davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19
The states and Water Power.

Secretary Ballinger points out in
his annual report that, upon the L.
100000 acres covering water power
sites withdrawn from the public do
main in the west, the states which
contain the sites own the waters in
the streams. They exercise, too, the
police powers that are necessary to
SUPERVISE and control the public serv-
ice corporations which would develop
electrical energy from the streams.
Tie federal government. which has
always held the public domain In
trust for the states. now denies its
trust and asserts owners. ip Of the
sites. The western states are dishon.
eat or weak, they cannot be relied
upon to administer properly fresh
grants Of the national resources 10
their citizens In federal eyer all the
states, in fact, are dishonest or weak.
The states, concededly, have the DO
.Ace powers and the ater. The gov
lnrnmept at Washington lacks both.
but withhoIds the sites, and asks the
states 10 giva up what they have. ca
the ground Of their un~worthiness. Il
j 4 very pretty quarrel as 1t stands
Meanwhile, q means of great wealth
tp the people 70 locked up.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19
EUST BE REVISION
PEOPLE INSIST ON REMOVAL OF
TARIFF INloulTlEs.
Democratic Party Has Been Pub
Fower With That Understanding
Commissions Help to Be Wei
coined II End Is Reached.

When the Payne-Aldrich tariff law
was enacted the protectionists, and es-
pecialiy the chief beneficiaries, be-
lieved that the tariff question had been
settled for another ten years or so. In
spite of the obvious and fragrant be-
trayal of the people, the fat disregard
for party pledges and the manifesto
tioI,s of dissatisfaction throughout the
country, the new law was declared to-
be the best ever, and the prediction
ives made that it would soon be vindi-l
Gated by results.
This fatuous view of the situation
Jailed to take into account the great
er enlightenment and determination Of
the people. The lesson Of the recent
elections dispelled that view. And now
the Republicans know that the tariff,
Instead of having been disposed of for
an indefinite period, is still the most
Immediate and pressing question be-
fore congress. The Democrats know
that they have gained control Of the
house primarily because Of the failure
VI AhC ItVpuDllCdh6 " lCNl5S lhC
downward.
Republican adjustment to this crisis
has taken the form of a reluctant adop-
pon of the tariff commission plan. The
president is to be given the kind Of
commission he has asked for, with a
probability, however, that his commits
sion will be unduly hampered by re-
strictions, If the old line protectionists.
can prevail. But at any rate a commits
sion will be created and set to work
after congress adjourns.
Meanwhile the Democrats, anticipat-
Ing their control of the house, will call
q meeting Of members-elect, select a
ways and means committee in advance,
and that committee will spend the.
coming summer investigating the tar
If and preparing a general revision
bill.
1t will be seen that the two plans Of
revision proposed the Republicans
fayoring revision by schedules and
lngs, and the Democrats favoring gen
eral revision-there will be a con let
of methods with the Democrats In on
troll of the house and the Republicans
In control of the senate. Perhaps the
benelciaries of excessive tariffs hope
that in this conflict they will enjoy the
benefits of delay in real ttriff revision.
IF the Democrats are wise they will
avail themselves of all the help the
tariff commission can give them, voting
for the creating of the commission
and Using its information, more espe-
cialiy as their party will be well rep
resented on the commission.
For now the country will hold both
parties responsible for honest tariff re-
vision. And 1t will expect as it's first
right, and regardless Of the final ad-
iustment of the tariff, the earliest pos
sible elimination of the most fragrant
Ou'Tages of the existing law.-Kansas
Cisg Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

At last It occurred to the authort-
ties 70 examine q little box, Of about
the size of an ordinary suit case.
which was nailed up against q large
tree close BY the house.
In this box several telephone wires
conTerged. It was q sort Of neigh
borhood switchboard.
What was the surprise of the tele-
phone men to find this box nearly
filed with nuts. They took out three
peach baskets full. each one holding
at least two quarts.
Rioting among the nuts were the
youthful members of a promising
squirrel family-Christian Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

The next day a man appeared from
the telephone Office.
Il have come to see what makes
your telephone bell ring most of the
time" he remarked.
But non Of the family could en-
tighten him, and he say nothing about
1t which was out Of order.
The next day he came again. took
the telephone entirely to pieces. ex-
amined the full length of the wire.
Still, he could find nothing amiss, and
still at the central office the little
fame kept burning in the niche dedi-
Gated to this particular family, This
indicated that their bell was ringing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

fused TO accept him. The winner Of
the prize was Miss Dora Kohier Of St.
Louis. +
do you want to take him home
with youf" said Father Nugent, who
had charge Of the affair.
Really" replied Miss Kohler, "hs's
very nice. but / 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 a bid Of l6."
AS no one made a higher bid, Faith
er Nugent handed to Miss Kohler q
IS bill in lieu Of 2e7 pounds of Casey.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

