Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23
INSIDE HISTORY
Some Seif-ExpIanatory Letters.

Battle Creek. Mich, Jan'y Z, IL.
DR.. z. Il. Pratt.
Suite 1909. 100 state ST., Chicago Illinois.
Ny Dear Doctor:
Owing to some disagreement with -
magazine several years ago they have become
quite yituperstive. and Of late have publicly
charged me with falsehoods in my statements
that we have genuine testimonial letters.
1T has been our rule to refrain from publish
ing the names either of. laymen or physicians
who have written to US in a complimentary way,
and We have declined to accede to the demand
Of attorneys that we turn these letters over to
them.
Il am asking few men whom deem to be
friends to permit me to reproduce some OF their
letters over their signatures, in order TO refute
the faisehoods.
I'VE have hundreds OF letters from physicians.
hut esteem the that you wrote to me In
1906 among the very best, particularly in view
Of the fact that it recognizes the work 1 have
been trying to do partly through the little book,
The Road to Wellville.'
IL do not sell or attempt to sell the higher
thought which is more important than the kind
Of food. but I have taken considerable pains TO
extend to humanity such facts may have come
to me this subject
I'm order that your mind may be refreshed l
sm herewith incosing copy OF your good
letter. also a copy OF the little book. and II
You will give me the privilege OF printing this
over your signature ! will accompany the
printing with an explanation as TO why you per-
mitted its use in publication in order 10 refute
faIsehocds aud under that method OF trea tment
feel. 80 far as know. there would be no
breach OF the code Of ethics.
II trust this winter weather is finding you
well. contented and enjoying the fruits that
sre yours by right
With all best wishes. ! am
Yours very truly.
Cw. POST.
DR. Pratt who is ono Of the most prominent
and skillful surgeons in America, very kindly
granted our request in the OF truth and
justice.
Chicago Aug. 81, 1906.
Mr.. c. ". Post.
Battle Greek. Mich.
Ny dear Sir
81 write to express my personal appreciation
Of one of your business methods. that OF accom-
panying each package OF your Grape-Nuts pro-
ducton with that little booklet. the Road to
MELVILLE 4 more appropriate. clear-headed and
effective presentation OF hcaith-siving auto-sug
sestions could scarcely be penned.
.Grspe-Nuts Is y good food in itself. but the
food contained in this little article is stu better
stur. I commend the practice because 1 know
that the greed and strenuousnes.. the consequep,
graft and other types Of thievery and maliciou,
mischief generally can never be cured by iesi.
lative action.
The only hope for tho betternent Of the race
rests in individual soul culture.
I'm taking a step in this direction your process.
has been so original and unique that il mus,
set pace for other concerns until finally thu
whole country gets favored with genuine prac
ticsi Christianity.
Il shall do oil that lies in my power to ait
in the appreciation Of Grape-Nuts. not 30 much
for the sake OF the food itself a. for the accom-
panyfna suggestions.
Visiting Battle Greek the other day with
srfend. Or. Kelly of Evanston. Illinois, while
was ceesultinS with Mr.. Gregory. my FRIEND
visited your factories and came away great,
amsssd not only at the luxurious furnishing
Of IT, ofBees generally and the general equip
meat of the place, but with the sweet spirit o
courtesy snd kindness that seemed to Ill tn
air with 4 spiritual ozone that was good IL
breathe.
The principles expressed IN the little booklet
The Road 70 wellville.' well know are prac
teal and they work In business Of all kinds. In
ciudine sasitariums. as will be fairly tested be
fore time 10 done
81 know you will not regard this letter o
appreciation a. an intruding one II 10 simply
the ssiutation Of good fellowship to you iron
. nan who. although he has never seen you
feels drawn to you BY the kinshlp Of thought.
''rhe only thing that makes a man live for
ever in the hearts Of his countrymen and hi
race Is the good that he does. Your position ii
this respect is envfsble one. and wish 4
extend my congratulations
Yours respectfully.