FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION 183 



Normal University Orchestra for their contribution to our 

 splendid program. That we also express our appreciation tc 

 the exhibitors of dairy cattle, dairy supplies, dairy products, 

 corn, etc. 



RESOLVED, That we heartily commend the splendid ad- 

 ministration of our State Food Commissioner, Hon. Scott 

 Matthews, and his able assistant, Mr. John B. Newman, in pro- 

 moting the best interests of the dairy industry. In this connec- 

 tion we enthusiastically endorse the movement which the com- 

 missioner has promoted looking toward more and better cowa 

 for Illinois. Through the local bankers and other business men 

 in the different communities, renewed interest is being aroused 

 in dairying and a splendid work is being accomplished. 



RESOLVED, That this Association approves the general 

 plan outlined by the State Food and Dairy Department for the 

 grading of cream and the payment for same according to quali- 

 ty, and that we urge every cream producer and cream purchaser 

 to co-operate with the authorities in every way possible. 



WHEREAS, It being a well known fact that pasteuriza- 

 tion of dairy products not only promotes better quality, but is 

 in the interests of public health, therefore 



BE IT RESOLVED, That we urge the enactment of a 

 compulsory pasteurization law in Illinois to cover all dairy pro- 

 ducts. According to statistics recently compiled by our State 

 Food and Dairy Department, 93.18 per cent of the creamery 

 butter made in this state in 191 5 was churned from pasteurized 

 cream, therefore, 



BE IT RESOLVED, That we urge the general dissemina- 

 tion of this fact to the consuming public as a means of assuring 

 them of the safety and superior quahty of Illinois creamery 

 butter. 



RESOLVED, That we reaffirm our position in favor of 

 legislation that will safeguard the dairy industry against the 

 fraudulent sale of butter substitutes. The oleomargarine forces 

 are well organized and they will undoubtedly make a supreme 

 effort during the present session of Congress to secure the leg- 

 islation they wish. The National Dairy Union is looking after 



