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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-07-23
THINK IT OVER, MIR. PESSIMIST

The United STATES has only & per
cent of In, ponulation Of the world
and only 4 per cent of the land vet
we nroduc,
On nor cont of the wo,ld'a aunnlv
Of gold
Or ner cant If tho world's .,p,ly
If wb,,t
40 per cent Of the worlds a,,pply
If J,,d
an no, cont IF III, world,a aunnIv
If iron and at,eI
Al ma, rant If tho w,rlds sunnlv
IF s;lvs,
10 nor cant Of the worIdu aunnIv
IF zinc
70 nor cont If the worlds aunnIv
If co,I
en- mar cant If III. world. su,rJy
Of cotton
ca ma, cant If the wor,d's aunnlv
of conner
GO rer cont of tbe worlds supnlv
If aluminium
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-07-23

day IL nothing happens & he asst me
what he shud ought to give her not
costing over dime. sed Get her a
handkerchief. He sed he wood only
she had | of them. so mebby he will
by her a harepin or 2.
Sunday--pa TUX us out rideing in
the ford q he was tawking about
hard times ma sed Well if he ker
| his job we wood soon be on are IT
d in about 5 min. we run out OF
gasalene & had to walk home. 3
miles. pm sed she is good profit all
rite q we got on are It. all rite.
Monday--pa got cut in his sal.
ry agen today. All the wages seems
to be comeing down kept the wa
ges Of sin. ma sed.
Tuesday-pa says he wishes he
was like Joe Atkins. Evrybuddy
calls him Third Rail. asst pa why do
they call him that and he replyed &
sed it was because his wife was
afrade to touch him. This evning
Jane called me up & asst me Was
going to do emmy thing tonite g. sed
No | gess not. She sed Well then you
ought to feel rested in the morning.
Wednesday Blisterses pa cot 2
little yung polecats. Blisters was
tickled a. called me up q asst me
down. Outside the smell they are
fine. he asst me what was 2 good
names for pole cats & | suggested
Cook a. Peary witch he has done.
Thursday-pa had to lay Off of
wirk today. he went to the DIR. witch
told him his stomak was out Of Ak
because his teeth was bad & he cud-
dent domestikate his food properly
enuff so he went to the dentest. he
sed the dentest diddent spare no
panes wirking on him.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-07-23
adjourned
adjourned
.L II. NILLERMlN. ED. LaSALLE,
City Clerk, Mayor

adjourned
.L. Il. VILLERMlN. ED. LaSALLE.
City Clerk Mayor.
The following communication waa
received and ordered spread on the
nrnutca "a motion Of Mr. LaSallc.
New Iberia. La. July II, 1921.
The Hon. Mayor and Board of Com
missionerh.
New Iberia. La.
Gentlemen;-
The Gulf Refining Co. of La, have
leased. professionally. n portion of
ground. hereinafter described. togeth-
or with buildings thereon and 1T Is
their intention and purpose, if grant
cd permission, to convert this loca-
ton and buildings into storage
place and distributing warehouse Tor
their general line of petroleum pro
ducts, consisting of gasoline. kero-
acne, hnbricating oils and grea9es,
thereby making New Iberia base of
distribution for the adjacent section
aud community.
The location in question being the
corner lots of the intersecting streets
of Jefferson and Washington. This
location being within the corporate
/ limits of New Iberia would be barred
az storage place for locating 4
warehouse for the wholesale distribu-
ton Of petroleum products by yon
ordinance, enacted in 1904. unless
your body specifically grants approx
al and permission for our use of this
location M above set forth.
For consideration in this particu-
lar we desire to state that is IL moi
the idea or intention of our company
to erect storage tanks for storage oi
bulk refined oils at or OF this ioca
ton, our stocks of such will be ship
ped here. carried and sold in irot
drums. any possible hazard beinf
thereby largely minimized If not en-
tirely eliminated
We respectfully submit this +
your body for consideration and trus
that. after due consideration, yo,
will see fit to grant permission re
; quested for the storage and distribu
ton Of our general line Of petroleum
products from your city and this 10
cation.
t Yours very truly,
GULF REFINING CO, OF La,
BY Jno. W. Cummins
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-07-23
SHERIFF SALE
10th Judicial District Court,
State Of Louisiana.
Parish Of iberia.
JOHN G. BUSSEY
VS.. No. 1884
MADISON LEBLANC.

