~ Drei Tage war der Vater krank ~
This is the hopeful outcome of every flu season on this recent stein without lid, ca. post WW II.
Drei Tage war der Vater krank - jetzt trinkt er wieder - Gott sei dank!	Three days the father was sick - (but) now he drinks again - God be thanked!

Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown