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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24
SHOW SUPERIOR FILMS

On the night Of Feb. Is. the colon
lists enjoyed number Of splendid
films at the Dixie Pride Playhouse
Prof. Herman supplied the music for
the occasion and contributes greatly
TO the success Of the offering. The
government had generously furnished
films that viyidIy taught the profit
ableness Of poultry raising when pro-
perly carried on. A lesson that might
well be needed by everyone Of our
friends. members Of the Colony, and
our neighbors.
The long seasons and practical abb
sence of winter make this an ideal
country for chickens, ducks. geese,
and turkeys as well. A word TO the
wise should be sufficient.
The other films showed scenes from
the life Of the laboring population in
our large eastern cities. Trade union
and political activities evidently occu-
ipy the attention Of an ever-increasing
number Of people. A
The films are a very effective means
of education. and if truthful pictures
are not hampered or interfered with,
lying propaganda films will soon be
without audiences.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24
STICK CLOSE TO FACTS

The psychological Meeting discuss
ed. on last Thursday night, the impor-
tance of unity Of purpose in the indi-
vidual, and also for any group or ag-
gregation of people that processes to
be engaged in associated enterprises.
A teacher of old truthfully announced
that "A house divided against itself
cannot stand People who profess
to be co-operators should place all
their powers and resources at the SER
vice of the cooperative movement.
The more whole-heartedIy everyone
engages in this work. the more quick
ly will the rewards of cooperation,
plenty, security, and happiness. be OBJ
tanned.
We realize that the highest felicity
can only be reached by people who
have discarded the savage belief that
existence here on earth inseparably in
wolves desperate struggle for sub
sistence, that it is a matter Of dog
eat dog" or be devoured; that it is
everybody for himself against every
body else, and the devil take the hind
most.
Careful study and right thinking
have imbued US with the conviction
that mutual aid and consideration, anc
associated constructive labor is from
every possible viewpoint a better rule
of action.
Right thinking we say, instead ol
hypothetical assumption. To do so
stick close to the gradually acquired
and demonstrable knowledge that e
wolves all too slowly out of human ex
perience. Take. for instance, the by
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24

Mrs. Warren Buck was calling on
her customers in Leesville the first Of
the week.
Mrs. Robert K. Williams. after pur-
suing several months course Of
study in the MarinelIo School Of Chi
cago. has again joined Dr. Williams in
Davenport. Iowa.
%**
Roy and Claude Caron. sons Of our
Comrade Isadore ]. Caron, arrived
from Michigan on last Wednesday af-
Iternoon, and are now full-fledged col
onists. Roy is working as machinist
under Mr.. Synoground. and Claude is
employed as second cook. also waiter.
in the hotel.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24
The Colony Diary
Being. Daily Report Of Colony Life at LIanO.

Wednesday, Feb. l6-It has been
giving us few light showers Of rain
today nice and warm-just right for
making things grow. The children are
setting out more cabbage and straw
berry plants. The clearing crew has
moved over west of the railroad and
are putting the land in shape to move
the line fence over to the proper place.
Lindsey is plowing the field for the
planting Of 1000 plum trees. some APP
piles and mixed fruits. Valek and
Schad are being rushed every day in
order to supply the demand for bread,
pies, cakes, etc, at the bakery. We
can now use another baker; if you are
a baker and want to join the Colony,
write us. We have so many people
who want to join us now that we can
only take them as we have a place
for them. The brick machine has been
a real good actor to-day and is turn
ing out an excellent quality of brick.
One can almost see new brick houses
already. Pete Kemp is hauling logs
to the saw mill and the other teams
are still hauling wood. Buhre and P.
Caron are saving wood to-day. Great
stacks of fuel are piled up for future
use. | sometimes think of the suffer
ing from cold weather in some parts
of our country, and we having an
abundance of good fuel at our COM
mand all the time. I am getting lots
of inquiries about improved places
for sale here. Please read the classi-
fled ads in this paper. They are all
real sales to be made, listed by outside
people not Colony property. Work
at the shoe shop is picking up and
Comrade DeVine is being kept busy
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24
SANE DIETETTCS

