182351-997118 - Brockway Kelly - May 4, 2016 730 PM - BrockwayK_councilof nationaldefensechairman_Metcalf.jpg

This letter is from the chairman of the Iowa Council of National Defense to Mr. Jacob Russ. This letter is saying that it is not the time to question the government and make statements that would seem disloyal. He was stressing that Russ
252051-997118 - Mankins Adam - May 4, 2016 1052 AM - MankinsA_StateCouncilNatlDefLetter_Metcalf1.JPG

A series of brief letters written to H. J. Metcalf in reference to creating additional charters for the Council of National Defense, followed by an informational document containing details about current charters work supporting the war effort.
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Davis says intransigent church got in touch with him, gave a "plea for mercy [and] I told them there was no help for them." They stopped German-language instruction from there.
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Noting a number of seditious comments, Babel Defiance, and exhortations to resist the placement of anti-German-language signs by local Germans.
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This letter wants what is best for the country during times of war. The author believes that everyone should be as patriotic as possible and show their support for their country.
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Complaint letter addressed to the chairman of the county council in regards to Private schools being taught strictly in German.
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