The Straits Times, 9 March 1921
1921-03-09
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Title Section13 1921-03-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 26,582 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1921 PRICE 10 CENTS,13 words
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Advertisement394 1921-03-09 1 NESTLES HALTED MILK OBTALVABLB EVERYWHERE '^k m,- (jfr 1 "His Master's "Vbice" J I jlfilSn *9r <aW '^nBaHaHBi^BkS^UHLHtaBB9P^Aatiu^BU 1 I r A U,,.t p_-_J v -„f~ > ißDinei uiinn j g v .^o\ «~j^i*^^^^ internal floating" »HB X :^^4fc^i3aWaWßfc^W-WBa^MWaW»»»«»^a»^ 1 1 horn, record storing J jff ■I'll 1 1 chamber394 words
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Advertisement15 1921-03-09 1 NESTLE B HALTED MILK PRICK Lars* f1.(5 p«r battle j Small »1 00 per bottU15 words
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Article800 1921-03-09 2 Challenge to the Hongkong Police. Mr. F. C. Jenkin writes to the Hongkong D»'ly Press as follows It is time that the attention of thej public in general, and of Jurors in particular, was drawn to what, on the face of it. is a gross abuse of the800 words
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Article216 1921-03-09 2 Notable Phase of Coming Eclipse Of Sun. There has not been for over 60 years visible in the British Isles such an important eclipse of the sun as the on. due to take place on April 8. It will be seen in the annular, or ring, phare216 words
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Advertisement414 1921-03-09 2 jg72 "Thormoord Chicago Montgomery Ward Co. CHICAGO, U. S. A. CATALOGUE FOR 1921 IS NOW READY *flp V Describing a Complete Line of High Grade General Merchandise r*& Auto Accessories Clothing /^~~3W"~\ Cream Separators Drugs I S Electrical Goods Furniture /?>''■ zs Farm Implements Groceries v P*l Hospital Supplies Hosiery414 words
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Advertisement368 1921-03-09 2 let-rol.fi m You* •Kin and M Complexion (1 Cio b« kept In k Pnltct Cos- Wl dition all th< nu round bt I tV niluwof BMttiat U I W raUL II effectual] ren.<» M m SriuS?n ii uS' ir I***1 ti Kr_3l W »l>»i«nclM.cb«nilrt.»rKl |^g^i M l(!TN««ISg« Jft*^*B DR CASSELL'S368 words
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Advertisement195 1921-03-09 2 Hondo Acetic Acid 99 o/o GUARANTEED MOMI CHESTS new and second-hand VENEER CHESTS COAGULATING PANS ENAMELLED BUCKETS LATEX CUPS (All kinds) All Batata and Ship Requisites In Stock NUNOI SHOTEN 10, WINCHESTER HOUS*. T**k~ *M. SINGAPORE The Dispensary, Ltd. Bcs to inform their many customer* that they have opened a195 words
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Article1178 1921-03-09 3 Interesting Theories of Sir James Frazer. Sir James George Frazer, a noted anthropologist, has now published a brilliant and controversial work in which he explains many famous Bible stories in tht light of modern folklore study. The distinguished scientist shows that the most striking Bible narratives, such B.1,178 words
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Article991 1921-03-09 3 Rockets to Test The Atmosphere. In a lecture on Cloudland Studies, at the Royal Institution, Sir James Dewar returned to subjects with which he had dealt in a course of Christmas lecture.-, in 1888 and in a lecture on Problems of the Atmosphere in 1902. His first topic991 words
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Advertisement380 1921-03-09 3 The Comfort *^^Wm%_ V "VALET" Safety Razor h is sssajr to sliav.- as closely and cleanly as a barber if you have a barber's edge "on your razor blade. Years of practice have taught him how to strop liis razor to the highest pitch of keenness. With the Valet AutoStrop380 words
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Advertisement337 1921-03-09 3 A^Sure Shield Against Sore Throat and Infectious Illness. GENUINE BRITISH fORMAKINT I THt OfaM lOUIMO TMMOAT TUUT With the Red-and-Gold Seal of Genatosan, Ltd. Every medicine-chest in India .should contain a bottle of genuine Formamint the germ-killing throat -tablet" For curing Throat-Troubles and preventing infectious diseases like Influenza, Diphtheria, Consumption,337 words
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Advertisement315 1921-03-09 3 SEUNGOR EAnTNtN PIPE COMPANY ItAI4DFACTI/REBB UF AND OEALK&S l» Drain Pipes, Latex Cops, Shanghai and Slaai Jan, Flower PoU, Lime. Brlcka, Tiles s>. all other kind, of things for Katatsa. Supplied oa Commlsaloa. Pricaa moderate and prompt dslWerr. A trial order will convince you. P. O: BOX »8. KUALA LUMPUB.315 words
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Advertisement756 1921-03-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0.-British India Apcar .Line (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL. 8. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) TIM < ■eaa.ry'e HAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at preaent *aap«udo. LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES LONDON Da* 81nc>pore Leave756 words
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Advertisement613 1921-03-09 4 STEAMER SAILINCS PRINCE LINE LIMITED (Incorporated !a Rutland) FAR SAST SIBVICB I FOB NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA I TUSCAN PRINCE in port lalli .b.ct Mar II (tU Bui) For all Information, apply i< ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO.. LTD Incorporated la lt|!r.( ••Mi T«E BEN IHESTdtMERS, LIMITED Une.rporaUd to th. UniUd Kingdom613 words
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Advertisement241 1921-03-09 4 STEAMER SIIUIHt A P V rmm OSAKA SHOSKN KAWU LTB (Incorporate in Jayu) If*, t, D« Imi Mm* rriaini hlllu fNa SobJMt I* tkup wltk*«« n«tW BUBOPBAIf URI F\af P.rt ftaM. MaraalUaa, I— l—. Aatvttfc BaMarttw aatf H»k«ra SHUNKO MARU Mar^S Mar^M ALPS MARU Apl. 17 Apl. IS miouun r»r241 words
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Advertisement394 1921-03-09 4 wbmb «iuim NIPPON VIISEN HAISHA. (Incorporated !n Japan) Cnder Hall Contract with the Imperial Jaoaneac GoTcmment. Bobjcet to alteration* without notice EUROPE HAIL LINK Fortnightly Service For l/nndon. Antwerp via (Halacra) Praana Colombo. Suez. Port Said and Mantillas. KLEIST Mar 16 MISHIMA MARII Mar 21 SADO HARU Apl. 6 I394 words
