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Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
LAID AT REST

The earthly remains Of our colonist,
M. H. L. Briggs, were placed in the
NewlIano cemetery last Friday morn
ing at 10 am. The obsequies over
his tenement of clay were performed
in the lobby of the NewlIano Hotel.
where the colonists had assembled in
force to pay their last respect to the
memory of their departed neighbor
and friend. Two songe were rendered
by the choir and Uncle Jake Rhodes
gave the funeral address. He empha-
sized the fact that religious Iibertari-
ans. in asserting and exercising their
freedom of conscience, did not have
to surrender their hope and belief that
the intelligent part of themselves would
persist and manifest on another plane
Iof existence. Respecting the religious
feeling of others, there was no inten.
ton to reflect upon doctrines that 9TH
ers still held sacred; but we must be
honest with ourselves and with the
world at large, and not pretend to be.
lieve in church dogmas that We do moi
conceive to be longer of any value. K
Ius. Our convictions compel us to trea
all men with the kindest consideration
and we are willing to assume all re
sponsibihty for whatever consequence
our mental freedom involves.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
PUBLIC UTILITIES
PUBLICLY OWNED

That every utility upon which the
and comforts of life for all
depend, should be publicly owned,
was insisted upon by Uucle Jake
Rhodes in his talk to the residents of
Newllano last Monday night.
He narrated his experience with the
various reform parties during the last
forty years and how all of them had
been wrecked by the opportunist poll
ticians, who managed to obtain posi-
tons of leadership. He advised his
hearers to fight shy Of all advocates
of opportunistic politics; for all of that
tribe he had run up against in his long
career Of public spirited endeavor had
proven themselves to be Judas Iscar-
lots to the producers Of farm and fac
tory.
We must always uphold the princi-
pie that production is for use and moi
for speculation and profiteering
hs
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

lar bread route. Dad has never miss
ed day in his work since he got that
Job. The brick factory is again rum
ming steady, and as the weather has
cleared, we expect to make lots of
brick. Lindsey was out on the Ford
ranch plowing with his Ford to-day
and we expect to be planting Irish
spuds there next week. Ae the ground
is too wet to plow at 'Dago Town"
| field where we will set out our orchard,
| the planting of the trees will not begin
before about Tuesday. The psycholo-
gical meeting was well attended and
several speakers were on the floor at
different times.
Friday, Feb. 25-Another fine day
and again the clearing crew is working
each of the railroad track along Casio
Creek. This is a fine strip of land,
where rice can be grown as well as
cane, corn. beans, etc. Haynes and
Morrissey have been Telling trees on
this piece of ground and Pete Kemp
has been hauling logs as fast as he can
but as the trees are many in numbers
and large in size it will take lots of
time to get it all cleared for stump
pulling. Satnan is still working on the
dairy auto truck. Bergman and Mil
lard have finished the woodwork, and
when AL gets the mechanical and
blacksmith work done, Baldwin will
have dandy milk wagon. The Col
ony shop is in shape to do most any
kind of auto repair work. Some more
fruit trees arrived to-day and Com
rade Dougherty is getting very anxious
to see them planted: never mind, Dad,
they will be planted as soon as the
ground is plowed and ready-and we
are going to make a real job of the
planting. The Colony News is being
run off press to-day, and they say this
months magazine is a hummer. Well,
the fellows are putting out a dandy
paper, and the sub. list is growing. and
that is evidence of appreciation. Are
you taking the Colony News9 IF not,
get it on your reading table. Say, do
you read the advertisements IF you
don't you should. We are talking
straight talk TO you in these ads, and
you will benefit by reading them. The
brick machine is humming along again
to-day and we are getting some elegant
brick on the pallets. They seem to be
about perfect now. Comrade Balta-
zore started work to-day, but is some
what handicapped, as his tools have
not yet arrived. The physical culture
class had large attendance tonight
and many adults are joining the class.
There is no reason why grown people
should not build themselves up physi-
cally and be strong and healthy as well
as our kiddoos. After the exercises.
many of us journeyed to the theater,
where another rehearsal was held. pre-
pairing for the show, which will be a
winner.
Saturday. Feb. 26- -COmrade Thur
man is again working at the dairy and
Baldwin sure needed him to help milk
and care for the cows, Brick-making
is still progressing, and at the saw mill
they are saving and piling lumber and
working slabs into wood. Comrade
Landberg is helping Rechsteiner to FIRE
THE boiler and split wood True Ro-
bertson Is repairing house. and roofs,
and during his resting Time he helps
dad Thomas saw wood. The Colony
News went into the mail to-day. Here
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
PROPER DIET NOT
ALONE PANACEA

