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243295-997118 - Spaulding Elizabeth - May 12, 2016 838 PM - SpauldingL_Dow-Longmanresponse.jpg

Mr. Metcalf replies to Almosr Stern regarding his procedure taken with a school teacher becoming married. In his letter, he expresses that school teachers are important during war time, and they should not have dismissed her.
207018-997121 - Hewitt Natalie Jo - May 6, 2016 1159 PM - HewittN_MilwaukeeJournalResponse_Metcalf_Page1.jpg

A response from HJ Metcalf to the Milwaukee Journal about how to respond to and control German propaganda and influences within their society.
207018-997121 - Hewitt Natalie Jo - May 6, 2016 1159 PM - HewittN_MilwaukeeJournal_Metcalf_Page1.jpg

This letter is written by the Milwaukee Journal asking Metcalf about how he controls German influence within Iowa and how Wisconsin could follow suit.
182351-997118 - Brockway Kelly - May 4, 2016 730 PM - BrockayK_melvincopelandtohjmetcalf_Metcalf.jpg

The Commercial Economy Board is inquiring about the newly imposed restrictions on deliveries and what those restrictions included. The focus was in the Des Moines area.

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Local discussing loyalty and disloyalty in community.
Timmerman, 1919 Letter to Cornelius Steffens.pdf

According to an archival note from the University of Dubuque, this document was probably written by William O. Ruston, who was the president of the school from 1904-1908, about the circulation of the Dubuque Evangelist. William Ruston discusses two…
257578-997118 - Van Eldik Noah - May 3, 2016 507 PM - VanEldikN_LetterregardingrecruitsintheMotorMechanicsRegiment_MEtcalf3.JPG

Letter asking for a kind favor of the 15th instant thanking for the information sent earlier. Within the last 2-3 days recruited two men for the motor mechanics regiment and believe the work in Iowa will be extremely helpful. Writer closes the letter…
257578-997118 - Van Eldik Noah - May 3, 2016 507 PM - VanEldikN_Letterregardingnewappointmenttoacounty ofdefense_Metcalf4.JPG

Letter regarding the appointment of J.W. Frankelberger as the successor of Ed M. Smith on the Madison County Council of Defense. The writer regrets the resignation of Ed M. Smith and wishes he could continue his job.
257578-997118 - Van Eldik Noah - May 3, 2016 507 PM - VanEldikN_LetterregardingGermanlanguage_Metcalf9.jpe

The Buffalo Center Commercial club sent in a letter regarding getting rid of the German language in and around Buffalo Center. A group of farmers gather at the post office and speak in German everyday and the club wants to get rid of this. The…
257578-997118 - Van Eldik Noah - May 3, 2016 507 PM - VanEldikN_letterregardinganti-americanism_Metcalf5.jpe

Letter regarding Mac J. Groves of Estherville, Iowa who was the food administrator for Emmet County. The writer claims that Mr. Groves is not 100% American and he should be removed from the position.
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