STUDIES IN EGG-MARKETING 



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The proprietor established a carton system whereby farmers 

 bringing in eggs were required to stamp each egg so as to 

 show the brand of the creamery and the number of the farmer. 

 The eggs were placed in cartons, or paper boxes, made to hold 

 an even dozen. These cartons were so shaped that they could 



Diagram II. Number of Dozens of Eggs purchased Each Month by a Local 

 Private Creamery in East Central Minnesota 



be packed in regular egg-cases for shipment to the city. Each 

 farmer signed an agreement with the creamery, pledging him- 

 self to comply with certain definite rules. Eggs were to be gath- 

 ered twice a day. None were to be delivered which were more 

 than eight days old. They were to be of uniform size and color, 



