Identifier: physicalculture201908macf (find matches)
Title: Physical culture
Year: 1899 (1890s)
Authors: MacFadden, Bernarr Aldolphus, 1858-
Subjects: Physical education and training
Publisher: New York : Physical Culture Publishing Co.
Contributing Library: Smithsonian Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: Smithsonian Libraries

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her, asother girls do, with theexception, that during astay of four or five hoursin the dressing-tent, Iheard not one word ofslang. The girls were as lady-like in manner as they were beauti-ful in form and face. Such industry, such tireless zeal, ra-diant good nature, and enjoyment ofmoments of relaxation I have seen infew private homes of this or of foreignlands. There was no mention of achesor pains, and when I asked if they wereever sick, they laughed, answering, Ofcourse not. We know nothing of femaleweaknesses and nervous disorders. What! Dont you ever have auto-intoxication? I asked in a sort of be-wilderment. You eat meat. Not we, they said. We eatwhatever is set before us three times aday, and we make use of the strength itis intended to supply, and Dame Na-ture makes no complaint. Our strenu-ous activity is the secret of our health. Talking of auto-intoxication, re-marked Mrs. Hartzell, my husband hasquite a fear of it, and every once in awhile declares he will quit meat, but
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The famous Jackson family of cyclists, who have toured Europethree times 348 PHYSICAL CULTURE

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