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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
M0RCANzA LEvEE
SAID TO Be GOOD
CtTZENS DENY REPORTS THAT
CATTLE AND RICE WATER
CAUSED DANGER.
NEW LEVY BEING BUILT
N'esed Report Of Major Kerr Con
nhe morganza Levee Is Subject
Spirited Debate in Houae
OF Representatives.

.ho oiieahs. = The condition of
sno 1eSee at Morganza, In Pojnta con.
20 parish Is fairly good. Manor r NJ
ei' ehief of the state enpin.sr,
e'''a ne denied reporting the lavaa
was Ia bad condition from seena
a'ei ana cutting up by live stock,
Notwithstanding published assertion :
to this effect. '-i ''o"S
"aJor herrs denial followed the re.
oeip, OF telegram from cjtizens ~
."olsahza asserting the leyee was In
't'lss condition. The dispatch is
signed by N Tircuit, Q. S. Landurv I
w. campbell, e. o. Burton. Richard
aeoert. }. A. Oubre, A. l.. Bolte. H I,
farmalee, V. o. Beauvois and q w
Dawson, and reads as follows.
We noticed that Major r M Kerr
reported that the Morganza Ieyee was
I'D bad condition and being guarded
we, the undersigned citizens. wish to
contradict this report, as the levees
from Morganza to Torras are in first.
CLASS condition, and we apprehend no
danger, as the river is falling"
Major Kerr fully corroborated the
assertions of the citizens. Evidently.
ne said, published reports of the al
legged bad condition of the Ieyee in
question were based upon a report
rendered Governor Parker by his Of
fee.
published accounts Of this report
were probably distorted" he said.
MY office reported to the governor
the levees were holding out well all
along the line. and that no trouble
was anticipated. There is nothing
alarming In the condition Of any
levees within our Jurisdiction"
According to dispatch from Baton
Rouge, the alleged report of Major
Kerr concerning the Morganza levee
was the subject of spirited debate
In the House of Representatives. Rep
resentative Parent of Pointe Coupee,
thed ispatch said, asserted the levee
was IN bad condition and that planters
should be compelled to drain rice Va
ter which was helping to weaken the
levee.
A new levee, Major Kerr said, is be-
ing built to take the place Of the one
which broke In front of the Mon
Plaisir plantation, eighteen miles be-
low New Orleans. The new levee will
probably be competed within the next
few days, he said.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
FRECkLES


There's no longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed of your freckles, as Othine
double strengths guaranteed to remove
these homely spots.
Simply get ounce OF Othine-double
strength-from your druggist, and apply q
little of II night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst frsckles
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. 1t IL seldom
that more than one ounce is needed to com
pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion
Be to ask for the double strength
Othne, this IL sold under guarantee of
money back IL It fails to remove freckles.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

Nd results In highway construction
"a administration. Although meet
IN have been held each year, none
~ been called since the European
M began. Before the war the con-
ess had met In Brussels, Paris and
1ondon.
secretary Meredith notified the high
#1y oficlnls that he would enlarge
ne advisory committee Of state
4Qhway officials, which consults with
w department on federal policies In
ma building. This committee, con-
llns Of six members, will now in
Nlae the entire executive committee
4 the American Association of State
aGhway Officials, increasing its mem
IMP 70 IL. The secretary said this
was taken so that the committee
MA more completely represent all
's Of the United States. The en-
70 membership will enable the adj
n committee to work out CLASH
non OF roads for the entire coun-
merely providing basis for
n orderly national program of road
1Iding.
ane executive committee inspected a
~ device destined to prevent
crossIng disasters and accidents
ngerous curves. 1t met with the
sof Of sales Of the war depart
2 With reference to obtaining
Ae1t which is seriously needed
a building and which the states
been unable to secure.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
3JBll(C
ROADS
q IOlN WORLDS CONGRESS
lazy Meredith Favors Accept
,oce Of invitation OF 'nterna-
tionaI Association.

