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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24
We TOLD YOU so.

From time to time in the pas
two years there have been printeC
in the columns of this paper sta
tistics showing that our increased
export trade has been due to war
orders. All through the 1916
campaign, the Democratic press
and the Wilson administration de.
MED that this was true. Many
non political papers were silent
upon the subject. Now comes the
Saturday Evening Post with an
editorial which cOrIobOrates what
this paper has been saying for two
years, that eve have gained CON-
paratlvely little foreign trade ex
cept as war demand has thrown it
to u.s." While the Saturday Ev
ening Post has finally grasped the
facts of the situation, just as we
have been stating them for many
months, it refuses to reach the
conclusion that will appeal to
most thinking people that devel
ment of permanent export trade
depends chiefly upon building up
home industry so that, by produc
ing large quantities we shall be
able to produce at lower cost and
be in position to compete in the
worlds markets. And, in order
to build up home enterprises we
must have the aid of a Protective
Tariff. Perhaps in couple of
years more the Post will get
around to that idea, but it appar.
emily will not 60 any further now
than admit the facts. Give the
Post time and it will catch up
with us.-Wolfeboro IN. H.
Granite State News.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24
IBERIA LIVESTOCK.
EXPERIMENT FARM,

Jeanerette, La, March II, 1911
Dear Sir:
You and your friends are cordl
ally invited to visit the Iberia
Live Stock Experiment Farm Oh
Monday, April 2, 1917. 10 order
to give planters, and any Others
who may be interested, an oppOr-
tunity to inspect the equipment,
livestock and crops Of the station,
and especially to examine the cat
tie in our feeding tests before they
are shipped to market, it has been
decided to hold a Visitors Day Oh
April 2.
1t has been a little more then
two years since the appropriation
for the establishment of live
stock experiment farm in the cane
sugar, and cotton districts of the
South became available. Since
then great deal of our time has
been occupied IN the organization
of forces, the installation Of the
equipment, and the construction
of buildings. While this preliml.
nary work has been under way we
have found time to make practical
tests that we believe are Of inter
est to sugar planters. These
tests include comparative work
records of brood mares and mules,
also the costs to date of rearing
mule colts when the usual feeds
available on the farm are used. In
addition to this, we now have
swine on experiment and six lots
of steers on feed. One of these
lots is fed cane top silage and cot
tonseed meal; the other five lots
all receive a daily feed Of differ.
ent silages with cOttOnseed meal,
including corn. sorghum, corn and
soybeans, etc. The purpose of
this test is to compare the value
of cane tops as feed with other
silages, as we'll as to determine I'll
most profitable silage crop. While
we have found that we have more
to learn in respect to the ensiling
and feeding of cane tops, our re.
3 Its so far have been sutfic emily
encouraging to lead us to believe
that cane tops will ultimately be.
come a standard silage in The cane
district.
There will be no speaking, but
there will be several present to
answer questions and explain re-
suits. Prof. w. r. Dodson, Di
rector of Louisiana Experiment
stations, and the Live Stock Eek
.ension Staff, as we'll as many
others prominent in agricultural
md live stock lines will be
with us.
The farm can be reached from
New Iberia and Jeanerette by the
Very truly yours,
O. +. MAULDIN.
Livestock Specialist IN Charge.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

The O. o. d. Grocery & Com
mission 90. Is a new business con
Germ for this city. 1t will be
ready for business about the first
proximo, with new and fresh line
Of goods. Y. Il. LeMonnier will
be at the head of the new bust
ness. which will be located in the
brick building at the corner of
Main and Swaims streets. Mr..
LeM0nnier opened and installed
the Nelson store in this city, which
business occupies the store build.
ing formerly used by the retired
firm of DeBIanc & Landry. After
retiring from his former associate
Mr.. LeMonnier started DEVELOPING
his new line of handling country
produce and In couple of weeks
has made number Of very desira.
ble business alliances. He ia at
home with either French or Eng
llsh and promises IN very short
time to be acquainted with as
many of our people, in town and
country, rs any merchant doing
business at this point. He will do
much towards attracting az great
volume of busine So back to the
Old stand of w. f. Satertield az
was ever handled at that corner in
it's best days.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24
AMERICANISMS

