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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25
Chief Justice Taft Names Secretary

Washington, Juyl 21.-Chief Jus
tice Taft, announced today the ap.
pointment Of Wendell W. Mischier,
Cincinnati, as his secretary, continu-
ing an association begun II yeais
ago when Mr.. Taft was Secretary Of
War. John ]. Byrne was appointed
law partner to the Chief justice q
post he held under the late Chief
Justice White. ".+s.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

clearks who hafto run their legs off
cause the tin lizzy age is too lazy to
hist thereselfs out of there seats long
enuff to go in an bye there own stuff
an git it chargd. if was you id rite
a letter to the solos an sea if they
cant pass a law so thet nobudy cant
20 shoppin cept with a hoss or Con-
trary.
Yrs. in leage against the tin lizzy
age of motorised demokrasy.
j. d. lott.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25
QUESTIONABLE TO GET NEWS

Plymouth, VISIT is difficult to
get folks in most communities to
pass the news along to the editor of
the home paper, so s. A. Mellon Of
the Plymouth Reporter tried an un-
usual scheme recently to stimulate
"contribs." Here is a QUESTIONABLE
he printed:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

raw; j. E. Mcdonald, Winnsbore;
Alfred Scarborough; Bright William
son, Darlington; W J. Roddey, Rock
Hill; W. D. Morgan, Georgetown; r.
E. Ligon, Anderson; W. NJ. @Gunter,
Gaffney. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

Cornelius Vanderbilt Gays he
works because he wants to. But when
he gets tired he doesn't have to wor.
~ about how long his vacation lasts
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25
A Dark Deed.

'I;feV s z. .: = - e."
Alysse-It told him he mustn't see
me any more.
Edythe-What did he do then?
"Switched off the lights"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25
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Cornelius Vanderbilt says he
works because he wants to. But when
he gets tired he doesn't have to wor-
~ about how long his vacation lasts
To work or not to work is not open
to debate with most folks. To starve
or not starve is the question.
There's a job for every man, they
say. But the trouble is a'lot of men
think they ought to have four men
to do their share.
What to wear is woman's only
care.
When your wife asks you what she
shall wear you'll hit it right if you
answer, "Oh, nothing to speak Of"
When Mrs. Jones says of Mrs.
Smith, "She is a charming woman,
but it's a bet Mrs. Smith has
something Mrs. Jones wishes she
had.
That Illinois governor may be
Small, but he certainly doesn't act
that way when he goes after money.
Two rooms and a bath are better
than one room and q fire escape.
If it weren't for the usual bills,
many folks would have no use for a
postofice box.
Girls may be divided into two
cl lasses, peaches and dried peaches.
Hair used to be woman's "crown-
ing glory" 1t might be now, though
nnhodu QUAR- nofires IL
The bath in bathing suit is a fal-
lacy. Out Of it, it is a delinquency.
'It seems to me fair to presume
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

"It seems to me fair to presume
that if had $4,000 in 1917 I might
have it in 1920" said Major Camp
be1 in his Bergdoll testimony. Now,
children, do you see anything
wrong with that logic?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

To work or not to work is not open
to debate with most folks. To starve
or not starve is the question.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

When your wife asks you what she
shall wear you'll hit it right if you
answer, "Oh, nothing to speak Of"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25
HAS ANYONE

HAS ANYONE
Died --------- Had fire ------
Eloped ------ Had baby 49,
Divorced ----------Had a party -
Left town -------- Sold farm.-
Embezzled ------Been arrested
Come to town
Sold COW or lost an auto
Had twins or collie --------------
Committed suicide-or murder -----
Stolen a dog-or his friends wife
Fallen from an airplane ----------
Fallen into a well
,EoJ1o,, sp4a a 1ooonu
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

There's job for every man, they
say. But the trouble is a lot of men
think they ought to have four men
to do their share.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

When Mrs. Jones says of Mrs
Smith, "She is charming woman
but it's a bet Mrs. Smith has
something Mrs. Jones wishes she
had.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

That Illinois governor may be
Small, but he certainly doesn't act
that way when he goes after money.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

What to wear is woman's only
care.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

Well then,
THAT'S NEWS
So, phone or mail 1T to
THE REPORTER
We make your troubles known.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

The bath in bathing suit is fal
lacy. Out Of it, it is delinquency.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

Two rooms and bath are better
than one room and fire escape.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-25

Hair used to be woman's "crown-
ing glory" 1t might be now, though
nobody ever notices it.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
PENTECOST AT THE EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.

