28 Mar 1861
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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1861
Page
1
A compact note on local artistic culture centered in Los Angeles. Highlights individuals, venues, and trends shaping the scene. Reflects mid century cultural interests with emphasis on performance, publication, and public reception.
A farmer lecturer argues winter wheat can thrive in Iowa’s climate. He urges selecting level valley lands along streams, using real winter wheat seed, and avoiding spring wheat after frost. He citesDistrict mining country near Maquoketa river and Dubuque as favorable zones, urging patient testing and adaptation to local soils and winds.
Special Dispatch reports March 17 1861 that President Lincoln faces a heavy decision on withdrawing Major Anderson’s command. After extensive review from Gen. Scott and top officers, cabinet, and other authorities, a decisive course is not yet chosen. Military plans for reinforcement are dismissed as unworkable or unsafe under current conditions.
The report notes seeds sent to gentlemen who left Congress have been promptly supplied their quotas. No objections were raised to receiving these seeds, seen as valuable for rural homes. Floral and horticultural links in the union remain unharmed.
A fragmented letter mentions Jelane and political drama with a Palmetto flag reference. An economic section notes accumulated unemployed capital, bank loan rates around five to twelve percent, tighter collateral scrutiny, rising U S security investments, and a sharp drop in imports versus last year, while domestic exports rise. The piece cites New York World and references Kasson politics.
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