March 1, 1917.] 



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strengthen the curtain. [The Cincinnati Auto Specialty Co., 

 Cincinnati, Ohio.] 



fountain pen equipped witli fountain pen feed. The old-style inner 

 air tube and leaky ink joint are replaced by the most desirable 

 features of the standard fountain pen, such as a capillary saw for 



"FLOSSy DENTAL FLOSS HOLDER. 



The use of dental floss is universally recommended by dentists 

 and this newly invented floss holder, made of hard rubber, ebonite 

 or French ivory, is claimed greatly to facilitate the operation of 

 cleaning the interstices between the teeth 

 where no toothbrush can reach, and to act 

 as an economizer in the quantity of floss 

 used. The floss container is held within the 

 circle and the thread attached to each arm of 

 the "Flossy" 'by being passed around the 

 patented non-slip floss holding means with 

 which the arms are provided. A thread-cutting device is so ar- 

 ranged that the used portion of silk is severed and discarded. In 

 operating this simple little instrument the fingers need not enter 

 the mouth and there are no metal parts to irritate the gums. 

 Each outfit consists of one "Flossy" and a supply of medicated, 

 perfumed, waxed silk dental floss contained in a sanitary rub- 

 beroid pocket case. [The Makers of Flossy, Evanston, Chicago, 

 Illinois.] 



carrying ink, a modern self-filling device in connection with the 

 rubber sac, and proper feed ventilation. [Bird-Bill Pen Co., New 

 York City.] 



VIBEAIORY MASSAGE OUTFIT AND PHONOGRAPH MOTOR WITH 

 SPONGE RUBBER. 



Vibratory massage is a deservedly popular form of treatment 

 for men after shaving or shampooing and for women in con- 

 nection with facial 

 and scalp treat- 

 ments, and a new 

 machine has re- 

 cently been devised 

 for this purpose 

 whereby a complete 

 motor apparatus 

 may be placed on 

 the back of the 

 operator's hand. 

 The convenience of 

 this portable hand 

 massage machine is 

 readily apparent, 

 since it weighs only 18 ounces 

 and can easily be carried in the 

 pocket, cord and all. It is held 

 on the hand by two elastic 

 straps, and a block of sponge 

 rubber beneath each strap 

 serves effectually to reduce the 

 jar in the hand and arm of the 

 operator. The machine is 

 wound to operate on any light- 

 ing circuit, alternating or di- 

 rect, 100 to 120 volts, 60 cycle 

 or less, and a speed-regulating rheostat i- 

 outfit. 



At the end of the vertical motor shaft of the "Shelton" electric 

 talking machine or phonograph motor, also shown, there is a 

 soft rubber wheel which contacts with the edge of the table for 

 driving the motor, in place of the usual hand-operated spring 

 mechanism. [Shelton Electric Co., Fort Wayne, Indiana.] 



included with each 



"B. B. STYLO" FOUNTAIN PEN. 



The stylographic pen here shown embodies a radical departure 

 in stylographic construction and is claimed to be admirably 

 adapted to the needs of the modern business public. The "B. B. 

 Stylo" combines a stylographic point with a modern self-filling 



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FISHING BROGUES AND SAND SHOES. 



The stout rubber shoe and slipper, with buckle strap 

 in the accompanying illustration, appeal to 

 knows that wet weather is 

 fish weather, and who seeks 

 a foot-covering suitable for 

 the moist and marshy by- 

 ways he must tread in pur- 

 suit of his finny prey. They 

 are stout and ' serviceable, 

 yet devoid of clumsiness, 



shown 

 fisherman who 





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the studded soles pre- 

 venting danger of slip- 

 ping. These brogues are 

 made entirely of rubber, 

 or with leather half-soles 

 if desired. 



The rubber sand shoe for women, misses and children, also 

 shown, is neatly bound, fastening with a strap and one button. 

 The corrugated heel affords a safe foothold. These are sup- 

 plied in black, brown, gray and white, with leather insoles if 

 desired. [The North British Rubber Co., Limited, Edinburgh, 

 Scotland.] 



LIFE-PRESERVING OUTFIT. 



The best diving suit material is utilized in the life preserving 

 outfit here illustrated. It is made in the form of a union suit, 

 covering the feet and hands also and being provided with bands 

 of rubber about the wrists, neck and 

 ankles. The suit is drawn on through an 

 opening in the breast portion and the 

 shoulder portion is drawn over the head, 

 which passes through the soft rubber 

 neck portion, made water-tight by a soft 

 rubber strap. The sleeve of soft rubber 

 forming the opening into the suit is then 

 drawn together by the wearer and 

 doubled, and a strap is wrapped around 

 tlie folded sleeve, making it absolutely 

 water-tight. Around the body of the 

 suit are cork-filled pockets. 



The shoes are weighted with five 

 pounds of lead, to insure an upright posi- 

 tion in the water, and the head and 

 slioulders remain out of the water. The 

 head mask, which is used in case of very 

 rough weather to prevent the wearer 

 from being smotliered, is provided with 

 ordinary transparent goggles and is tied 

 around the neck with a flexible string. 



The entire outfit can be put on in a 

 minute's time, and it .is claimed that the wearer will be kept 

 perfectly warm and dry, and that even in case of puncture the 

 suit will still prevent the wearer from sinking. [The And Co., 

 Inc., Herndon, Virginia.] 