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Advertisement659 1921-03-09 5 STEAMER SAILINBS NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (Incorporated in Japan) TJS.S. TAMBA MARU Passengers booked by the above steamer to Marseilles and Liverpool please take note that she will be despatched from Singapore for above named ports on or about March 18. 1921. GREEN STAR LINE Steamer Due Spore Deatlnatloi DEKRLODGK March659 words
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Advertisement199 1921-03-09 5 snagEa saajws T.B.S. ANCHISES The T.S.S. Anchiseii will be despatched for Liverpool on June 17 next. She has a limited amount of accommodation available for firstclnss passengers only. For further information, apply to the undersigned. W. MANSFIELD CO., LTD. DODWELL LINE (Incorporated in England) FOR NEW YORK DIRECT VIA BUEZ199 words
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Advertisement484 1921-03-09 5 STEAMER SAILINGS LLOYD TRIESTINO S. K COMPANT (Incorporated In IUly) HOMEWARD HAILING For Penang, Colombo, Aden, Massaus. Port Said, IliindiHi. Venice and Trieste, taking .■a. ;o on through Bill of Lading for Flame. the Levante and Black Ses Ports. HUNGARIA about Mar. M TRIESTE about Apl. 20 PERSIA about May484 words
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Advertisement599 1921-03-09 5 SALES BY AUCTION ESTATE OF SHAIK OMAR BIN MOHAMET BARAGIE, DECEASED IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable 999 years' leasehold land and seventeen shophouse town properties at Bencoolen Street and Lorong Mandai Singapore, At onr sale-room. No. SO, Kling Street, on Wednesday. March 16, at 2.30 pj& Valuable 969 years' leasehold599 words
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Advertisement430 1921-03-09 5 GOVERNMENT NOTICE There are vacancies for three Overseers (Grade III) in the Public Works Department, Singapore. Applicants must be able to take out quantities, measure up works, prepare estimates for and superintend the construction of small works and the execution of repairs and alterations to buildings. The appointment in the430 words
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Advertisement424 1921-03-09 5 WADLEIGH CO., LIMITED Extraordinary Resolution duly passed at an Extradinary General Meeting duly eaav vened and held at No. 16, St. Helen's Court, the offices of Messrs. Sisson and Delay, at 11 a.m. on March 3, 1921. "That it has been proved to the satisfaction of this Meeting that the424 words
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Advertisement785 1921-03-09 6 CIMEMAS At th« Popular Photoplmy HonM EMPIRE Tujong P»t«r B<wd. Trass Psm tk* Da«r. In the Second Show at 930 The leadin* serial star, PE ARL WH I TE. in a pictured romance of love intrigue and danger 20 episodes THE FATAL RING 41 reels Ep. 7. THE SIGNAL LANTERN785 words
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Advertisement346 1921-03-09 6 CINEMAS 1 lja oo HALL, LIMITED North B rid So Road Tuesday, Maroh 8, to Thursday, March 10, 1931 Second Show at 9-15 Universal Great Mystery Serial THE LION MAN Starring Kathleen O'Connor and Jack Perrin. Who is the Lion Man P Solve the Mystery. Eps. 11. AT MERCY OF346 words
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Advertisement302 1921-03-09 6 NE6RESCO CIGARS THB BEST AND CHEAPEST DUTCH BRAND. SulUna each 10 cento Bouqoeta Commercimlea Reinitas Specials InfanteS B Obtainable from ALLEY CO, Battery Road and elaewhere. Sole Importers MORAUX CO., LIMITED BRITISH MADE PORTABLE PIANO 5 OCTAVES, IRON FRAME WEIGHT 120 LBS. PRICEJ37S THE TROPICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CO. 9, STAMFORD302 words
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Advertisement98 1921-03-09 6 SYMPTOMS OF EYESTRAM Symptoms of Eyestrain being often indirect, are wrongly attributed to other causes. Headaches, brain fag, brow ache, aching at the back of the neck, giddiness, insomnia, depression, pain in the temples or at th© back of the eyes, fullness, smarting, pricking, soreness and heat of the eyes98 words
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Article535 1921-03-09 7 Proposal of War Conference Materialises. The following notice wiiich has been received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies regarding the establishment cf the Imperial Bureau of Mycology is published in the Government Gazette The Imperial Bureau of Mycology is the outcome of a proposal unanimously535 words
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Article385 1921-03-09 7 Striving to Live the Life De Luxe. Life," as the mest cheery cf pessimists once put it, is an opportunity to make mistaiu ■>." I roun I tc-day. one wonders if 1 too true, writes a correspondent cf On i very ?.'ie one hear- talk if little385 words
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Article14 1921-03-09 7 Imlly (hirrpt Sunday) by Trsla. '^.t»r»t«,, Malay .State*. Pekan, M«larcx Uuur and Penang pjn14 words
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Article24 1921-03-09 7 (Official P IVv Report) *fl S'pnr* January 29 FeHrnory Ic'uruaiy 7 Arrived London March 2 M .reh 2 March 724 words
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Article136 1921-03-09 7 riXTUItaV Wcantaday. March 9. High Water, 10.14 a.m, M.6? pj«. Teas-tin Club at Home, •JO pm rhurhday. March 10. High Water, 10.48 a.m., 11.21 p.m. Titi Tin. Mtg., Gattey Bateman's, noon. V MCA. Gymnastic Class, 840 pja. Friday, March 11. High Water. 11.21 a.m.. 11.4 A p.m.136 words
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Article129 1921-03-09 7 VESSELS AT THE DOCKS &a» Wharf Baala-NU. Cast Wharf— Nil Sheer* Wharf— N« ".in Wharf Haiphong, Jacox, Keishin Mara. Empire Dock— Wheatland Montana, Heijin ■fan, Teircsias, Hebe. West Wharf Benvorlich. Jirdlne* Wharf— Nil. ••..■>o Br»«l Coal Wharf -Nil Keppel Harbour. Main Wharf— Groningen, Lch C.8.8. Anatina, Magnet. Utrecht.129 words
