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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
WILLY RETAINS
THIRD CITY TITLE
Shows Increase of III Per
Per Cent Over 1910.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-Philadel-
phia's 1920 population, as announced by
the census board is 1923. 15s, an increase
ever 1910 of 274.15O, or III per cent.
The population of Rochester. N. Y.
was fixed at 29J.s5O. an increase Of 77,TOI,
or $50 per cent.
Philadelphia, which has ranked as
third most populous city Of the country
since 1890. has shown a substantial
growth in population during every
decade since the first federal census was
taken in 1870.
The first census showed Philadelphia
ranking as second city Of the country
with 1900 less Inhabitants than New
York, the largest city, with a t6tal
population of 2S,522.
Philadelphia maintained second rank
until 1880, when displaced by Baltimore.
In 1910 Philadelphia ranked as fourth
city, having been displaced by New Or
leans With the annexation Of part Of
2adelphia county in 1854 the Penn
sylvania city moved into second rank,
which was held until 1890, when Chi
cngO became the nations second largest
city. Philadelphia has held the honor
Of being the cOuntry's third largest city
since then.
Philadelphia's' population passed the
100000 mark with the 1850 census, the
10000 in 1850, the 100000 mark in
1890 and in 1910 was 1,54e,C0S.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
REVIEW WORK OF
AID CONVENTION
Surplus Funds Will Help Ad-
vertise City.

"For a Better Appreciated Indianapo-
'fs'' is the title Of 4 review OF the re-
Int convention OF the Associated Ad-
krtising Clubs Of the World which is
king prepared in pamphlet form by the
Indianapolis convention board.
THE pL olicatiOn is expected to be ready
II distribution in about three weeks.
THE problems Of the convention and
be manner in which they were met are
tscussed in one section OF the booklet.
The courtesy campaign" introduced
b the public at the beginning Of the
pnTention is being followed up by the
bnvention board.
Il One of the features is the sending out
IL letters 10 all the delegations attending
be convention. asking II they have any
bmplaints regarding their reception AMI
! Entertainment in Indianapolis.
4 The convention beard has about 5000
the treasury.
II Steps are being taken, according to
fr. Miles. to have this amount turned
lver to the Chamber OF Commerce for
iSs in their s25. coo campaign to adver-
Use indianapolis.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
3CITIES AFTER
LEGION MEETING
1000 Expected to Attend Vim
cennes Convention.

More than 1000 delegates and more
than 5000 visitors are expected to at
tend the state convention OF the Amer
lean legion, which opens at Vincennes
next week
Marion county will send a delegation
Of more than 100.
Three cities viii make an effort to OBJ
tain the convention for next year.
They are Evansville, Wabash and
Gary.
All are making elaborate plans for
their campaigns for the 1921 convention.
A contest also IS expected to result
over the selection OF state commander
William l.. Betz. commander of Vim
cennes Post No. 70. is the first to an
nounce his candidacy for state com
mander.
Col. L. r. Gignilliat commander of
Alexandria Fleet Post No. 10S, has the
approval OF the Rainbow division vet
Grams and several other veterans orga-
nizations for the office.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
French Girl, in Plane,
Sets q, 325-FOOt Mark

PARIS. June 24.-Louise Favier, noted
French aviatrix, today broke the worlds
altitude record for women by reaching a
height of 21s25 feet
Accompanied by Lieut.. Bossutrot. who
recently broke the worlds record for
continuous flight in the airplane GoIiatb
Mademoiselle Favier in thirtv-five min,
utes reached the greatest altitude ever
attained by a woman.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Upton County Has
Teacher Shortage

Upton. Ind, June q - Upton
county Is facing a shortage Of teachers
for the coming year.
The demand has uever been SO great
In the history OF the public schools and
the school authorities are having diff
cult time trying to complete the roster
Of instructors necessary for the next
term.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Indianapolis Men
4Get Drug Licenses

txteen full registered pharmacists'
lenses have been granted by the state
ard Of pharmacy, following the recent
Examinations.
Assistant registered pharmacists u
eenses were issued to twenty-one appn-
eants.
Charles Maxwell Baker, Albert W.
Michel and Monerey Tereiield were In
disnapolis applicants receiving full reg
istered pharmacists licenses, and Frank
Albright. J. Harry Ale, Thomas z. Du-
gan, William Knox, Donald r. Millikan,
Otis W. Stansifer and Charles F. Wehrei,
all Of Indianapolis, received the assls.-
ant registered pharmacists licenses.
license of assistant pharmacist on
fun registered examination was granted
Raymond f. Brandes Of Indianapolis.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
What's What
In Indianapolis
"KnoqU Your O7Un
Home ozVn
(Ey tie Rerere5oe Department. Inafa1ap'Gt
FabEc Librayy, c. E. Ra56. Librarian

