The Cycle Age And Trade Review, Vol 21, No 33
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
The Cycle Age reported an unprecedented divide in the 1898 season, with some New England factories unable to fill orders and working overtime while others saw business almost at a standstill, creating a pattern impossible to explain by general trade conditions alone.
- Pan-American Bank Wanted to Promote Export Trade
A bill introduced in Congress sought to charter an international American bank with up to $25 million capital to facilitate trade with Central and South American countries, backed by prominent businessmen including P. D. Armour and Andrew Carnegie, with the aim of breaking European financial dominance of South American commerce.
- Free Repairs Spoil Profits for Cheap Cycle Dealers
A Washington dealer manager reported that the guarantee obligations on cheap bicycles sold on thin margins had become so burdensome that dealers handling low-grade machines were actively looking to exit that segment of the trade.
- p. 2
A series of testimonials and cases in which credit managers at parts suppliers and manufacturers assessed the reliability of different classes of bicycle dealers and assemblers, offering guidance on extending terms safely.
- p. 3
The issue offered advice on how dealers should maintain advertising presence during the slow midsummer period, arguing that consistent visibility would capture late-season buyers and establish position for the following spring.
- p. 12
The sixth installment of the Cycle Age's acetylene lamp series presented additional performance data, comparing brands under standardized conditions and advising dealers which models offered the best combination of light output and fuel economy.
- p. 14
A continuing technical series on motor vehicle engineering described current advances in engine design, transmission arrangements, and steering systems relevant both to motocycle makers and to bicycle manufacturers exploring motorized vehicles.
- p. 17
Reports from trials of steam-powered commercial trucks described their load-carrying capacity, fuel consumption, and road behavior, with trade commentary on whether steam or petroleum propulsion was likely to dominate commercial vehicle use.