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Article from Cornell College on German language learning in wartime. Keyes notes that there has never been more interest.

Letter from H. J. Metcalf to Mr. Anderson stating that he has no opposition to a Danish school being opened in Scranton, Iowa. He also states,

Local doctor comments favorably on Babel in light of Harding's commencement speech to Cornell and his words on teaching German at university.

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.

This letter from Dr. H. L. Avery to Herbert J. Metcalf was a respond a previous letter from Metcalf that was informed about suspicion activity of a German school in Sanborn, Iowa. Metcalf had asked Dr. Avery to investigate. Dr. Avery uncovered that…

The eulogy includes three "episodes" on the life of Dr. Paul Laube, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Dubuque, Iowa and faculty member at the University of Dubuque. The eulogy describes Dr. Laube's Christian character, his sentiments…

Note from local lawyer on German-language issue in Waukon Public Schools.

Does Babel cover instruction in French and Latin?

French in High School?

May we teach French in schools?