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Mobile Public Library Local History & Genealogy Library

The Local History and Genealogy Library is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing access to the history of Mobile, and the greater Gulf Coast region.

Browse Items (17 total)

15 Oct . Flu response blasted 1918 p4 Mobile Register.pdf
News editorial criticizing the state's and city's health officials and their response to the pandemic

1 Nov . Schools await health bd OK 1918 p1 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about school board President John T. Cochrane announcing schools will not open until the board of health says it is safe

18 Dec . ban removal editorial.pdf
News editorial commenting on the board of health's decision to lift the restrictions on public spaces

11 Dec . public places are closed again.pdf
News article
Sub-headlines:

Schools Will Not Be Opened Today, While Theaters Ordered To Close Doors
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89 New Cases For Day Reported by Doctors
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Closing Measure is Adopted in Effort to Combat Recurrence of Disease

14 Oct . 1 death 37 new cases 1918 p1A Mobile Register.pdf
News article followed by suggestions on how to stay safe and not panic

Sub-headline: Board of Health Says, Though Epidemic Is Increasing, There Is No Cause for Alarm
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Influenza: How To Avoid It - How To Care For Those Who Have It
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Don't Be…

17 Oct . Flu on wane 1918 p3 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about the slowing of the spread

Sub-headline: Only 10 Deaths From Malady and Only 80 New Cases, Compared With 300 Day Before

17 Oct . Epidemic falls off off in AL 1918 p8 Mobile Register.pdf
News article
Sub-headline: Winston County Sends Out Appeal for Medical Assistance. Many Stricken

12 Dec . country schools close.pdf
News article

Sub-headlines:

Investigation Will Be Made by Authorities at Whistler and Crichton
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Mobile Public Places Are All Shut Down
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Total of 71 New Cases of Disease are Reported for Wednesday, Making 453 for Month

20 Oct . All fountains closed 1918 p1A Mobile Register.pdf
Sub-headlines:

All Fountains Are Closed By New Ordinance
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Sale of Anything Over Counter Prohibited Except Packages That Can Be Taken Away by Customers - Drinks Banned
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Unusual Phrase Put In Legal Document
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First Suggestion From Board of…

21 Oct . Bd of Health to meet on flu situation 1918 p1 Mobile Register.pdf
Sub-headlines:

Meeting Will Be Held at 11 O'Clock in the Office of Board
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Over 1, 300 Cases of Flu Reported By Committees
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Whole City Is Being Searched For Needy Cases and Nurses and Aid Are Furnished
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