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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
PAINT HELPS STEEL BRIDGES
Life Of Many Steel Structures 10 Short.
sned by Infrequsnt and I'M
proper Attention.

The life Of many steel highway
bridges is materially shortened be-
cause Of infrequent and improper
painting, says the bureau Of public
roads Of the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture Each year q
considerable amount of money is spent
for the replacement Of rusted bridge
members that would have remained
sound II they had been kept painted !;
and more serious than the waste Of
money is the danger to the public due
to the weakening of some hidden part
which may cause the collapse Of the
whole bridge.
Officials Of the bureau urge that all
steel bridges be inspected at least once
each year and repainted at the first
sign Of rusting Normally repainting
10 required at periods Of from two
to Ave years, depending on the climate
A suitable paint should be used, and II
there Ia uncertainty about any paint,
information should be requested from
the state highway department.
1t il q mistake to repaint without
properly cleaning the metal Of all dirt,
rust. loose paint, and blisters. Usual
~ the places hardest to reach are the
ones that should receive the most At
tentiOn.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
ROAD
BUILDING
NO ONE ROAD TYPE IS BEST
There Is Suitable Kind OF HIGHWAY
for Traffic of Every Description
Many Considerations.

Prepared by the United States Department
OF Agricultural
No effort has been made to encour-
age the construction OF any partlcu
lar type of road In the federal-ald
projects administered by the bureau
Of roads of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. The legal re-
uuirement that the roads shail De
Substantial in character has not
been interpreted to mean that only the
most expensive types of roads shouiu
be built. 1t has been recognized that
the heavy and expensive construction
which is necessary in New 1orh'
Massachusetts ard Pennsylvania Is
not suitable or warranted for the less
exacting traffic of Nevada. Idaho ana
the nakotas.
There is il suitable type OF road FOR
every type of traffic. Granite BLOCKS
are best around wharves and freight
depots; country thorOughfares need
to be better than rural side roads
lightly Travelled. A number OF other
considerations have Influenced the
choice of type in many cases. 1t Is ire
Quently found that suitable local ma
terials may cost less than better mate
rails imported from distance; ap-
prevail Of the use Of local materials Is
not infrequently given for the purpose
Of encouraging local production. In
parts of the Far West the entire at
sence OF water along right OF way,
and the expense of keeping an ade-
qnate supply, often make 1t necessary
to approve the building OF type or
construction that can be built without
using large quantities Of water.
The initial decision as to the type OF
particular road is made by the state
highway department. The bureau OF
public roads makes an Independent
study of the conditions. The most
suitable type of road in the Judgment
of the engineers Of the State depart
ment and of the bureau Of public
roads is finally decided upon. The
earth sand-clay and gravel roads
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

for the birds. Just everything that
they had wanted. 1t was q great sue
cess.
"You know Santa grew up with these
fairies, and"
mo, l didn't know it," broke in
Jean and her eyes grew the size Of
saucers.
$50" continued Mrs. Martin, when
Santa began making toys for children
he thought Of this idea Of the pine
trees, and he took tree for each child
and hung their presents on 1t.
"By and by. though, his load grew
to such q size that he found it was i'm
possible to carry 50 many trees"
EYES," said practical Robert, ''they
took up too much room. and he wanted
to make toys"
Mrs. Martin nodded.
$50 the mothers and fathers agreed
to get the trees and trim them for
him, which helped him a great DEAL"
that's how they thought Of these
ornaments. them" said Souzette. This,
the last one to put on, too"
Come on; let's get to bed quick now.
so Santa will come" suggested
Robert.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
Little Texas
Baby's Bowel,
Torn to P;ece,

Mrs. Myrtice Mae Calvert ~
d. No. 5, Winnsboro, Texas :" =
very common expression TO s ases I
the miserable condition Of bo sAplah
nine-months-old Elsie, at tho ~. UTE
first gave her Teethina. sAs
"But now, you would nevo.
my baby had ever had a s,o,. aoos
she declared. "Teethina 10 uag'
wonderful. Elsie began to 20, I ha
right after taking it and sba Se''e'
had & bit of trouble since o. naut
happy as can be. growing evsr
and eating like little pig ~, @s
keep Teethina on hand becansa' s y
the only thing to use when q ~, +"
upset"
Get Teethina at Your drueeis,
send SOC to the Moffett Lohoro.'T
Columbus, Ga, for regulo-
package and free copy of tho !,
tiful and instructive booklet ~
y."-Advertisemen
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