u., ,he United States should &C
.ho invitation of foreign coun-
t Nm to join the Permanent lnterna-
W. Association of Road Con
ov SOC is the recommendation of the
t .ar,tIye committee Of the American
...oriatIon of state Highway Officials
..o secretary Of agriculture. The
.a,ttae. which held two-days' con
.~,rco in washington, j. c., CON
,,sraa at the suggestion of Sec
es.sry Meredith. the invitation to
49, United States which had
received through the state
ssoartment from the American consul
ssaarol at Paris. Secretary Meredith
sssscrrred IN the action Of the high
~ ofTiciaIs and told them he would
,.,o,umeud to the state department
thN congress be asked to authorize
.acontance The highway officials also
recommended that the international
...ocIation be invited to the United
e,stps for its next meeting.
n advising the secretary of the ac-
~ ~ the state highway officials,
rhonas II. Macdonald, chief of the
tureau of public roads, who Is also
,asmber Of the executive committee,
.la that the United States Is the only
s,vilizpd nation not now n member
a the international association. He
INV many advantages In the United
states becoming member, and he be-
,Ioyed .he other nations in the as
sociaton would welcome an invita-
Nm 10 meet In this country next year.
Tho roads congress, he said, consti-
tuted an international tribunal for
bringing together the best experience
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
A laxative man is apt to be rs good
natured as he is foolish.
A Feeling of Security

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about to
take is absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs
Such a medicine is Dr. kilmer's Swamp.
Root. kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard of purity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every
bottle of Swamp Root.
1t Is scientifically compounded from
vegetable herbs.
1t is not stimulant and Is taken in
teaspoonful doses.
1t is not recommended for everything
1t 10 natures great helper in relieving
and overcoming kidney, liver and blad-
der troubles.
A sworn statement of purity il with
every bottle Of DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root.
If you need a medicine, you should
have the best. On sale at all drug stores
in bottles of two sizes. medium and large.
However, If you wish first to try this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer e. Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
JUST PARAGRAPHS.

Aexandr1a. NarCisSe Brooks a
negro charged with manslaughter
was tried in the district court and
found guilty. Brooks was engaged in
q shooting ARRAY on a Southern Pa.
cific train at Lecompte several weeks
ago with Frank McCue, in which
Brooks. McCue and Frank Wells all
were wounded and an unknown negro
man was killed.
Alexandria. Colonel A. T. Pres
colt, president of the Baton Rouge XII
wants Club and member of the fac
ulty of the Louisiana State University,
was tSe speaker at the noon Gay
lun IN OF the Kiwanis Club held at
the Hotel Bently recently. His subject
was "Kiwanis and Its Work"
Colfax.-An examination is to be
held at WINFIELD on June is for the
position of postmaster at Rochelle In
the northeast corner of Grant parish.
The annual compensation at the office
IL @140O.
vfdalia. C. p. Seab. demonstra-
ton agent of Concordia parish, states
that there are more than 10000 acres
OF cultivated lands OF Concordia Par
ish that are flooded by backwater
from Red and Black rivers.
lAbbeville. - Fire was discovered in
the store Of Frederick Bros. & Mou-
ton. successors to l.. C M. Sokoloski
Company. The stock was ruined and
the interior OF the first floor was al
most destroyed.
Columbia.--Th commencement ex-
ercises of the Columbia High School
were held here. At the opening ex-
ecrises on Sunday morning Rev. B. F.
Cehring, pastor of the Baptist Church
at Clarks, delivered a sermon.
De Ridder. - John Olander is build
ing q store building in the east part OF
the city.
Crowley. - The annual parish rally
nv members of the boys and girls ag-
ricult,,ral clubs was he'd here recent
'. ]. ID. Cade. parish agent. and Miss
Erin Dore. home demonstration agent.
expect a good attendance. Talks on
club work will be made.
Lochport. The residence OF Ana
tole. Ayo. constable and deputy sheriff,
burned to the ground recently. Mr..
Ayo's home was situated adjoining
the Godchaux plantation at Raceland.
Most of the contents of the building
were saved.
DeRidder. - The Chamber OF Com
merce has begun to make arrange
ments for a big Fourth OF July cele-
bration here. Since the Fourth comes
an sunday. it has been decided to
hold the celebration on the fifth. AT
ths Chamber of Commerce has the
waiter In hand it is expected that de-
lirhtful program will be provided with
nlenty of eats and drinks.
Alexandria. The Grand Lodge.
knights OF Pythias, which convened
here. selected Lake Charles a. the
nsxt place Of meeting.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
AVOID INFLUENZA,
COLDS, LA GRIPPE, ETC.

