Word: eskimos
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Stefansson, formerly an assistant in the department of anthropology, will give an illustrated lecture on "Winter Life of the Eskimo" at the meeting of the Harvard Travellers Club, this evening at 8 o'clock at the University Club, 270 Beacon street, Boston...
...told many amusing stories of Eskimo dogs and dog driving. With one of these teams a man can travel over 40 miles a day. The dogs have a ravenous appetite and last year they devoured two men when the food supply gave out. At the close of the lecture Dr. Grenfell showed pictures of last year's dog races, football game and other sports at one of his settlements
Nikifee Schouchuk, center, is an Eskimo from Alaska. He is 20 years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 166 pounds...
...also received much applause. The ability of the composer was best shown in the Opening Chorus, the Orangeman's Chorus, the March of the Nations and the Finale. A pleasing feature of the play is in the ballets, which might however, go off better. The New York and Eskimo ballets were the best...
...Bushnell has recently given the Peabody Museum an Eskimo kayak with a complete fishing outfit, including a float, a seal hook, and a walrus harpoon. He has also presented the museum with a collection of Indian potery from South Eastern Missouri and Arkansas...