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^5 ILLINOIS STATE DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION. 
In European countries, as a rule, a much larger amount of chees- 
per capita is consumed, than in the United states. Oui foieign popu 
lation are nearly all of them liberal consumers of cheese. They woulc 
probably consume quite as much per capita in America as they did a 
home if the kinds and quality of cheese to which they are accustomec 
were at hand. As it is, they consume no inconsiderable amount ol 
American cheese, but if the articles that have formed so large a por 
tion of their diet were readily obtained the quantity would be vastly 
increased. Here, then, is a wide field for extending the manufactur. 
of cheese in this country.- It is only to a very limited extent tha 
cheese resembling any of the foreign makes can be found. The ched 
dar cheese is manufactured almost exclusively, and while much mor< 
of that standard make ought to be consumed here, there is a great op 
portunity to increase the cheese product of the country in the manu 
facture of other varieties. The immense number of Germans wh< 
have sought homes among us and are still coming in an increased ra 
tio. suggests the manufacture of Limburger and Gruyere to suit taste 
that have been acquired in the “fatherland.” The Hollander looks ii 
vain for their Edam and Gouda, and it is seldom that the Swiss en 
counters his Schweitzer Kase. The vaiiety may be, no doubt, piofit 
ably increased by manufacturing goods suited to the taste of ou 
French and Italian populations. 
But the consumption of cheese by our native population might bi 
largely increased if a small fine cheese was in the market. The bull 
of the" best cheeses made in this country is sent abroad, leaving onl; 
inferior croods for home consumption, aside from a small portion of th» 
finer makes. It is hardly to be expected that the consumption o: 
cheese at home will materially advance under this state oi things 
Second and third class articles of cheese are not the kin^s that ou 
people desire, but that they would take kindly to fine cheeses in size 
suited to their wants weighing seven or eight pounds is highly prob 
cibi6 • 
A steady home market is desirable from another consideration 
Cheese makers know that prices in England (who takes 65 per cent 
of our cheese exports), are subject to great fluctuations, which neces 
sarily affect prices in the United States. If a home demand was ere 
ated which approximated the annual product of the country, then 
would be much greater securities for the manufacturers. 
In the United States where our population is constantly and rapid 
ly increasing and changing and new industries are being rapidly de 
veloped, it is imperative that those who are engaged in any of th 
rural industries shall be on the alert, keep abreast with the. age, an< 
seize upon the opportunities offered for the profitable pursuit of thei 
avocations. The cheese industry presents one of the most feasible 0 
such opportunities, and our dairy friends will do well to give the mat 
ter their attention. , . 
A word more upon that branch of the subject relative to the in 
flux of foreigners to our shores, dhe fact may well be emphasize! 
that the makes of cheese in this country should be varied, not only tj 
suit the wants of Americans, but to cater to the tastes of the vast an< 
increasing influx of foreigners who are seeking homes among us 
