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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
PICK FEATHERS FROM GEESE
Many Breeders Follow Practice Soma
Time Prior to Noting When
Quilts Are Dry.

Many breeders of geese in the South.
and some in the Middle West and the
North pluck the feathers from the live
geese at some time prior to noting.
Some pick every six weeks during the
summer, and early in the fall, while
others pick only once or twice year,
either in the spring, or in both spring
and fall. Feathers are considered ripe
for picking when the quilts are dry
and do not contain blood. Both young
and old geese are plucked. The aver
age yearly production of feathers is
about IL pounds to the goose.
The practice of plucking live geese,
however, is considered by many breed
ers to be cruel and injurious. Geese
should not be plucked during the
breeding season. A stocking usually
Is placed over the head of the goose,
and part of the soft feathers on the
breast, back and sides and abdomen
are pulled. Enough soft feathers to
support the wings always should be
left. Geese feathers are now bringing
about rs cents pound for pure white !;
65 cents for average white; and 90
cents for gray These prices are for
good dry feathers.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
PROBLEM OF RUNNING WATER
North Carolina County Agent Induces
Farmer to Use Basin on Hill
side Instead of Tower.

The problem of having running wa
Ter in the house, as well as on the
farm. is one which farmers every
where are struggling to meet. The
county agent of Cabarrus county. s.
c.. employed by the United States De-
partment of Agriculture and the State
Agricultural college, was able to per-
shade one Of his demonstrators to dig
ont basin on the side Of hill near
his house and line it with cement In
stead of building tower The eleya-
tion was about 20 feet above the top
Of his house, which gave sufficient
pressure, The outlay for placing wa
fer in both his and his brothers house
was $500. The basin holds about =
600 gallons and keeps the water at a
more uniform temperature than would
a tank in a tower, which would have
cost twice as much.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
MORE AMERICAN FLAX
IS URGENTLY NEEDED
Supply From Russia Has Been
Greatly Curtaied.
demand for Material for Manufacture
OF Linens Continues as Strong as
Ever-New Methods and Ma
chimes Investigated
prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture
The upside-down condition Of things
in Russia has produced many I'M
iooked-for results, but none more I'M
expected to the casual mind than its
effect upon the supply Of flax fiber.
Before the World war Russia pro
duced about 50 per cent of the flax
fiber used in making linens This sup
Ply was cut off, while the demand for
linens continues as strong as ever.
In the United States the normal
consumption Of fax fiber by the spin
ming mills, before the war; was about
10000 tons year, most Of which was
Imported. To produce this amount of
fiber about 10000 acres is required.
To help in meeting the situation the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture, through the Office of fiber inveS-
legations, is encouraging the produc-
ton of flax fiber by experimenting
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

with it in new localities, investigating
new methods and machines, and de-
veloping improved strains Of the fiber
fax which are taller, yield more and
better fiber, and some of which are
resistant to disease and lodging.
1t has been shown that better flax
is produced from seed Of selected
strains than from imported seed, such
as has been used in the past. Efforts
are being made, too, to increase the
seed of these selections for distribu-
ton generally.
A special survey is being made this
season to determine the extent of dis
ease injury to which flax IS subject,
and to procure definite information
needful in devising methods for COM
batting such diseases.
About 5000 acres of fiber flax was
grown In the United States in l9Zo,
but the relatively low price for fiber
has resulted in a greatly reduced acre
age in 1921. estimated at 5000 acres.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

