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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10
Distortion No. } .,

our testimonials were practically all paid for and rewritten in Battle Creek.
 These testimonials were demanded by t he opposing lawyers. Naturally this demand was refused. for they are held i'll vaults and kept safe to prove the truth, and are not to be delivered up on demand of enemies.
 Testimony at the trial brought out the fact that we never printed a single testimonial that we did not have the genuine letter back of Many Of these letters came spontaneously. A record was kept of twelve hundred and four (12O4 letters received in one month from people who wrote that they had either entirely recovered their health or been benefited by following our sug- gestions on food and beverages.
 On three or four occasions in the past ten or twelve years we printed broadcast in papers offers of prizes to FserS Of Postum and Grape NutS,-
 wo hundred $1.00 prizes one hundred zoo twenty of $500 and five of S1O.0O each,-stot'ro that each must be an 'lonest let,el with name and address.
 Ve agreed not to publish names but
 0 furnish them to enquirers by letter. These letter writers very generally answered those who wrote to them, and verified the truth of the state ments.
 Under this agreement not to publish names literally scores of letters came from doctors. We kept our word and neither printed their names or surren- dered the letters.
 Right here notice an limitation spasm." The Weekly says: Post got those testimonials by advertising for them. In New York he used for that purpose the New York Magazine of -- whose editor is now in the Federal Penitentiary for fraudulent use of the mails For example Post announced in that magazine in 1907 etc, (then follows our prize competi- tion).
 We used nearly all of the papers and magazines in New York and the rest of America, but the sensational writer gives the impression to his readers that the only ma magazine we used was one whose editor is now in the Fed eral Penitentiary,'' etc., something that we know nothing of the truth of now and never did. Space was bought in the magazine spoken of on a business basis for the reason that it went to a good class of readers. The incident seems to have furnished an opportuni- ty for a designing writer to deceive his readers.
 We look upon honest human testi- mony from men and women as to the means by which they recovered health as of tremendous value to those in search of it. Our business has been conducted from the very first day
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10
PreVariCatiOn No 8. ..r

spends nearly q million a year in ad- vertisins and relies on that to keep out of the newspapers the dangerous nature of the fraud he is perpetrating on the public.''
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10
Distortion No. l2 ,.,,


 Mir. Post as a 'dodging witnesa"
 His eye is not of the shifty kind ob- served in the head of one of his chief critics. On the witness stand Mir Post looks quietly but very steadily twisting lawyer. trying by all his art to ask double-barreled questions and bull and confuse 8 witness.
 The "dodging" it seems consisted Of replying, T don't know
 Opposing counsel holds a boes an his hand while he Queriess-
 T want to know if there is a single thing in your whole book here that suggests any particular kind of food" Then followed some discussion between attorneys.
 When Mir Post WAS allowed to reply, he said, 'I don't know until I read the book over to see"
 This book, it turns out was written by MT. Post seventeen years ago and probably has not been read carefully by him in the last fifteen years.r It would require a remarkable memory to instantly say "yes' or ~no' as to what book of 147 pages did or did not contain, without reading it over,- but such conservative and well bal anced answers are construed by sen sation seekers to be lodging"
 The attorney sought by every art to impress the Jury with the fact that MT. Posts belief in the power of Mind in relation to the body branded him as unreliable and worse The following is quoted from one of the questions:-
 (The lawyer reading from the book
 "The writer of these pages desires to say nothing of himself other than as a. simple instrument through which the Divine Principle chooses to manifest itself by precept and example. skill fin mental practice is gained in the same way as skill in any depart ment of science-by observation. study, experience and the ability to evolve correct conclusions.
 s'Read carefully. thoughtfuIly 10 more than twenty pages daily. After ward seek an easy position where you will not be disturbed. Relax every the silence where mind is plastic to the breathings of spirit and where God talks to the Son. The thoughts from Divine Universal Mind come as winged angels and endow you with a healing power If you go into the silence humble and trusting. you will come out enriched and greatly strengthened in body by contact even for a short time with the Father Of all life and ali power You will feel refreshed in every way and food taken will digest readily as the stomach works smoothly when under the influence of a Higher Power.
 T ask you If you did not write that, and if you did not believe it when you wrote it.''
 For moment the Court Room was in absolute silence.
 Mir Post slowly leaned forward over the rail, pointed his finger at the Attys face to empha size his reply and with eyes that caused those of the At- torney to drop he said. "Yes, am proud to say did"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10
Some Facts.

