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just as applicable to our pigs as to our dairy cattle. The pig will 

 always hold his place as a source of profit to the farmer as well as 

 at the trough, and will feed the man who feeds him. Get the best 

 breeds of swine, and give them the care they need and the response 

 will always be generous. 



The present high price of wool gives encouragement to sheep 

 farming. The sheep must be well cared for, and if intelligently and 

 continually looked after will be a <:pivv<^ of satisfaction and profit. 



The farmer's wife is usually the expert in poultry raising and the 

 profits of the same should be her personal perquisite that she may 

 have her own source of income. The aggregate production of the 

 American hen is something fine and monumental. There are two 

 things though that she can't do. First she can't crow and second she. 

 cannot lay eggs enough to glut the market. But she will do her 

 best. 



The present healthy condition and freedom from epidemics of our 

 live stock throughout the State is largely due to the unceasing vigi- 

 lance of our State Sanitary Board. In the case of our domestic 

 animals, we have always at hand the invaluable advice and service 

 of the trained veterinarians, men like Dr. Pearson and Dr. Conard, 

 who can help and save the day when we have done our best with- 

 out avail. 



Farmers, study your domestic friends; learn all you can about 

 their habits, needs and capabilities. Hear them at their best. Train 

 them for your purposes. Let them feel that they are your co-work- 

 ers and friends, the recipients of your kindness and love and they 

 will not disappoint you, but will supplement your work and your 

 effort, and like the bread sown on the waters, will send it all back to 

 you with interest more than compounded after many days. 



The CHAIR: What is your pleasure concerning this report? 



On motion, the report was received and placed on file. 



The CHAIR: The next thing in order is the report of the Sani- 

 tarian, Dr. Benjamin Lee of Philadelphia. 



The SECRETARY: Dr. Lee wrote to me that he would not be here 

 but would send his report. The report was not sent to me. If any- 

 body else has it, we would be very glad to have it. 



No response. 



The CHAIR: The next thing in order is the report of the Commit- 

 tee on Roads and Road Laws, P. S. Fenstemaker, Chairman. 



The report read by Mr. Fenstemaker is as follows: 



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