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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17
THE RAT AND IT'S RELATION
TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
BY Walter Wyman, Surgeon-Gsn-
eral Of tho Public Health and
Marine Hospital.
Continued from last week
Abundance Of Rats.

From the foregoing account OF
the breeding habits Of rats, the
great difficulty of Kidding cities
or large areas Of the animals may
be readily understood. Ordinar-
lily, they breed more rapidly than
they are destroyed. Although
few are seem in daytime, at night
they fairly swarm along river
fronts and wharves, as well as Ill
sewers, stables, warehouses, mar
kets, and other places where food
is abundant. Their real numbers
may sometimes be discovered
when any such harbor is demol-
ished.
An ordinary farm sometimes
supports as astounding number Of
rats. In 1901, an estate Of 1000
acres near Chichester, England,
was badly infested with the
pests. They were systematically
destroyed by traps, poisons, and
ferrets, under the supervision Of
the proprietor. In this way 3D.
891 were killed, while it was esti-
mated that tenants at the thrash.
ing had destroyed fully 5000
more. Even then the property
was by no means free from rats.
During a plague of rats on the
island OF Jamica in 1888, the
number of rats killed on single
plantation in q year was 80, 900.
The injury to sugar cane on the
island caused by the animals was
at that time estimated at half a
million dollars a year.
The report of the Indian Fa-
mine Commission presented to the
English Parliament I'm 1881 af-
f0rds one Of the best illustrations
Of the number of rats that may
ipfest country. An extraordi-
nary number of the animals at
that time inhabited the southern
DeCcan and Mahratta districts OF
India. The autumn crop Of 1879
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17


tablished departments OF Farm
Management not alone for the
purpose Of helping the farmers
but also for the purpose OF study
inc. investigating and collecting
facts relative to the business o.
farming. 49,
Taking the farm as whole the
expert in farm management makes
. thorough study OF all the ope-
rations OF the farm, including the
farm life in it's best and broadest
sense and with this knowledge
seeks to improve the methods Tor
the purpose of increasing the de-
sired and desirable results;
Some of the problems with
which Farm Management" con-
Germs itself are:
l. The size of farm best adapt,
ed to the purposes in view and
the kind Or type Of farming best
adapted to the particular section
or farm in question.
2. The crops to be grown anu
the rotations best adapted to the
soil and kind of farming followed:
3. The kind and numbers oil
farm animals to be kept.
4. The LAYOUT OF the farm
as regards location Of buildings,
roads, fields, drainage, etc.
5. The kind and amount oil
farm machinery and equipment
for the particular farm under
consideration.
6. The amount and kind o.
labor required and methods OF
employing and handling the
same.
Z. The cost of production and
methods of accounting used IN
determining the same.
s. The methods OF marketing
and the cost of same.
9. The relation Of all the fore
going to the future condition OF
the farm and farm life.
Anyone familiar with farming
as it is done today, will at once
recognize the necessity for more
though+ on these problems. The
average farmer has nither the
time nor the means to secure a
sufficiently large number OF facts
relative to these matters to en-
able him to arrive at the best SO
iu,ion Of the p1bblems. He
therefore, must and will receive
help from the men who have the
time and mans to do the travelling
and make the study Of these prob
Gems necessary 40 their best so
luton. This will be no conflict
OF theory and practice, but a
combination Iof the personal
knowledge Of the farmer with the
general and definite knowledge
Of the man who has studied a
sufficiently large number OF farms
and knows the general facts and
principles underlying the bust
ness of farming. This sort OF
knowledge is comparatively new,
but since the investigators and
Experiment Stations have given
us practically all our new knowl-
edge of farming acquired in the
last quarter century, the special
workers in this field Of farm man.
agement, will no doubt aid In
putting the business side of farm
ing on a more scientific Or accur-
ate basis. The results will be
most profitable to the farmers
who most fully avail themselves
Of the knowledge accumulated by
the outside or scientific workers
in the field.-The Progressive
Farmer. 5 .44s -
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17
No Calomel Necessary.

