The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-12-21
DIvERsTIcATIoN VS.. OVER
PRODUCTION.

~ ltuUCc Tue SotlOIi dClCISS 1pl i""O
less than that planted in 1905. The
Association Goes ask and insist with
all the force al lis command that the
average planted in cotton throughout
the belt in 1905 be not increased dur
in" the planting season of 1906. Let
the watchword Of every Southern far
mer be DiverSiication. and through
that agency produce an abundance OF
food supplies 10 maintain each farm.
Permanent independence. thrift and
prosperity can only be enjoyed by
Southern Gotten growers through the
adoption anl maintenance of a sys-
tenn which will make each farm self
sustaining. II is the only medium
through which the present iniquitiOus
credit system which has so long held
or peoile in bondage, can be effec-
lively broken up and rele"ated to the
past. Ii Is the only medium through
which the great masses OF cotton pro-
ducers can ever hope to control the
sale of their cotton in the markets
of the country and force consumers
and buyers to pay them fair and just
prices for the staple. Any system
which forces the producer TO market
his crops rapidl:' III order to meet ma
turing obligations to pay for supplies
that could Be more cheaply raised at
Y home will ever tend to make 4 slave
Snt the grower. minimizing the rights
ot manhood which every Southern cot
ton raiser should enjoy to the fullest
extent.
Over-Productio a Serious Menace.
In spring. 1905. a crisis serious and
rolcntial faced the Gotten growers OF
The South by reason of over-produc-
lion of cotton in 1904. The Southern
Cotton Association at that time waved
IN active and effective campaign
Coz q reduction in the cotton area Of
rc planted in 1905. The advice of
he Association was loyally supported
* cotton growers throughout the en-
ire cotton belt and reduction oi
fully five million acres was stricken
from the cotton area for 1908 and
planted IN o:her crops. The result OF
his display of good judgment on the
,art OF the farmers is today seen IN
rrin.ing Pie production of cotton with
IN the legitimate demands for con-
sumption. good prices for the staple
S,nd wcll-illcd corn cribs ana smoke
?ouScS from Nor'h Carolina to the Ric
irardc River. The agricultural. com
ncrcial. industrial and financial inter
SIS Of the South are today enjoying
III era OF prosperity fer III excess Of
my period experienced within the
IaSt half century. To maintain on
present position. and forge ahead IN
hc achievement: of greater success, II
: imperative that no serious mistake
&c made by The planters who are now
making their arrangements for the
spring planting of 1906. Let every
nau pause and calmly ronsider his
culture even while enjoying the husE
rf q victory which has been the most
marvellous eve" Won in modern times.
Present Acreage Sufficient.
The present estimated twenty-seven
milion acres planted in cotton is sutfi-
.icnt under normal climatic conditions
10 raise enough cotton TO meet the de
manGs Of SpinnerS for the American
staple. ANY material increase in the
.ot;on acreage for 1906 will tend tC
>,a"nate the cotton market and de-
press prices below their legitimate
value. The legitimate laws of supply
and demand is the only true medium
OF regulating fair and legitimate
prices for our great staple product.
The Southern Cotton Association thrc
| an its sources Of strength and cooper.
ative mediums Of disseminating lnfor-
nation 10 It's loyal and patriotic sup
portelS with an eye single to the fu-
ture prosperity Of all cotton growers
and business interests of the South.
earnestly makes this appeal for broad.
cning the splendid advantages that
are to be gained by diversified agri
culture on Southern farms. Plant an
abundance of small grain. corn and
side crops. Raise more hay, cattle
and hogs.
Peace and Plenty.
Let well-iilled corn cribs and smoke
houses be the great bulwarEs of safety
between the farmers and the world Of
trade with whom they have to deal
Rotate Your crops. intensity Your ac-
reaee. fertilize literally, cultivate well
produce plcntifuily on the ac-
reaee planted and enjoy those rewards
which should be the fulsome portion
of those who till our Southern soils.
Studay the possibilities of our soils
and climate and learn to appreciate
ard. develop ihc wonderful resources
af, orr command i'll the field. carden
and orchard of Southern agriculture
Betamc depoSitoiS in YOUR banks rath-
er ..xrrowers. Get on eash
baS lrS!agssia is poSsi' lie and break
up =, raiRog& credi, Eys!em which
in tE Sas; llas been fatal to cot.
ton s,c~br$. rs Southern faNms be.
come each. year more self-sustainina
under thg adoption of = diversified
asM i'll; SiNe system of culture and
: pm u, ation Of crops. the growers
! of - ,fl, Sto,,ln Nm nrrrl-.