Ladies' Patriotic Society Notes
The monthly sewing meeting at the Methodist church parlor attracted many members. Members sewed and knitted to complete quilts and send Red Cross guilies to support soldiers' wives. Donations totaled $350 plus funds from Uskner school and other donors. The group plans Christmas boxes for boys in England and France, costing postage and materials. They request volunteers to contribute wool and aid, aiming to pack on October 27.
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Colbeck
Myre
Delbridge
Anderson
Mre
Chambers
Uskner School
Mies Elliott
T. Cochrane
England
France
Mia
Chambere
Red Cross
Mies Venables
Mies Frazer
Berne
Heddesheim
Canada must keep shoulder to the wheel with Victory Bonds
The excerpt argues Canada should fund the war through Victory Bonds to support Britain and maintain trade. It states Canada spent hundreds of millions on the war, lending cash to Britain by buying goods, and explains why Canadians must buy bonds to finance imports and keep Allied efforts funded. It emphasizes patriotism and mutual empire bonds.
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Canada
Great Britain
Britain
of Canada
Municipal Council Meeting Notes From Hamiota
Municipal council of Hamiota met September 6 1917 in the village council chamber with all members present. The minutes reference various matters including Maateigai purposes and a 6 mills assessment with 37 10 indicated in the financial section.
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Hamiota
Counel
By law 346 approval and finance committee payments
Council reads By law No 346 levy rates for the current year and approves finance committee payments including Johnston Nunn 150 for weeds, Wm Lief 3 for weeds, Geo Y Rankin 780 for school arbitration, Morrison 650 for Belgian Relief grant, and Oct 950 for road work. Meeting adjourned to Oct 27.
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Mapleshade
McConnell
Oakner
Scotia
Viola Dale
Wateon
Riddell—Park
Gret
Johnston Nunn
Wm. Lief
Geo. Y. Rankin
Echool Arbitration
Morrison
Echool Assitration
Belgian Relief Fund
Grant
Promptness in Response Under the Military Service Act
The article urges Canadians to act quickly under the Military Service Act with limited exemption-application windows. It stresses that procrastination can forfeit privileges and that reports for service or exemption should be made promptly after proclamation issues. Prompt action is framed as a patriotic duty and in individuals' best interests.
Building Materials Display at Yard Inn
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Ladies’ Patriotic Society Notes
Victory Loan Committee
Minister of Finance
Council
Stewart — Smith
Getarday
Oe Man. Com
Military Service Act
Doors, Dimension
Kelley Island
Newells
Imperial
A. Kerr
Mgr
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