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The writer of this letter is upset that there a Pro-German bank in Tripoli, Iowa and that there is a German coat of arms displayed at the bank. The author thinks it is unacceptable that there is a German coat of arms at a public bank in this country…

The letter promotes the importance of patriotism by thanking Metcalf for his athletic goods donation to the camps. This is an example of how people expressed their patriotism, which was donating to the Soldiers.

Local CoD member gives update. All going well with schools, German Lutheran ministers still quite "obstreperous," however.

Notes that local Catholic priest "gives short sermons" in German.

American legion rep asks for clarification about Babel.

Cascade's mayor wonder whether Harding gave Rev. Albers personal permission to violate Babel.

Anecdotal reports on the increase in the demand for whiskey, activities of possible informants at pharmacies, and a beer-free circus.

Continuation of correspondence regarding the settlement of Marienfeld (Iowa?) and an editorial on the destruction of a saloon by temperance advocates

Various events and activities around Carroll, and an aside on Prohibition measures.