• Collection: World War I
243295-997118 - Spaulding Elizabeth - May 12, 2016 925 PM - SpauldingL_SouthDakotacouncilofdefense.jpg

The secretary of South Dakota state council of defense asks Mr. Metcalf to mail him a copy of all Iowa
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St. John's Church decides to prioritize English-language sermons, but also to offer German translations.
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Author notes success in "stamping out" German in county churches.
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Lutheran reverend asking for concessions, noting loyalty and providing references as to the same.
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Support for Babel, as it could put "these foreign traitors who preach Kaiserism under the cloak of the gospel
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Pastor says was recently visited by secret service man, told not to speak German, shown Harding proclamation, and sign with name of church defaced. He argues that these actions are "reprehensible" and Gov. has no federal authority to do this.
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