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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
TT NDERTHINGS of silk will soon

TT NDERTHINGS of silk will soon
~ cease to be classed among our
iuxurfes, because an ever-1ncreasing
NUMBER or women are looking upon
them as necessities and the demand
Tor them Is general Little silk worms
VIII have to work overtime or be in
tensively cultivated to keep up with
this demand. Silk is proving itself a
dependable as well as beautiful ma
terial for underwear in crepe decline
and wash satins ii is as durable as fine
cotton fabrics and has the additional
charm of suppleness and luster. Wom-
en- have an instinct that makes them
love its qualities.
From her satin-skin out. as far as
she has gone in her robing. the lady in
the picture is clad in silk. Her new
combination of Shell-pink crepe-de-
chine has several innovations in its
finishing that are characteristic of this
season. 1t begins with being pointed
at the bottom and edging its points
with footing instead Of lace. Little
chiffon flounceS may be used instead.
Narrow point-de-eSprit IS inserted i'm
the body of the garment and above it
spray of fine embroidery Folds of
footing or chiffon finish the top of the
bodice, one of them serving as a cas-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

ing for narrow ribbon that ties with
little bow at the front.
Anyone may at least own one OF
these pretty ribbon and lace camisoles
that vie with the transparent blouses
they are worn under In beauty and
dalntiness. Pink satin ribbon In a
light weight and soft weave is used for
making them. Their making is sim
pie matter since laces woven with
beading In them are manufactured
for just such purposes. In the CANT
sole shown at the top of the group
pictured wide lace and satin ribbon
are joined in band showing two
lengths of the lace and one of ribbon
with two tucks and a hem run in it.
The lace is hemmed along the top
to form casing for narrow ribbon
ard narrow ribbon is run in the hem
of the ribbon also This narrow rib
bon is of figured satin and is drawn
up and tied to adjust the camisole
to the figure.
Wide satin ribbon, swiss beading
val lace ANA stirring Of narrow rib
bon form the other CamiSoe. Both
of them have ribbon shoulder straps
and both of them provide a scant
flounce that covers the waistline and
falls a little below it.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Contempt. but Not Of Court.

When "Aunty" Dorcas, typical old
negro nanny, was placed in the wit
ness chair in the Austin (TeN) police
court the other day She observed
Judge y. l.. Love presiding over the
august body She had been in the
family of Judge Love when he was
a boy. She was peeved at being sum-
moned as a witness and, glancing up,
she recognized the Judge.
as dat YOU she shifted contemptu-
ouSly.
Correct YOU are, 'aunty,'" was the
reply.
"What YOU all doin up there? Is a
good mind to knock YOU out of that
chair with stick"
Judge Love took the remark good
naturcdly, and there was no hint that
the witness was in contempt of court.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
MISSING AN OPPORTUNITY.

There is often fun at the baseball
grounds outside of the same, espe-
cially among the boys who try to see
tho game without being admitted.
One youngster who was fortunate
enough TO find a knothole in the fence
WAS heard TO shout to another who
was munching away on a juicy ap-
pie:
"Say, I'll quit this hole II you'll gi'
me q couple o them"
~Go on r was the reply. Eyer can't
see through the ginks on t'other side
O. the fence"
"Orl right, sonny" was the rejoin-
der. keep 'em. But that's where you
missed it, for there's a sawed-off guy
N front Of this hole, and there amt
nobody In front Of him. Seer"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

