The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-02-02
A STRONG LETTER
IS MAILED OUT
BY COMMITTEE
PEOPLE ASKED TO DONATE FOR
{ COTTON RAISING MOVE
j MENT I'M COUNTY.
Committee Appointed All the Meeting
!! Last Week to Take Charge of Mat.
ter Sends Letter to Prominent Busi-
nessmen of the City.

The committee appointed at the
meeting held last week to take up the
question of cotton planting in Glynn
county is now actively at work and
everything possible 20 further the
movement is being done. The follow
ing letter was issued by the commit
tee yesterday and mailed to many
prominent businessmen of the city:
Brunswick, Ca, Feb. l, 1910.
Dear Sir:-Y-u are probably aware
of the recent movement inaugurated
by the Retail Merchants and Blsi-
ness Mems association in connection
with the proposition made by Parker
& TAFT to foster the raising of cotton,
particularly high-grade sea island cot
ton, in this county.
Our people seem practically unan-
imcus in the realization and belief
that our lands must be developed if
Brunswick and Glynn county are to
have growth and prosperity. We all
appreciate the fact that it is almost
useless to bring prospective settlers
here unless we can give practical
demonstration of what can be success
fully produced on our lands. The
experimental celery and truck farm
recently established by some Of or
citizens will answer the purpose to
some extent, but does not cover the
field
It is well known that prior to the
civil war Glynn county and our ada
cent islands were noted for produc-
ing the highest grade of sea island
cotton. That this industry can be
successfully revived is certain and a
number of land owners have already
signified their intention cf making ex-
detrimental paintings. The Retail
Merchants and Business Mems associ-
alton has appropriated $125 for the
r purchase of seed for free distribution
and the com nittees in charge OF the
matter recognize that if the movement
is to be made an immediate success
prizes should be offered for the hest
productions. A convention of our
farmers shoIld be, called Immediately
intelligent presentation made by ex-
perts of methods for planting, cult
waiting and fertilizing. MFR. R. ]. H.
DeLoaca, professor of cotton indus
try in the State College of Agricul-
ture, has consented to attend such a
meeting ard to give the necessary ir
structions to our farmers, many OF
whom are not familiar with the sub
Ject.
Parker & TAFT have agreed to estab-
lish gins for ginning both long and
short cotton if our people will agree
to plant nct less than 200 acres We
already have assurances of something
over fifty acres being planted. To Of
fer, say, first, second and third prizes
for the best production of long and
short cotton will require about $3.50
and indeed more money will be requir
ed fer seed than has been appropri-
ated for that purpose. We have been
appointed committee to raise this
money We believe the Importance
and vaIle of this proposition will ap
peal 10 you ana we "Oulu SiOdAy oP
preciate a prompt response advising
what subscription you will make
Checks should be made payable to G.
w. Harper, treasurer.
Yours very truly.
r. e. Twitty, Chairman.
Albert Fendia,
D. o. Atkinson,
Subscription Committee.