Ely writes Addams expressing his hope that reading circles at women's clubs will adopt Democracy and Social Ethics, and he seeks her advice on how to further promote the book.
Poppenheim tells Addams that the General Federation of Women's Clubs requests that committee chairs maintain their offices until October first, when new committees are set up.
Addams argues that it is time for women to work in groups and advocate for causes that are important to them, like peace. Addams gave this address at the Second National Peace Congress in Chicago on April 27, 1909. This version was published in the proceedings.
Bacon praises Addams' book The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets and writes about the progressive activities in which the women of her town are engaged.
Addams declines Blake's invitation to speak at the Ladies' Literary League, noting that she prefers during a suffrage campaign to speak to audiences that include men, who will be in position to vote for woman's suffrage.
Thomas asks Johnson to collect as much money as possible for the Woman's Journal and sends copies of the letter to Jane Addams and Sophonisba Breckinridge.
Addams informs Humphrey of her selection as a member of the Co-Operating Council in the Woman's Peace Party and expresses her hope that she will serve as a representative.
Addams informs McDowell of her selection as a member of the Cooperating Council in the Woman's Peace Party and expresses her hope that she will serve as a representative.
Addams informs Pennybacker of her selection as a member of the Cooperating Council in the Woman's Peace Party and expresses her hope that she will serve as a representative.
Addams informs Robins of her selection as a member of the Cooperating Council in the Woman's Peace Party and expresses her hope that she will serve as a representative.