'aaluKEN'S clothes have taken
y new charm and much added
IWrtance since specialists in
A4s hem have worked out their
.uons from season to season.
!, - 'he modes for grown-ups ap-
u0ave little influence with them.
y oi making small replicas Of
r0p'e's belongings these de-
nave almost forgotten them.
I've eyes for the world of child
- are making independent ex-
INTO new fields-what thew
aauslated into clothes as fasci-
a 3 things that express child
n, s'u De. Even the simplest
Y !, V school and play reveal the
a.. senius In little original
\ Z nov mothers are concerned
n. !. Clothes, and manufactur-
u tsn '' y the needs of school
d ssa,. .Ae kindergarten stage on
s''ng and critical, but often
nsa .alng, high school senior.
hsccs,ls,.ss have taken over
A&ir aa,a oi designing for the
2 nd MN ~ that she ought to
'S'' from about eight to twelve
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
MOTHER! MOVE
CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Hurry, mother! Even a sick child
loves the 'fruity" taste of california
Fig Syrup and it never fails to open
the bowels. A teaspoonful today may
prevent a sick child tomorrow. If con-
stipated, bilious, feverish fretful, has
cold, collie, or If stomach is sour,
tongue coated, breath bad, remember a
good cleansing Of the little bowels is
often all that is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine "Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup" which has directions
for babies and children of all ages
printed on bottle. Motheri You must
say "California" or you may get an
imitation fig syrup.-Advertisem
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
DEMAND FOR SMALL CAP0NS
Lstte Matter Of Education Make
4 Fowl of Lighter Breeds
i Quite Popular.

N'here is already considerable de-
mand for small mature capons. A lit
RE matter of education will make the
canon from the small variety, when
faA and well finished, just as popular
asvthe big heavy capon from the larger
hrleds for the very good and simple
reason that the small family often
use a five or six-pound capon to bet
fer advantage than they can ten or
underground one.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

companies provide Narrow bands Of
fur or plush and simple needlework
are used for their decoration.
The coat of velOurs shown in the IL
lustrdtion, is representative of this
seasons models. 1t is coy looking,
with its close-fitting collar of fur, fur
bands on the cuffs and pockets and
big fur buttons. Nearly all children's
coats are like it in outline, except
those that take on cape that reaches
Il little below the elbows. There are
several models that introduce a yoke,
especially among coats for tiny girls.
Turned-back cuffs, often bordered
with fur and wide collars that fit up
snugly about the throat and are also
edged with narrow fur bands. dispose
Of these two details in nearly all mod
els
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

LurRE are coats and coats for
milo persons from two years old
m TO twelve, most of them of
], soft wool materials, simply de-
NJ and trimmed. The wool fab
| include duvetyn and similar
n ttoadcloth, velours, camel's hair,
kAllla-ln fact, any good substan-
and pliable wool; and many are
adfty and resourceful mothers
! mke coats for their little girls
. nrments that are passed on by
: members of the family. Velvet
In become important when the
~ member Of the family must
rrided for; she is the proud own
4 more than one cOat-Or may be
y mother is clever with the needle.
y little coats are not difficult to
\ BY the patterns which pattern
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

scene IN d crest IT the PACIFIC MOI tH-
west.
1000, 100000 and 5.0OO,OOO,OOO feet of
timber in furniture factories, agricul-
tural implements, wood-tucning estab-
liShments and other wOOd-uSing indus
tries. Sawmills are excluded from
this estimate, also the requirements
for general construction and housing,
and the consumption Of lumber on
farms. The manufacturers referred to
represent an invested capital Of $780,
100000 and enroll 100000 skilled en-
ployees.
Rapidly Exhaustine Timber Supplies.
eve are cutting our timber probably
four times as fast as timber il be-
ing grown. 1t is useless to decry the
generous use which American indus
try has made of our forests. 1t has
contributed powerfully to the indus
trial development and commercial SUI
premacy of the United States. The
forestry problem does not result from
the liberal use of our forests, but
from our failure to use our forest
growing land. There is an ample
area of land in this country, which is
not tillable. to support all of our tim
Der requirements, all Of our wood
manufacturers. all of our home build
ing and agricultural use of lumber,
indeed. an even larger export trade
tlnn at present, if that land can be
kabt at work growing timber. Re
fokestation has become a commercial
nIessity Of the United States"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
Wife TAKES
HUSBANDSADV|CE
And Is Made Well Again
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Springfield, Mass. THE doctor told
my husband that had to have an oper-

alton, otherwise L
would be a sickly
woman and could not
have any more chill
dren on account of
my weakened con-
dition. l refused to
have the operation.
My husband asked
me to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound to see
if it would not help
me. For the first
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
COWS FRESHENING IN FALL
i. Means Maximum Production When
Prices for Dairy Products Are
at High Level.

