Reuter - 42 words
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Article28 1921-03-05 9 Riuter Telegram London, March 2. Berlin Owing to failure, to end the labour disput?, all workmen in the Vulkan shipbuilding yards at Stettin have been dismissed.Reuter - 28 words
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Article20 1921-03-05 9 Keutek Telk.k.ui London, March 2.. Mr. Churchill has left London for Cairo, accompanied by General Trenchard and Colonel Lawrence.20 words
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Article337 1921-03-05 9 Conference on Armaments Proposed. Reuter Telegrams London, March 2. Washineton The Senate unanimously attached an amendment to the Naval Appropriations Bill requesting the President to call a conference of Britain, Japan and the United States to consider naval disarmament. London, March 2. Washington It is understood thatReuter - 337 words
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Article238 1921-03-05 9 Relter Telegrams London, March 2. New York Mr. Champ Clark has died of pleurisy. London, March 2. Washington Mr. Harding has definitely chosen Mr. Andrew William Mellon, President of the Mellon National Bank, as Secretary for the Treasury; the lawyer Mr. Will H. Hays, chairman of theReuter - 238 words
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Article96 1921-03-05 9 Some residents at Tanjong Pagar wrote to us tho other day in reference to a nuisance caused by motor bus drivers and conductor*. They said that complaints had been in vain. This might lead to the impression that such complaints had been made to the traffic department,96 words
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Article270 1921-03-05 9 Labour Fighting Against Soviets. Reuter Telegrams London, March 2. Frequent recent reports of seri-us risings in Russia are supported by detailed telegrams from the frontier. A Holsingfors message describes the disturbances in Petrograd, where strikers on February 24 stormed the prison, and liberated imprisoned sailors, after whichReuter - 270 words
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Article34 1921-03-05 9 Reuter Telegram London, March 2. Th' Wcohvirh by-election, occasioned by the resignation of the Labourite Mr. Will Crooks, resulted as follows Mr. Gee, Coalition Unionist, 13,724. Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, Labour, 13,040Reuter - 34 words
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Article491 1921-03-05 9 Mr. J. Wright's Claim From Local Firm. In the Civil District Court, this morning, before Mr. David, District Judge, a case was commenced in which Mr. J. H. Wright claims from Messrs. Platt, Jensen and Co., Ltd, the sum of $500 as damagj ior alleged wrongful arrest^ of491 words
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Article2433 1921-03-05 9 Rugby international Teams. By Our Special Correspondent. London, February 3. The weights for the Sprin? Handicaps are out, and keeping the smoke-rooms in conversation. The most interesting point fh the Lincolnshire is the chance possessed by Monarch, the Derby favourite, with 7 st. 5 lbs. It is very2,433 words
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Article175 1921-03-05 10 The chauffeur, named Alip bin Hassan, who was charged by ln?p. Liumbleton before Mr. Dawson yesterday for rash dnvin.L,', and iailing to stop after knocking down a Chhinan. and driving without a licence in Victoria Street on February 21, was dscharged on the first count, but l.und guilty175 words
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Article141 1921-03-05 10 At a Municipal sub-committee meeting yesf.TJay, Air. luw asked if the President would state what action had been decided upon with regard to removal ot tramway c:.ir.: poies w.th a v.ew to relieving congestion of traffic. The President replied mat about $4,0u0 was expended in iJJO in141 words
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Article120 1921-03-05 10 Th? Sarawak Gazette says :—Everyor.e w 11 extend the sheerest sympathy io the mar.y planters thrown out cf their jets through no fault of their own, some after n.any years service, owing to the pris;nt rubber slump and wish that adequate appreciat on could be shewn of (he action120 words
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Article127 1921-03-05 10 The Straits Chines? Literary Association held its anniversary entertainment it the An<rlo Chinese School drill hall on Saturday last under the presidency of the Hon. Mr. Sono: O:i<r Sianj. A pleasin-r programme of musical items and recita- ions was much enjoyed by th se present. A well-balanced orchestra opened the127 words
