COST OF DISTRIBUTING MILK. 



In Amherst, Walpole, Haverliill and Pittsfield about 60 per cent, of the 

 total milk distributed is represented. In Springfield there are approxi- 

 mately 65,000 quarts distributed daily, and in Worcester 75,000. The 

 figures presented include approximately 16 per cent, of the Springfield 

 distribution and 30 per cent, of that in Worcester. 



Some idea of the size of the milk business in Worcester and Springfield 

 and the number and character of distributors may be gained from Tables 

 II. and III. These figures were obtained in April and September, 1916. 

 It is interesting that Springfield is supplied from 694 sources, the milk 

 passing through the hands of 608 distributors handling a daily average of 

 27 gallons each. The average milkman in Springfield sells 118 gallons of 

 milk and cream daily; in Worcester, 107 gallons. 



Table II. — Springfield, Sources, Quantities and Methods of securing City 

 Milk and Cream Supply. 



