REPORT OF THE EDITOR. 



U. S. Department of Agriculture, 



Divisiox OF Publications, 

 Washington^ D. (?., October i, 1910. 

 Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith a report of the opera- 

 tions of the Division of Publications for the fiscal year ended June 

 30, 1910. some references to the work in contemplation for 1911, and 

 a few recommendations in regard to the year 1912. 

 Respectfully, 



Jos. A. Arnold, 

 Editor and Chief. 

 Hon. James Wilson, 



Secretary of Agricxdture. 



WORK OF THE YEAE. 



The work consisted of editing, indexing, illustrating, and dis- 

 tributing the 1,983 different publications and documents of the De- 

 partment, of which 2.5,190,469 copies were issued. This is an in- 

 crease of 46f per cent in the number of publications issued, and an 

 increase of 41 per cent in the number of copies distributed, over the 

 preceding year. These results were accomplished with a saving of 

 $19,000 in printing and without any increase in salaries. 



The number of employees on the rolls June 30, 1910, was 194. 

 Of these, 11 were employed in the office of the Chief of the Division, 

 12 in the Editorial Office, 10 in indexing, 18 in drafting and photo- 

 graphic work, and 143 in the distribution of documents. All of the 

 officials and employees of the Division are on the statutory roll, and 

 assignments are made from time to time to such portions of the 

 work as may require additional assistance to meet the exigencies 

 of the service. The volume of work has been greater than in any 

 preceding- year, and has been performed with cheerfulness and effi- 

 ciency, although many times the force has been taxed to its utmost 

 capacity and lengthened hours of service were imperative. 



The following is a comparative statement of the appropriations 

 for the fiscal years 1907, 1908, 1909, and 1910: 



Appropriations for the Division of Publications for the fiscal years 1907-1910. 



o Increase dne to transfer of all employees to statutory roll. 

 6 Exclusive of $25,000 for Weather Bureau. 



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