The Straits Times, 18 September 1922
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Title Section13 1922-09-18 1 The Straits Times NO. 27,051 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1922. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement150 1922-09-18 1 _Py°*^(^*'^ t v_ Unsweetened Condensed Swiss Milk Pure and free from added matter, and contains all its original cream. DILUTED with 2 or 3 parts of pure water it equals the finest and richest cows' milk. More diluted, it will suit all persons used to less rich milk. DILUTED with150 words
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Advertisement148 1922-09-18 1 Robinson Co., Ltd. f FOR THE RACE MEETING P\ A SPECIAL DISPLAY OF Jlipjt New Millinery MX; |5 Dresses v v\J] l on e^ nes day and following days. OTHER NEW GOODS BEING UNPACKED Robinson Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in Singapore) SINGAPORE. .BBManBannBBMBAWaMBBBSBfIiaBSBa__fIaWBBn.BfIBUBBaBBaB lUailllllllllUßlUUUllin .«»HGiisaiiiDniinuiawiKiiiitivhiMiiiuEUEEi7»niißii«iii B ■a n 1 Mk Pineapple148 words
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Article524 1922-09-18 2 Nature's Handicap Proves No Obstacle. Back in 1915 the help in a small hotel in an isolated Colorado town had tho time of their lives deriding and moekir;; a 22-year-old deaf boy who washed dishes in the hotel kitchen, says a message from Chicago. Their jeers were524 words
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Article289 1922-09-18 2 A Six-and-a-Half Million Dollar Contract. A beginning is to be made with th long dicussed harbour project at Maca A considerable portion of the work is I Jae put in hand within the next fe".. months, the tender of the Xetherlam. Harbour Works Co. having just bey.'289 words
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Article158 1922-09-18 2 The F.M.S. Government Gazette contains the following notifications under the Inventions Enactment Applicatior havinp been made by James Henry Atkin Trowell and Andrew MacfarJane Hunter of ruialn Lumpur, for a srent of exolusivi privileges in respect of an invention entitled "The Atkin-Macfarlane supplementary air inlet and fuel economises" the158 words
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Advertisement441 1922-09-18 2 wmnmßßamftW- XL QABY'S development through O the months of infancy the ■■&'S9? &£frj increase of physical activity, the dawn of intelligence forms jgMRI the most fascinating feature of child life. The continuous progress that is so gratifying to the watchful mother depends upon £vii'-^ '*i "i theuscof F oods correctly441 words
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Advertisement324 1922-09-18 2 Tea Tea in an ordinary package may be excellent when it is fresh. But its freshness soon disappears. VcOVEfA Months and years have no effect on the perfect flavour and aroma of Brooke Bond tea in the vacuum-packed tin. You save money by buying Brooke Bond tea in the vacuum324 words
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Advertisement170 1922-09-18 2 A 31. A. A.M. A. THE BRITISH NICLAUSSE BOILER Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) The Niclausse WATER TUBE Boiler FOB LAND SERVICE AND FOR MARINE SERVICE. MORE THAN 4,000,000 H.P. IN SERVICE. Soto Af«t:P. A. PARIS, M/M. THB AJZCADB, SINGAPOBB. AJUL AMA. »>«♦»♦♦«»««<♦♦♦♦««♦» High Class Egyptian Cigarettes LAKME $1.50 per170 words
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Article647 1922-09-18 3 Pensioned for the Sake of His Creditors. News was received in London in July of the death, in Paris, at the age of 81, of Charles de Ville Wells, known to fame i as the Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo." It was in the647 words
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Article232 1922-09-18 3 The stormy weather of July and the opi ninjj day.s of August has made the ■I ihr Zoo work overtime writes •I. B, S. in the Daily NeWI of mail uvek. The s\ dikn and frequent weather changes, i.i f.ut. have nearly driven ihem hoarao tow NM232 words
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Article219 1922-09-18 3 I Says a Keuter Tokio wire of August 20 to a Shanghai contemporary An interesting ceremony will take place at Xamamujji. near Tsurumi, to-motTOW morninjr in the form of a religious antic* to be held at the spot where the Kr','lishman, Richardson, was cut down MM219 words
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Advertisement458 1922-09-18 3 NOTICE OF DIVIDEND INDO MALAY CO., LTD. (In Voluntary Liquidation). NOTICE i>- honliy Riven that a second interim dividend <>f ]>. r 0.-nt. has he«n de- imynhle to Creditor.* n utlmitted, and that Urn mm my ba received ;it the office at tka aaderalgned, Liquidator of the above Company, urn458 words
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Advertisement298 1922-09-18 3 "The Race is to the Swift" declared some wiseacre, and then a disagreeable person remarked "Haste Makes Waste." In turning out Prompt Printing we are as swift as it is possible to be without making waste, so if you want the best Printing in the shortest time just call on298 words
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Advertisement546 1922-09-18 3 WHEN YOUR JOINTS CRACK LOOK OUT FOR RHEUMATISM. It is not only while he questions you or feels your pulse that the doctor is finding out the cause of your suffering when you jro to him. He is a trained observer of everything which can Rive him a hint nbout546 words
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Advertisement185 1922-09-18 3 Mayaard's Aseptic Germicidal Soap THE SOAP OF A HUNDRED USES. A RELIABLE GERMICIDE AND DISINFECTANT. Invaluable in all cases of Dhoby Itch, Prickly Heat and Eczema, for Cleansing sores and wounds, as a Deodorant, for Freeing the Hair from Dandruff and for Sterilizing Surgical Instruments. Box of 3 Tablets $1.50185 words
