The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-11
WIDESPREAD RAIN AT
PSYCHOLOGICAL HOUR
MAKES CROP CERTAIN
Small Grain Average Advanced
end Corn Crop Assured By
Late Moisture.


Madison, S. D., July S.-Crop condl-
lions in the greater part of South Da-
kota have been improved to a Won
derful degree by recent rains. small
grain in some localities had been af-
fected by the continued hot weather of
the past ten days or two weeks u
in the state at large the crop Is in
satisfactory condition. Cool weather
in June enabled small grain to stool
well. Because of this it has been able
to withstand the hot weather much
better than would have been the case
had the weeks following the sowing of
small grain been hot and dry.
During the past few weeks the corn
crop of the state has made rapid
growth and is generally in good condi-
ton. The crop in its early stages was
backward because Of h cool weather
during the greater part of June, but
since h coming of the hot weather
it has up what 1t lacked in
growth, and now is about as far ad-
Vanced as is customary at this period
Of the growing season.
The hay crop, which now has about
all been harvested. is one of the larg-
est ever raised in South Dakota, and
100000 to the farmers of the state.
Present crop conditions are accurate
ly set forth in the following reports
from various points in South Dakota:
Watertown.-Several rains have swept
over this part Of the state during this
week, with the result that crops are in
fin condition. Many of the old-timers
say the crop prospects never were
brighter in this territory than they are
at the present time.
Lake Andes.-What is termed a
million dollar rain" fell throughout
this territory this week, proving very
beneficial to small grain and corn,
which are in god condition and making
rapid growth.
Holabird.-Crops Of all kinds in this
territory have been placed in good on
dition by recent rains.
Miller.-The hot weather has some
what damaged small grain in this vicin-
tty, especially in fields where the cult
walton was shallow. The yield in such
fields will be cut down a great lea be-
cause Of the excessive heat of the past
two weeks. The hot weather has proven
of great benefit to corn, which is strong
and healthy and is making rapid
growth. Potatoes are doing Inc Win
ter wheat and rye is ripening rapidly
and will 500 be ready for the har-
vest.
Colman.-Fina showers this week
have improved crop conditions in this
vicinity. A few more rains and the
crop will be all that could be desired.
Armour.-The long heated term in
this vicinity has been broken by a good
rain. Crops have commenced to show
the effects of the intense heat and
were longing for rain to re-
fresh the parched crops. Small grain
now promises to yield well with favor
able weather from now until time for
the harvest. Corn has made wonder
full progress during the past two weeks
and now has attained its customary
growth for this period of the grow
ing season.
Parker.-Corn in this region held its
own during h excessively hot
growing rapidly. Small grain has been
damaged by the hot weather, but with
timely rains will yet make a fair crop.
Salem.-The weather during the past
week has been very favorable for the
small grain crop in this vicinity, which
now promises to be a big crop. Corn
is doing unusually well, and unless
something unforeseen occurs will be
near a bumper crop.
Henry.-Heavy rains during the past
few days have proved Of yast benefit
to crops in this vicinity. Corn is grow
ing rapidly and small grain is doing
well.
Corsica.-Recent rains have improved
crop conditions in this part Of the
state. Small grain crops west of mere
were sorely in need of the rain and
now look well. but more rain is needed
within the next few days if the crop
is to be a big one. Corn looks fine,
Using as could be expected at this time
of the year. 1t has made rapid growth
during the hot weather.
Wagner.-Corn in this vicinity is in
good condition and is making satisfac-
tory growth. Small grain also is in
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the next week will make a good crop.
Onida.-Small grain in this vicinity
was injured by the hot and dry
weather, but rains during the past few
days assure a fair crop.
Alexandria.-Wheat. early bats and
barley are looking fine in this territory.
The heads are of good length and are
looking up to the normal in many in
stances, there being some fields with a
light stand. but those will be found in
any season. h straw is Of good
length. Oats are heading nicely, and
where last year the oat crop was a fail
ure in this vicinity a normal crop will
be raised this season. Corn has been
growing very rapidly and promises to
be a big crop. There will be a great
crop of rough feed. Some hay already
has been cut, the first cutting Of alf-
alta is safely in the barn and the sec
crop is coming along nicely.
PlattesEAlthough there have been
showers during this week, small grain
in this vicinity yet needs more rain.
Some of it has been badly damaged
by the hot weather. but with favorable
good and with timely rains in future
will make a big crop.
Eudson.-Corn is growing fine and
promises to yield well, but small grain
is not looking SO well, the hot weather
having affected it.
Gary.-This week has been ideal for
corn In this vicinity, and the crop is
making wonderful strides. Small grain
is doing well. but needs rain If it is
to continue making a good growth.
Alccster.1The last ten days have
been ideal corn weather and the crop
has reached its customary growth for
this part of the season. Small grain
well and is heading out nicely.
Aurora.-Small grain is looking 1ne
in this vicinity n corn is doing I'M
usually well.
Bancroft.-Recent rains have been Of
throughout this and other parts
Kingsbury county. Small grain
especially needed rain and now is do
Ing we'll. Corn is making rapid growth.
Mt. vernon.-Showers have been a
welcome relief from the hot weather