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bilities. The youngest soldier now employed is 65 and the youngest soldier applicant is 64. But sending these brave men to roofs or walks in zero winds is not right, and jeopardizing property and public comfort is wrong. Spotlessness of floors and furniture, such as is desired in our homes, and is expected in our Department, is much less a matter of muscle than of vision. I would have the soldier-janitor privileged to call on me for help and receive instant, if temporary, response from more youthful hands.

ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES.

The founder, Mr. Charles Aldrich, who died March 8, 1908, never withheld his warmest praise from his assistant of many years, Miss Mary R. Whitcomb. The singular beauty and strength of her character, her attainments and her inspiring influence were almost indispensable to the present Curator, who as assistant to the Curator, was, after the death of Mr. Aldrich, placed in charge as Acting Curator. Miss Whitcomb survived Mr. Aldrich but a little more than a year, passing away on April 8, 1909. Neither the office of Mr. Aldrich nor that of Miss Whitcomb was filled at once, but upon the expiration by law of the office of assistant to the Curator, held by the present Curator, he was appointed on July 1, 1909, to the vacancy occasioned by the death of Miss Whitcomb, continuing without interruption in responsibility under a resolution of the Board of March 14, 1908, authorizing him to assume the responsibility of Acting Curator. On November 23, 1908, the office of Curator was filled by the appointment of Mr. Benjamin F. Shambaugh, but during his incumbency which terminated by his resignation on April 12, 1909, he did not assume personal charge, directing that the work continue in the identical way that obtained theretofore. The vacancy in the Curatorship continued until October 1, 1909, when the present Curator was appointed and the assistant curatorship immediately filled by the promotion to that place of Miss Alice M. Steele, for twelve years an assistant to Mr. Aldrich. The position made vacant by Miss Steele was assigned to Miss Ida M. Huntington.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

It is but fair to acknowledge that the Curator could not have carried the load and have advanced the work without the assistance and encouragement that has been given throughout the

period by the Board of Trustees and the Executive Council. It must be remembered that our success is inseparable from the custom of voluntary giving. This institution annually receives objects and materials, which, if purchasable, would cost great sums of money. It is not proper to disclose prospects, but it is proper to report that within the biennial period promises have been secured and testamentary conditions arranged which must in the natural course result in the free acquisition of collections of a value not equalled by any heretofore acquired. Influence has been exerted toward the founding of other institutions within the State that can if established, but be of incalculable value to the people. In conference and in correspondence the Curator has invariably advanced the consideration for gifts that he is acting under the advice and support of the chief officials of the State, upon the Board of Trustees, and invariably this consideration has been the moving factor in a favorable decision. In many instances the participation in arrangements by the Board or members thereof has been the determining influence. In the judgment of the Curator only success must attend the institution while it has an unselfish, patriotic and appreciative Board of Trustees, duly cognizant of the principle of gifts.

It is proper here to renew the request of two years ago that the unselfish, patriotic and invaluable services of Charles Aldrich to the State of Iowa should be conspicuously and indelibly commemorated by some suitable sculpture, or inscription on the Historical Building.

ESPECIAL EFFECTIVENESS SOUGHT.

The importance of precisely knowing the amount and character of work done through this institution is recognized. We believe we are serving in a beneficial way numbers not suspected by the general public. There should be a system of turnstiles for counting visitors to the Historical Department and of requisition for and report upon delivery to those who seek them of the newspapers, books, manuscripts, etc. All the activities and the use of all the collections should be accounted for, so that officers and public may know the merit of appeals for equipment, assistance, etc. Such methods: are in vogue in the principal institutions of a similar character throughout the country and upon the basis of results thus disclosed. are made the awards of public support.

JUSTIFIED REQUEST FOR INCREASE OF MAINTENANCE.

In view of the disappearance of the biennial request for building appropriation, hitherto ranging from a few thousands to many thousands of dollars; of the great number and value of objects and materials on hand and in prospect; of the increasing demands for the use of materials and for the assistance of the officials of this institution, a hope is justified that the employe list may be increased and the maintenance appropriation raised to a sum not less than $20,000.00 annually, for at least the next two years.

