The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-04
WAAThEk AND CROPS.


Glen Rose. somervell County, Texas.
June IA fine rain fell throughout Som
ervel county today. IL was much needed
for the growing crops.
Ledbetter, Fayetto County, Texas. Juno
3.-Rain is needed here badly. There "
fear that the corn crop will be cut short.
The oat crop was splendid in this county.
Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas June
"a hard rain fell here last night. The
rains from now VIII not be beneficial 10
wheat though II will help corn and cotton.
Mckinney, Collin County. Texas, Jilns
!. -lutermittcnt showers have been falling
the past thlrty-six hours. rotardlng wheat
harvest. All are glad to see the rains
however Rs'fs
Denton, Denton County, Texas. June a.
heavy rain fell here this afternoon, with
prospects for more tonight. II Is feared.
however that a continuance will injure tho
wheat crop.
Rock Island, Colorado County. Texas,
June 3.--Tbe past two days have brought
good showers each day to the Rock lslano
colony and vicinity, which viii freshen UP
vegetation. Everything In that line IL
growing nicely.
Hearne, Robertson County, Texas, June
3--For the last week the weather has been
getting much warmer, SO much SO tnat
the planters are needing rain for their
corn Cotton can do without rain for .
few DAYS longer, but for corn crop rain iB
needed right away.
Fort Worth, Tnrrant County, Texas.
June 3.--'rhe heaviest rains that nave
fallen In palo Pinto and Parker counties
this season fell yesterday. The Texas and
Pacific tracks one mile west OF weather.
ford were washed over for a hundred
yards, but are being repaired.
Grapeland, Houston County, Texas.
June "A fine rain fell here and east OF
town yesterday which was very much
needed Corn and cotton are now doing
well and give promise of an abundant
Yield. Tho tomato crop Is doing well. Ship
mcnt VIII begin In few days.
LewisyIlie, Denton County, Texas, June
1.-The crops here are In excellent conni.
ton. Wheat is now being harvested ana
Will yield fifteen bushels 10 tho acre. oats
VIII be fine Corn Is unusually good. AL
though a little late. The country Is also
fl,d with garden vegetables
Bolton. Van zandt. County. Texas. June
g. Local rains fell In various parts OF
the county yesterday. Corn is beginning
10 suffer In some places. 0nt harvesting y
nearly completed and the yield Is larger
than for several years. Wheat harvesting
| Is In progress with an excellent yield.
Gainesville Cooke County, Texas. June
2.--Continued rains In this section just at
| the announcement OF the wheat haryeaS
have made the growers a little blue. is
has not injured the wheat nor oats. while
1t has benefited cotton and corn. both Of
which are u little late but doing well.
Alvin, Brazoria County. Texas. June a.
The rains OF the past few days have
knocked the hay mon out OF many dol-
lar. This has been an exceptionally good
season for the hay men thus far. One hay-
maker near here sold fifteen carloads dur
ing tho month OF May at s. per ton. {. Q, b
cars.
Lott, Falls County. Texas. June s.--A
moderately light rain fell here yesterdays
which was greatly needed. and while tho
supply was not adequate. still the growing
corn and cotton Is deriving much benefit
DURANGO Chiffon and Rosebud, enjoyed >
good soaking rain, thus insuring q fAk
Yield Of corn.