The Straits Times, 16 August 1921
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Title Section13 1921-08-16 1 The Straits Times. No. 26,717 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1921 PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement94 1921-08-16 1 El !^rffl 't Pilsener Beer P^P WmM Cuiniiess Slcut |^H| Sole A((entii THF BOFVFO Co, ltd. II -rot ill 4 S-R'Std) THSR 19 ON LV ONE KODAK all other apparatus bein; "imply cameras, not manufactured by The Kodak Company, YOU CANNOT MAKE A MISTAKE, when buying a camera, even if94 words
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Advertisement193 1921-08-16 1 NEW SHIPMENT JUST RECEIVED J SILVER AND E.P.N.S. jfi^i" -—^-^.T_ CIGARETTE CASES. ■V Suitable for presentation |W. *H HI W^/ V"J T£3 purposes. B«8t English E.P.NS. FnU SoUd Silver and GoH Striped, sized Double Sided Cigarette in finest engine turned deCases, in a variety of de- V~tLw^ signs. Shaped to193 words
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Article928 1921-08-16 2 Mow >.< ndon Grew Into a Great Port. Not many authors have taken 40 years to write one book, states the Evening Standard. But not many authors have attempted such a colossal task as to write a complete history of the port of London. That928 words
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Article156 1921-08-16 2 Leading women from all over the Empire met at a luncheon (riven at the Langham Hotel by the British Women's Patriotic League to Mrs. Lloyd George and the wiras of the Dominion Prime Ministers. Princaas Louise presided. Lady Aster said that she admired the wives of156 words
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Advertisement190 1921-08-16 2 JBi^o^^^ Tta New Remington, Bolt Action Sporting Rifle AMAN S RlFLE— Built on ruf«ed lines to withstand rough usage, this Model 30 is well balanced and beautifully proportioned. Thoroughly tested in Alaska, the Canadian Rockies and other big garr iields this rifle will be found accurate «nd dependable. Weight 8190 words
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Advertisement546 1921-08-16 2 ERUPIIOS OH CHiLBTSJEAD And Face. Caused Irritation At Night. Cuticura Heals. Cuticura Soap > J Ointment healed the sore erup lons on cur littlt boy's bead and D-e. Tt»y wert of a ■watery nature ai Iwberersf tbe water went it fon .J t rv.vtions that after a time drit.l. ibrnang546 words
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Advertisement215 1921-08-16 2 10 H.P. CITROEN CAR Th. cxe«ileure >f French automobile engia«*rltig h»s l«afl fc««« kwtii and agreed by •xperta. Th« Cltro«n is tits s«k»*wl*4«n4 txist of this school of production. Sr« this remarkabU Car eomparv it with any oth.r light ami H HI M»rk*t. Ttk* a Uemoostrstion ride— drire it yourself215 words
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Article343 1921-08-16 3 fh. Mystery of a Lamb's Head And Human Hair. A strange story comes from Naples showing how old briefs and superstitions still linger among- the people, and with what passion they wiH cling to i hem. The old belief of the common Neapolitan people in witchraft has343 words
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Article377 1921-08-16 3 City Dwellers Get Pure Air Inder Compulsion. Interesting references to the reniarkaHle ?r«-.t produced on the air of London an 1 •ti:ir great cities by the coal dispute am! •■onsMjui-nt enforced economy in fires art nada in thf current isiue of The I^inci't. With th«- disappearance from377 words
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Article266 1921-08-16 3 Opinion in Calcutta Business C:ircl«H. In Calcutta business ehdM conMiierab'e doubt is expressed a» to th.3 practical utility of the invention of Sir Henry Wic-k--ham, the wvil-known rubber aspect, which it is cla med will transform lsc into hard cured ruVb r within a few minutes266 words
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Article38 1921-08-16 3 A Lambeth magistrate recently dismissed charges against a party of Free Salvationists of "unlawfully using noisy iiiKirumenta for the purpose of culling persons together." He held that the playing of the band was incidental to a religious service.38 words
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Advertisement481 1921-08-16 3 ENGLISH 2-4 J. l| 1--6-21 i SOUTH AMERICA I #\Ve offer a complete banking service in the following countries, special attention being given to the handling of H .o o»r,c« collections. OKTHkI CaNKB* AROtNTIIVt BRAZIL URUQUAV li<i,.|><,. An.. Hi. .l»u, .i uukK. Ma Pule Mostevlaao. VENIZUII* COLOMBIA »H. QUUW* ..l«d481 words
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Advertisement528 1921-08-16 3 DAISY AIR. RIFLES Let your boy learn how to bhoot without the danger of handling explosives. Buy him a Daisy Air Rifle. Dsisy Air Rifles are oiade of the finect tempered steel and loot like high powered hunting titles. They operate by compressed air, shoot euaight and are just the528 words
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Advertisement732 1921-08-16 3 NOTICES NOTICE MEETING OF THK BOARD OF LICENSING JUSTICES. The Meeting of the Board of Uconning Justices for the fourth quarter 1921 com-rrn-ncinc October 1, 1921, will be held in the First Magistrate's Court at 2.30 p.m., on Thursday, September 18, 1921. Applicant* for Transfers, Renewals, Removals, N.'w Licences and732 words
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Advertisement585 1921-08-16 3 SALES BY AUCTION UREN COMPANY BALE OF VALUABLE FREKII'iI I) PROPERTY Tho above Company have h».l placed la their hands for private aale that modem Suroyeun House, with the adjoining lota facing the sea. known as Mildreda, M.C. No. 1491, East Coast Road, .iplendid compound, total area ITS, 369 square585 words
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Advertisement533 1921-08-16 4 STEftMER SAILINGS P. 0.- British India AND Apcar Lino (Companies Incorporated in Kngland) HAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (Under Contract with Hit Majesty's Government) The r«p»)'i MAIL SERVICE EAST OF BOMBAY an at prtacat ■*ap«adea LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON I TO MARSEILLES AND LONDON533 words
