The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-01
WEATHER AND CROPS.

GanadO, IcAdk, I'cccliiDeT oi' i'nN
rain visited Jackson county last night, 1t
vas much needed and VIII he OF great Vaiup
to the farmers.
Austin, Texas December 3o.-A steady
rain has been falling here the last twenty
four hours and tonight 1t Is coming down
in torrents.
Corpus Christi, Texas. December 80.
Good showers of rain have fallen through
out this section In the past three days
which greatly benefit the gardens and truck
farmers
Sandy Point. Texas, December 3l.-h
very heavy shower OF hail fell here at
o'clock this morning. lasting for ten MIN
utes. No damage done, Weather cloudy
aud showery.
Groesboock, Texas, December Si-fIad n
very heavy rain last night. which was
needed. AS a great many farmers were
complaining that the ground was getting
too dry TO pillow.
Liberty Hul, Texas. December 29.-The
long druuth Is broken 1t is raining mere
now and there are good prospects Tor picn-
~ more. which viii be fine for wheat, which
was needing II badly.
Calvert, Texas, December Si.--A very
heavy rain and wind storm visited this sec
tion of the county last night Small bridges
were washed away. but no serious damage
as yet has been reported
Gddngs, Texas, December sl.-A fine
rain fell here last night Reports from
yarlous portions OF the county Indicate
that the rain over the county was general.
The weather is fair today.
Hearne. Texas, December 3i.--A fine rain
fell last night the earth is completely sat
urated and the farmers are happy. as the
ground was too hard to plow. The first
rain of any consequence in more than a
month,
Iallettsville. Texas. December 3i.-A
fine rain, much needed, fell here last night,
ana touay is regular spring weather 1t
had become so dry that farmers could not
pillow. Farming operations will now go
hravcly on.
Port Lavaca. Texas. December 30.A
slow soaking rain has tecn falling nearly
continuously for the last twenty four hours
and is doing a vast amount OF good and
putting a working season in the ground
for the farmers.
Harold Texas December 3l,-lIarrold Is
having fine rains. which began Sunday. L
Ia still cloudy and raining slightly. Wheat
Lccded rain. The farmers are full of hope
tor the next wheat crop. Some new set
tiers are coming in.
Georgetown, Texas, December 20.-Copi-
Gus rains fell today. breaking two months
Of drouth. 1t is great relief to farmers.
who were NEEDING It. soroly. All lands TO
he cultivated next year are already rlowed
with but few exceptions.
Victoria Texas. December Sl.--A glorious
rain foll here last night. and from reports
ut railroad headquarters it was general
over Southwest Texas, which will put
splendid seasoning in the ground and do
much to insure good crops and fine range
for spring
Lockhart, Texas. December 3l.--After a
long dry spell the roads are again muddy.
II raIncd steadily but gently all day yes
tcriay, with the wind from the east great
~ to the distress OF those who are aiflict-
ed with rheumatism and la grippe. The
storm eliminated in a heavy downpour last
night.
Hampstead Texas, December 20. THE
druuth throughout this county is unpre
ccdented for this season OF the year. Cat
tie are suilcr ring Oh the range; In this city
csterns are going dry many families having
water hauled. To-day. to make matters
worse sandstorm Is blowing from The
east and the town is literally wrapped up
u dust Indications. however, are good
fer rain,
Fort Worth. Texas. December % A lew
light showers fell here yesterday afternoon
and last evening. which finally developed
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III 'oLul,ion 10 p'oN ana the la mera aro
nu' s.oN 10 tdA' "uNan'ase OF H. The
nr'uN''E continue anu soon an farms VIII
'' roAuS iu' lhe plan'ers' Coitoh continues
10 'n'1v III III small qnlh'l'leS ana Is sold
at 'UrVh' PRICES Which are NOT high
'houHh 10 ne cnconrarloS 1t is trnc che
s,"lle pi'hfs so"lr money but not enough
Woimar, Texas. December "a After tho
iomous cast wind. frtightcd with drilzic.
dIazlic showers, for tire" days past. came
o real ",ul storm from the same dirrcurr.
accompanied toy fiCrcc flash p of licntning