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The new era., 1911-07-27

The early cabbage which is grown
by the market gardener is cut. care
fully trimmed, and marketed from
his wagon or stall. The later crop
(which is harvested In the fall may
Sot be marketed Immediately, but
Aay be stored temporarily in cool,
Well-ventilated building In which case
the heads are usually cut from the
stalks, carefully trimmed. and stored
in small bins or on shelves. If such
facilities are not available an area
on a well-drained portion of the field
is prepared for the storage of the
cabbage The preparation usually
consists in leveling an area wide
enough to allow about five heads OF
The new era., 1911-07-27

all like a richer soil than that ac-
corded to most of the tribe, and may.
In fact, be treated as geranium. fer
tilizing when the plant is growing and
watering very sparingly during the
period of rest.
The humming bird or lobster cactus
is another plant which should be In
every collection. The entire plant.
which is leafy, is beautiful at all
times, and in late autumn or early
winter the load of pink buds depend
Ing from the ends Of the leaves sug-
gest the common name, and 1t re-
quires little strength Of the imagina-
ton to think them winged visitors.
the poise initiating that Of the hum
ming bird almost perfectly. The
opened blossom is an exquisite shad-
ing of white and rose and the plant
The new era., 1911-07-27

high porch 1t is most slightly with
its mass of white flowers which. how
ever, unfortunately. appear only at
night.
Growing of temporary vines is only
will follow. They should Re planted
together in order that during the two
or three years required to bring the
permanent plants up the temporary
vines may serve as a substitute and
then be dropped without much loss
of beauty.
The new era., 1911-07-27
tBy BESSIE L. PuTNAM.>

tby bcSSlc ~
There are possibilities among the
cacti too little appreciated Bios.
SONS among them are unexcelled in
color. form and richness of effect,
while the peculiar growth of many is
q subject Of interest to all plant loy-
ers.
1t is the popular supposition that
they must not be watered freely. In
fact there are certain seasons when
this holds true-during the dormant
period: but when plant shows indi-
cation of new growth 1t should then
have an abundance of water.
There are several different types of
cacti. the phyllocactus. or leafy-
stemmed variety being among the
most popular. These form handsome
plants at all seasons and produce
some Of the most magnificent flowers
known to the tribe.
Those with large scarlet flowers are
most frequently seen, though there is
pink one with trumpet-shaped bios
SONS which Is. If possible. even more
beautiful.
The Queen cactus. one of this
group. is often called the night bloom
ing cereus. though the flowers are
smaller than the true cereus, pink
tinted and with delightful odor.
1t blooms at night and certainly de-
serves the large crowds which flock
to see 1t open. The phyllocactus group
The new era., 1911-07-27
GOOD STORAGE FOR CABBAGE

cabbage to be placed, roots up. in a
continuous row or belt. as suggested
in the illustration. The outer leaves
are all preserved and carefully
wrapped around the heads as they
are placed, after which the whole is
covered with a layer of straw or
marsh hay, and. as the weather in
creases in severity, with slight lay
er of earth. In the milder portions
of the country this protection is en-
ployed for the whole winter. Farther
north the soil layer must be in
creased. and where winters are Sc
we're storage houses should be used
rather than this primitive method of
storing.
The new era., 1911-07-27
BADLY DESIGNED
FARM DWELLING
Appearance of Home Can Be I'm
proved on by Covering OF
Vines Permauen
Plants Are Best.
(By WALTER B. LEuTZo

Badly designed farm houses can
always be improved in appearance by
a covering of vines. 1t is matter
of regret that the work of the turning
lathe and fret saw still holds lts
place in many american houses: but
as long as we continue to decorate
our dwellings with jigamarigs and
porch posts turned and carved into
ugly fantastic shapes, those who can
discern their ugliness must content
themselves by hiding 1t with the
leaves and flowers of clinging vines.
The Moon vine Is not Understood
as 1t should be. A single vine Is OF
not much use but in large numbers
trained to cover q side Of house or
The new era., 1911-07-27
Novel Brochel

Brooches are always interesting to
the fashionable woman and this year
1t seems that the designers have out
done themselves in turning out a
splendid assortment of quaint pat
terms. Among the favorites are feath.
er designs set with stones represent
ing the natural color of the plumaee
One is Of gold with pearl quill and an.
other has a silver quill with exquisite
feather.
The new era., 1911-07-27
Eat for the Fun Of Il.

