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"Whereas, There is reason to suspect that impure and unadulter- 

 ated cattle food is being sold in this State, entailing injury and loss 

 to both the producers and consumers of feeding stuffs; and 



"Whereas, The Agricultural Department of Pennsylvania has 

 taken measures to investigate the matter, and, if necessary, en- 

 deavor to procure such legislation as will protect the people of the 

 State from such imposition; therefore, 



"Kesolved, That this State Board of Agriculture heartily endorses 

 this action of the Department, and pledges its aid in procuring reme- 

 dial legislation, if the investigation of the subject, now being made 

 by the Department, shows that legislation is necessary." 



After discussion, it was decided that the Committee upon the 

 death of Hon. G. E. Heyburn, prepare its report and file it with the 

 Secretary, to be spread upon the minutes of the Board. 



The Board adjonrned to meet in Harrisburg, January 23 and 24, 

 1901. 



JOHN HAMILTON, 

 Secretary. 



