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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



[February 1, 1916. 



New Goods and Specialties. 



PERFORATED MATTING IN ROLLS. 



RUBBER matting, as a substitute for the old-style fiber mat- 

 ting, or carpet runners, have grown steadily in favor as a 

 floor covering, especially for use in public buildings. Its 

 wearing qualities are excellent, and it is pleasant to walk upon, 

 being soft and yielding to the step. Easily cleaned, and non- 

 absorbent, it is especially well suited for use in damp or wet 

 places. Perforated rubber matting has been used for years, with 



uniform success, but a new development in this line is shown 

 herewith, in the form of rolls of matting, from which mats can be 

 cut in any length desired, the widths manufactured ranging from 

 18 to 36 inches. This form of matting is convenient for dealers, 

 since they do not need to keep a supply of the various sizes, and 

 can accommodate their customers with a greater latitude in size 

 than the cut mats allowed. [The Mechanical Rubber Co., Cleve- 

 land, Ohio.] 



CONVENIENCES FOR DISH WASHING. 



Dish washing is evidently becoming one of the fine arts. The 

 mop superseded the cloth, to the decided benefit of women's hands, 

 and now there is a device which not only does away with 



the necessity of 

 immersing the 

 hands in the wa- 

 ter, but supplies 

 clean w'ater. As 

 s h o w n in the 

 " ^' illustration, the 



cotton niup is attached by two small screws to the hexagon- 

 shaped handle connected to the rubber tube, thus allowing the 

 mop to be taken ofT and renewed. The rubber tube is fastened to 

 either the hot or cold water faucet, carrying the water through 

 the mop and affording a constant flow of clean water, regulated 

 to any volume. 



In another similar brush there is a self-soaping device, the 

 water flowing down the rubber tube and driving through a soap 

 box before reaching the bristle brush used for dish washing. 

 [Fuller Brush Co., Hartford, Coimecticut.] 



THE AOUA-PHONE. 



This name might in justice be changed to the Aqua-Detector- 

 Phone, if a descriptive title be desired, for the instrument is de- 

 signed first to detect escaping water and then to telephone the in- 

 formation to the operator. In appearance and size it is an exact 

 counterpart of the standard telephone receiver. The outer part 

 is made of hard rubber, and it is composed entirely of this ma- 

 terial and aluminum. It is used to detect leaks in water pipes, 

 and its operation is simple. A metal rod is driven into the ground. 



or the key placed in position on a street surface valve, as the 

 case may be ; the point of the Aqua-Phone is touched to the rod, 

 when, if there is a leak nearby, the sound of escaping water can 

 be heard through the receiver. It may also be used in factories 

 and other places where the continued wastage of metered water 

 is costly. [.\riua-Phone Cd.. Cincinnati. Ohifi.l 



THE ■•SANITARY ■ FLEXIBLE RUBBER FLY SWATTER. 



Many different materials, wire perhaps being the most general, 

 have been utilized in destroyers of that persistent enemy of 

 peace and good temper, the fly. Rubber as used in the "Sanitary" 



fly swatter, illustrated herewith, has many advantages over other 

 materials, as it will not rust, no matter how salty the atmosphere, 

 or injure the furniture. The soft, flexible rubber adapts itself to 

 any angle, conforms to the shape of the surface against which it 

 is struck and can be washed and kept perfectly clean. This fly 

 swatter is supplied with a straight or turned handle as desired. 

 [Standard Vending Machine Co., Hazleton, Pennsylvania.] 



THREE NEW RAINCOAT MODELS. 



The latest models of raincoats for men and women show style 

 and individuality as created by the well-known makers of 

 'Kenreign" garments, cumbining modish cut with high quality. 



These rain- 

 coats are made 

 in single and 

 double texture 

 rubberized fab- 

 rics, proofed by 

 the "Kenreign" 

 process. The 

 single texture 

 goods have a 

 fancy art de- 

 sign proofing 

 of pure Para 

 rul)ber on the 

 hack of the ma- 

 terial w h i c h 

 L;ives a very 

 [•leasing effect. 

 They are made 

 in various col- 

 iirs. light and 

 ilark tan. how- 

 ever, being the 

 most popular. 

 The style and 

 iiu.ilit> oi these coats are such that they are actually worn as 

 much in fair, as in rainy weather. .\s an automobile garment 

 they are unsurpassed, lieing dustproof as well as rainproof, 

 and can easily be slipped on over the usual cloth, affording a 

 comfortable and highly presentable protection. [C. Kenyon Co., 

 Brooklyn, New York.] 



