February 1, 1913.] 



THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



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OVER 11,000 FEET OF AIR-BRAKE HOSE A DAY. 



The Air Brake Department of The Republic Rubber Co. made 

 a record January 7, in turning out short-length hose, which, the 

 company believes, will surpass that of any other establishment 

 in the country. On that day 11,500 feet of air-brake hose were 

 produced by the hundred men employed in this section of the 

 works. C. B. Frase is manager of the department, and not a 

 little credit for the feat is due to his executive skill. 



THE DAVOL COMPANY'S NEW PLANS. 



Just before the rt-ciiU hulidiiys, the sales force of the Davol 

 Rubber Company, Providence, Rhode Island, gathered together 

 after their usual custom, for the semi-annual meeting and con- 

 ference. At the conclusion of the conference, which lasted two 

 days, the president of the company, Mr. Charles J. Davol, gave 

 the members of the force a banquet — and an exceptionally gen- 

 erous and attractive banquet it was, if one may judge by the 

 menu. There were 14 in attendance on that occasion — the sales 

 manager, superintendent, secretary and acting treasurer attend- 

 ing, together with the salesmen. The feature of the evening, 

 however, was not the menu, abundant and choice as that was, 

 but the speech of President Davol, in which he thanked his as- 

 sistants for having made 1912 the largest year in the company's 

 history, and in which he went on to describe the company's plans 

 for the coming year — not forgetting the large new factory now 

 under course of erection on ground adjoining the present plant. 

 The new mill will be four stories in Iicight and will cover an 

 area of 300 feet by 60 feet, thus adding approximately 80,000 

 square feet to the present large plant. With the new addition 

 the Davol Rubber Co. will have the largest factory in the world 

 devoted exclusively to the manufacture of druggists' sundries. 



A new selling feature, from which much is expected, is being 

 added to the output of the company in the shape of a patented 

 household dish-washing device that w'ill be marketed under the 

 style of the "Yankee Girl Dish Washer.'' This device, made of 

 rubber and metal, represents the most practical advance in the 

 washing of household dishes since dishes have been used. It 

 enables either mistress or maid to do all the dish washing in a 

 practical and sanitary manner, without so much as wetting the 

 hands. It divorces the dish pan from the kitchen and makes 

 the work of washing dishes a pleasure, instead of a distasteful 

 task. The Davol people expect to make this a greater success 

 than even their famous "Anti-Colic Nipple." 



HIGHEST FOR UNITED STATES RUBBER COMMON. 



On January 10, last, the common stock of the United States 

 Rubber Co. sold at 68f^, which was the highest point at wliich 

 this stock has ever sold. 



THE WALPOLE'S FINE YEAR. 



The Walpole Tire & Rubber Co., Walpole, Mass., had a very 

 successful year in 1912. The gross sales exceeded $2,500,000— 

 over 60 per cent, increase over the previous year. The net 

 earnings for the year are estimated at $335,000. 



LOUISVILLE TO MAKE TIRES. 



The manufacture of tires having in the past been practically 

 confined to the territory north of the Ohio river, interest 

 attaches to the incorporation at Louisville of the Speedway 

 Tire Co., with a paid-up capital of $250,000. Sixty-five per cent, 

 of the stock is held in the city named. 



At first the new company will be located in a leased factory, 

 with option of purchase. Later on, when its wants are known, 

 a modern eight-story structure of concrete, steel and glass will 

 be erected. It is expected to make about 100 motor vehicle 

 tires a day, in three standard types. The chief product will 

 consist of pneumatic and solid automobile tires, but mechanical 

 rubber goods and druggists' supplies will also be manufactured. 

 -About 300 men will be employed, the plant being in charge of 

 G. W. Greene, a Massachusetts tire expert. Harry L. Lewman 

 is president; the other officials being likewise prominent local 

 men. 



THE NEW DOMINION TIRES. 



The Dominion Tire Co., Ltd., recently started with a capital of 

 $1,000,000, bids fair to make itself very well known in a short 

 space of time. It is building an exceptionally fine factory in 

 Berlin, Ontario. Berlin, by the way, has a marvelous record 

 for growth and enterprise. Less than sixty years ago it had 

 only 400 inliabitants ; but they came from good stock ; they were 

 mostly Pennsylvania German farmers. Now the town has a 

 population of 25,000 and is celebrated for its high-class factories. 

 The workmen, too, are of a superior class ; over 70 per cent, of 

 the people of Berlin owning their own houses. 



This new tire company has secured 40 acres of land, so tliat 

 it will have room to grow. The main building, which is rapidly 



DoMiNio.v Tire Co., Limited. 



nearing completion, is 432 x 90 feet, five stories and basement, 

 and is flooded with light from every side. It will be equipped 

 with the very best machinery to be obtained anywhere on the 

 continent, and both the Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk Rail- 

 ways have extended their sidings to the factory, insuring prompt 

 delivery of materials and equally prompt shipment of goods. 



The company does not intend to get out a cheap tire, as it 

 believes that cheap tires bring only disaster to manufacturer, 

 dealer and consumer. Its purpose is to make the very best tire 

 that the finest equipment and the best available labor can pro- 

 duce. The Canadian Consolidated Rubber Co., Ltd., will be the 

 sole agent and distributor of the "Dominion" tires. 



FAVARY TIRE CO. ACQUIRES PLANT. 



Since its incorporation three years ago, the Favary Tire Co., 

 of New York City, has been perfecting its special cushion tire. 

 It recently acquired a plant at Middletown, New York, where 

 it was expecting to produce tires during January. The company 

 is composed of Ethelbert Favary, the inventor ; H. C. Cryder, 

 and M. W. Brashears. 



The special feature of this tire is a concentric series of end- 

 less bands of specially woven fabric and rubber, supported by 

 closely spaced aluminum blocks. 



A NEW MICHELIN FACTORY. 



A direct factory branch is being established in Wisconsin by 

 the Michelin Tire Co., of New Jersey. In its application, the 

 company states its capital as $3,000,000. and the Wisconsin in- 

 terest as $25,000. The new branch, it is understood, will be 

 located at Milwaukee. 



PROHIBITION OF BULB HORNS. 



A police ordinance in Los Angeles, California, prohibits the 

 use of bull) horns as signal devices on automobiles. The new 

 ordinance requires a signal producing an abrupt warning note, 

 to be only used in the event of impending danger. 



COMPLETION OF MARATHON RUBBER FACTORY. 



Satisfactory progress is reported in the mechanical installation 

 of the factory, lately erected by the Marathon Tire and Rubber 

 Co.. of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. It is anticipated that the com- 

 pany will be working at its full capacity by early in February. 