ful of cold water to pour; add three
quarters of a cupful of boiling water
and cook, stirring until boiling; add the
Juice of lemon the grated rind. Beat
the whites of two eggs, also the yolks :;
fold the whites into the yolks, then add
one cupful of sugar, adding a table
spoonful at time, so that the mixture
is kept very light. Bake in two
crusts.
Lettuce With Russian Dressing
Prepare the lettuce, chilling after
draining, and pour over the dressing,
or serve with the dressing passed in
bowl. Beat One-half cupful of
French dressing, using six tablespoon
fuls Of oil and two of vinegar, salt and
paprika to taste, gradually with an egg
beater into one-half cupful of mayon-
naise dressing, then add two table
spoonfuls of chilli sauce and fold In
one-third of cupful of cream,
whipped, with finely chopped red and
green pepper to taste, with onion juice,
parsley and cucumber pickle to sea-
son.
Oatmeal Biscuit.-Sift together two
thirds of a cupful of pastry -four, two
teaspoonfuls Of baking powder, one
quarter Of a teaspoonful of salt; add
two-thirds of a cupful Of oatmeal, two
teaspoonfuls Of shortening into the
flour and meal, then add milk to make
a soft dough. adding little at time.
Pat the biscuit into shape with
wooden spoon; set them into gem pans
and bake in very hot oven.
Apricot Sponge.-Soften one table
spoonful of gelatin In one-quarter of
a cupful of cold water. then add to
cupful of apricot pulp and juice, heat
ed hot add one-quarter of cupful of
sugar; stir until the mixture begins to
thicken, then fold In the stiffly beaten
whites of two eggs. Serve with
whipped cream. Prunes may be used
In place of apricots if preferred
String Beans, French Style.-If can
ned beans are used, heat thoroughly
and drain very dry. Melt table
spoonful of lard and add one-half
Glove of garlic cut into very thin
slices. Cook without browning. then
remove the garlic. Add a tablespoon
full of minced parsley, then turn in
the beans, stirring and mixing thor
oughly with the fat and parsley. Serve
very hot.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
WOMEN NEED SWAMP ROOT

Thousands of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect it.
Women complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble. or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
IT the kidneys are not in healthy
condition, they may cause the other or
gans to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache loss of am
bitlon, nervousness, are often times symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
kimer's Swamp Root, a physicians pre-
scription, obtained at any drug store, may
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions
Get medium or large size bottle i'm
mediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Sight Repained After % Years.

Mrs. Jenkins, wife Of mason living
at Fleur-de-Lls, n little village near
Pengam. In Monmouthshire, has just
recovered her sight after being COM
pletely blind for % years. She was
struck by lightning % years ago, and
In consequence of the shock she lost
her sight year afterward. She also
became subject to frances, some of
which lasted as long as IA days. On
Saturday night she suddenly ex-
claimed to relatives in the house: 81
can see and began to describe the
objects around her Her doctor be-
lieves the recovery will be permanent.
London Times.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
"StOmaCh Trouble of
80 Years Standing
Relieved in a Week"
New UlmwOman writes that Wares
Black Powder gave prompt relief
after other remedies failed.

"My mother had stomach trouble for
over 80 years and used all kinds of medi-
cines, but never got relief Then | heard
of Wares Black Powder and got some
Mother took the medicine according to d.
rections and in less than week She was
we'll"
So writes Paula Wotipka of New Ulm.
Texas, on May 18th, 1920 And her moth
er's ca is but one more link in the ever
growing chain of evidence which proves
the power Of Wares Black Powder in the
treatment of stomach and bowel troubles.
Sold by druggists everywhere for 40 years.
Not a purgative. Contains no harmful
drugs. 60c and $l.20 the package. Send
for DR.. Wares boollet-frec.
THE WARE CHEMICAL CO., Dallas
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
The Human Voice.

THE trouble with the motion pic
ture" said the critic, us that 1t does
not bring out the thrilling power OF
the human voice."
1T doesn't, Ell" exclaimed the emf
nent producer. you ought to come
over to our studio and hear the stage
director and the stars bawling one an
other out
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

