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Business correspondence between state and local German-language press.
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Businessman wonders what powers he has to act against those still speaking German in public..
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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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Can Germans continue their parochial school, even if switching to English? And a merchant, H. F. Haesemeyer, speaks German daily.
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Illustrated image of Christian Magnus's Eagle Brewery in Cedar Rapids. The caption states that this is "the largest and only first class building of this kind west of the Mississippi."
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More Bohemian Voices against Babel, which will "cripple our business."
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Local Bohemian chastises governor for imprecise proclamation, which lumps non-Germans with the "Hun."
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President of Bohemian association portends damages Babel will create.
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