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Article622 1921-03-05 10 An American Expert Counsels Caution. Babson's letter, dated December 21, L 920, and issued by the t irestone L.jrary, says I Yv 111 the depression soon be over This is the the prime question as you plan your course tor next year. Many say that the coming n:622 words
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Article184 1921-03-05 10 Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report. Singapore, March 5. Silver.— 3l%. Hongkong 3'A per cent, dis. Shanghai 7416. ihree nionins goid 49. 'lin.— tiai p.T ten. Kubber Martet.— Market ha 3 firmed slightly with March standard sheet at ui-jii, April tt-M, April-June 37 cents. Share Market. Very dull.184 words
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Article86 1921-03-05 10 At the annual general meeting of the Malacca Un.on Cluo neid in the uub premises on Wednesday the followuj were elected ofhee bearers for the ensuing year President, Mr. Tan Soo Lo.» r elected vic:-pres., Mr. H. Eng Wah hor. secretary, Mr. E. Toon Lim; hon. as t secretary, Mr.86 words
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Article52 1921-03-05 10 Some local cinema patrons may be interested to know that the-Offic:al Film Censor's chop en a cinematograph film entitled The Mocnshine Trail, passed for exhibit on on November 16, 1920 ceases to be valid. They have had nearly four months in which to see it and no doubt will welcome52 words
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Letter329 1921-03-05 10 To the Editor of the Strait* Times. S:r,— Lt.-CqJ. R. F. Fitz-Gerald again writes on this subject and states that it is the fact that in Malaya there are t:ns of thousands of acres of the wealth-pro-lucing Nipah palms awaiting, etc.", also, agnin, there are tens of thousands of329 words
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Letter125 1921-03-05 10 To the Editor of the Straits Timea. Sir,— With reference to F. A. G's htter I quite agree with him regarding the" nuisance of vagrants hovering at the Teluk Ayer Market during week-days and the evil is increasing. Some of these vagrants I have seen suffering from leprosy and125 words
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Letter122 1921-03-05 10 To the Editor of ths Straits Time*. Sir,— When your correspond :nt J. Louis 1 talks of democracy and associates it with r the Federated Malay States, I am afraid he does not know what he is talking about. As I have already mentioned, this 1 country is a122 words
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Article225 1921-03-05 10 The case in which Mr. J. N. Heim was charged with a breach of the regulations governing the registration of companies again came up in the District Court, i-enang on Inursiiay. Mr. Mei™. wnu was represented by Mr. W. H. Thorne, was prosecuted at tne instance 01225 words
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Article176 1921-03-05 10 The following members of the Singapore Chin IW Chamber ol Commerce have ueen elected office bearers for the ensuing two >curs, i.e., February, 1921, to February, il)2'4 President, Lim Nte Soon, j.i-. vicc-presicent and treasur.r, Lim Chwee Chian, J.P. secretary, Ong Huay Grne auditors, Ng Seng Phang and Tan Hec176 words
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Article811 1921-03-05 10 S. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Yesterday's play resulted as follows Championship Pairs. P. E. Groom and E. C. Milligan v. G. S. MylcE and R. G. Pnsh, postponed. O. Fullsr and G. G. Hannaford beat E. H. R. Bowerman and A. G. Stredwick, 9_7 4—6, 6-4.811 words
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Article460 1921-03-05 10 Next Saturday cricket will be started again at the S.C.C. with a practice match. Those interested ar.d wishing to play are requested to send th -ir nan.es to the secretar/ early next week. Mr. A. H. Assiter is now on th? committee looking after the interests460 words
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Article69 1921-03-05 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Sunda>, March 13: Sunday, 6th. 7.30 a.m., Ba!estier Range, Eurasian Company. Monthly spoon shoot (Handicap.) Monday, 7th.- 6J6 p.m., Drill Hall, SA.i Baad, bar.d Practice. Wednesday, <Jth.— s.ls p.m. Drill Hall, Malay Ccmpany. Friday, llth.— s p.m., Drill Hal!, i'.K.A.69 words
