Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-10
TattnaIl Farmers
And Business Men
VIII Hold Cotton

Planters and business men of TAFT
nall county, a section devoted largely
to the growing OF Sea Island cotton,
have emulated the action of Coco
county farmers in pledging them
selves to withhold the staple from
the market until better prices prevail
and in urging both the government
and individual growers to institute
measures that will lead to restora-
ton of favorable conditions.
A resolution recently passed by the
farmers of Cobb county and unani-
mously Endorsed by the members OF
the TattnaQ County Farm bureau,
has reached William J. Rudland, gen.
eral secretary of the Georgia Cham
Der of Commerce. 1t follows In
full:
nall county, we unanimously indorse the
following resolutions passed by the farmers
of Cobb county, Georgia:
BE 1t resolved by the 1000 cotton grow
ers of Cobb county, this day assembled In
mass meeting at the courthouse at MARI
.'Whereas, the insidious work OF the
cotton fixing propagandists has had the eff
feet of driving the prices OF cotton down
from about 38 cents per pound to about
% cents per pound, and they are eudeavor-
ing to drive It still lower; and
" Whereas, the present price OF cotton,
on account of the shortage Of crops, In
creased price of labor, fertilizer, machin-
ery, farming implements, stock, ETC., is now
selling below its actual cost OF production;
and
" Whereas, a large number Of farmers
in the cotton belt are now marketing their
cotton at q price below its production cost
in order to meet their obligations incurred
therefor, and in' order to meet their obll-
cations in the purchase of Liberty bonds,
and War Savings stamps; and
" Whereas, every state in the cotton
belt and practically every county in these
states have gore lover The top in every
call that has been made by the commander
in-chief of our army and navy for soldiers
for the purchase of Thrift stamps, war
Savings stamps and Liberty bonds, and
they have given freely to the Red Cross and
will Ego over the tor in the first United
War Work campaign that is now on; and
Whereas, a great injustice is being
done the cotton producers IN driving Inc
cotton down below its cost OF production;
Now, therefore, be it resolved, That
we pledge ourselves jointly and severally
for the mutual protection OF each other,
not TO sell another bale of cotton until the
prices are increased to a fair market for
its production.
"a Resolved further, That we call upon
the cotton producers throughout the entire
cotton belt to organize and join in this
movement for the purpose and to the end
BE it further resolved, That we call
upon our distinguished president, Hon.
Woodrow Wilson, in justice to the cotton
producers, 10 come TO their rescue and aid
in stimulating the price TO its fair market
value.
BE It further resolved, That the chair
man and secretary of this meeting are in
structed to furnish a copy of these resolu-
tiOns TO the daily press in order TO give
them publicity for the purpose OF encourage
ing the farmers throughout the country to
Join in this movement, and that copy
also be sent to President Wilsyp.'
Unanimously adopted this ecemter I'd,
1918.
"JOS. w. S5Il III, Chairman,
III. II. COWART. Secretary,
"Tattnall County Farm Bureau