Lester outlines his public service plan to Addams, which includes setting up public service leagues in every voting district that shall discuss the issue of preparedness, among other topics.

Addams questions the process of how pension funds are being distributed to needing families and how it needs to be handled better while criticizing the city of Chicago's government for not doing enough to help the poor.

Addams questions the process of how pension funds are being distributed to needing families and how it needs to be handled better while criticizing the city of Chicago's government for not doing enough to help the poor.

A report of the finances and activities of the Committee on Temporary Organization for Teaching Character.

Seligman sends Wald word about the appointment of a woman to direct the U.S. Children's Bureau.

Cole asks Addams to speak and advise on certain issues for the General Federation of Woman's Clubs. She also reports on Elizabeth Longfellow Dana's illness.

In this speech, Addams tells the alumnae of the University of Michigan at the Chicago College club, how they can help with the food shortage crisis by conserving food and understanding the production of food.