Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06
Kansas Weather ssrx,s.,.

|
| SIGNAL STATION, WAsHB,rRS COLLEGE, To
fEKA, kAN.-The average rainfall for the
state has been In excess of the normal for the
last week in May. The belt of least rainfall
this week extends from Rush northeastward to
the Missouri river, while that of greatest ex-
tends through Comanche. Barber, Harper,
Sumner and Sedgwick, thence northeastward
| through Cofey. The rainfall is considerably
in excess for the week in the counties south
| OF the Kaw, in the Arkansas and Cimmaron
valleys, in the northwestern and extreme
| western counties. The heaviest precipitation
conferred in Sed9wick.
The temperature has continued below the
normal, though an average amount of SUM-
shine has prevailed.
The rams have been of undoubted bene-
ft to all vegetation, and have filled all
streams In the state. causing the loAs of many
bridges, both wagon and railroad. The cool,
wet weather has retarded the growth of the
corn, but also discouraged the insect enemies
OF the cereals, SO that the week closes with
wheat greatly improved, oats thrifty, rye in
excellent condition, peaches and cherries
abundant, the latter npening, apples Doing
we'll generally. but dropping badly in places
small fruits giving large promise and straw
berries riPe or ripening; Detailed condi-
tive reports, viz:
Auen-Corn not all planted, is uneven
with fair stand: fax looks we'll; potatoes
fair; strawberries plentiful; everything en-
couraging; copious, gentle rains and heavy
dews; Neosho river bank full
Brown-Oats a better color since the last
rain; Strawberries and cherries beginning to
ripen.
Chautauqua-Wheat doing we'll; corn
small for time of year, but looking we'll, with
good color and thrifty: small fruit abundant.
Comanche-The wheat crop is almost as
vo1 fko tall xx,sI L. Lc1f =
crop, while the general yield will be heavy.
aixty-four new binders and headers will be
sold to harvest the crop; farmers are busy
blowing sod for wheat.
Dickinson-Wheat heading out, and re-
ported looking well by most farmers; corn
all up. but growing very slowly on account
of the cool weather; Strawberries ripening
nicely, and large crop promised.
Edwards-ClOudy and cool; all crops do
ing well but corn; too cool at nights for
corn.
Ford-Wheat is filing out we'll, but with
short straw, owing to the check received from
dry weather earlier in the month; great
deal Of breaking being done.
Greeley-Cool damp week; little hard on
corn. but wheat and potatoes and grass do
ing timely; too wet for needed cultivation in
some localities; ''tne best spring we ever
had" IL the general verdict; stock doing
finely; forest and fruit trees growing vigor-
oualy.
Kearney-The rains were beneficial to all
crops, which are now in fine condition, wheat
and rye exceptionally we'll.
Mitchell-Wheat prospects good, but straw
short.
Noutgomery-Too wet for corn, cotton
and wheat, yes they have good color.
Ottawa-Excellent for wheat and oats,
some wheat best if plowed up.
Riley-Cool: Oats making fine growth and
have good color; wheat in first class condi-
ton; tame grasses about ready for first cut
ting; home grown Strawberries supply the
market at 10c per quart.
Rush-Fly has retreated; rain repairing
damages; wheat 80 per cent better than ten !
days ago; corn. millet. sorghum coming up
slowly; prospects fsiE