tarry-oakum
tarry oakum Loggers carry a piece of oakum they call "Tarry-oakum in their pockets while they are working in the woods to prevent chafes. The oakum is simply carried in the pocket much like a good luck charm and is not applied or rubbed on the wound. The oakum is not used for medicinal purposes...
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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1971
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/76231 |
| Summary: | tarry oakum Loggers carry a piece of oakum they call "Tarry-oakum in their pockets while they are working in the woods to prevent chafes. The oakum is simply carried in the pocket much like a good luck charm and is not applied or rubbed on the wound. The oakum is not used for medicinal purposes but is used to ward off chafes and irritations. JH APR 1971 Not used Not used Withdrawn [see 'oakum'] |
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