The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-04-24

of the remedial measures proposed by
others, without suggesting something
better instead, and therefore propose
to ..show more excellent way" The
soil of the Arkansas valley is peculiar
" adapted to the growth Of cotton,
and our seasons are long enough to ill.,
sure its full maturity. The expert
rnents that have been made already
have proved highly satisfactory, and
from careful comparison of our soil
and climate with those of portions Of
the southern states where cotton is
most successfully cultivated, am fully
convinced that cotton culture can be
made as successful and profitable here
as in the most favored portion of the
south. Now, let our farmers on the
bottom lands make cotton culture
speciality, because their lands are best
| adapted to it, and let those on the up
lands, according to their means and
preferences, give their attention to the
raising of stock and grain. BY this
division of industry the best interests
of all would be promoted. The estab-
lishment of cotton factories would very
naturally follow the successful produc-
ton of the raw material. This would
not only give remunerative employ
ment to great many. but largely en-
nance the consumption of our home
products. The cotton planters could
obtain the highest market price for
their cotton, from the manufactures.
almost at their own doors: the grain
producers would find good demand
for their produce among the stock
raisers. the cotton planters and the
manufacturers; the stock-raisers would
find ready market, at fair rates, for
the products Of the ranch, among all
other classes of the community, and
the manufacturers in turn would sup
ply the merchants with goods which
they now have to bring, at great cost
Of transportation, from New England.
The merchant being able to buy his
goods at much lower rates than now,
would be able also to sell at rates cor
respondingly reduced. The prosperity
of the classes have mentioned would
rebound TO the prosperity of all other
classes of the community. Their in
terests are mutual. The prosperity Of
the agriculruralist is shared by the
merchant, mechanic, tradesmen. arti-
san, manufacturer. laborcr. banker and |
professional man. "The profit of the |
earth is for all-cvcn the king is fed by |
the field"
| submit these suggestions to the
candid consideration of your readers
in the Arkansas valley, in the nope
that they may help to awaken lively
interest in the practical and important
question Of cotton culture and manu-
facture in this section of the country.
desire the general prosperity of the
people, and if by my humble efforts |
can in any way advance it, shall feel
that my life ia not altogether in vain.
One word TO capitalists in Wichita,
and | have done. Form a joint stock
manufacturing company, and erect,
without DELAY, n good cotton factory.
DO not wait for the growth of cotton
here to keep it in operation. You can
bring cotton directly from Texas, by
rail, at comparatively light cost, until
there is enough raised here 10 supply
your requirements. The investment
will pay well to the individual stock
holders, and it will do more to build
up your city on a permanent basis, and
to p""mnta tho en"nral Frnwth aud
of the surrounding country,
than any other investment of similar
amount that could possibly be made.
A cotton factory started in Memphis,
Tenn, but little over year ago, on
capital of fifty thousand dollars. de-
at the end of its first year, a
dividend of twenty-five per cent. on
its capital stock. Time will improve
its dividends. Take hold Of the good
work. and push it on. Ii you do this,
IN very short time the production
and manufacture of cotton will become
the leading industries of the Arkansas
galley; aud YOU Will receive, as you
will merit, the gratitude and blessing
Of its thronging population.
Yours in the cause Of our cOuntry's
ID. NJ. V. STUART.