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Newspaper article about influenza cases in Mobile, AL

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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

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Following The Register's Demand, Announces "Over 500" New Cases Tuesday
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Citizens' Committee New Organization Fight Flu
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City Commissioners Order Soda Fountains Closed - Ordinance Effective Thursday

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Adopts Policy of Keeping People of Mobile Ignorant of Progress of Epidemic
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Course Means the People Must Fight It In Dark
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Mayor Crawford Quiet on Action Until He Has Dr. C.A. Mohr's Reasons

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Sub-headline: Predicted That Law Will Be Rescinded and Everything Opened Wednesday

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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…

News editorial bashing Mayor Crawford for failing to keep up with and provide the public with accurate information on the number of influenza cases in Mobile

News article about closures of public spaces and shortage of doctors

News editorial about the Council of National Defense issuing a statement urging local health organizations to organize emergency hospitals

News editorial about the need for an emergency hospital in Mobile