Canadian Homestead Life
A collection of postcards that emphasize rural Canadian life in the early 1900s published by Canadian Homestead Life.
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- "The Maple Leaf for Ever"
- Hand coloured cartoon image of a ferry passing though the river. An emblem of the Dominion of Canada is at the top left., Dear Papa I wish you would come down. Uncle Len said he would like to see you very much. and am going to see Uncle George next Sunday. From baby daughter Cassie | Mr John Thompson 7 Minot St No Woburn, y
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- A Little Refresher
- Coloured photograph in a frame showing a child bringing water to a man ploughing a field with a team of horses. A border containing ribbons, leaves, and the Coat of Arms for the Dominion of Canada surrounds the photograph., [sent from Rawdonville ALTA Jul 13 1909] [received at Wyoming JUL 19 1909 at 7AM] Rawdonville 10th July 09 Hello! Post card friend please exchange card for good luck your’s truly Abe D Penner Rawdonville Alberta Can N.P.C. #158 | J.J. Newton P.O. Box 67 Wyoming PA. U.S.A., y
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- A Lumberman's Camp
- Coloured photograph of two men in a canoe on a river. The photograph is surrounded by a border containing the Coat of Arms for the Dominion of Canada and who flags., [sent from Tyndal Maine AU 29 1920] I am holding mine alright but how about you kinder lonesome eh? –Oh you – westiner This is something like where you are | Miss L. Blue Kenora Ont, y
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- A Sunday Camp
- Coloured photograph of a group of men who have made camp on the edge of a river. The photograph is surrounded by a border containing the Coat of Arms for the Dominion of Canada and who flags., [sent from Sault Ste Marie ONT. AUG 13 1925 at 2:30PM] Grretings from I?mg and Donnfeld | Eleonore Stern Fifth St. Watertown Wis. U.S.A., y
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- After the Day's Work
- Coloured photograph shows a man with two horses stopped, talking to a woman. A border containing ribbons, leaves, and the Coat of Arms for the Dominion of Canada surrounds the photograph., y
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- After the Day's Work
- Coloured photograph shows a man with two horses stopped, talking to a woman. A border containing ribbons, leaves, and the Coat of Arms for the Dominion of Canada surrounds the photograph., [sent from Liverpool NB SP 12 1910 8:45PM] 4 Eton St Walton Dear Cousin Very sorry I was out last night. will you come on Sunday evening, kindly send me PC and let me know Best love to you and from Bella Janey | Mr J. McGibbon 35 Eastbourne Road Lintree, y
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- Afternoon Refreshment
- Coloured photograph of a man and woman taking a break from ploughing a field with a team of horses. A border containing ribbons, leaves, and the Coat of Arms for the Dominion of Canada surrounds the photograph., [sent from Edmonton ALTA JUL 10 1909 at 6:30AM] Yours loving card Just at hand many thanks Jos Lefebvre 709 Harmayo ave Edmonton Alta Can | John E White Bellevue Ohio, y
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- Afternoon Refreshment
- Coloured photograph of a man and woman taking a break from ploughing a field with a team of horses. A border containing ribbons, leaves, and the Coat of Arms for the Dominion of Canada surrounds the photograph., y
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- At Work in the Field
- Coloured photograph of a young man working a field with a hoe. A border containing ribbons, leaves, and the Coat of Arms for the Dominion of Canada surrounds the photograph., [sent from Liverpool NO 16 1909 at 8:45PM] H Eton St Walton Dear Jim I will keep the appointment as promised. Bella | Mr J McGivens 35 Eastbourne Rd ?, y
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- At Work in the Fields
- Coloured photograph of a young man working a field with a hoe. A border containing ribbons, leaves, and the Coat of Arms for the Dominion of Canada surrounds the photograph., y
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- At Work in the Fields
- Coloured photograph of a group of people working a field by hand. A border containing ribbons, leaves, and the Coat of Arms for the Dominion of Canada surrounds the photograph., [sent from QUE AU 14 1908] How are you ? enjoying the shut down. Not married yet I suppose. we are fine here its terrible hot here. but we have a fine little rent right across from the market with love Jack + Hattie RHU # 138 | Mr Fred Drumm Rumford Falls Me., y
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- At Work in the Fields
- Coloured photograph of a young man working a field with a hoe. A border containing ribbons, leaves, and the Coat of Arms for the Dominion of Canada surrounds the photograph., [sent from Carberry MAN DE 24 1913] received Mary 2 parcels they are just splendid I will send them first chance | Mr Sewearight Badeutyne ? Aberdeenshire Scotland, y