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The economy effected in this line of work, however, is not confined 

 to the manuscripts and illustrations as submitted; for the division's 

 stand in favor of economy in publication work has exerted ahealthful 

 influence throughout the department, tending to a more careful prepa- 

 ration of the manuscripts, a more careful selection and elimination of 

 illustrations, and less changes in galley and page proofs in the various 

 offices where the publications originated. 



It is well understood by those experienced in editorial work that 

 it is an impossibility to show in detail and in a numerical way the work 

 done by an editorial staft'— to give statistically the amount of work 

 done on a manuscript, whether printed or rejected, or to express in 

 dollars and cents the amount saved by reductions, rearrangements, 

 eliminations, or other improvements made in a manuscript or bv 

 withholding its publication entirely. In fact, much of the miscel- 

 laneous work of the editorial ofiice is of so varied a character that it is 

 impracticable to even keep a record of it. Nevertheless, the follow- 

 ing tables, presenting a complete statement of the pubhcations 

 issued by the department, will, by the great bulk of printed matter 

 issued, give a fair idea to the experienced man of the large amount of 

 work demanded of the division's small editorial force. 



The editors are crowded into one large room, together with book- 

 cases, card cabinets, and pamphlet cases, so that there is too close 

 proximity of desks, and too much noise from typewriting machines 

 for sustained concentration of thought upon their work and the pro- 

 duction of the best results. Added space would not only result in 

 convenience and comfort to the editors, but would greatly increase 

 the output, equal to at least one hour per man per day or the equiva- 

 lent of an additional editor, who is already a pressing necessity. 



SUMMARY OP PUBLICATIONS PRIKTED. 



Publications issued by the department during the fiscal year 1911, classified according to 

 the bureau, division, or office contributing them. 



ALL PUBLICATIONS EXCEPT FARMERS' BULLETINS. 



