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Western Canada promises vast homesteads for settlers
An Alberta letter from Stirling extols Western Canada as a grand opportunity for homesteaders. It praises mild winters, arid dry air, and rich crops with yields such as oats 70 bushels per acre and wheat 35. The writer notes many settlers prosper, with examples near Ponoka and Wetaskiwin, and urges readers to consider Lacombe, Edmonton, and Lethbridge districts before moving. He predicts future growth and offers to share information.
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