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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

eLableC compound and
S~&native Wash have
done me. I i've on q
mandhaveworked
very hard. I am
forty-fve years old.
and am the mother
of thirteen children.
Many people think
It strange that I am
not broken down
with hard work and
the carp Of nv fam
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

In his letter ~
the church AZ
Rome Paul says
T an de btor
both 10 The Greek "a
and B~arharians.
both 70 N. wise
and 20 tho IN
wise When and
where did Paul
discover that no
vas IN debt IN
the very verge Of
bankruptcy Not
in the theological
school az Ierusa
ieru More likely
Il was On M wav
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

King Arthur had Just invented the
round table.
Can % invent 4 bureau that a
mans wife will let him have two
drawers of" We asked
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14
-sftrr =
~ kli.~r .
ln.ss.@sas o.


Send 70 Or Kllmer & Co. Bingham
Tor n z. Tor a sample bottle. Il will
convince anyone. You will also re-
ceive = Socket Of valuable informa-
uoE. telling all about the kidneys and
bladder When writing. be sure and
mention this paper Regular ~afty-cent
and 0ne-dollar size bottles for sale ar
all drug torres.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

One cup molasses. one cup sugar
Jne cup melted shortening. preferably
beef dripping or cod fat one Gun swee.
milk one teaspoon ginger. one large
teaspoon soda. . teaspoons salt. four
20 roll.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14
Stinqy Thinq.

she-Oh, ! have no doubt you love
ne but your love lacks the supreme
touch-uns@Idshness-
He-What makes 70, say that
She-Tou admit r.. You want me
for yourself alone, you saw.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14
Probtera.

Christ would have .ke church ar.
tempt TO solve all problems. physical
and spiritual. and tie church Il com
med could solve a. problems-Rey
G. Houghton. Rar st. Atlanta
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

L boosts 4 young mar wonderfully
IN the estimation Of a girl Il his front
name IS the same as that Of the hero
n a romantic novel or play.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

The simple life Is best. Let your only
medicine be Garfield Tea. the pure and
proven remedy. All druggists
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

Mrs. knicxsr-Why did you engage
that cross-eyed cook
Mrs Bocker-BecauSe I don't think
The a see through a keyhoIe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14
THE DsE,pFuL DISEASE w.I.RI

FHE DREADFUL DISEASE MALARIA
1aicAy cured BY b a wonderful rem4ty
Eitfir a.e~k-
The result Eas been an absolute cur-
70 ne and n affords ne the greatest
pleasure - recommend Bahsk - All
Eho are suffering from thai drp4dfu.
disease known A. malaria. -CIarenc.
Elmo Erznod.
Don't -uTer from chiiis & fever axu.
or grippe when you can get prompt re-
i~f
ELIXIR a.b~k. 50 cents. all druggists.
or hloezev=d l. Co. Washington, o. c.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

The woman who cares for a clean.
wholesome mouth, and sweet breath.
VIII ind Paxrine Antisepuic a Joy for.
ever At druggists, 25e a box.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

A woman doesn't care what her
husband earns; it's what she gets u
Of it that counts.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. II - thoroughly cured hv
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets The favor
re family laxative
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

Hewitt-Yos should say nothing but
good Of the dead.
Jewett-But hate to praise you to
your face.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

He-oId age has no terrors for me
Sh@lt needn't have il it's true
that brsiny men live long.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

The big prizes in life are few"
So are the big winners.-BaItt
more American.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

Hrs. wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for chiI.sr,u
teetninz, softens the gums, reduces infammz.
tson- ~1lays pain, cures wind collie, Sc . bartI.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

Platonic friendship and perpetual
motion are all right theoretically, but
they refuse 20 work.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

Even If a man does know his own
mind he may not have cause to be
proud OF his. acquaintance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

A mar never forgives his ,emies
until ne wishes them prosperity.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

Io, Dyspepties: Others have found :.
steady course OF Garfield Tea a pleasant
means OF regaInlng health Why not You
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

ITCH. ITCH relieved in 70 Minimize. -
Hoolfcrd's Sanitar- r.c:ior. Al Drr1yys..:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

