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Care for Cotton After Ginning Warns of Major Loss
Col. John D Frost argues that improper handling after ginning causes rot and country damage, costing the South about 12.5 million dollars yearly. He urges farmers to house cotton promptly in warehouses or barns, explains how storage reduces damage to bale integrity, and notes that better care improves buyer reception and factory margins.
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