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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1915
Page
4
A group of young people long for a mountain outing in a dozen vehicles but own only one two seater. They try calling others to borrow autos, face reluctance to spend on transport, weigh hiring cars, and finally debate affordable pleasures as the plan stalls amid many unattached friends and competing engagements.
A description of travel fashion featuring soft leather slippers high ankle boots, cretonne parasols with large frames, matching hats, white linen skirts and lingerie blouses, gold edged cases, portable washstands, and the latest in lightweight luncheon sets. Men favor low cut shirts with rolling collars for comfort.
The leather shortage is pushing car makers to use waterproof cloth upholstery. Manufacturers report cloth fabrics as more wear resistant, weatherproof, and dust repelling, with no oil surface finish. Many firms plan full adoption next season, citing ample supply and cost advantages.
A humorous scene unfolds at a family gathering as a sweet young woman and a good-natured man argue over hiring autos for a trip. The father, pipe in hand, recalls simpler days and suggests using a buggy to go fishing, while the youth resist calling friends with old cars.
Erwin G. Cannonball Baker, who set a motorcycle transcontinental record last year and shaved hours off the car record this year, has been picked to head three relays in the transcontinental motor relay starting July 15. His route covers 2 miles of rugged mountain roadway between Echo and Fermley, the toughest segment of the trip.
Car experts claim waterproof cloth upholstery surpasses leather for open cars. They note bonded splits in leather hides fail over time, while waterproof cloth offers durability, easy cleaning, and lasting appearance, gaining popularity among high grade models this season.
Indianapolis July 1 Theodore E Myers known as Pop has been made general manager of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after four decades of service. He has long carried management duties without public recognition while Carl G Fisher remains president but less active in day to day affairs. The board of directors Newby Fisher Wheeler and Allison authorized the action noting Myers time demands require relief and expect him to assume full responsibility.
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