In the past many things have been
lauded to the skies as being panaceas,
means of restoring health in every in
stance and under all conditions. And,
then, when people were disappointed
in their unduly and unjustifiably a.
reused expectation, they have con-
demned the practice entirely as being
no good at all, and absolutely turned
their backs to it.
This is what has happened to many
one. who has tried his luck with a
change of diet, without getting relief
or deriving any benefit apparently.
But such an experience is no proof at
all that careful selected diet is not
preferable to haphazard eating, aud
far more wholesome; but it by itself
cannot remove a state of ill-health
caused by other acts of omission or
commission. Our life is a unit, and
every act or neglect has either a fa-
vorable or a harmful effectRupon the
state of health. Our entire life must
consequently be studied as whole,
There must be right thinking. right
feeling, right eating, and right acting
in every field of human endeavor and
relationship. Perfect breathing. and
proper eating, however. are the source
Of power and the foundation of perfect
health.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
IDEAL SPRING WEATHER
PERSISTS AND ASSISTS

The ideal spring weather which has
been the kind we have had now for
several weeks, is doing much to assist
in the farming Of the Parish. Early
vegetables are doing well, garden peas
being in bloom. and beans showing up
in more than one garden. Blackber-
ries are leafing out and strawberries
are on the market in Southern cities.
The temperatures for the pasi week.
as recorded BY United States Weather
man. W. A. Dougherty. in charge Of
the Newllano Station. are as follows
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
w AN TED! /!
Bookkeeper
Shoe Repairer
Gardener
Broom Maker

The Lano Cooperative Colony needs the above work
er and special nducement will be offered to these to join
the Colony They be excellent workmen and good CO.
operators.
If you are one Of these and wish TO join community
where all the land houses industries, tools implements,
chmey collectively owned where life is free from the
worry Of rents bills and taxes where each worker is award
ed equal compensation for equal service; where life abun-
dant and clean and joyfuthen write Immediately to
Llano Cooperative Colony, Leesville, La
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

dance through our own efforts. by be-
ing trustworthy, industrious. and "on
the square" with each other. This col
ony can be the very highest taype Of
home for us all. if we cultivate the
right spirit, and are constructive in all
our endeavors. The welfare Of each is
the concern Of all.
Send in ten cents for one months
trial subscription for your friends.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
DO WE HAVE THE RIGHT,

wonder if have the right
To let myself forget to care
How children shiver in the night
Where all is dark and cold and bare?
My little ones are free from dread
And sheltered safely from the storm;
Their eyes are bright, their cheeks are red,
Their laughter glad, their clothing warm.
But other little ones must weep
And face new dread with each new day,
Where Hungers fangs bite very deep,
And Want sits like ghost in gray.
have no need to share the blame
If pallor dims the orphans cheek;
have not made the cripple lame.
Nor taken frem the poor and weak.
If children who are hungry sigh,
IF others who are cold complain,
No guilt lies on my conscience
Have never wronged them for my gain.
But, knowing how they weep at night .
Where all is dark and cold and bare,
wonder if have the right
To let myself forget to care9
By S. E. Kiser
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
MILLS TO SPEAK AT
SAN DIEGO Az

Walter Thomas M
lecturer and ed'-
WHAT I SAW
IATORS DOING.
of the San Diego
erative stores durn
March.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

Send in ten cents for one months
trial subscription for your friends.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

Continued on last page)
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13
Direct Money Trans State Wins Big Land
fened by Cable Is Suit Against The
Established Here Capitol Syndicate

Manager Ward. of the Western
Union Telegraph Company, an
nounccs an arrangement, effective
on November %. whereby cabled
money transfers 90 Germany win be
paid IN American funds
The particular value ~ this az
rangoment is that IL eliminates att
questions Of exchange and places the
nayee In a position 90 take fun adj
vantage Of the premium on American
currency II also involves refund Of
the full amount deposited in the case
OF nonpayment, which is another
great advantage in the case Of a de
preciated and declinging foreign cur
rency.
The Western Union Telegraph
Company believes that the arrange
ment OF this direct money transfer
service TO Germany on the dollar
basis win be OF considerable conven-
fence 70 people desiring TO send
money cheaply, quickly, safely, and
directly, to their friends or relatives
in that country.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13
West Texas
Hospital Near
ing Completion

