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Local CoD member gives update. All going well with schools, German Lutheran ministers still quite "obstreperous," however.

Apparent overview of situation in Cedar County, as regards the influence and political affiliations of local German Americans, with a big turn: the writer is the father of a local Irish boy killed.

Mother of son in service writes of Germans continuing to speak in German, even in light of recent soldier funeral.

Lutheran reverend asking for concessions, noting loyalty and providing references as to the same.

Mayor writes regarding desire to rid Lowden of German language. How to proceed? Notes that in Davenport they've apparently been fining people [mostly women].

Local minister requests clarification regarding German and religious services.

Local preacher notes his abiding by proclamation strictures, as well as the "hardships" this has brought to his elderly congregation. Concessions?
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