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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 (28 total)

2 Nov . Only 6 cases 1918 p1 Mobile Register.pdf
News article stating the influenza crisis is clearing up

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Ad page for Stewart & Butt, manufacturers of cypress shingles

8 Dec . recurrence of flu.pdf
News article

Sub-headlines:

Prevention of Public Gatherings in City Favored By All but Two Members of Society - To Investigate Conditions
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Mohr Seeks Advice of Health Society
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States That There Has Been a "Flare-Back," and He Had Sent…

17 Oct . Whiskey not available for flu tonic 1918 p6 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about officials' reluctance to take responsibility of stored whiskey and consequently, the inability of sick people to access it

Sub-headline: No Further Action, As Dr. Mohr Fears Responsibility of Handling It

19 Oct . Mayor's opportunity 1918 p4 Mobile Register.pdf
News editorial tasking the mayor with stepping up and handling the epidemic by enforcing health ordinances and forming an emergency hospital

12 Dec . editorial.pdf
News editorial about the city health officials not keeping the public aware of the recurrence of the epidemic in Mobile, and the Register being the city's source for accurate information

26 Oct . Cooperation against epidemic 1918 p3 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Women's War Service and Health Officials Hold Meeting - Conditions Improving

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
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