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Article192 1921-03-05 10 Messrs. Lewis and Peat report as follows A sharp decline has taken place since our last report, all gndej huini; maiKJd down ac- at >ive eutl exe.-pt standarJ crepe which has mained s-Uud/ at about ore cent below lan Wiwk'l quotations. There was a lair busW'as doin;j192 words
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Article116 1921-03-05 10 The Sarawak Gazette cf March 1, say.; Vv'hile cooUm w ri engaged in a hill near the ReaUancy they came upon a stone image embedded in t! I clay of which tno hiil ia compose. l. a'> int thre-2 feet bel^w the surface. It Waa lying en116 words
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Article82 1921-03-05 10 At a meting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Bcari the Chairman submitted a, comparative statement showing tha average ii.arKct nrieu vt certain commodities: in June, VJXO, and January, lilL'l, ns requested by Mr. Cboo Kia Pen*, tha J"'r.rrnl d<rrense ten,-; about IL' pi>r cent. In reply to a question by82 words
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Article1291 1921-03-05 11 i Necessity for Further Working Capital. Tin- fifth ordinary general meeting of Raub Rubber Estates, Ltd., was hold on February 1 at th- offices of the company, ML Cr.nnon Street. E.C., Mr. J. D. Pattullo (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, If you will turn to1,291 words
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Article465 1921-03-05 11 MARCH 6. 1921. St Andrew's Cathedral. 7.30 a.m. Litany. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9.1") a.m. Matins followed by Holy Communion. 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. S. Matthew's Sepoy Lines. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. Services and Meetings Holy Communion on Tuesday465 words
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Article93 1921-03-05 11 A meeting of the directors of the Permata Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held at Shanghai, recently, when the annual accounts for the year ending October 31, li*2o, were submitted. The year closes with a net profit on revenue account of Tls. 10,038.42 transferred to profit and loss93 words
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Advertisement163 1921-03-05 11 These are the fines examples of the Piano-Makers Art yet achieved Also new shipment of MOUTRIE: PIANOS Call or write for Illustrated Price List Cash or Easy Monthly Payments S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. Raffles Place, SINQAPORE METALS of all descriptions constitute our specialty PIG IRON GALVANIZED CORRUGATED IRON PIG AND163 words
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Advertisement220 1921-03-05 11 Raffles Hotel The) Leading Hotel in Singapore Excellent accommodation and cuisine The Fineet Ball Room in the Eaet GUEST NIGHTS EVERY THURSDAY SATURDAI RAFFLES NEW ORCHESTRA F. A. COOKE, Musical Director. H. MURPHY, Jazz Drummer. A. c. McCLARY, Manager. I Adelphi Hotel TO-NIGHT Special Dinner THE HOTEL ORCHESTRA WILL PLAY220 words
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Article1427 1921-03-05 12 The Year's Results Considered Disappointing. The ninth annual meeting of the Garing (Malacca) Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on February 1 in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers' Association, 38, East'ieap, E.C., Mr. Edward Dan« (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman, in the course of his remarks1,427 words
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Article544 1921-03-05 12 Mr. Edison's Researches In Spiritualism. Wide publicity was given to a report some months ago that Thomas Edison had become a convert to spiritualism and was working on a machine that would enably him to communicate with the dead. Mt. Edison has taken up psychic research and544 words
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Article116 1921-03-05 12 The Times of Ceylon of February 23, says There has been, undoubtedly, a very strong disinclination on the part <f Ceylon men who have seen service on the various battle fronts and who have returned to the Colony to throw in their lot with the kcal Defence116 words
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Article31 1921-03-05 12 A wife at Tottenham: My husband sawed the bed in two when he was in a temper, and was violent to me then because lie had robbed himself of a bed.31 words
