According to an archival note from the University of Dubuque, this document was probably written by William O. Ruston, who was the president of the school from 1904-1908, about the circulation of the Dubuque Evangelist. William Ruston discusses two…
Letter from Max Rehder discussing his pessism regarding German politics and current business prospects, as well as his only hope in the coming "Hitler Government." Of note is the stamped swastika on the bottom.
Letter from Max Rehder in January, 1931. He discusses financial troubles, the coming "national government," business prospects, and antipathy towards Jews. Of note are the National Socialist stickers attached to the letter.
Letter to Theodor Rehder from Max Rehder in 1928 from Sylt, Germany. He discusses his current inability to repay a loan to Theodor, the Dawes Plan, German politics, and his hope that the American Rehders will visit Sylt.
A citizen working for the gardening campaign informs Mr. Metcalf that many citizens are refusing to have their lots broken up for gardening use, and he feels this is very unpatriotic. He asks Metcalf to help encourage the plowing of additional lots…
Berwald responds to Harding, noting both the importance of English in American context and the importance of openness to foreign languages in the capitalist context of current American power.
Lauer reports a rumor heard regarding seditious literature passed along train, which states that the war "is a financial one and that high finance is taking a prominent place in same."