There will be the regular Pentecost
or Whitsunday services at the Epis-
copal Church this coming Sunday.
The services will be as follows:
Low celebration Of the Holy Com
munion at 1880; High Celebration at
II A. M.
This is the Sunday on which it has
been the custom for the various So
cieties to make their corporate CON-
munion.
The members of the vestry are re-
quested to make their communion
with a special intention for the ves-
try during the coming year; the Sum-
day-teachers with a special intention
for the Sunday-school; the ladies of
the Wcmen's Auxiliary for some spe-
cial intention upon the Auxiliary
during the year.
Everybody is most cordially invit-
ed to attend the services of the
Church.
Those having flowers to contribute
will please send them to the Church
early Saturday afternoon.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
NOTED SPEAKER WILL BE HERE
WEDNESDAY.

Next Wednesday evening at eight
o'clock, the citizens of New Iberia
will have the rare opportunity Of
hearing the Reverend Bishop w. e.
McMurray. Of Louisville, Kentucky,
deliver an address on the subject Of
Christian Education
Mr.. McMurray is everywhere re-
cognized as one of Americas gifted
platform speakers, and on this par
ticular subject he is most eloquent.
The opinion that to preserve our
National idesls we must get back TO
the old standards of Christian living.
is everywhere gaining ground. and
all Christian Churches. of every de-
nomination, are now making an ef
fort along these lines.
Christian education, that blends a
teaching Of sciences and literature A.
long with a training in morals and
rlght living, is the only way for the
Nation to hold on to its fundamental
principles and maintain its lofty
ideals
Come out and hear this great man
speak on Christian Education.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
MERCADEL SUMMER DANCING
SCHOOL OPENS.

Miss Stella Mercadel. noted dane
ing instructor Of New Orleans and
New York, arrived in New Iberia
Thursday to start organizing classes
here for her summer course in fancy,
classic and social dancing. Miss
Mercadel will be in New Iberia each
week on Mondays and Tuesdays,
teaching classes as follows: For
children, fancy dancing; ladies', art
istic dancing; ladies and gentlemen,
social dancing. private lessons in
any branch given on appointment.
Phone Miss Mereadel at 9li6, or call
the w. O. w Hall, Main and Julia
Streets. Lessons start Monday, May
10th.
The health, development and ac-
complishment derived makes fancy
dancing a most desirable thing for
children. Ladies derive general
suppleness and grace that is most no
ticable from lessons in classic dane
ny. And the evening classes in so
cial dancing are very popular among
the young ladies and gentlemen. A
large number have enrolled Thursday
in all the classes, to take advantage
of this wonderful opportunity.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
LOUISIANA PLANS
SUMMER FOREST
CAMP Al B0GALUSA
University and State Department
of Conservation Join
Hands.

New Orleans commissioner Alex
servation announces that word is re
Ceived from President T. u. Boyd, of
the State University, which assures
the granting of university credits to
students at the summer forestry camp
to be Jointly conducted by the Depart
ment and the University at Bogalusa
this summer A total credit of four
points will be given for work done at
Bogalusa in forestry during the six
weeks of the camp, which Is the same
number allowed for summer work at
Baton Rouge The camp opens on
June 10.
The camp. the first of it's kind in
the South, was first suggested to the
Forestry Advisory Board of the con
servation department by Prof j. G.
Lee. a member of the board and pro
fessor of forestry at Baton Rouge
Three courses In forestry will be
given, all Of the work to be done at
specially constructed camp near Bo
galusa, on ground offered for the pur
pose by the Great Southern Lumber
Co, which also donated the lumber for
tent floors. etc. The students must be
men not under 16 years OF age for the
general and advanced courses of six
weeks, and not under 81 years for the
ranger course of three weeks. In
struction in forest surveying, log seal
ing. timber cruising, identification and
use of trees. the principles and
methods of forestry, farm forestry and
other related subjects will be given
by Prof Lee. as Director, and r. ID.
Forbes, " II. Sonderegger and II. j.
Stahl, of the forestry division of the
conservation department. There will
be special lectures by men prominent
In the forestry movement in Louisiana,
and the reforestation work of the
Great Southern Lumber Co, being
done under the direction Of J. K. John
son, of Bogalusa, will be given special
study Next year the camp will be
held at Urania, La.
No tuition will be charged for the
forestry instruction. All equipment,
except personal effects. will he fur
nished by the department of conserva
ton and the university. The students
will live in tents with board floors
and eat at common table. Board
will be charged at a nominal rate oi
$500 per week. Applicants must reg
lister by June TO-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
RICE INDUSTRY.
Continued from Page ~

