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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-14
The DEVILS LAKE
SCHOOL TROUBLE

Devils Lake Journal: If there is
anything in signs there will be Wig
orous protest made to the board of
education tomorrow evening with ref
erence to the action taken by a ma
jority of the members in taking an
action which practically amounts to
calling for the resignation of Prof. w.
A. Godward as superintendent Of the
city schools. If the board carries out
its plan as outlined the result will be
that eighteen or twenty Of the best
teachers will leave Devils Lake. for
they VIII remain only on condition
that Superintendent Godward Is re-
tanned.
It was to be hoped that the friction
in school matters had permanently
subsidized. During this term splendid
results have been obtained and the
schools have been working in perfect
harmony. Devils Lake has reason to
be proud of the fact that one of the
best known and foremost educators Of
the state is at the head of her schools.
The feeling which was so adroitly
worked up some time ago has largely
disappeared, and many of those who
honestly believed that change of sup
erintendents would be well for the
schools. have changed their opinions.
and are today urging the retention of
Mr.. Godward.
The Journal knows of number OF
well meaning citizens who are not
supporters OF Mr.. Godward, and who
are sincere in their belief that
change would be beneficial, yet they
would waive all this rather than have
the school disrupted, or have Mr.. Cod
wards professional reputation be-
smirched in the manner his personal
ay,ain~ for
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-14
Devils Lake
MirOt

INTERSTATE LAND co.--Writs TIA.
Irrigated and non-irrigated tracts adj
Joining Calgary, the Chicago Of Canada.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-20
Some Suspicious Persons
in weekly paper to abuse us.
lired if we were 'hiring" a certain w

So ar attorney from New York spent more o less time for
months in Battle Greek hoping C End impurities m our foods or
dirt in the factories. After tre1ess spying about he summoned
twenty-five of our wortruen end took their testimony. Every
single one testified that the foods are made of exactly the grain and
ingredients printed Q the packages he wheat, barley and corn
being the choicest obtainabe-an thoroughly cleaned-the water Of
the pwest, and every part Of the factories and machinery kept
scrupulously clean.
That all proved Disappointing 20 the Weekly" There are
very few factories, hospitals, Private-or hotel and restaurant kit
chens that could stand the close Spying at unexpected times and BY
a enemy paid to find dirt OF Impurities Of some kind.
In any ordinary kitchen or factory he would find something to
magnify and make a noise about.
But he failed utterly with the Postum Works AID products:
Twenty to thirty thousand people go through the factories annual
w and we never enquire whether they are there to spy It not. It
makes no difference to US.
He next turned to discover something about our advertising
that could be criticized.
An analysis of the methods and distorted statements Of the
weekly" may interest some readers, SO we take up the items one
by one and open them out for inspection. We will chain up" the
harsh words and make no reference in this article to the birth,
growth and methods of the weekly" but try to ooufne the dis
cussion to the questions now a issue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-20

in due time. We suggest the reader look
for it.
Prevarication No. 8. "Post spends
nearly a million a year in advertising and
relies on that to keep out of the news
papers the dangerous nature of the fraud
he is perpetrating on the public"
The Postum Company does pay out up
wards of a million a year tor trade an
nOuncements. Newspaper men believe our
statements truthful or they would not
print them. Large numbers of newspa-
Per men use our p-Cdrcts-
They are capable of telling the public
whether or not we "bribeo them.
It may have escaped notice that we
did not ''bribe" that particular weekly.
No. 9 states that the amount of the
verdict will "be devoted by the weekly
to exnosing fraud"
This is almost real humor.
We have two suits pending against the
weekly total, $500, O0O.00
We haven't devoted" the sum to any
particular purpose yet.
Item 10 is a discovery" that wheat
bran is a part of Postum.
But the criticism neglected to mention
tina for years every Postum package an
nounced in plain type that the outer COW
ering 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-D iastase'' the article used by
physicians the world over for Starch in
digestion" 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 man
ufacture. Good Postum IS impossible
without this part.
These se~lfappointed critics do make
some laughable blunders through ignor-
ance, but-be patient.
Item II is an Illustration of the squirm-
ing and twisting of the sensational writer
delivering distorted matter to his read
ers.
While on the witness stand Mr.. Post
testified to his studies in Anatomy, Physi-
ology, Dietetics and Psychological re-
lating to the preparation and digestion of
food. Asked to name authorities studied
he mentioned six or eight from memory,
and commented on some clinical eXpe-
rience covering several years in annual
journeys to Europe.
Now notice the distortion. Copy from
the printed criticism.)
"He POST pointed out a pile of books
in possession of his attorneys as the very
ones he had read"
(Notice:- "the very ones he had read"
leddlLlR the 1CduSI " OC4ACNC LAG CLCJ
were the only ones.)
did you consult the books from these
editions" was asked
from those and various editions" an
swered Post.
The attorney "picked up book after
book from the pile and showed the title
pages to the jury,-all except two had
been published since 1906"
This is an example of distortion and
false colorinR to produce an unfavorable
impression.
The facts are Mr.. Post purposely intro
duced the latest editions that could be
obtained of prominent authorities to prove
by them the truth of his statements re-
garding appendicitis and the analysis of
brain, also the latest conclusions in re-
gard to the action of the digestive organs.
These works are:
Human Physiology, by Raymond.
Physiological Chemistry, by Simon.
Digestive Glands, by Pawlow.
Hand Book of Appendicitis, by Ochs-
ner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-20

