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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-20
OPPORTUNITY! WHERE?

l sometimes hear men say, Great
Scott! This is the village God forgot;
there is no chance for me to rise, in
this old burg Of moss back guys"
Then they go forth upon day, to
fairer pastures, far away; and there
they find things just as hard as in
them own abandoned yard. 1t cuts
no ice where genius dwells; We'll al
ways find it wearing bells. The man
who has the goods may go to desert
waste or artic snow, and there hang
out his modest sign, and he will find
that trade is fine. Ours is a quiet,
dreamy town, but it would hold no
fellow down. If some youth shows the
proper fire, with brush or hammer,
wrench or Tyre, men drop their work
for half day, to help him upward
on his way. With proper stuffing in
your head, there isn't any town so
dead that you can't cut a swath right
there, and nineteen kinds of laurels
wear. And in the deadest, grayest
town man may win world renown.
If you, fair reader, where you are,
can't hitch your wagon to a star, you
couldn't do the trick in Cork, in Bos-
ton or New York. If in New iberia
you're a frost, then count your shot
for success as lost. It's not so much
of where you live, as of the effort
that you give.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-20

Two army trucks surrounded by a
large guard Of troops passed through
the streets of Portland, Oregon, and
the general belief was that gold was
being shipped to Japan. 1t turned
out that the trucks contained 1000
quarts Of whiskey for military hospi-
tails in California.
The famous race horse, Man o
War, receives more personal atten-
ton than any being, human or other
wise, since Cleopatra. He has re-
tinue of servants and is housed more
extensively than the Gaekwar of Ba-
roda or the Jhilwar of Jhock.
q o
Under English common law no one
has right to battle in the sea. The
law has been tested and upheld, but
not generally observed.
Sawdust, treated with certain acids,
has been found to be a good feed for
cattle when judiciously mixed with
other fodder (We are also of the
opinion that some breakfast Foods"
are composed of sawdust.
A church was built at Santa Rosa,
California, and every part of it ex-
cept the flooring, came from one
tree, a giant redwood which yielded
$4,000 feet of timber and many shin
les.
Some folks think one has to go to
Africa or South America to find un-
known lands, but right here in the
United States, the interior of the
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-20

$172,427.48
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-20
Around The world.

Okefnokee Swamps in the State OF
Georgia has never been visited by
man.
In Utah, machinery is being taker
to a mine and certain rare ores
brought to the railroad by airplanes
in a few hours. Formerly six weeks
were required to make the journey by
wagon.
Airplane travel has become so COM
mon in France that inkeepers in vii
lagos have complained to the gov
eminent against the numerous fliers
who rise early and fly away forget.
ting to pay their bills.
Adam Duncan, who is credited with
the development of the tomato from
a decorative vine to a favorite Of the
table, is dead at Hillingdon, Eng
land, aged 80 years.
o.
General Leman, Belgian hero, whose
fight at Liege held up the German
advance long enough. to give the Al
lies chance to prepare for the bat
tie of the Marine, is dead. He was
the only Allied officer whose heroism
inspired the Germans to return his
surrendered sword.
Perfumes with the fragrance OF
jasmine, musk and hyacinth used fol
seeming expensive soaps originate in
a coal mine. Pitch, creosote, oils
carbolic acid, antiseptics and high ex-
plosives are all hidden in a lump OF
coal.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-20

here in town. pa
sed they was a
good opening for a
.institushun of that
kind a round here
a speshully before
the last leckshun
was had.
Saturday tonlte
we went down to
Mr.. and Mrs. Ho-
'gans to sit a while
& Mrs. Hogan got
out a bunch of TO-
,tografs she had had
TUX las summer
when she was al
the summer kolo-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-20
Well Pleased
always are the
people W no haze
learned by expe
rience that our
Drug Store

contains exactly
what they re-
au1re. We carry
everything you
would expect in a
first class drug
store and our
stock is al ways
kept strictly up
to date. We meet
any de mands up
on it either for
good old. stapel
articles or the
latest novelties
Our goods always
gain by compari'
son with 9th ers
whether the tesI
be made on quaif
ty or price.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-20
THREE BIG WORDS.

