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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
SECRETARY WALLACE
ON FARM PROSPECTS
Year 1922 Should Be Better One
for the Farmer.
Money Conditions Are improving and
Reduced Freight Rates Tighten
transportation Burden
Prices Hit Bottom.

prepared by the United states Depart rrsent
Of Agricultural
When asked for It statement on the
/ prospects Of the farmer in 1922 Sec
retary Of Agriculture Wallace said
that TO man whose opinion is worth
considering would care 10 make any
| hard and fast prophecies He added
| however, that there are signs which
indicate that the coming year should
be better one for the fam .er and for
those who deal with him than was
1921. Among these hopeful signs he
mentioned the following:
Credit conditions are better both
through regular channels and through
the special agencies created to meet
the farmers needs. Interest rates also
are softening
Reductions already made In freight
rates on farm products tighten by
that much the transportation burden
which the farmer has been carrying.
Cost Of producing farm crops Will
be lower relatively In 1922 than In
1921
Very likely there will he reduc-
ton In the acreage Of some OF the
grain Of which we now have such a
toward better prices
The paralyzing effect Of the sudden
drop In prices last year Is wearing
off, and farmers will enter the new
year more hopefully, believing that
the worst is over.
Congress has indicated q willing
ness to enact such legislation as prom
iSes to he helpful.
Farmers are coming to see more
clearly that the task Of putting farm
ing on sound business basis is really
up to them and that through organiza-
tion they can reduce marketing costs.
In this they will have increasing help
from the Department Of Agriculture
and the various state agricultural col
leges which now see better than be-
fore that they must give the farmer
the same sort Of help In the marketing
of his crops that they have been Civ
ing him in the production.
In the industrial and financial cen
ters there is coming to be better IN
Outstanding of the important part the
farmer plays in our general economic
scheme, and consequently a decidedly
more intelligent and sympathetic at
titude toward him and his problems.
With prices Of farm products fall
ing and the future very uncertain,
even those farmers who had money
laid by-and there are large number
Of such-have been restricting their.
buying to what they had to have.
Now with the growing belief that
prices have hit bottom, buying will be
resumed and should increase In vol
ume, and manufacturers and retailers
who make or sell things that farmers
need or want should have better bust
ness this coming year.
Everything considered, therefore,
we can enter the new year in a spirit
Of hopefulness and good cheer. see
nothing which indicates boom times
for the farmer in the near future, but
there does seem to be promise Of
better times both for the farmer and
for those whose business Is largely
dependent upon him.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
TO HAVE AN INDOOR GARDEN
Make Your Basement Work for You
by Producing Vegetables Before
Outdoor Planting Time.

Nearly every cottage, as well as the
larger houses and the city bungalows,
are equipped with large easements
Many of these Easements have space
that is not utilized and many Of them
have excellent southern and eastern
exposures whereby the sun has
chance to play through the windows a
large portion Of the day.
Make the basement work for you. 1t
is an easy matter to have miniature
greenhouse in most any basement
where there Is sufficient heat to keep
the soil and plants from freezing. At
least, plants for setting out when the
danger of frost is past can be easily
raised in the basement, and small
vegetables such as radishes, onions
and lettuce can be raised and eaten
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04

1t is surprising how many early
plants can be started in a window box.
Are your garden tools ready7 It
will not be long until they will be
needed.
Plan your garden on paper. Map
ont your campaign, and profit. through
time. labor, and money saved.
Have you received a new seed
catalog? Get one and look 1t over; its
pages may suggest something you have
forgotten.
Every member Of the family will
REQUIRE near LOO meals this year.
How many of these are coming from
the home gardenS
Agriculture has made great advances
in modern times, but the advice Of
Pliny the Elder, who lived nearly 20
centuries ago. il still good Tor gar
Aeners; Dig Dep manure well. work
Netsn."
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04