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Advertisement706 1922-09-18 4 STEAMER SatLTOSS pT 0.-British India <*»* Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in Englsnd) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES ITNIN'SI 'LA AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (ITader Contract with His Majesty's Governmeat) LONDON F.\R-F.A«TERN SERVICE r-r-J FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES, LOXDON A ANTWERP Dae Singapore Leave Singapore MANTUA aboot Sept. IT706 words
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Advertisement667 1922-09-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS LINE ELLERMAN A BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Co, Ltd. (laaoravratad la Caglaaa') STEAMER Dm Stegmpora PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARD. Steamer Dae Stagapova urn. CITY 07 PARIS Not. 1 so. CITY OF YORK Dae. 14 n. CITY OF SIMLA Jan. 28 sj. CITY OF POONA Max. 0 HOMEWARD. n. CITY OF PARIS667 words
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Advertisement644 1922-09-18 4 STEfIBEB SflillNGS KONIRKLYRE PAKETVAART MAATSCRAPPU (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF B\TAVIA) (Ineorporat<-d in Holland) UNDER CONTRVCT Wrrn THE NETHERLANDS INDIA. IWI fHatIWT. Telephone No«. Pasj*ce Dent. 131, Freight Dept. 1201. Marine Pept. and Trjn^hipmen Depl. 1 1X7. Manager's Dept. 1003. MELCHIOR TKKIB September IS, B»lawan-D.-li. DE EERENS September 18, Bamljerrausin.644 words
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Advertisement370 1922-09-18 5 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. LONDON LOT Atsuta Maru Sept. 2t Kashinvi M.iru Oct. G LIVERPOOL LINK Toyoaaski Mara »»d Oet HAMBPRG LINE MM Mara —i Beat Mataniioto Mara •»rl 7 Oet NEW YORK LINE VIA BU«Z aOIJTH AMERICAN^ LlN¥i Kanagawa Maru mid. Oct. BOMBAY LJN» Knmftkurn Maru Sept. 19370 words
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Advertisement478 1922-09-18 5 STEAMER SfI.UHSS 1 O.S.M. Proposed flailing, from Singapore (sobjext to change without previous notice.) EUROPEAN LINK For Marseilles, I^ondon, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Sue* and Port Said. Arr. Dep. LONDON MARU Sept. 27 Sept. 28 (Passage available) AMAZON MARU Nor. 19 Nov. 10 (Omit Marseilles) NEW- YORK LINE Por478 words
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Advertisement503 1922-09-18 5 STEfIHER SaitWGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED LOCAL SAILINGS Intended to sail Steamer From Singapore to Monday, 4 pjn. KINTA Port Swettenham and Penang. Monday, 5 p.m. HYE LEONG Malacca and Muar. Tuesday, 2.30 p.m. CALYPSO Port Dickson, Teluk Anson, Bagan Da* 1 and Lumut. Tuesday, 5 p.m. KELANTAN Malacca and503 words
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Advertisement310 1922-09-18 5 STEAMER SAJUNGS THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) FOR CHINA AND JAPAN BENMOHR In port BENA tTY Sept. 28 BENV..NUE Oct. 6 BENRSNNES Oct. 22 BENLAWKRS Nov. 6 BENDORAN Nov. 20 BENALDKR Dec. 4 BENLOWOND Dec in No Paaacnger Accommodation For freight, please apply to PATERSON,310 words
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Advertisement348 1922-09-18 5 STEAMER SfIILIHBS United American lines Inc. Hacreoors tc UVfIRMORE DEARBORN CO. L!M»TCn. Incorporated In U.S.A.) INDEPENDENT STI!AW?r?IP LINK Segvlat Srrrlee between Now Tork Singapore •id Java ports and ricn rcraa. FOR NEW YORK VIA SUWZ s.s. Wtst Canon Oct. 10 FROM NEW YORE For frelgKt, appry ta GDTHRIE CO, LTD.,348 words
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Advertisement512 1922-09-18 6 CINEMAS MARL.BOROUGH THB HOMB OP PARAMOUNT PICTURES, BEACH ROAD, From Wednesday, September 13, to Tuesdry, September IS, 1922, excluding Sunday, September 17, 1922. THE SCREEN ADAPTATION OF A WELL-KNOWN STORY In the Second Show, commencing 9 p.m. A PARAMOUNT-ARTCRAFT SUPER FEATURE Adapted from Mark Twr.in's Famous Novel HUCKLEBERRY FINN In512 words
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Advertisement275 1922-09-18 6 WkWA% To-night's the Xlght— Ard for One week only. The world's greatest motion Picture D. W. Griffith's Colossal $2,000,000 Spectacle INTOLERANCE 13 parts 13 parts The whole IS reels In one programme to be shown at 9 p.m. sharp at the PALACEGAY NEW BRIDGE ROAD. First Show. ADVENTURES OF TAR2.VN,275 words
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Advertisement293 1922-09-18 6 Tiie "WMtelaw" THREE PART COMBINATION BEDSTEAD 'HP PRICE $15.50 N Fine Black Enamelled Frame, Superior Steel Spring Mattress. Size %Vi by 3 ft. The Cheap- I est Bedstead in the Colony. THE rf I^l \i IKfe :X '1' 1! "WHITELAW" WHITELAW PLAIN BUTTON WtPwJ VWr^ BEDSIIKKTS. PILLOW CASE. 5/ S:7C293 words
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Advertisement91 1922-09-18 6 IN STOCK HONDO ACETIC ACID 99 PBB CBNT. HYDROCHLORIC ACID NITRIC ACID SULPHURIC ACID. B. S. SIHG3A 00, IS, iOMMBON ROAD. First Tlnor. MeplMM 7<L NOTICE Th AnattmJ General Meeting of the S.CFJL w ll be held at the .S.C.K.A. Pmvillion on .Saturday, September 83, 1022, at 2 p.m. prr(91 words
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Article120 1922-09-18 7 nxfURM. Monday, Stplemhrr 18 II V, .it. i. R.II a.m ".'lf* p.m. i Cna Ungaojon Inited v. S.R.C. .xul.i I'r.fff, Vie. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Srrii. mher 19 5.49 p.m. The Po ie. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Wednesday, Septemhcr 2$ Hit!) I i.. Ml p.m. Kr.cbnngr, 2.15. T&nclm Club120 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article59 1922-09-18 7 ***** Wkmri fiaitln Ml ior Treub. Sh^rM Wharf Nil. Main '.Vh-rf Tr.kaoka Maru, Alay U KOSML i ra Marti, i.. Main, \\.>. I '.it! tpoh. l-ul/> lir^ni i.0.l Wharf-Nil. K«poel Harboar. p. Eatorprioe, Vesaela in Dry Dock. rt li'ick Nil. Vie Leh. Noraii, Tuj; ad 1159 words
