Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-19
weather and CROPS.
Weekly Report of the State Wealth
er Bureau.
Rain was Needed, and the Timely
Downpour Came.
Seattle, Wash, June Is, 1897.

Seattle. Wash, June Is, 1897.
General rains, for so many days anx-
iously awaited, have arrived ut last to
thoroughly moisten the soil, revive and
hasten the growth the crops, and thus
gladden. the farm n's' hearts. The cepi-
Gus showers that begun Sunday night in
the eastern part of the state will un-
doubtedly be of vast benefit to the wheat
crop, and other grains as well. Weather
reports by telegraph from stations in the
plateau region show the showers to have
been abundant, and occurring over
large area, and the crop reports by mail
coming from so far east, are unable to
give the result on crops up to the pres
ent writing. 1t seems impossible, how
ever, that the results should be other
than extremely favorable. Up to the
18th inst. complaints We're general of
too dry weather, and great anxiety was
expressed; now all that is undoubtedly
changed.
In the western section the situation
was not such grave and critical one.
Gentle showers throughout the week
were of almost daily occurrence, but
some localities, even west of the noun
tains, were in need of more rain.
The temperature throughout the week
has been moderate, and the nights a
trihe cool. The cool, cloudy weather
hos been favorable to grain, grass and
most crops, excepting corn, which is not
extensively grown, and vines such as
squash, melons, cucumbers and beans;
plants which require an abundaace OF
warm sunshine.
At the present time the crops are. for
the most part, in very fourishing con-
! dition.
| EASTERN SECTION.
Spokane Country: Stevens and Spo-
kane Connties-Reports are for the week
up to the 18th, inclusive, and are uni
form in expressing the great need of
more rain. Some localities had light,
scattering showers, while other ones had
hot, driving winds. On the 9th there
was light frost on low lands. Grass
hoppcrs have been somewhat trouble
some. On the top OF south hillsides
grain failed to gerininate. Fall grain is
heading.
Big Bend County: Lincoln and
Douglass--Up to the 18th the westhcr
had been cool for about week. Rain
was very mach needed Fall grain is
heading. Strawberries and cherries are
in abundance. Frost on the 9th. North
side of Lincoln county did not receive
its share OF recent rains, consequently
the late sown crop needs rain.
Palouse Country: Whitman and Ad-.
ams-The week ending Sunday, June
18th, das been cloudy and cool, but dry,
excepting light showers on 18th and 18th.
Spring wheat and oats coming IN ear.
Winter wheat coloring. Bemis reports
a frost in that vicinity on 9Th, doing
slight damage to potatoes, corn, etc.
Everything there looks favorable for the
wheat crop. In the vicinity OF Cotton,
grain is Of good color; fall wheat is about
half half headed out alfalfa and oat hay
are being cut. The reporter from Fa-
louise is of the opinion that, excepting
timothy meadows, crop prospects were
never brighter at this season than they
are now. Fall Gown wheat is heading
out, and all spring sown grain ~ up
nicely and promises to be a good crop
wherever put in properly and in due sea-
son.
Walla Walla Country: Garfield and
Walla Walla-Week ending Juffe l2th.
Rain is badly needed for the wheat crop,
though no injury has been reported, ana
crops continue in fine condition Fruits
and vegetables are excellent. Straw
berry season is about over and raspber-
ries beginning to come. At Pomeroy on
18th there were .02 OF rain Walls Walla
a trace.
Yakims Country: Klttitas and YAK
ina Counties. Easton IA mountain val
ley)-Heavy frost on 8th; froze ice on
Lake Katchase, and at CleElum froze
vnter left standing in dishes. Killed
tender vegetables, nipped potatoes to the
oreund Meadows,are lookingweHwhere
irrigated, but whereno water to Dc had
crops are drying up% Alfalfa and1clover
,nt+iug Will soon commence I'D k@ttltEs