St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-17


I | Breadth of shoulders, 1877 in. 14.7 In
| Strength test of right
fore arm in lbs. pres
sure. 40 h. SO III
Left fore arm, II 1b. 6Olb
Lung capacity, 40 Gu in. 16O Gu in
Girth of right thigh, II in. II 10 in
Girth of left thigh, II in. II IL in
Right calf, II in. ~ IL in
Left calf, 12 in ~ IL in
No. ~.
Weight, rs lbs. 90 10 lbs
Height. Aft. II a in. #. IA in
Girth of neck lis in 1913 in
| Chest normal, 27 in % in
| Chest expanded, 2S 8 in 40 z in
! Breadth of shoulders, 1873 in H. in
Strength test of right
fore arm in lbs. pres
sure, 40 h. 60 III
Left fore arm, 40 h. SO III
Lung capacity, 100 Gu. in 17S Gu, in
In subject No. ~ we notice the large
increase of 48 cubic inches in lung capaci-
ty, which means greatly improved health,
the result of purer blood and increased
powers OF digestion and assimilation
brought about through proper breath
ing. We also note the gain of 1917
pounds in weight.
In subject No. 13 note the increase of
312 inches in height due partly to natural
growth, but principally to the improved
carriage of the body due to setting up
exercises. This correction of carriage IS
OF great Importance to the growing
youth, for with stopped shoulders,
cramped chest and crooked spine the in
ternal organs have little opportunity for
performing their most important func-
lions, the lungs are cramped, the heart
embarrassed, and as result, we have de-
pleted vitality, both physical and men,
tai. An incorrect carriage of the body
always means the crowding of the whole
internal organism, with result of poor
functlonng, which means lowered vital
lty, weakness and eventually disease.
Note also the increase in size of thighs
ana calves and one cannot fail to under
stand the great increase of power that
has come into possession of the in
dlvi 1ual. Both subjects had complained
OF numerous colds and sicknesses before
taking up the training but now state
that they have been entirely free from
such during the past year
We cannot ignore the fact that the
growing youth must have physical
training if he is to reach manhood in full
possession of his manly powers. Phy-
seal training brings increased physical
and mental vigor, without which one is
indeed to be pitied for in this strenuous
age one stands poor chance for success
II ne does not possess a strong, healthy
body. So much stress is laid upon the
acquiring of knowledge, which must be
1ad at any price, that little thought is
gwen to the care or welfare of tie body
axe tor example the young student
Who is forced to cram from his first dav
n school until his graduation from
ollege. In the average case no thouoht
given to the body, and how MANY
vhc graduate are in sound health. in
of strong virile bodies Thev
ire few. No matter how keen the in.
elect, how logical the reason. how
vell-stored the brain, the end of anv
ollege course is failure if the student
oes not carry away with him strong.
Veil-developed, properly functioninp
ody, settled belief that physical health
necessary to the highest mental,
1orai and spiritual efficiency, a clear
nowlege to care for his health. and .
Xed habits of recreation.
lt must not be understood, however.
hat physical training is of benefit onlv
the growing youth. 1t is of the
reatest value to those of mature wears,
n with increased responsibilities in
lslness, professional and home life
nc physical powers are taxed to the
most, and unless the body is kept
a healthy and vigorous condition
rough careful, systematic exercise,
'thng and proper diet, it cannot lone
ana the strain. 1t must soon refuse to
lsWer to the demands made upon #
III one must then recognize the fact
lat he is on the decline, that he is soon
De counted among the "has beens."
his condition should be guarded
'aInst by giving proper care and at
ntlon to the welfare of the BODY
gorous exercise should be taken dailv
ID the body kept in a vigorous con,
ton Some claim lack of time for this
=, one does not take time to keep well, it
III not be long before he finds he must
ke time to be sick.
he strong, vigorous man is the one
10 torges ahead, who meets with -
2cess in life. The man with weak
diy' with poorly-developed physical
mental powers, is the man who
hrst forced to the wall. His end
failure. 1t is the strong men who
things in lite. 1t does not matter
lether they are engaged in politics, in
Rlon, in business, in the professions s
strong men are the leaders. They
y not be strong from a muscular
1[dpolnt; they may not be able to
lori, aorm ieats of strength, but they
'sess strong nervous organization
needs power to do ANYTHING of
oortance in life. One needs laroe
ount OF energy to make success in
sphere OF human endeavor, There
tne highest attainable degree of
S scuIar strength is one of the most
'ol taht requirements in mans life 4
: more strength one secures the more n
lect lie becomes as a man. the more =
Ian accomplish with his talents, the '"'''
re work he will be able to do, and the
Ter his work becomes under snch co rr