Notice Is hereby given that by vir-
| tue of an order of Seizure and Sale
issued out of the above entitled and
| numbered cause and to me directed,
|, p. A. Landry, Sheriff, duly sworn
and qualified in and for the Parish Of
Iberia, La, have seized, and will offer
for sale and will sell at public auction
for cash to the last and highest bid
der, ut the front door of the Court
House. in the City of New Iberia, La.
between legal sale hours on
SATURDAY, AUG. 20. A. d., 1921,
the following described property, to-
wit:
First, That certain tract of land,
with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon belonging, and all APP
purtenances thereof, situated ut Prai-
RE Carlin, Iberia Parish, La, con-
tanning thirty-fve 1861 acres. bound
ed North by Leon Delcambre, South
by d. Delcambre, East by Jos. JEFF
ferson or assigns, and West by Pub
lie Road, as per map in Miscellaneous
No. d, Folio sos. Being the same
property acquired in foreclosure pro-
ceedings Jas. Landry recorded in
Conv. Book 72 ut Folio 16.
Second, That certain tract Of land
with all the buildings theron and
thereunto belonging, and all appurt-
enanees thereof. situated in Prairie
Carln. Iberia Parish, La, containing
seventy-fve acres, bounded North by
Conventional Road and Private Road,
South by Louis Delcambre, East by
Gabriel Landry. and West by Conven-
tional Road and Jas. Landry or as
signs.
Third, Another tract Of land situa-
ted in the same locality. with all the
buildings thereon and thereunto be-
longing, containing three acres (3),
bounded North by Jas. Landry, South
by Damas Landry, East by Jas. Lam
dry or assigns, West by Public Road.
Being the same property acquired by
Adros and Aureffe Landry in fore
closure proceedings and Of record in
Conveyance Book 72 at Folio %.
To pay and satisfy the sum Of
Thirty Five Hundred $4,000. 00)
Dollars with z per cent. interest per
annum from August 81. 1917 until
paid, with 10 per cent. attorneys fees
on the principal and interest and the
cost of these proceedings.
Given officially this 10th day Of
July, A. D., 1921.
p. A. LANDRY, Sheriff.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-07-23
3 or { ELECTS PRESIDENT

Continued From Page ~
prove the sale Of the Sixth Ward
Road Bonds. and the building Of the
Of tho sixth Ward roads at once. #
it can he accomplished prior To the
suttinw in of the rainy seaaou.
The Finance Committee OF the
Chamber turned in report showing
the standing of the organization at
this time
They also reported that while quite
number of the members have sent
in their checks for dues for the year,
there are still great many who
have over looked this important mat
ter.
All members are urged to bring OF
send in their subscriptions to the
Secretary at once. 40 that final ac-
counting may he made.
1t Is hoped that il will be unneccs-
sary TO send out collection commit
tess this year. as this work is pleas
ant neither for the men on the com.
nlittees nor for those who are solici.
ted The easiest way il to send il
your check at your own tearlyl con
vcnienCe.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-07-23
NOTICE.

The next examination for teachers
certificates will be held Wednesday
Thursday, Friday, July 81, %. 20
tWhite) at the office of the Parish
Superintendent, Masonic Building
New Iberia. La, at 9 A. NJ, and
Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Aug
ust II. IL and 10, tNegro) at the
New iberia Colored School.
The examination upon books of the
Reading Course will be held Satur-
day, July 80. at A. NJ, at the office
of the Parish Superintendent.
l.. G. PORTER.
Superintendent.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-07-23

severed a ad on
how to keep out
of haveing hay fe-
yer in August. she
thot she wood
save pa sum mon
ey on the trip
sose he eud by
her a new coat
this mex fall. to.
day she got her
iniirmation. 1t SEQ
Commit suiside ii
July. pa is going
to get the trip,
Sat Elsie witch
is Jakes girl is GO
ing to have o
birth doy a Mon
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-07-23

WANTED-To buy, a few Liberty
Bonds, at market price.
J. c. HAIR,
SIS Fulton st.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-07-23
STATS DIARY.

