New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-12-15

"DEAR SIR-Will you 60 operate with
me In nm effort TO secure for the farmers
of Louisiana such advantages a. are now
enjoy ed by the farmers of New York;
IL ask ven to give the enclose reading
matter your careful attention. TO discuss
with practical farmers in your locality the
idea set forth, and TO LET me know the
result. desire your full sympathy, and
ask you to assist me by your endorsement
In soliciting from She Crescent City Jockey
Club and the New Orleans Jockey Club,
the same public spirited action as has
already been taken by similar organiza-
tons In New York
1.-THE result of such favorable action by
them would be TO place within the means
OF every farmer in this state the opportu-
nifty to improve his stock. Thoroughbred
blood infused into our horses would i'm
measurably increase their usefulness for
oil purposes, and consequently their
value.
"Organiyed effort In this direction will
accomplish far more in short while than
can ever result from individual enterprise
alone.
"perm;t me TO add that have absolute.
ly no interest In this matter other than
the welfare Of my native State. | was
born and reared In Tangipahoa Parish.
and have spent my whole life Within the
boarders Of the state, and from personal
observation know the need of improving
the horses of Louisiana.
81 appeal to you as public spirited
citizen TO answer this communication at
your earliest convenience and nj the same
time TO forward the names of any per
sons who would likely be interested in
this movement"
The enclosed reading matter referred OF
was reprinted article giving the history
of the New York Breeding Bureau from It's
incipiency TO its present great success.
As the idea has been adopted, and q
breeding bureau assured by the local
jockey clubs, shall state the plan M Il
will be carried out here. Before doing SO,
desire TO say that the circular letters
brought forth endorsements and inquiries
In abundance, showing the right sort Of
interest manifested by the right sort of
men, and when the jockey club officials
were asked to organize the Breeding
Bureau they took mp the work willingly
and earnestly aud in spirit which as
sures success.
The Breeding Bureau is TO be composed
Of members OF the jockey clubs appointed
as committee, and by authority OF the
clubs charters, Ito improve the breed Of
horses" The jockey clubs will appsopr-
late what ever funds are required by the
committee in furtheranee Of Its work,
The committee will acquire by purchase
or donation, thoroughbred English race
horses) stations OF such size and subst-
anee M to make them desirable stock
horses. These stations win be shipped
by the bureau at its own expense 10 vari
GUS localities within tho state, In sell
Getting the location for horse the Breed
ing Bureau will be governed primarily by
the aim TO 80 place these stations as to
benefit every section OF thd state equally.
1T will then inquire as to the reliability
Of the individual farmer with whom the
horse IL TO be placed. In addition TO this
there must be evidence that she farmers
Of the neighbo,hood win appreciate and
literally patronise the horse. OF course