in due time. We suggest the reader look
for it.
Prevarication No. 8. "Post spends
nearly a million a 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 a 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 OIL not we "bribeO them.
1t 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 exposing fraud
This is almost real humor.
We have two suits pending against the
weekly" total, $500, 0 900.
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 a trap here
not knowing enough of food value to know
that 'Iaka-Diastase" the article used by
physicians the world over for Starch in
digestion" is made from wheat bran"
So xua ,ca tbo+ pnrL &c Az ,r,LooA Inru,
because it contains the element needed
to develop the valuable diastase in man
ufacture. Good Postum is impossible
without this part.
These self-appointed critics do mako
some laughable blunders through ignor-
ance, but--be patient.
Item II is an illustration of the squirm-
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, Detetics and Psychological re-
lating to the preparation and digestion Of
food. Asked to name authorities studied
he mentioned 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 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 they
were the only ones.)
"Did you consult the books from these
editions?" was asked.
From those and various editions" an
swered Post.
The attorney picked up book after
book from the pile and showed the title
pages to the jury,-all except two had
been published since 1905"
This is an example Of distortion and
false coloring to produce an unfavorable
impression.
The facts are Mr.. Post purposcly 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 che 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-
ner.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19
Failure NOT Possible.

It may be that the Democrats will
have a good deal to learn, but we see
nc reason whatever to predict failure
70. them. We do not think that the
CO. ntry looks for failure. On the con-
tra =, it expects honest intelligent,
efficient and faithful service. Those
navrow-minded Republicans - and
there are decidedly fewer of these
than there used to be-who think that
tho Democratic party is bound to fail
simply because it is the Democratic
party, would do well to remember that
about one-half the life Of the nation
has been passed under Democratic rule,
and well passed. One extremely good
sign is to be found In the fact that
the mere prospect of power and re-
sponsibility has sobered the Demo
cratic party and its leaders, nor is it
the only favorable omen. Many men
Of ability have come to the front In
the last few years, and the party
spirit has acquired a new and better
spirit. Taking everything into con
sideration, we are disposed to agree
with Mr.. Clark. As the prospective
speaker of the new house of repre-
s~entatives he comes certainly as near
as any one to being a party leader,
AS his influence is to be so great the
country may as we'll congratulate
Itself on his high character, and also
on the fact that he has never been
known as the friend of the interests.
Under his leadership the house ought
to make a good record. The oppor-
tunity, as we have said, is great.
There is no reason to believe that it
will be thrown away. We trust that
1t may be improved to the uttermost.
Indianapolis News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

Physiological Chemistry, by Hammar.
stem.
Biochemic System of Medicine, b.
Carey.
The weekly" carefully eliminates from
it's 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. IL reports MI. Post as
a lodging witness"
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
| b~arreled 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,-
I want to know if there is a 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 I 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. 1t would require
a remarkable memory to instantly say
yves" or mo" as to what a 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.)
"The writer of these pages desires to
say nothing of himself other than as a
simple instrument through which the Di-
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-
rienee and the ability to evolve correct
conclusions.
READ carefully, ~thoughtfully no more
thar 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 a healing power. Tf 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
wrote it."
For q moment the Court Room was in
absolute silence.
Mr.. Post slowly leaned forward ever
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
ne said. Yes, ] am proud to say I did"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19
Suspicious Persons
Enquired if we were "hing" a certain weekly" paper to abuse us:

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 tieess spying about he summoned
twenty-five of our workmen 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 obtainable- 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
1y 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.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

Two years ago If l had come to
Washington and mentioned the tariff
board subject l would have been
thrown out. Nobody seemed to take
the matter seriously, and It was next
to impossible to get a hearing in any
quarter,-Alvia H. Sanders Of the tar
lf board.
But two years ago, sir, the result
Of the election was not so Thoroughly
Observation-Disclosures News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19
BACHELORS z CENTS A POUND
M. Casey, Wealthy 81. LeuIsan, Weigh
Ing 2s7 Pounds, 10 Bid In for
50 a. Prize.

st. Louis.--St. Louis bachelors are
worth less than 2 cents q pound, &c
cording to the market established at
the st. Vincent de Paul's church,
when 267-pound Martin Casey, the
wealthy head of a broom manufactur.
ing concern, was bid in for IS after
the young woman who had won him
as a prize in a church celebration re-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19
SQUIRRELS RANG TELEPHONE
Max Examines Box Where Wires
Were c~onverged and Finds Il
Nearly Full Of Nuts.

