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The article attempts to debunk some common misconceptions regarding prostitution.

Lewis writes Addams about the agenda of the upcoming meeting of the Legislative Reference Committee of the Progressive National Service.

Kellor writes Addams about the Progressive Service organization and apologies for cancelling yet another visit to Chicago.

Addams argues for a minimum wage for female workers. This is the third article of a monthly, year-long series on economic and social reform in America and women's role in affecting change.

Addams' speaks on the impact of poverty at the National Federation of Settlements in Pittsburgh.

The Commission identifies problems regarding the labor of women and children and recommends solutions.

The Commission on Industrial Relations sends Harriman their recommendations for improvements on women in industry to get her feedback.

Addams explains how communities needs to provide more for the youths that live there, and how there really is not a girl problem, but a problem with how all youths are handled.

Franklin reports to Addams that working women will not be represented at the peace conference. She hopes that Addams will not forget about them despite their absence.

Campbell tells Addams of her experiences working for a wealthy family in Chicago and thanks Addams for what she does for the working class.

Hamlin reports on a miner's strike near Saint Paul, describing police brutality against the miners.

Roelofs asks Addams to support efforts to investigate and reform domestic labor practices.

Addams thanks Roelofs for materials on household employment, and refers her to Sophonisba P. Breckinridge and Edith Abbott.

Addams lobbies several Illinois state legislators to support the passage of a bill to limit women's labor to eight hours a day.

A short excerpt on Addams's belief that women will remain a factor in industry after the war.

Addams explores the role that American women will have in rebuilding the world and the economy.

Addams discusses the role of American women as economic factors in the post-World War I global economy.

Addams discusses the role of American women as economic factors in the post-World War I global economy.

Addams discusses the importance of including women in labor conferences and organizing and congratulates them on their efforts.

A pledge sent to Women's International League for Peace and Freedom members in Palo Alto, California, swearing to join in an international women's strike if war should break out.

Addams discusses the beneficial effect of hard work on the morality of youth.

Addams offers an anecdote about girls in business.

Older asks Addams for a statement protesting Anita Whitney's sentence for the San Francisco Call.

Lindemann tells Addams about the plight of Germany and asks help employing German women.

Addams discusses the impact of the proposed Illinois’ “Eight Hour Bill” on both men and women workers. She spoke at a meeting of the Joint Committee for the Women's Eight Hour Bill held at the Morrison Hotel.

Also known as The Pageant of Emancipation, April 10, 1929

Addams discusses the progress of women and their importance to society in the western world and in Asia at a regional meeting of the Young Woman's Christian Association.

Addams notes that many women reject domestic service because of its perceived social status.

Addams thanks Robins for her donation and plans to use it at Hull-House to help women in the labor movement.

The newsletter discusses women's work in governmental departments.

Addams's radio speech on protecting children in the homes of working women. This speech was broadcast by the National Broadcast Company as part of a Universal Safety Series.

Addams's radio speech on protecting children in the homes of working women. This speech was broadcast by the National Broadcast Company as part of a Universal Safety Series.

An announcement of a newspaper owned and operated by women.
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