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AN INVITATION * If you receive a sample copy of this paper, it is an invitation to you to sub scribe. Some friend of yours has ask ed us to send it. Sample trial subscription is ten cents a month. Regular subscription is $1.50 a Year; five cents a Copy. A WEEKLY MESSENGER FROJM THE LLANO CO-OPERATIVE COLONY The Llano Colonial MEMBER THE FEDER \A TED PRESS To expound the principle* of co-operation that other colonies be formed to emulate the Sue Llano Co-operative Colony. = "VOL. II—No. 32. PUBLISHED AT LLANO COLONY LEESVILLE LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1922. PRICE FIVE CENTS—$1.50 ' — Hughes Queer Diplomacy Brings Humiliating Aftermath (By The Federated Press) Washington. — America sat down with Russia to make peace at Lau sanne, Nov. 21. The American dele gate, Richard Washburn Child, is offi cial, but he has no vote. Russia's del egate, Ismet Pasha, the Turk, is not official, but he does have a vote. Such days ago and has been given almost is modern diplomacy, in which the Un ited States suffers a great disadvan tage in this encounter with the power of Russia. Among dispatches here it is freely admitted that Turkey, reborn from the ashes of defeat and firmly demanding her independence of the western pow ers, is Russia's answer to the policy of isolation imposed upon the Slavs since 1917. Russian arms, ammunition, in spiration, and strategy produced the Turkish come-back, and the demands made by Ismet Pasha at Lausanne are demands prepared in conference with Moscow,. Native and foreign diplomats at Washington are saying to-day that the best pl$ce to argue against Turkish de mands is not at Lausanne or even at Constantinople, but at Moscow, and regret is expressed in American quar , ters that the United States did not im prove its many past opportunities to establish friendly relations with the Russian government. ' Except for public consumption, no blame is uttered against Russia for de feating entente imperialism in Asia Minor and bringing the Turk back in to Europe. Diplomats willing to dis cuss the affair regard it as a brilliant performance—a sudden conversion of isolation into vigorous offensive. The Colony Diary Being a Daily Report, of Colony Life at Llano. Wednesday, Nov. 22. — We ex changed several hundreds .of sweet-po tato crates for baled hay; and Kemp, Dalton, and V. Gaddis have been haul ing it from north of Leesville. This p.m., Kemp switched on to hauling the sugar cane, while the men and children have nearly finished stripping all the cane in the east bottom field. The brick crew, Moline, Beavers, Scharrer, Chappel, with the school helpers, Denver, Rudolph, Julius, Wal ter, are shooting things, into high on the machinery building. While War den and Ross in the morning and Lee and Rosco in the afternoon, supply the brick, water, etc., with their team and wagon. Our kiddos are sure en tering into our industrial efficiency, too. Last evening, two boys, after hauling wood, had an hour before quit ting time and they haujed a load of brick to fill in the day and help the job along. That's co-operation. The material just arrived to- complete our eight-wheeled ' log wagons, and now Wurfer, Schuster and Von Scio can get themselves relieved of these jobs and we shall be fitted for another win ter's run of logs. Two six-mule teams ■will be kept busy all winter on the log job. The crate factory crew have ■switched their operations to the peanut shed, to sort seed for next year's plant ing, and Conlm and Gaddis are now worrying about getting peanuts enough to fill their fast-increasing orders for peanut butter and milk. By the way, two new peanut milkers are on the job; Gladys and Ethel Belcher have taken over that job with their candy-mak ing. Comrade Wooster is on a job at the print shop, while Pearl has two jobs—with the twins. Mrs. Gleson is working at the laundry and says her job is fine. Mrs. Scharrer cleaned up the new sewing room yesterday and Mrs. Busick is doing a fancy job at wall-papering at the same place. It will be up-to-date as you can read the printing on the wall paper while you wait for your coveralls. Rechsteiner ■and Geis are repairing the silo at the mule barn, and in a few days it will' be filled with ensilage. * * « • Thursday, Nov 23. — Last week F *3r a visit over the ranch and te people on their jobs. You Its practical effect is that Turkey simply cannot be spanked, manhandled and despoiled of her rich natural re sources and strategic railway routes. Behind every Turkish demand for in dependence entente statesmen see the power of Russia. A new war against lurkey would be very near to a new war against Russia, and of war with Russia the western powers havè had enough for the present. America doe$ not want to lose her, missionaries and extra-territorial priv ileges in Turkey. The demand of Is met Pasha that these things be abol ished is, diplomatically, a Russian de mand. If Russia could be "reached" the Turk would have to surrender. Opposed to this influence working toward an understanding with Russia there i§, one hears, an "expert" review of Russian economics lately received in Washington which discourages the idea of rich trading with that country. Opposed to that again certain manu facturers, including one of agricultur al machinery, lately concluded con tracts atMoscow and are now protest ing to the state department against having to deal entirely through British channel?. Finally, the precedent jet up by the state department when it allowed Rus sion funds to be attached in this coun try because the Moscow government is not recognized, has returned to plague it. Seizure of Mexican property in New York gave the secretary of state a very bad half hour, and he is now wondering how many more chickens will come home to roost on that silly precedent and upset his diplomatic pea nut stand. saw what the individuals were each doing, but you did not see what we were collectively doing and the ob ject we have in view. For instance, Comrade Lindsey, who has charge of the agricultural idepartment, and his crew of farmers, with the gardeners, fruit growers, etc., are doing a co-op erative deed you did not get hold of. This year we raised about 20 acres of cane to be made into syrup; 35 acres of peanuts to be made into milk, pea nut butter, candy, and other foods; 35 acres of sweet potatoes, some corn, sorghum, and a continuous garden spot of about 40 acres; a dairy of nearly 50 cows; a large herd of hogs, goats and sheep. All this is being done for the purpose of furnishing food for the workers who are here building this movement. Of course, we are forced to sell some of this food in order to help finance the whole proposition. If we were not forced to do this, we should use our surplus in feeding oth ers who want to join us and work out the big scheme. This year and*every year after this, we want to increase our dairy herd, getting more milk, but ter, cheese, and other dairy products for food use, not to make DOLLARS, BUT FOOD. We expect to clear at least 200 acres more of land for pea nuts alone this winter—we would make it 300 acres if we could. More land for sweet potatoes, corn, velvet beans, and all other crops that make food for man and beast. More hogs, beef cat tle, goats and sheep will be raised, and we desire to establish a large poultry department, that will supply other food needs. ,We have no desire to cut down work and decrease production ; we want to continue to increase production in order to be able to allow others to come -here and break bread with us; others who are interested in the same movement with us. We don't want peo ple to come who are just interested in filling their stomachs. We want peo ple who are willing to assist us in showing the world afljetter way to pro duce food and consume it to the best interest of the human animal. We can have to eat anything we shall raisp. We can have just as much as we desire, jf we grow it, and we want people to come who are interested in growing HiS (Continued on page 8) THE SYMBOL AND THE REALITY See Madonnas! See É/ïadonnas! in their gilded' frames so fine, They are costly, they are treasured, when in paint or carven shrine. To see kings, and Popes, and people, kneel in adoration deep To a painted face on canvas, is enough to make one weep. When live women, the originals^ are dying, crushed and weak With the red blood coursing hotly over thin and hectic cheek. , On the marble steps of churches slept the mo^er and her child, And the many rare art treasures which inside had me beguiled Rose to mock me while the women and in rags. See Madonnas ! See Madonnas ! They are fainting on the flags! ( —Clara Gilbert Cole. BRICK LAYERS, STUDENTS BE GIN WORK ON MACHINE B'LD'G. Tuesday, work started on the long talked-cf machine shop and garage, the foundation for which was laid several months ago. A force of two brick lay ers, with several students who expect to master the trade, are now at work, and the walls should speedily go up. The building is planned for two stories, with a roof garden surmount ing the top, making it virtually a three story building. It fronts on the new highway, the main western thorough fare through the state, extending north and south. An oil and service station will be in front, with a garage inside the build ing. Display windows and a show room will be part of the front of the build ing. The wagon-makers and the black smiths and the machine shop and garage will all be on the lower floor. The second and third floors will be used