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Advertisement541 1921-08-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP GO. uanaaj •MSt|M it«isded to aall fraa» Slagaawr* KlNTA— Monday. 4 p.m., for Port Swottonbam and Ponang. BYE LEONG Monday at f for Malacca and Hoar. RAEA— Taaaday, at 410 p.a far Malacca DELI- Wednesday, 12 JO pja, f or Miri Labai.n. Jpsselton. Kudat, Sandakan Jolo541 words
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Advertisement326 1921-08-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS 0. S. K. THE OSAKA BHOBEN KAIBHA LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) No. 2. Dc Soaia Btreot. Prepsssd Sailing from Singapore (Subject to ehans* without notice) k EUROPEAN LINE Bald, Marseille*. London, Antweri Rotterdam and Hamburg arr. dep. HIMALAYA MARU An*. 22 Aug. 28 •ALASKA MARU Sept. 14 Sept.326 words
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Advertisement370 1921-08-16 4 STEAMER SMLHW NIPPON YISEN U IICU I KAIMi/Y. rlaaorporatad la J»p»»' l>»d«r Mall Contract wttb tha «»*7UI Jnum GovomaMat •abjeat to alterations witaoat LONDON LDJI r«rtaigbtlT Serrlee ■to Leadaa. Antwerp tU (Malacca) Tmrnxmr Colombo, Saea, Part Said and HuMlita KLEIST Aug. It IMISHIMA HARD Aug M SADO MABU Sept 7370 words
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Advertisement573 1921-08-16 5 STEAMER SAILINGS MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE Unaer Contract with the French Oov*rnm*ai Mall and Passenger Service* DIRBCT MARSEILLES FAR EASTERN SERVICE HOMEWARD MAILS OUTWARD MAILS T* MaraaHto* via Colombo, To Japan via Saigon, Haiphong, Dliboati, Port Said Hongkong and Shanghai voSrTKoa lA.moo tons Aug. tt ARMAND KEHIC 10.000 ton* Sept.573 words
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Advertisement195 1921-08-16 5 lODWELL LINE FOR NEW YORK DIRECT VIA SUEZ xoI.TON CASTLE and Aa C EGREMONT CASTLE end Sept. KENDAL CASTLE mid. Oct WRAY CASTLE mid. Nov. via Panama. For freight, please apply to PATKKSON, SIMONS CO, LTD. AgentPRINCE LINE LIMITED (Incorporated In England) FAR EAST SERVICI rOR BOSTON AND NEW YORK195 words
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Advertisement390 1921-08-16 5 STEAMER SAILINGS GREEN STAR LIRE Steamn Deetlnatloa Da* «*i ARCTURUB New York and Baltimore via Sues Aug. 2: WEST HENSHAW Los Angeles and San Francisco via ports Aug. tl LORAIN New York and Baltimore via Suei Sept. t WEST CALEBA Los Angele* aad San Francisco via ports S.pt- t DUQUESNE390 words
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Advertisement178 1921-08-16 5 STEAMER SAILINGS THE BLUE FUNNEL UNI PABBKNGER BCRVICI ■ailing* from Singapore to Looa'ea i--a. PTBBHUS 7,815 ton. Oe*. I' Plrat-elaas ealy. PARS fM c* »7T» farther Information, pi**** saat* W. MANSFIELD CO, LTD. (Incorporate* In ""glaa^) UNITED AMERICAN LINES INC. ■■eeasMCS ts UTOUfORI DBABBOBH CO. INC. (Incorporated Ia'UAA.) Independent SUamaht*178 words
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Advertisement902 1921-08-16 5 Straits Settlements Loan, 1921 Mill ..»**>>.■ ISSUE OF $20,000,000 LOAN Bearing interest front the date of purchase at 7 per cent per annum aayaU* mtr» yearly on May 1 and November 1. >..e«»ee* repayable: at par on iviay i, isae FREE OF INCOME TAX ANO OTHER DUTIES PRICE OF ISSUE902 words
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Advertisement783 1921-08-16 6 CINEMAS tif HALL, LIMITED North Bridge Road At 10 p.m. Sharp ALB-RT McGKEGOR CO Albert Morrow t)i<->lart his aVi<*y with a pack of cards. TWa invites 4 membrr- of the audisnee to cmc upon t c stage and introduces them into THE LAND OF MYSTERY 1001 COMEDY KABINET 1001 Laughs783 words
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Advertisement254 1921-08-16 6 ENTERTAINMENTS MHAR OPERA OP BINOAPOBB At their entirely new Beyrouth Theatre, opposite the Gaylang Police Station, Gaylane Road. To-mif kc I To-aJffct 1 1 GULZAR-E-NEKY will b. atacwl BTSD *LJ a. BL a. Mai* Maaacar. Propri.ui Slamat Hari Raya to oar Hadji Patrdts One full act of new scenery will254 words
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Advertisement122 1921-08-16 6 For aU Defects of Vision CONSULT Mr. K. F. CHONti Fellow of the Spectacle Maker's Co. Diploma of the British Optical Association Fellow of the Institute of Opthalmir Opticians (London) OFFICE At THE United Pharmacy, 305, North Bridge Road SINGAPORE DENTAL AND ORAL SURGERY Its. Orchard Ro.« R OHNISHI, D.D.S.122 words
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Advertisement36 1921-08-16 6 We gmile though Times are bad I Phone 228 r There is always a demand for i i Prompt Printing and every-day Stationery i i < WE SUPPLY BOTH I i RICHARD LIMITED 76 Cecil St. Singapore.36 words
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Letter210 1921-08-16 7 To the Editor of the StraiU Times. Sir, In your leader Upper Sil.sia of Friday last, in endeavouring to show the real position of Upper Silesia, you forgot to mention an important point which, in my opinion, wou'd give a diffeient aspect to the filiation. A few years210 words
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Letter242 1921-08-16 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, You must really excuse me if I am taking up any of your valuable space, but I feel that in writing this letter I am simply voicing the sentiments of all who are ronsumers of liquor and tobacco. What I want242 words
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Letter397 1921-08-16 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— There is a rumour in town that the Municipal Commissioners are about to grant relief :o owners of houses which art- fii pty. Such a rumour is hard to credit but there have been some queer th ngs done in397 words