The injurious effect and un-
pleasantness Of taking Calomel Is
dome away with by Simmons
Liver Purifier, the mildest known
liver medicine, yet the most thor
ough in action. Put up in vel
low tin boxes only. Price % cts.
Tired once used always.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17

Secretary of the Treasury Mae
Veagh has announced that the
size of all greenbacks will be re-
.duced to two thirds of their
present size, "for convenience. =
This may be alright for the mil
lionaires but it will be of no
special convenience to the aver
age American citizen! in fact,
the average American would
rather the size be doubled for
then maybe the few green backs
he would occasionally get his
hands on would make a respect
able looking roll.-dazette.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17
Editor C. w. Seals Of Homer

Editor G. w. Seals Of Homer,
has been appointed to some sort
of q detective job in connection
with the State Fire Marshal's Of
fee. Az no one seems to have
resigned to meet the exegencies
sof politics, as it is referred TO
nowadays, we are CONTAINED to
ask where in the duce this posi-
ton came fromi-Monroe News
Star. -a--~-E-x644
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17

ly. On the contrary, at the side
of a room and in contact with the
wall they run with great CELEBRITY.
This fact suggests that the Vi
brissac serve as feelers and that
the sense of touch in them is ex-
tremely delicate. Tn animals al
ways prefer narrow spaces as
highways-another circumstance
which may be made use Of in
placing traps.
ITO be continued next week.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17
$1,000 REWARD.

p LOST-A heavy gold gentle
mans chain and diamond locker
between Southern Pacific hall
road Depot and Dauterlve Fur
Co. store. Return to FRANK D.
DalpleriVe.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17

WANTED-One Or two ener-
eetic, capable young men to sci!
lots between Abita Springs and
Vaudeville. Good Commission.
Address, Vaudeville 4 Abita
Springs Land Company, AL Hen
men Building, New Orleans, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17

Grove Hill, Ala, Hunts Light
ming Oil cured my wife of Sc
we're case Of Rheumatism and my
friend Of tootache.. / surely be-
lieve it is good for all our claim
for it.-A. r. Stringer, Is and Soc
q bottle. ALI dealers.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17

WANTED-A popular sales
man to make up cars Of flour and
mill feed among the merchants
in New Iberia and surrounding
territory Our motto, Better
goods ait better prices. (" Address
Box "A. Washington, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17
Breeders of fine horses prcfe

Breeders of fine horses prefer
BALLADS SNOW IMMINENT
for all cuts, wounds or sores on
their stock, because it acts both
mildly and quickly and heals an
ordinary wound without a scar.
Price 25c, Soc and $1.OO per bot
tie. Sold by Estorge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17

FOR SALE-A set OF dining
room furniture at a very ~"
price. Apply to M. Gallland. ri
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-08-17
IUEeU Up.

.h,nt tins. RgB Both forns
~. rn. shnv. DE-, XVI crlbed ami
mal was taken up ~ INC
July 18th, 1912. Same VIII DC soiu IL az
coruaucs with law on Saturday, Aug
1912. unless ownership Is proven anu all
a,,.,, n.,d SlMONET MIGCES,
Constable TIN Wand.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23

Farmers furnish the greatest number
Of entries.
The International Alliance of Theat-
rical Stage Employees of the United
States and Canada at the present time
comprises $50 locals and AZ branches.
According to the industrial record of
the Canadian department of labor, 81
persons were killed and 249 injured in
the course of their employment in the
month of June.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23
MOVIES PATRONS OFTEN
GIVE ANNOYANCE TO OTHERS

