Big Game Hunter Harry Whitney Says He Will Return on the Roosevelt
A New Haven message from Burdett Hughes confirms Harry Whitney after joining the Peary expedition would winter near north Greenland then rejoin the Roosevelt. Whitney, a New Haven sportsman, left the ship to hunt musk ox and polar bear in Grant Land and plans to meet the Roosevelt in October.
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Hunt
North
New Haven
Harry Whitney
Utah
Burdett F. Hughes
Greenland
Bear
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Mr. Whitney
North Pole
North Greenland
Indian Harbor
Labrador
Cape Ray
Whitney
Grant Land
Kittah
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised in Letters
Two testimonials from women in Maryland and Mississippi claim Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured fibroid related weakness and nerves after doctors advised operation. The notice offers a reward for proving letters false and cites 30 years of female illness relief with this herbal remedy made from roots and herbs.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Red Banks
Willie Edwards
Hampstead
Maryland
Joseph H.andye
Rivalry Grows Over Peary and Cook Polar Claims
International reaction to Peary and Cook stirs debate across Paris Valparaiso Berlin Rome Potsdam Dresden Brussels Hamburg and more. Geographers and newspapers discuss proofs equipment and the pace of polar reach amid optimism for conclusive evidence.
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Peary
Cook
Dash to the Pole debated by Arctic expert Bridgman
Herbert N. Bridgman of the Peary Arctic Club analyzes Dr. Frederick Cook’s claim to reach the North Pole on April 21, 1908. He notes doubts remain and outlines how supporting data from records and archives would be used to verify the narrative, while praising Peary’s prior efforts.
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Herbert N. Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
The
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Pole
Commander Peary
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Cable
Cook
Peary
Cape Thomas Hubbard
Cape Columbia
Sverdrup
Whereabouts of Pole How explorers locate the pole by latitude
The article explains that locating the North Pole hinges on latitude since longitude converges at the pole. It notes longitude has no meaning at the pole and describes using a latitude measurement from fixed points and a specific instrument to determine position.
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CPST
There's a Reason Postum Builds Nerve Health
An old advertisement claims Postum strengthens the body by replacing coffee caffeine with a healthier grain drink. It asserts caffeine disappears when coffee is omitted and Postum combines with food to rebuild gray matter and nerve centers, yielding overall improved nerve health.
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Hay
Ritchie backs Peary pole claim despite Cook doubts
John Ritchie Jr of the Boston Board of Health says science will accept Peary's Arctic victory with little debate, while questioning Dr. Cook's ascent of McKinley. He notes Peary's two Arctic visits ease proof concerns, cites unknown polar value, and predicts no commercial value or settlement interest near the pole.
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Rome
Peary
Cook
John Ritchie, Jr
Boston Board of Health
Appalachian Club
Commander Peary
Pole
Arctic
Roosevelt Chief Engineer Wardwell Receives North Pole News
Mrs. George H. Wardwell in Bucksport receives the message Roosevelt safe from Labradon confirming Peary’s polar return. Wardwell, chief engineer, helped build the Roosevelt and stood by Peary at launch. A homecoming ovation is anticipated with Maine officials and prominent guests expected.
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George H. Wardwell
Labradon
Peary
Roosevelt
North Pole
Maine
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