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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



HAIR TONIC COJIB. 



Those who hope by llie apphcation of tonics and restoratives 

 to increase the natural beauty of their hair or to repair the rav- 

 ages of time or other unavoidable natural conditions; also the 

 f aspirants to enhancement of personal charm through 

 a change in the color of their hair, will find a con- 

 \enient ayent in the rubber comb here illustrated. 

 This is an all-rubber device, the teeth being 

 ^"^j'jifo liollow. SI) that when inserted into the 

 ^fe;?'^^ H.|uid cup, a pressure of the rubber bulb 

 hE ' W causes the comb to drink up the liquid, to 

 L MJlMg ^'^' '3ter distributed by gentle pressure of 

 g^sei y ^1^^ i^^^ji^ ^^ ^^^^ comb is drawn over tin- 

 scalp. [Montgomery, Ward & Co., New York.] 



RUBBER BIRD AUD GAME CALLS. 



The rubber bird and game call is not a new article of manu- 

 facture, but it is certainly one of the most practical articles of 

 its kind, for it is not affected by dampness; and the near 

 approach of the season of its 

 greatest usefulness makes men- 

 tion of it timely. 



The illustration shows a duck 

 call made entirely of hard rubber. 

 It has a sliding device by which 

 the tone can be instantly changed, to imitate different kinds 

 of d^fcks and to meet varying conditions of weather. It is 

 known as the "O. K." call, retails at one dollar and will 

 give unlimited service [New York Sporting Goods Co., lS-17 

 Warren street. New York.] 



RUBBER SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR THE EARS. 



An ^ ear defender is a positive necessity for protection 

 against damage to the ear drums and deafness resulting from 

 excessive air vibrations induced by heavy gun fire, shell ex- 

 plosions, etc. The illustration shows the form of this de- 

 vice furnished by the British govern- 

 ment to its army and navy. The 

 body of the defender is made of hard 

 rubber, in a variety of sizes. Near 

 the large end is a series of alternat- 

 ing discs of fine wire gauze, and a 

 diaphragm of gold beaters' mem- 

 brane. The latter stands free of con- 

 Itact, and is limited to the minutest 

 motion by the gauze on either side 

 of it. This instrument effectually pro- 

 tects the wearer's hearing by exclud- 

 ing violent concussions of air, and at 

 the same time permits him to hear 

 ordinary conversations. An ebonite 

 tool for cleaning the open end of the 

 defender accompanies each pair of 

 instruments securely packed in a 

 pocket case, in which they are held in ' 

 place by rubber studs. [The Mallock-Armstrong Ear Do- 

 fender Co., 86 York street, London, England.] 



THE ARMORTRED SOLE. 



This is a new rubber sole, lighter than leather, of good wearing 

 quality, and is not a perspiration inducer. These soles, three- 

 eighths of an inch thick, are now being worn by policemen, motor- 

 men and others whose occupation requires a heavy-soled shoe 

 that is flexible and comfortable. [The B. & R. Rubber Co., North 

 Brookfield, Massachusetts.] 



THE INTERCHANGEABLE RUBBER HEEL. 



A western shoe manufacturing concern has brought out and 

 is applying to all its shoes a new rubber heel that will help the 

 wearer to walk straight and also to eliminate— or at least moder- 

 ate — the cobbler's bill, for when he finds himself ruiming down 

 at the outside of the heel lie can simply cliange that heel over 



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to the other shoe, bringing the worn part to the inside of the 

 foot. The change is easily made and requires only a screwdriver 

 for its mechanical execution. 



This heel is made of tire rubber, with a metal insert that re- 

 ceives a similar metal plate nailed to the heel base of the shoe. 

 A screw through these plates, in the center of the heel; holds the 

 heel firmly in place. The heel is made in sizes to fit the various 

 sized shoes, the plate in the heel corresponding in size to the 

 plate in the shoe for which it is made. The line of shoes on 

 which this new rubber heel is being used includes men's heavy 

 work shoes, high boots for hunting, etc., and boys' shoes. [The 

 Trolle Shoe Co., Racine, Wisconsin.] 



FOOTBALL PAUTS WITH ELASTIC BAND. 



Of all athletic sports football is the most strenuous, and a 

 costume facilitating freedom of movement, as wfll :is rilYMflinc; 

 adequate protection against accident, is a 

 prime necessity for the whuM-Ijl' player. 

 Nose-guards, ear-guards, face-masks, etc., 

 have been described in previous issues of 

 this publication. In the football pants 

 here illustrated a new feature, namely, a 

 broad elastic band — as will lie seen in the 

 accompanying illustration — performs the 

 double service of holding the thigh guards 

 in the proper place and allowing greater- 

 freedom of movement than was possible 

 with the old-style pants. The garment is 

 made of fine, tan-colored khaki cloth, with 

 a separate lining, to whicli the felt "r 

 padded drill hip pads and felt-lined thigh 

 guards are attached, being easily removed 

 to permit the lining to be waslied. [Rawlings Manufacturing Co.. 

 St. Louis, Missouri.] 



RUBBER COVERED SCREW DRIVER. 

 application of soft rubber to the handles of small hand 



The 

 tools 



should meet with approval, for rubber handles have 

 many advantages. A screw driver with the handle and 

 stem covered with rubber is shown in the illustration 

 and is an excellent example of molded rubber work. 



Such a tool is indispensable to the electrician who 

 works around electrical machinery, particularly the 

 low voltage type. It is insulated and therefore proof 

 against the carelessness which in the use of an ordi- 

 nary screw driver frequently results in short circuits 

 and considerable damage. 



The rubber affords an excellent grip and also im- 

 munity from blisters. The exposed steel blade meas- 

 ures 3'/2 inches and the length over all is W'/i inches. 

 [H. D. Smith & Co., Plantsville, Connecticut.] 



Dentists are using a jar for sterilizing their instruments. The 

 top is fitted with a rubber ring like the ordinary preserve jar 

 ring. [The S. S. White Co., Philadelphia.] 



The Scimatco laboratory tubing is "different from any 

 other rubber tubing on tlie market" So says the Scientific 

 Materials Co., Pittsburgh. 



