New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1910-12-31

tically their own doors. Beau
tifuI suburban homes soon border
the right of way, frequent ser
vice and cheaper rate OF trans
portation affords an opportuhit!
for suburban residences where the
business man can i've and ENJOY
all the delights and pleasures oi
the country and at the same time
nearly all the advantages OF the
lefty.
The towns. too, along the llnt
soon take on a modern, prosperous
lair. Up-to-date stores soon take
the place Of the odd country
store" type. Instead Of slumr'ng
along SIX months or year behind
city styles the trolley towns soon
develop an appetite for the latest
things in hats, shoes aud clothing
for both sexes and likewise will
lingness to pay for these new, at
tractive things.
The interurbans supply the
missing link of local tranSporta-
ton; bring goods and buyers To-
gethcr with the least delay or trlc-
ton, outlay of time and money
This development has proven
true along the interurban line be
tween Fort Worth and Dallas
The deve Opment of the country
and cities through which It pas
IS has been nothing lcss than
marvellous. 1t has also proven to
be true in the territory between
Dallas and Sherman recently con
nected by interurban and it VIII
also prove to be true to greatef
extent in the rich, fertile teri
tory between Houston and Gal
weston when the magic spark com
ncn"es to drive the magnificent
over this line ~ the spring
of 1911.
Because they fulfill the need OF
a long-felt want convenience,
frequency of service and cheaper
rate of fare.
In allowing the business man to
board palatiai and comfortable
coach on the crowded
business street of city and
alight at his destination in the
heart of its business center, IN
front Of his hotel or depot. ellml-
mating a long walk, he buys his
ticket into the town, not to the
edge of it.
Frequency of Service.
Cars are usually operated every
hour in each direction from early
until late into the night,
allowing the traveller to use his
own sweet will in starting on his
trip. The stops are usually 50 a
ranged that a truck farmer can
cave the car and not be any great
distance from his destination II
not directly in front of it.
Express and baggage cars are
operated at frequent intervals IN
zach direction which is proving OF
,ast Importance and increasing
With great rapidity. The ultimate
outcome be the increase, --nt
ruck and fruit farms products
llong the line and market pla-
,es'' in the cities until the Gal
reston- Houston territory will be
Known as the fruit orchard of the
South.
The interurbans have come to
Texas to stay to grow. to broaden
,ut and go on flashing their cleo
,ric sparks and Influence in every
direction until it will not be long
lntil the lines Are traversing the
tate in alh directions, pouring
heir thousands of eager shoppers
nto the cities and towns every |
loir in the day and night. and
thousands and thousands of dol
ars thrown daily into the very |
apsAof the merchants and traders
n these cities 50 blessed.
<,1nterurbans broaden the trans
area. They beget and
ultivate the habit Of travelling.
several passengers will GO to pla-,
es at b cheaper fare and when 4
RECIPIENT and convenient service
accessible where only one went be-
ore. This travelling brings com
aunities closed together. encour-
ging the social and business re-
atoms. This leads to an increased
and therefore great
'rpgress and development follow
the interurban.