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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

A French family has recently had its
fortunes restored in a way to suggest
story telling. They were wretchedly
poor, selling one possession after an
other in order to live. One day the
mother in moving an old desk of her
great-grandfather, came upon an old
book, between the pages of which was
a stamp of the island Of Maurice Of
1S47.
A traveller stopping to rest in the
cottage one day saw this stamp, which
a boy was sticking to homemade en-
velope, playing "postoffice" with lit
tie friend. This traveller Ca man of
wealth and collector of curios) saw
that it was very rare. In truth, there
were but two others in existence, one
belonging 10 the King OF England and
one to the Gar of Russia. He told
the family of their treasure, and it was
through his interest and exertions that
the stamp was subsequently sold for
81 500
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
SeaWced Is Valuable.

At last we seem to have found an
excellent use for seaweed A cores
pendent owned summer cottage by
the sea, which, like the biblical man.
sion, was built upon sand. Before
long the doors began to sag and the
whole structure to lose its balance
on account of the shifting of it's found
alton. 1t was then that necessity, the
mother of invention, came to the res
cue, and the seaweed that was con-
tinually drifting in with the tide was
impressed into service. This was
scattered around the house, a few
loads of soil sprinkled over it, and in
a few years what before was nothing
but barren sand hills became a carpet
Of vivid green, the envy of the neigh
boring dwellers. Also vegetables,
flowers and even hedges made their
appearance in time. and the great
transformation was complete. No
doubt many people who are situated
in the same position will welcome this
innovation as godsend.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

life, character and expression TO pct
ures According to Pliny, he opened
the mouth and showed the teeth OF
his figures. and was the first to paint
women with transparent drapcrleS ana
rich head dresses. The picture re-
presents Genus as a poor man, WcaV-
ing a rope of straw, while behind INN
stands an ass consuming the other
end of the rope. The silent lesson
thus conveyed is said to have had
wholesome effect upon the wife or
Genus, whose extravaganza had been
his ruin. so that she became frugal
and thrifty, and helped him to rise
from penury to great prosperity. the
phrase like the rope of Genus sig
nifcS labor.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Care Of Our Best China.

Yes, there is science in it. Do you
forget when washing gilt edged china
or any delicate china with gilt designs
that it must not be wiped dry. 1t
should merely be placed on the table
or in large pan to drain until dry.
Wiping such china will wear off the
gold. China of this kind should never
be washed in water containing borax,
ammonia or soap. A piece of flannel
cite should be placed over each of the
gilded plates and saucers that are
piled together in the china closet.
This protects the gilt from scratches.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Annie Rinus,

These make a nice dish for break
fast and are sure to be appreciated.
They are quickly and easily prepared.
Peel some large and rather tart ap-
pies, remove the cores, cut them into
slices across about a quarter Of an
inch thick, SO as to make rings" Lay
these in very cold water for ten min
utes, take them out, drain lightly, dip
in fine sugar and then fry few at
time in enough smoking hot fat to
float them. When done, which will
only take a minute or two. take up,
drain from fat on paper. Pile up on
a very hot dish, dust little sugar
over and serve.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
lirectcire Effect.

The very latest sartorial scheme for
women is a set consisting of hat, neck
piece, Fluff and cane to match. Such
a set was displayed in prominent
shop window the other day and it is
safe to bet that not one woman passed
by without seeing 1t. The dictators
of fashion have been working up &c
the cane for some time with their
other directoire effects. 1t has been
shown in the smart fashion plates
and even with the lay figures, but
not actually placed on sale heretofore
The set shown as starter was OF
mink, and the cane. about four feet
long, was of polished brown wood
with a gold handle beneath, to which
was tied brown velvet bow. Al
feminine eyes are now open watching
for the first woman to carry it.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
A "BIind Piq" Book.

One of the funniest of scrap books
is the Blind Pig" book 1t is not
full of blind pigs, but the young folks
who draw the pigs are blindfolded,
hence the name.
Any blank book will do Have each
of your friends shut his or her eyes
tightly and draw pig on page of
the book. The eyes must not be open
ed until the drawing is finished, and
then the artist will see the queerest
looking thing you can imagine as a
result of his or her efforts.
Each artist should sign his or her
name to the pig, which will look like
almost anything else but a pig. The
book is a most interesting thing to
keep, and when its pages are full of
pigs, drawn and signed by all your
friends, 1t is curiosity indeed, and
treasure which will be of interest
to you all your life.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

