Speaking up for Mr. Pierce, recently deprived of his position for publishing an article on the "Reign of Terror."

Berwald, enclosing letter to Wilson, notes the benefits of rescinding Babel, citing examples in England as well as the new unrest around social and labor issues.

Thresher notes working amongst German Americans and wonders whether he can "demand" fellow workers speak "American."

Moran on "war work" in Clinton.

Sample election ballot for the Muscatine city elections of March 4, 1918, published by the Muscatine Herold. By publishing the ballot with an affidavit in German from the City Recorder, the Herold allowed its readers to familiarize themselves in…

After agricultural talk, Heidenreich notes that "we have a nest of pro-Germans here that should be rounded up and taught a good lesson."

Representative from Dubuque Trades and Labor Congress voices support for Babel