• Collection: Agriculture and Food
184899-997118 - Nelson Kaitlyn - May 12, 2016 703 PM - NelsonK_B. J. Thompson to T. A. Potter, Feb. 2, 1918_Metcalf 1of 2.jpg

This is a letter from B. J. Thompson to T. A. Potter who has called attention to the German activity occurring in Winnebago County. He is nervous about the situation and feels there has been nothing done about pertaining patriotism. He also inquiries…
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Local writes to Metcalf and Council of Defense on demographic makeup of county [95% German].
237175-997121 - Khader Mitchell - Mar 6, 2016 119 PM - KhaderM_Successful Farming Invitation List, Letter to H. J. Metcalf_Metcalf.jpg

This letter is a memo from the Successful Farming Promotion Bureau to H. J. Metcalf of the invitation list (originally enclosed with the letter but now inaccessible) for an upcoming conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Weeks with hilariously sincere analogy between United States and proper attitude of those joining new lodge.
233075-997118 - Foley Taylor - May 4, 2016 936 PM - FoleyT Food Production Metcalf.JPG

A citizen farmer writes a letter to Mr. Metcalf just informing him that food production is at an all time low and they are trying their best to make things work.

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A widowed mother in Germany writes her son and daughter-in-law explaining why she cannot bring herself to emigrate, even though they have sent money for her passage. She includes information on perceptions of immigrant life in America, as well as the…
182351-997118 - Brockway Kelly - May 5, 2016 924 AM - BrockwayK_grocersdelivery_metcalf.jpg

In this letter, the issue of creating a once a day delivery system is addressed. The writer is looking to increase support throughout Iowa on the idea that it will be beneficial to the grocers to downsize into once a day system. However, the lack of…

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After agricultural talk, Heidenreich notes that "we have a nest of pro-Germans here that should be rounded up and taught a good lesson."
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