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Article543 1921-08-16 7 Road Hots Any Remedy Tn th F'! tor of th» Ptroits Times. 9ir r-~t-r r-"i '"it in now more or n r-^t'or c f dni'y op-urr'n-" and IB 'tOT •< i'rt; I"" V-n SI fr "«-pit r- «■-> frr"rn Ih-t fh-> oj'-o'l nkl*C of <!r Moi r-''--> <-f t v543 words
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Article213 1921-08-16 7 I<w4a> Kemaman, K. Dungun and Trengganu S p.m. Malacca and Muar 8 p.m Hhio 4 pj| Wednendat T.nirkal. Moeara-Snba and Djamhi 9 a.m. \namba and Nat :na Island ..9 a.m. Ampu:ian, Macassar, etc. 11a.m. Miri, Labuan, Jcsselton, Kudat, Sandakan, Sulu and Zamhnanga 11 a.m I. Smnbu. Muntok213 words
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Article125 1921-08-16 7 WI'THIA. Brit., 237 tons, from Telok Nebong 15-8, for i:nc. CEYLON MAP.r. Jap., L»,996 tons, from Calcitta 16-8. for Kobe 17-8. ■I.KNSHANE, Brit., 4.01^ tons, from Hankow 16-8, for Penang unc. iIEBE, Brit., 346 ton«, from Port Swettenham 16-8, for Port Swettenham 18-8. HAKATA MARU, Jap.. 3.752 tons,125 words
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Article146 1921-08-16 7 FIXTURES Tw > B »y, An*ast I«. High Water 9.66 a.m., 9.17 p.m. Penang Appeal Court tVedneaday, Aagost IT. High Water, IO.SS a.m.. 9.6« p.m. S.V.C. Meeting, Drill Hall, 6.15 p.m. Tanarlln Club at Home, 4.16 p.m. Thursday, August 18. High Water, 11.1 a.m, 10.29 p.m. Hcmeward146 words
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Article98 1921-08-16 7 VESSELS AT THE DOCKS Sa*t Wharf Basin Nil. £Ast Wharf-Nil. Sheers Wharf -Ban Hong Liong. Main Wharf-Prosper, Isla de Panay. Empire Dock Sandon Hall, Ceylon Maru. Hakata Maru, Kifunezan Maru No. 2, Hebe Ayuthia, Medusa. West Wharf— Nil. Jardlne* Wharf— Nil. Palo Branl Coal Wharf. Nil. Keppel Harbour.98 words
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Article134 1921-08-16 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, August 16. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1/16 Demand 2/3 13/16 Prvate 3 m. credits 2/44 On New York Demand 42 Private 90 days 45 Va On trance Bank out On India Bank T. T. 174 On Hongkong Band d/d 20 p.c. prem. On134 words
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44 1921-08-16 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 12 o'clock noon, August 16, 1921. Ton* of mar ket Easier. Pale Crepe Closing Price* Buyen Sellers 101 -D«i Spot Sept. Oct.-Dec. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Pricii Buyen Seller* 27V4 28'4 28 29 30 3144 words
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Article181 1921-08-16 7 Val. Pd Bajwi Nl«r» 1 1 Ay«r W«n t LOO 1 HiUm Ti» \M 1.78 1 1 Jelantoh CM £1 £1 Kam Kamuntißt 1.17.6 1.1.6 10 10 Kinte Auoc. 6JW tl *l Lanat Mum 5 6 Lingui Tin 4.25 4.76 10 10 Malayan Coll. 18.75 14.75 1 1 Menglembu181 words
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Article121 1921-08-16 7 /»1. Pi Bayeri. B«U«rt Q £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 8.0.0 1.10. t B £1 E. Smelting Co. 6.25 6.76 6/ Electric T'ways 2/6 10 10 Fraser Neaves 27.50 29.00 iO 50 W. Hammer Co. 80 S»0 IOOIOOKatz Bros. Def. 140.00 10 10 Mexican Eagle 4.15.0 5.5.0 10 10 Maynard121 words
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Article93 1921-08-16 7 U. Eng. 0 p.c. $1,234,300 tm I ;v S'porc Electric Tnunways 6 p.c. £850,00r ton. Spore Municipal 5 y.c $1,878,000 o»» Spore Man. 4H p. of 1907 $1,000,000 'i[< di. Spore Man. 4Vk of 1909 $1,600^00 '.r V .t. dU Spore Man. 4H P* of 1909 $1,600,000 It p.t.93 words
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Article382 1921-08-16 7 Frascr aaa Co. and Lyall and Evstt's Quotations. latest svailikU SUi-Hag Qaotatitaa «r« printed oa >aoth«r yag« Frttaj. To-day** Pric— frm»er %jall A A Co Fv»n Allenby ($1) 0.25 0.35 0.15 055 Alor liajah (|1) 1.00 156 1.00 156 Am. Malay ($2) 2.00 1.60 2.00 A Hitam (|6)382 words
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Advertisement263 1921-08-16 7 VICTORIA THEATRE FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY Coming Soon THE MIGHTY MONARCHS OF MYSTERY ff f COMPANY THE SENSATION OF FIVE CONTINENTS. Direct from the Capitols of the World. The Greatest Magical Organization that ever toured the Enst. Breaking theatrical record* fcr attendance in every < ity visited. THERE'S A263 words
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Advertisement648 1921-08-16 7 uATKST ADVERTISEMENTS MARY McGREQOR will be pleaswi to see you, to-night at the Liberty Hall. WANTED, motor cycle, Combination. British. 446, StraiU Times. $5,000 TO LEND on approved security. Apply 443, Straits Times. i w ANT ED, competent shorthand typist for [office in Malacca. _Apply 437, Straits Times. WANTED, second-hand648 words
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Advertisement217 1921-08-16 7 AUCTION SALE of excellent teak household furniture (owner leaving the Colony). At No. 79-3, Orchard Road, jast beyond the Police Station, on Saturday, Angast 20, at 2.30 p.m. Comprising a good toned organ fitted with 4 'tops in oak ease, imported by W. J. Garcia, with teak stool, very fine217 words
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Advertisement130 1921-08-16 7 FOR SALE One shopsoiled new, flve-teater, on« second-hand seven-seater Hupmobile and Humber five-seatcr. Full guarantee given with the above, also one Triumph motor cycle. Apply STRAITS MOTOR GARAGE. •.a. GI.ENARIFFE. AUGUST 11, 1»21 Consignees of cargo per tho above Fteamer from Europe are hereby notified that a pencral survey of130 words
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Obituary17 1921-08-16 8 MURRAY.-At Aberdeen. Scotland, on August 10, 1921. J. R. Murray, Manager, Sime. Darby Co.. Ltd., Penan*.17 words
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1168 1921-08-16 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 THE TRADE COMMISSION. At the recent Federal Council meeting, jthe Governor, acting as we understand on the advice of Mr. W. Duncan, announced jthat he had decided not to appoint the I Committee or Commission which was much I talked of after the deputation1,168 words