Physiological Chemistry. by Hammar-
stem.
Biochemic System of Medicine. by
Carey.
The weekly carefully eliminates from
its printed account testimony regarding
| the years of research and study by Mr.
Post in fitting himself for his work. and
would lead the reader of the distorted
article to believe that his education
began since 1905.
Distortion No. II reports Mr.. Post al
a lodging witness"
His eye is not of the shifty kind OBJ
served in the head of one of his chief
critics. On the witness stand Mr.. Post
locks quietly but very steadily straight inS
to IT,. eyes of the haggling. twisting law
yer, trying by all his art to ask double
barreled questlors and bull-dOze and con-
fuse a witness.
The ''dodging" it see7s consisted OF
replying, Il don't know"
Opposing counsel holds a book in his
hand While he querles,-
T want to know if there is a single
thing in your whole book here that suR-
gests any particular kind of food" Then
followed some discussion between attor-
neys.
When Mr.. Post was allowed to reply.
he said, Il don't know until l read the
book over to see"
This book, it turns out, was written by
Mr.. Post seventeen years ago and prob
ably has not been read carefully by him
in the last fifteen years. It would require
a remarkable memory to instantly say
Eyes" or no" az to what a book of lat
reading it over,-but such conservative
and we'll balanced answers are construed
by sensation seekers to be "dodging."
The attorney sought by every art to
impress the Jury with the fact that Mr..
Posts belief in the power of Mind in
relation to the body branded him as I'M
reliable 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 Di.
vine Principle chooses TO manifest itself
by precept and example.
"SkiIl in mental practice is gained in
the same way as skill in any department.
Of science-by observation, study, expe-
rience and the ability to evolve correct
conclusions.
"Read carefully, thoughtfully no moro
than twenty pages daily. Afterward seek
an easy position where you will not be
ulSIuTDed. 1eldX every muscle. close
your eyes. and go into 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 all 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"
'I ask you if you did not write that,
and if you did not believe it when you
wrote it."
For a moment the Court Room was In
absolute silence.
Mr.. Post slowly leaned forward over
the rail, pointed his finger at the Atty's
face to emphasize his reply and with eyes
that caused those of the Attorney to drop
be said. eyes. I am proud to say 1 did"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-20
Some Facts

Battle Greek, Michigan, December 80, 1910
We the undersigned certify that never to 0r knowledge has a
testimonial l=tter been printed by the Postum Cereal Co, Ltd
which did not have behind It a genuine letter signed, and believed
to be an honest statement
To the best Of or knowledge and belief the Company has
GIVE upwards Of fifty thousand CO, OOO) genuine testimonial letters
This company has never knowingly made nor permitted an
uutr1thful statement regarding its products On its methods
M. K HOWE, Treasurer. with Company about "a years.
L. J. LAMsON, Inspector Of Advts CTnh Company about aH yaG)
F. c. GRANDIN, Advertising Manager. with Company about - years.
with Company about ~ yeas(
CHESTON SYER, Advt- Writer. with Company about J yeaH)
CHARLES w. GREEN, Advt. Writer. with Company about 5yearzl
HARRY F. BURT, General Supt with Company about rs years.
H. {. HAWK, Assistant to Chairman. with Company about 7 yen)
c. w. POST, Chairman. with Company 70 years from thu beginning)
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-20

Of course every time a spot light is turned on from any source
It offers a splendid chance to talk about the merits OF the Products,
but pom honor now, we are not hiring that Weekly"
The general reader seldom cares much for the details IF scraps"
A few may have read lately some articles attacking US and may
be interested in the following:
Some time ago a disagreement arose with a weekly. Aney
endorsed our foods by letter, but wanted to change the form OF
advertising, to which we objected.
The weekly" discontinued inserting our advertisements while
they we're negotiating for some changes they wanted IN word
ing and shape of the advertisements, and during this correspondence
u manager gave instructions to our Advertising Department to
quit advertising altogether in that Weekly"
Quite a time after the advertising had been left out, al editorial
attack came. We replied in newspapers and the scrap was on.
Then came libel suits from both sides, and some harsh words.
Generally tresome to the public.
That weekly" has attacked many prominent men and repu-
table manufacturers.
writer to go after, hunt for some little spot to crticise, then distort,
twist and present it to the public under care heads.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-20

