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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-01-20

ing their every advance. Finally on
August 4, after a fierce cannonadlng,
the French stormed the place and
forced their way through the walls.
Then followed a week Of most des-
perate fighting, carried on in the
streets and from house to house; and
the French troops, brave as they were
and admirably led and equipped, were
forced to retreat and raise the siege.
Palafox and his men at once began
making preparations for the second
siege which they knew would come.
On December 20 French army OF
10000 picked soldiers under Marshals
Money and Mortier encamped before
the walls and at once began vigorous
prosecution Of the siege. Finally the
French were successful at all points
and the city wall for One-third it's
length was captured.
But though the wall of the town was
in possession of the besiegers their
troubles were only really beginning.
Every house, every street, in the city
was stronghold in itself. The French
resorted to mining and literally blast
ed their way into the city. But they
were met with dauntless courage at
every turn. Pestilence long before had
broken out among the defenders, but
though they were dying by the hun
dreds every day from disease and but
lets they never fa}tered. On February
10 a grand assault was made by the
besiegers. The city was on fire in {
dozen places and the dead lay IN
buried in the streets. But the Span
iards were unyielding.
The hopelessness of the struggle
had now. however, become apparen
TO the Spaniards and the city was sur
randered The garrison, reduced t.
10000 men, were accorded all the hon
ors of war. During the siege 5000
nersons persisted most of them by dis
case. PalafoX, the brave defender, il
violation of the terms Of capitulatior
was sent as prisoner to Vincennes il
France. Later he returned to SPAR
became prominent in its political a
fairs. was created duke of SaragOss
and died in 1847-ten years before tn
passing away Of the Maid of Sar;
gossa
Not long since handsome statu
was erected to the Maid of Saragoss
IN the city which her valor helped
defend and this memorial will han
down to future generations the stor
of her sourage and heroism.
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in due time. We suggest the reader look
for it.
Prevarlcation No. 8. 'sPost spends
nearly a million year in advertising ana
relies on that to keep out of the news
papers the dangerous nature OF the frauo
he is perDetrating on the public.
The Postum Company does pay out up
wards of million 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 or not we .bribeo them:
It 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 exnosing fraud
This is almost real humor.
We have two suits pending against the
weekly" total, $500, 100000.
We haven't "devoted' the sum to any
particular purpose yet.
Item 10 is a discovery" that wheat
| bran is 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 'Taka-Diastase" the article used by
| physicians the world over for "starch in
digestion" is made from wheat bran"
So we use that part of the wheat berry
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 make
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, Physl-
ology, Dietetics 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 critcisln.)
"He POST pointed out pile of books
| in possession of his attorneys as the very
ones he had read
(Notice.-f'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.
F'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 iury,-all except two had
been published since 1905"
This is an example of distortion and
false coloring to produce an unfavorabie
! impression,
The facts are Mr. Post purposely 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 the 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-
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Physiological Chemistry. by Hammar
stem.
Biochemic System of Medicine, By
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 Mr.. Post as
"dodging witness"
His eye is not of the shifty kind OBJ.
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
barreled questions and bull-doze and con-
fuse witness.
The "dodging" it seems consisted OF
replying, II don't know"
Opposing counsel holds book in his
hand while he Querles,-
T want to know if there is a single
| thing in your whole book here that sua-
eests any particular kind of food" Then
| followed some discussion between attor"
| neys.
When Mr.. Post was allowed to reply
he said, Il don't know until 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
remarkable memory to instantly say
| eyes" or mo" as to what book of l4I
pages did or did not contain, without
L writ wa
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 I'M
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 Di-
vine Principle chooses to manifest itself
| by precept and example.
| "Slzill 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.
"Read carefully, thoughtfully no more
than 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. If you go into the
silence humble and trusting you will come
out enriched and greatly strengthened in
body by contact even for 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 Higher Power"
'T ask you if you did not write that,
and if you did not believe it when you
wrote it,"
For moment the Court Room was in
| absolute silence.
Mr.. Post slowly leaned forward over
| 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
he said, eyes, 1 am proud to say did,
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''hiring'' a certain weekly" paper TO alb