Another form of movies" annoy
ance is to be found in the persons who
come In late and esclipse the picture
while removing their wraps and fuss
ing over other matters. This same
performance is repeated as a rule by
the party getting under way to de-
part and is Invariably heightened
through misdirected thrusts of hat
pins in the unboundless confines of
space beneath merry widow hat.
Another class is to be found among
the patrons of the fve-cent theater.
but these cannot be exactly defined
as disturbers and are more or less of
rarity. This particular class make
themselves Objectionable by using an
extra seat for hats or cloaks and an
swering with a contemptuous glare
when requested to remove them to ac-
commodate another patron. This
practice is not only mean and small,
but shows lack of good breeding.
Last but not least among the va
rious annoyances that CRATE on the
nerves of the interested person at a
! picture show is that of the people
who have an uncomfortable desire &c
hold a brief chat with some acquaint-
ance whom they happen to spy when
coming in or leaving the playhouse
With the intent of getting something
off their minds these people obstruct
the aisle to talk, entirely oblivious tc
all those who may be back of them
! A slight disturbance in "a great many
cases is sufficient to detract the at
1 tention of one who is interested in thu
picture and cause loss of trend OF
/ the performance on the screen. Alb
sent mindedness is in a measure re.
sponsible for great many of these
annoying occurrences. the objection
able features of which are not realiz
ed until the trick is played upon thu
ones who have been guilty of the SAM
| action.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23
A SENSIBLE FAD

The public manifests as much inter-
est in life today as it ordinary ex-
hibits toward an automobile race, the
financial gymnastics of Wall street. or
the baseball score.
Various well meaning folk set about
devising complex methods of making
their own lives less complex.
They are determined to lead the
simple life- even if they have to be
more artificial than they were before.
1t may not induce many to give up
their automobiles. and yachts, and
stock gambling. but it may give some
consolation to millions who have not
any of these things to give up.
Anyway works of philosophy are
read not to learn what to do with our
successes so much as to furnish our
selves with consolation for our fall
ures.
The newest Of fads is the Oldest of
PHILOSOPHERS.
But that there is nothing new in 1t
does not detract it's value. All real
truth is old. That it be dressed in
style suited to the time Is all that can
be expected
There be no harm in this gener-
truths agreed upon by Christ, Moses
and Confucius and Buddha. and all the
other great masters of the secrets OF
right living. 1t may be difficult to fit
these square truths into round holes
of modern life but there can be no
harm in trying.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23

AS the moving picture craze has
developed in this country there have
been evolved several classes of an
noyances to patrons of the movies
who. while they would very much like
to see these irritating characteristics
eradicated from the five-cent theaters
begin to feel there is nothing to be
done save to grin and bear the bother
some occurrences
The fault of the existence of these
annoysnces lies entirely with the par
ties causing them, as the managers of
the playhouses rule make strong
efforts to prevent anything having a
tendency to detract from the interest
of the program of films being dis
played
Local theaters are no exception to
the foregoing form of nuisance for
some of these characteristics exist
here to a marked degree.
Among the more bothersome are
persons who persist in telling their
neighbors all about every scene and
incident of film before it is displayed
and while scenes or incidents proceed
| Ing them in the story are being
| thrown upon the screen. A notable
example of this kind annoyed patrons
not long ago during the presentation
| of a spicy rube comedy. A woman
| who had seen the film BEFORE and who
saw little of interest in its second
presentation persisted in explaining
all the details of the comedy preceding
each scene as IL was displayed. Had
she talked in a low tone of voice II
would not have been much of an In
convenience to those seated IN the
same part of the house, but she spoke
so loudly that others beside her com
panions were compelled to listen tC
| everything she had to say, consequent
ly spelling an evenings entertainment
for them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23

