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world?
28. What countries are the principal producers of rubber?
29. Why is the worker on a plantation better off than one who lives in
the jungle?
30. When are trees ready to be tapped?
31. How are trees tapped?
32. How is rubber "cured" in the jungle?
33. How is it "cured" on the plantation?
34. Why is rubber manufacturing peculiarly an American industry?

RUBBER PRODUCTS
There are so many different articles made in whole or part of rubber
that it would not be possible to list them all on this page. The following
list of just a few of the thousands of rubber products made by the
United States Rubber Company, the oldest and largest rubber
organization in the world, will help you to think of many other articles
made of rubber.
TIRES
"U.S." Royal Cord Automobile Tires.

"U.S." Mono-Twin Truck Tires.
"U.S." Traxion Tread Motorcycle Tires.
"U.S." Bicycle Tires.
"U.S." Royal Tubes for Automobile Tires.
CLOTHING
Raynster Raincoats.
Naugahyde Belts for Men, Women and Children.
Bathing Caps and Suits.
FOOTWEAR
Keds, the Standard Canvas Rubber-Soled Shoes.
"U.S." Boots.
"U.S." Arctics and Gaiters.
"U.S." Rubbers.
HARD RUBBER GOODS
Battery Jars.
Radio Parts.
Dye Sticks.
HOUSEHOLD
Hot-water Bags.
Rubber Gloves.
Ice Caps.
Tubing and Sheeting.
Nursing Bottle Nipples.
Toys.
Fruit Jar Rubbers.
MECHANICAL GOODS
"U.S." Rainbow Packing.
"U.S." Rainbow Transmission Belting.
"U.S." Elevator and Conveyor Belts.
"U.S." Hose for all purposes, including Garden, Steam, Suction, Water,
Fire, Oil, Irrigation, etc.
Paracore Insulated Wire and Cable.
Moulded Goods in thousands of varieties, as, for example, Washers,
Gaskets, Plumbers' Rubber Goods, Drainboard Mats, Bath Mats, etc.
"U.S." Tile and Sheet Flooring.
SUNDRIES
Naugahyde Traveling Bags.

"U.S." Royal Golf Balls.
Balloons and Balloon Fabrics.

NOTICE TO TEACHERS
These booklets are intended for presentation to your pupils. A full
supply will be sent to you, free of charge, if you will indicate the
number of students in your class.
Please address
Educational Department United States Rubber Company 1790
BROADWAY New York City

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