Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-23
INSIDE HISTORY.

some scIs-r.pinnat2ry Letters.
Battle Greek. Mich. Jan. :. II.
DR.. E. H Pratt.
Suite 1902, 100 State ST.
Chicago. III.
Ny Dear Doctor:
Owing 10 some disagreement with
magazine several years ago, they
have become quite vituperative, and
of late have publicly charged me with
faIsehoods IN my statements that we
have genuine testimonial letters
1T has been our rule to refrain from
publishing the names of either 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.
Il am asking a few men whom l
deem TO be friends to permit me to re-
produce some Of their letters over
their signatures in order to refute the
falsehoods.f
Eve have hundreds of letters from
physicians, but l esteem the one that
you wrote TO me In 1906 among the
very best, particularly in view Of the
fact that 1t recognizes the work have
been trying to do partly through the
little book. The Road TO MELVILLE.
Il do not sell or attempt to sell the
higher thought, which is more impor-
tant than the kind OF food, but l have
taken considerable pains to extend to
humanity such facts As may come to
me on this subject.
In order that your mind may be re-
freshed. l am herewith enclosing a
copy of the little book, and If you will
give me the privilege of printing this
over your signature | will accompany
the printing with an explanation as to
why you permitted its use in publica-
ton in order to refute falsehoods, and
under that method of treatment l feel
so far as / know. there would be no
breach OF the code of ethics.
It trust this winter weather is find
ing you well. contented and enjoying
the fruits that are yours by right
with all best wishes. l am,
Yours very truly,
&C. w. POST"
DR. Pratt. who is one of the most
prominent and skillful surgeons in
America. very kindly granted our re-
quest in the cause of truth and jus
tice.
Chicago. Aug. 81, 1906.
"Mr c. w. Post.
Battle Creek, Mich
MY Dear Sir:
Il write to express my personal ap-
probation of one Of your business
methods. that OF accompanying each
package of your Grape-Nuts production
with that little booklet, The Road to
MELVILLE. A more appropriate. clear
headed and effective presentation of
health-giving misconceptions could
scarcely be penned.
"Grape-Nuts is a good food in itself
but the food contained in this little
article is still better stun. / commend
the practice because / know that the
greed and strenuousness, the conse-
quent graft and other types OF thiev-
cry and malicious mischief generally
can never be cured by legislative &C
ton
The only hope for the betterment of
the race rests in individual soul cul
ture
I'm taking a step in this direction,
your process has been so original and
unique that il must set a pace for 9th
er concerns until finally the whole
country gets favored with genuine,
practical Christianity
Il shall do all that lies in my power
10 aid in the appreciation of Grape
Nuts. not so much for the sake of the
food itself as for the accompanying
suggestions.
Visiting Battle Creek the other day
with friend. DR. Kelly of Evanston,
Ill. while / was consulting with Mr..
Gregory, my friend visited your factor
les and came away greatly amazed, not
only at the luxurious furnishings of the
offices generally and the general equip
ment of the place. but with the sweet
spirit of courtesy and kindness that
seemed 10 fill the air with a spiritual
ozone that was good TO breathe
The principles expressed in the lit
tie booklet, The Road TO MELVILLE |
well know are practical and they work
n business of all kinds, including sani-
tariums. as will be fairly tested before
time is done.
Il know YOU viii not regard this let
ter of appreciation as an intruding one.
I, is simply the salutation of good fel-
lowship TO you from a man who. al
though he has never seen you. feels
drawn 10 you by the kinship Of
thought
The only thing that makes man
live forever In the hearts Of his coun-
trymen and his race ia the good that
Re does. Your position in this respect
is an enviable one and I wish TO ex-
tend my congratulations.
Yours respectfully.
e. H. PRATT"