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Article30 1921-08-16 8 Mrs. Tarroussin, a Russian lady passenger by the steamer Hwachi, from Java to Shanghai, died suddenly a few hours before the ship reached Hongkong. A post mortem examination was held.30 words
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Article47 1921-08-16 8 The postage on letters from Ceylon to (a) the United Kingdom and British possessions, and (b) to foreign countries, except India, is to be raised, the new rates with regard to the former coming into operation on August 1 and as regards the latter on September 1.47 words
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Article24 1921-08-16 8 1 The report of the engineers on the I proposed Singapore Kalian? baiin improvements is printed on pages 11 and 12 of this issue.24 words
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Article26 1921-08-16 8 The most costly motor car in the world is being exhibited at Shanghai. It cost $35,000 gold and was ordered for Chang Tso-lin, Tuchun of Manchuria.26 words
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Article26 1921-08-16 8 A general meeting of <he Johore Planters Association wi'l be held in the Johore Civil Service Club, Johore Bahru, at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, 18th instant.26 words
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Article25 1921-08-16 8 Mr. Fleming, the American attorney who was sentenced at Shanghai to six months' gaol for contempt of court, hai appealed for modification of sentence. I25 words
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Article34 1921-08-16 8 Members of the S. V. C. are reminded of the meeting at the Drill Hall, tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5.15 p.m. wfcn the disposal of the property and funds of the canteen will be discussed.34 words
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Article41 1921-08-16 8 By kind permission of Lt.-Col. R. W.| Morgan C.M.G., DJ3.O. the drums and i fifes of the Ist Battalion South Staf- fordshire Regiment will play Retreat i in the Botanic Gardens on Friday the I 26' h instant, at 5.15 p.m.41 words
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Article44 1921-08-16 8 It seems strange, but is nevertheless true, says the Courrier d' Haiphong, that a Frenchman has to pay 260 francs to the United States authorities, when sailing for the U.S.A. while an American only pays at the most 10 francs when coming to France.44 words
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Article49 1921-08-16 8 Members of the V.M.C.A. are reminded of the general meeting to be held tomorrow at 6 p.m. for the purpose of formally electing officers and committee to control the Physical Department organisation. It is hoped that every one will make a special effort to be present at the meeting.49 words
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Article52 1921-08-16 8 The head and breast of a coolie belonging to Rambong Sialang Estate, Sumatra, have been discovered. The coolie is supposed to have been eaten by a tiger as they are plentiful in the district as are wild elephants which have done rreat damage to newly opened up "itvte^ in that52 words
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Article53 1921-08-16 8 To-morrow night at 8.30 the V.M.C.A. Literary Society will debate upon the subject Marriage is a duty, the speakers for the affirmative and the negative being Messrs. D. J. Dawson and C. R. Menon, n spectively. The public is cordially invito(i to attend and take part in the discussion of53 words
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Article61 1921-08-16 8 Mr. W. J. D. Kloezeman, Ipoh, and Hadji Jamek will bo leaving foi Sumatra by the Vangoens on the 18th instant on behalf of Rokan Oil Syndicate and will be away for about one month. Mr. Kloez:man is their adviser and is going to inspect the large area they have61 words
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Article53 1921-08-16 8 The Chancery Division has held that the notorious Houston, Stewart Chamberlain, who became a naturalised German during the war and revil.d England, was a German national within the meaning of the Peace Treaty. Consequently, he has forfeited his life interest in the settlement made by his uncle, the late General53 words
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Article61 1921-08-16 8 On the remaining charge against Lieut. A. E. Thompson, of the Wilts. Real, stationed at Hongkong the Court Martial has promulgated sentence a reprimand. The accused officer was found not guilty of misappropriation of funds and of all other charges except that of altering an entry to the extent of61 words
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Article65 1921-08-16 8 Summer holiday-makers from China and French Indo-China seem to be keeping away from Japan this year, and the hotels report a general slump in applications from people in China who usually go there for the summar vacation. Police reports from Hakone, Miyanoshita, Ikao and Karuizawa say at present there are65 words
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Article113 1921-08-16 8 Inspector Stewart, of the Traffic Branch, yesterday charged before Mr. Dawson, a European named A. E. Tilley, of Wilkie Road, with criminal breach of trust in respect of $60.29 cts. being the premium due for an insurance policy with a local company, which he had paid to defendant early in113 words
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Article86 1921-08-16 8 When China declared war against Germany all the Germans serving in the Maritime Customs Service were discharged. Now, with friendly relationship restored between China and Germany, the German Government has telegraphed to the Capital requesting all the German members on the Customs Staff be re-employed. This request is now under86 words
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Article144 1921-08-16 8 The River Police, says a Shanghai paper, are just now giving attention to the leakage of oil from ships in port, a notice- able quantity of crude oil having lately been observed, spreading over a consider- able, area of the river and even for some distance along the Soochow creek.144 words