The knowledge concerning the very
best diet for human beings, like know
ledge in every other field of research,
has been matter of slow growth.
One invariable standard for all parts
of the world and for everybody is en-
tirely out of the question and, on that
account, there is no justification for
anyone to become a food crank or to
act dictatorial about it to the other
people. Circumstances alter cases.
Under given state of affairs, it is al
ways best to eat what is set before
you with thankfulness. because ad-
verse autosuggestions will affect one
detrimentally. If we do not over-eal
or mix up the food too much, fan
state of health can be maintained ev-
en- when the best nutriment is not a.
vailable. provided person in Other
respects conducts himself saneIy anc
does not dissipate or waste his vital
ity ignorantly.
But when opportunity will permit q
selection of the most suitable article.
of food. these should always be given
the preference.
With the most suitable foods are moi
meant pies. cake. highly spiced meats
preserves. or other things of that de
scription.
Fruits and nuts of all kinds, veget.
ables. steamed in their own juices, ma.
ny of them chopped up and served
as salad. uncooked. and cereals. pulls.
es. in due proportion, are preperred
Too much starch should be avoided
and three to four stareh-containins
foods should not be consumed at the
same meal,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24

pothetical proposition that the Missis-
sippi from its source to the Gulf runs
up hill, what is the testimony of ex-
perience concerning it? Water always
runs down hill. The barometer denot-
les nought on the sea level, but as you
ascend the Mississippi and its tributary
streams to their source, it records an
ever ascending altitude. There is
nothing hypothetical about it, requires
no definition. it is a proven fact of
human experience. There is enough
Iverifiable knowledge in this world to
provide everyone with plenty. Every
one can know this and can conduct
himself in harmony with such know
ledge; and that is right thinking and
right living; the things the psycholog-
ical meetings are intended to help
bring about.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24
A. JOLLY GOOD TIME

Quite an enjoyable diversion was
offered at the Colony Hotel on the
evening of Feb. 20. Prof. Hemman
and Miss Trixie EwelI furnished the
music for the occasion. A song by
The Dixie Pride Quartette was the
first number on the program, and they
created considerable merriment by the
diffidence displayed on this. their first
appearance in that capacity. Stage
fright was but natural under the cir
cumstance. and we confidentially pre-
dict that they will show up fine at the
time Of their next appearance. The
three Caron brothers sang solos, ano
as they manifested considerable talent
we expect to have them out again al
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24

