 Trade was done by barter, including the exchange of coon and deer skins, whiskey, honey, and other durable goods.The state bank issued currency in the early periods known as "red dogs," "wildcats," and other currencies which passed through the county, with the book the "Bank Detector" published weekly to inform consumers of exchange rates of these currencies.Gold and silver was of little value in the early days, and what banks were formed usually failed.