The Straits Times, 28 July 1921
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Title Section13 1921-07-28 1 The Straits Times. No. 26,701 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY^ JULY 28, 1921 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement119 1921-07-28 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK PBICE REDUCED $2.M per caac "BEAR BRAND' MILK ONCE ALWAYS tried j2JmnjbMsj>\ used TRADE HARK SOLE rVGf-'S: JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS. LTD. (Incorporated is England> SINGAPORE SUB i AGENTS APPOINTED THROUGHOUT THE S.S. A P.M.S. i ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET PREE UPON REQUEST. THERE IS ONLY OWE KODAK, all119 words
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Advertisement251 1921-07-28 1 Sporting Guns, Rilles, REVOLVERS AND AUTOMATIC PISTOLS y KYNOCH'S .ggj^^flSy9Ba|^**S^^ BON AX CARTRIOES ,-V^ Vr-t—^^^^^B Loaded with Smoke- S Ur 'BP^^ X less Powder, Best chtllrd Shot Nos. 4, 12 Hore. Douhte-Ksrrelled Miotruna, Hammer or Hammerless «.6or 8. Buckshot or b\—^.S.A. and >t.,u HonehHl eic. Prices on i estructor Hullet.«251 words
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Advertisement9 1921-07-28 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK PRICE REDfTFTt 12.00 prr oh9 words
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Article528 1921-07-28 2 {♦.It I*'1 '4esBage Hint of Submarine Pirates. I Tlx Uaily Chronicle special vorrespon'nVat at New York, rableu on June 21 Five departments of the United StaUe I Government, inc.uding the Nary and the Department of Justice— the latter using its cleverest detectives— are seeking to528 words
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Article495 1921-07-28 2 Famous Stage Favourite** Death. A Berlin correspondent of a home paper 1 states Harry Walden lies in the morgu.- as I write, suicide. Beside his body lie the body of his wife aiid of her son by her first marriage, also suicides, it is a tragedy out495 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement136 1921-07-28 2 More Miles OF UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE PER DOLLAR m t^ 'mm lC^^^ ARE OBTAINED WITH THE WILLARD CAR BATTERY Than with any other on the MarlMt VARIOUS TYPES STOCKED.— UNITED ENQ[NESRS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Se tlemenu) SINOAPORE Phone 184 ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT HL***a*l Sun <flto Co* lIS, south Bridrc Road,136 words
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Advertisement550 1921-07-28 2 plno»f MEM In Pimples On Head From Birth. Caused itching. Cuticura Heak "Baby bad eczema on her rjrsJ 'torn birth. It appeared first in Lbe foitn of pimples and ■■■in 1 great itching till I had to have her wear a bonnet night and day. She hardly got any sleep.550 words
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Advertisement192 1921-07-28 2 10 H.P. CITROEN OAR Tbe excellence of French automobile engmeeriag h*i long hwa known and agreed by experts. The Citroen, to taa Kkaowiaigaa heat of this s«hool of production. See this remarkable Car —compare it with any other lifht «ar «a Ml Market. Take a demo.istration ride—drive it yourself if192 words
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Article378 1921-07-28 3 \«w Method -of Treating War Disfigurement. One of the saddest aftermaths of war ii the number of ex-fighting men wp°| show facial disfigurement that, in the absence of scientific treatment, must I remain for life. At the Savoy Hotel on June ll a I 1 aily Chronicle representative378 words
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Article474 1921-07-28 3 In th.ir report, dated London June 29. Messrs. William Jacks and Co. state The miners 1 strike has now been settled, and it is expected that this will enable coal to be sold at 30s. 4d. per ton, which so far as «M fan learn will still474 words
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Article147 1921-07-28 3 The general meeting: of the Persenanjran Stia Club was held at the club house, 747 North Bridpe Read on July 21 with Mr. N. Mamat in the chair. The accounts passed, and the following; were elected office-bearers for the ensuing six months President, H. M. Mohammad Ghouse vicepresidont, Syed Ahmad147 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement386 1921-07-28 3 A'l ON C IS I\'l£lil)!:D n*w and a^ain to maintain 4f Ha ih h hrnvrr you feel run-uoion, cut of ?orh cni d- i'.ilul I, i. :n'o'cc the red conwideso' the b.ood by a K course o1 Iron fell ■/</.<. the l\c tab c Tonic and Re>'ora- five. A fortnights386 words
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Advertisement340 1921-07-28 3 STEAMER SAILINGS DOOWELI LINE i Incorporated (n England > F«>K NEW TORK DIRECT VIA Sl'El BOLTON CASTLE end Au#. Fur freight, plea** apply to •ATERSON. SIMONS 4 CO, LTD, CANADIAN PACIFIC OCEfcJ SERVICES, ITS. (laeorporatad la Eagltßa, tn*r«i of SomU vi B«pr*a* .1 4JM too* Quadruple tain, Bv«* I kaota.340 words
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Advertisement564 1921-07-28 3 STIAMER SAUJNiS MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE Under Contract with the French GoTernment Mall and Passenger Serrlces DIRECT MARSEILLES PAR EASTERN SERVICE HOMEWARD MAILS OUTWARD MAILS To Marseilles rla Colombo. f To Japan, via Saigon. Hongkong Djibouti. I'nrt Said I and Shanghai CAP ARCONA !."i.f»nO tont Aor. S I CORDrLLERE 10.000564 words
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Advertisement293 1921-07-28 3 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE FOR MINIUM AMI SHANGHAI T.S.S. ASCA.VIUS, 10,048 tons, O. Register. This steamer is intended to be despatched for the above port." on August 2. Ample first-ela** pa.isenp-r accommodation is available. For pasHage and further information pleaasapply to the undersigned. W. MANSFIELD CO., LTD., Agents, The Ocean293 words
