. The Street railway journal . of this, but inorder to avoid any misconception of the term, the Chas. Munson BeltingCompany makes the following explanation: The cut shows the part ofthe hide used in the construction of the companys Eagle belt. It willbe apparent at a glance that these centers do not embrace any portionof the shoulder which lacks firmness and substance, but consist only ofthe best part of the hide, embodying uniformity in thickness and tensilestrength. No centers exceeding four feet two inches long when cutfrom the rough part of the hide, as shown in the cut, are used. This rep
. The Street railway journal . of this, but inorder to avoid any misconception of the term, the Chas. Munson BeltingCompany makes the following explanation: The cut shows the part ofthe hide used in the construction of the companys Eagle belt. It willbe apparent at a glance that these centers do not embrace any portionof the shoulder which lacks firmness and substance, but consist only ofthe best part of the hide, embodying uniformity in thickness and tensilestrength. No centers exceeding four feet two inches long when cutfrom the rough part of the hide, as shown in the cut, are used. This rep-resents the best stock obtainable for leather belting, and is called shortlap. A great deal of so called first class belting sold as short lap, itis said, contains a large portion of the shoulder, which, aside from aninferior tannage, has other serious defects, caused by the inequality ofsubstance and tensile strength, rendering the life of such a belt of verybrie duration. This is one of the reasons why the Munson Eagle belt. has gained the reputation it possesses. It is strictly short lap, fault-lessly constructed and guaranteed to give the best satisfaction. The makers claim that ever since the introduction of the Munsonbelt there has never been a piece found in the belts longer than fourfeet two inches. This company reports trade picking up wonderfully within thepast two weeks, having received a number of large orders. The com-panys general trade is also picking up, and on account of the introduc-tion of improved machinery and present capacity, it is in shape to con-veniently increase its trade and execute all orders promptly. Thiscompany guarantees no delay in the prompt execution of orders, all ofwhich have the proprietors personal attention. Comfort For Passengers. Street car passengers now demand greater comfort, as well asgreater 6peed, than formerly—much as it seems to be a necessity ofthe times in railroad travel. The whole equipment of the railroads has been imme
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