According to Mr.. Herbert w. Fisher
In Worlds Work food is Of no use to
us unless we enjoy It, Mr.. Fisher does
not, however, recommend us to be
gluttons He says the less we eat the
more pleasure we shall get. The prin-
ciple is that If we eat little we shall
taste much. And the taste of food,
not the amount, is, after all, the lure
Of 1t.
The new era., 1911-07-27
Tobacco In Enoland.

Tobacco was introduced into Eng
land from America by Raleigh in
1856 and wheat, barley and oats were
introduced into the United States in
1907.
The new era., 1911-07-27
Wants Pure RuttermIlk.

A St. Louis woman Is advertising
for pure buttermilk. She recites that
no dairyman need apply because she
has tried all the dairies in st. Louis
and has been half around the world in
a vain search for buttermilk of the old
fashioned kind, churned in the old
way with little pieces Of butter float
ing around in it.
The new era., 1911-07-27
MAKES A DAINTY PETTIcoAT
Satin, Cambria or Lawn Are Suit.
able Materials for This Pretty
Pattern.

A very dainty petticoat is shown
here; it might be made in satin. cam
brio or lawn and is cut with low
square neck, which Is outlined with
insertion edged with lace: strips Of
narrow insertion are taken from be-
low this down to top Of f1ounce, which
is headed by wide beading. and is Of
The new era., 1911-07-27
Blq Apple Crop.

Berkley county. West Virginia. pro
duced 100000 barrels of apples last
year and the entire crop was sold in
the orchard to buyers at from three to
five dollars per barrel.
The new era., 1911-07-27

material, trimmed by one tuck, then a
piece of insertion and lace hounce
at foot Ribbon is threaded through
the beading. and loopy bows and ends
fall down at the right side of front.
Materials required: yards SO
inches wide. 6 yards narrow and IL
yard wide insertion. " yard beading,
W yards lace. yards ribbon.
The new era., 1911-07-27

efit of the air which comes to you pu-
rified from every nuttering leaf and
blade Of grass; therefore make the
most of 1t and fill and refill your lungs
with 1t as far as you can force them
to expand.
The new era., 1911-07-27

excellent for cleaning this plant. The
scale and aphis are its chief enemies.
Some plants are slow in attnining
blooming size. yet when this is once
reached they are faithful each year.
The humming bird and rat-tail are
notable for exceptions. blooming nice
ly when from few months to year
old
The new era., 1911-07-27
When parnIna.

For darning badly torn stockings
use a shoe tree instead of darning
egg. Then II it be necessary to patch
instead Of darn. the patch can be
much more easily and properly set in.
The new era., 1911-07-27
MONOGRAM EMBROIDERY.

Here we show a distinct monogram
in satin.stitch embroidery, that may
be worked on any article of house
hold linen or lingerie that requires
distinct marking.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
FOR FRANCHISE.

New Iberia. la. April 10Th, 1911.
To the Honorable the Mayor and
Board OF Trustees City OF New Ibe-
ria, Louisiana
Gentlemen: hereby request your
Honorable Body to grant the South
western Traction and Power Company,
Corporation duly organized under
the laws OF Louisiana, domicilcd in the
City Of New Orleans, a right Of way
and franchise for 4 fun period and
term OF twenty five CO. years. over,
through, along and across the streets,
avenues, thoroughfarcs. highways,
and bridges Of the City Of New Iberia.
as the boundaries thereof are now or
may hereafter be. and as the Directors
OF said Corporation deem the needs of
railway transportation service to re-
Iuirc, subject TO the approval and per
mission Of the Board Of Trustees Of tho
City Of New iberia; with the further
right and privilege 10 use the follow
ing named streets and highways, or
any Of them or portion thereof, rs
may be selected, to-wit:
Main street; Ann street; st. Peter
street; Bank Avenue; Williams street;
Center street; Dale street; Iberia
street; Robertson street; Corinne
street; st. Peter street and railroad
Avenue. for the purpose of c"nstruc
ton. operation faHd maintaining n
Street Car lineIok loop" in the City
of New lbcrif, Parish of iberia, State
OF louisiana to serve the present
needs Of the fpLabitants and indus
tries thereof which Franchise and
grant is eY braced and made to fully
appear in. Wnd part of, tue subjoincd
ordinance which is hereby proposed
for adoptiorNaftcr due publication and
notice as provided tor by the City
Charter of the City Of New Iberia
Respectfully,
Il. w. CROSBY, President.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
FIGHTING THE TICK IN
EAST BATON ROUGE.

