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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-01-19

Physiological Chemistry, by HANNAH
stem.
Biochemic System of Medicine. BY
Carey.
The weekly carefully eliminates from
it's printed account testimony regarding
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. y reports Mr.. Post 80
a "dodging witness"
His eye is not Of the shifty kind OBJ:
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 a witness. !
The "dodging"' it. seems consisted Of
replying, II don't know"
Opposing counsel holds a book in his,
hand while he queries,- |
T want to know if there is a single
thing in your whole book here that sug-i
gests any particular kind of food" Then:
followed some discussion between attor-
neys.
When Mr.. Post was allowed to reply.
he said, II don't know until I read tho
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
yes" or mo" as to what a book Of l47;
reading it over,-but such conservative
and we'll balanced answers are construed
by sensation seekers to be "dodging."
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.)
"The writer of these pages desires Ia
say nothing of himself other than as a
simple instrument through which the Dr.
vine Principle chooses to manifest itself
by precept and example.
"Skill 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.
Tread carefully, thoughtfufly no mora
than twenty. pages daily. Afterward seek
an easy position where you will not DO
disturbed. Relax every muscle. Close
your eyes, and 20 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 20 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"
IT ask you if you did not write that.
and if you did not believe it when you
For a moment The Court Room was in
absolute silence.
Mr.. Post slowly leaned forward owe,
the rail, pointed Mis- finger at the Atty's
face to emphasize his reply and with ewes
that caused those of the Attorney to drop
he said, eyes. I am proud to say I did,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-01-19
weekly paper to abuse Us:
>nquired if we were ''hiring'' a certain 9

So an attorney from New York spent more or less time for
months in Battle Greek hoping to find impurities in our foods, or
dirt in the factories. After treess spying about he summoned
twenty-five Of our workrnen and took their testimony. Every
single one testified that the foods are made of exactly the grain and
ingredients printed On the packages: the wheat, barley and corn
being the choicest obtainablc-all thoroughly cleaned-the water Of
the purest, and every part of the factories and machinery kept
scrupulously clean.
That all proved disappointing to 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
an enemy paid to find dirt or 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 and products:
Twenty to thirty thousand people go through the factories annual
ly and we never enquire whether they are there to spy or not. 1t
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 coufne the dis
cussion to the questions now at issue.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-01-19

Distortion No. I 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
will remove the cause of the trouble, and
we suggest the use of Postum for the
reason that it furnishes a hot palatable
elements from the grain which can be
used by nature to assist in rebuilding
nerve centers that coffee may nave broken
down.
Likewise Grape-Nuts food does not
tremendously in rebuilding, provided the
undigestible food that has been used is
discontinued and Grape-Nuts taken in its
place.
Charge No. 2 states that the passage
Of the National Food 4 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 a univer-
sal rule to print clearly on every package
exactly what the contents are made Of.
Before the passage of the Pure Food
Law the packages stated that Grape-Nuts
food was made Of wheat and barley.
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
We believed that our statement that
Grape-Nuts will supply elements to nour-
ish the brain and nerve centers is true
Some state chemists believed this a
Food Dept. at Washington could easily
harass ,grocers, pending a trial on the
disputed question, we concluded that
much the better way would be to elm
inate from our packages such claims,
however certain we may be that the
claims are true.
Another statement objected to read as
follows:
"The svstcm 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
INIT of heat determined by the amount
necessary to raise one kilogram of water
one degree -centigrade. On this basis a
table of c~alories is prepared showing the
percentage of different kinds of food.
Butter shows $50; Grape-Nuts 3.96;
milk 0.70. Remember the statement on
the package spoke of the nourishment. the
gystezn would absorb, but did not speak Of
Che %calories Of heat contained in it, for
the heat is not nourishment, and the
nourishment cannot be judged by the
number of heat units, Notwithstanding
the fact that certain chemists would have
the public believe so.
As an illustration: Attempt to feed a
man sixty days on butter alone, with it's
$50 ~calories. The man would die be-
fore the experiment had run sixty days.
Then, take Grape-Nuts with 3.9s and
milk with 0.7O.-the two combined equal
4.66-a1out one-half the number of calo-
ries contained in butter. The man fed for
sixty days on this food would be we'll
SourisL~-. and could live not only sixty
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Some Facts

