This letter to Herbert J. Metcalf is informing him that he noticed during the last meeting of the Council of Defense that he was unable to attend, a new plan of reorganization of the County Councils of Defense was considered. He was asking if Metcalf…
This letter to Herbert J. Metcalf is informing him that he has received the letter regarding teaching German in Rock Valley Public Schools. He appreciates being informed.
This letter to the National Defense Committee is informing them that they wish to stop studying German. Even though they have been studying it for a year and a half they are wondering if they can study a different language instead.
This is a letter from Herbert J. Metcalf acknowledging the great work that Iowa newspapers have done to help with the war activities. He believes that the press is making so much more of an impact in promoting the best interests of the country in the…
This is a letter to Herbert J. Metcalf from Chas. K. Needham telling him about what he has done to promote the U.S Public Service Reserve. He has hung up posters and published papers through the Grinnell Register. He is unsure what he should be doing…
Mr. Olds is reaching out to Metcalf to get some insight on the efforts to get the German language out of school. He is looking for information to write in his journal. He wants thoughtful information to make a successful article in the Journal.
This is the reply to his Reed acknowledging that he will get him the right information and that he is working with him on this. Also included the county chairman slips.
