Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-07
DIVERSIFIED FARMING.

II there ever was a time in the history
of our southern country when diversified
agriculture had become q necessity IL
would seem that such a time had now
come. Aside from the necessity which
now 50 imperatively exists for q radical
change from the al cotton system. which
broke down and ruined diversified agri-
culture for 50 many years. Il would ap-
pear that at this particular time the
country seems thoroughly ripe for the
movement Public sentiment is IN favor
OF our people producing al things needful
in the south on their own farms, and
large capitalized corporations are being
created TO give announcement and as
sistance 70 such a method Of farming
That the southern farmers are rapidly
waking up TO an appreciation Of their
magnificent resources and are learning 10
develop them as they should be, there
can Be no question Of doubt We see Il in
the annual increased acreage in grain.
the daily click OF the moving machine
during the hay season. In the broad acres
of corn, the extension OF pasturage. the
purchase OF thoroughbred beef cattle for
breeding and the unusual production OF
pork. II the cotton acreage is not les
sened Il Is a noteworthy fact that, espe-
ciaIly in Georgia there shas been made,
and + now being made. tremendous in
crease and growth along the other lines OF
agriculture Just mentioned within the past
few years
The possibilities Of the South Atlantic
and Gulf states I'm the development of
cattle. pork. vegetables, grain fruit, poul-
try and other supplies Of Ike character
are attracting the attention of investors
IN Europe as well as in this country. II
Is already acknowledged that the water
fronts at Georgia two principal sea port
cines. Brunswick and Savannah. are
equal TO those Of any others along the At
fantic coast line The countries Of Europe
are becoming each year more dependent
tpon the agriculturafsts- q the United
states 70 furnish their dense population
OF consumers with those food supplies
necessary 70 existence The southern
states. through southern ports. present
the easiest and most accessible territory
Of this country TO be reached by Euro
peans. s
a Produce Syndicate Forming.
Naturally, owing 70 Georgis's geo
graphical location. her magnificent water
front. and her worldwide known re-
sources for the Development OF diversified
Agriculture. capital seeking investment
for handling this line OF our resources
would first look 70 this state In order
that cur readers may know the objects
and purposes OF a large English syndi-
cate now being formed to do business IN
Georgia and sdjoining states in the hand
ling q all kinds Of farm produce. except
cotton. II viii be here outlined. 50 far
as have been already Informed. The
name OF this new. mammoth concern will
he the British. Southern States u. 8. A.
Cattle Abattoir and Produce Co, Limi-
ted. with headquarters in London
The company has organized with paid
I'D capital stock OF s.. coo 60 with privilege
reserved OF increasing fits capital to $780,
o00.oo Last week Dr. John A. Harriss. OF
London general agent OF the company,
reached Atlanta. accompanied by Col.
Henry J. Lamar, OF Macon. who is also