How do I download legacy apps onto iPod 4th Gen?

I understand that since last Sept Apple has allowed users of old ios versions to download the 'latest compatible version' of an app. I have a 4th Gen iPod touch running ios 6.1.6 and cannot download some of my purchased apps. I know that legacy versions are available, because I used to use them on my iPhone 3GS. Instead of allowing me to download the last compatible version, I get a dialogue box that says I must update to ios 7.0 or later.
Any ideas? I have already purchased the apps via iTunes. I also have looked for my old .ipa files - no luck.
Could it be because I'm in Canada?

Starting when iOS 7 was released, Apple now allows downloading the last compatible version of some apps (iOS 4.2.1 and later only)
App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club
App Store: Install the latest compatible version of an app
You first have to download the non-compatible version on your computer. Then when you try to purchase the version on your iPod you will be offered a compatible version if one exists.

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