social life enjoyed in indianapolis fifty
years ago?
To done
held
Saturday night
enterprises has the Woman's Department Club
recently carried out?
citizenship parliamentary law and French
What is hall?
pal 1902 private school girls college and
provide liberal those wishing advanced
rolmen is 1917
a a of
Number
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
WAR MOTHERS ASK
HOME FOR LEGION
Call on Governor to Urge Me-
mortal Appropriation.

A communication to Gov Goodrich ask
ing him to recommend the passage of a
bill appropriating money for the erec-
ton of state war memorial building to
house the national headquarters of the
American Legion and headquarters of
other patriotic organizations, was pre-
pared today by the Marion county chap
ter of the American War Mothers
The letter, signed by Mrs Claire P.
Thurston. chairman of the legislative ex-
ecutive committee, and Mrs. Fl. r. P.
Stanford, president Of the chapter, fol-
lows:
We, the Marion County chapter of
American War Mothers, in regular meet
ing assembled, do hereby urge you. with
all our heart and soul, to recommend
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

the passage Of bill at the special ses-
sion of the Indiana legislature. soon to
convene, which will provide for the cree
ton of a memorial building in honor of
our sons, who fought and died for their
country.
A building to house the national head
quarters of the American legion, a body
of loyal American citizens. who gave
their best in the time of war, and who
now stand for Americanism and an
initiate everything unAmerfcan.
This building also to serve as a meet
ing place for all patriotic organizations.
We urge this upon you as a solemn
duty, which you cannot evade.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Hair Kept Beautifully
WoUy, Indoors or Out

II you will apply little liquid sill
lnerine before doing up your hair 1t will
haye a prettier wave and curl thar
probably it has ever had. The wavi-
Cess will look perfectly natural, and the
Iair will be sleek and glossy Ike plush
q will remain in curl the longest time,
k3gardless of heat, wind or moisture,
ID you won't have to be continually
Kissing with loose strands or flying ends.
u Liquid silmerine is, of course, entirely
earmless. 1t leaves no sticky. greasy
ST streaky trace. It is also an excel
at dressing for the hair, keeping H.
EightfuIly soft and silky. few
knces from your druggist will last for
IMeks- 1t is best applied with a clean
9TH brush, drawing this down the run
kBgth of the ir.-Advertisement.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Derailed Gravel Car
Hats Traction Line

When a north-bound gravel train was
derailed just north Of the crossing Of
the Monon over the tracks Of the Lo-
gansport division Of the Union Traction
Company. traffic on the electric line was
blocked for short time yesterday after
noon.
Passengers on the traction line were
transferred at the point of the derailmtent
of the Monon gravel car.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
I. o. 0. F. to Initiate
Glass on Saturday

Members OF the Indiana lodges Of the
Odd Fellows viii attend the initiation Of
3 class Of 100 into Puritan, Lodge No.
oss, independent order Of odd Fellows
Apf Indianapolis at Tomlinson hall next
Saturday afternoon and evening.
The class will be known as the
D&nt class" in honor Of A. n Grant
Z q Indianapolis, who is the oldest past
master OF the order in the state.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
6 Law Graduates
Admitted to Bar

Six Indiana law school graduates were
admitted to the bar by Judge A. B.
Anderson in the federal court yesterday
afternoon.
They are Wallace A. Roberts, Scott FL.
Ray. Frank 3. Farris and Edward II.
Lohss of Indianapolis; Robert B. Stew
art of Hagerstown; Charles W. Hughes
of Iadoga.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
.OOsier Sd Division
Men to Go to Reunion

indianapolis and other Indiana men
/ who served with the Third division dur
.1ng the world war are planning to at
tend the first annual convention OF the
Society Of the Third Division, which viii
open In Chicago on July 10.
The society has nearly $1,000 members
with national headquarters at Little
brock. Ark
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
ITS FIRST MORTGAGE.

