The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-11-25

corn crop of this coanty is probably TIL,
best that has been raised for ye,fiS. b,I.
these rams are playing havoc ~itli the
cutton.
Lih.rtv Herald, 18th: Crop reports are
of the ccu.iy say they never saw til.
prospect farer. The corn crop espe-
cial'y is looking we'll. and as that crop
son ething this year in Aniite that has
not occurred before since tue close of
the war = enough corn made in the
fair price viii be of incaIculabie good
to our people just now.
Water Valley Courier, 12th: The rains
throughout this section of country have
been very seasonable, indeed, and in con-
sequence the crops are looking finely.
The farmers all say they never saw
better season to raise crops than this has
been. The corn crop in the main is now
made, and SO far promises to be the best
and largest crop that has been made for
years past. The cotton crop is coming
on finely as yet, but it would be unsafe
to hazard an opinion as to how it will
come out. Cotton has numerous enc.
the crop. It viii be glorious thing, in
deed, if our farmers can have a good
and then make good crop. of cotton be-
sides, for which we hope they may real
iZe good price.
Canton Citizen, 18th: For the last
several weeks the weatherhas been very
favorable to the growing CROPS, and they
are in good condition - considerably
"
The fruit and melon crops are also
abundant. We have also been blessed
with seasonable and refreshing rains,
which especially to dust-covered deni-
zens of the city are not only acceptable,
but most grateful.
The corn crop is considered made be-
yond peradventure. Cotton, however,
is subject to many casualties yet. and
though now promising, might turn out
Raymond Gazette, 18th: The reports
from the growing crops of the county
continue quite favorable. Indeed. it is
claimed at all hands that there is prom
where the proper labor has been per.
formed and the proper attention given.
Shosld no disaster occur between this
larger crops of everything planted will
be harvested this year than any year
since the war. The prospects are SO good,
July for several years past, that our
farmers generally are cheerful beyond
ppSEeeeedenpt, and they communieate
they come in contact. The corn crop we
regard as safe. and it will undoubtedly
be by great odds the largest corn crop
made in Hlnds county since that of 1862.
A late fall and the absence of worm, bug,
sore-shin, blight, ETC., etc, will give us a
COTTON G crop too without, an ans equal for
have worked industriously, not only to
pay the indebtedness incurred in max
ing the crop, but leave every prudent
or cash on hand with which to commence.
the next years operations. The prospects
are comfortable and fattering, May
Pamela Star, 18th: The present pros
poets for crops We're never more Halter.
ing IN our Is and the Of
planters. The crop In the valley south
of the river in this county is reported to
VieIsburg Herald, nth: Reports of
the condition of the corn and cotton
crops in DeSoto county, are very fiatter-
time forward, there viii be one of the
heaviest corn and cotton crops raised in
DeSoto, that has been gathered for sew
eral years past.
THE COTTON WORM.
[vioksburg Herald, 2oth.l
There appears to be no longer any
doubt that the dreaded caterpillar, or
he Of maas its TSPe in
day furnish all the Information in our
last Tuesday, says: Rumors OF Cotton on
worms continue to increase. One old
planter of large experience said to us
Saturday that he did not know how
much harm would be done, but that he
confidently believed there was not a
cotton field in the county that did not
have some cotton worms in it.
The Natchez Courier, of Wednesday,
one day later, concurs as follows: We
learn that the cotton worm has appeared
oi sSNcTtl pieces III bnJS county,, anO
also that they have appeared in 0dsacor-
The Woodville Sentinel, of last Satur-
day, paper published in the county OF
Wilkinson, Immediately adjoining
Adams county, has the following con-
tirmatory intelligence. The caterpillar
has most undoubtedly appeared on
| several places in the county, and the
/ present rainy weather is very favorable
| for their increase. So look out for re-
| duction of crops.
From East Mississippi comes the same
| story. The Newton Ledger, of Thurs.
day, says: We are gratified to state
| there has been no report of the army
worm in this county, although we hear
| of them being in the adjoining counties
| of Lauderdale, Clarke and probably JAS
| age, but not more than is usual at this
| season of the year. 1t would be a fear.
| full calamity for the army worm to come
at this time, in such numbers as to de-
stroy the crop, and we shall look very
| anXiously until the time passes for them
! to do us damage.
| The Brandon Republican adds the fol.
lowing: Ths cotton worms are begin.
| ming to make their appearance in differ
| emit parts of the State. and the showery
| weather we've had will greatly augment
| and accelerate their growth. The boil
| worms have also made their appearance
| in Lauderdale and Clark counties.
| And the following announcement TIC
| planters to rid their fields of these
| Woodville Republican: We understand
| that Mr.. Dan Cohen, who is renting one
of the Ashwood places, aud where the
| cotton worms have appeared, has offered
\ one-half a cent piece for the worms
| and sent his hands in the field to Kill