The Chicago Milk Commission (CMC) was formed in 1908 to combat the consumption of unpasteurized milk which was regarded as a leading cause of infant death in the Chicago area.
The staff and volunteers of the CMC created the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago in 1911.
[2] In 1916 the Milk Producers Association started a series of milk strikes, to increase the price paid by Chicago dealers.
By 1917 the rising price of milk led to much reduced consumption (25% that year alone) causing concerns about child welfare.
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