New York, Aug 23-Accordion
pleating is coming In with rush. 1t
is here in a few advanced models of
clever makers; but the fashion is too
beautiful to be ignored and 1t is pre-
dicted that the pleated frock is to be
feature of the late summer and fall
styles. Silk in plain or changeable
colors is pleated for entire costumes
that are adaptable for little runabout
froeks or for elaborate afternoon
gowns. There is decided fullness in
skirt, sleeves and bodice.
Little accordion pleated Jackets of
soft chiffon and mousseline de sole are
now threatening to replace the coates
Of tareta that have been such strong
features. Evening wraps and lovely
negligees are showing pleating in
either entire lengths or as ruffies on
the berthas and sleeves.
But one thing must b. remembered
Fu1lness there is in all the new frocks.
but balloon skirts are by means in
style. There is still the straight line
of the figure to be adhered to, and 1t
must be admitted that the designers
have not introduced bulkiness, al
though they have given more actual
fullness than for several seasons.
The simple one-pieee frock of linen,
SILK or VOL, as IL Is known this sea-
son, comes very near being the ideal
summer frock for the girl in her late
teens. and the designers have wrought
so many variations upon the theme
that one may have a score OF such
frocks and yet show no monotony save
perhaps In the matter of line.
At this late day the shops offer any
number of these charming frocks at
very reasonable prices. There are
plenty of frocks useful and suitable
for summer wear which might con-
tinue to give service during the au-
tumn and even the winter for house
wear There are the pretty frocks of
white charmeuse and of white taffeta,
for example. tUnlined. rolling back
from the throat or in some way leav-
ing the throat free, light, supple. they
are cool and comfortable for summer
easily packed. not prone to mussine
like cottons or linens, inexpensive1y
and easily cleaned, and they will be
found exceedingly useful lin cold
weather as during the hot season
Some attractive variations upon this
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23
SAGE TEA WILL
DARKEN THE HAIR
Restore Faded and Gray
Hair to Natural Color;
Dandruff Quickly
Removed.

There is nothing new about the
idea of using Sage for restoring the
color of the hair. Our grandmothers
kept their hair dark. glossy and
abundant by the use of a simple
Sage Tea Whenever their hair
fell out or took on a dull, faded or
streaked appearance, they made a
brew of Sage leaves. and applied it
to their hair with wonderfully bene-
fetal effect.
Nowadays we don't have to resort
to the old-time tiresome method of
gathering the herbs and making the
tea This is done by skillful chemists
better than we could do 1t ourselves;
and all we have to do is to call for
the ready-made product. Wyeth S
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, con-
tanning Sage in the proper strength,
with the addition of Sulphur, another
old-time scalp remedy.
This preparation gives youthful
color and beauty to the hair, and is
one of the best remedies you can use
for dandruff, dry feverish, itching
scalp, and falling hair. Get a fifty
cent bottle from your druggist today,
and you will be surprised at the quick
results. All druggists sell it, under
guarantee that the money will be re-
funded IL the remedy is not exactly
as represented. Agent l.. Harry
Weis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23

A pretty waist model that will serve
for development as part of a complete COS
tune or for separate wear is shown in this
design The waist is made with guimpe
and in the new coat fashion so much in
vogue at the present time. As part of a
complete costume the waist is charming
made of silk, pongee, marquisette or wolfe
with the collar and revers of contrasting
shade of satin. For separate wear, silk,
linen, pique and cotton pongee will serve.
The pattern, 1925. is cut in sizes 80 to
AZ inches bust measure Medium size re-
ouires pa yards of 36-inch material and
II yard of pinch satin or contrasting ma
terial.
The pattern cal be obtained by sending
10 cents to the office of this paper
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23
INDUSTRY
/ n p a ~ a

