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... soil is of the first importance , and of the present population it may safely be said that nearly one - half are more or less connected with agriculture . Accord- ing to the census of 1891 , the area of improved lands in Canada was ...
... soil is of the first importance , and of the present population it may safely be said that nearly one - half are more or less connected with agriculture . Accord- ing to the census of 1891 , the area of improved lands in Canada was ...
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... soil , and to the better rates realised by its pro- duce than in some other parts of the Dominion . Canada , of course , has its drawbacks as well as its advantages , but the latter are generally considered to outweigh the former ...
... soil , and to the better rates realised by its pro- duce than in some other parts of the Dominion . Canada , of course , has its drawbacks as well as its advantages , but the latter are generally considered to outweigh the former ...
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... soil and salubrious climate , which would in time yield them an ample reward for their labours and persever- The fame of the Province as a desirable place of settlement , where free grants of land were to be had , quickly spread through ...
... soil and salubrious climate , which would in time yield them an ample reward for their labours and persever- The fame of the Province as a desirable place of settlement , where free grants of land were to be had , quickly spread through ...
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... soil is said to be well suited for agricultural purposes . The southern por- tions of the Province , where the older settlements are situated , are noted for their fertility and the rich variety and abundance of the agricultural and ...
... soil is said to be well suited for agricultural purposes . The southern por- tions of the Province , where the older settlements are situated , are noted for their fertility and the rich variety and abundance of the agricultural and ...
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... soil , healthy and invigorating climate , boundless natural wealth . and free institutions , she offers great and solid advantages to enterprising and industrious emigrants , particularly of the agricultural classes . The 48 BRITISH ...
... soil , healthy and invigorating climate , boundless natural wealth . and free institutions , she offers great and solid advantages to enterprising and industrious emigrants , particularly of the agricultural classes . The 48 BRITISH ...
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