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without detriment to his trade. It is the same with the dairyman. The 

 man who expects to succeed must give his work his whole attention 

 every day in the year, at least until his business is so well established 

 and until he has some one associated with him or an employe with 

 whom he can trust the work. 



One great advantage the dairy industry offers is that its returns are 

 quick and constant. You go into the business today and your returns 

 begin to come in tomorrow and are constant every day in the year. It 

 seems very clear to me with all our natural advantages of soil, climate, 

 wide range of cheap feeds and pastures, and a good market in our own 

 territory, not yet supplied, the future of the dairy industry in Missouri 

 is as promising as any other branch of farming. 



The full development of the dairy industry in Missouri means mil- 

 lions of dollars added to the taxable wealth of the State, it means thou- 

 sands of well improved farms with the comforts of life abundant, it 

 means a better system of public roads in the State, it means more money 

 for the education of the sons and daughters of the farm, it means that 

 father and mother will have something put away for their support in 

 declining years, it means that by this system of farming we can main- 

 lain the fertility of our lands and leave the farms of Missouri a rich 

 heritage for future generations. 



THE DAIRY INDUSTRY OF MISSOURI AS SEEN BY A COM- 

 MISSION MERCHANT. 



(By Wm. N. Tivy, St. Louis.) 



It was probably the intention of the committee when they placed 

 me on the program that I should uncover some defects in your present 

 system, as we dealers think they exist, so that you may discuss and 

 correct if found desirable. 



Lack of supply through the fall and winter months is the first and 

 probably the most important point I have to offer. You may not think 

 so, but it is a serious drawback to Missouri butter, which, like the Irish- 

 man's flea, is not there when you want it ; while Elgin can always fill 

 the bill. Again, when you don't want it "very much" in the dullness of 

 summer, it shows up in full force, and some of it insists on being sold 

 quick, or it will soon put on strength enough to overcome you. 



Now that "Oleo" is properly restricted from taking your trade, 

 more butter will be needed and you are called on to supply it with only 

 the same ability, the supply will be short, at least for awhile. 



