Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04

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lowlands of south and west por-
tons, where it is still fair; damage
considerable in localities because
of too wet soil; cropstwo feet high
in places. Winter rye filing well;
will be ready to harvest in south
portion July 10th. Pastures and pn-
tatoes growing well Truck crops
improved and cutworms not so nu
merous.
North Dakota-Hot, dry wealth
er prevailed over all portions of
state; this condition was favorable
over eastern half, where crops were
| farther advanced, but decidedly det-
rimental in western sections, where
there has been a general drouth.
| High, hot winds past three days did
considerable damage. Condition OF
spring wheat very good to excellent
in eastern, decreasing. to good to
fair in western portion. Oats, bar
ley and speltz generally good. Win
ter rye excellent in eastern, poor Ill
western portion, where much is be-
ing cut for hay. Condition of flax
fair to good in eastern; fair to poor
in western portion; not germinted
drouth. Pastures in central and
eastern portions good; ranges dry
ing up in western portion.
South Dakota-Weather gener-
ally favorable for farm work and
crop growth, except in northwest
ern portion, where soil is too dry.
Brisk winds beneficially ventilated
grain where soil was moist Win
ter wheat, rye. spring wheat. oats
and barley still doing very well,
but some rust and some damage
from blight reported. Spring
grains heading nicely; winter
grain ripening; corn growing rap
idly and cultivation advanced, but
much still weedy: Potatoes very
good. but some damaged by bugs.
Flax, gardens, alfalfa. meadows
and pastures doing very well.
Montana = Scattered showers
improved crops in some places.
Harvesting of winter wheat, ma
tured early on account of hot
weather, beginning in south por-
ton; six to eight bushels to the
acre. Stock getting much that is
too short. Dry land crops very
poor to fair; irrigated better. and
fine in few localities, but water in
sufficient Unirrigated spring
wheat not filling we'll Some first
cuttings of alfalfa heavy. Ranges
poor; much moving of stock. Con-
ditions better in northwestern por-
ton, but rain needed.
''Nebraska-Win wheat ripen-
i
be general this week in southeast
counties. Some local damage by
hail and wind, but crop generally
continues in fine condition. Warm
weather and sunshine made corn
grow rapidly, but it is still small
for season; cultivation progressed
well, except in some eastern coun-
ties, where heavy rain delayed
work. Spring wheat and oats
growing we'll, but more rain would
be beneficial in most western coun-
ties for these and other crops. Pas
lures good.
"Iowa-Dry and unusually hot
weather caused corn to make ex-
cel1ent progress; much will be laid
by this coming week; tallest waist
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an Is day period in June were fav-
orable for plant disease. Winter
wheat made excellent progress, but
condition poor, mostly from scab.
Harvest begun in central and near
ing completion in extreme south
portion. Condition and progress
of Spring wheat good. Oats head
ed, but much blight and smut re-
ported. Early potatoes a good crop
and being used, but late potatoes
suffering from hot, dry weather.
Timothy and clover crop being
harvested. Army worms and va
riegated cutworms damaged al
fa1fa and grains considerably in
small areas, but have about run
their course and are now entering
the ground.
Missouri-Week generally ia
vorable, the last three days being
very pleasant for outdoor work.
Crop growth and most field work
made satisfactory progress. Win
ter wheat harvest general; about
finished in south portion and
threshing begun in that section.
Condition and progress of corn !
very good to excellent on most up |
lands; rather weedy in lowlands, |
although considerable laid by in
good shape. Meadows and pastur- |
age good to excellent. Condition of
oats average good; harvest begun
kansas week for |
farm work and crop; hot weather
with plenty of sunshine; local |
rains in east and none in most of |
the west portion Winter wheat |
rfpened fast under hot, sunny |
outlook fine, although |
there was some damage from rust
and local storms; harvest in full |
swing over state, except in north |
west portion; shortage of harvest
labor. Corn fair to good; much
cultivation done; corn made rapid |
growth in south-central portion; |
crop promises well. Alfalfa COM
ing better, although light Har-
vesting of rye, oats and barley be-
gun; conditions good to excellent.
Pastures fine; rain needed in west
portion. Potatoes and gardens
good. Grasshoppers in west por-
ton not extnsive.
"Oklahoma-Nearly normal tenn
perature and generally light rains
favorable for Growing crops. har-
yesting and cultivation progressed
rapidly. Cotton made good pro-
yress; condition good in east and
south uOrtfous bTt fair elsewhere: |