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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



[December 1, 1916. 



usual rubber bose, is encased in steel armor. It is claimed that 

 this hose will withstand the highest pressures and render excep- 

 tionally long .service, being fully protected from external injury 

 while retaining the pliability of an all rubber hose. [Goodall 

 Rubber Co., Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.] 



strength and durability of steel, the flexibility of rubber, and both single- and double-breasted, with a rear view of the double- 

 be capable of being twisted and turned with little effort and yet breasted model. [The North British Rubber Co., Limited, Edin- 

 without kinking. In the semi-nictallic hose shown herewith, a burgh, Scotland.] 

 rubber tube overlaid with fabric, similar in construction to the 



FOtTNTAIN PEN WITH SNAP LOCK LEVEE. 



The special feature of this fountain pen is con- 

 tained in the improved snap-lock device in the 

 body of the pen, consisting of a raised por- 

 tion of the metal collar vulcanized in 

 the barrel, and engaging a corresponding 

 groove in the section, holding it firmly in 

 liusition. By operating the lever with a finger 

 nail stop, shown in the accompanying illustra- 

 tion, the ink reservoir is entirely compressed, 

 thereby preventing the twisting of the sac 

 and consequent trouble when refilling the pen. 

 Other lever-type fountain pens depend on the 

 aid of the pressure bar to operate the lever, 

 but this lever operates by itself independently 

 of the pressure bar. 



An entirely new method of fastening the 

 clip to the cap has also been employed. Arms 

 of the clip are inserted in the cap and im- 

 mersed in a soft substance, which, after being 

 treated by a patented process, is 

 changed to a rock formation anchor- 

 ing the clip in such a manner as to 

 distribute the strain and prevent the clip from 

 ever becoming loose. 



This pen is claimed to be non-leakable, the 

 shoulder fitting tightly against the end of the 

 barrel and forming an air-tight and ink-tight 

 chamber. [Kraker Pen Co., Kansas City, 

 Missouri.] 



MOTORCYCLISTS' CLOTHING. 



There is no mode of travel as hard on wearing apparel as 

 motorcycling, nor as hard on the cyclist if he be inadequately 

 protected. The force of the wind striking against his body is 



tremendous, and air and the dust of the road insinuate them- 

 selves into every pore. The stoutest waterproof material, capa- 

 ble of withstanding the most adverse elements, must necessarily 

 be used. Improvements are constantly being made in motor- 

 cyclists' clothing, both in fabric and style, and the English and 



French today are leaders in practical wearing apparel for this 

 purpose. The upper illustration shows the latest styles in seat- 

 less trousers and leggings, and below are new motorcycle coats, 



•MADE IN AMERICA " TOYS. 



The fact that we are cut off from foreign toy markets on 

 account of the European war adds new interest to toys of 

 American manufacture. The A. Schoenhut Co., Philadelphia, 

 Pennsylvania, is the maker of "Humpty Dumpty Circus" toys, 



comprising an 

 infinite variety 

 o f miniature 

 animals, circus 

 actors and para- 

 phernalia which 

 can be posed in 

 all the "stunts" 

 known to rea! 

 performers un- 

 der the B i g 

 Tent, as well as 

 some unheard 

 of on land or 



sea. These laughter-provoking toys are made of wood and 

 leather, their remarkable flexibility being attained by the use 

 of rubber cords in joining together the different parts of the 

 animals and figures. 



The "Roily Dolly" toyj, one of which is also 

 shown, are grotesquely amusing figures of practically 

 unbreakable construction and painted with oil col- 

 ors and heavy enamel varnish so that the paint 

 will not come off. The head of the toy is attached 

 by a rubber cord, causing it to wag in a droll fash- 

 ion as the toy is rolled about. The "Roily Dollys" 

 are made in various sizes, from 6}4 to 10^ inches 

 high. 



