The Cycle Age And Trade Review, Vol 23, No 92
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Detailed report from Sydney on continuing auction sales of English, French, and American bicycles at distressed prices, with several agencies closing or abandoning the trade.
- Interesting Notes About Prices in Australia
Analysis of bicycle pricing in the Australian market, revealing that high-grade machines imported for twenty dollars are being retailed at sixty-five dollars, achieving one hundred percent profit margins.
- Ins and Outs of A.B.C.
Inside report from New York on the status of the American Bicycle Company organization, with the election of directors expected once all property transfers have been completed.
- p. 2
Major report on the formation of a Canadian bicycle combine: a syndicate headed by Senator George Cox has purchased the Massey-Harris, Lozier, Goold, and Welland-Vale companies for cash, forming a six-million-dollar company.
- p. 2
Statement from the new Canadian combine explaining its intention to capture the half of the Canadian market currently served by American imports, and to manufacture automobiles as well.
- Cannot Serve Two Masters
Commentary on the failure of hardware and dry goods firms attempting to add bicycles as a side line, showing that divided attention leads to poor results in the cycle trade.
- Condition of the Overman Company
Balance sheet and financial statement from the Overman Wheel Company showing a healthy surplus despite liberal allowances for depreciation.
- p. 15
Racing results and club news from cycling organizations.