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Advertisement664 1921-07-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0.-British India AND Apcar Line (Companies laeeraerated la England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government; I -p-./ MAIL SERVICE EAST OP BOMBAY are at srmal raspssUst LONDON PAB-EAMTEBN SERVICE fBOM LONDON TO mMmja AND LONDON Dae aiagaaore664 words
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Advertisement613 1921-07-28 4 STEAMER SAIUNGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO. LIMITED skammsea intended to aatl rr«si Hlagaport hAJANG Monday, 12.80 p.m, for Miri Labuan, Jesselton, Kudat and Sandakan. SELANGOR— Monday, 4 p.m, for Port Swettenham and Penang. HYE LEONG— Monday, at .10 p.m, for Malacca and Muar. KAKA Tuesday, at 4.10 p.m, for Malacca and613 words
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Advertisement379 1921-07-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS o. s. i™ TH> OSAKA BHOBB.V KAUBA LTI» 10-orpor«t«d la ;»p*D' N. I !>• StrvM »obj«rt to raaf..- wtta«a« t.mn i-i|. I IKB Fa* f.rt BmM. MarMlltm. Laaaaa, Aa«»~* RoHvvdas Buahart »rr. dap HJMAT.AYA HASU An«. SA An». ALASKA MARU Sept. 14 Sept. 16 NIW TOM UNI Par379 words
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Advertisement393 1921-07-28 4 STEAMER StHJHtIS NIPPON VUStN HAISHA. (Incorporated in Japan) Under Mall Contract with the bavarlal Japanese Government. .subject to alterations without notte* LONDON LINE Furtnlghtly Serrlee For London, Antwerp Wa (Malacca) Paaaas, Colombo, Saea, Port Said and MaraelUea. YOEOHAMA MARU Aug. 8 ELEIST Au MISHIMA MARU Aug. U LIVERPOOL LINE fat393 words
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Article207 1921-07-28 5 nxiTßa* Thursday. Jaly 28. High Water. 3.5 a.m., 8.29 p.m. Football League U. Engineers v. United Banks, Reclamation. lloxing. Liberty Hall, 10 p.m. Orchestra Practice, Tomlinson Hall, p.m. Oh Joy I, Victoria Theatre. Friday, Jaly 2*. High Water, 4.13 ».m, 4.27 p.m. Municipal Commission, 2.16 p.m. St.207 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article88 1921-07-28 5 -,.,t Wharf Brnnln -Nil. Kaat Wharf Jacox. idrMi. Wharf Nil. Mr In Wharf Klanv. Haiphong, Zira. Kmpiro Hock Circe. Ilokuto Maru. Kitano llnru, Yanirt-zi-. Mentor. Went Wharf Ciilchas. KnjanR. Jardinrs Wharf Martinique. Pulo Branl Coal Wharf. Nit. hrnp.-l Harboar. Main Wharf -Halvard, Cyrcna. S/V Der•iiKtham. Lch88 words
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Article105 1921-07-28 5 VESSEL S ARRIVED. ATU'US, Brit., 4 285 tons, from Birkenhead 2K-7, for Honukong 28-7. BORIBAT. Siam.. 325 tons, from Bangkok 27-7. fur Banekok 31-7. CIRCE, Brit.. 314 tons, from Deli 28-7, for Deli 30-7. KLANG. Brit.. 752 tons, from Penang 28-7, for Penang 30-7. KAKA. Brit.. 2^4 ton*, from Malacca105 words
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Article128 1921-07-28 5 To-day Port Dickson and Port Swettcnham 3 p.m Batu P»h«t I P m Malacca and Mn«r P-™-Bangkok j> Bhio P-™-Friday Prigi Radjah, Tembiahan and Iscirngiri B Fhio, Tembilnhan and Pontianak 9 a.m. M."Hk P- m Batavia. Cheribon and Samarang 1 p.m. Kemaman. K. Dungun and Treng- 2128 words
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Article135 1921-07-28 5 EXCHANGE. Singapore, July 28. On London, Bank 4 m/s o 5#5 Demand 2/3 Private 3 m. crsdits 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand 41 J» Private 90 days «> On France Bank 60 On India Bank T. T. 1™ On Hongkong Bank d/d 24 p.c. prem. On135 words
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52 1921-07-28 5 SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COM MERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. Tone of m.'t'<«t Steady. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices buyers Sellers ug. tct-De Spot Sept Oct.-Dec. s Ribl Singapore Standard •bed Smoked Sheit Closing Prices Bayers Sellers 27 27H 27S 28 29 30 32 33 DAILY PRICKS CURRENT. 12 o'clock noon, Jnly52 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article176 1921-07-28 5 [u. Val. Pd. Boyw*. BtOm. 1 1 Ay«t Weng I' 00 il a Kam Kamunting 1.17.6 22.9 10 10 KinU Assoc. 7-50 1 1 HiUm Tic UO 1-70 1 1 Jelantoh 0^0 tl Lahat Mib« 6 5 Langui Tin 4.50 6.00 10 10 Malayan Coll. 14.00 16.0C 1 1176 words
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Article121 1921-07-28 5 Mi Pd. Buyen. 8«ller» II £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 8.0.0 8.10.0 El £1 E. Smelting Co. 6.60 7.00 >/ 6/ Electric T'wmy» 2/6 0 10 Fras.r Neaves 27.50 29 10 50 W. Hammer Co. $80 $90 LOO 100 Kati Bros, deb 140.00 10 10 Mexican Eagle 6.2.6. 5.12.6 0121 words
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Article93 1921-07-28 5 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 »«r I p*. p» S'pore Electric Tr»mwayi 6 p.c. £350,00( aom S'pore Municipal 6 p.c $1,878,000 P« S'pore Man. 4% p.e. of 1907 91,000,000 10 p.c dU S'pore Man. 4H px. of 1909 $1,600^00 10 p.t dU S'pore Man. 4H px. of 1909 $1,600,00093 words
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Article379 1921-07-28 5 Prut* and Co. and Lyall and Evatti Quotation*. UtMt arallaMe Stertaf QaoUtloaa arc printed oa ..other Friday To-dayi Pricea. Fraser Lyall A Co. Evatt Ulenby (ID 0.26 0.86 0.20 0.80 \lor Gajah ($1) 1.00 1.25 1.10 1.25 Km. M«l»y ($2) 2.00 1J» 2.00 HiUm ($6) 8.50 8.00 V379 words
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Advertisement152 1921-07-28 5 MORTGAGEE'S SALE •f valuable piece of freehold land and brick built shop-house, situate at No. 47, Java Lane, Malacca. To be held by public auction at No. 11, First Cross Street, Malacca, on Thursday, Aagnst 4, at 12 noon. PARTICULARS All thut piece or parcel of freehold laafi, situate at152 words
