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Winnipeg Free Press Archives Winnipeg WWII Home Front February 5, 1941 As the Manitoba war savings certificates drive gathers momentum for its starting day, Friday, Mrs. R. F. McWilliams is pictured signing her pledge at government house, as a monthly war saver towards the province's S520.000 monthly goal. On the right, the lieutenant-governor watches with approval before signing his own. At the left is G. F. Pearson, chairman of the Manitoba committee.