October i, 1904.] 



THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



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simple but f;''*P^''c. and was installed by the company's St. 

 Louis branch. 



The Woven Wire Rubber Co. (New York) had an exhibit 

 adjoining that of the Swinehart Clincher Tire company, given 

 up wholly to channeled horseshoes of aluminium, the tread of 

 the shoe, molded into the channel, being made of rubber and 

 woven wire. 



The I. B. Kleinert Rubber Co. (New York) had in the 

 Manufactures building an exceedingly tasteful and comprehen- 

 sive exhibit of their full line of goods. Some twenty types of 

 dress shields were shown, all of which were explained and 

 illustrated in their " Dress Shield Book " of which many 

 thousands were distributed. 



The Sii.i. Pneumai'ic Horse Collar Co. (Bloomington. 

 Illinois) showed two samples of horse collars of the pneumatic 

 type, of India rubber in part, and promised to send catalogues 

 to all who registered their names. 



The Hallanan Manufacturing Co. (New York) showed 

 a fine collection of rubber horse shoe pads in many difleient 

 styles at their booth in the Manufactures building. 



The V^ehicle Apron and Hood Co. (Columbus, Ohio) had 

 an excellent showing of rubber storm fronts for carriages, the 

 goods being displayed on four types of carriages. 



Saks & Co (New York) had a fine display of wearing ap- 

 parel for automobilists. They showed both French and Amer- 

 ican garments in cravenette and single texture rubber. One 

 garment which particularly deserved mention was a wine col- 

 ored silk lined surface coat of American make, fitted with 

 broad leather collar, and of excellent design. There were also 

 couverture trousers of black rubber lined with brown drill, 

 auto coats with rubber yoke, shirt effect, and so on. The ex- 

 hibit was in care of Mr. Harold Debrest. 



The L. C. Chase Co. (Boston) erected in the Palace of 

 Manufactures a huge glass fronted case with two wings for their 

 various products. In the wings were displayed robes, etc., 

 while the central portion was given up to Chase leather and 

 carriage cloths, a fine showing. The colored goods in the for- 

 mer fabric were particularly fine, as were the various types of 

 embossed surfaces. 



The PantasoteCo. (New York) had an especially attractive 

 exhibit of their goods, which were displayed in a large open 

 double pavilion, in charge of an expert demonstrator. Their 

 product, in many new embossed designs, was used as a covering 

 for the furniture in the pavilion, while booklets, sample 

 swatches, and information were freely distributed. 



John Rovle i"v: SoNS(Paterson, New Jersey), who had one of 

 their tubing machines as a part of the exhibit of the Voorhees 

 Rubber Manufacturing Co., distributed a neat folder telling the 

 story of the Royle machine. 



Werner & Pfleiderer (Saginaw, Michigan) had a fine ex- 

 hibit of machinery in the Liberal Aits Palace, only one machine, 

 ho.vever, interesting the rubber trade — their masticator, shown 

 for the first time at an .\merican world's fair. 



The Te.ktile Machine Works (Reading, Pennsylvania) 

 were located in the Manufactures building, and had a live ex- 

 hibit of many types of braiders for use in covering insulated 

 wire. Although a part at least of their machinery should have 

 been in the Palace of Electricity, visiting electricians and manu- 

 facturers sought them out and their machine received much at- 

 tention. 



The Singer Manufacturing Co. (New York) had in their 

 magnificent exhibit machines for almost every kind of sewing 

 that may be imagined. One of the most notable was that for 

 stitching rubber belting, a machine well known to the rubber 

 trade, and one that stands alone in its class. 



The Compressed Air House Cleaning Co. (St. Louis) 

 showed to big crowds daily how compressed air carried through 

 lengths of rubber hose cleaned carpets far more effectively 

 than any other system. Rubber manufacturers especially 

 looked on with satisfaction, forecasting a big outlet for hose as 

 this system becomes more generally used. 



GERMANY. 



Continental Caoutchouc and Guttapercha Co. (Han- 

 nover) had a notable exhibit in the Transportation building, in 

 charge of Mr. A. E. Richter. The big pavilion which con- 

 tained the goods displayed was done in red, white, and gold, 

 and had for its main display the " Continental " motor tires, 

 that have scjred such a success in Europe. As a souvenir 

 there was presented a brochure bound in red and gold, giving 

 a history of the great Gordon-Bennett race of 1903. The six- 

 teen fine illustrations told the story of the race most graphic- 

 ally, and incidentally both text and pictures gave due credit to 

 the Continental tires, that were such potent aids in the winning 

 of the trophy. 



The Peter Union Pneumatic Tire Co. (Frankfort o/M) 

 had a fine display of pneumatic tires for bicycles and especially 

 for automobiles, in charge of Mr. Paul Friedrichsen. The ex- 

 hibit covered the Peters patent double rim, and purxture proof 

 bands, together with the Peters patent rims for solid tires, 

 and a solid tire with hard rubber base. 



FRANCE. 



Michelin & ClE. (Clermont-Ferrand) exhibited, in the 

 Transportation building, an attractive showcase, in which were 

 displayed sections of their pneumatic tires, tire tools, repair 

 kits, pumps and so on. It was one of the notable displays of 

 goods in this line. 



E. C. Grammont (Paris) made an exhibit in the Electricity 

 building of insulated wire and cables, treads for tires in red and 

 black, and general rubber goods, all in a fine cabinet fitted with 

 glass shelves and festooned with electric lights. He also dis- 

 tributed catalogues in English, French, German, and Spanish. 



Bergougnan & Co. (Clermont-Ferrand) had a general ex- 

 hibit of molded work in red and white rubber and a variety of 

 automobile tires. One that attracted the most attention had 

 leather studs molded into the tread to prevent slipping, and 

 also to add to the life of the tire. 



Falconnet-Perodeaud (Paris) showed six wheels equipped 

 with pneumatic tires, to which was attached a "patented 

 cemented protector." There was also shown the "Normal" 

 tire, with what is known as the "compressed tread band." 



L. Francois Grellon & Co., (Paris), a very important 

 house, had a small but comprehensive exhibit of general 

 technical rubber goods. Their product in insulated wire and 

 hard rubber was also well exemplified. A stack of Balata 

 belting, with samples of the crude gum, attracted much at- 

 tention. 



L. Edeline (Paris) also showed a general line of mechanical 

 rubber goods, together with tires, tire covers, and certain drug- 

 gists' sundries. 



M. Julien Pincon (54, Boulevard Magenta, Paris) showed a 

 steel horse collar with a pneumatic accessory which he called 

 a "tyre," and which had much merit. The collar was light, 

 strong and very simple. 



The Societe Francaise des Cables Electriques, system 

 of Berthold, Boull & Co. (Lyons), showed a rough shaft of 

 Gutta-percha covered cable, in a glass case. 



Antoine Wolber (Paris) displayed in the Transportation 

 building 49 samples of various types of bicycle tires, together 

 with a graphic chart showing the beginning of his business and 



