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The Cavalcade of America presented by DuPont, maker of better things for better living through chemistry. For years and years, a plague called Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever had ravaged the people living in the bitter root valley of America's great mountain range, the Rockies. To destroy it, a group of American scientists devoted the labor of their lives. We bring you their story in a radio play, The Mystery of the Spotted Death, written by Eric Barnault and featuring the Cava…

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In The Mystery of the Spotted Death, the Cavalcade of America presents a chilling tale set in the Bitterroot Valley, where Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever has wreaked havoc on the local population. The story begins with a group of pioneers, led by an Indian guide, who are eager to settle in this seemingly fertile land. However, the guide warns them of the valley's evil spirits, hinting at the dark history that looms over the area. Ignoring the warning, the pioneers venture forth, unaware of the deadly disease that has claimed many lives in the valley.

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Cavalcade_of_America_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 234

The Mystery of the Spotted Death

Monday, July 7, 1941 · 29:26

Cavalcade of America, Episode 234

The Mystery of the Spotted Death

Monday, July 7, 1941 · 29:26

Summary

A group of American scientists confronts the deadly Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which has plagued the Bitterroot Valley for years. Their quest to understand and combat the disease reveals the dark history and struggles of the valley's inhabitants.

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