In the news1919
Women gain vote, 1919
The new Republic introduced women's suffrage, with women voting for the first time in the February 1919 national assembly elections.
Vienna, 13 Jan 1916 – Quintal, 15 Feb 2013
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13 Jan 1916
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In the news1919
The new Republic introduced women's suffrage, with women voting for the first time in the February 1919 national assembly elections.
What people wore
Infant swaddling for physical development
To help them grow straight, infants in the Kirchberg region were placed in a swaddling cushion for several months, which prevented them from moving or kicking.
Getting around
State control of Austrian railways in 1914
By 1914, the Imperial-Royal State Railways held a near monopoly, with 82 percent of the 22,981 kilometers of railway tracks in Austria being state-owned.
Around the world · 1918–1920The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.
In the news1915
In early 1915, the government forced citizens to eat bread made with ersatz ingredients like sawdust because food supplies were severely depleted.
Music
Dominant folk dances in rural Wechsel
In the Wechsel region, the Ländler/Steirer dance was the most common type until World War I, often performed at farmers' festivities or local inns. Music was played on diverse instruments ranging from violins and clarinets to military-style wind instruments.
Daily life
Childhood and education in Tyrol
Children in rural Tyrol often faced heavy agricultural labor, which frequently hindered their school attendance. Access to further education was strictly dependent on the family's financial situation.