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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-15

They up to the minute in style, handsome | in fabric and patterns. There is distinctive as- sortnent of Box pleated side peated and accordian Pleated Skirts in the offering of checks paids and plain colors. Which should indicate that from this splendid showing could not help but select to suit her taste glance at them will at once vince you that each tailored with part- cular care. They cut from Serge and Velour the two most serviceabe Skirt Fabrics. There sizes in the lot. Special.
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New-York tribune., 1921-01-09

NIills-famous for quality half a century ago
and still producing with the same care and
standards. The coIors include rose, tan and a
beautiful shade of Chinese blue in very effective
Oriental patterns
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21
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TRIPPING THE LIGHT FANTASTIC

Sure, Mike, it was as happy a bunch
of people as ever could be found any
where, that took part in last Saturday
nights dance at the NewIlano Hotel.
Cay and light-hearted, without worry
or a care, and with the buoyancy of
children, intent on having good time;
and sure. they had it, too. The spirit
of good will, dwelling within genuine
co-operators, makes every gathering
an event of JOY and glorious feel
ing. The occasion was made more me-
morable by the fact that forty years
ago Mr.. and Mrs. ], c. Crawford JOIN
ed forces for life. and finer couple
never pledged trotIF with one another.
The fortieth anniversary of their we'd
ding day was consequently celebrated
with right good will. We all love
and honor Ma and Daddy Crawford;
they are just simon-pure co-operators,
always on hand where there is work to
be done. as fine characters as we ever
met. Cake and lemonade were served.
We wish Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford many,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

mind. This one mind works through
different physical organs, called the
cerebrum, cerebellum, the solar plex-
us, and other plexi located in the spin
al columns, and the entire two systems
of nerves..
Man must know himself; how his
body and mind are constituted and
how they must be operated and exer-
cised to enjoy good health, physically,
mentally and morally. knowledge of
self, of our neighbors. and of the
world in which we live, alone will en-
able us to adjust our conduct in har-
mony with the constitution of the cos
mos-the authority of natural law.
Comrade Job Hartman. who had
arrived on the afternoon train, was
present and gave a grand talk to
round off the meeting. He pointed ou
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

the job and Heym and Van Nuland
have also doubled up; Scharrer is 60
ing it alone around the Colony yards
and they are sure making the wood
yard grow. About one more day and
it will all be over but the shouting.
Comrades Buck and Thurman assisted
by the little children are sorting over
the Irish potatoes to-day. The sun
is out in all his glory and tomorrow
the garden work will be on again. Mr..
and Mrs. ColGngwood both went to
work to-day, Mr.. c. with the wood
makers, and Mrs. c. is assisting in the
school; despite the fact that she has
three-months-old baby, she is able
to find way to make herself useful to
the institution. Comrade Belohradsky
is repairing syrup kegs and barrels at
the store house. Comrade Ferree in
his spare time is assisting Scharrer on
his wood wagon. George Deutsch was
down to-day renewing his good fellow
ship with the colonists. Mr.. Pitre,
chairman of the Police Jury, was down
and handed us Parish check to de-
fray the expenses of sending Comrade
Lindsey over to Baton Souge to take
course In vaccinating hogs. Mr.. l..
will go in a few days and will return
with valuable information for the
whole neighborhood. Comrade Lind
sey has done this work, but is anxious
to comply with the law and get gov
eminent permit. The wagon makers
are the only people to be found at the
big sheds of the industrial plant. The
Democrat came off press to-day and
went into the mail this pm. We were
much pleased to have Comrade Harri-
man hop off the evening train. He
thought he had us surprised. but we
were looking for him. The psychologi-
cal meeting was held as usual, and an
extra large attendance was had, part
Iy because of important subjects to be
discussed, and partly because Comrade
Hartman was there to talk to us. At
the psychological meeting it was un-
animously decided that personal crit
icism of the individual should not be
allowed in these meetings.
?
Friday, April l5-As Comrade Har-
riman used me as an official guide
on an inspection trip around the place
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21
THE ORIGIN AND EVOL-
UTION OF LIFE

