On second thought, I believe "Paramalgam" was a rim cement for tubulars. Still can't find the name anywhere, even on a dozen French search engines. Any old catalogs mention the name?
Aldo Ross
Middletown, OH
USA
> Pic of the Day
> 8th February 2007
>
> Fifty-two Years Ago - A Few Adverts from 1955:
>
> http://www.wooljersey.com/
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> Advertisements for cycles Bertin, Paramalgam (used tires?), Ad-Hoc
> pumps, LAM brakes, Turino shoes, Pivo bars & stems, Simplex derailleurs,
> Tank/Merveille/Styx pedals & freewheels, and cycles Dilecta. From "But
> et Club - Le Miroir des Sports" No.500, 7 February 1955.
>
> Anyone heard of Paramalgam before, and am I translating the header
> correctly? I did a few internet searches, but can't find that name
> anywhere.
>
> Aldo Ross
> Middletown, Ohio
> USA