of the citizens, and the child of the
household Immediately put in claim
for the young birds, explains Golden
Days. The nest was taken home, to
the delight of the child and the grief
of the parent birds, and the fledglings
were placed in Il cage outside the
house. To the surprise of the gen
tleman who had put them there, he
found, one day, that the mother bird
had discovered her lost children and
was feeding them through the wires
of the cage. This proof of parental
affection in a bird was continued till
at length the man who had removed
the nest from its place and put it in
the cage was moved to restore it to its
place on the tree, with the young
birds in it. The unbounded delight of
the old birds proved full compensat-
ion for the sense of his-or. rather
his child's-'oSs, by the restoration
of the young birds TO their mother.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

hunters green, medium brown and
some of the dahlia and plum shades
are pressing the old reliable colors
rather strong for first place in the
whims and affections of the more
youthful members of society. The
ceinture-for this is most import
ant feature-niay be of either material
according to the figure; but the aver
age girl will find that ceinture built
upon the well-boned and fitted lining
of the corsage will afford better out
line than If it be of the velveteen OF
the skirt.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Embroidery Done in Chinese.

Crepe de chine naturally suggests
Chinese embroideries, and there are
some really exquisite examples OF TINS
work shown in waists that are sup
posed TO be suitable for almost any
wear. One in white shows flight OF
cranes all across the front, the whole
thing worked in white on the WHITE
ground the blouse fastening IN the
back so that the fronts are left whole
and unbroken for the display OF the
exquisite needlework.
Another in a dull blue one seam
crepe de chine has dado OF nag liiles
in the natural tones of purple and
green rush leaves, the combination OIL
soft blues and puppies being extreme
Iy good, while similar one in pale
green is decorated with water lilies.
Since all of this work is executed by
hand one can guess that the price de-
manded runs close up to three figures
for the finished blouse.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

Live in the sunshine, don't live in the
gloom,
Carry some gladncss the world to il
lume.
Live in the brightness, and take this
to heart,
The world will be gayer if you'll do
your part.
Live on the housetop. not in the cell:
Open-air Christians live nobly and
well.
Live where the joys are, and, scorning
defeat,
Have a good morrow for all whom you
meet.
Live as the victor and triumphing go
Through this queer world, beating
down every foe.
Live in the sunshine, God meant it
for you.
Live as the robins and sing the day
through.
Margaret e. Sangster.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Reasoning Of Bees.

Honeycomb shows how economy OF
room, building materials and mathe-
NAUTICAL theories may coincide, and
shows also that the bees have taken
advantage of the fact. Some of the
sayants have asserted that the rec
tangle or the equilaterai triangle
would have been quite as efficient as
working plans for constructing cells
for storing honey. But probably the
bees, originally made their cells to
build cell which would surround a
larva with unified corners. The hex
agonal cell was better fitted for their
needs, SO they developed it.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Fur Talk.

Although 1t is early to talk of furs,
still the styles are distinctly outlined
by this time. Furs will be worn in the
shape Of coats, as usual. But the most
sensational tidings OF the season will
be found in the fur trimmings. These
are varied and beautiful, and fancy
has run quite riot in the planning OF
the fur modes.
One of the prettiest OF fur trim
mings Is the fur rosette, which will be
worn great deal this year. This is
made by setting q handsome jeweled
button in the middle of piece of fine
velvet. Around the button there is
sewed a border Of fur which is car
ried round and round until it makes a
big. handsome fur rosette. This ro-
settle Is used to fasten the belt or to
make trimming upon the bust or the
stock. There are many ways in which
It can be employed in different sizes.
big and little.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Washable Fiannels.

All the new flannels are SO woven
that they may be washed without
fear OF undue shrinkage, and the col
orings, being woven in pattern rather
than printed, are guaranteed to be OF
absolutely fast character. A clever
use OF one of the new flannels is sug.
gcsted in the illustration. A white
ground is striped with plaid pat.
tern, the plaid showing tones Of rose
and geranium red.
A series OF little tucks covering
both appears in the front and the
back Is similarly disposed Of. Large
pearl buttons make the fastening
down the front box plat, and two
are linked together with cord to
hold the rollback cuff together at the
wrist. The sleeve is very full at the
top. narrowing to fairly close fit at
the elbow, and with the Follower cuff
developed in the plaid.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
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All vegetables keep better in low
temperature.
To prevent dryness ham should
be left in the water in which it is
boiled until perfectly cold.
It is said that sound, ripe apple
placed in the tin cake box will keep
the cakes from drying or crumbling.
Starch and iron wide lamp wicks
and wicks for oil stoves. They will
not then cause trouble in fitting them
into the burners.
Cocoanut kisses are delicate sweets
and simply made. The whites OF six
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Fall Girdles.