Friday-pa was prepareing to go
on a vacashun trip to stop his hay
fever a ma an
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
AMERICA HOLDS RACES' FUTURE
 IN HER HANDS

Paris-Presfdent Harding goes into kof1ce March 4 confronted with one ef the most difficult tasks that ever faced any American executive, de- scIares Claude Berton, well known French writer, in a striking article in the current issue of Le Monde Nou- tveau.
 Chief of all the problems the new [ kPresident must meet as the attitude the United States shall take toward kE,urope and toward ASias writes Ser Rton. He fears that 'imperialistic am hbftfons'' may lead America to turn her back upon Europe and seek not only markets but manual labor for her Industries in Asia, intermingling vel low with white races. Summing up' khe declares:
 s.America is face to face with a formida ble responsibility. In the next ten years she is going to hold the sfnture of the races of the world in 7zar hands,"
 Berton summarizes the American Presidential campaign, Americas at titude toward the League of Nations, Eher controversies with England and kthe rapidfty with which she is push ing her naval construction. lie aods'
 Future Market in Asia. N @Rhe underlying thought of all the great American capitalists is to ma \ in Asia. a market for their goods, con cefyinE the possibility of Europe go-
  know very. well that it is easy to create new wants among the people E of Asia, which is at the same tune x an inexhaustble reserVolr or lapor. For several years the American man kciers have been harnessed to the or Exanization of a consordum of banks in China Today they believe they have this project well along the way mass of their capital will give them financial control of the country.
 ssThe. United States has today a government bank. the tedera1 he- serve. The President and the Secre- tarv of the Treasury hold the relnS over this powerful organization In what measure and in what fashion will they use it to further polncal designs in Asia?
 about the situation. All present ef- forts of the United States tend toward the creation Of new outlets where they can plant their methods and their agents, nberatlng them selves from commercial relations with - Struggle for Supremacy
 .~The American imperia1iStS are d.
 recting their attention toward Ine Pacific. counting upon exploiting the marvellous resources of Asia, develop ing China as a check against the eX- mansion of Japan, and detach1ng the United States from Europe Thls Will be done in the 1dCe o1 LhS D1A|toh' and we shah have a struggle of the two Knglo-Saxon peoples for the su- nrenacy of the world In order to realize this immense plan the U-n1ted States has enough gold and a sun scfert industrial equipment. Tomor- TOW the American merchant marine will be large enough to cover all the seas of the world, protected by . z zorid The United States will have fai the necessary raw materials, an Admirable machinery. supremacy Tn world credit, a unique geographical ! situation, everything. in fact. except : 4h< essential thing, everything but TaerI@
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
LEAGUE EXPENSE !. NOT EXCESSIVE
 SAYS OFFICIAL

f NTordon-That the criticisms which have lately been made regard1ng the Expenditure of the League are un, warranted and that the expenses will increase are among the statements
 made by Gilbert Murray. vice presi- ssdert of the league, in discussing the mary recent erfscfiT fGnm~ngs naw orrautzatton. working under great pressure, is bound to be involved in expenses Of detail" said Murray. "ENper1ence xviJI show how these can be reduced .and no doubt external criticism will be necessary and helpful
 TsrRut taking a broad view of the activities of the league as a Whoie' oT,e can hardly fail to be struck with the extreme smallness of the cost 1n-
 eff the League exists at all it exists as a. principle which lies at the heart s of fT,e nolicy of each nation in it and is to them ultimately q matter or hfe
 -Itniess ] it fails and dies its activi- >ffes must increase and Its expenses m crease with them-
 sTf in course of time our contr1ou- tion of $250, 900 should STOW to four or five times that sum l believe we & s.Irs,z1ld have every reason to pay the hfII thankfully, realizing that every faoI1s1 spent upon the league means San incalculab1e sum saved in other directions l from May, 1919, up to the end of the I cnrrent year amounted roughly to 4ss.75o,OO0. Great Britain's share of I ff,is amounted to about S2OO, ,OOO- The
 esffmated expenditure for the year 2 1e31 is about S5,0oO,oo0. Great Brit ! air,.s share of this will be about S25O'- { GOO. :,
 -eIarfon to the estimated expenditure
 Tar 1e2O-1921, or as an insurance
 arainst the risk of war, it is surely an
 Extraordinarily small sum.
 s1Tr fI,e first case it is one-twendeth z or . million against eleven thousand E 7Tj1Jfonss. in the second case it is one twentieth of 2. million aga1nst sum t;ch exceeds all possible computa-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
mEsrENCEAU DECLINES
 sCANNED TALK'' REQUEST

Paris-Since it has been decided to create a phonetic institute in France
 where the voices of all Frence's great rneu will be recorded on phonographs for future generations to hear mum erous efforts have been made to in f,uce former Premier Clemenceau to speak but a few words in the ma chine. This he refuses to do, saying tbat when he dies his voice will die with him. He further says that people often heard enough of his voice dur ing his life and undoubtedly would care very little about hearing 1t again later on More attempts are to be made to get the Tigers consent when he returns from India next month
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
American porcelain:

