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As has been mentioned before, Lynchburg has lines stretching out in eYery quarter to bring the raw material to her doors, not satisfied with the growth already attained and hardly conscious of her bright future. She is a city of solid growth, pav~d streets lit by electricity, fine public schools, abundant banking capital, water works and unsurpassed railroad facilities; in short, has every advan- tage that any other place has, and offers to all manufacturers who come, exemp- tion from all city taxes.
The West Lynchburg Land Co. has secured a number of fine factory sites situ- ated in the \Vestern suburbs and on or near all of the railroads. Moreover, should any one locate on any ofthe sites they have, their traveling expenses will be paid.
Scene on the R. & A. R. R.
"' The following industries could be conducted here to the greatest advantage, both on account of the nearness and cheapness of the raw materials : all iron and wood workers such as machine shops, car works, rail mills, etc. With annual jobbing sales of nearly $ r,ooo,ooo;of boots and shoes, there is not a tannery or shoe factory in the place.
Any industry started here is bound to succeed. The people here have seen large fortunes accumulate through a single industry. Now they recognize the fact there must be a diversity of manufactures. Public spirited citizens having trade just outside of the city limits will give from five to ten acres of land besides subscribing to the capital stock.
In conclusion we again call your attention to the fact that the place which offers you these inducements-exemption from city taxes, cheap raw materials and splendid railroad facilities-is not a place of new growth, the value of her institutions are not based on the speculative chance of what might be, but on the slow and steady basis of accumulation of wealth.