Ornamental pennanship is also a
-~ourishing industry.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

married woman's description of
an ideal man seldom nts her husb.rs
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

Your druggist 9ik refund money II P1zn a.x-
49, IAtts u cure any ease Of Itch1a me-.
Bleeding or ProtrudtnsP Piles In 9 70 "a dzys. 90
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

Offering to bet that you are rirh, ia
a poor kind OF argument.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

EARLY SWEET POTATO PLANTS.
~aFgalaF ff-- Sass f-eAn %. Lambsraa. e..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14
Browns Bronchial Troches

Give relrf IN Brnnrnsn. ana ssshrrA NJ arf.a-.
Sample frrr- 4cEH Z. Hnu~S q -u-. Bn-un. Ma-..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-03-14

A woman's mind is ike a bet-it
must be made up occasionally.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
MAGAZINES TAKE NOTICE.
Redpath- Vawter Chautauqua System
Written UP by Magazines and Other
Periodicals.

V0TIOOICdIS.
"Well. Vawter. | see your Chautau.
qua system has found its way into the
magazines. How does that strike yo,l:'
asked an admiring friend.
Bully" replied Vawtcr. THAT kind
Of publicity won't hurt us Il hit. 1t
helps to call attention to the great work
the Chautauqua is doing in these days
Of big things"
Last year Mr. Joe Mitchell Chapp|e.
editor of the National Magazine. spent
three days with Mr.. Vawter. attending
various sessions of the ChautauNuas
and taking notes on the work accom-
plished A few months later he pub
lished in his magazine an illustrated
article telling of the System Chautan-
qua and its work. This article was
widely read and commented on by the
editors Of the middle west.
Later similar visit was made by
Ralph Parlette. editor of Lycenmite
and Talent. magazine devoted en-
tirely to lyceum and Chautauqua inter
ests. MIR. Parlette soon thereafter $50
published an illustrated article and SET
forth in extended and detailed fash
ion the strong features of the Nawter
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
STEAMBOAT IS FIREsWEPT
Two Thousand Houses Burned In Mo.
.Ahammedan Section.

Constantinople. June A great fire
swept over Stamboul, the Mohamme-
dan section of Constantinople. Two
thousand houses and several mosques
were burned. A wide lane was cleared
by the flames from the walls of the
old Seraglio palace grounds as far as
Little Aya mosque, a distance of three
quarters Of mile.
This mosque escaped destruction.
and the open space about it appears
to have stayed the fire.
Another outbreak occurred in the
Greek quarter of Tatavia, opposite
Pera Great distress has resulted to
the poorer population and pathetic
scenes were plentiful outside the line
of the fire, where hundreds of power.
ty-stricken families weep over the
remnants of their household furnish.
ings.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11

TOTRY0UT NEWLA
Perkins Measure Passed by Last
Assembly To Be Enforced
ORDERED BY CONTROL BOARD
Five Men And Three Women Inmates
Of State Hospital for Insane At
Cherokee to Undergo
Veseetomy Operation.
ORDERED BY CONTROL BOARD

Des Moines.-Eight inmates of the
state hospital for the insane at Cher
okee will be compelled to undergo a
vesectomy operation as the result OF
Investigations made by members OF
the state board of control.
The vesectomy law was passed by
the last legislature and provides that
the state board of parole and the SUI.
perintendent of a state institution
can, when in their Judgment the con-
dition of the inmate warrants it, re-
quire that such inmate be operated
on to prevent procreation.
Although the law has been in ef.
feet since July 4 of last year, it has
never been brought into play until
the present order of the state parole
board was promulgated.
Five men and three women inmates
will undergo the operation The
causes for which it may be ordered
are habitual criminality, idiocy, fee
BILE mindedness and imbecility. The
purpose of the law is to prevent as
far as possible the reproduction of the
race by men and women who are at
flicted as explained in the law.
The operation is very simple ono
and was first tried in Indiana some
years ago. 1t proved very successful
and in some instances completely re-
stored the patient to normal condi-
ton of body and mind.
The bill which became law in this
state was introduced in the house by
Representative Eli c. Perkins of Del
aware county.
The operation will be performed by
the chief surgeon of the state hospit.
al at Cherokee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11

