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In the present dainty "Bradley Two-wheeler," however, 

 this objectionable motion is entirely overcome and the car- 

 riage is as easy to ride in as the easiest bnggy, there is ab- 

 solutely no horse-motion at all. 



These two-wheelers are handsome little vehicles, just the 

 very things to gear a pony to and ' ' flee as a bird " over the 

 country. 



There are several styles of the Bradley two- wheelers, 

 with buggy tops, Avith canopy tops, or Avithout either, bug- 

 gy bodies or phaeton bodies, bodies swung higher or lower, 

 as desired ; the latter is best for ladies or children. 



We can not conceive a more perfect carriage for two per- 

 sons than these two-wheelers. They are not only just the 

 thing to go visiting in, but they are roomy enough to carry 

 ordinary packages, whether dry goods or light groceries. 

 The prices range from $80, without top or lamps, to $145 

 with both. 



There is one point we have not yet mentioned, and it is 

 a very important one : in common humanity let the wheels 

 of every vehicle you use, whether cart, wagon, or two- 

 wheeler have broad tires. Do not use the ordinary nar- 

 row ones employed on the hard turnpiked Northern roads 

 or paved streets ; remember that Florida roads are sandy 

 roads, and be merciful to your horse. 



For cart or wagon the tires should be three inches wide, 

 then the horse will be able to pull twice as much with half 

 the fatigue ; for the buggy or two-wheeler, two inches will 

 be wide enough. Do not overlook this point, or you will 

 regret it ; we know whereof we speak from personal ex- 

 perience ; Ave have used broad tires and noted their value. 



Another thing : do not trust the care of your vehicles 

 to ignorant farm hands ; above all, look after the greasing 

 of the Avheels yourself, for of this you may be certain, if 

 you do not, they will either be totally neglected, to their 



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