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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1887
Page
3
A Georgia agricultural convention discussion critiques tariff protection and immigration while criticizing state lawmakers. The piece contrasts southern farm interests with northern industrial policy, urging counties to advertise local resources and attract capital, noting shifts toward southern growth and the need for practical local action.
The Georgia State Agricultural Society held a semi annual session at the Opera House in Americus with large attendance. President L F Livingston opened with prayer and a welcome, while Col J A Waddell and speakers urged addressing unfriendly legislation and the all cotton plan as causes of farmer poverty and urged careful study of agricultural policy and profits.
The passage notes Georgia farmers face unprofitable cotton growing and high time prices. Americus stands out for direct bank access to funds, unlike other areas that rely on mortgage and costly commission merchants. The President’s remarks were stern yet deemed wholesome, as the convention adjourned for dinner.
In a farm discussion on diversified crops and increased live stock, Mr. Middlebrook upstaged the potatos talk. A prior speaker claimed fourteen hundred bushels could be raised on one acre, while Middlebrook recounted a tale of a man who rented an acre for sweet potatoes and then had to rent a further quarter acre to store them after harvest.
The afternoon session of the convention opened with a visit invitation to Americus Compress Co and a Masons corner stone event for the new courthouse. Speakers including Col Mobley Dr Felton and Prof W L Jones urged farmers to self organize, raise own provisions, and pursue land rehabilitation through intensive farming and soil enrichment plans. A motion for two experimental farms was supported and a resolution disavowing any official journal was adopted before 7 PM adjournment.
The evening session focused on farmers sharing experiences in crop raising fertilizer use and land cultivation, while the proceedings omitted more practical or instructional content. The discussion highlighted firsthand farming practices and their impact on yields and soil management.
The gathering convened at 8 30 a m with prayer by Rev Williams. Howard of Morgan sponsored a committee to memorialize the Legislature to curb guano note waivers and high attorney fees, while a Brady bill endorsement was debated. Capt Cobb praised Georgia’s Department of Agriculture, urging stronger promotion of minerals, soils, and manufacturing. The body backed Commissioner Henderson and endorsed Cobb’s address, while discussing fertilizer regulation and farming bonds.
The convention heard Prof. H. C. White report on soil fertilization experiments at the University farm and discussed the department’s needs. Delegates were named for the New Jersey Agricultural Convention, and a two week State Fair location was settled for Canton and Newnan, with Canton chosen.
The Athens Banner Watch urges Congress to back agrarian aid noting farmers deserve help. The bill for agricultural experimental stations would fund 000 yearly for soils, fruits, trees, stock, and farming practices under state agricultural colleges. David Turpie, former senator, fights recall of term as March 3 approaches.
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