The Straits Times, 23 November 1939
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Title Section36 1939-11-23 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 24 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1939. PRICE 5 CENT The Straits Times 24 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1939. PRICE 5 lEMS>36 words
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Advertisement245 1939-11-23 1 MIEN CHONG TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. 11 Colem&n St. Singapore. -Phone 4816- r-^f y SHORT DELIVERIES i r t~i~Mii 1 4^& i r^^^TiTni m paper insulated LjL9_ IM-J-^_lMJIjlB A &8& 8 1 1 1 1 a and all types of SPECIAL CABLES SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPON245 words
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Advertisement113 1939-11-23 1 Afore iVeu; Toys have just come in JL come anc/ see f/iem Kiddies! Don't forget to drop your /l fW^-j I S^~ "i letters to me into the (r^m ml ROBINSON'S BUTTER TOMATO PUREE SALMON i¥^ > >'^VM MUSHROOMS SALAD OIL l^p!^ M* GREEN PEAS OLIVE OIL SARDINES "AYAM" BRAND113 words
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Advertisement132 1939-11-23 1 FERFECI -ilitt in ORESSMAKING ft REikOYMAOES Can at MADAMEPAGE'3 SALONS 13. Batter RoaJ. Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur. HORNBY TRAINS CLOCKWORK No. M) PASSENGER TRAIN. Locomotive Tender, two Pullman coaoiies and track for a 2 ft. square include* a curved bra^e rail. $3-50 nett. No. M 2 PASSENGER TRAIN. Locomotive132 words
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Advertisement436 1939-11-23 2 BIM. Mr. Sim Ban Teck passed away peacefully yesterday at his residence, No. 105, Shrewsbury Road, off Norfolk Road, leaving behind a widow, four sons, Messrs. Sim Poh Eng, Sim Poh Su, Sim Poh Tarn Sim Poh Koon. one daughter, three daughtersm law. one son-in-law and fourteen grand children to436 words
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Advertisement692 1939-11-23 2 FOR SALE FOR SALE. Bermuda lugged Sloop, 20' x 5' 2" x 3' Draught with centre board down, 6 V Draught up. Mahogany built and copper and brass fastenings throughout, l suit imported union silk sails. Apply 2nd Officer, s/s Saint Agnes, Tan Jong Pas»r. CAMERON HIGHLANDS FOR SALE COP692 words
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Advertisement806 1939-11-23 2 PUBLIC NOTICES THE REGISTRATION ORDINANCE. Male Europeans of British nationality -n Singapore are reminded that to-morrow, Nov. 24, is the date allotted for registration, under the Registration Ordinance, for persons whose surnames begin with RU-RY <S SA-SI. Persons who fall within the category RU-RY SA-SC are asked .o register between806 words
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Advertisement848 1939-11-23 2 PUBLIC NOTICES KRAMAT TIN DREDGING LTD. (Incorporated in the F.M.S. 1 NOTICE is hereby given that a Dividend, the Twenty-eighth, of three pence (3d.) per share has been declared due and payable to shareholders on the Register at the 30th November, 1939, and such Dividend will be paid at the848 words
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Advertisement778 1939-11-23 2 LOST LOST, Rough -haired terrier dog. White with brown fz bUu -k markings Collar marked "Simon West, A P.C." Information to Tel. 2642. Reward to finder. AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE Of well-made polished TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of every description, one ex-cellent-toned cottage piano by GARCIA, SINGER hand sewing machine, ROYAL778 words
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Advertisement142 1939-11-23 2 USED CAX BARGAINS Phone 5088. ■L-^-^-B-B-sss&iis-^H NUMBER SNIPE. A very comfortable car. It rum weD and has a nice appearance. PRICE $280. f"__|__£__Z_H__B__ri__S mm^W CHEVROLET TOURER. In good general condition. An economical car to run, well shod and taxed. PRICE $150. MANY OTHER LOW PRICED CARS IN STOCK. HILLMAN MINX142 words
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Advertisement379 1939-11-23 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated in England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES The P O. S. N. Company will have 2 cargo steamers loading for the United Kingdom during the remainder oi November. All vessels may call at ports on or off379 words
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Advertisement394 1939-11-23 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS i incoroorated In »aoan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO LONDON Colombo. Aden. Snei. Port Said N.ple* Marseilles. Gibraltar, londou, Antwerp and Rotterdam Sail Spore HAKONE MARD 1 KASIMA MARU abt. end. of Jan. TO_LJtVEKPOOL Vl» S«"r. Antwerp Rotterdam I**™!*!?*?} TURUOU MARU Sail S pore Dec.394 words
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Advertisement650 1939-11-23 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabin* with Private Bath— Excellent Cuisine PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES OVTHVABDS: to Banekok. Saigon. Manila, Hongkong. Shanghai and Japan. For particulars regarding sailings, fares. tU., please apply to THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Denmark) SINGAPORE— PENANG KUALA LUMPUR. BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. Uncoroorated HFMSi TELEPHONE: Krelrhl MM.650 words
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Advertisement391 1939-11-23 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING. COLLYBB QUAY. SINGAPORE TeL flfll CHARTERED BANK BUILDING. PENANG T«L BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE391 words
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222 1939-11-23 4 KXHAUSTION. The Curse Of The Tropics. lixhaustion, irritability, depression— these are the curse of the tropics. The effort to flog the body and brain to action in an unaccustomed climate, drains the whole system of Its vitality. This energy must be replaced at regular intervals— the blood re-charged with nutriment,222 words
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Article4808 1939-11-23 4 Questions About Notices On The Minefields flash signals "made too fast; 9 says witness THE Chief Officer, Mr. R. 0. Drew, and other officers of the Sirdhana were witnesses yesterday afternoon during the hearing of the inquiry into the loss of the vessel. Mr. Justice Pedlow4,808 words
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Advertisement163 1939-11-23 4 DESTROY WHITE ANTS Scientifically, USE PRICES. Sets. Refills. LARGE for godowns, factories, coolielines, etc. S22.5# S18.50 SMALL for individual householders *J.5# 5.50 FIELD for rubber plantations and all trees 13.50 n.50 Manufacturer* and Distributors SCOTIA MANUFACTURING CO.. LTD. 2, Finlayson Green Singapore, S.S. WATER. PROOFINC CEMENT PAINI formulation is in163 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article345 1939-11-23 5 STRONG DEMAND FOR TINS AND RUBBERS PRICES GENERALLY TEND TO RISE Bv Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Nov. 23. MARKET continue strong. Rubber advanced one-farthing in London yesterday to Il 3 4 d. and New York gained three-eighths of a cent, to 2O'/ 8 cmts The local market345 words
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Article86 1939-11-23 5 Thursday, Nov. 23, noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX X S.S. (Spot loose) 40 40', No. IX RS.S. f.o.b. «d cases Nov.-Dec. (Sellers Option) 40?« 40\ G.K.A.Q R S.S fo.b in tales Xov.-»ec. (Sellers Cptior.l 39" 1 39"« I \.l> RS.S t.ob in bales86 words
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Article81 1939-11-23 5 London, Nov. 22. THE issue of tho new War Savings Certificates and National Dsfence Bonds of small denominations were favourably received in the City where satisfaction is expressed that the issues aro designed to attract the savings of wago-earners. City circles point out that theReuter - 81 words
