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Farmers' Bulletin 1055. 
Salting and curing. 
7. Keep the hide or skin clean and away from water. 
8. After removing the hide or skin from the animal allow the hide or skin to 
lie separately in a cool, dry, dark place from 6 to 12 hours, with the flesh side up, 
until the animal heat has escaped. 
9. Do not let the hide or skin dry out either before or after salting. 
10. Do not allow the hide or skin tp freeze. 
11. Use only fresh, clean salt. 
12. Use plenty of salt; too much will do no harm; too little will. Use about 
1 pound of salt to each pound of hide. 
13. Salt more thoroughly the heavy parts, such as the head and neck, and also 
open up any folds that may be stuck together and sprinkle them with salt. 
Shipping and marketing. 
14. Before bundling remove excess of salt by sweeping or shaking. 
15. Bundle properly according to the nature of the hides or skins. 
16. Tie all bundles tightly and securely, and tag each one as directed. Be 
sure that the tag can not come off and see that it is clearly and lastingly 
addressed. 
17. After the preparation for shipment, ship promptly. 
18. Trade directly with the most practicable and profitable agency, avoiding 
all unnecessary middlemen or agencies. 
19. Always bear in mind the benefits to be derived from superiority", and 
strive constantly to improve the methods practiced. 
