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to make extensive improvements, and the other cannot be expected to pull down 

 the old, poorly-lighted and poorly ventilated structure. A few might have to go 

 out of the dairy business the business' of producing human food but for the 

 most part both can clean up their premises and make the best of their circum- 

 stances. Let it not be thought that there is contemplated any such thing as an 

 invasion of "personal liberty." The manufacturer may not run his factory until 

 he has conformed to certain necess'ary regulations for the protection of his em- 

 ployees; the baker may not make his bread until he has conformed to a standard 

 which will safeguard his consumers; the man in the city may not build a house 

 without considering its effect on his neighbour or the health of the occupant through 

 unsanitary conditions. A score of such illustrations could be adduced to indicate 

 the methods by which modern society seeks to protect itself, and in their reflected 



Newly constructed, recognizing the value of sunshine and ventilation. 



light show the reasonableness of the suggestion that there should be similar super- 

 vision in connection with the dairy business, which comes so closely in touch with 

 everyone. Furthermore, we believe the intelligent and progressive farmers and 

 dairymen appreciate the benefits which informed and informing inspection would 

 mean to them. In those sections where it has been carried on systematically, it 

 is not only not resented, but welcomed, and we are glad to bear testimony to the 

 splendid manner in which farmers are co-operating with health officers and vet- 

 erinarians for improved conditions. We desire to see this co-operation extended 

 to all parts of the Province with the same excellent results. But we would like 

 to lay stress on the fact that the work must be carried on in a spirit of co-operation 

 rather than by antagonistic authority. For the intelligent and progressive farmer 

 who is honestly doing his best, there should be every assistance and encouragement ; 

 for the man who by persistent and deliberate carelessness gambles with the health 

 and perhaps the lives of his customers' and their children, there should be no more 