Milk cows bred to freshen in the
fan mean maximum production when
butter butterfat and milk prices are
hotter than they are in the summer. 1t
also transfers the big job Of milking,
handling the milk, and caring for the
oolvaS to time when the farmer is
loast busv. Help is easier 10 obtain
during the fall and winter and more
time is available to devote to cows.
COWS freshening In the fall can be fed
grain and made to produce better than
they do In summer
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

four months | could do but little work,
had to lie down most of the time, was
nervous and could eat hardly anything,
but my husband was always reminding
me to take the Vegetable Compound,
which did. Of my eight children this
last one was the easiest birth of all and
am thankful for your Vegetable Com
pound. l recommend it to my friends
when I hear them complaining about
their ills. Mrs. M. NATALIE, Y FIRE.
mont St., Springfield, Mass.
Sickly, ailing women make unhappy
homes, and after reading Mrs. Natale's
letter one can imagine how this home
was transformed by her restoration to
health Every woman who suffers from
such ailments should give Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound a fair trial.
1t is surely worth while
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
LaT POTATOES LAY ON SOIL
II Exposed for an Hour or Sc After
Digging Skin Toughens and
Wards Off Decay.

4 is always advisable to allow the
potatoes to remain on the ground for
ana hour or two after digging, as this
toaghens the skin against bruisfng
AMI decay resulting from handling. 1t
also loosens the dirt on them and re-
moves some Of the moisture from the
surface. so that their appearance and
keeping quality are improved.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
Progression in China.

At no very remote time China will
have a very superior radio system. An
American company has undertaken the
contract for building il station mt
Shanghai which will be as powerful as
that of Bordeaux, but will be superior
in that it will have mastS 1000 feet
high. Other stations will afterWard he
erected at Hardin. Picking and Canton.
The Shanghai station will be able
to maintain communication across the
Pacific without relay.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
DYED HER DRAPERlES,
SKIRT AND A SWEATER

Each package of Diamond Dyes con-
tains directions so simple that any woman
can dye or tint faded, shabby skirts,
dresses, waists, coats, sweaters, stock
ings, hangings, draperies, everything like
new. Buy Diamond Dyes'-no other
kind-then perfect home dyeing is guaran-
teed, even if you have never dyed before.
Tell your druggist whether the material
you wish to dye is wool or silk, or whether
it is linen, cotton, or mixed goods. Dia-
mond Dyes never streak, spot, fade, or
run. So easy to se.-advertisement.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
Halls Catarrh Medicine

Those who are in a run down" condi-
ton will notice that Catarrh bothers them
much more than when they are in good
health. This fact proves that while Ca
tarrh is a local disease, it is greatly In
fluenced by constitutional conditions.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a
Tonic and acts through the blood upon
the mucous surfaces of the body. thus
reducing the Inflammation and assisting
Nature in restoring normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
F. J. Cheney G. Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

years old variety of attractive
frocks for everyday wear are shown
made with taffeta bodices and plaid
wool skirts like that shown in the
Illustration. In this case the skirt Is
red -and-black plaid. and the black bod
ice repeats he red, in small French
knots Of embroidery silk that edge the
collar and cuffs and the plat down
the front of the waist. There is a belt
Of the plaid material that folds over
and partly covers sash OF narrow
black cire ribbon. This idea of plaid
skirt set on to a silk waist can be
worked out in many pleasing color
combinations, the waist being In the
color that predominates in the skirt
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
Animal Superi ority

Animal Superi ority.
Did you ever see a movie star with
out some kind of silly affectatiOn"
only one
"Man, woman or child?"
Neither. A dog."-Birmingham
Age-Herald.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
Sashes.

i ~ ~ me sash on our gowns.
|h4As ' the side, being cut as
<nbIe ss''nent itself and doing
a,as., . the way of making
= ~ sItAon. me sash holds the
U ss'aa,. drawing the garment
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

trick TO accomplish and 1t certainly
adds to the room that indescribabie
something that only handmade touches
aud individuality can possibly give.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
Good Hint.

