Cooperation 171 



"To every person signing the agreement quoted above 

 a small rubber stamp is given for use in stamping the eggs 

 and the container. This stamp plays an important part 

 in the system of marketing. It contains the name of 

 the creamery, the creamery brand, and a serial number for 

 each producer. By means of the stamp which thus ap- 

 pears on each egg and on each package it is possible to 

 trace the product back to the individual producer, and 

 in consequence to place the blame for any carelessness or 

 poor quality where it belongs. A repetition of any offense 

 of this nature may be sufficient ground for refusing to 

 handle the eggs of that particular producer. 



"When the creamery patron signs the agreement, and 

 at such times thereafter as may be necessary, he is fur- 

 nished with a supply of cartons or containers in addition 

 to the rubber stamp. These cartons are the ordinary 

 one-dozen size pasteboard egg boxes which are so shaped 

 that they may be packed in a regular 30-dozen egg case. 

 The following guaranty is printed on the top of the car- 

 ton: - 



This package contains 

 ONE DOZEN GUARANTEED FRESH EGGS 



Creamery Company 



Manufacturers and Dealers 



Eggs, Butter, Pasteurized Cream, and Ice Cream 

 Minnesota. 



NOTE. Eggs in this package, if they have our trade-mark on 

 them, are guaranteed to be strictly fresh, clean, and full size, 

 and if ever found otherwise, we wish you would do us the favor 

 to report it, giving number found on the egg. 

 Creamery Company. 



