Part 3 (1/2)

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