While business is rapidly putting
itself on a basis which promises much
in the next few years, we are per-
sonally finding it little difficult to
adjust ourselves. We are asking just
what are going to be the. controlling
factors in our lives from now on.
During the past few years we have
seen intense patriotism; we have
seen objectionable profteering; we
have seen gigantic tasks accomplish
ed, and we have seen wilful waste
Our emotions have been given some
pretty, severe handling and now when
there appears to be an opportunity
to get them under control again, we
have forgotten how the trick was
done.
At least until such time as we
grow accustomed to handling our own
emotions once more, let us think
about three words; three words that
are going to be written large in the
future scheme Of things-Work, Toll
erance and Faith.
Let us work harder. Nothing great
has ever been accomplished without
work. The easy paths always lead
downwards.
Let us be more tolerant-of other
people, of other methods, of other
nations, of other religions. The mind
does not stand STILL 1t must grow,
either narrower or much broader,
and narrow, ingrowing mind is
about as unfortunate for the man
himself as it is for those with whom
he comes in contact.
And above all, let us have more
faith. More faith in ourselves, in
these United States Of ours, in our
business, in the decency and common
sense of our fellow men.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-20
STATS DIARY.

Friday-They is kwite good cal
of tawk about co. of drs. bilding
insane asilum
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-20

ment 100000
Sulphate of Alumina. ........ 25OG0
Repairs and Maintenance,
upkeep only. ............. 2,000.O0
Lamps for Streets a Plant 10000
Extra meters a trans
formers a.. -Z,oOo.oo
Trustee of Public Property
salary NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10000
Audit Books of Department. 5000
Extend Water Main. ....... 1,50O.0O
100000
Recapitulation of Expenditures
Department of Safety ST ,020 -0 ~
Department of Pub Prop. q, a a23 ~ ~
Dept of Finance 1l',ozZ'40
Total Exnenditures S172, 42748
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
SPEED MANIAC"

be completed without delay to place
the agricultural and mechanical de-
partments of the Louisiana State
University on a modern efficiency ba-
sis, furnishing adequate financial sup
port.
One Of the most interesting fea-
lures of Clemson College is the textile
department. In this department young
men are trained in the manufacture
of cotton goods. Every step of the
cotton industry is followed from the
preparing of the soil and planting of
the seed, to the picking, ginning and
manufacturing of the finished cotton
cloth. With L~ouisiana's wanderful
natural resources, soil and climate,
this department was a revelation of
! what might be accomplished along
/ the same lines here. /
Tuesday was spent by the delega-
ton at the University of Tennessee,
Knoxville. Hon. H. A. Morgan, pres
ident, was for many years connected
with the Louisiana State University.
He advises that arrangements have
been made to render every possible
assistance in securing data, etc. From
Knoxville the party will visit the Uni
versity of Illinois at Urbana, and fl
nally the University of Wisconsin, To-
Gated at Madison, which is the very
acme of perfection in agricultural
colleges.
In his wire to the secretary of the
association, DR.. Young states that
every member of the delegation is
enthusiastic over the plans to be
worked out for Louisiana's college
The tour is proving most successful
and enjoyable in every way.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
The Latest News About the
Greater Agricultural College

Baton Rouge, April 6.-Louisiana's
delegation in behalf of the Greater
Agricultural College movement ar
rived at Clemson College, South Car
DINA, Monday morning, April s.. Hon.
w. M. Riggs, president, extended the
party every courtesy in the way of
entertainment. Arrangements had
been made to assist the committee in
securing the necessary data and much
valuable information was obtained.
In order to facilitate the work of the
committee, the following s~ub-commit-
tees were appointed: DR.. Oscar BOWL
ing, buildings and sanitation; j. H.
Fullilove, Jr., beef cattle and hogs;
John Russell, farm machinery; w. L.
Houlton, dairy cattle and creameries;
Patout Burguieres, sheep and poul-
try; Horace Wilkinson, farm demon
stration department and experiment
stations; Burlow Marston, cotton; j.
C.. Pridmore, farm engineering and
agronomy; DIR. R. 0. Young, publ
city; w. P. Cornell, construction
and maintenance. : The sub-commit-
tees thoroughly investigated the va
rious departments of Clemson College
and studies of the methods employed.
Clemson College is modern and up
to-date in every particular and splen-
did work is being done by the stu
dents. 1t is estimated that it would
REQUIRE S 5000, 900 to duplicate such
an institution for Louisiana. DR.. W.
H. Riggs, president, urged that the
committee plan for and build nothing
but the best, insuring ample funds
for maintenance. Louisiana is neg
lecting wonderful Opportunities by
failing to place her sons on an equal
footing with other progressive states.
1t is imperative that arrangements
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
Destroy the Colorado
Beetle At Once

