The Rise of Speed in the Bicycle Era
An overview of early attempts to speed travel from bicycles to motorized carriages. Names like S A Miles and innovators such as Vandervitt and Astor are noted for pioneering fast land transport, with references to Paris, London, and U S factories shaping the shift toward safer, faster, and more efficient personal mobility. The piece traces evolving designs from pedal systems to steam carriages, balloonists, and the emergence of pneumatic tires driving demand for rapid, smoother travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Cusnot A
Pere Lptesh Troyth
San Anglisiimag
Oliver Hyams
W. K. Vandervitt
Astor
Albert Bostwick
Evrane
New York
Prat as Locomotive Fuel Tests in New England Maine
Tests of pont fuel by Boston and Maine railroad officials show freight on fuel supply. Experiments indicate pont fuel can be refined to resemble bituminous coal and produce good quality. Source material notes supply for Maine railroads and nearby towns for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiasiy
Impressiaalle
Voltairine de Cleyre
Way
Loudona
Howe
America
Sumeroua
Mort
Mort Isnarant and Iesa Gowdig
Deada of
Bolen
New England
Maine
Andresveggin County
Boston
Vale of
Pont
Trawington
PENSIONS AGENCY CLAIMS QUICKLY FOR WIDOWS AND SOLDIERS
Over one million dollars allowed for clients in six years and over one thousand claims in six months. Disability age and increase pensions obtained quickly. Widows pensions specialty. Grants usually within 90 days if engaged on soldier death. Fees fixed by law and paid from pension. 25 years experience and daily Pension Bureau calls. Local magistrates financially aided by filing claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Bureau
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H. IL. Bowden
Florida
S.A
National Association of Auto
Muinsey
Ron
Tiventar Wight
Ana
Lea
Lnst
ISM
United States
Empley
Atbaur
Ihab van
Pen Gulgipelsts Main Invest Ptt
Crayetosy Minasey Ss Magis Valattal Steam Yacu
Wacing Alg Mobile
England
John ‘Sweeney
Scotland Yard
Meg Sweeney
Olin Turner
Lana Baie
Ain
Aestissitatiin
Guvermtment
Reece Tianks
Aytii
Pret
Itus
Dwaller
Duaring
Apr Chista
Seldou
Maney
Moha Singhs
Ineraus
Goran Founel
Tutian
Russia
Iby
Aidy
Brghind
Aniaire
Bojal
Kielist
Girkmissivss
Kansas
Missouri
John Karson
Chivas
Chicago
Loubet
France
Hig
Wif
Golug
Slo
Tar
Urei
Samoa
Sper
Navy
Linwsi
Ori
Chie
Wells
Ceross
SKOW
Cat
Stelrogede
Witah
Olsen
Bor
the Budget Company
Washinxton Street
Muss
Tigi
HL. T
Wate Sewing Mace Co
Cleveland, Ohio
Pensions
Taber & Whitman C.co., Warder Bldg
Washington, D.C
PieeAras Co
Mew Haven
Conn
Kora
National Photographic Chemical Company
11Th St
Fenn Ave
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