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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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10 Oct . Whole country invaded 1918 p8 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about influenza spread across the country

11 Oct . Flu dampens produce trade 1918 p15 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about the effect of the pandemic on produce sales

11 Oct . P'goula battalion 1918 p10 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about influenza spread in the fourth battalion of the United States Guard in Pascagoula

11 Oct . U.S health service 1918 p14 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

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

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 . 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…
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