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... will equal that of cheese . This seems to be rather a bold prophecy , but the experts are men whose opinions are entitled to every respect . To show the development that has taken place in the 20 BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
... will equal that of cheese . This seems to be rather a bold prophecy , but the experts are men whose opinions are entitled to every respect . To show the development that has taken place in the 20 BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
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To show the development that has taken place in the agricultural exports of Canada , it is only necessary to say that in 1868 they were valued at $ 19,000,000 ( £ 3,800,000 ) , while in 1898 they were $ 77,365,000 . No doubt the feeling ...
To show the development that has taken place in the agricultural exports of Canada , it is only necessary to say that in 1868 they were valued at $ 19,000,000 ( £ 3,800,000 ) , while in 1898 they were $ 77,365,000 . No doubt the feeling ...
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... taken place since the formation of the Dominion , it may be added that the imports in 1868 were valued at $ 73,459,000 ( £ 14,690,000 ) , and the exports at $ 57,567,888 ( £ 11,513,000 ) . The trade of Canada is naturally largely with ...
... taken place since the formation of the Dominion , it may be added that the imports in 1868 were valued at $ 73,459,000 ( £ 14,690,000 ) , and the exports at $ 57,567,888 ( £ 11,513,000 ) . The trade of Canada is naturally largely with ...
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... taken the lead in the deve- lopment of New France , devoted all their talents to the pursuit of the profitable fur - trade . Their hot natures rebelled against the trade restrictions and clerical interference with their pleasures . So ...
... taken the lead in the deve- lopment of New France , devoted all their talents to the pursuit of the profitable fur - trade . Their hot natures rebelled against the trade restrictions and clerical interference with their pleasures . So ...
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... taken place . Mixed farming of the best class is , however , con- ducted very largely throughout Quebec , and in the castern townships many of the best farmers are Eng- lish - speaking . Indeed , the wonderful development of dairying ...
... taken place . Mixed farming of the best class is , however , con- ducted very largely throughout Quebec , and in the castern townships many of the best farmers are Eng- lish - speaking . Indeed , the wonderful development of dairying ...
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