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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-06-11

lermin.
Mr.. Villermin has held this i'm
portant position ever since the pres.
ent form of government was adopted
by the people Of New Iberia
We have it under good authority
that when the trainers Of our pres
ent city charter were outlining the
duties Of the office Of this depart
ment they had in mind this man
to whom the duties would be most
appropriate This is the reason that
the manager Of the Power and Light
and Water Plant was also made the
City Clerk, and given charge Of all
the city correspondence It is indeed
rare that two such divergent classes
of work can be performed equally
well by one man.
Mr. N+llermin combines electrical
training and experience with gen
eral education that peculiarly quail
iies him for this dual purpose work
The voters showed excellent Judgment
in again re-6lecting him by majori-
ty of 81 votes
Mr.. Jules f. Dupuy the unsuc-
cessful candidate, would very proba-
bly, have made good officer also, if
he had been elected. But there was
no element of probability in the con
tinuance of Mr.. Villermin in office,
and the majority evidently decided it
unwise to make a change at this
time.
The commissions for the newly
elected officers will arrive from Bat
on Rouge in about two weeks. and
then must be signed by Hon. James
Simon. as District Judge. So the new
administration will start functioning
about with the start of the month of
July.
To the defeated candidates we ex-
tend our condolences.
To the new Board of Trustees we
extend our congratulations for their
election, and pledge herewith the best
and continuous efforts of The Iberian
toward making the coming four years
a period of growth and prosperity
FOR New Iberia.
The good that you accomplish both
as individuals and as a Board. The |
Iberian shall publish to the world in |
blazing headlines of commendation |
The mistakes that you may make. !
shall be hidden in the Editors waste
basket, and the world shall know |
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-06-11
THIS CITY MAKES GOOD
ON ROAD FUND.
BrousSard and Lagrange
Pick Up Over 500.

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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-06-11
CATHOLIC MEN FORM
DISTRICT COUNCIL.
A Highly Constructive
Program Outlined.

Officers were elected and plans for
| the establishment Of local councils
in thirteen nearby towns mapped out
at the organization meet IN the New
iberia District Council Of the Nation
| al Council of Catholic Men held last
Sunday in Knights of Columbus Hall
here
The meeting, which was called by
the Right Rev. Jules Il Jeaumard,
Bishop of Lafayette, was presided ov-
er by the Very Rev J n Canon
langlos. vicar general Of the diocese,
who introduced Daniel T. Doran, re
presenting the National Catholic
Welfare Council Of Washington.
Patout Burguieres. Of Foster. was
elected president; Eugene Guillot. of
New Iberia, vice-prosident Samson
Chauvrin, Of Abbcyille, secretary,
and Ed CLANCY. of Jeanerette. treas
urer
The programme of the organiza-
ton, which is part Of q national body
which includes for it's leaders such
distinguished men in public life rs
Admiral William S. Benson, of Wash
ington, John d. Ryan, Of New York
and Richmond Dean, of Chicago. Is
both patriotic and religious. accord
ing to Mr.. Doran.
It's activities will include civic ed
ucation, the care of immigrants and
the directing of them to dstricfs
where they may be an asset TO the
community, the fostering of the boy
scout movement, work in behalf Of
better motion pictures and other mat
ters of vital community and national
interest. A Bureau of Immigration
has been established in New Yorl,
and will have the cooperation of
councils throughout the country, now
established in thirty two states. Had
an effective system of distributing
been in operation years
ago, instead of permitting the new
corners to glut the labor markets of
the north and east, the present immi-
grafton laws would not have been
necessary, declared Mr.. Doran.
Local councils will be established
in Abbeville, New Iberia. Jeanerette.
Cecilia, Deleambre, Pat
Franklin, Bunkie, St Mar
tinville and Loreauvile, all Of which
were represented at Sundays meet
ing. Councils will also be established
at Charenton. Patterson and baldwin.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-06-11

