The Bulletin And Good Roads, Vol 27, No 5

Articles in this issue

• The Bicycle Stranded at the Repair Shop

  A frustrated owner recounts the three-month ordeal of trying to retrieve his bicycle from an incompetent repair shop, offering it as a cautionary tale about choosing a trustworthy mechanic.

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• Schools Suffer from Bad Roads

  A court ruling cited in this issue holds that poor road conditions are partly responsible for low school attendance in rural areas, lending legal weight to the good roads movement.

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• Ohio Highway Commission Petition

  The full text of a petition to the Ohio legislature calling for the establishment of a state highway commission is reprinted, asking L.A.W. members to support the effort.

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• A Member's Praise for Canadian Cycle Touring

  An enthusiastic letter from a League member recounts the pleasures of cycle touring in Canada, praising the smooth roads and friendly countryside of Ontario.

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• Repair Materials from the Drug Store

  A practical tip describes using collodion—a common druggist's preparation—as an effective emergency sealant for small punctures when proper cement is unavailable on the road.

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