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Rh destructive in its character than those who indulge in alcoholic liquors.

There are occasions even when an alcohol fiend enjoys an exaltation of spirits which is the semblance of the exhilaration that often comes to those in a high degree of physical health, but the person who performs his "duty" of eating three times per day, "whether he needs it or not," year after year, never, on any occasion, has his pulse quickened by such an influence. Every organ of his body usually loses its acute power of sensation to a similar degree with the stomach. This poor, abused organ is compelled to work against its will continually. Never at any time, under these circumstances, is it prepared to digest the "mess" that is dumped into it. Can you blame this organ for failing in its duty? Can you blame it if the food gives no strength? You may eat and eat, try every conceivable tonic on earth, go from one physician to another searching for a remedy to cure your trouble under such circumstances and your efforts will be of no avail.