Show the mysterious thyroid the thyroid gland which is situated situate about the lower part of the throat i still a 1 medical mystery practically nothing Is known ns as to its uses and very little about the cantes of disease in it goiter la Is a non noli mills malig nant enlargement st ef the thyroid gland the swelling may be DO more than ban a mere thi ahli I 1 licking lic ning or it may g grow row into a mass weighing several pounds it Is common in mountainous districts and where there is magnesia n limestone in the soil and drI drilling water operation may be necessary but goiter will asua usua usually I 1 yield to treatment and Is rarely fatal malignant disease of the thyroid gland Is often associated witti with overstrain or sudden shock here or op aeration Is generally necessary and Is a very serious matter indeed in some mysterious way removal of the thyroid irland affects the mental powers and the unfortunate person who has his thyroid removed Is in gree great lt dangy danger of losing his wits more particularly his bis memory Pear pearsons bons weekly |