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The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-07-08
EXPLOITATION is RESPONSIBLE
FOR WAYWARDNESS OF WOMEN
(By The Federated Press)

New York. IN The annual report Of
the New York Probation and Protec-
tive Assn. says that out of 356 girls
who came under the supervision Of the
society-working girle-233 received
less than SIC a week! 81 received pc
tween $l2 and $l4; 81 received be-
tween $40 and $l2; "a between 08
and $40, and l9 received less than So.
Fiow do you suppose the New York
city newspapers reported these facts
Well, most of them seem to have
found it convenient not to report them
at all. The New York Tribune, in its
headlines, featured the fact, also con-
tanned in the report, that most of the
wayward girls were between the ages
of IS and Is; it did. however, farther
along in the headlines, set forth that
the report showed that low wages play
a large part in leading into trouble. !"
But the New York Herald started its
news story thus:
Statistics compiled by Miss Maud
E. Minor, secretary of the New York
Probation and Protective Assn, dis
prove to considerable extent that low
wages are the prime factors in the mat
ter of causing girls to become way
ward"
And in the entire story not single
wage figure was quoted in the Herald!
Environment" however, the Her
AIDS account declared, has much to
do with the case of the hayward girl,
the report continues. and in nearly IS
percent of the cases calling for action
by the association. it was found that
the girls were living under unfavora-
Bile conditions
Just what was that unfavorable en-
vironment. or what caused it, the Her
aid neglected to state.
Now. with 233 of 1856 girls handled
by the association receiving from SIG
to So and less per week, this is the
way the New York Herald writes its
headlines:
MOST OF MAYNARD WOMEN
ARE SINGLE
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-07-08
TAG DAY FOR RUSSIA
SUCCESSFUL IN CHICAGO


Chicago. - The joint tag day for
Russian relief authorized by the city
council, produced $4,000, the COM
mittee reports. 1t is estimated that 400
600 individuals bought tags from $500
taggers. The area canvassed stretch
ed from Waukegan to Harvey north
and south and to haywood and Mel
rose Park on the west. Among the
taggers, most of whom were from work
er families, were $50 grammar school
teachers and number of Salvation ar
my lassies. Movies Of the taggers in
action were taken, to be exhibited in
the United States and sent 10 Russia,
The proceeds of the tag day will be di-
vided equally among four national Or
CARNATIONS for Russian relief.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-07-08
COMMON PEOPLE RULED
THROUGH DELIBERATE
INSTRUMENTATION
by The Federated Pres.)

New York.-Just how big business
influences public opinion, and how and
why it should increase and expand
its power over the people by publicity
and advertising, was described here at a
National Security league luncheon Civ
en- to Sir Charles Higham, M. P, who
is described as personal representative
of Lord Northcliff,. who, in turn, is the
publisher of British newspapers which
go into millions of homes.
The business men of the world, Sir
Charles told his hearers, can achieve
international security" by organizing
to impress the essentials" by the pow
er of advertising. That power, in large
part, he declared, has been used in Eng
land to convince the people that Dol
shevism" and communism were bad.
If, " he said. loyal. patriotic, pub
men and women will first
make up their minds what is needful
for the security of society, and tell il
often enough to the masses, the masses
will, by the power of that continuity of
insistence, be forced to accept those
sentiments and adopt them in their acts
as citizens"
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-07-08
NONPARTTSANS
FOR PEOPLES RIGHTS
(By The Federated Pressl

Oakland, Cal. The Nonpartisau
league, at meeting here, adopted a
platform calling for state conserve
ton and management of national re-
sources and municipal ownership and
democratic management of all public
utilities. " Committees are to be elected
for each congressional district, and an
ATTEMPT will be made, by getting behind
desirable candidates Of any political
party, to WELD the balance of power.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-07-08
A GOOD ANGEL
TO TEXTILE STRIKERS
(By The Federated Press

Concord, n. Fl. - A severe rain
storm played the good angel for the
textile strikers. The bakers union
here had prepared for its annual clam
bake and picnic, enough to feed about
500 being ready for the occasion. Fore
ed to postpone the merriment by the
sudden storm, trucks were secured and
the food was taken to the strikers in
Manchester.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-07-08
EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY

IA FREE EARTH-The Abolition Of
Privilege through Workers Money. No other
paper goes iso thoroughly into this subject as
does THE EQUITIST.
Says the secretary Of The Llano Publica-
lions; We Like your paper very much; we are
heartily IN sympathy with lis policy, and we
wish there were more like il"
Published weekly; $l.00 a year; $50
outside The United States.
sIoqM sqa PuR 'slusPsooId Pue sesesn
THE EQUITIST
Bay View Skagit Co.. Wash.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-07-08
A TRAP FOR THE
TEXTILE WORKERS
(Bx The Federated Pres,l

Boston. - The state board of con-
Citation and arbitration urges the strik-
ing textile workers in Lawrence to ac-
cept the offer of the Pacific mills to
return to work on 20-percent wage
cut until October. at which time the
question of increases Would be discuss
ed.
The strikers have in various ways
since the offer was made shown their
determination to stay out. Strike lead
ers have denounced the offer as de-
mand that the workers surrender.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-07-08
OUT FOR PoINDExTER'S SCALP

: Seattle. Defeat of Senator Miles
PIolndexter is being planned by the
State Federation of Labor, the state
grange, the Railwaymen's Political club
and the Nonpartisan league, in session
here recently. Ii is expected that thew
Will enter progressive candidates in the
Republican primaries.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-07-08
LAW-BREAKING PLUTOCRATS
(By The Federated Pressl

San Francisco. - Fifty-two mem
bers of the builders exchange have
been indicted for violation of the Cart
wright antitrust law. the warrants hav-
ing been sworn out by union contrac-
tors unable to secure building supplies
unless they subscribed to the open
shop"
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-07-08
KEEP AWAY FROM STREAToR

streator. III. Workers of all trades
are requested by the Streator Trades
and Labor council to stay away while
the open shop" drive against the local
unions is in progress.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-07-08

Subscription Rates: "The L Iano
Colonist' weekly, for one year. $3.50;
Canada, $500; Other foreign coun-
tries, $3.50.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

The distinguishing traits Of the lib
eral are his passion for human liberia.
ton, and his faith in knowledge as the
means Of emancipation. The liberty
he seeks may be religious liberty, OF
intellectual or political or economic o,
aesthetic or moral or physical liberty,
or any other kind, or all kinds together.
But if he is a true liberal he will look
TO the corresponding fund Aof human
knowledge as the sure and adequate
agent for its attainment. No man.
who looks with equanimity
on any form or manifestation of slav-
cry can rightly be rated liberal. Su-
perstition. bigotry, intolerance and pre-
judice--whatever enslaves, be, it chains
or dogma, the.1liberal opposes with all
his strength. freedom through truth
is the liberals. motto. But he alone
what for him is true. Am
erica was founded by liberals; liberal
ism is the essence of true American
ISM John, Jordan.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25
LARGE QUANTITIES OF
FERTILIZERS AT NEWLLAIl0

Comrade George D. Coleman read
two very interesting papers at the ag-
ri;c,Iltural meeting of the Colony on
The evening Of ST. Patrick's Day, and
incidentally called attention to the great
value to the CoIony's farming opera
tons Of the many thousand tons OF
decayed sawdust and hundreds Of tons
Of wood ashes available. The soil here
| is lacking in humus and packs 50 So
lid that it interferes with the necessary
soil aerification for favorable plant
growth. Where sawdust has been adj
| ded to the soil in fair proportion, the
favorable effect is visibly in evidence
by the larger plant growth. It should
always be remembered that both air
and moisture are necessary to the
| growth of plants. There is no hidden
mystery about bacteria in the soil and
about chemical plant foods in the soil
that must be understood before the
land can be made to produce profitaz
ble crops. Where just the right con-
ditions Of soil moisture and air can be
supplied fairly good crops can be
grown, even if otherwise lacking in
high grade of fertility. The more fa--
vorabIe the conditions that are pro-
vided for the. plants the better they
can perform their function Of chang
ing and transforming the inert and in
organic mineral matter of the soil and
other simple substances into the COM
plex organic compounds suitable to,
sustain animal and human life.
/ Comrade Sutton called attention
to the Importance of properly testing
all seeds that are to be planted. He
insisted that by scientific selections,
and breeding of seed corn the corn
crops Of the South could easily be in
creased from six to seven-fold: and
the larger crop will involve no greater
amount of cultivation than the crops.
of IS to 20 bushels at the present time.
+, With scientific fertilization of the
soil, added to careful selection and
breeding of seed, miraculous crops In
quality and quantity can be garnered.
Seeds should be stored in dry, airy.
cool places, where they are not sub
juct to sudden great changes in tenn.
perature.
Fruitgrowing is to be discussed at
next weeks meeting of the agricultur--
al class.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25
PEOPLE SAVE FIVE CENTS
ON A QUART OF MILK

