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March 22, 1918

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The visiting nurse reminds Little Falls, Minnesota that state law includes influenza among the communicable diaeases (mumps and impetigo are also on the list). Exposure to family members is sufficent to exclude attendance at school and Sunday school, until notified by the health officer. The Brest-Livotsk peace treaty is signed onto by the Reichstag, effectively ending the Eastern front war. 

Source: "Public Health Rule Given Out by Visiting Nurse," Little Falls Herald, Little Falls, Minnesota, March 22, 1918. Page 1, Column 6. 

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