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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



[March 1, 1917. 



ANTI-DRAFT SHIELD AND AUTO BUCKET. 



The upper illustration shows a windshield cap made of 32- 

 ounce enameled rubber duck, designed especially for Ford cars, 

 to fit the space between the windshield and the top of the car 



through which drafts, rain 

 and snow have access to the 

 driver. The "Powers" Anti- 

 Draft shield is furnished with 

 strong, spring clips which 

 fasten to the wind-shield and 

 curtain fasteners with eyelets that at- 

 tach it to the top of the car. This 

 handy accessory is of good appearance 

 and adds greatly to the comfort of 

 motor driving. 



"Hinson's" textile auto bucket, also 

 shown, is not merely collapsible but 

 when not in use folds into a neat, flat 



package which can be put under the SHOWING BUChE^N USE 

 car scat or in the tool box and which 

 can be unfolded instantly vi-hen re- 

 quired. It is made of khaki water- 

 proofed duck, specially treated, and has 

 a strap handle IS inches long over the SHOWING BUCKET >-■ -i rOLilID 

 top. This bucket holds about 2 gallons. [The Powers Manufac- 

 turing Co., Waterloo, Iowa.] 



RAIN VISION TRtrCK SHIELD. 



This sectional view of a rain vision shield specially designed 

 to meet the requirements of commercial cars or trucks shows 

 '/-inch selected Pittsburgh plate glass is set in 

 channel rubber, the frame being of 

 34 by ^8-inch steel tubing with J^ by 

 fs-inch groove, finished in three 

 coats of black enamel, baked on. 

 The hinges are of the friction type, 

 a slight turn of the wing nuts adjust- 

 ing the upper fold to any angle de- 

 sired for rain vision or ventilation. 

 These shields are claimed to be prac- 

 tically indestructible and guaranteed 

 not to rattle. They are supplied with 

 or without the filler board in sizes 

 ranging from 25 to 32 inches high 

 and 40;.^ inches wide. [Banker Wind 

 Shield Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.] 



"RITBBER MILK" SPONGES. 



The "rubber-milk" sponge, now being marketed in London 

 under the trade name "Quala," is claimed to be a very different 

 article from the rubber sponges of Continental European and 

 American manufacture, which have from time to time appeared 

 on the market. The "Quala" is made by a wet process direct 

 from the "rubber milk" or latex. It resembles the natural sponge 

 in appearance, and unlike the red rubber sponges, it swells and 

 grows soft in water. Over the natural sponge it is said to have 

 the advantage that it does not clog nor get foul with soap. This 

 "rubber-milk" sponge is to be extensively advertised, and 'in- 

 structions furnished with each sponge advise purchasers before 

 putting the sponge into use, to soak it in hot water for half an 

 hour and then soap it thoroughly and rinse. This treatment re- 

 stores the "Quala" to its natural color and normal size, which 

 is about one-half larger than in its dry, packed state. The 

 sponge should afterwards be kept moist and should not be ex- 

 posed to sunlight for any length of time. This "rubber- 

 milk" sponge is made at Brentford, England. [Rubber Sponges, 

 Limited, London, England.] 



LIFE PRESERVER FOR ADULT AND CHILD. 



The inventor's hand 

 will be seen on the 

 boy's shoulder in the 

 accompanying illustra- 

 tion of a life preserver 

 large enough to admit 

 an adult and child. The 

 l)oat-shaped frame is 

 covered with water- 

 proof material which is 

 extended in the proper 

 places for the arms and 

 legs. The life preserver 

 is further provided with 

 cork floats, a window 

 for light and observa- 

 tion, and air i n t a k e 

 tubes. When closed, it 

 locks and the wearer 

 floats on his back, rid- 

 ing the waves and com- 

 ;old and water. [Xick K. Rnios, 



pletely protected from 

 Lansing, Michigan.] 



THE HAMILTON MULTOMETER. 



A recording device that accurately indicates the separate mile- 

 age of each tire in service and also of the two spare tires is one 

 of the newest accessories to claim the motorist's attention. More- 

 over, in case 6f puncture, blowout, or tire replacement, the reg- 

 istering device may be disconnected and the mileage of that par- 

 ticular tire recorded. 



It is a speed indicator as well, and indicates trip or season 

 mileage. It also records gasolene mileage (for the season or trip) 

 with mathematical accuracy, and indicates tlie necessary me- 



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chanical adjustments, oiling and cleaning requirements, at each 

 500 and 1,000-mile period. " 



The Multometer is an accurate instrument and is said to record 

 13 separate readings that contribute to the economical and effi- 

 cient operation of the car. 



It is operated from a single flexible shaft and mounted in a 

 manner similar to the standard speedometer equipment. The 

 control is exceedingly simple : 



Turn the movable dial ring indicated in the illustration so 

 that the reading desired shows on the face of the ring directly 

 opposite the setting knob at the right. Turning the dial ring to 

 the point marked "trip" indication shows mile by mile on the 

 dial. Turn it to the point marked "total" and the total mileage 

 for the season shows up instantly. Turn it to. the point indi- 

 cating any tire on which you desire reading and you get the 

 totals immediately. [The Hamilton Corporation, Lancaster, 

 Pennsylvania.] 