I where highway should be.
1t Is unfortunate that our Federal
Government, as well as the various
states, counties and parishes through.
out the United States, after having
spent many millions of dollars exper-
imenting on the proper construction
OF various types of highways, and in
the past several years, have spent
many millions constructing highways
along the lines, which their expert
ments had proven to be proper, it
now leaves us in sad state Of af-
fairs, when it developes that the
roads are improperly constructed.
To make matters worse, hundreds of
thousands Of dollars worth Of new
work, is being contracted daily
throughout our country To quote
Robert Burns Incorrectly, probably)
"Oh, would some power, gift to
give us, to see ourselves as others
see as"
Now, down to brass tacks, before
the Federal Government appropriatcs
one single penny for constructing
Federal Aid Road, the State High
way Department is required not only
to make a preliminary survey, but
the actual location must be made
with a detailed report concerning
every phase of construction proposed.
necessary data as to the
soil condition, normal weather condi-
tions, thorough report on all streams.
foundations. in fact, everything that
goes towards making complete
model road. When this report is sent
in, it must have the approval of the
local officials, who are representatives
Of the people at large. Before the
Federal Government approves or ap-
any money for the pro-
ject they have their own representa-
ives, who are experts in their profes-
sion, 90 over and make careful
study and report on the project; in
other words, it is somewhat similar
10 a doctor going to see sick pa
lent namely after thoroughly di-
,gnozing the case. a prescription is !
written for the proper kind Of rene
ly.
The State Highway Department
las charge of the construction of this
,iece of work and it is being execut-
Continued on last page.)
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-06-11
THE NEW IBERIA BURKE GRAVEL ROAD is
UP TO GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS.
Engineers and Road Experts Join In Commencing Work
of Police Jury New Highway

In the New Iberia Enterprise of
lime 9TH. we were sorry to notice a
rather bitter attack on the construc-
tion of the New iberia Burke high
way that II being constructed by the
Louisiana State Highway Depart
ment in conjunction with our Parish
Police Jury
We had been uhder the impression
that this road was being properly
constructed, and that it was a piece
of work that the Police Jury, the In
gpector the Contractor, and the City
of New IBERIA could be justly proud
Of
Il was therefore rather hard
blow to our hopes when we read in
The Enterprise that this road is not
road at all but "pile.o rocks"
However, we are feeling little
better about it.sinee>we have started
little investigation on our own
hook q
For instance. Mayor IT, S. Sealy,
who is building. the Cade-st. Martin
vile gravel rojd, informs Us that
the road he is yiildtng is the equal Of
any in the stats Of Louisiana. And
he further states that the Iberia
Burke road is jq:.st as good as the one
he is building.
Now, satisfied with this. we con
suited a road engineer who is every
whore recognized as master of con
struction. He passes over this "pile
of rocks" twice or more each day. |
He gave US his opinion of the Iberia
Burke road in writing. This state
ment we have shown to two or three
other well posted road men. They
have all agreed with his opinion with
out hesitation We are therefore
willing to believe his report, which
we print herewith.
lie titles his report as follows:
ARE OUR GRAVEL ROADS A
FAILURE OR A NATIONAL
CALAMITY?
"The New Iberia Enterprise in its
editorial of June 4th, has made CON
siderable comment on the improper
construction of the New Iberia
Burke Highway.
This article would have us believe
that this road is dismal failure,
that it is equivalent to no more or
less than a hazardous pile of rocks
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-06-11

Continued on last page.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20

Mr.. Ostercamp is here for a
few days booking after his farm
interests.
Belle Johnson visited with her
folks, George Robinson, and fami-
ly, Monday.
Miss Jensen is making her
home with the Berglund family
for the winter.
Mary Southerton assisted Miss
Allen at the hotel in kerrick a
part of last week.
Marion Davis spent Wednesday
night with Maude Rodenberger
at Mrs. Stafford's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fox entertained
the LeMays from Nickerson and
Frances Kohler last Sunday.
Pleasant Hill school commenced
Monday with Miss Gladys Jen-
sen from Askov, as teacher.
Chas. Southerton and Guy
Watson with families spent Sun
day with John Southerton and
wife.
Mrs. J H. Hill has returne F.
from the southern part of tn
state, where she was visiting for
a couple of weeks.
II. ]. Berglund is IMPROVING
the looks of his house by givin
it a coat of paint. Mr.. Nelson o.
Tamarac, is. doing the work.
1t is reported that Alice Bar
tells is married and will make her
home in Superior Her many
friends wish her happiness and
success through life.
Anton Mach from South Dako-
Ia, visited at the home of Frank
Mach and Joe kvasnicka the
latter part of last week, coming
here from the Dairy Show with
Frank Mach, they both having
been in attendance there.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20
Votes Same Membership.