Are words and phrases, says an
| English author, current IN the
United States of America, and not
current in England. These pecu
liarities are much more prominent
in conversation than in writing;
indeed, IN the American writers
that are usually considered class
icaI. 1t is difficult to detect any
thing of the kind. The number of
absolutely new words introduced
into the English language I'D
America is remarkably small. AS
an instance may be mentioned:
CAUCUS, tor secret political
assembly. This is corruption OF
coM-houSe, a calker's shed in Bos
ton, where the patriots before the
revolution had usually held their
meetings.
YANKEE is a Indian corruption
of the French, Anglais. The
great body of Americanisms con
sists in giving an unusual sense to
existing words, as
CLEVER, iD the sense OF anna
BILE, and
SMART for clever.
WAGON for very light kind of
carriage.
Book STORE for a booksellers
shop.
WITTED for withered.
CREEK for a small river, instead
Of small arm Of the sea.
Several divisions of the country
have their characteristic pecnliari
ties Thus, IN the New England
states-Yankeeland proper.
UGLY Is used for illnatured.
FRIENDS for relations.
GUESS for a great variety of
thlngs-tO think, presume, sup
pose, etc. This use of "guess" is
confined to New England. The
of New York and the
Middle States generally employ
"expect" in the same way; while
those of the Southern States "reck
oD;" and those of the Western
States calculate "-Ex.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24
FRIENDS OF OLD

At a recent meeting held by
Maple Camp No. Jag, Friday, Feb
ruary 8, the members chose the
following as delegates 10 the state
convention to be held at New Ibe-
ria March q, 90, 90: Wade Faust,
r. Jennings, e. q. Rogers and j..
G. Meynier. The delegates pledg
ed themselves to do their utmost
in securing the re election Of A. f.
Babln as sovereign delegate.
The above clipping was taken
from recent issue of the Times
Picayune and forwarded to the
Iberian by Mr. Chas. Meynier, the
father of the delegate of the same
name. In the letter accompany
ing the clipping our correspondent
writes:
"My son Charlie has been chosen
as one OF the delegates of his
home camp to the convention ID
New iberia. AS be will be
stranger IN your city | will be
grateful for any attention or
courtesy extended him. l am
presuming upon our friendship
which dates back to the days in
the 7O's when you were quite
young and when I was one of the
pilots uuder your dear father on
several boats in the mail line, one
of the last was the "Mary Lewis"
Ut the Pharr Line. l trust You
will be able to make my son feel
at home while with you, for which
l shall be very grateful and l am
sure you will find him appreciatlve
of every kindness.
| remain your old friend,
Chas. Meynier.
To our old friend we feel safe
IN replying that true to the tradi
tions of hospitality of this people,
there will be no effort spared on
our part to make Charlie, the
younger, feel perfectly at home
with the people who knew his ia
Their so we'll in days gone by. The
people of New Iberia, We are sure,
propose to make all delegates feel
glad they came to New Iberia this
year, and when "Oharlie" returns,
he will be able to tell his father
much of interest about old |
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

Mumps usually occurs in the
early spring months. 1t is be-
lieved.to be contracted by direct
transmission from one person to
another.
Because the disease sometimes
leaves after reflects, the patient
should be very carefully nursed
until entirely well. The disease
ia almost always more serious in
adults.
All persons suffering from
mumps should be kept IN bed
away from other persons. No
visitors should be allowed until
the swelling is entirely gone. All
children in the family who have
not had humps should be kept
home from school for period of
three weeks from last exposure to
the disease.
Bed linen should be boiled.
After the patient has recovered,
the sick room should be thorough.
ly aired and the sunlight let in
La. State Board of Health.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24
. APRIL.

