The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-18
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THRESH[RS TELL
PLEASANT STORY
Wheat Yield VIII Be Nearly
Average Except in Smail
Section

Crop report No. 10, issued by the
general freight department of the
-Northern Pacific was given out yester-
day. This report shows that the yield
of wheat even In the worst of the rust
ed fields will average nearly ten bush
els an acre. In other districts the yield
will be up close to the average and in
some cases over 1t. -
St. Paul & Duluth Division
Threshing is nearly completed, al
though considerably retarded by. rain
throughout the week. Stacy reports
potatoes yielding $50 bushels per acre,
but on low lands are afflicted withzrot.
This blight seems to be prevalent over
the entire division. Light frost has
slightly damaged corn, but if severe
frosts hold off for another week, will
have fair crop.
st. Paul Division-Favorable wealth
er for threshing, which is now well
under way. At Little Falls wheat will
average thirteen bushels per acre and
oats thirty five bushels, which will be
about the average on this division.
Corn is ripening slowly ON account Of
cool weather, and some has been dam
aged by early frosts. Potatoes are
rotting badly in some localities, espe-
.ciaHy on low, heavy soil.
Little Falls & Dakota Branch
Threshlng was set back by rain and
poor drying weather, but Is again UNI
der way and with favorable. conditions
will be completed by the goth. East of
Sank Center wheat will average about
fifteen bushels per acre and oats thirty
to thirty five bushels. West of Sank
Center wheat will not average over
nine or ten bushels per acre, and the
greater part of it will be Of inferior
grade.
Minnesota Division, Staples to Moor
head-Threshing progressing fairly
well. although retarded by frequent
rains. Reports confirm estimates on
yields as shown in last report, viz:
Wheat, to Is bushels per acre; bar
ley, 20 bushels, and oats from 80 to 40
bushels.s Corn has been slightly dam
aged by frost.
Oats Yield Large
Fergus Falls e Black Hills Branch
Continued rains delayed threshing, but
weather has again cleared up and
work will be resumed in day or two.
There has been no improvement in the
wheat yield and it will average from
three to ten bushels of poor grade, as
stated in last report. Oats and barley
will average from twenty to thirty-five
bushels. Ground in excellent condi-
ton for fall blowing, which has COM
menced in some localities.
Red River Division-Threshing has
again commenced, having been retard-
ed by frequent rains throughout the
week. First threshing returns average
as follows: Wheat, 10 to 15 bushels
per acre; oats, 40 to SO bushels, and
barley 20 to 80 bushels. Very little
wheat on this branch will grade over
No. northern.
Dakota Division-Only two or three
days threshing could be done this
week on account Of excessive rains.
AT Casselton first threshing returns
run from ten to seventeen bushels per
acre. and at Valley City from ten to
twenty-five bushels. Latest reports
indicate the wheat yield ON this divi-
sion will average from twelve to fifteen
bushels per acre. Barley is good
crop, running from twenty to thirty
five bushels. Flax is now being cut
and will be about an average crop. A
few light frosts, but no damage re-
ported.
Wheat Up to Average
Fargo & Southwestern Branch
Threshing has hardly had fair start
as yet, but weather has cleared up and
machines are again at work. Reports
indicate average wheat yield from ten
to twelve bushels per acre, but will be
of inferior quality. Flax is reported
of good quality and yielding fifteen
bushels per acre. One or two light
frosts occurred during the week.
Casselton Branch-Threshing has
again commenced on this branch, hav-
ing been at standstill on account of
rain. It is estimated that wheat will
average twelve bushels per acre, but
most Of it will be of low grade.
Cooperstown Misunderstanding is
now general on this branch. Wheat is
yielding from ten to twenty two bush
els per acre, but much of it is light in
weight. No flax has been threshet1
yet. One or two frosts reported, but
no damage done.
Jamestown & Northern Branch
Harvesting is about completed and
threshing is under way. Reports in
dictate that wheat will average from
Is to 20 bushels per acre; oats, about
40 bushels; barley, 80 to 35, and flax,
10 to IL bushels. Two frosts the lat
ter part of the week did considerable
damage to late sown flax. which is still
uncut.
Mandan to Dickinson-Favorab
weather for threshing, which is now
general. Wheat will average from
twelve to fifteen bushels per acre, of
fair quality. Heavy frosts during the
week, but no damage reported.