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Article1337 1939-11-23 5 Fraser And Co's List WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22, 1939: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Seller* Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 9d 5s 3d Austral Amal. (5s) 6s 4*d 6s 10 ft Austral Malay 37s 39a Ayer Hltam 24s 3d 25s 3d x.d. Ayer Weng ($1) -90 .95 Bangrln1,337 words
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Article306 1939-11-23 5 CLOSING QUOTATIONS London. Nov. 22. THE following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are ot £1 denomination unless otherwise stated. Con. Loan 5% 1944-64 108% Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 105% War Loan 3%% 92% *i Com. Union Assce. (Units) 674 Prudential Assce. 'A' 25 Royal Assce 7%306 words
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226 1939-11-23 5 Singapore, Nov. 22. 5 pm. MINING Buyer* Seller. Ampats 4/10Vi 53 Austral Amalg 6/3 6/9 Batu Selangors 1-68 1.72 Hong Fatts 1.04 1.06 jelebus 104 1.07cd Kampong Lanjuts 20/6 21/3 K. Kamuntlng 8/6 8/9 Kamuntlnsrs 10/9 11/6 Klnta Kellas T4% 7/9 Klang Rivers 2.15 2.25226 words
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Article180 1939-11-23 5 The following are the exchange rates this morning accord 'ng to the dally circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2/4H Lyons demand 2050 Switzerland demand 207 Hamburg demand New York demand 46% Montreal demand180 words
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Advertisement36 1939-11-23 5 I 1940 'DODGE' I I DE LUXE SIX SEDAN CARS I I -ARRIVE NEXT WEEK I w X7-J*kTkSC! mfsfMP.f\D 6 Vn Upcountry by LlU^d NUIUH9 JLfi J> Af« WEARNE BROS. LTD. ftEH MM tTm ■PP^B^PHI Mastery.36 words
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Advertisement269 1939-11-23 5 CLEAN ASA NEW PIN Pot thorough claaiulng ol your d.ntur.. WHiLI YOU SUBP. vi. Stndini- 1 m llttU warm wattr. •anldwit dlMolv** all (llm, tartar and food p.rtlcUi without the ilUhto.* Hury to dontal plat**. simply rlni« before rapUclnf mouth. SANIDENT for claan testh ev«ry morning. Of all ChamlsU and269 words
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Advertisement132 1939-11-23 5 BANK OF CHINA PENANG AGENCY 52 54 BEACH STREET, PENANG Telegraphic Address:— -CHUNGKUO. PENANG" NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the pregreas ot econonic develop* ■eats, oo business coccern can afford oet to take advantage ot the multifarious services ottered by a132 words
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Advertisement265 1939-11-23 6 TO-DAY 3.15, 6.15 9.15 P.M. A Thundering Indictment of a Dictatorship's War on Defenseless Girls! I I 1 B k B^^ V Bmml^i^i jß^i^^Lm i^^^^^M 1 SfrJt 1 f I M ISOBEL LILLIAN STEELE American Girl Victim of Berlin's Political Intrigue ALSO AIR MAIL "PATHE GAZETTE" SUN IPOH MAJESTIC— PENANG265 words
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Advertisement284 1939-11-23 6 VsN y^/sS MSTERY! MURDER! MAGIC d^B add t0 them THRILL S! the shadowy, C^&SeD sorcerous Ted Browning sort that pull v^ you right out on to the edge of your U N^\* S€at LAUGHS! the kind that *^B^e:> N Frank Craven alone can produce, and ROMANCE! the Robert Young-Florence The284 words
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Advertisement222 1939-11-23 6 AGAIN WE t iNG YOU THE ONLY COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT IN TOWN! OPENING TO-DAY lATI AT THE 3.15 6.15-9.15 CAPITOL Come and learn from MELVYN and JOAN why GOOD GIRLS GO TO PA2IB! It's SAUCY! Snappy and Packed with LAUGHS! ■"1 CONNOLLY ALAN CURTIS JOAN PERfrr%» London, FLEET AIB ABM. B.A.F.222 words
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504 1939-11-23 7 Reprisal For Indiscriminate Mines Campaign By Nazis "HEPRISAL is the only language the Nazis understand," says The Times, which, in common with other newspapers, comments on the Prime Minister's statement regarding Britain's decision to seize all German exports. It is recalled that similarReuter - 504 words
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55 1939-11-23 7 Paris. Nov. 22. rVO Belgian workers in a national defence factory were sentenced to six months' imprisonment by a Paris military tribunal for being absent from work for 24 hours without justification. This case constitutes a precedent for the application of the wartime regime inReuter - 55 words
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Article147 1939-11-23 7 London, Nov. 22. THE London Chamber of Commerce is engaged in efforts to secure the release and reshipment of a large amount of British-own 3d cargo in German vessels which are taking refuge in neutral ports. British cargo-owners are interested in more than 140 GermanBritish Wireless - 147 words
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Article52 1939-11-23 7 Berlin, Nov. 22. DR. FRANK, Governor-General of German-occupied Poland, has issued a decree making occupied Poland a special currency area, entirely separated as regards currency from the Reich. The legal means of payment will be solely in zloty, and a special currency officer has beenReuter - 52 words
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23 1939-11-23 7 Paris, Nov. 22. THE French Government to-day decided to take action similar to Britain's by intercepting German exports.—Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article230 1939-11-23 7 London, Nov. 22. AN enemy aircraft was sighted over the mouth of the Thames at noon to-day. Anti-aircraft guns opened fire and forced the machine to a great height Later the machine was pursued by the R.A.F. and It came so low that it seemed certainReuter; British Wireless - 230 words
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Article90 1939-11-23 7 London, Nov. 22. WARNINGS to the public to take cover Immediately they hear the sound of anti-aircraft fire or the explosion of bombs or observe an air batt'.e proceeding at a time when warning sirens have not been sounded was issued yesterday by Sir AucklandReuter - 90 words
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51 1939-11-23 7 ORKNEYS SHETLANDS AS CLOSED AREA London. Nov. 22. MR. LESLIE HORE-BELISHA. the War Minister, has issued an order declaring the Orkney and Shetland is'.ands to be a protected area from Dec. 1, after which only exempted persons will be allowed to remain In, or enter the area without a permit.—Reuter - 51 words
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Advertisement395 1939-11-23 7 TONIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. DINNER DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight FINAL APPEARANCE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRES GREATEST DANCE TEAM DORAY CHELA IN SOPHISTICATED SOLUTIONS OF RHYTHM LAST NIGHT Dinner 53.00 Non-diners Sl.OO ADELPHI EL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER S3- DANCE INFORMAL MUSIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA395 words
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Advertisement523 1939-11-23 7 BOX OFFICE TO-DAY phone B^j^£u&_Lbß-9B 3153 15 3400 jIVERY JE/ir/I TIP-UP /IRMCHfIIR] J UNITED ARTISTS ~55 TZ THRILLS 1&toa*7&1&fu& OF A FLAMING ERA and THEY BUILT AN EMPIRE A| THE POINT OF A GUN! laughs >_^______l VW__ iff^?i_if_Brii jj^^s c MISS his da in| bind relive the ßi^ SP^«__i_l fought,523 words
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Miscellaneous221 1939-11-23 7 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY ZHL 225 aaetres. ZHP 30.06 metres. p.m. 1.15 Miscellaneous programme of gramophone records. 1.30 The news and mid-day rubber and tin prices. 1.40 Interval. 5.00 Hindustani music. t 5.30 Cantonese concert. t 5.55 Cantonese drama "Mob. Dum Jicu J; Lung".t 6.15 Cantonese comedy interlude. t 7.00 Children's221 words
