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culous cows, calling special attention to one case, a cow, the milk of which was 
sold during 18 months after tuberculosis had been diagnosed, and during a con¬ 
siderable period after she had been isolated from the dairy herd to which she be¬ 
longed, with the apparent object to prevent the disease from spreading in the 
stable without sacrificing the profits to be derived from peddling the diseased 
milk. The same cow, after her flow of milk ceased, was slaughtered, and her 
meat sold in public market. Her lungs, filled with an excess of tubercles, were 
presented to the proper authorities, but no action could be taken because no laws 
oppose the introduction of bacterial poison into the systems of the men, women 
and children of the State. 
Dr. William H. Wray, State Veterinarian, commented on the lack of legis¬ 
lation in matters essential to public health, and later on indicated the difference 
between New York and Baltimore analyses of milk, closing with a few words in 
reference to the good results attendant upon the suppression of swill feeding in 
dairy stables in New York. 
Dr. L. F. Russell, of Maine, gave a short sketch of State Agricultural and 
Veterinary Experimental Stations and of their object and use. 
The desirable flavor of merriment was inspired into the banquet through the 
wit and humor of Dr. C. K. Dyer and Mr. Fred. Faville. 
E. C. Sohrobdek, M.D.V., Secretary. 
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“ The Gods give no great good without labor,” is an old pro¬ 
verb, and a true one; the hardest labor is not always that which 
is best paid, however. To those in search of light, pleasant and 
profitable employment, we say write to B. F. Johnson & Co., 
.Richmond, Ya. 
