Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
RAIN COMES WHEN TT is NEEDED.


RAIN COMES WHEN TT is NEEDED.
South and West Nebrns sISn ueport Es-
pccinIIy Promising Conditions.
DAVENPORT, Neb., May 2.-(special,)-
Another fine rain OF half an inch visited these
parts last night. Never in the history OF
the South Platte country have prospects for
crops been better or the weather more favor
able than this spring. Corn Is nearly all
planted and much OF It up Winter wheat
looks fine and the oats crop never looked
more promising.
GoTHENBuRG. Neb.. May 2.-(special)--
The drouth which threatened this section
was broken last evening by local showers OF
rain from the southeast. They were pretty
general, but much heavier in some locali-
tics than In others. For FIVE weeks we have
had no rain and for ten days past the irri-
cation canels have been taxed to furnish
water enough for irrigation purposes Small
grain Is looking well aud is In better condi-
ton for this time Of the year than il was in
1891, the year Of the big crop. Corn is
about all planted and ir many places the
farmers are cultivatiug it and good stand
Is reported 1t Is cloudy today with indca-
tions for more rain.
CLABKs, Neb. May -(Specal)-An-
other heavy rain fell here last night 1t be-
gan raining early In the evening and con-
tinued till past IL o'clock. The ground is
again thoroughly soaked--and at a time when
it can do the most good. Small grain looks
excellent. and corn is coming UP finely.
CENTRAL CITY, Ncb.. May 22.-(Special)
"A good rain fell here last night. Farmers
are rejoicing, as the ground was very dry.
MALMO, Neb.. May 22.-(Speclal Yes
terday heavy shower passed over this sec
tion OF country. The rain poured for nearly
an hour, the heaviest part OF the shower be
ing west of the town and extending over
about eight miles of country
BRADSHAW Neb., May 2.-(Special.)-
fine rain fell in this section last night
FULLY an inch and half Of water. Small
grain was needing 1t badly, owing to the
solid condition of the ground, seeding having
been done when too wet to work we'll. Win
ter wheat and rye look well and the small
acreage Of spring wheat is better than usual
Most of the corn planting is done. Pros
poets all around are good
LOUISVILLE, Neb., May 22.-(Special)-
This vicinity was visited by a light shower
last night, which will materially help gar
dtnS, but field crops were not in need OF
moisture Most of the farmers are through
with their corn planting and much of it
i5 up.
SILVER CREEK. Neb., May 22.-(special)
Last night a beautiful rain of two or three
hours fell here. Crops were not suffering.
but the rain was welcome. The prospects
for good crops are excellent. Corn planting
Is not yet finished, but the ground is in ex-
last of it.
FULLERTON, Neb., May 2-(special)-
There was fine gentle rain here, continuing
the greater portion Of last night, and there
Is prospect for more. The ground had become
dry and farmers feared they would have to
replant their corn, but now everything will
do nicely. The corn is nearly all planted
in this county.
ELWoOD, Neb., May 22.-(special Tee-
grdm.)-An inch of water fell in this locality
last night Wheat and oats are looking
line, with every prospect of a big crop.
Corn Is all planted and coming up m even
stand. Fruit has been damaged by frost.
BELGRADE, Neb., May 22.-(Special)-A
copious rain fell last night and will do a
great deal of good Corn planting is well
along and will be all done next week. Small
grain looks WELL but gardens have suffered
for want Of rain
JUNIATA, Neb., May 22.-(Speciel>-
Heavy showers fell here last night, which
will start all crops to gr Jwing rapidly. Corn
Is nearly all in and is coming up splendidly.
1t is good stand and shows good healthy
color. Small grain is growing very fast
and looks most promising Fruit is starting
out nicely and with favorable weather Will
bear abundantly.
ST. PAUL, Neb., May 22-(Special.)- Last
night refreshing showers fell here. In st.
Paul the rain was very light, only 013, but
reports indicate that the western and south
ern parts of the county received from one
half to one inch of rain, which was needed.
NORTH LOUP. Neb., May 22.-(Special)-
Rain fell last night to depth of one-third
of an inch, wetting the surface Of the ground
nicely and frightening the pastures.
OSCEOLA, Neb., May 22.-(Special)-
an inch of water fell last night, which makes
over two inches during the past week.
COLUMBUS, Neb., May 22.-(Special)-
Seventy-four one-hundredths of an
inch of precipitation last night puts
renewed life and vigor into all
vegetation. Oats and spring wheat
are not looking so well as might be expected,
probably caused by the extreme cold nights
and heavy frost some two weeks ago. Some
of the fields of alfalfa which were reported
as having been winter killed have shown
signs of reviving the past few days.
WINSIDE Neb,, May 22.-(Special)-
Farmers are about through with corn plant
ing. The recent rains, having been light
ones, gave just enough moisture to make
the ground mellow. Small grain is looking
very well and what corn is up is in excellent
7hape. There is every prospec, for an abun-
dsnt crOn here
NORTH BEND. Neb., May 22.-(Special)-
Farmers are making progress with their corn
planting. The acreage will be large. Beet
and chicory planting is about finished. The
rains of the last few days have been of
material assistance to the young crops.
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