Skip to main content

Out of the past

1873 - Local farmer breaks leg while harrowing

150 Years Ago

Mr. Oliver Bumpus, living six miles north of Algona, had his leg broken last Thursday. He was harrowing at the time and had stepped in front of the harrow when the horses started up quickly and caught his leg. Mr. B. is getting along very finely, all things considered.

 

125 Years Ago

Sign up for News Alerts

Subscribe to news updates