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Article1235 1939-11-23 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. NOV. 23, 1939 (82nd. Day of the War.) THE ABILITY TO PAY A nation at war has a twofold financial problem to face. In the first place, it must devise means whereby its government is placed in possession of the funds necessary to meet its1,235 words
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Letters To The Editor
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309 1939-11-23 8 GLORIFYING WAR GERMAN MENTALITY Von Moltke's Views On "A Noble Pursuit" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. Alter reading George Chamiar's "Moral Aspect of War," I do not wonder at the attitude of the majority of Germans towards war. Taking the late Count von Moltke as an example,309 words
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Letter363 1939-11-23 8 1 More Guessing As To Nationalities To the Editor of the Straits Time, Sir,— In your issue of Nov. 20 another letter, preaching the gospel of brotherly love and signed by "Cynic", appeared. This time I can be fairly sure that its author is an Englishman; his attitude363 words
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Letter144 1939-11-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The letter on "U-Boat 29," signed "Anti-Muzzle" is striking in its reasoning. His Excellency, Sir Shenton Thomas, in one of his recent broadcasts, lucidly dealt with the freedom enjoyed by all peoples under the British banner, and there is no144 words
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131 1939-11-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Your correspondent The Troublesome Continental" knows exactly what he is writing about, so why be bothered with the well-mean-ing opinions and explanations of 'Rationalist"? As the son of one German and the grandson of another still living, I131 words
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Letter262 1939-11-23 8 Position Of Planters Who Are Volunteers To the Edilor of the Straits Times Sir,— Your Planting Correspondent in his article last Saturday omitted two points in his '"Food for Thought": (i) No particular planter can be a true "key-man," (:i) the matter of State contract in the case262 words
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Letter270 1939-11-23 8 Prices Up, But Wages Unchanged To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. One hears so much of the Food Controller these days, yet I fa'.l 80 see what he controls. Rice is the only thing that has remained at the n\cd price. Sugar, butter, beef, mutton,270 words
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Letter117 1939-11-23 8 An Englishwoman Praises "Rationalist" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Rather than breathe a sigh of relief on reading that "Rationalist" was not an Englishman, as suggested by your correspondent The Troublesome Continental". I feel inclined to congratulate him and whatever country he came from, for117 words
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Article595 1939-11-23 8 Thousands Sent Every Week PREPARATIONS GO ON OVERSEAS THOUSANDS of British troops are still going to France every week, recalled Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, the War Minister, in his periodical statement in the House of Commons yesterday. Mr. Hore-Belisha disclosed recently that 155,000 British troops were alreadyReuter - 595 words
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Article61 1939-11-23 8 "SHALLOW SILLY" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— "The Troublesome Continental has proved himself shallow and extremely silly by his latest letter published in your columns to-day. A gentleman should exhibit grace and poise even when he is beaten. "Rationalist" would do better to ignore further letters of61 words
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Article81 1939-11-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— lt has been suggested that unearned income should be heavily taxed. This would cause great hardship in some cases. Many older people are living on unearned income in the form of dividends etc., produced by life savings. In the case81 words
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Advertisement210 1939-11-23 8 Here's a Device to Save Lens j Strains i Breakage. I THIS SCREWLESS CONSTRUCTION 14 ml) obtained from Nan Sin Optical House Many lecturing Ophthalmic Opticians i'ilONE 6363. I 3J5. tfrrU) Britfga Road. Singapore. Branch 113, High St., K. Lumpur. ADJUSTABLE EARTH AUGER nSB instead of DIGS (fife's Mili U210 words
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Advertisement90 1939-11-23 8 "A UTOBRIDGE" by Ely Ciilbertson. Advanced play deals. They are hands originally played by Champions, elected for their dramatic interest and instructive Value. Published in Groups of -1 Deals, complete with Booklet at $1.25 per t roup. (12 groups from A-L row available) (Autobridge flaying Board De Luxe model $10.00)90 words
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370 1939-11-23 9 FURTHER ALLIED AIR NAVAL SUCCESSES Ten German Planes Shot Down FRENCH WARSHIP SINKS TWO SUBMARINES R.A.F. Reconnaissances Over Reich Towns SEVEN German aircraft are reported to have been shot down yesterday by Allied fighters and another plane by French anti-aircraft fire during; one of the liveliest days in the airReuter - 370 words
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Article192 1939-11-23 9 56,000,000 Spent I Each Day THE war is already costing Great 1 Britain at least £6,000,060 daily, I j Sir John Simon, the Chancellor of J the Exchequer, told listeners in aj broadcast last night on paying for j l the war. Sir John said that modernReuter - 192 words
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Article161 1939-11-23 9 London, Nov. 23. T>HERE is great indignation in Japa- neae and other neutral shipping companies at the wanton mining by Germany of shipping with the obvious intention of infliefng loss and intimidating merchant shipping, Irrespective of neutrality or humanity, saya Reuter's chief diplomatic correspondent. TheReuter - 161 words
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119 1939-11-23 9 Nazi Lies To Bolster Up Morale Of Masses London, Nov. 23. A REPORT was recently published in American newspapers that British warships were sighted in the Atlantic and that Canada was preparing to build ships. Thereupon the German Propaganda Ministry falsely represented the New York Times as saying that theReuter - 119 words
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Article251 1939-11-23 9 R. A. F. SEAPLANE HIT AT MOORINGS London, Nov. 22. TT is officially stated that an unsuccessful attack was made by the enemy on shipping in the Shetlands area this morning The attack was driven off by r.nti- aircraft fire. The enemy then attacked with bombsReuter - 251 words
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Article53 1939-11-23 9 Stockholm, Nov. 23. OIBBENTROP. the German Foreign *»> Minister, has been decorated with the Soviet Order of Lenin, according to a report received by the newspaper Dagbladet. Ribbentrop, who is credited with having brought about Russo-German rapprochement, it is recalled, was also ihe architect rfReuter - 53 words
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Article236 1939-11-23 9 Effect Of Allied Reprisals London, Nov. 23. IT is recognized here that the contemplated Allied action against German overseas shipments may involve certain inconvenience to countries adjoining Germany through which the transit trade passes, but their basic industries will not be adversely affected and may benefit. DepletionBritish Wireless - 236 words
