Council responds to Hews, saying not actually legal mechanisms to shut down German-language schools

Transcription of article from Cedar Rapids periodicals in support of Babel.

A scrapbook page containing two images: Tabitha Linn Gotter, the mother of Bertha Hedges; Bertha's elementary classmates and teacher in Greene County in the 1890s.

Lamont pastor wondering about post-war language situation for religious worship.

On Professor Melchert's German-language parochial school.

Complaint letter addressed to the chairman of the county council in regards to Private schools being taught strictly in German.

Letter requesting copies of Governors letters regarding hog shortages and seed corn situation.

The members of Buffalo Center Commercial Club are trying to eliminate German within their town and schools. But they have tried to be diplomatic and have failed to meet the standards. They are asking the Council of Defense for help in order to…

The National Defense writes to Mr. Behm about stopping the churches from preaching in German. Mr. Behm was not legally allowed to do this but he did, and was then congratulated for his great patriotism.

Writer tells Mr. Metcalf that he was wrong for going to the press about a girl marrying a soldier. The writer is defending the girl, saying she has done nothing wrong