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Concerns over German influence on draft boards, noting the suspicious number of exemptions allowed in Bremer County--and the many new "divinity students" in Wartburg Cemetary.
Orabutt, Dubuque Daily Herald 8131898 page 1.pdf

The front page of this newspaper was celebrating the end of the Spanish-American war. There is an interesting cartoon about Aguinaldo showing the growing respect that the Americans gained for him throughout the war. The newspaper front page is…
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Author writes against the use of "von" in American names and the existence of German-language newspapers.
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German Pastor writes, noting general support and willingness to partially preach in English, but asking for dispensation for fringe cases. Includes newspaper clipping attesting to loyalty.
Iowa Volksblatt Masthead.pdf

Front Page of Waverly, Iowa's Iowa Volksblatt
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Newsman sends copy of article in support of Babel and against other publications critical of governor.
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Response to Davis from Governor's office, noting that Babel wouldn't stop this woman from talking German, but that there is not reason "for this case to be given publicity through the columns of your paper."
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