Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-02
How the LIano Colony
Does Its Business

each and OF all that they the
entire result of their labor, using such methods and devices shall
be necessary accomplish this end In order make this possible
necessary that favorable location blessed with natural
should be secured
The Lano Cooperative Colony located 20000acre
of land the heahfd Highlands Western louisiana miles
from Leesvle the county of Vernon Parish about IS miles
from the Sabine River 100 miles from Shreveport and nearly 300
miles from New Orleans The Kansas City Southern Railway
through the
Careful investigation of health conditions transportation resources
soil and products made before the for the purchase of
this entered into The highlands this place gently
rolling hills giving perfect drainage which important thing
Feah reports well the experience of the coonsts indicate that
conditions here will avoraby with portion the United
The Colony contracted purchase 10000 on very adan-
tageog terms Three thousand have already been decided
the Colony In making the of purchase of this the
stores and buildings Of former lumber included Among
and the library great sheds; large bams store;
office building; dozens of small houses; hundreds Of thousands
OF feet OF lumber; power house; fouc dry shoue;
and other buildings The value of these buildings the Colony
almost ncacuahe they house inhabitants and industries
Resident members of the Colony direct control of its
duia activities An executive board Of directors chosen each
@ o the heads 'o o DE- pamen t o IN m u .
sible to the board for the conduct of their work.
The plan OF the colony to make its community life enjoyable
possible In this has succeeded admirably The many education
advantages for both children and adults noteworthy The
equality Of ALL the the prosperity and progress
made the social equality the equality of allowance made for living
costs the freedom from worry the spirit of the undertaking which
e which grip Eight hours day. allowance made that children
learn independence everything sold nearly possible the
hbn all visitors Never before did any community possess
such advantages such prospects such pleasant life one
As the direct basis for the support of the Colony apru
first The Colony has especially fortunate in hav
ing expert in this line, formerly the employ Of the u s. Govern
men for advice and counsel By his work the
farm Superintendent especially good results have been secured
pament with its herd of 9 Holens obtained on contract from
the U S Government and which will develop into source
OF splendid revenue Hog and poultry raising being given
u attention. and will develop into profitable
come 10 the greatest efficiency the various farming op
eraOn and for logging FOrdson has recently been added
to The Colony equipment
The productivity the land has been carefully investigated Ex
kind many fruits berries cotton sweet potatoes b.U. So
cane and peanuts do WELL while rice potatoes and crops may
this connection The Colony last year harvested 5000 bushels
of fine sweet potatoes which put the eyapoo house
of the coonsts
In the The apsgo~ns. the Colony very successful having
made 100 gallons of pure syrup ZOO gallons Of sor
ghum moses much of which will add the income to
Recent havess proved to the coonsts that SOW bean,
peanuts and velvet beans make splendid crops and rich in food
An orchard of twenty has been planted the fruit trees b
supplied by the government 1t is natural berry country and many
The mild long especially adaptable to the raising of
n @ STOCK STOCK lhe native grasses which rank among the
the year The Colony has the of as fine EoIs5 Ji
herd as has ever been in the South Hogs sheep goats do well
Better than gold splendid bank of clay suitable
fSr % brick and tile right on The COOnys tOwnsi modern
Fnt IS installed The bricks made of excellent quality and find
ready sale VIII 9s growth Of this industry, only ques-
% eann q f WI hn nc small frame frame structures of the lumber days will
The recent installing of handle ahes with other
"OKHs Machinery marks the of
wooden-wae products from the Conys tract of timber In add
on 10 small wooden products sash and doors be made
10 advantage for use the Coony's buildings.
welequpped steam laundry and
care OF the work of the Colony, and also does work for surround
ing " Du-
Boo@' made The Colony find ready sale in sections adjacent
weI-equipPed printing plant publishes monthly MAGAZINE d
weekly paper in the interest of the Colony besides dong come
Job printing s '~
well stocked and butcher shop forms the commi,a d
e where all supplies are obtained and which also deals sur
Other lines of activity the blacksmith shop and repair bon The
hotel the potato dryer, hospital swimming noo The
show and the school, all of play an important mart IN b ri
onys social and industrial life w ~
has been found that there general cs es Of coon
interested the colony The first of these vishea 10 co H.; IL
cooperative colony and perfectly satisfied with he nlan H. &
wishes to cooperate buying and selling only 3sr;ng ,v I
individual ownership of the land livestock ETC. Land is be;o J
at $500 per acre. ns sofa
lhe Colony is position interest both Those .b iL
come mo me colony may do the of membership Given
IN anone place thus Those oWish to own IaTJ 49,
buy cooperative Farm participating extent The co
advantages OF the Colony They may market their crons ri
loiony ENJOY the social advantages and many Of The ecs
aavanage with the privilege Of exchanging land be applied o.
membership it desired and if acceptable as members III ~ IN
alive Colony will retain about 5000 for ITSELF The des ~
build up Cooperative Commonwealth
Ihe colony employs but does moi authorize ,bs ., IL
any Transactions Memberships should be taken out Tono IL
Membership department lano Cooperative Colony Leesvile .
Inc Inc colony wants members 1t wants people become interested
m ns enterprise No one makes private profit Ii the oDno
ty which cooPeaos have dreamed Of Ii IS now ~ stLEtI
fact Will do your part extend the field Of It's ;,a,s3 W
those intending TO visit the colony should gel off the train ~ ssh
All trans stop here You not be able purchase alss
to this places may have to buy LeevT hi, Won - =.
ticket from Leesvile here for ten cents vibo.t ; tt gs
tram We meet all trains the colony Town riob, On b ;I
Notify US when expect TO arrive if you do