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IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIANCE 
this effect was taken some years ago and the action has received en- 
dorsement during very recent years. Last year twelve abstracts accom- 
panied the forty-six titles, and this year some twelve or thirteen ab- 
stracts accompany fifty-eight titles. A long list of titles, with a few 
abstracts scattered among them, does not appear well in the printed 
program. For the sake of uniformity, only the titles appear on the 
program this year. 
The volume of Proceedings for 1912 is still on the press, but will soon 
be ready for distribution. Unfortunately, by error, the copy was set 
up in 8 point type. The secretary was not aware of the fact until the 
first galley proof was received. Upon correspondence with the members 
of the executive committee the decision was reached to print the volume 
in the type as set up, rather than prolong the delay in publication. 
It is very evident that interest in the work of the Academy on the 
part of the members, is in a normal, healthy condition of growth. In 
1910 thirty titles were presented; in 1911, thirty-four; in 1912, the 
anniversary year, forty-six, and in 1913 fifty-eight titles. 
Respectfully submitted, 
L. S. Ross, Secretary. 
TREASURER’S REPORT. 
RECEIPTS. 
Cash on hand April 27, 1912 $161.84 
Dues and initiation fees from fellows and members 214.00 
Life member fees 14.00 
Sale of proceedings 2.17 
Interest on deposits 7.27 
Total $419.28 
EXPENDITURES. 
Expense of lecturer, 26th meeting... $ 37.89 
Postage and stenographic work for treasurer 20.00 
Stationery and postage for Past President Begeman 13.95 
Programs, letterheads, envelopes, folders, etc 39 54 
Binding reprints, etc 78.75 
Balance paid on banquet at Chamberlain Hotel 8.25 
Postage and clerical work for secretary 23.20 
Honorarium to secretary 25.00 
Wrapping and sending out Volume XVIII 10.00 
Cash on hand, April 26, 1913 162.70 
Total $419.28 
Respectfully submitted, 
George F. KXy, Treasurer. 
