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Canadian North-west prospects for settlers in 1899 visit
A traveler from Saint Marie, Michigan recounts his 1899 journey to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta linking Ft McLeod Regina and Regina to Prince Albert. He praises abundant mixed farming land stock quality and livestock markets near Lethbridge Medicine Hat and Stoney Creek while noting wages and living costs comparable to Michigan. He plans to return to Prince Albert in spring 1900 and invites inquiries from interested readers.
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Saint Ste. Marie
Ft. McLeod
Alberta
Manitoba
Assinibola
McLeod
Michigan
Winnipeg
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Regica
Regina
Prince Alber
Stoney Creek
Carrot River