Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1895 — GOOD WEEK FOR CROPS [ARTICLE]

GOOD WEEK FOR CROPS

REPORT OF WEATHER BUREAU IS FAVORABLE. Warmer In Some States and Excessive Rainfall In Others—Spring Wheat in Excellent Condition-Judge Harmon Takes the Oath of Office. General Ontlook. The directors of the State weather bureaus reported to the Chicago bureau on the crop conditions for the week preceding that, on the whole, the week had been more favorable to agriculture than any week of the season since the period from the Ist of May to the 7th. There had, however, been too much rain in portions of the gulf States, where it has been rather cool for cotton, while drought conditions prevailed over portions of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, northern Ohio, West Virginia and New York. Corn made growth during the week, and was generally in good condition. Nebraska reported corn in excellent condition, and a good crop was promised in lowa. In Kansas and Minnesota it was growing well, and had experienced improvement in Indiana. In the Southern States corn continued in excellent condition, and in that section the early planted had been laid by. In Minnesota and the Dakotas warmer weather would prove beneficial to corn. While cotton had improved greatly

during the week, it was reported backward and in need of warmer weather. Texas reported the crop about two weeks late. It was beginning to bloom in southwest Texas, and squares were appearing in central and southern portions of Mississippi. Winter wheat harvest had begun in Texas, Oklahoma and in southern portions of Kansas and Missouri, and will begin in southern Illinois and Indiana this week. All reports indicated that the outlook for spring wheat was excellent. Tobacco planting continued in Maryland, Virginia and Kentucky under favorable conditions. In the last-named State nearly the whole crop had been set. In Ohio plants were scarce. Light frosts occurred in New England on the Bth, but resulted in no damage. Killing frosts occurred in Minnesota and Idaho, causing injury to gardens. The report by States follows: Wisconsin—Rainfall deficient in east and south portions with temperature and sunshine above norm: Crops making remarkable progress. Cut worms doing considerable damage to corn. Potatoes and small grain never looked better. Minnesota—Abundant rains and nearly normal temperature very favorable except to corn, which needs warmer weather. Hay prospects much improved aside from cut worms; insect pests doing remarkably little damage. Spring wheat everywhere excellent. Nebraska—Very favorable week for crops, temperature near normal, with adequate and well distributed rainfall. Oats and spring wheat improving surprisingly and will make more than half a crop. Corn slightly injured by high winds, but generally has grown well and continues in excellent condition.

Kansas-Abundant warm rains have greatly improved oats, flax, grass, fruits and gardens. Corn growing rapidly. Oats and flax in bloom. Wheat harvest progressing in south portion, with fair crop of good berry. lowa—Growing week closing with heavy showers extending over bulk of the State. All crops much improved and corn generally clean, showing a good stand and promising a full crop. Michigan—Rainfall plentiful in Upper Peninsula and extreme northern part of Lower, but elsewhere very dry. Drought is affecting ail crops except corn, which is coming on nicely. Wheat and grasses are thin and have a very short straw. Indiana—Cool, sunny weather; rain only one day beneficial to many localities, but insufficient in some. Wheat, rye, oats maturing rapidly and poor crops. Clover and hay harvest begun. Corn and potatoes improved. Apples and pears abundant. Ohio—Wheat, grass, corn, potatoes and gardens improved slightly by rains on sth. Corn replanted and advancing in growth. Wheat heads filling out better and ripening. Tobacco plants replanted, plants very scarce. Clover being cut.