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Advertisement871 1921-07-28 5 Mr. J. HINDHEDE p.p.e. s.s. Elephanta. C C. JOHNSTON p.p.e. Mrs. P. VAN PERLSTEIN p.p.c. s.s. Elephanta. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS BOARD AND RESIDENCE, European, town, ■I<«| per month, tennis, garage, immediate entry. 362, Straits Times. TRAINED NURSE, returning England, will give services, any capacity, in return for passage. Apply 363, Straits871 words
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Advertisement61 1921-07-28 5 GRAND AMATEUR BOXING TOURNAMENT To be held on AUGUST 10, 11, 12 AND 13 TO DECIDE THE FEATHER WEIGHT, LIGHT WEIGHT AND MIDDLE WEIGHT AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS OF MALAYA. (Open to all genuine Amateurs). The Referee will be Mr. R. H. GALE. Any Communications in reference t j the above should61 words
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Advertisement342 1921-07-28 5 IPOH GYMKHAMA CLUB RACE DAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 ENTRIES CLOSE SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Non-wHln* Sweep $50,000 on Race 5. TICKETS $5 EACH. H. L. ARMSTRONG. Hon. Secretary. RACING. IPOH. NOTICE BY ORDER OP THE SUPREME COURT AT JOHORE BAHRU. I MISCELLANEOUS SUIT No. 20 of 1921. I Between M. P.342 words
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Advertisement104 1921-07-28 5 MADAME MOIRE JUST ARRIVED PROM PARIS with a large detection of the following latest Paris FaHhiorui WRNING DRESS, AFTERNOON DRESS AND EVENING DRESS, SWEATERS, ETC. Inspection 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 to 6 p.m. ADDRESS ADELPHI HOTEL, ROOM 56 REMINDER FRIDAY. JULY 29, AT 10.30 A.M AUCTION SALE104 words
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Obituary48 1921-07-28 6 LOH.- At No. 24, Buffalo Road, Singapore. on July 23, 1921, Loh Lum of Chop Lob Lan Sang, No. 601, North Bridge Road, aged 76 years. Funeral will take place on Sunday, July 31, the oortege leaving No. 24, Buffalo Road, at 12 noon for Thompson Road.48 words
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Obituary111 1921-07-28 6 The members of the St. Joseph's Old Boys.' Association are requested to attend the requiem high mass (which was subscribed for by the members) for the repose of the soul of the late Adrian de Roiario, to be sung at the Church of St. Joseph, at 7 a.m. to-morrow.111 words
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Article1071 1921-07-28 6 THURSDAY JULY 28 COLD FEET. As far as we are aware there is not even a fourth rate prophet predicting: the early end of the world. If the world does not end suddenly, by bursting: and scattering its fragments to the ends of the endless, trade will revive and, if1,071 words
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Article27 1921-07-28 6 The English Consul at Soerabaya announces that the cost for a vise there for passports has now be in reduced from six guilders to 60 guilder cents.27 words
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Article38 1921-07-28 6 Holland is still suffering from severe drought. A telegram dated the 22nd states that fires are devastating Brabant, Limburg, Drent? and Gelderlande. The greatest precautions have to be taken to save house property. Many canals have become impassable.38 words
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Article47 1921-07-28 6 The Boy Scouts headquarters will be in the old Post Office building (entrance back of Port Health Office) as from August 1. Officers and patrol leaders are invited to be present (in uniform) on Friday August 5 at 8.30 p.m. when the headquarters will be officially opened.47 words
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Article42 1921-07-28 6 The new buildings in Java Street, Kuala Lumpur, in process of construction for Messrs. Whiteaway Laidlaw and Co. Ltd., will be very handsome. The concrete staircase is erected and many of the show cases and stands are already in the upper storeys.42 words
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Article54 1921-07-28 6 During June 150 ship* called, in at Soerabaya. They had 1,733,780 cubic metres cargo space. During the first fix months of 1921 883 ships were berthed in the same port as against a total of 695 during the same period in 1920 An increase of three million cubic metres of54 words
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Article21 1921-07-28 6 The Sumatra tobacco offeaed at the Amsterdam sales on the 15th was all bought up by America. The bidding was lively.21 words
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Article26 1921-07-28 6 Twenty million dollars worth of chandu was sold in the F.M.S. during 1920 as against seventeen millions w.rth in 1919. The price was, of course, increased.26 words
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Article30 1921-07-28 6 A meeting of the board of directors of the Kuala Lumpur V.M.C.A. will be held this «vening to consider the appointment of a Secretray and Physical Director for Kuala Lumpur.30 words
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Article32 1921-07-28 6 A meeting of all members of the Singapore Volunteer Corps will be held in the Drill Hall m Wednesday, August 17, to decide as to the disposal of the S.V.C. canteen property.32 words
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Article31 1921-07-28 6 Insp. Williams produced a Bengali yesterday before the Master Attendant for going to St. John Island without the permission of the P.C.M.O. He was arrested on landing. Accused was fined $20.31 words
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Article34 1921-07-28 6 Amoy Chip Be University film now being screened at the Empire Cinema should fill the hall with interested spectators for apart from the excellence of the production the pictures are described ia Chinese character*.34 words
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Article36 1921-07-28 6 Mariners are notified that information has been received from the Master of the steamer Coen that his ship passed a quantity of big floating iron drums marked Pladjoe between Djang and Saja on the 25th instant.36 words
