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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.

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10 Oct . Voluntary step to fight flu 1918 p1A Mobile Register.pdf
News article criticizing city commission's inaction

Sub-headlines:

Theaters, Churches, Schools Closing in Face of City Commission's Refusal To Act
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Nine Deaths For Week; 48 New Cases Reported
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Hospitals Burdened With Patients and Call…

17 Oct . Van Antwerp  blasted 1918 p3 Mobile Register.pdf
News editorial criticizing the city commission's decision to rescind part of the ordinance to close soda fountains and soft drink stands

18 Oct . Emergency hospital needed 1918 p5 Mobile Register.pdf
News editorial about the need for an emergency hospital in Mobile

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…

20 Oct . Emergency hospital call 1918 p6 Mobile Register.pdf
News editorial criticizing Dr. C. A. Mohr's testimony before the city commission that Mobile did not need an emergency hospital

21 Oct . Register assails flu critics 1918 p4 Mobile Register.pdf
News editorial about Commissioner Pillans' outburst against the Mobile Register for its coverage of the epidemic and criticism of local government

22 Oct . Get together for health 1918 p1 Mobile Register.pdf
Sub-headlines:

State Health Officer Urges Mobile City and County To Perfect New System or "Catastrophe Will Fall," He Says
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Previously Urged Step, He Declares
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Took Matter Up in January, and Later in June and September, He Says, Adding We…

5 Nov . City to act on closures 1918 p1 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Predicted That Law Will Be Rescinded and Everything Opened Wednesday

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 . ordinance repealed.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Commissioners Adopt Recommendations Adopted by Health Authorities
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