Battle Creek, Michigan, December 30, 1910. We undersigned certify that knowledge testimonial letter been by the Co., Ltd which did have behind genuine signed ieved to be ar
 To the best of knowledge and belief the Company received upwards of fifty thousand (oooo) genuine letters.
 This Company has never knowingly made permitted a untruthul statement regarding its products its methods M. K. HOWE, Treasurer With Company about yearsy LJ. HANSON Inspector Advts. With Company about oH years) C. GRANDIN, Advertising Manager with Company ahox. I3 years) R. M STERRETT, M D. Physician in charge of Scientific Dept. (Wtf Company about AZ years.) CHESTON SYER, Advt Writer. With Company about years.1 CHARLES w. GREEN, Advt Writer. With Company ahout years) HARRY E BURT, General sup't With Company abeu. .s years.) H. HAWK, Assistant Chairman With Company about years.) C. w. POST, Chairman With Company 16 years. from the beginnng)
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10
Item 10 is q Cd

Item 10 is discovery that wheat bran is part of Postum.
 But the criticism neglected to men, tion that for years every Postum pack age announced in plain type that the outer covering of wheat (bran), made part of the beverage.
 They ignorantly fell into a trap here, not knowing enough of food value to know that ''Taka Diastase" the article used by physicians the world over for starch indigestion is made from wheat bran
 So we use that part of the wheat berry because it contains the element needed to develop the valuable diastase in manufacture. Good Postum is inn possible without this part.
 These self-appointed critics do make some Imaginable blunders through ig- norance, but-be patient.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10
Spasm No. 6 says |:

most dangerous thing in the world for one threatened with appendicitis is to ca ace any food whatever. Notwithstand- ing he knew that danger, c. w. Post advertised Grape-Nuts at fifteen cents a package for those so threatened"
 This is intended to mudd1e the reader into believing that we put out Grape Nuts as a cure for appendicitis.
 MT. Post, himself has had probably as wide experience as any other man iE America in the study and observa- tlOn of food as related to the digestive organs, and we proved in Court by the physicians and surgeons on the wit ness stand that the predominating cause of appendicitis is undi gested food, and that it is necessary to quit eating food, and when the body re- food, or at least one easy of diges tion
 pr. OchSner in his work on appen- dicitis refers directly to the use of the well known pre-digested foods that can be obtained on the market He also brought out the interesting fact that ir "after treatment it is advantageous to take on a e-digested food.
 The price of the package Preferred to by the Weekly) is not known by us to have any relation to the question.
 food in bowel troubles and to use GrapeNuts food has been great blessing to tens of thousands of pee- pie, and we hope will continue to bless 8 good maLy more in the succeeding years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10
Distortion No. 1 ~t,

Distortion No. | stated that we have been accustomed to advertise Grape-Euts and Postum as ''cure- alls for everything
 It has never been the policy of this Company to advertise Grape-Nuts or Poetum to cure anything.
 We say that in cases where coffee di0agrees and is causing sickness it's dismissal will remove the cause of the trouble, and we suggest the use of Postum for the req ason that it furnishes a hot palatable morning beverage, and contains natural elements from the grain which can be used by nature to assist in rebuilding nerve centres that coffee may have broken down.
 Likewise Grape-Nuts food does not cure anything, but it does assist nature tremendously in rebuilding, provided the undigestible food that has been used is discontinued and Grape Nuts taken in it's place.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10
Charge No. ,

passage of ths National Food & Drugs Act compelled us to drop from the packa ges some assertions regarding the nutritive value of Grape-Nuts.
 We have never been "compelled' to make any change.
 Since the beginning it has been a un- iversal rule to print clearly on every package exactly what the contents are
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10
No. 7

