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augurated. Some additions to the staff are planned, to permit the 

 taking up of studies on soils, horticulture, and possibly live stock. 

 It is believed that a considerable cattle industry coald be developed, 

 especially on St. Thomtis and St. John, and with it, dairying, which 

 is almost unknown, could be profitably developed. Immediate at- 

 tention to food production is desirable in order that the islands may 

 be less dependent on the mainland for their maintenance. 



These islands are advantageously located for tiie development of 

 a large maritime shipping transfer, and it is believed with the return 

 of normal times that they are destined to greatly increased pros- 

 perity in which agriculture can and should play an important part. 



