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How John Became a Man - Life Story of a Motherless Boy by Isabel C. (Isabel Coston) Byrum
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"(a) It causes a softening of the muscles of the heart, and a fatty
degeneration, thus clogging the workings of this vital organ.

"(b) It overworks the heart.

"(c) Oftentimes it renders the heart weak and flabby.

"(d) It causes an enlargement or dilation of its parts.

"(e) There is a consequent effect of drowsiness and lassitude.

"(f) Its general effect upon the heart is to destroy its strength and
usefulness."


II "Alcohol has the following effects upon the lungs:

"(a) It makes the blood impure, thus increasing the work of the lungs.

"(b) It paralyzes the blood vessels.

"(c) It weakens the various lung tissues.

"(d) It impairs breathing."


III "Alcohol's effects upon the stomach:

"(a) Produces chronic inflammation of the stomach.
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