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MONDAY. FEBRUARY 14, 1927 IOWA CITY PRESS-CITIZEN PAGE THREE Utopian Love Colony Faces Disaster in Courts I a a a BOB Curlew, OT 1 fighting craft, although officials are ing the afternoon after which a owa have beeQ Tteltln at the LOUISIANA GROUP MAY BE BROKEN Cooperative Organisation Is Charged With Postering Free Love end Immoral LEESVILLE, Feb. Another "Utopia" has come to grief here, after hundreds of people had barkened to its seductive call. Its directing geniuses have been haled to court, to answer charges of mismanagement, financial man, ipulation, countenancing of "free love," and other of the phenomena which have attended' the collapse of numerous "Utopias" before. "Llano Del Rio Co-operative Colony is its euphonious name, Farming has been the chief business of its members since the colony was established in 1918.

George T. Pickett, its president. general manager, and alleged "dictator," is fighting in the courts here a move to throw the colony's properties into receivership. A dissatisfied stockholder, J. E.

Allen of Healdton, Oklahoma bi ought the suit on the ground that his financial interest the colony was jeopardized. Allen charges insolvency, 1m- practices, and the teaching of children to "disregard the conventions of society." Promises of Pickett to see that all colonists were comfortably housed, clothed and fed have not been kept, he asssrts. The susceptibility of people far and wide in Utopian theories of livelihood clearly is reflected in the evidence detailing the colony's history and operations. $1000 to Join Each, Llano Del Rio colonist at least $1000 to join Pickett's tribe Each pledged himself to toil fop the welfare of the whole, his own creature comforts to come from tne common store. Idealism rather than socialism or communism was stressed by Pickett, however, as the colony's inspiration, Where Dream of Love is Fading SCHOOLSTAGES FINE OPERETTA fighting craft, although officials are somewhat skeptical owr the attl tude France might take That Great Britain aud Japan were favorably impressed with the overtures Is iu press ad- I vices from London anil Tokvo.

Of- I flclal eommeut has still to come Many West Liberty People rom Itdly Attend BltS Blarney Tne basis for Mr Coolldge'i? ev By Junior Students pectation of favorable considers tion is, explained at tho white house as the reasonableness of the American plan: because it pio- poses merely an extension of thp uibtu uiuuiL ui itu umui a a e'd upon by the Washington i i poweiv. WEST LIBERTY, Feb. 14--The operetta, "Bits O' Blarney" given by the pupils of the junior hlfih school. Wednesday evening, was very well attended Jane Hoog and J. E.

Kimball. took the leading parts and other prominent members of the cast were Doral Miller, Dorothv Misel, Edward Watson. Margaret Melick and Martha Brandt. The remaining members of the two classes'formed the chorus Twenty-one musical numbers were given. The overture and other numbers Were played by Miss LoilC Tree Organization Will ing the afternoon after which luncheon was served by the hostess.

Besides the regular members of the club there were several guests. Owing to clckness several members were unable to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Oreion Patton have gone to Washington where they will reside for a time.

Mr. Patton Is looking for a place where he can be emploxed in his occupation as tunernl director and embalmor Chaa. Fisher and son of Curlew, Iowa have been visiting at the L. C. Hamltlon home and with other friends.

Mr. Fisher resided several years ago. Miss Ella Constant is in Iowa City visiting. The following officers were elected by the Reformed Church Christian Endeavor society in Lone Tree: President, Myrtle Pearson: Vice President, Vlrgina Holyoke; Secretary, Marian Baker. PJ.

A. PLANS FOR MEETING Reno, was the colony's birthplace. Its charter authorized $5,000,000 capital, with $3000 paid in. This $3000 was sufficient to start a farming project in Antelope Valley, in 1915. In two years, with, stock salesmen touring western states, the colony readily found recruits.

Drouth in 1917 ended the California project. The colony moved to Louisiana, and brought "cut over" lands as a new home. There were "indignation in the Leesville vicinity at first, but the colonists proved industrious, and opposition waned. Pickett took, charge in 1920. More than half a million dollars' worth ol stock in the enterprise has been sold, the court witnesses have said.

Kept Few Books Pickett has kept few books on the colony's financial affairs, it operation on both social' and industrial problems," he said. "We make no pretense at religion or politics. We have nearly all creeds among us: My religion is the Golden Rule." was admitted. Men and women members are economic equals, according to the colony's tenets. On Thursday nights, "psychology meetings" were held.

