A selection from Addams' book Democracy and Social Ethics, "Filial Relations" addresses ideas of women being able to live full lives and have thoughts outside of family life.
Fremont Older writes a letter to Jane Addams about her book, Democracy and Social Ethics, and how it relates to the current situation in San Francisco.
These statements detail the financial compensations Addams will receive from Macmillan Company for the publication of Democracy and Social Ethics and Newer Ideals of Peace.
Scudder writes Addams from Italy to acknowledge receipt of Addams' book, Democracy and Social Ethics, but admits she has not yet found time to read it.
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.