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Show (HOW TO PACK HOLIDAY SHIPMENTS 1 l.Use sound, sturdy con- 2. Use newspaper to pre- Joiner largo enough to pare cushioning. Do not prowid 2" clearance all ball or roll, instead tear into around. 2" strips and then fluff. "r L 3. Insert 2" bottom 4. For several gifts, " 5. Double pack very Vlsyer, then gift. use big enough fragile gifts-pack, Srwff 2" on sides and box to also provide as. in 3, in smaller firm but not sufficient cushioning box, then pack box loo tight. between each one. same way in second container. NOTE: As precaution, before closing, enclose extra "To" and "From" address label. Free labels available from Railway Express. JT, For the Christmas shopper who is planning to send fifts to friends tii relatives, careful packing Is but one step in preparing holiday shipments for safe and sure arrival. After gifts are properly packed, the package or carton must be securely closed or held together. As shown here, taping or tying, or both can be used. Gummed tape, however, in preferable for shipments going by express. Sealed express packages do not involve extra charges or require opening for inspection. Tb Up, sufficiently wide, can be moistened with a damp sponge, ' cloth or paper napkin. Soaking will impair the adhesive quality of the Up. If a little vinegar is mixed with the water the tape will stick more securely. Cartons containing holiday gifts enn be shipped very safely if strong twine and proper tying methods are used. First, make a knot at the end of the cord. Then loop the cord around the girth, or outer side of the package, make a slip knot and sniII tight (Fig. 6). Make a simple knot around the slip knot to keep .the twin taut and secure (Fig. C). Next, run the twine around the length of the package (Fig. 7) and whr fasing the cross-wise loop at the bottom make a knot (Fig. 8). Bring rord back to the original slip knot, tie securely with a double , knot (Fig. 9) and for additional safety repeat the process so that i the package will be double tied. . ' Wkile these procedures will work in most Instances, special sizes WitoTx of typtf-of gifts may require additional or slightly different Method. If in doubt or in need of special advice the local rajlway x press office is a rood place to call or visit o get help. |