All are sets of 100 pieces including bread-and-butter plates
 No so 11-Gold banded sets in 8 octagon shape, 100 pieces; regular $27.75- $21.5O No E 3201-GoId stamped decora- ton upon white porcelain of grace full shape, pattern of which one never tires; 100 pieces: regular $27.S0-
 S21.5O No 41os-B1uebird design com bined with a rose spray background, pretty shape, 100 pieces; regular S3O- $23.25 No 2304-B1ock border in blue and-white combined with pink rose garlands, graceful shape; regular S35,7o- $27.5O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
English porcelain

All are sets of 100 pieces and in- cIude bread-and-butter plates.
 BLUE WILLOW pattern, of the old and loved Canton designed, a din- nerware which in both shape and de- sign has never lost it's hold on popu- lar fancy; regular $54- $42.50
 VICTORY MONMOUTH new bfuebird design, conventional yet novel, Victory shape in very graceful and pleasing; regular $54-S42.50
 STAMFORD-Effec and strik- ing border in blue and gray, shape is also new and irnpressing; regular $63- $49
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07

MINERvA-Brown decoration in conventional and floral pattern, handsome plain shape; regular $57-
 $45 LExINGTONj- Pana1led conven- tional border with rose garlands and rich ivory background; regular s63-
 S49 VICTORY PRESTON-Handsom new rosebud decoration with unique and very tasteful French gray back ground, new delightful fancy shape; regular $54- $42.50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07

No 1s4-Dainty shamrock border upon Knowles pleasing WeStoVer shape; regular $37.T5- $29.5O
 No 3501a-Narrow brown border design of conventional type; rosebud inserts and mat gold handles, Colonial shape; regular $3S.10- $29.5O
 No E 56O5-Rose-festoon border in broken design, pretty shape, regu- lar $42.S5- $32.50
 No 7505-Handsome solid rose bor- der with mat gold handles, artistic plain shape; regular .S5-$S2.5O
 No. 224-Combination rose and conventional border, handsome and effective plain shape; regular $43.25-
 $34
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
Rugs that beautiiffy
 and that serveo

from this lot of Administer rugs at $4S the pat tern and the color you prefer.
 Then have it spread out upon the floor of Carpet Hall Walk upon and get the sensation of velvet lawn into which the feet sink with sense of delight.
 Step back and see how it shows mark of that tread You'll begin to realize it's weight and strength and quality Beauty? Yes, of color and design. Rare depths of shade aud those brought out douby we'll by the effective patterns
 Nine bv 12 feet in size $4s For long service in dining or bed consider tap etry Brussels rugs without a Its smooth close unbroen surface carries attractive patte of aovers and of large rich medallion eff feet It is Oriental in the combination of its coors; conventional and artistic. Nine by P feet in size $N
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
Suits of extra merit at $25.

For women, suits with the charm of the new Spring fashions-and of extra value at this liked price of 5 A gabardine in splendid copenhagen blue has jacket with long srted effect This is braided in pretty effect and completed by unique belt which ties at back.
 serge suit is straight fine plain tailored effect Has narrow belt. Not whit of trmmng-but of beau tiful lines
 Navy serge suit is finished with piquant pongee vest Its jacket of long lines broken by unique arrangement of cord pleating both at back and front
 Little suit of gabardne in copenhagen blue is of box type with the smooth straight lines of the jacket relieved by handsome braidng.
 You will notice that practically all suits marked by deep rolling collar which gives air of freedom and special grace.
 This group notable because of pleasing style, G95 worthy fabric, and thorough tailorin9- <S@O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
We did find girls good silk dresses at $1O.

Set out while ago in search of worthwhile dresses of silk for girls; to sell at $1O
 Looked hopeless task-but we found them.
 Now they are here-and ell be glad to have Moth CTS opinion of their beauty and their value
 Excellent taffeta, navy and brown and coper hagen
 Made in youthful graceful styles with little ruffles and embroidery done in lustrous silk.
 Mothers judgment will tell her their special C n quality at %aS floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
Pretty tucked Buster Brown waists.

Wondrous comfy and delighting in effect Pure white fine texture With striking wide tucks down front.
 Deep Buster Brown collar is trimmed with edge of Long sleeves finished with lace inserting-and there is similar dainty lace decoration down front. $3
 Aoor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
Economy storm of handkerchiefs.

