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may come to a natural and beneficial understanding; to fertilize 

 the inteligence of all connected with the dairy industry by dis- 

 seminating practical and useful knowledge, and only by united 

 and intelligent efforts can the best results be obtained. The 

 more thought, the more observation, the more intelligence and 

 the more brains that we put into our avocation, and the more 

 we master the principles which underlie every department of the 

 business, the greater will be our chance of successfully prosecut- 

 ing it. The short and mild winters of southern Illinois, its rich 

 lands and proximity to the great southern markets are items in 

 your favor. You are able to produce well at that season when 

 winter prices prevail; but to then obtain the best results it is 

 necessary to establish as far as possible summer conditions. 

 Warm stables are essential in order to equalize the conditions of 

 a most variable climate, and succulent food to replace summer 

 pastures. 



The dairy business is the scientific branch of farming; it im- 

 proves the farmer as well as the farm, it renovates and restores 

 wasted soil, brings cash returns throughout the entire year. The 

 dairy farmer can raise as much hay and grain and of better qual- 

 ity as he can without his cows, have their increased profits, sup- 

 plemented by an increase of soil fertility. Wherever we find a 

 dairy section in the state we find thrift and prosperity. 



No rivalry or jealousy exists between any of the dairy sec- 

 tions, the success of one does not conflict with the success of 

 another; on the contrary the good reputation of the dairy pro- 

 ducts of our state in the markets of the world tends to the glory 

 and the benefit of all. The same is true in a reversed condition. 

 Let all interested unite and labor for the advancement of our 

 chosen industry all along the line. Unite for the purpose of 

 securing proper dairy legislation, unite and determine to prevent 

 fraudulent goods from entering the markets sacred to an honest 

 industry, one that can only be permanently successful by adher- 

 ing to honest methods; to prevent them from entering such mar- 

 kets with the stamp or trademark that only and justly belongs 

 to honest goods. 



Our industry has a broad and just claim to protective legisla- 



