13 May 1941
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 13, 1941
Page
1
A Winnipeg era feature urges Canadians to accept higher taxes and to buy War Savings Certificates and War Bonds. It explains the budget role of savings, notes past purchases, and stresses the need to support veterans with weapons and munitions while maintaining national sacrifice.
Advertisement notes men’s anklet socks in striped colors priced at 50c and 29c and men’s fancy summer socks size 8 29. Mentions goods forwarded to the Red Cross from Miniota including socks sweat ers mitts helmets and quilts. Also warns Miniota stores will close Saturday May 24 for Victoria Day and the picture show moves to Friday May 23 with a Monday May 26 showing unchanged.
The note recalls Father Neptune promising aid if the island stayed dry land and declares resolve during bombings. It contrasts attack on Britain with efforts on the Rhineland and expresses continued defiance and home pride amid war.
The article notes a slim chance of extending the May 31 deadline for farmers to apply for summer fallow, coarse grains, or grass seeding bonuses under the federal wheat policy. It emphasizes the approaching cutoff and policy constraints guiding applications.
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