At regular meeting Of the Board
Of Directors Of the West Texas Hos
pital Wednesday night the natter Of
appointing q business manager was
brought before tho Board and Sam
r Davis, County Clerk, was appoint
ed. which assures the people Of West
Texas that this institution will be-
handled by a specialist and m q most
expert manner
The building is nearing compile
tion ana items concerning IFS com
strnction wero discussed Another
note worthy Incident was the vote ~
thanks. ana compliments paid SUP
orintcndent ~ Instruction Void
whose services win terminate about
the last Of this month The members
are an wen pleased with his services,
ana The w8rk Pc has dose here is O.
ritrumont 60 his skill
Dr r. i. Warner. president Of tle
corporation, said the building would
be- completed and occupied about tho
fifteenth ~ next month
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13

Austin. Dec. THE Third Court
Of Civil Appeals today decided the
Capitol Land syndicate case m
favor Of the State 20 TeXas Inc
aDinion has been written but not
fled by the court.
BY decision Of the court, Texas
rains possession Of approximately
40. 600 acres Of land which was be-
ing disputed by the syndicate which
erected the State capitol. The state
gave 100000 acres Of land for con-
sfructi0 nof the present 'capitol. The
State claimed this 10000 acres was
ia excess Of the original amount
The case was styled George Findley
e. al vs.. State Of Texas, Findley is
trustee fr the original syndicate.
The Court Of Criminal Appeals to-
day affirmed the case Of Carl Par
ker. convicted IN Harris County and
sentenced 20 death for murder. The
court also affirmed the two-year SEN
tence Of Mrs. Ida OFT, convicted IN
Dallas for manslaughter in conncc-
ton with the death Of her husband.
The twenty.year sentence Of Natn-
an Priscoe convicted in Comanche
County, was $50 affirmed after a re-
hearing w.. granted.
Carl parl tr was cow eel ( tn.
death Of Morle Conroy ~ Houston
Parker is q eyed TO hsve hired CoL-
roy 10 drive hm 10 ,s ala point
and then lihto him.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13
SHORT NEWS ITEMS
FROM OVER THE STATE

The postofficc at Dale was enter
ga Tuesday night and $3.50 worth Of
postage stamps were stolen.
2. $. Ford reports 65,3ll bales
cinncd IN Williamson county 60 Nov.
"a, as compared with l45,4l2 bales
during the same period of last year.
J. w. Mason Of MERTON, has a
peach tree that is in full bloom.
Eighiy-six cars of hogs have been
shipped from Alternately TO Califor-
MIA markets by local buyers since
Jan. 1, valued at Sl12,00O.
+. l.. McCarter Of Vernon has as
sumed his duties as district manager
far the West Texas Chamber OF
Commerce AT San Angelo. He sue
ceeds John &. Wells. who resigned
recently.
Approximately 100000 pounds Of
foodstuff, unfit for human consump-
ton was destroyed in November, by
the public health division Of the State
Health Department.
The First baptist Church al Min
cola, is nearing completion. When
completed it viii have cost $4,000
aud win be ono Of the finest ediiicea
In Wood County.
Work has been resumed on the
$50, 900 flre-proof courthouse and
jail al Seminole. Gaines County, Tex
az.
Charles n. Bush. "a. prominent
ranchman, died at his home near
amarillo Tuesday.
Tho West Texas State Poultry
lhow. "a BE- held In rlainylcw Dee.
10 10 GO. Il expected % bring togelh-
- more than 1000 birds for ekpohl'
tlen, -.
A municipal Christmas tree win
he held Ia Wasaohlo this year for The
flfnl time. fhrTe VIII he no rIrs'
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13

The Premier Poultry Show % be-
held in Dallas, Texas, - the quality
show Of tire south and southwest.
This show draws the largest aa best
poultry breeders II b. nj this show
that you will find the highest quality
and the most wonderful array Of al-
most perfect fowls. The Premier
Chow winnings mean superb quality
and champion birds Of this section
Of the United States. Il is the round
Up show, drawing the very best from
the previous shows. a winning at
this show, means quality in every
sense Of the word. A blue ribbon
won at the Premier Show means
something
Remember the dates, December
81, 2s, 20, 80 and 81, and January /,
1929 The entries close December
20, 1921.
For a free copy Of the premium
list write 10 Walter Burton, Of Ar
hngton, Texas, Secretary-Treasuror.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13
A Premier Poultry Two Criminal Cases
Show to Be Held In Transferred He che
Dallas, Dec. N-3l From Cara County