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Article51 1921-07-28 6 The new motor trolley along the Kedah railway is attracting considerable attention. It is said it can run at the rate of about 40 to 50 miles an hour. The District Engineer, Bukit Mertajam, accompanied by the Chief Inspector of Linen vi&ited Padang Besar in it a ccuple of days51 words
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Article56 1921-07-28 6 A collision occurred about 4 p.m. yesterday between a motor car and a gharry at the junction of Bencoolen Street and Bras Bastth Road. It appears the car, which was coming from the direction of Raffles, struck the gharry which was crossing from Bencoolen Street to Stamford Road, and carried56 words
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Article73 1921-07-28 6 A London wire of July 16 states A verdict of suicide whilst of unsound mind was returned at an inquest on the body of Agnes Meckay said to be the wife of a Ceylon tea planter who threw herself from the window of a flat in Belgravia. Evidence showed her73 words
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Article74 1921-07-28 6 As already announc.d, Sercmban amateurs will stage The Man from Toronto in the Sungei Ujong Club, on Saturday next, and on the following Saturday. The caste includes Mr. Phillips, Mrs. Gerrard, Mrs. St. George, Miss Pirn, Miss Enid Braddon, Mrs. Horace Evans and Messrs. A. B. Cross, J. F. Walker74 words
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Article87 1921-07-28 6 Tae latest official news of the Everest Expedition is that the party arrived at TingTi on July 19. All were well except Mr. Harold Hat-burn, who has been invalided back to Sikkim. The North-West approaches to Eveqest are now being expl red by the mountaineers, while the remainder of the87 words
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Article89 1921-07-28 6 The Ceylon Observer liarnt on July 16 that certain defalcations had taken place at the Ceylon Savings Bank, as a result of which the Accountant of the Bank had been interdicted from duty. Mr. B. V. Caspersz, secretary of the bank, has confirmed the rumour, stating that certain irregularities had89 words
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Article103 1921-07-28 6 When Mrs. Leppy was brought before the court at Medan. on Saturday and charged with being the owner of a panther, which had escaped from the Circus, now playing on the Esplanade there, to the danger of the public she was ord rod to pay a fine of 25 guilders103 words
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Article102 1921-07-28 6 Fire was discovered on July ID shortly after midnight in one of the godowns attached to mill No. 10 on Kanoungto Creek Rangoon owned by Messrs. Ahmed Moola Dawood Sons and Co. but leased to Messrs. Jamal Brothers and Co. The godowns, both paddy and rice, are said to have102 words
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Article125 1921-07-28 6 Bus 3931 was, it is alleged by the Traffic department, being driven in a rash and negligent manner about 1.55 p.m. at Kallang on the 18th instant. This bus was going towards Gaylang and was proceeding, it ia said, at a furious rate wh there was no room for it125 words
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Article493 1921-07-28 6 Mr. A. L. Ronder, of the Federal Dispensary, has been successfully operated upon for appendicitis at Malacca. It is rumoured that Mr. E. S. Hose will act as British Resident of Selangir when the Hon. Mr. Oliver Marks retires in September. The Rev. Father Duvelle celebrates his493 words
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Article24 1921-07-28 6 The outward 8.1. packet Teesta, with mails from Europe, is expected to reach Penang at 5 p.m. on Saturday, the 30th instant.24 words
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Article59 1921-07-28 6 We have re-printed the special article on Malaya's Grave Crisis which appeared in our issue of the 15th inst., and which it will be remembered set out, in considerable detail, a scheme for Rubber Estate Relief. A copy of the reprint will be sent by post to59 words
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Article132 1921-07-28 6 To-day at about 5 a.m. a police corpural •topped a ricksha in Queen Street. The passenger, in it, a Chinese by the name of Ong; Heng, had a basket which on examination was found to contain five pole bases marked M.C.5.H.T.W.," standing for Municipal Commission -Singapore Henley's132 words
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Article226 1921-07-28 6 The Wesleyan Church, Fort Canning Koad, was the' scene of a pretty wedding last evening when Mr. Douglas Sinclair, third engineer uf the Tara, was married to Alice, youngest daughter of the late Mr. G. F. Towers and Mrs. Towers, of Singapore. The^Rev. W. T. Cherry omciatß/1 The226 words
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Advertisement193 1921-07-28 6 I New Books ALL CLOTH BOUND. NKTT. Aaron West, by. John Knittely $2.75 Prince of the Palais Royal, by Max Pemberton. 2.75 Three, by Fergus Hurme 2.75 Lady Bountiful, by George A. Birmingham 2.75 The Lady in Waiting, by William Le Quex 2.75 The Storm Man, by John B. Hicks193 words
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Advertisement103 1921-07-28 6 IVaigkt SERIAL NIGHT ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. (Taa Caoac Kw Co, Ltd, Proprietors). THE GREAT VITAGRAPH SERIAL FoatartogWILLIAM DUNCAN. EDITH JOHNSON, JOB RYAN AND LEO MALONEY A FIGHT FOR MILLIONS la It Episode* or M Rceb FIRST SHOW AT 7J» SECOND SHOW AT 9.15 Be right on time at 7JO. Does103 words
