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Local minister requests clarification regarding German and religious services.

Lamont pastor wondering about post-war language situation for religious worship.

Churchman asks for clarification--says he would rather not stop preaching German, but will "cheerfully abide your order" if necessary.

Writer wonders how to stop use of German over telephone lines.

Superintendent of Kanawha public schools notes Bailey's request they discontinue teaching German.

Patriotic letter in support of language ban, as "where would freedom be found in our world today, if we had depended on Scandinavia and Germany to secure it for us?"

Town deuputy marshall lists known "slackers," including one who's father was "an old Slacker during Civil War. Went to Canada & remained untill all over."

This letter is addressed to Jacob Russ from the Chairman of the Iowa Council of National Defense dated November 8, 1917. This letter states that the Iowa Council of Defense has received information stating that Russ has displayed disloyalty towards…
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