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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)

12 Oct . 17 deaths here 1918 p1A Mobile Register.pdf
News article about disease spread, church services suspensions, and Confederate reunion postponement

12 Oct . Flu cure claimed 1918 p2 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about a possible cure

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

13 Oct . 1,288 cases in Mobile 1918 p1 Local Mobile Register.pdf
Sub-headlines:

Toll of Flu In Mobile 25; 445 New Cases
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Epidemic Appears To Be Spreading Despite Efforts of Health and City Officials and Red Cross to Check It
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1, 607 Cases in the City and County
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Mothers' Army and Navy League Opens…

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

13 Oct . Catholics plan Masses 1918 p2 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

14 Oct . 1 death 37 new cases 1918 p1A Mobile Register.pdf
News article followed by suggestions on how to stay safe and not panic

Sub-headline: Board of Health Says, Though Epidemic Is Increasing, There Is No Cause for Alarm
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Influenza: How To Avoid It - How To Care For Those Who Have It
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Don't Be…

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

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

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
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