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ter, some people place them in an association that makes but- 

 ter appear a very dangerous food which has caused much dis- 

 ease. I know of no authoritative record where a disease was 

 caused by butter. Some of the most eminent authorities state 

 the case in substantially the same words. The producer wishes 

 to make butter as good as possible and hopes that it will be as 

 good as the consumer wants it to be. Pasteurization destroys 

 all disease germs. Pasteurized butter is as free from disease 

 danger as any other food that comes to the kitchen door. Con- 

 siderable of the butter is pasteurized. If the consumer appre- 

 ciates pasteurization, the producer will furnish pasteurized but- 

 ter. 



In summary, increasing the value of dairy products by 

 increasing their price is not possible nor lawful. Proceeds can 

 be increased by bringing some of the low grade products to top 

 grade quality and by producing more in the winter, when prices 

 are high. Profits can be increased by reducing the cost of pro- 

 duction. The consumer will feel that he is getting more for 

 his money if the quality is pleasing and healthful. Dairy pro- 

 ducts have been scandalized before the consumer. He should 

 ])e informed of their true condition and utility. 



