Systems of Public Welfare, Volume 10Perhaps there is no field in which accurate information and dependable direction are more eagerly sought by old and new officials, legislative bodies, civic and social agencies, and citizens in general than in public welfare. This volume is an effort to meet the demand for comprehensive information concerning the scope, organization, and administration of state systems of public welfare in the United States. Originally published in 1925. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |
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... matter of fact . The bur- dened taxpayer is coming to realize something of the importance of having self - support in public institutions and of effecting economies in their ad- ministration . The public is also coming to realize that ...
... matter of fact . The bur- dened taxpayer is coming to realize something of the importance of having self - support in public institutions and of effecting economies in their ad- ministration . The public is also coming to realize that ...
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... matters of poverty and ignorance ; in the matters of public health , of industry and of many matters pertaining to the freedom and the pursuit of happiness . It is true not only in iso- lated rural areas , but in congested city and ...
... matters of poverty and ignorance ; in the matters of public health , of industry and of many matters pertaining to the freedom and the pursuit of happiness . It is true not only in iso- lated rural areas , but in congested city and ...
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... matter how sincere and active in its endeavors to render democratic services , can succeed by the mere en- actment of laws and statutes on its legislative pages . Nor can any large and modern state or nation hope from a centralized and ...
... matter how sincere and active in its endeavors to render democratic services , can succeed by the mere en- actment of laws and statutes on its legislative pages . Nor can any large and modern state or nation hope from a centralized and ...
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... matter of admittance , transfer , and discharge of pauper lunatics . " Massachusetts 1 Mississippi , Nevada , and Utah . Utah has had for some time , however , a commission of inquiry on the subject . * Massachusetts Acts of 1863 , chap ...
... matter of admittance , transfer , and discharge of pauper lunatics . " Massachusetts 1 Mississippi , Nevada , and Utah . Utah has had for some time , however , a commission of inquiry on the subject . * Massachusetts Acts of 1863 , chap ...
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... matter of arousing public interest in the benevolent work , both of the state and of private individuals or associations , and of educating pub- lic opinion on social questions as related to public and private charity . It is natural ...
... matter of arousing public interest in the benevolent work , both of the state and of private individuals or associations , and of educating pub- lic opinion on social questions as related to public and private charity . It is natural ...
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Page 298 - An Act to provide compensation for employees of the United States suffering injuries while in the performance of their duties, and for other purposes", approved September 7, 1916, as amended, shall extend to persons given employment under the provisions of this Act.
Page 290 - The said Secretary shall cause a seal of office to be made for the said Department of such device as the President shall approve, and judicial notice shall be taken of the said seal.
Page 293 - No suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by or against the head of any agency or other officer of the United States, in his official capacity or in relation to the discharge of his official duties, shall abate by reason of the taking effect of...
Page 291 - The authority, powers, and duties conferred and imposed by law upon the Secretary of the Interior with relation to the Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Howard University shall be exercised and performed by the secretary of education.
Page 293 - In his judgment the interests of industrial peace may require it to be done ; and all duties performed and all power and authority now possessed or exercised by the head of any executive department In and over any bureau; office, officer, board, branch, or division of the public service...
Page 291 - Administration shall be subject to review, on appeal, by such administrator. "SEC. 3. All property the title of which now stands in the name of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers is hereby transferred to and the title thereof vested in the United States.
Page 301 - Congress, giving an account of all moneys received and disbursed by him and his department and describing the work done by the department.
Page 294 - ... showing a necessity for a survival of such suit, action, or other proceeding to obtain a settlement of the questions involved, may allow the same to be maintained by or against the...
Page 289 - That there shall be at the seat of government an executive department to be known as the Department of Commerce and Labor, and a Secretary of Commerce and Labor, who shall be the head thereof...
Page 290 - All unexpended appropriations, which shall be available at the time when this Act takes effect...