Children studied eight that "free love" practices have bqen smiled upon. The receivership trial will be resumed late in February Some of the co-operatively owned houses the Llano Del Rio colony of Louisiana are shown in the upper picture. At the right is George T. Pickett, president and general manager, and at the left is a member of the colony's outdoor dancing troupe. hildren Cry Fletcher's is especially prepared to relieve Infants in arms and Children all ages'of Constipation, Flatulency, Wind Colic and Diarrhea; allaying Feverishness arising therefrom, and, by regulating the Stomach and Bowels, aids the assimilation of Food; giving natural sleep.

To avoid imitations, always look for the signature of Absolutely Harmless No Opiates. Physicians everywhere recommend it hours In the colony's school, played eight hours, and had eight hours' jmanual training. Metal tokens were to be used for money, with each member entitled to $2.10 worth each week. Co-operative dining halls were run. The colony treasury was to pay bills for clothing, materials, and other daily needs.

Love affairs unsanctioned by marriage have been charged to Pickett. Two letters in court featured this phase of the receivership One signed "Gerald Geraldson" of New City, advised pjckett that "you will be forced sooner or later to definitely fce the issue and adopt some plan whereby the' family is eliminated from your problems." A Potent Call When word went "through the world of unattached and thinking women that a new, happy, and natural way of life is open" they would come In "droves," the letter said. The other letter, from Pickett, invited '''Geraldson" to come to Leesville and help run the colony. Food served the colonists was mostly "sweet potatoes and rice," one witness said. President Pickett has flatly denied the colony is bankrupt or NU-TONE MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR EPISCOPALIAN MINISTER TO ACCEPT A HIGHER CALL Rev.

William Tullberg, Now of St. Paul, Has Strong Praise for Medicine That Is Creating Sensation Here- Gives Facts to Public In Remarkable Statement--Sold At Whetstone's Drug Stores LONG STANDING NESS IS QUICKLY RELIEVED Rarely will a minister of the gospel indorse anything. His high call- Ing, the influence he commands, puts a grave responsibility upon his every word. He will not jeopardize his reputation by commending a thing without first assuring himself it is all right. His word carries as much weight in the home, the street and in public print as in the pulpit.

When ministers of some of the largest congregations in the land indorse Nu-Tone, this wonder medicine certainly must be one of merit. Is, SVAPER-fi They say what they know to be the truth. They have put Nu-Tone to the test of personal service and have not found it wanting. Rev. William Tullberg, assistant pastor of the Swedish Episcopal church, St.

Paul, is one of the many ministers who value Nu- Tone because of the wonderful good it has done him. Rev. Tullberg, before being called to St. Paul, was a popular minister in Galesburg, and is now about to make another change. He has been asked to take over and be minister in charge oldest and most prominent Swedish church in the United.

Ansgars Swedish Episcopal Parish, Chicago. And he thanks Nu-Tone for making ft possible for him to keep his health so that he can give unstint- edly of his time in the service of 2,300 HELPED BY HOSPITAL M'Elroy's Report Shows Great Work Done By Institution Here Nearly 2,300 patients, most Of whom live in Iowa, were placed under the care of skilled physicians at the Children's hospital here during the year 1926, according to a report issued today by Dr. Jesse L. McElroy, superintendent of university hospitals. All persons suffering with curable deformities may receive free treatment here under the provisions of the Perkfns law, passed in 1916, and later provisions made in 1919.

The department of pediatrics, treating children under 16 years of age for faulty nutrition, epilepsy, and the orthopedic department under Dr. Steindler, are pushed to the utmost to handle the large number of cases. Neany 400 patients pass through the orthopedic department each month, of which three- fourths are not required to remain jin the hospital. Gretcheu Schafer and a noveltv ukulele number as given bv the Rainbow Mt. Calvaiv lodce A F.

ami A M. honored Ilenrv Polders Wed nesday evening, the occasion being to celPbiato the fiftieth anni- versarv of his joining the lodse There were about one hundiect at Hie dinner, at which time. Shipman presented Mr. Poldeis -with a Masonic emblem, and a box ol cigars, which were en by the Masonic club Later in the evening, at the regular meeting of the order. Grand Secretary C.

