• Tags: W. L. Harding
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Harding on language to Oldsen.

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Harding responds: I'll do something soon to keep up the Babel spirit "during post-bellum times."

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Harding responds to Lewis, saying nothing to rumor of German labor migration. Lewis can "depend that those in authority in this country will never permit the cheap labor idea to create havoc in our industrial conditions."

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Harding thanks Becker for support and assures him that, of course, "you can depend that those who write me will receive no special dispensation."

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Harding doesn't do much to deter Waters to violence and doubles down on "spirit" of Babel.

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Circulated letter of Harding regarding post-war and veteran business

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Harding allows the concession, although note that the war is over at this point.

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Response to letter writer regarding difficulty of enforcing Babel.

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Proclamation announcing rescindment of Babel in light of peace.

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Governor Harding issues resolution proclaiming English the sole acceptable language for use in public in Iowa. Public, namely, meaning also church and educational services.

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