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An advertising bulletin for The Remedy, a book that seeks to stop war by building character.

Also known as Ethical Survivals in the Pullman Strike

Addams' 1894 talk on the Pullman strike was only published in 1912 in the Survey. She analyzes the strike, drawing comparisons between George Pullman and his workers, and Shakespeare's King Lear and Cordelia.

In 1894, Addams gave a speech to the Chicago Woman's Club and the Twentieth Century Club about the Pullman strike. The speech was not published until 18 years later, in the November 1912 Survey. In it, she draws comparisons between the key players in the strike, particularly George Pullman, and Shakespeare's dysfunctional royal family.

Addams expounds upon the role of religious education in keeping youth from vice and examines the difficult standards to which young women are held. This is the third in a five-part series, which would ultimately be published as A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil later in the year.

Addams discusses how social movements can help alleviate vice, providing examples such as crusades against diseases and organized opposition to the white slave trade. This is the final article in a five-part series, which would ultimately be published as A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil later in the year.

Page proofs of "Chapter V: Social Control," the final article in a five-part series, which would ultimately be published as A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil later in the year.

Addams reviews Henrietta Barnett's book on Canon Barnett explaining his importance to the settlement movement.

A compilation of Addams' writings on reducing child labor, and increasing playgrounds and education for working-class children.

The Woman's Peace Party outlines steps that peace activists can take once war is declared.

Also known as Revolt Against War, July 9, 1915

Addams's speech on her return from Europe detailed the work of the International Congress of Women and her ideas on peace.

Addams discusses her work with the International Congress of Women, the delegations to European leaders, and her views on the need for peace. The event was held at the Chicago Auditorium and attended by both peace activists and the general public, and chaired by Charles L. Hutchinson.

Addams argues that woman suffrage might impact the plight of fallen women who are preyed upon by men.

Addams reports the efforts of the International Congress of Women, the delegations to heads of European countries, and her views on peace. The speech was given at Carnegie Hall on July 9 and published on July 31, 1915.

Addams, comparing the act of human sacrifice to what is going on in the early stages of World War One, points out how pointless both acts are.

Addams offers a substitute for war involving guidance rather than violence.

Royden reminds Addams to send a copy of a report of the Chicago Vice Commission to help with a British education campaign.

Baller congratulates Addams on being selected to be one of the Chicago Delegates, provides religious views on the war, and blesses Addams on her journey to The Hague.

Marcet explains the draft appeals made by her husband, Manuel, and the injustice she feels in the draft system.

After reading Addams' article in McClure's Magazine, the unknown correspondent shares some of her own ideas about women in Panama and the Canal Zone.

Addams discusses her childhood, the influence of her father and Lincoln, and her early thoughts on morality and responsibility to the community. This is the first of six articles excerpted from Twenty Years at Hull-House.

Addams speaks in Boston about the way to solve the problem of unmarried mothers and delinquent girls and urges the lifting of the Russian blockade.

Harris asks Addams's advice about creating a series of lectures on vice and its causes.

Mitchell compliments Addams' article in McClure's Magazine and offers some of his own reflections on the subject of prostitution.

Writing in response to Addams' article on prostitution, Sheldon asks her why the temptations of vice do not doom all girls in similar situations.

Addams discusses the perils that face immigrant women and the need for protections.

A description of the history, current objectives, and key values of the Fellowship of Faiths, including plans to assemble spiritual leaders during the Chicago World's Fair of 1933.

Addams discusses her interactions with Hull-House's immigrant neighbors as part of a round table discussion at the Midwest Conference on Character Development. This transcript includes discussion after Addams's talk which does not appear in the published proceedings.

An anecdote shared by Addams about judging by looks.

Addams discusses her impressions of the theater and its influence on the public at a symposium sponsored by the Chicago Woman's Club.

Addams explores women's feelings about illegitimate children and wayward women by telling stories about different women's experiences.

Addams defends Prohibition and argues that a lack of enforcement has made alcohol use more common and dangerous.

Grece tells Addams that her speech failed to take into account Christian morality.

Young warns Addams about the effects of military training on young men.

Taussig discusses the problems of a medical student who had asked Addams and others for assistance.

Bates offers Addams his opinions on A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil.

Pollock and Younghusband invite Addams to the International Moral Education Congress.

Palmer's poem questions how the world, that can create such beauty, can also breed such hate and violence.

Addams discusses the value of social work at a mass meeting held at the National Conference of Social Work in Cleveland.

Scudder critiques colleges that accept donations from unethical sources.
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