The consumers of La Crosse, Wis,
have rebelled against the milk distrib-
utors, who charged them re a quart
for milk purchased from the neighbor-
ing farmers for less than half the price.
To stop this profiteering the co-opera-
tors first favored a cooperative cream
cry. Then one of the leading doctors
of the city suggested public milk sta
tons. In order to benefit the whole
community, the latter plan was adopt
ed, and the citizens of La Crosse are
now getting milk for seven cents a
quart from the ten public milk stations
in the city, thereby saving themselves
over 500 day.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25
LOW-DOWN TREACHERY
OF RAILWAY EXECUTIVES
(By The Federated Press)

New York.-Gross intentional neali.
gence on the part of the railroad.
while under federal control is respon.
sible for decreased efficiency and in.
creased costs, declared Frank P. Walsh
representing the intervening rail
employees. before the Interstate Com
merce Commission, in session here.
The alleged charges that the de-
creased outputs. and the increased costs
Were caused by the inefficiency Of Ia
Dor, Walsh told the commission. ARE
false, and the railroads know thew are
false. The railroads, while under fed
eral control, were run by the same per-
sons as previously. but under condi-
tons in which they tried to show that
the government could not run Them >
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

1t is charged that Mayor Robert A.
Kenyon of Pawtucket, R. l.. the othei
day gave order to private guards and
police 10 fire upon unarmed strikers i'll
front Of the Jencke's Spinning Co., mill
of Pawtucket, which resulted in the
death Of bystander and the wounding
Of a score Of others. As long as work
ers viii vote savage brutes into offices
Of teust they may expect just such treat
ment.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

like burrs and we turn away from the
scene with disgust.
Ii is quite one thing to send z billion
men who have been reared in an at-
mosphere Of law and order and respect
for their fallows to the training camps
Of the nation, there to learn the correct
manner TO kill, MAIN, and destroy ey-
erything in sight; to send them over
the seas and put the weapons Of dsath
in their hands and give them a tree
hand to do as they wish, irrespective
But to bring them back home again At.
Ter one or more years Of slaughter, ano
to expect them to be the same sweet
fellows they were when they left home
and kindred-it can't be done, that,'
all! And if they are denied the right
to work for an honest living, as are
many thousands at this writing, ther
| it is not to be expected that they vii
sit supinely by and starve.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

The Federal Reserve bank with all
that it promised to the people, has
been totally unable to stem the tide
for which it was made. Banks are
breaking all over this fair land of ours
as never before in all its history. In
employment is again rearing its ugly
head about the masses. The soldiers
are crying out for bonus. The peo-
pie are crying out for some one to
save them from the ravages of more
taxes. The lands are lying idle. Bus
iness,is no more. Credit has gone with
business, and we sit and wonder what
the coming day will bring. Men ask
each other in passing what next p"
The morning papers are scanned for
some glimmer of hope for the future.
Crime runs rampant over the land.
The suicide harvest is increasing as
the days pass. immortality is on the
increase. Raw alcohol, under the tit
les of "moonshine. Forest Juice, .
and other hlgh-soundlng names, is tax
ing its daily toll Of human life. Men
sneer at the word ''honor" when finan-
cial matters are under discussion, and
we seem to be ever moving onward be-
meath an irresistible pressure toward
some inevitable gulf. From time 10
time we catch fleeing gIimpses of our
normal selves, but sorrow clings 10 us
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

represented at Versailles to bear the
burden Of the expense entailed in the
upkeep Of the American Army there.
This was demonstrated when the I'm
tied States sent message some three
weeks ago demanding payment from
the last installment Of the German in
demnity for the upkeep Of the Ameri-
can Army in Europe. This latest move
of MIR. Weeks leads US 10 believe that
the demand was granted. More Of this
later.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

