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Alaska saleswoman paddles life through harsh winter routes
Mrs. Alwilda Pierce, a 40 year old foundation goods sales rep for Alaska, describes crossing vast distances by car and limited daylight while her husband Dean handles hard goods. They recall an ice jam near Fairbanks, high prices in Anchorage, and a log cabin rescue before continuing their remote travels. The story highlights endurance, travel hazards, and family support in extreme Alaskan conditions.
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Alwilda Pierce
Alaska
Dean
Pierce
Fairbanks
Anchorage
Phoe
Shelnix
Ariz
Kodiak
Kodiak] “Lye Gone From the ‘Sublime Tol and Kodiak
Erie
Bermuda
Nassau
Knichtstown
Grant City
Brooksville
Florida
Commonwealth
Crotion
Wilkinson