21 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Deming Headlight
Location
Deming, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
1
Notice offers two hundred dollar reward or one hundred dollars per direct information leading to recovery of Fonray and four cow ponies branded on left thigh. Describes several ponies and mares with markings, ages, heights, and weights. Stock loss dated November 30, 1902, from Deming, New Mexico by Gibbon Brothers.
The Heapiincnt invites stock raisers to share information of interest for its first page columns. Readers are urged to contribute on topics affecting cattle interests and legislation, including public domain leasing, irrigation, fencing, and other measures. Submissions may be anonymous upon request.
The New Mexico Territory Govener issues a March 11 1903 proclamation establishing a boundary quarantine against driving cattle from Texas Oklahoma and Mexico to protect state herds from fever tick disease. The order runs March 5 to November 1 1903 and requires inspection and a three cent entry fee for healthy cattle offered for admission.
The article discusses the formation of the Cattle Grower's Association of New Mexico, praising its potential benefits for members and cattlemen. It cites George Chesaman's stance in northern markets, notes cattle shipments from the region, and mentions economic and political influence for the association. Remnants describe cattle movements, prices, and local industry concerns amid ongoing regional issues.
Washington March 12 The Department of Agriculture released a new code of regulations for the suppression and extirpation of contagious and infectious diseases among domestic animals in the United States. The regulations tighten quarantine and sanitary measures to prevent epidemics and regulate shipping, with Santa Cruz California cited as a growing showplace.
The Colorado rule arbitrarily sets stock values for rail losses, forcing payment by road authorities for damaged cattle or horses. Most members of the Cattle Growers Association of New Mexico hail from Luna and Grant counties, but broader participation is coming as the association becomes assured.
In Fort Worth, Rowan H Tucker, ex alderman for the EYL ward, recounts the March disaster across Amarillo to Canyon City. He estimates cattle losses near seventy five percent, describes ruined hides and halted trains. Weather and snow plow failures compounded widespread destruction and transport paralysis.
Chicago March 11 The Union Stock Vanity announces the incorporation of the Carrazo Transit and Stock Vaeis Cy by three unknown promoters. The capital stock stands at $209000 with plans to raise to $2000000 soon and expand into the livestock industry. The company forms under J W Springer president of the National Live Stock Avaniation, following a convention in Kansas City.
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