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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 . Van Antwerp holds up health move 1918 p1A Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headlines:

Protest of Local Druggist for Continuance Soda Fountains Wins With Commission
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Indignation Is Voiced As Facts Become Known
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Was Political Pressure Brought To Emasculate Health Measure, Question Asked

17 Oct . Whiskey not available for flu tonic 1918 p6 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about officials' reluctance to take responsibility of stored whiskey and consequently, the inability of sick people to access it

Sub-headline: No Further Action, As Dr. Mohr Fears Responsibility of Handling It

18 Oct . 225 new cases 1918 p1A.pdf
Sub-headlines:

Every Hospital and Infirmary in Mobile Taxed to Capacity With Patients
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"Food Drink" Druggists Have Small Patronage
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Emergency Hospital To Be Opened By Red Cross After Commission Failed To Do So

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

18 Oct . Emergency hospital needed 1918 p5 Mobile Register.pdf
News editorial about the need for an emergency hospital in Mobile

18 Oct . Health bd warns of flu danger 1918 p12 Mobile Register.pdf
Health Board Gives Warning of Influenza Danger

Ask People to Be Careful and Take Proper Treatment Promptly. Many Pneumonia Cases Follow Influenza. What To Do

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

19 Oct . Death toll alarmingly big 1918 p3 Mobile Register.pdf
News article listing Mobilians who passed away

Sub-headline: Undertakers Can Scarcely Meet Demands Upon Them - Hospitals Overcrowded

19 Oct . Mayor's opportunity 1918 p4 Mobile Register.pdf
News editorial tasking the mayor with stepping up and handling the epidemic by enforcing health ordinances and forming an emergency hospital
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