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City Marshal writes of Germans disregarding Babel and threatens potential violence

Lutheran pastor asks for concession, citing the local Swedish church which is conducting worship in Swedish without molestation, apparently.

Local wondering whether German communities can again preach in German, as war recently over.

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

Mayor and clerk of Rock Valley circulate news of Harding's Proclamation

Response to letter writer regarding difficulty of enforcing Babel.

Praise for Babel, and animosity against foreign-language newspapers
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