237175-997121 - Khader Mitchell - Mar 6, 2016 119 PM - KhaderM_Invitation to Silo Manufacturers to Discuss Increased Silo Construction in Iowa_Metcalf.jpg

This letter is an invitation (sent out to numerous silo manufacturers) to attend a luncheon in which attention will be brought to the need to increase silo construction on Iowa farms.
224259-997118 - Jensen Eric - May 5, 2016 106 PM - JensenE__InvitationtoChicago__Metcalf.jpg

The Invitation is to the National Defense of Iowa from the Illinois State Council of Defense to a show in Chicago to discuss what foods should be eaten by the communities.

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Summerset Township chairman reporting on Kurtz's services. All seems on the up and up, in line with the privileges given him earlier to speak German selectively to older members. He also has demonstrated patriotism in other means.
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Kouba notes continued defiance by German Americans in Benton County
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What to do with a man who, when solicited for war support, said "First I gave up my nationality, then my citizenship, and now I am a Hebrew."
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On pro-Germans in Floyd County. Author feels that "until some of these insulters of the American Cause stretch hemp, the boys in the trenches will not have the united support that they should have." Taking 'stretch hemp' to mean 'hang.'
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Translation of article in Swedish-language newspaper, in which editor interviews Governor Harding.
252051-997118 - Mankins Adam - May 4, 2016 1052 AM - MankinsA_InsurrectionSedition_Metcalf1.JPG

An act relating to offenses against the state of Iowa and providing for punishment for Violation thereof, preceded by a brief introduction announcing its implementation in Ida county as of December 1st, 1917, and summary of the act.
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