The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-09-21
OTTER TAIL COUNTY.
crops-O eunty lGatters- Improvepaents
CL1rHHaALL, Orrll TAIL Co.,

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CL1rH1aAIL, OrrIl TAIL Co.,
& September Sd, ,l87l..) "
EDlToR JouKNAL.-The dry weather still
continues as we'll as dry time for news.
The present prospects in the way Of crops
are very disoouraging. For some cause
the early, and late, rains have been denied
u.s. At least through some portions Of the
county, and also adjoining counties, con-
sequeutly tho crops will fall far short Of
an average yield. l,ltsis generally believed
they will not exceed from eight to ten
bushels per aore, including oats and wheat
together. Hay on the upland quite scarce,
and some are compelled TO- resort to the
marches and valleys in order to procure
the necessary food for their stock. We
have had only two heavy rains through tho
entire crop-growiug season, and it is be-
lieved by many that had our land been of
a clay suosoil the drought would have in
jured the crops much worse, Tut
the sandy soil produces quicker and is less
liable to frost. also stands 10th the drought
and the vet seasons the best. I'm inclined
to believe that freighters will find fare
somewhat high through the northern region
the coming winter. consequently the price
for hauling must correspond. Otter Tail
county yet stands upon its, own footing,
and County orders at par. I l think. the
county seat must and will be permanently
established at Otter Tail city, and would
say to one and all concerned, never vote
for a division Of the county LAY aside
Sc l6sh motives and threw your interest to
the most central spot, it will COST no more
to run the machine for the whole county
than for half; let the county be kept out of
debt, save trouble and high taxes. I hope
GU: candidates to the convention will wise
" consider the matter and act accordingly,
Mr.. Fraizee intends having Touring mill
running at Otter Tail city first of November
or sooner if possible. Mr.. Craigte suspend
ed grinding for tho present for the want Of
water, yet he is taking the advantage Of
the leisure time by repairing small leak
in his dam and finishing up the new. adj
dition to his mill. Dir. s. g.. Whiting is
enlarging, covering aud repairing his
store, preparing for larger stock of
goods. Farmers are busy in tho way Of
blowing, making ready for early sowing Of
grain in the spring, and here 1 take the
liberty to add that the St. Cloud pillow after
the Moline style or the Moline plows them
selves are taking the lead Of any plow
brought to this part Of the county, and the
reason is virtually this, the lay extends
out fun Their in front and lies level on the
ground, causing it to cut easy and run
smooth and level, while in most Of the
plows the lay form. from two to three
inches Of the mould board, the lay stand
ingtoo straight up, scraping the ground in
stead OF cutting, consequently requires
sharpening twice ~ often while the plow
runs unsteady and much harder. Lot all
plow makers examine the matter for them
selves and they will readily discover that a
great improvement can be made in the
wear and easy running Of their plows, and
cost no more in labor or expense in the
manufacture Of the same. The above is
not intended to ipjure the reputation Of
any mans plows, fer one or two men can
not supply all demands. but let very man
make the best and thereby benefit them
himself and the farmer also. It is now the
9th and We have had another rainy, day.
G. WHITING.