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Lipstick and Buildings Strain North Town Visitor
An Indian man in The Pas, Manitoba, laments crowded streets and obstructed views from numerous buildings during his first trip outside York Factory. He notes vivid lipstick among local women and recalls visiting his wife’s grave at a sanatorium, while James John McPherson, an HBC clerk, details his experiences.
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Pas Sanatorium