Thanks to Sue P.
Notice posted in Dublin during the Spanish Influenza epidemic.
THE PUBLIC IS URGED
TO STAY OUT OF PUBLIC PLACES
SUCH AS CAFES. THEATRES, CINEMAS.
AND PUBLIC HOUSES.
SEE ONLY THOSE PERSONS ONE NEEDS TO SEE.
REFRAIN FROM SHAKING HANDS, LAUGHING,
OR CHATTING CLOSEY TOGETHER.
IF ONE MUST KISS,
DO SO THROUGH A HANDKERCHIEF.
SPRINKLY SULPHUR IN THE SHOES.
IF IN DOUBT, DON’T STIR OUT.