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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-08-05
BACHELOR CCLONISTS ARE
GUESTS AT SUNDAY LUNCH

Our anh-bachelor Congressman from
this district who proposed the law com
lpelling bachelors to marry should have
been with the colony bachelors Sunday
evening when the eyer-smiling landlady
lot the hotel prepared supper for the
poor baches." He certainly would
have been regaled with an mstructing
and entertaining time.
The custom of the hotel has been TO
release the hotel workers on Sunday
by serving only two meals, but TO fiji
the gap Mrs. Briggs serves imbromptu
cafeteria style lunch for the bache-
lors.
Last Sunday was no exception to
the rule. and to make the occasion
more interesting she prepared some
hash which was better than mother
ever made. The cucumber salad was
good, and the specially made batter
puffs. stuffed with apple butter and
preserves. was a dessert to be enjoyed.
Watermelon followed, with ice tea, CO.
Goa. and coffee.
The bachelors then showed their do
mestic propensities BY washing dishes.
Van Nuland made the only bad break
of the evening when he attempted to
put the silverware in the baskets with
out drying them. Roy Meek was vot-
ed the most eligible bach, and is re-
commended to the kind consideration
of Congressman Bolgiano.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-08-05
SWEET POTATO MEN
MEET AT DERIDDER

! The County Agent Of Beaurefard
Parish, c. c. Chapman, at a meeting
Of the farmers Of that parish held in
the Court House at DeRidder last week.
organized the farmers INTO an assocla-
ton to market the sweet potato crop
Of that parish. COMMITTEES were ap-
pointed to complete the organization,
and they will be ready to report back
to the farmers Saturday Aug, lth. at
4 30 p. M.
The farmers are taking great interest
in their new organization. and appre7
ciate the necessity Of cooperative ac-
ton if they are to market their crops
profitably.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-08-05
COLONY CELEBRATES FIRING
OF FIRST KILN OF BRICK

On Monday, evening. August End.
an impressive ceremony with short
program was rendered in the NewlIano
brick yard in celebration of the start
ing of the fires under the first kiln Of
brick.
The program was opened unexpect-
edly by an inpromptu song BY a group
Of colonists, expressing the purpose Of
the occasion and tribute to Marcus
L. DeVine, the foreman Of the brick
works. and his valiant crew Of men.
Geo. I. Pickett followed with few
well chosen remarks. He spoke Of the
difficulties which the brick crew had
met and successfully. oyercome,-the
discouragements arising from leaking
roofs and driving rain storms, the Inn
possibility of securing sufficient help
to maintain full crew. the seemingly
malicious inclination of every stray
goat and dog in the neighborhood to
trample and distroy the green brick
how in the face Of all such obstacles
and the hard work, the crew had main
tanned their spirit Of good cheer and
optimism. and had showed remarkable
patience and industry. Very few in the
colony realize, said Mr.. Pickett, the
amount Of labor, represented in that im-
posing pile of brick. neither do they
properly appreciate the significance of
It's completion, and what the success of
the brick industry will mean to the
Llano Colony.
Comrade DeVine was next introduc-
ed, who gave a brief review Of the
work of the department. and the diff
culties under which they had had to
work in making the bricks by hand. He
expressed the hope that all these diff
culties will be things of the past as
soon as the large power plant is COM
pleted and the brick machinery set in
motion. He thanked the coIonists
heartily for their interest and their APP
probation of his and his crews efforts,
and closed by introducing Comrade
Cuno.
Comrade Cuno conducted an impress
sive ceremony, emphasizing that Au-
gust the End, 1920 was destined to be-
come a red-letter day in the history Of
our movement. Then he instructed the
Master Workman (Comrade DeVine) |
to apply the torch to the fuel already |
piled in the arches Of the kiln.
The torch was applied. And soon
the smoke and steam were rolling from
the top Of the kiln.
The occasion was much enjoyed and
will be long remembered by those pre-
sent
The burning of the kiln will require
about ten days. In the meantime work !
will proceed in the building Of another
kiln directly north Of the present one.
The first kiln contains more than
100000 brick, each one Of which was
made BY hand. The work has been
hard and strenuous. but the, first kiln
has proven that we have in abundance
all the raw material right on the ground
The clav lies in unlimited quantities
IN the ground. the sand and the water
IN the creeks, the wood to burn in the
woods. Only the labor Of the colon-
lists is necessary to turn out fine brick.
Machinery is now on the ground |
which will have a capacity'o Of 5000 an
hour. and additional drying sheds will
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-08-05

