Vol 21, No 26

Articles in this issue

• Cleveland's Trade Revival: High-Grade Machines Cut for Cash (opens in a new tab)

  Cleveland dealers experienced a second wave of strong sales driven by fine weather, recent naval victories, and the departure of local troops, while out-of-town bicycle models gained an unusually strong foothold in a market previously dominated by local makers.
• General Assignment of Boak (opens in a new tab)

  William C. Boak, a prominent Buffalo jobber and sundries manufacturer employing nearly 250 people, made a general assignment for creditors with liabilities and assets each estimated at close to $100,000.
• Another Heavy Assignment: Elastic Tip Co. Goes Under (opens in a new tab)

  The well-known Boston house Elastic Tip Co. voluntarily assigned for creditors after a chain of customer failures including J. C. Spiers, the Northampton Cycle Co., and the Boston Machine Works Co. caused banks to call in the firm's paper simultaneously.
• The Northampton Failure: Company in Bad Condition (opens in a new tab)

  The insolvency of Lewis Warner, president of Northampton Cycle Company, exposed defalcations that left creditors including Morgan and Wright and BostonWoven Hose facing large losses, with the company's assets shrinking well below its stated liabilities.
• Thread Fabric Tires (opens in a new tab)

  A technical review of thread fabric construction in pneumatic tires, examining how the layering of fabric cords affected durability, flexibility, and the likelihood of blowout under road conditions.
• Skill in the Brazer's Art (opens in a new tab)

  Practical guidance for repair shop operators on developing brazing skill, covering torch management, filler metal selection, and the joint preparation needed to produce strong, clean frame repairs.
• Facts for Exporters (opens in a new tab)

  The issue compiled practical information for bicycle exporters on documentation, packaging, consular requirements, and common pitfalls encountered when shipping American machines to European and colonial markets.
• McDuffee Wins from Titus in Racing Contest (opens in a new tab)

  Professional track racer McDuffee defeated Titus in a reported match race, continuing the season's competitive circuit results covered each week by the Cycle Age's sporting desk.