In this letter to Metcalf, he becomes aware of a situation occurring in the town of Lineville, Iowa. He is supposed to take care of the situation at his own discretion, but promptly. In the bottom of the page, there are some hand written notes as…
Two men note men speaking German indignantly on street and, when approached to stop, saying that he "would talk German any time he pleased and that it was none of my business no bodys D--N business [sic]."
Comment from representative of league of traveling salesmen, noting their disproportionate interaction with different cultures, languages, and perspectives. He offers his groups' services for the cause of promoting 'patriotism.'