BY keeping the bowels and liver active.
The best remedy for this is BONDS
LIVER PILLS. They not only act dl-
rectly on the liver, but remove all poi
sonous matter from the bowels. At
the very first sign Of cold, take q
Bonds PHI at bedtime.-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
The Cuticura Toilet Trio

Having cleared your skin keep It clear
by making Cuticura your every day
toilet preparations. The soap to cleanse
heal, the Talcum to powder and per-
fume. No toilet table is complete
without them. 25c everywhere.-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
Ready for Him.

Mrs. A-Does your husband smoke
In the house7
Mrs. B-Yes; and I'm glad of It. It
will be easy for me to say where to be-
gin II he ever remarks that we must
economize-Boston Transcript.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
RoADS VERY EXPENSIVE
80 Of Foodstuffs Placed a,
s'''s'lllon Dollars Yearly on
Transportation.

road haulage cost is big
W. cost Of transportation. Eek
y as high as a half-billion
year on foods alone--due to
That is FIVE dollars each
man. woman and child in
al'ed States.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
Doesn't hurt bit and Free1one
costs only a few cents.

With your fngersl You can lift off
any hard corn. soft corn. or corn be
tween the toes, and the hard skin cal
luses from bottom of feet.
A tiny bottle of "Freezone" costs
little at any drug store: apply few
drops upon the corn or calIous. In
stantly it stops hurting. then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or cal
lous right off, root and all, without
one bit of pain or soreness, Truly !!
No humbug ADV.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
y GOOD ROADS COUNCIL
80 and Civic Organizations OF
Louis Start Campaign Of
III Education.

newly formed federated roads
comprising 2S business and
Esanizations, is starting cam
Y educate the people within a
~ "a 100 miles of st. Louis Of
esneilts of road Improvement.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

A few cents buys "Danderine." AT.
ter an application of "Danderine" you
can not find fallen hair or any dand-
ruff, besides every hair shows new
life, vigor, brightness, more color and
thickness.-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
SO OUT OF 100

OF the little ills such as Nasal Ca
tarrh Sunhurn, Itching, or Soreness
anywhere. may be quickly relieved by
applying NacherRalm which is harm
less, Hnd cooling. Keep il handy.
and avoid limitations.
If YOU cannot buy NaCher Balm 10
cally. send soc in stamps fer u tube.
to +. W. VaCher. Inc, New Orleans.
La.-Agents wanted-Adv.
Women remind us of angels because
they are always flying around.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
ASPIRIN

"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" is genu-
Inc Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for over
twenty years Accept only an unbroken
''Bayer package" which contains proper
directions to relieve Headache. Tooth
ache. Earache Neuralgia. rheumatism,
Colds and Pain Handy tin boxes of II
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger "Bayer packages Aspirin
Is trade mark Bayer Manufacture Mon
Oaceticacldester of SalicyliCacid.-Adv
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
!ake Closer Relations.

.ke Closer Relations.
y !. y largely dependent upon
ne town depends absolutely
souhtry. Good roads melt
between the city and the
break down the barrier Of
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

Art Is consummate when It seems
to be nature-Longinus.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

Little is more gratifying than being
blunt with blunt people.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

The summer girl can't appear on the
stage of action any too soon.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

Coltax. - The Grant State Bank of
ooilax began the publication Of its
charter recently. 1t has ZAP stock
holders and capital stock OF S45. 600.
which has all been subscribed and
more than half paid in, the balance to
be paid in ninety days. The bank is
10 begin business on July /, and work
on theb rick building II is to occupy is
to begin at once. the material for the
uuilding being already on the ground,
which is located on Railroad avenue
Dr. e. II. Blackwood will be the presi-
dent, w. A. Brownlee, first vice pres
ldent; Q. A. Hargis, second vice presi
dent; J. E. Swafford, cashier
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

