Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-05-05
How the LIano Colony
Does Its Business

be necessary accomplish this end In order to make this possible
necessary that favorable location blessed with natural re-
sources should be secured
The Lno Cooperative Colony located on 2OO0O-acre
of land the hahful Highlands of Western louisiana miles
from Leesve the county of Vernon Parish about IS miles
from the Sabine River, 100 miles from Shreveport and nearly 300
miles from New Orleans The Kansas City Southern Railway
Careful investigation of health conditions transportation
soil and products made before the contract for the purchase OF
this entered into. The highlands this place gently
rolling hills giving perfect drainage which is very important thing
Health reports we'll the Of the cOOns indicate that
conditions here will favoraby with portion OF the United
States
Colony purchase 10000 very advan
Three thousand have already been decided to
the Colony In making the contract of purchase of this tract the
and buildings of former lumber included Among
them are the hotel with its dining room and Kitchen rooms tor
guests and the library; Sheds two large bans store
office building dozens of small houses hundreds of thousands
of lumber; power house, four-ce dry house,
and other buildings The value of these buildings the. Colony is
Resident members Colony of its
dua An board of directors chosen each
board the heads of departments, who respon-
,ibe the board for the conduct of their work
possible In this has succeeded admirably The many education
advantages for both children and adults noteworthy The
equality of ALL the interest the prosperity and
made the social equality the equality of allowance made for living
costs the freedom from The spirit of the undertaking which
life which Eight hours day. allowance made that children
learn independence everything sold nearly cost possible the
elimination of profit and the happy, careree life of the in
hban impress all visitors Never before did community possess
such advantages such prospects, such pleasant life as does this one
As The most direct basis for the support of the Colony agicui-
first The Colony has been especially fortunate hav-
ing expert this line formerly The employ of the u s. Govern
for advice and counsel By his work with the
farm Superintendent especially good results have been secured due
the modern methods. Allied agriculture the dairy de-
partment with herd of 10 HOns obtained from
the u S. Government and which will develop into
of splendid Hog poultry raising being given care
full attention. and will develop into profitable of in
10 the greatest efficiency the various farming OPP
eaions and for logging Fordson has recently been added
the Colony equipment
The productivity of the land has been carefully investigated Ex-
pernce during three years proves garden almost every
kind many fruits berries cotton sweet potatoes BEANS corn sugar
and do WELL while rice potatoes and other crops may
In this The Colony last year harvested 1000 bushels
of fine which put into the evaporator house
and cured They forming of the staple food products
of the colonists
In the canegrowng, the Colony very successful having
made 1900 gallons of cane syrup and 700 gallons
ghum moas'es much of which will add the of
Recent harves have proved the coons that soy BEANS
peanuts and velvet beans make splendid and rich food
An orchard of twenty has planted the fruit trees being
supplied BY the government is natural berry and
kinds are found growing wild.
The mild long especially adaptable the raising of
live stock The native grasses which rank the timber
the year The Colony has the nucleus of as fine HoIsten dy
herd has been the South Hogs, sheep, goats we'll
here.
Better than gold mines is splendid bank of clay suitable
for brick and tile right the CoOnys TOWNSHIP modern brick
Plant installed The bricks made excellent quality and find
ready sale With the growth of this industry only ques-
ton OF time when the small frame structures of the lumber days will
The recent installing of two automatic handle ahes with other
woodworking machinery marks the beginning of the manufacture of
ton small wooden products sash and doors be
to advantage for in the Coonys buildings.
well equipped laundry and shoepa department takes
care of the work of the Colony and also does work for
ing
BoOm made the Colony ready sale in sections adjacent
to the Colony.
weequpped printing plant publishes monthly magazine and
weekly the interest the Colony besides doing commercial
job printing
wlsocked and butcher shop forms the commav Jen-
en where all supplies obtained and which also deals with sur
rounding FARMS Vs.
Other lines of activity the blacksmith shop and repair sboD the
hotel the sweet dryer hospital swimming pool the movie
show and the school, all Of which play important part in the Col
ony's social and industrial life.
has been found that there general Of oopeaos
interested the colony The first of these wishes TO come into the
cooperative colony and perfectly satisfied with plan The other
wishes cooperate buying and selling only string private and
at $500 per acre. ~
The Colony position interest both Those who visb
TO into the Colony do the membership given
another place this page, Those who own land NAV
advantages OF the Colony They may market their crops with the
Colony enjoy the social advantages and many of The eaon
advantages with the privilege of exchanging land to be applied On
membership desired and acceptable members The Co-ooe
Colony will about 5000 idea
build up Cooperative Commonwealth
The colony employs agents, but does not authorize them to close
any transactions Memberships should be out THROUGH The
Membership department Lano Cooperative Colony Leesvile La
Inc colony wants members 1t people become interested
Tins enterprise No makes private profit his the Do
y which cOopaos have dreamed is now an established
tact Will you do your part extend the field of its influence?
those intending visit the colony should off train at Stables
All trains stop here You may be able purchase ,oet
to this place. have buy Leesye YOU can oct
ticket from Leesvle here for cents without getting off the
tram We meet all trains the colony right on the railroad
Notify us when you expect to arrive if you can do So
If interested send for information and ask such ouas
ons as you wish Send stamps for reply We you to know