Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 June 1893 — ALL CROPS VERY BACKWARD. [ARTICLE]

ALL CROPS VERY BACKWARD.

Farm Work Has Proceeded as Well as Common in the Northwest. Generally tho week has been favorable to crops In the Atlantic coast and Gulf States, and the condition of cotton Is reported to have been decidedly Improved In the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. In the West ana Northwest, however, while the weather has been favorable for the prosecution of farm work, It has been too cool for rapid advancement of vegetation and quick germination of seeds. Special telegraphic reports show the following conditions: Illinois—Rainfall excessive in southern and central portion, retarding planting! meadows and pastures good; wheat and rye heading: eight counties report cut worms and army worms in corn and meadows; much com being replanted. Indiana—Weather favorable to crops and farm work; plowing and com planting nearly finished; in most counties wheat, oats, rye, and grass In good condition. Michigan—Cool weather retarded crop growth considerably; grass making heavy growth; early potatoes, rye, and barley doing well; planting com. Wisconsin—All crops promise excellent yield except apples; corn and potato planting about finished; dairies and cheese factories in full operation. Minnesota—Wheat and grass growing nicely; too coot for corn; com planting progiesslng slowly; barley and flax seeding general. lowa—Weather favorable to grass and small Sain, but too cool for quick germination; nomal growth of com.