attorney from New York spent more or less time for
Greek hoping find impurities in foods or
twenty-five workmen and took their testimony Every
single one testified made exactly the grain and
ingredients printed the packages the wheat barley and
being the thoroughy water Of
the puest part of the factories and machinery kept
scrupulously clean.
That proved disappointing to the Weekly There are
very few factories hospitals hotel and restaurant kit
stand the spying unexpected times and by
an enemy paid find dirt or impurities of some kind
ordinary kitchen factory he would find something to
magnify and make a noise about
he failed utterly with the Postum Works and products
Twenty thirty people go through the factories annual
w and we whether they there not 1t
makes difference to
discover something about advertising
could be criticized
An methods and distorted statements OF the
eekv may readers take the items
by them out for inspection We will chain up the
harsh words reference in this article to the b
growth and methods Weekly but coufne the dis
cussion the questions at issue.
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Some Z acts

Battle Creek Michigan, December 50, 1870
We undersigned certify that to our knowledge has
testimonial letter printed by the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd,
which behind genuine letter signed and oeheVeo
to be an honest statement.
To the knowledge and belief the Company has re-
ce;v upwards 100000 testimonial letters
This company knowingly made permitted an
untrful regarding products its methods
M K HOWE Treasurer. with Company about II yean)
L. LAMSON Inspector Of Advts. with Company about e s
GRANDIN Advertising Manager with Company about years.
-" 4
CHESTON SYER Advt. Writer. with Company about years)
CHARLES W. GREEN Adv Writer with Company about 5yearal
HARRY E. BURT General Supt with Company about years)
H HAWK Assistant Chairman with Company about year)
C. W. POST Chairman. from the besnnns9
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may reeberedtat first attacked and have se defended
ourselves by placing facts before that great uryThe Public
good scrap is comforting and then you know
you ight
In the appeal has been taken the higher courts We
have unbounded ultimate decision Of American Tribunals
Our suits against the have been tried They are for libel
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-01-20

and $5OOOOOOO asked damages and may the right win
all the smoke of legal battle blows the facts will stand out
clearly and forgotten Postum Grape Nuts and Post IOaeS
perfectly pure good honest humanity for the test
onis are truthful and the business conducted the highest plane
OF commercial integrity.
There's Reason
Postum Creek. Mich.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-01-20

OF course every spot light turned from source
talk about the merits OF the products
but pom honor now hiring that Weekly"
The much for the details of scraps
may articles attacking and
be interested the following:
ago disagreement arose with a weekly 1ney
letter. wanted change the form OF
advertising, which objected.
weekly" discontinued inserting advertisements while
negotiating changes they wanted the word
and during
manager gave Advertising Department
quit advertising altogether in that Weekly
advertising had been left editorial
replied in and the
Then came libel Sides harsh words
Generally to the public
That weekly" attacked many prominent and
table manufacturers.
Company prominent enough tor sensational
AFTER little cticise then dsto
twist and the public under scare heads.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-01-20

Before the passage of the Pure Food
Law the packages stated that Grape-Nuts
food was made of wheat and barley.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-01-20

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 oftl-
Gals at Washington and added the words
"yeast" and salt" although we have
no recollection Of being asked to.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-01-20

We believed that our statement that
Grape-Nuts will supply elements to nour-
ish the brain and nerve centers is true
and bring authorities to support the fact.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-01-20

Distortion No. stated that we have
been accustomed to advertise Grape Nuts
and Postum as "cure-alls for everything"
It has never been the policy Of this
Company to advertise Grape-Nuts or Pos
sum to cure anything.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-01-20

Charge NO. 2 states that the passage
of the National Food & Drugs Act COM
PEELED us to drop from, the packages some
Of Grape-Nuts.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-01-20

Likewise Grape Nuts food does not
cure. anything, but it does assist nature
tremendously in rebuilding, provided ,th'
undigestible food that has been used il
discontinued and GrapeNuts taken IN IT.
place.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-01-20

Since the beginning it has been univer-
sal rule to print clearly on every package
exactly what the contents are made of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06
Health and Beauty Answers
BY MRS. MAE MARTINI.