The Romans gave this month
the name of Aprizis, from aperive,
to open, because it was the season
when buds began to open; by the
Anglo SaxOns it was called Ooster,
or Easter month; and by the
Dutch Grass month.
The custom of sending one upon
a bootless errand on the first day
of this month, Is perhaps a traves
try of sending hither and thither
of the Saviour from Annas to Gaia.
phas, and from Plate to Herod,
because during the middle ages,
this scene IN Chrlst's life was
made the subject of miracle play
at Easter, which occurs IN the
month Of April. 1t is possible,
however, that it may be a relic of
some old heather festival.
The custom, whatever it's origin,
playing off little tricks on this day,
whereby ridicule may be fixed
upon unguarded individuals, ap
pears to be quite universal. In
France, one thus imposed upon is
called I'm poisson PAwi2. In
England, such a person is called
an "April fool" in Scotland, q
a "gowk":: Gowk is the Scotch for
the cuckoo, and also signifies a
foolish person.
The favorlte jest in Britain is to
send one upon an GRAND for some
thing grossly nonsensical-as for
pigeons milk" or the "History
Of Adams Grandfather" or to
make appointments which are not
to be kept, or to call to a passer
by that "his latchet is unloosed,"
or that there ia spot Of mud
upon his face" When he falls
into the snare, the term "April
fool" or "gowk" is applied with a
shout Of laughter.
1t is curious that the Hlndus
practice precisely similar tricks on
the 31st Of March, when they hold
what is called the "Huli Festival
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

District Attorney Emile Vuille
mot has taken aggressive steps to
wards breaking up the gang OF
cattle thieves which have been
operating in the parish of st.
Martins. On Tuesday Of this
week he gained information OF
certain facts which promised, with
but little fortifying, the convic
ton of certain parties if appre
hended. On Tuesday night, with
the assistance of the Sherlffs of
fee of st. Martin, he caused the
arrest of suspect. who confessed,
duplicating others. Other arrests
followed before morning. On
Wednesday Mr.. Vuillemot return
ed to his duties here, but consid.
erably fatigued by night travel
and loss of sleep.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24
NOT THE ONLY ONE
THERE ARE OTHER NEW IBERIA
PEOPLE SIMIL ARLY SITUAT-
ED.

Can there be any stronger proof
offered than the evidence of New
Iberia residents? After you have
read the following, quietly answer
the question.
Edgar j. Bourg, meat dealer, 635
Julia ST., New Iberia, says: 81
was confined to my bed several
times with kidney complaint and
sometimes could hardly turn over,
owing to the pains in my back.
l had to be careful or sharp twingI
es darted through my loins.
Mornings was stiff and lame and
lacked strength and energy. One
box Of Doan's Kidney Pills, pro-
cured at Taylor's, Drug Store, re-
moved the trouble"
Statement given June 6, 19O5.)
On May 4, 1914 Mr.. Bourg said !:
Il haven't had an attack of kid
ney trouble since Doan's kidney
Pills cured me.n
Doc, at all dealers. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

Have you an Annuity Certificate
with THE MASON'S ANNUITY
If not, get one NOW. With it, your
wife and children are safe against
privation and want.
No possibility of Charity, Or
phanage, Woman's Home or other
form of chilly aims confronts them
with humiliation-all due to your
improvidence.
See our Beneficiary List-the
FIVE HUNDRED widows and ONE
THOUSAND children without hun
ger or tears. Income secured, safe
guarded by Law and personally
under shield of Masonic obligation
and association.
Which group is to be the destiny
of your loved ones? Your life is
no more certain than any mans,
you know. For further particular
Adv. See E. +. WILLARD.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

