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Americans Move North Seeking Safe Land and Homes
A late 19th century look at thousands of U.S. farmers crossing into Canada for safety and opportunity. The piece contrasts Canadian stability, low tariffs, and property protection with American doubts, noting 70 600 farmers plan to relocate this fall carrying about 70 million dollars in cash and effects. Canadian railways and free homesteads spur settlement. government agents in the U.S. aid prospective settlers.
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Oregonian
Portsland
Orégon
Canadas
Canada
Middle ‘West
Hach
United States
Canadian Pacific
Canadian
Northern
Trunk Pacific
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Farm Journal
eGins
Soo Farm Journal
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