i>O' is live wire. It refers to C. w. Post and his studies and experi- ence in Suggestive Therapeutics" or Mental Healing which further lead to most careful and systematic study of the effect of the mind on the di- gestive and other organs of the body
 He attended clinics in Europe and fitted himself for a future career in which he has become known as one of the food experts of the world, fitted to judge both from the material as well as the mental side of the question.
 For about eight years previous to 1891 he was an invalid. In that year, after being under the care of several wellknown physicians he was quickly and not well-understood method. Suf- ficient to say he became a well man, weighing about 1S5 pounds.
 This experience challenged his in Iestigation into causes of disease and their amelioration. Those studies and experiences developed a very profound reverence for Supreme Power which dliectly operates upon the human be- ils: and this reverence for the Infinite became to him q form of religion Wl:cll irc'Itce etl honesty of purpose towards his fellow-man. A statement which knows h1n closely.
 He will make public announcement fl detail of these facts, and the Pos tGm Company will cause that statement to be published in newspapers and magazines in due time We suggest the reaGer look for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10

The Postum Company does pay out upwards of a million a. year for trade announcements. Newspaper men be- lieve our statements truthful or they would not print them. Large numbers of newspaper men use our products.
 They are capab ble Of tellinp the public
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10

tended ourselves by placing facts before
 good "scrap are right. In fhe lately tried We unbounded
 Our suits against the weekly"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10

Before the passage of the Pure Food Law the packages stated that Grape Nuts food was made of wheat and bar
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10

Physiological Chemistry by Ham Inarsten,
 Btechemte System of Medician, by Carey,
 The Weekly carefully eliminates from it's printed account, testimony re- garding the years of research and study by MT. Post in fitting himself for his work, and would lead the reader of the distorted article to believe that his education began since 1905.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10


 V.
 We did not esteem the small amount of salt and yeast as of value enough to speak of but after the new Law came Tn We became as technical as the off ctais at Washington and added the words yeast" and salt" although we have no recollection of being asked to. We believed that our statement that orape-Nuts will supply elements to nourish the brain and nerve contres is true and bring authorities to support that fact.
 Some state chemists believed this q gross exaggeration and inasmuch a the. Food Dept. at Washington coul easily harass grocers, pending a tria on the disputed question, we conclude that much the better way would be te eliminate from our packages such claims, however certain we may be that the claims are true.
 Another statement objected to read as follows: '"Tie system will absorb a greater amount of nourishment from one pound Of Grape-Nuts than from ten pounds of meat, wheat, oats, or bread'
 Some Department chemists deceive themselves as well as the public.
 'Calorie" is the word which defines a unit of heat determined by the amount necessary to raise one lxiIogram of water one degree centigrade On this basis a table of calories is prepared showing the percentage of different kinds of food. Butter shows S.6O: Grape-Nuts 3.96; milk O.70 Remember the statement on the package spoke of che nourlshment the system would ab- soTb. but did not speak of the caIories of heat contained in it. for the heat is not nourishment, and the nourisshrnent cannot be judged by the number of heat units, notwithstanding the fact that certain chemists would have the public believe so. As an illustration: Attempts to feed q man sixty days on butter alone. with its S.60 ca1ories. The man would die before the experiment had run sixty days
 Then, take Grape Nuts with s.sS and milk with 0.70,-the two combined equal 4.66.--about one-half the number of calories contained in butter. The man fed for sixty days on this food would be well nourished, and could live not only sixty days, but six months on
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10

This is almost real humor.
 We have two suits pending agains the weekly total, $500, 100000.
 We haven't devoted the sum t any particular purpose yet.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10

NO. y states that the amount of the verdict will "be devoted by the weekly to exposing fraud
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10

It may have escaped notice that we did not 'Nbribe' that particular weekly
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-10

whether or not we '-bribe" them.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07
The Logan Elevator

is now prepared to clean seed wheat
and all kinds of seed. my2
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07
MAY LOOK FOR WAR BETWEEN
ENGLAND AND GERMANY

