Addams gave this speech at a meeting of the National Child Labor Committee, held in New York City. In it she discussed the child labor reform work done in Chicago.
Addams argues for women to have the vote in order that they may continue to perform their duties to family and to home in the modern world, where responsibilities, like feeding their children and keeping them safe, are no long directly within their control.
Lindsey congratulates Addams on the Child Welfare Exhibit and sends his hopes that he will be able to talk to her soon about his stance on the child actor law.
Breckinridge writes Shankle that the Chicago community is already devoting funds to other educational projects and cannot support Shankle's request for funds at this time.
A preface by Addams for a book by Bowen, Civic Protection for Young People, explaining the importance the book it is written for, why it should be read and listened to concerning matters addressed in it.
After a visit from Schwimmer and Macmillan, Addams still feels that a mass meeting should be held. Macmillan, Schwimmer, and Jacobs should serve as speakers, in her opinion.
Karsten updates Addams on business in Chicago, including a resolution created to deter the Board of Education from implementing military drills in high schools and a peace exhibit to be held in March.
The Urban League reports the organizations, government agencies, and newspapers that it works with and describes its activities, including employment and welfare work.
A description of the history, current objectives, and key values of the Fellowship of Faiths, including plans to assemble spiritual leaders during the Chicago World's Fair of 1933.