nelp IN tnat INDUSTRY.
/ Saturday. July 3l-In place Of the
children going TO the picnic. they stay
ed and worked in the fields. They cut
fodder and shucked corn, which was
delivered 10 the dairy and poultry de-
partmeh;s; they also planted peanuts.
On the farm they are cultivating sweet
potatoes, beans, and peas, and plowing.
The brick crew nearly completed the
clamp around the kiln. 1t is now but
day or two before the actual burn
ing begins The building department
was busy repairing buildings and roofs
for our industries. About 400 pounds
Of watermelons and muskmelons were
delivered to the hotel for Sunday use.
The usual Saturday night dance was
held.
*s**
Sunday, Aug. Myrtle Kemp. as
sisted by Mrs. Dougherty, conducted
the stand at the swimming pool; had
cold drinks, watermelons on ice, and
lunches for sale. Several persons took
their lunches to the pool and spent the
day in picnicing.
a*%%
Monday, Aug. 2-The brick kiln
was finished and the fire started to our
first burn of brick. Quite an impromp-
tu ceremony was indulged in. The
children spent the day in gathering and
shucking corn and cutting fodder. We
are also planting our fall tomato plants
Peas, beans, cucumbers. and peanuts
are beginning to come up in fine shape
and with continued good weather we
will have fine fall crop, The farm
ers are still cuItivating sweet potatoes.
planting peas and beans, and doing
fall pIowing. Comrade Scharrer is taxi
ing the place of Charlie SweRson on
the roustabout wagon. Comrade Bickle
has decided to stay with us and build
up model poultry farm. Comrade
DeBoer made his usual trip to Luding-
ton today. We are having hard time
to get hard wheat flour. and this makes
it extremely hard for Comrade Schoet-
tie to make his usual good bread, but
it is unavoidable. as there is no hard
wheat flour in either Leesville OF De-
Ridder. Fred Donaldson was driven
down to the Anacoco bridge where he
expects to meet some timber cruisers
who are going over some of our land
with the expectations Of buying. Com
rade Baldwin dairy herd is in fine
shape, as are also the hogs. He is be-
ing greatly relieved in his work BY the
assistance Of John Rosetto.
Tuesday, Aug. 8 The children are
still planting peanuts, shucklng corn
and cutting fodder. In addition to this
the daily routine of delivering vegeta-
bles to the hotel is indulged in, as we'll
as taking care Of the Colony chickens.
The chickens have begun to lay in fine
shape. Some Of the young pullets be-
gan to lay when they were four months
and a few days old. This Is a poultry
country. The farmers are still plow-
ng, planting, and cultivadng. Com
tades Schad. Canuell. and Haynes
nave the wiring done in the hotel and
expect to turn on the electric "juice"
al the dance next Saturday night To-
NIGHT is card party night.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-08-05

In every home where there is ba-
by there should also be a bottle Of Nc
GEES BABY ELIXIR. Il may be
needed at any time to correct sour
stomach, wind collie, diarrhoea. or
summer complaint. It is whole
some remedy. contains no opium. NOR
phine. or injurious drur = -" lind.
For sale by all druggist dv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-08-05

be built to accommodate the green
brick.
Orders for brick have already been
received. and it is expected there will
be steady demand for all the brick
the colony can make.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-08-05
The Colony Diary
Being Daily Report Of Colony LIE al LANG.

