The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-04
WEEKLEY N.P.CROP REPORT
REVIEW OF CONDITIONS ALONG
THE WHOLE LINE
Minnesota Division Weather
Keeps Cool and Is Regarded as
GOOd-General Rains Prevailed
Along the Dakota Dfvision-
Rapid Progress Has Been Made.

Following is the Northern Pacific
railway crop report for the week end
ing April 80:
Minnesota Division-Wheat seeding is all
done; much Of the early sowing is up. A
good, heavy rain was falling on Saturday
last. This was opportune, as the ground was
getting very dry, and some of the seed on
light soil had become uncovered by the high
Winds The weather keeps cool and Is con-
sidered good for wheat, although 1t makes
grass backward. Farmers feel very we'll
satisfied at the outlook and consider this a
favorable and early spring. Most of them are
preparing land for coarse grains, potatoes
and corn, and expect to put in full acreage.
good many are breaking new land to sow
to flax
Little Falls G. Dakota Branch-Every farm
er was ready for rain when it fell In abun-
dance on Saturday. Wheat is practically all
sown. and most of 1t is coming up. There Is
little more to seed between Glenwood and
Cyrus Heavy winds on the 9th and 28th did
some injury to fields on elevations, but it is
expected the rain will repair most of the
| harm done. Prospects generally are consid-
cred excellent. Land for corn and potatoes
Is being prepared, and 1t is expected more
of the latter will be planted this year owing
to good prices. Weather is a little cool for
grass otherwise season is advanced.
Fergus Falls Branch-Farmers and mer-
chants are feeling very happy on account Of
the timely rain, which was general on the
S0th. Wheat had made a good start and
many fields look green, but there was need
of rain to make 1t thrive Prospects for this
time of year have seldom been excel.ed.
good many have put oats in, and some
seeding flax. AS soon as weather turns warm
er, corn and potatoes will go in. most of the
ground Is ready. High prices last week drew
out considerable wheat held by farmers in
dicatlng considerable more was held back for
market than generally supposed.
Manitoba Division, South of Boundary
ing is all done and fair start has been made
with coarse grain; further north, through the
Dakota counties, about 80 per cent Of wheat
is sown; high wind, lasting two days in
several showers during the week, delayed
work. On Saturday general rain fell, which
was greatly appreciated, and everybody now
comedies the prospects in the Red river val
of early sown wheat are coming up; in some
localities this is month earlier than last
year.
In Manitoba-Rapid progress has been made
with seeding since last report, with the re-
suit that wheat sowing is practically COM
pleted, some of the first put In coming up.
few delays were occaSioned by strong
winds Most sections has been favored with
heavy showers. There are one or two To-
calities that could be benefited by more rain
but nothing will suffer if moisture does not
come for several days. Farmers are now
busy seeding and preparing land for coarse
grains Prospects are splendid at this time.
Dakota Division-The week closed with
general rain, varying from light to heavy
In different localities 1t was acceptable
throughout this territory, as most of the
wheat was sown. Probably 10 per cent re-
per cent westward to Bismarck. Some fields
are coming up nicely. Farmers who have
their wheat all In are blowing and preparing
land for other grains. Some windy DAYS were
experienced, but no material harm will re-
suit as far as known. 1t is possible few
more spots may have to be reseeded. The
recent rain Will tend to increase the acreage,
as is will greatly facilitate blowing and break
ing.
Fargo and Southwestern Branch-Very little
wheat remains to be sown, not over per cent
Inc nrst planted is coming up rapidly One
windy day interfered with seeding, but no
harm was done other than to cause little
delay. A steady rain set in Friday night and
continued through the following day, putting
everything in frst-class condition for growing.
everybody considers the prospects very
! about finished in Barnes county while in
Griggs, county little more than half is done
IL was was, cold 1 and dry up to Saturday. when
much coed along the south portion Of the
branch, but around Cooperstown a late re-
port indicates 1t was not enough to put the
on IN IN a., best cond ton. South Of Hannaeord
there will be an increase in wheat acreage
of 10 to Is per cent
James River Valley Branch-There re-
mains about Is per cent of the wheat seeding
10 De done through this section. High winds
nave delayed work somewhat. Had a fair rain
on Saturday; enough to mosten the surface
soil SOIL SO some warmer weather would be ap-
preclated and more rain. Farmers are seed
Ing all the available acreage
jamestown & Northern Branch-Good prog
ress has been made with seeding, considering
Some localities were favored with light show
ers during the week, which kept the dust
oown. On general average two-thirds of the
Snca re Is Stwn; there is large increase
Saturday included this section which will do
a vast amount of good
Man, Mandan to Dicknson-co Conditions have been
! greatly improved along this section since asst
report by several good showers of rain
Farmers are feeling good and are preparing
t gpeuma 1or an increase Of acreage owing
not be surprising II there 1t general in
crease OF 20 per cent, most of which will 60
east OF Richardson. and rs per cent west to
Dickinson. Rain has delayed seeding in a
good many localities, but the season is net
s sate, t Grass Is making good start and will
'Montana-Favorable conditions continue
through the Yellow Stone valley; ample mois-
acreage. Seeding in Gallatin valley progress
sing satisfactorily; plenty of moisture, tut
weather little cool for growing grain In
ing is done: ground in fair condition: VIII
need rain soon; weather cool for veg taticn.
Idaho, Washington. and Oregon-Ma,n line
west of Pasco: Weather favorable; seeding
finished; acreage about 8 per cent increase.
Spokane and Palouse branch: Seeding one
to three weeks earlier and three-fourths
nnished; wheat acreage five per cent increase:
other grains same as last year; winter VIII at
looks fine.
G. W. R. R.-Wheat seeding finished; 25 per
cent increase of acreage
w. c. R. R.-Wheather, showery; winter
wheat looks well: 10 to Is per cent Increase
wheat and barley acreage
Mr.. Hart Dropped In.
H. H. Hart, former secretary of the state
board of corrections and charities was in the
city yesterday, prior to his departure for the