With the formal organization
Saturday of the East Baton Rouge
Parish Tick Eradication League,
the work looking to the eradica-
ton Of the cattle tick IN that par
ish will be greatly advanced.
The first appeal will be to the Po-
lice Jury for an appropriation OF
about s., 500, for the purpose Of
building cattle dipping watts in cv-
cry ward in he parish for the DIP
ping Of cattle, a process that is
necessary to free the cattle OF the
ticks.
After the tick eradication work
has gotten thoroughly started tho
league Will ask the Police Jury for
IN appropriation TO meet like ap-
preparation from the United States
Government, and the .wo viii
JON forces for the eradication OF
the cattle tick The United States
Government will then put man
here to take charge Of the work,
pass rules and regulations thai
will. if followed ont, in few years
free the parish Of the cattle tick
pest.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
TIE AGONY OF A BABY UNDER
A SKIN AFFLIcTION

is all the more terrible because il
can't tell you how it Suffers But
there is relief at hana-not only
relief but a permanent cure from
prickly heat, rashcs, hives, eczc-
ma and all other skin affections so
prevalent among Infants during
the summer months. If you want
to see your babyJrest easy once a
gain and look Of relief spread
splendid remedy ZTihIO. We be
Hcve honestly and sincerely that
in ZEMO you whi find the cure you
have been praying for. We can
tell you in al truth thal we have
made thousands and thousands Of
parents happy with this simple but
sure remedy.
cerity, we have Instructed all drug
gists selling ZEMO, to refund the
purchaser his money If the very
first bottle does not bring relief.
Used pcrsistcntly thereafter re
MO is bound to cure.
ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP make the
n ost economical as well as the
clcanest and most effective treat
mcnt for affections of the skin and
scalp whether on infant or grown
person.
Sold by druggists everywhere
and in New Iberia by our author
lied agents, Jos. N. ThibOdcaux &
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
A PECULIAR FIRE.

Tuesday night, at about 9:3O, a
fire alarm WAS gwen from the
third district. Several Of the fire
companies pr"nptly responded
and were quickly on the spot.
The fire was discovered in IA large
oak tree on Julia street, bet ween
st. Peters and Washington streets,
here he residents Of the neigh
borhoOd were grouped and anxi
ously watching developments.
The cause Of the fire was quickly
discerned and found TO 10 caused
by the electric light wires. which
either slacken or by some unknown
means came in contact with the
dried banks and twigs in the tree.
After the current had been run
n 'ng few hours it's high heat pc
tentials developed the fire. The
extiDguishment OF the blaze was
while the current
was flowing in the wires, az a
stream Of water would have more
pei fectIy established ground on
the line. Such contingency might
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

The new aud magnificent SoIth
ern Pacific steamer SacchaFine ar.
rived here on Wednesday morning
from New Orleans with good
cargo of mixed freights. Capt.
II. l. Fuller IS Master and Mr..
HAIRY Chase presides over the
Clerks Office. She left here Wed.
nesday afternoon on the return
trip with a very fair out freight.
She leaves New Orleans every
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Max
Levy is the genial agent for this
line at this point.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
r. H. MORRELL.

The Lee Drug Store building, nj
the corner Of iberia and Main
streets, to be occupied by the Ci,l-
sens Bank, is nov undergoing a
th"ongh repairing and removal
INK, preparatory to occupancy by
the new institution The work Is
oelng done under The snperinten.
deacy OF Mr.. Jerry w. Taylor.
Who is making every possible eff.
loft 70 have same completed fo,
Tue first Of the coming month.
which In the date set for the omen.
lne Of the new Bank. The new
Cltlxens Bank will be New Ihcria's
NTH banking institution.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Mr.. AnatoIc Bernard, Jr, for
merly Of the Fifth Ward Of this
parish, but now Of Jeanerc:te, pur-
chased for his use and pleasure .
Ford automobile on last Saturday.
lie returned TO his home IN his
new car, taking with hin. his sis
tiers, Misses Oily mIe, Amalite, and
Mrs. NJ. Dtcourt, and the Iatter's
two little daughters, Sadie and
Olga.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Died, at the residence of her
husband, in the 9th ward of this
parish, on Friday the 18th instant
at 5 O'Clock, Mrs. Eugene Romero,
nee Corinne MelancoD, aged thir.
ty one years. The funeral took
place srom the st. Peters Catholic
Church, this city, on Saturday the
18th instant, attended by large
number Of relatives and friends of
the bereaved family. She Is SUI.
vlved by her husband and five lit
tie children.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
A news item from MORGAN OF,

