For Protection Against Dogs.
Every bicyclist in the land will rise up and call the inventor of the ammonia gun for dogs blessed. Nothing is more annoying to the rider than to have a mongrel dog barking at his pedals and scurrying across his pathway in such close proximity to the front wheel as to be a constant reminder of a possible "header." The gun is calculated to make an annoying dog sneeze and sniff away all future ambitions to investigate the pace of a rider. It is said to be a perfect instrument in every way. The advantages enumerated for it are: Positively will not leak; has no spring to press or caps to remove, and will shoot from five to twelve times from fifteen to thirty feet with one loading.
A Few Don’ts for Cyclers.
Don't try to raise your hat to the passing "bloomer" until you become an expert in guiding your wheel.
Don't buy a bicycle with down-curve handles. It is impossible to sit erect and hold that kind of a handle.
Don't go out on a bicycle wearing a tail coat unless you enjoy making a ridiculous show of yourself.
Don't travel without a jacket or loose wrap, to be worn while resting. A summer cold is a stubborn thing.
Don't allow a taste for a bit of color in your make-up to tempt you to wearing a red or other gay-colored cap.
Don't get off the old gag about "that tired feeling" every time you stop by the roadside for a little breathing spell.
Don't absent yourself from church to go wheeling, as you and your bicycle are welcome at most houses of worship.