The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-05-15
CONDITION OF CROPS
Reports Received From the
Southern Part of the State
are Favorable.
Farmers in Northern Mime
sofa AnXiOusly Looking
For More Rain.

In his report for the week ending May 10,
John Healy, observer in charge OF the Min
neSota weather service, submits a synopsis
of the information received as to weather
and crops in this state; also abstracts from
correspondents of the state weather service.
According to Mr. Hcaly the weather was
cooler than usual i'll all portions of the state
during the week, and the minimum tenn
perature was below the freezing point
on several mornings. The snow
which occurred from Saturday to
Monday, and the lain on Friday prevailed
generally over Southern Minnesota. This
was timely and very beneficial to crops.
Only about tenth of an inch of rain or
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 re-
ports are generally favorable. except that
the cool weather slightly retarded vegeta-
ton.
Shakopee-We had two inches of snow last
Sunday which was very beneficial to all crops;
small grain is looking very well, especially
wheat.
Crookston-Cool and cloudy with frosty
nights; light rain ON the 7th; amount, .04 in
Medtord-Spring sowed grain doing well; poor
prospect for tame grasses; little or no corn
planted yet; large acreage OF winter wheat
powed up and sOwn to other grains: the pre-
cipitation is sufficient for present needs.
ThOmson-Light shower the I'd; snow
from "a IN. to midnight of the 4th; farmers
will not plant anything on account OF cold
Grand Meadow-Rain is falling this (Friday)
morning, and it was needed to staIt crops
evenly.
Preston-Some snow and rain on Sunday
and Monday, also steady rain on Friday.
Winona-Snow the first part of the week and
the rain Friday has affected crops favorably.
La CrOsse-The rains which we have had this
week were timely and of great benefit. Total
weekly precipitation, O93.
ROchester-Light rains during three days of
the week have assisted vegetation, but the ground
is so dry that blowing is seriously obstructed.
Red Wing-Grain is growing finely. The snow
and rains did much good.
GIencoe-Three inches of snow on the 11th was
OF nestimable value. We need more, however
New Ulm-Had four inches of snowfall the
4th, with beneficial results; Fridays rain one
inch.
St James-AbOut three inches of snow on the
Sd and nice rain on the 9th. Crops comingup
little thin, but they are looking favorably.
Brainerd-The past week has been cold. with
snow on three Gays.
Ortonvle-Wheat and eats all sown.
Fairmont-Two splendid rains have placed the
prospect for crops on a pretty sure footing
done any damage. Corn nearly planted. .
Detroit City-Light snow on the 4th. No
rain during the week. The nights have been
frosty and iniurOAls to crops.
Elk River-Weather dry and cool. Farmers
anxious for rain.
Redwood F4lls-Five inches of snow fell Sat
urday night, which was OF great benefit.
Pennington - Seeding finished. Potatoes
nearly all planted. Corn will be done next week
if the weather is fine. Early sown grain looks
well.
Luverne-Rain and snow Saturday and Sun
day, 3D. and 4th, and we had three hours heavy
rain on the 9th
Currie-FOur inches OF snow on the 4th, which
helped the ground very much.
Warren-Weather has been too cool and soil
too dry 1or-grajn to do do well. Raid needed
Ada-Light rains llare Sunday and Wednes-
day. The crops are doing aa well as can be ex-
pected.
Ae1andria-Too dry for any usv. Rainfall
one day, only .O2 inch.
St. Vincent-Growth of wheat somewhat re-
tarded by frosty nights. No serious damage,
however.
Duluth-Cooler than usual. Rainfall ,25 inch
Average sunshine
FROM WILLMAR TO SIOUX FALLS.
WILLMAR, Special. Telegram. The follow
ing reports show the condition of crops in a
| large portion of Southern Minnesota. Since
they were written a good rain has fallen.
Raymond, Kandyohi COunty-The grain has
fairly healthy appearance and is roofing we'll
Maynard, Chippewa Coonty-Cool weather
the past week has been beneficial i'll roofing the
grain. There has not been development enough
yet in its growth to speak intelligently of the
stand.
Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County-The
grain tirst-cass; seems to be roofing we'll
Cottonwood, Lyon County There are no
particular discouragements here, Grain rOpting
fairly well and not growing rapidly, Camden
Some of the fields were uncovered by the heavy
wind Friday OF last week. Grain is looking fair
ly well. Seems to be roofing good this cool
weather.
Holland, Pipestone County, Minn.-The snow
was a great benefit Grain seems to be roofing
good. Not high enough to cover the ground well
yet. Jasper-Gratn has developed slowly the
past week. 1t will taks a few days yet to de-
termine what its stand will be.
Garland Minnehaha County, s. Dive have
had less rain than south of here. Grain is up,
but coming slowly. Sioux FallS-The reports in
this vicinity are generally encouraging. Grain
looking good and said to be spreading well.
MUST HAVE RAIN.
AsHBY, Special. - Except the rain
that fell on Easter Sunday we have had no
rain since early last fall. The ground is
very dry and dusty. Wheat sown with
| broadcast seeders is coming up very un-
| even, and the hard frosts have frozen back
most OF what has come up. Grain sown
with press drills is all right vet, and if we
be an average crop. Farmers anticipate a
good crop of weeds and one-haif a crop of
wheat. - "
| WHEAT AND FLAX GENERALLY.
! pHATEIE IEIbET;, Special, Telegram.2We have
had a nice rain, the first one of any conse-
a4ence this spring; This makes a brighter
outlook, as it was getting very dry and
farmers were discouraged. Seeding is ecTniis
pleted with the exception of little fax,
and farmers are preparing their corn
ground. More wheat and fax have been
sown than last spring, and less of barley
and oats. Many farmers have. plowed UP
their timothy, and have seeded the ground
with flax.
IN NORTH DAKOTA.
GRAND FORKS, n. D., Special Telegram,
The weather for the past week has
been cool but favorable for wheat. The
shower of Thursday left the ground in good
shape in this vicinity, and crops will do
welt for several weeks without any
additional moisture. Trail and other
counties !, south are needing rain badly. In
Frand Forks county wheat is all sown and
most OF it is up nicely. Farmers are now
very busy plowing and sowing oats barley
and flax. Large quantities of fax will be
sown. The acreage OF wheat ana oats is
about same as last year. '... e..
CCHURcH's FERRY, N, D., Special Telegram,
Crops are all in, except a little
flax and oats. Some wheat is up two inches.
The weather the past week has been cool,
cloudy and damp, with two light frosts.
There was about three inches Of snow on
the 4th inst 1t is vero favorable for crops.
| MIShlGAN ClTf, N. d., special Telegram,
The weather is very dry, and for
the past week extremely cold About one.
fifth OF the grain is up, but what is up has
been frozen down and looks bad. All the
farmers feel discouraged Seeding, except
fax, is all done.i
| MINoT, M D., Special Telegram.
The past week the weather has been cool
with two light rains, which is favorable for
oats and wheat, which are now up. GEN
orally the average acreage will this year be
cropped in the county.
| CAME IN THE RIGHT TIME.
ELDoRA, Iowa, Special-A drench-
| ing rain of several hours duration, has
passed over this section. Vegetation is far
ahead of last year. but copious rains have
been muchsneeded. -.