system.
During the past year numerous ar
ticlcs concerning the Nawtcr Chautau
0llas have appeared also in the Lyceum
News and a great many newspapers
throughout the west. These articles
all reveal the same thing-viz. that the
system is bigger and better than the
editors before knew-and there has
been general expression of surprise
ut the tremendous results achieved.
These magazine and newspaper stO
ries have helped to spread the 'goSpe!
Of the ChautauQua uplift. and their in.
huence is plainly felt. This year several
towns that knocked for admission into
the Vawter system had to be refused
the privilege owing to the shortness Of
the season.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
IoWa's Birthday Is Coming.

That June - be set aside for the
observance of Iowa's birthday and
the day devoted to observances ap-
propriate to the occasion. will be
asked OF the state legislature this
winter.
On June ~, 1888, President Van
Buren, signed the document that
made Iowa state in the union and
the day should be generally observed
throughout the state.
The people of Iowa lack a spirit Of
appreciation of what their state real
ly is. They have the appreciation,
but the appreciation is not working
The observance of the states birth.
day will result in an increased appre.
citation of it's wealth and beauty by
the people who live in it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Man Coughs and Breaks Ribs.

After frightful coughing spell a
man in Neenah, Wis. felt terrible
pains in his side and his doctor found
two ribs had been broken. What agony
DR.. Kings new discovery would have
saved him. A few teaspoonsful ends
late cough, while persistent use routs
obstinate coughs, expels stubborn colds
or heals weak, sore lungs. 81 feel sure
its God send to humanity" writes
Mrs. Etiie Morton, Columbia, Mo-,
''for believe l would have consumpt-
ion today, if had not used this great
remedy" Its guaranteed to satisfy,
and you can get free trial bottle or
50-cent or $l.00 size at P. A. Glenn
mer'S. T
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Rail Men Dine at Duluth.

Duluth, June 4.-Five hundred OF
the representative citizens of Duluth
attended the complimentary dinner at
the Spaulding, at which Edmund Pen.
nington. president of the 500 line, was
the guest of homer. w. A. McGon,
agile, president of the Duluth. Mis-.
sabe & Northern, was POSTMASTER.
Other 500 line officials here We're: w.
l.. Martin, George "A. Pennington, A.
Fl. Bright, e. r. Potter, c. w. Gard.
ner, w. r. Galloway. F. H. Kalk and
:. p. Michaels.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
American horae Eavorlte.

London. June 4.-Herman B. Dur.
yeas Sweeper II, the only American
horse entered for the derby is such
. general favorite for the biggest
event of the year that the betting
shortened to 5 to 2. The American
horse will have the advantage Of
Danny Makers jockeyship.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Represe NATIVE Passes Examination.

Representative l. A. Smith of La.
moni Decatur county, was in the city
several days this week and took the
state bar examination. Mr.. Smith
passed the examination successfully
and with great credit to himself. He
has been studying law alone, burn
ing the midnight oil. Others who had
spent several years in law school far.
ed no better on the examination than
did Representative Smith. Several
local lawyers say that the examina.
ton this time was one of the stiffest
ever put up. Mr.. Smith made good
last year in the legislature. He is
clean man, with the interests of the
farmers of the state at heart.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
"smearcase" Fatal to Two,

Camp Crook, S. D., June 3.-Pto-
maine poisoning. due to eating" smear
case" or cottage cheese improperly
made, resulted in two deaths and
may cause another and killed a flock
of chickens near here.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Use Aliens Foot Ease.

the antiseptic powder to shake into the
shoes. Makes tight or new shoes feel
easy. Relieves painful, swollen, ten
der, sweating, aching feet and takes
the sting out of corns and bunions.
Sold everywhere, Csc. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Clark Wins in West viroin;,

Wheeling, w. Va, June Sat del.
agate convention held in the five con.
sressional districts of West Virginia
Speaker Champ Clark secured siv in.
'tructed delegates in the Second,
Third and Fourth DISTRICTS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Former lowan Dies.