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Article180 1939-11-23 9 London, Nov. 23. GERMAN -con trolled firms in neutral countries are attempting to use neutral forwarding agents to smuggle American goods into Germany, according to the Ministry of Economic Warfare. The Ministry states that United States exports to Germany in September were down by $12,000,000 comparedReuter - 180 words
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Article93 1939-11-23 9 Washington, Nov. 22. "THERE is not going to be, either 1 in Tokio or in Washington, negotiations with regard to a commercial treaty or relations," declared Mr. Sumner Welles, Undersecretary of State, speaking at to-day's press conference regarding relations between the United States and Japan. Mr. Welles93 words
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Article75 1939-11-23 9 HEAVY fighting is reported to be progressing on the border of Kwangsi Province, where extra Chinese forces are being rushed to stop the Japanese advance on Nanning, the former Kwangsi Capital. The Japanese have made many air raids on Nanning. sometimes dropping bombs and sometimes75 words
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347 1939-11-23 9 London, Nov. 22. IT is stated that Himmler, the Gescapo chief, by linking together the Munich beer cellar explosion with the Venloo incident, is endeavouring to prove that "British terror and revolution centred at The Hague" was responsible for the Munich explosion. Authoritative circlesReuter - 347 words
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103 1939-11-23 9 IN view of the fears expressed by the Press of neutral countries with regard to the effects of stoppage of German exports upon their trade, an assurance has been given in official circles in London that neutral traders will receive the most sympathetic consideration possibleReuter - 103 words
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371 1939-11-23 9 Obligatory Under Provisions Of Her Neutrality Policy Amsterdam, Nov. 23. THE Dutch ministries of econom ics and foreign affairs are studying very closely the situation created by Great Britain's decision to seize all German exports as reprisal for Germany's illegal use of mines,Reuter - 371 words
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Article158 1939-11-23 9 Britain Is Defending All Shipping London, Nov. 22. /"\UR complete blockade of German exports may not be welcome to some of Germany's neighbours, but in retaliating for the mine outrages we are defending the interests of every country with a merchant navy, says the Daily Telegraph.Reuter - 158 words
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Article324 1939-11-23 9 Forty Ratings Are Missing London, Nov. 23. 'THE Admiralty announces that the destroyer Gipsy struck a mine off the east coast yesterday and was subsequently beached. Twenty-one officers and men are reported to have been Injured and about 40 ratings are missing. Jnst over iliO survivors were324 words
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58 1939-11-23 9 REFERRING to the magneticmine which is now being used indiscriminately by the Germans, Sir John Simon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in his broadcast last night, said, All that skill and science can devise is being devoted to meeting this new danger. WeReuter - 58 words
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Advertisement58 1939-11-23 9 TAIKOO SUGAR Better sugar is not to be had not only in our opinion, but in that of hundreds of our customers, most of whom were recommended by others to try Taikoo Sugar. Try a sample and we've gained another customer. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE SOLE AGENTS:— GStG) gtfEGJ/^d PHONE; 5376 (558 words
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Article742 1939-11-23 10 Would Disorganize Trade, Says European Member MILITARY TRAINING OUTSIDE BUSINESS HOURS SUGGESTED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 23. <! T FEEL that mobilization of European man-power for military purposes could not be achieved without loss of efficiency in commercial offices and serious disorganization of742 words
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Article53 1939-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Nov. 23. A WELL-KNOWN Chinese, who is chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, wai killed by a gun shot when leaving a Chinese theatre yesterday evenin?. This is the third murder of a wealthy Chinese merchant within a short53 words
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113 1939-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 22. •T*HE General Clerical Association of the F.M.S. is doing its bit for the Malaya Patriotic Fund by staging a concert on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Saturday. Nov. 25. The entertainment is under the patronage of the High113 words
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Article48 1939-11-23 10 DRIVATE Duncan Watson, 20, of the Gordon Highlanders, had his left leg entirely severed above the knee when he fell off a light military truck in East Coast Road this morning, and was run over by another truck. He was ta!:en to the General Hospi-48 words
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Article268 1939-11-23 10 Reaffirmation Of Objects Given COUNCILLOR ON ABSURD RUMOUR (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 23. AN invitation to Sir Shenton Thomas to take the opportunity before Council adjourned of reaffirming the objects of the Malaya Patriotic Fund and to contradict pernicious rumours regarding the destination268 words
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Article109 1939-11-23 10 "WHATEVER Germany's plans, it is increasingly clear that she is waging a war which can have only one result, and that is failure." So remarks the Malaya Catholic Leader, in an editorial which continues: "To serve their own ambitions the Nazi leaders are 'prepared109 words
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Article39 1939-11-23 10 A SURFACE mail from Europe was delivered in Singapore yesterday afternoon. The Department of Information states that another mail will be delivered to-morrow morning and a double mail will probably be delivered on Saturday morning.39 words
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91 1939-11-23 10 At The Cinema "MIRACLES FOR SALE" "Miracles for Sale." (Robert Young, Florence Rice, Frank Craven, flenry Hull) M.G.M. At the Pavilion. A RARE combination of magic and murder mystery, this film provides entertainment quite out of the ordinary. A double murder can always be intriguing enough, but with magic, spiritualism91 words
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407 1939-11-23 10 THE importance of the British Government's decision to seize German exports on neutral ships, as retaliation tor Germany's action in laying mines indiscriminately in shipping channels in the North Sea— an indisputable breach of international law— is shown by a recent article407 words
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Article, Illustration26 1939-11-23 10 The King deeply interested m the cockpit of a fighter plant, during his tour of Royal Air Force stations m Britain.26 words
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359 1939-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 23. A STRONG plea for an actuarial survey in connection with the Federated Malay States Widows' and Orphans 1 Fund, was made by Mr. W. G. Blunn, speaking in the Federal Council to-day. Mr. Blunn said that359 words
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Article190 1939-11-23 10 Matter Still Being Considered MEDICO-LEGAL IMPLICATIONS THE question of a crematorium for 1 Singapore is still being considered by the-Municipal Commissioners, it was stated at the last meeting of the Committee of the European Association of Malaya. The secretary of the association read a letter from the190 words
