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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1893
Page
3
Building on the Columbia Racer line of 1892 world records the Model 30 is advertised as the fastest road wheel. It features Columbia Pneumatic Tires elliptical sprocket wheel black enamel finish and high quality materials promising leading status among cycles. DO YOU RIDE A COLUMBIA?
A crowded program in Hartford includes 2:40 class mile, half mile handicaps, and a boys race won by Albert Holden. Warren, Windle, Wheeler, and Banker take prizes such as a roll top desk a magazine rifle and a diamond wearing prize. The late finish sees Johnson edged by Windle in the final mile open.
The Boston Bicycle Club hosts a gala ball at Mechanics Hall with riders in knickerbockers and sweaters adorning medals and L A W insignia. Capt A D Peck and Carl P Cubberly direct the grand march as Cradle of wheelmen mingle with colorful bicycle girls and Braham’s orchestra plays lively tunes.
A local dealer promotes bicycles with a daily saving plan. The Road King costs 36 cents a day and the Nassau 29 cents a day, offering health and recreation with seasonal use. Also advertised are bicycle uniforms sweaters and sun dries at low prices.
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