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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



[January- 1, 1916. 



stantly stopped and started again by turning the hard rubber 

 stop cock. The construction is simple and there are no metal 

 valves to clog, corrode, or otherwise get out of order. These 

 siphons are made in four sizes, the flow varying from % of an 

 inch to 1 inch. [The Schaefcr Rubber Co., Cinciimati, Ohio.] 



THE MONARCH ADJUSTABLE AUTO LAMP DIMMER. 



require that tlic ulariiig hcadliKbt dm automo- 

 iiid this requirement has brought on tlie market 

 many types of "dimmers" in the form of 

 opaque shields covering half the light. A 

 practical device for this purpose, which can 

 be attached to the lower or upper part of 

 the lamp, is shown herewith. The shield 

 is made of strong, rubberized cloth, to 

 withstand the rains that drive in upon it. 

 A coil spring gripping the lamp holds the 

 dimmer in place in spite of the constant jarring of the machine. 

 This dimmer is made in live sizes, to conform to almost any size 

 or style of lamp. [The Monarch Carriage Goods Co., Cincin- 

 nati, Ohio.] 



THE "HELDTITE • SHAVING BRUSH. 



Every man who shaves himself has no doubt experienced the 

 uncomfortable sensation brought about by 

 the lather running down his wrist fron: the 

 brush. The shaving brush here illustrated 

 prevents this annoying occurrence by means \ / 



of a drip cup made of pure rubber, which 

 surrounds the brush at its base. The handle 

 is suitably shaped so that the brush can be 

 placed in a standing position. The ferrule 

 is made of aluminum. The manufacturers 

 claim that the specially made lather brush 

 is the only one that will both spread the 

 lather and rub it in at one operation; also 

 that the ferrule and handle will not swell. 

 shrink, crack or loosen. 



The many practical features of this use- 

 ful article will appeal to every man who 

 shaves himself. [Heldtite Brush Cn., Inc., 

 Troy, New York.] 



AN ELECTRIC CLEANER WITH A SOFT RUBBER BRUSH. 



Rubber has lately been made use of in improving the almost 

 The Premier is an electrically 

 and light, weighing only nine 

 pounds. Bristle brushes are 

 generally used to stir up lint 

 dust, but in this machine 

 the lint, hairs, etc., are picked 

 up from the floor by a revolving 

 brush made of rubber and metal, 

 the rubber being in the form of 

 little fingers. These rubber fin- 

 gers just touch and loosen hair, 

 lint, thread and ravelings which 

 could not be removed by suction 

 aloiK-, After loosening, this ma- 

 - terial is carried into the 



H^^'S^, 'l'Jst-pr..of bag by the 

 ■^ ■^■^'^^ *rong air current. [The 

 ranze Premier Co., 

 Cleveland, Ohio.] 



THE McCORMICK WEATHERSTRIP. 



This is used f.n an automobile windshield, and is claimed by 

 the makers to eliminate all danger that cold wind, rain, hail or 

 sleet may find its way through the space between the upper and 

 lower panes to the occupants of the car. It is designed to fit 

 the upper edge of glass on the lower section of the windshield. 



The single flange, or lip, is forced against the outside face of 

 the upper glass, as the shield is brought in a vertical position, 

 and a water-tight connection is thus established between the 

 panes. Or, if it is desired to have the upper glass swing for- 

 ward freely, the strip holds equally tight on the inside. A light 

 pressure of the thumb adjusts the strip, and it is removed with 

 corresponding ease. When not in use it can be coiled and 

 placed in the door pocket, under the seat, or in any other place 

 where it will be out of the w-ay and yet readily accessible. [The 

 Robinson Manufacturing Co., Louisville, Kentucky.] 



THE WATROUS BATH FIXTURE. 



In the bath spray attachment here illustrated it is possible to 

 adjust the volume and temperature of the water as desired before 

 it is released from the spray. The 

 water flows through a relief valve A, 

 wbicli prevents all danger of the hose 

 blowing off and insures a uniform 

 flow. It is kept from passing through 

 the spray by a regulator B. When 

 properly adjusted, a slight pressure of 

 the thuml) at B starts the spray, the 

 relief valve A closing automatically. 

 This fi.\ture is easily attached to any 

 bathtub, and a fountain syringe attach- 

 ment is also supplied, which can be 

 interchanged, as desired, with the bath 

 spray head. [The Watrous Company, 

 Chicago, Illinois.] 



PNEUMATIC PENHOLDER. 



The special feature in this latest addition to a well-known 

 line of pneumatic penholders lies in the extra length of the 

 pneumatic rubber tip, which extends over half the length of the 

 holder. "Writer's cramp'' is a common ailment among constant 

 wielders of the weapon accredited mightier tlian the sword. The 



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<k\Ke of a hca\\, soft, pneumatic rublier LU'^hlon for the fingers 

 greatly lessens the strain and, consequently, the danger of ill 

 effects from long continuance of a certain position of the hand. 

 The rubber cushion on this penholder is a veritable pneumatic 

 air cushion, made liy a patented process. [American Lead Pencil 

 Co., New York.] 



SHOES WITH ELASTIC SIDE GORE. 



Among the manifold novelties of a season of fascinating foot- 

 wear, several manufacturers are showing boots in which a side 

 gore of silk elastic is used. In the "Parade 

 Boot," here illustrated, this elastic side 

 gore gives a close-fitting top that is ex- 

 ceptionally neat and yet supremely comfort- 

 able, while the unbroken front line adds to 

 the slender appearance of the foot. The 

 "Parade Boot" comes in patent leathers and 

 colored kid. The one shown is piped with 

 white kid. 



A dancing boot for men, called the "Aus- 

 trian Officer's Full Dress Dance Boot," also 

 n akes use of the convenient 

 silk elastic side gore. This 

 boot does not slip at the 

 heel in dancing, like the 

 ubiquitous pump, and can- 

 not bind the instep like the 

 laced Oxford. As a rule, 

 men's dancing shoes are notaljly lacking in comfort, and this boot 

 should prove a popular innovation. 