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Article137 1939-11-23 10 FOLLOWING the entertainment given by the warrant officers and sergeants of Port Canning to the officers of Port Canning, the junior ranks have launched out into another line of entertainment. The junior ranks have held a number of dances in their own mess, and have met with137 words
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Article35 1939-11-23 10 AMERICANS in Singapore are to-day observing Thanksgiving Day— an important day of observance by all Americans. Although there is to be no formal celebration U.S. citizens in Singapore will observe the occasion individually.35 words
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Advertisement207 1939-11-23 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE ADELPIII HOTEL Special Dinner Dance. RAFFLES HOTEL Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. Dinner Dance (Formal) 9.45 to Midnight. CAJUUCK TBBATBB. GEYLANG The Crowd Roars Red Barry (Chap. 1 to 6) at 7.45 p.m. CRLAT WORLD Cabaret 9 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Fisherman"! Wharf. Sky: lloiul to P.rno.207 words
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Advertisement103 1939-11-23 10 $^M £Z m\ I7ACH successive year establishes more firmly thm M i W W V supremacy of British Radio. lE-CC 1 A r/lD r- A C U For 1940 > G.E.C. commences by introducing a Lta *W 70 rVIC X, A3 M new twin-speaker 20-valve model of superlative performance. 12103 words
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529 1939-11-23 11 How Patriotic Fund Helps Men Of Services WORK OF Y.M.C.A. AND ST. DUNSTAN'S CU3SCRIEERS to the Malaya Pat- riotic Fund will be interested in the varied uses to which their money is applied, apart from the principal objectives the British Red Cross and the French Red Cross. A statement issued529 words
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Article16 1939-11-23 11 -Mr. V. Tretchikolf, of Warin's Publicity Services, has left Singapore for a short holiday in Shanghai.16 words
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Article179 1939-11-23 11 A NOTIFICATION in the Government j Gazette issued last night names the following firms located in the Netherlands Indies as enemy firms i under the terms of the Trading with I the Enemy Ordinance: A. E. G. ElectrkUeits Mij (Batavia and Surabaya), Behn Meyer <St179 words
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74 1939-11-23 11 A CHINESE, Ten Ail Bin, a lorry driver, was yesterday produced in the SingaDorj Traffic District Court, v.hen a charge of causing the death of Private Robert Mclntyre Paterson of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders by negligent driving at the junction of Holland and74 words
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Article78 1939-11-23 11 THE Tobacco Fund for the troops in France. I organized by the Over-Seas League, ha^ the full approval of War Office and Air MlnisI try. Contributions should be sent to the Over-Seas League Tobacco Fund, Over-Seas I House, St. James's, London, S. W. I—and1 and78 words
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Article, Illustration1885 1939-11-23 11 Assessors Concerned With Three Main Issues ADDRESSES BY COUNSEL: FINDINGS TO-DAY TN order to allow one of the marine assessors to leave Singapore to-day, the court conducting the public inquiry into the sinking of the British India liner Sirdhana by a1,885 words
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449 1939-11-23 11 Unity And Part Played By Empire Schools MODEL SOCIAL GROUPS '•I THINK that the most striking and encouraging result of the declaration of war has been the uniiy of purpese and determination with which all members of our r.rca 1 community are prepared to see this business through. "Only a449 words
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Article60 1939-11-23 11 BAIL of $5,000 was allowed Heng Swee Hce, cashier of Getz Brothers and Co., when he claimed trial in the district court I yesterday to a charge of breach of trust of C 3 532, between Aug. 16 and Oct. 3. Mr. W. A. N. Battenberg w60 words
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Advertisement140 1939-11-23 11 lftJ& .a MnF Smamv 0P y^^jj Whether to phone to "omeone in Singapore or to yr-jSXri^^ use Trunk service within Malaya— or Radio-telephcne fcilJ^ service to speak to a friend, or close a business deal, fl^lS< in Europe or America the Telephone is the Magic I^^mHM Carpet that instantly establishes140 words
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Advertisement91 1939-11-23 11 I TIES I iW&^KS L FOR HIM-- 5 A choice selection of mm Palm Beech type fency X £&tf ties in cheerful tropical jLmWttM tones. jF&y Made from a Cotton W Raycn end Mohair mix- $$jj ture, these ties arc ex- H| masSsaß tremely resilient and Hr i retain tkmir91 words
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3895 1939-11-23 12 Declares He Was Not Told About No. 3 Minefield STORY OF ANOTHER SHIP'S ESCAPE FROM MINES TAPTAIN PHILIP FAIRBAIRN, master of the Sirdhana, was the last witness to be called at the inquiry last night. He described in great detail how he had received3,895 words
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Advertisement175 1939-11-23 12 bB^sSM B^^^^^ Experience has proven the necessity oi H Malayan residents taking home leave if they are to remain healthy and vigorous, for our humid rtAM jff_§ Malayan climate saps strength and energy. p3|iP With Home Leaves cancelled and sojourn GA Si WAV TICKET I#££*s*-| in co^ er c l>175 words
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Advertisement232 1939-11-23 12 SMILING FACE reflects <4j^\ SATISFACTION V.rV>/ Examination, Smart 'I[\L(\~~- Eyewear and Low fw\^ Charges by Everbright Optical Co. 19, Chulia Street. Phone 4435 C S. CHONG Or. el Optotretry. Every dentist knows tuat pyorrhea threatens 4 out oi adults. A toothpaste that just cleans teeth— a Vi way job —is232 words
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Advertisement342 1939-11-23 13 A F R I G I D AI R E l=|Bb^bW| iook rot THU nam« iifOh you lur [Lb^b^Jl I TROUBLE _J_b^^^^ ■Krißß C i* D 'C T ssH?> k t v k i Cn 'y Fri B idaire has LZjJl^jlmJ /wj\S' 717 1 the METER-MISER- HQ lj U ll342 words
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Advertisement22 1939-11-23 13 H EALTH-RESORT PHILIPS COILED COIL LAMPS 111 VVI *«l f|y I /^H EFFICIENCY AND I RELIABILITY I THE LAMPS OF PROVED QUALITY22 words
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Article190 1939-11-23 14 Took Off 28 lbs. With Kruschen 1 was so stout about 11 months ago," a woman writes, "that I became a burden to myself. Then muscular rheumatism set into my Joints, and I had to go on sticks for some time. Then I190 words
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102 1939-11-23 14 *T*HE death took place yesterday mornln In hospital of Mrs. Annie Troller. wlft. of Mr. T. Troller, manager of Raffles Hotel. She was 49, and had been 111 for some time. The Rev. D. E. J. Hodge officiated at thj funeral at Bldadarl Cemetery102 words
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Advertisement713 1939-11-23 14 ->• "y^ < *^tHBi(y**' ~--'''f-~: ft JBM^mr t^^m 1 1 i aj-SAA^* ■^Br^^^^B^ft ■^B^^^B^a vlP^^^^SaM FIRE APPLIANLES A folder describing in detail the various A.R.P, equipment will be sent on request. \Y.I\S. 1998 si^nMH Eaten Up with RHEUMATISM Now Fit os a Fiddle, U^SB^7" Thanks to Cystex V\Wf NURSE AT713 words