Mrs. Spreadit-"My husband tells
me everything" Mrs. Smart-"I'm
glad you told me; I'll warn my hus-
band"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
Constipation Upsets Stomach,
Keeps You Headachy, Bilious

your liver and carry off the waste mat
ter and poison from the bowels. Then
you feel great. a Cascaret tonight VIII
straighten you up by morning-a 10
cent box from any drug store Will keep
your head clear. stomach sweet, liver
and bowels regular for months Chill
dren love Cascarets too
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
Most of Them Behave

"WhO is that gentleman?
"One of our obscure millionaires."
do you mean to tell me a man
worth millions in this country can be
obscure?"
Certainly. They don't all get into
the divorce courts. Birmingham Age
Herald.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
Grass stains.

Grass stains can be removed If they
are soaked for awhile in alcohol anu
then washed in clear water.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

The Dog and the Cat.
HAS your wife any petsE
"Yes. but I'm not one of them. y
Detroit Free Press.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

The young man who gets a good
start In life doesn't always make a
satisfactory finish.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
CUTTING Cake.

IF YOU will cut the hot bread or hot
cake with hot knife it will not be
torn and untidy looking.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

Turn the rascals out-the headache.
biliousness, constipation, the sick, sour
stomach and foul gases-turn them
out tonight with Cascarets. Don't put
in another day of distress. Let Cas-
carets sweeten your stomach; remove
the fermenting food and that misery
making gas; take the excess bile from
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
Tailored Suit Is Favored.

Masculine Tailored Suit Is Favored.
The masculine tailored suit con-
tinues to be the prime favorite with
the chic Parisienne, replacing by all
odds the fancy embroidered tailored
suits.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01

Between a lunch and luncheon the
difference is anywhere from a dollar
up.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-01
haivldual -.

IN ssa's'asal Touches.
ssender galatea curtains
- s.a. bay window had
AS ne Of pale green, pink
00s' It is a simple
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-23
Looking OUer Past Month
! Shows World Problems Are
Working Out Satisfactorily
General Wage Reductions With Increased Efficiency in
Production, Must Help Bear the Many Losses I'm
posed by Falling Prices, Says Price

ditional price shading are reported and
operations are supposed to be at even
less percentage of capacity than April S
low record. Another cut by the Steel
Corporation is decidedly within the range
OF possibilities. The automobile trade is
falling off slightly. much of the recent
boom being due undoubtedly to early sea-
sonar nuylng Wholesale prices during
April, according to the department or
labor, were 431s per cent below the peak
OF last May. Contrast this with bank
ciearings, last week only ia per cent
under year ago, and the maintenance
OF business activity is obvious Manu-
factured articles, fuel, building ma
terials, metals, chemicals and drugs are
stlll tagging behind farm products and
Ioodstuffs in the decline, according to
the departments compilation, and their
reuucton is a prerequisite ITO recovery
FAVORABLE FACTORS
Ihere are numerous favorable factors
among the events of the week A lead
ing hosiery manufacturer has announced
! price advances, guaranteed until October
= IN Il lines Copper has been notably
hrmer since the signing of the repara-
.ions agreement Cotton, which might
os expected to respond as quickly to the
improved export outlook, has been re-
| strained by the British coal strike. and
4 me possibility of trouble with the Man
1 chester mill operatives over the proposed
d" per cent wage cut. Wheat prices have
aoVahceo sharply as available supplies
| toward the end of the season are turn
ing out less than expected, and weather
| reports are less favorable Car loadings
Oh revenue freight decreased slightly
during the week ended May 7, but idle
Irelght cars on the same date were 10 OOO
less than a week previous.
opinion among the country's business
leaders inclines almost unanimously to
the belief that the bottom of depression
Is passed, and that the rapidity of re-
coVery depends on the courage with
whlch price and wage establishments are
undertaken. 1t is a time for courage. vet
one when courage is. notably lacking.
| RMS is usually in such periods. Over
confidence, which reigned when icaution
was desirable, has given way during a
| year TO reaction to underconfidence
Whlie men wait for concrete evidence of
petter things, forgetful that stagnation
now may rob them of the opportunity to
take advantage of them There are
plenty OF exceptions to furnish leader
ship Charles M. Schwab is going ahead
with extensions to his shipbuilding plants
Notwithstanding the precarious state of
me INDUSTRY. The past month has
| brought highly constructive DEVELOPMENTS
Whlcn remove uncertainty from some OF
the most important aspects of the situa-
tion, and point the way to better times
which viii come the sooner for courage
is preparing for them.>
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-23
MONTEvALLO COLLEGE

