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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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