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Article153 1921-03-09 7 To-day \'vj Samba tXO p.m 4<ia* nnA Malacca ..8 p.m. it Cwfttenham and Paaanf 8 p.m <«tv Pahat ..8 p.m <-H«" II pm M.intok and Palembang t p.m Ihio 4 P.m <ota Tinsrei P-«n ?-tlau Batam and Pulau Ruling 4 p.m Thursday '"irntted MVi- State*. Milarra Vuar.153 words
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Article128 1921-03-09 7 BXCHANGB Singapore, March 9. On London, Bank 4 ml* 2/4 Demand 2/3 27/82 Private 3 m. credits 8/4 17/32 On New York Demand 44% Private 90 days 49% On France Bank 680 On India. Bank T. T. 175 On Hongkong, Bank d/d p.c. dis. On Shanghai, Bank128 words
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53 1921-03-09 7 Tone of Market Easier. pol [arch pril .pril-Jus* 9 Singapore -Standard Pale Crepe Closing Pricea Buyer« Seller* Spot March April April-June Singapore standard Kibbed Smoked Sheet Closing: Pricea Buyer* Seller? 31 32 32 32% 32V4 33% ..36 37 DAILY PRICES CURRENT 12 o'clock noon,53 words
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Article187 1921-03-09 7 Is*. Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 10 10 Ampane nom. 1 1 Ayer Weng 100 £1 £1 Kam Kamunting 1.10.0 2.0.0 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 6.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.15.0 nom. 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.7" 1 1 Jelantoh 0.90 1.15 £1 £1 Lahat Mine* 5 6 Lingui Tin187 words
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Article130 1921-03-09 7 Iss. Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. £1 £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.0.0 3.10.0 £1 £E. Smelting: Co. 7.00 8.00 5/- 5/- Electric T'ways 2/i 10 10 Fraser Neave 29.00 31.00 50 50 W. Hammer Co. 80 tfo 100 100 Katz Bros. 130.00 160.0 C 10 10 Mexican Eagle 5.7.6 5.17.6130 words
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Article100 1921-03-09 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par Spore Electric Tramways 5 p.c. £350,000 norn Spore Municipal 5 p.c $1,878,000 par Spore Mun. 4M p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.c. dis. Spore Mun. 4V4 p.c. of 1909 $1,600,500 10 p.c. dis. Spore Mun. 4V4 p.c. of 1909 $1,500,000 15 p.c. dis.100 words
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Article391 1921-03-09 7 Fnrer and Co. and Lyal I and Evatfa Quotation.. To-day-a Price* To-day's Prices Latest mv«ilabl« Sterling QnoUtiona are printed on another page on Friday. Fruer Co. Allenby ($1) 0.86 0.46 Alor Gajah <*1) 2.00 2.30 Am. Malay ($2) 2.00 2.50 A. HiUm ($5) 13.00 A. K lining ($1)391 words
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Advertisement251 1921-03-09 7 S. TOMLINSON, in", cc. Civil Engineer, Architect, Surveyor and Valuer. 100-2, ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE. I hereby give notice that the above practice will be terminated by my departure from Singapore, about the 17th proximo. After the 24th instant, letters addressed to me c o Mr. R. H. Young, Surveyor, at251 words
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Advertisement114 1921-03-09 7 PATTARA'S PURE MOOHA COFFEE ONCE YOU TEST iT YOU ALWAYS WANT IT ROASTED AND GROUND GUARANTEED PURE AND DAILY. FRESH. Z. PATTARA HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH I «ANS TOtTl vTBBT ÜBVTM •TTIJI AND *UWU' NOTICE is hereby gWen that a first interim dividend of one shilling per share114 words
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Advertisement773 1921-03-09 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS JUNIOR CLERK REQUIRED, straight from school preferred. Apply 710, Straits Times. ChTnESE DRESSER WANTED for estate in Trengganu. Please apply to The Bast Asiatic Co, Ltd. BILLET WANTED by Ceylon apothecary. 19 years' experience, good references. Reply 707, Straita Times. FRENCH. Elementary French lesson? wanted once a week773 words
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Advertisement446 1921-03-09 7 MAURICE E. BANDMAV Present* the BANDMAN OPERA CO. FOR A SHORT SEASON MONDAYrMARCH 14 VICTORIA JTHEATRE Monday, March 14 f BRANPIE 1-nesda}, March It OH! JOY Wednesday. March 1* BUZZ BUZZ rhursday. March 17 IRENE Friday. March If GOING UP Saturday. March 1» TAILS UP Monday. March 21 SHOP GIRL446 words
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Obituary39 1921-03-09 8 CHUA. -On Saturday, March 5. 1921, at No. 27, Carpenter Street, Singapore, Mrs. Chua Peng Muoy, beloved uncle of Mr. Chua Kee Boon. Funeral on Sunday, the 13th instant, at 11 a.m., to Thompson Road Cemetery for interment.39 words
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Obituary38 1921-03-09 8 The friends of Dr. J. V. Pestana who died in Penang, on February 19. 1921, are informed that a High ma.-.i of Requiem will be solemnized at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, to-morrow morning, at 7.38 words
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Article41 1921-03-09 8 Mrs. Tun Kirn Tee and family, beg to thank all relatives and friends for their wreaths and letters of condolence and also those who rendered them their kind services and accompanied the funeral of the late Tan Kirn Tee, deceased.41 words
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1114 1921-03-09 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 RUBBER INDUSTRY. We hope that the unemployment problem will enter upon a more satisfactory phase now that Mr. Peel has th matter in hand, and that men who, through no fault of their own, find themselve« out of situations in a country which seems1,114 words
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Article61 1921-03-09 8 A python measuring 21 feet in length was shot by a coolie on Linsum Estate on Sunday. Coolies were pig hunting in a swamp and one of their dogs was taken by the python. A young pig was also lying dead, nearby. Last year a python measuring 22 feet 661 words
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Article74 1921-03-09 8 The scandalous conduct of two American ship's firemen in the King Edwurd Hotel Hongkong, on February 28, came before Mr. It. E. Lindsell, at the Hongkong Magistracy. A revolver was drawn and furniture was thrown about indeed the men appear to have modelled their behaviour on that of the villains74 words