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Advertisement80 1939-11-23 14 ISB l^^^^^*~— af^ bb^bV ,7^ .^bb^Lb^b^bb^bW ttSJ -Sift t. £j S*~ b^bbT .b^bb^bbß^./'^^P^b^bbU^bA JT" "^"""^^^^B bb^bW/ I b^bbV bb^bbW M Mskf^ .^M IW^^*^^^^^^? ■w iWWr^S\ -r^gHLIB^BM [|\\V JB'H 9bT~~^bbw Ul v 7 JB Ihl RS^UHHbW Bs BBS bb^bV THE 8 H.P. SALOON 1 k.,h lee an* elbow no* genuine «o«r-«itw80 words
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Article, Illustration341 1939-11-23 15 "MY main object in returning to Singapore is to get another fight with Ycung Frisco," Mohamed Fahmy, middleweight champion of Egypt, told a Straits Times reporter yesterday on his arrival from London. Fahmy, who arrived with his American wife, looked very fit. "I was on341 words
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506 1939-11-23 15 Rousing Rugger On Padang UIGOROUS and interesting rugby was witnessed on the padang yesterday, when the Bankers, Insurance and Merchants defeated an R.N. and R.A.F. fifteen by 11 points (two tries and a goal) to three (a try). The match was not a506 words
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Article114 1939-11-23 15 *T*HE following are the teams and starting times for the women's match between the Royal Singapore Golf Club and the Sepoy Lines Ortf Club to be played tomorrow afternoon at Bukit Timah. The draw and starting times (Sepoy Lines players mentioned first) are First nine114 words
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Article63 1939-11-23 15 WHE following is the R.N.-R.A,F. XV for Saturday's Malaya Cup tratch against Johore at Jaian Bcsar stadium: Lt. Stevens (R.N.) L. A. C. Smith, A. B. Butler. F/o Black, F/o Triptree; Mid. Nichols A. B. Purvis; Cpl. Collie, Lt. Jarris, Lt. Drummond. F/o Sutton, F/o Stevens,63 words
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Article255 1939-11-23 15 Women's Hockey In Kuala Lumpur (From Our Own Correspondent; Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 23. pONTRARY to expectations, the European women beat the Rest In a hockey match here to-day in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund by two goals to nil. Lady Thomas was present, and255 words
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Article225 1939-11-23 15 /THE following have accepted to play hockey 1 for the S.C.C. vs. the Indian Association to-day at the S.C.C.: O. W. S. Waites; Pay Lt. G. C. Fortin. B. A. U. Todd; S. T. Monk, W. J. Peel, Capt. J. R. Kellett; C. P. Liston.225 words
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Article23 1939-11-23 15 The hockey match between Raffles College and the Ceylon Sports Club, to have been played at Bukit Timah yesterday, was cancelled.23 words
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Article35 1939-11-23 15 BEATING Yong Loon Chong and Roy Smith, 6-3, 6—o, Chin Kee Onn and Chua Choon Leong entered the final of the men's open doubles event of the S.C.R.C. open Ir.wn tennis tournajnent yesterday.35 words
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351 1939-11-23 15 JOHORE SHOULD EXTEND R.N. R.A.F. ON SATURDAY (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Nov. 21. JOHORE opens her Malaya Cup rugby programme, this J Saturday when they meet the R.N. R.A.F. at Singapore. On the form displayed in inter-state friendlies even the staunchest supporter of Johore will not expect a Jobore351 words
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Article, Illustration572 1939-11-23 15 Club Play Brilliant Hockey COUR opportunist goals, three by Nicky Sullivan, gave the S.R.C. a convincing victory over the Combined Services in their hockey fixture on the padang yesterday. The goals, all scored by the S.R.C. were the only points of the match, a fast,572 words
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Article40 1939-11-23 15 Rucby Singapore Teachers' Assn. vs. R.A.F. (H.Q.), Air Port ground. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. Indian Assn. S.C.C.; A.P.C. vs. V.M.C.A. Juniors, Prince Edward Rd. Tennis: V.M.C.A. and S.C.R.C. tournaments. Boxing: Amateur Boxing meeting at Happy World 6 p.m.40 words
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Article131 1939-11-23 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Nov. 21. •"PHE Muar soccer league will be com- pleted on Thursday when the last match will be played off between the Johore Military Forces and the Government Offices. This match should produce interesting soccer and on the result of131 words
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64 1939-11-23 15 IN A HOCKEY match played on Hong Lim Green yesterday, the Police beat the S.C.R.C. by two goals to one. Each side scored a goal in the first half, the S.C.R.C. first through Mook Kirn and the Police through Aziz. In the second half64 words
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Article348 1939-11-23 15 Victory By Odd Goal In Three At Hockey rpHE Indian Association "A' team A defeai?d the R.A.M.C. by two goals to one ft hockey on the I.A. ground yesterday and the result was a fair reflection of the game. For practically half of the flr.it half the348 words
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Article122 1939-11-23 15 THE Royal Singapore Goli Club November L.G.U. Medal was played at Bukit Timah on Monday and resulted in a win for Mrs. R. Waksford in th 2 Silver Divirion with a net score of 75 and in a win fcr Mrs. L Johnson in the122 words
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Advertisement100 1939-11-23 15 I HAKEEM, THE WISE ONE Hakeem «"«jk 6 no value unless bought and «oW*as^ t i 1 8 J h d a Uiorthe,nceless 1 r^L-P.ce-sl^^ askedtheyoun g »a». S P heprirel6S 1 before V<"* bttY BEFORE BUYING DIESEL ENGINE*. MAKE XO^-£(£X SURE THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH C. A. V. l^i100 words
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Advertisement215 1939-11-23 15 A\^'M///// MOW TO SHI IE *«$-^^a^\'^. AND 3(oW^)g: WE IT LOOK t w ~~w LIKE NEW... FIRST: Remove dirt, "Road fi|m/' f grease, etc., with an application of JOHNSON'S AUTO CLEANER jjjS (This special product does the work jfffl I quickly, easily, safely. Anyone can use, it. Leaves finish clean215 words
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Article, Illustration304 1939-11-23 16 Italian Aid Said To Have Been Promised To Budapest IT is firmly believed that Germany intends to launch an attack on Rumania through Hungary in the near future, says the News Chronicle correspondent at Budapest. Strong rumours in Budapest state that Italy has promised304 words
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50 1939-11-23 16 Toklo, Nov. 22. A MOSCOW correspondent of the Asahl tx Shimbun reports that an agreement ha* been reached between German representatives and the oil commissioner of the Soviet Government for the Soviet delivery of 800.00 C tons of oil to Germany. Eastern News.50 words
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Article30 1939-11-23 16 Brest, Nov. 12. '■""HE DEATH occurred to-day of ViceAdmiral Guepratte, who commanded the French fleet in the Dardanelles I in the Great War. He was 83.— Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article276 1939-11-23 16 STATEMENT BY MR. QUO TAI-CHI London, Nov. 22. REPORTS from Toklo, that Russia Is making increasing demands on China In return for further support, coupled with the Japanese Press forecasts of a comprehensive RussoJapanese agreement, were dismissed b" Mr. Quo Tai-chl, Chinese Ambassador in London, inReuter - 276 words
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Article74 1939-11-23 16 Havana. Nov. 21. A LABOUR conference of American states which are members of the international Labour Office was opened here to-day witn representatives of both North and South America attending. The Cuban Secretary of Labour, Dr. Portuondo, was elected presldsnt. The director of the 1.L.0.. Mr. J. G.Reuter - 74 words
