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257205-997118 - Hovden Teeya - May 3, 2016 124 PM - HovdenT_Suggestionsaboutcircularletters_Metcalf8.jpg

A letter written by Glenn Merry to H. J. Metcalf giving him suggestions about dating the the circular letters and bulletins sent out to aid in filing them.
257205-997118 - Hovden Teeya - May 3, 2016 124 PM - HovdenT_LettertoAmericanRedCross_Metcalf10.jpg

In this letter H. J. Metcalf is apologizing for not having the circular letters the American Red Cross originally sent. He also sends back some of the circular letters sent throughout the state of Iowa and let them know if he finds the letters he…
243295-997118 - Spaulding Elizabeth - May 12, 2016 839 PM - SpauldingL_AllamakeeCountywarwork.jpg

Mr. Metcalf is exchanging letters with the County superintendent of Waukon, Iowa regarding their contributions to the war effort, handing out the gardening pamphlet, and printing this information in the local newspaper The Mirror.
243295-997118 - Spaulding Elizabeth - May 12, 2016 848 PM - SpauldingL_VenerealDeseasePublicity.jpg

Mr. Metcalf writes to a citizen who sought out to educate the public on the dangers of Venereal despises, and he states his agreement with the issue. He goes on to thank Mr. Schubert for his Americanism, saying if all German-Americans were as active…
243295-997118 - Spaulding Elizabeth - May 12, 2016 908 PM - SpauldingL_Dow-Longmansituationpublishing.jpg

Mr. Metcalf writes to Mr. Stern, again discussing the publicity of a school teacher
243295-997118 - Spaulding Elizabeth - May 12, 2016 910 PM - SpauldingL_Coolidgeadvertisment.jpg

Coolidge writes to Mr. Metcalf to explain their upgraded business practices, and wants to help with his next advertising campaign. This shows how politicians often used advertising services to influence public opinion.
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Banker notes they sometimes send out foreign-language advertisements and wonder whether this is still permissible.
257578-997118 - Van Eldik Noah - May 3, 2016 507 PM - VanEldikN_LetterRegardingposters senttostatecouncilofDefense_Metcalf2.JPG

Letter asking the Navy department to send 1000 posters to the State Council of Defense so they can distribute them accordingly. These posters have reference to theaters, clubs, railroad stations, and better class of shops
257205-997118 - Hovden Teeya - May 3, 2016 124 PM - HovdenT_AdvertisementinMinnesota_Metcalf6.jpg

In this letter, the Minnesota Publicity Director explains to H. J. Metcalf the posters and booklets they are circulating in Minnesota and also mentions at the end,
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