Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-21
GOOD WEEK FORCROPS
REPORT OF WEATHER BUREAU
is FAVORABLE.
Warmer in Some States aud Excessive
Rainfall in OtEcrs-Sprin. Wheat in
Excellent Condition-Judge Harmon
Takes the Ga tin Of Office.
General Outlook.

The directors of the State weather bu-
reaus reported to the Chicago bureau on
the crop conditions for the week preced-
ing that, on the whole. the week had been
more favorable 10 agriculture than any
week of the season since the period from
the 1st of May TO the 9Th. There had,
however, been too much rain in portions
of the gulf States, where ii has been
rather cool for cotton, while drought con-
ditions prevailed over portions of Mis-
souri,. Illinois, Indiana. Michigan, north
ern Ohio, West Virginia and New York.
Corn made growth during the week, and
was generally in good condition. Nebras-
ka reported corn in excellent condition,
and a good crop was promised in Iowa. In
Kansas and Minnesota ii was growing
well. and had experienced Improvement Ill
Indiana. In the Southern States corn
continued in excellent condition. and in
that section the early planted had been
laid by. In Minnesota and the DakOtas
warmer weather would prove beneficial 10
corn. While cotton had improved greatly
during the week, it was reported back
ward and in need of warmer weather.
Texas reported the crop about two weeks
late. 1t was beginning TO bloom in south
west Texas. and squares were appearing
in central and southern portions of Mis-
siSsippi. Winter wheat harvest had be-
gun in Texas, Oklahoma and in southern
portions of Kansas and Missouri. and will
begin in southern Illinois and Indiana this
week. All reports indicated that the out
look for spring wheat was excellent. To-
baccO planting continued in Maryland,
Virginia and Kentucky under favorable
conditions. In the laSt-named State near
ly the whole crop had been set In Ohio
plants were scarce. Light frosts occurred
in New England on the Sth. but resulted
in no damage. killing frosts occurred in
Minnesota and Idaho. causing injury to
gardens. The report by States follows:
Wisconsin-Rainfall deficient in cas-
and south portions with temperature and
sunshine above normal. Crops making
remarkable progress. Cut worms doing
considerable damage TO corn. Potatoes
and small grain never looked better.
MinnesOta-Abundant rains and nearly
normal temperature very favorable eX-
cept to corn. which needs warmer wealth
er. Hay prospects much improved aside
from cut worms: insect pests doing re-
markedly little damage. Spring wheat
everywhere excellent
Nebraska-Nery favorable week for
crops, temperature near normal, with ade-
Quate and well distributed rainfall. Oats
and spring wheat improving surprisingly
and will make more than half q crop.
Corn slightly injured by high winds. but
generally has grown we'll and continues
in excellent condition.
Observation-Disclosures warm rains have
greatly improved oats, flax, grass, fruits
and gardens Corn growing rapidly. Oats
and flax in bloom. Wheat harvest pro-
crossing in south portion, with fair crop
of good berry.
lowa-Growing week closing with heavy
showers ext ding over bulk of the State.
All crops much improved and corn gen.
orally clean. showing a good stand and
promising a full crop.
Michigan-Rainfall plentiful in Upper
Peninsula and extreme northern part of
Lower, but elsewhere very dry. Drought
is affecting all crops except corn, which
is coming on nicely. Wheat and grasses
are thin and have very short straw.
Indiana-Cool, sunny weather: rain only
one day beneficial to many localities, but
insufficient in some. Wheat, rye. oats
maturing rapidly and poor crops. Clover
and hay harvest begun. Corn and pota-
toes improved. Apples and pears abun-
dant.
OhiO-Wheat, grass. corn, potatoes and
gardens improved slightly by rains on 9th
| Corn replanted and advancing in growth
| Wheat heads filling out better and ripen-
ing. Tobacco plants replanted, plants
very scarce. Clover being cut.