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St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04
n due time. We suggest the reader look

| in due time. We suggest the reader look
| for it.
Prevarication No. 8. "Post spends
nearly million 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 million a year for trade an
| nouncements. Newspaper men believe our
statements truthful or they would not
print them. Large numbers OF newspa-
per men use our products.
They are capable Of telling the public
whether or not we "bribe' 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 10000.
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
that 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 trap here,
not knowing enough of food value to know
that 'Taka-Diastase" 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 selfappointed critics do make
some laughable blunders through ignor-
ance, but-be patient.
Item II is an illustration of the sguirm.-
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 mentiosed 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 Pcst) 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"
leading the reader to believe that they
were the only ones.)
.tDid you consult the books from these
editions?" was asked.
s'From those and various editions" an
swered Post.
The attorney 'tpicked 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 coloring 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-
Uels
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04

fused to accept him. The winner of
the prize was Miss Dora kohler of St.
Louis.
do you want to take him home
with you?" said Father Nugent, who
had charge of the affair.
Really" replied Miss Kohler, hes
very nice, but l don't think / want
him.
"Very well, then, I'll have to sell
him to the highest bidder, and I'll
start the auction with bid of S."
AS no one made higher bid, Faith
er Nugent handed to Miss Kohler
IS bill in lieu of 267 pounds of Casey.
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04

Physiological Chemistry, by Hammar
| stem.
Biochemic System of Medicine, b,
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 as
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
| looks quietly but very steadily straight in.
to the eyes of the haggling, twisting law.
yer, trying by all his art to ask double.
| barreled questions and bull-doze and con-
| fuse witness.
The "dodging" it seems consisted Of
| replying, II don't know"
Opposing counsel holds book in his
hand while he queries,-
I want to know if there is single
! thing in your whole book here that sug-
gests any particular kind of food" Then
followed some discussion between attor.
neys.
When Mr.. Post was allowed to reply,
he said, 81 don't know until 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
remarkable memory to instantly say
''yes' or .Sno" as to what book of l47
pages did or did not contain, without
reading it over,-but such conservative
and well 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 un-
reliable and worse.
The following is quoted from one Of
the questions:-
(The lawyer reading from the book.)
t"The writer Of these pages desires to
say nothing of himself other than as
simple instrument through which the Di-
vine Principle chooses to manifest itself
by precept and example.
t'Skill in mental practice is gained in
the same way as skill in any department.
cf 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
disturbed. Relax 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 healing power. II you 20 into the
silence humble and trusting, you will come
out enriched and greatly strengthened in
body by contact even for 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 Higher Power"
'T ask you il you did not write that,
and if you did not believe it when you
wrote il"
For 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
he said, eyes. ! am proud to say I did"
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04
Honeycomb Cream.

Boil up one quart of milk then stir
in one ounce of castor sugar, the
yolks Of three eggs beaten till light.
and dissolve in this half ounce Of best
gelatine: beat 1t all up well together.
Just at the last stir In the stifiy
whipped whites Of the eggs as lightly
as possible, pour 1t into mold rinsed
out in cold water and leave 1t till
set, when you turn out. and serve
with stewed fr,hts and Jam.
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04
Economy Puddino.

Half-pound of rice, one pint of milk,
half-pound of sugar, some preserve.
Boil the rice in water till nearly soft,
then add the milk and boil again, stir
ring it all the time; add the sugar.
Dip blancmange molds in water, fiji
with rice; when hard turn on to a nat
dish. Eat with preserve of any kind,
sugar and cream or custard. This fs
simple, and very attractive to chill
dren,
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04
BACHELORS 2 CENTS A POUND
M. Casey, Wealthy st. Louisan, Weigh
ing 267 Pounds, Is Bid In for
SIS as Prize.

St. Louis.-St. Louis bachelors are
worth less than 2 cents pound, ac-
cording to the market established at
the st. Vincent de Paul's church,
when 267-pound Martin Casey, the
wealthy head of a broom manufacture
ing concern, was bid in for IS after
the young woman who had won him
as a prize in a church celebration re-
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04

What Was tho Matter With Mosesf
Percy-Miss Jane, did Moses have
the same after-dis1er complaint my
papa's got?
Miss Jane-Gracious me, Percyi
Whatever do you mean. my dear?
Percy-Well, it says here the Lord
gave Moses two tablets.-Lippincott's
Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04
Swiss PUDDING.

Cut in small pieces enough stale
cake to fill a medium size pudding
dish three-quarters full; add one-uuar.
ter teaspoon cloves, half teaspoon Gin
namon, few gratings nutmeg, tea
spoon butter; cover with enough milk
to fill dish; bake 35 minutes in mod
crate oven. Serve with vanilla sauce.
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04
Dropped Scenes.