0. Hunt of Cedar Rapids presented Mr. Polders with his fifty year certificate. Mr. and Mrs.

Leslie Mosher, -ftlio have lately returned from Koba, Japan, are visitme: the former''! sister, Mrs. George Kirbv and othor relatives here. S. C. Snider was a businesb visitor at Davenport, Thursday.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Friday afternoon at the home.of Mrs. Whitacre. Cal Believes Nations Will Approve Plan WASHINGTON, Feb. 14-(AP)--The belief is held by President Coolidge that the naval powers signatory of the Washington capital ship limitation treaty will look with favor upon his proposal to extend that treaty to lighter Nab U. S.

Train Robber In Manila MANILLA, P. Feb. 14--(AP) --Capture of a man positively in- dentified as Hugh D'Autremont, one of three brothers wanted for the murder of four men killed when a Southern Pacific mail train was dynamited in an attempted robbery in the Siskiyou tunnel of Oregon, years ago, was announced here today in an official statement issued by the Philippine police department. The man was arrested at Los Banos as James C. Price, a private in the 31st infantry.

He was brought to Manila and placed in confinement under a heavy guard. He probably will be returned to Oregon on the first available transport. humanity. "I have tried several medicines to build up my health, but none of them gave the required results until I used Nu-Tone," Rev. Tullberg i declared Decently.

"Stomach trou-i ble and rheumatism, and a general weakness in the springtime kept me in poor condition. "I have been troubled with headaches ever since I was a little boy. These headaches practically paralyzed me at times. When I wou'd be preparing a sermon one of these' headaches would come on. Try asj I would to gather my thoughts, thei pain always drove them away.

The result was that I had a poor sermon. "I started taking Nu-Tone on recommendations of friends--and a miracle followed. My headaches disappeared at once. Within a week the rheumatism was gone. My stomach was cleansed and strengthened and is now in perfect order." If you haven't as yet tried Nu- Tone, go at once to the Whetstone drug stores and secure a supply.

Bottle, $1. Special Introductory offer, 6 for $5. Dealers in all nearby towns can supply you. NOTICE The Trustees of Graham Twp. will meet at Twp.

House on Feb 21. 1927 at 1 o'clock to let road work for 1927. Sealed bids for Engineraan and Gradesman to be in clerk's hands by 12 o'clock noon Feb. 21. Reserving richt to reject any or all bids R.

A. Gardner, Twp. Clerk Feb. 9--W--14 FOR SALE-Whiting Tablets, farailt medl cine for Livor. LaGrippe.

Sold by Ella Fry. 1141 So Marcv. Phone 2936 J. at Drug Store. POWDER islftthe BAKING For Best Rejultt Use BAKING POWDER DOUBLE ACTION SamePrice FOR 25 ounces WHYPAYWARPRICS? Our Government "Used jHilttons of Pounds KEEP LOOKING YOUNG The secret of keeping young is to feet young--to do this you must walch youi liver and bowels--there's no need oi having a sallow complexion--dark rings under your eyes--pimples--a bilious look in your face--dull eyes with no sparkle.

Your doctor will tell you ninety per cent of all sickness comes from inactive bowels and liver. Dr. Edwards, a well-known physician in Ohio, perfected a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil as a substitute for calomel to act on the liver and bowels, which he gave to his patients for years. Dr.Edwards*Olive Tablets are gentle in their action yetalwayseffective. They bringabout that natural buoyancy which all should enjoy by toning up the liver and clearing the system of impurities, Dr.Edwards'OhveTablets are known by their olive color.

15c, 30c and 60c Gather Thursday for Ses sion LONfi Fell 14 --Tho i lar moirthlv mootina: of tho Parent Teacliois Association -will bo held at the school housp Thnrsdas OAeniup. IVbiu.m 17th. beginning at 7 "0 n'i lo( Tin 1 jiroefram fol low Business Cornot duet. Willtm Carl and Chas Tlolyoke; Violin Sc-lo. Dr.

0 Kilbourne: Solo Mvrtle Pearson. Patriotic Edvaid H. La in or. Diroctor Extension Division at thn University of Iowa; Instiumeiital Numbor. Quartotto; Accordion Sole (tion.

