• Tags: Patriotism
249554-997118 - Smith Megan - May 3, 2016 114 PM - SmithM_IowaCouncilofNationalDefensetoH.L.Avery_Metcalf.JPG

National Defense is asking Mr. Avery to go investigate a situation in which they believe a school is teaching only German. They also ask him to be on the lookout for other similar situations.
Chairman Scott County CoD to Secretary Iowa National Defense_Metcalf.JPG

The writer of this letter is upset that there a Pro-German bank in Tripoli, Iowa and that there is a German coat of arms displayed at the bank. The author thinks it is unacceptable that there is a German coat of arms at a public bank in this country…
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Asking Harding to give a speech on the war in Urbana, Iowa.
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Clinton sheriff didn't allow viewing of 'Best of Berlin,' propaganda film. Faxon wants to look into it.
237752-997118 - Stark Brandon - May 4, 2016 251 PM - StarkB_P.T. Grimes to Herbert Metcalf February 4, 1918_Metcalf.jpg

This is a letter talking about the new organization known as Farmer
Chairman of Cass Liberty Loan Committee to Secretary Iowa CoD_Metcalf.JPG

The letter promotes the importance of patriotism by thanking Metcalf for his athletic goods donation to the camps. This is an example of how people expressed their patriotism, which was donating to the Soldiers.
Committee of the Iowa State CoD to National Nonpartisan League_Metcalf.JPG

This letter wants what is best for the country during times of war. The author believes that everyone should be as patriotic as possible and show their support for their country.
198708-997118 - Gustafson Johnie - May 3, 2016 1000 PM - GustafsonJ LafayetteYoungtoJacobRuss Metcalf_1.jpg

This letter is addressed to Jacob Russ from the Chairman of the Iowa Council of National Defense dated November 8, 1917. This letter states that the Iowa Council of Defense has received information stating that Russ has displayed disloyalty towards…
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