Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1901 — Kains help crops. [ARTICLE]

Kains help crops.

INTENSE HEAT GIVES WAY TO MODERATE TEMPERATURE. Conditions Are Better—Corn in lowa la Not as Much Hurt as Was Supposed—Cotton Is Much Improved, Though Kain la Needed. The general summary of the -weekly crop report issued by the Agricultural Department is as follows: Intense heat prevailed during the greater part of the week throughout the central valleys, but the temperatures during the last three days were more moderate. Good rains have fallen over a large part of the drought area in the Mississippi and upper Missouri valleys, but drought conditions have become more serious in the Ohio valley and Tennessee, where the week has been rainless except lu a few localities. In the Atlantic districts the weather conditions have been generally favorable, except over portions of the Carolinas and Virginia, where rain is now needed. The conditions were also favorable on the Pacific coast. Recent rains have improved late corn in portions of Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, but the early crop was practically ruined before the rains came. In lowa tht* crop has sustained less injury than in the before-mentioned States, and the rainfall has been copious and well distributed. In the great corn States east of the Mississippi river, ex- . cept over northern Illinois, drought and excessive heat have continued with disastrous effects upon corn, which is now in a critical condition. In Michigan and generally throughout the middle Atlantic States and New England the corn crop is in fine conditio# Winter wheat harvest is general on the north Pacific coast, and good yields. Harvesting of spring wheat is well advanced over the southern portion of the spring wheat region, amt has begun in the southern Red River valley. Premature ripening has reduced the yield and quality of the crop over the southern portion of the spring wheat region, although the thrashing returns show better yields in lowa than were anticipated. In North Dakota and northern Minnesota the crop has sustained but little injury from heat. Oat harvest continues in the more northerly sections, having been delayed by rains in Michigan. Reports of premature ripening continue from the upper Missouri valley. A light crop is indicated in the middle Atlantic States. The condition of cotton over the greater part of the cotton belt is improved, good growth and dean fields being generally reported. In Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and central Texas, however, the crop continues to need rain, and shedding and blooming at top in these States are extensively reported. In the Ohio valley and Tennessee tobacco continues to suffer from drought, but in Kentucky and Tennessee has withstood the unfavorable conditions well. The apple crop in the central valleys has l»een further injured by drought and heat and a very light crop is indicated in the middle Atlantic States and New England.

Condition* in Western State*. Illinois—Dry and very hot, except In northern section, where good showers helped crops considerably; injury to corn considerable, but good rains In three or four days will still be of great benefit; yield will be considerably below average, especiallv In southern sections; In the vicinity of Springfield and south, pollen dry and falling before silk forms; some fields cannot be he,ped; haying done; oar thrashing nearly finished; crop better than expected; gardens ruined; pot atoes rotting In ground except in north; all farmers feeding stock; small streams drying up and stock water scarce; peaches small •nd apples nearly all fallen; stock peas good. Indiana—Hot, dry. sunny weather Injured all growing crops; corn suffering much, and prospects for fair yield greatly reduced; in north portion. In districts where local showers fell, corn has good color and promisee well, but elsewhere It Is In a critical condition. Itelng In silk and tassel; on bottom lands corn Is suffering less, and rains would Improve It, but on high, elay and sandy soil, or where tassels burned white, rains cannot save it; tobacco grows slowly; most potatoes rained. Ohio—Temperature excessive; local showers relieved drought In northeastern and •owtheastern counties; corn lienefited where rain occurred, but Injured somewhat by accompanying high winds; In central and southwest corn much damaged by drought; condition critical; oats good; potatoes and gardens poor; tobacco Injured; good crop of peaches ripening; winter apples scarce; some ary rot in grapes; pastures drying up. Michigan—General and ample rain* exceedingly beneficial to corn, pastures and late potatoes, but delayed haying and harvest work: corn and sugar beets mostly In fine condition: corn earing; oat harvest well advanced; hay, wheat, rye, |»eas and barley mostly secured with but little damage; yield of early potatoes considerably shortened by previous dry, hot weather. Wisconsin Drought, which was confined to southern counties, broken by copious rains; corn, tobacco and potatoes in southern •ection on upland sandy soil probably a total failure, but elsewhere much all growing crops in central and northern •actions In excellent condition; buying nearing completion, crop heavy except In drought •ectlon, quality excellent; considerable oats, barley and wheat In shock, some thrashing done, yield fair; oats geuerally light in weight. lowa—Drought broke* by copious and welldistributed mine, with very beneficial effect*; extent of injury to corn crop cannot yet be estimated; Inspection of fields shows much remaining vitality In tasseling, but earing has been tardy, and deficient In enrly planted fields; later corn promises better return*, though below normal condition; best promise for crop In northern half of State and In counties having largest acreage; thrashing returns show oat and wheat yield better than anticipated. South Dakota—Hot; early corn generally considerably damaged, late less Injured, and with favorable weather above half-crop of corn la probable; fairly distributed showers, generous in a number of localities, revived millet, flax, corn and pastures; harvcKtlng spring wheat and oata well advanced, altout usual yield of medium grade Indicated; flnx and potatoes generally poor; pastures short; hay ample prospects reduced. Nebraska Hot. followed by showers )*st of week; thrashing and haying have progressed rapidly; hay light crop except In northern counties, where good; corn has deteriorated. amt In most northern counties will yield Iws than half a crop, while.ln southern counties moat ticids will make but little more than fodder; apples nod peaches dropping badly. Kansas—Cooler last days, with good rn'ns in central and eastern counties; Inte corn holding fairly well overmuch of State and •till promising from fourth to half-crop; pastures generally dry, but reviving In rain districts; plowing for fall wheat begun In few counties, and for late forage In some sections. Governor of Mississippi offers SIOO Toward for the arrest and - conviction of each of the murderers of two Italians at Erwin, Mis*., aeveral days ago. Farmer* C. J. Dillon and W. M. Morgan. Three Mile, W. Va., filled each ether with ahot. Both will die.