Concerns over German influence on draft boards, noting the suspicious number of exemptions allowed in Bremer County--and the many new "divinity students" in Wartburg Cemetary.
The front page of this newspaper was celebrating the end of the Spanish-American war. There is an interesting cartoon about Aguinaldo showing the growing respect that the Americans gained for him throughout the war. The newspaper front page is…
German Pastor writes, noting general support and willingness to partially preach in English, but asking for dispensation for fringe cases. Includes newspaper clipping attesting to loyalty.
Response to Davis from Governor's office, noting that Babel wouldn't stop this woman from talking German, but that there is not reason "for this case to be given publicity through the columns of your paper."