'A few elastic bands are well worth carrying on a journey. They are better than small straps for fastening sticks and umbrellas together; they will keep odd papers and books nearly in place; they may be slipped tronnd an insecure purse or wallet, or used instead of string for light parcels. They ocp small things from going adrift in a rucksack, hold sectional maps safely open in a wind, and prevent various odds and ends from rattling or rolling in a car, train, or ship's cabin.
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