On last Monday evening in the New
llano Hotel, Comrade Job Hartman
talked upon the elements of life as set
forth in a book entitled The Origin
and Evolution of Life" by Henry Fair
field Osborn.
The author takes the position that
with life something new appeared in
nature, and though life follows evolu-
tionary laws, it is far from being me-
chanistic in its processes. 1t differs
from all other forms of energy in that
life always builds and is self perpetu-
ating, while all other forms Of energy
are ever dissipating, expending and ex-
hausting their forces. That what is
known in science as chromatin is the
seat of heredity and that this chroma-
tin appeared during one period on
earth and is not continuously ly develop
ing; that it is the seat of heredity, and
produced true to form from its first
appearance, progressing ever toward a
fixed goal; that it is the most complex
thing known to science, and that all
manifestations Of life and all character
istics existed in the potentialities of
this microscopic speck Of chromatin
and unfolded from it; that whatsoever
is unfolded cannot field up again, but
must continue to unfold to the utmost
capacity of the chromatin germ; that
it destroys all who fail to respond to
its ever-present, persistent urge-these
were the conclusions drawn.
The audience listened with keen at
tention to the exposition of MIR. Os-
born's concepts, which evidently are
in harmony with Mendelism, and the
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21
THE FIRE GOD
ON THE RAMPAGE

Ding, dong, rang the hotel bell last
Sunday morning a second time, and as
that is entirely unusual, boarders on
their way to breakfast speeded their
footsteps to learn the meaning of the
extraordinary summons. Spying a.
round, the cause of the alarm soon
was perceived. Dense columns of
Smoke arose in view in the direction of
one of the large sheds, in which the
brick machinery is located and in the
vicinity of the brick kiln, just finished
burning. Running down in that direc-
ton, it was found that about twenty
cords of wood, stacked near the brick
kiln, had got ablaze, and, with strong
wind blowing, the flames threatened to
devour cur theater, brick shed, and
all adjoining buildings. But already
colonists came running from all direc-
tions, men, women, and children, a
bucket brigade was formed, and bat
tie royal begun and persisted in until
the roaring holocaust of fire was de-
feated and wiped out. 1t was an in
spring spectacle to see these fire fight
ers in action, made up as they were Of
both sexes and all ages from eleven
years old up to three score and ten.
Practically one in soul and body, i'm
bued with the one purpose, to con-
serve their common property. And
this solidarity of interest made them
Iinvincible and come out conquerers.
The loss is comparatively small. as
the damage done can be repaired and
replaced by our own labor, and is Of
little moment. But this occasion fur
nished another uplifting opportunity
to observe the superiority of the coop
trative spirit over the competitive.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21
BUDDING QUEENS OF SONG

The colonists enjoyed splendid vo-
cal and instrumental concert last Sum
day night, under the able regime OF
Prof. George K Thomas. The orches-
ira, consisting of Messrs. Frederick
Herman, Sr., Louis Roedemeister, and
Miss Trixie EweIl rendered some ex-
ceptionally fine music. The Elano
Girls Quartette, being the Misses Rosa
Matz, Stella Thomas. Katherine Ewell
and Loretta Thomas. took the audience
by storm with their excellent singing
and charming voices. Loretta Thom-
as, who sang a solo, especially, has a
voice of rare promise. A duet by Mrs.
G. E. Cantrell and Mrk Thomas was
a choice treat of the evening. Master
John Dougherty recited poem on
base ball ethics. applicable to all life
interests, and very much worth while.
Mr.. Herman played solo on the pi-
ano with his nose, the first one Of the
kind this scribe ever had an opportun-
ity to listen to, and it was passably
good, too. Miss Trixie Ewell erecuted
choice selection on the piano in her
customary masterful manner, and was
listened to with rapt attention by all
present. All the colonists are exceed
ingly grateful to the performers for this
very enjoyable entertainment.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21
The Colony Diary
Being Daily Report Of Colony Life at LLano.

