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���Shoe Polishing Device

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��SIBLE shoe polishing device is made of heavy- wire, hinged at several places, and held in a rigid open position for use by means of a ferrule. The polishing cloth is extended tightly across the jaws of the device, and when not needed, may be easily removed. A wooden handle is attached by means of a heavy wire.

Opening and Closing Garbage Cans with the Foot

COVER for a garbage re- ceptacle which may be opened by a pressure from the foot, is made of a metal lid di- vided in the mid- dle to form two semi-circles. The ends of these semi-circles are pivoted and terminate in metal ears. The pivot has small gears which engage to make both semi-circular covers open away from each other upon the pressure of a foot upon the ears. The covers open away from each other exposing the inte- rior of the receptacle. When the pressure upon the metal ears is removed, a spring forces the semi-circles back into their original position, entirely covering the receptacle.

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��the palm of a glove or mit- t e n, an elliptical coin pocket is fast- ened. This pocket is fitted with draw strings, so that the purse may be eas- ily closed. In ad- dition, a flap is sewed to the glove which closes over the entire device and is secured by a push fastener.

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��Popular Science Monthly Anti-Skidding Chain

AC H A I N which may be used on any size wheel is made in short lengths, so that it may be placed in position by first passing it about one of the spokes of the wheel, then engaging one end of the chain through a link on the opposite end. This forms a loop encircling the spoke. The chain may then be passed around and around the rim and tire, and fastened with a catch to the loop.

Walking Stick Becomes a Seat

THE stick is composed of several parts and may be readily tak- en to pieces. At the lower end is a tripod which, forms the legs for the seat. Hidden in the stick is the canvas seat, which may be stretched over the head of the cane by means of a removable sleeve de- signed to be threaded into the handle to form the support for the seat when the affair is set up.

Meat-Holder Which Makes Slicing Easy

UPON a marble or metal base are pivoted two jaws set with clamps for gripp- ing a piece of meat or fowl while it is being cut or carved. If it is desired to turn over the meat, the clamps are quickly loosed and by means of handles affixed to the jaws, the operation is completed without touching the meat with the hands. A strap holds the jaws firmly in a closed, or partially closed, position.

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