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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
9
A chemical company recounts its dispute with a weekly advertiser. It defends product quality, factory cleanliness, and advertising changes, noting lawsuits and editorials. The piece claims extensive factory tours and counterarguments to alleged impurities, aiming to expose distortions while focusing on current questions in dispute.
In Battle Creek Michigan on December 30 1910 a group of company officers and staff certify that no printed testimonial lacked behind it a genuine signed letter. They state the company has received over 50000 genuine testimonials and never makes false claims. Signatories include M K Howe treasurer and C W Post chairman with long tenures.
The Postum Company defends its food claims and rebuts charges of misrepresentation by detailing its stance on Postum and Grape-Nuts as digestible aids, clarifying nutrient statements, and disputing testimonial and physician endorsements used in prior court cases. It argues testimonials were genuine, not bought, and criticizes what it calls selective reporting by critics.
A clipped historical note recalls a legal fight where damages of 500000 dollars are sought. The writ references publicity before the Public and defends Postum Grape Nuts and Post Toastie for years of honest service to humanity amid ongoing battle.
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