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Article49 1922-09-18 7 from Berow IG-9, for 1 Mil 'I torn, from Rhio IC-9, for from Mala WO KINTA, B ;rom I'enar.g IC-9, i.. :.;i ton«. from ■alawaal I 11 t..ns. frum B:.g:in IT-" unc. I, rt :n l'.ai.ckok 17-C'. IS 9. :t)!n Dalvy 16-'j. l'r^m Katmir StO-9. mum M..!.iccn \C,:>.49 words
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Article124 1922-09-18 7 T«-*ay tal 3 p.m.' 3 p.m. I'urt awvclcnnnm nnd i>nar.g 8 p.m. I l Uuai p-m. Pontiaaok 4 p.m I 1 p.m. Taeaday toaa J landa 9 «.m- 11 a.m. il .i..i.. T 11 .1.1.1. Bangkalta and Bagaa 11 a.m. Ku.lat. Sun- Eamboanca 11 n-ra n 1124 words
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Article27 1922-09-18 7 L«ft S'.-.>r* Atrd. Londoa. Seat— bor 0 AuKU»t 11 September 6 A;j k -u..i 17 Sc-^lember 11 Auks moor 10 August LT. ber 1827 words
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Article87 1922-09-18 7 •rd September 11. by Lieut-Co) Bpcaeer, D.5.0., M.C., Coramandiaff &&.VJF. Monday, 18tk. IM p.m., Drill Hsll, Kui!i-ii;in and (i:incsc Companies, Officers and \.< day, 19t*. 5.16 p.m.. Junction Bwial Ground Hoads, "C" (Soottish) Compajrjr, Tactical Scheme; '..l.» pjn., Kirn Beng Bride*, Eurasian Compan SM p.m 1 »rill87 words
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Article160 1922-09-18 7 EXCIIA^GE Singapore, Scntcnibpr 18. On London, Bank 4 ro/s 2/-td Demand 2/3 28/32 Private 3 ms. credits 2/4 1/4 On New York Demand 51 4 Privat'- H On France Bank Oi'.O On Fndui. Bank T.T. 178 On Honerkoncr, Eiink d d 11 p.c. pri>m. On Shar.phai, Bank160 words
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60 1922-09-18 7 Tone of Market Steady. ii 1 Spot crepe 7%aV, spot sheet 79»<1. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. Spot Oct. N v.-IVe. Jan.-M»r. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. toot Oct. T ov.-Occ. Jan.-March 24 i I':. 25' i60 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article189 1922-09-18 7 Kfcue. Val. Pd. 1 I Ayer W#nr 1 1 Hatanif Padang 1 1 H,lam Ti« 1 1 Jelantoh 1 1 Johan Tin t\ VI fan. Kamunt. to 10 Kinta Asscc. E Ltacti Tin 0 lit Malayan Col. 1 1 Mentfiembu 1 V-. c 1 1 Murai Tin 1 1189 words
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Article148 1922-09-18 7 1 Val. I'd. Buyers. Sellers. .1 U Kr. A.n. TnlUltl 4.7.6 4.10.0 Hi 10 Central EMOBM 10.60 .0 10 Central Motor* Ml iO 10 Eastern Ship 8.7:3 9.75 a il B. Snrttisg Co. COO C.50 >/- 5/- Electric Tranw«yt> 1/- t>M i:i I'raser Ncavn M.OO ."1.00 xd. )0 50148 words
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Article104 1922-09-18 7 a. Esc < px. $i^M,soo dv( M »a S'poi-« Electrical Tramway*. 6 p.c. £350,00 C io«. 3'porc MTmicipsl 5 p*. pyMMM |«i Spore Monleipti' -H y^e. of 1907 $1,000,000 10 pa ai». 1 i'poM Moakipal 4^ p& of 19C9 600,500 1 ::>,-. <1«. "pore Mucieipsl IVk of li^OO.V:*) IS104 words
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Article377 1922-09-18 7 Wnmx iinil Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another pase on Friday. 'i'o-da>'s I'rices. Eraser Lyall Co. Evait. Vllcnby Xew(sl)&49 i i>.4'» 0.55 \l«r Gajih ($1) 1.00 1.20 l.no 1.20 V HiUin (35) 9.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 V. Kuninj* 0.73 1.00377 words
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Advertisement35 1922-09-18 7 m i.i nogi r. nrmM ij. 1922 targa pat tho aaawo vteamor herakf i.i.tilieil that she ha. .■•.-.I and hai eMHawaad oaajeaiea aad K I'.OI.STKAD CO, LTD., Incorporated in the X.M.S.) Aganis, QUO) LINE, LTD.35 words
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Advertisement709 1922-09-18 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS BANITAXT VIXJtrTAnLES Grown in llollr.nd n:id in hnM. A splendid selection. Vo waale. 11. Bolter. INSIST OX GOODRKII TVIIKS. (Ip) TO LET, business BMmU< I, No. Street. Apply Coleirnn Street. KOI SALE, Voloeatto motor-erelo, yen /ood condition. ?150. IStS, Str.iitß Times. FOU SALE, white polished Italian marble tiles,709 words
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Advertisement22 1922-09-18 7 Something in the Ask SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS Mead Otßeo aad Woria Tow. OSeo ani Hhowrooai t PAStlt fANJANG. S, BAFFLB PLACB. 122 words
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Advertisement328 1922-09-18 7 THE STAR OPERA (The TremlM- Mnliiy Opera in Singapore) AT Xfct« XUKA'IKK KUVAI-, North Bridge Road. To-night To-nijht A Biff Kind SITAMtJ.Ut Mr. Y. 1.. Tan is preparing for a well-known Cl-.mesu Mmo MOEY I.IAN 0808 (Jee Tho Ko*y) Opening Friday, September -2 U. CHRONU, Prorrlator Y. L. TAN, Maaa«or.328 words
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Advertisement245 1922-09-18 7 ESTATE OF SYED ALWEE BIN ABDLLK4HMAN AL JI'NIEI). DECEASED. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE aluabla Icaaehold Slngaporg taws propTti I roo.n, So. I on TrniTfiday, Septemlier it 2..i0 p.m. J«l 1 «mi J. Vahi ioiit l^nil :m<l ihe hriciv and tile rooi bualMM Merchaat .'lend, niipruximKte aroi 1.054 f«*t. Waathly rental si245 words
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Obituary23 1922-09-18 8 K!RKE.-On September 10, 1922, at Dur.'.op Uoad, Penan*, Mrs. A. C. Kirkc. win M R. J. Kirke, lute Chief Detective Inspector, Singapore.23 words
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961 1922-09-18 8 Wholesale slaughter and wholesale burning marked the arrival of th» Turks at Smyrna. The Turk can no riore control his armies than the leopard can change his spots, and just when there might be a chance of the world inclining to let the Kemalists961 words
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Article31 1922-09-18 8 By the sudi.'en tightening of a steel cable in the Vibem Saw Mills at Sinabang Acheen one coolie who was standing in its way was killed and two others severely hurt.31 words
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Article35 1922-09-18 8 The Pauang correspondent of the Deli Courant writes that the Government there has decided to raise the taxes payable on motors and other vehicles. Income tax and other taxes payable will remain as they are.35 words
