Prospects of Macleod District for Stock Growing and Mixed Farming
The Gazette urges immigrants to Southern Alberta to settle in the Macleod District. It extols open land, climate, and health benefits and argues the region supports stock raising and agriculture alike. It highlights cattle, horses, sheep, dairying, hog farming, and the advantages of mixed farming for capitalists and small investors.
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Mixed Farming Prospect in Western Canada’s Macleod District
An Irish observer recalls a British debate on Manitoba and the Alberta Macleod region as ideal for mixed farming. He notes long winters hindered early praise, while his own Manitoba experience shows milder seasons and year round grazing. He suggests Canadians save their best land for last, tempering earlier optimism.
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Great Britain
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North-West Territories
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Dakota
Minnesota
Alberut Railway Bill Moves Through Parliament Amid Debate
The Alberut Railway Company bill passes in parliament authorizing a 3000000 capital stock with power to bond up to 21 500 per mile and to acquire the North Western Coal and Navigation Company assets and rights. An amendment setting a one cent per ton per file maximum rate is defeated 97 to 48 with Liberal MPs among those opposing. Lord Salisbury grows weaker as two detectives guard him amid Parnell Commission fallout. Lloyd of London unveils a vast land subsidy railway scheme awaiting government decision.
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