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Article516 1921-08-16 8 It is officially stated that Crown l'rinca Hirohito is expected to arrive at Yokohama on September 9, on h.B return frtm Europe. Liiut.-Coloncl W. Lorinjr, C.M.G, D.5.0., who recently vacated th? command of the Koyal Art.llery at Hon^kunir. left for home the Colony by the P. and516 words
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Article27 1921-08-16 8 For duty purposes, the price of first grade rubber for the period August 12 to Autrust 18, 1921, inclusive, is 29V4 cents per pound.27 words
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Article60 1921-08-16 8 Before Mr. Nunn, District Judge, this morning. Chief Detective Insp. t st 110 charged Mr. W. L. H. M. Regout with alleged embezzlement in Java. The extradition papers in connection with the case have arrived, and the order of th« Governors Deputy was produced in court. The60 words
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Article122 1921-08-16 8 A Government Gazette Extraordii ary. issued yesterday afternoon appoints the following gentlemen to constitute a Commission to make a full enquiry into the present state of trade depression brought about, in the main, by the c. utinued depression in thu rubber industry, and the extension of credit facilities122 words
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Article212 1921-08-16 8 About six weeks ago, it will be remembered, a Japanese, named Hideu Uorigoe, prorated a Until iron Kobe on the local Netherlands 'irading Society for $4o,Uuu. Ihe money was paid over on the man producing his passport and other papers, the bank officials being quite212 words
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Advertisement118 1921-08-16 8 W. BRANDISH, Jun on his ROVER did the most Consistent Lap Times as the following figures show LAP No. TIME 1 44 mins. 34 sees. 2 44 41 3 46 6 (fill up petrol, etc.) 4 44 32 5 46 3 (fill up petrol, etc.) 6 44 40 A maximum118 words
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Advertisement165 1921-08-16 8 ALHAMBRA To-night at IM pm Path.. 1 Serial THE PHANTOM FOE 15 Kpiiod«» or SI rcala Featuring juaniU Hansen, Warner Oland and Harry Semeli Episodes 6 and t ONE OF THE FINEST (Featuring Tom Moore) THE MOTHER'S INFLUiNU 2 Paris Topical Budget and New Harold Lloyd Comedy MARLBOROUGH A FIGHT165 words
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Article1445 1921-08-16 9 Failure of the Recent Negotiations. Sinn Fein Demands Absolute Independence. Reuter Telegrams. Load n, August 14. The text of thi Government's proposals for an Irish settkment, made by Mr. Lloyd' George to De Val.ra on July 20, the Irish leader's reply on. August 10 and Mr. Lloyd George's rejoinderReuter - 1,445 words
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Article12 1921-08-16 9 Reuter Telegram. London, August 14. Madrid Maura has formed a cabinetReuter - 12 words
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Article572 1921-08-16 9 1 Close of the Conference In Paris. REl TEK TKLEr.HA MS. Paris, August 13. Public opinirn is well satisfi -d w th the I conference's decision, as being probably the safest ur.d?r pres n nt circumstances. Especially gratifying is the removal of ar.y difference, hewever light, between Grent572 words
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Article52 1921-08-16 9 Reuter Telegram. London, August 15. The president of Scottish Dyes, Ltd., Glasgow, has returned from a tour of India md the colonies. He says German iyemakers are determined to exclude British dyestuffs. They have formed a itrong combination which will exact fx-j irbitant prices for special dyes unobtainibleReuter - 52 words
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Article36 1921-08-16 9 Reuter Telegram. London, August 14. Mexico City The Foreign Ministry has nade a statement to the effect that it does lot intend signing the treaty with the United States before the Government has >een recognised.Reuter - 36 words
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Article169 1921-08-16 9 RCCTER TFLEr.RAMS. Lcn Ion, August 15. Reval Advices from Archangel state that General K'.enbovski anl Gutor, exmembers of Brussiloff's executive war council, who were Ion? imprisoned, have new bean shot w th forty other officers and the wives of two officers who fleJ from Russia. London, August 15.169 words
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Article78 1921-08-16 9 Keiter Telegrams. London, August 15. Philadelphia A great fire has occurred at the oil works of the Atlantic Refinery Company. The flames sprouted hundreds of feet high and it was twenty-four hours before they were extinguished. Five persons were killed. The damage amounted to $1,000,000. London, August78 words
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Article94 1921-08-16 9 Rfcter Telegram. London, August 15. 'In the House of Commons Col. Yate i asked what action was proposed by the Government of India regarding the export of opium from India owing to the failure of the Chinese Government to tarry out j its undertaking to put downReuter - 94 words
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Article162 1921-08-16 9 What has been Accomplished by The Committee. Mr. W. Peel, chairman of the European Unemployment Committee, writing from Kuala Lumpur, on August 9, states No. of applicants for assistance 460 Employment found 144 Recommended for posts (still under consideration) 11 Provided with passages to other countries 90 men,162 words
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Article200 1921-08-16 9 We learn with deep regret of the death at Aberdeen on August 10 of Mr. James Robbie Murray, of Messrs. Sime, Darby and Co., Penang. The late Mr. Murray, who had not been in the best of health of late, went home in February200 words
