Hi all- In the bottom drawer of the desk that belonged to my grandparents, then my parents, and now me are two rulers.One says, "Visit Wetherbee Bros. New Sporting Goods Store 39 N. Prairie St.". On the back it says, "Athletic Goods, Velocipedes, Wagons, Toys & Electrical Supplies". The second ruler is for "Peoples Trust & Savings Bank Galesburg Illinois , We invite the children to open Savings Accounts". On the back, "Save your Pennies, Nickels and Dimes and open an account with Peoples Trust & Savings Bank , Interest Paid on Deposits. One Dollar will start you Begin to save now". Are these establishments still in Galesburg and does anyone have a guess on the age of both rulers? And what is a velocipede? Thanks. Barb Clay Adams

Visit the history of bicycles http://www.pedalinghistory.com/PHbikbio.htm#BS The Velocipede or Boneshaker The next appearance of a two-wheeled riding machine was in 1865, when pedals were applied directly to the front wheel. This machine was known as the velocipede ("fast foot"), but was popularly known as the bone shaker, since it was also made entirely of wood, then later with metal tires, and the combination of these with the cobblestone roads of the day made for an extremely uncomfortable ride. They also became a fad, and indoor riding academies, similar to roller rinks, could be found in large cities. The High