Ladies Patriotic Society Notes on Soldier Aid Efforts
The Ladies Patriotic Society reports weekly progress packing Christmas boxes for soldiers in Bagdad and France. Donations from local schools and townsmen total 252.06 with efforts at the Presbyterian Church raising 1.60 for postage and A F A M meeting proceeds of 20.00.
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Coventy
Bozes
Christeas
Bagieed
Franco
Eney
Co Sposas
Obtela
Chembers
Uakeer
Watson School
Hamiota
Gietsich
Why Canada Sells Bonds to Fund the War
Canada raises money for the war by selling Victory Bonds payable in ten or twenty years. This shifts the burden from immediate taxation, preserves current welfare, and lets future generations share in victory. Buying bonds is pitched as safe investment and a pledge to support Canada, the Empire, and freedom.
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Canada
Victory
Allied soldiers improved by respectful treatment says study
The text notes that current Allied troops perform better when treated with respect rather than harshness, a departure from past practices. It emphasizes discipline and humane handling as key to effectiveness in contemporary operations.
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Nomeons
Community Club Proposed to Revitalize Hamiota
In a letter to the editor Ossgaven urges Hamiota residents to form a Community Club to unite farmers and townsfolk for discussions lectures and talks on current live questions. He cites apathy and urges collective action to revive social and civic life in the town and surrounding district.
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Hamiota
Great West Country
Times
Ossgaven
Soldiers Learn Daily Duties Form Habits for Life
Veterans say military life builds steady habits through a fixed routine. Regular rising, bed making, meals, shaving, and orderly tasks train soldiers to perform daily duties with minimal delay and no confusion, a tradition of disciplined living reinforced by wartime service.
Dennison Denies Supporters' Claims in Marquette
In Newdale on October 29 1917 the editor receives a letter denying rumors that Mr B H Dennison sought party support and stating he favored a national government conscription of men and wealth at a convention held near Shoal Lake on June 28.
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Newdale
The
Echo
Sir
Marquette
B. H. Dennison
Fusion candidate platform discussed by Anion Government
Report notes that the convention at Shoal is to determine the fusion candidate for the new union parliament. Dennison agrees to abide by the convention's decision, keeping him in contention as the race progresses and listed among potential nominees.
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Union
Dennison
Christ Church Sunday Services Refer All Saints Day
The church will hold Sunday School at 11 a.m. next Sunday and an evening service with All Saints Day reference. The sermon will be titled The Church at Rent and Holy Communion will be offered at the end of the evening service.
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Christ Church
Knox Presbyterian Church Anniversary Services
Knox Presbyterian Church marks an anniversary with morning and evening services led by the Pastor. Special choir music features the sermon theme A Forward Movement Christ s Kingdom Extends. Bible class and Sunday School follow the morning service. An annual meeting for officers and Sunday School teachers is set for 8 p.m. Monday. Junior Guild social at 4 15 p.m on Wednesday. Union midweek prayer on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
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Slam
Bible Close
Zion Methodist Bazaar and Mission Day Fund Drive
The Zion Methodist Church holds an annual bazaar and home cooking sale at the Orange Hall on Saturday with door opening at 3 p.m. Missionary Day at Chumah raised funds toward a $375 General Fund goal, contributing to $1,100 circuit total. The event anticipates similar or better results from Hamiota and Chumah units, aiming for about $1,700 for Missions. The note also mentions Ernie Pearson's return and churches sermons next Sunday, including a special Reformations anniversary sermon by Rev. J. W. Churchill on Sunday evening.
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Young Ladies’ Mission Circle
Orange Hall
Bagaar
Chumah
W.M.S
Hamilta
Ernie Pearson
Zion
Hamiota Orange Lodge
Quebec
L.O.L
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Ladies’ Patriotic Society Notes
Victory Loan Committee
Dominion of Canada
Anion Government
Deanieon
W.ier. . T Committee
Windows
Imperial
A. Kerr
Knox Presbyterian Church
Mise McNonnell
Ai Weem
Winnipeg
Man
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