The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-02
AND WILL BEGIN TO CUT INTO
THE GOLDEN GRAIN NEXT
WEEK.
IN SOME CLOSE LOCALITIES
HARVEST WILL BE GENERALLY
ON IN TWO TO THREE
WEEKS.
NORTHERN PACIFIC REP
REPORTS
Show Very Hopeful Conditions EX
listing in the Great Grain Belt
to the North.


chances for a great grain crop in the
Northwest this year grow surer and
surer daily A continuance for two
weeks more of weather conditions at
all favorable will insure an immense
harvest of high-grade grain.
The following is a synopsis of the
crop reports to the Northern Pacific
general freight department for the
week ending July 81:
Minnesota Divison-Favorable weather
this week has done much to develop grain.
South Of Wadena it is ripenng rapidly, and
harvest will begin next week. Rye is all
cut in this section, and stacking is in full
progress But few traces of the recent heavy
rains are left, except in one or two localities.
On the whole, more grain on high land was
benefited than what suffered on low places.
Around Audubon and Lake Park cOnsidera-
Bile grain on low land is permanently injured,
and good many farmers report rust ap-
and filling WELL and a general estimate
places the yield from fifteen TO twenty bush
els an acre Crops are all in good condition
near Winnipeg Junction and Hawley, but a
little late. From present appearance the
average for wheat in this vicinity will not
be, less than twenty bushels an acre, and
situation at Glyndon and Moorhead has
greatly improved since last week, there are
many fields that will scarcely be worth cut
ting, owing to being submerged for several
days. Potatoes clay land are spoiled,
and it is feared the crop will be short. Po-
tatoes and corn in other localities are doing
fairly well. Haying is progressing wherever
possible, the upland crop being heavier than
was expected.
Little Falls G. Dakota Brannch-Crops are
we'll out of danger now, and there is, every
assurance of large yields. The heads are
long and kernels are becoming full and
plump. Harvest will begin in week, or
which did no harm except to delay the hay
harvest day or two. Flax will be a light
crop in the vicinity of Morris, owing to too
| Fergus Falls Branch-Wheat cutting will
commence in Otter Tail county next week.
| A fine crop stands almost ready for the
weather which followed the drenching rains
| last week saved the crops from any serious
consequences, especially between Breckin-
| ridge and Farview 1t has turned warmer
| since and grain is ripening very rapidly. In
| the vicinity of Great Bend, twenty to twenty
five bushels. to the acre is expected. Harvest
| of great benefit to the crops around Wynd-
| mere and Minor, as it scenes to have exter-
minated the Hessian fly which was doing iI1I
| begin next week. The yield will probably
| average fifteen bushels here.
| Manitoba Division South of Boundary-Most
| Of tie grain lodged by the wind and rain
| last week has recovered; there viii be some
permanently injured, mostly around Crooks
| ton and Fertile, what per cent of the whole
it is difficult to determine, as it is only very
| low spots that are affected. The weather
could not have been more favorable this
week, it was cool at first and Is now warmer;
early wheat south OF Grand Forks will be
ready to cut next week; crops farther north
will be ready in about fifteen days. Some
| fears are expressed that late grain in the
| northern sections will not mature in time
| for crop. With continued favorable weather
there promises to be a good average yield
for the whole valley, and of good quality.
The total output viii not equal 1858 crop,
but on account of increased acreage will not
fan very far short of it.
In Manitoba-Wheat remains in excellent
condition and is maturing steadily, full
crop is expected; harvesting will begin be-
tween the 18th and goth. Oats are rather
grain at this time. No harm of any conse-
quence was done by heavy rains last week
around st. Jean and Morris. Portage la
Prairie reports a probable increase of five
bushels an acre due to the moisture.
Dakota Divison-This has been most IA
vorable week for grain in its present condi-
ton. Crops that were week ago almost
despaired of on low lands between Fargo and
Casselton have recuperated wonderfully; the
average yield is now estimated in this vicin-
ity at twelve to fifteen bushels; there is con-
siderable rust and some smut in the grain;
farmers hope no more rain will come be-
fore harvest, as fields in their present soft
condition would not hold teams and binders;
harvest will probably not become general for
two weeks yet. Early grain looks fine be
tween Wheatland and Sanborn, but the rain
has given late grain a setback the latter
Spiritwood and Bismarck grain is in prime
condition, the only drawback being it is a
little late.
Fargo & Southwestern Branch-Reports
from this section are more varied than for
merly. Tie rain last week injured crops be-
| tween Fargo and Davenport to the extent of
10 per cent; low spots are badly rusted; far
mers say the AVERAGE VIII be fifteen bushels
an acre. Crops around Leonard and Sheldon
other loca titles report fair crops, probably
average fifteen bushels. HesSian fly has APP
reared at Sheldon, Lisbon and Englevale, at
the latter point farmers claim they have done
some damage. Flax and other coarse grains
are doing well. Harvest will not become gen.
eral much before Aug. 10.
Cooperstown Branch-Early wheat is in the
dough and viii be ready to cut in ten days.
a good crop is promised; late grain does not
look as well and around Darcy has consider
able rust in it. which is worrying farmers a
little. Flax is doing WELL Weather is very
favorable
James River Valley Branch-Crops are ma
turing rapidly with continued fine weather;
late grain does not look as well as early grain
and shows considerable rust. Cutting Will be-
gin in about a week. Fair yields are looked
for. No more rain is needed before har-
vest.
jamestown & Northern Branch - The
worst feature about crops along this line is
their backwardness, which is causing some
uneasness in the community. The cold rain
last week retarded their progress, but warmer
and clear weather the last few days is giving
grain a fresh start; the stand is fine, es-
pears in the grain. There is little prospect
of any harvesting before the next three weeks,
except occasional field of rye and barley.
Flax gives good promise.
Mandan to Dickinson-Several showers fell
at Mandan since last report, greatly improving
late grain and making the prospects now ia
vorab!e f)r fair crops in that vicinity.
Weather has continued drv and warm be-
tween New Salem and Gladstone and crops
are ripenng prematurely they will be ready
to cut early next week; about half the crop
last year is expected. Recent rains at Rich
ardton and Taylor will benefit late grain
some.
Mcntana-In the Gallatin valley conditions
are similar to last week; weather was warm
and showery the first few days, but later it
has cleared off. Harvesting of winter wheat
is progressing; other grains will be ready
next week; all crops are very heavy. Favora-
BILE weather prevails in the Bitter Root val
ley and is bringing grain along nicely; hay
ing is about done and good crop has been
vel put up. Harvesting of grain has begun
near Plains most of it is a nice crop.
Idaho, Washington and Oregon-AIain line
east and west of Pasco: Weather favorable
fer harvesting; estimated yield of wheat
eighteen to twenty-five bushels an acre. Pa
lcuse branch: Weather warm, wheat ma
turing, harvest will commence in some sec
tons next week; average yield estimated at
twenty-five bushels. c. w r. r.: Favorable
weather, harvesting general; estimated yield
thirty bushels W. C. r. Ry.: Harvesting
progressing, weather fine; average yie.d es-
tmated thirty-tive bushels an acre.