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July 19, 1885
The Weekly Elko Independent
Elko, Elko County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Roller skating has rapidly gained popularity, with inventors perfecting designs. An Indianapolis company struggles to meet demand, including a 75-pair order from tiny Amo, Indiana (pop. 208).
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Roller Skating.
The rapidity with which this pastime has grown into popular favor is remarkable. The inventors have been at work improving on the first primitive form of the roller skate till they have, in a number of different models, brought it nearly to perfection. The Indianapolis (Ind.) News says the machine and steel pulley company of that city, which is engaged in the manufacture of parlor skates, finds it impossible to keep up with its orders for them. As an indication of the manner in which the roller skate craze is affecting the people, it states that the little town of Amo, in Hendricks county, of that State, which contains a population of only 208 souls, sent an order for seventy-five pairs of skates.
The rapidity with which this pastime has grown into popular favor is remarkable. The inventors have been at work improving on the first primitive form of the roller skate till they have, in a number of different models, brought it nearly to perfection. The Indianapolis (Ind.) News says the machine and steel pulley company of that city, which is engaged in the manufacture of parlor skates, finds it impossible to keep up with its orders for them. As an indication of the manner in which the roller skate craze is affecting the people, it states that the little town of Amo, in Hendricks county, of that State, which contains a population of only 208 souls, sent an order for seventy-five pairs of skates.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Roller Skating
Popularity
Invention
Indianapolis
Amo
Skates Order
Where did it happen?
Indianapolis (Ind.), Amo In Hendricks County
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Indianapolis (Ind.), Amo In Hendricks County
Story Details
The rapid growth of roller skating into popular favor, with inventors improving the skates to near perfection. The machine and steel pulley company in Indianapolis cannot keep up with orders. The town of Amo, population 208, ordered 75 pairs.