image of the first page of Chapter Twelve from the revised 1873 immigration handbook published by the Iowa Board of Immigration

image of the first page of Chapter Two from the revised 1873 immigration handbook published by the Iowa Board of Immigration

Reverend Armestien wants exemption for German-language services.

This is a letter to Herbert J. Metcalf from Chas. K. Needham telling him about what he has done to promote the U.S Public Service Reserve. He has hung up posters and published papers through the Grinnell Register. He is unsure what he should be doing…

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.

On eve of Babel, the situation in Cherokee County.

This letter is from the Illinois State Council of Defense. Not only was the letter purpose to ask for personal support, but also it was a state awareness letter. It suggested that if Metcalf could not personally come to the food show, that he should…

Declaration by a number of faith leaders in the county supporting the US and her war aims and Babel, with minimal caveats.

Klaus passes on loyalty oath of German Methodists in Chicago

Pastor to Harding