The autumn harvest, now in full swing, is on the whole a satisfactory one locally, some independent observers admitting that there will be seven or eight-tenths yield. The Tate crops of Indian corn and black beans suffered considerably from an abnormal Leek of rain in August and September. Some hsien were more adversely affected than others but so far there have been no reports fof un actual failure of supplies for the long winter months ahead. Ten days ago some anxiety was expressed by farmers, who had not yet been able to plant their spring wheat, but good downpour on "September 23 Felleved the situation. Some optimists are putting in their seed, hoping for a further instalment of rain to justify their faith,
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