The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-11
CROPS CONTINUE TO
SHOW FAVORABLE
PROGRESS
Northern Pacific's Weekly
Report Depicts Encourage
ing Condition - Warm,
Moist Weather Aids North
western Vegetation and
Outlook for a Heavy Har-
vest Is Bright.

Last week ideal weather conditions
for growing crops existed, and in con-
sequence vegetation in the Northwest
is far advanced for so early in the
season. From all sections Of Mime
sofa and North Dakota the Northern
Pacifcs freight department has re-
ceived glowing accounts of the prog
ress of wheat, corn, rye and the
smaller grains.
There has been little rain, but the
ground is still moist and showers will
not be needed for several days, al
though in a few localities a slight
precipitation would now be welcomed.
The report in detail says:
Minnesota DiviSion-Main line east
and south of Staples-The past week
has been quite warm and all crops
have grown rapidly. Corn has also
made exceptional progress, being four
70 seven inches above ground, and culti-
eating of same has commenced.
Staples to MOorhead-This district,
while not suffering to any extent, is in
need of rain There has been no precipi-
tation since the fore part of last week,
and small grains have not made quite as
much progress as heretofore. Corn and
potatoes, however. are looking fine and
growing rapidly. The meadows and pas
lures still look very well. The general
conditions compare favorably with last
St Paul & Duluth Division-The
warm; dry, weather. of the past week ,ete
has helped this division greatly. The
planting OF corn and potatoes is
about finished. The present situation in
the East and South is having tendency
to increase the potato acreage. Oats and
rye are heading and some of the latter
should be ready to cut in ten days. Sha-
fer reports that corn has been damaged
somewhat by cut worms.
Little Falls & Dakota Branch-The wealth
er during the past week has been very
favorable and crops are doing nicely es-
pecially corn. which has improved Won
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wheat and other grains about six. There
has been little or no rain since the last
report, but the ground is still in good
shape.
Fergus Falls & Black Hills Branch
Showers during the latter part of the
week helped this branch greatly, as some
points We're beginning to need moisture.
Seeding and planting is finished with the
exception of millet, which is now in
progress. Early potatoes and corn are
The Red River Valley Branch-The
outlook throughout the valley is still very
bright and all grains look exceptionally
fine. The favorable weather during seed
ing enabled farmers to work the ground
to the best advantage, and the result
is there are less weeds than usual and the
crops have a much better appearance.
Dakota Division-This division contin-
ues to improve and all the crops are
looking fine. Flax seeding is about finish
ed. Hay is looking first rate. The soil
at present is in good condition, but heavy
rains will help considerably.
Fargo & Southwestern Branch-The
crop situation this week is excellent.
There was warm weather all during the
week and grains of all kinds are flourish
ing. Old conservative farmers say pros
poets We're never better. Farmers at HOr-
ace and Davenport are reseeding the
drowned land with corn, millet and flax
CooperstoWn Branch-Au points report
that crops are in unusually fine condition.
There has been plenty of moisture and
warm weather, causing rapid growth
There is still some corn and millet to
be put in. Conditions at present could
hardly be improved upon.
jamestown & Northern Branch-The
past week has been a most favorable
one for all small grain, the weather being
warm, with occasional showers. Crops of
all kinds have made good growth. Early
seven to ten inches in height and look
strong and healthy. There still remains
considerable flax to be sown on the late
breaking.
Yellowstone Division (Mandan to Dick
inson)-Several good rains during the
past week, with warm weather, have
advanced the crops very much, and at
present everything looks very favorable
Farmers are now putting in millet and
fodder corn.
Montana (Red Lodge Branch)-Weath-
er has been very warm and all crops
have made marked progress. Other por-
tiOns dry.
Park City-The weather Is warmer. with
occasional showers. All grain and grass
es are growing we'll
Park Branch-It has been very warm
the past week, necessitating irrigation
Crops are looking favorable. Rain would
be beneficial
warmer and crops are growing nicely and
are looking well