Instead of marrying man to re
form him. the average woman marries
man TO inform him.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

q Showed Value.
Showed the value of the
lie country as a trans
Ql!nn IN the time Of emer.
'lle commercial possibil
~ transportation.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

A woman's idea Of n hideous gown
S one that is out of style.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

The strength that flowers in beauty
Is twice strong.-Richard Barton.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

The people who are paid to be good
never earn their salary.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19

Natchitoches.-Bayo Pierre and
spanish Lake sections are beginning
70 go under water backing in from
hed river through the bayou Cattle
are being moved from the swamps
there. Several large herds of Here.
ioros and other thoroughbred cattle
are pastured In these swamps which
form an ideal place for cattle raising
and owners have been engaged for
several days in moving them to the
highlands. Red river continues to
rise about ten inches in twentyfour
hours and some farms are being
threatened by water which is backing
In from bayous in the rear.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-19
important to Mothers

Many men who can bottle their
wrath are not cOrlSers
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-06

Burlington. Advice is given as TO
how 10 reach the orchard as follows:
BY train go to Rutland and then by
trolley to Castleton Corners to School
Stop, which is but few hundred
yards from he orchard. Trolleys run
every hour between. Castle on and
Rutland Those who prefer to 20 by
auo should take the Rutland-Fair Ha.
ven highway to the school house at
Castleton and then up hill to the
orchard.
The program for he day includes
an excursion over the orchard at 10
o'clock. Those who have been TO the
orchard and understand some of the
fundamental principles of good fruit
culture, say that this is a wonderful
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-06

there will be demonstrations Of
Friend Sprayer drawn by tractor and
operated by TWO spray guns. There
VIII be Niagara dust spray machine
demonstrations, Power Pease apple
STEER and graded machine,s thinning
and bridge graft ng demonstrat ons,
for woodchucls, etc.
While the orchard is somewhere
near the central par Of the state
many people will probably be able to
make the trip IN q single day, especi-
ally if they go by auto. 1t should be
remembered" however, that there are
ample hotel ccmmodations a Pros.
pect Hotel Lake Bomoseen, only 8
miles away, at Fair Haven, A miles
and at Ru land, Is miles away
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-06

The new freight and passenger
rates are to go into effect and on that
dae the public will begin paying an
other billion dollars year penalty
for the government mismanagement
Of the railroads. Every man, woman
and child will share in this burden.
1t is a good thing to bear in mind that
this near doubling of freight and pas
senger rates in three years is less
than one half due to increased wages.
The other half is caused by foolish
blunders of the government manage
ment, the addition OF many thousands
of unnecessary and often incompetent
employees and the breaking down Of
the railroad organizations which had
been carefully built UP over long
term Of years.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-06
FRUIT GROWERS MEETING
To Be Held at MacRae Orchards
CastIeton, August 10.

The annual orchard needing OF the
Vermont State Horticultural Society,
will be held Wednesday, August la,'
a. Cas- eton, at the MacRae orchard,
Of 10000 apple trees, On this orchard
can be found many types Of soils,
slopes and many other interesting
conditions for study, demonstration
of a typical sod mulch orchard from
which the grass is never remtNed.
over two miles of thing have been
used for the purpose of draining We
land throughout the orchard, Chem
icals are used to supply nitrogen.
The notices for the meeting are be-
ing sent out from the Office of The Sec
rotary, Professor M. B. Cummings, Of
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-06

