. Railway mechanical engineer . 5 lb., respectively. The hard service that a shovel muststand at the hands of molders and locomotive firemen iswell understood and it is stated that severe tests have demon-strated the ability of the new Conneaut shovels to withstandany usage within reason. Any standard form of ha*dlemay be provided to suit the individual preferences of users. Ease of Operation Features New Coach Seat ONE of the special features of a coach seat recentlydeveloped by the Scarritt Car Seat and ManufacturingCompany. St. Louis, Mo., is freedom from jammingand ease of operation. This
. Railway mechanical engineer . 5 lb., respectively. The hard service that a shovel muststand at the hands of molders and locomotive firemen iswell understood and it is stated that severe tests have demon-strated the ability of the new Conneaut shovels to withstandany usage within reason. Any standard form of ha*dlemay be provided to suit the individual preferences of users. Ease of Operation Features New Coach Seat ONE of the special features of a coach seat recentlydeveloped by the Scarritt Car Seat and ManufacturingCompany. St. Louis, Mo., is freedom from jammingand ease of operation. This is secured by carrying theoperating mechanism on four rollers, two on each side,operating in channels in the side plates, as shown in Fig. double automatic foot rest is designed to afford ampleclearance for luggage beneath the seat, and, although it ismechanically operated, becomes inoperative when obstructedand allows the back to be reversed freely without injury tothe seat mechanism or the obstructing baggage. The aisle. Fig. 1—View of Coach Seat Operating Mechanism arm is made of steel and can be enameled in any desiredcolor and fitted with a wooden arm rest to match the finishof the car interior. The arm rest is firmly attached in place. The seat can be equipped with any type of back cushionwith or without a headroll. Fig. 2 shows the new type ofback cushion with the Scarritt invisible headroll designed to Fig. 2—Scarritt Coach Seat with Parts Assembled afford maximum comfort to the passengers. The plush isapplied without stitching and therefore can be renewed ata nominal labor cost, the elimination of all gimp and seamsmaking this a most sanitary type of cushion. The seatcushion is of the full spring type with flexible edges andis designed to meet the most severe service conditions. Thehand-stitched upper edge of the curled hair assures maximumlife from the plush or other covering material. This seat wasdesigned for first-class coaches and conforms to modernideas
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