When was it published?

December 14, 1877 in The Cairo Bulletin

Domestic News December 14, 1877

The Cairo Bulletin

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Wheat Crop, Growing Season, Hessian Fly, Acreage Increase, Favorable Prospects

Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois

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What is this article about?

The Metropolis Times reports that prospects for the growing wheat crop are exceedingly fine, with a favorable season providing a strong start to young plants. Minor concerns include excessive growth in some areas and Hessian fly presence, but overall condition is strong. Acreage sown is considerably larger than last year.

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Speaking of the growing wheat crop, the Metropolis Times says: 'We have taken pains to ascertain what the prospects are, for the condition of the crop at this season is a matter of general interest. We are able to report that the prospects, with a very few exceptions, are exceedingly fine. The season has been almost universally favorable to the growth of the young plants, and giving them a strong start and aside from some fears of danger from excessive growth in a few places, and the presence of the Hessian fly in others, the condition is presented as not inferior to that of any former year at the same period. The acreage sown is considerably larger than last year.'

What sub-type of article is it?

Agriculture

What keywords are associated?

Wheat Crop Growing Season Hessian Fly Acreage Increase Favorable Prospects

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prospects exceedingly fine with larger acreage sown than last year; minor issues from excessive growth and hessian fly.

Event Details

The Metropolis Times reports on the condition of the growing wheat crop, noting a favorable season for young plants' growth, with few exceptions of excessive growth and Hessian fly presence; overall not inferior to previous years, and acreage considerably larger than last year.