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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12
Statement No. 3 reads: "Tl


health officers of Mich, Maine, Penn.
New Hamp. and other states in their
official bulletins have for years been
denouncing as preposterous and fraud
ulent the claims made by the Postum
Cereal company. We do not recall
any criticism except from Mich, Penn.
Maine and S. Dakota,
The average reader might think that
the opinions expressed by the state of
ficiaIs are always correct but that cou
clusion is not borne out by facts.
As an illustration: About thirteen
years ago the dairy and food commits
sion of Michigan for some personal rea
son printed a severe criticism on us
for making Postum of Barley (accord-
ing to his official chemist) at market
price and selling too high. He was
shown there was never grain of
barley used in Postum. His report was
false and misleading. The governor
dismissed him.
We believe that most of the state
officials are honest. and on the other
hand we are firmly convinced that some
of their conclusions cannot be substan-
tiated by facts In scientific research,
They never criticise the purity of our
foods; for so much we are thankful,
If our conclusions in regard to its be-
ing brain food differ from theirs,
and we are both honest, they have
rather the advantage. because under
the law they can order us 10 eliminate
from the package any statement If it
disagrees with their opinion. Other.
wise they would harass grocers.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12
Some Suspicious Persons
Enqued ring" certain weekly paper to abuse

So less months
Battle Greek the factories
spying
Of
exactly the ingredients the
ceaned-the
the the
disappointing the weekly
find
or OF
failed utterly the products
people through
they spy
something advertising that could
be criticised
methods
take the items
We will chain the
article
confne the discussion to the questions at
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12
Spasm No. 6 says:

most dangerous thing in the world for
one threatened with appendicitis is to
eat any food whatever. Notwithstand-
ing he knew that danger, {. w. Post
advertised GrapeNuts at Is cents a
package for those so threatened -
This is intended to muddlc the read
or into believing that we put out Grape
Nuts as a cure for appendicitis.
Mr. Post. himself. has had probably
as wide experience as any other man in
America in the study and observation
of food as related to the digestive or
gans. and we proved in court by the
physicians and surgeons on the wit
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12
Some Facts

Greek, Michigan December 80 191(
certify that knowledge has
printed the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd which
genuine signed believed
the knowledge and belief the Company
fifty thousand, (50o0o) genuine testimonial letters,
This has knowingly made permitted
regarding products it's methods.
M. X. HOWE compa
LAMsON Inspector of Advts
Advertising Manager Company yea)
M STERRETT M D. Physician in charge of Scientific Dept
with I'd
CHESTON SYER Advt. Writer Company yeas)
Advt Writer Company years)
HARRY BURT General supt. years)
HAWK Assistant Chairman. Company yers)
G. w POST, Chairman romth begnnng)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12

every time light is turned from offers
talk about the merits of the products but honor
We not hiring that Weekly
general details scraps
lately articles attacking and may be inter
ested in the following:
Weekly They endorsed
advertising which
objected.
The Weekly discontinued inserting while they
negotiating the wording the
Advertising advertising altogether that
Weekly
Quite advertising had left editorial
replied newspapers and the
suit both Sides and harsh words
Generally to public.
reputable
prominent go
dstort
to the heads
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12

The Weekly" carefully climi
from It's printed account testimon
garding the years of research
study by Mr.. Post in fitting himsel
his work, and would lead the read
the distorted article TO believe thi
education began since 1905.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12
Distortion No. IL
Post as "dodging witness, (,

fost as a dodging witness,
His eye .is not of the shifty kin
served in the head of one of his ]
critics, On the witness stand Mr..
looks quietly but very steadily sr
into the eyes Of the haggling, twi
lawyer, trying by all his art I'd
double barreled questions and buI
and confuse witness. "a
The "dodging," it seems, con-
Of replying "I don Il know.vIlE h
Opposing counsel holds book Z
hand while he queries:
"I want TO know if there
single thing in your whole bool
that suggests any particular kin
food. y Then followed some discu
between attorneys. Fl
When Mr. Post was allowed 4
ply, he said, 81 don't know un|
read the book over to see."
This book. it turns out, was w
by Mr.. Post seventeen years ago
probably has not been read earl
by him in the last fifteen year5.
would require remarkable mend
instantly say Hyeso or "non
what n book of 147 pages did q
not contain, without reading it 0|
but such conservative and we'll
anced answers are construed by
ton seekers to be "dodging.'
The attorney sought by every 4
impress the jury with the fact thu
Post g belief in the power of ml1
relation to the body branded hiI
unreliable and worse.
The following is quoted from q
the questions:
(The lawyer reading from the
"The writer of these pages
to say nothing of himself other u
simple instrument through whIe1
divine principle chooses TO manif@
self by precept and example,
"Skill in mental practice is r.
in the same way as skill In nu
partment of science-by obsery
study, experience and tho abili
evolve correct conclusions.
"Read carefully, thoughtfull
more than twenty pages daily;
ward seek an easy position whex|
will not be disturbed. Relax
muscle. Close your eyes, and R.
the silence where mind is plastic
breathings of spirit and where
talks TO the Son. The Thoughts
divine universal mind come as
angels and endow YOU with
power. IT YOU go into the silence
BILE and trusting. YOU VIII come
riched and greatly strengtaen
BODY by contact even for a short
with the Father Of all life an
power. You will feel reffesn
every way and food taken W
readily as the stomach works
when under the influence OF
power.
"I ask you if you did not VIII
and if you did not believe II VIZ
wrote it?' V
For moment the courtroom
absolute silence. -
MIR. Post slowly leaned forwsI
the rail, pointed his finger mt tnyX
ney S face 10 emphasize his Isp
with eyes that caused those OF u
torney TO drop, he said, "1est
proud to say l did. -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12

