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Howell informs on a number of "the dirty creatures all talking in their own language" and her accompanying desire to "slap his face."

Metcalf responds, urging Davis to persist and press name changes, as "it has become quite the fashion to change German names to American names at this time."

Davis notes roiling resentment in community, a Dutch doctor and German banker.

Lake Park Home Defense League declare their support for Harding.

Davis glad to see formal action taken against foreign languages, as "any language except English is a menace to the country."

High school student writes in support, noting his actions against German books and the subsequent burning of same.

Metcalf gives forceful, pre-Babel layout of his reasons for legislating away foreign languages. AND we see here the obvious focus on German: "

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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