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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
4
Weekly notice from Memicts Hrho Publishing Co announces Thursday issues. Arthur Keates is listed with an advanced price of 6110 and US.A. pricing details, with H Josey identified as a practitioner.
The Ladies Patriotic Society met Tuesday with President Mrs. Chambers. They appointed Mrs. Stevens as a second Vice-President and made wives of soldiers honorary members. Twenty six donors to Prisoners of War Funds were listed as thanked. The group will support the Red Cross drive and report monthly collections totaling 59.00 to date from 132 members. They plan crate shipments to the Winnipeg convalescent home and seek further donations. Miss Henderson has plants for sale before her departure. The financial statement covers Oct 10, 1917 to Apr 10, 1918.
A concert to aid the Navy League is scheduled for Thursday May 23 in the Empire Day evening. A strong program with new talent is promised and community support is urged, highlighting the Navy’s importance and expected strong patronage.
The report shows voluntary support for a Red Cross allied drive in Hamiota and surrounding areas. Donors include village and municipal committees, local residents, and several named individuals, with totals listed and accolades for top participants. The text notes a Youth Earn and Give campaign with 34 boys pledging $10 each by October 1 to support soldiers abroad.
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