Huron, S. D., June 4.-John H. NIL.
ler 81, former president of Salisbury,
iowa, died here. He had lived here
since 1881, and held various positions
Of trust and prominence.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Bio Contention Closes.

Detroit gels the Northern Baptist
mittee on place reported in favor Of
the eastern city the Denver delega.
ton, loath to give up, asked to have
it referred to the convention. The
convention, however, went for De.
troit. The report of the enrolment
committee shows that there were l..
365 delegates at the convention and
S66 visitors, making a total of 1881
There were 729 ministers and 7,36
laymen. Iowa had the largest deleea.
ton Of Alt and Illinois came next
with 20s. OF the distant states Cali
fornia had rs men here and Massa.
chusetts As.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Jem priscoI. Finishes Posey,

London, June 4.-Jem Driscoll, the
teatherweight champion of England,
knocked out the French champion,
Jean Posey. The fight was before
the National Sporting club and went
twelve rounds.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
The Farmers Home.

A $1.00 a day house. Especial at
tention paid the farmer trade. With
more stable room | am prepared tt
give farmers better accommodations
than ever. j. w. WENTWORTH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11

"poan's Ointment cured me of ecze.
ma that had annoyed me long time.
The cure was permanent. Hon. S.
". Matthews. goH:a.issispeE Labor
sfatistics, Augnsta, Nc
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Mines viii Starr At Once.

The signatures of w. H. Rodgers
and Frank Cameron, president and
secretary of the Mine Workers OF
Iowa, were affixed to the new wage
scale this week. AS the result OF
their action the coal mines of the
state will be opened almost immed-
lately. There is no day set for the
miners to return to work. They will
start as soon as the mines in which
they were working are ready for
them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11

Regulates the bowels, promotes easy
natural movements, cures constipation
-Doan's Regulets. Ask your drug
gist for for them. 25c . box,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
New Iowa Pensioners.

Pensions have been granted to the
following Iowans; Llellwyn Stevens
Blencoe, Sis; James F.. Adrich, Ce.
dar Falls. $12 Henry Migles, Char
iton. special act, $50; Sarah Jane
Werlock, Charlton. $12; Sarah A.
Coons, Dallas Center, special act,
$50; Bernhard H. Failing, Gutenberg,
SIS; Sarah NJ. Snyder, Linden, S12;
Alex R. Robertson, Marshalltown, 500;
James W. Pace, Mount Pleasant, $50;
Michael H. Skinner, Ottumwa, special
act, $25; William Smith Lackor,
Ruthven, special act, $50; Margaret
Wamsley, Spencer, sl2; James Y.
Kennedy, Stuart, special act, s25;
John T. Dowding, Waterloo, $l2.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
THE BOSTON LYRIC TRIO.

and furnish the
This company Is made up OF three genuine
of wonderful variety
read they introduce combina-
throughout their
musical entertain
and of doors at great Chau-
tauqua
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
New Iowa Corporations,

Farmers Savings bank, Dolliver;
capital stock, 100000 president, E..
M. Evans; vice-president, j. A. Hyer;
cashier, B. l.. Clark.
Iowa City Canning company, Iowa
City; capital stock, $4,000.
Van Horne Canni ,g company, Van
Horne; capital stock, $4,000
Pearsall Manufacturing company,
Des Moines; articles of incorporation
renewed for tWentv years.
LenoX Electric Light and Power
company, LenoX: capital stock in.
creased to $4,000.
Guard Eneampment Near Iowa Falls.
If the 400 acres OF land necessary
can be secured, the summer encamr-
ment of the Iowa National Guard will
be held at Iowa Falls, according to
Guy E. Logan, adjutant general, who
has just returned from a "trip of in.
spection of the country in the vi2ini-
ty of Iowa Falls. Dates for the en-
campment have been finally fixed Tor
Aug. II to 81. Four regiments will
participate in the maneuvers and a
squa on of cavalry from the Six Il
at Fort Des Moines will wor... through
the maneuvers with the guardsmep.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Iowa euardsmen Camp At Home.