Again TIE National House of
Representatives has voted on the
matter of increasing it's mem
bership but decided by the mar
row margin of four votes to
leave it with the same total mem
bership-435. Changes of course
had to be made on the basis of
1920 census and it was proposed
to increase the membership to
Ago. Leaving the total member
ship the same will Of course de-
prive some states of a congress
man or two and will add one or
more congressman in other
states where the population has
increased more rapidly. With a
membership of even 435, as it
now stands. it would seem that
the body is too large and un-
wieldy and many congressman
admit it, but they perhaps dis
like voting themselves out of of
fee. To an outsider it would al
most look like if they did away
with the 400 and kept the 35
they could accomplish more and
get right down to business. This
perhaps would be going too far
but if the body was smaller they
would be more apt to be on duty
and attending to business and
much Of this senatorial courtesy
you listen to my speech and
I'll listen to yours could be
eliminated.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20
A Satisfied Smis>

With fine fall weather no
frost before October first good
potato yield. good prices for
same and many of our young
people getting happily married,
everybody in this community has
Just reasons for feeling good and
being in fine spirits. This also
seems to be the general rule
here this fall. 1t is SO pleasing
to see a deserving farmer putting
a good fresh cigar and with a
broad smile on his face jumps
lightly into his empty wagon to
return home after marketing a
load Of potatoes for which he re-
ceived a good price. These
scenes are frequent this fall.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20
Uncle Should Sppnk Them.

Again the anxiety Of another
railroad strike which will tie up
the Transportation service of the
country almost completely. 1t is
called for Oct. 3Oth and of
course much maneuvering is be-
ing done in the meantime to
avoid it, especially by govern
ment officials. There is UNI
doubtedly fault on both sides of
this controversy but if it is ne
cessary for the government to
step in each time there is to be
a railroad strike it looks like we
might rs well have government
control or ownership of railroads
The u. S. mail service seems Q
run along pretty smooth under
government ownership.
There are about two million
men in the railroad service who
are members Of unions and wher
these all club together and go or
. strike what Is the general pub
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20
Statement Of the Ownership, Manage.
ment, etc., Required BY the Act
Of Congress Of Aug. "a, 1919

OF Askov American. published
weekly at Askov. Mimi. for Oct L.
1921.
state OF Mimi. County OF Pine-ss
Before me a notary public In and
for the State and county Aforesaid.
personally appeared II. Petersen. who
having been duly sworn according to
law. deposes and says that he is the
editor Of the Askov American and
that the following Is. to the best OF
his knowledge and belief. q true
statement OF the ownership. manage
ment. etc.. Of tho aforesaid publica-
ton for the date shown In the above
caption. required by the Act Of Aug
ust -. 1919. embodied In section 443.
Postal Laws and Regulations. to wit:
4. That tho names and addresses
OF the publisher. editor. managing
editor. and business managers are:
Publishers. II. Petersen and 8. Peter
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20
Re-Distyicting Pine County.

For some years past the reo-
pie living along the 500 Line in
the eastern portion Of Pine Cour-
ty have been clamoring to have
the commissioner districts of the
county re-arranged SO TINT their
portion Of the county might he
represented with commissioner
district of its own. Recently n
delegation Of citizens from the
east side appeared before the
board Of county commissioners
and called their attention to the
fact that the county should now
be re-districted according to law
MS the districts were not proper
tionately right on a population
basis.
A committee of the board was
then appointed to outline a new
arrangement of the five districts
TO be acted on at later meet
ing. The committee has com
pleted it's work and its proposal
was published in the last board
minutes and is also being pub
lished now in a special notice
(page y calling for meeting to
be held at the court house on
Tuesday. Nov. l. mt 10 A. NJ.
when arguments will be heard
Tor and against the proposal. If
you have not already studied
this plan look it up now and see
If it satisfies you. Does it give
you and your township or village
the proper representation and is
it a plan that is feasible and will
work out for some years to
come? Are the districts shaped
in an ackward manner or can
they be improved upon so that
the commissioner can better Wis
it his constituents and vice versa
taking into consideration that
they must be formed to get a
proper portion Of the popula-
ton? These and perhaps other
questions should be given thor
olgh consideration at this time
as re-districting the county is
something which should not oc-
cur often.
Now is the time to offer your
suggestions for improvements If
you have any-Or complaints or
grievances if there he any Ii
any tax payers desire to write on
this subject the American viii
be pleased to give space.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20