Itmay be remembered that we were first attacked and have since defended
ourselves by placing facts before that great jmy-The Public
A good scrap" is more or less comforting now and then, if you know
you are right.
In the case lately tried, an appeal has been taken to the higher courts We
have mbOmded faith in the ultimate decision of our American Tribunals.
Our suits against the weekly" have not yet been tried They are for libel
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-20

and $5O0OOOO is asked as damages and may the right mar win.
After all the smoke of legal battle blows away, the facts will stand out
clearly and never be forgotten that Postum, Grape Nuts and Post TosieS are
perfectly pure have done good honest service to humanity for years. the test
mOmdS are real and truthful and the business conducted on the highest plane
of commercial integrity.
There's a Reason"
Postum CereoI Co.. Ltd. Battle Creek. Mich.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-20

We believed that our statement that
Grape-Nuts will supply elements to nour-
ish the brain and nerve centers is true
and bring authorities to support the fact.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-20

We did not esteem the small amount
of salt and yeast as of value enough to
speak of, but after the new Law came
in we became as technical as the Off
Gals at Washington and added the words
yeast and salt" although we have
no recollection of being asked to.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-20

Before the passage of the Pure Food
Law the packages stated that Grape-Nuts
food was made of wheat and barley.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-01-20
cARNAT1oN DAY
American People Will Honor Memory
Of Martyred President This
Month.

The carnation league is sending out
the annual circular letter, asking every.
one to wear carnation on Mckinley
Day, Jan. 20.
This circular in part reads as fol-
lows: "The life character and serv-
ices of William Mckinley will never
pass from the memory TO the people.
In his death the nation suffered the
loss of man beloved by all. The
people cannot have too many days to
show their appreciation of such men
as this martyred president. The
thoughtful observance Of each ami
versary tends to keep the patriotism
of the people to its highest pitch and
we may be sure that were the soul of
William Mckinley to look down it
would infuse some of his love for. the
nation in the hearts of his fellew be-
ings.'
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-01-20
BOY SCOUTS ACTIVE
TWO TROOPS OF BOY SCOUTS IN
DEVILS LAKE WITH CHANCES
OF ANOTHER.

Rev. Bailey of the Presbyterian
church received his certificate as Scout
master last week and already has his
troop we'll under way with well over
dozen members in active service. Rev.
Wallace, who was the possessor of
certificate before coming to this city
has troop of similar size and it is
understood that still another troop is
to be organized in the near future.
At the solicitation of the Chautauqua
Board the Scout movement will be
made part of the annual Chautauqua
this year and new members will be
taken in during the thirty days of the
session. In that time the boys can at
taoin the Tenderfoot degree and upon
their return to their respective cities
will be in position to encourage the
organization Of a troop.
The movement is one Of the most
novel and at the same time one of the
best that has yet entered youth IS do
main and its power in helping the
young boys Of the country to become
better citizens cannot be disputed.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-01-20
G. |. BICKFORD
UNDER ARREST
WARRANT CHARGES EMBEzzLE
MENT AND MsAPPRoPRIA-
TIoN OF FUNDS.

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 1s-G. j..
Bickford, for two years treasurer of
the state of North Dakota, was arrest
ed late this afternoon uron warrant
issued upon complaint charging en-
bezzlement and misappropriation Of
state funds to the amount of $6e.,a6.
Tho ijrsr warrant which was issued at
IL clock in the morning, was ser''el
at 2:15 in the corridors Of the state
capitol. just as Bickforl was I":ns
down the stairs leading from the lobby
between the house and the senate
chambers to tho main floor of the build
ing. The warrant was served by Sher-
if Barnes of Burleigh county and had
been issued by Justice 70 the Peace
J. E. Perry upon complaint sworn
to by States Attorney Smith Of Bur
leigh county.
The arrest did not seem to come as
surprise to Bickford and he made
no comment or resistance. He was tax,
en- to local hotel where he was to
remain until his hearing was held.
Second Warrant Issued.
In tho meantime another warrant
had been issued on complaint made
by Andrew Miller, attorney general OF
North Dakota. Action was secured on
the second warrant before it was on
the first. Bickford was summoned to
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-01-20
s'GET TOGETHER" BANQUET TO
BE GIVEN BY COMMERCIAL
CLUB TUESDAY.
CLUB WORK TO Be DISCUSSED
MEMBERS WILL BE ASKED FOR
IDEAS REGARDING THE BOOST
ING CAMPAIGN.

