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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... poor substitute for the fullness of life . To offer only a representative part in government through the ballot to those whose lives may be handicapped or broken through unequal struggles in industry is to offer a substitute for ...
... poor substitute for the fullness of life . To offer only a representative part in government through the ballot to those whose lives may be handicapped or broken through unequal struggles in industry is to offer a substitute for ...
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... poor " who had no " settlement , " became in 1879 the State Board of Health , Lunacy and Charity , when the correctional functions were as- signed to the Board of Commissioners of Prisons ( Laws of 1879 , chap . 249 ) , five in number ...
... poor " who had no " settlement , " became in 1879 the State Board of Health , Lunacy and Charity , when the correctional functions were as- signed to the Board of Commissioners of Prisons ( Laws of 1879 , chap . 249 ) , five in number ...
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... the Massachusetts School for the Blind and the Massachusetts School for Idiots . 16 To quote from the act creating the first Massachusetts board . the poor , sick , mentally feeble , and delinquent 18 SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC WELFARE.
... the Massachusetts School for the Blind and the Massachusetts School for Idiots . 16 To quote from the act creating the first Massachusetts board . the poor , sick , mentally feeble , and delinquent 18 SYSTEMS OF PUBLIC WELFARE.
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... poor to new forms of exploitation has led some- times either to acquiescence in continued inca- pacity or to the proposal of complicated arrange- ments not only for securing governmental action , but also for keeping that action ...
... poor to new forms of exploitation has led some- times either to acquiescence in continued inca- pacity or to the proposal of complicated arrange- ments not only for securing governmental action , but also for keeping that action ...
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... poor in county asylums ; in Michigan , ex- ecutive powers in regard to children placed in families . The Rhode Island Board , which was at first made partly executive and partly advisory , has now complete control of all the state ...
... poor in county asylums ; in Michigan , ex- ecutive powers in regard to children placed in families . The Rhode Island Board , which was at first made partly executive and partly advisory , has now complete control of all the state ...
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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...