Metcalf is asking to have a school investigated for the teaching of strictly German in the schools of Sanborn, Iowa. It was investigated because the school is accused of being unpatriotic and a threat to National security. This is another example…
HJM sends letter to a school official thanking him for and acknowledging the fact that no German, of any sort, has been taught or will be taught in the particular school.
HJM sends this letter regarding the county council and how their authority is more relevant than that of the Iowa State Council and because of this all reports should be sent to them.
HJM informs the recipient of his opinion about German being taught and spoken in schools. He then goes on to talk about how he is hoping the National Council in Washington will see the light with regard to the foolishness of the idea of allowing…
HJM asks Dr. Avery to investigate the new school in Sanborn that is teaching nothing but German. He suggests the school might have been organized for unpatriotic purposes which would give them the jurisdiction to intervene.
If education propaganda starts being circulated among the German-Speakers, HJM believes it will be easier to get them to conform to the laws and usages of Amerca.
HJM receives a letter from the Chairman of the Scott County Council of National Defense. This letter discusses a letter with a German coat of arms on it. Mr. White voices his concern on how such a letter could go unmolested.
HJM talks about a letter he received from a Mr. Crosier that German has been dropped in his school and that no classes in German have been started since last September. HJM explains to his recipient that Crosier was very offended that any such…
