The Wheelmans Gazette, Vol 3, No 5
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Pope Manufacturing Co. introduces the Veloce Columbia, a rear-driving safety bicycle of the most improved pattern for the 1888 season, accompanied by the latest free catalogue.
- p. 1
The Rudge Agency at 152 Congress Street, Boston announces a large consignment of Rudge Bicyclette safety bicycles and Rudge Light Roadsters has just been received, with agents wanted in unoccupied territory.
- p. 2
The Springfield Bicycle Mfg. Co. updates its distribution network with five regional wholesale partners and a retail showroom at 147 Washington Street, Boston, offering both plain and ball-bearing models.
- The Ross Improved Detachable Luggage Carrier — Stronger for 1888
C. H. Ross and Co. of Albany promote their improved detachable luggage carrier for crank and Star bicycles at $1.00, described as absolutely the best and most convenient carrier made and stronger than the previous year.
- p. 3
The Vandalia Line railway advertises its direct service from Indianapolis to St. Louis and points west, with train departures at 7:30 AM, 11:55 AM, and 11:00 PM and prompt connections at St. Louis.
- Star Bicycle — Best Road Bicycle and Best Hill Climber
H. B. Smith Machine Co. announces the new 1888 Star is ready for the market, promoting it as the best road bicycle and best hill climber available, perfectly safe with no headers.
- B. F. Goodrich Rubber Works — Bicycle Tires and Accessories
B. F. Goodrich Co. of Akron, Ohio advertises their range of bicycle tires in hard and soft rubber, along with spade grips, pedal rubbers, and handle options, inviting dealers to request price lists.
- The Monon Route — Fast Mail Train Chicago to Indianapolis
The Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railway announces a new Chicago express train leaving Indianapolis at 6:30 AM, arriving in Chicago at 1:30 PM, with elegant Pullman sleeping and chair cars.