Proper selection Of seeds with which
to plant a garden is stressed by the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture. 1t should be the aim of every
nome gardener this year to grow a
better garden by making the most in
telll9ent use of the available space,
not only by employing better methods,
but by planting seeds Of the highest
quality. The first cost Of seeds is
comparatively small. but it is very i'm
portant that the seeds planted should
be the very best obtainable.
Gardeners are advised to secure the
catalogues Of reliable seed firms and
spend little time in going over and
checking up the seeds that will be
needed for planting.
Do not be misled by the highly
cOlOred and much-advertised novelties,
but stick to the standard, well-known
and proved varieties, advise the spe-
cialists. Good seeds should never be
wasted, so figure carefully upon the
amount required and place your order
hausted. Perhaps the seeds can be
bought from local dealers. II not, or
ders should 60 to a seed house in some
neighboring city, so the seeds may be
received in ample time. When they
are received, rnpack and check them
to see that no part Of the order has
been overlooked; then store the seeds
In a mouseproof, ventilated container,
such as perforated tin box. They
should be kept in a moderate tempera-
ture. and where they will not freeze
or be exposed to moisture.
Have Early Vegetables.
Half the pleasure and profit Of a
garden is derived from having some
thing to use just as early in the spring
as possible. In many cities and towns
the local greenhouse men grow thou-
sands Of plants which are sold to
home gardeners at reasonable prices
1t often happens, however. that home
gardeners do not have the opportunity
to purchase well-grown plants, and
must start their own supply Of early
plants in the house or In a hotbed II
they desire to have their crops mature
early. Among the garden crops that
may be started to advantage in this
manner are tomatoes, early cabbage,
eggplant and lettuce; even
melons. beets. snap beans,
lima beans and sweet corn may be
started indoors by using flower pots,
paper bands, or berry boxes to hold
the soil.
Where the required number Of plants
is too great for growing in window
boxes, hotbed or coldframe may be
provided. The usual method Of con-
q hotbed Is first to dig
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04

by the owner long before 1t is time to
plant such things outside.
II the window space in the base
ment is sufficient long tray arrange
ment such as used In greenhouses may
be used for the indoor garden. Such
tray will be sufficient to produce q
good quantity Of small vegetables un-
til time to plant outside and at the
same time the tomato, pepper, cab
bage and other plants may be started,
later to be transplanted to individual
boxes for more intensive cultivation,
and to be ready to transplant in the
open with large, healthy plants.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
YOU CAN'T TRUST
CAL0MEL AT ALL
ws Quicksilver, SaIivates, Causes
rheumatism and Bone
Decay.

Who next dose Of calomel you take
INV salivate you. 1t may shock your
n~sr or start bone necrosis. CalOmel
!. dangerous. 1t is mercury, quicksil-
.or It crashes into sour bile like
,vnamite cramping and sickening you.
c.lomel attacks the bones and should
aver be put into your system.
n YOU feel bilious, headachy. consti-
..ted and all knocked out, just 90 to
,onr druggist and get bottle Of Dod-
.oo,s Liver Tone for few cents which
!. harmless vegetable substitute for
dangerous calomel. Take q spoonful
.nd II 1t doesn't start your liver and
ersiehten you up better and quicker
Am nasty calomel and without making
,ou sick, you just 60 back and get your
money.
Don't take calomel! It can not be
,,usted any more than leopard or q
v,ld.cat. Take Dodson's Liver Tone
which straightens you right up and
makes YOU feel fine. No salts neces-
ary. Give 1t to the children because
4 IS perfectly harmless and can not
,aliyate.-Advertisement.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04

