The Wheelmans Gazette, Vol 3, No 9
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
A letter from C. H. Smith of Detroit describes the meteoric rise of the American Champion: at the 1887 Michigan division meet there was only one Champion in attendance, but at Grand Rapids in 1888 there were 34 out of 112 wheels in the parade.
- p. 1
Gormully and Jeffery announce that after months of delays driven by demand, they are now shipping American Rambler safety bicycles with a reasonable degree of promptness.
- p. 2
Clark Cycle Co. invites cyclists to trade second-hand machines in part payment for New Rapid Roadsters, New Rapid Light Roadsters, Quadrant Tricycles, or Quadrant Tandems, asking for a full description of condition and their estimate of value.
- p. 3
Springfield Bicycle Mfg. Co. again publicises J. Harry Shurman's Eagle Rock hill achievement and the three L.A.W. Baltimore race victories, adding a letter from a Medina, New York club where 16 of 20 members ride Roadsters.
- p. 17
The classified section lists a Victor tricycle for sale, a Columbia bicycle at $65, and a 1888 pattern American Champion used only a few times, seeking $85 for a machine that cost $105.
- Geo. W. Rouse and Co. — Peoria Dealer, Easy Payments on Many Makes
George W. Rouse and Co. of Peoria, Illinois advertise second-hand wheels bought, sold, and exchanged, plus new cycles including Victor, Springfield Roadster, Star, and Otto on easy payments at eight percent interest.
- Kingston Knitting Co. — Bicycle Garments from Best Worsted Stock
Kingston Knitting Co. of 27 Kingston Street, Boston, advertise jerseys, coats, sweaters, knee tights, knickerbockers, and full body tights in fine worsted, endorsed by hundreds of clubs.
- Ben L. Darrow — Victor Lady's Tricycle for Sale at $50
A private advertiser in Indianapolis offers a Victor Light Roadster ladies' tricycle in first-class condition with ball bearings throughout at $50, having been ridden for about six months.