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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 . 1919.pdf
News editorial about the war being over and looking to the future

"Hail great Year! Glad are they who have lived to give you greeting."

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

31 Dec . health vs politics.pdf
News editorial criticizing the appointment of Dr. Charles A. Mohr as county health officer over Dr. William H. Oates

29 Dec . mohr elected.pdf
News article
Sub-headlines:

Chosen By Mobile Medical Society Over Dr. Oates by Vote of 17 to 13
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Position Carries With It Salary of $3,500 Year
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Expected Fight on Provision to Name Assistant Health Officer Failed to Develop

18 Dec . ordinance repealed.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Commissioners Adopt Recommendations Adopted by Health Authorities

18 Dec . mobile schools.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: No Interruption for New Year When Studies Are Resumed

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

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

15 Dec . violation flu law.pdf
News article about the arrest of Bob Thomas for breaking the city ordinance by selling soft drinks in his store

15 Dec . no jury trials.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Sessions of Court are Ordered Postponed During Recurrence of Disease
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