The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-07-11

10y N",N States anu 1NOrCnerE
Texas. Cotton has
bo,n ;niuriously affected by the excessive
rain. over Northern Texas, and in Louis
ioog but in Southern Texas the condi-
inns have been favorable. The crop has
MISC sustained an injury from excessive
roiu, In Arkansas. but on higher ground
II +, reported as in excellent condition.
Trunr>scr. Mississippi, Georgia and FlOri-
da report the crop growing finely, but in
Alabama The plant is small and the crop
grassy. with bad stands. In the South
ern States the corn is now practically
)siJ b, in generally excellent condition.
Cool weather has retarded the growth of
roru in the Dakotas. and while Nebraska
and Minnesota report the crop backward,
+, is in good condition. Arkansas and
Kentucky report the crop outlook for corn
NOS, promising in years, and while rains
have been beneficial and the crop is doing
well in Ohio. Indiana, and Illinois, in the
last two named States there are CON.
plants Of damage from chinch bugs.
Winter wheat harvest is nearing com
plction over northern portion of the wheat
belt and thrcshing is becoming general.
Spring wheat is now heading and the
tlFF'-
condition of the crop continues favorable.
Tobacco is growing nicely in Kentucky
and Maryland. and has experienced i'm
provcmcnt in Ohio. Light frost occurred
in portions of the Dakotas, Minnesota and
Wisconsin. causing slight damage in To-
r%a.itjcS. The crop conditions reported by
States are as follows:
lliuois-Week very favorable, rain
plentiful, except in southern section.
Wheat and rye harvest practically COM
plctcd, oats cutting begun in southern
soction. Corn growing finely, but dam.
AGED by bugs in central. southeast and
southern counties. Fruit excellent, early
apples, peaches and plums being mar
ke,cl.
Nisc"nain-Corn. potatoes and small
grain in fine condition; cool weather has
been beneficial. Rainfall sufficient ex-
ecpt in southern portion. laying in
progress. Oats heading and barley begin.
mig 10 turn. some damage to cranberry
vines by frost.
NinneSota-Weather cool, with frost
Friday; damage slight and mostly con.
the! to low grounds in west portion of
south half. Condition of small grain ex.
celIent. Corn backward, but thrifty; 20.
tato"S unusually promising. Haying pro.
crossing; yield uneven, but will average
good, Rain needed in Upper Minnesota
Valley only.
North Dakota-The weather has been
favorable for small grain during the week,
ou' lrosts have damaged gardens and ten.
DER vegetation. Corn still backward;
snla!l grain heading out; hay good. !
South Dakota-Temperature and rain
ial considerably below normal; showers
scattered, mostly light. some localities
need rain. Fine growing weather, ex.
cep' nights too cool for corn. Local dam
age from hail. Light local frosts; slight
uahiagc IN northwest portion. Rye har.
vest begun.
Nebraska-Week cool, with nearly
normal rainfall. Winter wheat and rye
harvest III progress in southern counties,
crop night. Oats somewhat injured by
vino and heat first of week in southern
Couhtles. All small grain in northeastern
seton unusually good. Corn has grown
Slowly and is now backward, but in good,
Aeaithy condition.
lo"a-TeInperature and sunshine below
normal with ample rainfall, except In a
po'uoh of eastern districts. The cool
ne4Iher has been favorable for spring
sI'ln ana flax and not detrimental to other
crops.
haAsas-Cloudy, damp weather greatly
a4pFo'ihg all crops. Wheat threshing be-
sun results favorable. Oats harvest be.
sun Second crop of alfalfa light.
NiIssouri-All growing crops doing well.
III many counties rains interfered
VISA harvestS, haying and cultivation Of
Urn Wheat about harvested, threshing
rY''l'ehced; oats being cut, crop fair;
laid by. "e
ono Wheat harvest we'll advanced:
''''d good. but below average. HAY har.
progressing. yield light; oats, pas
potatoes and tobacco show Slight
'"''!hrhi corn made good growth.
-'''Ht General rain beginning; local
."."> emf Of the week very beneficial to
VA i"'at"eS. oats, and other crops.
'V'l ana nay harvest continue; thresh-
,'"'nlehced crops light. Tree fruit,
in;r' peaches. abundant Chinch bugs
'%S,t''uS To corn in localities.
''cHiSan- Rainfall light and not suf-
mITA' To check drought, which continues
IirG, severity. Haying in progress, very
aH1 crop. Wheat harvest commenced
80. " al poor yield; oats looking bad;
" """ potatoes in good condition.
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