lie to do, It is going too far
when body Of men become 50
strong that they can tie up the
entire transportation service OF
the country, thus causing starva-
ton in the largest cities within
a weeks time. The railroad EN-
ployes do not want their wages
reduced. Surely they cannot ex-
pect wartime wages now. Are
the farmers getting wartime
prices for their produce? And
the railroad owners do not want
to reduce passenger and freight
rates. so there you are. The gov
eminent ought to spank them
both for being naughty, and our
Uncle Sam will probably be
called out to do that before long.
The attitude Of the railroads
in this strike may be Indicated
by a statement of Edmund Pen
nington, president of the 500
Line, in which he said that while
the strike would be serious
matter for the people, the situa-
ton would never be entirely
cleared up until there is a
showdown" And, he added. 1.-The
sooner it comes, the better
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20

sen. Askov. Mimi: editor. II. Peter
sen, Askov. Mimi; managing editor.
II. Petersen. Askov. Mimi; business
manager. 8. Petersen, Askov, MINI.
2. That the owners are: H. Peter
sen. Askov. Mimi, and s. Petersen.
Askov. MINI.
). That the known bondholders,
mortgages. and other security hold
ers owning or holding per cent or
more OF total amount OF bonds. mort
cages. or other securities are: None,
Fl. Petersen.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this Sth day Of Oct. 1921.
(SeaD Anton Gravesen.
MY commission expires April 1. 1925.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20

Jean Paige spent practically her
entire life on her fathers model
farm IN Paris. Illinois. She never
dreamed Of motion picture career,
but unconsciously was preparing
herself for il. spending her alter
school hours at horseback riding
and other healthful and daring
sports
Then she went East to school.
and through excellence in elocution
was made an offer to appear on the
spoken stage. While she was con-
siderlng IT. she received another Of
ter. from the Nitagraph Company.
and accepted She was a type for
many OF the O Henry stories, and.
being an ardent admirer OF that
gifted writer, interpreted her parts
with great understanding.
She was then given featured parts
in longer screen dramas. and finally
came her big opportunity The
Nitagraph Company planned to pro-
dnce . screen version OF Anna Sew
ellis classic. BLACK Beauty 1t
was most unusual story IL re-
CURED a most unusual heroine Re-
suit Jean Paige as Jessie Cor
DON. The sensation she created is
a matter OF screen history BLACK
'eauty." with Jean Paige starred,
led screen history into new era. 1t
r-oved that clean entertainment.
after all. was what the public craved
il was lean Paise's meteoric sue
cess IN this snper-feature that caused
fer to hr selected for the featr-eA
role ~ VitaRraph's THE Pvod;gal
Y"dSe screen admiration OF
voushan kester's novel. famed IS a
best seller"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20
Pleasant Hill

Mr.. Benshoof was q Sandstone
caller last Saturday.
Guy Watson is picking corn
out near Willmar. MINI.
Mrs. II. G.. Potter spent Tues
day with Mrs. ]. Nj. Davis.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-06

Something new in the ballet has been
developed Naturally its source is
Russian. for Adolph Bolm. who is tho
moving spirit of the company, is Rus
sian, received his early training in the
famous Mustovite schools and his eN-
periencc with the Imperial ballet at
Petrograd. where he rose to the posi-
ton of the leading male dancer. He
came here as the premier of the Dia-
Ghilcff forces and after that famous
troupe went back to Europe, he re-
manned here to become eventually one
of the stars of the Metropolitan opera
Company, which he still is, notwith-
standing the fact that he has also
been retained by the Chicago Opera
Company to stage it's several big now
elites of the coming season.
Primarily Bolm's company is n ballet
intime. 1t is a ballet of personalities.
Of individuals, not of choruses and
massed effects. 1t is consciously and
deliberately small. not from impover-
ishment but from choice. There Is
much solo and duo work and where
larger ensembles arc used they are
not called upon to create the same i'm
preston as those caused by force OF
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-06
Experienced Mothers know Tie wisdom Of
assisting nature before bab% oomins', q,

