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rotating brush and steam, and that they shall be rinsed in two separate baths 

 of clean, hot water and then thoroughly dried and kept inverted until used, 

 without covers, in a clean, dry atmosphere free from odors. 



48. It is agreed that the jars shall be filled by a method approved by the par- 

 ties of the first part. 



49. That they shall be sealed after all air has been excluded by the most 

 approved device for closing them. 



50. The bottles after being filled shall be labeled across the cap, bearing the 

 words " Certified Milk," with the name of the dairyman, together with the date 

 of milking. 



51. It is furthermore agreed that no milk shall be sold as certified milk that 

 is more than 3 hours old when bottled nor more than 24 hours old when 

 delivered. 



TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY. 



52. It is hereby understood and agreed that the transportation and distribu- 

 tion of all milk represented as certified milk shall be conducted by the party of 

 the second part, either in person or by persons employed by him. 



53. That in transit the milk shall not be exposed to any of the foregoing 

 prohibitory conditions. 



54. That it shall not be subjected to agitation. 



55. That it shall not be exposed to the heat of the sun. 



56. That the delivery wagons shall be so constructed that the required tem- 

 perature of the milk may be maintained during transit. 



57. That before the wagons are filled for shipment the body, the trays, and 

 compartments shall be flushed with boiling water. 



58. It is furthermore agreed that the distributing agents shall, during the 

 transfer of the milk from the dairy to the purchaser, be subject to the follow- 

 ing restrictions, namely, that they shall use no tobacco. 



59. That they shall take no intoxicating drinks. 



60. That they shall not collect the empty containers nor receive money or 

 milk checks from houses in which an infectious or contagious disease is known 

 to exist. 



61. It is also hereby agreed that the collection of empty bottles from places 

 where infectious or contagious disease is known to exist shall be made by other 

 persons than those employed to deliver the milk. 



62. That these collections be made with wagons not employed in the distribu- 

 tion of the milk. 



63. That before these empty bottles shall be returned to the dairy they shall 

 be carried to a separate building and first be subjected to the process of clean- 

 ing bottles indicated in a former clause of this contract. 



64. It is hereby understood and agreed that if any further precautions or 

 changes in method calculated to improve the quality of milk or guard the 

 same from impurities or dangers is desired, that the party of the second part 

 will cheerfully be governed by such additional rules and regulations as may be 

 laid down by the parties of the first part. 



65. It is understood and agreed by the party of the second part, the same 

 binding the owners, agents, or assigns of the aforesaid dairy, that the product 

 known as certified milk shall be under the following restrictions in its sale, 

 namely, thst until the amount required within the boundaries of Essex County 

 shall first be supplied it shall not be sold beyond these limits, except that the 

 parties of the first part shall give their consent. 



66. It is furthermore agreed by the party of the second part, the same bind- 

 ing the owners, agents, or assigns of the aforesaid dairy, that in the event of a 

 failure to comply with any or all of the requirements of the foregoing contract 

 the party of the first part shall reserve the right to withdraw from the con- 

 tract and publish the fact in such manner as they deem best. 



67. Finally, it is understood and agreed that nothing in this contract shall 

 prevent the abrogation of any of the provisions of the same by the parties of 

 the first part, provided that it shall be done for the purpose of substituting 

 other provisions designed to promote the objects of their organization. 



68. It is further understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto 

 that the party of the second part shall be at liberty to cancel this agreement 

 by giving two months' notice in writing of his desire to do so in case of inability 

 for any reason to comply with the terms of the same. 



In witness whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hands the day 

 and year first above written. 



