| Interviewee(s): Clow, Roy |
| Playing Time: 01:35:57 |
| Interview Date(s): 2003-07-15 |
| Interview Summary: This interview with Roy Clow begins with a story of a horse that chewed tobacco. Roy then goes on to tell about a stolen keg of rum, and the first time he saw a skunk. The interview then moves on to the topic of capelin fishing. From there, Roy tells about trading rum for lumber at Compton's store, putting turnips in smoke stacks, and the hardworking Ada MacKenzie. The discussion then moves on to the tough times of the 1930s and how people made clothing from flour bags. Clow then talks about marsh hay, erosion, and Paris Green pesticide. Roy goes on to tell about firewood and his family's house, blacksmiths, and Gaelic. The tape concludes with stories about Joe French, moonshine, Nellie J., and home remedies for eczema. |
| Place(s) Discussed: Murray Harbour, PE; Charlottetown, PE; Panmure Island, PE; Belle River, PE; Montague, PE |
| Time(s) Discussed: 1930s, 1930, 1933 |
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