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Author notes several German speakers ranging from anti-American to neutral regarding the war. What is more, they have sons in the military and what damage they could do were they to hold the same opinions!

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From the Chairwoman of the Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense

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Representative of War Mothers of America wonders whether there is yet a law against German.

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Switchboard operator calls in, saying she knows of German usage on phone line. How to enforce?

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This is a librarian

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Mrs. E. L. Kenney replying to H. J. Metcalf assuring him that she went through the entire library and they do not have one

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Red Cross chapter from Waterloo wonders about Danish speakers in organization

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Telephone operator informs on German-language use over phone

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Widow of German-American writes from Ohio, noting that husband asked to join secret society of German Americans who would fight for Fatherland in case of war. Centered in Denver, Iowa.

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

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