The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-17

Battle Greek, Mich, Jan. 7, IL.
DR.. e. II. Pratt,
Suite 1902. 100 State ST.,
Chicago, Illinois.
MY Dear Doctor:
owing to some disagreement with
- magazine several years ago
they have become quite vituperatiye
and OF late have publicly charged me
with falsehoods In my statements
that we have genuine testimonial let
ters.
1T has been our rule to refrain
from publishing the names either of
laymen or physicians who have writ
ten to US in 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 |
deem to be friends to permit me to
reproduce some of their letters over
their signatures in order to refute the
falsehoods.
We have hundreds OF letters from
physicians, but | 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 Wellville.'
i do not sell or attempt to sell the
higher thought which is more impor-
tant than the kind Of food, but | have
taken considerable pains to extend to
humanity such facts as may have
come to me on this subject.
In order that your mind may BIO re-
freshed | am herewith enclosing a
copy Of your good letter, also a copy
OF the little book, and If you will give
me the privilege of printing this over
your signature l will accompany the
printing with an explanation as to
why you permitted its use In publ
cation in order to refute falsehoods.
and under that method Of treatment I
feel, so far as know, there would be
breach of the code of ethics.
Il 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,
G. w. POST.
DR.. Pratt, who is one. of the most
prominent and skillfuI 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 sof your Grape-Nuts produc-
ton w.th that little booklet 1.-THE
Road to Wellville," A more appro-
pirate, clear headed and effective pre-
sentation of healthgiving auto-sugges-
tons could scarcely be penned.
"Grape-Nuts is a good food in itself.
but the food contained in this little
article is still better stuff. commend
the practice because l 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 ac
ton.
THE only hope for the betterment
OF the race rests in individual soul |
culture.
I'm taking step In this direction |
your process has been so original and |
unique that 1t must set a pace for |
other concerns until finally the whole
country gets favored with genuine
practical Christianity.
81 shall do all that lies In my DOW.
err to 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
while l was consulting with
Mr.. Gregory, my friend visited you
factories and came away greatly
amazed not only at the luxurious fur.
of the offices generally and
lHe BtntIdl tQulpitleHl Oh the place,
but with the sweet spirit OF courtesy
and kindness that seemed to fill the
air with a spiritual ozone that was
good to breathe.
1.-THE principles expressed in the
little booklet, The Road to Well
Ville,' l well know are practical and
hey work in business of all kinds, in.
,luding sanitariums. as will be fairly
ested before time is done.
II know you will not regard this let.
er of appreciation as an intruding
me. II is simply the salutation OF
rood fellowship to you from a man
who. although he has never seen you,
eels drawn to you by the kinship of
thought.
THE only thing that makes a man
i've forever In the hearts of his coun.
rymen and his race is the good that
lie does. Your position in this respect
8 an enviable one and | wish to OK.
end my congratulations"
Yours respectfully,
K. II. PRATT.