Berkeley CAL. March 3.-Prof,
Ernest Daegell of the University of
Kiel, one OF the exchange professors"
sent from Germany to America, said
yesterday in an address to undergrad
yates of the University OF California
that war between Germany and
Great Britain would not come as a
surprise to him.
He said relations between the two
nations were exceedingly strained,
and he attributed this in the main to
their rivalry in the development of
oversee possessions and in the exten.
sion of commerce. After telling or
the enormous amounts of money be-
hind British enterprises in foreign
lands, he said the country's business
policy would not permit of her toes
being trod on in any part Of the
world. He believed that Britain would
have gone to war with Russia If Jap.
an had not stepped in to dispute Rus
sia's advance in the orient.
Turkey, he predicted, would be the
next bone of contention between Ger.
many and Britain.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07
BOW TO THE WILL
OF COMMISSION
Railroads Runnig West Of Chicago
viii Accept Rate Decision.

Chicago, March 3.hThe railroads
running west of Chicago decided de-
finitely yesterday to bow to the will
of the interstate commerce commits
sion and to accept without an attempt
to appeal its decision denying them
general advance IN freight rates.
All thought of possible attempt to
contest the case further by seeking a
review by the new commerce court
was laid aside at a meeting Of the ex.
ecutive and freight traffic officers of
the roads.
At continuation of the previous
days conference, it was decided to
accept the decision as final and to
file cancellations of the tariffs con.
tanning the proposed advances with
the interstate commerce commission
at Washington on Monday. This will
be four days in advance of the date
set by the commission in reuuestin
the withdrawal of the tariffs by March
10 as an alternative to a formal or
der prescribing the present rates for
two years.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07
PAGE FIVE
HoW'S THIs7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
'' f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have known T..
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe MIN perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm. Walding, Kinnan & Mar
vim, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family pills for consti-
patton.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07
CURIOUS CROWD is sTUNG
What Eager Mob Saw After Trailing
Patrol Wagon Loaded With
Policemen.

In the midst OF the noon hour rush
Saturday a patrol wagon Changed down
the street loaded with half a dozen pc.
licemen, turned into a cross street and
stopped in front OF one of the big de-
partment stores.
The patrol sergeant jumped out AID
hurried into the store, while a crowd
Of curious persons congregated around
the wagon and a dozen of the holder
ones rushed into the store at the SER
geant's back. The rumor quickly
spread that the store had been raided,
that the store was atlre. that masked
burglar had tried to hold up the man.
ager and large portion of the tide
OF pedestrians up and down the street
was diverted to the patrol and the
sidewalk Of the department store.
The sergeant came out again.
jumped up beside the driver and held
a whispered conversation. Then he
returned to the store, and the patrol
drove slowly to the rear entrance OF
the big building. The crowd saw the
ruse and surged behind. The wagon
backed up to the curb, the policemen
jumped out and entered the rear door.
The crowd waited breathlessly. In a
few moments the police came out with
arms burdened down with bundles OF
winter uniforms.
"Stung," muttered the sergeant, as
the patrol drove away again.-Phila-
delphia Times.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07
SCHOOL BUILDING
SHOULD BE USED MORE

Boston, March 3,-Public school
buildings should be put to greater
use, with mixed dancing for children,
moving-picture shows once week
bowling alleys in the cellars, cooking
schools and schools for fathers and
mothers, in the opinion of DR.. ed,
ward Stitt assistant superintendent OF
public schols in New York City, who
is one of the speakers at the Massa.
chusetts civic conference here. DR..
stitt in a statement to the conference
deplores the fact that buildings are
used but a small portion of the time.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07