The adults or beetles. of this pest
are often waiting in the field for the
first potato shoots to appear. After
feeding for a few days, the females
deposit their orange-colored eggs in
masses on the under surface of the
leaves. In a few days there issues
from the egg the larvae or slug that
causes so much damage by devouring
the foliage.
This pest is very easily controlled
and there is no reason why anyone
should allow it to cause serious dam
age to their Irish potato crop. Spray
ing or busting the plants should be
begun as soon as their injury is no
ticeable, according to T. H. Cutrer,
scientific assistant, United States bu-
reau of entomology, at the Louisiana
State University.
Arsenate of lead is considered the
best poison to use. 1t may be pur-
chased in paste or powder form. For
spraying, mix four pounds of the
paste, or two pounds of the powder
with each fifty gallons of water.
Mix thoroughly and do not iallow
the ~arsenate Of lead to settle to the
bottom Of the container, either be-
fore 0 rwhile spraying.
The poison may be busted on the
plants by means of a dust gun or
or a ch~eesecloth sack. The powdered
~arsenate of lead may be used undi-
luted in the dust gun, but when US
ing a cheesecIoth sack, it should be
mixed thoroughly with at least an
equal part of dry air-slaked lime.
By spraying or busting all parts
of the foliage, as directed above,
this pest may be satisfactorily con-
trolled. Later applications may be
necessary.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
The Most Eagerly Read
Paper in the World

The weekly newspaper, published
in the small towns, is a part of the
life of such communities that adds
immeasurably to the joy and salts
faction of living.
1t is something that the big cities
lack, and really the people in the big
places do not know what they are
missing.
For the weekly newspaper is more
than a newspaper-it is more like a
personal letter.
Therefore, it is as illogical to COM
pare a weekly newspaper in a small
town with a big city daily as it is to
compare any publication with a mis-
sive from a personal friend.
The, weekly is a "cIose-to-home"
proposition. It does not deal in stuff
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
Gathering Plans for the
Greater Agricultural College

Baton Rouge, April "a telegram
has Just been received at headquar-
ters of the Greater Agricultural
Collge association from DR.. r. 0.
Young, chairman of the Louisiana del
egation now collecting data on agri-
cultural colleges. DR.. Young states
that as they see and learn more the
enthusiasm for Louisiana's college in
a 1t is now planned to go to
to the universities at Minneapolis and
Winnipeg.
Dean Davenport emphasized the
necessity for providing ample funds
for the building and maintaining Of
an up-to-date agricultural college for
Louisiana. The University of Illinois
is developing the state agriculturally
very rapidly and the people are solid
ly back of the institution. The annu-
al income is five million dollars, wh;
the state sets aside one million on
the entire assessment for agricultural
purposes alone. At the present time
1900 students are enrolled in the
agricultural departments, with seven
ty-five instructors. Illinois gives
fOrty-eight cents per capita for the
support of her higher educational in
situations, while Louisiana gives nine
cents per capita for the same pur-
poses.
Louisiana State University is do
ing remarkable work with the limited
funds and equipment. All of the ag-
ricultural buildings are old and dilap-
idated. The chemistry department is
housed in a cellar. The instructors
are putting the best they have into
the institution and are paid salaries
that allow them merely to exist. Only
recently one instructor receiving
$3.50 per year was offered $4,000,
and one receiving $4,000 was offered
$4,000 by institutions in other states.
Louisiana can afford the best for her
young men and women, but we can
not have the best unless we r will
ng to pay the price. Our young peo-
pie are demanding that they be given
the same advantages offered by other
states.
Each subcommittee of the party
is obtaining complete data and imme-
diately upon their return a plan will
be worked out for the best and most
modern building and equipment fol
the agricultural and mechanical train
ing of our youth.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17

ture will soften the connective tissues
or chopping the tough cuts will break
the muscle fibre and this also will
make it more tender and more easily
digested. The natural flavor of meat
may be retained by careful cooking.
Other flavors may be added by the
use of vegetables such as onions, car
rots, green peppers, turnips or by
seasoning with condiments, such as
sage, lemon rind, vinegar, celery seed,
pepper sauce, pickles, cloves, currant
jelly or some good commercial meat
sauce.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17

