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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



[June 1, 1916. 



METAL AND RUBBER HOSE FOR GASOLENE. 



Rubber hose has its disadvantages when used to convey gaso- 

 lene, for that volatile liciuid is a solvent of rubber and causes 

 rapid deterioration. A metal hose is better adapted for such 

 purpose, but such a hose is hard to handle, and much trouble is 

 apt to appear because of the difficulty in preventing leakage at 

 the joints. A hose which is claimed to combine the advantages of 

 both metal and rubber is here shown. The basis is a very 

 flexible, smooth-bore metal tubing made tight by means of an 



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be put on or taken off in considerably less time than is 

 usually required for that operation. These garters are also 

 ))eing produced with gold and silver bands, in place of other 

 metal, to be engraved with the wearer's name, this valuable 

 and distinctive style oflfering a good field lor gift sets. 

 IWhitcly Exerciser Co., New York City.] 



VACtnjM BREATHING APPARATUS. 



Tile purpose of the apparatus here shown is to increase the 

 breathing capacity of the user and it is especially recommended 

 for bronchial affections such as asthma, hay fever and similar 

 disorders. The patient places a rubber hood over his nose and 

 mouth so that all air reaching him must be drawn through the 

 rubber tubing. This tubing is connected with a glass containing 



asl)estos cord packing. This lining keeps the gasolene from 

 coming in contact with the rubber tube which is vulcanized over 

 it. The rubber tube is of special gasolene-resisting composition 

 specified by the Underwriters' Laboratories. Outside of this is 

 a heavy, woven cotton jacket to protect it from external wear. 

 Couplings furnished with this are attached in such a manner 

 that they will not leak nor pull off. Four sizes are carried, ^4, H 

 and l;-4 inch, and these are made in any desired lengths up to 

 50 feet. I.American Metal Hose Co., Waterbury, Conn.] 



CLEAN-O-PORE VACUUM MASSAGE OUTFIT. 



This massaging device has many apparent advantages. It costs 

 nothing to operate. Xo electricity is needed, and there are no 

 wires or motor to get out of order. The outfit consists of rub- 

 ber washer connections for round or oval faucets, three rubber 



suction cups of varying sizes for body and face massage, seven 

 feet of rubber tubing, a nickel-plated vacuum chamber, and a 

 book of instructions, all arranged in a compact leather-covered 

 box. To operate, attach to a wash basin faucet and turn on the 

 water. A gentle suction is created, which increases in stren^tli 

 as the pressure of the water is increased. The massage cup can 

 then be moved over the face or any part of the body desired, 

 stimulating the blood vessels, opening the pores and drawing out 

 waste matter. It is recommended for use after shaving, for the 

 relief of muscular soreness, for bust development and scalp in- 

 vigoration. Also, when applied to the spinal column, it is claimed 

 to relieve nervousness. [-The White .Swan Manufacturing Co., 

 New York City.] 



SPORTSMEN'S ENGRAVED GARTER. 



The customary clasp for men's garters is apt to slip or 

 become unfastened if the wearer is indulging in active exer- 

 cise, causing embarrassment and annoyance. A new form of 

 fastening has been devised which is claimed to eliminate 

 this possibility. The lower end of a narrow metal plate 

 or strip is equipped with small beveled teeth which grip the 

 hose securely and are claimed not to injure the finest hose. 

 The elastic band fitting about the leg can be readily disen- 

 gaged from the metal clasp for renewal, and the garter may 



water, which is permeated by air obtained through another inde- 

 pendent opening. The patient i? forced to draw the air he 

 breathes through the water, or against an approximate pressure 

 of six pounds, causing him to breathe deeply and vigorously. 

 The pull of the vacuum apparatus operated by motor, connected 

 through a second tubing with the breathing hood, facilitates 

 exhalation. A mercurial register shows the lung energy expended. 

 [Sanitarium Equipment Co., Battle Creek, Michigan.] 



SOMETHING NEW IN GOLF TEES. 



Every golfer recognizes the inconvenience and annoyance 



of building up tees with sand which may have lain in the boxes 



for weeks exposed to tlic weather. Such players will appreciate 



the Soluble Golf Tee, 



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for which is claimed 

 several special advan- 

 tages. It affords a con- 

 stant height for the ball 

 from the ground, elimi- 

 nates the guesswork, al- 

 ways present when tee- 

 ing with wet sand. It 

 is so light that it offers 

 a minimum resistance to 

 the sweep of the club in a "follow through," thus improving play- 

 ing. This tee is made of gelatin, and if left upon the ground 

 does not litter up as would a paper tee, but dissolves from the 

 action of the weather and disappears. It is more durable than 

 a paper tee and can be used over and over again. It cannot 

 injure the club and if lost it costs so little no time need be 

 wasted in hunting for it. These tees are made up in H. 'A and ^ 

 inch heights, packed in neat boxes containing 100, or in boxes 

 of 18, as may be desired. It is claimed that a box of 100 will 

 last the average golfer an entire season. [The Pittsburg Golf 

 Tee Co., Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania.] 



