Timmerman, 1919 Letter to Cornelius Steffens.pdf

According to an archival note from the University of Dubuque, this document was probably written by William O. Ruston, who was the president of the school from 1904-1908, about the circulation of the Dubuque Evangelist. William Ruston discusses two…

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Harding responds to Butler County concerns, touching on many things.

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Harding allows the concession, although note that the war is over at this point.

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Response to letter writer regarding difficulty of enforcing Babel.

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Proclamation announcing rescindment of Babel in light of peace.

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Governor Harding issues resolution proclaiming English the sole acceptable language for use in public in Iowa. Public, namely, meaning also church and educational services.

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Kouba notes continued defiance by German Americans in Benton County

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Familiar letter noting Germans brazenly defying Babel.

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Full-throated support, as it is "hard to make [Germans] behave."

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Support for Babel. Foreign languages should be "studied only for their cultural values or as accomplishments."

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