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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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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

17 Oct . Flu on wane 1918 p3 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about the slowing of the spread

Sub-headline: Only 10 Deaths From Malady and Only 80 New Cases, Compared With 300 Day Before

17 Oct . Epidemic falls off off in AL 1918 p8 Mobile Register.pdf
News article
Sub-headline: Winston County Sends Out Appeal for Medical Assistance. Many Stricken

16 Oct . flu halts court 1918 p9 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about the cancellation of court cases

16 Oct . Epidemic spread covers country 1918 p10 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Stationary in Only Three States and Some Improvement Reported In One

16 Oct . Death toll heavy 1918 p6 Mobile Regoster.pdf
News article about the number of deaths

Sub-headline: Physicians Overworked and Unable to Respond to Continuous Demands Made Upon Them

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 . 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

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

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…
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