Wednesday, April l3-This was a
good day to test the Colony cpirit.
Two weeks ago our tractor broke down
and our work was thrown behind Logs
had to be taken from a certain piecea
of land in a given time. The croaker
said, it "caan't be did," but it was
done. Farm work got behind and the
brick kiln was to burn and much wood
must be hauled to burn it with. The
tractor and teams were worked in the
farm and we bet the weather would
be good; but our weatherman Dough-
erty gave us a big rain and we were
short of wood. Now what happened
This bunch of co-operators got out III
the rain and mud and got cords upon
cords of wood into the brick yard and
defied Dougherty and his weather
witch all day long. Of course, it was
no picnic, not even pleasure, but it
had to be done, and was done. This
is the spirit that makes cooperation
possible. there are people here VINO
would give their very lives for their
cause, and of such will the foundation
of cooperative commonwealth be
built. Comrade Burmeister started
work to-day; he was somewhat indis-
posed for several days after his arrival,
but Mrs. B. started work at the laun-
dry to once. Dad Thomas, Mrs. Kemp
Mrs. Synoground, Mrs. Burmeister.
and Mrs. Waters are now doing the
laundry work and mending. The mo-
dern machines make their burdens
much lighter from the methods used
a year ago. Lloyd and Herman are
sorting sweet potatoes and Atkins Is
sorting cane seed. Satnan has, been
hauling wood with the tractor while
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

Kemp, Merrel, Heym and Scharrer US
ed teams for the same work. The COL
lingwood family arrived from Oregon
to-day. They are a family of six per-
sons, and all ready for work at once.
Dad Deininger has moved to the dairy
where he will assist Baldwin, Rowe and
Broughton in the dairy and with the
hog raising. Stock is one of our best
ventures here and we are proud of our
growing herds. Comrade England has
made some post card pictures Of our
industries; don't you want some of
them? They are l0c each. Stuersel
is getting equipment in shape to start
outside work at the shoe shop. P Car
on will again run the wagon. We have
a car load Of sweet potatoes tS sell;
can you use any of them, or do you
know where we can get a buyer for
them? Baldwin has just ordered some
new bathing suits to be used out at
the pool for this years swimming sea-
son. The Esperanto classes met as
usual and there will soon be another
class started. 1t begins to look as if
| am going to have to start in for self
defense.
s. = = =
Thursday, April 1.-THE firing al
the brick kiln is becoming so exciting
that found Quero, Kaas, and Waters
all there at once to speed the work a
long. suppose they will be putting
in twenty-four hours apiece before the
job is finished. They inform me that
the job will be done by Sunday. Ev-
cry available man en- the ranch is get
ting wood for the brick burning. Sat
nan is hauling with the Fordson. Kemp
and Merrel have farm mule team on
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21
COLONY INVITES FRIENDS
TO MAY CELEBRATION

The friends of the Llano Co-opera-
tive Colony are being invited to attend
its May Day festivities which will be
held Sunday, May EVt, and Monday,
May End, this year.
Preparations are now being made,
and plans will be carried out for the
reception and entertainment of those
who will accept the invitation.
Prominent among the arrangements
is the livestock and industrial exhib-
ition. which will show what these col
onists are doing in the industrial and
livestock upbuilding of the Parish and
State.
Coming mostly from other states,
these people are satisfied that Louisi-
ana, and especially this Parish, holds
possibilities yet undreamed of along
the lines of opportunity. They have
successfully demonstrated through the
United States Demonstration Farm To-
Gated there that there are few of the
important feed crops which will ID not
thrive well, some Of them even better
than in most places.
To build up their agricultural activ-
tires they have established various in
dustries, and utilize the products of
their farm work in these industries.
Clearing bottom lands fills their saw
mill with hardwood lumber, and the
stumps they use to burn brick, for
which machinery has been installed
The sorghum pulp is made into ensil-
age for their dairy herd after the juice
has been crushed out for syrup.
On May first and second they arc
going to exhibit their industries and
live stock to all who avail themselves
of the invitation; and along with this
! goes a varied program of sports, speak
ing, picnic and basket lunch, movie
pictures and dancing.
Many business people who cannot
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21
THE AUTHORITY OF
NATURAL LAW

