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Show GAR'S INTERIOR , Upholstery May Enhance Comfort, Smarlne33 and Ultimate Value of Car. WHEN It conies t selecting the family automobile, a good basis of procedure U that adopted by the slghl-wetiry American tourist tour-ist who Bfild to bis partner when they came to the next Important cathedral: "You do the Inside and fresh and Inviting long after the rest ot the car has lost Its good appearance or even given Itself op to the Infirmities of age. Because of the smooth surface of Individual mohair ttbres. discernible only under un-der a microscope, dirt does not readily adhere to nor penetrate them, and the material Is easily cleaned with n whlskbrooin or by vacuum. Actual grease or -dirt i spots ore removed by washing with pure soap and warm water. Eusy riding, an Important feature fea-ture when taking long trips. Is as sured with inohulr velvet because there Is no slipping and sliding about, as with smooth fabrics, and each fibre of the pile fabric acts as a resilient spring to absorb shocks. It Is easier on the clothing, too, as the reduced friction avoids rubbing and subsequent shlnlness. Added to these advantages Is the additional one that they all add uutterially to the trade-In value of the car when the time comes to get new one. In fact, It has been conservatively estimated thnt anywhere any-where from fifty to two hundred dollars' difference can be looked for In a enr whoso upholstery Is In perfect condition and Inviting to the eye. I'll do the outside. me average woman is cpilte content to huve her husband concern himself with the body of the car. the wheelbase ami ! general mechanics, provided she iiiny Inive something to say about I the Inside. The cur's clothing, ns Its upholstery may well be called. Is equally Important with the nst of the cur, for upon It depends much of the comfort, smartness, beauty and ultimate vulue of the car. In choosing the upholstery for the Interior, a number of distinct features should be considered good nppeoriince, smart design, pleasing color, wearing qmilliy, riding rid-ing comfort, cleanliness wnd economy. econ-omy. The only material thnt cap he depended on to embrace these important features in one fabric Is velvet mohair, otherwise known as velmo. and made from the lustrous fleece of the angora gmt. Because of Its original snowy whiteness, mohair can be dyed any shade, however subtle Its luntrous sheen and soft, silky texture leave nothing noth-ing to be desired In the way of beauty and luxurious appearance, while the long wearing quality of pile mohair, as contrasted with that of flat fabrics, Is undisputed. A velmo upholstered car will be |