" HOSE new blouses that dispose
i Of the waistline by dispensing
with a belt and covering 1t themselves
are having an immense success. There
is no longer any danger of skirt and
blouse parting company under sep
arate belt, and going their separate
ways. This In itself Is enough to In.
sure the triumph of these new over
blouses, but 1t Is furthered also by
their gracefulness. A vague waist
line like an uneven hemline is more
pleasing to the eye than q straight
line.
In these new Over-blouses are all
sorts of materials for all kinds of
service beginning with wash silks,
pongee and cotton, for utility wear,
and ending with georgette, net and
laces for dress. All the usual mate
rails are used in them, but they are
prettiest In the very soft, sheer fab
rics. as fine wolfe and georgette. A
model made Of georgette in two col
ors is shown at the left of the two
pictured here, and is one of the most
graceful and beautiful that the de-
signers have accomplished in this
much admired material. It is one of
many slip-on blouses that fasten on
the shoulder, and has its collar, cuffs
and border for the arms-eye of georg-
cite in a contrasting color. A very
simple pattern in beading finishes a
design that has few rivals in beauty
Of line, color and becomingness.
A semi-dress blouse of taffeta silk
IS shown at the right. The taffeta
Is tucked In cross-box pattern to form
the lower part of the blouse, at the
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
For MiIady's Shoes.

The undressing Of the foot contin-
ues. Now women are wearing toe
cans and heel-caps. Cross straps run
nm from the toes to the ankle to meet
the heel strap which fastens around
the ankle. The best to be said for
such shoes is that they use up little
leather; but that does not make them
Cheap. The long, pointed shoes have
a certain popularity, but most women
SIN prefer the short-vamped shoe. 1t
IS now generally accepted that the leg
should be clothed in light or trans
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

"YOu are charged with being drunk
and disorderIy, sir"
"Your honor, there must be mis-
take somewhere | had a few drinks,
but I'm sure | wasn't disorderly."
"The young lady cashier who had
you arrested says you were poking
crackers through the brass bars of her
cage and saying, Pretty Polly, pretty
Polly "-Birmingham Age-Hcrald.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Separate Wrap Reiqns Supreme.

Whether 1t is the attractive frOcks
or the attractive wraps that have en-
deared themselves to us, certain it is
that except for strictly tailored wear
the frock and the separate wrap, coat
or cape, reign supreme. During the
spring smart tailored dresses of trico-
tine, poiret twill, serge, lightweight
duvetyn or the heavier crepes will be
worn for the street with a fur neck
piece and a neat small hat made neat
er by a well-adjusted veil.-Good
Housekeeping.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Knew What Was Comino

"a, what is an idiot?"
can't give you a brief definition,
III put | can point out to you some
nne examples"
Just leave my family alone, and
.ou go to bed, Willie," spoke up his
uue' who knew what was coming.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

An English mother was visiting her
son at college.
swell, dear" she said, what Ian
guages have you decided to take?"
81 have decided to take Pictish,
mother" he replied.
"Pictish?' said the puzzled lady.
"Why Pictish?"
"Only five words Of 1t remain" he
said
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Pink BIouses Next.

Pink wolfe blouses promise to be
popular through summer, both in tuck
in and over-the-skirt styles. Pin tucks.
drawn work and lace viii be their
trimmings. These blouses will, to a
certain extent, replace the white voiles
and batistes that have had such a
long run of favor.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
OXIDlNE IN HOT WATER

Get bottle of OXIDINE today and when you
feel cold coming on. put Tablespoonful of this
wonderful remedy in half glass of hot water.
Stir well and drink just as you would hot
toddy. It's enervating effect is Immediately
noticeable and similar dose every three or four
hours will give wonderful results. OXIDINE
purifes your blood and tones up tho entire
system. Soc at your druggists .-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Cuticura Comforts Baby's Skin

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then of that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one If the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
His Demonstration,

Smith-Well, Jones, l feel pretty
proud Of myself. I've kept three doc
tors away today.
Jones-How? Christian Science?
Smith-Nope; by apples.
J0nes-How so?
Smith-Why, they say an apple a
day keeps the doctor away. and there's
my third core
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Nu hhz ~t4Q
Swiftest Tidal Current.

