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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1915

Page

4

Precautions Against Burning Plague Warns County

Star Correspondent reports Dr. Rucker assistant surgeon general urges heightened plague precautions for the county. He warns Pacific coast ports and Gulf coast cities face risk from bubonic plague carried by ships and rats, calling for strict quarantine and ship disinfection measures, plus permanent rat-proofing of structures to curb spread.

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Fragmented 19th Century Richmond Note on Locusts and Fires

A damaged excerpt from Richmond dated June 22 describes farmers awaiting a negative verdict of seventeen weeks, noting pest swarms and field damage. Mentions brush and hay movements and an April or November fire incident, with scattered, unclear references to wind and devastation.

Richmond

Western Intercollegiate meet marks edge East in field events

Western Conference athletes outpaced the East in several field events at the outdoor Western Intercollegiate meet. East leads in 440 and mile events while West dominates sprints and field results like shot put, broad jump, and discus. Top performances and notable athletes are noted with several records and margins described.

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Parrots Interrupt President Wilson at Financial Conference

Reported incident at a Pan American Union event shows three large red parrots perching in the central hall. Their screeches disrupted the president’s remarks as officials attempted to quiet the disturbance with a messenger and a guard. The scene drew attention amid tense proceedings and prompted an executive response.

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Public Health Talk Highlights Drug Effects

A United States inspector gave a June lecture in Indiana on anti narcotic laws and the impact of drug use. The talk, before the Indiana Pharmaceuticals Association, discussed enforcement, penalties, and the need for stricter controls amid ongoing concerns about narcotics distribution.

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Nine Mile Speedway Derby Attracts Chicago Fans

Barney Oldfield, driving a Spristie, set a world record at 111 miles per hour in a five hundred mile race plan. Resta’s mark looms as Oldfield prepares to race. Promoters boost attendance with reserved seats, new sections, megaphone scorekeeping, and enhanced safety measures to inform spectators on time, changes, and accidents.

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Air Quality in Homes Before Modern Ventilation

The average house with fair ventilation and indifferent housekeeping may contain from 10,400 to 15,000 bacteria per cubic foot.

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