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Article18 1921-03-09 8 Owing to the low price of tin, all work on the Middleton Tin Mines has been temporarily suspended.18 words
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Article27 1921-03-09 8 In future, says a War-Office message, troops who are formed in line for guard of honour, etc., will stand with ordered arms, instead of at the slope.27 words
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Article24 1921-03-09 8 Pagler, who described himself as one of the youngest conjurors from Singapore," has been sentenced to six months for theft, wires our Ipoh correspondent.24 words
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Article45 1921-03-09 8 On Tuesday before Captain Rowbothani Traffic Inspector Benge charged Aichin bin Senin with rash and negligent driving of motor bus ;>y:il along Gayiang Koad on February 23. The accused, who pleaded n;t guilty, was convicted and fined $100, or in default three months' rigorous imprisonment.45 words
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Article93 1921-03-09 8 The Yokohama Specie Bank attain d the age of 40 years recently and to celebrate the occasion presented Marquis Okuma with a silver statue of the .Marquis. The special honour paid to Marquis Okuma on this occasion is due to the fact that the bank was established when the Marquis93 words
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Article100 1921-03-09 8 An Eurasian, named Scully, charged with gambling in Queen Street, on February 20, and at the same time offering an illegal gratification to a police sergeantmajor, was fined $7 and $25, or six days' and three weeks' on each charge by Mr. Dawson this morning. The fines were paid. The100 words
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Article110 1921-03-09 8 To assist in raising funds for the relief of the famin? in North China is the purpose of the latest issue of postace stamps received from the Far East. These are the Two, Four, and Six Cents of the ordinary China issue, surcharged with Chinsse characters and new values One.110 words
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Article130 1921-03-09 8 An uncertain number of Indians. believpH to number about 10. met th?ir rl^sths in n horrible manner at Bombay on February 14. Thy were carrying out repairs trthe l luic RSta of thr pumninir sWinp at the sewage nut-fnll works. Whi!p standing on a plunk the foot of on" mr>n130 words
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Article127 1921-03-09 8 The annual general meeting of the members of th» Gubahan Stia Club. Muar. was held at their club house on the 3rd instant. After the reports and the accounts had b«"»n passed the following were elected as office bearers for fie ensuing vcar. President, Inchi Awang Bin Bachak. S.MJ. vice-president,127 words
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Article159 1921-03-09 8 A protest meeting was hold at Madras on February 22. to condemn what was characterised as the arbitrary, autocratic and unjust action of the Rajah of Pudukotta in prohibiting th? entry into his State of Satyamurthi, the Nationalist leader. It was pointed out that the head and front of Satyamurthi's159 words
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Article211 1921-03-09 8 The usual weeky meeting of the Rent Board was held under the presidency of Mr. F. M. Baddeley yesterday. Among the cases which came up was that of 8, Oxley Road, the owner of which applied to eject the tenant, a lady, who in turn wanted to eject her tenant211 words
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Article385 1921-03-09 8 The Hon. Mr. A. B. Voules, Le*al Adviser, F.M.S. has been appointee! to net as British Resident, Nepri Sembilan. The Hon. Mr. R. C. M. Kindersley, hon. Mr. John Mitchell of Penang, hon. Mr, H. P. Clodd and hon. Mr. F. A. S McLclland were in Singapore385 words
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Article39 1921-03-09 8 Th? following pupils of th* Convent School, Singapore, have passed the Trinity College examination in music (theory) Erna Giittc. Mary Wallace. Dittany liu-k--worth. Francisca Low, Dolly Harper, Hedwic GStte, Cecilia Windsor, F V;>n Sk< r Gwennie Bidwell.39 words
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Article73 1921-03-09 8 Help is urg.ntly needed on behalf of th? European unemployed. The whole matter is new under the superviim of Mr. W. Peel. Director of Labour, Kuala Lumpur, to whom contributions should be sent. Unemployed m n s'.-.oulil send him full particulars of their qualifications and requirements, and should state73 words
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Article105 1921-03-09 8 Correcting a mistake »i one of the Ceylon papers, the Color.ial Secretary, Ceylon, writing officially, says that prior to the '.Mtli January, the Govi rnment of Ceylon had gratefully accepted the offer of Mr. D. M. D. Stephen of Singapore to found a Commercial Scholarship at tha105 words
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Article137 1921-03-09 8 Lady GuillemmJ has kindly signified her intention of biii.f present at the Children's Concert to be given at the Victori i ThaatTC at 5 p.m. on Friday. The following is the programme to be presented Overturn, Light Cavalry, Suppe, Orchestra Song, SiKcUml, Miss Abrairs Violin Solo, (a) Poem137 words
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Article128 1921-03-09 8 Messrs. Henry Gardner and Co. advise that according to a cable despatched from their London house at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday and received in Singapore to-day at 9 a.m., the London rubber market was Steady but undertone slightly easier. Closing prices (buyers) Spot crepe Is. OHd. Spot128 words
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Advertisement119 1921-03-09 8 Old [nglishjjSj Curve Cut $1.40 S^aper-Ibtin WE HAVE OPENED AND EQUIPPED A NEWG4RAGE AT CAVANAGH ROAD AND ARE NOW IN A POSITION TO EXECUTE GENERAL REPAIRS To Motor Cars, Lorries and Motor Cycles. All work under the Expert Supervision of the European Manager and At Moderate Prices We have in119 words
