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bottle caps. The proposed enterprise is to consist of: (1) an investigation of present sanitary standards of milk caps in general use in Chicago; (2) preparation of specifications for an "ideal sanitary milk cap." Such an investigation is important from sanitary and health standpoints not only in Chicago and Illinois but for the entire country. It is estimated that the cost of the investigation would be approximately $5,400 and would cover the salaries of research assistants and supplies. The funds would be supplied by the Associated Milk Dealers Incorporated, and there would be no expense to the University except for the use of laboratory space and such heat, light, power, and water as might be needed to conduct the investigation. It is the practice of the University to supply such services in accepting funds for cooperative research investigations of this kind. I request authorization of the acceptance of this grant and the execution of an agreement covering this investigation.

On motion of Mr. Moschel, the execution of this agreement was authorized as recommended.

AGREEMENT W I T H MONSANTO CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR INSECTICIDE RESEARCH

(19) The Dean of the College of Agriculture recommends approval of an agreement with the Monsanto Chemical Company for a special industrial investigation to be carried on jointly by the Agricultural Experiment Station and the State Natural History Survey Division of certain insecticides prepared and submitted by that Company. This agreement is drawn for a period of one year effective when it is executed, and the Company has agreed to contribute $4,500 for the expenses of the research. The agreement is to replace a similar agreement with the Crop Protection Institute (the funds for which have heretofore been provided by the Monsanto Chemical Company) which expires July 14, 1937.

On motion of Mr. Pogue, the execution of this agreement was authorized.

AGREEMENTS FOR COOPERATIVE INVESTIGATIONS

(20) A report of the extension of the following agreements for cooperative investigations: 1. American Dry Milk Institute, Incorporated: (a) Study of "The Utilization by Animals of the Calcium of Whole Milk and of Liquid and Dried Skim Milk and Their Values as Sources of Calcium in the Diet in Comparison with Other High Calcium Foods," for one year from July 1, 1937; the Institute has agreed to contribute an additional $4,200 to cover the expenses of this investigation. (b) Investigation of "The Effect of Milk Solids on the Mineral Metabolism of Children," for one year from July 1, 1937; the Institute has agreed to contribute an additional $3,300 for the expenses of this investigation. 2. Associated Seed Growers, Incorporated, the Sioux City Seed Company, and the Vaughan Seed Store, Incorporated, agreements covering the release, production, and distribution of seeds of varieties of tomatoes and lima beans developed by the Agricultural Experiment Station, for two years from January 1. 1937-

On motion of Mr. Moschel, the extension of these agreements was approved.

SERVICE CHARGE FOR DEFERRED FEES

(21) On March 29, 1937, the Board reduced the service charge for deferred fees providing for a minimum of $1 in every case and a maximum charge of $3. In recommending this change the Comptroller recommended that the minimum charge of $1 be not refunded in any case, but the action of the Board did not specifically contain this provision. I recommend that the action of the Board of March 29 be modified to provide that the minimum charge of $1 for deferred fees be not refundable.

On motion of Mr. Cleary, this recommendation was adopted.