! thursday, July k9-lhe garden sup
lplied the hotel with ten dozen ears oi
sweet corn, pimento peppers, cucum-
bers, and cabbage. The children con.
tinued to shuck corn and cut fodder fol
1.-THE dairy and laid off more ground fol
peanuts. The farm crew continued theii
lcultivating peas. beans and sweet po-
Itatoes. Comrade Kemp ran the disc
harrow for the garden. Oh JojI The
last arch in the brick kiln was filled
yesterday. All Satnan assisted by Com
rades DeVine, Waters and Tackett, will
lay up the clamp. The rest of the brick
crew went over to the construction
gang and are helping, complete the
building around the boiler. Mrs. Tack
ett was reported on the sick list and
Dad Thomas. Mrs. Synoground. Mrs.
Kemp. and Rose Belohradsky sent out
AN S. 0. s., which was responded to
by Louise Belohradsky. The shortage
Iof one person means that some one
has to double up their labors. Mrs.
Kemp assisted Ma Thomas in getting
out the Democrat. Comrades DeBoer
and Stuersel are busy today getting
the Fullerton bunch of shoes re-
paired. Mr. q don't know his initiaIs)
Smith of Kansas arrived on the early
morning train and is looking over the
Colony. He seems very much pleased
with the ideals of the institution and
the prospects we have before US. Com
rade Belohradsky is very busy sorting
broom corn that got wet during the
big storm. Mrs. Pauline Hermann is
on the sick list today. Ole Synoground
is in Shreveport buying machinery
supplies. He will possibly extend his
visit to eastern Louisiana looking up a
wood-tuning lathe. George Cantrell
and Howard Buck have been extreme
ly busy in the print shop since Georges
recovery from his mushroom feast.
We had quite a rain this afternoon,
but the usual Thursday night meeting
was held with fair attendance, MANY
interesting talks were made and these
meetings are getting good results, for
they are banding our people together
more closely.
%* SIS
Friday, July 30-It was too wet to
do any work in the fields. so most
of the men were put on the construc-
ton gang. They have raised big
water tank above the boiler shed for
the purpose of supplying water to the
boiler, brick yard. and laundry. Pete
Kemp and Philip Buhre are black
smithing. repairing the pIows and other
farm tools. John Rosetto has been ex-
tremely busy today delivering bread,
hauling freight and roofing paper. and
pulling himself out of the mud John
first experience with Louisiana mud) |
The children continued to gather corn
and cut fodder for the dairy. The
garden furnished the hotel with toma-
toes, cucumbers, and watermelons. We
are keeping the wires hot between here
and DeRidder in order to keep a supply
Of flour for Fred Sehoettle, our baker
Charlie Swenson makes a call each day
10 the dairy with the fodder the chill
dren are cutting for the cows. Charlie
can be heard whether he is seen OF moi.
Mrs. Dougherty IS assisting in the iaun-
dry today because Of the shortage Of
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-08-05

The Colony is represented by the
Vernon Parish Democrat-the local
weekly paper. Subscribe for it now
if you want all the Colony news.
Doing hard work in a bent or stoop-
ing position puts stitch IN the back
that is painful. If the muscles have
become strained. you can't get rid Of
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power Of BILLIARDS. SNOW LINZ
MENT viii appeal to you most strong
" at such Times. becaue it is the very
thing you need. Sold By all druggists.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-08-05
REPORT OF U. S.
WEATHER STATION

The weather during the past week
has been almost ideal. Rain fell on
three days Of the week, totaling 2.l0
inches. Although the afternoons have
been warm, the nights and mornings
have been cool and pleasant. Every
one has been we'll satisfied with the
services Of the weather man" this
week.
Following is the report Of the tenn
peratures and rainfall for the week end
ino Ano Al
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-10-05

he may return TO his Job" better quail
flied. with n fuller understanding and
with established capacity for in
dustrial usefulness.
1--WE enjoy doing that which we can
do we'll" The question Of a change
Of trade or profession. which may re-
suit In loss OF experience acquired
during years Of labor. is not often APP
preached with sufficient caution. Gu.
door work Is not the essential, 1t is
not easily Obtainable, and frequently
involves heavy labor, poor pay, long
hours and many types OF work. III,
man who work indoors has better
opportunity to remain well. His hours
OF work are shorter, he IL better paid,
and has more permanent occupation.
He usually has sixteen hours rcnmin-
ing for AN Out-of-doors life, and these
he may readily regulate. As a rule Il
is better for the tuberculous to re-
turn TO his old occupation. His train
ing will lit him 10 use more Of his
brain and less Of his Drawn. to util-
lie the assets OF earlier training. to
find work easier, to earn better
wage and therefore to live better, hap
pier and more cOntented.
To remain well II Is essential that
one lead life Of regularity, WITH
hours for work, play and rest. II any
sacrifice must be- made, let It not be
n restriction Of the rest hours. The
maintenance OF good state Of nutri-
ton by proper food at regular hours
Is essential Avoid worry and lessen
the stress Of life by utilizing the les
sons learcnd In the sanatorium and
during the trimming period. Upon your
sense Of responsibility rests the ques-
ton Of your health.
HARRY COIN, L. A. S. (R.)
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BY Gertrude Danse
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Sunday night on Rattlesnake Noun
tain was ideal. Not only the commmi-
~ people, but quite number Of Dem,
ingites enjoyed the fried chicken and
good coffee. After enjoying the eats
there was speaking and singing until
n late hour. Probably II dozen cars
brought the merrymakers
Mrs. j. Coppinger spent the early
part of the week with Mrs. Osterhaut.
and the latter part with Mrs. Allen.
ON Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Allen gave
Il dinner, at which the guests were
Mrs. C0ppinger from Arizona, Mr. Jno.
Esch from Medford, Ore. Mr.. and Mrs.
+ Osterhaut, Miss Leila Mae Farrow
Of Deming, and Elwyn Osterhaut.
Mr.. and Mrs. La Mel OF Deming
spent Sunday with Mrs. La Mel's par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Porcher.
MesSrs and Mesdames wehmhoener
and Franey, and their children. spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
IL. Bowman. afterwards taking I'm the
picnic on Rattlespake Mountain.
Mr.. Fred Allen Is building a large
fireplace In his home, using lava rock
In the construction. The living room
will he much more artistic and home
like with this addition.
Mr.. and Mrs |. Toland arrived on
Tuesday to visit their children. MIR.
and Mrs. Harry, and Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
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LET MESSIEURS THE
ASSASSINS BEGIN IT

