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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 (145 total)

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

11 Oct . Flu reports stopped 1918 p8 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about the halt on publicizing new cases

News article about Citronelle woman calling for help for husband

11 Nov . Register weighs in on P'cola teachers 1918 p4 Mobile Register.pdf
News editorial about the Pensacola teachers not getting paid for the time schools were closed due to the epidemic

14 Dec . plateau schools close.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Will Not Open Monday on Advice of Physician

24 Oct . Schools closed in state 1918 p6 Mobile Register.pdf
News article stating schools and other public spaces in Alabama will not reopen until all signs of the epidemic have passed.

5 Nov . Mobile schools to open 1918 p1 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about Superintendent Murphy's announcement that schools will open on November 6

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

17 Nov . 2nd outbreeak of flu in T'loosa 1918 p8 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about a second outbreak in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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

6 Nov . Services resume at L&N shop 1918 p3 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about the resumption of church services at the L&N shops
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