Headlines in History 1900: Leaving quarantine too soon plays a part in diphtheria epidemic
What was making news in our area during this week in years past? The History Museum offers these newspaper excerpts to give you an idea.
Sept. 25, 1900: “Two physicians discussing the diphtheria epidemic prevailing in this city stated that it was not surprising that new cases were appearing. They charged that residences where the disease prevails are released from quarantine too soon, in some cases the cards being taken down from five to seven days after the patient had apparently recovered, when the quarantine should have lasted for from 14 to 21 days, or at least until the patient’s throat had cleared and there was absolutely no danger from infection.” — The South Bend Tribune
Sept. 26, 1919: “The pressing need of a county hospital is making itself felt more and more among those who are giving the subject sufficient attention to appreciate the situation and prospects indicate that a concerted effort to secure such an institution may be soon undertaken.” — The South Bend Tribune
Sept. 27, 1926: “Fire, apparently caused by short-circuited wiring in a Studebaker touring car broke out in the garage of Tony Moshok, 1018 North Cedar street, at 7 o’clock last evening, resulting in almost complete loss on both car and garage. An accurate estimate of the loss to the car is not yet available, but the garage was almost totally consumed, damage being $200, covered by insurance.” — The South Bend Tribune
Sept. 28, 1934: “Plans for an annual masquerade Nov. 4 in St. Stanislaus auditorium, were made by a committee of Poland Resurrected society, No. 305, Polish Women’s Alliance of America, at a meeting held Thursday evening in the club rooms of St. Stanislaus’ B. M. church.” — The South Bend Tribune
Sept. 29, 1947: “Rain caused postponement of the big-car races at Playland park yesterday, but not until Charlie Szekendy became involved in his third spectacular crackup of the season on the first turn of a scheduled six-lap elimination race.” — The South Bend Tribune
Sept. 30, 1953: “The second invention in the field of farm implements by Lester G. Kopp, 3320 E. Oakcrest Dr., ‘took only several days to develop,’ he said today. Kopp, 37-year-old chief engineer of the Oliver Corp.’s Plant 1, devised a method of manufacturing rake teeth for farm buck rakes, which was patented last month.” — The South Bend Tribune
Oct. 1, 1968: “A blimp toting a television camera crew, and a helicopter and four planes towing banners, fluttered, and floated, skimmed and bussed above the Notre Dame stadium Saturday competing for the attention of 59,000 fans. The airborne traffic above the stadium appeared to be as congested as the Purdue University secondary when Irish backs tried to fly by.” — The South Bend Tribune
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