Belgian Soldiers' Desertion
WWI; Soldiers; Belgium
The Belgian Consul General, Albul Moulauf, writes to the members of the State council of defense, informing them of Belgian soldiers overstaying their welcome in the states by assisting the lecture bureau and recruiting stations. He calls this desertion and gives the names of the two officers, asking this information be made public.
Albul Moulauf
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
4/18/1918
Letter
English
Text
Box 7, folder #9, The Herbert J. Metcalf collection, State Historical Society, Iowa City, Iowa.
Illinois; Iowa; Michigan
Ben H. Walker to Herbert J. Metcalf, Jan. 19, 1918
German Troops; German Government; Military Authorities; Eldora, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa
This is a letter to Herbert J. Metcalf was inquiring about what should be done about certain arguments involving the German troops actions and military authorities. He wondered if the United States acts would get as bad as the German.
Ben J. Walker
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
1/19/1918
Letter
English
Text
Folder 2: Box #7, Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Eldora, Iowa
Ben H. Walker to Mr. H.J. Metcalf, 1918
German Government; Troops; War
Ben Walker tells Mr. Metcalf that he needs to get information on the German officers and troops as well as the American officers and troops.
Ben H. Walker
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
1/19/1918
Letter
English
Text
Folder 2: Correspondence, Box #7, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Eldora, Iowa
D.J. Murphy to H. J. Metcalf, November 10, 1917
State Council of National Defense; Metcalf, Herbert J.; Murphy, D. J.; Waukon, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; World War I; Military; Camp Dodge; Politics; Pro-German; Mr. Beeman; Defense Council; Kelleher, Frank;
This letter is addressed to Herbert J. Metcalf from D. J. Murphy, and attorney from Waukon, Iowa. This letter informs Metcalf that there is a $136.00 Check enclosed to raise money for the men from Allamakee at Camp Dodge. It was noted that the governor of Iowa asked that each county raise the money for the athletic box for the men. The second paragraph states that after the Y.M.C.A drive is over, there will be more information regarding the
D. J. Murphy
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
11/10/1917
Letter
English
Box #6, Herbert J. Metcalf
Waukon, Iowa; Allamakee County; Camp Dodge, Iowa
Danish Loyalty and Language
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; War Service; Lutheranism; Danish Language
Danish Lutheran decries Babel in light of the sacrifices Danish community making for war effort.
H. C. Strandskov
N/A
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
7/9/1918
N/A
N/A
N/A
Letter
English
TEXT
Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1918-07-09; Oak Hill, Iowa; Des Moines County
Dual-Language Preaching
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Babel Defiance; Religion; U. S. War Council; Enforcement
Chairman of local War Council sees local reverend. Reverend asks for German-language concessions, as they've been given them in Fort Dodge. Chairman thinks "no," but writes Governor regardless, remarking in space on loyalty of Farnhamville Germans and known disloyalty of Pomeroy Germans [especially Rev. Shoeman, currently out on bail].
E. G. Stevenson
N/A
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
7/6/1918
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N/A
N/A
Letter
English
TEXT
Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1918-07-06; Rockwell City, Iowa; Calhoun County; Farnhamville, Iowa; Fort Dodge, Iowa; Pomeroy, Iowa;
Food Wasting
Citizens; Food Wasting; Soldiers at War;
A letter to Mr. Metcalf suggesting that people stop sending food to their soldiers overseas due to the fact that the food gets old and bad in the mail and then it is just wasting the food and food production is already at an all time low.
George Porter
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
1/11/1918
Letter
English
Box #6, Herbert J. Metcalf
Iowa
German from Soldiers?
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Postwar; Prosecution; Soldiers;
Informing on German-language conversation between two soldiers and seeking means of prosecution.
John Grant
N/A
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
1/11/1919
N/A
N/A
N/A
Letter
English
TEXT
Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1919-01-11; Cedar County; Stanwood, Iowa
Harding Letter, Circulated
World War I; Council of Defense; Veterans; Army; Navy; Marines; Convalescence
Circulated letter of Harding regarding post-war and veteran business
W. L. Harding
N/A
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
5/28/1919
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N/A
Letter
English
TEXT
Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1919-05-28; Des Moines, Iowa; New York City, New York
Iowa State Traveling Men
Soldiers; Assessment; Insurance; Accidents
Iowa State Traveling Men
H. E. Rex
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
6/30/1917
Letter
English
Box #6, Herbert J. Metcalf
Des Moines, Iowa; Polk County