The Lafay Broom Factory
is an industrial institution which
is vigorously going after a bigger
trade and broadening it's sphere
OF activities. On Wednesday an
auto truck, loaded with brooms,
rolled through Main street. We
are Informed that the brooms were
unloaded at the wholesale house
OF Renoudet & Dietlein on Iberia
street, and that the truck went
back home light.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given in accordance
with law that the registration office OF
the Parish of Iberia is now opened at
the Court House in New Iberia, Louis
lana, and will so remain opened until
further notice, or until the time pres.
crlbed by law for the closing thereof.
Notice Of registration in other wards
will be published later.
If j. A. GONSOULlN, Registrar.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

Another big exodus of negroes
from the south to The north is re-
ported. The statement came from
Chicago Thursday that more than
10, 900 had come there within two
weeks and it was predicted that
by September the number would
reach $4,000 at least. The pro
viding Of them with employment
had already become perplexing
problem. -Ruston Leader,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

A tight feeling in the chest ac-
companied by short, dry cough,
indicates an inflamad condition in
the lungs. To relieve it buy the
dollar size BILLIARDS. HORE-
HOUND SYRUP; you get with each
bottle a free HERRICK'S RED
PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for
the chest. The syrup relaxes the
tightness and the. plaster. draws
out the inflammation. It is an ideal
combination for curing colds set
tied in the lungs. ~
Sold By ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

j. M. Bleuler died on the 2nd OF
this month at his home in New
Orleans. He ia doubtless we'll.
known by all the merchants in
Thibodaux. as for years, as the
representative of Meyer & Bleuler,
he sold them wrapping paper and
paper bags, his first trips here
being along abont 90 years ago
LafOuTche Comet.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

Although Germany forced the
United States to the painful me-
cessity of severing relations, the
chances are that the neutr als
can't help but look upon this
country as being their peerless
leader still.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24
WARNING TO TRESPASSERS.

Warning is hereby given to all par.
ties who are, or may be concerned
that hunting, or trespassing in what
ever manner, upon the pasture prop
erty, formerly known as the Chas.
Clerc tract, East of the right of way OF
the Morgan's La. q Tex. r. R., and
South by Lewis avenue, is positively
forbidden. VioIators OF this warning
will be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law.
3-31 A. A. LEMAIRE.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

Very Reverend Albert Blever
who conducted the mission at st.
Peters Catholic Church last week
Is IN Rayne, La, this week where
ne will hold a similar mission,
preaching in English and French.
He will be in Rayne mp to and in.
GLIDING March %.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24
FOR RENT:

A splendid Office, in Masonic Tenn
pie Building. second floor, well lighted,
thoroughly ventilated, Electric lights,
steam heat, sanitary closets, centrally
located.
For rates and terms, apply to
z. w. Lee, at Lees Drug Store
II Cor. Main and Julia SITS.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

The Imperial German govern.
ment does not hate Americans but
that does not restrain it from kill.
ing them when they are not look
ing.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

FOR RENT: A splendidly situated
residence on Charles street. The
house has rooms and is furnished
with all modern improvements. For
further particulars apply to
A. B. MURRAY
IF Phone 70, East Main st.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

An uneasy feeling in the stomach
or bowels yields quickly to HER
BINE. 1t tones up the stomach and
purifiea the bowels. Price soc.
Sold By ESTORGE DRUG co
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-24

The consumption Of food can be
diminished considerably before the
American people will be underfed.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-23
Young Men Urged to Enlist.