was too wet for the men to go into
The fields, so many small jobs are be-
ing finished to-day. Robertson is maxi
ing a carrier box for the shoe car.
The saw mill crew. assisted by the
brick crew, is clearing up the saw mill
and piling and sorting lumber, as well
as saving out new lumber. Several
men are at work in the sweet potato
kilns. sorting potatoes. Some Of the
farm crew are stripping the sorghum
seed from the heads and preparing it
for spring planting. The blacksmith
lshop is a very busy place. as much
Departing Of wagons and farm equip
ment will take place while they are
not in use. The children are doing on
" the necessary work, and also maxi
ing real cleanup of my house. When
ever there is nothing else to do. the
kiddoos attack my living quarters with
brooms, scrubbing brushes, and all
kinds of cleaning utensils. When
return to my domicile tonight, | will
have to hunt for my bed. as it is sure
pf a re-arrangement, and it always
seems as if the new arrangement Of
things is best, too. and for all of these
changes by loving hearts and willing
hands. my life is made more pleasant
and there is created in me new wish
to be of more service to my little COM
tades. The rain did not keep the peo-
pie from attending the psychological
meeting tonight, and those who came
were well repaid for their coming.
x 4 * =
Friday, Feb. l8-It has cleared up
lagain to-day. and the clearing crew is
again at work. The saw mill is in op.
Grafton, and this pm. the brick ma.
chine was again making bricks. Roy
and Claude Caron, two sons of |. Car.
on, have started in on their Colony du-
lies. Roy is helping Satnan to repair
some of our extra Ford cars. while
Claude will go to school and help al
The hotel. Comrade Johnson is Civ.
ling the office girls some practical ed
|ucation. During the half day they
lspend in the writing of letters. he il
lAt the office correcting the letters
That go out. In this way the girl
Ihave better construction of sentences
punctuation, and grammar, as well al
Ito do useful work. As it is too we
Ito work in the garden, the small chill
ldren are being entertained by Mrs
Herman at the childrens' club house
1.-The teams are busy cleaning out th'
IBID sweet potato starting beds and put
ling in new sand. We just received
b letter from wagon maker, and h,
His starting for the Colony and will pro
tbably be here before this is off thl
press. But that is not the importan
Thing. Now, we will be able to begin
he manufacture of wagons. not onll
for our own use, but for our neigh
lbors. We have the timber and tn,
machines to work it up and with I
man to assemble the parts, we vii
toon be making Llano wagons. By thu
addition of one man. we have a new
Industry in complete operation. Ou
lnew bookkeeper will be with us befor,
the first Of March, and soon Conrad,
Burton will be freed from that worl
and have time to devote to the build
ling up of his department. We arr
gradually getting our departments ef
Ficiently organized and operating, anc
| It is to be hoped that we will soon ge
j broom maker, shoe maker. poultr.
raiser, laundryman, and some NOR,
-
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24
A CIRCULATION BOOSTER

You BET. that's what last Saturday
evenings dance proved itself to be.
The tail end of Northerner switched
around little in this neck o'woods
and scared out a few timid ones Of our
customary visitors, but our colonists,
with few exceptions turned out in
force.
The dancing lesson sort Of started
things agoing and when the regular
dancing began and young and old goI
in action, the blood began coursing
through their bodies with an eyer-in-
creasing power. Dancing will rejuven-
ate, invigorate, and heal even the most
hardened of sinners if they have only
strength enough left to get on their
feet and start out. amer,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24
MR.. H. L. BRIGGS
QUIETLY GOES BEYOND

The gates of,Eternity slowly opened
Tuesday night to adm, the soul Of
Henry Lyman Briggs. who has been a
resident Of the Colony one year.
Mr.. Briggs had not been an active
member of the Colony because Of his
affliction. and had been confined 10
his bed for several months.
Mrs. Briggs has been active in the
Colony interest and is member Of
the board Of directors.
Mr.. Briggs was born in Iowa in l8-
81, and was 20 years Of age. Three
children are left without loving fa-
ther. they being Donald A. Briggs. Of
Little Rock. Ark; Mrs. Jean Fergu-
son, of Chicago; and Mrs. J. S. Bas-
sett. of Nevada, Mo.
Before coming to the Colony, M.
and Mrs. Briggs were residents Of Lit
tie Rock, Arkansas. where they had
lived many years, and have host Of
friends.
lnterment will be at NewIlano cem-
etery to-day.
Little Rock paper please copy,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24

the next sacred concert
Comrade George Thomas delighted
the audience with splendid solo. and
as he is fine finished songbird, we
expect to have him take part regular
ly in our entertainments.
Mrs. Buck is a sweet singer. and she
ELECTED considerable applause.
Comrade Johnson made very ac-
'ceptabIe little speech. and humorous
talk was given by Comrade Gleeser.
George Cantrell presided as master
Of ceremonies.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24

ployed looking for work without a
chance Of getting it. Make bloated
bondholders an impossibihty and pros-
perity. plenty. and happiness. will be-
come the heritage Of the whole race.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24

Send in ten cents for one month S
trial subscription for your friends.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24

Gardener
Broom Maker
Bookkeeper
Shoe Repairer

The LanO Cooperative Colony needs the above work
e and special inucement will be Offered to these to join
the Colony They be excellent wOrkmen and good
operators,
If you are one Of these and wish TO join community
where all the land houses, industries tools, implements
chney are collectively owned where life is free from the
worry Of rents bills and taxes where each worker award
ed equal compensation for equal service where life is ab
dant and clean and joyfu,then write Immediately to u.s.
5Llano Cooperative Colony, Leesville, La
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24