The Iowa National guard regiments
will camp within the state this year.
Guy E. Logan. adjutant general, has
notified the regular army authorities
that his department will not partici-
pate in the manoeuvers at Fort Leav.
enworth. The army authorities were
willing to let one regiment join in the
Fort Leavenworth camp, but General
Logan would not join in the play
war unless he could send three regi.
ments.
General Logan wrote letters to the
members of the advisory board, tell
ing them OF the present situation and
asking their advice with regard to
fixing a camp site for the Iowa regi.
ments.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Iowa Man viii Lead Rifle Experts.

Col S. w. Brookhart of Washing.
ton has been appointed by the war
department to the captaincy of the
Palma team of rifle experts who will
represent the United States at the
international contest in Canada in
October. Colonel Brookhart will Sc.
lect, train and captain the team.
This is a great honor for Iowa and
Iowa National guardsmen," said Gen.
Guy E. Logan yesterday. Not alone
IS Colonel Brookhart complimented
by his selection to captain the un-
doubted winners in the contest, but
the honor embraces the state, as
we'll. We are deeply gratified." Col
onel Brookhart is chief ordnance Off
GER, chief inspector of small arms
practice in the Iowa guard.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
tuberculosis Claims MANY.

tuberculosis claimed 1873 victims
In Iowa in the month of March, &C.
cording to the report issued yester.
day by the state board OF health.
Deaths for the month totaled 2,O92
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
Iowa Heads the List.

Iowa Heads the List.
1t is true, Iowa has lost population
in the past ten years, but in that
period the value of farm property in
the Hawkeye state has gone up 10
such an extent that Iowa leads all
other states in this respect. The
percentage of increase in Iowa was
1913. In figures, the wealth of Iowa
farm property went up 1911 ,514,99S,
or practically two billions of dollars.
Two years ago Iowa led every state
in farm values except Illinois. So far
as percentage of increase goes, some
states in which the land was worth
nothing ten years ago now account
their land as worth several times
more than nothing. This adds to their
percentage. But in actual valuations
Iowa heads the list.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-11
locusts Are Due.

| Locusts Are Due.
| The seventeen.year locusts. which
are due in this territory again, will
begin to make themselves conspicu.
GUS in a few days, according to Wes-
ley Greene, state horticulturist Il
believe the army of locusts will be
reduced in numbers this year. have
seen and studied four broods of To-
Gusts, the first In 1861, the first year
of the civil war. 1t has been my OBJ
servation that the locusts are losing
in number every year. 1t is my opin-
ion that it is but matter OF time
until the seventeen.year locust dis
appears in the middlewest. Advanc-
ing civilization and increasing dens-
ity of population is bad for the To-
Gust. AS the forests disappear and
the feeding places and virgin country
is titled, the locust loses his favorite
camping place. The English spar
row, too, is making inroads upon
the army. The locust is a sap suck
er. Much more alarm has been
spread over his arrival each time
than there is any cause for. He new
er lays waste whole crop as grass
hoppers do. Dead twigs and stalks
mark the feeding place of the locust.
BIG Gain In Iowa Fire Insurance.
More than $3,S00,O00.0OO of insur-
ance risks was written or renewed
by fire insurance companies author
lied to operate in Iowa during the
year of 1911, according to the figures
of the annual report Of the insurance
department of the state auditors Of
fee.
An idea of the growth of the bust
ness of the insurance department OF
the state is to be had by comparing
the receipts of the office over peri
cd of years. In 1902 the fees amount
ed to $4,000 In 1910 the fees total.
ed s63,50O, and in 1911, s71.sO0.
The per cent of losses paid to pre-
miums received was 52.2.
Some idea of the enormous fire
waste constantly going on in this
country may be had from the state.
ment in the report that during the
year 1911 the fire and casualty com.
panies operating in Iowa paid $135,
100000 in losses sustained by them
in the different states. For the pro.
lection guaranteed by the companies
the people in return paid in premiums
over s250,000,000.