The Argosy, April 1916 — page 204: what you’re looking at

Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.

THE ARGOSY—ADVERTISING SECTION. Everybody Is Riding This Year Bicycling has suddenly returned to a nation- wide popularity as a sport. Everyone rode this winter at the fashionable resorts of Florida-and California. Fortunately, you know the bi- cycle to buy. For thirty years the Iver Johnson has ranked in your opinion as the best made, strong- est, fastest and finest bicycle. It is made of seamless steel tubing, has finest bearings ever used in a bi- cycle, and is finished with four . coats of baked and hand-rubbed enamel. The model above costs $30. Other models from $20 to $55. Our big, 84-page catalog describes the line and explains the me- chanical superiority of the Iver Johnson. This catalog is free. True Preparedness means that each individual is ready to defend himself, his home and his country. Learn how to use firearms. Buy a good revol- ver and get used to the smell of gun-powder. A safer, harder or straighter shooting revolver cannot be made than the Iver Johnson, It is so safe that you can drop it, full cocked; throw it against a wall or Hammer the Hammer without danger of accidental discharge. “The regular model costs $6. With a large grip as shown below, it costs $6.75. Other models cost $6, 87 and $8. Send for free 84-page book. IVER JOHNSON’S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS 140 River Street, Fitchburg, Mass. 99 Chambers Street, New York T1T Market Street, San Francisco In angirering this advertisement it ¢s desirable that you mention THE ARGOSY, IVER JOHNSON FREE BooK Send for our big, 84-page book on Iver Johnson Bicycles, Mo- torcycles, Revolvers and Shot Guns in single and double bar- rels. This valuable book will tell you how to get full value in service and satisfaction. It is free. COMICOOOKS. CO