The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-27
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Elliott, Robertson County, Texas, July rs.
II commenced raining here, last night at
II o'clock; at 3 p. IN. 1t is still coming
Down. The cotton crop is now in ine con.
diton and with no disaster will be a
bumper. Boil weevis and other pests are
active.
Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, July |
25.-Another heavy rain fell today and |
everything Is we'll soaked. II is still rain
Ing and the indications are that d great !
deal more vii! fall before 1t is over. The |
parts of the county and In other parts the |
damage is scaicsly perceptible. All forage |
crops are doing web and are much bone
| fitted by the rains today.
| Commerce, Eunt County. Texas, July g. !
| Plenty Of rain, Some complaining Of the |
| boil weevils. The millers are thick In the
| cotton, Corn Is almost complete fail
IRE.
Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas, July 25,-
A splendid rain fell here today. The rain
was just whit was needed and gardeners
will begin at once to prepare their lands
for fall seeding. Cabbage planting has al
a great many seed will be put in n"
| ground. Strawberry patches are In fine
condition and the acreage will be largely
Increased hSHt,l ed over last year; The rain VIII
Crockett, Houston County, Texas July
pa slow rain has been falling yesterday
and today. Cotton, peas and late forage
snd garden crops will be very much
pSLNhl0hs
BIineola, Wood County Texas July 25.--
The hnest rain that this country has had
for a long time commenced falling about
4 o'clock last evening and continued all
needed, but will not do any harm. Reports
from ali over the county are to the effect
that the cotton crop is as fine as can be;
many farmers say they will make a bale or
; more to the acre II no disaster should
befall It. There Is no sign OF pests Of any
kind so far. The corn crop Is much better
] than was thor sht before the drouth was
broken. Al late. corn, peas and potatoes
: and everything that was planted since the
rains are just as fine as can be.
a Lott, Falls County, Texas, July 25-F ON
ll'So p. m yesterday until 100 p. m. today
1 has been continuous rain, fall Of ave
t inches, which will be of great benefit TO
+ gardens and late crops Of all kinds, The
}. boil worm has about destroyed what was
{ on the cotton up to date, but with favor
( able weather good crop can yet be made
II in this sectln. Late paintings OF corn,
i sorghum and other crops are doing we'll.
$ Ben Arnold Milan County, Texas, July
: night. Between eight and ten inches Of
Is rain fell. Cotton Is doing nicely.
! Rusk. Cherokee County Texas, July rs
s.. A good rain fell here yesterday and last
- today. The rain has been slow and the
~ ground is thoroughly wet. The cotton Is
! fine and the indications are that 1t viii
y make a good crop. Corn Is short as was
Iee thought It would be some time since. The
y pea and potato crops look we'll
,e Haywood, Liberty County, Texas, July 25
The Haywood Rice Genial and Milling com
- pany's large plants have been assisted con.
Il tinuaily by local Gals showers. Yesterday morn
ing II commenced raining and continued
m until late hour last night. This morning
a there was very heavy rain, which lasted
n. for about two hours and dispaces al
rs doubts of this section having very heavy
rice crop. II is generally conceded that
er the yield will be 90 per cent heavier thar
los tn nd fo h1o no VI
an The work on the double section mill nov
I under construction here Is being rushed
as much ms possible. and the mill win b,
ready to handle this crop
Sherwood Irion County. Texas July %
Ill Yesterday afternoon about 6 p. m. gen
ut eral downpour began, which continued tn
re greater part Of the night. From report
~ received this morning II Is learned tina
ile this heavy rain was quite general through
YES out the county. This insurcs fine grass fc
the coming winter.
Greenvlie, Hunt County. Texas. July 81
The cloudy weather and freuuent shower
DIV are most favorable to the propagation o
a. boil worms and farmers are more or les
alarmed for the future Of the cotton croT
tv' Marlin, Falls County, TEXAS July 25.-
y. Considerable rain has fallen here the pas
a' few days. very heavy rain came wee
nesday. There was very little rain Thur,
day, but a slow rain fell most Of last nigh
ed ton crop looks fne, bnt boil weevlIs an
IA other bugs and Insects are reported ovt
'.u the county.
eg. Troy, Bell County, Texas, July 26,--.It b
's' gan raining last night at 10 o'clock an
creeks and tanks are full OF water. Son
uneasiness about boil worms, but II 4
ice sectss do not do much damage we are goc
,rs for from three fourths TO bale Of cote
- TO the acre. Sorghum and June corn ri
out doing we'll and farmers win have plent
ore Of rough feed for stock, This Is the hesvie
rain this section has had for over a year.
Cniiava Sfntinn
July 25.-Hard rain at this place tods
ado and last night, which, with the rains tn
low have visited this place during the last fe
ten weeks, has wet the ground thoroughly.
Floresvue Wilson County, Texas. Ju
25-This section Is having good shove
around, and In some places have had goo
rains. Indications are NOW that we vi
Who get plenty OF rain, and II the season holt
vo. ont will make good cotton crop get II
.tn people viii need money to buy corn
'"s make next years crop.
Burnet, Burnet County. Texas, July 2
This section has been visited for sever
days with good showers, which, with ii
ave rain that preceded them, put this secti,
ring In good condition. Some farmers say tn
cotton. and think thar they will cut 1
crop short,
Denton. Denton County. Texas, July %
The heaviest rain that has fallen this We
ling night. continuing for about ten hours In
God steady downpour Almost all Of the cor
" has now been covered with good raj
and all sections have had good showers
cotton. The crop is looking good, b
there are some complaints Of boil worn
Izos especially east OF the city, where the raj
fur have been the heaviest.
9 In Gonzales. Gonzales County. Texas !,
26.--The heavy rains and showers for I
past week have damaged the cotton or
greatly I'm some portions of the eoun
causing the plant to shed forms and SIN
ant bols. Roll weevls are also damaging
""' crop In places Cotton Is opening very so
~ and the outlook is not promising at
n. AT this time.
the Runge, Khrnes County. Texas. July 2f
ono About three inches Of rain fell here vest
day. Prospects for q large crop Of colt
nit could not he better than now.
b Winchester Fayette County. Texas. ],
mer 26.-lt rains here nearly every day VIII
ap- Is having a bad effect on cotton ny dam
anal Ing the open boiis. also by causing
blooms TO shed- This section also has