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... possessions suitable fields for emigration and for honourable enterprise . " The Dominion of Canada includes the whole of the American Continent north of the United States , except Newfoundland , the small islands of St. Pierre and ...
... possessions suitable fields for emigration and for honourable enterprise . " The Dominion of Canada includes the whole of the American Continent north of the United States , except Newfoundland , the small islands of St. Pierre and ...
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... of the British colonies and possessions of a drawback of twenty - five per cent . of the duty levied on such imports under the Canadian tariff . They are welcomed as enterprising and energetic settlers , and 28 BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
... of the British colonies and possessions of a drawback of twenty - five per cent . of the duty levied on such imports under the Canadian tariff . They are welcomed as enterprising and energetic settlers , and 28 BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
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... the great bulk are emigrants , or the descendants of emigrants from the United Kingdom . The Indians are a remnant of the powerful and warlike tribes that held possession of the country before the 38 BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
... the great bulk are emigrants , or the descendants of emigrants from the United Kingdom . The Indians are a remnant of the powerful and warlike tribes that held possession of the country before the 38 BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
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warlike tribes that held possession of the country before the advent of the white man . They are harm- less and peaceable enough now . A portion of them have settled down to farming , and have made good homes for themselves on the land ...
warlike tribes that held possession of the country before the advent of the white man . They are harm- less and peaceable enough now . A portion of them have settled down to farming , and have made good homes for themselves on the land ...
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... possessed of but a small amount of capital , a good plan is to take a rented farm . These can be generally had on moderate terms . To persons of independent means , and with young families to educate and settle in life , Ontario offers ...
... possessed of but a small amount of capital , a good plan is to take a rented farm . These can be generally had on moderate terms . To persons of independent means , and with young families to educate and settle in life , Ontario offers ...
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