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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…

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

12 Oct . Flu spreads, don't panic 1918 p2A Mobile Register.pdf
News articles about spread and deaths at army camps

13 Oct . 59 counties report flu 1918 p8 Mobile Register.pdf
Alabama Doctors Aid Other States
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Epidemic Is Not As Serious As In Other States and Outside Help Is Not Asked For
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May Pay All Teachers
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Educational Superintendent Does Not Want Schools Closed For Indefinite Period

18 Oct . Emergency call for doctors 1918 p9 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: State Health Department Asks For Physicians To Fight Influenza Epidemic

19 Oct . 3000  cases in state 1918 p6 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Jefferson Leads With 990 - Call Expected by Alabama Board From Franklin

20 Oct . Grave situation for doctors 1918 p3 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Alabama Public Service Commission Will Hold Special Session Next Monday

23 Oct . Pneumonia cases up 1918 p8 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: State Health Officer Optimistic Regarding Influenza Conditions in Alabama

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.

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
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