supper dish for cl.iihren.
have heard people express the
opinion that rice would never become
popular in the u. s., as it was
used mostly in warm countries. and
the Orient. This is grave error
which should be corrected by the rice
people.
The people of Europe use 30 lbs
of rice per capita per annum. Can
ada uses IL lbs. per capita. and the
people of the U. s., use now only
ga lbs. per capita. Why should
we not eat as much as the Canadians,
Surely it is not warmer there than
here. So that opinion is wrong.
do not know where Canada brings
her rice, nor what means are taken
to introduce rice to the people of
Canada, but il is successfully done-A
and in my opinion, the only reason
why the people of the U. S. don't
use more of it. is because they do not
know it. We have four rice produc-
ing states in the Union, and our aim
should be to bring rice into the homes
of the people of the forty four other
states. We of Louisiana should not
knock it, and boost it with all our
might, it is wonderful food. In
making my "Rice Ola" l felt that
l was doing my bit, not only in the
knowledge of having given the child
rem splendid food, but also in help
ing the rice industry. and in boosting
of my state--"Rice OLA means
Rice of Louisiana.
MRS. CHAS. SAINT.
To put the rice industry on more
stable foundation, and increase the
home consumption to what it should
be, the Associated Rice Millers Of
America last fall put on a 100000
advertising campaign which placed
before all America the great food
value, and economy of rice.
The nation is "eating rice" three
times as fast as it was before the As
ISOLATED Rice Millers of America be-
gan their intensive advertising CAM
the schools and other educational
channels, thereby creating a perma-
nent demand for generations 20
come"
Mrs. Saints origination of Rice
Ola will do great deal to popu-
larize Louisiana's great cereal crop.
and she deserves the thanks and graf
itude of every rice man in the state.
ers.
"And in doing this the lands situa-
ted in the rice producing sections of
Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas will
be greatly enhanced in value.
Demand to BE Permanent.
"The advertising campaign now
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
CASrORIA
For Infants AMI Children
In Use For Over 3OYears
Always bears II
s,sp. tue .. &Mz1zZx
NEW GROCERY STORE.

On Saturday, May 81, New Iberia's
new grocery, a "Self Serving" store,
will be opened to the public, under
the name of Winters Self Serving
Store.
Messrs. II. II and "A. d. Whit
ers are the proprietors of thK new
concern, both able and experienced
in the grocery business. The drug
store rooms, in the Masonic Building
have been completely remodeled TO
accommodate the new concern. and the
public are assured real modern
establishment.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
FOR nj AYOR

81 herewith announce my candida
cy for the office of Mayor Of this
city. need no special introduction
to the people and voters of this city,
having lived here for 81 years CON
tinually. If elected shall give the
city the best ] can produce. | make
no special promise to any individual"
Very respectfully your.
LEON DREYFUS.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14


The Ladies Afternoon Euchre Club
was very pleasantly entertained at
the residence Of Mrs G.. Suberbielle
by Miss Louise Suberbielle. on last
Wednesday. The prizes were quite
pretty and highly appreciated by the
successful ones on this particular oc-
casion. Miss Lou DeGeneres captur-
ed the first prize, the second was won
by Mrs. W. O. Bunch and the boo
by fell to the lot of Miss o. Daspit
Mr.. Jos. Hugonin is now in charge
of the Moss Charcoal Furnace. He
has successfully drawn the first
charge of a very good commercial
coal. The furnaces were charged
for another burning and the fires
were lighted thfs week. In few
more days he hopes to develope even
better results than attended his first
efforts.
A very pleasant reception was Civ
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
For NJ AYOK

| respectfully submit to the voters of
New Iberia my candidacy for the of
flee of Mayor at the election to be
held on June 9th, next. If honored
by election to this position the utmost
of my intelligence and energy will
be applied to the welfare of the City.
Existing conditions in its affairs re-
quire intelligent and conservative ad-
ministration and my qualifications
for this service are submitted to the
consideration Of the electorate.
Very respectfully,
S. @. NUCKOLLS.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ElIl M A A0K

The undersigned takes this means
of announcing his candidacy for the
office of Mayor of New Iberia at the
general election in June.
have been actively engaged in
business for ten years. and | stand
on my record as both business man
and a progressive citizen ! appeal
to the men and women for their suf-
frage, and promise faithful service
and strict attention to the Office.
Respectfully,
X. A. JACOB.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
FOR MAYOR

| herewith announce my candidacy
for Mayor Of this city.
| am not affiliated with any one
but | am running on my own merits
and if elected | will be "your faithful
servant"
| thank you for thoughtful consi-
deration.
Very respectfully yours,
ED. LaSALLE.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
FOR TRUSTEE OF FINANCE

