I sympathize with the St. Martinville officials who are questioning having a Mardi Gras parade in their town. There is none in Belle River nor in neighboring Pierre Part, but there is a Christmas parade which is almost the same thing except for the colors.
Everybody thought it a marvelous thing when New Iberia installed a new motor at its municipal power plant in late 1918, but it turned out to be a mixed blessing for folks who lived nearby.
Pretend for a moment that your children and all the people you love the most are in London, England, and you are in America. You heard on the news that an incurable plague was sweeping across London, killing the entire population.
On Jan. 19, 1870, the (Franklin) Planters’ Banner reported, “They lately had an earthquake in St. Landry, and it extended to Alexandria. Houses trembled, lamps shook on the table so that they nearly upset, families were alarmed, and it produced a decided sensation. It was a genuine, outspoken earthquake; no shoddy about it.
Grover! Grover! Wherefore art thou, Grover? You keep well ’cause we’re looking forward to seeing you in a week with those Food for Senior boxes! And yes, I know I’m being silly, but it hits me some times.