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War and the Corn Drop
Cincinnati correspondent argues war with Spain is imminent and urges Southern planters to grow more corn and less cotton to cushion a long conflict. The writer predicts a lengthy war, U S victory, and warns that ocean trade disruptions could hurt cotton but boost food crops.
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