The text of a bill authorizing the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to investigate and report upon the industrial, social, moral, educational, and physical conditions of women and child workers in the United States.

Tuckerman informs Addams of his plans to leave his current church and find a new, more "liberal" church to continue his worship.

After reading Addams' article in "Ladies Home Journal", Kilmer explains to Addams that she requires more income than her farm can give to her and her four children. She lists her references and skills and asks Addams if there is any work in Chicago for her.

The Macmillan Company issues a credit statement to Addams for her book.