The girdle will be all the style this
coming winter and this Is good news
for the woman who likes to wear a
girdle and who can make the article
for herself. The winter girdles are
made of velvet. which is gathered and
boned and made to fit the waist line.
The deeper the girdle the better, pro-
viding it fits WELL and, if it be cut to
a point in front and trimmed with lit
tie knots of velvet and a few buttons,
so much the better for its general
style.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

What the Toys Said.
The Hobby Horse said,
As he shook his head:
ITS long long way to go
Ger the white SHOWS foam
10 the Little Boys Home;
But I hear the tin horns blow,
And must race away till I'm out
breath
To the Little Boy who will ride me to
DEATH!
And the Toy Drum said:
i've a hardened head.
And away on my Sticks il go
From this icy dome
To the Little Boys home,
can beat my way through the snow!
Away, away! till I'm out OF breath.
To the Little boy who VIII beat me 10
DEATH
And the Toy Doll said.
As her gold-Crowned head
Shone over the wintry snow
ITO the Little Girl
OF the Golden curl5
In fairy coach I'll go.
Far. far away till I'm out o breath,
To the Little Girl who will kiss me 10
death!'
But the Elephant said:
IF that way I'm led,
And they treat you all so bad,
i tell you now
That there'll be n row.
And they'll wish they never had!
For I'll pack them all in my trunk you
And lock it, and throw away the key
Atlanta Constitution
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

Corn starch Is better than flour, and
It is we'll to know that the yolks OF
two eggs are equal to tablespoonful
of -four for thickening sauces. Sauces
may be very easily varied in this way.
French and German cooks decry the
American way Of thickening so often
with -four and so seldom with eggs.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

seem gum leave lile'm shape of
boomerang. When gum leave fall, he
come down shake hands with yoa;"
meaning the curve shape of the gum
leaf resembled the shape of the boom
erang, and the leaf, when falling, cir
cles round and round and falls toward
your feet This seems to be the old
tradition, told by father to son, among
the tribes.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Model Of Satin Beaver.

There seems to be an evenly divided
opinion as to the popularity OF large
and small hats. so one may wear
which ever is most becoming and still
be In the fashion. A happy medium is
offered and sure to win high favor. 1t
II black satin beaver. with white I'M
derbrim and the semi-high crown is
encircled with soft black satin ribbon.
The ostrich tips artistically arranged
ut the back are white.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

eggs are beaten to a froth with
pound and an extra cupful of confec-
toners sugar. Then is added piece
of citric acid no larger than small
pea, and a cupful of finely grated CO
coanut. Drop in teaspoonfuls on tins
covered with butter or Toured paper.
and bake fifteen minutes in moder'
ate oven.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
White and Black.

Now that the time has arrived that a
coat or wrap of some sort is neces-
sity as well as luxury, the woman
who neglected this item of her ward
robe is busily supplying the def
cheney. There is nothing surprisingly
novel in this line and the newest coats
are all empire models, which promise
to be exceedingly modish and popular
for winter wear. A charming and
practical wrap of this sort Is in white
cloth. with a double collar and belt of
same material and inset collar and
cuffs of black velvet. The latter is
headed by hand of Oriental embroid-
cry. which also makes the revers down
front of coat. Two fancy buttons effect
q closing for the belt.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

Wells are generally walled up with
stone laid dry, that is, without NOR
tar After the we'll is dug, arrange
a windlass over top of well. having a
bucket to lower stone to the bottom.
Lay stones in true circle, keeping
the face stones snugly together FIJI
in spaces with small stone and chlp-
pings, and continue this process un-
til top Is reached, care being taken to
keep a true circle of the wall. This
will prevent the well caving in at Any
time, as when built round the stone
forms an arch and will not shove in.
A dry stone wall allows the free soak
age of mortar into the well from the
soil If a mortar wall is required use
cement mortar composed Of four parts
sand to one part Portland cement and
thoroughly bed the stone. A wall one
foot four inches thick is generally
built.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

Would advise that the main body Of
The house be made 26 feet by 30 feet
This would allow wider verandas and
would make the front bedroom large
enough for a sitting room If desired
Cement blocks will cost more than
either brick or frame. IL the work is
properly done. 1t would be cheaper
to build the foundation OF cement
concrete or stone. When stone is
plentiful they are cheapest. States
will cost more than twice as much as
shingles, but If the roof is built strong
enough they are more durable. This
building could be built of cement
blocks for about 81 $50.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

The first costume is of green cloth
and green velvet. The skirt is of vel
vet encircled at the bottom with wide
bands of cloth stitched at the edges.
The blouse is also of velvet, with stole
collar, center plat and girdle of the
cloth bordered with stitching and en-
broidered with soutache. The sleeves
are of velvet. finished with cuffs of
the same and lact wrist rufles. The
other gown Is Of deep violet cloth. The
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Useful velveteen Skirt.

