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Month: November 2018

Spanish Influenza Epidemic: The Final Weeks

November 29, 2018

On November 28, 1918, the Health Board again made an order to close all theaters, pool halls, dance halls, and places of entertainment. The schools were scheduled to open on Monday, December 2, but by law, they would not be allowed to open if it was declared there was an epidemic in Silver Bow County. … More Spanish Influenza Epidemic: The Final Weeks

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Spanish Influenza Epidemic: Week 7

November 23, 2018

Week 7 November 17 – November 23, 1918 Sunday, November 17, 1918 – Tuesday, November 19, 1918 It was reported that there were 113 new cases of influenza and 16 deaths from November 16 to 17th. There had been 416 new cases of the flu this week compared to 219 for the previous week. To … More Spanish Influenza Epidemic: Week 7

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Spanish Influenza Epidemic: Week 6

November 15, 2018

Week 6 November 10 – November 16, 1918 Sunday, November 10, 1918 – Wednesday, November 13, 1918 Possibly due to the perceived improvement of the influenza condition in Butte, only one meeting was held from November 10 to November 13. On November 11, 1918, the Board of Health held a short meeting. Secretary Freund reported … More Spanish Influenza Epidemic: Week 6

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Spanish Influenza Epidemic: Week 5

November 9, 2018

Week 5 November 3 – November 9, 1918 Sunday, November 3, 1918 Conditions of the influenza outbreak continued to improve. Twenty-eight new cases of the flu were reported from 5 doctors and 11 deaths were reported the day prior. Due to an earlier flu outbreak in the County Jail and County Hospital, the Health Board … More Spanish Influenza Epidemic: Week 5

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Spanish Influenza Epidemic: Week 4

November 2, 2018

Week 4 October 27 – November 2, 1918 Sunday, October 27, 1918 – Tuesday, October 29, 1918 There are no recorded Board of Health minutes for October 27 through the 29th, but the newspapers reported heavily on the outbreak. The Butte Miner reported the flu may have reached its height. Although there was a slight increase … More Spanish Influenza Epidemic: Week 4

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