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Article43 1922-09-18 8 Capt. D. Dcull, who has been delivering a series of illustrated lectures throughout Malaya on life and scenes in Australia, is in Singapore and will speak at the V.M.C.A. on Wednesday night at nine. Capt. Doull's lectures are reported to be very entertaining.43 words
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Article44 1922-09-18 8 A Weltevredcn message says that H.E. l'.-e Governor of the N.E.I, is about to convene a joint meeting of the N.E.I. Council and the Committee of Retrenchment with an object of effecting a reduction of a hundred million guilders in the N.E.I. 1014 budget.44 words
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Article60 1922-09-18 8 The N.E.I. Topographical Department has just issued a new map of Sumatra on a scale cf 1 to 1.050,000. It is a splendid production and does the department in question much credit. The price fixed for its sale is three guilders and it is now on sale at the Deli60 words
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Article81 1922-09-18 8 A Wcltcvredon messapre says that while Heers Brunt and Dubel of Soelkaboemi were riding an Indian motor-cycle in Kerk Street, Meester Cornel ie, Batavia, on Sunday they collided with a footpassenger and were thrown off on to the steam tramway line. A tram was then just passinp and before it81 words
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Article25 1922-09-18 8 The erection of the poles to enrry thr electric wires in Inoh is going on apace md construction of the sub-stations will <oon be commenced.25 words
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Article27 1922-09-18 8 According to the Avondpost the vote Tor the Naval Defence of the N. E. I. will be reduced by some two million guilders in the next Budget.27 words
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Article26 1922-09-18 8 The annual general meeting of the Sungei Bagan Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company. Chartered Bank Chambers, at noon today.26 words
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Article34 1922-09-18 8 A mixed European and Chinese Syndicate has been formed at Soerabaya f r f .he purpose of erecting a theatre to accommodate some 1,200 persons. It wtt ie ready for use early in 1923.34 words
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Article39 1922-09-18 8 A native policeman ran amok r.t Semarang on August 150. Flourishing a long '<nife he killed his wife and then attacked '.wo other native policemen. Both wen severely wounded and cne of them has since succumbed to his injuries.39 words
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Article43 1922-09-18 8 The Batavia Nicwsblad of the 9th inst. says while a surv-«y party were making -ome trial bores on Tuesday on Kdain Island with the object of proving its fiitability as a marine base they suddenly open-d up an enormous jet of petroleum BJBBa43 words
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Article51 1922-09-18 8 At the instance of Mr. Tuvlor, h^ad of the Preventive Service, a Chinese nnmed Thio Yonjr Thai and not Koh Jin Soivr as originally stated, was fined S7."i by Mr lawson on Friday for oossession of dutiable tobacco on board the Soon Lee whicii irrived here last Thursday from Dutch51 words
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Article48 1922-09-18 8 The Italian man-of-war Calabria, 3,000 tons and having a complement of 14 guns, arrived in port on Saturday afternoon. The Calabria, wiiich is under the '•omrrand of Capt. Gustavo Caccia. leave for Honekong on the 27th inst. The usual salutes were exchanged between the man-of-war and Fort Canning.48 words
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Article66 1922-09-18 8 Before thp acting Chief Justice, tV H«nv Mr. P. J. Sproule to-day Mr. W. H. Drummond applied for leave, with a view to probate to presume the death of Tan Cheow Kianf*, who was a passrnirer on *he ill-fated Hone Moh. which lef Singapore for Hon<rkon'r on Fehruarv 23. last66 words
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Article62 1922-09-18 8 A Handreng messatre of the 11th sivs that the seismograph at Malatar register wl two earthquake shocks m the previous Saturday (.the Oth) at a distance of abou: M miles. A heavy earthquake Fh"ck lasting about seconds was n > *>erirnced in the same district .';t :i!> >• ''alf past62 words
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Article64 1922-09-18 8 A gruesome story comes from north China. About this time of the year locusts are generally troublesome there, often destroying the crops by their ravages. On this occasion a different state of affairhas been discovered, and the conclusion has been reached that the locusts have been feeding on the dead64 words
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Article81 1922-09-18 8 Says a writer in a home paper Xut long ago I mentioned in this column Arditi's monumental reproof to an argumentative second violin Don't shpoke If you no like, you went But, as a specimen of damaged English, it is perhaps inferior to a sentence in a letter just received81 words
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Article87 1922-09-18 8 The number of suicides by means of ra', poison is increasing year by year in Japan. From January to July this year 58 people tried to end their lives in the Kobe Prefecture by this means, and ",C> succeeded in doing so. The authorities are considering what measures can he87 words
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Article84 1922-09-18 8 A 70-year-old Japanese was arrested by the police at the Sakashita Gats of Imperial Palace at Tokio recently while attempting to enter the palace grounds to communicate with officials of the Imperiai Household Department. When stopped he demanded entrance saying thai in a divine dream the night before a go84 words
