The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-08-10
L.>o1 REPORT.
Statement Regarding the Out
look for Crops.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE weather
bureau weekly report of crop condi-
tions is as follows:
With more moderate temperatures and
rood rains over a large part OF the
1rought-stricken area. the weather con-
oltions of the week ending August were
the most favorable to agricultural inter-
asts In the states OF the central valleys
tfat have prevailed since the latter part
of June. In the states of the Missouri
valley the severe ard protracted drought
'as been very largely relieved, but to the
eastward of the Mississippi and north of
the Ohio river only partial relief has been
1fforced by insufficient showers, the
Drought conditions In the upper valley be-
rig more serious than at any previous
me this season. In the east gulf and por-
'ons of the south Atlantic states and New
england and throughout the Pacific coast
districts the week has proved generally IA
rorahle.
In the great corn states late cortland
fortunately a much larger proportion than
'snal of this years crop was planted late
has experienced a general, and In some
asses a decided. Improvement, but the
arly corn has been practically ruined.
n Kansas the cooler weather With better
attributed rains decidedly improved con-
'itions in the eastern and western divi-
IONS of the state and slightly benefited
ne central portions. and in many of the
astern, western ard southern central
Counties late corn still promises from one
curtin to half crop. In Nebraska the
improvement has been less marked and Is
,,onfined largely to the northern and ex-
RENE eastern counties. In Iowa the late
planted is making better showing, and.
lnder favorable conditions the balance Of
he season promises considerable yield
Vt sound grain; the extent of irreparable
'amage In this state cannot yet be esti-
mated. In Missouri. where good local
showers fell. except in portions Of the
Eouthern section, late corn has been much
improved. but elsewhere It continues to
eteriorate. In Illinois corn has greatly
improved in the northern part of the state,
eut mas deteriorated III parts Of the central
md southern portions. In a few favored
districts of northern Indiana corn is still
promising. but elsewhere the upland and
'ariy planted is almost beyond recovery:
with immediate rains about an average
"rop OF lowland and late planted would
Se produced. Over the greater part Of
Ohio the condition of corn has been ma
teriaily lowered. a portion of the crop
N the southwest part of the state being
past help; in northeastern Ohio its con-
aition is more hopeful In Tennessee. Ken
lucky and West Virginia the condition of
corn has been materially reduced during
me past week In the middle Atlantic
states an excellent crop of corn is now
practically assured.
Inc weather conditions In the spring
wheat region have been very favorable for
harvesting, which is nearing completion
IN the southern districts. Some damage
mas resulted from hail in South Dakota,
and the unfavorable effects of recent hot
weather In North Dakota are becoming APP
parent Some grain in The Aforementioned
state has been badly lodged. In Washing
ton splendid crop is promised, and in
oregon the yields are better than were
expected.
Inc oat harvest is mostly completed and
tne Sleids are generally unsatisfactory