Send IN ten cents for one months
trial subscription for your friends.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-02-24

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-02-10
LEGION BACKS THREE BILLS
Want Boxing, Memorials and Re-
striction on Wearing A. L. Emblem

Three bills now before the legis-
lature are strongly advocated by the
American Legion. These are the
Finley bin modifying the present
boxing law. the bin providing for
bond issues for the erection OF mem
oriaIs. In lieu OF the former bill de-
clared invalid by the state supreme
court. and the bill prohibiting the
wearing Of the American Legion
emblem by unauthorized persons.
All posts of the American Legion
I'm Kansas. now numbering more
than five hundred, have been request
cd by state headquarters OF the Leg
ion to send petitions to the represen-
tatiyes from the respective districts
urging passage Of these bills.
In support Of the Finley DILL
which repeals the present anti-box-
ing law and permits ten rounds, no
decision bouts under the regulation
Of n state athletic director, the Rev.
r. A. Blackman Of Chanute, state
chaplain of the Legion, has Issued a
statement declaring that the present
statute Is obsolete and that there IL
n changed view toward boxing con-
tests or exhibitions when properly
conducted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-02-10
FARMERS AREN'T BANKRUPT
And MohIer Predicts Prosperou.
Year For 1921

Kansas farmers are far from
bankrupt, according to j. G. Mohler,
secretary of the state board Of agri-
culture. The depression in prices
of agricultural products, although
keenly felt, may be blessing IN
disguise, he declares, that will result
in a more diversified farming which
is desirable in this state, better
methods Of production and market
ing. and constructive legislation pro-,
viding for freer agricultural credits.
Secretary Mothers view Is one OF
optimism as the 1921 farm season
approaches.
"There are many things to ind1-
cate a bettered condition In the not
distant future and chief among
these is the determination OF the
American people to have them pet
tered" he said. "The waves OF
economic disturbance which have
followed the great war as one OF It's
consequences cannot be wholly, or
Immediately, turned aside by human
agencies. but the individual may lay
his course so that more OF his al
fairs shall be directly under his own
control. Provided with an abun-
dance of the necessities Of life, When
in other countries Of the world
there is so much Of want, Of misery
and Of starvation, we are in a posi-
ton to take the more philosophical
view and to realize that the pendu-
lum will surely swing back as 1t has
always done
Pointing to the crop record whlcn
shows that the past year was th'
most productive in the annals OF th'
state, Mr.. Mohler said:
"The yield Of all crops has beer
greater than usual and several I'M
portant ones have exceeded all prev
ious records. The sharp decline II
prices has operated to reduce the d
nancial showing and the aggregat
values are not as impressive as wer'
those of the preceding year but 1t re
mains true that the farmers OF IN
state have more than ever OF tn
staple commodities to sell and these
even at the reduced prices, represen
! vast sums Of money"
In proof Of the statement tina
Kansas is not necessarily a one
crop state, even though wheat
king, the immense 1920 output o
oats, barley, alfalfa, potatoes an,
dairy and poultry products Is citet
One of the outstanding features Q
] the year 1920, 1t is pointed out,
that output Of the dairy and poultr
! yard not only surpassed all previou
8 records but did not suffer depre
3 citation in price as did other farr
8 products.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-02-10
,7oERS REMEMBER HIM
Lane aster, Pa, Banker Lively Al
Ever at 100


