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A widowed mother in Germany writes her son and daughter-in-law explaining why she cannot bring herself to emigrate, even though they have sent money for her passage. She includes information on perceptions of immigrant life in America, as well as the…

In this letter, the issue of creating a once a day delivery system is addressed. The writer is looking to increase support throughout Iowa on the idea that it will be beneficial to the grocers to downsize into once a day system. However, the lack of…

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Why are you not enforcing Babel here? There are many Germans, speaking German. In fact, they "laugh at" those reminding them of the proclamation.

Postcard from Elsa Rehder to American relatives sent in 1915 with image of Ludendorff on front.

Postcard from Elsa Rehder to American relatives sent in 1910 with jovial beach image on front.

More Bohemian Voices against Babel, which will "cripple our business."
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