A not uncomon affection of the
eyes is a failure to focus properly,
the ciliary muscles become exhausted
and suddenly cease to act-a tem
porary paralysis that causes a sud
den blurring of the vision. If that
comes while the car is going at full
speed the driver is fortunate if he can
stop it in time. The only course for
the driver who has had this affection
is to give up the wheel, for if it has
occurred once it may occur again at
any time.
Another ailment that maq affect the
passengers as well as the driver is
a painful, stiff neck caused by uncon
scious muscular tension. But the
most serious penalty that follows
abuse of the automobile is neuras
thenia or nervous breakdown. A man
whose brain is fatigued with business
cares cannot with safety substitute
another form of mental strain for the
needed relaxation.-Youth's Compan
ion.
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