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Article84 1922-09-18 8 A scene ensued in the third court on Saturday. A Hokien named Tan ChconK who was convicted on Tuesday last for theft of buckets, was remanded until Saturday for previous record to be looked up, which showed he had been convicted twice before. Mr. DcwiOl] sentenced the accused to three84 words
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Article112 1922-09-18 8 This morning: before Mr. Dnvid, district judfte and firsti nuißiatratc, Trafl'n' Inspector Porter mentioned the case in which Mr. Verbeck stood charge:! with rashly driving his 'motor car in Orchard Read on the 7th instant, also with allowing two persons to sit nlonf-s'dc the driver's seat. He was also charged112 words
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Article470 1922-09-18 8 Inspector J. T. Onvan, of the F.M.S. Police Koii—, has r< turned from li he I', and O. Mantua. The friends of Mr. T. I. M. V..-.. op plea icd tn bear that ho is now at Johoie Bahru in the serriee af lI. H. Iho Sultan470 words
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Article12 1922-09-18 8 The Indus Maru brings mails fro.-n China and Japan to-morrow.12 words
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Article204 1922-09-18 8 A Peking Router message of August IS '.o Shair the impending vote on Mr. Tar.g Bhao-yi for the premiership it is interesting to note that two of Mr* Tang Bhao-yi's support already in the cabinet. Southern Inftueni i' i>-. thus virtually replacing that oj Chan Tso-lin.204 words
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Article265 1922-09-18 8 The report of the Penang Autcnobilo Club for the year <nrt>+ig June 'M last ■tatea l!iat thu total membership at th Hi of the year was 18U, including :i<» absent members, who had not paid their 1 subscription for the year. Owing to a lapse in the265 words
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Advertisement74 1922-09-18 8 OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE The "Davis' Sewing Machine LOCKSTITCH HAND SKWING r.IACHIXE. High arm, made of pood hardened stee! en strong wooden base with all the latest improvements to aid the operator. Complete with all spare parts, needles, etc. and Wallnut wood cover. LIGHT SUNNING, SPEEDY, NOISELESS. JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. (iTicorpcrtted74 words
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Advertisement162 1922-09-18 8 ALHAMBRA THE LONE STAR RANGER 7 ptl. 7 pts (William Farnnra) Topical Budget and Comedy First Show AN UNWILLING HERO Z pts. S pta (Will Rogers) THE AVENGING ARROW Episode* 12 MARLBOROUGH HUCKLEBERRY FINN 7 ptl. 7 pts and Coaiediei Fll4l Show CROOKED STRAIGHT (Oharlrß Bay) 5 ptl. 8 pts162 words
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Article2719 1922-09-18 9 Britain Appeals to The Dominions. Turkish Attitude Gravely Menacing. Reuter's Sebvice. London, September 15. Koine Fire is still raging at Smyrna according to a telegram despatched late on Thursday. London, September 15. ft/. -Untinople The Kemalists are c ntinuing Ike pursuit of the remainder »f the third Greek Army2,719 words
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Article85 1922-09-18 9 As from October 1, the following reduced fares to Europe will be in force with the Nederland Steamship Co.'s services. A first class passage from Batavia to Rotterdam or Amsterdam 1,400 guilders, second class 950 guilders, third class 600 guilders, fourth class 400 guilders. Passages by freighters will cost 77585 words
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Article395 1922-09-18 9 Rei ter's Service. London, September Id Geneva The sixth commission has adopted with acclamation a sub-commit-tee's recommendation for the admission of Hungary to the League of Nations. London, September 16. Geneva In the Assembly of the League of Nations, a motion by tiic Chinese delegation regarding the395 words
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Article121 1922-09-18 9 Reuter's Service. London, September 15. At a meeting at the offices of tho Rubber Growers' Association, Mr. E. B. Davis, of New York, explained that he advocated a scheme for the formation of a big international company for stabilisation of the rubber industry- He declared that121 words
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Article117 1922-09-18 9 Reuter's Service. London, September 15. Berlin Mercks' big chemical works at Darmstadt is reported to be on fire. The damage is estimated at millions of marks. The firm's valuable supplies of opium are saved. London, September 16. Hcrr Havenstein, president of the Rcichsbank, visited the Bank of England117 words
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Article78 1922-09-18 9 Prefers not to Discuss Straits Affairs. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, September M>. Sir Laurence Guillemard is leaving fur Singapore by the B. I. steamer Kjrra on the 19th anst. (to-morrow). Interviewed by a representative of the South China Morning Post yesterday, Sir Laurence Guillemard pleaded78 words
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Article202 1922-09-18 9 RELTER'S SERVICE. London, September 15. Riga The Soviet rouble fell in catastrophic manner in twenty-four hours and is now quoted at forty-four millions to the pound sterling, compared with thirty-nine millions previously. London, September 16. Mr. Urquhart says thousands of applications for commercial posts in Russia have been202 words
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Article69 1922-09-18 9 Relter's Service. London, September 15. Christiania Great enthusiasm has been evoked by the impendng visit of the Queen of Holland. The streets are gaily festooned and decorated with flags. London, September 15. Christiania Tha King and Queen welcomed the Queen of Holland and Prince Henry on their69 words