Battle Greek, Michigan, December 80, 1910
N 4t a-,att&@#
We the undersigned certify that never to our knowledge has .
testimonial letter 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 our knowledge and belief the Company has re-
ceive upwards of fifty thousand 100000 genuine testimonial letters
This company has never knowingly made nor permitted an
untruthful statement regarding its products or its methods.
N. K. HOWE, Treasurer. with Company about "a years)
L. !. LAMSON, Inspector of Advts. with Company about o4 years)
&c. GRAND1N, Advertising Manager. with Company about = years.
Z. M. ~STERRETT, M. D., Physician in charge of Scientific Dept
with Company about ~ yeaIal
CIESTON SYER, Advt. Writer. with Company about 3 yens)
CHARLES w. GREEN, Advt. Writer. with Company about years.
HARRY E. BURT, General Sup't. with Company about 10 years)
II. {, LAWN Assistant to Chairman. with Company about 2 years)
c. w. POST, Chairman. with Company 10 years. from the begnning)
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-01-19

hmay be rememberedth that we were first attacked and have since defended
ourselves by placMg facts before that great jmy-Ihe Public.
A good scrap is more or less comforting now and then if YOU know
you are right. "@
lnthe case lately tried, an appeal has been taken to the higher courts. We
have unbomded faith in the ultimate decision o. cur American Tribunals.
Our suits against the weekly" have not vet been tried. Thew ar for libel
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-01-19

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 fol the details of scraps"
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" They
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 were negotiating for some changes they wanted in the word
ing and shape Of the advertisements, and during this correspondence
our manager gave instructions to our Advertising Department to
quit advertising altogether in that Weekly"
Quite a time after the advertising had been left out, an editorial
attack came. We replied in newspapers and the scrap was on.
Then came libel suits from both sides, and some harsh words.
Generally tresorne to the public.
That Weekly" has attacked many prominent men and repu-
table manufacturers.
Our Company seems prominent enough for a sensational
writer to 60 after, hunt for some little spot to critEse, then distort,
twist and present it to the public under scare heads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-12
Self Culture Club

The Self Culture Club met on yes
terday afternoon in regular session
with Mrs. Erret Dunlap.
AS is the custom in the club tC
alternate business and social session
this was the afternoon for embroid
ering and many dainty Christmas
gifts were fashioned by deft fingers
during their pleasant visit with Mrs
Dunlap.
The club was very happy in hav
ing Mrs. Forwood visit with them
during the afternoon.
Mrs. Dunlap, who is always a most
charming hostess, served a dainty
luncheon, when the guests spent some
time in admiring her lovely hand.
painted china, over which she has
laborei so diligently the past year.
The club meets January Sth with
Mrs. Donnelly.
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PhiIathea Class Ente rtained.

The Philathea Glass was most
pleasantly entertained last evening at
Mrs. j. A. Bivens.
The class had formed the house
party at Mrs. Bivens' reception and
in the evening We're joined by their
gentlemen friends.
Forty-two was played n interesting
progression and dainty luncheon
served Misses Gait, Holt, Ethel Neil
son, Whitehurst, Lane, Morgan, Bag
well, Bowman, Cornell, Scott, VOL
Verton, Dove, Gwinn, Mesdames Nor
gan, Hartnett, Tyre and Sam Down
ard; Messrs. VIII Morgan, Fonville,
Morgan, Harry, Ryburn, Drake, Stone
fifer, Hartnett, Do|nard, Tyre, Rob
erts, Noble, Martin, Frensiey, Nor
riS and Sullivan
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-12
A Pint Of UneQua|ed
Cough Syrup for SOC
The Quickest, surest Cough Remedy You
Ever Used, or Money Refunded. Stops
Even Whooping Cough Quickly.

You may not need the So which a so.
cent bottle of Pinex saves you, but you
do need the wonderful effectiveness of
this famous cough remedy. 1t will usual
ly stop the most obstinate deep-seated
cough inside of "a hours, and has no
equal for whooping cough.
homemade sugar syrup, gives you a full
pint-a family supply-of the most pleas
ant and effective cough remedy you ever
used. Easily prepared in five minutes
directions in package.
The way this takes hold of cough and
gives instant relief will make you regret
that you never tried it before. Stimulates
the appetite. is slightly laxative and tastes
Eood-children take it willingly. 1t has a
wonderful record in cases of incipient
lung trouble and is splendid for Group,
asthma, bronchitis, throat trouble etc.
PineK is a special and highly concen-
trated compound of Norway White Pine
extract, rich in guaiacol and other natural
healing pine elements. Simply mix with
sugar syrup or strained honey. in a pint
bottle, and it is ready for use. Used in
more homes in the L. s. and Canada
than any other cough remedy.
Pinex has often been initiated, but
never successfully, for nothing else will
produce the same results. The genuine is
guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction
or money refunded. Certificate of guar
antee is wrapped in each package. Your
druggist has Pinex or will gladly get il for
you. If not, send TO The Pinex Co., Ft
Wayne, Ind.
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qINS0CIETY ]! n! s &C !!;!!!:!! y Z
~ BY MARY GwYN wHITEMAN TELEPHONE No. l42
Mrs. Bsrry's Lecture.