It falls alike for and women.
 It falls also, for who choose plain and who prefer dainty and fancy handkerchiefs
 Because chanced upon big collection could buy cheap-if bought quickly and bought all And did
 Women's pure linen handkerchiefs with 1-16 or IA inch hem including drawn hems and hemstitched and pretty stripe effects Not rated perfect because of too-large threads be found occasionally 15c Women's very dainty fancy handkerchefs, pure white with embroidered decoration in color. Great diversity of patterns including lace edges and n serts; these combination with embroidery blue or lavender pink 25c Mems pure linen handkerchiefs, good weight 29c
 rear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07

CEYLON-A brown and black border with rose panels and tiny gold line, rich mat gold handles; regular $102- $S2
 vITRY-Hand-pa decoration. wild rose in a panel with ivory back ground; regular $107.25- SS5
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
Japanese china.

CRETE-Deep gold rim decoration with Grecian key inserted in black, striking and rich in effect, mat gold handles; regular $115.90- S92
 PORTLAND = Irregular panelled border in combination of flower and conventional designs, rich gold handles; regular S11S.45- $94
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
HaviIand French china.

No. 1-Border design is handsome festoon of roses, appears in cornbina- ton with scal1oped pattern; very pretty shape; regulation high quality which marks Havi1and ware; regular S172.25- $135
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07

No 2-Rich heavy border decora- ton in a blue panelled design, hand some mat gold handles; regular s15o- $11S.5O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
Din1erWare of beauty and value
 new priced!
 % NN I9 9zz& 9M2z& 9g:zg xE2;:zzzz2 2;:zz

Certain dinnersets, a limited number of them at ne price.
 Each set from the stores regular gathering off, ferng the product of French and Japanese and English and American potteries.
 Ranging price from the lower level to the fine wares of the Haviland factory in France.
 Presenting striking patterns and favo1ite old timey blue and white designs; presenting graceful shapes and those which approved for genera ton. Savings large, quantities Hnited,-there should be delay in making choicei
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
Smart chokers
 of fine value.

Snug and smart little chokers of selected furs. Finished in the pert animal shape, with brilliant lit tie eyes and quirky tails
 Equipped with clever catch which holds them firmly in place.
 In the four favorite furs of Spring season Squirrel soft both in fact and in tone of gray-$15 to $3o Stone marten, with unique and handsome 1narling- $295O to $45..
 Mink sleek and fine and of beautiful shades $165O to $25.
 Fitch, showing great contrast of light and dark $1O.5O to $2O.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07

Here are the new prices Lady Baltimore cake-30cl Lemon meringue pie-40cI Large apple pie-40c Angel cake-35c Small mince pie-3Oc Ice-cream cake-35c Large pumpkin pie-40c
 Co1T 1T, fhe cbearfI11
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
Rowland goodies of lower price!

Those toothsoe enjoyable things that bake in the smt bakery the topmost floor of the building by one, getting prices. Decreasing four prices made it possible to sell bread for less Now of the best bread.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
A few each of these American porcelain sets.

Number of different designs good l shapes. 100 pieces, regular $3O- $19
 FoI1rth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
Mems sEeez3ers of special price.

If you, Sir, like pajamas-here at special price,
 If, instead you vote for loose easefu nightshirt here at special price.
 For snapped up lot of each sort of sleeper at bargain-and can now get their share
 Nightshirts, good staunch muslin, we'll made conn forable Enes finished without collar and prettiy QE trimmed, ,-
 Pajamas, dozen and d-one patterns in stripes and plain coors and pure wte soft ne durable cotton fab rics, finished with firm silk fastenings-most Gf GE of them made of madras ~A.~
 front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
Girls excellent
 n1iddies 95c.

good-ftting long-ved middy for a girl of to IS. Made of that stauneh Durela cloth which launders well.
 Of regular mddy style, plain white with black tie. Fits smoothly and well shoulders offers ample freedom for girls activities is of special value 95c floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07
Fresh and pretty special curtains.

Etamine curtains with air of durability and strength, and draping with genuine grace.
 They have hand drawn corners, are distinguished by artistic motif -and Dutch valance gives them quaintness and extra beauty.
 Special value at $2 Brussels net curtains, fine and firm, finished with tasteful lace edge $2.25 CURTAIN STUFF of muslin in pretty crossbar and dot and stripe and figure patterns splendid quality and unusual value 29c yd
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07

100 pieces, regular s30- $14.S5 32 pieces, regular S9.95- SIPS 32 pieces, regular $6.25- S5
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-07

Small apple pie-25c Wine cake-25c Mocha cake Mince pie-5Oc Gingerbread cake-2Oc Small lemon pie-25c Small pumpkin pie-225c