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Statement on Girls and Marriage, August 10, 1929

Addams argues that girls who are too picky may end up unmarried.

Addams notes that some girls are too choosy to marry.

Addams relates a humorous story in an address to the Hull-House cooking class.

An excerpt from Addams's comments on infant care at a Hull-House event.

An anecdote credited to Addams about women drivers.

Addams tells an anecdote about laundry costs at a Hull-House tea.

Addams tells a story about an ocean voyage.

Addams offers an anecdote about girls in business.

Addams tells a joke at the Hull House Mothers' meeting.

Addams tells a joke at a mothers' meeting.

Addams tells a joke about the secret to happy marriages.

Addams tells a humorous story about current fashions.

Statement credited to Addams on her sailing for the International Congress of Women. This was published several months later after her return.