The swiftest tidal current In the
world is that between the islands Of
Jura and Scarba, off the Scottish
coast. According to the official charts
the speed of the current here is nearly
eleven miles an hour. No river, ex-
thing like such a pace.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

parent stocking, and the shoe must
be either black or In the same shade.
Gray stockings with shoes in suede
to match are greatly liked; mahogany
stockings with kid shoes to match
are newer.-London Times,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
q Parental Anxiety.

we're you successful in your inter
Nv with the girls fatherY
Not exactly. The old man demand
!" Know If / was prepared to sup
. hlm In the same style his daugh-
was accustomed to do"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

recipe Will bS oIC
to cherish
Fluffy Lemon
Pie.Mix two Ia
blespoonfuls Of
sugar and one
half teaspoonful
of salt with one
quarter of a cup
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
TRUE TO EXPERIENCE

TRUE TO EXPERIENCE
Inc House Manager: What's the
zee repeating that picture Of the
msr at the telephone with 4 cut In
nsc'n0 Several days have elapsed?"
The Producer: Realism. The
name still waiting for the number
10 called.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Good ExamnIe

wne-It's quite noticeable how Har-
y getting to look more and more
- you every day. Before long he'll
perfect imitation of his father.
uusband-H'm! Is that so? What
@'iscnief has he been up to now?
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

The happiness habit is just as nee
essary to our best welfare as the work
habit, or honesty or square dealing
habit.
What a great thing common sense
is-when we practice it.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

front and the odd establishment Of
the three-quarter length sleeves. A
short sash Of taffeta extends from
each side and ties In small bow at
the back. Each square, formed by
the crossing tucks, is centered with a
long bead, and this model is very
pretty in dark colors with black
beads. The plain square neck invites
collar of lace or organdy.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
The Wise Man.
hat sort Of man Is ne.

what sort of man is he.
"Tll tell you. In a Pullman smok-
ing room he'll discuss any question
that comes up. whether he knows any
thing about the subject or not. De
troit Free Press.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Almost Had IL.

Proud Mother-Oh. George. little
Harry Is just beginning to talk. He's
learning to recite "Baa, baa, black
sheep, have you any wool?"
Proud Papa-Does he really say all
that?
Proud Mother-Well, not quite all
of it yet, but he's got as far as "Baa.
baar'
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Located.

Maud-'If the third finger is for the
Marie-"The finger of scorn."
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

WHERE THE MONEY is
First Kid: b'Iieve | wanna own
q movin' picsture theatre when !
grow up Slim. They's sure maxim
money outa the movies these days.
Second Kid: Why ! jes heard my
father say yesteddy that they was
maxim plenty of money out STILLS"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
A Bald Assertion,

fouve got to be pretty smooth to
~ 20 the top nowadays"
Mghto! And you usually get
noOtn on the top before you get
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

DtU, lttl Illutlt more GULL
Portable and eliminate a large per
| cent of illnesses. Such treatment
costs nothing to try, but little perse-
vcrance and Stick-to-it-iveness.
We know that there are four things
that the food which we eat is to do
for US: To generate heat, to keep the
body warm, TO rebuild and repair its
waste tissues, to store up reserve en-
ergy for Illness or emergency work,
and to produce energy to enable us
to walk and do all kinds of physical
and mental work. Hard, mental labor
or hard physical labor uses up more
food than the inactive body, but even
that needs food to keep it In working
order
A calorie Is a measure of heat or
energy which certain amount of
food yields when burned In the body.
Just as so much gas per cubic foot
produces certain heat or light, so
too q definite amount Of food gives
off so much heat and energy measured
In calories when we burn 1t In our
bodies. An active adult needs from
three thousand TO three thousand
seven hundred calories per day to
cover all the body needs. Just accept
this as we do that it takes two cup
fuls of many things to make a
pound. Science helps us in finding
the calorie value of various kinds Of
food by giving us the hundred calorie
portions of common dishes. For ex
ample one small baked apple without
sugar yields one hundred calories,
One-half a mediumsized grape fruit
yields the same, also q large banana,
three prunes with tablespoonful OF
the juice; two slices, one-fourth inch
thick of bread equal the same; one
tablespoonful of butter, one cupful of
cooked cereal, one tablespoonful of
sugar, one-half cupful of whole milk
and one-fourth cupful of thin cream,
cocoa. one-half cupful.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Continuous Reiun

a lecturer says that women win be
ruling this country 90 years from now.
OF course; why should she atdicate2-
Boston Transcript
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
EreotIey,t Occurrence