(from iarNeyS weekly
The United States government has
we are informed, been informally in
vestigating the progress or lack of
progress made by the nations of the
world toward universal disarmament,
and has found that practically nothing
has been done because they are all
waiting for the United States to set the
example. That is TO say. that country
which, Of all great powers, is least mil.
itaristic and has by far the smallest
armament, must disarm itself before
any Of the heavily armed military pow
ers win begin 10 lay down their arms
As we recall Il, the eplgram was once
uttered in response to plea for the
abolition Of capital punishment let
Messieurs the Assassins begin"
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TAX ASSOCIATION EXPLAINS
Santa Fe, n. NJ, Oct. /, 1920.

Mr.. Clyde Earl Ely.
Editor Deming Graphic,
Demlng, n. NJ,
My dear Mr.. Ely:
find IL necessary to again protest
against what seems 10 me to IL an m.
fair imputation In the editorial "Un.
der Cover in your last issue. The ar.
ticle, "raX Exemptions" sent to the
newspapers Of the state. is an abstract
Of n report made at the National Tax
Association meeting held at Salt Lake
City Ii contains no argument with
reference to the subject matter at all.
ana was sent to the newspapers in or
der TO give I'M idea of certain tenden.
cicS as seen by students of taxation
with reference 10 the subject of tax
cmptiOnS In New Mexico, as YOU
know, the head Of the family Is allow
ed an exemption of 500. For the whole
state this amount Is about $1,000. 900
annually of exempt property. II this
exemption applied Ia personal property
II would not be- a matter to criticise
vigorously. As Il matter Of fact the eN.
emption applies also 10 real estate, and
~ 'i''A'A'aN AhllNAiN AAAtii ilhllA IhI'
SONS who own real estate pay nothing
Whatever upon such property, the ex-
cmptiOn covering the assessment.
There are also hundreds Of thousands
of dollars of revenue-producng proper.
ties belonging 10 organizations which
are exempt.
When ii comes 10 income tax, no one
having Il net income of less than 5000
is required AN income tax under the
state law. As a matter of fact unless
the state income tax law is held to be-
valid practically all property consist
nig Of money, notes and credits Is OK
empt from taxation. Even If the in
come tax law is held TO be- valid. per
sons. who have invested in federal.
state. county or city bonds will be ex-
cmpt from taxation on the income
from such investments.
This is 10y no means complete list
.of the exemptions that are possible un.
der federal and state taxation Does It
not seem reasonable to you that atten-
ton should he paid 10 this matter? II
the classes of property and the per,
sons subject To exemption are allowed
To increase, n serious question arises as
To where the revenue will come from
10y which the government aud its ac-
tivitieS are to he supported.
As 10 the 81 OOa exemption for those
who have served in the wars of the
United States, can find nothing in
anything that has been said or done
hy this association to Justify the sug
geStion that his association is opposed
10 the recognition of the plcndid scrv-
ceS rendered 10y those who have par
ticipated In the wars of our country.
Does 1t not occur to you, however, that
tlic recognition in the way of eNenp.
ton from taxation is Il discrimination
against the service men who are unfor-
Unate enough not to own any proper
~; II is sincerely to be hoped that if
a new measure is devised for such
recognition, it shall be or such char
acter as to recognize the services of all
In Il proper way.
might discuss this at greater
length, but believe that enough has
been said to set forth the purpose Of
the association In issuing the statement
which called forth the editorial men
toned.
Very truly yours,
RUPERT r. ASPLUND,
Director.
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= mo trouble TO answer questions" Is
q motto of Governor Cox. But he
takes "A lot OF trouble never TO answer
yes or no. He sidestepped fundamental
questions as to the League OF Nations,
when In Albuquerque. and he ducked an
answer to the question as to whether
he favored modification OF the Vol
stead enforcement act. The governor
used hundreds Of words In answering
but he didn't answer.
Cox drove a racing stallion around
the Minnesota state fair race track TO
prove to the crowd that he is sport.
Harding proved himself n statesman
at the same place by telling fifty
thousand farmers OF some laws he pro-
poses to help secure in order to better
their business and 10 aid in develop
ing the nation. Cox demonstrated his
ability az a grandstand player.
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In democratic conference at Al
buquerque Chairman Seligman told the
brethren and Homer Cummings that
the reason the party did not win New
Mexico In 1919 was because 5000 dem
ocrats did not vote" President WI
son was then at the zenith OF his
glory at home and abroad, as the sa-
vior OF mankind. Yet 5000 democrats
did not care to back up his League
of Nations by sending him a senator.
In response 10 his demand, who would
do as DIR. Wilson ordered. Have those
5000 democrats changed their mind
enough to vote for the approval Of
this same European diplomatic deal.
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car Toland. After a few weeks spent
here they will return to their home in
Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindoff and Elizabeth
Bennett visited In Hondale ANA at
tended the picnic Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. william Berry and
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Hughes, accOmpa-
MED by Mr.. j. \. Rhea, were also WIS.,
itorS
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The nomination OF Judge Mechem
for governor is admittedly the best
that has ever been made for that Of
flee In New Mexico. Other good men
have been nominated. but never one
who has possessed the all-around
equipment for the job that Mechem
commands. lie is not n professional {;
he is not an ambitious office-seeker
He Is not would-be boss" and he
has no personal obligations and
pledges to embarrass him. II there he
virtue In the oft expressed desire Of
thousands that the office seek the man,
then there are thousands who will
make extra effort TO increase Ne
chem's majority.
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ly active at steady prices Native horses
were in moderate supply. Western and
northwest range horses were offered
freely. A special range horse auction is
being held this week.
CHARLES NJ. PIPKIN,
Market Correspondent
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KANSAS CITY MARKET

