Wheat price drop tied to rail expansion and India Canada fields
The article traces a long decline in wheat values over decades. It credits expanded railways in India and North America, vast cleared prairies, and new machinery for higher production. It argues Manitoba wheat remains superior, while India’s cheap labor and crude farming methods threaten Canada’s market share. It notes India has 79 million acres suitable for wheat versus 300 million in the Canadian Northwest and warns of ruinous prices if large-scale farming continues without care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
America
Northwest
Great Britain
Wallace
The
Agricultural College
Edinburg
Canada
Manitoba
England
Canadian Northwest
Strangers in Strange Lands Comment on Immigration and Land Sales
The article contrasts American and Canadian immigration policy, praising American openness to settlers and criticizing Manitoba for exploiting newcomers. It urges fair treatment by hotelkeepers merchants and land agents, mentions Ontario’s early settlers aiding newcomers, and notes Rosas Bros. and J. Buchanan purchasing a Calgary stallion for $3,000 in Minnedawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Manitoba
Ontario
How We Came to the Country in 1882
A first person reminiscence recounts the long journey from Ontario to Brandon in 1882. The narrator describes stalled river crossings near St Vincent, a 30 day trek with a car packed with settlers’ goods, and unloading trials with railroad agents. He details makeshift housing in an ice-house skeleton, frugal living, managing stock, and a laborious move of a stove to a friend’s new home despite rough roads and drains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprrom
Hpsendon
Ontary
Detroit
Chicago
St. Paul
L St. Vincent
Emerson
Branton
Vanderbilt
van Horn
Brandon
Joe
Rosser Avenue
Knowledge for Millions Alden Cyclopedia offer
The fourth volume of Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia contains 122 illustrations and extends from Baptism to Bilberry in 637 pages, with handsome cloth binding for 50 cents or elegant half Morocco for 65 cents. It claims practical usefulness, accuracy, and affordability, with reduced prices for early subscribers and direct sales only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden
Manifold Cyclopedia
Morocco
Nutt
John B. Alden
New York
Chicago
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Murdoch & Murdoch
DR. Morrison
B. McKinnon, M. D
University of the City of New York
Teollege
Pyscinns & Seren
Brerar
Mickle
Meery
Lous Cerean
Sickle
Thurewook Ae
G. Ss. Hallen
Bible
Law Office
S. Horace Bagshawe
Main
Birtle
O'Keeffe
O'Kceffe
Pembion & Provincial Land Survetors
Allen
Rob
Scott
Wkeeffe
Okeepfe
A. Wilcocks
Purde
Pirtle Hodge
Af&a M
Tissott Mall
W. M. J. A. Markle
J. Ao. F
Gourt
Potesters
Thos, Wilkinson
Geo. Reddaway House
Shannon
N. L. Hill
Macwaring
Edwards
Menep
Leas
Peet Ofios
Ak Wee’ Coe On
Rossin House
Main Street
Tarling
John McDougall
Best Family Hotel
TT &C
G. P. Smith
Confectionery Store
Biritle
Hargreaves
Purmere
Aawess
Wm. Holman
Birtle Boot & Shoe Maker
Opporite
K. G. Lewis
Boots
Manitoba & North-Western Railway
Rapid City
Wneal
Pe ‘Ae Russell ‘Tannenbare
Minnedoea
Essen Ten Iy
Eh Langenba
Birtie
Langen Satard
Russell
Ae Ree
Portage Ta Prairi
Can
Pac. Ry. Te
Cee
Winnipeg
Ee Copeten
Iter
Ented
Iese Abstanee
Waress la Freitie
W. R. Baker
Manwaring & Wright
Land Cours
Frances
Lemons
Richardson’s
Gibson & Johnston
Messrs. Bagshaw Bros
Finnan Haddie
F. G. Lewis
Wanzer
T. F. Patterson
Millwood Mills
Ermine
Mitchell & Bucknall
Millwood
Man
Watch & Clockmaker
Far
Messrs. Rosas
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