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Advertisement227 1921-03-09 8 A WOMAN'S BUSINESS To love without question To marry for wealth or for love and happiness To tr>-ke things hard for her husband To love her husband and nut her neighbour's Some women take up the wrong business they become home breakers instead of home makers I Are you a227 words
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Article2012 1921-03-09 9 Conference Has Sensations! Ending. Military Movements Already Ordered. Rei ter Telegrams London, March 7. It is understood (4 a.m.) that the new German proposals, considered by the Allies bt, wit dim up by the Finance Minister, Bchroed r, and that they marily eompriM acceptance of (he amount of payments2,012 words
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Article116 1921-03-09 9 Reuter Telegram London, March 7. The situation in Russia remains hazy. No big revolutionary success is reliably signalled. Clearly the Soviet is most perturbed and doing its level best to pacify public feeling by distributing more food. Reuter's Riga correspondent communicates that the Kronstadt revolutionary committee has wirelessedReuter - 116 words
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Article81 1921-03-09 9 Reiter Telegrams London, March 7. Colonel and Commandant H. R. Cumming, military governor of Kerry, was killed in an ambush near Clonbannin, County Cork, in which four of the military were killed and t>vo wounded. There were 500 ambushers, which is the biggest party so far. London, MarchReuter - 81 words
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Article120 1921-03-09 9 Reuter Telegram London, March 7. It is estimated that January's outputs by estates members of the Rubber Growers' Association who agreed to restriction have fallen thirty per cent. It is understood that a Government scheme for assisting the industry in Malaya has been referred to the ColonialReuter - 120 words
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Article117 1921-03-09 9 Reuter Telegrams London, March 7. New York The largest shipyards have given notice of a 10 per cent, reduction of wages to 30,000 workers on April 1. London, March 7. New York The Costa Rican forces are withdrawing from the disputed territories and an armistice with PanamaReuter - 117 words
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Article74 1921-03-09 9 Revter Telegram London, March 7. The Hague A scheme for lectures on scientific subjects by English doctors in Holland and Dutch doctors in England has been drawn up by the Anglo-Batavian Society in communication with the London University and the Royal Academy of Science, Amsterdam. Prof.ssors Salmons.nReuter - 74 words
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Article24 1921-03-09 9 Reuter Telegram London, March 7. The by-election at Penistone resulted Gillis, Labour. 8560 Pringle Ex-M.P., Independent Liberal, 7984 Hinchcliffe Co. Liberal, 7123Reuter - 24 words
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Article33 1921-03-09 9 Kelter Telegram London, March 7. At the invitation of the Japanese Government the pioneer airman, Mr. Oswald Short, has gone to Japan. Thirty experts are going to Japan to construct flying boats.Reuter - 33 words
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Article23 1921-03-09 9 Reuter Telegram London, March 7. Bombay Two thousand operatives of the Simplex mill have struck for solidarity with a dismissed colleague.Reuter - 23 words
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Article92 1921-03-09 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 8. Acting on the suggestion of Mr. H. Parry, resident manager, Penang Harbour Board, the chief employers of iabour have decided to cut 10 per cent, from March 1 and a further 10 per cent, from April 1 for92 words
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Article67 1921-03-09 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 8. The naval conference aboard H.M.S. Hawkins started yesterday at 2 p.m. and lasted for an hour and a half. It was resumed to-day. The Admirals and officers have visited the Golf and Swimming Clubs. Cricket, hockey and football matches have67 words
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Article397 1921-03-09 9 Economic Necessity of Definite Action. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Th?re seems to be an impression 1 abroad that by restricting crop on Rubber i Estates the cost of production per lb rises in dir;ct relation to the desrree of restriction. T)v impression is very397 words
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Article458 1921-03-09 9 Reception to Local Residents On Board. There is little to add to the exhaustive account which appeared in yesterday': issue of this paper regarding that splendid vessel the Creole State, the first of a trie which will regularly call at this port on ti, Pacific Man Steamship458 words
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Article492 1921-03-09 9 The Vessel in Pieces Off Lamock Island. Piracy Rumours Unconfirmed. The bare particulars that the manager of the Ho Hong Steamship Company wa» able to supply us with yesterday regarding the loss of the Hong Mob. were supplemented t--day by the contents of th.' latest code ir.jssage,492 words
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Article283 1921-03-09 9 In their repo-t, dated London, February 10, Messrs. William Jacks and Co. state Since we wrote you last week there has been an appreciable amount cf new business from all parts of the world, so that the improvement in temde which was l(,okad for at the end283 words
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Article56 1921-03-09 9 Mr. J T. N wsom. of the Yukon Gold Co., in Kuala Lumpur, is leaving shortly tor America. Mr. C. Munro, who was lately in charge of the head office at Ipoh, is returning from the United States to take charge of the company's activities in Malaya. Mr. Ncwsom, jnr..56 words
