St. Paul daily globe., 1890-05-12

Signal Observer Healy reports for the
week: The weather was cooler than
usual in all portions of the state during
the week, and the minimum temper
ature was below the freezing point on
several mornings. The SNOW which oc-
Cured from Saturday to Monday. and
the rain on Friday, prevailed generally
over Southern Minnesota, and this was
timely and very beneficial to crops.
Only about tenth OF an inch of rain
OF snow fell in localities in the upper
part of the state, and the farmers in
that section are anXiously looking for
more rain, Some corn planting has
been done in Dakota. Martin and Steele
counties. The crop reports are gener-
ally favorable, except that the cool
weather has slightly retarded yegeta-
ton.
REPORTS OF CORRESPONDENTS.
Shakopee-We had two inches of snow
last Sunday. which was very beneficial TO al
crops; small grain is looking very well, es-
pecialiy wheat
nights; crops will be in bad condition unless
rain comes soon: light rain on the 9TH;
amount, .104 inches.
Medford-Springs sowed grain doing well;
poor prospect for tame grasses; little or no
corn planted yet; large acreage of winter
the precipitation is sufficient for present
needs.
Thomson-Light shower on I'd; snow from
8 a. m. to midnight of 4th; farmers will not
plant anything on account of cold weather.
Grand Meadow--Rain is falling this (Fri-
day. morning, and it was needed 10 start
crops evenly.
Preston-Some snow and rain on Sunday
and Monday; also steady ra1,I on Friday;
this moisture has had the good effect of soft
ening the earth
Winona-Snow the first part of the week
and the rain Friday has effected the crops
fdyorablg.
La Crosse-The rains which we have had
this week were timely and OF great benefit.
Total weekly precipitation, .93
,Rochester-Light rains during three days
of the week has assisted vege lation, but the
ground is so dry that plowinS is seriously
obstructed.
Red Wing-Grain is growing finely. The
snow and rains did much good
,Giencoe-Three inches of snow on the 4th
was of inestimable value. We need more,
however.
New Ulm-Had four inches of snowfall on
the 4th with beneficial results; Friday rain
one inch.
st. James-About three inches of snow on
the Sd and nice rain on the 9TH; crops COM
ing UP little thin, but they are looking
favorable.
Brainerd-The past week has been cold,
with snow on three days; rain needed badly.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS ana Oats all .SOWn; rain
needed very much.
Fairmont-Two splendid rains have placed
the prospect for crops on pretty sure foot
ing; sharp frost Tuesday does not seem to
have done much damage to speak of; corn
two-thirds planted.
Detroit City-Light snow on the 4th; no
rain during the week; the nights have been
frosty and Injurious to crops.
Elk River-Weather dry and cool; farmers
getting anxious for rain.
Redwood Falls-Fiye inches of snow fell
Saturday night which was of great benefit.
Farmington-Seedins finished; potatoes
nearly all planted; corn will be done next
week if the weather is fine; early sown grain
looks we'll
Luverne-Rain and snow Saturday and
Sunday Sd and 4th; aud we had three hours
heavy rain on the 9th.
Currie -Four inches of snow on the 4th,
which helped the ground very much; this
morning (Frday) had good rain of 81
inches; crop outlook favorable.
Warren-Weather has been too cool, and
SOIL too dry for grain to do well; rain needed.
Ada-Light rains here Sunday and Wednes
day; the crops are doing as well as can be
expected.
Alexandria-To dry for any use; rainfall
one day only .02 inches.
ST. Vincent-Growth of wheat somewhat
retarded by frosty nights; no serious dam
age, however.
Duluth-Cooler than usual; rainfall 20
inches. average sunshine.