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SCIENCE, MECHANICS, INVENTION 675
Sanitary Drinking Fountains
for Country Schools
A pure water supply for the pupils of
country schools now is possible the
same as in city schools where there
is a water system. With tlie pump and
fountain shown in the photograph,
pupils may secure a drink at any time
simply bv turning the valve with one
hand. The water is pumped into an
underground lank and thus compresses
the air in the upper portion of the tank;
turning the valve allows the compressed
air to force water through the outlet.
The fountain itself is thoroughly sanitary,
being so constructed that the user
cannot touch the tongue or lips to any
part. Tin: water, being stored underground,
is always cool. The fountain
may be any reasonable distance from
the pump, and if desired may be placed
inside the building. More than one
fountain may be attached to one pump.
GROWING "AMERICAN ERMINE"
This Smi ihem C-ilitornia rabbit (arm, run by one of the Golden State's most businesslike daughters, is providing an
entirely new lur lor the summei wear lor American women. The fur of young white rabbits, while bv no means of the
sami thick, soft qualitj as ermine, is nevertheless ncarlj as pretty, and cool enough so that even in the hot weather o)
July and August it will nut cause discomfort.