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Mrs. Agnes Harper, 51, of Cooksville, has lost a son in action with the R.C.A.F. Two others of her eight children are in the navy. She has been late o(...)
Mrs. Agnes Harper, 51, of Cooksville, has lost a son in action with the R.C.A.F. Two others of her eight children are in the navy. She has been late o(...)

Mrs. Agnes Harper, 51, of Cooksville, has lost a son in action with the R.C.A.F. Two others of her eight children are in the navy. She has been late o(...)

Date9/1/1943
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mrs. Agnes Harper; 51; of Cooksville; has lost a son in action with the R.C.A.F. Two others of her eight children are in the navy. She has been late once in 18 months. Says her foreman: I'd liek to have a whole shop like her.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019004F
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