Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-14
ARevised Story of Llano's
Cooperative Achievement


be necessary to accomplish this end In order make this possible
IT was necessary that favorable location blessed with natural
The Lno Cooperative Colony located On 2OOOO-acre tract
OF land in the heahu Highlands of louisiana two miles
from eesve the of Vernon Parish 1t miles
from the Sabine River 100 miles from Shreveport nearly 300
miles from New Orleans The Kansas City Southern Railway
Careful investigation of health conditions transportation resources
soil and products made before the purchase of
rolling hills giving perfect drainage, which very important thing
Health reports well the of the oons indicate
States.
The Colony contracted purchase 10000 acres on very advan-
the colony In making the contract Of purchase of this the
stores and buildings Of former lumber included Among
them are the hotel with its dining Kitchen rooms for
guests and the library; great sheds; large barns store;
an office building dozens Of small houses hundreds of thousands
OF feet OF lumber power house; fou dv house:
and other buildings The value of these buildings Colony is
almost moaeuaRt as they house inhabitants and industries
dusal activities An executive board of directors chosen each
sseu 3Ha % BoSd be od By vote Of the members In turn this
'lbIg to the board for the conduct of their work.
p Rn Of In The hi. sGoP 5 ue to- m1 its soTm"n life ENJOYABLE
al advantages for both children and adults noteworthy The
made the social equality the equality of allowance made for vne
costs the freedom from the spirit of the undertaking which
lite which grip Eight hours day, allowance so that children
learn independence everything sold nearly possible the
elimination of profit and the sane happy caeee life Of the in
ha1ans impress all visitors Never before did any community possess
such advantages such prospects such pleasant life does this one
As the most direct basis for the support of the Colony agcu
ture first The Colony has been especially fortunate in bay
ing an expert in this line formerly the employ of u S Govern
ment for advice and counsel By his work in connection with the
farm Superintendent especially good results have been secured due
to the most modern methods Allied agriculture is the dairy de-
Partment with its herd of II Hosens obtained on contract from
the s. Government and which will develop into source
splendid revenue Hog and poultry raising being given care
tu attention and will develop profitable sources of in
come 10 the efficiency the various farming op
eraon and for Logging FOdOn has recently been added
The productivity Of the land has been carefully investigated E
nce during the FIRST year that garden truck of any
No many FRUITS berries cotton, potatoes corn sugar.
peanuts 40 WE'LL while and
this connection the Colony last year harvested 1000 bushels
OF fine sweet potatoes which put the evaporation house
and cured They forming of the staple food products
the caps-growng, the Colony very successful having
MADE IVY gallons OF pure sugar syrup and 700 gallons sor
hu moasses much of which will add the source of income to
the Colony.
Recent harves have proved the coonis that soy BEANS
peanuts and velvet beans make splendid crops are rich in food
An orchard Of sixteen has been planted the fruit trees being
supplied by the government natural berry country and MANY
kinds are found growing wild. '
,l The o mild long season is especially adaptable the raising of
1--we stock The native which grow rank among the timber
and along the creeks provides excellent feed for the greater part of
nero has ever been seen the South Hogs Sheep goats well
for brick and tile right on the coonys tons mo s suitable Bef
liant installed The bricks made excellent quality and find
ready sale With the growth of this industry, only cues
On OF time when the small frame the lumber DAYS will
be replaced by commodous brick houses ~
woodworking machinery marks the beginning of the manufacture If
wOOden-are products from the Colonys tract of timber In add
to advantage for use in the Colonys buildings.
welequPped laundry shoeepa department t,Le
care OF the work OF the Colony and also does work for surround
ing ~ " ''U"1
BrOoms made the colony find ready sale in sections adjacent
to the Colony. ~ 0J"ee"
we-equpped printing plant publishes monthly MAGAZINE and
weekly paper in the interest of the Colony besides doing Commercial
job printing. Ne commercial
westOcked general forms the commissarv department
where all supplies obtained and which also deals with surround
ing farms. ' 'u'iounu-
Other lines of activity the blacksmith shop and rena b H.
hoe the sweet potato dryer hospital swimming pool the movie
show and the school, all of which play an important part in the C
onys social and industrial life " 49, WI
has been found that there general classes of cooperator,
interested the colony The first of these wishes TO come into he
cooperative colony and perfectly satisfied with the plan The other
wishes to cooperate buying and selling only desiring private and
individual ownership of the land livestock etc. Land bno iJ
$500 per acre ~ ~ :" Oe"s SoIo
The Colony position interest BOTH Those who wish
10 come INTO the Colony do the of membership Given
In another place this page Those who wish to own land NAV
o 20 operative Farm participating the cooperatve
anaseS OF the colony They market their crops with the
ENJOY the social advantages and many of the educational
membership desired and acceptable as members The Copsr
aye colony Will retain about 5000 if The idea H IA
build up Cooperative Commonwealth.
Inc colony employs agents. but does not authorize them TO close
any transactions Memberships should be taken out rouqb the
Membership department. Lno Cooperative Colony Leesvie La
Inc colony wants members 1t people to become interested
IN S enterprise No makes any private profit AGENTS to repre-
SEM me colony the selling OF farms wanted the oppoun-,
ny " VEN cooPaos have dreamed Of is established
TACT VIII you do part extend the field of its infuence
those intending visit the colony should get off at Stables
Day trains only Stop here You may not be able purchase ticket
to this place; have buy Leesve, but can oct
ticket from LeesvIe here for without getting off the
tram We meet all ransi the colony right the railroad
Notify us when you expect TO arrive if you do
1t interested send for information and ask such o
hons you wish Send stamps reply We want Won To