Resting my claims for your consi-
deration upon my record of the past
four years, | herewith submit my
name for reelection to the office Of
Trustee of Finance.
Public's welfare shall always have
my careful attention. My four years
in the office make me even better qua
lifted to administrate the affairs of
the City's finance.
Very Respectfully Yours,
A. A. GIRARD.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14

being worked out by the association
will not only increase the consump-
ton of rice within the present gen
Grafton. but will have broad, eSu-
cational influence on the future use
Of rice.
The science of cooking and the
proper use of rice will be brought
home through the domestic science
work that will be carried out through
paign.
This startling proof of the tangible
value Of advertising was given to the
assembled members of the miller's
association Tuesday afternoon in the
annual address of President Frank
A. Godchaux, who was reelected.
Statistics show that the present
rate of consumption of rice in the
United now is pounds per capita,
whereas before the campaign it was
only Eat pounds, an increase of 4.53
pounds per person.
Further large increases in the con-
sumption with the continuance of the
campaign were predicted by Mr.. God
chaux, as a result Of the close inter-
working among the distributors.
"And during the next few years."
the president went on, 1--WE will see
every available acre Of land suitable
for rice production placed under cult
walton for the growing of rice, in or
der to meet the demands of consum-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14

The mild cathartic action of Her
bine is well liked by ladies. It puri-
fies the system without gripping or
sickening the stomach. Price 60c. Sold
by ESTORGE DRUG CO.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14

en- at the home of Mr.. II. Scharn
last Tuesday evening in honor Of
their visiting son, Mr.. Louis Schartf
of Grosbeck, Texas, who was accom-
panied by his wife and family.
Mr.. A. H. Trotter left for Wis
it to relatives in Amite City. La.
DR.. j. w. Sanders visited New
Orleans this week.
Mr.. John A. Gebert went to New
Orleans on last Sunday afternoons
train. expecting to return Thursday
Of this week, in connection with the
business of the proposed test well to
be sunk at or near this place.
On Tuesday last three new arrivals
were recorded for New Iberia, in
creasing their respective home cir
cles and bringing joy. Among the
homes made joyous is that of Mr..
and Mrs. Galliand-a bouncing baby
boy.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14

As clear as the purest water is
Liquid Borozone, yet it is the most
powerful healing remedy for flesh
wounds, sores, burns and scalds that
medical science has ever produced.
Try it. Prict, soc, 6Oc and 81 20.
Sold by ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14

The poet must have been at {
modern public dance when he was in
spired to exclaim: "What fools W.
mortals bel"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
TO THE VOTERS OF NEW IBERIA

At the request Of some Of my
friends, / wish to submit to you my
name as a candidate for the Office OF
Trustee of Finance.
We all know that the city Is heav-
lily involved. Therefore can not
see my way clear to make any prom
Uses, except the best there is in me
have not pledged nor combined with
any one. | am running ON my own
merits, and that alone.
II elected, my whole time will be
devoted to the office, and 1t shall be
my earnest endeavor to faithfully
fulfill the duties required.
Very respectfully yours,
J. d. BROUSSARD
LAWRENCE F. VILLERMIN
Candidate for Office
TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14

We can't all be great-great auth
ors-great artists-great inventors.
But we can all have great hearts,
which after all is said and done,
amounts TO more.
Strive to make others happy and
YOU will not need to worry about
getting your own share Of happiness.
Get busy" like lot of other
slang phrases, may not be good Eng
lish. but it il good advice.
It will not be long until the pessi-
mists will have hard time to find
anything TO growl about.
One need of every community is
clean, adequate chances to have good
times.
Grieve not that men know you
not; grieve that you know not men,
Sad, but true. marriage is often
like booze: A person takes it for hap
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14

Lots of men who are noted for
their veracity. never hesitate in lying
to their wife about some things.
Remember, the very traits in your
character which your friends so much
admire are the very things your enc
mics deride and despise.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14

IF folks would only think less of
what others say and more about the
real merit Of their own acts, this
would be better old world.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14
CLEANED FROM THE FILES OF THE WEEKLY
IBERIAN 20 YEARS AGO TODAY

New Iberia chro ncled in The Ibeian twenty
today hat be to all of
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14

piness and gets only heavy pack
age of sorrow
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-05-14

Half of greatness is grit. When
intelligence is backed up with deter
mination not to back down the only
thing under the sun that is impos-
sible is something that can't be ina
gined.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-10-04
PRESIDENT CALLS FOR :
2-MINUTE PRAYERS
ASKS NATION TO PAUSE AND
PRAY ON ARMISTICE DAY
NEXT TUESDAY.

The whole nation will stand at
pause for two minutes on Armistice
Day, November 18th, to pay honor to
the unknown dead of the great war.
Detailed plans for the ceremony at
Arlington national cemetery, at Wash
ington, on that day, when a body
brought back from France is to be
buried, have been made public by the
war department, and include proc
lamation by President Harding, calling
for a two-minute halt at noon through
out the nation, to be devoted to prayer
and reverent memories for the dead.
The body, returned from France on
the cruiser Olympia, will reach Wash
ington after nightfall Nov 9, and will
lie in state in the capitol building un-
til 9 O'Clock on Armistice Day morn
ing, Nov H. 1t will then be escorted
by great official mourning party to
Arlington cemetery. From American
military post everywhere in the world
guns of mourning will sound.