Montevallo, May 22.-(special)-AIa
bama Technical Institute and College fol
l Women will have a new library building
and new residence for the president
and four-year college course with dis.
continuance of high school courses will
I be pursued, according to resolutions
passed by the trustees at their annua
meeting the latter part of the week.
Inc building committee has at its dis
posal total appropriation of $4,000 OF
| Which S9,0o0 Is insurance received on the
recently burned residence of the Presl-
dent. The committe will meet early In
IJune and decide when to begin building
operations and what proportion of avail
able funds can be used for the new resi-
dence for the president and what amount
for the library.
Specific recommendations for the es-
Enlistment of four years of college work
leading to the granting of degrees will
De presented at the next meeting of the
trustees. October 81. The more important
degrees which will probably be planned
for are that of bachelor of arts and
bachelor of science in home economics
Gov. Thomas E. Kilby attended the
meeting of the board of trustees The
other trustees at the meeting on Thurs
day We're John w. Abercrombie state SUI
perlntendent of education: L. Sewer, Bir-
mingham; Lloyd M. Hooper, Selma: Mrs
Edgar l.. GARRISON, Tuscaloosa; Alto "
Lee, Gadsden; William j. Dansby. But
Ter; M. A. Graham, Prattville; E. S. Ly-
man, treasurer, and c. l.. Meroney, Sec
rotary. Montevallo
Following are the resolutions:
Resolved That authority is hereby
vested in the executive committee, to-
gether with trustees Mrs Clarkson and
Mr.. Sewer, to be designated building
committee to proceed with the location
and erection of a new library building
and q presidents home; that contracts
shall be let in the discretion of the COM
mittee; that all commitments, contracts.
ETC.. pertaining to the erection of these
buildings are duly authorized by the
! trustees in regular annual meeting on
this, May 20, 1921, and that the president
and chairman of the executive commit
tee be empowered to affix their sigma
| lures to any agreement, contracts, ETC.,
binding the Alabama Technical Institute
and College for Women in the faithful
execution of all contracts
Resolved first, That the president and
executive scommitte of the board of trus-
| tees of the Alabama Technical institute
and College for Women are hereby in
structed to present at the next semi-an-
nual meeting of said board of trustees
specific and definite recommendations
that contemplate the establishment of a
full four-year college course in instruc-
ton in the liberal arts and sciences. Said
recommendations to conform to the pur-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-23
MISSISSIPPI STATE
COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
HAS RECORD YEAR

Columbus, Miss, May 22-The sstb
annual commencement of the Mississip-
pi State College for Women will begin
on friday May u, with class exer-
clses and the graduating exercises will
occur on Saturday, May rs. The grad
uating class, which is composed of 17C
young ladies, is the largest in the his.
tory of the institution. The year. draw
ing to a close~has been an event ful one
hoth IN the quality of the work done
ana IN the absence of all distracting in
fluences. Al
Ihe officers of the outgoing class
are MISS Annie Lou Francis of Net
tleton, president; Miss Alec Pate of
Jackson, vice president; Miss f,ladve
Welborn of Ellisville, secretary-treas-
urer; Miss Hetty Newell of Houlka,
business manager.