Mrs. Martin smiled at her and gave
her kiss. Brushing tear from her
eyes and steadying her voice she went
on:
many of the little folk thought ii
never would come. They were all
there early. waiting, dressed in their
grandest clothes. At the time set
the queen came. She led them to a
large opening in the forest, and then
the fairies and forest folk stopped
in amazement. They had never seen
anything like this sight before"
"What-what was it?' the children
chorused.
Gee! almost dropped that great
big ornament" said Robert excitedly.
1T was great, huge pine tree.
decorated with little packages. These
little parcels were wrapped in paper
which looked like spiders webb so
fine, silky and delicate was it. Then
these were suspended from the tree
by string which shOne in the after
noon sunlight like raindrops.
Little stars had given their serv-
ices for the surprise and they
twinkled from among all the branches.
It was too much for the little sub
jects and they sat down about the
tree where they were to admire it.
s"Then some OF the fairies began TAX
ing the packages of and giving one to
each member. There was honey for
Mister Bear. cheese for Mister Mouse,
corn for Mister Rat. berries and seeds
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
FREEDOM FROM
LAXATWEs
Discovery by Scientists Has Rsul,..4
Them,

Pills and salts give temporarv =.
lief from constipation only at tho .,
pense of permanent injury, says N
eminent medical authority.
Science has found a newer bett.,
way-a means as simple as Natus
itself.
In perfect health a natural lubricaD,
keeps the food waste soft and MOVING
But when constipation exists this ns,.
ural lubricant Is not sufficient. Med.
cal authorities have found that ths
gentle lubricating action Of NuIol mo,t
closely resembles that Of Natures own
lubricant. AS Nujol is not laxaty.
1t cannot grippe. 1t is in no sense
medicine. And like pure water Il |,
harmless and pleasant.
Nujol is prescribed by physicam.
used In leading hospitals. Get bott)e
from your druggist today.-AdyertIse
ment.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
. sess. VBrtRh hgv,pApta UNION

And there were shepherds abid-
ing in the field, keeping watch orer
their flock BY night. and 10, the
angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone
round about them; and they were
sore afraid.
"And the angel of the Lord said
unto them, Fear not, for, behold.
I bring you good tidings of great
joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the
city of David Saviour, which is
Christ the Lord.
"And suddenly there was Nth the
angel a multitude of the heavenly
host, praising God and saying: Glory
to God in the highest, and on earth
peace, good uill toward men"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

Hdu Deen TWO girls anu
boy. Jean and Robert, brother and
sister, and Souzette, little, bright
eyed, winsome girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin (Daddie and
Mother. they had asked the children
to call them) and the three Riddles
were busy trimming the tree.
my, what beautiful ornaments" ex-
claimed Souzette.
"What bully lights. you mean," cor.
rected Robert, who was all eyes for
electrical things.
"Well. like the tree best" put in
Jean. Its wonderful. Did you have
q tree when you were little, mother?'
Queried the child rather shyly.
Eyes, had one every year, and
still have my tree, you see."
spears like they've always had
them doesn't it?" said Robert.
'They have had them for long, long
years. Haven't you ever heard about
the first Christmas tree?"
mo-" burst forth Robert. ''They
don't have time to tell US anything at
the home, but get up and go to bed"
swell, long time ago, there was
n huge forest where the fairies and
elves all lived. They had fairy
queen who was always planning sur
prises for them. One day she called
a few Of her favorites around her
and gave them some orders. Nov be
u,,ra md dnp,t Toll ouyono uba ~otd
and or they went laughing and
whispering to each other
days passed. weeks passed, and
then months, but still these little
fairies were busy as bees. working
mt some big secret, from morning till
night"
"Finally the fairy queen sent out
her heralds and called all her sub
jects about her. When they were
assembled she said: Tomorrow, come
to this place at the same time. Put
on your finest clothes and come happy
an q lark, for have a great surprise
for you"
'Then the fairy queen sent out her
heralds again, and this time had all
the forest folk sent to her. When
every bird and animal in the forest
was assembled before her, she told
them what she had told the fairies
and elves. They fairly scampered
away, they were so eager to get ready
for the morrow"
do you suppose they were more
excited than we were when we got
ready to come here" piped up little
Souxette. II don't think they could
be-"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
"rve seen that lady before" vofun'
teered the Heavenly Messenger.

