Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-04-21
ARevised Story of Llano's
Cooperative Achievement

es OF each and of all such that they the
entire result of their labor using such methods and devices shall
be necessary accomplish this end In order to make this possible
it that favorable location blessed with natural
The Lano Cooperative Colony located on 2OOOO-acre
OF land the heahfu Highlands of Western louisiana miles
from Leesvie the county of Vernon Parish about IS miles
from the Sabine River 100 miles from Shreveport and neaS 300
miles from New Orleans The Kansas City Southern Railway
Careful investigation of health conditions, resources
soil and products made before the for purchase of
this tract entered into The highlands this place gently
FGng hills giving perfect drainage which is very important thing
conditions here will compare favoaby with portion of the United
The Colony contracted purchase 10000 very advan
ageous terms Three thousand have already been decided
the Colony In making the of purchase of this the
them the hotel, with dining and Kitchen rooms for
guests and the library two great Sheds large barns; store;
office building dozens of small houses hundreds of thousands
and other buildings The value Of these BUILDINGS to The Gonv Is
almost ncacuabe they house inhabitants and industries.
Resident members Of the Colony direct control of in
and may be removed by the members In turn this
executive board selects the heads departments are respo
sbe to the board for the conduct of their work
The plan of the colony make community life enjoyable
possible this has succeeded admirably The many education
advantages for both children and adults are noteworthy The
equality of ALL the in the prosperity and progress
made the social equality the equality of allowance made for living
costs the freedom from worry spirit of the undertaking which
win method of vng-these the features of the colony
lite which grip Eight hours day. allowance made that children
learn independence, everything sold nearly cost as possible the
elimination Of profit and the happy carefree life the in
habtants impress all visitors Never before did any community possess
As the basis for the support of the Coonv agrie
ure first The Colony has been especially fortunate in hav
for advice and counsel By his work connection with the
farm Superintendent especially good results secured due
parment with herd of II Hostens obtained on contract from
the y s. Government and which will develop into source
OF splendid Hog and poultry raising are being given care
u attention. and will develop into profitable sources of in
come 10 secure the greatest efficiency the various farming OPP
to the Colony equipment
The productivity land has been carefully investigated Ex
during the first year proves that garden truck of almost anv
kind fruits berries potatoes BEANS corn sugar
cane and peanuts do WELL while potatoes and other crops may
In this connection The Colony last year harvested 1000 bushels
OF fine sweet potatoes which put evapoao house
and cured They are now forming of the staple food products
In the negOwing, the Colony very successful having
made Ivy gallons OF pure sugar syrup and 700 gallons of
ghum mOasses much of which will add the to
Recent harests have proved the colonst soy beans
peanuts and velvet beans make splendid crops rich in food
An ochad Of sixteen has been planted the trees being
Inc mild long season is especially adaptable the raising of
and % The an" I 'e grasses whGh grow rank among the timber
the The Colony has the nucleus as fine Hoen dairv
herd as has ever been the South Hogs Sheep goats well
Better than gold mines is splendid bank of clay suitable
liant installed The bricks made of excellent quality and find
ready sale With the growth of this industry only ques-
be replaced by brick houses viii
The recent installing of handle ahes with other
wOodena products from the Coonys tract of timber In add
ton small wooden products sash and doors can be made
to advantage for use in the Colony's buildings
weequpped laundry and shoe-repar department takes
care OF the work of the Colony and also does work surround
BroOms made the colony find ready sale in sections adjacent
to the Colony.
welequpped printing plant publishes monthly magazine and
weekly paper the interest of the Colony besides doing Commercial
westocked general forms the commisarv department
where all supplies obtained and which deals with surround
ing farms.
Other lines of activity the blacksmith shop and repair SHOP the
e the sweet potato dryer hospital swimming pool the movie
SHOW and the school all of which play important part the COL
onys social and industrial life
has been found that there classes
interested in the colony The first of these wisheo come INTO the
cooperative colony and perfectly satisfied with pan The other
wishes cooperate buying and selling only dnq private and
individual ownership of the land livestock, Land being sold
$500 per acre. e WIN
The Colony is position both Those who wish
to come into the Colony do the of membership given
In another place on this Those who wish
buy cooperative Farm participating cooperative
advantages OF the Colony They may market their crops with the
Colony the social advantages and
advantages with the privilege of exchanging land be
membership IT desired and acceptable members The Cooper-
auy colony will retain about 5000 for isF The idea
build up Cooperative Commonwealth.
The colony employs agents. but does not authorize them to close
any transactions Memberships should be taken through
Membership department. Lno Cooperative Colony LeesvIe La
The colony wants members people become interested
this enterprise. No makes private profit Agents repre-
sent the colony the selling of farms wanted the oppoun-
y which cooPeraors have dreamed Of 1t established
fact Will do part extend the field of its nfuence7
those intending TO visit the colony should off the train Stables
Day trains only stop here You be able purchase ticket
to this places have buy to Leesve but
ticket from LeesvIe here for without getting off the
train We meet all tran the colony is right the railroad
Notify us when you expect arrive if can do
Interested send for information and ask such