Item II is an illustration of the
sauirming and twisting of the sensa.
tional writer delivering distorted mat
ter to his readers,
While on the witness stand Mr.. Post
testified TO his studies in anatomy, ply
sioogy, dietetics and psychologist
relating to the preparation and diges-
tion of food, Asked to name authori-
ties studied, he mentioned six or eight
from memory, and commented on some
clinical experience covering several
years in annual journeys to Europe
Now notice the distortion. Copy
from the printed criticism.)
"He (Post) 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 thew were the only ones.)
-"Did you consult the books from
these editions?" was asked.
"From those and various editions, -
answered Post.
The attorney "picked up book after
book from the pile aud showed the
title pages to the .jury-aIl except two
had been published since 1905.
This is an example of distortion and
false coloring to produce an unfavor-
able impression.
The facts are Mr.. Post purposely in
troduced the latest editions that could
be obtained of prominent authorities TO
prove by them the truth of his state.
ments regarding appendicitis and the
ANALYSIS of brain. also the latest con.
clusions in regard 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
Ochsner.
Physiological Chemistry, By Hammar-
stem.
Biochemic System of Medicine, by
Carey,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12
Prevarication No. 8,

spends nearly million wear in ad
vcrtising and relies on that to keep
out of the newspapers the dangerous
nature of the fraud he is perpctrating
on the public
The Postum company does pay out
upwards of million year for trade
announcements. Newspaper nsen be-
heve our statements truthful or they
would not print them. Large num-
bers of newspaper men use our prod.
ucts.
They are capable of telling the pub
lie whether or not we ''bribc' them
1t may have escaped notice that we
did not "bribe - that particular
weekly.
No. y states hat the amount of the
verdict will 'bc devoted by the
weekly TO exposing fraud -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12

It may be remembered that
atjuy-T The Public
We
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12

ness stand that the predominating
cause of appendicitis is undigestod lood
and that il is necessary to cunt enl-
ing food. and when the body requires
food again, use a predigested food, or
at least one easy of digestion.
DR.. Ochsner i'm his work on appendi
citis refers directly to the use of the
we'll known predigested foods that can
brought out the interesting fact that
in Hafter treatment it is advantag-
eous to take on predigested food.
The price of the package (refcrred
to By the wcekly) is not known by us
to have any relation to the question.
BILE food in bowel troubles and TO use
Grape Nuts food has been "a great
blessing to tens of thousands of peo-
pie. and we hope will continue to
bless good many more i'll the sue
ceeding years.
NO. I is a live wire. 1t refers TO
rience in suggestive therapeutics, -
or "mental healing" which further
lead to a most careful and systematic
study of the effect of the mind on the
digestive and other organs of the body.
He attended clinics in Europe and
fitted himself for future career in
which he has become known as one of
the food experts of the world, fitted
TO Judge both from the material as well
as the mental side Of the question.
For about eight years previous to
1891 he was an invalid. In that year,
after being under the care of several
well known physicians, he was quick
" healed, by what to him was Gu
rIous and not well understood method.
Sufficient to say, he became a well
man, weighing about ls5 pounds,
This experience challenged his inves.
tlgation into causes Of disease and
their amelioration, Those studies and
experiences developed a very profound
reverence for a Supreme Power which
directly operates upon the human be-
ing, and this reverence for the infinite
became to him a form of religion which h
included honesty of purpose towards his
fellow man. \ statement which will
be indorsed by everyone who knows
him closely.
He will make public announcement
in detail of these facts, and the Pos
tum company Will cause that state
ment to he published in newspapers and
magazines in due time. We suggest
the reader look for it,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12
Distortion No. l stated that

DlSGOrC1On NO. / stated that
We haVc been accustomed TO advertise
Grape Nuts and Postum as "cure alls
for everything
II has never been the policy of this
company TO advertise Grape Nuts or
Postum to cure anything.
We say that in cases where coffee
disagrecs and is causing sickness rs
dismissal will remove the cause of tn"
trouble, and VIC suggeH, the use of
Postum for the reason thai il furnishes
Il hot. palatable morning beverage and
contains natural elements from the
grain which can he used by nature to
assist in rebuilding nerve ccnters 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
i'll its place.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12


perfectly
"Theres a Reason" b
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12
made of.

