One Picture of Thousands

One Picture of ThousandsBy Will H. Brown, Oakland, California, Superintendent Press Bureau No- Tobacco League of America The tobacco trust can never convince slaves of the tobacco habit that the weed is either desirable or helpful in any way. With tens of thousands of men throughout the United States cursing the day they ever took up the habit, and thousands of others rejoicing because they have been able to break away from the slavery of the habit, tobacco propagandists are up against a stiff proposition. Here is just one picture of many that could be thrown on the screen of publicity. An ex-smoker wrote thus in the Daily Tribune, Oakland, Calif.: "I smoked cigarettes mildly the first few years, but finally to ascess. My case is an illustration of thousands. It is an easy matter to acquire the habit, but when once formed is rarely abandoned. There are millions of men right now, this world over, who realize deep down in their hearts that tobacco is slowly murdering them. I have used tobacco until I actually pitied my own poor heart. When my eyesight was failing me and my health was gone, I realized that something must be done. I had taken medicine for various ailments without the slightest benefit. The last doctor I consulted, though, did things up brown. After examining me carefully he said: 'Young man, I wouldn't exchange hearts with you for one day for $10,000. You have a tobacco heart. I can do nothing for you unless you cease altogether the use of tobacco.' I looked at the man in blank despair, for I had tried that very thing so many times and failed that I de- spaired of trying again. But I did, and I quit the weed. That was eight years ago, and I have long since lost all desire for tobacco. I am now proud of my achievement and my excellent health."

FELLING A GIANT TREE This great tree was felled to aid in building the new Logan, Utah, scout home. It was 250 years old, according to its rings which were counted and it is expected that 1,200 feet of red pine lumber will come out of it for the scout camp.