+ Col. Emery, candidate for governor,
according to his newspaper support
ers Is taking the same position as Mr.
Babbitt on the liquor question-that
the Volstead act ought to be modified.
1t is the only sensible position to take
The Volstead law in its present form
is non enforceable and calculated to
increase intemperance. Every friend
Of temperance should seek the modi
fica ion of the Volstead law They
ought not to be scared by the fact
that the out and out vets are vigor-
ously demanding the repeal of the
same law with the intent Of letting
the bars fully down. Mr. Babbf is
position from the start has been the
only o5frect one, to SO modify the Vol
stead act as to not make criminals out
of twothirds OF the people hf the
United States and at the same time
leave it strong enough to not invali-
date the 18th amendment The fact
that Col Emery has been obliged to
come to the same line of reasoning is
"a powerful compliment to Mr.. Bah
bits judgment Even Mr. AganI
seems to be fast swinging to the
same position after the fiat failure of
his first platform announcement, Mr.I
Hartness now appears to be the only
one ofsfhe four candidates who is
8 licking 10 the Volstead law and he
seems Ito avoid the subject.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-06
500 Reward, SlOC

The readers of this paper VIII be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure IN all It's stages and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
Catarrh Medicine ia taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces Of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the dlsensc, giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitutiOn and assisting nature in doing its
work. The propTietoTs have so much
faith in the curative power of Halls
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that II fails
to cure. Send for list OF testimonials,
Address +. }. CHENEY & Co. Toledo.
Ohio. Sold by ali Druggists. 75c.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-06
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1920.

Just what will be the outcome Of
the disbanding of the Stark hose com.
pany is not clear but every old timer
and property owner hopes to see the
company re-crganized. The s. ark
hose company has had splendid rec
ord as a fire fighting organization
For many years it had an unbroken
record Of being first at every fire and
always ready to be given the hardest
part of the work. The many ex-mem-
bers of the Starks might we'll get to-
gether and try to put the company
again into working form.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-08-06

sight. Every MANI in Vermont ought
to see this orchard. At neon there
viii be basket picnic on cool
breezy knoll overlooking Lake Bono
seen, the Green and Adirondack Noun
taias. Following this basket picnic,
there viii be several addresses, two at
least, by prominent ou' Of state fruit
Growers. Mr. II, c. c. Miles Of MI
1.rd. Connecticut Assistant Secretary
of the New England Fruit Show, Will
be the first speaker, He will be fol
lowed by Mr. Geo A. Drew, Of Green.
wich Connecticut, Mgr, OF Conyers
Farm Of $4,000 trees. Following these
addresses there will be short round
table alks Of valuable experiences by
fruit growers in Vermont. Later on
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-13
ONE MEETS GLOBE TROTTERS or
ALL NATIONS IN MEXICO SAYS
FORMER CHICKASHA BOY THERE

There's great bunch Of globe.
trotters and general builders and
men with vision and imagination
here. It's city of a million people,
and it is the center of activity for
the Republic of Mexico in a way that
has no parallel in the United States,
or possibly in any other country of
this size in the world. There are
lots OF Canadians, English French.
Russians, Germans, Spaniards, Ital-
ians and most all other Europeans
here, in addition to very substan-
tial colony of Americans Most of
the class of fellows who come to a
place like this speak several Ian.
and it is surprising how gen.
orally English is spoken" writes
Chester II. Westfall, formerly of this
city, now with the Compania Petro-
Iera de Sonora, S. A., Mexico City.
Westfall is "A graduate of the Uni
gersity of Oklahoma and was later
assistant director of the school of
ournalism. He is the son of Mr. and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-13

Mrs. j. w. Wcstfall, 500 South
Eighteenth street
Westfall mentions Ralph Turner,
United Press correspondent, at one
time a University of Missouri Jour
nalism student, whose home was at
Bartlesville. zone OF the mennin the
Office is, from Massachusetts, He
spent a couple of years in the phil
ippines, a couple of years in Span,
and he has been here as long. There
are a lot of newspaper men here In
Mexico City. Met Corey couple of
nights ago-he was going to the
Frisco convention. You will remem-
ber him from his war correspondent
stories. Fellows like him are drop.
ping through almost every week. It's
an education to be with them.
Had dinner today with the u. p.
correspondent for the New York
Times, and General Enriquez. The
name of the general is probably mis-
spelled. | mention him on account
OF the fact that he is a graduate of