Judge — September 30, 1922 — page 27: what you’re looking at

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“NERVES” “NERVES"—We hear it everywhere. The physician tells his patient—"It's your Nerves.”" Sensitive and high-strung women complain of their “Nerves."’ You see evidence of “Nerves,” everywhere—in the street, in the cars, in the theatre, in business, and especially in your own home—right in your own family. We Ameri- cans are a nation of nervous people. This is known the world over. Our own Nerve Special- ists admit it. It is caused by our “Mile-a- minute” life; the intenseness of our Natures in everything we do. It is making us the most progressive nation on earth, but it is also wrecking our people. Our crowded insane asylums prove it. Medical records prove it. Millions of people have subnormal Nerve Force, and consequently suffer from endless organic and physical troubles, which make their lives miserable. What is meant by “Nerves"? By “Nerves” is meant Nerve Exhaustion (Neurasthenia), lack of Nerve Force. What is Nerve Force? We might as well ask, ‘What is electricit: We do not know. It is the secret of Nature. We do know that it is the vital force of life, a mys- terjous energy that flows from the nervous system and gives life and energy to every vital organ. Sever the nerve which leads to any organ and that organ will cease acting. The Sympathetic Nervous System Showing how Every Vitel Organ is governed by ihe Neoous System, and how the Sdor Plexus, commonly known as the Abdominal Brain, is the oon Central Station for the distribution of Nerve cree. The wonderful organ we term the Nervous System consists of countless millions of cells. These cells are reservoirs which store Nerve Force. The amount stored represents our Nerve Capital. Every organ works incessantly to keep the supply of Nerve Force in these cells at a high level, for Life itself depends more upon Nerve Force than on the food we eat or even the air we breathe. If we unduly tax the nerves through over- work, worry, excitement, or grief, if we sub- ject the muscular system to excessive strain, or, in any way, consume more Nerve Force than the organs produce, the natural result must be Nerve Bankruptcy, in other words, Nerve Exhaustion, Neurasthenia, or “Nerves.” There is but one malady more terrible than Nerve Exhaustion — its kin, Insanity. Only those who have passed through a siege of Nerve Exhaustion can understand, the meaning of this statement. It is HELL; no other word can express it. At first, the victim is afraid he will die, and, as it grips him deeper, he is afraid he will not die—so great is his mental torture. He becomes panic-stricken and ir- resolute. A sickening sensation of weakness and helplessness overcomes him. He becomes obsessed with the thought of self-destruction. Nerve Exhaustion is not a malady that comes suddenly. It may be years in developing and the decline is accompanied by unmistakable symptoms, which can readily be recognized. The symptoms of Nerve Exhaustion vary ac- cording to individual characteristics, but the development is usually as follows: FIRST STAGE: Lack of energy and endur- ance; that “tired feeling” especially in the back and knees. SECOND STAGE: Nervousness; sleeplessness; irritability; decline in sex force; loss of hair; nervous indigestion; sour stomach; gas in bowels; constipation; irregular heart; poor memory; lack of mental endurance; dizziness; backache; headaches; neuritis, rheumatisin, and other pains. THIRD STAGE: Serious mental disturbances; fear; undue worry; melancholia; dangerous organic disturbances; suicidal tendencies, and, in extreme cases, insanity. fe How often do we hear of people running from doctor to doctor, secking relief from a mys- terious “something the matter’? with them, though repeated examinations fail to show that any particular organ is weak or diseased? How often do we hear of people racking their brains, trying to discover the reason of their failure in business, in a profession, love, or any under- taking? They would give anything to lay their finger on the stumbling block of their lives— the door that locks out their ambitions, the wall that blocks their progress. The answer is: Nerve Force. In short, Nerve Force means Life Force—Brain Force—Vital anic Porce—Dynamic Force—Per- sonal Magnetism—Manliness and Womanli- ness. No man WITH Nerve Force has ever stood in a bread line. No man WITH Nerve Force has ever been down and out. No man WITH Nerve Force has ever acknowl- himself “licked.” No man WITH Nerve Force has ever failed to attain success. This, of course, applies to women as well as men. And, on the other hand, WITHOUT Nerve Force no person of either sex in any walk of life has ever reached the top, has ever achieved success, or has ever gotten the fullest enjoyment from life itself. WITHOUT an abundant supply of Nerve Force our lives are wrongly adjusted, we fail to utilize our full powers, and we cheat ourselves of our birth- right of health and vigor. “A sound mind in a sound body” depends upon sound nerves. And to be a WINNER, even in a small way, demands, first of all— NERVE FORCE. If your NERVES have reached any of the three stages of depletion, you ought to take immediate steps to deter- mine the cause and to learn what to do to build up your Nerve Force. I have made a life study of the mental and hysical characteristics of nervous people, faving treated more cases of “Nerves” during the past 25 years than any other man in the world (over 90,000). My instruction is given bY, mail only. No drugs or drastic treatment of any kind are employed. My method is re- markably simple, t! hly scientific, and always effective. I shall agree to send you further information regarding my system of treatment FREE and without any obligation on your part. Everything is confidential and sent sealed in a plain envelope. You should read my 64- book, “NERVE FORCE.” The cost of this book is only 25 cents (coin or stamps). The book is not an advertisement of any treatment I may have 25. A Subtle and dangerous malady which is under- mining the vitality of the American Nation By PAUL von BOECKMANN to offer. This is proved by the fact that large corporations have bought and are buying this book from me by the hundreds and thousands for circulation among their employees—Effi- ciency. Physicians recommend the book to their patients—Health. Ministers recommend it from the pulpit—Nerve Control, Happiness. Never before has so great a mass of valuable information been presented in so few It will enable you to understand your Nerves, your Mind, your Emotions and your Body for the first time. PAUL VON BOECKMANN «+ Aushor of Nerse Force and scores of other books on Health, Psychology, Breathing, Hygiene ond kindred subjects. Over’ a million of his various books have been sold during the last 25 years. Prof. ton Boeckmann is the scientist who ex- plained the nature of the mysterious Psycho-physic Force involved in the Coulon-A bbott Feats, a problem that had bafled the leading scientists of America and Europe for ‘more than thirty years, and a full account of which has been published in recent issues of Physical Culture Magazine. ’ Read the book at my risk, that is, if it does not meet with your fullest expectations, I shall refund your money PLUS your outlay for postage. My advertisements have been ap- pearing in this and other standard magazines or more than 20 years. This is ample evi- dence of my integrity and responsibility. The pomp extracts are quoted from letters written by people who have read the book: “I have gained 12 pounds since reading your book, and I feel so energetic. I had about given up hope of ever finding the cause of my low weight.” “I have been treated by a number of nerve specialists, and have traveled from country to country in an endeavor to restore my nerves to normal. Your little book has dene more for me than all other methods combined.” “Your book did more for me for indigestion than two courses in dieting.” “My heart is now r are fine. I thought I was simply a case of abused nerves. read your book at least ten times.” ‘A woman writes: “Your book has helped my nerves wonderfully, I am sleeping so well and in the morning I feel so rested.” “The advice given in your book on relaxation and calming of nerves has cleared my brain. Before I was half dizzy all the time.” A physician says: “Your book shows you have scientific and profound knowledge of the nerves and nervous people. I am recommending your book to my patien . 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