Americus Weekly Recorder in Americus, Georgia

CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THE SOUTH OVER NINE YEARS

The article analyzes how much capital has flowed into the Southern states over the last nine years, with Northern and foreign investors funding railroads and mining, Florida’s rapid development, and the Cotton Centennial’s role in attracting investors. It notes high total investment, rising bank capacity, and disputes the notion that Northern money alone drove progress, highlighting Southern leadership in key enterprises.