The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-17

The following wheat crop report,
which was issued yesterday by the
Northern Pacific Railway company,
shows the condition Of wheat and grain
along that railway system to be un-
usually encouraging. From all points
the reports promise unusually good
yields of grain: %
Minnesota Division-The past week mas
been very favorable for all kinds of grain.
Weather warm. No rain has fallen, but the
recent heavy rains left the ground in good
condition. On the lower end of the division
rye is nearly all harvested. and will be in
shock by the end of this week. Yield good.
Hay1ng In progress and turns out ~
crcp. Oats and barley will soon be rev to
cut, and promise large yields. Wheat .con:in-
ues to lock well, and corn aid potatoes could
rot look better On the northern end of the
division wheat is heading out and filing well,
as are also cats, barley and rye. Cutting of
rye and barley will begin socn. Corn and
potatoes growing rapidly, and indications
There will l be very heavy crop:
that could be desired. No rain has fallen and
days have been very warm. Hay crop very
heavy. Rye cutting in progress in some 10
calities. Wheat beginning to fill out, and
some that was lodged has come up all right.
Other grains are growing nicely. Corn ami
potatoes are re, progressing rapidly.
Fergus Falls Branch-COnditions continua
favorable Wheat nearly. all headed Cut.
and heads are large and fine. Other grain
doing well, and prospects are bright for large
yields. Eaying still in progress in some 10
calites. Corn and potatoes in bss. CT cendi-
ton. -''-7-
Manitoba Division, South of Boundary
Prospects are still very fiattering Whea. Is
heading out rapidly. and, filing well. Wheat
in the vicinity of Grafton that was damaged
by the hail storm Of June % is, getting along
ress. Haying under way, but there will be
a light crop on this division 4ss;ar
Province of Manitoba--Weather has been
extremely warm, with several heavy rains.
Crops advancing steadily. Wheat heading gu;
finely. In some districts 1t is all headed out
row.. Barley also heading out and promises
splendid yield. Haying has commenced
and will be general in few days. Farmers
say hay crop will be good. Othe grains ere
doing we'll. If weather continues favorable
wheat harvest will begin the first week in
August.
Dakota Division-On the eastern end of n
division weather has been very favorable
rain has fallen. Wheat is heading out very
fine. Prospects are excellent for a coed vie d.
Flax looking we'll. also oats. barley and com.
Country between Fargo and Casselton tas
best prospects for fifteen years. Haytng has
commenced and some summer following Is
being DONE West of jamestown weather has
been very warm, with hot winds Grain Ill
looking well. and prospects good for fair
crop. Hay ready to cut and will be light
yield.
Fargo G. Southwestern Branch-Weather has
been quite warm. but cool breezes have pre-
vented any damage. Wheat is about headed
out and is much improved in appearance
Farmers are almost unanimous in saying
flax never looked better before. Farmers are
busy cutting hay.
Cooperstown Branch-Prospects bright fol
all crops. Wheat heading out nicely and
shows good growth. Haying is being pushed
| rapidly. Present indications point to a large
yield and farmers are, well satisfied with the
prospects.
James River Valley Branch-The heavy
| rains of last week did great deal Of good
and prospects are excellent for average
yields of all crops. Wheat is heading out
well and flax is looking good. Other small
| grains are doing we'll:
jamestown Northern Branch-Weathe1
has been very warm the past week. with nc
rain. Early sown wheat is heading out nice.
ly and late sown just beginning to head
| Flax looks fine, and other grains are progress
sing rapidly. Some patches of ground are
crowd them out. A great deal of new break
ing is being done. Everybody is fully salts
, fed with the prospects.
Mandan to Dicktnson-Some districts have
had good rains the past week and conditions
are very favorable. while others report nc
rain and crops suffering from drouth. Whea,
fine Oats and fax are doing well. Corn and
potatoes never looked better. Haying is ir
progress. but will be light yield. Hail storms
| in the vicinity OF Hebron have done consid
cradle damage.
Montana-In the Gallatin valley weather
| has been favorable for rapid growth Of grain
ing has begun and the crop will be- larger
| than ever before. Good rains have fallen In
| parts of the Bitter Root valley and grain IL
looking fne Hay crop is very large. Condi
tions and prospects in other districts exceed
| ingly favorable
Idaho. Washington and Oregon-On the
! main line winter wheat is maturing fast
| Harvesting commences next week. Spring
/ wheat is heading out. Late sown slightly
| damaged by heat. Weather showery On the
| Washington Central railroad winter wheat 1:
maturing and will be ready to cut in ter
| days. Spring wheat is heading. On the Spo
| kane and Palouse branch winter wheat Il
| maturing and spring wheat is heading out
On the Washington & Columbia River rail
| road winter wheat is now ready to cut Ho
winds have damaged spring wheat about Il
per cent