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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 (8 total)

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Ad page for Jas. McPhillips Grocery Co.

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

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

20 Oct . All fountains closed 1918 p1A Mobile Register.pdf
Sub-headlines:

All Fountains Are Closed By New Ordinance
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Sale of Anything Over Counter Prohibited Except Packages That Can Be Taken Away by Customers - Drinks Banned
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Unusual Phrase Put In Legal Document
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First Suggestion From Board of…

1 Nov . Van Antwerp flu ad 1918 p19 Mobile Register.pdf
Advertisement

Spanish Influenza Is Epidemic Here
Many Cases Develop Into Deadly Pneumonia . Easier to Prevent Than Cure. How to Avoid

6 Dec . Van Antwerp ad.pdf
Advertisement

Said That Epidemic Cost More Lives Than American Loss In Battle. Danger Not Over. Great Care Necessary To Prevent Further Outbreak

10 Dec . van antwerp ad.pdf
Advertisement for the Van Antwerp Drug Corporation's Hyomei inhaler
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