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
Letter asking for a kind favor of the 15th instant thanking for the information sent earlier. Within the last 2-3 days recruited two men for the motor mechanics regiment and believe the work in Iowa will be extremely helpful. Writer closes the letter…
Letter regarding the appointment of J.W. Frankelberger as the successor of Ed M. Smith on the Madison County Council of Defense. The writer regrets the resignation of Ed M. Smith and wishes he could continue his job.
This brief notice from the Iowa Council of Defense encourages a (presumably once included) poster to be displayed clearly so as to facilitate the building of more silos and thereby increase necessary wartime production.