The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-06-05
MANIFEST
in FARM BULLETINS
FROM SOUTH DAKOTA
May Rains Penetrated to Most
Remote Western Sections
of the State.

1 @ASf "a SAAaSA " Sf~ fotE
lions Of western South Dakota, and
because of the unusually favorable
conditions thousands of hom~esteaders
have returned to their homes in that
section and have put In an increased
acreage of crops. Under the Influence
OF the clear and hot weather of this
week small grain is growing rapidly
n presents a very healthy appear
ance. Pasturage is the best and feed
never was more abundant throughout
the state tina at the present time.
During the favorable feather this
week the farmers of South Dakota
have worked as they never worked be-
fore to complete their corn planting.
which was greatly delayed by the ex-
cesslyely wet weather which prevailed
during the great part of this month.
With a continuance of favorable
weather corn planting in the greater
part OF the state will be completed early
In the coming week. This viii be be-
tween two and three weeks later than
usual, but 1T is expected that the album
dant supply OF moisture in the ground
| VIII result in corn growing SO rapidly
that by July 1, L it will have attained the
growth customary at that period of the!
growing season.
In some sections, particularly on low,
ground, some of the early planted corn
rotted in the ground during the cold
ana wet weather, and in these in,
stances the farmers have been com.
pelled to replant their corn fields. or
portions OF them. The corn acreage Of
south Dakota will show an Increase
TINS year of from IS to 40 per cent
Following reports set forth crop con-
dltions in the various localities:
flandreau-The farmers are pushing
Tue Work OF corr planting. The soil!
is IN fine condition in this territory and
prospects for a bumper crop could NOR
be brighter.
Bancoft-No for several years has
the crop prospect been better than at
present in his region. While Wheel
ana oats anc other small grain made a
SLOW start, they rooted well and win,
De able to Withstand any dry weather
winch may be- experienced later in the
season, h
Miller-crop prospects never u-ara
petter IN Hand county than at present
Inc frequent rains have placed ths
ground in fine condition.
fhlllp-ln one week more than four.
!nches OF rain fell throughout this sec
tlon. Crops are doing fine and If is
expected this seasons WELD will hraaL
all former records.
Custer-Sufficient rain has fallen i'm
thls vicinity to carry all crops well into
the growing season. While the ero1rtb
mas been somewhat thIs for
the prospects for full crops are excel,
lent.
Leola--Corn planting is being pushed
70 completion, with a larger acreage
IMAM ever before in his territory.
Scotland--Only about one-third of
Ihe corn crop of this territory had been.
nla1.sed when the rains ceased last
sunday, but since that time the work
~ nnlshlng the planting has been
pushed to the utmost and will be conn
pleted with a few more lays of favor
able weather. The ground is soaked
with moisture and crop prospects are
of the best.
Gettysburg-The ground is in splen-
va condltlon following the rains of
the past two or three weeks. Farmers
are rushing corn planting and hope to
soon have 1t completed. The outlook
for a good crop is bright.
Parker-Whil the rainy weather de-
layed corn planting, the ground has
peen thoroughly soaked and placed in
apple pie order for the season. Corn
planting Is being pushed to completion
with all possible speed.
Observation-Disclosures moisture now is
IN the ground in this section to as
sure good crops Of small grain and
make the hay crop one of the largest
ever raised in this part of Stanley
county.
Seneca-The rains have made cron
prospects Of the best in this vicinity.
Wn1le the supply Of moisture now in
the ground will not in itself guarantee
a Dig wheat crop, there is certain to.
q - RooNuLa6S ana oIle OF It6E
Iarsest hay crops ever raised In this
territory.
Gayville-Corn planting is being
pushed and is expected to be com
pIeted early in the coming week. The
ground Is In fine condition and big
crops OF corn and small grain are
/ looked for.
Fairview-Corn planting in this VI
emmy was greatly delayed by the cold
making up for lost time and will soon
nave the crop in the ground, with
prospects Of a large crop.
W~agner-Corn planting is being
pushed IN this region and soon will
pc completed, with an Increased acre
age n a decidedly encouraging out
look for a big crop.
Hudson-The corn acreage in this
vicinity this year will be the largest
since n country was settled by the
whites. The work of corn planting has
been pushed this week and is bearing!
completion.
Rec Heigbts-aThe abundant moist
ure has given small grain and grass a
fine start and prospects are bright for
a big crop. Corn planting is being
rushed. Some farmers report cut
worms numerous, while in other 1ocal-
tiles they are not FOUND
Washington SprinEs-Because of the
favorable conditions one of the best
small grain crops ever raised in this
vicinity is expected this year. Some
tcorn was planted before the rains and
the work of finishing the planting now
is being rushed.
Wolsey-The ground throughout this
region is thoroughly soaked. Small
grain is growing rapidly and is looking
fine.
Arrnour-corn nlanting il hainp
pushed to completion in this vicinity.
Small grain is in excellent condition
and is making a rapid growth.
Oaeoma-The ground in his region
is soaked to a depth Of two feet or
more, making crop prospects of the
brightest.
IL Baltic-Early planted corn has at
tanned quite a growth and is in healthy
condition. Small grain is doing un-
usually we'll.
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