This part of the country is experiencing a considerable drought at the present time, and very little rain has fallen for about three months. There were 1.45 in. on August 11, and that was the last good rain. Throughout September thera were only 1.21 in,, and during the whole of last month only 0.69 in., which fell on three different days. The country people are feeling the consequences of the drought, and the price vegetables is soaring, as will all food stuffs if a good rain does not come soon.—Reuter.
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