Reassuring Bank of Montreal Statement Declares Strong Position
In Montreal on December position of the Bank of Montreal is strong with assets rising from 289.6 million in 1914 to 358.4 million current year, liquid assets at 370.3 million, and deposits near record levels. The bank highlights Victory Loan support and thrift, noting higher profits of 2.56 million and a total available distribution of 4.23 million while guiding through postwar readjustment. The report cites growth in loans, securities, and municipal lending, alongside increased deposits and strong reliance on Dominion and Imperial government securities.
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Record Wheat Crop Hit Historic US Size
The largest winter wheat crop in U S history is forecast from fall sowing with acreage nearly 16 percent above last year reaching 49 027 200 acres and a potential yield of 763 000 000 bushels 80 000 000 more than the current best. Also a note on child worm infestations and a Worm Exterminator remedy.
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Washington
United” States
Montreal Police Strike Looms After Earlier Walkout
Montreal police and firemen who struck last week consider a second work suspension as three public safety officials Director Tremblay Assistant Director Mann and Chief of Detectives Belanger remain not discharged as promised.
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Martial Law Grips Cologne as Occupation Begins
Cologne endures strict martial law for the first time since British troops arrived, and residents start to grasp the implications of formal occupation. Minard's Liniment is claimed to cure distemper in a passing remark within the dispatch.
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Cologne
Hall's Catarrh Cure touted with testimonials
An ad promises a $100 reward and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures all catarrh stages by internal use and blood absorption. It asserts constitutional benefit, strength building, and resistance, naming J Cheney & Co of Toledo and urging readers to trust testimonials.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Smuts resigns from war cabinet after war’s end
London reports Lt General Jan Christian Smuts resigns from the war cabinet stating the war’s end ends his services. Born 1870, Smuts rose from Cape Town attorney in 1896 to Boer War commander, Transvaal colonial secretary, and imperial war cabinet member. His long, distinguished service to Britain is noted. In Holtau, Germany, Sergeant Major Ran Bingham telegraphs the Daily Mail.
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Germany
Welcomed as Victors Berlin Greets Returning Troops
Berlin greeted the returning troops with enthusiasm as daily arrivals reach about 10,000 men. Chancellor Ebert appears daily at a restaurant opposite the French embassy to address the homecoming crowds while bands play martial music and crowds wave handkerchiefs. Regimental banners are crowned with laurel as cavalry, infantry and artillery pass Brandenburger Gate in the old tune Deutschland Uber Alles. Evergreens decorate helmets and guns.
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Daily Express
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Herr Ebert
Brandenburger Gate
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Promised Relief
An ote addressed to Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills claims immediate help for heart palpitations and nerve weakness. A testimonial from Mrs. William Steeves describes relief after using one box and full recovery after three, with the product offered at 50 cents per box from the Milburn Co. Toronto.
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British Cavalry Crosses Rhine in Occupation Advance
British cavalry from Hohn and Cologne crossed the Rhine as the army of occupation moves forward. A thousand khaki horsemen in full gear established a semi circular line spanning about thirty kilometers with one division from Cologne and Canadian units through Bonn. General Plummer reviewed the procession beneath the imperial statue as civilians watched the long parade and military band played.
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Aviator Makes Record Flight With Compass in Fog
Hazelhurst Field aviator Lieut James J Gans flew a compass guided record trip to Washington in dense fog. Lieut Col M H Harmon notes the flight time as two hours seventy minutes under ideal conditions the record stands. A second compass guided flight from Buffalo to Hazelhurst Field was also completed, as announced by Colonel Harmon.
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Berlin’s powerless government amid daily robberies and chaos
Paris reports Berlin's central government cannot preserve order as robberies and attacks surge. committees issue contradictory commands. black flags prevail on the jetty while business continues. The war drives women into public service and Dr J D Kellogg’s asthma remedy is boasted as immediate relief.
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Berlin
Journal
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Ottawa sanctions increased Northwest Mounted Police to 1200
An order in council raises the Northwest Mounted Police to its 1200 man authorized strength. The force will police Alberta Saskatchewan British Columbia Manitoba and Ontario Military District No 10. Duties include enforcing federal laws patrolling borders enforcing war measures acts provisions and aiding civil authorities as directed. The act notes the life of the force as a permanent federal police or mounted unit contingent.
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Minard’s Liniment Cures Garget in Cows
Public notices warn readers that remittances to Canadian Army Corps members advancing into Germany should use postal notes via any post office. A separate Berlin despatch reports Hamburg sailors council demanding merchant marine control, threatening to sink ships if demands aren’t met, with owners to bear financing.
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Postoffice Department
Germany
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Berlin
Berlingske Tidende
This War At Home and in Field Pushes Tonics for Strength
An urging wartime message promotes Dr Pierce’s tonic as a cure for bodily weakness. It claims women and men suffer from nerves and fatigue due to labor and war. Readers are persuaded to send 10 cents for a trial bottle to regain vigor and vitality.
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Gouthts
Goldier
Uber Muller
Pierce
Éee Uifato
N.Y
Australia Economizes as Melbourne Economy Pushes Navy and Arsenal Cuts
The Commonwealth plans to reduce work at naval bases and the arsenal and withdraw fixed meat prices, signaling broader austerity measures. Miller's Worm Powders are praised as an effective vermifuge for stomach and bowels, safe for children when used as directed, claimed to destroy worms without harming delicate stomachs.
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Australia
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Life in the Open Coast Holiday: Vancouver to Victoria Offer
Describes a temperate coastal outdoor lifestyle from Vancouver to Victoria with golf, hunting, fishing, boating, and mountain scenery. Promote Pacific bungalow rentals and luxurious hotels the Hotel Vancouver and the Empress in Victoria. Mentions CPR trains offering panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies and suggests obtaining illustrated literature from a Canadian Pacific Railway representative.
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Victoria
Canadian Rockies
C.P.R
Canadian Pacific Railway
Engine of Destruction Rumors On New War Engine
London reports speculate the war office possesses a new engine of destruction more deadly than any known weapon. If proven effective it could make war impossible or destroy civilization, said by former War Minister Brig Gen Seeley in a section speech amid conscription controversy.
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War Office
Seeley i
Residence Costs Rise in Paris as War Ends
Paris remains costly with living prices at their highest since war began. Peace delegations and approaching winter push expenses higher. Essentials scarce and expensive, with butter lentils rice macaroni noodles potatoes hard to find. Eggs nearly unobtainable at 12 cents each. Milk scarce and costly. Families struggle to obtain daily necessities.
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