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Domestic News
September 18, 1882
The Silver State
Unionville, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Blackleg disease outbreak reported in Reno Journal: A. J. Smith's cow died initially, followed by 13 cattle on Halligan's ranch and 11 on others; Halligan moved remaining animals to mountains for safety.
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The Reno Journal says: The initial appearance of the dreadful blackleg on Blaisdel's ranch, whereby A. J. Smith lost a fine cow, was noted a few days ago, yet in the short interval its ravages have spread terribly. On Halligan's ranch thirteen head of cattle have died from the contagion, and two other ranchers, whose names Mr. Smith cannot state, have lost nine and two heads. respectively, besides more to hear from. Mr. Halligan is so apprehensive for the safety of his remaining animals that he has removed them to the mountains.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Blackleg
Cattle Disease
Ranch Losses
Livestock Deaths
Reno Journal
What entities or persons were involved?
A. J. Smith
Mr. Halligan
Where did it happen?
Reno
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Reno
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Key Persons
A. J. Smith
Mr. Halligan
Outcome
a. j. smith lost one cow; halligan's ranch lost thirteen head; two other ranchers lost nine and two head respectively; more losses expected; halligan moved remaining animals to mountains
Event Details
Initial blackleg appearance on Blaisdel's ranch noted a few days ago, spreading rapidly to Halligan's ranch and others, causing multiple cattle deaths from contagion