"rve seen that lady before" vofun-
teered the Heavenly Messenger.
"What?" shouted the travelling man.
"Where Is she?'
81 Just took a letter to her over HI
the opera house." explained the BOY.
"Shes a lady In show"
"And I've looked for her for nineteen
months" said the travelling man
slowly. How strange that l should
find her on Christmas Eve. 1t is sure
the glad tidings' they tell US about
And the next moment he had his coat
and hat on, and was rushing for the
elevator, On his way to the opera house
and the girl he had sought unavailing-
ly for nineteen months.
The Heavenly Messenger whistleo
softly as he plodded through the DRIFT
ed snow and pulled the knob when
caused a bell to ring in the interior
of an old-fashioned house. Light
shone from the fr0st-coated WINDOWS
of the front room. though it was now
far past midnight. An old gentleman
came to the door and pulled the Anger
into the room abreast of a strong gust
Of wind and binding furry OF snow.
Make yourself right at home, my
little friend" he insisted warmly.
Take that chair up close to the fire
Emily. Emily! here's letter from
the British consul in New York. Whatr
as l live, Charles is safe. He was
shipwrecked off the coast of France,
but he is not seriously injured and ls
on his way home"
The mOtherly woman who had come
into the room cried little over the
news from her son, but she did not for
get to turn to the bearer of the good
tidings and say: poor boy. 1t is q
bad night for such little fellow to be
out. Are your feet wet? Take your
shoes off and we will dry them"
More warmth came from the old
gentleman than came from the fire
place, as he pictured to the boy Christ
mas time in England. The wife brought
a plate of cookies shaped like animals
and covered with pink and white
frOsting.
merry Christmas" she called soft
ly, holding a lamp high over her head.
as the Christmas Angel slowly made
his way down the walk, and out into
the night. "Giff my huff to your ma"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

rents eddying of into the side streets
and alleys.
In the stores could be heard the
crisp wrapping Of paper. the continu-
ous blare Of horns, and tinkling Of toy
pianos, and weary shop girls serving
patrons equally weary. Outside was
wind and snow, and jostling people
loaded down with bales and bundles
Of Christmas purchases.
In the pOstOfflce the wheels were
turning fast, while steady stream Of
letters and packages poured in through
the mailing-chutes, on every hand.
Clerks at the various windows were
busy handing out stamps, weighing
bundles and making change.
In the center Of the room man was
pushing long, horizontal row Of let
ters along a table into a cancelling
machine; three others were steadily
pounding packages with a rubber
stamp. Still another man, nervous and
working under pressure, stood just
within a horseshoe railing Of iron
pipe, on which hung canvas mail sacks.
With swift, trained hands he tossed
letters and packages, from his central
position In the horseshoe, into the
open mail sacks, with unerring GER
tainty.
Suddenly scooping up a small hand
full Of letters, clerk called out,
Special" A small boy arose from a
pile Of mail sacks with jump. Rub
hing the sleep out Of his eyes, he went
across the room and entered the ad-
dresses Of the specials in his book.
Gee, but my feet hurt" he confided
to one of the clerks. 1t was an oft-re-
peated story to the clerk, but ne
stopped his hurried work and regard
ed the boy with kindly eyes as he said:
Last trip, son: 1t is after, ten
o'clock now. and II anything should
come In later, we will hold II until
morning. I know how 1t is; used to
carry them myself"
The boy went out into the night, and
made his way towards the outskirts
Of the town. where there were no street
cars; where the way was often dark.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

were the parting words the Angel
heard, as he turned the corner Of q
street and lost sight of the little house
Of the kindly German folk.
When the Special Delivery Angel
awakened Christmas morning - or
rather Christmas noOn-his mother.
sitting at his bedside, and stroking his
hair. said to him in a regretful tone,
II had planned to have a turkey for
dinner today, but could not quite
manage 1t. You have your fathers
eyes, dear. My, but he would have
been proud of you'll"
I'D rather have chicken than
turkey" answered the boy. 1.-The
gravy Is better"
'Tell me about last night"
Nothing but glad tidings, ma.
Everyone seemed to be almost tickled
to death at their mail. I guess folks
don't send any other kind Of letters
but cheerful ones on Christmas Eve"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
CHRISTMAS FEAST FOR THE BIRDS

