American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-11-12
STATE INSPECTOR OUTLINES
POLICY OF DEPARTMENT
Mutual Co-0peration Is the Plan
Adopted BY ]. X. white, State
State dairy, Food and
Sanitary Inspector.

/ - " vaAss0, oeAtG oA1ISt tthb4l
and sanitary inspector, outlines the
policy Of that department to be one OF
mutual cooperation to assist In the
betterment Of conditions and products
manufactured and to- enforce the fed
erai and state laws. Both letters of
the departments head are explanatory
and ~ tollows:
american Falls Milling Company.
american Falls. Idaho,
"0ientlement: am enclosing copy
OF letter addressed to the secretary
Of the Idaho Millers' association which
In way. sets out the policy of this
department in enforcing the state and
federal food and drug law.
II fully realize that law. no mat
ter how good or bad It may be. can be
better carried out " all parties inter-
ested understand the law and the pur-
pose of Its enactment. There Is no bet
ter way OF reaching this understand
Ing than by cooperation Of business
interests and the law enforcing power
Our laws were not enacted for the sole
purpose of protecting the consumer
but by proper enforcement, II also
serves to protect the honest manufac-
turer and dealer against the unscrup-
ulous competitor who either designed
ly manufacturers an inferior product
or adulterates the genuine article for
mere monetary gain. or through lack
OF knowledge or skill cannot produce
wholesome product.
THE purpose Of this department IL
to encourage and assist In every way
possible. every honest business. in this
state and II We can get the co-operR-
tion Of the legitimate, honest manufac-
turers and dealers, II will be q ques-
ton Of o. very -ahnrf time nnit, shA Ai~--
business Of defrauding the public
II would be pleased to meet with
Won and other millers Of the state In
session, where we can get better ac-
ouainted- each other
talk over the many business difficui-
ties--reIate our experience and de-
yelop a spirit OF hearty cooperation
that vii, not only be benefit TO your
selves and your business. but VIII re-
suit In a closer relationship between
business. the people and this depart
ment
VERY truly yours,
-. X. WHITE.
state Dairy, Food and Sanitary In
, spector."
Letter 10 Mr.. Robert.
, "Mr. +. p. Robert, Secretary,
: Idaho Millers' Association,
! "Rigby, Idaho.
Dear Sir: Your letter OF NOV. ot
J, giving me the names OF mills havh
& membership In the Idaho Millers' ~
:. sociation has been received and
! thank you for the information.
e "There are many things arectii
your business with which ! am not
m tcae,her fpmiliar. AMI ] hesitate
take any action until after | have 60
I, ferred with those who are speciai
e. trained and directly interckt"i N N
" business. / feel reasonably sure u
x. there Is not miller In our state "
H. would manufacture and put OIL
market an article OF food in vi0letl
IT. Of the state or federal law and IN
a Judgment, II is just a question OF 9
e; ting together and determining
nd proper construction OF the law
reach a working agreement that
on, protect both the manufacturer and
We, consumer.
lk- III this Is the spirit Of your assoc
ton. you can rest assured thai
ub- will have the cooperation OF this
,hn partment. as II Will not be our po
To be unreasonable or radical In
'dy, forcing the law. My experience IN
ves work has taught me that much
! r. real good can be accomplished
meeting and comforting with the
ness men, than by resorting to co
z. and lawyers, which IL not only
pensiye TO the business interests
the taxpayer. but usually result
more or less publicity that doe
one any good and often works
unjust hardship on the parties In
ed. Trusting ! may have your
operation, am.
Very truly yours,
~. X. WHITE
sotete Dsirv. Food and Sanitar