NEW YORK, June 24-For the first
time since its erection, a decade ago,
the Woolworth building-tallest office
structure In the worlds to be tncum-
bered by mortgage. Heirs of the late
F. w. .Woolworth, founder Of a chain Of
5 and 1O-cent stores. have arranged to
borrow $4,000 600 on the structure to
provide ready funds to meet state and
federal inheritance taxes. which total
IS, 10000
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Larsen to Try Nonstop
Coast to Coast Flight

OMAHA. Neb., June PA nonstop
fight to New York will be undertaken
on his return trip to New York, accord
ing to an announcement of John NJ. Lar
sen, made public today. Mr. and MS.
Larsen came to Chicago via airplane to
attend a wedding
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Hold ColOred Boy
for Postal Robbery

James stapletoa. Il, q negro hoy, was
being held al the Detention home today.
following his arrest last night hy De
tectlyes Reynolds and oDouueli on a
charge OF breaking into drug store at
1901 North West street and taking about
s23 from a stamp drawer Of postohice
substatlon No. 80.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Kiwanians Postpone
State Convention

The state Kiwanis convention which
was scheduled to be held here on Sept.
% and 81, has been postponed until
Sept. 80 and Oct. l because Of the ma
tional encampment Of the G. A. r., ac-
cording to. o. B. Hes, president of the
Kiwanis club.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Takes Life at Side
of His Wife's Grave
snectal to The Timns.

KOKOMO, Ind, June 24.-E. G.
Jackson, 81, Howard county farmer,
who drank carbolic acid and was
found dying at the grave of his wife
in the cemetery at Galveston was
buried by the side of his wife here
today
Despo ldency over her/death year
ago was the cause.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
RATI. CHIEFS MEET FRIDAY.

CLEVELAND, o., June 24.-W. G. Lee,
president Of the Brotherhood Of Rail-
road Trainmen, stated here today that
there would be a meeting Of the broth
Serhood chiefs in Chicago Friday
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

Haag Pills IndgssNen Sick Headhe BnIOuness and Consultation
aw clasp rssvsEa aMns aags a~s $50 ua H amuo
The haas cs Drug Located in the c" the SHOPPING District nha"
lneruban
Illinois South Washington
located
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Housefurnishiugs

CLOTHES LINES,
water proof, 50-foot
lengths, Csc quail
1ty ...--..--.. AS 9
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Knit
Underwear

UNION SUITS FOR WOMEN,
Forrest Mills Brand. low neck,
sleeveless, tailored band or bod
ice top, open and closed crotch
styles. Broken lines Of 800 and
1925 qualities q suits, EOn
$l75), suit ...,.....'..O 9C
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

DROP STITCH Isle HOSE
FOR WOMEN, seamless foot,
fashioned leg. Isle garter tops.
black. cordoyan and white. 81 Is
quality 6 pairs, 7Oo
S225). pair .....4...... 4 ~
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

GRASS RUGS. bound edges.
size 3xe feet. tp'o-color stem
ciled pattern, in green or
brown. $3.50 Ct TO
quality .........D /. ~
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

SALMON. fancy Alaska
pink, pound can. 1870
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

PANCAKE FLOUR. Rox-
ane prepared q pack
ages, 1901, package zoe
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

PURE THREAD SILK AND
WOOD FIBER SILK HOSE FOR
WOMEN, white, gray. pink, gold
and champagne. Broken lines %
1856 to $225 qualities. OE4
Pair ...............-. Wv
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

(Nine hundred yards)
uNRL CACHED COTTON
FLANNEL, 27 inches wide,
40c quality, o.
yard ............. 81 ~
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
FROM OUR FIRST FLOOR

LACE CLICKED SILK HOSE
FOR WOMEN, pure thread silk.
seamless foot. fashioned leg,
black. brown. navy G I 90
and white. Pair % i .OS
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

MACARONI OR SPA
GHETTI, RED. White
and Blue. - 0c quail
ity ....3 packages 1Oc
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

UND Err SHIRTS AND
DRAWERS FOR MEN,
ecru, balbriggan; shirts
short sleeves; drawers an
kle length; spe- XIX
cial, garment .....OOC
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

GRASS RUGS, size 9x12
feet. good weight, firmly
woven. all edges bound;
two-color stenciled patterns,
in blue, green or brown.
$3.50 C0OE
quality .......O y. 80
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

RAG RUGS, size 24xSs
inches; plain colors, band
ENDS, dark blue. rose, yel.
low and lavendeIG | 10
s1.65 qualities atcD 1 F.. l. y
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

VELVET RUGS, size 27x54-
inch, good weight, closely
woven Oriental and allover
patterns, in blue, tan or
rose; $3.50 @ = Tx
quality. .......D 90. 10
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

