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In response to an inquiry to a job position at a ship-building plant.
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Eversmeyer prepares Harding for incoming requests from German-language preachers.
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Herman Ternes writes to H.J. Metcalf to acknowledge receipt of his notice of appointment to the position of Chairman for his county of the United States Public Service Reserve. Additionally, Ternes requests more application blanks and franked…
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A recent sketch of the history of Des Moines' Hertzberg Bindery, a book-binding business opened by the son of German immigrants.
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Hertzberg Family in formal wear outside of Chicago home--many ages, three women, and six men.
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Forceful stance against local preacher--Rev. Bodenschneider--continuing to use German. Suggests this "fellow get what is coming to him."
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A full-page spread in the Des Moines Register on the happy moments the refugees experienced at Scattergood.
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HITLER RESTRICTS THE PRESS AND CIVIL RIGHTSStrict Emergency Decree Enacted, Even Stricter Ones Expected Berlin. Chancellor Adolf Hitler has begun planning comprehensive restrictions, including restricting the press and limiting the right of…
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