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Article85 1922-09-18 9 Rklter's Sekwce. London, September IG. Washington The House of Representatives has passed the Fordney tariff bill by 210 votes to 90. London, September 16. Washington The Pennsylvania Railroad has signed a working contract covering wages in the coming year with the representatives of all the four railway85 words
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Article68 1922-09-18 9 llei'tek's Service. London, September 15. Paris The seamen's strike, mentioned yesterday, is called for tomorrow, following the promulgation of a decree modifying the eight-hour day in the merchant marine. London, September 17. The French seamen's strike has endc>l without incident. Ships are now sailing a;; usual. The men's68 words
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Article41 1922-09-18 10 guum's Service. London, September 16. Melbourne The Federal Government is considering the proposal of a syndicate to grow cotton in the Northern Territory. It is proposed to ifeise capital in Britain and to bring out Europeans, preferably British.41 words
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Article133 1922-09-18 10 Uf.-.thr's Service. London, September 16. New Orlccn: K,re broke out in tinriver clocks late last night, and several city blocks are now involved. The SBSaajfl Re far is estimated at four million dollar.-*. London, September IG. Mimi-ii City The House of Representatives has unanimously passed the agreement for the133 words
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Article248 1922-09-18 10 Double Murder Case Started To-day. The fifth Singapore Assizes was continued before Mr. Justice BarrettLennurd, to-day, when a Malay, named: Aboo bih Awansj. was charged with the murder in Delta Road on July 22 last cf his wife, Eula bin Abdulln, and of his child, Abciul Rahman248 words
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Article142 1922-09-18 10 Lyall and Evatt's Share Report. Messrs. I.yall and Evatt report under to-day's date Tin.— 4l(so Gs. Od. Rubbers.— Allenby (New) -15-55, BalBjowniea S.OB, Bataag Benars l.Ofl, Kuu!a Sidiir.s 1.86-1.45, L'lu Pandans 40-50, Aver Hltams buyers BJO, Lams buyers 4.50, liukit K. Be. J"i-:i."). Haytors 3.75-4.25, Jimaha r,:,.?!),142 words
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127 1922-09-18 10 From to-night the Empire Cinema puts on an all comedy programme for three nights. A change will be given on Thursday with the continuation of the serials. A Simla message of August 22 states tiiat news from the Frontier shows that cm August 17127 words
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Article23 1922-09-18 10 A handsome birthduy bouquet with the Royal colours went up from the Raffles Flower Buzaur to the H. 11. the Sultan of Johore.23 words
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Article1301 1922-09-18 10 Successful Celebrations of Royal Birthday. Favoured with the Royal weather which always seems to fall to the lot of Johore on th«*« occasions, yesterday's celebrations of the birthday of His Highness Sir Ibrahim. D.K., S.P.MJ., G.C.M.G, K.B.E., Sultan of the state ami territory of Joh«r.', passed off1,301 words
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Letter117 1922-09-18 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have read with interest the Hon. Mr. J. W. Campbell's reply to my j previous letter. I freely concede to Mr. Campbell and to the Committee of the Malacca P. A. the rijfln to their opinion, i That117 words
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Letter350 1922-09-18 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I read with great delight and inleresi your able editorial of the 8th insi. headed Sink or Swim." You have laid the rubber industry under a deep debt of gratitude to you by yoar constant and closely reasoned advocacy350 words
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Letter130 1922-09-18 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, We agree in toto with Mr. Still's scheme to save the rubber industry. Will ;you please see that copies of the article on Absolute stoppaxu for one year I which appeared in yonr issue of the 13th instant are sent to the130 words
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Article79 1922-09-18 10 The performance by the variety combination Th« Powder Puffs in the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night drew a fairly i lnrge audience who- were pleased as mach with the d.ancing as with the songs. Miss i N'iU Corri convslsed the house- with her Tickling Trout, while in79 words
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Article1963 1922-09-18 10 Singapore Wins The Championship. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Kua'a Lumpur, Sept?mbcr 17. I am sure everybody present had a most enjoyable time and we have to thank all the competitors for the splendid account they have given of themselves, especially the Singapore men who have left us standinjr,':;aid1,963 words
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Article134 1922-09-18 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 16. The Penang Cricket Club held a successful sports meeting to-day. There was a I large attendance. The weather was dull bat dry. Resolt* were 100 jarda (club).— Craik, 11 2-5 sees.. Putting the \V-?i c ht (club).— Sanderson, 33 ft.134 words
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Article84 1922-09-18 10 To-morrow's ties are as follows C Singles. Hoblyn v. Hay. Davidson v. Chater. (iambic v. .Jamieson. M oiler v. Campling. Gosling- v. Hide. Scii: lield v. Hammond, postpon;.!. Rogers v. Coates. Kins v. Shafe. Summerhayes v. Voelker. White v. Eber. Weida v. Barnes. A Siniiles.84 words
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Article142 1922-09-18 10 A Reuter message from Philadelphia says that Johnston and THden are left in the final round cf the national lawn tennis championship, in whfch i' Shimidzu. Alonzo and other leading exponent! cf the came were earlU r di feate In th? semi-final Johnston beat Kichanis B—6,8142 words