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Article71 1939-11-23 16 Stockholm. Not. 22. A SWEDISH steamer was hailed In Swedish territorial waters by a German plane which alighted on the sea beside the ship and put a prize crew aboard. Half an hoar later Swedish planes arrived and flew over the steamer. The German captain then apologized, declaringReuter - 71 words
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Article106 1939-11-23 16 Bomb Suspec t Is A German London, Nov. 22. A FOREIGN OFFICE announcement regarding the arrest of George Elser, a German, in connection with the Munich cellar explosion, says "Official quarters consider the statement Issued by the German Government quite incomprehensible. •There is no connection between the two incidents theReuter - 106 words
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Article76 1939-11-23 16 London, Nov. 22. rIE Admiralty announces that a British warship in the vicinity of Iceland intercepted the German ship Berta Fisser (4,110 tens). The crew of the vessel scuttled- the sfcip, and then took to the boats. They were rescued by the warship. When the British warshipReuter - 76 words
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225 1939-11-23 16 Appropriate Steps To Be Taken, Says Government Spokesman Tokio, Nov. 22. WE view the case with grave concern/* said a Tokio Foreign Office spokesman to-day, commenting on the sinking of the crack Japanese liner Terukuni Maru after hitting a mine off the225 words
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Article125 1939-11-23 16 London, Nov. 22. SPEAKING at a lunch in London Dr. C. L. Hsia, of Shanghai, stressed the danger of Great Britain being so preoccupied w.ith the European situation as to forget her Interest in the Far East. Even's in the Far East, he saW. mightReuter - 125 words
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Article30 1939-11-23 16 Paris, Nov. 22. pHE formal promulgation of the 1 Anglo-French-Turkish agreement signed on Oct. 19 appears in the Official Journal to-day and the full text is published. —Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article20 1939-11-23 16 A warning to foreigners against committing any act inconsistent with the Government's proclamation of neutrality has been issued in Afghanistan.20 words
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Article41 1939-11-23 16 Ottawa, Nov 22. A PREDICTION that even better British aeroplanes than those now combatting German aircraft would soon be in action against the enemy, was made in a speech by Capt. H. H. Balfour, British Under-Secretary for Air—Reuter.41 words
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Article23 1939-11-23 16 Some of the chief A.R.P. officers in Yorkshire districts are learning the rudiments of midwifery so that they can act in emergency casss.23 words
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Advertisement160 1939-11-23 16 THREE DANGER ZONES. Thinning hair at the crown, temple end forehead are definite signs of approaching baldness. Heed this warning and do something. Use Evelyn Astrova Hair Tonic. WHETHER YOUR CAR IS M SHELL MOTOR OIL I W-ft on THE JOB I Shell Motor Oil Is such a good oil160 words
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Advertisement43 1939-11-23 16 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL A CO. S, CAPITOL BUILDING, SINGAPORE. DUNLOP r VMp M feY feN i^H ft^E I NO OTHER TYRE IS LIKE IT ~~^l Hj| 9 r U NO OTHER TYRE EVEN LOOKS LIKE IT OUNLOP RUBBB' > ■»< :%.< LTD. •INaAPORB. PENANO a K.LUMPU*.43 words
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Title Section17 1939-11-23 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1939. No. 199.17 words
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Article, Illustration61 1939-11-23 1 LILAC, a shade jast made for the fair loveliness of 20th Century-Fox actress, Brenda Joyce, is used in this chiffon evening dress cat on very simple lines to set off the band of shaded lilac flowers on the bodice. Brenda has just completed one of the most61 words
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896 1939-11-23 1 An English Nannie Tells Of Her Life Up-Country THERE is a strange notion going about Singapore, and other places, that a nannie who takes an upcountry post is an Unfortunate Martyr or, alternatively, Absolutely Mad. I have only to mention that I come from up-cuntry to call forth ejaculations of896 words
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Article494 1939-11-23 1 A MAN loves to have a room ot his own to which he can retire at times. He may call it a study. More probably he will not. It may be just what the servants call "Master's Room." A good place for the man's room is at494 words
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Article, Illustration42 1939-11-23 1 On In A Moment VIADE in cranberry-red reversible satin, this ele*"*gant house gown can be slipped on in a moment. The puffings inset into the bodice and the sleeves are a pretty finishing touch.42 words
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Advertisement90 1939-11-23 1 EVENING GOWNS off 1940 ARE ON DISPLAY CapiUM Bide: Spore: loone 3828. FOR HiALTH AND STAMINA What you eat determines how you look and how you feel. PEEK FREAN'S "Vita Weat" Crispbreaa contains the essential Vitamins and proteins necessary to maintain health and physical fitness. "Vita Weat" Crispbread is pleasant90 words
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Advertisement81 1939-11-23 1 W£ JAZ)£ ?ft££ New Stock Handkerchiefs Just Received Completely New Designs, 18 TZr M Phone 7143 The voaihf ul freshaess aad daloi.v bfauiY off the Yardle.y fcngl Ish I.a vendor have made ll the World's favourite Perfaaie. ll adds Jast that little extra < harm to every oeeasloa JVardlßy English81 words
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1375 1939-11-23 2 Local Fruit Prepared As Sweets And Puddings By Mrs. Gordon Burt YOU will remember in my last talk I endeavoured to give you some idea of the many foods and fruits available in our local markets, with particular reference to the nourishing and economical dishes that could be made up.1,375 words
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Article, Illustration15 1939-11-23 2 EVENING dress and the ooiffure can be covered completely by this all-enveloping, hooded cloak.15 words
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Advertisement248 1939-11-23 2 DELICATE BRAINS. Children's brains arc; jff!!CSl^£f delicate Permanent I lg^^»' J waving their hair calls I DnE» J^v fur skill, great care and I qSXcp r P" clal machines which J TflLTfcff'iP* J must be light and not§ 3 >five nxl^ to mucn heat I r-i''r -i Ordinary machines mavl248 words
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Advertisement454 1939-11-23 2 HATS FOR IMPORTANT WOMEN We're proudly presenting an even more than usually f?V<V C\ Interesting collection of nsw chapeaux featuring a o\<\ nllfcr hi* surprisingly complete assortment of beautiful mad« /^^■y-t^ *y&<!*^. models In the season's latest media and colours, f/^^O £>Ov!2r^ especially for women of elegance who've headsiz© I454 words
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987 1939-11-23 3 Slimming, Arrivals, Gardens And Things To Eat Victoria Chappelle Discusses T SPENT a whole day recently with two women who really take their slimming seriously. Don't say: "But I thought curves are in fashion." They are, but these women now intend to be martyrs to their waist measurements. Well, I987 words
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Article, Illustration36 1939-11-23 3 THIS pretty 1 afternoon frock, made of jersey velvet printed in a tulip pattern, is simple in style, with petal frilling at the neck of the full bodice, and again finishing the short sleeves.36 words