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Article2948 1921-08-16 9 (Reflections on The Ashes. Our Special Correspondent London, July 14. h? comedy is finishid as far at concerns Test Matches between England and Australia for the n?xt few years. It has seamed as if Nature has b en in k'3if::e with the Australians. As things wr.t at Lee.ls,2,948 words
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Article83 1921-08-16 10 Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report. Singapore, August 16. Silver.— BB. Hon-rkon? 20 p.c. prem. Thr-( r-nnths gold Mi'-. Phure HarVet Wry dull. Rubbers.— Practical'y no business passin- I Tin« Tsipines i.n?ifc-1.07«4. Norths' 130-1 35. So- ths r,r,.70 rents. Rnwan-rs P«u.fi7J4 cpnt,, Mon-rVmbus 40-45 centt, Punans m.r.f, cent*.83 words
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Article1859 1921-08-16 10 Measures Taken in the Colony Last Year. Following is from the report of the Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. t, S. James, CMC), on the Colony during 1920 The posit it n at the b?gmning of the year wns .sjch as to cause grave anxiety, owing to the low1,859 words
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Article200 1921-08-16 10 Statemi'.t of Quantity and Value of Rubber exported During July. Mr. G. A. Hereford, the acting Registrar of Imports and Exports, has sent us the following statement of the quantity and value of rubber exported from the Straits Settlements during Juiy, 1921. Nett decrease 30,880.2 tons. Note. The200 words
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Article136 1921-08-16 10 Alb;rt Mcrrcw, who is appearing at the L.berty Hall from to-night in conjunction .with Mary McGregor, the Highland seeress, I will to-ipirrcw a t^mpt whilst blindfolded to find an article hidden somewhere in S'n"aporp by Mr. R. H. Gale, ag. secretary < f th? S.C C. Mr.136 words
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Article568 1921-08-16 10 Exciting Incident in Bombay Harbour. A representative of the Times of Ceylon who went on board the Naldera was given a few details of the accident by an officer on board the vessel. The Naldera, while entering Bombay harbour, collided with the Clan Lamont which had anchored568 words
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Article218 1921-08-16 10 I On Sunday next, the 21st inat., at the close of Evensong, there will be a short practice in congregational singing. A great erfort is being made in the Church of England to-day to encourage the congregations to take the r part in the services of the218 words
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Article29 1921-08-16 10 Programme of drills for the week ending Sattn-Hay. 20. Wednesday, 17th.— 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, Chinese Company Recruits Drill. Sator^v. 9Ath._j pj,,., Drill Hall. S.F.A. Co»pa*y.29 words
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Article251 1921-08-16 10 England's Fine Total. A Reuter wire of August 15 states There were 24,000 spectators at the Oval for .he second uay of the final test match, ihe weather was dull, but the wicket was excellent. England's innings lasted 430 minutes, and they declared with 403 for eight.251 words
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Article510 1921-08-16 10 Nakamura beats Donnell. The completion of the tie between Nakamura and Doiuiell in th Singapore lawn tennis championship, at the S.C.C. yesterday, resulted in victory for the Japanese player by 4 6, 6 2, 6—4. A big crowd had assembled to see the match long before the time510 words
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Article197 1921-08-16 10 The rraMi between the Sinjrapcre Golf Club and the Keppel Golf Cub on Sunday ■"orninf? resulted in a win for Kenpe! by 9 pninM to 1 rs shewn nn^pr, tho Sin'»a-"•-r« Golf Club players being men'ioned first:— F. S Oibson and L J. Gilbertson 1%, H. T. Wh t»197 words
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Article159 1921-08-16 10 The Ex-Services and S.C.C. II met yesterday in their final encoun:er in the series of Second Division league fixtures. Ihe Ex-Services proving the winners by 3 j*oals to 2. The teams now reverse their irder in the league table, the S.C.C. lropping do,wn one place, i.eague Table —Second159 words
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Article45 1921-08-16 10 A Reuter message from Cleveland dated August 14 states that in the Davis Cup doubles Todd and Anderson, Australasia, defeated Tegner and Henr.ks.-n, Denmark, 6—3, 6— 3, 6—2. Australasia has thus defeated Denmark, and will meet the winner of the IndiaJapan matches.45 words
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Article90 1921-08-16 10 Singapore is to have an interesting evert which wi.l in seme measure compensate for the abandonment of the Malayan Sports. On the Initiative of the S.C.C. a meeting of the club representatives was held the other day when it was decided to hold an ■nteridub sports meeting on90 words
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Article134 1921-08-16 10 Eight new reels of the Brass Bullet serial will be shown to-night at the Gaiety Cinema, together with the gnat Ma., r cc Tourneur picture, The White Heather. Episodes 3 and 4 of the Smashing Barriers .serial will also be screened. At the Liberty Hall from to-night, at134 words
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Article224 1921-08-16 10 The art of magic in, our time has advanced by leaps and bounds and even in this part of the world we have aM I M of the best. With the appearance MM of Chef alu and haiermo anu uu:..pan., who expect to open at the Victor.a Thaalre224 words
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Article193 1921-08-16 10 A case which originally came on bafore the second magistrate, and was transferred to the first magistrate's cojrt, was tixed for trial in the lattjr court before Mr. Nunn yesterday. In this case, Mr. J. H. Bolam is charged with voluntar.ly caus.ng grievous hurt193 words
