The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-11
GRAIN FIELDS FLOURISH
RECENT RAINS HAVE HELPED THE
GROWING CROP IMMENSELY
IN NORTHWEST
CROP FAILURE IS UNLIKELY
Although the Grain Product This
Year VIII Not BE Up
to the Average
Yield.

The weekly crop report of the North
ern Pacific railroad, given herewith, is
the most encouraging report yet made up
from the standpoint of the business COM
munity. Of all of the many divisions of
the vast system only one, the James
river, has an uncertain and discouraging
note in the general makeup of the re-
port. If the information shows condi-
tons the indications are that more than
half a crop will be harvested in the sec
lions of the Northwest mostly injured
by the drouth, and almost full crop Of
most staples in other sections.
Minnesota Observation-Disclosures of rain
during the past week has soaked the soil
thoroughly, and farmers are highly elat-
ed at the turn affairs have taken. Small
grains have shot up with surprising ra.
pidity, and, although stand is thin. indi
cations are for a liberal filing, and a
resulting harvest far beyond the con-
serVauVe estimates of a fortnight ago.
Corn and potatoes have shown a vast
Improvement, and hay crop, amply suf-
hclent Tor home requirements, is assur-
ed. Rye is being harvested.
Little Falls Branch-ThiS branch also
exhibits marked change for the better
after week oof generous moisture.
stalks are reaching up wonderfully and
machine cutting will be possible. Oats are
sprouting from stools thought to have
been dead. Wheat will yield six to eight
D9Shels, IN some cases, where nothing at
all was expected. All growth, in fact.
has been greatly refreshened and ben
ehted. Farmers are much encouraged in
every way, and now consider themselves
Wen hXed Tor the caring of stock next
Fergus Falls Branch-Renewed hone
has been instllled throughout this sec
ton by the coming of timely rains Veg
etauon has quickly taken on a more
an TO- ran
produce harvest much greater than for
merly anticipated. Grain is thin, but fill
ing well, and farmers say that with good
prices they will be almost if not ecIIaI-
ly, as well off as last year Corn. pota-
toes and other vegetables are progressing
nicely, and hay is picking up in a re-
markable manner.
u. and NJ Division (south of boundar,l
-Weather since last report has been very
favorable, and this, together with splen-
olu uoWnpours, has caused all growth 10
quicken very perceptibly. Wheat which
was not past aid is reViVing from the
eIIects Of the drouth, and flax especially
late sown, has been materially benefited.
Fields of all descriptions gardens onJ
nay lands have assumed a greener and
healthier look, and all plants suscen-
IipIe Oh Improvement, are growing fast
Poorer patches are being plowed under
Some Tor FODDER, some for summer fallow
-Dut many now see fair DEVELOPMENT In
slSht on these same fields, and are con-
tent to let them stand. Farmers are not
q
Manitoba-Soil everywhere in the nrov-
Ince has been well saturated by the lat,
rams, and the situation generally pres
eents a much brighter aspect than here,
tolore Thin fields of oats and barley
snow new sprouts from seed which mad
not germinated up to ten days ago
wheat is regatning its old-time vigor
ana estimates of outcome place WELD al
ten to fifteen bushels Other crops have
made proportionate Improvement.
Dakota Division-The weather during
Tor growing crops. Copious rains have
fallen all along the division, and vegeta-
ton has made a hasty response to their
hlIIqq e FAX is bracing up; also oats,
barley, corn and potatoes, and a moder-
ate return is expected. Beyond the Mis-
souri, river the improvement in ranges
is causing much thankfulness and stock
is no longer being sold on account of
probable famine
Fargo & Southwestern Branch-Tbe
ground in this section has been drenched
to a considerable depth by heavy rains.
and beneficial effect was occa stoned 70
ali growth which had not entirely sue
cumbed to the long dry spell. Grain,
prairie sod and vegetables are showing
renewed life, and while much of the
acreage in the former has been perma-
niehtly injured there is still enough that
Is capable of advancement to warrant
the belief in fair harvest.
James River Valley Branch-Here the
rains will assist late fax, corn, miflet.
hay and garden truck, and some wheat,
~ SIlC SIOdlSI part Ol the wheat area
Is said by some to have been beyond help
when the, delayed precipitation occurred.
The result of the rain on wheat how
ever, is, at this time, purely a matter of
conjecture, but the general opinion seems
TO lean toward a return of seed, and
possibly more. In any event. all admit
that the rain was a blessing.
CooperstoWn Branch-The week has
been desirable one for aiding the
growth of the crops, and the situation,
while. not fattering, is becoming more
promising as the days go by, and the
effects of the rain develop. Much wheat
has been saved, although the harvest
cannot be more than fair one, even If
the heads fiji well. Flax is improving,
especially late sown. The balance of the
crops are progressing better
jamestown & Northern-Crops on the
jamestown e Northern branch have
made phenomenal Roadway since the
rains of the 4th and 9Th. A good crop
of flax is practically assured, together
with an increased yield in wheat, barley,
oats, potatoes, etc. Everything is grow
ing fast Grasses are coming out in
fair shape, and fear of shortage in
that respect is no longer INDUCED in.