The velveteen skirt is considered
quite the correct accompaniment for
separate bodices of all sorts and de-
scriptions. 1t Is gored. it is Of circu-
lar cuts, It is shown in fiounced and
TERED designs, and it is displayed
trimmed and untrimmed. Black. in
the raw fast dye. is far and away the
favorite, and reasonably SO, since
black skirt will carry any shade OF
waist with good effect. But dark
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Straw Photo Frame.

Here is a pretty photograph frame,
easily made out of straw. The boy
and girl from the country can find all
he wants in his fathers barn, while
city children tan buy straws such as
are used at the soda fountains.
Out of rather heavy cardboard cut a
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Hint for Fittinu Collars.

When putting on collar make neck
Of bodice or blouse slightly smaller
than base Of collar band and notch
bodice here and there while putting
collar on. BY SO doing you avoid
wrinkles -EKchange
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
About the Boomerang.

Many theories have been advanced
to account for the origin Of the boom
erang. One, as told by an old aborig
inal named King Jerriwanger, seems
feasible. Replying to a request for its
original, he said: white fellow, you
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Cost of Cottage.

Will you give as near as possible
the cost of cottage, to be built OF
cement blocks? Would a frame house
be much cheaper? Would you advise
having cement blocks or stone for the
cellar? Are states much dearer than
shingles?
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
"The Rope of Genus"

"The Rope of Genus" is the name
OF famous picture painted by Poly
nOtus, a Greek artist, who died about
426 B. c. He was the first who gave
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

short. graceful skirt is made with
groups of plaits. The jacket, with
plated basque, has stole-like revers
of the material. to which is attached a
rippled shoulder collar of the same.
The turnover collar is of taffeta, match
ing the gown. and the belt is of cloth
striped with bands of taffeta and fas-
tened on one side with a buckle. The
plain coat sleeves are slightly full at
the top.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

Here is pretty little story from
Hartford. Conn; story which is
true, too. A nest OF an orchard oriole
vas discovered on the premises Of one
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

being on the south side. curtain OF
light cotton comes down in front OF
the roosts for use in cold sections,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Cement Well; Sewer Pipe.

i. How much Portland cement will
It take for round we'll 4 feet across,
2. How much water will a sewer
pipe hold feet diameter, and feet
long
8. Are glazed sewer pipes any good
for Curbing well?
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

Tar could be applied to the walls
and a coat of tar and gravel could be
put on the floor, and cement floor
one and onehalf inches thick put on
top of this tar coat. The objection
to tar on the inside of walls, Is the
smell would injure any eatable in
cellar. A better way would be to
apply the tar to outside of walls.
PIastering the walls with cement NOR
tar, composed of two parts said and
one part cement and finishing with a
brush dipped in water would I think
be all that would be necessary to keep
out the water.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Cracks in Cement Floor.

Last fall cement floor was laid
down in a stable and more than usual
care was given to the preparation OF
the foundation. 1t has cracked in
two or three places and has left the
sill half an inch all the way around.
How can the cracks be repaired?
From the information given 1t would
seem that the floor has been cracked
by the frost heaving it or else it has
settled by not having the grading or
filling thoroughly packed down before
laying the floor. As to the cracks
along stills, these will occur, as cement
will not adhere to wood. To fill
the cracks, first thoroughly clean the
floor and cracks, then, if crack is
large. mix two parts sand and one
part cement together, having it
soft. Dampen crack and fill in with
the mortar. If crack is small, use
neat Portland cement mixed soft and
run into crack.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04

]. For round concrete wall 4xIZ,
wall six inches thick it would take
gravel 2lb yards; Portland cement
three barrels, mix six part gravel
to one part cement.
2. A sewer pipe two feet in diam
eter and two feet long will hold thir.
ty-seyen gallons.
3. Would advise the use of con-
crete tile for curling a well, as they
are more durable. A good quality of
glazed sewer tile will stand frost, but
are not generally used for well curb.
ing.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
To Stone Up a Well.

Give directions for building up the
walls of Il well with stone.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
Makinq Cement Floor Waterproof.

Water soaks into my cellar through
the cement walls or cement floor.
How can it be kept dry? Could I tar
the floor and add another half inch of
cement?
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-04
PROPER l.LL-..- CT POULTRY
ideal Arrangement for the Care OF
Feathered Pets.

viii YOU kindly give a plan OF ponl-
try house for about twenty mems.
What is the best method OF heatlhS
poultry house?
For twenty hens try house l9Nll
arranged as per pattern above. lhlte
feet is allowed for the passaSe"as' II
house is so arranged. BY TINS mcthod
of arrangement the cleaning Of me
platform and collecting of the eggs IS
done from the passageway. 1t is the
plan adopted by the Truro ~ D
Agricultural college. The passageWay
should be on the north side OF the
building, so permitting OF the Windo"