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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
2
The piece urges registration by July 15 for Prohibition and provincial elections, lauds Reeve Ansell and Premier Oliver, and critiques political tactics. It notes Manitoba's provincial election with Premier Norris facing a farmer opponent and urges thoughtful voting amid rising prices and inflation trends.
An American banker proclaims money is cheap in a newspaper ad urging borrowers to load up and save while cheap dollars buy more. The notice underscores debt payoff and suggests securing funds before prices rise.
The Merchants Bank of Canada reports a large year of growth ending April 30, with paid up capital up 20 percent and assets rising from 167 million to over 197 million. Deposits climbed to about 163 million, quick assets near 72 million, and the bank maintained a strong liquidity position while boosting profits and offering stock at a premium to shareholders.
Shareholders face late Rest aid considerations as 100,000 is written off premises. The remaining profits show 260,774 despite prior years gains. Montagu Atlin, P.O. Maceron, and the Board of Directors are cited as guiding the old, conservative yet enterprising institution serving the public.
The article notes a shift toward a quality focused purebred stock industry in western provinces. Government support and improved breeding methods have raised Canadian stock standards, boosting export demand to Australia and other markets. Holstein and other breeds have been reintroduced to improve British stock lines, with shipments to Hawaii and the Antipodes signaling a growing export trade.
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