Before the passage of the pure food
law the packages stated that Grape
Nuts food was made of wheat and bar
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12

We haven't "devoted' the sum TO
any particular purpose yet.
Item 10 is discovery that
wheat bran is part of Postum.
But the criticism neglected TO men.
tion that for years every Postum pack
age announced in plain type that the
outer covering of wheat (bran) made
part of the beverage.
They ignorantly fell into a trap
here, not knowing enough of food value
to know that 'Ftaka -diastase,' - the
article used by physicians the world
over for starch Indigestion, is made
from "wheat bran.}'
So we use that part Of the wheat
berry because it contains the element
needed to develop the valuable dias
tase In manufacture. Good Postum is
impossible without this part.
These self appointed critics do make
some laughable blunders through ig
norance, but-be patient.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12

We have never been compelled - to
make any change. q
Since the beginning il has been a uni
versa 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 bar
lev.
We did not esteem the small amount
Of salt and yeast AS of value enough
Ia speak of. but after the new law
came in we became as technical as the
officials at Washington and added the
words "ycast' and "salt.' although
we have no recollection of being asked
to
We believed that our statement that
Grape Nuts will supply elements to
nourish the brain and nerve eenters is
true, and bring authorities to support
the fact.
Some state chemists believed this
gross exaggeration and, inasmuch as
the food department at Washington
could easily harass groeers, pending n
trial on the disputed question, we con.
cluded that much the better way would
be TO eliminate from our packages such
claims, however certain we may be that
the claims are true
Another statement objected to read
as follows:
1.-The 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.
"Caloric' is the word which defines
unit OF heat determined by the
amount necessary to raise one kilogram
of water one degree centigrade. On
this basis table of calories is pre-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12

This is almost real humor.
We have two suits pending against
the "weekly.' total, S500,000.0O.
We haven t "devoted' the sum to
any particular purpose yet.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12
Charge No. 2

passage Of the national food and drugs
act compelled us to drop from the pack
ages some assertions regarding the nu.
tritive value Of Grape-Nuts.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12

Since the beginning it has been a uni
versal rule to print clearly on every
package exactly what the contents are
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1911-10-27

There will be a business meeting
of the Presbyterian Ladies AID
Thursday, Nov. 2, at the home of
Miss Thomas. All members are re-
quested to be present.
The property valuation of Mon
tana, according to official report,
has increased $4,000, 900 in the
last three years.
Martin jacobson is shipping a
large amount of his wheat crop to
Shelby parties.
DIR. Evans, Dentist, is permanent
ly located at Shelby and is prepared
to do all classes of Dental work.
Office over drug store.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1911-10-27

The young winter which gave a
few lusty squalls the first days of
the present week, seems to have
taken a little soothing syrup. The
little outburst has been followed by
clear, warm days. Farm work is
being pushed to completion and
threshing will be finished in a very
short time.
Ray Thomas, who has spent the
summer at Rollins, this state, re-
turned to Cut Bank this week to
take up residence on his claim.
Mrs. Metcalfe left Wednesday
evening for an extended visit with
friends at Sedalia, Mo.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1911-10-27
The Pinch-P

The pinch-penny, who escapes
the big and little obligations that
fall upon ordinary citizens III a COM
munity. who is willing to be treated,
entertained, given free advice and
favors, always tiatters himself that
be is cutter" than the other fellow,
that side-stepping these obligations
and receiving favors at the hands Of
others and not repaying them is not
noticed, that he is making Roadway
and saving money by so doing. No
one is deluded as badly as he That
type of nan may save money beau
tifully, but that type of man seldom
has the capacity to make money.
The type of man who makes money
fast is the mar of generous impul-
ses. This does not mean that a man
need be a good fellow and blow
in his coin among a lot of loafing
parasites. He must be generous to-
ward the worthy things in his COM
munity. If he isn't his sins will
find him out" Most of us, in try
inc to cover up our shortcomings,
delude not one person III the world
but ourselves. The tightwad to-
ward worthy things in the commun-
ity in which he lives, who thinks
the public is not on" is one of the
most deluded of mortals.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1911-10-27
May Make a
Drastic Ruling

