The Chicago branch of the Woman's Peace Party suggests that pacifists work on food conservation, child welfare, better conditions for soldiers, a defense of civil rights and plans for financing the war.
Moore writes that Addams is "pathetic" because of a recent lecture she made in Chicago. The topic of the speech was on the lack of consideration of German-born citizens before the United States entrance into the War.
In this speech, Addams tells the alumnae of the University of Michigan at the Chicago College club, how they can help with the food shortage crisis by conserving food and understanding the production of food.
Addams tells Van Winkle that she will donate past expenses incurred in speaking for the Food Administration and will keep better records going forward.
Addams explains her plans for the lecture on food conservation and encloses a copy of what she generally speaks about. She also plans to publish her lecture.