War Savings Campaign Urges Canadians to Invest
Canada promotes War Savings Certificates and stamps during Christmas to raise ten million dollars monthly with Manitoba aiming for five hundred thousand. Citizens can buy outright at post offices and banks or pledge monthly bank deductions. Stamps can be purchased to later convert to a certificate, supporting the war effort and tapping voluntary resources in a democratic nation.
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Christmas Peace Messages Across Borders
The piece reflects on Christmas as a pause from business to focus on universal brotherhood and goodwill. It notes messages of friendship crossing oceans and the flood of letters piling in post offices as ships and trains carry sentiments to distant places.
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Christmas and the British War Effort in Dark Times
A wartime message urges peace and goodwill amid conflict. It highlights renewed confidence in the righteousness of the British Empire’s mission and looks forward to Christmas with candles visible across the coast. The speaker vows no blackout will hide the season’s light as England fights bravely.
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England vows to answer Christmas bells amid world chaos
A statement emphasizes returning to harmony as nations promise to respond to each other in unity. It portrays a wish that the world avoid disorder and that the Christmas bells ring across hills as a sign of renewed peace.
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Herald ends 1940 run with break for Christmas week
The 52nd and final Herald issue of 1940 announces no publication during Christmas week. No.1, Vol. 45, will appear January 2, 1941, as the paper thanks advertisers patrons subscribers and correspondents for thirty-three years of connection.
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