A news item from Morgan City
in Mondays P,cayune gave the
following interesting infOrmation:
The people of Berwick are con
tident that they will have the in
terurban trolley line between New
Iberia and the bay in the near fu
ture. II is proposed TO construct
the line from New Iberia TO Jean
crctte az a $ artcr, but 1t is said
on good authority that Berwick
will ultimately be the eastern ter
minus of the road.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Messrs. D. A. Dimjtry, Leopold
King AMI j. w. Compton,, went
to Baton Rouge to attend the
annual meeting of The Grand
Lodge Of the order of Knights
of Pythias az delegates from
iberia Lodge No. 80 X. Of p.
The Grand Lodge began It's SEES
sion on Monday and continued in
session for three days, With nearly
three hundred delegates present.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Messrs. Leop. King, J. w. Comp
ton, and y. Dimirry, AS delegates
OF Iberia hodge No. 80 X. T., attend
ed the annual Convention of the Grand
Lodge, held IN the capital cit, the
iirst three days This week. They re
turned wednesday, night and are wear
ing the smile of pleasant remeu.
ORANGES 81 Joviai mInyling with their
rpihers froIl every lodge in the state.
Ihcy report being most ayr. cnbly en-
tcrlaincd and that the menu was a
Icaiirc oil importance lot of bust
ness OF interest To thc order was han
dicd and the next convention WAS vot-
90 to Alc>aI d il
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
MOSS CLUB SAUCE
Now IS Gents. Buy q bottle.

Mr.. }. w. Compton. who has
been a resident Of this place for
many years, has decided to make
his future home at Shreveport.
Ills family left the latter part of
last week Cor their new home.
Mr.. Compton is knight Of the
grip and as Shreveport ~ nearer
central to the field Of his Iabors It
decided him to make the change.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

have been attended with serious
consequences.
The city electrician, after sur.
vcying the situation, advised that
no harm would ensue if matters
were let alone. The fire would
die out as soon as the wires would
be freed from contact with the
limb then burning. The crowd,
which had grown to cOnsidera.
Die size, then diSpersed, and the
next morning one could scarcely
find the traces of what had dis
quoted the ncigbborhood the
evening before.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

The Ladies Unse ctarian Aid Society q
entertainment, which will take place
at the EIk's Theatre on the 18th inst,
is the coming big attraction of next
week. In Mr.. JOS. Wells show win
dows will be exhibited on Monday the
prizes to be offered the boys selling
the greatest number. of tickets. In
the show windows at Eckart's Jewelry
Store will be display ed the prizes Of
tered the girls for the largest ticket
sales. All competitors tor prizes must
report their sales on Wednesday. The
Programs will also be displayed In the
show windows on MONDAY.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
IN MEMoRIUM.

New iberia, La, May 14th, 1911.
At a special meeting of The La
dies Temple Aid Society held this
day the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas it has pleased our
Heavenly Father to call to her
Eternal Home our beloved mem.
Der Mrs. Henrietta Dreyfous,
BE it Resolved that we, the La.
dies Temple AID Society, in spec
ial meeting assembled, give ex.
preston to our sense Of loss in the
passing of our devoted fellow
worker; that while we bow in sub
mission to Gods will, YET We feel
that the place left vacant can
never be filled; that the words of
splcndia counsel, the staunch sup.
port and ardent enthusiasm in all
things pertaining 10 the religions
life in our little community which
has been taken from us, leaves us
bereft indeed.
Be it Resolved that the name of
Mrs. Henrietta Dreyfous remain
on our roll in full membership, for
We feel that her spirit Is with us
tho the body has passed from oor
sight.
BIZ it further Resolved that q
copy Of these resolutions be sent
TO the b.reaved family; to the
Jewish Ledger and the local pa
I,ers for publication
MRS. JACOB DAVIS,
MRS. JOSEPH WE'LL,
Committee.
Headquarters for kodaks and
supplies, LEES, Ms69nic Temple
Rnft01n0. VI q
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Crosby, of
New Orleans, arrived here on
Tuesday aAernOoD and were
guests Of the Alma House. On
Wednesday afternoon they went
Gown iEto the East End to inspect
lot, where they expec: to build
their new home. Mrs. Crosby said
that her first Impressions Of New
Iberia were very pleasing. She
found our people very hospitablr
and kind.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
IBEH7A BUILDING ASSOCIATION

