Bohemian Reformed Church resolves to protest Babel, as they are serving country abroad.

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…

This letter is from the chairman of the Iowa Council of National Defense to Mr. Jacob Russ. This letter is saying that it is not the time to question the government and make statements that would seem disloyal. He was stressing that Russ

These two letters contain a conversation addressing the possible need to translate German newspapers. While L. Schubbert claimed there was nothing worth translating and the German-Americans seemed to be loyal, H.J. Metcalf still insisted on having…

Mekota notes that the ban affects people "heroically fighting for the cause of liberty" in addition to its intended target.

Bohemian Lodge President against Babel

Klaus offers services to Governor, as loyal and proud American, for work within German-American community.

This letter is in response to a letter from the Chairman of the Iowa Council of National Defense, Lafayette Young, dated November 9, 1917. Jacob Russ is responding to the accusation that he does not whole-heartedly support the United States…

Lesinger decries Babel and effect on Bohemian community

Lothringer notes congregation's loyalty as well as the need for German-language services.