Bank of Montreal reports record total resources for year
The Bank of Montreal's 127th annual statement shows total assets at 1.526 billion, up 213 million from the prior year, with deposits at 1.421 billion and cash and deposits with banks at 184.5 million. Call loans rose to 51.2 million as provisions and securities climbed, reflecting prosperity across Canada. The notice invites readers to view the full statement on the opposite page.
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Canada
Victory
Bank of Canada
Herald of MacGregor Pubishes Weekly Edition
The Herald of MacGregor Manitoba announces weekly publication from MacGregor with H T Trethewey as publisher.
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MacGregor
Manitoba
H. T. Trethewey
Parliament In Special Session Over Conscription Crisis
The Canadian Parliament held a special session after Prime Minister Mackenzie King called the House of Commons to address overseas conscription. Col. J. L. Ralston resigned as defence minister. Gen. McNaughton appointed. Ottawa saw swift moves including 16 090 Home Defence troops for overseas service amid cross-party shifts and anti conscription protests. King warned he would resign if not fully supported. secret sessions featured Ralston urging reinforcements.
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House of Commons
House
Col
J. L. Ralston
Defence
Gen. McNaughton
Ottawa
Dominion
Liberal Party
Quebec
Hon. C. G Power
British Columbia
King
Col. Ralston
Dominion Debate Over Reinforcements Amid Plebiscite Fallout
Col Ralston and members of Social Credit and Progressive Conservative factions endorse any government pledging enough reinforcements for fighting forces. The controversy distracts from UN victory prospects as Canada weighs sending trained men whether Zombies or General Service. A 1942 plebiscite authorized conscription for eight of nine provinces.
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Ralston
Social Credit
Progressive Conservative
United Nations
Canada
Three Herald Issues Remain Before Christmas 1944
Advertisers are asked to submit copy early next week for the December 21 issue which will be a Christmas Greeting edition. The paper notes there will be only three more issues before Christmas and in 1944.
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The
Herald
Appeal to Help Those Who Serve in Wartime
A wartime appeal urges Canadians to aid soldiers, sailors, airmen, and civilians with warm clothing and comforts. It notes a growing military in need of woollens, clothing for Cold Pacific winters, and bombs causing suffering in England and liberated Europe. Citizens are urged to donate via local Red Cross or YWCA chapters and begin immediate aid.
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England
Europe
France
Red Cross Society
The World of Wheat Opens at Searle Co Exhibit
The World of Wheat exhibit opens at Searle Rain Co, with the Research Dept presenting findings and a tour for visitors. Researchers outlined crop science advances and potential market implications for the sector.
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Ctor
Searle Rain Co
Reinforcements for Our Fighting Men
An old soldier argues for broad reinforcements to support troops including trained men munitions and money. He urges civilians to back efforts with food, weapons, and bonds while stressing that gallantry of soldiers sustains farms factories jobs and liberty.
Horton Wins Seat on Portage la Prairie School Board
Dr. J. R. Horton a local dentist was elected to the Portage la Prairie School Board on Friday defeating other candidates and joining the board to guide district education policies.
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Portage la Prairie
J. R. Horton
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