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valley. During the latter part of the week the rainfall was 

 confined to scattered showers, principally in the southern 

 Rocky Mountain region, and in the Lake region and North 

 Atlantic States. For the week as a whole there was a marked 

 deficiency in precipitation throughout nearly all the central 

 and southern portions of the country to the eastward of the 

 Rocky Mountains. Fair amounts were received over the 

 States along the border and in portions of the Ohio valley, 

 lower Lake region and Middle Atlantic States. Over much 

 of the southern portion and in parts of ]^ew England there 

 was no precipitation during the entire week. 



Special Telegeaphic Reports. 



[Weather Bureau, Boston.] 



Weeh ending July 1. — ISTew England. Boston: "No ap- 

 preciable rain fell during the week. The ground is becoming 

 dry, except in the lowlands, and rain is much needed. The 

 month just closed was the dry est June for nearly forty years. 

 The temperature averaged above normal, with abundant 

 sunshine. 



WeeTc ending July S. — E'ew England. Boston : ^No rain 

 occurred in most portions and the temperatures were high. 

 Strong drying winds have increased the severity of the 

 drought, which has caused great damage to growing crops 

 and will result in complete loss unless rain occurs soon. The 

 fields are brown, except the meadows. 



Weeh ending July 15. — ISTew England. Boston : High 

 temperatures prevailed during the greater part of the week, 

 but heavy showers relieved the drought. Conditions are 

 now favorable. 



WeeTc ending July 22. — l^Tew England. Boston : Heavy 

 rains occurred during the past week, and were of great 

 benefit. The ground is now in excellent condition. Tem- 

 peratures were generally seasonable. 



Weeh ending July 29. — ISTew England. Boston : Gen- 

 erally fair weather prevailed throughout the week. Condi- 

 tions were favorable, except that it was rather cool at night. 



