Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-10-14
What Is the
LIano CoIony?.

The idea of the Lano Cooperative Colony is thai shall be
ISOLATION Of workers banded together protect the interests of each
and Of all such that they may the entire result of
their labor using such methods and devices shall be
accomplish this end order make this possible it
that favorable location blessed with natural should be
cured.
The Lano Cooperative Colony located on 10000 acre tract
Of land in the Heahful Highlands of Western Louisiana Stables
Leesv Vernon Parish about IS miles from the Sabine
RIVER = miles from Shreveport and nearly 300 miles from New
Orleans The coon'ts the old lumber hamlet of Stables This
on the main line of the Kansas City Southern Railroad and ALL
trains stop here
Careful investigation health conditions transportation resources
soil and products made before the for the purchase Of
this tract entered into. The highlands this place gently
rolling hills giving perfect drainage which is very important thing
Health reports well the experience the coonis indicate that
conditions here will favoby with any portion the United
States Those fearful concerning health condition. are invited to make
the mo't careful investigation Louisiana has been given name
which this portion least does deserve
The Colony plantation lies miles south of Leesve parish
Most OF the timber has been off but there still great
deal Of hardwood timber along the creeks and many pine,
suitable for milling The hardwood 1900 acres
for is available and needs but small mill supply all
requirements Industries using wood be established by the colony
and made profitable Beech magnolia white oak cyp red
OAK, post oak gum and hickory abundant
The productivity Of the land has been carefully investigated Ex
during the first year proves that garden truck of almost
KIND many fruits berries cotton sweet potatoes beans
and peanuts do WELL while potatoes and other crops may
be grown for home the intention of the colony put such
crops INTO finished torm manufacturing them the high
eat prices
Livestock do well but order good results forage crops
should be The long mild very much favor Of this
Industry Sheep goats, hogs cattle all be made very profitable
The colony beekeePer and pOuymn demonstrated beyond all
doubt that hi, is first class district for those industries
Colony Denomination Farm charge of regularly appointed
man part Of colony equipment and the advice of this department
is valuable and authoritative.
Land being cleared rapidly possible fences built crop. put
N Work progresses orderly and systematic Foremen
have charge OF various Departments and the employment department
keeps valuable records tending show efficiency etc
Those intending to visit the colony should get off the Stables
All trains stop here You not be able purchase ticket
this place. have buy LeeSve but you purchase
ticket from Leesvs here for without getting off the
tram We all ran the colony right the railroad
Monty u. when you expect to arrive if you do
In taking the of purchase of this great many build
mg included Among them the hotel with great dining
room and Kitchen for guests, and the library great Sheds
smaller hundreds of thousands Of feet lumber con
buildings have already been down and the materials used
various purposes The value Of these budngsto the colony
mcalculabe They house inhabitants and industries.
The plan of the colony make its community life as ENJOYABLE
possible nts has succeeded admirably The many education
advantages for both children and adults noteworthy The
eushy OF all the common interest in the prosperity and progress
made the social equality the equality Of allowance made living
costs the freedom from worry, the spirit of the undertaking which
will erect method Of Enghe the features of the colony
lite which grip Eight hours day. allowance made that children
learn independence everything sold nearly possible the
elimination Of profit and the happy carefree life Of the in
hbhs impress all visitors Never before did any community possess
such advantages. such prospects, such pleasant life does this
The colony has own printing department i offices Il, store
its Demonstration farm its bakery its shoehop il. hotel Il, wood
Children taught trades The colony freedom opportun-
iy and equality.
working department broom factory its gardens is s,s., no,,,o
dryer lis school, its heater its hospital public swimming pool its
laundry its machine shop Some of these very industries
the colony The clay here excellent and e-el for burning the
brick is abundant There large demand for brick and the
price is high Machinery for making brick on large scale Is now
the ground and is being erected.
Most of this has been done within wear The colony "a ,J
becoming et,'uPPortnS and as community offers
tons than will be found anywhere else town Of this size
1t has been found that there general of cooperato,
interested the colony The first Of these wishes to come into The
cooperative colony and perfectly satisfied with We plan The other
WISHES to cooperate buying and selling only DESIRING private and
individual ownership of the land livestock etc
The colony position interest boih Those who Ui,b
to come into the colony do the membership Qvp
in another place this page Those who wish 10 own land nav
buy Cooperative Farm. participating n the cooperative
advantages OF the colony They market their sgop with II. col
ony enjoy colony social advantages and many e educational adj
vantag with the privilege of exchanging land applied on
membership desired and acceptable meng The Coop.ra
tive colony will retain about 5000 for the olony The dss
TO build up Cooperative Commonwealth.
Memberships sold on nmenis and the Coeavc Farms are
sold instruments Memberships graded acco dino to The mum,
additional for each dependent 20; $50 ks each dependent
between Y and 20; 500 for each dependent under "
The colony employs but docs not authorize them 10 close
any transactions which they handle money beyond IS on each
Cooperative Form Memberships should all be taken out through The
Membership department Lano Cooperative Colony LeesviTe
The colony wants members people 10 become interested
in this enterprise No makes private profit Agents to repre-
sent the colony the selling Of farms wanted the emporium
iy which cooperatos have dreamed Of now an established
fact Will do part to extend the field Of its influence?
IF you interested send for information and ask such cues
tons you wish Send stamps for reply We want YOU to know
about and you ask questions about everything not
made clear to you Literature sent free request