Addams discusses how social movements can help alleviate vice, providing examples such as crusades against diseases and organized opposition to the white slave trade. This is the final article in a five-part series, which would ultimately be published as A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil later in the year.
Arguing that white slavery requires an organized movement to defeat it, Addams provides examples from cases in Chicago. This is the first in a five-part series, which would ultimately be published as A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil in 1912.
While he doubts the Progressive Party will prevail in 1912, Brett praises Addams for her campaign work and suggests it might pave the way for a victory in 1916.
Brett answers Addams' confusion about the multiple editions of A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil and apologizes for pressuring her about the next book.
Brett informs Addams that Macmillan is publishing third and fourth editions of A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil and compliments her for her success.
