Historical clue formulations

• Woodcutter, e.g. — 2015-02-21
• Hatchet man — 2013-05-22
• Woodchopper, say — 2013-05-19
• Lumberjack, e.g. — 2013-03-27
• Ruthless personnel director — 2005-12-13
• Ruthless boss, perhaps — 2004-05-30
• Downsizer — 2003-03-31
• Feller — 2003-01-17
• Ruthless boss — 2002-01-23
• Splitter who makes splinters? — 2000-04-09
• Paul Bunyan, at times — 1999-01-22
• Canner? — 1996-10-02
• Lumberjack — 1995-12-21