Englishman defends Manitoba North West against Mrs Foot remarks
An English resident of Binscorth Leek rebuts an English newspaper account by Mrs Foot of Manitoba life. He denies exaggerated claims of harsh winters and isolation, asserts decent wages for female labor, and notes robust growth, amenities, and schooling in the Canadian North West. He urges fair portrayal and truth.
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Foot
Staffordshire
Manitoba
Old boots turned into colored carpet tiles
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