shallow pit 8 to IS inches deep, ac-
cording to locality, and pack it full
of fermenting stable manure. The
manure, before being placed in the pit,
should be turned over once or twice
In a pile in order to insure even heat
ing. 1t may then be packed into the
hotbed pit and tramped uniformly.
wide and 6 feet long, and the size of
the bed should be made to suit the
number Of sashes employed. A frame
work of boards 1S to "a inches high
at the back and about II inches high
in front Is placed over the manure
filled pit to support the sash.
Use for Thermometer.
About 3 or inches of fine garden
and the bed allowed to stand four or
five days to warm up before any seed
Is sown. At first the temperature Of
the bed may run rather high, and 1t
is best to delay planting the seeds in
it until it begins to decline. This can
best be determined by planting Their
mometer with the bulb about three
inches below the surface of the soil.
The temperature should fall below 85
degrees before seeds are planted.
II classified sashes are not avail
able for covering the hotbed, heavy
muslin may be used instead; the glass,
however, makes the most desirable
form Of covering. Care must be taken
to give the bed sufficient ventilation to
prevent overheating, as 1t is liable to
heat up very rapidly when the sun
shines full upon the glass. Watering
should be done during the early part
Of the day and the bed given enough
air so that the plants will dry off be-
fore night. The bed should be closed
before evening. in order to conserve
enough heat to carry it through the
night in good condition. If the wealth
q should turn severely cold, COW
ering Of straw, blankets or canvas
may b thrown over the bed to pro-
tect II.
coIdframe Construction.
A coldframe is constructed in exact
ly the same manner as a hotbed, with
the exception that no manure Is placed
beneath it to supply heat.
Before the plants are set in the gar
den, either from the hotbed or the
coldframe, they should be gradually
hardened to outside conditions by CIV
ing them more ventilation each day.
Finally, remove the sashes entirely on
bright days and replace them during
the nights. The aim should be. to
produce strong, healthy plants that
will make a quick start when placed
in the garden.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
FOOLISH ADVICE

- sorry, Sir" telephoned the butcher
ou' we are out of sirloin. Why don't
your wife order you round?"
WHAT'S that?" exploded Harker. at
the other end Of the line.
why don't your wife order Won a
rOundY
why uoht my wife order me
ouu' MAN, That Is all she does
from morning. until night! II you
"eie nearer I'd" But the startled
'o'cnef had hung up the receiver.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04

now. You may use this letter to help
other girls, ~ the letters in your book
helped me-. - ROSE WAIDNER, 30l8
Roseland Place, Baltimore, Md.
That Ii the thought so often expressed
In letters recommending Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. These wo-
mon know what they have suffered. they
describe their symptoms and state how
they were finally made we'll Just plain
statements, but they want other women
to be helped.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound 10 q medicine made from medi-
cilal roots and herbs, and without drugs,
to relieve the sickness women 80 often
have, which Is indicated by backache,
weak feelings, nervousness, and no am
bition to get anything done or to 60
anywhere. 1t has helped many women.
Why not try it?
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
SIDE LIGHTS ON THE HOME GARDEN

A small garden well cared for is far
better than larger garden neglected.
Bean poles and tomato stakes are
best cut In the winter-there's q first
job for you.
America has promised to help feed
the hungry millions Of Russia. Plant
a garden and do your share.
There are plenty Of garden seeds,
but the supply Of the best is always
limited. Order early and get the best.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04

the methods Of their operation. In
Canada, where the industry originated,
and especially on Prince Edward is
1900 foxes In captivity, fox farming
is conducted on a much more extensive
scale than in the United States. Its
promise Of good financial returns to
those willing to master its problems,
give indication that within a compare
lively short time in this country 1t will
rival in proportions the industry in
Canada.
The best location for a fox farm Is
where the winters are cold and the
fox may have opportunity to develop
fur in keeping with the needs Of the
climate. The industry Is thus confined
by climatic conditions to the northern
states. There the raising Of foxes for
breeding and for the fur markets -four
ishes. Most Of the foxes raised in
captivity are on farms, or ranches"
with pens for from Is to 80 pairs, al
though in occasional instances the
ranches are much larger, containing
pens for as many as $50 pairs.
The foxes generally breed in Janu-
airy and February and the young are
born within So days. A pair Of foxes
raises one family a year, the number
Of young varying from one to ten,
though rarely exceeding FIVE or six.
Most Of the fox raiser's troubles come
when the young are few weeks old
and are peculiarly susceptible to at
tacks from worms. Great care Is nee
essary to carry the young foxes
through this period.
Most Foxes Sold for Breeding.
1t is not advisable to kill fox for
the pelt before IS months of age for
at that time it's fur is more valuable
than at a younger age. Comparative
ly few of the foxes raised on Ameri
can ranches are sold at the present
time, however, for their pelts. Most
Of the ranchmen obtain higher values
than the worth of the pelt by selling
the live animals for breeding purposes
A good pelt may fetch as much as I
5000, though the average Is much
lower, approximating $3.50 to $3.50. The
furs are comparatively little known be-
cause of their rarity. Silver foxes
vary from those in which the color
is entirely silver to those in which it |
Is entirely black except for some
white-banded hairs on the back and |
rump. In the black fox the white Is !
absent from all parts except the tip |
of the tail, which Is generally white
in all phases Of the animal.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
PROVIDE DUCKS WITH WATER
Where Supply Is Lacking Fowls Gum
Up About Eyes, Become List
less and Die.

