This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
4
The narrator sketches an Arctic expedition plan using a yacht and sledges to reach the pole. He notes the goal, the collaboration with Mr. Bradley, and the wealth of supplies and local Eskimo assistance. The venture relies on good health and favorable ice, with a potential million dollar edge.
The explorer outlines advantages of a polar expedition including training, fresh meat, and field testing of equipment. A Eskimo-led team of 250 would support the mission from Etah with Rudolph Francke as overseer, Anna base operations, and a swift return voyage planned. Peary notes records and timing tied to Dr. Cook and Harry Whitney’s involvement.
On the night of September 1 the Bradleys sail from Etah toward Annotook. A strong wind and ice hamper landing, but the launch and Eskimo boats work swiftly. In about three hours the crew transfers all aboard and ashore to safety despite rough seas.
Peary contrasts his earlier praise of Dr. Cook with accusations of fakir, noting Cook’s role as surgeon and ethnologist on Peary’s Arctic expeditions. The piece recalls Peary’s small party philosophy and identifies Cook as the expedition’s surgeon and ethnologist, who aided Peary after a severe injury.
The next instalment of Dr Cook's story will appear in the following Sunday's Post, continuing the serialized tale.
Commander Peary announced that Dr. Cook is expected to submit to an impartial board a revised signed statement of his claimed pole discovery. Peary noted Cook would soon reach the United States and said the matter should be considered within weeks. He pledged to present testimony to refute Cook’s claims to the board, the public, and scientific bodies.
A home cosmetic recipe advises mixing two ounces glycerine with tincture cadomene and borax, then adding five cents worth of borax and rose water. After two hours shake and apply to the neck arms and bust morning and night for several weeks, promising “the most beautiful development.”
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.