Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 January 1894 — WHEAT AND STOCK. [ARTICLE]

WHEAT AND STOCK.

The Condition of Both Is Reported M Generally Oood. Reports have been received by the Farmers’ Review from its correspondents in twelve States, on the condition of winter wheat and farm stock. Winter Wheat—Tn Illinois the crop seems to be in fair condition. In some counties It Is yet small, having made little growth In the fall, on account of the exceptionally dry weather. It is. however, well rooted and healthy as far as can be ascertained. Unless some disaster overtakes it, the crop as a whole will be a good one. In Indiana the general ontlook Is good, in spite of the fact that In some sections the ground has been freezing and thawing, and the snow covering has been insufficient. In Ohio the general condition Is good, though In many counties it Is small on account.of late sewing. In Michigan a large part of the crop is oovered with snow, and its condition can only be guessed at. It is supposed to be In from fair to good condition. In Missouri the crop looks well considering the very dry fall and winter. In Nebraska rain Is needed. The condition Is variously reported as fair and good. lowa reports little winter wheat sown. Where it has been put In It is quite generally reported as good. Snow covers it In some counties, so that its condition o- nnot be certainly told. In Wiscomsin the crop is in fair to good condition, and has been well proteoted by snow through most of the severe weather. It Is still covered with snow to such an extent that little danger exists. Farm Stock—ln Illinois Inrm stock Is looking well. Among the hogs cholera is prevailing In some counties In Indiana feed la reported as plentilul and stock In good condition. In Ohio the general condition is reported good. Stock in Michigan looks well in spite of the poor condition of the fall pastures. Stock in Missouri is reported in exceptionally fine condition, and those animals being fattened for market are making rapid gains. lowa reports feed plentiful and stook doing well Fodder Is plentiful in Wisconsin and stook, as a rule, looks fine. The general condition is good. Minnesota reports stock as good and healthy. The same condition exists in the Dakotas.