1t is known that there are great
many young men in the towns where
there are no permanent recruiting sta
tions, who are anxious to join the Navy,
but do not know the proper steps TO be
taken. Congress recently authorized
an increase of about %, 000 men for the
Navy, which was about so per cent in,
crease.
1t is self-evident that so per cent
Increase will open up opportunities for
rapid advancement which have never
existed before. 1t is probable tina.
never again will such opportunities BIT
opened to the ambitious young men, So
that now is the time; n opportunity
which no young man should miss.
The Navy offers board and lodging
free, outfit of clothing and uniforms,
so that the pay you receive is practical
ly all clear money. Interesting and vary
ing work, education, travel, teach you
a trade, if you have ability for any.
Leave thirty days year, pay, sick or
well, free medical attention and numer-
Gus other features. ADJUSTMENTS are
furnished aboard ships, as moving pic
lures, athletics, entertainments, etc
The pay amounts to $3.50 a month,
while under training at the Training
Station, where recruits are sent for g
period of four months, thereafter pay
ranges from $40 80 to over 500 90 ac-
cording to rate held. Opportunities are
given for advancement to Warrant and
Commissioned Officer rank, the lowest
Commissioned rank pays a salary
S17OO. 90 a year, with allowances.
Men can now receive their discharge
after one years service at sea, without
cost.
What have you at present to compare
with the above.
Postmasters of the first, second and
third class Offices havs been authorized
to aid the recruiting officers in securing
recruits for the Army and Navy, SO, if
you are interested, consult your Post
| master.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-23
Lenten Services at Trinity Church.

The following is the order of Lanten
Services at Trinity Church, Rev. +. E.
HcManus, Rector:
Sundays-M orning Prayer, Ante Com
nunion II a. M, Evening PRAYER 7:3O
p. m Palm Sunday, II a. m; 7:30 p. ms
Week Days-Tuesdays, Morning
Prayer a. ~, Thursdays, Special
Preaching 8 p. M, Fridays, Litany 9 a.
m.
Holy Week-Daily 4p. N. Good Fri
day, Ante Communion, 9 a. m. The
Three Hours IL to p. m.
Easter Day, April 8-HoIy Commun-,
ion $50 a. m, Morning Prayer and
Holy Communion II a. m.
Thursday nights in Lent p. m.
February %, Rev. c. Ernest Smith,
D. G. L., St. Thomas, Washington.
March l, Rev. Henry Howard Mars
den, ST. Bartholomew Brookville.
March 8, Rev. George Fiske Dudley,
St. Stephens. Washington, D. c.
March Is, Rev. Enoch Magruder
Thompson, The Nativity Chapel, Ca
tnedra, S. S. Peter and Paul, Washing
ton, D. G.
March %, Rev Lewis R. Lever ing,
Christ Church, Port Tobacco Parish,
La Plata, Md.
March %, Rev. Christopher Philip
Sparkling St. Johns, Georgetown Par
! ish, Washing ton, D. c.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-23
Regulations for Lent.

Ash Wednesday, the first day OF
Lent. fell on the 81 day of February.
!. All the faithful who have COM
ple,ed their twenty-frst year, unless ex-
81. p5 by dispensation or some other
!e,-;ti,aate cause. are bound to observe
TIE fast Of Lent.
:. They are to mike one meal only .
day, EXCEPT on Sundays.
3. A small refreshmeut, commonly
called i collation., is permitted in the
evening.
4 The following persons are exemp
from obligations of fasting: Persons
nader twenty-one years of age, the sick
u4rstny woma Il, those who are obliged
70 do hard labor, and those who
thrcuga weakness, cannot fast withou
great prejudice to their health.
5. The faithful are reminded tha',
besides the obi CATION of fasting i'm
posed by the Church, this holy season
of Leaf, should b., in an especia
manner, time of earnes! prayer, O
sorrow for sius, Of seciusion from the
world and its amusements, and of
generous atmsgiving.
81 virtue of an Indult to the Unite
States the following special dispense
lions are granted:
/. The use Of iiesh-meat is permitted
, l. 900 l.. -, .<upIo,,c and onre a day
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-23
In Memoriam

In remembrance of our dear mother
and grandmother, Mary E. Boswell
who departed this life two weeks ago
Feb. 8, 1917: aged 7S years.
Day by day we saw her fade,
And gently pass away,
Many times in our hearts we prayed,
That she might longer stay.
Farewell, farewell, our mother dear,
Life is so sad without you here,
Oh! May we meet our dear grandmoth-
er,
In heaven, where all is peace, joy and
love.
By Her devoted son and grand
daughter, Bernard D. Boswell and
Mary F. Boswell.