Workers Find Old Tram In Drained Canal, Then Spot The Driver’s Bag Inside

Waxed canvas pouches

Hank carefully unbuckled the rusted brass clasp on the bag. Inside, wrapped in several layers of old waxed canvas pouches, sat a thick stack of yellowed papers. Carl had clearly tried to waterproof them as best he could before that final day. “I always feared rain on my route,” Carl whispered quietly.