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Railway rates as a factor in western development
A Boston Evening Transcript correspondent analyzes Canadian rail wheat rates versus American Hill System rates and their effect on western settlement. The piece compares freight tariffs to Duluth Fort William and Winnipeg Fort William routes, noting Canada’s lower wheat rates and potential to attract U.S. farmers, with implications for land values and emigration trends. Canadian Pacific and Canadian Northern railways are cited as more liberal, while U.S. routes face higher costs and competition. The discussion situates rate policy within broader agricultural and economic shifts across Minnesota, North Dakota, and neighboring prairie regions.
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