Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 April 1884 — Cotton in Illinois. [ARTICLE]

Cotton in Illinois.

At one time cotton was raised to a considerable extent in one-tljird of the counties in Illinois. At present its cultivation is confined to a very limited region in the extreme southern part of the State. It is generally believed that cotton-growing has proved to be unprofitable for the reason that the seasons have become colder. Mr. Johnston, of Champaign, however, thinks the failure to produce cotton is caused by the impoverishment of the soil. He says it is more difficult to raise corn and spring wheat in Southern Illinois than formerly.— Chicago Times.