From the Nov. 2, 2012, Shorpy "Bathing is Compulsory 1922."
1922. Washington, D.C. "Women's Bureau The House of detention display at the Social Hygiene exhibit.
The photo shows four people at a table, three women and one man. They are reading pieces of paper. The sign behind them reads "WOMEN'S BUREAU-- METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT-- WASHINGTON, D.C.
Citizens are asked to notify the presence of:
I. Any friendless, homeless or incorrigible girls or boys.
II. Any condition making for a person's causing delinquency
III. Any girl or woman who is violating the law.
More to Come. --Cooter
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