The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-14
BUMPER CROP PREDICTED
Only an Unforeseen Calamity Can
Prevent South Dakota From
Harvesting It.

Harvesting It.
Sioux Falls, S D., July 14.-only some un-
forseen calamity, such as storm OF wide
extent and unusual severity, can now pre-
vent South Dakota as a whole from har-
yesting one of the largest corps in its his
tory.
Recent rains have made a wonderful i'm
provement in crop conditions in the state
generally, especially in sections where lack
of moisture during May and the early part
of June had unfavorably affected small grain
and corn.
At Blunt and vicinity, for instance the pro-
longed dry weather during the period stated
it was generally feared they would be almost
an utter failure. Frequent rains, however,
have recently visited that region and crops
have recovered to such remarkable degree
that it is now believed small grain will yield
better than during any year since 1881.
true of other portions of the state which suf-
fered lack of moisture during May and
a part of June.
in the state show the present condition of
crops of all kinds:
Mitchell-Crop conditions in this vicinity
are OF the most satisfactory character: This
county has had an abundance of rain this
summer. The only thing that appears likely
to result In damage to the crop it its lodging
because OF the great weight of the straw.
Recent rains will carry the crops any
Alexandria-Cro conditions in this part
Rye and barley will be ready to harvest in
very short time, and corn is growing SO
rapidly that 1t surprises even the old-timers.
vest will soon be under way. On account of
the poor crop last year, a slightly less acre
age of corn was wa planted this year.
very favorable, both for corn and small
grains. The ground is in fine condition. An
abundant hay crop is assured and with
favorable weather from now this years
crop will be the largest ever raised in this
vicinity.
Armour-small grain In this part OF the
It has good color, an excellent stand and
promises to make bumper crop
Colman-Crops of all kinds are looking
hne in this vicinity with the exception Of
| cold spring AS July and August are the
corn making months good crop of corn is
| expected.
| Bridgewater-The condition of crops in this
vicinity has not been equaled in years. Wheat
IS making remarkable growth. In some
he5as wheat and oats are so heavy they are
LOGGING: Rains have come at just the right
time this season to keep crops booming. The
situation in this neighborhood could not be
improved upon
dant crop In this part of the state. Corn has
made a rapid progress during the past ten
days 1t never had better stand than this
season. Small grain Is in excellent condi-
| ton.
Clear Lake-Never in the history of this
county ala crops look better at this time of
| also excellent.
Clark-The oldest inhabitant comedies that
crops in this part Of the state never looked
better than they do now
oo Meqeiamlne crop prospect in this (spink)
reunny ARE are the best ever known With
| of this section
BryantaAll kinds of grain are looking ex-
cellent Corn is also growing nicely and has
a good stand. The crop of small grain prom
Uses to be cf:the bumper variety
the nSosnects me are feeling good
Small grain never looked better than it
does at present. Corn is making good growth
owing to the warm weather
! DeSmet-The prospects for corn are good
IN THIS locality good stand is reported
from every part Of the country Small grain
is also in good condition and promises large
crop. '"A o.
S1sseton-Recent rains have benefited small
gram IN this part of the state and fair
crop IS now assured over the entire section
mat was threatened with drought. Hay land
and pasture land is well soaked and good
pasture pa ana plenty of hay is assured Some
yield twenty-five bushels per acre. Takine
tne county as whole, the farmers are in
excellent e:sS spirits and preparing for bounti-
orient-Recent rains have greatly improved
crop conditions in this vicinity and conf
oence has again been restored - -
orn nuron, .A9 rainfall has placed the
crops OF this county in such excellent CON
altlon tnat nothing but hail storms or a SINH
lar calamity can prevent the farmers harvest
Of this section = 'o'o'
Lennox-Crops. especially small grain. are
IN excellent condition in this region Barley,
rye ana oats have an unusually heavy stand.
wheat stands thick and firm. If no destruc-
tive storms come there will be an enormous
yield Of small grain this year. Corn promises Misses
r 70 yea "ei Notwithstanding the excessive
Doland.-The prospects for a good cron
I'm IN inns p section are certainly very prom
in first class condition and corn and small
grain is doing finely
Gary-Small grain in this section has an
e,;e,d &c color and promises an abundant
yielo. Inere has been sufficient moisture
tn1s year 10 keep the crops growing rapidly.
Carthage.The crop outlook in this neigh
pornood is brighter than ever before Small
gram promises bumper yield this year
me barley and cat harvest will commence
the latter part Of the present week
~, fflan M! county has had plenty OF
d1tion. The farmers are looking forward ia
large yield and the present outlook certain
.Geddes-Charles Mix county has had an
abundance OF moisture, and small grain never
looked better in the history Of the country
s ana az present. Some fields of fall wheat
acre, and spring wheat may do as well. Oats.
rye ana nay are not behind in promising :
bumper yield.
Iroquois- Crops In this vicinity owing -
recent rains, are now in almost perfect con
d1t1on and an immense yield is almost an
established proposition. Corn and small
grain. are in excellent condition and unless
something unforeseen happens will Weld bet
ter than ever before
vienna "a, conditions In this section are
hoout Ian all that could be asked for as there
mas oeen plenty of moisture to keep the
grain In good condition Corn is backward
owing to the prolonged cool weather in the
spring. put is expected to yield we'll
Vermllllon-Crops are looking pretty wei,
IN TINS part of the state. Corn is doing nica-
~. Small grain, while damaged some nv az
cessive moisture, will at least be an ayerae %
crop. oi ose
summit-Crop prospects continue good IN
TINS locality. There has been ample rainfall
thus far and the grain is making eood
CROWN. A destructive hail storm is the on1v
tnlng the farmers now fear.
Wilmot-Recent rains saved thousands a,
acres OF crops in this section which were
suffering from lack of moisture. All grains
are now looking good and promise to " vie eI5
WELL p1ts " ylelo
South shore-Every farmer in this vicinity
agrees that crops never promised better thar
they 40 at the present time
Woonsocket-Several good rain storms b.r1
recently visited this section and have niacef
crops IN line condition. There are soof rea
sons Tor the belief that the farmers will her
vest magnificent CROP Lei