One cupful Of -four, one-haIf tea
spoonful of soda, one-fourth teaspoon
ful Of cream tartar, one egg, one tea
spoonful Of sugar. Add sufficient but
termilk to make thick batter, beat
well and drop spoonful en- creased
griddle.
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04

The Sculptor Philosopher.
The sculptor had just finished the
Apollo Belvedere.
Il am satisfied he cried. Every
man who passes thinks it looks like
himself"
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04

attorney from New York spent less time for
Battle Greek hoping find impurities in foods or
After tireless spying about he summoned
twenty-five of worken and took their testimony Every
single one the grain and
ingredients printed the packages the wheat barley and corn
being obanab thoroughly water Of
the purest every part of the factories and machinery kept
scrupuously clean.
That all proved disappointing to the Weekly. There
very factories hospitals hotel and restaurant kit
could stand the close spying unexpected times and by
an enemy paid find dirt of some kind
ordinary kitchen factory he would find something to
magnify and make noise about
he failed utterly with the Postum Works and products
Twenty to thirty people 60 through the factories annual
ly and enquire whether there It
makes no difference
discover something about advertising
that could be criticized.
An methods and distorted statements of the
eekly readers take the items
them out for inspection We will chain up the
make reference in this article to the b
growth and methods Weekly" try dis
cussion to the questions now at issue.
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04


We did not esteem the small amount
of salt and yeast as Of value enough to
speak Of, but after the new Law came I'M
ei,ls at Washington and added the words
@veast" and "salt," although we have
no recollection of being asked to.
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.
Some state chemists believed this q
gross exagperation and inasmuch as the
Food Dept. at Washington could easily
harass grocers. pending a trial on the
disputed question, we concluded Inat
much the better way would De TO ehm-
mate from our packages SUCH CLAIMS, h
however certain we may pe 'hA' VIC
claims are true.
Another statement objected to read as
+. follows:
"Tbe 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.
"Caloried" is the word which defines a
rn;t of heat determined by the amount
necessary e,ee M to raise one kilogram Of water
one degree centisrade On aa this asoaa basis tba
percentage @ of different kinds OF food. oe
milk milk o.7o. Remember, the statement on on
the package spoke OF the 9o9Easamsas s7 sas y
systen7 would absorb. but did lot speak OF
f5s caIorses q heat contained in it, 70 for
ths beat is not nourishment. and the
cannot n3s Rs aasa sz ins
nnnine NJ. fsat th.t certain chemists would have
the public believe So.
As n41 IN nld dsvs on butter alone, with its
sSs soye th the experiment had run sixty days.
Then. TAX. Gr.pe-Nuts with .a SEQ ..,,.i and
milk sh o7sshs' o7n:1ss sss the nsmSsp sarsof of sao
10 4;ooca; cants;ned In butter. The man fed iGr T
siss sssy DAY. on th. food would as be .rt1 Es
nouruhed. and could live not only '1"
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04
Some Facts

Battle Creek Michigan December 80, 1870
We the undersigned certify that knowledge has
testimonial letter printed by the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
behind genuine letter signed and believed
be honest statement
of knowledge and belief the Company has re-
upwards fifty thousand 100000 genuine testimonial letters
company has knowingly made permitted an
regarding products its methods
M. K HOWE Treasurer with Company "A years)
LAMsoN Inspector of Advts with about 9s years>
F. C. GRANDIN Advertising Manager years.
STERRETT NJ d. Physician in charge of Scientific Dept
with about ~ years.
cFEsToN SYER Advt Writer with about years)
CHARLES w. GREEN Writer with 5yeara]
HARRY BURT, General Supt years)
H. c. HAWK, Chairman years)
w. POST, Chairman with from the beginning)
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04

Imay attacked and have since defended
ourselves by placing before that great my-lhe Public
Good ascrap" comforting and then you know
you right
IN e case lately tried appeal has been taken the higher courts We
hondad faith in the ultimate of American Tribunals
m ss against the weekly been tried They are for libel
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04

$5O0OO0OO asked damages and the right
all the smoke of legal battle blows away the facts will stand
clearly forgotten that Postum Grape Nuts and Post Toases
perfectly have done good honest service humanity for the %
mons truthful the business conducted highest plane
commercial integrity.
There's a Reason
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04
ID if we were "hiring" certain weekly paper

VI course every time light from any source
e's splendid chance to talk about the products
OUT pom honor now, we not hiring that Weekly"
general reader seldom the details
few have read lately attacking US and may
be interested in the following:
oolne time ago disagreement Weekly" They
endorsed our foods by letter. change
advertising, to which objected
The Weekly discontinued inserting while
they were negotiating for changes they the word
shape the during
our manager instructions Advertising Department
quit advertising altogether in that Weekly"
Quite time after the advertising
attack We replied newspapers scrap
Then libel sides, words
Generally tresome the public
That Weekly" has attacked many prominent repu-
table manufacturers.
Our Company prominent enough for sensational
writer AFTER hunt little ccse then distort
twist and present to the public under heads
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04
SQUIRRELS RANG TELEPHONE
Max Examines Box wb.,. ~.
were 1onsersed and Finds II
Nearly Full of Nuts.