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Article70 1921-08-16 10 The Piorr.bnya nandebblad states t v at the Hutch tHejrraph department is r. r -ting a wiro!ess teleph^n c s f ition at P r~~i f~r communication with Macassar whore two masts, 65 m.-tr^s h:?h an.l lfii nvt'ea apart, have already been erected. Th«70 words
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Article42 1921-08-16 10 M«m. John Sw'r« and Srns Vav- "ade> a donation to the Hongkong Un'verMty of *100.000 to form T>art of on en '-"wroent f"nrf for the ben-fit of th* Taikoo Crnir of Engineering and the Engineering .Section of the University.42 words
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Article3865 1921-08-16 11 The Proposed Kallang Basin Improvements. i Report of the Engineers. Among the documents laid before the meeting of the Legislative Council on the rith instant was a report on the Singapore Kallang Ba*in by Messrs. Coode, Matthews, Fitzmaurice and Wilson, the report being accompanied by an interesting plan. The3,865 words
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Advertisement282 1921-08-16 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS arc still the moat popular in the East The same hljjh quality ia maintained but ICol PRICES HAVE -I Co/ IV o BEEN REDUCED IV /<> Thi* oiler for Spot Caah Payment only ALL NEW STOCK Send to-day for Illustrated Catalogue S. MOUTRIE ft CO.. LTD. (Incorporated la282 words
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Advertisement263 1921-08-16 11 Raffles Hotel MONDAY.— Tarn Dansant, 6 to 7 p.m. (Admission free). WEDNESDAY.— SpeciaI Musical Programme after Dinner. THURSDAY.— Guest Night and Dancing. (Evening Dress saisatiil fat Dancing). FRlDAY.— Special Lunch— Orchestra. SATURDAY.— Gneat Night and Dancing. (Evening Dress sasantlal Cat Dancing). SUNDAY.— Cinema after Dinner. NOTICE. Re sidenU and Diners263 words
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Article226 1921-08-16 12 The Education of Public Opinion. The Statesman's London correspondent states Mr. Herbert Fisher, the President of the Board of E Ideation, oprned the temporary buildings of the Institute] 'of Historical Research at the University of London, which have been built and j 'equipped at a cost of226 words
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Article195 1921-08-16 12 The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazett* Mr. A. Edmonds, special class clerk, to b« State Treasurer, Negri Sembilan, Mr. I F. W. Jarman to be an ass stant engineer, b'.M.S.K., Mr. G. E. Gr<-ig to be Warden' of Mines, Perak, Mr. J. H.195 words
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Article25 1921-08-16 12 •zrr-. A man appearing in Bow County Court as a witness recently had his bald head tattooed with stars, birds, a stag, and other animals.25 words
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Advertisement150 1921-08-16 12 KIAM KIAT STANDS fov ATISFACTOR V ERVICE Do not worry, we will halp you. THE MARK OF PURITY PEACHES, APRICOTS PEARS OR CHERRIES served with LIBBY'S EVAPORATED MILK Make an exquisite dish, Remember, Libby'a Evaporated Milk U the milk with that creamy taste and Lioby'.t fruits are the! heat. LIBBYS150 words
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Advertisement198 1921-08-16 12 500 Miles Track Trial Results prove the DEPENDABILITY of the SEVEN Zeniths started in the big B.M.R.C.R. Race at Brooklands, and SIX successfully completed the course, the seventh being put out by a blow-hole in one of its cylinders. They finish- ed 4th, 6th, 7th, Bth, 10th, and 11th— securing198 words
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Article743 1921-08-16 13 Capital Increase Sanctioned By Shareholders. The annual general meeting of the Shell Transport and Trading Company, Ltd., was held on July 4, at Winchester House, EC, the Hon. Walter H. Samuel (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said that the743 words
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Article288 1921-08-16 13 Large Vessel for the East Asiatic Company. The motor ship Malaya, which til launched some time ago, is now approaching completion, and will shortly be put into commission for the owners, the East Asiatic Co., says the Motor Ship. She is of the same size as288 words
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Advertisement239 1921-08-16 13 ?^H M Raisley- raised means RAISLEY M prais-d. 1 Home baked tea-time dc» ct turh jj Vk rUm^'"^^ am an<^ wic 1 Swiss R'i ?ie sure H > -""fflsimw to •meet with delrjhtful apprr^ lation if J |^^^s»a4 Raisley "it used for the leavening. >^ No yeast or baking powder239 words
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Advertisement447 1921-08-16 13 C C E ,4#i^\ E HOHO^e fc f j^L 40 H 61. Kling St iVI E aMJ* !il E N N *J* BY TEST THE BEST. We are meantime /3^\ translating the Chinese History Seen Q^iT Jin Quee" Cheng Say JHe^BW from Chinese charac- f\. BWrp^B^^ ters into Romanised '>%fflfr447 words
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Advertisement124 1921-08-16 13 GREEN ISLAND TMENT CO. Lit (iDeerporatee ta HmgkMg) Portland Cement IN CASKS 37S LBS. NETT TslifaMli AMfm t v aY ALr*>a» BBfINLAND. BINGAPOKt a«eat Tele»a«M Ne. 1711 aWI <*•*., lust****. ALSO AGaWTS »O1 TIE BONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURE compant. urnno (la— naiataa* hi Ifiagis— l Pure Manila Hemp Rope flail apfcli124 words
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Advertisement1200 1921-08-16 14 SALES BY AUCTION wUU BUUNG RUBBER AND PRODUCE CO., LTD. PRELIMINARY NOTICE *T ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES FOR DEBENTURE HOLDERS •**jb mn4eraigß*d ha»* received instruction, to .ell by public auction (if not Thi«a aeU b» prir*te treaty) at their lale-room, Raffle. Chamber*. Raffle. Plaea on a date to be notified1,200 words
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Advertisement630 1921-08-16 14 Avtis over 14,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO. LTD. HEAD OFFICE WlaclraatM He«.«. Starapura. The C-pa., ha. «0 (M0 wit. the S.,^ C^t rf M ...p,,.. with the Briti.h Uf. A.sur.nc. TT'.* TL^ ATTRACTIVE PLANS Of ASSURANCE. TJkNTS WAITED. 3»-r»tary Managing Director Director630 words