Vernon-A committee from Vernon
appointed by the mayor Is comforting
with the council at North Vernon. rel
ative to having North Vernon light
Vernon with electricity.
Evansville-Albert Fisher of this
city Is on his way home from Paris
with large number of draft horses
which he bought in the French me-
tropoiis. He has a market for most
of the animals.
Connersviile-The Zig Four railroad
will run daily excursions between this
city and Harrison. o. on the four DAYS
of the Fayette county free fair, which
opens August 81. A Lake Erie train
will make regular trips from the city
to Roberts park, where the fair-will
be held.
New Albany-New Albany and Cory
don have been brought into closer
connection by the establishment of an
automobile line. An eight assenger
auto has been placed on the toll road
and two round trips will be made
| daily. Slow going stage coaches have
been travelling the turnpikes for fifty
years
Newcastle-The Kennard state bank
will open It's doors for business with
Il capital STOCK OF S1U,UOO. Business
men aud farmers are stockholders, but
the Citizens State bank of this city
Will have directing influence in the
new institution. as 1t has in the banks
of several of the other smaller towns
| of the county
| Sullivan-The sullivan County Poul-
| try association will mold its annual
poultry show at Sullivan Jan. to IL
| 1913. G. NJ. Campbell of Darlington
has been chosen to judge the exhibits
- The Glendora mine. four miles east
| of Sullivan. set a new mining record
| when 1t hoisted 1.e47 tons of coal In
eight hours with twelve mules.
| Clinton--t the meeting of Clinton
| Jenersonvflle-The action of tht
| board of county commissioners in re.
gard to the building of what is known
as the Midway boulevard. a drivewa,
west of the city, is being severed,
criticised. 1t is pointed out that near,
ly six miles of the road in this town
ship, from Claysburg to the Floyc
county line, is to be built for less thar
$1,000. whereas the boulevard, abou
a mile and one-fourth long. will cos
$4,000 in addition to a new bridg,
costing $500 and a charge already in
CURED for $4,000.
city council Monday provision wa
made to exempt a hospital from taxa
ton and to furnish free water anC
lights for the ground for an institu
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23

Since we must have fads 1t is good
now and then to have a fad to some
purpose.
1t may not renegerate the world but
1t may help little. to have us all
give even passing thought to the
facts that the Napoleon of finance"
who sacrifices health, friendship, fam
lily, conscience and all his generous
impulses TO a mere material success is
paying a high price for something of
poor value, that the society women
who finds herself in a condition of
nervous prostration at the end of the
social season, gives too much for her
amusement, that the politician who
sacrifices his honor for notoriety of a
paltry office would have derived more
pleasure and profit from self-respect,
and that the individual who can find
satisfaction only In gratifying his
sensual appetites is as wretehed as
any other kind of slave.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23

Among the dainty waist designs shown
this season nothing prettier has been
offered than this charming model. This
waist can be developed for dressy or gem
eral wear. according to the manner of its
treatment. 1t can be made with high or
low neck and with long or short sleeves.
The artist offers a clever idea for the
trimming of the waist with bands of
sertion. Other modes of trimming the
model will suggest. themselves to the tasty
woman. Lawn, null, marquisette, wolfe
or silk is available.
The pattern 1884. Is cut in sizes 80 to
~ inch bust measure Medium size will
require pa yards of 36-inch material and
2 yards of insertion.
The pattern can be obtained by sending
- cents 70 the office Of this paper
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23

tion proposed by DR.. F. H. Beeler and
DR.. L. D. White. A franchise for a
gas plant was discussed. The an
nua1 horse show here begins Wednes-
day afternoon and continues until Fri
day. L. J. Place of Newport will bring
fifty ponies to compete for the ribbons
that go to the smallest animals, and
L. A. Stewart of Paris, Ill, will bring
a number. Miss Helen Stewart of
Paris will furnish one of the free at
fractions with pony she has trained.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23

Columbus-A contract has been
awarded the Columbus Machine Works
to install a new steam heating plant,
water pipes. etc, in the new school
building at Whiteland. The contract
price is $4,000.
St. Paul-The ST. Paul Natural Gas
and Oil company brought in a new gas
we'll the farm of Edward Ranck
Monday afternoon. This is the third
new well that has been sunk by this
company the last year
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23

is a short black lact Jacket combined
with q white lace gown, and artistic
arrangement allows the white lace to
be seen at the sides. thus diminishing
the too sharp contrast of color. The
Introduction of cerise with lace is fire.
quent, the rage for cherry color being
still very great
The white season is affecting even
negligees. Far more than usual of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-23

these airy garments are seen. made OF
India silk and lawn. fine linen. wolfe.
all-oyer embroidery and lace. The
most open of such negligees require a
slip underneath.
Endorsements. such as combina-
tons. skirts and nightgowns, are be-
ing made Of china silk or crepe de
chine, white or delicately tinted
FLORENCE FAIRBANKS