"A lady in Englewood, N. J. wa.
eaileu 70 the telephone one day bv the
operator, who inquired, What Do wv. e
want?" oo you
Nothing at ALL" she responded
iour Dell rang" insisted the oner
lady. ea the
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04

Distortion No. stated that we have
been accustomed to advertise Grape Nuts
and Postum as "cure-alls for everything.
1t has never been the policy of this
Company to advertise Grape-Nuts or Pos
tum to cure anything.
We say that in cases where coffee disa-
grees and is causing sickness its dismissal
viii remove the cause of the trouble, and
we suggest the use of Postum for the
reason 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 centers 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 its
place.
Charge Mo. states that the passage
of the National Food & Drugs Act COM
PEELED us to drop from the packages some
assertions regarding the nutritive value
of Grape-Nuts.
We have never been "compelled" to
make any change.
Since the beginning it has been univer-
sal rule to print. clearly on every package
exactly what the contents are made OF:
St. Tammany farmer., 1911-02-04

Before the passage of the Pure Food
Law the packages stated that Grape-Nuts
food was made of wheat and barley.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-04
Afternoon Session.

Board met Pursuant to adjournment.
Present full Board, County Auditor
and Sheriff. On motion the road pc.
tition Of Jno. III. Dykstra and others
was accepted. A petition having
been presented to the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners signed by more than
twelve freeholders OF said County Of
Bon Homme, S. d., more than six Of
whom reside In the immediate neigh
borhood Of the proposed road asked
to be layed out. and it appealing that
due notice of such application has
been given as provided by section 1911
of the Political Code of the State OF
South Dakota 1908; now on motion
Benjamin Bussey, William Abbott
and A. s. Nedved ara therefore APP
pointed as viewers, to view such high
way as provided for by article three
Chapter II Of the Political Code afore
said.
Report of s. M. Brann, j. Of P. was
read and ordered filed.
On motion the bill of K. ID. Wicks
for legal services and expenses in the
establishment of the Libertin Drain
age Ditch for 1921 90 was allowed, and
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-04

corn will be sent out about May
5th. IT any boys who have enter
ed do not receive their seed BY
the 10th they should notify the
office by phone or letter. We
have plenty of seed of an excep.
tionally good quality Reds Vel.
low Dent and Iowa Silver King
(white dent Both of these vi.
rieties have been grown and accli
mated in this section by the Cur.
ney Seed Co. at Yankton and
should give very good results. II
any boy who have not already EN-.
rolled desire to do SO they may
still secure the seed by writing
the office at ONCE.
The school board of Nedved
district have done much to i'm
prove the appearance of the
grounds of that school. Gravel
walks, leveling of the ground seed
ing to tame grass and planting a
number OF shrubs are among the
things done. Miss Martha Glib
son who has been in charge the
past year has been reengaged at
an increase of salary.
What is, perhaps the most plea
sing rural school that We have yet
visited is that of the Thomas dist
riot in charge of Mrs. Mary E
Wood. Very many of the stand
ard pictures hastily arranged. stem
ellis of the Brownies" and "Sun-
bonnet Babies" in action, flags OF
many nations, very creditable ex-
hibits of pupils work and we'll
kept furniture and room all 60 to
make up an appearance that
should have lasting and benef-
cial effect upon the children.
Members of the board, in conjunc
ton with the pupils, planted a
considerable number of large
trees of which all feel Justly
proud. 1t is a real pleasure to
visit such a school as this for here
are blended and excellent grade
of work and very pleasing appear
ances of room and grounds.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-04
|oUNTy SCHOOL NOTES
By TIE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT o

light grade examination May
and rs.
ext teachers examination July
and 2Ist.
wentv-one applicants wrote
second grade certificates last
X.
ISIS Helen Brown has been en-
ED to teach the Pleasant Val
Fchool the coming year.
be patrons of Plattner district
perry seriously considering the
tion of building a new school
Pe to take the place of their
ent one which has nearly pass
$ usefulness. Miss Frances
|nich who taught that school
year has been re-engaged fer
Fomming year.
be Misses Myrtle and Alta
Sn have completed very sue
Jul terms in Clear Lake and
kner districts. They are plan
on returning to this county
, next year.
is now time to take the an
school census. Blanks for
purpose have been forwarded
clerks. All persons bet
the ages OF six and twenty
years (married persons under
ty-one should be included)
Id be enumerated.
IS Alice Kirwan and her pu-
OF Hit school two miles
OF Perkins will give an en-
lnment and social on Satur'
evening May 9th.
yer one hundred twenty-five
have thus far entered IN the
Corn Growing Contest. The
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-04

