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The first thing they did was to put in scales, everything that grew 

 passed over these scales, grain, hay, etc. They put in scales that 

 cost $159.00. The next thing they put up a silo, the silo cost 

 $325.00. I sent them a bill of $285.00 and paid the dif- 

 ference myself. I have never charged them a penny for work I 

 have done. They said it would be necessary in the nature of the 

 business that once in a while they would have to stay over night. 

 They have never paid for a meal. I do not know if they intend 

 to make any more improvements, but the way they are running 

 it is no expense to them. I have not taken a cent and do not in- 

 tend to ; I am not going to make any charges. 



Mr. Wiggins: You feel that they have made you dollars 

 and you appreciate the service. Their experiment with you it 

 seems to me is well brought out here today. They have given 

 you a start and a lift. They have done it all over the state and 

 are willing to do it. As far as I can find out the dairy depart- 

 ment is always willing to lend a hand whenever another hand 

 is extended to meet it. 



Mr. Causey : I would like to see some other man take up 

 the work. 



Chairman: If you have become tired and wish to adjourn 

 we can. There are quite a number of experienced dairymen 

 here. It is moved and seconded that we adjourn, but before ad- 

 journing I wish to again thank the members of the Local Com- 

 mittee here and the citizens and the farmers who have helped 

 to make this meeting what I consider a great success. I wish to 

 thank you for the Association. I bid you good day. 



