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AND BUTTER SUBSTITUTES— Continued. 



acid, when used in- food, at first is a stimulant, increasing the solubility 

 and absorption of food elements from the alimentary canal. It soon, 

 however, loses its stimulating effect and becomes a depressent, tending 

 to break down the tissues faster than they are rebuilt, to diminish the 

 weight of the body and in some cases to result in illness. 



The knowledge that we have of the effect of all chemical preservatives 

 on digestion and health tends to show that they are deleterious, and 

 that their effect on the health of the consumer depends upon the quan- 

 tity and frequency of the dose. 



The sale of salicylic acid or of fruit-preserving powder, if properly 

 labeled, is legal, but if added to foodstuff, salicylic acid or fruit pow- 

 der containing salicylic acid renders the sale of the food illegal. 



