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chemistry to economy in feeding and to use them in every day 

 work will surely produce more meat and milk, and better 

 meat and milk than is obtainable by many of the methods now 

 in vogue. 



There is a chemistry for farmers therefore that can be ap- 

 plied in every day life, that can produce economy oftener, 

 economy of labor, economy of patience, with increased crops 

 and products, and hence, increased happiness and content. 



The report of the Executive Board was received by the con- 

 vention as follows : 



At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Illinois 

 State Dairymen's association, held on the 1 6th day of December, 

 1887, the following officers were unanimously elected: 



President — Lovejoy Johnson, Stillman Valley. 



Vice President— W. R. Hostetter, Mt. Carroll. 



Secretary — R. Lespinasse, Chicago. 



Treasurer — Jas. H. White, Aurora. 



REPORT OF OFFICERS. 



President Johnson: 



Gentlemen — I will say I thank you, and when you hear that 

 from me it means a good deal. I thank you for the honor, for I 

 consider it a very distinguished honor. 



treasurer's report. 



Dec. 11, 1886, balance on hand £ 833 46 



" " " Cash received for membership fees .... 101 00 

 " " " Subscription to premium fund at Dairy 



Show 5 00 



Jan. — , 1887 Membership fees 5 00 



Dec. i, " State appropriation 500 00 



Total ; ....$1,444 4-6 



Dec. 11, i886 ; Bill Doherty & Hemmens, 



printing . $ 14 50 



Jan. 3, 1887, Board of secretary and re- 

 porter at convention 14 85 



