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The Cotton Question and Land Ownership Shifts in the South
The piece argues that cotton production in the South is near limitless, aided by expanded acreage and artificial stimulation. It notes rising yields since 1830, the impact of fertilizers, and movement toward larger estates absorbing smaller farms. It discusses manufacturing growth, labor arrangements, and the evolving plantation system while warning of social and economic shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Georgia
Atlantic
Alabama
Florida
Morehead
Mississippi Valley Cotton Planters Association
Missisippi
Acrea
Miasiasippi
Gapeheart
Albemarle Sound
Mississippi Valley
F.C. Morehead
France
Ireland
Hammond
South Carolina
Willy
New England
Yaya
Edward Atkinson
Yrenkond
Van
Consant
Bolton
Chaian
Oglethorpe
Tod
Bouthin
Tulare
le Capwlenty
Rotl Thin Ustutu
Guy Germel
Gipeheart
Sodtaern Manufacturic
Colson
South Bas Mers
Sibley
Auerasia
Augusia
Atlanta
Eagle and Phonix
Columbus
Augusts
Langley Mills
Southern Mills
Ort Ser
Dsgvani Ur Coremponiene
Nina
Gori
Neil Nc
Murat
Lion
Itunee
Giwiy
Reise
Alvie Fundn
Jay