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ing together for their own interests as in other classes doing the same 

 thing, and in order to make that effectual, it is right and proper that 

 any and all interested in the dairy interest should combine, and all 

 means should be used fo advance under the law legitimately the interest 

 of the dairymen, and it can be done in organizations of this kind. 



I don't know much about the dairy business, and guess I knew more 

 when I was a boy. It is different now to then. I remember the days 

 when I had to get up early and churn the cream. I remember that. 



I am glad to note the progress that has been made in consequence of 

 the organization, and the benefits derived from associations of this kind. 

 I wish you well. You have still a good deal in your hands to further ad- 

 vance these interests that are tor the benefit, not only of yourself, but 

 ouv entire country. I thank you. 



Convention adjourned. 



Illinois Dairy Laws 



ALSO THE PURE FOOD BILL PROVIDING FOR A DAIRY AND 

 FOOD COMMISSIONER IN ILLINOIS; AND THE BOARD OF IN- 

 FECTION BILL, BOTH OF WHICH WERE PASSED BY THE 1899 

 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE. 



A imeaBu-re of the greatest importance to dairy men of the State 

 was passed by last year's legisl'ature and were approved by Gov. John R. 

 Tanner. This measure provides for a State dairy and food commissioner. 

 This is an oflScer of which our association has long recognized the need, 

 and during the Galesburg convention strong resolutions in favor of the 

 bill providing for such state officer were presented and passed by a unani- 

 3nous vote. This measure will be particularly beneficial to dairymen and 