Dirks, G. E. Stoddard, County Audi
tor and G. j. Kelley, Steriff.
The bond Of w. r.. Shipman for
$2500.00 yrs read and on motion APP
proved.
On motion duly made and seconded
the Chairmon of the Board was autho
rized to sign contract with w. r.
Seipman for the construction of the
Libertin Drainage Ditch. Moved and
seconded that the T. V. Ptak Lbr. Co
be awarded the contract to furnish
the metal culverts for the Libertin
Drainage Ditch according to their
proposal dated April oath 1911, mo-
tion carried.
On motion the Board adopted a re-
solution levying an assessment for
the expense Of the establishment and
construction Of the Libertin Drain
age Ditch upon the lands benefited
thereby. Quarterly report OF r. M.
Cotton, j. of p. in case of Eugene
luke accepted and following bills al
lowed:-
Mrs. Alenze Luke, witness. 81 10
Roscoe Richel- -----2 10
G. j Kelley, - Sheriff 6 20
r. M. Cotton J. of p. -----5 IS
Report of r. M. Cotton J. of p. In
case Of Jas. Stanicek accepted and fol
lowing bills allowed;- r. NJ. Cotton,
j. of p. rs
Reports of r. NJ. Cotton j. Of P. 10
case Of Jas. Stanicek and Eugence
Luke we're rejected.
On motion Board adjourned to !
O'Clock P. M.
Attest G.. e. Stoddard, County Au
dltor. Jos. V. Wagner, Chairman.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-04
charged to the Libertin Drainage

charged to the Libertin Drainage
Ditch Fund.
Moved and seconded that the Au.
dltor be and is hereby instructed to
have the Courthouse wired for cleo.
trio lights. motion carried.
J. H. Stephens appeared before the
Board OF commissioners In the inter
est of making county exhibits at the
s. D. State Fair at Huron, S., the Nit
chell Corn Palace at Mitchell s. D..
and the Interstate Fair at Sioux
City Ia, and asked the Board to ap-
Eropriate $4,000 to defray the expen-
Sc OF making such hibits. No &C
tion taken.
Following bills were allowed:-
Murray Colburn. mating for Court
c. L. Bohac, Co. Trear. for ex-
press, envelopes freight etc. = 107 80
Dan Shroll, livery 6 90
Bon Homme Co, Independent,
printing assessor blanks, s9l 90
Mrs. Frances Kadlec, care and
board OF frank Dufek, Feb. &
March: SO 90
Maud e. Muller, Co. Supt., ex.
penses to State Supt. Meeting
at Pierre, % 10
Murray COlburn, mdse for Co.
Jail, -.----------.----- Is IS
Tyndall Register, printing 38 90
Oak. Central Phone Co. phone
rent and messages for March IA IS
C. J. Kelley, Sheriff, attending
special term Of Court, -- 4 90
G. J. Kelley Sheriff, board and
care OF prisoners, 81 O5
Hagarty Drug Co. mdse for Mrs
Rollins, pauper, -- % So
Quarterly Statement OF Snpt. of hos
pital for insane for quarter ending
March 3lst was read and on motion
approved.
Moved and seconded that the bill
of Dr. Greenfield be tabled, motion
carried. On motion duly seconded
this meeting was adjourned to Tues
day May End 1911 at 10 o'clock A. M.
Attest:- & E. Stoddard, County Au
ditor, Jos. V. Wagner, Chairman.
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Notice To Take DISPOSITIONS.

etate Oh south Dakota' 81.
First Judicial Circuit. 81
In Circuit Court in and for Bon Homme
County.
j. w. Sell, plaintiff.
vs..
Lulu Sell, defendant.
To the above named defendant:
You will please take notice that the deposit
tons Of Frank Tedrow and Mrs. Frank Ted
row, witnesses in the above entitled action.
will be taken by Mrs. James Mckinney. a No
tary Public. in and for the county of stanley.
and state Of South Dakota, at the office of said
Notary Public in the village or town of Miles,
vile, county OF Stanley. state of South Dako-
ia, on the 18th day of May. 1911. at 2 o'clock in
the afternoon of that day. and the said exam
ination may be adjourned from day to day
until the dispositions are fully taken and COM
pleted. Said dispositions so taken will be read
In evidence upon the trial Of said action on
the part Of the plaintiff.
Dated at Yankton. 8. Oak. the Goth day of
JOSEPH JANOUsEK,
a20- ma Attorney for Plaintiff.