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Remembrance Day echoes of Hamiota war efforts
In Hamiota Manitoba the Grains of the Century history recounts World War I and II community support. It highlights the Ladies' Patriotic Society sewing and packing Red Cross shipments, fundraising, field shirts for soldiers, and a 1916 Winnipeg food appeal. By Nov 1918 Victory Loans over the top at 260000 dollars. War return and Armistice news followed by World War II mobilization and Red Cross thanks.
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Red Cross Society