Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 September 1909 — AN EPOCH MAKING EXPLOIT [ARTICLE]

AN EPOCH MAKING EXPLOIT

French Scientist Speaks of Difficulties of Polar Exploration. Paris, Sept. 3.—M. Lemesof. librarian of the Geographical society, said today: “Exploring the pole is of the greatest scientific Interest from magnetic, meteorological and geographical standpoints. It is impossible to Imagine the terrific difficulties that Dr. Cook must have surmounted. This exploit, if confirmed, is one of the most wonderful and epoch making of humanity”