Vol 20, No 6

Articles in this issue

• Tire Men to Invade Europe (opens in a new tab)

  Hartford Rubber Works, Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co., and B. F. Goodrich form the Single-Tube Tire Co. to conduct a missionary campaign for single-tube tires across Europe, establishing repair shops in major cities.
• Dunlop Co. Beaten in Law: Makers of Fleuss Tires Win (opens in a new tab)

  A British court rules that the Fleuss detachable tire does not infringe the Bartlett patent claims held by the Dunlop Company, dismissing the action with costs against Dunlop.
• Warwick Company's Prospects Brighten (opens in a new tab)

  Negotiations with principal creditor Joseph Bannigan progress, with expectations that the Warwick Cycle Mfg. Co.'s attachment will be resolved and operations resumed.
• Milwaukee Dealers Wide-Awake (opens in a new tab)

  The Milwaukee Cycle Board of Trade is reviving after a dormant period, planning to address free repairing, uniform rental prices, installment plan abuses, and price cutting for the 1898 season.
• Benefits of Accurate Account Keeping (opens in a new tab)

  Article explaining how careful bookkeeping methods can help bicycle dealers and manufacturers identify true costs and avoid losses.
• Triumphs of the Cycle Builders (opens in a new tab)

  Feature celebrating the engineering achievements of American bicycle manufacturers in the 1890s.
• Perfect Tire Fabric (opens in a new tab)

  Technical discussion of the materials and weaving processes that produce the most durable and reliable pneumatic tire fabric.
• The Michael-Chase Match (opens in a new tab)

  Coverage of the professional racing match between cyclist Jimmy Michael and Harry Chase.