The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-05
CROPS STILL LOOK GOOD
DESPITE SLIGHT DROUGHT PROS
Poets ARE FAVORABLE.

The Northern Pacific crop report for
the week ending on the last day In May
shows that the prospects are almost as
good as they were three weeks ago. In
some districts a scarcity of rain is re-
ported, but in most localities cop1ous
showers have fallen within the last rev
days. as is stated in a supplementary re-
port Of yesterdays date. Especially in
Minnesota do the prospects appear to
point to a good season. The report In
part follows:
Minnesota Disseminating and see1-
ing on this division is almost completed;
all crops are growing well and are In
splendid condition. There were several
good showers last week ali through the
country as far west as Staples, wnich
helped all crops. Only one or two sta
lions west of Staples report rain during
the week, but there is plenty of moisture
in the ground for at least a week or ten
days longer.
St. Paul-Duluth Division-The fore part
of the week it rained all along this dt-
vision. the rain being closely followed
by frost but the slight damage to gar
den truck done by the latter was much
more than offset by the benefit to all
potatoes yet to be planted, but all the
other crops are in and growing SPLEEN
didly.
Little Falls and Dakota Branch-Rain
fell in good quantities on the list, ed
and 23d, so there is no lack of MOISTURE
and crops are in fine condition. Frost
followed the rains, nipping some vegeta-
ing no material damage. Seeding is COM
pleted
Fergus Falls and B. H. Branch to
Okes-There have been few light show
ers at different points along this branch,
particularly from Miner west. where 1t
was most needed, but the ground is get
ting dry and some good heavy rains
would be of immense benefit and great
ly increase the yield. The general opin-
ion however, is that crops have not yet
suffered to any extent. All seeding is
practically completed.
Duluth and Manitoba DIVISIONAL
seeding is completed and crops are grow
ing well, although some fields on high
lands are beginning to turn slightly yell
low on account Of the dry weather. How
ever, the ground was so wet at the time
of seeding that the grains had a splez1-
did start, and enough moisture is yet
retained to keep the crops. IN good condi-
ton for a week or two longer without
any additional rainfall.
Dakota Division-East of Medina condi-
tons have not changed since last report.
The weather has been warm and dry,
but most Of the grain has been adVanc-
ing more or less, as there is still consld-
cradle moisture deep in the ground. From
Medina to Dickinson considerable dam
ege has already been done to all crops by
drought, but some good heavy rains
Wuold save the greater part Of them.
Crops that are seeded are not growing
except on low lands along the Missouri
river and no more seeding will be done
If the dry weather continues. The hay
crop is suffering badly.
Fargo & Southwestern Branch to
Dickey-The weather during. the week
has been warm and dry and work has
been progressing slowly on account of
lack of moisture. There is still some
corn and fax to be sown, but the acre
age of the latter will probably be de-
creased somewhat on account of the dry
weather.
Cooperstown Branch-Crops are gener-
ally looking well and making fairly good
Roadway, especially wheat. There has
been no rain during the past week, and
the uplands are quite badly in need of it,
but the low lands and heavy soil still
contain considerable moisture,
jamestown and Northern Branch-No
rain has fallen since the last report, but
most farmers are still hopeful Of good
crops, as all grains appear to be holding
their own, although weeds are causing
some apprehension. Seeding is almost
completed, but the acreage sown has
probably been slightly decreased on &C
count of lack of moisture.
Montana-From all parts Of the line,
from Huntley to Plains, reports are the
same, namely, favorable weather, good
heavy rains and soil in fine condition.
Seeding is practically completed; crops
are growing nicely and look well.
Idaho, Washington and Oregon-All
crops at all points are doing first-class
plenty of moisture and heavy yield as
sured.