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Advertisement262 1921-03-05 12 JUST RECEIVED Shipment of our Popular PATENT FACED HAIR BELTING 2 in. 3 in. 4 in. 6 in. Try thi* Belling if you have oot done so, and you will want to use it on all your pulley*. Sole Agents 1 KIAM MAT COMPANY (MARKET STREET) FRESH PROOF OF ECONOMY'262 words
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Advertisement66 1921-03-05 12 Ducks Turkeys Fowls Pheasants Capons Teal AND Hams Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED TELEPHONE 2338 LARGE, NEW COMFORTABLE OPEN DAT CARS FOR HIRE AND NIGHT At Reasonable Rates. George's Garage Special Day Outings and Bound-the-Island trips by TOURTEOL'S Arrangement V^HAUFI ELKS Only Address BURLINGTON, Coleman Street, Singapore, MICHELIN TYRES— ALL66 words
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Article718 1921-03-05 13 Vast Stores Still Awaiting Development. Despite pessimistic utterances to the contrary there are, said Sir Charles Ureenway at Newcaatle-on-Tyne on January 26, vast stores of oil in the hidden recesses of the earth which still await development. He was speaking at the launch of the718 words
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Article134 1921-03-05 13 Telephone operators have, at times, an annoying way of cutting off a conversation when they think it has gone far enough, says the N.C. Daily News. But there is one occasion when they might be encouraged to cut off before it begin* and that is when they134 words
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Article107 1921-03-05 13 Affairs in connection with the diamond diggings in the Vaal River district are fast approaching a crisis. Rough diamonds at present show a depreciation of 70 per cent., compared with the prices paid to the diggers last May, with the result that irany experienced diggers are ceasing107 words
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Article26 1921-03-05 13 Oar opinion is that when the time comes for the meek to inherit the earth, taxes will be to high they won't want it."— Dallas News.26 words
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Advertisement203 1921-03-05 13 i— Whiteaway's the: house for valu e, At this time of the year there are always many who are preparing for long leave in Europe and for the special benefit of these Whiteaway's have prepared the second edition of the Whiteaway Bulletin." Those who have to make their preparations in203 words
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Advertisement394 1921-03-05 13 -NASAL CATARRH-i £VERY form of Nasal Catarrh, Head Cold, Inflaeaia, Hay Fever, dryness, stoutness, irritation, obstruction, discharge and inflammation of the nose is overcome and cured by using 'Nostroline" Nasaal Specific. At the nrst indication sufferers should at once apply this unfailing specific. It gives instant relief, there and then394 words
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Advertisement238 1921-03-05 13 yflß 39WMJIOZ «A International Motors. LTD, i lneorporalea ie Singapoit; Temporary Office: 3-st, ORCHARD ROAD isirMftfmg tit* foDewtaf CompuiM i— CARS xUNBBaM RENAULT ANGUS SANDIBBON MORRIS OX rut I. BMAN CITROEN <i. MOBS STANDARD BTUDIBAftIR trucks^ CLTDBBDALJ RENAULT DINHIS UNIC IIILOT »*iC< Ml 81-RANiilk CO, ITU. tlnmrpo.itfi In Franca) Managing238 words
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Advertisement649 1921-03-05 14 »ALES BY AUCTION^ FOR AUCTION guarded, economical and reliable^ Petrel consumption !<r. miles awl sallon. The finest Scnotir i.n tl larket. To be olTered at our sale-rooms. 16 and 17. Raffles riniv. on Tucsdaj. March H. at II a.m. I'HWKLL CO.. UTIV, (Incorporated in Singapore). Auctioneers. AUCTION SALE of unredeemed649 words
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Advertisement504 1921-03-05 14 I*SUR*NOE THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INS. CO. (Incorporated in Canada) All the latest plans oi Life, Endowment, md AaaultT policies issued. Assets teVMMM GUTHRTS CO, LTD. General Agents. Singapore. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Fire Life, Marine, Accident, Guarantee aad Motor Car Assets exceed •M.MMM W. A. SIMS/—504 words
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Advertisement2045 1921-03-05 14 Assets over 13.500.0W S.C. Assurance in force over $15,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE GO. LTD. (Incorporated la Straits Settlements) HEAD omCl I Winchester Haas*. aUagaperc, LONDON OFFICE I J2, Old Jewry, E.C. Th« 'Company has £20,00* deposited with the Supreme Court ef England and compiles with the British Uit2,045 words
