Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 177, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1913 — CROP CONDITIONS IN WESTERN. CANADA [ARTICLE]

CROP CONDITIONS IN WESTERN. CANADA

ARE THE MOST PROMISING FOR MANY YEARS. The deepest Interest is attached to the condition of the grain crops In Western Canada, especially among the thousands In the United States who are financially Interested In lands in that country. This interest is fully as great among those who have friends there following fanning and the growing of grain. The reports from Canadian government officials convey the information that the area under crop this year In the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta will probably be no greater than that of last year. Last fall the weather was such that there was not as much fall plowing as had been hoped for. The getting ready of land this spring made a considerable portion of the grain late in seeding. Notwithstanding this, wheat, oats, barley and flax were got -in In good shape, although from a week to ten days later than last year. On the 27th of June the reports regarding crop conditions generally In Western Canada were: “Abundant sunshine with timely and copious rain throughout Western Canada glyee every assurance of generous harvest. Climatic conditions in- recent weeks have been absolutely ideal. Western correspondents agree in predicting every indication of a bumper crop under favorable conditions. Wheat should be headed out In Manitoba between July 10th and 12th, and in Saskatchewan and Alberta from 15th to 17th. The oat crop is looking well, although late and rather short in straw.” This is followed by a report. July sth: "Crop conditions continue In same satisfactory condition as last week. Plenteous rains have fallen all over prairie provinces, followed by general warm and splendid growing weather. Experts agree sufficient moisture for many weeks, while crop Is ten to fifteen days late, prospects are extremely favorable and conditional upon reasonable weather for next four weeks. Splendid western crop is assured.” There Is, therefore, the best reason to anticipate most magnificent crops throughout Western Canada In 1913. — Advertisement.