B. c. ": Remember this: "A beautiful
face never lacks interest" 1t Is to your
credit that you wish to remain young look
ing as long as possible Although marks
of age-enlarged pores, rough skin and
premature wrinkleS-have begun to show
in your once beautiful face, you can easily
get rid of them and regain your charming
complexion by using this greaseless cream
jelly. Get an ounce of alnoZoin from any
drug store; put it in half pint cold wa
ter, adding two teaspOonfuls glycerine;
stir and let stand a few hours. Apply
this cream jelly and you will find it will
remove all dirt and excess oil from the
pores, make the large pores smaller and
leave your skin soft, smooth and fresh
looking. l find this excellent for prevent
ing and removing blackheads, skin pim-
pies. freckleS and chapping. When used
as massage cream it is just grand for
filling out hollow cheeks and removing
wrinkles.
Mrs. T. c.: No one can afford to neglect
his or her eyes, although most people do.
If you want bright, clear beautiful eyes
that that Will be much li.. admired you can have
of crystoS at any drug store and dissolve
it in a pint of water. Put two three
drops of this tonic in each eye daily and
you will be surprised how it will strength
en- your weak, tired eyes and make them
strong, healthy and sparkling Many ocu-
lists who use this simple tonic get excel
lent results in treating eye troubles gen
orally. 1t is very soothing and has en-
abled many to dispense with wearing
glasses.
Elsa: Nature did not intend women
should have hairy growthS on the face,
and even though yours is coarse and dark.
as you say, it can be easily and quickly
removed without Tesorting to the pain
and expense of the electric needle
would suggest buying an ounce of della
| tone and mixing a little with water to
form stiff paste Spread thickly on
| hairy surface and let remain two or three
minutes, then rub off and wash the skin
and the hairs are gone Druggists charge
| a dollar an ounce for delatone, but it is
well worth it as the first application
| usually suffices.
Anita: To restore the youthful tint and
| true blonde shade of your hair, you should
wash it with marlax tea, made by steep
/ ing an ounce of marlax in pint of water
| Before using, cleanse the hair with can
throx and dry well, then wash in the
marlax tea, after which rinse in clear
water and dry Do this and your hail
will be glossy and fluffy and take on thai
rich blonde tint SO pleasing to the eye.
! Gertrude J.: The dandruff, itching
scalp and brittle. falling hair with spill
| ends of which you complain come from
a diseased scalp. due to the presence Of
| germs. The surest way to get rid of thest
/ troubles quickly and remove the germs
/ will be to shampoo twice a month witt
| canthrox and rub into your scalp twice
/ a week a quinfne hair tonic made by dis
solving one ounce of quinzoin in half
pint of alcohol. then adding half
pint of cold water Use this tonic reg
TAdvertis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06

be one of the most advantageous fea-
lures. Nobody objects to this free en-
try, yet heretofore a heavy duty has
hampered trade which is a most i'm
portant one. Out in Montana it has
been found that very great adVan-
tage will be derived by the farmers
from the opportunity to drive their
seasons and then bring them back
across the line without the payment of
duty.
The market for grass and other
seeds in Canada is one which the farm
ers along the border are in a splendid
position to supply. Glover and tim
othy seeds can be raised proftably in
many sections, and in certain seasons,
if they can be sure of a market not too
far away Canada takes much larger
quantities of clover and timothy from
the United States than she sends to
this country, but heretofore she has
levied a duty of 10 per cent on these
products. They will now go in free, as
will garden and field seeds generally.
Some decided advantages are re-
ceived by nurserymen under the terms
of the agreement. The negotiators
found that a mutual lowering of du-
ties on grape vines, gooseberry, rasp-
berry and current busheG would be
beneficial in both countries, and this
was done. The American negotiators,
however, went further than this, and
persuaded the Canadian commission
ers to lower the duty on horticultural
stock from the United States. This in
cludes apple, cherry, peach, pear, plum
and ounce trees. Canada imports
more than 100000 of these trees from
duties the importations are pretty GER
"a n Increase
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06
GORDON SEES STUBS.
Grain Inspector viii Continue to In
spect Grain.