Taking as a representative shipping
point the town of Albany, Georgia, and
for example the city of Baltimore as
the market for melons. the following
remarkable facts were developed: The
grower averaged for carload ship
ments of melons, rs cents per melon
the total carrying or freight charges
participated in by several realroads)
was l2.7 cents per melon-a total cost
to the DEALER in Baltimore of 20.2
cents per melon.
Investigation of retail prices show
ed that this same melon SOLD AT
ONE DOLLAR to the housekeepers of
Baltimore, netting the middlemen the
remarkable profit of over 300 Per
cent. : L. and N. Ry. ad.
The farmer who hauls melons to
market at w cents each is too fond
of work; as is also the man who pays
a dollar for one of them. Why live in
the cities anyhow
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

A statewide campaign is on foot in
Alabama to force the government to
lease to Henry Ford the Muscle Shoals
project,
The time is now for Louisiana TO
step in and help the movement. This
can Be done and should be done at
once. It is a vital question with us here
in Louisiana that Henry Ford be sue
cessful in getting the lease, first be-
cause we are assured Of quare deal,
cheap fertilizer, and employment for
thousands. It will also add considera-
bic to the value Of our lands by the
establishment Of the plant under the
direction Of Ford and Edison. Again,
i will defeat the fertilizer trust whose
one object is to throttle any effort to
lessen the price of fertilizer. Wake up
70 this splendid opportunity before it
is too late.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

Secretary Of War Weeks has order
ed all American troops that are now on
the banks Of the river Rhine in Ger
many to return to the United States on
Of before July |, 1922.
This is important news, and comes
unawares; but we fully expected it
long ere this, because there has been
no effort on the part Of the nations
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

Two hours Of intelligent work is all
II costs to produce a bushel Of pota-
toes. How much do you have to pay
for them2
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

There is a big coal strike in prospect
in a week or SO. In Europe they have
learned that the use Of coal can largely
be now dispensed with, and in due
course of time without difficulty be en-
tirely superseded. Switzerland and
Italy are speedily Introducing electri-
Ification of railroads and factories by
utilizing the water power of the coun-
Try. The forces of nature, wind, wa
ter, and waves, are virtually unlimited
and only require being harnessed for
use. Intelligent realization of the gl-
gantic possibilities Of cooperative Ia
Dor will uncover to workers the right
method of escaping from exploitation
and wage slavery. By voluntary CO.
operation and harmonious association,
the most satisfactory conditions for
happiness. plenty and security can be
realized.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

John D. Dodge. son Of ]. Dodge Of
the Dodge. Car Co., and now the pos
SCISSOR Of 100000. was set free from
the Detroit County jail after spending
5 days there for speeding. He was
re-arrested and taken to Kalamazoo,
Mich, to answer a, charge Of speeding
there, and having young girl in his
car without her consent. The girl
jumped from the car while going at
rate Of 80 miles an hour and was
hurt.
And yet we are all breaking our
necks 10 get rich and foolish.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

Ingratitude is the worlds recon-
pense for benefaction, In return for
Americas entrance into the world war
on the side of the Allies, Monsieur Lou
cheur, chief financier of France public
ly declares that that country will not
pay the three billions that they owe to
the American people-that they will
repudiate the debt. The American civ
il war involved the country in debt
of about three billion and now France
asks that in addition to the expense of
Americas participation in the war, it
also shoulder SO large sum of the
expenses of France. Funding the war
debt of the Allies as whole amounted
also to practical Reputation, as the
American people will discover very
soon.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