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Article140 1922-09-18 10 Ten Volunteer teams are comnetin;; in the Warren Shield rifle conpetition which is to be held on Sunday, October 1. Kuala Lumpur. Of the-e r\x teams are itoinsr up from Singapore representing, respectively, B Co., C Co.. the S.R.E. (V.), Chinese Co., Eurasian Co. and140 words
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Article490 1922-09-18 10 ■SIS/Wlll H's Success. The final race for th? Vice-Commodore's 1019 Cup came off yesterday morning in it strong breeze and the winner o!" U turned oat to be Maegarei 11. Tin boats hoisted racing flails, but th? I.ucy diil not stert owin;; to mast trouble. Mr.490 words
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Article632 1922-09-18 11 B. and I 's Narrow Win. n and Insurance and Merchants met on Saturday in the rnament and after r. h the B. B. winners on time by two batted first i;nd i! score of 157 for ei,;ht B th-Jones denents the task of an a run a 'ninuto632 words
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Article690 1922-09-18 11 Ancient Epic which Describes The FloodArduwology an>l gooloKV bo hand i.! hand in deciphering the pro-historic history at t!'e WOIU. Ie is a broken raeovd, but with patience It is being pieced together an;l co-'>rdinatcd. Hew li^t. 1 is thrown on the subject by a book called690 words
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Article55 1922-09-18 11 Huttonbacli, Lazarus and Sons, haw It Bred tIM contract for lightiriK the Ml Malay College a; Tuiijoiu- itaTtlH. TIM eontnet, which incl-.i Im il.i- trcnoratin^ Jilan'.. is approximate: v. r.(M(l, anil i:idodjM n new type of 'I'an^yc scmi-niese! iT.i;ino ami a ilynanui MM fli".lr'cal ap- 1 pm-aiu.-- Mil by the55 words
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Advertisement93 1922-09-18 11 Gil Land near tfießandlytCe \^^MJ Cofclstreani Ns^— Gkiscrcts (Incorporated in Hotij^'Tisl VjßbJ SINGAPORE "^^^il^|aMWßßjßßa»M»\-ZlirrrTl Plain Galvanized Wire for Fencing and Bale Packing at Reduced Prices William Jacks Co., SINGAPORE IWD KUALA LUMPUK. AT LAST THE PERFECT CONCRETE FLOOR USE A liquid chemical compound which is added to water, and cement93 words
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Advertisement449 1922-09-18 11 Raffles Hotel Thone 2920. Phono 29U0. TEA DANSANT 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Joint Mtmlcal Dtrcrton lit. W. 8. TAGLIAPIETRA (OrrhMfral Made). Mr. W. F. Connolly (Danre Munlo). SARKIES imOTHEES, Proprietors. d »♦♦«>«♦« ,♦♦«♦«><->»«♦♦♦♦» ADELPHI HOTEL SINOAPORE. Tse enly Hotsl la rfce Str4<ts with tbe Isteat SsnUcrr las>«n*«.lia, EXQUISITH COOKING449 words
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Article1376 1922-09-18 12 Annual Report on The Department. We take the following information from the report on the Postal end Telegraph Department of the Colony for the year 1921 by Mr. H. C. Sells Postal articles (excluding parcels) Posted 12,7G3,000, delivered 10,370,000, received for transmission to other countries 2,065,000,1,376 words
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Article676 1922-09-18 12 Harmless Tourists Eyed Askance. I A correspondent writes from Tokio to tne North China Daily News I Japan is once again suffering from Tajru« dreams regarding: hordes of foreign spies, men and women, cominjr to this courtry on alleged pleasure tours, but in 1 reality to676 words
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Advertisement1247 1922-09-18 12 SALES BY AUCTION REMINDER on Wednesday and Thursday, September 20 and 21, at 2.30 p.m. ESTATE OF SHAIK ABDULLAH BIN SAYEED BIN MARIE, DECEASED IMPORTANT TWO DAYS' AUCTION SALE of very valuable freehold and leasehold Sinpapore town properties, situate at Upper rest, North Bridse Road. Middle Road, Brncoolen Street, Dunlop1,247 words
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Advertisement205 1922-09-18 12 CIGARETTES I ~^-~H^ssssssssflß P^T] sV 1 rogT M/Va/ "^SWlws j THE MOST REFINED CIGARETTES IN THE WORLD SoU Manifactoreri :-ABDATH TOBACCO Co, Ltd, LONDON. SAvisGißgS- %KV^ JB L> 75/ «»»v JUI WB|feg^«c^¥!' -'-4, -^^BsssssW BRIGHTEST AND BEST UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED (Incorporated in t!i» ivtrtits SeHliments.) SINR AI'ORR urn i k205 words
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Article566 1922-09-18 13 His Rhodomontade to an Indian EnquirerAn Indian correspondent, Mr. Amiya Chnkravarty, communicates to the Calcutta Review the following letter written to him by Mr. Bernard Shaw a good man} years ago "Did you ever read the 'Autobiography of John Stuart Mill' Or John Banyan's Grace Abounding If566 words
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Article265 1922-09-18 13 A Renter message from Pekinp tells of the exciting experience of two American gentlemen who, whilst making a trip beymd the Great Wall, fell into the hands of the Peiyuan mutineers. The two foreigners were Professor W. K. Chamberlain, of the Ptkin? University, ord Mr. C. A.265 words
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Article199 1922-09-18 13 Bangkok is to have its woman's ncw;;>apcr a real live newspaper appearing twice a week and produced by and fi.r Siamese women, says ths Bangkok Times. The number of women in fiang\ok who have been to school i.< now quite considerable, and we shall be199 words
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Advertisement603 1922-09-18 13 Prettier Teeth To millions of all races To millions of people, half the leaves teeth highly polished, so world over, it is bringing prettier film less easily adhere?. teeth. It is bringing cleaner, safer It also rriiltiplics the salivary teeth. And leading dentists every- flow. It multiplies the starch diwhere603 words
