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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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24 Oct . Schools closed in state 1918 p6 Mobile Register.pdf
News article stating schools and other public spaces in Alabama will not reopen until all signs of the epidemic have passed.

14 Dec . plateau schools close.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Will Not Open Monday on Advice of Physician

11 Nov . Register weighs in on P'cola teachers 1918 p4 Mobile Register.pdf
News editorial about the Pensacola teachers not getting paid for the time schools were closed due to the epidemic

11 Oct . Flu reports stopped 1918 p8 Mobile Register.pdf
News article about the halt on publicizing new cases

News article about Citronelle woman calling for help for husband

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

3 Nov . State news - some flu-related 1918 p10 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Fire Marshal of State Transmits Letter To Mayors
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Only 427 New Cases of Flu in State - Montgomery Commissioners Keep Lid On

20 Nov. Recurrence of flu feared p. 6 1918.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Situation Has Become Serious in Many Places, According to Reports

8 Dec . recurrence of flu.pdf
News article

Sub-headlines:

Prevention of Public Gatherings in City Favored By All but Two Members of Society - To Investigate Conditions
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Mohr Seeks Advice of Health Society
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States That There Has Been a "Flare-Back," and He Had Sent…

6 Nov . Queen Theatre reopening ad 1918 p7 Mobille Register.pdf
Advertisement for the reopening of the Queen Theater

3 Nov . Quaker herb extract ad 1918 p2A Mobile Register.pdf
Advertisement

Valuable Suggestions On Treating Spanish Influenza
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Use Quaker Herb Extract and Quaker Oil of Balm - Eat Plentifully of Nourishing Foods - Keep Quiet - Call a Doctor
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