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ment of sugar cane free of scraps as a measure against the sugar cane 
moth borer, observance of pink bollworm precautions, interpretation 
and execution of entomological quarantine regulations generally, and 
the promulgation of such railroad regulations as will enable the road 
to properly observe the quarantine orders of the various states with 
least loss and friction. 
The Entomologist a Builder of Good Will 
Good will is recognized by business as a distinct and often a prime 
asset. It is a commodity that is capitalized, purchased, sold, leased. 
And here the entomologist can function as a most important factor. 
He can keep in touch with growers, individuals as well as organizations, 
and dealers to their ultimate benefit and protection. He can issue 
timely warnings of possible or threatened epidemics; he can assist 
growers to obtain proper material or outfits for their control work; he 
can warn against fraudulent materials or irresponsible concerns; he 
can press the passage of proper laws to protect the grower; he can 
urge enforcement of laws, otherwise permitted to lie dormant; he can 
function as cooperator with county x agents, state and government 
officials; he can conduct demonstrations, schools and even corres¬ 
pondence courses; he can assist local health authorities along the line 
of elimination of flies, mosquitoes, etc., thereby being conducive to 
better living conditions, increased colonization, higher real estate 
values and greater prosperity and happiness generally. 
President W. C. O’Kane: The paper is before you for discussion. 
Mr. Leonard Haseman : I would like to know if any entomologist 
at present represents a railroad. 
Mr. V. I. Safro: Before the war, I knew personally about eight 
or ten who devoted their entire time to such problems. There were 
in addition to these, two or three dozen who were primarily engaged 
in other work, but spent part of their time on entomological problems. 
The return of the railroads to their private owners will be an incentive 
to the railroad agriculturists to begin to organize their departments 
along solid definite lines. 
Secretary A. F. Burgess: It seems to me that this paper is 
timely and has pointed out a field of activity that a good many of us 
have never considered. I can see where there might be some oppor¬ 
tunities along this line that would be beneficial not only to the rail¬ 
roads and their shippers but to the entomologists as well. 
Mr. C. L. Marlatt: One important point that the paper 
brought out which I want to emphasize with a word or two is the neces¬ 
sity for the inspection and clean-up of freight cars at the point of des- 