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Article909 1921-03-05 15 Bright Spots in the Gloomy Outlook. A London cable of February 2 reads as follows The "continued decline in the prices of all commodities during January has had some effect in reviving home and foreign demand, but their full advantage cannot be enjoyed owing to other factors909 words
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Article24 1921-03-05 15 Kvrrythmg. good authority tells us, i- lawn in price. Even the $5 silk shirts j.re down to *8.50, reduced from $13.50.** N\w York Tribune.24 words
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Advertisement194 1921-03-05 15 FORDS REDUCED TO $1,890 F.O.R. SINGAPORE Owing; to the present favourable rate of exchange we are now able to reduce the price of the Canadian Ford Touring Car to $1,890 with standard equipment, which includes the following Improved Body with lowered and sloping seats Handsome One-Man Top Sloping and ventilating194 words
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Advertisement474 1921-03-05 15 >5!%al bbbbbV i 'OB B^ vl a^am i 4r4«8 Motor Cars >3JjsJa B Motor Cyolea !^WH BJnycloa iffjfl w^r jfl Motor* Lorries *k^^£SS^9 a^i» I^b fc**Sjßf Ml mm *t a^ar^ £/cS£BS/^^m aaa^ian II p M W cm vV^HB Br 8o 'or s. s r M B^^ OUPiKE BROTHERS I ttv474 words
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Advertisement373 1921-03-05 16 GUAN KIAT CO. LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Sattlamaata) It, Phillip Street. 9INGAPORR. NEW SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED Galranized Roonng Bolt* and NnU laiproTed Engineer's Hatchet Brace* C Steel Ratchet Drills assorted Grindstones in Iron Troughs Pike Emery Grinder complete Pinning Baws (Straight and Cnrred) Steel Types (Letters and Figures) Brass Adjustable373 words
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Advertisement535 1921-03-05 16 TAY GUAN KIAT M, PHILLIP BTBXBT The aaceeaafal contractor for M»aay tf FIREWOOD M th* Slafapore MualclpaHtT darlag the rear 1111. ULOBB BOILER KBMBDT For clearing and preserving steamer hollars of all type. Uaad by all factorial, steamers, etc., and found good. The, Ideal Fluid that speaks for itself. FOLLOW535 words
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Advertisement898 1921-03-05 16 OASSinEDf The PREPAID charge* for Waata, Foi type (average «ix words to Has) are Pel cts., three ins. 64 cU., four ins. 82 cts- flv< twelve ins. $1.66, Often ma. $1.72, eighteai $2.26. Minimum charge $1.00. Advertisemei not specified ar* published until eountennai SITUATIONS VACANT MERCANTILE. WANTED TYPIST with knowledge898 words
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Advertisement1022 1921-03-05 16 VERTLSEMENTS r Sale, To Let, etc, in ordinary elo*e-*et r line one insertion 28 cts., two ins. 46 ins. $1.00, six Ins. $1.13, ten Ins. $1.40 n ins. $1.87. 20 ins. $1.99, 26 ins. (1 month) nts of which the number of insertions la nded and charged accordingly. SITUATIONS WANTED1,022 words
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Advertisement1014 1921-03-05 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, No. SI, Phillip Street, from March 10 next. Apply No. 24, Malacca Street. TO LET, fine airy office, 2nd floor, No. 1-b, Raffles Quay. Apply within, N. Hameed and Co- 8, Baffles Quay. TO LET, No. 4f, Market Street, three storeys, suitable for office and1,014 words
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Advertisement266 1921-03-05 16 Straits Motorcar Servk* LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements lit to 115, OBCHABD BOAD LORRIES AND CARS BYREP OVERHAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYC LEE WELDING at all metals. Satisfaction Qaataaisn Large atock af LOCAB HORNS AND LAMP* arriving thorth Phone 1233 TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY Is the question266 words
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Miscellaneous206 1921-03-05 16 TNE ITRAITI TIMES rajPHONa* Mltorlal aad O*a*r*i ft Maaajtar-a Oflea UH Jab Print! as Oflae JH All Mmmaaleatlons ralaUaa to editor* awttors and new* shoald a* addraaaai to TH* EDITOB AU IMlBBlaa.llaaJ ralatinc to buainaas matters adraHas)* ■acts, subscription*, aeeoaata, prlatla* '.c should b. addressed to faY MtNAGEB. 4DVEBTUKMKNT BATaB206 words
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