CONGOLEUM, waterproof
felt base floor covering;
fine tile and figure patterns,
in all colors; fifteen pat
terms to select from; 85c
quality. Square E00
yard. ...........OSO
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Don1estics and Beddings

(Forty-nine) BED Pill
LOWS, various art tick
coverings. eve reserve the
right to limit Quantity.)
Extra special, OK
each. OOC
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

PERFECTION DISH
o r Y E r s, galvan-
ICED pan. retinned
wire rack, $3.50 quail
ity ............9 Sc
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

5LEACHED SHEETiNG,
double bed width, OK
$1.00 quality. yd. .OOC
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
Rug Specials

JAP JUTE RUGS, size 36x
sc inches, fine Navajo pat
terms, for sun or bedrooms.
$500 qualities 60 OK
at. ............. OG.0O
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24
FROM OUR MODEL GROCERY

NAVY BEANS, choice
white hand picked Michi-
gans ....3 pounds 23c
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

HPALMER" HAMMOCKS,
brown, green or yellow
striped. curved spreader
head with pillow, valance
sides. reinforced end cords.
Strong and comfortable;
$3.50 qualities q . 60
at ........ GsOS
Fourth Floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

n o U S E II o L o
BROOMS, of good
broom corn, well
m a d e, 4-sewed,
mooth handles, CSC
quality .......4Sc
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

GUARANTEED Ho Sc
FOR MEN, tan; s pairs
guaranteed to wear six
months; sizes 10 to 111R
(limit 2 boxes to custo-
mer.) az
Box of s VOC
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-24

c OR N 3 r 6 A .
PANS, heavy cast
iron. 7-loaf size; CSC
quality ........6 CSC
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-02-26
AaI1O5
S
tConducted by National Council OF the
Boy Scouts OF Americab
SCOUTS LEARN BY WATCHING

The following were In list OF l25
subjects reported rs having heen oh
served by Harold Chastain. OF Troop
No. 10 Of Oakland. Cal. while ON
recent hike:
Eucalyptus tree. English sparrow.
pine tree. sycamore tree. sage brush.
manzanita tree. scrub or live oak. wild
blackberry vines. nutall sparrow.
ground squirrel. western hlnehird. ce-
dar, bush III. cottontail dandelion.
gnats. Scotch thistle white willow. dog
track. lizard. ferns. chickweed. laurel.
weeping willow. bay trees. poison oak.
buckeye. anna hummer western robin.
Brewer blackbird. mountain guam. pine
tree blown down on ground red viii
low. tree squirrel. serpentine. quartz.
holly berries. western gull. nuthateh.
Peter sporum. pampas grass. sand
stone. woodpecker hole. lake (inland).
russet-back thrush. black poplar. cat
tails. bees. cottonwood. toadSiools,
squirrel hole. frog. bones OF some an
'mal. COW trails around hill. mush-
rooms. ladybugs. butterflies. defective
pine lump. chaparral. western rol'ln.
shrike. quail tracks. horse flies. spider
on cypress. grasshopper. wild straw
berries. moss. wild lettuce. flock of
geese. Bermuda grass tllaree. song
sparrow. milkweed. eucalyptus blown
down. cactus plant. redwood stump.
wild rose. large piece OF redwood bark.
chicadee. stink bean tree. large cob
webs. mosquitoes, squirrel truck.
beetle. madrone. wild gooseberries.
snake hole. buzzard. bunch grass. fox
tail grass. black ants. daddy longlegs.
dragon fly. centipede. coyote skeleton.
signs Of beeNer. large rabbit hole.
snake tracks. lime formation. wood
rat nests. large blade OF grass. gopher
holes. chipmunk. apple tree. pear
tree. chicken hawk. heard cricket. lin
net.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-02-26

both ngronomlcally and economically.
Unfortunately. say the specialists. Ia
cilifies for experiments and demon
strations are wholly inadequate In at
tempting to work out system Of bet
ter handling of northern Pastures. ON
the coastal plains OF the South. unless
the soils are much affected by drought.
continue the experts. carpet grass sup
plemented with lespedeza makes ex-
celleni pasture. Golden crown grass
Is also excellent. Efforts are being
made. with the aid OF a new stripping
TO place carpet grass seed on
the market In adequate quantity. Sew
eral newly introduced grasses are
promising as pasture possibilities.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-02-26
With Their Daniel Boone Axes. the
"kios In Khaki" Erected This
Station.
CHANCE FoR MEN AS SCOUTS.

