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years. This is due primarily to the fact that it adds in appear- 

 ance of the package, which is a big factor in selling the goods. 

 It also makes a package which is more easily handled by the 

 dealer. It reduces shrinkage and prevents absorption from 

 articles which otherwise might spoil the flavor of the butter. To 

 afford the greatest amount of protection and to remain in a 

 clean and attractive condition such cartons should be paraffined 

 on both sides. 



The amount of labor required for wrapping the prints with 

 the second wrapper and placing them in the cartons is equal to 

 about two-thirds of the amount of labor required for printing 

 and wrapping, differing with the different styles of cartons used. 



IV. Butter Printing in Large Factories. In larger fac- 

 tories the cost of printing, wrapping, and placing the butter in 

 cartons may be materially reduced by the installation of more 

 expensive machinery for printing, wrapping, and placing the 

 butter in cartons. 