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Article310 1921-07-28 7 France and Britain Drawing Closer. Rfiter Telerrams London, July 26. Router learns that as a result of explanations exchanged b tween the British ■nd French Governments a very much better atmosphere has been created, and there is reason to believe that the question of Upper S&eaia i^ already310 words
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Article132 1921-07-28 7 KBUTXB TELXOBAM Lnndoin. Juh .'>. At thi- annual meeting of the council of the Save the Children Fund in London. Lord Weartiale, presiding, said £552,735 had been received in the past year. There were 170,000 direct subscribers in addition to thousand:- of anonyn .>us I. I pers.132 words
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Article95 1921-07-28 7 Rcuteb Telegram London, July 26. Very prompt measures, including staging ■lung to the ship's side from which firemen played through the port holes saved the Cunarder Mauretania from probable destruction at Southampton. The vessel was due to sail for New York on Saturday. Fire broke out inReuter - 95 words
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Article70 1921-07-28 7 Reuter Telegram London, July 26. The House of Commons passed by 193 to 66 the third reading of the bill repealing the Agriculture Act and abolishing the guaranteed prices after this year's harvest, regarding which a supplementary estimate of £19,000,000 had been presented, and substituting for the WagesReuter - 70 words
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Article27 1921-07-28 7 Rtt'TER TEI.KfiRAM. London, July 26. The Archbishop of Canterbury performed at Westminster Abbey the consecration of the Ren Thomas Arnold Scott as Bishop of Shantung.27 words
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Article190 1921-07-28 7 Reutbb Telkgram London, July 26. Paris An extraordinary general meeting of the Banque Industrielle de Chine, presided over by Senator Berthelot, president of the Administrative Council, and called to decide on the reorganisation of the company, approved the demand for a compromise settlement regarding which th.' Comrvrcial Tribunal190 words
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Article158 1921-07-28 7 Hw-'rr.R Tfmmjbam* London, July '.'6. N..W York \larming reports have been received of outbreaks of disease in the cotton growing region of the south. It is stated that 100,000 have been stricken down with pellagra, and it is foared that at least 10,000 will die. The epiri-158 words
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Article88 1921-07-28 7 Rkuter Tki.kgrams. London. July 2<>. NOT York The sum of $29,000,000 w.is collected in the United States to May 1 for the relief of children in Europe. All except »2,000.(KH) has been distributed. London, July 26. New York Pending the judicial ruling i n the injunction applied88 words
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Article77 1921-07-28 7 Reutkb Tblkoram London, July 26. A conference of master printers, the Newspaper Society and the Printing and Kindred Trades Federation agreed to recommend a reduction of ss. a week in the wages of adult male members of the unions affiliated to the Trades Federation beginning with the week77 words
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Article77 1921-07-28 7 Rei.tkr Telegram London, July 26. Madrid The Minister for War states that the Spanish forces at Sididris, Morocco, are in a very critical position. Enemy attacks are increasingly violent, and an attempt to evacuate the position by sea under the protection of a cruiser had to beReuter - 77 words
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Article38 1921-07-28 7 Reuter Telegram. London, July 26. Basra A record heat wave has resulted in many deaths of British, Indians and Arabs. Tne maximum temperature shade averaged 124 over a fortnight, the highest heing 129 on July 16.Reuter - 38 words
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Article155 1921-07-28 7 UHtii**" cf tV French Government. Rr»rr» T»-<rn*«v L«THon. Jnly 26. Paris Tn a BTj»erh at Hbvt* in <">rm"<% iticn with Fr^n-h naval wek M. Mi'lenin-I eaid that in view of th? Ansr'o-Fren-h naval ccllaboratirn in war it was impossible that the inevitabl? clouds through which wp were passing should155 words
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Article48 1921-07-28 7 Reuter Telegram London, July 26. Bombay Gandhi and Ali brothers are campaigning in Bombay Presidency for th com iete boycott of foreign cloth by August 1. urging numerom meetings daily to destroy foreign made clothes or send them itside India for the relief of the poor.Reuter - 48 words
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Article44 1921-07-28 7 Rkitkr Telegram. London, July 26. Paris A gang of masked and armed bandits held up and robbe« the passengers in the saloon of th Paris-Marseilles express, near Baunc. Two young French officers resiste.l and were shot, one being killed. Th, bandits escaped.44 words
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Article189 1921-07-28 7 European Found Guilty Of Fraud. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Penane. July 27. The latest prices for rice are Rangoon $14 per bair and Moulmein $n.70 per bag. Two Malays at the assizes have been, acquitted of the charge of murdering a CHaSN, named Wong Gob Woo, near Bukit189 words
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Article200 1921-07-28 7 Recruiting of the Government Service. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 28. H.E. the High Commissioner, Sir Hsu rence Guillemard, X.C.8., entertained both official and unofficial members of the Federal Council and a few guests to dinnei at Government House on Tuesday. An official communique encourages200 words
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Article876 1921-07-28 7 Suggestions for Improving: j Singapore. The ordinary monthly meeting; of ths Municipal Commiss on, to commence U 2.15 p m. tc-mcrr^w, promis s to be lengthy sitting w th the f llowinir long 1 st of questions and motions, in addition jto the ordinary routine business of the876 words
