Saturday, April 4

spanish flu 1918

As I think about Covid 19 I think about how the Spanish Flu affected the people of Cupar in 1918.
Have chosen some articles that show many similarites to today.

Cupar Herald October 17 1918. (51 victims)


Cupar Herald October 18 1918 (businesses close)


Cupar Herald October 24 1918 (3 more victims)




Cupar Herald October 31 1918 ( first town victim)


Cupar Herald October 31 1918 (flu regulations to be observed)


Cupar Herald October 31 1918 (postpone auction)




Cupar Herald November 7 1918 ( 2 Articles regarding innoculations)







Cupar Herald November 21 1918 (emergency hospital)



Cupar Herald December 5 1918





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