03 Aug 1861
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Newspaper
Algona Pioneer Press
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1861
Page
1
The county experiences talk of land warrants and cheap funds for settlers while a proposed mill project by Goudie aims to boost local industry and aid farmers. Reports describe harvest pace, drought heat, and mounting wartime news from Washington and the western fronts, including troop movements and a battle near Manngsne Junction and Bird’s Point.
Special dispatch reports Major Wadsworth sent to recover wounded received no formal answer as rebel pickets kept him eight hours without courtesy. Contrast with Major Taylor and a third flag of truce met near Fairfax Court House four miles away and ordered to return within five minutes by the day’s officer to end the matter.
In St Louis Gen Fremont and staff arrived at 10, held a coup at 12 with military leaders present. Gen Lyon to be reinforced immediately. Rumors say secessionist secret organization was uncovered and will be addressed. John Phelps M D interviewed Gen Bremont and will travel to Jefferson City to confer with the Convention.
A detailed 1864 fair program for Kossuth County, Algona shows classes A through U for horses, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, farming implements, manufactures, and domestic articles. Judges, premiums, and entry rules are listed, with emphasis on county-grown products and ownership by Society members. The document also notes special notices and arrangements for entries and measurings by officials.
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