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This is a letter sent to Herbert J. Metcalf in regards to investigation that Dr. H. L. Avery did in Sanborn, Iowa. L. H. Chandler is in disgust with this Holland school as well as Dr. Avery was. He does not understand the by individuals are taking…

L.L. Wanew wrote to H.J. Metcalf offering his services through his organization Sherman Service that is

Concerning unpatriotic actions, and violence, by groups, namely "labor leaders" and those "stirring up dissension among the workers."

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…

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."

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?"

On language in Calumet

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

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

The situation in Burlington