According to an eastern newspa-
per article dealing with the results
of the closing of all saloons on and
near the White Earth Reservation
in Minnesota, it is the intention of
the Interior Department at Wash
ington to take a similar drastic
purse with reference to selling
liquor contiguous to all Indian reser-
vations, provided it is found that
there are gross violations of the
state and federal laws. The article
says that on complaint of any citi-
zen or number of citizens concern
ing misconduct of saloons close to
Indian reservations the Government
will begin an investigation and if
the charges are we'll founded will
revoke the federal license of all deal
ers, which is within their power.
Ii this course is followed it may
revolutionize conditions in this
state, where there are so many In
dian reserves. In time it might
wipe out every saloon in Dupuyer
Waller and Cut Bank in this county
as these towns are considered with.
in the immediate zone of the Black.
feet reserve. As towns within TWEEN
ty five miles of the White Earth re
serve in Minnesota were compelled
to close up their saloons, it might
effect more towns than those men.
toned. If this contemplated course
is carried out there is liable to bt
not a little wailing and gnashing o.
teeth in different parts of old Tetor
county before many moons.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1911-10-27
Personal

DR.. and Mrs. Hulbush are enjoy
ing a visit from the formers mother,
who came over from Kalispell with
her daughter the first of the week.
Frank Stuff came from K~alispell
the first of the week and is winding
up some business matters, prepare
tory to departing for Nebraska.
where he and Mrs. Stuff will spend
the winter.
Thinking of adopting a Ioose-leaf
ledger system? The Pioneer Press
can fit you out with a complete sys-
tenn, covers, carbons and all COM
plete.
The G. G Putt family have moved
to town for the winter season. They
have taken up residence quarters in
the Miller residence on upper
Broadway.
Miss Agnes Erickson went to
Seattle last Saturday evening Miss
Erickson expects to remain in the
Coast country for an indefinite time.
Harry Convis, county treasurer
of Bottineau county, N. D.. and one
of the proprietors of the local tele-
phone system, is a business visitor
in Cut Bank this week.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1911-10-27

A splendid school where the high
est ideals of morality and good citi-
zenship are made the watchword
and a buzzard's nest of booze and
immortality almost side by side do
not gibe very we'll, do they?
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1911-10-27

The Pioneer Press is for a clean
er as well as a greater Cut Bank.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1911-10-27

Display advertising, 25c per column inch
Special rate on large. time contracts
The evening world., 1911-12-02
DOOM OFFERED
PH|LL|ES $4,000
FOR HIS RELEASE
Manager Serious Re.
garding Attempt to Buy
Boston National Club.

v w " VII Nbfl1sp
DETROIT. Dec. Just to show that
| am not bluflng and mean business. I
have offered President Fogei OF the Phil
lies. $4,000 for my release" said Charles
Doom, manager Of the Phillies. who has
not signed q contract for 1912. here to-
day.
III Fogei calls my statements an at
tempt to get theatrical notoriety." con-
tinued the catcher. ''hc Is wrong, for I
need no press notices. My act Is booked
as long as I want II booked. I was
never more serious In my life and fully
intend to become a major league club
owner.
Il have the necessary backing. and II
I don't succeed In buying the Boston
Nationals we have another club In view.
II regret exceedingly that I would have
10 leave Philadelphia and the Philadel-
phia team. l hate to leave my players.
| whipped up a ~pennant contender out
OF nothing In a short time. and the only
season was owing to Magee's suspension
and injuries to Titus and myself. Next
season I don't think anything can stop
the Phillies from winning h e champion
ship. But ! think l owe Il to myself to
better myself when the chance offers.
The chance has come and l propose to
take advantage OF II.
II will be In New York during the
National League meeting and will talk
the matter over with President Fogel.
I don't thlnk he will stand in the way
OF my advancement"
The evening world., 1911-12-02
Old Glory Auction Proves
Conclusively That the
Horse Is Still King.

THE gasoline invader has yet to
force Kin Horse from his an
cestrai throne. This has been
proved conciusively by the Old Glory
horse auction, which after six big days
closes tonight In Madison Square Gar
den. The quality of horses consigned to
this sale was we'll UP TO the standard
OF former years. and the promoters
OF the auction expressed themselves
to-day as well satisfied with the prices
brought. This opinion IL borne out by
scores OF horsomen who ave attended
the sale, who declare that the events
Of the week ave substantiated the
contention that. despite the nroads
made by I d, automobile. horses are to-
day commanding bigger prices than ever
before.
More than eight hundred horses were
listed for the auction. and by the time
the sale closes tonight every one will
hays been disposed Of at average rate
or one horse every six minutes. This
time includes tho demonstrating OF the
animals and getting the bidding up a 6
high as the auctioncer thinks the pro-
spective buyers will go.
During the first four days of the sale
tho receipts on 573 horses were s263, so.
an average OF about 700. From this
It will be seen that. because there were