The Parish School Superintendent
advises that competitive examinations
for the scholarship to the State Nor
NAL Mt Natchitoches will be held on
next Tuesday. at his Office, In the Cir
cult Court Building. commencing at 8
o'clock. Miss May Boyle. who recent
ly graduated from the State N1smal,
was the last holder Of the scholarship
from this parish.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Hon. X. F roussard IS expect.
ed back from Washington the ear
" part Of this coming week. He
il interested as an attorney in
some matters pending before the
District Court of this parish and
the case has been fixed for u hear
ing on the Goth inst.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
IHE RENTER LIVES

From day to day, from moving
time to moving time, enjoying
only the privilege OF paying rent.
The home owner enjoys the sat
lsfaction OF PERMANENT home for
his family. Ii ybu want a home,
t Will pay you to cali at the office
tnd investigate our plan.
IBERIA BUILDING ASSN.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
ESTRA NOTICE.

Ihaye 10 my pasture one dark req
sod apott a COW, lrandcd, ~ Indicated.
on Tie right hip owner
may have same by proving
property and paying the cost
Of advertising. ", ,.,,,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Our cntcrprIsing furniture and fix
ture dealer, Mr.. K. :. Mcmahon, nc
corded himself IA few days vacation
which he spent in the city of New Or
leans this week. He attended the
commencement exercises Of the sophie
New comb College, from which institm-
ton his daughter, Miss Julia, gradu-
atcd this year.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

The Cilzen's State Bank of
New Iberia will soon take charge
OF it, new quarters at the corner
Of Nam and Iberia streets, recent
ly vacated by DR.. q u. Lee. Mr..
w. l.. Giant will occupy an Office
IN The building in the rear of the
banks counting room, where he
will carry on his real estate bust
ness.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

The work on the New Iberia
Southern Canal has been making
good progress the past few weeks.
The contractor expects 70 com
p)pte the Undertaking between the
9Th and 10Th Of June
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
TWO-THIRDS OF THE PEOPLE

Of this country live In rented
houses; you cannot subsist in your
old age on rent receipts. They
have no rebate or other value, ex-
cept as reticsfof y1ur folly. Re-
solve not t01Ne Another year Tor
month, II pos9bie) in q house that
can be adorJld with ITO LET"
signs. Let the landlord have It
and own your own home. Consult
our Secretary.
IBEH1A BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Landry,
Mr.. and Mrs. SubeI belle. and Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. l.. Provost consti-
tuted an antomobiling party on
last Sunday who took their dinner
II picnic style, under spreading
oaks.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Mr.. Ed. Knssman, IN charge
OF the Southern Pacific extra
rang. has been here several
weeks, and has about completed
the work at th's point. lie will
probably leave shortly for other
pOin;s Of The line
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Mr.. II. L. Gilbert, Of Clarks.
vile, Tenn, has become an he
rian. He has moved here with
his wife and five children and are
located in East Main street. He
is an agent for the Nashville Casu-
atty Go aud will make his head.
quarters here.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
Mr.. Phil. Browdeu has recent

Mr.. Phil. Browden has recently
made extensive improvements TO
HE dairy, on the east side of the
Teche aud u short distance below
tnwp. Ills establishment now
ranks among the first in conform
ing 10 the requirements Of the
regulations.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

IIetty Green's son overlooked
some Of lletty's st. Louis tenants
for full six months. Does he
want to break his poor old moth.
er's hearth # he does much more
business Of that sort she will sen
tence bin for six months in HO-
boken Hat with oil stove cooking.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20
NOTICE.
10 Whom II May Concern

Ae'ai! dealers in liquor and all 9th
e parties are hereby notified that
susy are forbidden to give or sell d.
Ne'!y OF indirectly any wine, whiskey,
NY other kind of intoxicating liq-
~ ~ 20 my husband, Joseph Hamelton,
sauei penalty of Act le2 of 1898 Of the
= 's'ature Of the State of Louisiana,
MRS. MARY HAMILTON.
nay elm
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Young Ellie Landry, the son of
Mr. Drozin Landry, Of Dclcambrc,
who was attending the Tyler Com
mercial College, returned home
last week on account of Ill health.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-05-20

Died, at Covington. La, on Wednes
day. May 18th, 1911. at $3.50 p. M. Hon
Leonard S. Frere, assessor Of Iberia
Parish. His remains were brought
up here on Thursday, and received by
The Iberia Lodge No. 554. B. P. o. Elks.
of which he was a member. The fn-
neral services were held at the Episco.
pal church and his remains were laid
to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery, follow
ed by large concoursc pf friends as a
token Of their esteem and respect.