Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-07
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TREQUENTLY in business it is
necessary to fasten together in
voices, shipping papers, specifi-
cations, sample materials. cost
sheets, papers for filing or for a hun
dred other purposes. Clips, pins and
eyelets have been tried and found
wanting. but the Improved Ever
ready Paper Fastener. sold by A.
fomerantz & Co.. 1925 Chestnut
street, has been tried and found to
pc economically efficient. Made of
hlgh-grade steel, nickel-plate and
Japan finished, loaded with a roll of
EverreadY Steel Tape, which make
5OO0 staples at cost of about 1 u
cents per 100, this automatic tool
operates neatly, easily and with
lightning-like rapidity. As MANY as
eight sheets can be fastened to-
gether with one operation, and coin
and pay envelopes thus safely sealed
cannot be opened without detection.
,THERE are al kinds of pressing
boards in existence, but the
Iurk-Top Pressing Board is
one of the few that can be hidden
from the eagle eye of the irwin o
"boardlng-house missus," who al,
ways suspects her gas or electricity
is being unduly burned. The House.
furnishing Store of j. Franklin Mi.
Ter, 1912 Chestnut street, keeps them
IN two sizes. 14x20 inches or 2Ox3O
inches, small enough when folded to
be conveniently placed in a trunk or
drawer. They are just right for
pressing small pieces with a three
pound electric iron, for they are as
bestos lined, one side covered with
canton flannel for plain ironing. the
other with heavy Turkish towelino
which better brings out the embroid.
cry on waists, collars, handkerchiefs
and even handsome lingerie which
cannot be trusted to the laundress.
T!OUGH Spring was chased
into hiding last week by ieal-
GUS old Winter, it will not be
long before she comes tripping forth
again hand in hand with her warm.
est friend, Summer. whose bright
and beaming ardor drives US all to
soft drinks. Always in great dc.
mand during hot weather, this wear
there will be larger business done
in them than ever, and E. Bradford
Clarke Company, 1920 Chestnut
street, are fully prepared TO meet the
rush with all varieties. The Hvwaco
Brand of Ginger Ale. the closest sec.
ond to the &c. and c." Irish brand.
sparkling. snappv and gingerv. is
decidedly worth drinking, while for
those who like something sweeter
there is excellent and wholesome
Sarsaparilfa. the best made, with 4
rich herby flavor and not so deadly
sweet as some brands.
In ASHTON decrees most positively
that this is to he a Peplun
Blouse season. Thew certainly
are stunning, replacing the vestees
in the new suits, and at Oppenheim
Collins & Co.. Chestnut and 1oth
streets, fetching and varied as.
sortment has just arrived. One pray
Georoette blouse has the end of tbs
bell-sleeve and the loose over.
peplum (which falls below the waist
line), of a handsome figured creme
in. harmonious shades of blue. rose
and gray. This blouse also comes in
canary, TURQUOISE and rose, with
wonderful color combinations in the
penlums. Another model. the Cos.
sack. of white crepe de chine, hangs
straight. the narrow sash girdle be-
ing merely ornamental. An elabor-
ate border of wool embroidery, in
grays, blues and rose. finishes the
bottom and sleeves, while the collar
less neck is edged with blue.