The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1884-05-22

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LEVITT COUNTY.
CLINTON, ILr.. May II.
In De witt County the crops are much
better than is usual at this season. Over
most OF the territory winter wheat has
started ont remarkably, aud will make
eighty per cent of crop. An unusual
acreage of oats was sown, and the pros
pect for an immense yield surpasses that
OF any previous year at this season. The
grass crop is equally as good. Flowing
Tor corn is mostly completed, and some
planting is done. The spring work, per-
haps, was never so far forward at this
season OF the year. The ground breaks
up in good condition. The fruit crop
bids fair to be egood in nearly all kinds.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
LiTCHFIELp III, May ".
Farmers have been pushing their plowing
for and planting corn this week, being as
sisted in their labors by some ten days of
fine weather. The wheat is coming for
ward well, but there will not be first
class yield in any event. But little oats
We're sown on account of the wet wealth
er, but what has been put in looks we'll.
The scare about the injury to the fruit by
frost appears unfounded, as the trees
have been loaded with blossoms, and
truit-growers anticipate a good season
for their business.
SHELBY COUNTY.
SHELByvILLE, ILL., May II.
Prospects for wheat in this vicinity are
very encouraging, having improved
very much within the past week, and
Indications are that an average crop will
be the result.
The cold snap of last Thursday did no
material damage to the fruit, as far
as can be ascertained. The pleasant
weather Of the past week has been all
that the farmers could wish for, and
they are taking advantage of it and
pushing their work, but being late at
starting. the acreage for corn will be
considerably less than last year.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY.
CHAMPAIGN. ILL.,, May IL
Prospects have greatly frightened in
Champaign County within the last two
weeks. The greater part Of corn land
has been seeded this week, and is in very
fine condition. An immense amount of
land has been titled within two years
past, and it has made a great difference
with tle planting. Wheat is now doing
remarkably well with the moderately
warm and drying weather. About eighty
per cent. Of crop is standing and daily
improving in quality. Oats will be a
very large crop. The grass and pasture
fields never looked better than at this
time. The whole outlook is cheerful
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
N0KoMIs Iii, May II.
Farmers have taken advantage of the
recent fine weather in preparing their
ground for the corn crop. Some have
already planted portion Of their land,
and should the weather continue favor
able next week will see large acreage
in. The prospect for wheat Is good for
fair crop. Oats look well, and a larger
acreage than usual has been sown this
year. Apples, pears, cherries and small
fruits will be very abundant, and the
prospect thus far is good for one OF the
most bountiful seasons we have had for
several years.
EFFINGHAM COUNTY.
EFFISoHAM ILL. May H.
The outlook for wheat in this county Is
only moderate. The yield will be below
the average. Many fields were entirely
Killed. The acreage OF oats Is large, and
the crop is in an excellent condition.
Farmers are busy blowing for corn. The
prospect for large hay crop is very
Nod The fruit crop promises to be un-
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