• Collection: World War I
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Local wondering whether German communities can again preach in German, as war recently over.

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Governor Harding issues resolution proclaiming English the sole acceptable language for use in public in Iowa. Public, namely, meaning also church and educational services.

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Mayor and clerk of Rock Valley circulate news of Harding's Proclamation

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Response to letter writer regarding difficulty of enforcing Babel.

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Praise for Babel, and animosity against foreign-language newspapers

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Response to Babel supporter.

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Desires proclamation against "mob violence" against pro-Germans, which "disgrace[s]" the state. Nonetheless, explicitly against disloyal pro-German elements. Attaches news clippings.

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Pastor writes regarding Babel.

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Local Bohemian chastises governor for imprecise proclamation, which lumps non-Germans with the "Hun."

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"Loyal" Americans of non-German descent against Babel

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