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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)

1 Jan . 68 cases.pdf
News article about the slow of the influenza spread

Sub-headline: None Reported Monday in Mobile. Eight Patients in County

75 cases in Mobile Oct 4 1918 Mobile Register p16.pdf
Newspaper article about influenza cases in Mobile, AL

10 Oct . 9,194 cases in AL 1918 p9 Mobile Register.pdf
News articles about influenza in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida

9 Dec . capable man chosen.pdf
News editorial promoting Dr. John O. Rush as the new president of the Mobile County Medical Society

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

23 Oct . Discrepancy in flu report 1918 p1 Mobile Register.pdf
News article
Sub-headlines:

Women's War Service House-to-House Canvass Shows Total 220 New Cases Yesterday
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Health Board Reported 34 New Cases Up To 4 PM
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No More Patients Will Be Received at Emergency Hospital, Mrs. Inge Announces

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

3 Nov . 150 flu deaths listed 1918 p2A Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Influenza Epidemic Causes Alarming Increase in Fatalities Reported

16 Oct . Bd rescinds suppression policy 1918 p1A  Mobile Register.pdf
Sub-headlines:

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

15 Oct . Bd of Health suppresses flu news 1918 p1A Mobile Register.pdf
Sub-headlines:

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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