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Wilson Logging Company picture load, Akeley, 1900

Photo of Wilson company load, 1900.

Note Road Monkey (sleigh road maintenance crew member) "haying the hill"-spreading hay in the ice road ruts to slow the load on a downward hill to prevent the load from overtaking the teamster and horses.


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