TT Is natural to think Of the e1-
pectant mothers influence up
= on the unborn babe. Her
foed, her habits, her hygiene, and
even the condition of her mind,
N have a part in determining the
weh-beins or iu-bcing of her in
fsat before birth.
No woman awaiting the joys Of
coming motherhood should allow
the days to pass without giving
nature a helping hand-beeaasc
the conditions of perding mother
hood, existing as they do, over a
potracted period Of months, Gre
ate almost a new state of being
tor a woman.
WARNING, 1eosd s.sns n.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-06

A feature OF every production bear
ing the name OF u. W. Griffith is the
music and those who have seen his
The Birth OF Nation" Intolerance"
Hearts of ;ho World Broken Bios
soms.'' and Way Down East" find
that real enjoyment is to be had in
the flow of melody from tho large or
chcstra always present. Each situation
is given the proper cmphaais and
whether there is fortissimo or pianis-
sImo makes the greatest difference in
the world in the effect of the scene
upon the intent spectator. Some OF
the music that will be heard in Way
Down East" ut the City auditorium ac-
,ualy makes people laugh and tho rea.
son for this is that the music is idcn-
titled with "A role-for all the characters
In Griffith play have their charac-
tcristic musical theme and when the
theme rocurs the appearance OF the
person is definitely indicated
Many rcheasals arc necessary before
the orchestra can como pat upon the
incident or scene. and Griffith him
self who dcviscs much OF the music
for his productions. is tho creates;
sticlllcr for these musical effects at
tending every orchestra rehearsal until
as near perfection as can he attained
is reached. In this city Mr.. Gustav
Iiinricks will conduct tho Griffith or
chcstras and an experience OF many
years in arranging music for pictures
has made him an authority on tho sub
jcct. II Is his belief and contention
that old standard compositions arc
better than original scores for pictures.
And he has good reason for this he
lief In opera or at the symphony We
do not absorb the music at one hear
inE. Many hearings or some of our
operas or symphonies are necessary for
thcm to attain popularity. Now In the
case of pictures IL is necessary To i'm.
press tho auditor nj one hearing for
pictures. sis a rule. are seen seldom
more than once and "A score. no mat
ter how fine. made up of now mclo-
dies. would he confusing and OF slight
value as compared with composite of
familiar airs, carefully modulated and
of n definite relation to tho action on
the screen. Much Of the credit for tho
music of tho II. W. GriffthS produc-
tions " due to MIR. Griffith himself
lie has a splendid sense of values ami
his selection of appropriate themes
could not he surpassed. Then too he
can compose little melodies that are
most striking and that fit well into
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-06
Two ways to fight it

Dental science has now found two effective ways
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paste-Pepsodent-snadet to meet modern require
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-06

numbers. With Bolm and his highly
trained company of artists the effects
are never monotonous or meagre. Per-
fection within intentionally restricted
lines is the purpose and the achieve
ment of this group of artists
Cooperating with the Bolm Ballet
Intime and working on exactly tho
same lines musically as apply to it
choreographically is the Little Sym
phony, an orchestra in miniature
founded and conducted by George
Barrere. Hence both musical and
dancing entity are of superlative or
der. The programs are devoted, half
to II highly aristocratic symphony
concert. and half to a similarly dis
tinctive program of ballets and di-
vortisements.
on April 10. 1921. at Sis this fine
company will appear in Pueblo, Colo,
giving their performance at the City
Auditorium. Tho presentation will be
under the auspices of Pueblo Civic
Entertainment Committee to whom We
owe so many other delightful musical
events this season. Seats will be on
sale at tho KniEht-Campbell Music
Company Tuesday morning at n. M