Age, 49 years; height, 5 feet 7 inches. Extremes of weight for fifteen
years (in ordinary clothing) minimum, 198 lbs.; maximum, 217 lbs.
Chest measure, varying but little, if any, 42 inches; waist measure
(tailor's) 43 to 44 inches. Usual weight during the time, about 205 lbs.
My experiments began near the middle of June, but with no systematic
application until the middle of July, 1898; weight on June 1st,
probably over 205 lbs., in summer clothing.