Show i FOOD FOR THOUGHT in a recent issue of humanity published by morton alexander over in colorado we found a challenge to I 1 preachers school teachers and the press and sin since we that refuses to publish ads recommend rec recommending ommen d in are one paper i liquor or tobacco it is only fitting that we accept the challenge and print the following article as it was published in this monthly in 0 anthly periodical and because as we listen to the radio appeals for funds to assist the heart I 1 research association in its search for the cause of heart 1 disease this article is timely it follows in every community in america today men and women are dying from the effects of tobacco poisoning 0 no the doctors dont tell you about it death was caused by a heart attack or some other mysterious ailment they announce and the truth is hidden and the wholesale poisoning of millions continues unabated because somebody is making vast profits from the tobacco business let us lookyat look at the facts nicotine the active principle in tobacco is the most virulent poison in existence save one prussic acid nicotine attacks the delicate and sensitive nerve cells of the brain and body weakening and destroying ying their power of resistance rendering its victim an easy mark for many acute ailments such as pneumonia ia typhoid heart failure etc worse yet this violent poison causes mental and emotional paralysis producing instability confusion flightiness and general mental debility resulting in all sorts of accidents mishaps and calamities do the doctors tell you anything about this tobacco scourge do the preachers the school teachers or the press enlighten or warn the public against the ravages of this national plague of course they do not the tobacco trust is too powerful and too generous it contributes liberally to churches and to colleges and spends many millions of dollars for newspaper advertising do you expect editors or preachers or teachers to bite the hand that feeds them another commentary commentary r on the subject in kingdom digest is also something to think about dr lovell editor called attention to four so called leading brands of cigarettes each claiming for their product such things as less irritating to the throat milder better the only brand recommended by physicians etc and said dr lovell these announcements only prove that there here is danger for the smoker an admission which should be taken into consideration by the scientists who will use the money contributed tri buted during heart week as it is called by radio announcers noun cers this week many alan y smokers admit it is a harmful habit but because of the enjoyment derived from smoking or because the habit babit is is too deeply rooted to co make effort to correct these reminders will no not t be considered as food for thought although they may help some who recognize the truth therein |