Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-24
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Some SeH-ExpIanatory Let

baxtie Lreeks MAcn-s Jany q II
DE- H. III. Pratt
Suite. l22 100 state St.
Chicago. Illinois.
zsy Dear Doctor:
Owing to some DISAGREEMENT With
magazine several years ago thex have
become quite Titupertfve. and OF late
have publicly charged me with false
hoods in my statements that We have
genuine testimonial letters
II has been our rule 10 nefra<h from
Euhllshing the names <either of laymen
! or PHYSICIANS who have written to us In
. complimentary way. ard We have de-
elined 20 accede to the demand OF attor-
neys that We turn these letters oevr to
them.
II am asking a few men whom / deem
20 No. friends 10 permit me TO reproduce
HoutH of their letters over their sigma
n lures La order 10 refute the falsehoods.
We have -AasssreSfs OF letters from
ply zicianss bat j esteem the one that
you wrote 70 me in 1905 among thefvery
best particularly In view. OF the fact that
Il recognizes tfe work I have been try
ing TO do partly through the little book,
Tile Road to eilville."
I do not sell or attempt 70 sell the
higher. thought which Is more important
than the kind OF food. but I have taken
considerable pains TO extend TO human
~ such facts as may nave come to me
On this subject
In order that your mind may be re-
fres. d I am herewith enclosing a copy
Of your good letter. also . copy OF the
little hook. and IL you will give me the
privilege OF printing this over your sig
nature 7 win accompany the printing
with an explanation as to Why you per-
mitted its use In publication in order
40 refuta falsehoods, and under that
method OK treatment I feel. so far as
KNOW. there would be no breach Of the
code OF ethics.
Il trust hits winter weather is finding
you wen. contented and enjoying the
fruits that are yours BY right
With AL best wishes. I am.
Yours very truly.
G ". POST.
DR.. Pratt. who is one of the most
prominent and skiIlful surgeons In Amer
lea. very kindly granted our request In
the cause Of truth and justice.
Chicago. Aug. q. 1909.
Mr. CIV. Post.
Battle Greek, Mich.
~ Dear SIR
n write to express my personal ap-
rreciation OF one OF your business meth
DDS, that OF accompanying each pack
age OF your Grape-Nuts production with
that little booklet. The Road 10 Well
VILE A more appropriate. clear headed
and effective presentation Of health-giv-
ing autO-suEgestions could scarcely be
penned
'scrape-Nuts is a good food IN itself,
but the food contained in this little arti-
Gle Is still better stuff. I commend the
practice because I kiow that the greed
and strenuousness, the consequent graft
and other types Of thievery and mali
cious mischief generally can never be
cured BY legislative action.
THE only hope for the betterment OF
the race rests In individual soul culture.
I'm taking a step in this direction,
your process has been 50 original and
unique that IL must set q pace for 9TH
er concerns until finally the whole coun-
Try gets favored with genuine. practical
Christianity.
Il shan do all that lies in my power 20
ala IN the appreciation OF Grape Nuts.
not so much for the sake OF the food
Itself as for the accompanying sugges-
tons.
twisting Battle Greek the other day
with a friend, DR.. Kelly, OF Evanston,
Illinois while I was consulting with Mr..
Gregory. my friend visited your fac
tories and came away greatly amazed.
not only at the luxurious furnishings OF
the orIces generally. and the general
eQuirment OF the place. but with the
Sweet spirit OF courtesy and kindness
chat seemed 20 MI the air with a spirit
naI nzone that was good TO breathe.
The principles expressed in the little
booklet, The Road to MELVILLE I wei
know are practical and they work in
husiness OF all kinds, including santa
riuns. as VIII be fairly tested before
time IL done.
i know you win not regard this let
ter OF appreciation as an intruding one.
IL Is simply the salutation OF good fell
fawship 70 you from a man who. al
thouea he has never seen you, feels
drawn 10 you by the kindness OF
thought
The only thing that makes a man
i've forever IN the hearts OF hi scountry-
men and his race is the good that he
does. Your position in this respect Is
~ enviahle one and wish 10 extend my
Congratulations"
Yours respectfully,
.. =. l. PRATTs