Kansas City Stock Yards, Sept. IL
Cattle receipts today were about 5000
less than II week ago and with heavy re
ceipts In Omaha and Chicago, the
market remained quiet. Chicago receiv-
ed 1900 northwest grassers and the
Omaha run Of II 900 was mostly from
the range country. Hog prices showed
n further advance, The top price was
SlT.35. and the bulk Of the offerings
sold at SlG.50 to S1125 At the outset
lambs sold slowly. hut later became
active at steady prices.
1Oday's Receipts
Receipts today were 10000 cattle.
1000 hogs and 1900 sheep. compar-
ed with $1,000 cattle, 5000 hogs, and
$1,000 sheep week ago and 1880
cattle, 1850 hogs, and 14.O0O sheep n
year ago
Beef Cattle
Cattle prices held steady, with some
of the medium classes slightly better
than the extreme low point late last
week. However, quality was plain. Full
fed steers were lacking. Several
lunches Of wintered grassers sold al
]
steers brought ST.75 to $3.50. All mar
ketS are well supplied with plain grass
fat steers. Omaha and Chicago quot
ed further declines in grass steers to-
day. Cows and heiferS were steady,
but demand was more active than late
last week. Veal calves were steady TO
- cents lower Heavy grades showed
the decline.
StOckers and Feeders.
\ good many country buyers are
here 10 start the week. Few early sales
were reported. hut indications are that
demand will strengthen in following
days Buyers want common stockers
and feeders at bargain prices, and the
grades are in moderate supply. Stock
calves were quoted weak.
Hogs
After showing II sharp decline the
middle Of last week, the hog market
started up Friday, and was higher
again today. The top price today was
Sl7.35, and the bulk Of the offerings
sold at SlG.5O to $1725. Today's mar
ket was quoted steady to 10 cents
higher Pigs sold slowly at steady
prices.
Sheep and Lambs
Liberal receipts caused late start
in the sheep division but demand
finally became fairly active, with fat
grades steady and feeding lambs %
cents lower. Western lambs sold up to
$500, and feeders up to $12.75. Ewes
brought S5.25 to 1878. and wethers
500 to $50. The bulk OF the offer
ngS came from the west
Horses and Mules
Trade in horse and mules was fair