BOUND VOLUMES OF IOWA NEWSPAPERS.

ADAIR COUNTY.

Adair News, 1903-1907.

Fontanelle Observer, February 28, 1884-1888; July, 1894-1906.
Greenfield Democrat, July 1893-February, 1901.

ADAMS COUNTY.

Corning-Adams County Free Press, May, 1893-1907.
Corning-Adams County Union-Republican, April 27, 1893-1907.

ALLAMAKEE COUNTY.

Lansing-Allamakee Journal, April 26, 1893-1906.

Waukon Democrat, 1901-1908.

Waukon Republican, November 13, 1901-1908.

Waukon Standard, February, 1884-1886; 1888-1890; September, 1892-1908.

APPANOOSE COUNTY.

Centerville Citizen (w), 1883-1888; April 26, 1893-1899.

Centerville Daily Citizen, 1895-June, 1909.

Centerville Iowegian, October, 1903-1906.

Centerville Journal, October, 1893-1905.

AUDUBON COUNTY.

Audubon Republican, 1894-1907.

Audubon Times, 1881; April, 1883-1884; January-March, 1886.
Exira-Audubon County Journal, June 29, 1893-1907.

BENTON COUNTY.

Belle Plaine Every-Other-Daily Union, July 17, 1897-1907.

Belle Plaine Independent, 1883-1885.

Vinton-Benton County Herald, 1878-1882; 1884-June, 1885.
Vinton Eagle, 1855; June, 1893-1908.

BLACK HAWK COUNTY.

Cedar Falls Gazette, October, 1893-1908.

Cedar Falls Globe, June 21, 1906-1907.

La Porte Progress Review, February 18, 1897-1908.

Waterloo Courier, 1899-1908.

Waterloo New Commonwealth, 1904-1906.

Waterloo Reporter, 1871-August, 1909.

BOONE COUNTY.

Boone Democrat, February 26, 1868-January 29, 1890; 1893-1907.
Boone News (w), 1895-1899.

Boone Daily News, May, 1899-June, 1906.

Boone News-Republican (d), July, 1906-August, 1909.

Boone Republican, August, 1883-1888; 1890-September, 1906.
Boone Standard, September 12, 1867-1887; 1893-May, 1908.
Boonesboro Index, 1865-1867.

BREMER COUNTY.

Waverly-Bremer County Independent, June 22, 1893-1907.
Waverly Democrat, February 2, 1893-1908.

BUCHANAN COUNTY.

Independence-Buchanan County Bulletin, March 23, 1883-1891. Independence-Buchanan County Guardian, August, 1858-March 24, 1863. Independence Bulletin Journal, 1892-1904.

Independence Conservative, March 14, 1883-1907.

Quasqueton Guardian, December 13, 1856-July 22, 1858.

BUENA VISTA COUNTY.

Alta Advertiser, 1886; 1893-1907.

Storm Lake Pilot, October 26, 1870-October 5, 1875; October 16, 1878September 3, 1890; 1895-August 13, 1896.

Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune, 1897-1908.

Storm Lake Vidette, 1895-1908.

Storm Lake Tribune, May, 1895-August 15, 1896.

BUTLER COUNTY.

Allison-Butler County Tribune, April, 1894-1904; 1907-1908.
Greene-Iowa Recorder, March 26, 1895-1904.

Shell Rock News, October 26, 1905-1907.

CALHOUN COUNTY.

Lake City Graphic, April 27, 1893-1907.
Lohrville Enterprise, August, 1894-1906.
Manson Journal, February 20, 1896-1905.
Rockwell City Advocate, 1891-1907.

CARROLL COUNTY.

Carroll Herald, September, 1893-1908.

Carroll Sentinel, July 1, 1893-1908.
Coon Rapids Enterprise, 1899-1906.

Glidden Graphic, 1898-1907.

Manning Monitor, 1896-1907.

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