No. 6. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 83 



fied age is illegal. It was the purpose of a prominent member of the Senate 

 during its recent session to present an act that would prohibit some existing 

 evils, but it was abandoned until the next session. 



Foreign laws prevent the manufacturer or retailer from using other liquid 

 than water in tobacco, and parties selling or sending out goods not made 

 according to the provisions of the act are subject to fine of 200 pounds and 

 forfeiture. For cutting, coloring, making or possessing leaves, etc., to imi- 

 tate or to be used in tobacco, is declared illegal and subject to the same 

 penalty. There is no reasonable doubt but that some of the manufactured 

 tobacco sold is harmful, because of the coloring process, bleaching and other 

 chemical treatment to which it is being subjected. The Senator referred to 

 the complaints that had reached him, and acting in entire good faith, he will 

 introduce the proper bill when the Legislature reconvenes. His proposition 

 was to place the act under the jurisdiction of the Dairy and Food Bureau. 

 That the use of drugs and chemicals should be prohibited is self-evident, no 

 matter how general and common the practice. 



"PURE FOOD STORES," "SANITARY DAIRIES," ETC. 



That the repeated crusades against impure food and adulterated milk have 

 proven prolific of much genuine good is attested by the so-called "Pure Food 

 Stores," "Pure Food Restaurants," "Sanitary Dairies," "Sterilized" and "Pas- 

 teurized Milk Stations," etc., that are now in evidence in almost every town 

 and city, whether large or small. 



A visit to some of the principal streets and business thoroughfares of any 

 city will conclusively sliow that there is a strong sentiment for pure articles 

 of food and drink, and that those who cater to such demands of trade are 

 receiving the bulk of the patronage. These results are perhaps due mainly 

 to the enforcement of the drastic law of June 26, 1895, which has been repealed. 

 The act of June 1st, 1907, was substituted. As the new law has been oper- 

 ative for but a comparatively brief period, its real worth and utility are less 

 known than that of the old and obsolete act, but it is believed that with a 

 few important changes and amendments at the hands of the next Legislature, 

 it will he more satisfactory and effective than at present. 



The indications are that witli the experience of the past year as a guide, 

 there will be but little if any trouble in securing the co-operation of the 

 retailers, jobbers and manufacturers in formulating laws that will be simple, 

 more easy of enforcement and adequate to reach all violators. With a feeling 

 of greater cordiality existing between retailers, jobbers and manufacturers, 

 resultant of the pure food law agitation, there is no valid reason why these 

 interests should not be merged, and all effort concentrated upon a law that 

 will afford mutual protection to all, including the consumer, who invariably 

 suffers the greatest wrong. 



BENEFITS OF PURE FOOD SHOWS. 



A natural sequence of the pure food movement, primarily Instituted in Penn- 

 sylvania, has resulted in the holding of numerous so-called "Pure Food Shows" 

 in the larger cities of the State. As in m.ost instances the local grocers' organ- 

 ization is responsible for the initial movement in holding such exhibitions, they 

 are attended by large crowds, anxious to obtain instruction or entertainment. 

 One of the prominent features at some of these "shows" is to give a series of 

 lectures or talks upon culinary and other subjects by those thoroughly com- 

 petent to instruct and entertain, thus adding to the general interest of the 

 show. As an advertising medium, many manufacturers distribute samples 

 of their products, realizing that in this manner they can reach the family 

 and kitchen more quickly and directly than through any other source. The 

 quarters or exhibition space allotted to exhibitors are usually sold at the bare 

 cost, as the main idea involved is not to make money, but to establish a still 

 greater degree of confidence and a pleasant and intimate relationship between 

 the grocer and consumer. That this object has in many cases been attained 

 was made evident by observations at several of the larger shows. 



Being comprehensive in its general scope, educational in its aims, highly 

 impressive in its importance, and combined with a wealth of decorations, and 

 eye-opening in its revelations concerning the modern grocery store and its 

 possibilities, the Dairy and Food Division is happy to encourage such evidences 

 of a unity of purpose and a greater concentration for the mutual good of both 

 the purveyor and consumer. The country apparently was ripe for these large 

 and instructive pure food expositions as independent institutions, when prop- 

 erly organized and judiciously managed. Tlie pure food shows that are being 

 held in New York, Chicago, Boston and other large cities have become almost 

 National events in their scope and importance. 



PENNSYLVANIA GROCERS' ORGANIZATIONS. 



The session of the organization of Pennsylania grocers held at York, Pa., 

 demonstrated most forcibly the pleasing fact that the days of unreasonable, 

 acrimonious and bitter business rivalry, and the consequent sacrifice of legiti- 

 mate bargains of profit, have passed into oblivion. To-day, the numerous 



