The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-23

made a cripple al result. His hear.
ing and speech were affected and his
left leg was paralyzed. He had to
communicate with his friends who
were unfamiliar with the deaf and
dumb language by either writing or
INSIDE HISTORY.
Some ssN.Explanatory Letters.
Battle Greek. Mich, Jan'y Z, II.
Dr. r. II. Pratt.
Suite 1902. 100 State ST..
Chicago. Illinois.
My Dear Doctor:
sowing to some disagreement with
- magazine several years ago they
have become quite vituperative 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
publishing the names either OF laymen
or physicians who have written to US
In q complimentary way. and we have
declined TO accede TO the demand of
attorneys that we turn these letters
over to them.
II am asking few men whom
deem to be friends to permit me to re-
their signatures In order to refute the
falsehoods.
I'VE have hundreds OF letters from
physicians. but esteem the one that
you wrote to me In 1906 among the
very best particularly In view Of the
fact that recognizes the work have
been trying do partly through the lit.
tie book. 1.-THE Road to MELVILLE"
II do not sell or attempt to sell the
higher thought which IL more import.
ant than the kind Of food. but I have
taken considerable pains to extend to
humanity such facts rs may have
como to me on this subject.
''ln order that your mind may be
refreshed am herewith enclosing q
copy OF your good letter, also copy
Of the little book. and II you will give
mo the privilege Of printing this over
your signature will accompany the
printing with an explanation as to
why you permitted its use In publica.
tion In order to refute falsehoods. and
under that method OF treatment I feel
20 far a. know, there would be no
breach Of the code of ethics.
II trust this winter weather Is find.
Ing you well. contented and enjoying
the fruits that are yours by right.
With all best wishes, am"
Yours very truly.
c. w. POST.
DR.. Pratt. who Ia one Of the most
prominent and skillful surgeons in
America, very kindly granted our re-
quest In the cause OF truth and justice.
Chicago. Aug. 81. 1906.
Mr.. G. w. Post.
Battle Creek Mich.
My dear SIR
II write TO express my personal ap.
probation OF one OF your business
methods. that OF accompanying each
package Of your Grape-Nuts produc.
ton with that little booklet 1.-THE Road
70 MELVILLE" A more appropriate.
clear headed and effective presenta.
tion Of health giving misconceptions
could scarcely he penned.
''0rape-Nuts IL good food in itself
but the food contained In this little
article 10 still better stun. commend
the practice because I know that the
greed and strcnuousness. the conse-
0uent graft and other types Of thiev-
cry and malicious mischief generally
cannot be cured by legislative action.
1.-THE only hope for tho betterment
Of the race rests In individual soul
culture.
'ln taking step In this direction
your process has been 10 original and
unique that Il must set the pace for
other concerns until finally the whole
country gets favored with genuine
practical Christianity.
II shall do all that lies in my power
10 aid In the appreciation OF Grape.
Nuts. not 10 much for the sake of the
food itself as for the accompanying
suggestions.
Visiting Battle Creek the other day
with friend. DIR. Kelly Of Evanston,
Illinois. while was consulting with
Mr.. Gregory. my friend visited your
factories and came away greatly
amazed. not only ut tho luxurious fur
nishings Of the of'iccs generally and
the general equipment OF the place.
but with the sweet spirit of courtesy
and Kindness that seemed to All the
air with . spiritual ozone that was
good to breathe.
The principles expressed In the lit.
tie booklet. The Road to Wellville,"
] well know arc practical and they
work In business Of all kinds, includ.
lng sAnitartums. ~ will be fairly test.
Cd before time 10 done.
II know you will not regard this
letter Of appreciation ~ an introducing
oae. Il 10 simply the salutation of
God fellowship to you from q man
Who although he has never seen you,
feels drawn 70 you by the kinship Of
thought.
'.The only thing that makes . man
llvo forever In the hearts Of his coun.
trymsn and his race 10 the good that
he does. Your position In this respect
90 IN enviable one and wish to ex.
tend my congratulations."
Yours respectfully.
T. II. PRATT.