May 1, 1921 



THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



587 



form of the animal. They are extremely light and as eider- 

 down is washable, are sanitary. The elephant's legs and 



F t'FFlE 



Kle?hant 



KnTEX BUNNIE 



trunk are packed in such a manner as to make him very 

 sturdy on his feet, while the kitten, puppic and bunnie have 

 an inside cardboard base upon which they sit firmly. De- 

 spite the two rublier balls, they do not bounce, being ham- 

 pered by the base stiflfcning. The animals average about 6 

 inches in height, being very convenient for small children 

 to handle. — The Ketcheson Supply Co., Springfield, Massa- 

 chusetts. 



AN IMPROVED SANITARY CAN SPOUT 



Not only the housewife, but the "furnished-roomer" and 

 bachelor who utilize condensed milk will be interested in the 

 improved "Easy Serve"' can spout. This has a spout approxi- 

 mately one inch in diameter which will permit 

 any liquid, no matter how thick, to flow through. 

 The double blades at the bottom cut a round hole, 

 larger than a 25-cent piece, in the top of the can, 

 folding the piece of tin inside so that it will not 

 interfere with the flow of the liquid, or fall into 

 the can. Projections on the side of the blades 

 hold the spout in place with the rubber washer 

 resting tightly against the top of the can. The 

 removable cap on the top of the spout locks firmly 

 \J f in place with a slight turn. To pour liquid remove 



the cap. 



This spout is sanitary, easily cleaned, and made 

 of a non-corrosive and rust-proof material. Be- 

 sides use on the milk can, it serves on boxes of cereals, soda, 

 washing powder, etc. This device turns any can into a pitcher, 

 protecting the contents from dust, flies and other foreign sub- 

 stances. — Baird-Daniels Co., Inc., 143 West Broadway, New York. 



Ground CIripper ''Rotor'' Heel with 

 RvBBER Insert 



suction cup in the middle of the insert has the effect of rotating 

 the foot, while the second one provides the essential non-slipping 

 feature. In front of this is the mechanical pivoting point. — E. W. 

 Burt & Co., Inc., Boston. Massachusetts. 



A WHISTLING RUBBER TWIRLER 



The illustration shows a rul)ber toy consisting of two rubber 

 disks fastened together at the circumference. Into one disk is 

 inserted a string, the ends of which are tied together on the out- 

 side. Into the other disk arc inserted both ends of a string, knotted 



NEW CONSTRUCTION IN HEEL RUBBER INSERT 



"Rotor" heels, which are on all "Ground Gripper" shoes sold 

 outside of .\'ew England have lately been modified by moving the 



rubber plug or insert 

 back from the outer for- 

 ward corner of the heel 

 and extending it back to 

 the rear part of the heel, 

 This new construction 

 provides a yielding sur- 

 face where it is most 

 needed at the rear of 

 Ihc heel where contact 

 with the ground first 

 comes, lessening the wear 

 I if the heel at that point. 

 It also avoids the liability 

 (if the catching of the 

 rubber insert in ladies' 

 skirts as sometimes hap- 

 pens with the rubber at 

 the outside forward corner. The heel is constructed on low, 

 broad and flat lines which make walking easier. The "Rotor" 

 insert takes the jar off the heel, while the back part of the rub- 

 ber insert is yielding and tends to balance the tread. The first 



RuBiiKR Whistling Toy 



on the inside to hold in a whistle. Full the strings 

 and the toy revolves and bellies, and the air is 

 forced in through the whistle. Slacken the strings and the disks 

 reverse their revolutions and the air is again forced through the 

 whistle. Being made of rubber, this toy is harmless, and being 

 inflated Vvith air when in motion is an added attraction for chil- 

 dren.— Jerry Rossi, Box 14, Times Plaza Station, Brooklyn, N. Y. 



A SEVENTY-FIVE-MILES-TO-THE-GALLON AUTOMOBILE 



One of the latest automotive novelties is the two-passenger 

 automobile with a total weight imder 150 pounds. This little 

 car is claimed to have a maximum speed of 30 miles an hour; 

 will travel 75 miles on a gallon of gasoline, and will be com- 

 pletely closed in for protection in all kinds of weather. The 

 car is made almost entirely of aluminum-alloy and magnesium 

 metal, has a 5 h.p. opposed motor and sliding gear transmission. 



M.'\RTIN "StuOI.XMOBILE" 



and no univcrial joints or dififerential. It is amply strong Jo 

 withstand all kinds of road shocks, and the wheel arrangements 

 and spring construction make it ride as comfortably as a heavy 

 and expensive car. The machine is narrow enough to be pushed 

 through an ordinary doorway, and can be parked in the oflSce 

 or the front hall. The car is equipped with disk wheels and 

 pneumatic tires.— Martin Rocking Fifth Wheel Co., Springlielu, 

 Massachusetts. 



It is a goou rule not to carry a spare too long. Inter- 

 change it with the other tires every month. Of course it should 

 he carried covered. When left out of service too long, its en- 

 durance and longevity are seriously handicapped. — Miller News 

 Service. 