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Advertisement288 1939-11-23 3 I powder in this fjßmMv* m*A Z^H J lA GLARI-PROOF"Pow€l«r Hmvr shows up.. Flott^rsl Powder so soft and fine, it spreads smooth and even. Colours that sorten your fact in hard, glaring sunlight! Pond's Powder shades art carefully blended to catch only the softer rays of the sun gir« soft,288 words
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Advertisement267 1939-11-23 3 ill GAY EVENING GOWNS Just Received at 13 r b oTS R¥ AUK CHATS NOIRSZT TO THOSE WHO PREFER TO HAVE THEIR DRESSES MADE BY A SUPERIOR TAILOR AT A NOMINAL COST WE RECCOMMEND Miss Yun OUR WELL-KNOWN CHINESE DRESS MAKER A glorious supply of piping hot water can be267 words
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410 1939-11-23 4 A Smarter House With Little Labour ILIANY of us keep house, in thesp days, with a minimum amount of help, and if we are wise we employ all the mechanical aids and appliances which we are able to procure. Some of the larger mechanical household devices are not really an410 words
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442 1939-11-23 4 Baseden Butt - Baseden Butt By THERE are signs that lea- ther is coming into its own as a material suited to a very much wider range of furniture than has hitherto been realised. For some time there have been leather-covered armchairs upholstered in various colours which make442 words
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Article, Illustration36 1939-11-23 4 CMOOTH, checked, worsted cloth combining two shades of brown makes this classically perfect suit, whose very narrow belt, vertical slit pockets, and extra brief skirt are aU smart new finishing: touches.36 words
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Advertisement244 1939-11-23 4 USE THIS 'V'llliP'lf >/ coarse red 'tip' on< tup pie fl| ..and avoicPP^x j BLEMISHED (SUsL SKIN v ing: p" l M m-i sweetens the /^M Bi use Cuticura is a MEDICINAL x. oores S •iid TOILET Soap, it does two X* HMBtial things to your skin. It main- w.-;244 words
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Advertisement399 1939-11-23 4 JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS. LTD.. Singapore, rename and Kuala Lumpur. /i^i\ BODY'S FRIEND i^^A Ti r r <i>i Zp r > \/Vto*"| *»"Pl'«U«n. W»n t« ijfl.tfu W ln .S-^^J ««lnt« rlothlnc. M>| _-^^^^J Frlt»il p»drr Is m nantl- m? y\rbJ?Q ••>•' i« /P^m k m ehttrfni. §Jl^!txz&^ '»""<" •«>•>" p"I^^V y^^h399 words
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Article, Illustration65 1939-11-23 5 Miss Lorna Ogden, daughter of the well-known St. James (London) jeweller, who is to marry Sub.-Lieut. H. R. Ferdmando, R.N.V.R., this month, photographed with her dog Sally. A happy picture of men and women of Britain's New Army, enjoying a joke at65 words
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Article, Illustration30 1939-11-23 5 Soldiers hold out their mugs for welcome hot tea made for them by a sergeant of the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service at a depot near London.30 words
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Article, Illustration34 1939-11-23 5 Members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service take a gr^at pride in their culinary efforts, and smilingly present an array of sausages for inspection by the Army chef, while in camp "Somewhere."34 words
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Advertisement103 1939-11-23 5 Ouite the most A JCTii delicious real custard yj Ik^» it's a new recipe!" I 4^v .Jaw*''* :^^h 16^^ H a i»^fc^R3 form <sv —^^^^^^^jaS lii ■>■■ of this custard simply irresistible. W TftP J| 'MAGIC RECIPE BOOK jfli jV #fi cooking? Mayonnaise in a few, jßj Jtfjf stirs? Lovely103 words
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Article495 1939-11-23 6 The lassies wore dresses with broad sieves and pleated petticoats that had been worn by their ancestors through the ages. The maintenance of the custom of foot-binding was also a passive expression of patriotism, for Manchu women did not bind their feet, nor did495 words
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Article1093 1939-11-23 6 Chinese Woman The conclusion of an address given by Professor Hsu Ti-shau at Hong Kong University. wedding occasions. The dragon gown and the phoenix crown were also worn by common female as a sign of honour for their merit of having given children to the nat'on. Everything: Regulated /\RDINARY dressej,1,093 words
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Article225 1939-11-23 6 BRACELETS and rings are common among different peoples of the world. Rings serve as a sign of marriage contract, but the original meaning is net a survival of the phallic symbol in the case of Chinese. The Chinese ring bears the name "chieh-chi" which means "caution to225 words
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Article, Illustration212 1939-11-23 6 THIS particular cheese rarebit has special virtues all iv; own. First. it has tomato in it which blends happily with the sharp cheese flavour and also Rives rich colour. My rarebit also has a fluffy lightness of texture, with no hint cf stringiness. Then you can keep212 words
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Advertisement363 1939-11-23 6 G ar d t n i a w*. 1940. LES PARFUMS Wsi Glamour, Cmr 4M H 4* Russii and f^ I m f a m m^ m m Etubcoioxn. m r u/\km c o°- Fai m li L L P»wdir on* 1 1 I KepreteUtire: J. E. Philpott. 20b. Collyer363 words
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Advertisement80 1939-11-23 6 Here's an amazing. au!ck"^fV*^ way to refresh and t\C* i s^^ a cleanse tired, smarting J? eyes. A drop or two of *Sy i.V Murine night and morn- -r^ p ing is the modern s=^K method to soothe and /^7S-^^«' comfort eyes. Oryness, Irritation and redness 1/ disappear. Murine makes80 words
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Advertisement374 1939-11-23 6 Nail Polish REMOVING PADS Pads contain the t a m o v s la 1^55 l-\l ated nail polish £W4aflJEodi remover (no H dYCMATf* < L CetOne) that pM kind to brittle B H*^ nails and V i M harsh, dry cvH ADS A enough for It f- > <jV374 words
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345 1939-11-23 7 Marjorie Penn - Wise Choice In Curtains Can Transform The Appearance Of Any Room Marjorie Penn By /WING your room new curtains is rather like giving your face a new hat. A delightful transformation is effected and often without very much outlay. The dainty curtains which ate now so popular give a charming345 words
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Article, Illustration11 1939-11-23 7 rAziU npl la^e makes Ihis attractive ty.n'.ng drcs11 words
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Article77 1939-11-23 7 PR battuooms, or rooms where children's grubby little fingers entail much washing of curtains, there is a waterproof fabric made of silk, which contains no rubber or oil. It is printed in all sorts of lovely designs, drapes beautifully, and when chosen in delicate colourings, is77 words
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Article469 1939-11-23 7 MLXT time you wonder what kind of little curtains to make consider the charm of smocking as a trimming. You can get fresh and original results by decorating the gathered pelmet frill with smocking, and you will doubUccs be inspired to treat other accessories in the same469 words
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Article, Illustration1037 1939-11-23 8 Mary Ferguson - Women's Land Army Soon 50,000 Strong Mary Ferguson By CHEERFUL young Englishwomen are giving up their jobs in offices and factories and donning brown dungarees to work on the land. Their help is needed, and happily offered, to help Great Britain produce more food at home. These efficient, hard-working girls1,037 words
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