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On the legality of placing English-only signs throughout county.
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Support for Babel, as German enemy of "real civilization."
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Request from father of soldier son to be deputized in order to stop local Germans.
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This dissertation brings light to some of the Anti-Germanism that was rampant in Iowa during World War I. The dissertation focuses on Iowan newspapers that included some Anti-German language in its reporting. The dissertation also explains in part…
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Colorful denunciation of local Germans, who persist in "continually blabber[ing] their slop bucket dutch."
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Wade notes the growth of a "non-partisan league" and wants to organize resistance against the organization.
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Apostolic elders note church's longtime dependence on German, their loyalty, and opposition to any upcoming language legislation, noting as well their independence from Amish and Mennonite communities.
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An Appeal to Men The women of Iowa who are against women's suffrage are fighting for the vast majority of their gender. They do not want the men of Iowa to impose the right to vote on them. They do not desire the strife, the bitterness, and the…
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HJM apologizes to the recipient about missing his phone call from the other day. Before signing at the bottom he shows appreciation towards Mr. Konrad
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Transcript of Archbishop Keane's speech in support of Babel.
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