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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)

31 Oct . spreading in rural areas 1918 p6 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Alabama Board of Health Reports Another Increase in Number New Cases

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

3 Nov . 150 flu deaths listed 1918 p2A Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Influenza Epidemic Causes Alarming Increase in Fatalities Reported

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

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

17 Dec . bd of health says raise ban.pdf
News article
Sub-headlines:

Resolution States Intention of Board of Preventing Crowds Fails of Purpose
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People Are Urged To Wear Masks By Doctors
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Health Officials Say There Is Discrimination and For That Reason Urge Repeal

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