The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-11
LATE RAIN WAS A BLESSING
N. P. CROP REPORTS SHOW
FINE CONDITIONS

In One or Two Instances Some DAM
age Was Reported, but Generally
the Drenching Has Been of Value
to the Growing Grain-Indica-
lions Are That the Crop Will BE
a Heavy One.
The Northern Pacific crop report for
the week ending June shows that
the crops all along the line are in
fine condition. A number of points re-
port a heavy rainfall, but in only one
or two instances Is it stated that the
rain caused any damage. AS a whole
the report confirms the belief of the
offlcials that the outlook for an ex-
ceedingly heavy crop was never bet
ter.
The report in full Is as follows:
:, Minnesota Division-From the LIST to 5th Of
the month 1t rained almost necessarily, vary
ing from light drizzle to the heaviest kind
or rain storm; since then 1t has cleared off,
turned warm, the change being much appre-
clated by farmers. From what can be, learned
at present the small grain was but slightly in
1ured by excessive rain, fall. A few scattered
spots on low ground being the worst to euf-
Ter; these may come out all right W tn
favorable weather. The storm last Thursday
did most damage in timber districts where
farming acreage is small. Corn and po.a
toes are doing well and seem to have s God
the drenching .splendidly. There is gsod
1t is question how it will effect the hay
crops. Hal accompanied the ran in one
instance, extending through portion of Becker
ana Clay counties, the young grain was
beaten down somewhat in places, but it was
TOO small to be permanently injured. Taken
generally, the unfavorable conditions of the
past week may be considered as slight set
back, which VIII be speedily removed with
normal conditions Of Thor nd u hot,r fs,,1
harvest will result. Rye has commenced to
head.
Little Falls Dakota Branch-Crops in the
light soil districts never looked better. the
heavy rains of last week MT being anyway
de-r.mental; On heavy soil the ground is
thoroughly soaked and grain is growing very
last, also weeds which in some fields sre
crowd1ng the wheat. Farmers hope for COOL
clear weather to check grain from growing too
rank. Crops are generally in advance of last
year.
Fergus Falls Branch-The rain fall was
heavy last week along the portion of the
branch east Of Fergus Falls, but no harm
was done; farmers say there is Ilenty OF
moisture now and could get along without
more rain for some time; the prospects for
fine crops through Otter Tail county are ex.
ceptionally bright. Farther west through
the Dakota counties, the precipitation was not
SO great; grain is looking its very best wheat
STANDS foot high, very thick, well rooted and
Is croWd1ng out weeds in places where they
have started. Flax, corn and potatoes a. e
coming up nicely.
Manitoba Division, South of Boundary-It
has rained more OF less every day up to this
week, but only one report, that of U,e1,
Mimi, would indicate there was any surplu )
moisture, it all having soaked into the sill
everywhere else in the Red river valley ard
crops are showing the results by their re-
markable growth, being assisted by warmer
weather. The only apprehension is felt in
counties north OF Grand Forks, where we,ds
are getting the start of grain in some plac i;
II Is question of whether the grain will
out-grow the weeds and smother them. In
other respects, crop conditions are as near
perfect as they can be.
In Province of Manitoba-A vast improve
ment is noted Throughout. the province since
last report, owing to the arrival of much de-
sired rains 1t was still raining when agents
reports were sent in and the ground was
thoroughly soaked Crops in the distric S
mat were suffering for moisture have not ct
had time to show the benefit derived from the
needful, but another week will mark great
change; 1t Is the opinion of many that the
grain was not sufficiently injured during the
drought but what it will now pull through
and develop into nice crop. In districts
where there was moisture before the recent
rains came the Favorable outlook has Teen
fOurther enhanced. -i
( Dakota Dyision-SmaII grain generally =
thriving admirably and is considered month
in advance of last year and never locke /
better at this time. An exception to this is
to be found in strip of country between Fargo
last week left water standing on low spots
OF fields; what the result will be to grain
cannot be determined until the water dis D.
pears, but as favorable weather followed the
injury VIII probably not be serious. The
rain was moderate over the rest of the di-
vision. There remains little more fax to
SOW, which has been delayed by the wet
Many farmers are taking advantage of til a
good condition prairie land Is in for breaking
Fargo & Southwestern Branch-Conditions
for growing grain remain about perfect along
this branch; never have crops looked better
at this time. Farmers located tetwe en-
Fargo and Davenport say there is enough
rain for the present and any more would Re
detrimental to grain en- low places
Cooperstown Branch-Grain has made an
excellent start in growth and there is every
prospect of good crops. Soil is in first-class
condition, and weather is just right Many
farmers continue to do breaking and SOW late
fax.
James River Valley Branch-Conditons con-
tinue to be particularly favorable; crops all
growing fast and luxurantly; plenty of mois-
ture; farmers very happy. A few fields COM
ing up weedy, where farming was poorly
done.
jamestown & Northern Branch-Prosr ects
continue to be very flattering and it is
the general verdict that crops were never
better at this stage. A liberal supply of
rain fell south Of New Rockford TO the main
er, but enough to mo,sten the soil sufficient
ly. breaking of new land continues ex-
tensively, most of it being done by new
settlers.
Mandan to Dickinson-The week has been
cool with scattered rains and showers; grain
continues to stool and grow nicely, it never
was more promising at this time. Some
warmer weather would be beneficial how
ever.
Montana-The cool and rainy weather has
continued throughout the state. In low places
in the Gallatln valley there is little too
much moisture for the good of the grain.
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