Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 240, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 October 1914 — Anthrax Caused Death of Cattle in White County. [ARTICLE]

Anthrax Caused Death of Cattle in White County.

Burnettsville News. Eight head of Milt Mertz's cattle died within 36 hours from what Dr. L F. Hargraves, diagnosed as empfiysemations anthrax. The doctor vaccinated the herd and only three died afterward, making a total of eleven head. The disease is very contagious. It Is now thought that the herd is out of danger, as none have died to: several days. The state veterinarian praised Dr. Hargraves very highly for his excellent work.