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Article549 1921-03-09 10 Farewell Order on the Eve Of Departure. The following farewell order by Major- i General D. H. Ridout K.B.E CB CMC, Commanding Troops, Straits j Settlements, was issued on Monday On the eve of handing over the command which I have held since February 5, 1915,549 words
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Article522 1921-03-09 10 Impossible to Stand in A Rainbow. May one stand in a rainbow.? Those who in childhood have tried to rsach one in orier to find the traditional pot of gold buried under the end hays met with no success. And there iai, in fact, no way in which522 words
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Article406 1921-03-09 10 Strange Partiality .for Air Stations. Surgeon Rear-Admiral Bassett Smith gave the first of three Emeritus lectures at th? Middlesex Hospital on February 1, Healing particularly with Mediterranean lever. He said that durin? his long years of experience in the Royal Navy in the Ea:t Indies, Australia, China,406 words
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Article116 1921-03-09 10 His Majesty's Petroleum Department, in a report en drilling operations during 11)20, shows that prospecting we Is in Derbyshin-, North Staffordshire and Scotland mm niacie st»ady progress, and most of the wells have now reached a great depth. Six weds have reached a depth of 3,000116 words
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Article522 1921-03-09 10 Recent Activities of The Organisation. Messrs. Gattey and Bateman, secretaries of the Singapore Automobile Club, forw- d the following particulars His Excellency the Governor has kindly promised to becrme President of the Club, and the Hon. Sir J. W. Murison, X.8., vicePresident. Membership Roll. The membership roll522 words
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Article193 1921-03-09 10 Travel Scholarships for Young Journalists. At a meeting of a committee of the Empire Press Union, steps were taken towards the foundation of a system of travel scholarships of young journalists. This scheme, which was originated by the recent Imperial Press Conference in Canada, is intended to193 words
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Article208 1921-03-09 10 Jharia Mines District Seriously Affected. Th; Publicity Officer for Bihar and Orissa in a communique regarding the prevalence of hockwerm among labourers in the Jharia min?s district alludes to Dr. G.W. ThompI sen's special investigation at the instance rf th; Jharia Mines Board of Health. In th208 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter242 1921-03-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, If Planter would enly take a trip up the east coast of the Malayan Peninsula h.' would indeed be surprised and what Lt.-Col. R. F. Fitz-Gerald says is quite true. Let him go up the Endau River in lohore and then242 words
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Letter260 1921-03-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I should like to know what is beir.g done to remeny th? F''2s"nt deplorable condition of runs cf hirei motor buses from Tanjong Patrar to Gaylang. Now-a-days reports of motcr accidents are so frequent that the writer wonders what260 words
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278 1921-03-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, If the right of every nation to admit or to excluue aliens is fundamental surely the Japs have no right to claim any rasidcntial privileges in foreign lanJs The northern territory of Australia will probably never be278 words
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Letter241 1921-03-09 10 To th° Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to the letter on the above subject signed by a Regular Con- si':m- in your issue of the 7th inst., in connrction with the survey of damaged I cargo ex our steamers, we bog to state, for i241 words
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Article441 1921-03-09 10 Prof. Adams on a Perennial Controversy. At the pr.ser.t time, said Professor J A Jama,* in a lectur? to te-achers at the London Day Training College, there is a trrn>.r prejudice against books in th? form of bookishness." People say," he maintained, that we pay too much441 words
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Article219 1921-03-09 10 The Story of Countess Hoey Stoker. Lively interest was aroused by the announcement that ths wife of the new Chinese Minister is no other than the Countess Hoey Stoker, says the Daily Express. Dr. Wellington Koo could have made no happier choice. No dance or other219 words
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Article161 1921-03-09 10 Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report. Singapore, March 9. Silver. 31 U. Hongkong M p.c. discount. Shanghai 74 V 4. Three months gold 49. T;n.— £lss per ton. Rubber Market. Auction opened dull and quiet with slow bidding. Standard sheet realised 31 cents and equal standard crepe 38161 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article93 1921-03-09 10 Play was impossible yesterday on account of the state of the ground. TO-DAY* TIES. Profession Pairs. Mer. 5, Elphick and Milligan v. Mer 8, Urubb and Pitt. Law 1, Battishill and Dyne v. Banks 2, Linton and Sutherland. Mtr. 10, Martin and Dykes v. Mer.93 words
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Article93 1921-03-09 10 There was no play yesterday on account of the state of the ground. Ladies' Singles. Mrs. Wise owe 30 v. Mrs. LanghamCarter owe 15. Miss Day plus 15.2 v. Miss Richardson owe 15.2. Mrs. Dickinson owe 30 v. Mrs. Olafsson owe 15.2. .adies' Doubles. Miss93 words
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Article325 1921-03-09 10 Yestirday the S.C.C. started at srries of practice games in view of their Java visit. They met feb. Mair's t?am, otherwise the club second str.ng, and had a vrry good run for their money, for th? senior combination had to work hard to win by tho only gcal scored.325 words