This old world of ours is in terri
bic mess. Europe, Asia, and America
all seem to be circling in a mealstrom
of mistakes. On the horizon of the fu-
Iture there are no humans that show
promise of leadership. Chaos seems
to be the lot of every nation. Some
claim that because there is no gold in
sight, there can be no hope. We have
the gold of the world, and look at the
condition of our country! The four
power treaty is but an example of the
pitiable need we have for real states
men. Look around wherever we may,
and the names that come to our lips
are as dross. Harding, Hughes, Hoo
yer, Borah. Lodge, Reed, B.andegee,
Robinson, and Underwood, and host
Of others now in the public eye are as
mere children playing with mans
game of government, and our hearts
sink within us at the thought that in
all this vast country of ours there has
not appeared a single figure who has
a promise of an intelligence that will
command the respect of the people.
Our country that was SO rich, is now
so poor that we are unable to bring
forth Moses to save us from the
slough Of despond into which we have
fallen.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

AS long as others raise and keep the
chickens, you will have TO pay big
price for eggs. Why not keep your
own chickens and secure eggs at first
hand at the expense Of the chicken
keepp
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

Chico. Cal. . Labor unions in this
town have been providing free meals
Tor unemployed men camped in Jun
gle" outside Of town.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

Will TRADE FOR COLONY
oIoCK-4O acres of bottom land.
mostl y under cultivation, under Cotton
wood Ditch. Cottonwood, CAL; Five
miles from town and three miles to rail-
road; best land around this part Of
California. Will take $500 Colony
stock, balance easy terms.-H. A.
ABBY. Cottonwood, Cal
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

The only remedy for the high cost
Of living is to grow your own food.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25
LIBERATE CARPATHo. RUSSIA
(By The Federated Press)

Ottawa, Can. = That the Canadian
representatives to the forthcoming &C.
onomic conference at Genoa support
the request of Carpatho-Russia for un-
ion with Russia is the plea made to the
government by R. N. MamiIo, Winni-
peg, president of the League for the
Liberation of Carpatho-Russia.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

DON'T forget that printing you have
Let us figure on it. There will be-
no charge for it; we will surprise you-
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25
Classified Section
TRADE FOR LLANO STOCK.

TRADE FOR LLANO STOCK
100 ores in Minnesota; fair buildings;
drilled well and windmill; mail and
Phone; 8 miles to town; mile to-
school. About 40 acres wood; 30
acres fenced; SO acres in tame grass;
balance natural meadow. Lime-clay
soil. Price $35 an acre ($5600,00).
lime on $1,000 at 40: balance in
cash. Will take Llano stock up to
$4,000 as cash, par vaIue.-C. j. S.
care Llano CoIonist 147
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

!, FOR SALE. = Al acres Of land.
Z acres cleared and under cultivation.
4-room house, and barn. 100 peach
trees; 20 apple trees; 20 grape vines;
Strawberries. blackberries, and dewber-.
mes; some figs. Well improved
terraced. Price. $1l00. Main road.
vile, La.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25

Some people study all their life, and
at their death have learned every
thing except to think.-Domergue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-01
SOCIALISTS NOT EXPECTED
TO FORM LABOR ALLIANCE
Indications Point to vetoIns Of Hin.
quts Proposal

Cleveland, May 1.-(By A. P.)--
The National Socialist Party conven.
ton was prepared today to wrestle again
with the question of afilliation with la.
Dor and fnrmer organizations for future
political activity, after failing yester-
day TO reach a decision. -. .'..'
The convention has before It the
agenda propose, to limit its affiliation to
the sending OF delegates to the next
convention to De called by the Confer.
cnce for Progressive Political Action,
such delegates merely to act as OBJ
servers.
It also is considering a counter pro-
posal made by Morris Hillquit, Of New
York. that would not only permit, but
encourage, direct afiliation by State
Socialist organization with labor and
farmer orga nisntions. safesuarded 70 in
sure preservation Of the party's ideu-
tity.
Indications nre that the agcnda pro-
posal might win over the Hlllquit prop
osition. Many delegates expressed them
selves yesterday In opposition to direct
affiliation at this time. because the
labor unions we're not vet ready for IL.
and because 1t might mean destruction
Of the Socialist party's identity.
Victor i. Berger. of Milwaukee,
though expressing doubt as to benefits
being derived from direct af1iliation. said
be was "willing to try anything once"