"Some of the well-known captains of regiments of these fake cures are known as 'Compounds,' 'Bitters,' 'Kidney Cures,' 'Cough Cures,' 'Asthma Cures' and 'Liver Regulators.' These are mighty captains, and flaunt their false colors in the daily newspapers which come to our firesides. Many of them contain alcohol. 'Corn Cures' and 'Skin Foods' are little corporals in the army of the enemy. "The great generals are the fake consumption cures which are advertised in so many daily papers and magazines. Their shot and shell are the most dangerous, because they attack those already weak. They rob persons of the judgment to choose such allies as Fresh Air, Food and Rest. They are not even brave soldiers--they strike the weak and ignorant. "_These_, my boy, are the enemies I am going to fight--in the trenches and out. I am buckling on my armor and sword. Will you join me, and help to put down quacks and patent medicines of all kinds?" QUESTIONS 1. Give the names of some patent medicines you know. 2. What do nearly all patent medicines contain? 3. Will you promise to help in stopping the use of patent medicines? THE FIVE BEST DOCTORS The five best doctors anywhere, And no one can deny it, Are Doctors Sunshine, Water, Air, Exercise and Diet. These five will gladly you attend, If only you are willing; Your mind they'll cheer, your ills they'll mend, And charge you not one shilling. GLOSSARY To facilitate the pronunciation of the words in this glossary the correct syllabication has been indicated. Of course, it is expected that the teacher will assist the pupil where any difficult combinations occur. AC´CI DENT--an event which is unexpected. AD´E NOID--growth between the back of the nose and the mouth, which prevents or disturbs breathing through the nose. A JAR´--open. AL LIES´--friends. AM´ BUSH--secret or concealed place where troops lie in wait to attack unawares. AN´TI TOX´IN--against poison. AWN´ING--a covering stretched upon a frame and used as a shelter from wind or sun. BAC TE´RI A--very small plants; some bacteria cause disease. BOAST´ING--bragging. CAP´TAIN--a leader. CAR´GO--load; freight carried by ships or other vessels. CAR´PEN TER--one who builds houses, ships, etc. CEL´E BRATE--to keep a festival holiday. CLEV´ER--having skill; good-natured. COL´O NY--of, or pertaining to, a colony or colonies; the thirteen British colonies which formed the United States of America. CON´QUER--overpower; win. CON SUMP´TION--progressive wasting of the lungs.