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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!

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

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

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

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

Red Cross chapter from Waterloo wonders about Danish speakers in organization

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.

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