An event around which has cen
tered much interest in club circles
and considerable pleasureable antici-
patton was the lecture at Carnegie
Hall on yesterday afternoon given
under the auspices of the Ladies of
the Leaf by Mrs. Maggie w. Barry
of Sherman, Texas, with the Brown
ing Glass and High School pupils and
teachers as guests.
There is a particularly happy feel
ing existing between Mrs. Barry and
the Ladies of the Leaf, for while
years have changed the membership
from the original dozen or more la
dies that Mrs. Barry assembled elev-
en- years ago as "A study class and
from which sprung the Ladies of
the Leaf, still an affection for Mrs.
Barry and a recognition of her ur-
usual talents has been a heritage
treasured in the club, who still con
tnue to study her outlines of study
and to refer all matters of literary
dispute to her as final arbiter.
Consequently it was particularly
grateful to the club members on
yesterday to hear Mrs. Barry refer
to Ardmore as home and speak with
warmth and affection of her oldtime
friends and the ties that bind her to
the town
Mrs Barry chose as her subject,
Hamlet, since the club has been
studying the play this fall and il
Illuminated the drama with reading
and interpolative comments.
Mrs Barry read the play with such
thorough mastery of events and
circumstance that she made the char
acters live before you and prepares
you for the tragedy, as the natural
outcome of voluntary acts.
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rey ana Backer, Mrs. j. \. Bvens
entertained very delightfully."- or yes
terday afternoon With a. reception
from three until six o'clock, which
was largely attended ana gave a
very pleasant Introduction 10 Ard
more folk Of such charming Sroup
of voung women, who have Identified
themselves so thoroughly with cur
educational world.
Chrysanthemums and ferns made
most attractive hous decorations.
Mesdames \. Z. Adams, Rob p. Po-
land. A. ]. Wolyerton and Sam Down
ard gave the welcome greeting.
Nesdames ] "A. Bass and Dan
Grigsby introduced the receiving line
in which stood Mrs, J. A. Bivens'
Misses Boone, Buchanan, Blakency
and Backer Mrs h. Hardy, Mrs. Dr.
Hardy. Mesdames Clint Dove and H.
b. Clark.
The invitation to the punch bowl
was extended by Mrs. Lee Tyre and
Miss Katherine Gait.
Delicious punch was served py
Misses Effe Gwinn and Amanda
Cohrn. Assisting them were MIS-.
John Haltnett, Misses Bagwell, Hall
and Crosswaite.
The dining room simulated Jap
anese tea room, where the fragrant
aroma of tea and coffee invited the
guests to a refreshing cup OF their
favorite beverages anG sandwiches.
japanese lanterns lighted the room
and japanese maids and matroas
served tie guests.
Misses Effe Lane, Whitehurst, Mrs,
Will n. Morgan and Mrs. shelton
Tyre were in Japanese costume,
Misses Johnnie Nelson and Pearl
Rittenhouse assisted them
Misses Ethel Nelson and ltea VOL
verton directed the guests to the
door
Early in the afternoon the follow
ing program was enjoyed:
Song-Nliss Boone.
Piano solo-Nliss Baker.
Reading-Miss Effie Lane.
Piano solo-Miss Lucille Byrd.
Reading-Miss Katherine Gait,
Miss Clara Wolverton gave beau
tiful piano number and during the
reception was enjoyed in several mum
bers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-12
Saved His WIfe's Life.

My wife would have been in her
grave today" writes o. II. Brown, os
Muscadine. Ala, IF it had not been
for DR.. King New Discovery. She
was down in her bed, not able to get
up without help. She had "A severe
bronchial trouble and dreadful
cough. ! got her bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and she soon began
to mend, and was well in a short
time" Tnfallib!e for coughs and colds,
it's the most reliable remedy on earth
for desperate lung trouble, hemor-
rhages, lagrippe, asthma, hay fever,
Group and whooping cough. soc, $1O0.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
Ringer Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-12
Fooled ONLY Himself,

There was an American once who
stayed SO long in England that ne i'm
agined he had not only got quit OF the
American manner" but had shed the
Transatlantic accent. He deceived
many and was happy until the day OF
his return. "First-class to Liverpool
how much?" said he to the booking
clerk at huston. Five dollars and g
half. colonel" promptly replied the
clerk, and the illusion was shattered
forever RS matter of intona'ior
when We are all speaking the same
words
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-12
With Mrs. Sass.

