Shackleton Sees Possible Polar Meeting After Beardmore Drift
Lieutenant Shackleton speculates that Amundsen and Scott could reach the Beardmore Glacier via different routes and meet at the pole, while noting Amundsen’s ascent with Fram and his diary of plans to cache supplies. He credits both crews for strong scientific work and contrasts preparation, equipment, and aims.
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Amundsen
Scott
Shackleton
Beardmore Glacier
Christiania
Pacific
South Pole
Arctic
Antarctic
Norway
Madeira
Nansen
Behring Straits
Polar
Pole
Fram
San Francisco
Arctic Ocean
FAAM
M’murdo Sound
Bay OF Wales
Peary Reaches North Pole After Bitter Polar Dash
The account details Peary and crew's journey to the North Pole with Henson and Eskimo guides, leaving Cape Columbia on February 15 and reaching the Pole on April 6, then returning to Cape Columbia by April 28, contrasting North and South Pole difficulties.
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Cape Sheridan
Cape Columbia
Grant Land
Peary
Bartlett
Henson
Amundsen and Scott Antarctic Reports Conflict
Despatches arriving in London on March 7 report conflicting results from the South Polar expeditions led by Captain Roald Amundsen and Captain Robert F. Scott as they return from Antarctica.
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Associated Press
London
Roald Amundsen
Robert F. Scott
Antarctic
Amundsen’s Fram Reaches Hobart Pole Race Closest Claim
Reports from Hobart Tasmania say Captain Amundsen claimed reaching the South Pole aboard the Fram with a Siberian dog convoy and near supplies, narrowing the lead from Captain Scott and challenging British skepticism. Earlier cables varied, but confirmation grew as authorities weighed the Nordic expedition’s swift methods.
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Amundsen
Hobart
Tasmania
Fram
Scott
Pole
Copenhagen
Social Demokraten
Christiania
South Pole
Home Treatment for Tuberculosis Relief at Home
A 1910s style testimonial claims Eckman's Alterative cures consumption without sanatorium care. A Colwyn Pennsylvania user describes years of cough and night sweats improved in three weeks, with lasting health for ten years. The ad promises safe, drugless relief and offers a booklet from manufacturers for further cases.
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Colwyn
Darby
Eckman
Mary Wasson
Houghton & E
Amundsen Reaches South Pole in Three-Year Polar Quest
The account notes Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole around December 14, completing his southern aim in under three years from start. It recalls centuries of exploration toward both polar extremes and marks the top and bottom of the world as conquered.
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Amundsen
South Pole
Peary Plants Flag at North Pole in 1909
It was on April 6, 1909 that Peary planted the Stars and Stripes at the North Pole. News of his success did not reach the world until the following summer. Peary's last expedition left New York in July.
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Amundsen
Scott
Pole
Norway
Arctic
Antarctic
Northwest Passage
Peary
North Pole
New York
South Pole News Tidbits Spotted Across Pages 10 and 11
Note indicates additional South Pole coverage appears on pages 10 and 11. The brief hints at continued dispatches and related items across neighboring pages. The reference suggests ongoing reporting pattern rather than a standalone event.
Knitted Scarves Show New Techniques and Styles
A brief feature describes scarves with ratched effects and intensified texture using 1 to 3 two-weave methods. It highlights hand loom knitting plus English crochet in accordion pleats with dew drop figures, two toned colors, and cross stripe patterns.
Beware Odol Mouthwash Promises Teeth Protection
An advertorial describes microbes attacking teeth and mucous membranes, claiming Odol antiseptic mouthwash prevents bacterial harm without harming enamel. It touts minimal daily use with a few drops in water, sold by GEO. BORGFELDT & CO. in Chicago New York San Francisco.
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the Pole
Roosevelt
North Polar Sea
Ain
106A Ak mL
Victoria
Memurdo Sound
Méilsbach
Boston
Welsbach Co
Mass
Cor
Hawley Sts
Welsbach
Morris Miller
Minot Street
P. S
Ark For Our
Webbech Servies
Fridtjof Nansen
South America
Pennell
Stewart Island
Bay of Whales
Ross Sea
Captain Roald Amundsen
G. G. Bain
South Pole News
Winter Street
Madras
GEO. Borgfeldt & CO
Chicago
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