Victory Bonds offer extended terms with bonus incentive
The Ministry proposes exchanging maturing December 1923 Victory Bonds for new bonds at the same rate of interest with five or ten year terms, plus a 9 bonus. Open until September 20, the plan recalls 1917 wartime sales, aiming to mobilize small investors and sustain Dominion securities amid cautious re-investment and prudent expenditure. Victoria reports war rumor tremors have halted timber gangs, with officials urging crews to return to front duties.
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Week In Calgary Weather and Market Update
The past week in Calgary featured mild weather with no major changes in rice or wheat markets. Threshing is underway across Alberta and buyers anticipate rising activity as the new crop marketing proceeds. Fruit supplies were ample but jar shortages restrained housewives from taking full advantage, while Crated Gravensteins and Flemish Beauties sold below value at wholesale. Local potato harvest ongoing with production likely slightly below last year.
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Vancouver Market Produce Report Sees Weakened Prices
Vancouver Market notes a week of reduced shipments from Washington with peaches still arriving in volume. Italy Prunes frozen out, Libertas peaches and upper country stock noted with prices easing. Apples, tomatoes, grapes, and bananas feature lower prices, while onions and potatoes show softer wholesale levels amid abundant supply.
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Fire Prevention Day Observed Across Canada October 9
Royal Pro motion designates October 9 as Fire Prevention Day with activities in schools and public meetings. Dominion Fire Commissioner warns waste and carelessness cause most fires and urges Canadians to remove hazards to protect life and property. The aim is to educate the public on preventing fires and reducing costly damages nationwide.
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Satisfactory Returns on 1920 Victory Bonds Conversion
Data from the Department of Finance shows broad acceptance of proposals to convert 1920 Victory Bonds into new 6 percent bonds. Running for five or ten years, the new bonds attract interest, but cash surrender options are not invited now. Holders may add to 1922 bond holdings or exchange for cash and new bonds if they need liquidity.
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Department of Finance
Canada
Market News Reflects Weak Poultry and Egg Prices
The report notes a strong market with further increases and widespread movement from storage. Fresh egg supplies are short while local production is supplemented by imports from nearby Washington producing centers. Poultry prices remain weak at last week’s levels and hogs show declines in the North West area.
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Fraser Valley forms basketball league in Abbotsford
Fraser Valley basketball league formed after a Friday meeting of supporters and players. Officers elected include B. D. Barrow as president of Mission City and A. Catherwood as vice president. Clubs expected: Mission City Langley Sardis Abbotsford Matsqui and others. League to affiliate with the B. Basketball Association. Games planned home and away before Christmas with an entry fee of 1 and a club guarantee of 3. Bona fide residents required for participation. Executive to meet in Abbotsford Bank of Montreal chambers to draw up a schedule. Medals offered by a Langley supporter for senior A division winner.
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Prune Market In Calgary Sees Unusual Prices
Prunes in Calgary show a wild week with a big wholesale action selling a car at 90 cents. Inspectors dubbed the lot prime for the season, while market buyers faced demoralizing price drops as prunes traded as high as 1.10 to 1.15 dollars late in the week.
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