The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-07-18
ast. The past week has made great change

past. The past week has made great change
in the appearances Of the crops.
North Branch-FarmeTs in this section have
commenced cutting their rye, which turns out
well. Winter wheat Ia good and is out OF all
danger. Spring wheat looks fine Oats are very
heavy Corn and potatoes are looking first
class.
st. Cloud Crops in this vicinity are in fairly
good condition, bu: good rain would De very
beneficial The yield will probably be above
the average of the past two years.
Eyota-The prospects are good for the best
crop Of wheat since 1877. Barley and oats
promise the largest yield ever known Corn is
coming on rapidly: potatoes and garden vege-
tables never looked better at this season.
New Ulm-For a radius Of twelve miles
around New Ulm the crops are in fine condi-
tion. The rain on Tuesday and the cool weather
since the rain were just what were needed
Many of the farmers In this vicinity have COM
menced to cut barley and oats In a few days
the harvest will be general. The yield Will he
large.
Huron, S. D.-From an inch to two inches Of
were thought to be entirely lost will be fairly
good afCer all. Corn. flax. millet. hay and all
sorts Of garden truck are now doing finely and
will make good yields.
La Moure, N D.-No rain has fallen here dur
ing the past week Of any consequences, and the
crop prospect ls UNCHANGED. Ii rain comes In
time the crop of hay will be greatly improved: !:
If not. that article will be very high and scarce.
Waverly-The crops in this part Of the county.
and especially wheat, have not looked better for
yesrs, and farmers predict splendid crop.
HolSah-Winter wheat IN this vicinity is
nearly ripe; many will commence harvesting
the fore part Of the coming week, and quantity
and quality will be No. /. generally. A. few
farmers complain of smut Oats and barley are
doing WELL and will be an average crop. Corn
has improved rs per cent during the past two
weeks
Blue Earth City-Barley is ready for the har
vest In this vicinity it is q splendid crop.
Wheat continues to look fine The weather is
very favorable. The harvest will be an early
one Corn and potatoes need rain.
Zumbrota-All crops are looking well. Small
grain has not given such promise since 1881.
Winter rye Ia nearly ready for the reaper. Win
ter wheat will be ready in one week. Barley
harvest will begin next Monday Corn is grow
Haying is one-half finished. The yiel Is light
but the quality Is good. Pastures need more
rain. Altogether the farmers are very hopeful,
and sales Of machinery, binding twine and other
supplies are larger than for three years.
MankatC-The farmers are cheerful. as rule
the rains during the week having repaired what
slight damage resulted from the few recent hot
days. Wheat is looking WELL but oats are
ported as not quite so promising The straw is
heads are long, and will fill well under the pres
ent conditions. The crop will be better than
last year. both as to quality and quantity. Corn
is coming along rapidly. Flax Will be good
crop.
Clearwater-We have had no rain in this vicin-
tty for ten days, and crops are suffering badly.
Chinch bugs are getting in their work, and un-
less get rain In the next three days there will
not be half a crop Of wheat.
Observation-Disclosures heavy shower yesterday
afternoon has, together with the previous cool
weather, given a great deal Of announcement,
as fair average crop is now assured But little
hayfng will be done until after harvest