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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



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A NOVEL SHAVING BRUSH. 



For the traveler, to ■whom economy of space ami convenient 

 availability of shaving materials are necessary, this all rubber 

 <levice has been invented. On the left in the illustration is 

 the brush holder that also contains the soap and which fits 

 into the massage brush shown on the right. Sufficient hot 



also used and stream-line disc wheels add to the apparent 

 realism of these clever mechanical toys. [Ideal .\eroplane and 

 Supply Co., New York City.] 



water for producing a foamy lather is contained in the 

 holder shown in the center of the picture. When the sartorial 

 function is finished the two active parts of the brush can be com- 

 pactly fitted into one another and finally into the holder. 

 [Robert Webb. Brooklyn. New York.] 



MODEL AEROPLANES DRIVEN BY RUBBER STRANDS. 



Model aeroplanes are now made that are perfect reproductions 

 of their larger prototype and on an exact scale reduction. The 

 three-foot model appears to be the most popular and is furnished 

 in the various types that are now familiar to everyone. A popu- 

 lar model is that of the famous monoplane, Bleriot XI, which 

 made the first successful flight across the English channel. An- 

 other is a perfect replica of the famous Taube monoplane used 

 by the German and Austrian armies. 



Our illustration shows the Curtiss military biplane tractor that 



A JAPANESE NOVELTY. 



Japanese novelty shown in the illustration is the 



larky" made of a papier-mache-like composition and 



finished in natural and attractive colors. To 



the back of the figure is attached a small rub- 



)e and a cylindrical bulb. By pressing 



this, air is forced to the 



figure, causing the "darky" 



to open and close his 



mouth as though about to 



enjoy a luscious bite from 



_ the realistic slice 



o f watermelon 



held in his right 



hand. [A. A. 



\'antine & Co., 



New York 



A RUBBER DOLL THAT TALKS. 



One of the unique novelties of the season, 

 shown in the illustration, is a rubber doll, 

 with a semblance of cozy winter costuming 

 in the shape of mittens and a high, pointed hood tied under the 

 chin. The feature that children most appreciate in this toy is 

 that when the head is squeezed by a pressure of the hand, the doll 

 responds by uttering sounds in a squeaky voice. 



PHILLIPS' "MILITARY" SOLES AND HEELS. 



A timely innovation in rubber soles and heels designed 

 ith especial regard to the needs of military service consists 

 : thin rulilier plates, provided with raised studs that are attached 

 to ordinary soles and 

 heels, as shown in 

 the accompanying illus- 

 tration. The manufac- 

 turer claims that the 

 rubber used in these 

 plates is six times more 

 durable than leather and that they not only keep the feet 

 dry, no matter what the weather, but by their gripping quali- 

 ties and the smoothness they impart to the thread greatly 

 lessen the fatigue of long marches. This form of heel and 

 sole protection is equally adapted for athletic sports and 

 country wear. [Phillips' Patents, Limited, London, England.] 



is used by the United States government, and is rapidly replacing 

 the pusher type of aeroplane. An excellent flyer is the three-foot 

 model Curtiss flying boat that, owing to its waterproof and 

 sturdy construction, makes a splendid motor boat. The Wright 

 biplane and the Curtiss convertible hydro-aeroplane are sup- 

 plied in the three-foot model sizes and are very popular types, 

 particularly with the older devotees of the game. There are also 

 gliders, speed-planes, aero-tops and various other flying toys that 

 are primarily designed for amusement, but doubtless could all be 

 used effectively for demonstrating the principles of aviation. 



The motive power of these miniature flying machines is devel- 

 oped by rubber strands that are twisted or wound up like a spring 

 and which, when released, drive the propeller shaft for a period 

 of time, depending on the length and thickness of these rubber 

 strands. As shown in the illustration rubber tired wheels are 



POCKET SCREW DRIVER WITH RUBBER HANDLE. 



In this compact tool there are four blades of different widths, 

 y of which may be readily taken from the telescope handle 

 reciuired and inserted in the end where it locks automatically 

 and is firmly held for use. The 

 handle is covered with hard rubber 

 for insulation from electrical cur- 

 rents, and its ribbed surface insures a firm grip for the hand. 

 The blades may all be kept in the handle, a spring pressure 

 preventing them from rattling when carried in the pocket or being 

 lost when the cap is off. [The L. S. Starett Co., Athol, 

 Massachusetts.] 



The tendency of the end of the suction tube of a bulb syringe 

 to close by adhering in contact with a smooth surface has been 

 effectually obviated in this type of syringe by vulcanizing to the 

 inlet a flat loop or ring of rubber of the same quality as that 

 of the tube. [Mechanical Rubber Co., Cleveland, Ohio.] 