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Article176 1921-03-09 10 The Batavia Niewsblad gives the following full particulars renaming the matches to be played during the visit of the S.C.C. soccer team to Java nr Baiter Sunday, March 27—S.C.C. v. Dutch team (cr resisting of players who will not take part in the subsequent games), for eleven176 words
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Article104 1921-03-09 10 A rorr^spr-mbnt writes In rogl rd )r >a wager in which both parties hay <I. i.l d to accept your ruling, I should bt fifed to learn whether on th 26th nit OroenHer, (•he European h:ivyweight champion, was in his twenty-seventh ur twenty-eight yerr." This fnith in104 words
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Article33 1921-03-09 10 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 175 equal $100. The rate nf payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Ku. 180 equal $101).33 words
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Article1659 1921-03-09 11 Review of the Past Year's Progress. Tho eleventh annual general meeting of ahareboMen in the Chempedak Rubber and Gambier KsUte, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on January 31, at the offices of the aecreUrics and general managers, Messrs. J. A. Wattie and Co., Ltd., Mr. A. J. Welch1,659 words
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Article548 1921-03-09 11 Prince's Pen Picture of "Captain Nelson." A uniform that had belonged to Lord Nelson was shown the other afternoon at the Royal United Service Institution, when Commander R. A. Suter. RN gave a lecture on Xava! Costumes. Past an.l Present. Earl Beatty was to have preside,! but was548 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement100 1921-03-09 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, SINGAPORE The CJyno Lighiweight The finest 2-stro c t^^ on the Market Reliable, Easy to100 words
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Advertisement243 1921-03-09 11 Raffles Hotel The Leading Hotel in Singapore ■xoellent accommodation and cuiaine The Finest Ball Room in the East GUEST NIGHTS EVERY THURSDAY SATURDAY RAFFLES NEW ORCHESTRA F. A. COOKE, Musical Director. H. MURPHY, Jazz Drummer. A. E. McCLARY, Manager. Adelphi Hotel TO-NIGHT Special Dinner THE HOTEL ORCHESTRA WILL PLAY DURING243 words
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Article832 1921-03-09 12 Vienna on the Edge of The Volcano. Lucien Jones, writing to a London paper from Vienna on February 1, says Vienna to-day presents the most vivid contrasts. Ninety per cent, of the population are living in a state of utter misery, while the remaining ten832 words
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Article115 1921-03-09 12 Programme of drills, eU., for week ending Sunday, March 13 Wednesday, 9th.— 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Malay Company. Friday, 11th 5 p.m.. Drill Hall, S.F.A. Company. Sunday, 13th.— 7.30 a.m., Balestier Range, Eurasian Company, Rifle Club Shoot. S. S. TURNER, Lieut, Ag. Adjutant, S.V.C. SINGAPORE AND SOUTH115 words
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Article539 1921-03-09 12 A Triumph at the Palace Theatre. Sir Harry Lauder's return to the London stage at the Palace Theatre was a triumph. For nearly an hour and a half he held a crowded audience, which filled every corner of the theatre, in the grip of his artistry539 words
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Article332 1921-03-09 12 Mr. Francis Downman on The Life of Wines. The bottle of port which has been found at Stonehenge after lying for a hundred and twenty years at the base of the slaughter stone must have ceased long since to be fit to drink. Assuming," Mr. Francis Apwnman said332 words
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Article212 1921-03-09 12 Thirty-Six Times Round The World. Thirty-six times round the world was part of the remarkable record of Captain John Wryill, who died at his home in Scarborough in mail week at the age of 84. Captain Wyrill, who had only been I in retirement for 16 years,212 words
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Advertisement229 1921-03-09 12 JUB" RECEIVED 4 Shipment of our Popular PATENT FACED HAIR BELTING 2 in. 3 in. 4 in. 6 in. Try this Belting if you have not done so, and you will want to use it on all your pulleys. Sole Agent* i KIAM WAT COMPANY (MARKET STREET) Australian WHEAT FLOUR229 words
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Advertisement82 1921-03-09 12 Ducks Turkeys Fowls Pheasants Capons Teal AND Hams Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED International Motors, LTD. (Ineorpor»t«< 1b SiEg«port Temporary Office: 3-a, ORCHARD ROAD B*»rM«atiai tk« foitowtaf Conpaaiea t— CARS SUNBEAM BKNAULT ANGUS SANDDSOB MORRIS OXrOEt) MAN CITROBN MOBB STANDARD ■pbioi TRUCKS (LTDBSDAI I RHNAUL7 OINNIB UNIC ■ULurr MALCOLM BEKANGII82 words
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Article889 1921-03-09 13 Results of the Development Work. The twelfth annual general meeting of the Menglembu Lode Sydicate, Ltd., I was held at Penang on SaturdayThere were present Messrs. F- U. Corbett (Chairman), F. C. Lean, Major H. F. Nutter, Messrs. R. N. Goodwin, J. R. Brown, C. D. D. Hogan,889 words
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Article804 1921-03-09 13 WorL Reviewed at the Annual Meeting. There wan v food attendance at th« annual general meeting of the W.C.T.U. I which was held in the V.M.C.A. Hall last Lri! ay aiM a ne Programme was enjoyed by all present, writes a correspondent. The chair was occupied804 words
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Article245 1921-03-09 13 Four Times as Rich as Our Ancestors. The social reformers who imagine that this is the worst of all possible worlds and that the pooling and equal distribution of wealth is the key to Utopia Unlimited will find little comfort in the conclusions of Sir Josiah Stamp, the245 words
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Advertisement516 1921-03-09 13 j— Whiteaway's i THE HOUSE FOR VALUE j i '^V-'-j mA' \\j' VJL. rl'Vfl *T^3l I SIAUH (ASKS. Black [I A I 3 \A (i I 0?| jc panned despatch cases made J H IwLJLjCkU U LjluUJn_Jj i st«i. size* re, 14, ie. Tfty *'2 Price. 5b- V;-'*-.'l' j fIJ.-.n.516 words
