Addams updates Haldeman on Bowen's condition and reveals that she has continued to visit the hospital every day while Bowen is unwell. Kelley is also visiting Addams and will visit again when Haldeman travels to Maine.
Addams informs Ickes that Bowen is still too ill to receive any messages and she will not reconsider withdrawing from the race she was meant to participate in under the Progressive Party ticket.
Addams praises McCulloch's presentation and is being updated on events through Abbott and Breckinridge because she is caring for Bowen while she is ill.
Cole asks Addams to speak and advise on certain issues for the General Federation of Woman's Clubs. She also reports on Elizabeth Longfellow Dana's illness.
In discussing two German Americans attempt suicide to avoid the draft and fighting against their native country of Germany, Viereck's argues for alternate ways for German-Americans to serve their country.
Bonvallet explains to Addams how her family is fairing in the war, including her mother, three sisters, and six nephews. She also discusses her husband and children, as well as her own inability to handle her family's tragedies.
Addams updates Haldeman-Julius on Mary Smith's recovery from her operation. Addams also explains why her and Smith are traveling to Colorado and how this impacts her visit to Cedarville.
