The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-21
WARM WEATHER IS A BLESSING.
Whose Benefcent Effects WIFI Ra
Seen in the Crops of the
Autumn,

The following is a synopsis of the
Northern Pacific crop reports for the
week ending June 10, 1897:
Minnesota Division-AI reports are unani
nous that this has been perfect week for
growing grain. Frequent showers and warm
weather nave advanced all crops wonderfully
ana prospects of good yields of small grain
nave seldom been better than now. Corn has
Deen greatly revived from the effects of cold
weather and gives promise of a fair cron
Potatoes and hay are doing nicely. the fattpr
crop is, greatly increased
Little Falls & Dakota Branch-yerv favor
a Toa. crop conditions prevail at present; the
weather has been exceedingly warm. with a
succession Of heavy rains. There is plenty NJ
moisture for the present. Wheat and oats
look splendid, also rye, and only in a few
Spols are traces OF the recent frosts to be
seem Early crops of corn and flax that were
CUT down are coming along nicely, and win
PROBABLY turn out fair crops. Hay will be
Fergus Falls Branch-Tbe warm weather
crops were waiting for arrived this week. ac-
coInpanled oy frequent showers, the last day
OF OF, 'wG having been little cooler. Grain Of
an xmas Is now growing rapidly and fast
making up for recent set-backs The wheat
helGs along the Great Bend spur look nartic
ula[ly promising. Farmers and merchants
poets. 0 P4O'
Manitoba Division, South of Boundary
, nneTe does not appear b,emish in crop or
weather conditions in the Red river va11ev
thlS week Wheat is growing remarkably fast
ana the prospects for a large crop are very
naIter!ng. Farmers in Polk county say the
ti TnelionS VIII average well with 1895 at this
111ne; and through Grand Forks. Walsh and
Pemblna counties the general oDfnion nra
valls that the outlook never was brighter
Dalley ana oats that were injured in a few
P iaIes ny frosty nights are recovering nicely
win the present warm and showery weather
!, N Manltoba-More rain this week, with a
nlgner temperature, has added to the fine
conditions which prevailed the latter part of
last week. Wheat now stands from one IN
one and one-half feet high and is unusualIy
enick. Inere is no variety in reports re-
celVed; they all agree that prospects, for an
abundant harvest are splendid
Dakota Division-Nothing can be added T.,
improve present conditions for growing
grain. Warm weather with a liberal snnr,19
OF rain, is doing for wheat ali that can he
expected 1t is trife backward owing to
the past cold spell, but at the rate II is
sTo"lng this week it will soon be up with
the average season. Other grains are doing
equally well, and the progress fax is maxi
ing is very noticeable.
Fargo & Southwestern Pranch-With a
week CT warm weather and daily showers
crops are making a growth which is almost
phenomenal Farmers are jubilant over the
glowing prospects, and expect harvest will be
a week earlier than last year.
Cooperstown Branch-PractfcaIly all injury
done by frost has been removed through a
week OF favorable weather. Crops have made
Wonqer1ul advancement, and they are
tough and strong, with deep root. they will
STAND an unusual amount of hot weather
The prospects are for fair to good croDs de-
penang en- weather conditions from now on.
James River Valley Branch-Crops show
great Improvement the past week The
weather is about perfect for growing grain
warm with plenty Of moisture. Coed yields
are almost assured with a continuance of
such desirable weather.
jamestown & Northern Branch-Farmers
say crops are all doing splendidIy. Some of
the worst frosted pieces are recovering rapid
ly. few fields of early fax had to be re-
sown. It reined almost continually the 18th
and 18th, and the weather has been very
warm all the week. Everybody is much
pleased over the prospects
Mandan to DickinSOn-There has been an
uneven distribution of rainfall throughout
this section since last report with extremeIy
localities. west of Glenellen principally are
becoming somewhat parched, although Rich
ardt9n and vicinity were favored with a
good thunder shower on the 10Th Crops on
the whole may be considered fair. They
could be helped good deal by more rain.
Mcntana-The first crop of alfalfa is about
ready in the Yellowstone valley. A very fair
crop is expected also coed hay crop Grain
continues to flourish in the Gallatin valley
and prospects are exceedingly encouraging.
Weather has been very warm, with numerous
showers. Crops in the Bitter Root valley
will be very light, owing to not having hal
any rain to speak Of
Idaho, Washington and Oregon-AI along
the main lire, east OF Pasco, crops are in
much better condition than this time last
year. Weather is cool, with plenty Of rain
the last few days. West of Pasco crops are
doing well, with good growing weather.
Palouse CHARACTERIZATION of crops very
much improved since last report owing to
steady rains which prevailed 18th and 10TH
Prospects are bright.
C. w. Railroad-Favorable weather for
grain continues.
w & c. R. Railroad-Cool and showery
weather keeps grain in fine condition.