Cocain

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · May 10, 1910

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 37, No. 18.

Cocain.— The Army and Navy Department of the Government is doing all in its power to prevent the enlistment of cocain users in either branch of the army; and they point out, in statements prepared for the examining physicians, certain signs by which the habit can be detected. The habit has spread rapidly of late. One of the great questions that faces thoughtful temperance men is this: Supposing that the absolute sale and manufacture of alcoholic drinks are abolished, have they not just as great foes to face in the indulgence of narcotics and stimulants equally injurious?