for various purposes. It is pos sible that the roof ^garden may be pressed into service as a men's dormi tory for a time. This is the third of the permanent buildings on the schedule. The roof garden on thé concrete potato dryers, now about finished, is number one. It is really a very'substantial and at tractive building, and the term "roof garden" is in a sense misleading, as it conveys to many the idea of imper manence and an open building. The fact is that tre second story is very substantial and well-roofed, making a commodious hall admirably luited to dances and general gatherings. The Colony theater is immediately under the southern end of it. The second permanent building is the printshop, which is concrete on the first story, with brick and frame form ing the second story. The second story of this is also nearing completion. LIGHT FROSTS INDICATE PROBABILITY OF SHOWERS Light frosts, but days that are per fect, have been recorded during the past week. Showers are prophesied, however, and the beginning of winter may Ije expected at any time. A some what Tiigher temperature is the fore cast for the remainder of the week. Temperatures for the week ending Nov. 27th, 1922, inclusive: Nov. 21—max. 67, min, 39 Nov. 22—max. 60, min. 39 Nov. 23—max. 63, min. 43 Nov. 24—max 72, min. 34 Nov. 25—max. 65, min. 40 Nov. 26—max. 60, min 30 Noy. 27—max. 75, min. 30 Average maximum for week, 66. Average minimum for week, 36.03 AN ENJOYABLE PROGRAM AT LLANO THEATER 'J 0 Col at the Colony theater on Sunday night, November 26. The performers were there with the goods and put 'em across in good shape. It is almost superflu ous to speak of the good music fur nished by the orchestra, everybody is so accustomed to it and appreciates it, but it is looked upon as a matter-of course. Elroy Norgard gave an excellent re citation: "When the Frost in on the Pumpkin," etc. The choral society rendered a fine song, and a number of the younger set gave a little playlet, all performing their parts remarkably well; the fine acting of Rachel and Alice Jaques de serving special praise. But they are the daughters of their daddy—it runs in the family. A vocal solo: "I Want to Go Back to Michigan," by Daddy Beavers, was a fine treat, and accordingly appreci ated. All the Beavers of the Colony have a strong musical bent. I am un able to say whether it is the case else where or not. Comrade Burton gave a splendid select reading of "The Won derful One-Hoss Shay." Next, came a bevy of our younger girls dressed as Pilgrim maidens, making a great hit with their song. New performers appeared in the per sons of Mrs. Toble, Evelyn Toblè, and little Fred Tackett, all three making ten strikes in their recitations. George Matz performed very acceptably on his accordéon and the performance was ; concluded with a tuneful finale by the orchestra. WAGON-MAKERS TOO BUSY; NO TIME FOR HOME WORK Down in the wagon shop, three hus kies are re-making and repairing wa gons. They are doing a lot of vork, tie of it is Colony Work. The reason is that their fame has gone abroad, and the neighbors bring in so many jobs that the Colony gets pushed out. of the way and has to suffer ne glect. It .is a fine thing for the neigh bors and good for the Colony; but, if it keeps up long, it means that the crew will have to be increased. MATZ PUTS 'EM TO BED George Matz, with help now and then, from others, is putting the Col ony to bed. No, he is not ringer of the curfew. He is the official bed-maker. About 54 beds have - already been made, and he has a pile of stuff sawed out to keep the good work up. Syrup Mill Started Tuesday on Run of 2 4 000 Gallon syrup cane will trier esti Steam was turned on to the cooker at 3 o'ciock^Tuesday afternoon at the ommencing the? ribbon ture, which is estimated 2000 gallons, although àys thé possibility that the too liberal. This will be ion to the 1200 -gallons of sor ajready finished. ^Besides the ribbon cane, there is a Üprge patch of Japanese cane. This is a smaller-variety, but reputed to be very productive of syrup of good qual ity. The ribbon cane has been cut and all of the leaves taken off. Much of it has already been hauled. The Jap anese cane is still standing, and much work is necessary before it will be ready.