The first Commercial Club meeting
under the new officers elected last week
will take place on next Tuesday even
ing at 1880 when, at the Se4illa hotel,
Devils Lake g first "Get Together
banquet will be given.
All members of the club are invited
and a cordial invitation is extended to
the press and clergy of the city, wheth-
er members Of the club or not. A
charge Of 81 per plate is to be made.
Plans for the coming year are to be
thoroughly discussed and the officers
are anxious that a full attendance is
present.
In addition to talks by the officers of
the club and suggestions by it's mem
bers, F. P. Mann will speak on "Good
Roads-their Value to Devils Lake and
This District and H. z. Mitchell OF
The World will give short talk or
t.Publicity, its Value to Devils
Lake,
The entertainment is in the hands o1
A. R. Reade, w. R. Reid and s. c
Jones and this part Of the program will
be an assured success.
This innovation in the work of thu
club has been welcomed by the mem
: bers and if success will be followed
i'll the near future by other social ses
sions of like character.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-01-20
A Credit to the Town.

One of the neatest hotels for its size
in this section Of the country is the
Hotel Western, which was recently
completed and opened for business at
Devils Lake. Under the management
of los. Foubert and s. G. Jones, both
old timers of this county, and two fell
lows who are ever on the alert to see
that their guests have the best Of care
and attention. Mr.. F'oubert is an old
restaurant man and one who well
knows how to serve the hungry public.
Everything from basement to attic is
unscrupulously clean. This hotel is
certainly deserving of big trade and
we predict bright future for it under
the present management. Edmore
Herald-News.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-01-20
WEATHER REPORT OUT
c. E. NoRQu1sT Issues HIS WEEK
LY REPORT OF DEVILS LAKE
WEATHER.

Twenty-cight degrees below was the
coldest day according TO the weather
report issued today and Saturday and
Sunday tie on this record. Wednesday
is reported as the warmest day, the
thermometer being Is degrees above
zero.
Though Saturday and Sunday held
tho record it was not as uniformly chill
ly as on Thursday and Friday when the
weather ranged but nine degrees.
Mr.. H. H. Hanlon, adjustor for the
National Home Insurance company, was
in the city yesterday adjusting the En-
dell Bros. loss.
You will not be so nervous when you
hear the shrek Of the fire whistle
if you are adequately insured with
Powell, who only sells insurance that
insures.''
Powell's agency has established an
admirable record in the last twenty
years for prompt adjustment and pay
ment of all fire losses, whether large
or small. Try him for your insurance
NOW.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-01-20
PROMINENT 500 OFFICIAL TELLS
OF WORK TO BE DONE BY
THE ROAD.
WILL OPEN UP TERRITORY
RICH FARM LANDS TO BE TAPPED
BY THE 500 ROAD COMING
FROM MEDFORD.

George c. Sturtevant, assistant gen.
eral solicitor of the 500 railroad, was
in the cit yon Tuesday and though
somewhat reticent regarding the work
ing plans, Mr.. Sturtevant was emphatic
in his assurance that the road would
start actual building operations as soon
as the frost had left the ground. Prac-
tically all or the right Of way has been
secured and condemnation suits are
pending on the tracts which were not
secured by actual settlement.
A glance at the blue prints which
show the proposed route Of the new line
give great hopes to those who are look
ing for the rapid growth of Devils
Lake. Running through some of the
best farming land in the state with
westerly -o,rion may mean an
objective point far more distant than
is dreamed of, even by the most opti-
mistic Of the boosters, the new road
will bring into Devils Lake a vast vol
ume Of new business.
The road starts at Medford, this
state, touches one corner of Grand
Forks county and from the center Of
Township 154 follows the section line
to Ontario township, cutting through
rich section Of Nelson county. Its
entrance to Devils Lake necessitates a
slant which is overcome after its exit
at a point near the former location Of
Grand Harbor. From there the road
runs straight into E;iysson ,.''u'HitE AID
dips to strike Drake on the other line
of the 500.
The map shows that between Devils
Lake and Thief River Falls, there is no
town of any size, while on the west the
citizens of this part Of the state are
given direct line to Bismarck.
On the east connections will be made
by way of Thief River Falls into Du-
luth, opening up a new mode of trans
portation for the jobbers who receive
shipments from eastern points.
1t is practically impossible to con,
vey in cold print an idea of the wealth
ard area of territory which will,
through the entrance Of the 500, be
brought into direct connection with
Devils Lake, but a careful study of the
map upon which has been traced the
proposed route Of the new line will
make out of the most rabid pessimist
an optimist who can see nothing but
success for the city and its industries.