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Morning Throwback: in the early 1900s, men knew to stay away from the war at home

By Brianne Hogan

Soldier with woman's picture in hat, 1916 (Toronto Archives: Fonds 1244, Item 829)

Every time this brave soldier thought of packing it in, he just looked inside his cap at the picture of his wife and thought: “Well, it sure beats being home. At least I know I have a fighting chance at this battle.”

 
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