The Forrest City times., 1893-08-25
COTTON IN ARKANSAS

or. LOUIS, Aug. 21.-The correspond. ehts of the Globe-Democrat in Arkansas make .,a. the following report of the con- dltlon of cotton for the past week:
 LITTLE RoCK.-The temperature for 'he state for the past week has aver aged 79.04 deg, which is O.4 deg. be- low the normal. The precipitation for the state averaged 0.57 inch. which is yust the normal amount for the week. It was very unevenly distributed, how eVer' some stations receiving an excess ana few places none at all. but the rains Of the week were more general than any for some time, and were de- cldedly beneficial. The condition of all crops has improved over last week cotton continues to grow nicely and is frultlng most excellently. The only threatening feature now is the preva- fence of both the cotton and boil worms in several counties. In the central division of the state crops were much improved by the timely rains winch were quite general throughout thls division. Cotton in some sections was shedding badly before the rain, but now the shedding has stopped and everything looks favorable for a good crop. Cotton and boil worms are re- ported in localities, but have done no damage as yet. Good rains prevailed over greater portion of the Northeast division. The counties adjacent to the Mississippi river, with the exception of St. Francis, received the least amount, and 1t is where rain was most needed Consequently drought conditions con- tinue in that locality. and crops of all kinds are needing rain badly. Cotton continues to do we'll and in some coun- ties the prospect is better than for years. In the dry portions of the division rain will be needed soon to prevent injury. Worms are reported in few places but as yet have done no material damage. From the Southeast division comes the report that good rains were general on the 10th inst, and in consequence all crops are greatly improved, but more rain will be needed soon in some locali- ties. Cotton, though late continues to do we'll Cotton and boil worms are reported in localities, but no serious damage has been done yet Beneficial showers occurred in most portions of the Southwest division, and all crop prospects have improved. Cotton is growing fine and fruiting nicely. Cot ton and boil worms have appeared in several counties, and in Lafayette county are reported in countless numbers. They have as yet done but little damage, however. In the Northwest division the weather during the past week has been all the farmer could wish for This division of the state had been suffering from drought for several weeks, but generous rains on the 18th and 10th revived all grow ing crops and improved the outlook wonderfully. Cotton has improved over last week. and some report bet ter prospect than for years. But very few worms are reported. and they have done no damage as yet. Here in Pu- laski county the crop of cotton Is in excellent condition, and they could well more double that of 1892.
 HEIENA.-The weather during the past week has been very favorable for cotton in the county. It has been quite warm and refreshing. Showers have fallen in sufficiently large quantities to supply the growing plant with moisture. The plant is undergoing healthy growth. There are numerous reports of worms and grasshoppers in different localities, but the damage done up to date has not been serious The worms are now webbing. and 1t will take three weeks before they will be able to cause any appreciable dam- age to the cotton.
 FULToN.-The rain of two weeks ago was looked upon by the cotton planters of Miller, Hampstead and Little River counties as indicative of relief from the July drought, and consequently betterment of the general condition o1 the staple in this section of Arkansas Such has not been the case. however, as the plant shows no disposition to re- covar from it's stinted condition and is shedding badly.
 MARroN.-Cotton has begun to omen on the sandy soil all over this (Crittenden) county. This IS n1teen days earlier than last year. Have had m rain in the last week, and the crop ;S in obout the some condition as 1t was at last report.
 NEWPORT all the reports ob- ta;ned this week from planters in the territorv tributary to Newpoat are favorable. Rain is needed Ill put very few small neighborhoods. In all the balance cotton is exceedingly good and stands above the average The