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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
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.
237752-997118 - Stark Brandon - May 4, 2016 251 PM - StarkB_Herbert Metcalf to C.W. Reed, February 11, 1918_Metcalf.jpg

This is the reply to his Reed acknowledging that he will get him the right information and that he is working with him on this. Also included the county chairman slips.
237752-997118 - Stark Brandon - May 4, 2016 251 PM - StarkB_Herbert Metcalf to E.C. Roach February 4, 1918 _Metcalf.jpg

Metcalf is trying to reach the county chairman about funds in certain organizations. With the reply on the bottom about the county chairman being out of town.
184612-997118 - Monroy Emmanuel - May 4, 2016 952 AM - MonroyE_Letter from 88th Division_Metcalf_1..jpg

Letter with information regarding enlisted soldiers and given information.

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Letter addressing the membership and role of the Iowa State Traveling Men's Association_Metcalf_1..jpg

Letter sent to Metcalf, stating membership fees and role the association has.

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184612-997118 - Monroy Emmanuel - May 4, 2016 952 AM - MonroyE_Letter about the German status in Onawa Iowa_Metcalf_1..JPG

Letter addressed to Metcalf explaining how German Americans residing in Onawa have been more involved in the war movement. And how they have taken the American standpoint in regards to war.

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184612-997118 - Monroy Emmanuel - May 4, 2016 952 AM - MonroyE_Letter from Chas H. Sullivan offering service to Metcalf_Metcalf_1..JPG

Sullivan explains his expertise and accolades in an effort to sell his services and aid to Metcalf.

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252051-997118 - Mankins Adam - May 4, 2016 1052 AM - MankinsA_WFPowersOrder_Metcalf1.jpg

An order for posters to support the war effort,
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