Spanish Influenza, Oct. 22, 1918

Sheridan Media reporter Pat Blair looks back in time, over 100 years ago, to the impact of Spanish influenza as reported in the pages of the Sheridan Enterprise in 1918.

Only 32 cases of influenza were reported to the county health officer, Dr. Hurd, last night, at least nine of which were located outside of Sheridan. Dr. Hurd believes this report indicated a falling off in the spread of the malady.

City Health Officer T. E. Marshall today issued a notice warning the public of the need to burn sputum-cups and sputum-soiled clothes from influenza and pneumonia patients.

In compliance with the state board of health, funeral directors have been notified that no public funerals shall be allowed for those who have died from influenza.