• Tags: Pro-German Sentiment
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Informing on German, who said that he "hope[s] to God Germany will come over here and take this country."
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Report of disloyal remarks by Dr. Niemacks, who apparently condones German Army atrocities and rapes. Detailed list of other local pro-Germans.
198708-997118 - Gustafson Johnie - May 3, 2016 1000 PM - GustafsonJ D.J.MurphytoH.J.Metcalf Metcalf_1.jpg

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…
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Noting a number of seditious comments, Babel Defiance, and exhortations to resist the placement of anti-German-language signs by local Germans.
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Noting Charles City large pro-German contingent, as well as the fact that many are "moneyed men," which enables and protects them. Also including story of German man beating his wife for wanting to "be an American."
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Another response to someone else about the situation involving Mrs. Mattie Calbreath. This letter states that the situation is now being looked into and will have a full report once stuff has been clarified and in the meantime to be doing other…
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Denunciation of John J. Adams, appointed to state board of defense, signed by "Disgusted Citizen." Claims Adams is a noxious pro-German who would rather than Germany win the war than lose under a Democratic Administration.
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