Frequently some men are heard 10
say. Il wish there had been boy
scouts when ! was boy. ia like 20
have had their chance Of having a real
gang and doing the things they DO in
the outdoors
No one T. too old 20 be n scout.
There are I4.sis men serving a.
scouimasiers. and 1923 bold commits
sions a. assistant scoutmBsfers. For
each OF the 1851 troops organized
there Is committee Of three men
those duty II - 70 back NJ the scout
master and assist the troop In every
possible manner
There q a crying need for more
leaders a. there are thousands %
boys waiting % get into troops n you
wish you had been q scout you can
a. least lead the boys now 20 be-
scouts. Il viii DO yOu q I0f Of good
yet. and also do the boys great
amount ~ good.
There - nothing in ilfe - full Of
genuine satisfaction ~ 20 hold the
whOie-s0aled admiration Of - young
sters.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-02-26
D|SCOVERER Of THE
NORTH POLE DEAD
REAR ADMIRAL ROBERT E. PEARY
DIES AT WASHINGTON HOME
FOLLOWING OPERATION.
intrepid Arctic Explorer Who Brought
Fame to His Country as Re-
suit Of His Exploits Passes
to His Reward

Washington.-Rear Admiral Robert
f. Peary. diseoverer Of the north pole.
died al his home here. February 20.
following an operation. from perni-
cious anaemia. After the operation.
the admiral showed slight change for
the better and was removed TO his
home. Peary's wife. son. son-in-law
and daughter and his niece were at
his bedside when the end came.
Robert Edwin Peary. intrepid Arctic
explorer and discOverer of the North
pole. was born In Pennsylvania. and in
his later life lived in Washington, but
Maine always claimed him as one OF
her sons. The Roosevelt. the ship that
carried the party north through the
frozen waters 10 the pole. was built
in a Maine shipyard, and peary for
many years lived during the summer
months on an island IN Casco bay,
near Portland. Me. In fact, he owned
several islands in that neighborhoOd.
Born in CresSon. Pa, May 6. 1886.
Admiral Peary got his early education
al North Bridgeton. Me. academy. and
later entered Bowdoin college. from
which he was graduated in 1877. He
entered the United States navy in
1881 as u civil engineer.
II was In 1856 that Peary. then but
30 years old. made his first trip north
and caught the Arctic fever. From that
date until September. 1909. was con-
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-02-26
MADE DISCOVERY TOO LATE
Detectives knowledge Really Did Him
Little Good After He Had
Acquired ~.


while they waited for the train two
Messengers entered into conversation
Presently one disclosed the fact that
be WIS detective. and tie other wns
greatly Interested.
Il suppose You have an exciting
time ?" be exclaimed.
Yes. ! must sny have had my share
Of n" owned the sleuih.
discovered n grent many gigantic
frauds J suppoeef'
y should say 80" The detective 70.
piled. Between you and me. She most
complete cnsr ~ fraud ! ever snw wns
o woman. Young and pretty. ] would
have been ready % swear she was an
angel Iui she hns temper like a
whiriwind. and T. ~ cunning ns n SER
pcni"
How did you discover her true char.
acferfr
y married herr
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-02-26

tinuous period Of planning and effort
to reach the top Of the world. His in
itial trip was for the purpose Of max
ing reconnaissance Of the Greeland
ice cape.
In 1898 Peary went north TO study
the habits Of n tribe Of Esquimos. This
voyage lasted until 1875. The fourth
and fifth Journeys were in reality sum
mer trips To the norihlands TO enlarge
the explorers knowledge Of the habits
and customs Of the people. In Isos
Peary took his sixth trip.
Peary reached "farthest north on
April y. 1905. just three years TO a
day before the day Or. Cook ascrlbed
as his date of alleged discovery of the
pole The final dash for the pole that
M last proved successful was started
on July g. 1905. His date ~ discoy-
cry was given as April g. 1909.
In 1913 he was promoted TO the rank
Of rear admiral In the navy and given
the thanks Of congress by a special act.
Turning his attention Ia aviation, Ad-
mirM Peary became "a strong advocate
81 aircraft development by the govern
ment. and time and again urged AIDE
quafe coast patrols ln this country.
especially during the war period.
Between voyages Peary resoried 10
the lecture platform 90 raise funds for
further exploration IN one instance
he delivered I69 lectures Ia ninefy-six
days. raising $1,000
when Admiral Peary eof back 10
civilization from his sueceSsful dash
20 the pole. he was surprised 50 find
such a fierce controversy raging over
him and his rival. Dr. co"k. Int be
easily established his claim before
scientific bodies throughout the world