254795-997118 - Rauch Karsen - Apr 11, 2016 144 PM - RauchK_Konrad_Metcalf_4.JPG

In a letter to HJM the author talks about terrible raids on specific churches who refuse to quit using the German language.
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A weekly column in the West Branch Times informing the local area about activities at Scattergood
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Strong support from chairman of the Republican Township Committee.
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Chart showing foreign-born population in Iowa in relation to total population from 1850 to 1970, as well as a more detailed breakdown by decade and country of birth.
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Asking about authority of and authority over the Loyalty League, in context of their placarding campaign in Ida.
200632-997121 - Jennings Ashley - Apr 9, 2016 229 PM - JenningsA_WilliamFriestoU.S.PublicServiceReserveoftheDepartmentofLabor,January28,1918_Metcalf.jpg

Fries writes to the U.S. Public Service Reserve of the Department of Labor to request information (e.g. wages) about enrolling in the shipbuilding industry. Additionally, Fries describes how he was in the draft, but rejected for service because he…
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