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Advertisement455 1921-08-16 14 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBAN* (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK.) Established 1863. CAPITAL PI. 80,000,000 («bo» £5,000,000). ISSUED AND Fl. 65,000.000 (aboo 1 PAID UP *4,556,000) RESERVE FUND Fl. 45.000.000 (abou 23,585,000) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY IN HATAViA. I BRANCHES Hongkong, Snanghai, 1» M«d»n, Soerabaya, Samarang, Bandocnt Weltevreden, Cheribon, Tefal, Pecalongat455 words
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Advertisement487 1921-08-16 14 BAHKWe THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED (Incorporated bj Special laporUl Charter ■a Japan.) Capital Subicribfd T 80,000,000 Capital Paid-up T 46,000,000 Reserve Fund* Y10,8H0,000 President K. Nakagawa, fc-iq Vice-President S. Mori. Esq DIRECTORS B. Ifinami, Esq. T. Hisamuns, L» O. Kawasaki, Esq. K. Morinago, Eaq. M. Esaki. Esq. T. Ikada.487 words
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Advertisement377 1921-08-16 14 BAWKIWa BANK VOOR INOIE (Incorporated in Holland) Authorised Capital n. 60,000,00* Paid op Capital Fl. 12.500,006 Bead Offlr. at BATAVIA Oflrra OEKABAIA. SEMARANG, AMSTERDAM ROTTERDAM. THE HAGUE, hanr daaeription of banking busiaat.H. W. WETLER, Mauf<i msmuwot COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fire, Ufa, Marine, Accident, Gnarantee. sc:377 words
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Article893 1921-08-16 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Left Tyre Wear. Th.> fact that tyres on tha left-hand aid" of a car wear out faster in proportion thtn those on the right-hand side often puzzles motorists. The popular supposition that this weai is caused by turning many corners to893 words
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Article129 1921-08-16 15 A Rangoon message of August 1 Mjn The local branch of Tata's Bank have been done to the tune of Rr. 46,774.12. According to the complaint of Mr. Chapman, the accountant at the bank, on July 16 a person called with a ohsque for this amount,129 words
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Advertisement271 1921-08-16 15 SPEED DURABILITY, ECONOMY AND COMFORT AXE EMBODIED IN "TK* Worlds Bask MofeorCyclp^ Winner of //f 1 H^^K Kilometer at U M J&0&\ Last Paris Jk Fastest Nice Trials I S&l Time for AU Evenls H.P. twin horizontally opposed, 4-speed with gate change, hand clutch, chain drive, drum brakes and leaf271 words
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Advertisement313 1921-08-16 15 I £rl P| t 4 i# NOTHING FINER- BOTTIiD cr CANNED. >SLJw C V* A**t rcyußibsa with CROSSB BLJCKWBLL 'wtt^ Dchoocre* are Qaolity, Purity one/ 'Trtrrfintm. X) \*rtot«a* wt MUPt. 10 V%H>M>s of POTTCO MKATft, hM^XIIBMti CRDSSE BLACKWELL 4^^ I^l Combats Hereditary Arthritism. The dead dominate the living." THE children313 words
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Advertisement123 1921-08-16 15 Obtiinable from all Leading Chemists in SINGAPORE, MALACCA, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH AND PENANG. SOLR AOENTS FOR STRAITS SErriIZMENTS F.MS. AM) JOHORE. DUPIitE BROTHERS SINGAPORE TO MOTOR CAR OWNERS Wbeo MM your car it oat of order either due to Tyre trouble, limitary, Dynamo, Klectric starter. Magneto. V»l--»e». or Rtarfaa*i e123 words
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Advertisement397 1921-08-16 16 Mew Shipments Just Arrived of:— ■uts Daplaa Die Plates for Pipes to screw H in to 1» la. ■arts Ds)pU« Die Platee for Pipei to screw 1 in. to Z in 'Jttle Giant Screw Plales for P pcs to screw in. to 1 In. «asterbrook English Make Gaa Thread 3t.397 words
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Advertisement555 1921-08-16 16 TAY GUAN XIAT M, PHILUf OTSSKT. Plioae Nee. 111! «ad tilt. The sarressfal contractor for tappty af FIREWOOD AND BASKETS AND BROOMS, ETC to the Singapore Municipality taring the year IMI. GLOBE BOILBB UMfIDT For clearing and preserving cteaas metiers of all type. Used by ail factories, atsaaara, etc., and555 words
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Advertisement1859 1921-08-16 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS^ The PREPAID charges far Waata, Far Bale, To Let. etc, ia ertlaary eswae-act type (average aiz worda to line) are Per line one insertion 28 cts two ins 46 et... three ins. 64 cts.. four ins. 82 cts.. five ins. 11.00. six ins. $1.18. ten in.. $1.40, twelve1,859 words
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Advertisement594 1921-08-16 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, stores and offlcas. Apply Ed. M Vathan Co., 4, De Souia Street TO LET, aeeond floor, 1-b, Raffles Quay bright and airy office Apply ground floor TO Ltl, godown Noa. 44 and 46, Anton Road. Apply to G. S. Nathan, 18, Malacca •Jtreet. TO LET722TKIing594 words
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Advertisement287 1921-08-16 16 Straits Motorcar Service, Ltd 11$ 21«, ORCHARD ROAD Sole Distributors of BELLANGER famous French Car All kind* of Repairs to Motor ijrivt Cars, and Lurries executed. Crackeel CyHnaers, Crank-Cane* Gea'a aa4 broken parts of all metals vVel'eaL RELIABLE CARS ANU LORRIES HIRED. Goods Transported from Ships T.odowaas, Private Houses, etc.287 words
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Miscellaneous204 1921-08-16 16 THE STRAITS TIMES rELEPHONEB Editorial and General II Manager's Office HIT Job Printing Office 1144 All communicationa relating U editorial matters and news should be address**) to THE EDITOR. All communication* relating to business matters advertiaamants, subscriptions, accounts, printtafl. etc- should be addressed to TH3 MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATU WanU, For204 words
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