Two indictments were returned by
the Cara County Grand Jury on
December LIST, in the highway rob
berry committed near Post City on
October 9th. r. r. Rutlodge and
John Harris are charged jointly by
indictment with assault 20 rob; sec
ond Indictment was found by the
Grand Jury against NJ B Pruitt'
brother Of the party killed In the
robbery. This Is the offense, our
readers will recall, whore J.. +.
Hughes was held up and robbed, and
one of the Pruitt boys was killed by
Mr.. Hughes.
Both cases have been transferred
TO the District Court Of Lubbock
county, and will come up for trial
here on December 9th. Many wit
negses have been summoned, several
DAYS viii be consumed in the trials
which are Of no little interest. Dis
trist Attorney Gordon B. Mcclure
win represent the State, while the
defense have employed Attorney
Percy Spencer.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13
Chinese Pheasant
Eggs to Be Sent
To Plains Farmers

Mclean. Texas. Dec i2.-Therc
f. ncw industry on the North Piains
r. ID. Cannon. IDENTITY State Game
Commissioner for the Panhandle hos
COMPLETED finhl arrangements for inn
porting on the plains large ship
mont of Chinese pheasant egg
These eggs are 20 DE furnished sc-
lcr'ed farmers ia this region.
The Chinese pheasant Is almost as
large as a white lcghorn hen and has
markings similar 20 a bobwhite quail.
One may place the eggs under n set
ING hen and after they hatch and the
young pheasants get big enough 70
rustic they leave home and run Wild
finding and adonting their natural
surroundings. Word has been sent
90 the West Texas Chamber 81 Com
mcrce advising them Of these plans.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13

cnts. A program Of Christmas carols
viii be sang by 100 school children.
The tree viii be placed on the court
house lawn on Christmas Eve.
Short course in poultry, beginning
Jan. 2 and lasting one week, win be
given at A. & NJ. College. There viii
be no charges for the instruction.
The people Of Sonora are making
preparations for Christmas celebra.
ton Dec. %. "a, 20 and p. A rodeo
will be one Of the features, besides
four nights of dancing.
Plans are on foot for a pecan ex-
hibit at brentwood beginning Jan,
23.
William Frank, Martin Post. No.
1856. American Legion. win be host
to all cN-service men Of Howard
Glasscock and Martin Counties, Dec.
49, Luncheon will be served az the
Y. NJ. &. a. az 9 p. m.
A Joint luncheon a the Lions and
Kiwunians will be- held Doc. lG a. a
courtesy 10 Ira Landrlth, noted lee.
turer and Christian Endeavor leader,
who IL 20 spend the day In Abilene.
The San Saba football team viii ho
guests of the Chamber ~ Commerce
al a banquet Dee. / ,, The honor /.
conferred because ~ the Hnlendid
record he team made this season.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13
cHII.DREss COUNTY WANTS
COTTON SEED srERILlZED

Childress. Texas, Dec S.-ro reg
ulate the shipment 81 cotton seed In.
~ Childress County from the parts Of
the State where the holl worm has
been prevalent. the Childress Cham
her ~ Commerce and County Agent,
l. z. Hunter are working with the
county officials % enforce adequate
sterilization and nroof that the seed
are In sound condition before thcy
are 20 be bought By local dealers and
farmers
Tho hnllWurm 90 wccYil have no
rrarhrd this county un 90 date, ana
~ result, one ~ the beat cotton
rrora In foKna was nrodnred thl
snaann, tharo helnH Ia the Chl|dfea1
yards a present about 20 600 halen.
that have hesn sold In the county
~ faT viii be- aluIlllled "a an early
date.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13
MARRIAGE LICENSE

J. Y Newton and Miss Zelma Nil
Ter. December 2
Max G. Perry and Miss Juanita
Preston. December no.
Edward Moore and Miss Etnn
Barley. December TO-
Mr. r. l.. Lively and Miss Al.ars
Henry, December 10.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13

n. n. MatheneY. ~ the Monroe
community, was here saturday, look.
Ine after business. Ile said bis son.
floyd. vas attending ! singing aehoal
"a Vernon. and uunla return soon.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13

and would BE- ready 81 par,|slpsls IN
the iuhhnok 0ounlf N|ng|us slhaaI
Convention here the fIlIh Sunday Ia
January.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-13

Our Christmas Gift TO You.
Mems and Boys Suits and
Overcoats, Is off till Xmas.
The Monroe journal., 1921-03-29
The Empress Eugenie's Necklace.

