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bottles in an ice box or refrigerator or even in the iced ship- 

 ping boxes, and would be compelled to do an honest business 

 without taking extra profit in the shape of one or two quarts 

 of cream from each 32 quart can. 



The delivery from cans still obtains to a great extent, 

 and if the customers would only keep their receiving can or 

 jug clean, there is, of course, a saving in cost. Yet, many 

 are the difficulties. In Germany insulated wagons with large 

 cans are used and faucets protrude from the side of the wagons 

 with signs reading : Milk, per quart ; half skim, per quart ; 

 skim, per quart; buttermilk, per quart. The wagons 

 are locked and thus the honesty of the driver was deemed 

 secure. But alas for human inventiveness! A smart driver 

 had the happy thought to drive round to a quiet alley and 

 apply a force pump connected with the faucet by a rubber 

 hose, forcing the desired amount of water into the milk to his 

 own profit and his employers dishonor! Later a patent faucet 

 put a stop to this. 



In England (and Germany, too) a tricycle, Fig. 114, is 

 often used for small routes. A heavy can with faucet is 



swung on the bear- 

 ings and a basket in 

 front carries the bot- 

 tled milk or cream. 



Neat wagons are 

 of importance in de- 

 livering milk as well 

 as a neat dress on 

 the driver. In fact, 

 I see no reason why 

 he should not have 

 a plain uniform. It 

 114 - costs no more than 



ordinary clothing, and is certainly attractive. Personal fancy 

 plays, of course, the main part in selecting the style of wagon. 



