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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
2
The issue outlines rail service details for March 1 and June 6 1905 with references to Union Pacific, local freight numbers and times. It mentions ticketing and baggage checks, and lists G Schaffer as agent for the line, reflecting a local transportation notice in Tre go County.
Gov Bailey issues a proclamation ordering a dip for mange on all cattle in the western third of Kansas, spanning thirty counties west of a line through Trego excluding Norton. Cattle may not move, except to dip within fifteen miles, while a temporary quarantine applies to infected pastures statewide. The move aims to stamp out the disease and protect cattlemen’s interests.
Regulations outline inspection and dipping requirements for cattle after shows of disease. Sheriffs or inspectors may conduct checks, issuing health certificates if clean. Transporters barred from moving cattle except under rules, with penalties for violations. Additional notes describe disinfectants and enforcement, plus local appeals to view summer travel ads and land sale notices.
Saline Valley Ranch located 8 miles NW of Wa-Keeney announces season services for 1903. My high quality sires Young Quimper and Jack Monada offered for breeding with insure-a-foal options and prices. Care taken to prevent accidents but the ranch will not be responsible. Owner W. Lirruzcan? and partner listed.
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