Christmas night all the deer In the
forest kneel in alteration before the
Great Spirit. Woe to him, however.
who tries to spy upon them. He IL
punished with perpetual stiffening Of
the knees.
Many people Of the Old World
claim that on Christmas night animals
are gifted with speech. but none must
trespass or eavesdrop.
Many and many have been the tales
which account for the robins red
breast. In great many parts Of Europe
he is called the Savior's bird, and
story is told that when the Christ was
crucif1ed the robin, unable to stand
His suffering, ventured to pluck the
thorns from His head. In doing so, the
blood stained the robins breast, which
sign he wears today.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
~3HAS
Christmas Trees and Stockings.

Christmas Trees and Stockings.
Two Christmas practices, both old
and very pretty, that have come down
to us are the Christmas tree and the
hanging up Of children's stockings on
Christmas eve. Each provides a way
Of making gifts. and the way provided
by the stockings is especially pleasing
to children. Perhaps 1t Is going out,
but in homes where it is still followed
there are delighted children on Christ
mas morning when the mysteriously-
filled stockings are examined in some
thing like awe blended with great
pleasure. The Christmas tree sur
wives. and no Christmas school iesti-
val is complete without one, brilliant
with lights and loaded with presents.
presided over by merry yet vener-
able Santa Claus.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

time, the messages are messages that
carry comfort and gladness-that
bring peace and good will. But
there are heavenly messengers who
are always speeding somewhere, not
only at Christmas time, but all the
time, for that matter-and so this story
has to do only with the small. red
checked boys Of the postoffice special
Delivery" service, who go and come
far into the night on Christmas Eve.
Darkness had fallen and shifting
crowds Of people hurried, good
naturally, through the packed shop
ping district Of large Western city,
on one Of the Great Lakes. The crowd
flowed like human river with cur.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

Some silks and woods are spotted BY
water. A satisfactory method for re-
moving such spots Is to dampen the
entire material evenly and press it
While still damp. Either sponge the
material carefully with clean water
or shake 1t in the steam from a briskly
boiling tea kettle until it is thoroughly
damp, then press It.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

Cooperating with the states, the
government has approved in the past
Ave years expenditures totaling $780,
100000 for road paving. This is divid-
ed into three classes, concrete. brick
and bituminous Of which more than
so per cent has been concrete.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
Wireless Call Bells

An officer of the Portuguese -,
has developed a system of ons,s-
call bells by wireless, which oSS
circles say will do away with nro,or.-,
watching for calls at radio recuiv,.
stations.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
Place Concrete,

Anyone who is careful to observe
the simple rules necessary In doing
concrete work can make and place
concrete satisfactorily, even though he
may have no previous experience.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
Highway Transportation.

Highway transportation Of freight
increases from month to month, and
the finances Of the community will
permit.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

ND so, down through two
thousand years heavenly
messengers have been going
to and fro In the earth, car
rying good tidings of great
joy; sometimes, of course,
there are messages Of SOr.
row hut In tho Christmas
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
CHRISTMAS DAY IN ICELAND
NATIVES still Cling to Old Customs and
Songs; Day 10 One Of Great
Happiness.

e: e: ::;' Is: IS: :: =: !:
far north, where the short
est day is four hours long, and where
at Christmas time the sun does not
rise above the horizon for a week.
Christmas Is great day with the
people Of Iceland and they still cling
to all their old customs and songs and
the day to them Is one Of great hap
piness.
One Of their favorite old songs is
filled with simplicity that is touching
and yet gives glimpse Of a philos-
ophy Of life that is pretty fine:
When 60 good and think Alright
At peace with man. resigned to God.
Thou lookst on me with eyes of light.
Tasting new Joys in Joys abode.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
The Reformer.

