Section 4 states the penalty for violation of the previous sec- 

 tions. 



Section 5 mentions the duties of director or deputy with refer- 

 ence to collecting and analyzing samples, and states penalty for in- 

 terfering with the deputy while engaged in the inspection. 



Section 6 declares against the adulteration of whole or ground 

 grain or standard by-products, and fixes penalty. 



Section 7 requires the director to prosecute violators of the act. 



Sections 8, 9 and 10 define the term importer, slate sum to be 

 allowed for carrying out the provisions of the act, etc. 



J}. DUTIES OF PARTIES CONCERNED. 



In the first place, it is the duty of all manufac- 



Duties of turers or jobbers shipping into the State to tag 



Shippers and or brand their products as required by law. 



Retailers. Secondly, the retailers are responsible for the 



proper tagging or branding of feeds they offer. 

 During the past summer and autumn many articles were found en- 

 tirely unguaranteed, some incompletely guaranteed, and others bear- 

 ing too high a protein figure. All parties were legally notified, and 

 in case of a subsequent violation are liable to prompt prosecution 

 without further notification. Dealers in purchasing should order 

 goods subject to the requirements of the Massachusetts law. 



At the present time there is a large variety of 



Business of feeds offered in Massachusetts, and prices have 



the Consumer, reached a high level. The consumer should note 



whether the feed he considers purchasing is guar- 

 anteed, and if the guarantee corresponds to the feed standard pub- 

 lished by the Station. He should examine the material care- 

 fully and refuse to accept anything that is mouldy, wormy 

 or appears adulterated. He should be very cautious concerning 

 new feeds, and should ascertain their feeding value before purchas- 

 ing. The addition of a cheap filler to standard feeds is getting to 

 be altogether too common a practice. Furthermore, it is the busi- 

 ness of the consumer to keep his eyes open and his mental faculties 

 on the alert, otherwise he is likely to pay twenty-five dollars for 

 twenty dollars' worth of nutrients, and have only himself to bla,me 

 for his bad investment. 



