Rita's Entry, Saturday, Jan14, 1911
Went down at 9:30 for lecture. Heard one playlet in matinee of class in Acting. Dandy. Tin out to lunch to Arcadians with Mr. Breckenridge. Old Sport! Felt bum. Slept a lot. Fran has grippe. Tin and I went over on Clark to see about a piano. N. G. Had to fix Fran's arm which got numb. I shall apply for a diploma as chief nurse.
IN RITA'S DAY: The grippe or influenza was common as it is today. However, in 1918 a strain of H1N1 killed more people than were killed in World War I. Estimates range from 50 million to 100 million people killed worldwide. It was also known as the Spanish Flu. People throughout the US wore masks. (see picture)
Judy's Entry - Friday, January 14, 2011
Another cold day and gutters filled with ice have caused icicles to form - dipping water onto walks and driveways where it freezes. Had to use a lot of salt to make sure my friends didn't slip when they came for a pot luck dinner and Mah Jongg. Dinner was good, but didn't do too well at the game.
TODAY: Flu shots are recommended for almost everyone after a strain of H1N1 (similar to 1918) in 2009 killed over 6000 people worldwide. It was labelled the "Swine Flu" until pig farmers complained. People all over the world were in a panic. I can't imagine what it would be like today if millions died worldwide.
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