Prairie Fire-1870

BUFFALO

Posted By: Cheryl Locher Moonen (email)
Date: 11/30/2018 at 17:04:48

Dubuque Daily Times, Sunday, Nov 13, 1870 , Dubuque, IA, Page: 1

The prairies fires around Sioux Falls, one night last week, drove a herd of buffalo into town. The inhabitants heard them coming in time to get out their arms, and all who had guns succeeded in securing a liberal supply of fresh meat.