Peary’s Own Story of His Trip to the Pole
A summary of Peary’s polar expedition recounts the July 6 departure from New York aboard the Roosevelt, the Cape Verte arrival, and the open polar sea sledge journey toward the North Pole. It notes delays from water leads, the pace of sledging, and a claim that Peary reached the pole in roughly 31 days, with comparisons to other explorers’ records and the technical challenges faced during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Battle Harbor
Paedon
Nia Wire
Jess
Cape Ray
Temure
Beary
Ranseyett Pi i
York
Fetr
Cape Verte
Ake Land
Gramthind
Cape Sheridan
Mie Cody
Berasie Theca
Ater
Cronee
Roth Parallea
Apa Iean
Ted Ainly
Kate Urn Yue
Renead Cape Cohan
Cape York
Indian Harbor
Rosy G Marvin
New York
North Pale
Vie Tee
Polar
Royse C
Ius Bier
Sherulan
Gristit
Cape Sabine
Armecan
Rik
Garbie
Dan
Cape Columbia
Luwevyr
Warler
Trey Red
Pears
Brody
Teachiius
Keele
North Pole
Lata Cagugof
Abruset
Gerard Ull Beary
Cagni
Nangen
Gagni
Lothewood
Brainard
Murees
Bitzselt
Nares
Nansen
Caeli
Peary Criticized as Selfish by Allied Contenders
A distorted editorial voice questions Admiral Peary's motives and conduct, claiming arrogance and self interest in Arctic exploration. The piece debates whether Peary lied or exaggerated about polar achievements and the legitimacy of Cook's claims.
Dr Mowell Named New Ben Hurcourt in Vincennes Primary
Dr Mowell chosen as new Ben Hurcourt in Vincennes primary amid forty candidates. Names listed include Mrs Lawson and Pritchett among others, with events detailing a banquet planned next week and a Saturday trip to institute candidacy.
Court adjourns as Mrs Gray awarded support in small claims
The court adjourned until Monday. Mrs Gray was awarded support and the court set rent and property terms for the defendant. Residents Davenport and Capuck noted local political activity and a subscription drive while rumors circulated about Prohibition status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georg BO Gray
Tony Tre
Defend
Mrst
Gray
Besswatel
Electie Company
Onegn Eoimh
Muna
Claudia Yenne to Become Nebraskan Bride
Miss Claudia Moors, daughter of Dr. OT Moors, will marry Gus W. Smian of Grane in Omaha after finishing high school in Nebraska City. A large crowd of friends gathered at Wednesday’s home to surprise and celebrate the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Ge
Mar- Tee
Claudia Moors
Flora Street
Miss Yeone
Int
Omaha
Courtright
Miss Yenne
Clary
Southwestern
Algeinnail
Purdpe
John Hale
Ht. & O. Southwestern
New
York
Gaggster
Eye examination offer amid text on vision problems
A dated notice promotes expert eye examinations and updated glasses if needed. It underscores headaches and nervous strain from vision issues and urges a professional check to determine necessity.
Peary Denounces Cook as Impostor Over North Pole Claim
Commander Peary accuses Dr. Cook of fabricating discoveries and asserts Cook never reached land at the North Pole. Peary, aboard the Roosevelt near Labrador, vows proof though Cook promises to send a ship to verify Eskimo observations and authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Pears
Cook
Brooklyn
North Pole
Peary
Roosevelt
Labrador
Batele Hare
Copenhagen
North Poles
Groefs
Amere
Ted Eskimos
Acs
Fruit Shower for Returning Kendall Grandchildren
A home-coming fruit shower greeted Miss Helen Kendall and Master Frank Kendall as they returned from South Dakota at Mrs. Helen Woods’s Mireenth East South Street home. Attendees included Helena McCafferty Florence Matthews Eather Sammers Pearl Walters Marie Foyles Helen Summers Bertha Walters Helen Kendall William Clements Otto Kempt Harry Cates Harold Bourgbolteer Clarance Walter Lesdaimann Delmar Norris Roy Norris Martin Western and Frank Rendall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Woods
Mireenth East South Street
Helen
Master Frank Kendall
South Dakota
Helena McCafferty
Florence Matthews
Eather Sammers
Pearl Walters
Marie Foyles
Helen Summers
Bertha Walters
Helen Kendall
William Clements
Otto Kempt
Harry Cates
Harold Bourgbolteer
Clarance Walter Les Dai
Commissioners Court balks on bids for jail area walks
The county commissioners balked at two bids to construct concrete walks north and west of the jail. One bid priced at 7 percent per foot, the other at 5? cents per foot with 25 cents per cubic foot for cinders. The board will decide later and kept court open until Monday. Mrs Albion Hortall was appointed matron of the orphanage home for the ensuing year. Proceedings to record the billion ditch were postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion Hortall
Olpharue
Oune Pro Tune
Do You Want a Job Aa Clerk or Carrier
W. B Allen announces an October 2 civil service exam for a post as clerk or carrier. Applicants aged eighteen to forty-five may apply. unmarried women may join as clerks only. Call on Mr. Allan for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B Allen
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Mr. Allan
Carroll sells auto garage in Elsworth to Garrah and Colbert
Carroll, proprietor of the Carroll garage in this city, has sold it to John Garrah and Charles Colbert. Possession today. Young Car to has returned to his home at Mitchell. Ed Gutzweiler, F H Guteweiler and P A Guekes are in the oily from Jasper to attend court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gutzweiler
F. H. Guteweiler
P. A Guekes
Jasper
Watch Your Childs Eyes Watch Your Childs Eyes
A newspaper notice urges parents to prepare children for school days by ensuring eye health. It warns that short term strain can cause later blindness and promotes glasses for the young, touting a proven past record in providing durable eyewear.
Saloon closures reshape Daviess County activity and police focus
The closing of Taylor and Hogita saloons in the city and Healy saloon in Montgomery ends a long era of tavern operation in Daviess County. Police report quiet streets but lingering mistrust as residents await how long the new order lasts and whether orderly conduct can be maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Che
Twa
Taylor and Hogita
Healy
Daviess County
I Montgomery
Uimcib
Arund Wallee
Méngomery
Ieee
Marriage Announcement of Harry Hair and Catherine Stanford
Announcement in the city for the marriage of Harry Hair formerly of this city now in Cincinnati and Catherine Stanford of Brookstown Indiana. The wedding will occur September 15 at Catherine Stanford’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hair
MUSO
Catherine Stanford
Harry Hall
Cincinnati
Catherine Standford
Hrookstown
Indiana
Pride’ Purenty
Sadie Neal
Mr. Hair
Miss Standfierd
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New York Travel Company
Beagrie Torvie Indien
Nu Ot Uys
Robert & Prrry
Greenland
Explorer Peary
Emi
Peperts
Chodkeh
Caulfir
Peecie
Arte
Bedi Wolk
Haber Ag
Mole UK
Peitead Hs Fevan
Atk
Lawes
Andrew Hor
Rhea
Jarier
Willham Gove
Hassett Pritchett
Gothert
Hursbosne
Ernests
Dix Aclock
Toke Oak
Daviess
Ealed Toorene
Capuck
Isa Ferguson
Democrat
Tri
Watton Ewenia
Waverack
Dom Hunter
Josephine Courtney
Flolen Hostan
Myrne Remnert
Mr Wibur Acton
Claudia Yenne
Carroll
MacDougal Store
Thompson's _ Glove Fitting
Onyx
Merode
Joseph A
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