Arthur Potni Lono Tree i entertain sonii-profpssional basket ball tour mvmont Fob. 24, 2 and 2G. SMITH FUNERAL FRIDAY Funeral services for Melvin Smith, pioneer of Johnson county, wore held from the Methodist fhurch Friday morning. Mr. Smith had been ill at the home of his son, Dan, near Letts for several weeks Mr.

Smith was in business Lone Tree lor several years. He well known throughout the country having spent most of his life here. At the time of. his he was about eighty flvc years of age. Kensington Club Mrs.

Gus Herring was hostess to the Kensington Club Thursday at ternoon. Cards were enjoyed dur Children like KEMP'S A Persistent coughs and colds lead to serious trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulsion, an emulsified creosote that is pleasant to take. Creo- mulsion is a new medical discovery with two-fold action; it soothes and heals the inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. Of all known drugs, creosote is recognized by high medical authorities as one of the greatest healing agencies for persistent coughs and colds and other forms of throat troubles.

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Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the safeguard. Sold and recommended by all druggists. For free trial bottle send name and address to Pepsin Syrup Company, Monticelio, lUtnois. SYRUP PEPSIN lITmnTnTTiTmiTiiriiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriuiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Closing Out Sale Having rented my farm, I will sell on the Long View Farm on the Red Ball route, 2 miles northwest of North Liberty, 13 jjj mi lea south of Cedar Rapids I Monday, Feb. 21 Sale to Begin at 10 O'clock.

Free Lunch At Noon. 112 Head of Stock 8 HEAD OF HORSES--1 good work team, 10 years old, weight 1 team of bays, 10 years old, some blemishes, weight 1 team of big work horses; 2 mules coming 4, large size. 48 HEAD OF CATTLE--15 good milk cows, 2 fresh; others will be fresh soon; 1 Angus bull; 10 last spring calves; weight about 600; 22 head of steers on feed; weight 1,000. 60 HEAD OF HOGS--25 brood sows, cholera Immune; 1ft Durocs; 7 Tamworths; 2 Poland China to farrow In February and March; 35 fall shoats. MACHINERY, tractor; 1 John Deere 20 ft.

disc; 1 4-section John Deere harrow; 1 16-Inch John Deere walking plow; 1 John Deere corn plow; 1 P. O. corn plow; 1 Dane hay loader; 1 Hays corn planter; 1 attachment for planting seeds; 1 wagon; 1 truck wagon; 1 new No. 40 Stover grinder, built for Fordson tractor; this machinery is almost new; 1 seeder; 1 14- wheel disc; 1 riding corn plow; 1 two-hole corn shelter; 1 bobsled; 1 6-foot Deerlng binder, In good shape; 2 sets work harness; 1 saddle; 18 bushels seed corn; 150 bushels seed barley; 140 bushels rye; about 10 tons hay in mow. Other articles too numerous to mentfon.

TERMS MADE KNOWN ON DAY OF SALE I J. A. HRDLISKA, Owner I Interurban Stops At My Crossing A. T. BENA, Auctioneer.

SWISHER BANK, Clerk. HmmiimmimifimillllllllimillllllillllilllimmilllimilllllHIimilimimilllT STOCK SALE Having more stock than I will have pasture for, I will sell at public auction at my place of residence, on the old Yonkiun farm, 9 north of Wellman, Thursday, Feb. 17 Commencing at one o'clock p. tho following property: 8 HEAD OF HORSES AND MULES--Span of hay jenny mules. 7 and 8 old, well broke, and jC an extra good team; gray mule, 6 years old, well j.

broke; span of old work mnles; gray mare, 2 years old: crrnv evl dinar, 2 old: bay mare. 8 vears old. 33 HEAD OF CATTLE---Twelve consisting of 5 while faces (one i cnlf by side; othebrs to freshen in spring); 3 Shorthorn cows to freshen in spring; roan cow. a good milker, to freshen in spring; rod milk cow i i i now; 2 Guernsey cows lecently fresh; 2 two-year-old Hereford heifers: 4 Hereford heifeis; 11 coming yearling calves (4 steers and 7 on feed; Hereford bull calves, 10 months old. SOME FARM 16-inch cultivator; 24 inch tractor breaking plow; 3- bottom P.

0. tractor plow; Johnston hay tedder, in good shape; John Peerc manure spreader, in good shape. Terms--Cash Sam Schlabaugh Lunch on the Grounds D. G. YODER, Auctioneer.

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