THREAD: In 1918, Arizona schools closed to try to stop the spread of a flu epidemic. Here's what the news looked like then....

At first, schools were closed at least a week. Oct. 7, 1918

The closures continued. Kids became restless and apparently "satan" and "cheap novels" drove one 12-year-old to break into someone's house and steal silverware...

Nov. 1, 1918

Nov. 22, 1918: "There is a general belief among the teachers of the Phoenix High school that they should be paid their full salaries for the time the school has been closed on account of the epidemic..."

New cases kept schools closed through mid-December.

Dec. 13, 1918:

Finally, on Dec. 30, 1918, "School bells of city ring today."

But, "The school children will practically begin over again for the year."

a twist.. January, 1919... Schools closed again because of flu recurrence.