UNITED STATES postoffice, Logan,
Utah, March 4, 1911. Sealed propos-
ais will be received at this building
until o'clock p. IN. on the LIST day
OF April, 1911, for furnishing fuel,
lights, water, ice, miscellaneous sup.
plles, washing towels, hauling ashes,
and sprinkling streets for this build
ing during the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1912, or suc1 portion Of the
year as may be deemed advisable
The right to reject any and all bids
is reserved by the Treasury Depart.
ment. Joseph Odell, Custodian. mil
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07
THEME is INDIFFERENCE
AND HOLLOW Journalism
Continued from Page /

whole fabric, vitiating the whole char.
acter of men, God said II men would
but be reasonable and repent and
come to him he would make them
white as snow. This Is an offer worth
while. Wash me and shall he
winter than snow" The blood of Je-
sus Christ his son cleanseth us from
all sim" This does not mean that
there is nothing for man to do; it
simply means that man needs God to
cleanse him in order that he may do
it well and acceptably. The prophet
was a mighty preacher of righteous
ness.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07

George A. Hanson, formerly of the
Royal, is in the city for a short visit.
Wanted one good girl to do general
housework. Apply 300 w. Center. tt
DR.. II. j. Smith, physician and sur.
geon; offices over Carbon Jewelry
Co. Phones Independent 10, Bell 1872
David Eccles is IN the city for a
few days. He came home from Wash
ington, ID. c., to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Robert Anderson.
Peacock, Rock Springs, Castle Gate
and Clear Creek coal. Thatcher Coal
Co. Both phones 314. If
The public reception for Thomas
Smart is scheduled for today. A rou.
ser will be given him, too. The stu.
dent body Of the A. c. and the Com.
mercial-Boosters club are combining
to make the affair a huge success.
Mrs. p. c. Nelson entertained at a
dinner party Sunday afternoon In
honor of Prof. j. b. Nelson of Mon.
tana. Covers were laid for ten and
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. p.
c. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles.
Goodsell, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Smith,
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Davidson If
Pocatello and Mrs. Bell.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07
F. D. Farrell Of the University OF

F. d. Farrell Of the University Of
Idaho was in the city yesterday leav-
ing in the afternoon FOR Boise,
The case Of George G. Smith vs..
Emma G. Smith for title to some land
is before the First District court.
w. Booker PreS.nn came mp from
Salt Lake yesterday TO attend the
military ball He will probably locate
in Salt Lake.
Roy shelton was fined ten dollars
yesterday by Judge Brangham for be.
ing found drunk on the streets last
Sunday.
h. T, Carbon leaves tomorrow for
Chicago where he win take courses
in engraving and optics. He will be
gone for three months. Mr.. Carbon
is connected with the Carbon jewelry
company.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07
START A
CHECKING ACCOUNT

There are a good many advan-. =.
tages in having a checking ac-
count at a strong bank.
Not the least Of these is the
help It affords a manor woman
lin forming habits Of reasonable
economy.
The cash-carrying habit is
wasteful and leads to many USE
less expenditures which prove a
constant drain on your finances.
You don't "mean to be" extra
VACANT, but your money just dis
appears in way that you are
"unable to account for"
Why not pay your
bills by check, which
when cancelled, will
show just where your
money has gomez
Come in and let us
present you check book.
PER CENT ON SAVINGS
Thatcher Bros. Banking Co.
4 Capital And Surplus, Y
Slg5, 600
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07

Yesterday brought out host of
sun bathers, members of the Sun Bath
League. After the rather severe, wet,
damp weather of the last few weeks,
the sunshine of yesterday was like
the loveliest day in June. On the
north sides of the street stretched
the forms of the many members of
the League, turning at every possible
angle to get the full effect of the warm
sunshine. 1t was a rum day for the
loafers.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07
The Waiting Cat Of Maine.

Prince, owned by Mrs. Lutte Rowe
Of so Lowell street. Lewiston. dances
whenever he hears music of any sort
He is one year old. tips the scales AZ
II pounds, is fighter and thus far In
life has escaped without serious in.
Portland Press.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-03-07
Greatest cane-susar Grower.

It may surprise many to learn that
India is the greatest canesugar pro
ducing country in the world the coun-
try's crop amounting to 100000 to
100000 tons. Notwithstanding this
fact, its sugar market has been cap
tured first by the beet sugar and later
by cane sugar from Mauritius and
Java