From the "reminiscences of Nine
Carette, who was for many years lady
Of honor to the late Empress Eu-
genie, we are able to get some inter
esting glimpses of the empress at the
height of her splendor.
"The city of Paris had offered to
the emperor's bride necklace of
great value" Nine. Carette records,
but Her Majesty had refused the
gift, asking the city to consecrate its
price to some work that would benefit
the Partisan people. With the price
of the necklace. then. she founded
the Aslym Napoleon: but to
show her appreciation of the gift she
directed the architect to build IL in
the form of necklace. Therefore,
in its oval shape and with its outlying
pavllions, the plan Of the completed
edifice did indeed resemble neck
lace with pendants"
The empress herself superintendent
the management OF the house. The
children were well cared for, and
each received suitable instruction.
Some of them learned to embroider,
some to make artificial flowers, and
others to design; the least intelligent
could learn sewing and laundry
work: all were taught how TO manage
a modest household. and at the age
of twenty-one each received small
dowry and a complete trousseau, the
result of her own work
The orphanage was supported at
the empress's own expense: she even
contracted an insurance of two mil.
lion and half francs. so that at her
death she might leave II sufficient
funds. She often visited IL. As q
great reward eagerly aspired to. some
of the best-behaved and most skill
full of the young girls used TO be al
lowed TO come to the Tuileries and
help In the sewing. One smaller but
characteristic gift. the lovely Eugene
was able TO make TO her favorite in
stitution.
Her foot" says the devoted Nine.
Carette, was wonderfully small, and
the shoes that fitted her were OF
chlldren's size. They were usually
sent. when still but little worn. TO the
Asylum EugeneNapoleon. TO be Civ
en- to some fortunate children whom
they might TT. and who were, OF
course. very. very good. often the
tiny white satin slippers of the SOW
ereign adorned the feet OF the little
ones at their first communion"
The Monroe journal., 1921-03-29
NOTICE To CREDITORS.

Having this day qualified as the
EXecutrix and the Executor. respect
Nely, of the estate of Henry A. Shute.
late of the county OF Union and
State of North Carolina. notice is
hereby given to all persons holding
claims against said estate to produce
the same TO the undersigned. duly
authenticated. on or before the 12th
day of March, 1922, or this notice
will be plead in bar of their right Of
recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
will please make prompt settlement.
This March .. 1921
MRS. ELLIE WILSON.
Executrix.
II. II. WILSON. Executor of
the estate of Henry A. Shute. de-
ceased.
John c. Skies. Atty.
Continued on page three
The Monroe journal., 1921-03-29
Green Old Age.

Two delightful glimpses of vigor-
GUS and happy old people are given
in Days Before Yesterday by Lord
Frederic Hamilton. One glimpse is
OF Gladstone; the other is of Lord
Frederic's mother. who lived well
into her nineties. and who at the
time OF her death had no less than
one hundred and sixty-nne direct
living descendants children. grand
children, grandchildren and
great-great-g at-grandchildren
With all her descendants. she kept
In constant touch. At the age of
eighty-six she was discovered peram-
bulating the garden on stills for the
benefit of tiny great-grandson who
could not manage stills and who had
come to his great-grandmother for
lessons. Surely such spirited and
athletic old lady deserves to rank in
the annals OF longevity with that
famous Irish noblewoman, the Count
ess of Desmond, who
Lived TO the age of a hundred and ten
And died from fall from a cherry
tree then.
Lord Frederic's recollections OF
Gladstone do not include any remark
able physical feats on his part; they
merely convey pleasant impression
of the aged premier's vitality and un-
dying youthfulness OF spirit, In the
house where he was staying num-
Der of young people had gathered
round the piano. Mr.. Gladstone
Joined the group and asked II they
would allow an old man to sing bass
with them. He had still resonant
bass and read admirably. II was GU
rious to see the prime minister read
ing from the same copy as the Eton
boy of sixteen years who was singing
alto. II was Sunday. and they went
on singing hymns until nearly mid
night; there was no getting Mr.. Glad
stone away. Mrs. Gladstone declared
the next day that Mr.. Gladstone had
not for many months enjoyed him
self so heartily.