A duck must have water about It's
head and eyes. daily or 1t will not
thrive. However, II tank Of sufficient
depth is provided for the ducks to
sink their heads in the water clear
out Of sight when they drink, then
they can do without pond or stream
Of running water. When they have no
water at all, ducks often gum up about
the eyes, become listless, sit about,
don't eat and soon die.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
Upset Stomach,
Gas, Indigestion
"Pape's Diapepsin" gives
Relief in Five Minutes

fape's Diapepsin" Is the quickest,
surest relief for Indigestion, Gases,
tiatuience. Heartburn, Sourness, Fer
eentation or Stomach Distress caused
y acidity. A few tablets give almost
immediate stomach relief and shortly
'ne stomach Is corrected SO you can
al favorite foods without fear. Large
~ s.,,e costs only few cents at drug store.
A'l'ions helped annually.-Advertise'
ment
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
PLANT BULBS IN THE HOUSE

Numerous of the bulbs which at.
ford such winsome flowers In the early
summer and during the late summer
and fall may be planted In the house
in fats or pots. With proper care
these bulbs will mature to q size that
will be most pleasing by the time the
ground is warm enough to set them in
the open-and when there IL no dan
ger Of fro1&
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
"HoE" THE PLANTS IN FLATS

The small spikelike plants that have
just come through the soil in the flats
In the basement require little "hoe-
ing" occasionally. Gentle loosening of
the ground-not close enough to In
jure the tender rOOts-will do the
plants good.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
GOLD MEDAL
I2!'!41E!s!, on


The worlds standard remedy for kidney,
liver, bladder and uric acid troubles since
1896; corrects disorders; stimulates vital
organs. All druggists, three sizes.
look for the nnme Gold Medal on every boz
and accept NO imitation
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
Even IT.

Inc loving husband was about to
start on a long Journey. His young
wife' very modern type, stood dis
consolately on the platform. The
whistle blew. He gave her a last kiss.
I'll write to you," he said, from
every place we stop at on the way"
Yes. do she said, do, darling
even If it's only a check"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
Good News for the Patient.

0OO0 NSWS TOT Ine Pdt1ehI.
sam. shut off that photograph a
moment, will your" said the barber
who provides music with shaves.
"uOn't you like that jazz record1"
asked his assistant.
Sure, but I'm fixing to go around
the gentleman's chin. l can't keep time
with short strokes. Cour-
ier-Journai.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04

IS cents buys a bottle
Of "Danderine." Within
ten minutes after the
first application you can
not find a single trace
Of dandruff or falling
hair. Danderine is to
the hair what fresh
showers Of rain and
sunshine are to vegeta-
ton. 1t goes right to the
roots, invigOrates and
strengthens them, help
Ing your hair to grow
long, thick and luxuri-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
One StumbIinu Block

$50 long as dar's cheatin' In crap
game" said Uncle Eben, ''its glneter
be hard to put complete stop to
flghtin'."
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
hiallfA Work.

Zone college boy l knew" be4aL
Uncle Gil Blaa, was class caterer"
"Yes1"
"He did well as class caterer"
"Yesr"
HE did so well that after taking his
degree he kept right on running
boarding house. "-Louisville Courier.
Journal.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
ADVERTISING FARM Products
Where Automobiles Pass Farms Il 10
Good Idea to Post Bulletin
Offering Produce

Do the autos pass your door? Why
not put up bulletin at the front gate
and let folks know that you have some
nice butter, honey, eggs, chickens,
fresh pork, potatoes or other things
for sale7 The auto folks will pay bet
ter than retail prices for high class
goods.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
FOR COLDS. GROUP AND PAINS.