about the distant chimes, or of far
away scenes-unless there is a local
resident involved.
There isn't the slightest doubt
about about 1.-THE weekly newspa-
per is thesmost eagerly read publica-
ton in the world. 1t is a medium of
personal. contact with persons and
things we know intimately.
1t is a source of cohesion and COM
muhity satisfaction in the place of its
publication; a vehicle of the greatest
good to the greatest number in its
field.
Out of a dozen columns of type in
a big city daily there may be one
story that appeals ever to the city
reader; and nor likely one that has
personal touch nine days out of ten.
But in every issue of the weekly
newspaper in a small town there are
scores of items and news stories are
deal with people and things the read
er knows intimately.
It's a great American institution,
the weekly newspaper.
There is nothing like it published,
and the greatest journalists and keen
est statesmen readily admit it.
The intelligent reader in a small
town may read books, periodicals,
pamphlets or big city newspaper
for general information, if he wants
THAT kind of information. But when
the Gazette" is issued there is only
one drawback-every member of the
family wants to read it first.-The
Peoples Gazette, T%hibodaux, La.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
Farmers Sell Direct
To the Consumers

G. C. Smith, agent in East Baton
Rouge parish, reports that five diff
ferent instances of city people Wis
iting farms and purchasing farm
products came under his observation
during the week. Mr.. Smith says
that the farmers are getting nearly as
much by selling their products this
way as by hauling them to town. He
thinks this indicates that "a better
time is coming for the farmer and in
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
How to Make Southern
WOODLANDS Profitable

Washington, D. ca bulletin
containing numerous illustrations has
been prepared by forestry specialists
of the United States department Of
agriculture for the benefit of south
ern farmers interested in making their
woodlands more profitable. 1t con-
tains suggestions regarding the mar
keting of many kinds of logs and calls
attention to the Importance of wise
cutting. The need of protecting seed
lings IN woodlands is emphasized, and
the wasteful stripping of land, such
as has laid bare so many slopes, IS
condemned. Photographs show the
evil results that follow shortsighted
practices.
This bulletin is entitled Making
Woodlands Profitable in the South
ern States" and can be had free OF
charge by addressing the United
States department of agriculture,
Washington, D. c.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
"Found Seven Rats Dead in Bin. the
Next Morning"

Robert Woodruff says: "My prem
Uses were infested with rats. / tried
RAT-SNAP on friends recommends
ton. Next morning found sever dead
rats in bin, two near feed box, three
in stall. Found large number since.
No smell from dead rats-RAT-SNAP
drys them up Best thing l have ever
used" Three sizes, 25c, soc, $1.00.
Sold and guaranteed by Estate ]. B.
Sandoz and LittelPs 1920 Drug
Store.-adv.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
Cheap Meat Cuts
Made PalatabIe

Cheap cuts of meat are easily di-
gested and palatable as well as eco
nomical, if they are prepared in such
a way that their toughness and lack
of flavor is overcome, according to
home economical specialists, extension
division, Louisiana State University.
Prolonged cooking at a low tempera-
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17

stead of taking his products to town
and having to beg somebody to buy
from him, the city man is going out
after the stuff and will have to pay
more and more"
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17

in 1896 Barnum & Bailey an
nounced that they would exhibit a
horseIecc carriage.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
Quality gtrBt
Almaya

In spite OF adverse trade con-
ditions we have never low
cred our Standards.
We have always thought it
better for all concerned to
make the price fit the quality
rather than the quality fit
the. price.
AS Style Headquarters" in
Opelousas, we are exclusive
dealers in
6nrtrty Brann GlutGrra
We offer you stylish Suits
that are designed for men
who want e lifting
clothes-not a lot of "frills
and flounces'-bu real style
and attractive patterns of
Atwood fabrics.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
DNESD
j. Stuart Blackston Presents
ROBERT GORDON
AMI
SYLVIA DREAMER,

my HUSBANDS OTHER WIFE"
A drama that reveals the inner
heart of life behind the scenes. A
play that bares the footlight life and
family love. Interesting to fathers,
mothers, sweethearts or lovers. A
dramatic t~hunderbolt.
ALSO
COMEDY and NEWS WEEKLY
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
MONDAY
AL. RAY,
O MONEY"

