The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-12

with anything in the line. The manufac-
ture of blank books and official station
cry is in itself large interest, in which
large capital is invested and which gives
employment to many hands. The trade
is very extensive and reaches to all parts
of the contiguous territory. Richmond's
facilities in this branch are complete and
the work turned out equal to that of any
other city.
Great attention is paid to this line of
business, which has $751; capital in
vested in it, with sales reaching to
$4,000 yearly. Dealers are able to
supply farmers and planters with all they
require in this line, equal in all respects,
including prices, to their competitors in
other cities.
SPORTING GOODS.
The sales in this line are over fifty
thousand dollars annually. Most COM
plete assortments of guns, fishing tackle,
bicycles, tennis, and baseball supplies,
and all articles included in the general
term of sporting goods" are kept in
stock. Those interested may be supplied
| from Richmond with entire satisfaction,
both as regards goods and prices
! ART SUPPLIES.
Everything in the line of artists mate
tanned in Richmond. Stocks include
photographers outfits and supplies.
| Special attention is paid to mail orders
and large and growing trade is obtained
in this manner.
HARNESS AND SADDLES.
The trade in this branch of business
amounts to several hundred thousand
dollars, and extends over Virginia and
States in the South. Dealers carry every
thing in the line of horse and harness
goods of the best makes, besides many
articles of their own manufacture, in
which especial pains are taken both in
style and quality of material used.
! LEATHER AND HIDES.
Trade in this branch of Richmond's
wholesale business is very large, reach.
ing $500, 600 last year. The capital in.
vested is $3.50 900. Dealers are energetic
and enterprising, and are rapidly bring
ing Richmond to the front in this depart
ment. In the handling of hides Rich.
mond has already attained a superior
position, as she is now the largest handler
of hides in the South Dealers will be
pleased to furnish quotations on applica
ton. Leather Of the very best quality
is manufactured and sold in all section:
of the South. The stocks are complete
and include leather of all kinds, shoe
findings, tanners tools, oils, &c.
SUPPLIES AND MACHINERY
The bulk of the trade in machiner,
has heretofore gone to Baltimore. Phila
"a f~fI
Richmond made no special effort in thi:
line. This, however, is now changed
and now the largest manufacturers o
wood and iron working machinery are
represented, and all goods in this line
can be obtained in Richmond as chear
as direct from the manufacturers, and il
some cases much cheaper, as specia
effort is being made to establish the trade
Of the surrounding section in Richmond
Expert and practical men are employed
to travel the territory thoroughly, ant
parties in need Of goods in this line viii
do we'll to get Richmond prices befor'
purchasing.
INDUCEMENTS TO DEALERS.
The foregoing brief enumeration in
cludes all the important lines of whole
, sale trade as divided up at the presen
, day. Dealers will see that Richmond
we'll able to furnish them with about al
: they usually carry in stock. Every effor
, is made to secure trade and to retain
when once obtained. The territory
thoroughly and Systematically "drun
med" and the most liberal accommoda
tons are granted consistent with SCUM
t business principles. Stocks in all line
!. will be found especially suitable to tn
r southern demand, and prices will alway
( be found as low, and often lower, than j
e Baltimore, Philadelphia. or New Yorl
: Shipping facilities are as good. as me
chandise ito points south of this mu:
either pass through or around Richmon
and thence over the same roads as
= shipped from Richmond. Freights shout
:, therefore be in Richmond's favor, Will
n in the item of time Richmond has th
II advantage. 1t is believed that countr
:, merchants can obtain their supplies at a
y advantage in Richmond, and, whe: