Canadian dollar weakness seen as temporary in free market
A. E. Ames & Co notes that the Canadian dollar has fallen in the free market in New York, trading at a discount of about 20 percent against the US dollar, while the official premium on the dollar remains at 10 to 11 percent. The disparity suggests the weaker rate may be temporary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. E. Ames & Co
Mettier
United States
Canadian Foreign Exchange Control Board
Local Notes Mixed Visits And Resignations In Russell
Local notes recount visitors and travels in Winnipeg Newdale and Vancouver with several residents returning home in new cars or resuming work. Rev R C Matthews resigns from Christ Church Russell to join Imperial Army duties, noting prior service with India's diplomatic corps in the last war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Matthews
Christ Church, Russell
Imperial Army
Matthews
Diplomatic Corp
India
Red Cross Meeting in 10.0F Hall April 29
The Red Cross Society schedules a meeting in the 10.0F hall on Monday April 29 at 8 30 pm to elect officers and discuss co ordination of war efforts. Cit izens are urged to attend. Also discussed is Canada US economic relations and the free market discount on the Canadian dollar reflecting foreign uncertainty rather than Canadian weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Wanted Clean Wash Rags At Ten Cents Per Pound
The Banner Office seeks clean wash rags offered at ten cents per pound. Prompt delivery preferred to be used in printing and housekeeping tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Banner Office
Bob Hartley
Bereaved Thank Parishioners And Choir For Kindness
The family expresses gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement. They acknowledge the beautiful floral tributes and praise the United church choir and Rev Calder for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Choir
Calder
Tenders for Coal for Western Provinces 1940
Tenders for coal for the Dominion Buildings and Experimental Farms and Stations in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia must be received by noon daylight saving time on Monday May 13 1940. Tender forms with specifications can be obtained from the Purchasing Agent Ottawa and district architects in Winnipeg Saskatoon Calgary and Victoria. Tenderers offering five thousand dollars or more must attach a certified cheque or guaranteed bonds equal to ten percent, or Beaver Bonds, with security deposits possible to ensure contract fulfilment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Man
Saskatoon
Sask
Calgary
Alta
Victoria
B.C
Canada
Minister of Public Works
Dominion of Canada
Canadian National Railway Company
Department
J. M. Somerville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smellie Bros. &C
Russell
Libby
Campbell T
R.H
H.S
Graham Waters
Flasia
Miles S.W. Silverton
W. W. W. Wilson
E. P. Stewart John Deere
Astbury's
J. W. Currie
Newdale
Renee Fox
Winnieg
C. C. Graham
Jack Gray
Vancouver
Craigie
Ida McTier
Binscarthes
Frank Clement
N. E. Malinsky
Florida
David Glen
Ronnie
God's Lake
J. A. Glen
Jack Robertson
Grace Robertson
A. K. E. McLennan
McLennan
Gary
D. R. McDougald
Pte
Ross McDougald
Motor Transports
PPCL
Red Cross Society
Express
Peter Pacy Vakon
Russell Setter
Jas. Jackson
New Hampshire
Jas
Chevrolet
Buick
G.M.C
Maple Leaf
Louis
Yor
COREA
Tee
Artes
Carne
Shopping Bulletin
York Pork
Lynn Valley
Cello
Bijou
Carole Lombard
Cary Grant
Kay Francis
Ninotcha
Robertson Brothers
Ford Sales & Service
North Star Petroleum Products
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!