Official Bulletin American Wheelmen, Vol 14, No 7

Articles in this issue

• Stop! Look! Listen! — Alliance with Motor Cycle Illustrated

  Announcement that the L.A.W. has arranged for members to subscribe to the weekly Motor Cycle Illustrated and Bicycling World at a combined rate of two dollars per year with League membership.

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• The Bicycle Mile Record History

  A detailed chronology tracing the progressive lowering of the bicycle mile record from over three minutes in the early 1880s down to 1:35 by 1898, with professional and amateur marks distinguished.

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• L.A.W. 1916 Membership Renewals Report

  Secretary Bassett reports an impressive renewal rate for the first half of 1916, with 469 of 519 expiring memberships renewed by June 20.

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• Rhode Island Wheelmen Outing

  Notice that the Rhode Island Wheelmen organization of old-time bicycle riders planned an outing for July 8.

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• L.A.W. Annual Banquet Notice

  Announcement that the annual League banquet will be held on September 7, encouraging all members to note the date.

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• Fourth of July Reflections

  Seasonal reflections on Independence Day celebrations and the fading tradition of firecrackers and noisy patriotism.

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