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Article143 1921-07-28 7 Amongst the passengers who returned by the Manela the other day was Mr. G. A. Nunn, who whilst at home made arrangements to act as the Eastern representative of the Key Registration Co. of Lcndon, which for a small sum supply a brass tab, with a registered number143 words
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Article1839 1921-07-28 7 Light Upon the Upper SUesian Situation. i Genera) staff notes on military events, i issued fur the seven days ending June 15, f g.ve some interesting information as to i in.' situation in Upper Silesia. We quote in full 1. Germany.— The following is a narrative compiled from1,839 words
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Article98 1921-07-28 7 The 509 th auction, of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held on July 27, 1921, when there was catalogued 1,635,674 lbs, tons 730.21. Offered 1,394,028 lbs., tons 622.33. Sold 1,069,997 lbs., tons 477.67. Ribbed smoked sheet Cents per lb. Spore std. quality 28 t028V498 words
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Article115 1921-07-28 7 A tragic occurrence took place on the Bolimba in harbour on the evening of the 26th instant. Dr. Pedr.za, the ship's doctor, wh. is well-known in these waters, was on the top of the steps of the companion ladder intending to go for his dinner when115 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article259 1921-07-28 8 The following letter has been sent by Mi C. E. Harston To tne editor, Straits Times. Sir.—ln reference to the account of the polo match between the Burmah Kiflei and Singapore at Penang in the Gazette, your contemporary state. that the second chukker was stopped by the259 words
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Article206 1921-07-28 8 The Second Division league match at Pulo Brani between the Straits Trading and the Sea Defences 11, resulted in a win for the Sea Defences by the odd goal of three, which was netted from a penalty. This raises the Sea Defences to the fifth place in the206 words
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Article175 1921-07-28 8 A crowded house is expected at the Liberty Hall to-night, when four special six-round) contests will be staged at ten o'clock, namely YiewHee v. Tan Boon Twee. Noel <1 Souza v. Tony Woodford. Wee Theatn Hock v. Matthew de Souza. Yong Lean v. B. Guest. Arrangements are progressing well175 words
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Article77 1921-07-28 8 There will be no race on Sunday owing to the holidays. This will give the boats with new sa ls an opportunity of getting thp r prear into trim before the next event. It is with the greatest pleasure that we are able to announce that H.77 words
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Article102 1921-07-28 8 L. L. T. C. Tournament. Ycst -Hay's play resulted as fellows Championship Pairs Miss Brooke and Mr. Cantrell beat Mrs. Dorrinirton Ward and Mr. Summerhayes. 6—o, 6—B. Mrs. Connell and Mr. Cameron beat Mrs. Schafer and Mr. Edwards, 6 4, 8-rO. TO-DArS TIBS. Ladies Doubles (Hand.) Mrs. Morrell and Miss102 words
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Article64 1921-07-28 8 We hear that an influential Chinese syndicate is contemplating acquiring a big piece of ground within convenient reach ol town for th provision of a football ground and proper facilities for other athletics. Lady Shaw will be pres nt at the annual ■ports of Victoria Bridge School64 words
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Article228 1921-07-28 8 A very interesting hockey game was ■Ml yesterday at Tanglin when the Sergeants of the Staffords were opposed t. the A.P.C. After a few minutes' play, bturt, the A.P.C ins. da lelt, opuned tne score for his side, and just before the interval added an. ther (Mi On resuming228 words
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Article408 1921-07-28 8 The Effect of the Word "About" In business. The Appal Court comprising of the (Jhiel Jusuce Sir Walter Snaw, and Justices Barrett Lennard and h. St. J. Branch nuve delivered judgments in the case of tne Nanyo BoycKi ivaisha v. Uup Kiat and ou. liio claim was based408 words
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Article77 1921-07-28 8 Macphail and Co.'s Dail> Report. Singapore, July 28. Silver 39. Hongkong 24 per cent. prem. Three months gold 45. Share Market.— <Juiet.— Rubbers. A little business passing. Tins.— Taipings 1.12V.-1.17V.. North* 1.32^-1.40, Souths 724-77V4 cents, RK-. w-angs 62% -70 cents, Menglembus 35-42 ft cents, Papans 62V4-70 cents,77 words
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Article150 1921-07-28 8 The Russian Light* Opera Company scored perhaps their greatest succesa with ihe Dollar irincess, which they presented at the Victoria Theatre last night followed by an extra programme of special numbers. Singing and dancing were alike excellent, and the large audience thoroughly enjoyed what was a very gcod150 words
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Article88 1921-07-28 8 On the application of Mr. Hamilton Gladstone a debenture holder Mr. JusLice Russe'l in the Chancery Division on tune 24 appointed a receiver of the Sahang Rubber Estates, with power to aise money. Mr. Dighton Pollock, for the plaintiff, said that the prices obtainable for rubber at the present tine88 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter395 1921-07-28 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— All the Malayan papers including yours have for some time past been over- I whelmingly advocating and urging the I introduction of new industries by the I Government, as private capital is very in- Jiff, rent; tin and rubber, Jhe395 words
