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Spirited Speech, April 28, 1915
Statement credited to Addams on her sailing for the International Congress of Women. This was published several months later after her return.
Comment on Happy Families, January 1919 (excerpt)
Addams tells a joke about the secret to happy marriages.
Statement at a Hull House Mothers Meeting, February 2, 1919 (excerpt)
Addams tells a joke at a mothers' meeting.
Address at a Hull House Mothers' Meeting, February 6, 1919 (excerpt)
Addams tells a joke at the Hull House Mothers' meeting.
Comment at a Hull House Tea, February 26, 1920
Addams offers an anecdote about girls in business.
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