You all know Al-he's the boy with
the breezy ways and the happy-go-
lucky smile. And, oh, boy! you just
ought to see his leading lady-she's a
nippin.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
ROBERT w
IN
THOU ART THE MAN"

An intense and highly emotional
drama Of a man who was not afraid
to face the great adventure. One OF
those pictures thatll make your blood
tingle, as you witness thrill after
thrill.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
TUESDAY
Extra Special!
TOM MIX,

Extra Special!
TOM MIX,
IN
THE SPEED MANIAC"
They all called him the fastest
horse rider in Nevada, but when he
came to New York and bought his
'tBlue Lightning" racer they called
him 'The Speed Maniac" A story
about cowboys, auto races n'every-
thing!
ALSO, PRIZMA,
The Natural Color Picture
ADDED FEATURE
BURTON HOLMES WEEKLY
Doors open at A P. M.
ADMISSION, - 10, Is and Zoe
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-17
THE HOME OF BETTER PHOTOPLAYS'
ADoLPH luxor PRESENTS

ADoLPH luxor PRESENTS
The Wonder Play of New York Night Life,
ION WITH THE DANCE"
Faster, faster they go! The evergong, so-caued Fast Set"-dancing,
loving, thnstng for new sensations! On with the danceI-nto the abyss!
A sensational "peek" into the night life of Manhattan. Scenes of elegance
that rival all past attempts at sphndor Featuring Mae Murray as the dan
GER and David Powell as the handsome hero.
EXTRA ADDED ATTRACTION, THURSDAY
"THE INVIsIBLE HAND"
Final Episode
Doors Open at $3.50 P. NJ, Show Starts at 400 P. M.
OMISSION IS and so Cents
Evening star., 1920-02-18

fingers were broken and he didn't play
for couple Of weeks.
During the foot ball season bumbed
into Jim Thorpe Of the New York
Giants, who is as famous in Canton,
Ohio. for his foot ball prowess as Is John
McGraw in New York for his base ball
success. We were discussing injuries In
foot ball, likewise base ball. also how
the officials viewed the circumstances
that brought about the accident. Then
American Association handled an acci-
brand and myself had kicked the proper
decision. Jim insists that the umpire in
his case made no mistake in his ruling.
although it was a bit out Of the ordi-
nary. In trying to get away from a
badly pitched ball. said ball hit the bat.
hit Thorpe's hands, or hit both. Thorpe
insisted he was hit and had the marks
to show for II. The umpire seemed to
think the ball had first hit the bat. and
then came into contact with his fingers
The hand was swollen some and blood
was oozing from abrasions on two OF his
fingers. The umpire had yelled foul
ball, strike one, but Thorpe Anored the
ruling as though he had not heard 1t.
well, what will do about It. l sup
pose 1 go to first base" said Thorpe as
he trotted in that direction.
Wrong" replied the umpire, Il would
advise you to consult the trainer" Jim
argued no further, did as advised. re-
turned to the plate and hit for three
bases. Naturally, when he reached third
he made a few faces at the arbitrator.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
BOXING BILL IS FAVORED
Outlook Bright That Ring Sport
Will Be Legalized in New
York State,

ALBANY. n. Y. February 1S.-Ad-
vocates of legalized professional box
ing in this state emerged from the
senate judiciary committee hearing on
the Walker bill here with strong
hopes of a complete victory. The bills
essential features provide for fifteen
round bouts to decision, with two
judges making the award, and, in the
event of a disagreement. the referee
rendering verdict: a licensing COM
mittee which will function independ-
emily of the boxing commission, which
will be installed if the measure be-
comes a law. and a salaried govern
ing commission of three men. The
hill will undoubtedly he reported out
of the judiciary COMMITTEES and will
he submitted for consideration to the
senate.
Maj. Biddle speaking before the
COMMITTED told of the beneficial re-
suits of boxing exhibitions in the
Army. He was an instructor of boxing
in the marines. and said that the man
" art was extensively fostered in the
Bible class movement which he
started, and which now has 100000
members through out the country.
The spirit of boxing" he said.
won the war. and we want to inStill
it in the coming generation. IT must
be legaliZed to purify It.