D. r. Gordon, state grain inspector,
had a long conference with Governor
Stubbs and John Dawson. attorney
general, yesterday about the grain in
spection fees. He was instructed to
continue to inspect all grain and to
charge the inspection fees against the
railroads and the railroads would col
lect the fees before they released the
grain. The grain elevators, in an at
tempt to avoid the inspection fees,
which were increased a great deal I'M
der the new law, changed from public
to private warehouses ard announced
that they did not want inspections any
longer. But the state grain inspector
is employed to enforce the law and
he continued to make the inspections
required and also to collect the money.
1t is certain that the enforcement of
the law means a lawsuit right away
and the action yesterday only hastens
the filing of a case by some grain
dealer to prevent the collection of the
inspection fee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06

ularly and 1T will remove. the dandruff
and irritation. stop your hair from falling
out and make it soft and glossy.
Zoa: You must not use face powder If
you want a smooth, rosy, healthy COM
pick. Powder enters the pores, enlarges
Skin-then wrinkles. To have a smooth
skin that looks natural and not artificial.
you must use lotion. Here is a splendid
recipe for an inexpensive one: Get from
any drug store four ounces of spurmax,
dissolve it in a half pint hot water. adding
ton to your face, neck and arms. rubbing
gently a few moments and it will lend
a most charming tone to your skin. Spur
max lotion removes the shine and gives
a clean, clear, wholesome look to a sallow
complexion, taboo face powders. They
rub off too easily and give that readily
noticeable painted" look which this To-
ton does not This lotion is fine for cold
sores freckles. pimples and a sure protec-
ton to a delicate skin from biting winds
and changes of weather
Sylvia: Never wash your hair with
soap The alkali in soap is injurious to
the hair. and in time will eat the very life
streaky and split at the ends. For a really
good shampoo simply dissolve a teaspoon
Tn Oh s6amnoo In cup or not water
moves all dirt, dandruf and excess oil.
and will leave your hair soft. glossy and
fluffy. This shampoo dries so quickly
that it makes shampooing a real pleasure.
After using it once you will imagine you
have twice as much hair as you had be-
many Of the best hairdressers. After
shampooing, an application of quinzoin
hair tonic will prove very invigorating
and refreshing to your scalp.
Celia: You can't expect to appear
fascinating with pimples all over your
face During the winter anyone's blood
Is likely to become thick and sluggish
from accumulated poisons, which fire.
quently find an outlet in the face. This
condition can be overcome by taking a
good system tonic and blood purifier. Tn
excellent and inexpensive, old-fashioned
tonic of tried merit is made with kardene.
Dissolve one ounce of kardene in a half
pint alcohol, then add half cup sugar
and enough hot water to make quart.
Take tablespoonful before each meal
and you will soon feel like new person,
and your complexion Will clear and take
| on a healthy tone.
Kate: (a) Reducing your weight with
out plenty of exercise and dieting may
appear quite difficult, but have a formu-
! la that has worked wonders where other
remedies have failed. Put four ounces OF
parnotis in 11s pints hot water YSen
| cold, strain out the sediment and take
a tablespoonful of the liquid before each
meal 1t is harmless remedy and leaves
! the skin free from flabbiness. Oh To
make your eyes bright and healthy, use
crystos eye tonic regularly. 1t is sold by
| all druggists.
Read Mrs. Martyrs Book. Beauty 8
ment1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06
Clergyman's Son
Cured of Tuberculosis

To neglect a cold, bronchitis, lung trou-
Bile or Consumption is dangerous. Take
Eckman'S Alternative, because it is effec-
tive in Tuberculosis. Plenty of evidence
from live witnesses. Armenia, N. Y.
Gentlemen: Prior to Feb. 1908, 1 was
suffering with LaGrippe, which developed
of Eckman's Alternative, and induced me
to take it. I am now in perfect health,
back to 155 lbs
(Signed z. H. COWLES.
Il wish to add my endorsement to every
word of my sons testimonial
(Signed) REV. J. J. COWLES.
Pastor Presbyterian Church.
Fuller detail of above case on request.
Eckman's Alternative is for Bronchitis,
Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and Lung
Affections. For sale by Geo. w. STAINS
field, go Kansas ave-, and other leading
druggists. Ask for booklet of cured cases,
and write to Eckman Laboratory. Phila-
delphia, Pa, for additional evidence.