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Article266 1921-07-28 8 Five Men in Hospital. Three Under Arrest. A live y fight is reported tu have taken place on the after deck of the steamer Japan while lying in the stream preparatory to leaving port for the Straits and the Far East on Friday in which five266 words
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Article75 1921-07-28 8 Arrangement has been made with Mr. Cheong Ko^n Seng for the Star of Hope Amateur* to stage The Enchanted Hor»', on Thursday, August 4, at the Star Opera Hall, North Bridge Road. The Gr.at Won* Woo Conjuring Company at the Star Opera Hall, North Bridge Road, attracted a75 words
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Article118 1921-07-28 8 A correspondent writ s as follows It may Rive a great pleasure to your Moslem readers to know that an amalgamation has been effected bt ween the Moslem Association and the Moslem Institute, resulting in the name of the Mosl.m Association being retained. A special general meeting of118 words
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Article81 1921-07-28 8 Sir Aston Webb, at the Royal Institute of British Architects, said that the vastness and magnificence of St. Paul's Cathedral were very much enhanced by the circumstance that the building sprang, so to speak, from the narrow streets. A piazza round St. Paul's would spoil one ■>f the finest views81 words
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Article359 1921-07-28 8 Messrs. Macphail and Co.'s Weekly Report. M-jssrs. Macphail and Co., report under' iat', July 27. The market cl.se quiet. Rubber declined o cents, but the small demand-for shares which commenced a fortnight ago still continues and a f ow parcals changed hands. Tin improved a little at359 words
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Article381 1921-07-28 8 Murder Cases Being Dealt With. The case in which Un Mok Xi stood charged with the murder of two compatriots on March 26, at 22 Tras Street, was concluded befcre the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, on Tuesday. The jury found the accused guilty but insane at381 words
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Article85 1921-07-28 8 The rate cf mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended July 16 was 32.51. The total number of deaths was 251 of which 170 were male subjects and 81 female. Convulsions claimed 17, Shthisis 33, malana fev:r 20, dysentery 13 eri-beri 19, pneumonia 22,85 words
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43 1921-07-28 8 Orders for week ending July SI Thursday, 28th. Third Troop Parade, ..15. Friday, 29.— Ninth Trocp Parade, 6.15. There will be no Band Practice on July !9 and no Parades from July 80 t> luguat 1.43 words
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Article49 1921-07-28 8 M.V.R. Battalion Rifle Club. The Range is open to all comers. Shoots for July, 1921. 1 Saturday, 80th 4 p.m. Sunday, 31st 7 JO a.ro July Spoon will be shot for on Saturday Inly 80, at 4 p.m. and Sunday, July SI, a 1 M> a.m49 words
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Article32 1921-07-28 8 Daring the war German invntors proHue ed subst'tutes for rubb«r tvrcs made i trim the follow n;t fibre, c:rd, fslt. hair, -»BTJ?r. cardbiaH. *ood md even asphalt, *i bitumen sod allied substances.32 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement273 1921-07-28 8 Raffles Hotel MONDAY.—Tea Dansant, 6 to 7 pjn. (Admission fret). WEDNESDAY. —Special Musical Programme after Dinner. THURSDAY.—Gueat Night and Dancing. (Evening Dress essential for Dancing). FRlDAY.—Special Lunch—Orchestra. SATURDAY.—Gueat Night and Dancing. (Evening Dress essential for Dancing). SUNDAY.—Cinema after Dinner. RAFFLES ORCHESTRA K A. LOOKE, Musical IJi rector A. E. McClary,273 words
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Advertisement867 1921-07-28 9 CINEMAS From Saturday, July S3, to TTtursda: July itf, 1931 ••rial photoplay o' Absorb .v. *n<«r«at A pictuie «iib M liter*siii.k plot running torouita it, >■' ■luite d.lferont fiom the ord na'«. all o-i plot;e»« strul CAB NO. 13 Adapted fr >m Xavie' Vt Mo-t'pin's Masterpiece and prr.cuced by the867 words
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Advertisement282 1921-07-28 9 CINEMAS AND THEATRES BEACH OAD TO-NIGHT Complete Change of Programme For Particulars, See Announcement Leader Page. TAN CHKNR VEX < o, 144, Prapriatora. VICTORIA THEATRE THE BANDMAN OPERA CO. (1921) To-n>ght at 9.80 urompt OH JOY Friday, July 39. Monday, August t. Tuaaday. August 2. Saturday, July SO. XHE MAID282 words
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Advertisement80 1921-07-28 9 [frj^jjl BORDEN'S Jj^jjjl MALTED MILK 11^3 HAS NO EQUAL MILK ,<s4_ug^ superior MrenKtheninjr invigorating- food ;>' iMTQUAUTY CONNELL BROS. Company (inc. In U.S.A.) SINGAPORE X!a —J^ Aajanta HF>I5 Sea TerA lb.onChap aoA New 2M HP. Model Delivery from Stock 25 cwt., io cwt., i ton and 4 ion size* On80 words
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Advertisement821 1921-07-28 10 SALES BY AUCTION CHEONG KOON SENG CO, AUCTION SALE f valMktt lan.l and kiW J^"!" I At KmH C.KKW Knon Sen* < room. N« M, Klin»t Street. n \\edne«<lu>. \uKU»t V Ml I"" I MfirtemrccV Mil "f vulunhle W years' J-r inerv tb.- "aid premises, comprising h.i by M? Hro...821 words
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Advertisement497 1921-07-28 10 SALES BY fIUCTIOH REMINDER SATURDAY. JULY St. AT P.M. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE r>f very chnrminir Jacobenn ana Tudor design teak household furniture. Concert grand piano, gramophones, etc. At No. 7, Chancery lane, otT Thomson Road, Comprising an excellent toned full concert grand piano by Collard Collard, in first rate order497 words
