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Domestic News
August 3, 1897
The Daily Morning Astorian
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Kansas City reports on August 2 describe discouraging corn conditions in Kansas and western Missouri after extreme heat over 100 degrees, with today's high at 90 degrees and hopes for rain; estimated yield at 50% of last year's.
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SHORT CORN CROP IN KANSAS
Kansas City, August 2—After the three days of over 100 degrees of heat, the highest temperature recorded today by the government observer in this city was 90 at 4 p. m. and the conditions indicate somewhat cooler weather tomorrow. Reports as to the condition of the corn in Kansas and western Missouri continue to be discouraging. Throughout the district the weather is scorching hot and the only hope of the corn-raisers is for a soaking rain. The estimated corn crop will not be over 50 per cent of last year's.
Kansas City, August 2—After the three days of over 100 degrees of heat, the highest temperature recorded today by the government observer in this city was 90 at 4 p. m. and the conditions indicate somewhat cooler weather tomorrow. Reports as to the condition of the corn in Kansas and western Missouri continue to be discouraging. Throughout the district the weather is scorching hot and the only hope of the corn-raisers is for a soaking rain. The estimated corn crop will not be over 50 per cent of last year's.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Weather
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Corn Crop
Kansas
Heat Wave
Drought
Crop Yield
Where did it happen?
Kansas
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Kansas
Event Date
August 2
Outcome
estimated corn crop will not be over 50 per cent of last year's
Event Details
After three days of over 100 degrees of heat, temperature in Kansas City reached 90 at 4 p.m., with cooler weather expected tomorrow. Reports on corn condition in Kansas and western Missouri are discouraging due to scorching hot weather; corn-raisers hope for a soaking rain.