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suggestions that have seemed possible on many of the dairy 

 farms that I have visited. 



Near the close of the year, I was pleased to be of assistance 

 in comparing and adjusting with the new corrected state stand- 

 ards, weights and measures from nine cities. From this 

 experience it is plain to see that new standards must be secured 

 in a number of cities if efficient work is to result. This should 

 be an important matter to the consuming public and for their 

 future protection new state statutes and regulations must be 

 made and strictly enforced. 



I desire at this time to thank you for the help given and 

 courtesies shown in my endeavor to carry out my duties. 



The clerical force of the Department, the newspapers of the 

 State, Boards of Health and local inspectors have rendered 

 valuable assistance. 



I am indebted to Henry D. Evans, our State Chemist, and to 

 his assistants for aid in prosecuting violations and to Charles 

 D. Woods, Director of the Experiment Station at Orono, for 

 assistance and results in inspection of creameries and dairies. 



Court officials and prosecuting attorneys have at all times 

 rendered proper decisions and help in my efforts to carry out 

 the law. 



Respectfully submitted, 



RUSSELL S. SMITH, 



State Dairy Inspector. 