"How many times do | have to tel
you, Bobby, that one must keen ha
eyes closed during prayer"
Eyes, mamma, how do va know
don't ?"-Sun Dodger.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
Her choicc.

"Have you decided on u Christmas
present for your husband, Mrs. Come
upr
Yes, I'm going to buy him an anti
auaEian for his gold fish"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
Set Black Locust seedlInos.

Try a fall setting of black locust
posts.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

which make up 60 per cent Of the
mileage. have cost only about one
fourth OF the federal-aid funds used.
while the highest types, including
cement concrete, brick and bituminOus
concrete have called for 60 per cent Of
the money to build "a per cent Of the
mileage.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
Feathery Tribe in Bosnia Not Forgot.
ten-Food Placed Near Nests
and Shelters.
HRISTMAS Is not merely q
festival celebrated by and
for man alone. Among the

A@1HRISTMAS Is not merely q
festival celebrated by and
- for man alone. Among the
~ folklore Of other countries
are several quaint stories
In which animals and birds give evil
dence Of their alteration. A we'll
known Bosnian legend offers a version
Of world-adoration. They claim that
on the holy day ''the sun in the east
bowed down, the stars stood still; the
mountains and forests shook and
touched the earth with their SUBMITS.
and the green pine tree bent; the
grass was be-fiowered with the open
ing of blossoms: incense sweet as
myrrh pervaded upland and forest
birds sang on the mountain tops and
all give thanks to the great God"
In Bosnia on Christmas Day q sheaf
Of rye Ii put near birds nests and
bird houses for the birds Christmas.
An old Indian legend sexs TIT Qnl
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
SWAMP. R0OT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that sdk
stands out pre-eminent a. a medicine Il
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver NJ
bladder.
DR.. Kilmers Swamp Root stands Ii
highest for the reason that it has pruva
to be just the remedy needed in thoussaa
upon thousands of distressing osx
Swamp Root makes friends quickly b
cause its mild and immediate effect B
soon realized in most cases. II ia@
tie, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold Il y
drug stores in bottles Of two sizes, medium
and large.
However, if you wish first to test thu
great preparation send ten cents to d.
Kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton, N. Y, tor ;
sample bottle. When writing be sure "
mention this paper.-Advertisement
SANDER Is Il sort Of black white
wash.
Honest business men have no We
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23
Concrete Cold Frame

Concrete cold frames are rot-proof
and never need repairs.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

L WAS the Martins pleas
ure every year at Christ
mas time to go to some
orphans home and bring
back two or three little
children to spend the holt
days with them.
This year their choice
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

Honest business men have no We
for false profits.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-23

SANDER Is sort Of black white
wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-26

QtUitt INV ~ ttFttotAae8o'O W
Grimm was nanrSd on ono OF
Waiter Camps All.Amcrican teams
that year. which was a remarkable
tribute to the Washington boys
prowess. for at that time Eastern
authorities regarded Coast football
a an inferior article and little
credit was given to stars Of Western
confercnces-
s-Thingx do not look as rosy AS
they ala last quarter" Coach Enoch
Barshaw said today. speaking Of fall
Football prospects, We were depend
ing 100 much on n bunch OF green
fresh and some Of them arc not COM
ing hack this faii."
HaKxy has lest eight hast years
varrey letscrmen-Eekman. Clark.
Cundlack. Galllean. keinhoix. Rog.
ne. ouaxs and Black. He may lose
two more who have failed TO come
up to grade requirements.
I'm going to start practice Sep
teu,bor U.s. Baggy said We have
two games before school starts. on
th4 same day. We viii play the
Ninth Army Corps and Navy team
Sepsember 80. ] expect ta use 20
nan In these two gaines The first
ccnfeSencc game OF tho season II
with the University Of Montana.
October Z. In the stadium"
Speaking Of the new rules. BaSgy
aid be did not think they would
make much difference In play. He
predicts that the try for point
ru1e. which does away with the goal
kick AFTER touchdown. VIII he with.
drawn In two years
s-rubby- Graves. recently from
Montana State college. viii be var
s1sy limo coach. Tony Savage. former
washington star under Dobs. VIII
have charge OF the yeariing squad.
Ec1<o Clark ana Ray Eckman win
probably assist Bagshsw. Bob In
gram win pilot the team.