New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16
nEATHER CRoP BULLETIN.
RAIN NEEDED IN MANY STATESMEN CORN FOR
SALE IN KANSAS.

RAIN NEEDED IN MANY STATESMEN CORN FOR
SALE IN KANSAS.
washington Aug. 15.-The following is the weather
crop bulletin issued by the Weather Bureau:
rremperature-Ihe week warmer than usual except
IN the upper Missouri Valley the southern and
central plateau regions The IN temperature was
greatest I'm the Northern States east OF the MISSISSIPPI
where daily temperature about SIX degre
above the normal In the Southern States the excess was
very slight ranging generally from to degrees per
day except southern Arkansas and northeastern ieAss
where the temperature slightly below the nornsi 4"
Montana and west Dakota the week was COOL inc
daily temperature ranging from IL degrees oe'o" ~
normal and on Pacific Coast the temperature was soo'
normal in the vicinity of San Francisco whhe IL was
warmer both to north and south OF that sea"on se
daily excess Oregon and Washington amounting !" ue
grees per day. - ,, ovor
the upper Mississippi Valley, in the lower ake
region the upper Ohio Valley. in northern IeNSs anu
the southern portion Of the South Atlantic S'aVes' M
was also an excess OF precipitation from "oS' '
northwsrd to South Dakota. General rains occrieu 'e
The Atlantic coast and showers were reported from The
East Gulf northward TO Lake Michlsa, anu I
Minnesota westward Montana. Light ioca rams W.T.
reported the Rocky Mountain districts. ou' no .
,o on the Pacific coast south Of Washington
The seasonal rainfall continues in excess rom Aeoans
northeastward TO New-England, ana IRON, ieNs "o ,
to South Dakota. III the central Naieys .io on",
rainfall generally exceeds so per cent OF inc normal ee
IN the south and west portions Of Louisiana where about
sixty per cent Of normal rainfall Is reported
General England: Drouth severe IN CEN
trail and southeastern portions pastures SUFFERING Wells
80 c,.,.ns ye,v low Corn has grown well. Potatoes
promise large yield, and there Is Due h''ie fo' rep"
Tobacco promises excellent yielo
New.York-The oat and barley harvest is progressing
,.vorsbv with large yield in prospective corn growing
,o,v well poatos locally damaged by rot severe storm ID
western counties inflicted damage on fruit and gram
pennsyIyania-The warm. bright weather has been
PARTIALLY favorable farm work. and has advanced all
growing crops. Corn is excellent potatoes are ue
finest crop for years. Tobaccocuttng continues fru"
nf all kinds has seldom been as plentiful.
neutrality-suspicious. have been most favorable lOr
corn vine truck and fruits. Some local osmsee oo"o
by hail and high winds. prostratins corn. ,,
Maryland-he weather conditions have been gradually
beneficial 10 all except to corn IN Eas@ln ~eis'
land In Charles County the hail rain and wlna s'or
on the 18th did some damage TO crops. fruits anu e
tables ABUNDANT , 4. GOOD
condition though is needed in sections u
1ynchburg. The warm weather ADVANCED 'Ooo'0'
sapidly except in a few localities 49, -
Transaction picking is becoming general ana inc crop
promises a good yield. Some worms repof'eo Du' Nv
particular damage - Ia ali,
Tennesseete corn and other growing crops need rain
b.dly Tobacco is not developing. owing to drouth some
early tobacco is being cut Cotton frung well ana ne
warm, ary weather was beneficial
Kentucky-The hot, dry weather has Teen detrimental
eorn and tobacco the latter will not be more tnan
three.fourths Of a crop. Fruit is abundant Hemp
promises well.
ohSo-corn continues to promise we'll but has suffered
ytald is large.
Miehiean-More rain is needed for corn and potatoes
Young clover suffering from the dry hot weather.
Iuinois-Crop conditions greatly improved Corn will
be heavy crop not injured by frosts. 1he SOIL - In
excellent condition for fall poughing
. Ipdiana-The rainfall very badly distributed and
was generally deficient. More rain is needed to insure
good crop in the greater portion OF the s'aVe'
Iowa-Corn improving rapidly. Grain in stacks is
shouting on account excessive moisture Some dam
age is reported in localities excessive rains accompanied
by hail and high winds
wiscon SHIN the and central counties pota
toes and corn are almost total failure. The drouth Is
also severe in the and northwestern counties In
the northeast counties everything promises we'll TOBACCO
will be a fine Yield. Corn is rather poor.
misunderstanding has begun north and is under
way or nearly completed in southern portion Ram Is
needed In southeast counties for corn, flax and potatoes
Some damage by reported from localities In central
and extreme southeast counties. Corn continues improv-
ing. .s
North and South Dakota-Harvestng has commenced
generally throughout the north. Some damage Is reported
from lodging and by heat and local haistorms Ihere
has been ample moisture for corn. Flax, potatoes anu
beets doing well South Dakota and steadily gaining
On the season. Hayng IS completed.
Nebrassa-The warm dry and sunshiny week was very
favorable to the agricultural Corn has made
rapid pf6gress and has attained large growth Of sK that
Is caring well. crop continues decidedly backward
however
Missouri-Loeal rains have partly relieved the drout
In southeast counties many localities In she CEN
trail and southeast sections suffering greatly for
ran favorable 10 crops in the north
ern counties.
transformations beneficial, except In southeast
counties where rain fell. Flax harvest abou. ended
Corn in excellent condition new in market In Chau.
tauqua County.
Coorado-Weaher favorable to harvesting and maturing
crops Corn is in fine condition. Potatoes are better
the Fruit yields promising Wheat
IS stacked, and some is thIeshed.
Oregon-Spring wheat rpening Corn in fine condi'
ton. is above the average except apples and
prunes. Melons plentiful.
CalifornaIn the extreme northern portion there was
BONE damage gardens by frost The fruit prospects
were never better The wheat yield will be above the
average quality is excellent. Hoppicking
crossing in southern portion Of State. and the quality is
good Grain hrehng continues. Barley being stored
awaiting better prices.