Celebrating History: Flu epidemic lifted

by Emily Mayer

At long last, the ban on gatherings in Havre due to the Spanish flu epidemic had been lifted. The Havre Plaindealer’s Dec. 14, 1918 edition carried the news but cautioned the public to exercise “good sense and moderation” in their activities to prevent a recurrence of the deadly disease.

The schools were preparing to open, according to this short article:

HAVRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO OPEN MONDAY

The schools of Havre will be opened on Monday, December 16, by permission of the board of health, with the stipulation that those attending be required to show certificates of va...