Use Vacher-Balm 1t relieves at once
AVOID INVITATIONS.
If we have no agent where you live,
write for a free sample to f. w.
Vacher, Inc, New Orleans, La.--Ad-
vertisement.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
a Lady of Distinction

= Lady Of Distinction
Ncognized by the delicate fascinat-
- mnuence Of the perfume she uses.
oath with Cuticura Soap and hot
az" 'er 70 thoroughly cleanse the pores
Sss,owed BY busting with Cuticura
..Nem powder usually means a clear,
healthy skin.-Advertisement.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
PROCEEDING With Caution.

Angelina-Fm afraid I'm not a very
good cook, but I'll try ever so hard
after we're married
Edwin-Better try now. before we're
married. Try 1t on your folks and let
me know how 1t comes out.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
WOMEN NEED SWAMP-ROO1.

Thousands of women have. kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect It.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result Of kidney or bladder disease.
d the Kidneys are not in q healthy
s0ndition, they may cause the other or
ms to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache. loss Of am
milton, nervousness. are often times symp.
toms Of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
Aiimers Swamp Root, q physicians pre-.
ef'pt'on, obtained at any drug store, may
e inst the remedy needed to overcome
ach conditions.
yet medium or large size bottle i'm
ssqntely from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test this
nt preparation send ten cents to Dr..
Alner 4 Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for .
smp!e bottle. When writing be sure and
nent'on this observation-disclosures.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
HOLD C0RNCRIB DOORS SHUT
Disks From an Old Harrow Placed
Over Corners Of Sections viii
Prove Efficient.

Most corncribs are built with de-
tachable sections that are removed to
provide low opening, through which
the corn is scooped until the crib Is
nearly filed. satisfactory method
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
As She Am Spoke.

LIZA, l hears at yoh daughtah's
!, weddin' was some ShO' nuff
sArumpshus function"
a ~ say twas. AT ERE gal oh mine
\ myself"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
TO BE CONSIDERED

TO BE CONSIDERED
He: ! think that this house will
suit me very we'll, dear. Let's take
Il,
She: Just a minute Hubby dear
we have not asked the cook how she
likes It yet.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
Well TO BE Prepared.

We'll TO Be Prepared.
"Why do you waste so much time
with that old diary OF yoursr her
mother asked.
II suppose It's foolish" the beauti-
ful girl replied. but one never can
tell. I may have to produce an ex-
cuse of some kind In court some day"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
MANS
BEST AGE

A man is as old as his organs; he
can be as vigorous and healthy at
70 as at IS if he aids his organs In
performing their functions. Keep
your vital organs healthy with
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
Instant Relief.

Instant HeIIet.
$50 Won think Katherine made
very suitable match.
eyes. indeed. You know what q
nervous. excitable girl she WASP Well,
she married composer."-boston
Transcript.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04

Good Form.
A lady writer has her style"
Which isn't bad,
And critics tell her all the while
She mustn't pad.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04

ana general w e q X -
ness. / couldnot sleep
comfortably at night
for pains in my back.
| found your book at
home one day an d
after reading it be-
gan at once to take
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vege table Co m
pound. l have had
very goodresults and
some Of my girl
friends are taking it
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
Proof Of Wisdom.

"You continue to have faith In the
wisdom OF the plain people"
II do" replied Senator Sorghum.
"The plain people in my district have
elected me over and over again"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
A Real Treat.

Lets invite the Dubleys over for .
.uhher Of bridge tonight"
.sRut he is such a dreadfully poor
player"
q know. but like to hear his wife
- MIN about it."-New York Sun.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04

Girls! Girls Don't let your hair
stay lifeless, cOlorless, thin, scraggy.
A single application Of delightful Dan
derine will double the beauty and ra-
dance Of your hair and make It look
twice as abundant Advertisement.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
Taking the Fun Out Of Il.

. see this hotel has adopted
q. 80 permitting women to smoke
: suppose now I'll have to
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04
A Cruel Condition.

Edith-Why is Alice always so short
of money; didn't her father leave her
q lot?
Madge-Yes, but you see she's not
to get 1t till she's thirty and she'll
never own up to that.-Boston Tran
script.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-02-04

Excitement is contagious; and we
ought to be vaccinated against q good
deal Of II.