AT the psychological meeting las
Thursday night Comrade Pickett gave
us the welcome news that two agents
of the federal government at Washing
ton had visited the Colony two days
previous to get first hand information
of our effort of cooperative colonial
ton; and after a seaching investiga-
ton, had expressed themselves as well
pleased and fully satisfied with the
motive, aim, and present achievements
of our undertaking. Our system Of
education also came up or considera-
bit discussion at the meeting and it
was explained that all the courses now
available at our University of New
llano" are in every respect elective.
Attendance at the different classes is
not compulsory for the grown-ups. And
as we all differ in mental development,
equipment, and digestibilty, each one
is free TO reject any part of the men
tai food provided and accept what a.
grees with him, disregarding the other.
The mind of man is one, but for con-
venience in discussion, two distinguish
ing phases have been named-the con-
scious mind and the sub-conscious
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21
Notes From NewIIano Colony

have been such pleasant visitors with
us for ten days, returned to their home
in Altoona, Pa. on Sunday. While
here, MIR. Rooney signed up for mem
bership, so he with Mrs. Rooney, ex-
pect to return to the Colony in about
a month.
$3.50
Mr.. and Mrs. John W..Linn's plans
TO leave on last Thursday did not ma
terialize, so their homeward journey to
Cumberland, Maryland, was not begun
until Saturday afternoon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Linn made many friends in the
Colony, who will welcome their return
later.
Mr.. George Deutsch has been ming
ling with his many colony friends more
than usual for several days past. The
reason. for this is, that on last Wednes-
day Mr.. Deutsch resigned his position
with Dreeben's in Leesville, where he.
has been employed as salesman for
three years. Mr.. Deutsch's intentions
are to go to Mass. within short time.
where he will accept a position as tra-
Yelling salesman for large shoe COM
pany.
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W. R. Van Dolahr was a visitor in
LeesviIle Monday.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

that the motive with which people are
imbued, is the guiding and determin-
ing factor in all their actions. IF
greedy and wolfsh in character, every
gain in additional knowledge will only
make them more dangerous and de-
structive. Harmonious cooperation of
fers the only salvation for mankind.
and the first step towards its realiz-
alton is the recognition of the reign
of law in the mind and willingness
to conform our conduct in keeping
with its authority.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

get away en- Monday are expected to
make Sunday their visiting day.
Following is the program outlined:
Sunday-lO:OO, Sports; 1900.
Lunch; l:3O, Speaking and variety
program; 400, Basket picnic; $50.
Movie pictures in the theater.
Monday-lO:OO. Sports; 1900.
Dinner (25c); Free Swimming at o.
Banion Pool in afternoon; 600, Pic
ture show; 7:30. Free Dancing.
All are invited to join in basket sup
per Sunday ;y,p'ng at 400.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

Fred Donaldson was on the sick list
the latter part of last week.
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o. L. Pitman, of ParagouId, Ark, is
combining business with pleasure in
the Colony for the past few days. He
left on Wednesday afternoon for Ok
lahoma, where he will visit a sister
thence to Arkansas. But he hopes to
return to us in the near future.
$ = y #
Mr.. Job Hartman arrived from Los
Angeles on last Thursday afternoon,
and expects to be with us for some
time. En-route he stopped over in EI
Paso. San Antonio, and Dallas, where
he delivered lectures to enthusiastic
crowds. Every comrade in the Col
ony welcomed Mr.. Harriman's return
with delight, and hope that the time
is not far distant when he can remain
with us permanently.
s. = y y
Harry A. Heym is confined to his
home on account of illness.
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Mrs. Fred Waters with Betty Mae
and Myrtle have returned from a
weeks visit with Miss Clara Boyd, on
her farm north of Leesville.
s. 3 8 *
Mr. and Mrs. E. r. Rooney. who
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

relatively of Joseph Dietzgen. Com
rade Hartman has given us food for
profound thinking when he pointed out
to us the important part our colony en-
terprise can and should play in inau-
gurating the new social order. Only
by living more and more inclusive
and ever expanding life can humanity
continue to live on this earth. Let us
go forward.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21
IDEAL WEATHER RETURNS
AFTER COLD WINDS

The early part of the week was not
at all seasonable, the winds from the
north bringing a GOODNESS not usually
expected at this time of the year. This
undoubtedly was the result of the storm
which brought snow in Missouri and
other more northery states, and proba-
bly, the cyclone which swept through
Arkansas and several southern states
Friday last.
The rainfall has been nominal with
less than one inch of rain during the
week-85-l00t according to the re-
port of Weatherman W. A. Dougherty
of the U. S. Station here, who also re-
cords the following temperatures for
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

many happy returns of their wedding
day.
To be sure that the jollification
should be full to the brim. Comrade
Job Harriman's return to the Colony
and the septenary anniversary of his
marriage to Llano Colony. was includ-
ed in the festivities.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