A lady in Englewood. N. J., was
called to the telephone one day by the
operator. who inquired, What do you
want?"
Nothing at all" she responded.
"Your bell rang" insisted the oper
ator. .
None Of US rang it." replied the
lady.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

Of course every time a spot light is turned on from any source
L 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 for the details of scraps"
A 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 tresome 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 critcise, then distort,
twist and present it to the public under scare heads.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19
Some Facts

Battle Greek, Michigan, December 80, 1910.
We the undersigned certify that never to our knowledge has a
testimonial letter been printed by the Postum Cereal Co, Ltd,
which did not have behind it a genuine letter signed, and believed
tobe an honest statement.
To the best of our knowledge and belief the Company has re-
cdve upwards of fifty thousand $4,000 genuine testimonial letters.
This company has never knowingly made nor permitted an
untruthful statements regarding its products or its methods.
M. K. HOWE, Treasurer. with Company about "A years)
L. ]. LAMSON, Inspector of Advts. with Company about eH yen)
FL GRANDIN, Advertising Manager. with Company about 10 years.
f. M. STERRETT, M. d, Physician in charge of Scientific Dept.
with Company about ~ yearsJ
CHESTON SYER, Advt. Writer. with Company about 3 yean)
CHARLES w. GREEN, Advt Writer. with Company about years
HARRY E. BURT, General Sup't. with Company about 10 yeas)
H. {. HAWK, Assistant to Chairman. with Company about 7 years)
{. w. POST, Chairman. with Company 16 years. from the begnmng)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

The Sculptor Philosopher.
The sculptor had Just finished the
Apollo Belvedere.
II am satisfied" he cried. Every
man who passes thinks 1t looks like
himself"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

1t may be rememberedthat we were first attacked and have since defended
ourselves by placing facts before that great jWy-The Public.
A good scrap is more or less comforting now and then, if you know
you are right
In the case lately tried an appeal has been taken to the higher courts. We
have unbounded faith in the ultimate decision of our American Tribunals.
Our suits against the weekly" have not yet been tried. They are for libel
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

and $5OOOOOOOi is asked as damages and may the right man win.
After all the smoke Of legal battle blows away, the facts will stand out
clearly and never be forgotten that Postum, Grape Nuts, and Post Toasies are
perfectly pure, have done good honest service to humanity for years. the test-
moniaE are real and truthful and the business conducted on the highest blame
of commercial integrity
There's q Reason
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd. Battle Creek. Mich.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

Charge No. 2 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.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

Before the passage of the Pure Food
Law the packages stated that Grapefruit
food was made of wheat and barley.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-19

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 it's
place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
PORT

Miss Ella O'Boyle was an out-of-
town visitor Thursday.
Miss K. Doody was a Perth Am
boy visitor Thursday.
Mrs. G. Smith vas an out-of-town
visitor Friday.
Mrs. Richardson was an out-of-
town visitor Thursday.
William B. Turner spent Friday
in Trenton.
Mrs. J. Gleason was a Perth Am
boy visitor Friday.
J. Growney, of Perth Amboy, was
a visitor in town Friday.
Miss Mamie Gleason was an out
of-town visitor Friday.
Robert irvine was a Perth Amboy
visitor Friday evening.
j. Barry, of Elizabeth, spent Fri
day in town.
Mrs. H. A. Turner was a Perth
Amboy visitor Saturday.
Mrs. d. Snyder was an out-of-
town visitor Saturday.
. Mrs. X. Cassidy was a Perth Am
boy visitor Saturday.
Fred Albertson spent Saturday
out of town.
H. A. Turner was a New York
visitor Saturday.
A regular meeting of the Pastime
Social Club was held at the home oil
Miss Clara Albertson Thursday eve
ming. Plans were discussed for the
dance that Is to be held Saturday
evening, May s. Prof. WhaLn, OF
Woodbridge, will furnish music.
After the meeting a social time waE
held and refreshments were served
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
WOODBRIDGE

Miss Halle Longstreet spent Tues,
day evening in Perth Amboy.
Mrs. Fannie Demarest, of Rah-
way avenue. was the guest Of her
daughter, Mrs. John Gage, of Brook
Ign, on Palm Sunday.
Mrs. Sphinx. of Edgar's Hill, is re.
covering from her recent illness.
Mrs. T. F. DUNCAN and Miss Jen-
ME DUNCAN were New York visitors
yesterday.
Miss Amanda Harriet has gone to
Orange to remain for several weeks
Miss Stewart was the guest Of heI
sister, Mrs. George Fullerton, OF Jer
sey City, Tuesday evening.
Mrs. John Serena, of Elizabeth
visited relatives In town this week
Asher Randolph sang a solo at q
missionary meeting in the Presbyte.
rian chapel, in Perth Amboy, Mon
day eening.
Miss Susie Freeman was a Sc
warren visitor yesterday afternoon