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THE BOOK OF BUTTER 



one- and the one-half-pound prints, should be carefully 

 wrapped. Soiled finger marks on the package are 



objectionable, espe- 

 cially on one that goes 

 to the consumer. A 

 perfect score is given 

 when that part of the 

 package which comes 

 in contact with the 

 butter is clean even 

 though it may be 

 somewhat mussy due 

 to shipping. However, 

 when carelessness is 

 apparent, the score 

 may be cut J to 2 

 points. When extreme 

 laxity is evident, all 5 points might be taken off. The char- 

 acter of the package plays an important part in the selling 

 properties of most goods. It is especially true of butter. 



FIG. 56. Cutting the butter with a wire 

 in finishing the tub. 



EXCHANGES 



146. History and development. In the early history 

 of the butter industry, there were no wholesale trade 

 organizations. In New York Gity the price changed 

 five cents at a time. Every few days some of the lead- 

 ing butter merchants would talk over the situation 

 and practically decide what the price should be for the 

 next few days. In process of time the need of an or- 

 ganization was felt. These trade organizations not only 

 promote good fellowship, but provide an avenue for bet- 

 ter trading. Regarding these organizations, Potts and 