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Advertisement294 1922-09-18 13 1 < i ■Baiass'aassnsariaßaißßsasraaßEizßßßnßnaEßßy^'z^snr^-siSBHBB t Ij 2, S S IB !IBia 11>Ji l 1 j f I r» t C C Tastes as pood In Singapore as in 1 TIVA 15AoO an English tavern if you insist on I! *WU (he "Purple Triangle" bottling this being the special brew for294 words
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Advertisement206 1922-09-18 14 t MOTOR UNION INSURANCE GO. LTD. Private Can. The Comprehensive Policy coven against Accident. Maliciona act. Theft. Fire. Claim* paid in fall, ffeM Party Claim. no limit. Law Coat. paid. FIRE.— Kmt, Powonal pffect.. Furniture. Stock in trade, Building*, Bio* nnd Civtl Commotion. Earthquake. I MARTVE.— Favourable rate* quoted for206 words
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Advertisement1969 1922-09-18 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C A»»«rance in force over $17,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Strait* Settlement*.) HEAD OFFICE Winche.ter House, Singapor*. LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jrrrr, S. a Tb* Company ha* £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compile* with the British Lif* A*»nranee1,969 words
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Article686 1922-09-18 15 Their Opportunities for Work in The Future. Two items of news circulated this week, says the- Daily Telegraph of early August, bear directly on the interesting topic of women medical students, and their prospect cf engaging in useful profes.sienal work when fully qualified. One is that, according to686 words
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Article233 1922-09-18 15 Hh statistic :»1 summary of vessels U tally lost, broken up, condemned, &.C., now published by Lloyd's Register, shows that, during 1921, the gross reduction in the effective mercantile marine of the world amounted to 559 vessels, of 674,257 Una, excluding all vessels cf less than233 words
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Article77 1922-09-18 15 The death has taken place at the age of 88, saya the Times of August 16, of Serjeant George MuuKhan, who, while servinjr with the Inniskillin^ Dragoons, took part in the charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava. Sergeant Maughan, who lived at Minford-Kardens-mansions, Shepherd's Bush-road,77 words
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Advertisement338 1922-09-18 15 if #svt gets Baby's peaceful sleep W Peaceful sleep at the right time is a.-\ necessary to B;-'y M lln- right kind and quan'.i.y of food. If he does #B not sleep, or is restless in sleep, he is unv.-ell, tntl H a frequent cause of Baby's ill-health ia tuiigmiioa.338 words
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Advertisement103 1922-09-18 15 HAIPHONG ji|||k DRAGON vf^Py CEMENT Supplied to the Spore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, F M.S. Railways and all leading architects and contractors. DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents, Singapore. *-»♦■>♦> KUHMMI »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■»♦♦♦♦-»>♦»♦♦♦♦»♦■»♦♦♦-♦♦♦♦»♦♦■♦♦♦♦♦♦■»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•«♦ Goodyear Tyres and Tubes, Solid Band Tyres for Motor Lorries Fresh stocks now available. These new stocks include103 words
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Advertisement197 1922-09-18 16 GUAM KIAT CO., LTD. S5, PHILLIP STREET. NEW SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED. Champion Port.-iMo Forces Champion Post Drilling Machine* HAMMERS OK ALL KINDS Sledge. Engineers' Ball Pane and Claw Round and Square Mouthed ShovelaGarden Spades and Digging Forks Yale and Towne Chain Pulley Blocki to lift 1, Hi *nd 2 tons,197 words
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Advertisement377 1922-09-18 16 DO YOU KNOW That under the auspice* of THE CHINESE ASSOCIATION rnecial films will bo fcreenod >md special orchestra by Mr. Chia Kong Tye's party will play at Liberty Hall ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 at 7.30 p.m. (Film* supplied free by Mr. K. H. Tann of Universal Film Manufacturing Co..377 words
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Advertisement1699 1922-09-18 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Th* PREPAID charge* for WanU, For Sal*, To Let, *tc. In ordinary close-set typ* (average six words to line) are per line one ins»rtion 28 cents., two ins. 46 cts., three ins. H4 cts., four in*. 82 cU., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ton ins. $140, twelve1,699 words
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Advertisement808 1922-09-18 16 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tender* will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of September 19, 1922, for the following works with th. exception of items 10, 11 and 12, for which Tenders do** at noon of September 13, 1922 1. Alterations and additions to Bungalows A, B and808 words
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Advertisement267 1922-09-18 16 DRESSES TO ORDER You Gil in tbe self-measurement form and we do the rest. Gowns made to any Model and satisfaction guaranteed. Goods sent C. O. D. Self-measurement forms on application to THE BAND-BOX. PRINCESS GARMENTS G9. 4, RAFFLES CHAMBERS, (Opposite Robinson's.) OCULAK .■BKfe*, HJBAD ACHES >«!?<§£•*' Eighty per cent,267 words
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Miscellaneous205 1922-09-18 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES s Editorial and General 88 Manager 1 Office Ul7 Job Printing Otßc* 124* VH coiimunication* relulir.g to editorial matters and new* shouid be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communication* relating to business matters advtrti«.Mncnts, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc., ■hould be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.205 words
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