Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-14


ditiors-R Reports by States.
The weekly crop report issued by the
weather bureau says nearly the eutire
country east Of the ilocky Mountains mas
had a week OF higl!y favorable weather
conditions, aud the central valleys. lake
region middle Atlantic States and por-
tons OF Texas and Oklahoma have re-
eeiyed generally ample but in places I'M
evenly distributed rainfall.
Except IN portions Of Iowa and Mis-
souri,, where corn planting has been ia
terfered with by heavy rains, this work
has made very favorable progress IN the
States of the central valleys, and the
early planted is generally terminating
well. Some planting has been done IN
South Dakota. and planting Will be he
gun this week in Michigan. Prepare
tons for planting in the extreme north
ern portion Of the corn belt are we'll adj
vaneed and the soil is in generally eX-
cellent condition. In the Southern States
corn has made favorable progress. though
needing rain in portions of the east gulf
districts.
\ very general improvement in the
condition OF winter wheat is reported
from the central valleys, lake region and
middle Atlantic States. The crop, how
ever, has suffered in portions OF Nebras-
ka, Kansas and Texas, and in the last
named State has failed so rapidly in sec
tons that some viii be plowcd up for
other crops Favorable reports come from
California, except from the southern part
of the State, In Washington and Oregon
10 Lot Sc so.
dition especially in Oregon.
Spring wheat seeding has been delayed
in North Dakota and northern Mime.
sofa. but has made favorable progress in
the southern part of the spring wheat
region, where the early sown has gerni-
mated well and is in good condition and
growing vigorously.
Good stands of the early planted cotton
are reported, but the late planted, espe-
cially in the central and eastern portions
of the cotton belt, is coming up irregd-
larly. Planting is nearly finished in the
northern portion Of the belt and the early
planted is in a good state of cult alton.
some replanting has been necessitated
In Texas by high wind and drifting soil.
The prospect for peaches in the Ohio
valley is not promising. but elsewhere
the outlook is very favorable, although
dropping is reported from South Carolina
and Georgia. The reports respecting
ether fruits are generally encouraging.
state Reports.
lllinois~Gnod rains and warm weather
during the last week. very favorable for
vegetation, hut more rain needed la some 10.
calitles. condition of wheat rye and oats
greatly improved; much corn planted and
early cora coming up nicely; meadows and
apa
tatoes growing nicely; prospect for peaches
ana IN solne localities Tor berries poor hut
for other fruits good
lndiana--Good general rains first of week
followed by high temperatures greatly I'm
proved vegetation. wheat promises light
crop, rye and old clover In excellent condi-
ton; oats ana pastures doing we'll: corn
planting progressing rapidly; cut worms In
Jurtng gardens and young corn and beetles
lnjuring potatoes in some localities; tobacco
plants and melons coming up nicely; fruit,
except peaches, promising
OhiO-Precipitation abundant except in
central counties: some hail on the second;
wheat improved. especially last few days;
cinch bugs reported In two counties and
Hessian ny In one county; oats other grains
and early potatoes doing WELL tobacco
plants growing slowly; fruit trees blooming
well, except peaches; grass growing rapidly.
Observation-Disclosures showers have improved
pastures, meadows, winter wheat and rye
and forwarded termination of OATS barley
ana peas; plowlug for corn, bei ms, sugar
DeetS ana late potatoes well adv need.
gar beet seeding generally begun early po-
tato planting nearing cnmplef ON corn
planting viii generally begin this week
WlScoDsh-CopiOus and well distributed
rains in all parts Of the state. inter wheat
and rye making rapid growth meadows and
pastures surfing nicely; stock generally on
pastures In central and southern counties.
oats, spring wheat ssd barley comluS up
well, preparations for corn well under way
soil In excellept &c addition
Minneseta-Contiuued wet weather pre-
vented work IN Marshall. Polk and Nor
man Counties, where very little wheat seed
ing Ia done; elsewhere IN Red River Valley
seeding is progressing; In southern two
thirds Of State early srai.is are growing
We'll and latest sawn Is terminating; FAX
seeding. potato planting and final brepara.
lions Tor corn planting going on.
Iowa Warmer tlen usual. with generally
sufficient rainfall Cor present needs; grass
and small grain a owing vigorously. Corn
planting in progress. except In northern
sections. where soil Is too wet, early plant
ed fields IN southern sections show normal
termination. horticultural reports show
good condition of apples pluins and cher
ries but small fruit below normal.
South Dakota Seasonabe temperature:
well distributed rains; seeding except flax,
nearly completed, early sOwn spring wheai
oats and barley in healthy condition and
ma king good growth, satisfactory stand
generally Indicated. Later sown grain ger
minating evenly; grass improved fruit trees
bi0ssdmlng, gardening aud potato planting
In south.
North Dakota Heavy rains Thursday
flooded lowlands and put stop TO work
Wheat seeding nearly finished la southern
and central portions. but not half done IN
other sections; early sown wheat coming
up; some oats soWn
Nebraska Warm and dry, followed by |
general and sufficient rains sunday and
Monday; previous 10 rain winter whent |
suffered from lack of moisture aud crop con
siderahly injured In few southern counties:
oats in poor condition: grass and t3a qfttres |
very short; corn planting progressing slow. |
ly early planted cOnlt 4 up In southern
counties.
kansas-Wheat IN good condition in east |
ern but dapIEed In northern mud central |
and sufieri4g in western portions; corn near |
ly all planted and coming up. generally good |
stand ia east, but uneven In central por- /
ia full bloom. pastures good IN southeast 4
poor elsewhere.