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German Lutherans in Elma

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Informing on Mrs. Alfred Doethmann, who "will insist on talking German over the telephone."

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Veteran bemoans hearing so much "Dutch" back at home after sacrificing abroad.

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Lutheran congregation in Kossuth makes formal protest against anti-German legislation.

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Harding responds to Butler County concerns, touching on many things.

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Harding allows the concession, although note that the war is over at this point.

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Response to letter writer regarding difficulty of enforcing Babel.

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Proclamation announcing rescindment of Babel in light of peace.

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Governor Harding issues resolution proclaiming English the sole acceptable language for use in public in Iowa. Public, namely, meaning also church and educational services.

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Kouba notes continued defiance by German Americans in Benton County

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