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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
4
Printed notice outlines weekly publication schedule and rates for advertisements. It lists definitions for Wanted Lost For Sale To Let and others and notes deadlines for copy by Tuesday to ensure same week insertion. It names C. W. Vanables and W. H. Jossey as proprietors.
The Ladies' Patriotic Society met Sept 10 with strong attendance. Members report sewing and knitting to send abroad, donations from July–Sept totaling 33.50, and a 1000 donation from Miss Henderson for a quilt fund. They announce Sept 21 sewing at the Methodist parish, and praise Lieut Arnoldi's visit and the Navy League support.
Prize winners listed for Class 35 Ladies Work Centrepiece and related embroidery and crochet events at Hamiota Fair. Names include Mrs Geo Armstrong Edith Moore Mildred McConnell E Borland E J Venables R G Beattie Susie Robertson and others for various pieces such as table sets, doilies, lace, yoke, and child garments. Awards show first and second places across numerous categories.
A long list from a school fair details first, second places in many fancy sewing, knitting, quilting, crochet, tatting, and embroidery categories. Notable names include Susie Robertson, R E Borland, J W Moore, Edith Moore, Geo Delbridge, and Mrs Armstrong among others. The page records prizes across textiles, garments, drawings, and crafts with class and participant details.
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