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Address on War and Human Sacrifice, 1914

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 gives a praising review of Lovett's play Cowards.

A preface by Addams, explaining the importance of the book Safeguard for City Youth at Work and Play and matters of child welfare.

Addams argues that it is the responsibility of a democracy to care about the social needs of its citizens.

Logan outlines a plan for international peace, including a tax plan and a Board of Mediators.

The announcement of Iris' poetry book provides information on how to order a copy of the book from the publisher.

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

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