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Advertisement148 1921-03-09 13 W^fS^^M Make a Note f &£j s FQW PCTIMg QUALITY I ijtiaen^J ABR**gp WATERS jj Yamato 6c Co. SINGAPORE: •1, High Street 'PhoiM No. 432 JUST UNPACKED SILK A COTTON CREPE KIMONOS AND LAUEIS AN 3 CHILDREN'S SILK SLIPPERS Axaorted colour* and various design* INSPECTION SOLICITED YOU CAN SMILE. AT148 words
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Advertisement1239 1921-03-09 14 SALES BY AUCTION ■awtl POWELL Co., Ltd., will offer fo: SALE BY AUCTION on or about March 12 boa*. Australia by s.s. Charon, ON* StUNDftED AND TWENTY Head of Austra lixr Poultry, comprising Orpingtons, Leg W..s lMvn.li.th Rock-.. Rhode Island Red. u f 1 „nd 5 to suit purchasers,! I1,239 words
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Advertisement1001 1921-03-09 14 A««t. w«r |3,500,00fl B.C. As»ar»nce In force OTer $15,6e«,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE GO. LTD. (Incorporated ta Strait* Settlements) MAD OFFICE 1 Wlacfcoat*. Heaoe, SLg.pore. LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry, EX. Th* Company has fXO.OM deposited with the Supreme Coart of England and complies with the British Life Assurasee1,001 words
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Advertisement513 1921-03-09 14 BANKING THE HO HONG BANK, LTD. HEAD OFFICE Singapore, Raffles Chambers, 4, and 6. BRANCHES Penang. 85, Beach Street. Malacca.— l3l, Jonker Street. Muar.— 77-79, Jalan Suleiman. Batu Pahat.— lo9, Jalan Rahamat AGENCIES AT London, New York, San Francisco, Batavta Sourabaya, Semarang, Shanghai, Hongkong, Amoy, Palembang and Trang. CAPITAL I513 words
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Advertisement561 1921-03-09 14 BANKING BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE Authoriaed Capital Frs. 260,000.00* Subscribed Capital Frs. 150,000,00* Paid-ap Capital Frs. 75,000,000 Reserve Liability of Shareholders Frs. 75,000,000 Other Reserve Funds Frs. 60,000,000 (1/8 of the Capital subscribed by tat Government of the Chines* Republic.) Chairman of the Board of Directora i Andre Berthelot. General561 words
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Article1077 1921-03-09 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Skid Chains. The marvellous success of the caterpillar type of tractor as used in the various kinds of tanks employed during the (Treat war was accomplished by nothing more than a development of the familar skid chain principle. For many years1,077 words
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Advertisement160 1921-03-09 15 AS tvn» represent a consiilerahl* iet'in in the total cost of running a Commercial Vehicle, wo are confident that in your own inUT(*t« it wouKI pay you to try our Dunlop Solid Rubber tyres on your vohicUs :ilc>nt'-i'l' n v "thor mak«. AMPLE SI©CKS HYDRAULIC PRESS PtTTINa DONE WEE OF160 words
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Advertisement476 1921-03-09 15 Motor Car* Jljtgiigg/m, M Motor Cyolea S^^H Bioyc'e* MBKpk&tiSSP I Motor- Lorries MsgrnM Mm rf* A'.-.ZJitmSB H* \|3jfe sole A'* ol (or 8. s*r. m m M^^ OUPIRE BROTHERS CHINESE COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR 1 I r^c MORE LAND Jrmjr p J B2l lM MOTOR LORRY chassis T^i^t SIZES.— 1 -ton, I',-tnn.476 words
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Advertisement325 1921-03-09 16 GUAN KIAT CO. LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) 36. Phillip Street. SINGAPORE. NEW SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED Galvanized KuoSng Roltf* and Nuts J Improved Engineer's Ratchet Brace* C. Steel Ratchet Drilln assorted i Grindstone." in Iron Trounhs Tike Emery Grinder complete Pruning Saws (Straight and Curved) Steel Typos (Loiters and Figures)325 words
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Advertisement599 1921-03-09 16 TAY GUAN KIAT 3«, PHILLIP STREET. The ouccessful contractor for supply of FIREWOOD to the Singapore Municipality during the year 1921. GLOBE BOILER REMEDY I or clearing and preserving steam boilerb of all type. Used by all factories, steamers. etc., and found good. The Ideal Fluid that speaks for itself.599 words
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Advertisement940 1921-03-09 16 oassihbd wamm_ The PREPAID charge, for Wants, For Sala, Te Lst, etc. In ordinary doe, s.t type (average six words to line) are i Per line one insertion 28 cts., two ins. 46 ct*., three ins. 64 cts., fonr Ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten Ins.940 words
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Advertisement985 1921-03-09 16 LAND AND HOUSES T l^F' J thre e-»toreyed house No. 192, Orchard Road. Apply to M. H. Dawood, No. 11, Bali Lane. SPLSAS FREEH °LD LAND, at Kall.ng with building. Good for factory, stores, etc. Apply to 6»», Straits Times. DOUBLE AND SINGLE ROOMS to let Passengers per day (8.985 words
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Advertisement418 1921-03-09 16 SPECIAL REDUCTION One new very substantially built 22 feet Teak Boat, male* for 8 to 12 h.p motor $750 Six Seta House Wire Wheels for Ford car with spare wheel carriers. Per set of 5 wheels and carrier 160 Eight Genuine B.S.A. Fitting 8 Speed Gear Cycles, complete with lamp,418 words
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Advertisement157 1921-03-09 16 Straits Motorcar Service LIMITED (Incorporated In Strait* Settlement*. 11$ to 118. ORCHARD 80AD LORRIES AND CARS HlKki OVERHAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYCLED WELDING el all SMtals. Satisfaction Baate—nl Large stock ef LUCAS HORNS AND LAMPf arriving shortly Phone 1233 TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY is the question that157 words
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Miscellaneous307 1921-03-09 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Kditorial and General (8 Manaper'b Office HIT 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 TllS MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wantr, For307 words
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