- About two weeks work is re quired to finish the syrup season* Steam is piped from the big boiler to the syrup mill and used for cook ing, so that no smoke and cinders get into the syrup. Besides, it saves a lot of work. The cane is run through the mill and directly into the boiling vat. Here it is skipimed as it makes its way from one end to the other in a slow moving, continuous stream, being cook LET'S MAKE A RECORD, DOLLARUPPERS, FOR XMAS Here we. start on a new lap—Decem ber. Pretty soon Santa Claus will be around with the intention of putting something into our socks. Let's give him something to surprise him. Let's roll up a record for De cember and pin a lot of new names on the Dollar-Up Christmas tree this year. We are starting December just a lit tle weak because of some of you let ting your dues lapse. Forty-one mem bers is pretty good, but we ought to make it a hundred anyway. So here we go, Dollaruppers, on a holiday spree to raise the number in our club and make a record. And here's a chance for the rest of you to get in on this. Put your names on the list this month for a record run. Here are the names of the faithful 41. How many shall it be by Christmas? Send in your name and dues right away, so it will be on the list for San ta Claus to see. LLANO DOLLAR-UP CLUB DECEMBER Mat Sunnen Frank Gayer M. W. Rapaport Napoleon Hill Dr. Robert K, Williams Dr. Cecil C. Williams Mrs. Minnie E. Pickett H. J. Hilliard Miss E. M. Van Schoick Henry Mueller Chas. W. La Rue Floyd C. La Rue W. D. Henderson F. W. Miles W. J. Glegg W. E. Patterson K. Chapman R. Schwarz -Chas. H. Newman Mrs. Rose B. Blair J. B. Maw Austin J. Nugent Francis D. Gayer Chas Hook G. A. FarranjJ N. Cornu Dr. Mileta C. Walker J. R. Teel Paul R. Hertnacy Morton B. Bartlett Universal Life Institute Mrs. M. E. McCreary * Aime Quinet E. J. Hyatt Byron E. Winsor A. H. Moore J. Innes Mrs. H. D. Beals John Rohner N. L. Clarke $5.00 $1.00 $2.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $2.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $3.00 THAT HOLIDAY GIFT—Why not send your friends a crate of Llano Pure Foods? Order yours now and avoid the rush later. Llano Pure Food Dept. ed by the time it has finished the trip. The syrup will be put into barrels and gÄlon cans, and will soon be ready for shipment. Many orders are being received for pure cane syrup. The crew of the peani^t mill have been drafted for syrup-making. Llano Personals Comrade Freeman came in Thurs day from Oklahoma. He paid us a visit last winter.* Boost Universal Co-operàtion by getting subscribers for The Llano Col onist. Dr. Ferree and Mrs. Ferree left last Thursday afternoon for a short visit to Shreveport, and returned Tuesday morning. They report a splendid short vacation. Comrades Sanders, Noel Manuel, and Will West drove in late Saturday evening from the rice ranch. San ders is going to stay home for a while now. He has been at the ranch for some time running the threshing ma chine. The other two men returned Sunday. Comrade Cox and his wife, with their friends, Mr. and Mrs. John Loom is and son, drove through from Missou ri in cars, arriving here Sunday after noon. The Coxes are old colonists, and you should see their smiling faces as they were hustling around Monday morning getting a stove set up. Com rade Cox is a shoe-maker, and the first man to make a Colony-made shoe. Comrade Wooster has taken up work with the print shop crew. Comrades E. J. Hyatt and Rohner left Monday morning in the former's car, for Florida, where they will at tend to some business. They will re turn to Llano as soon as possible. The cane mill started Tuesday morn ing to make our yearly supjSly of sweetening. Boost Universal Co-operation by getting subscribers for The Llano Col onist. Last Thursday, shortly after one o clock, all the "office birds" might have been seen gazing out of the doors and windows of the office. The cause of the excitement was the arriv al of three hundred sheep and goats, together with eleven mules, under the care of E. E. and Charles Klahr, of New Mexico. For the present, the sheep are being cared for on the grounds immediately around the town site; but they will probably be taken out to the Colony chicken ranch, two miles west, as there is more pasturage there. > * * * f Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Noblitt, with their 4-months old son, are here from Oklahoma. They are not merely "look ing us over , but are permanently transplanted, and have taken root, pre paring to grow. Anyway, if Mr. and Mrs. Noblitt go we won't let the baby go—he's pure sugar for sweetness! * * * * * Mr. Yates and all the grade-school boys without regular jobs are having a perfectly lovely time stripping cane in the afternoons. The ribbon cane was finished Tuesday. There are two fields yet to be done. COLONY-RAISED CHILDREN LONG ABSENT, NOW RETURNING One of the most significant things about the Llano Colony is the lasting * impression it makes on children. Re cently, a number of children who had spent several happy years in the Col ony, but who had to leave for a time, have returned, and are -over-joyed to be back again. Not all came with their parents. It is highly gratifying to know that the lessons which the Col ony has striven to teach have been so well received by the youngsters.