Mad cows

 

Liberty Herald, 1902ish

BOVINES WILL RUN

And Kick Up Their Heels in

Vevay Streets, According 

to the Verdict of the People

VEVAY, Dec. 4 -- At a special election held here last Saturday to decide as to whether or not cows should be allowed to run at large in the streets, the bovines were victorious.

The question has been agitated for some time and the city  council agreed to let the citizens vote on the matter.

There were only 280 votes cast and 180 of them were in favor of the cows.

Visitors to Vevay should not blame the town authorities for the presence of cattle on the courthouse steps and in other public places for it is aa privilege the cattle family  enjoys.

Note: Vevay is in Switzerland County, which favors its milk, cheese and chocolate history. Frivolous "referenda" are never legal when the public health is in question.