disnatch from Lancaster, Pa,
of Feb. 2 says: Bar Spangler, VINO,
in his Tooth year, is president OF
the First National bank at Marietta
and the oldest bank president In the
United States, today celebrated with
his wife their seventy fourth we'd
ding anniversary. He is daily on
duty. He attributes his long lire TO
work and more work.
Mr. Spangler is well known TO
many Dickinson county residents.
J. X. Forney, speaking Of him, said
he is one Of the livest dry goods
statesmen in that city, on duty every
day in his big store In the same
building Mt the bank. Three years
ago when Mr.. Forney called on MIN
he was waiting on customers as US
ual and so busy he could not Tor
moment leave his work. He Is
member of the Marietta city coun-
ell" said Mr.. Forney, "and promi-
nent In other city enterprises. Al
though wealthy man, he has Deeh
dry goods clerk for eighty-slx
wears and even now at an even nun
dred will cut and sell more goods
over the counter in day than most
of the younger clerks at this time.
He has given lectures on the cause
Of temperance for seventy-five years.
When the colony of the Seventy
miners came to Kansas, he presented
each one with large morocco bank
bill holder with the name of each
recipient in gold letters thereon
Mr.. Forney still carries his book
and after AZ years it is still sound, a
testimonial to the good workman
shin of those days. Doubtless many
other of the colony yet possess MI
Spangler's gift.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-02-10
BIO CROWD of DICTIONARIES
Local Post Held Regular Meeting
Before Party

A large crowd of Legionaires at
tended the regular monthly meeting
which was held in the firemen's room
of the city hall last evening at 1880.
Reports from chairmen of different
committees were heard and OF these
r. +. Lucier of the membership
committee gave an interesting report
on the membership drive for 1921.
Mr.. vanTrine of the theatrical
committee presented an interesting
report of what was being done IN the
way Of securing talent for staging a
musical comedy minstrel show OF
whatever the Legion may decide
upon in the near future.
DIR. Atwood, who was recentiy
appointed to look after ex-service
men as to their needs either medi-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-02-10

very low" he said, "mules that a
few months ago were worth $3.50
are now $55 to $50 and $500 ami
mails $175. Horses are unsaleable.
One Dickinson county man took %
horses and pair of mules costing
him $3.50 to market this week and
came home with $666 net"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-02-10

cal or surgical. told what this de-
partment was doing for ex.service
men and urged that any OF the men
knowing Of any man ieeding atten-
ton let him know. He stated ne
would see that this man had the best
of care. The public health service
does not confine itself to medical at
tention but in addition gives either
dental OF optical treatment.
Post Commander +. ii. Grigg ex.
pressed his appreciation of the fact
that SO many Of the men were out
and urged that full attendance De
on hand every mesting night.
After the business meeting the
members were guests Of the Wo-
mems Auxiliary at Valentine par
tv and every man who attended can
report the auxiliary's slogan Let US
he acquainted" made a decided nit
Clean, old papers. &c ? bundle -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-02-10
Dies at Sisters Home

Roy Salsbery, aged 20 years,
passed away at the home Of his sis
ter, Mrs. ]. Shannon, three miles
south of Abilene. Funeral services
and burial will be at his home Mon
day afternoon in Wells, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-02-10
Mules Sell Low

G. G. Huffman returned from st.
Louis and Kansas City where he was
investigating the mule market as ne
has b5 on hand. "The market Is
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-02-10
S,,e To Collect Note

The Peoples State bank of Chap
man has filed suit against Elmer
and Oalf Jaderborg for the COLLECTION
of a promissory note for $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-02-10

yolden Medical Discovery and one
bottle cured me. I have never had
a return Of this ailment but have
always had good health since. l am
gIad to recommend this medicine
MRS. eHAs. wENTz. i4l So, Bloom.
DR., Pierce's Golden Medical DE-
eovery IL sold By druggists N n9ele
ar tablets. Contains no alcohol sena
10 cents to Dr.. Piercs's LABORATORY -
Hufaio, n. r, u you Wish q trial pkS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-02-10
Dizzy Spells

with liver
trouble; I
would be-
come diz-
~ d
dark spots
would APP
D ear be-
fore my
Q y es. /
fonE DR..
Piepce's
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-09

TIL T. CT u B S
By Walter A. Ellis

The Big Thing will take place next
Sunday evening at Pilgrim Temple.
The Original Quartettc that made a