• Tags: World War I
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A collection of various reports on the conduct of the war in Germany, including casualties, injuries, and Iron Cross recipients.
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POSTPONED The Choral Festival of the Northeastern Sängerbund by a Vote of Members Philadelphia, PA. 5 October. The 25th National Choral Festival of the Northeastern Sängerbund (Singers' Federation) of America, which was planned for next year in…
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St. Paul's German Evangelical-Lutheran Church, in accordance with the proclamation of Governor W.L. Harding, which forbids the use of all foreign languages in public assemblies, has completely done away with the German language in church, as Pastor…
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To Our Valued Readers As most readers already know, foreign language newspapers are forbidden to publish articles about the war, the federal government, or anything concerning other countries at war, for as long as the war lasts, unless a notarized…
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Unpatriotic and Disloyal There is a provision by means of which one can call to account so-called unpatriotic or disloyal citizens. All reports of such wrongdoings should be made immediately to the county Council of Defense. This body absolutely…
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Vet supports Babel and desires a "man" in each town to see it is "followed and obeyed."
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Response to Davis. Remember, pre-Babel. Here: "as to taking the law in your own hands, that is a question you should not propound to me. As Governor of Iowa, I cannot and will not advocate mob rule. There are times, however, when a little harmless…
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Pre-Babel: Davis asks German communities in Terril and Spirit Lake to stop with all the Germanning. Latter will and former won't. Proposes law to stop "teaching of the German language."
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Pro forma CoD business, but last section contains interesting aside about "German women" potentially stirring up trouble amongst Davenport community.
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