Flower, B. O. (Benjamin Orange), 1858-1918 · Boston, Arena Pub. Co. · leaf 21
beenfound deeply indentedby the constant andprolonged pressure ofthe ribs, in consequenceof tight-lacing. Thebrain-organ, ])rotectedby a bony inclosure,has not yet been dis-torted externally bythe contrivances ofmilliners and raantua-makers; but, lacingthe chest, by inter-rupting the circulationof… … 15 don of that organ, with constant liability to headache, vertioro,or worse affections, becomes a second nature. The vital re-sources of every person, and all available powers of mind andbody, are measurable by the i-espiration. Precisely as the breath-ing is lessened, the length of life is…
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