Regret is being freely expressed on
hearing of the death of Phil Phifer at
San Diego, CAL, shortly after his ar
rival there. He was with us for only
a few weeks last summer.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21
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Poultry Raiser
Gardener

The LIano Cooperative Colony needs the above work
ers and special nducement will be offered to these to JOIN
the Colony They must be excellent workmen and good
operators
If you are one of these and wish to join community
where all hs land houses industries tools, imp ma
chnery are collectively owned where life is free from the
worry of rents bills and taxes where each worker award
ed equal compensation for equal servce where life abun-
dant and clean and joyfu-then write Immediately to u.s.
Llano Cooperative Colony, Leesville, La
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

Send in ten cents for one month S
trial subscription for your friends.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

I K. a
Mr. and Mrs E. r. Rooney, who LeesvIe Monday.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21

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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08
BASKETBALL.
FORTY CLUB FLAYS
ST. CHRISTIE
PHER 1926
Overthrow throng see great Eastern
team colors trampled in dust in
hair-raising battle with the
Forty Club

Chicago proved its right 10 front
seat in big basketball circles when
more than 1000 wellwishers of the
floor pastime assembled at Eighth
Regiment armory Monday night to
view the scrap between New York's
pets. St. Christopher, and Chicago's
pride. the Forty Clubs The Windy
City squad triumphed and finished
pulled I'D bit.
Messers. Hodges and Smith UNI
furlcd an ideal arrangement OF the
regiment arena giving the athletes
an unstinted amount OF space for a
display OF their wares. while there
remained ample capacity OF space on
the main spur for the comfortable
disposition OF 500 boxes, which were
all occupied with near stampede for
more. Standing room was at a pre-
MUM III the balcony that encircles
the arena. DIR. Al Johnson had his
charges honcd downed to the keenest
edge OF physical and mechanical per
lection aud their bow to the audience,
dollcd as they we're in the most eX-
pcnsive toys cXtant, added an impreS
sivc spectacle to the already highly
scenic stage setting.
When the wonderfully famous St,
Christopher squad trottcd ont upon
the scene. pandemonlum reigned. and
more than forty hearts were seen pro-
truding from Chicago mouths. The
Fasteners possess international fame
and are reputed to be heavy laden
with experience, prestige, class and
other trimmings that usually adorn
champions The dark sons OF old
Dad knickcrbocker rushed into the
fray like a pack OF hungry wolves and
Tor few minutes OF the splash looked
to make a meal OF the local floor
man at one gobble. The fiery Fail
was ever aud anon the fly that
pcstered the Forty ointment, while
Clarence Jinkns WAS the Whale OF
the New York offense; but upon sev-
cral occasions when he looked to have
the Forty Jonah all gulped down
the hoof OF one old father Dearborn
boy, would descend upon his Adam 5
apple he coughed up much to the
advantage OF the locals. The game
fairly sizzled with FOULS, mostly OF
the personal variety. Jinklns moved
up to three. while Bluett was yan<ed
on an alleged claim OF four. The
Captains exit gave Sol Butler a
chance to show and he at once cleo
,triiied the crowd with a basket while
going at full speed. The work OF
Anderson and Duff stood out con
spicuously. as did that OF Winters and
Bluett. perhaps, among the best in
thi, country al the floor game The
Christopher, flashed high exhibit
ton OF team work, their passing
especially the spot and floor variety
being extremely impressive. The
locals suffered no loss OF prestige over
the fancy stuff OF the visitors, as
they had EN- dashed to the mast on
dribbling. throws, and outgamed the
Fasteners. the latter being leg wor-
ricd and wndcd badly. The Forty
Clubs fairly smothered them in the
last minutes OF the last hall, the fracas
ending with lions share OF the honors
going to the Forty Club.
The Forty lightweights put the bee
on the 9Th regiment lights to the
tune OF 22-l5 in the curtain raiser.