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Advertisement809 1921-07-28 10 NOTICE •v THE EBTATE OF HENRY YARDLY DEIGHTON POTTER, DECEASED PURSUANT TO THE TRUSTEE ORDINANCE, 1914. SECTION 26. NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands •upori or aga'nst the. Estate of Henry Ynrdley Deighton Potter, deceased late of Singapore, who died on809 words
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Advertisement615 1921-07-28 10 WEARNE BROTHERS, LTD. NOTICE OF LOSS OF CERTIFICATE. Whereas application has been made to the Directors of the above Company, to issue a duplicate Certificate for 37 shares, numbered *****1 to *****2 and *****7 to *****1, inclusive, in the name of Cyril Thomas de Burgh Whitehouse of Telak Anson. upon615 words
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Advertisement339 1921-07-28 10 COMBINE OF BLUTTO CO. JAVA SEA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Batavia, Jay.) A.D. 18(1. Comblaed Capitals fally HbactiW Fl. 11.2M.t00 Reserved per December 11, 19 IS Kl. 5.095.419.1S Head Offices BATAVIA AND AMSTERDAM Branch Offices gINGAI'ORK, S-b, FINLAYSON GBCKN Medan, Semarang, Sonrabaya, Bandoeng. Macassar, Rangoon, Shanghai, Tientsin, Melbourne,339 words
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Advertisement325 1921-07-28 10 WE SPECIALIZE IN BUITISB PRINTING ONLY. We shall: give you the pructical thing and it wiH be of a dignity and style that will surety please you. Wc'w got the complete r*ui«ment. we've pot the experience, an* well deliver thr job on tiny and Is) perfect order. Gi»e us a325 words
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Article943 1921-07-28 11 Satisfactory Position of The Company. l'»« first annual general ni rating »f the Bagan Serai Company, Ltd., was held on Jane 22 at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. E. L. Hamilton (th« chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, the report and accounts are before you, ami,943 words
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Article119 1921-07-28 11 I);-. W. I". Kaikon of Jcr. "y City, after usinj; in an operation so. if tabes of ppwderad radium, each vailed at £1,500, :i> -ricntally put MM IM the patient bndlgM in the wasti'-papei basket, wht-n it was thr.iwn into the eelh. r-f urnac-c .'ml the usual119 words
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Advertisement112 1921-07-28 11 If DUN LOP MOTOR CVCLIi TYRES AND BELTS. Are Built to Better the lie*t." THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO (Z, LTD. Incorporated in Japan) 42 »nd 41 ItOBLNSON ROAD. If you ar. passing by BKACH KO.VI) drop at No. 7 (opposite S.V.C.), You can ha\r supplies of Tyros. Benzine, Oil. Batteries,112 words
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Advertisement543 1921-07-28 11 c c E ,|^ll|k E M Proprietor.: \t_\ 1\ 4T E COMPANY FU '^BBi->W</ 'Phone 352 -f-j A"* 3 HM^__\ I/O/ _M N n •J 1 BY TEST THE BEST. *J^ Etablissements Chatelain Well-known Products \rthritism. Rheumatism, Ar- ■■■kam.amß I'aludiMn, (malaria) Hepatir JRr IN— I terio-atlerosis. Obesity, Gout. Ell IMC543 words
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Advertisement374 1921-07-28 12 NEW SHIPMENTS JUST RECEIVED Tals Bronze Lever H^od" Tale and Townie Chain Pollej Blocks Smooth-on-Cement Galvanized Roofing Bolts and NnU Galvanized Single Rust Hooka Braden Handled Parang*. etc., etc., etc. IUAN KIAT CO., LTD. PHILLII STREET The successful Tenderers for supply of Miscellaneous Article- a.id Engineers Stores "the Sin K374 words
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Advertisement537 1921-07-28 12 TAY GUAN KIAT PHILLIP 3TBUT. VSnnr Naa. $111 $114. The -nci-.-ssf nl contractor for anpply of FIREWOOD AND BASKETS AND BROOMS, ETC to the Singapore Municipality taring the year 1921. GLOBB BOILER UMBDT For clearing and preserving ataam beileri if all type. Used by all factories. lUamerr, fie., and found537 words
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Advertisement916 1921-07-28 12 H 4S\|. Ml AOVMHM-MENIS "«e VRaTAID chart** f«r Waarta, For Bale. Te, Let, etc la erdlaary c1... sst type (averse* six w»rds U Una) are t— Per line oee insertion 88 eta* two Ins 41 eta- tbr«» .as. 64 ets four ins. 82 eta, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $I.ls.916 words
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Advertisement920 1921-07-28 12 LAND AND HOUSES WANTED TO RENT, small bungalow for direct or later. Apply 301, Straits Times. COMPOUND" HOUSE TO TeT, 2003r~East Coast Road. Apply Lanka Dispensary, 42, Serangoon Road. "FURNISHED ROOMS, with bath-roomi atI ached, near town, good table. Terms moderate. ,IS, Lloyd Road. "TO LET, SHARON. 104, River Valley920 words
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Advertisement976 1921-07-28 12 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, seeand floor No. $8-1, Chang. Alley, tunable for offlee. Immediate *ntry. Apply No. 5. T«lak Ayer Btr»«t TO LET, $8. Weilieh Street, •oitable for an ofllee or godown. Close to town and wharf. Entry Jnn* 1. Apply to A. Cioaet Co.. 7, Baffles Quay. TO976 words
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Advertisement307 1921-07-28 12 Straits Motorcar Service. Ltd •JaCMfc ORCHARD. ROAD Sole Distributors of BELLANGER famous French Car All kinds of Repairs to Motor CycleCam, and Lorries executed Cracked Cylinders, Crank-Cades Gears a«« broken parts of all metal- Welded RELIABLE CARS AND LORRIES HIRED. Good* Transported from Ships. Godown*. Private Houses, etc. A number307 words
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Miscellaneous205 1921-07-28 12 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General £8 Manager's Office IU7 Job P? in' ing Office 1244 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addreme' to THE EDITOR. All eommnnicatio. c relating to business matters advert"* ments, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc., should he addressed to THs) MANAGER.205 words
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