Miss Corrah Hayes who as the
guest of Mrs. Morris Sass has been
the recipient of many charming So
cial courtesies, was extended a fare
well compliment on yesterday morn,
ing by her hostess, who entertained
a dozen ladies in her honor.
Miss Hayes was not told OF the
party and was invited on a shop
ping expedition by several neighbors
who were to stop by for her.
They did stop by for her and con
tinued to stay while other friends
dropped in, until at last Miss Hayes
realized that it was only a ruse af.
ter all and small sized party was
in progress.
The guests were s,ven the very
pleasant task of making sachets for
the honoree.
Mrs. Jim Stonum won the prize
for the prettiest one, and presented
her trophy to Miss Hayes.
In the dining room the table was
daintily spread with Japanese deco
rations and a delicious three course
luncheon served Mesdame Harts,
Sayre, Byars, Tillinghast, Guillot,
Potter, Stonum, Anderson, Campbell,
Boyd, Williams, Wallace, Misses
Hayes, Boone and Dickson.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-12

A Mrs. Sass.

On last 'evening at Mrs. Morris
Sass, Mrs. Maggie w. Barry gave
a lecture on The Music of Poetry.
This was the annual entertainment
given by the Ladies OF the Leaf in
compliment tc their husbands and
is always a most pleasant hospitality
number before the lecture
Mrs. Barry gave short sketch ol
the history of poetry and followed
it up by number of illustrative
readings.
After the program sandwiches and
coffee were served.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-12
Notice in Bankruptcy.

In the District Court of the United
States for the Eastern District of
Oklahoma. before j. W. Harred,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Lewis II. Brad
ford, Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy
To the creditors of Lewis II. Brad
ford of Ardmore, in the Eastern Dis
trict of the State of Oklahoma, a
Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
9th day of December, 1911, the said
Lewis IL. Bradford was adjudged
bankrupt, and that the rlrst meeting
of his creditors will be held at the
office of J. w. Harreld, Referee. in
the city of Ardmore, oklahoma, on
the 2lst day of December, 1911, at
10 o'clock, a. m, at which time the
creditors may' attend, prove
their claims, appoint trus-
tee, examine the bankrupt and trans
act such other business as may come
before said meeting.
Dated this 11th day OF pcccm ber,
1911.
j. w. HARRELD,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Ardmore, Okla
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The Lookout Man.

Now, listen, little children, and I'll
tell a story true
And better you remember, for it
means a lot to you-
And if you heed the lesson, then
when Christmas time is here
You'll get lot of presents and a
lot of Christmas cheer.
The Lookout Man is walking when
the stars begin to peep
To see if little children are in bed
and fast asleep;
And all who act up naughty and don't
mind their mas and pas,
The Lookout Man is watching, and
he'll tell old Santa Claus.
l knew little fellow once who got
real bad, and said
He didn't care for Santa Claus, and
wouldn't go to bed;
And said -he didn't have to mind-O,
he was awful bad,
And didn't seem to care mite in
making folks feel sad.
But when it came to Christmas Day
he didn't get a thing,
For Santa Claus had heard of him
and not a thing he'd bring.
He knew that bad boys record-bet-
ter mind your mas and pas,
The Lookout Man is watching, and
he'll tell old Santa Claus.
/ also knew little girl who was
just awful bad.
She wouldn't get her lessons and she
always got so mad
If anybody told her to be still and
hush her noise
Well, she was always wishing for a
lot of Christmas toys
But when twas Christmas morning,
to her wonder and surprise,
An empty stocking hanging in TIC
corner met her eyes.
You see, she acted naughty-better
mind your mas and pas;
The Lookout Man is watching, and
he'll tell old Santa Claus.
The Lookout Man is pcegins through
the windows every night
And counting up the children who
are always acting right.
And going off to bed at once when
told it's time to go.
And never pouting, not bit, or TAX
ing clothes off slow.
He puts them in the good book, but
the bad ones in the bad
And when he writes a bad one, D,
he looks just awful sad
For he knows they will get nothing
better mind your mas and pas,
The Lookout Man is watching, and
he'll tell old Santa Claus.
Will NJ. Maupin in the Commoner.