Throughout our history the pioneer has found that by taking up wild land at a low cost he can make a rough living, and keep his family fed, clothed, and housed; but it is only by very hard work that he can lay anything by, or materially better his condition.
This quote illustrates the hard work required for pioneers to improve their living conditions over time.
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