Debts of European Powers Rise in World War Strain
The financial paper Common Sense notes Germany with 250 million prewar debt rising to 1,620 million in January and 2,450 million in August. Austria Hungary grows from 750 million to 1,800 million. France, Britain, Russia, and Italy show sharp increases, with Britain at 707 million prewar and 2,610 million in August. McKenna warns against borrowing without future tax provisions.
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F. W. Hirst
Germany
Austria Hungary
Great Britain
Russia
France
Italy
McKenna
Joe Fund
Halloween Night Mischief Fades As Spirits Prowl
A prose sketch recalls Halloween traditions with witches and hobgoblins said to roam the earth and possess animals on the single night of revelry and mischief. The passage notes ancient beliefs that the Creator gathered beings to inhabit animal bodies and lift the ban on intrusions.
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Hallowe'en
City to Seek Bachelors Tax and War-time Language Policy
Quebec plans a $5 special tax on bachelors over 25 who are not householders while maintaining the $2 personal tax. In Toronto, Hon. G Howard Ferguson cites no wartime changes to the Ontario Temperance Act and promises further language safeguards. Saskatoon farmers pay $50,000 to the Dominion Lands office for Seed Grain liens as collectors gather government debts.
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Toronto
G. Howard Ferguson
Privy Council
Saskatoon
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Ottawa
Moose Jaw
Canada
News Notes From Central Locales And Events
Local item notes Mr R K Butler and Mr W Barker visiting Saskatoon and Traynor, with others visiting Scott and Biggar. Bazaar by Congregational Ladies' Aid planned for December 5. Threshing weather favorable. Hartman Entertainment Co. enjoyed a full house in Landis. Alfred Grencie recovering after appendectomy. Central hours and new telephone cards outlined. CPR strike settled amicably avoiding disruption.
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Hartman Entertainment Co
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