The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
BIG BUSINESS
BOTH SIDES OF
The JAMES

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wide canvass for scenes interesting,
Will be glad to learn that the pictures
have been reproduced and are being
prepared in book form, to be sold OH
subscription by the Bell Book Com
pany, of Richmond. MR.. Robert A.
Lancaster. Jr., an authority on invest
ments and loans whose Offices are in
the Mutual Building, in Richmond. con-
ceiyed the idea OF photographing
scenes beautiful and pictures historic
of the entire State for the instruction
and entertainment OF all interested in
Virginia. MIR. Lancaster, because of
his intimate acquaintance with real
estate values, conditions, etc, etc. in
virginia, is qualified to speak under
standingly upon the subject OF inter-
est to all wise enough to realize that
To-Day, as never again. opportunity
invites investment, guaranteeing cub
stantiai returns. If there are any who
doubt the truth OF the statement made.
verifcation is In evidence at every
turn.
Perhaps Casselman & Co.. iO1S East
MAIN street Richmond. better than
any ono else, are In q position to fur
nish data. Here sales i'm farm land
ana suburban homes have grown CO.
iossai and are constantly increasing
strangers viewing are amazed at the
undreamed of price wealth producing
GROUND is being sold for. This news
Is being advertised. resulting in in
qulries from all over the country from
parties desiring Virginia, which liz to
say. best homes obtainabIe
beginning at Richmond, the most
advertised city of the South In the
early sixties, 1t Is apparent to the
dullest mind that this city, the gate
way TO the Eden that reaches to Flor
ida, has just commenced to grow vet
at this early stage OF Its beginning
can point to wealth and the luxuries
enjoyed by cities whose growth WAS
not interrupted by destroying agen-
cics. shat for season retarded Rich
ihoho Now, however, having taken
new start the very Joy of the oppor-
UNITY 10 grow seems to have taken
POS OF individuals az well as
the business they conduct AT every
turn the eye beholds things modern
replacing those we were accustomed
TO see in the past. The electric iron.
inc skyscraper and all things that
startie New York, to be adopted later
and enjoyed
Illustrate: take South Richmond as
STRIKING eXample-in the past known
az Manchester. Here Chatting. because
OF the delay in tho completion OF the
new bridge, now promised by Juno
minute in achievement. leaving bebind
those living in the past and conduct
in6 business along lines in vogue ffty
years ago. II seems but YESTERDAY tb,,
me southern Manufacturing Company
placed upon tile market their famou
product the Good Luck Baking pow.
DER yet so popular has this necessity
grown that in spite of tho fact thar
nearly 22,O00,o00 pound. were sold last
sear, me demand for 1t has become SO
s, real lhat increased space and ma
chihery arc at once necessary. The
powder, being made and packed by
machinery. guarantees it's Cleanliness
as much as the spotless, sanitary con
dltion of the factory
C'ose TO the factory of the South
erh manufacturing Company is located
the Aragon Coffee Company and pea nut
mills. Here, In addition to importinp
roasting and blending the coifees of
aii coHee- producing countries of the
world, we find them importing, blend
ing and packing the choice, fresh tnas
from japan. China and India. This
would seem enough to tax the brain
and skill OF the thoughtful but AS a
matter of fact the peanut grower can
ma here the best paying market for
ms product. Peanuts are here made
INTO peanut butter, peanut candy, salt
cd peanuts, blanchcd peanuts. which
are packed in glass and bulk and sold
to the trade.
Near the new bridge. soon to be
finished, is located the James River
Furniture and Mattress COMPANY
Here it is interesting TO soc in oper-
alton the telling machine. that pro
duces the stock used in making high
grade mattresses. a small army OF
men are required at this hive of In
dustry TO produce the Davcnports
couches, lounges and parlor suita thai
are manufactured for the trade
At Second and Decatur Streets is
founI the ~. S. Kraft Co. Inc. Folding
Paper Box Company. Here labels are
made and printing done. This firm has
customers all over the world The
value of their product is everywhere
recognized and appreciated. In spite
OF the fact that their work is done nv
improved machinery and that they
have $4,000 square feet OF space to
work In, the demand taxes the sup
ply.
Another striking evidence of pro-
gress on the Manchester side OF the
James River is the Ullman Brothers
wholesale and retail grocery store. At
this place quality the best and equip
ment modern sharpen appetite to be-
hold Here, too. forty people and an
auto truck, in addition to other deliv-
! cry facilities, are required to meet de-
mands The sanitary precautions. the
tempting food display and the indi-
vidualIty of the Ullmans make their
store the place.
Another beauty spot on the South
side is the Daylight" Furniture Store
of "a. j. Daffron. located at 1896 HUH
Street. This store challenges the best
for here can be obtained for the house
hold anything desired. from cellar to
garnet. Mr.. Daffron started in the fur
niture business with 1000 feet of space.
which has expanded to $4,000 His
thirty-two years acquaintance with
the business qualities him TO serve
those desiring furniture with any need,
be it cheap or costly. At the present
| time, in order TO make room for sprine.
stock, much that is valuable is being
sold at cut prices.
Some persons we meet In business
are so delightfully."- pleasant we feel
In spite of us the wish to spend more
! money with them than we can afford,
There is something so irresistibly at
tractive about the stock, we will say.
OF r. II Richardson, 1910 Hull Street,
that this state of feeling always oc-
ours when we enter his store we
would like to buy a saddle. harness.
collar and horse clothing from him.
although the nearest approach to a