"A man builds castle in the air."
"Well?" 'But it takes woman to
pick out furniture for such an edi-
fce."
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Haxy Recollection.

why didn't Maud Muller marry the
judger
my recollection is that she threw
nun over because the Judge fined her
Tor speeding"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Afraid n Mice

arMe was an old lady OF Nantucket,
VINO never stirred out Of the house;
1 sne carried her cat In her basket
sor rear OF meeting q mouse.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
A Elnancier,s Exnerirnent

His system felt chilling shock
That troubled his repose.
He put some water in the stock,
And then the water froze.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

Prosperity smiles on the few and
gives the many the horse laugh.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
HOW MUCH FOOD SHALL WE EAT?

1t is safe enough to state that the
average adult eats at least One-third
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

more food than he needs
and is able to aSSimiIate.
The excess of food over
taxes the digestive or
ganS and is thrown off
in waste or stored up as
excess fat. Fletcher says
if We masticate our food
twice or three times as
long as we do we would
eat less, be fully salts
fled. feel much more com
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

Patriotism is something that helps
pay the taxes without grumbling.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
DAINTY, DELIGHTFUL DISHES.

AS lemon pie is a general favorite
where pies abound, the following
roo;,o will no ono
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
If You Have a Pain
Thought She Was a Parrot.

try Vacher-Balm. Keep it handy, and
avoid imitations.-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
EFFF1@s fwes~ EE5yys
4 k,rrrIi55rA,
kx.zE-,AHINE

III bind myself to that which, once
being right viii not be less right when
l shrink from it-kingsley.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-08
GOV. HARTNESS AT HIS DESK.
Goes Over the Mail Turned Over by
His Predecessor.

Governor James Hartness was at his
desk in the State House this morning
taking care Of the bunch of mail that
has come in the last few DAYS and
which was turned over to him by eN-
Governor p. w. Clement. His staff.
who have already been announced,
were on the job, excepting Miss Mari
on Martin, who is IN but who prob
ably will be back the first Of the
week.
Governor Hartncss expressed consid l.
cradle pleasure this morning at the eX-
cellence Of the entertainment last eve
ming given by the Woman's club Of
Montpelier.
Lieutenant. Governor a w. Foote
was in conference this morning with
the committee from the Senate rela
tive to committees and win have them
ready 10 announce Tuesday morning
when the legislature convenes again.
Speaker r. $. Billings was also work
ing on his committees and they viii
be ready for announcement at the
same time.
John Avery. who has charge Of the
legislative craftsmen work, has over
a dozen bills ready 70 60 into the
House Tuesday morning and about six
10 20 into the Senate at the same
time
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-08
Crowd of People at Coch-
rane, Ont, Expect
Them To-day
TELEGRAMS COME
IN LARGE NUMBERS
Special Train Is Awaiting
to Take Lost" Men to
Toronto

Cochrane, Ont, Jan g. Expectancy
that the three weather buffeted naval
balloonists from New York, would
emerge before nightfall from the snowy
wilderness that has embodied them since
they dropped to earth ON Dec. IA, near
the Moose Factory trading station, per-
vaded this outpost of civilization to
day. q
Walter Lidton and Stephen Farrell
would end their perlous adventure at
the Missanabi river trails end at Mat
tice, ll0 miles west of here, or at Clute,
only few miles away still was un-
known. But the majority of the little
army of newspapermen, photographers
and Canadian mounted police sent out
TO meet them are stalking their hopes
on Mattice and have set out for that
town, leaving Cochrane almost desert
ed.
Plans have been made to accord the
adventures a royal welcome upon their
arrival.
Mounted police and newspapermen
have sheafs of kilograms of congratula-
tion for them and special telephone con
have been arranged so that
they may Immediately report to Secre-
tary Daniels at Washington and talk
to their wives at Rockaway
A special train is waiting to take
them TO Toronto, where the Rotary
club and other organizations as well as
province officials, are reported 10 be
planning receptions.