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January, 1926 yee e eee An Excellent Pile Equipment “The first three months are. the hardest.” This bit of slang is true when applied to the shipping industry for the next three months. a It is during the severe winter weather that a good equipment counts. A scene, like the one pictured above, may mean ruin to a great many Ropes. However, the Rope was Columbian and despite the terrific pressure of ice and snow, every line came through in ship shape. It will pay you to equip with the guaranteed Columbian . Cordage. Every line contains the red, white and blue Tape-Marker which guarantees service, regardless of weather conditions. , Columbian Rope onmaey 332-90 Genesee Street Auburn, ‘‘The Cordage City’’ N. Y. Branches: New York Chicago Boston New Orleans Please mention MARINE REVIEW when writing to Advertisers