Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-05-25
TO PHYSICIANS.

The attention Of the Medical Profession in Penn
is respectfully invited to the following important
facts
l. Not less than two thirds Of the American wo-
afflicted with Prolapsus Utcri, and its as
sociatCd complaints; the result of natural delica-
cy Of organization defective physical education :;
early marriages the various accidents Of pregnan-
cy, and labor, and general neglect Of hygienic
surcs.
: > That as Prolapses Uteri is displacement, or
falling Of this organ, it necessarily involves
Ike descent, or dragging Of the Heart, Lungs
Stomach, and Bowels, and that one funGimen tai
condition Of cure in all these cases, is the applica-
ton Of such Physiological brace, or supporter
as viii most effectively brace the weak back and
lri5t compression, 1ssis! tie Tsared and oyertaxed
muscles in performing their natural Office Of lifting
and hozGHg IN their place, the dragging viscera of
the Chest and Abdomen from the depressed Uterus.
The observation Of every Physician, and the exten-
sive and increasing use of abdominal supporters,
$50 caod) furnishes conclusive proof Of this.
3. That the Supporters now in use never have
received the approval of the profession, because,
they all, in common, act as heating and coafning
clamps, comprcsses, and reariRg poULtices creating
Il necessity for their perpetual by restraining
the freedom and exercise of the muscles, which
they should only assist and, also, aggravating the
falling and dragging, by their crosoliHg and com
pressing rather, than their bracing and eIeYating
tendency.
J. In view of the above facts, which every Ply
sician has been compelled to feel but keenly, is
it not the duty, well the interest of the Pro-
ICSSlOn 10 seek lCF NlllCn acts
established principles Of pathology, and which is at
once effective and necessary to the success of the
practitioner, and professional in its origin and de-
sign
The undersigned, therefore, acting in accordance
with the interests OF the Profession and after
much investigation and outlay, now offers to them
instrument which fully meets all the above in
dications. The Brace invented by Dr.. Banning of
n. Y has alone received the appreciation of the
Profession, or taken rank as permanent contribu-
ton to Medical Science. While it supports the
weak back and lifts up the abdominal yiscera, the
undersigned, by combining it with & recent uven-
ton has added greatly it's efficiency in erecting
tie body and expanding the chest, and these instru-
ments are believed fulfil cgcry indication that oan
be derived from mechanical support, while acting
in complete harmony with the forces of nature.
DESTROYS of introducing these Braces through the
cooperation of Physicians and being enabled to fur
nish them Manufacturers prices you respect
fully referred to the annexed quotations
Fine Steel Body Brace, Retail Price, $1,000
Fine Steel Ercotor Brace, Retail Price, 1900
% twenty per cent discount off these prices to
Physicians
will be sent to Physicians, gratuitously, by address
sing DR.. II. T. COFFEY,
Feb. 8, I854-4m. Hollidaysburg, Pa
4d,gnlrqes of the BOdy Brace ouer Of1sr Supter
fe-s-Ist 1t is cool. ID. 1t 81 light. Sd. Its pads
can all be shifted up and down, right left, fire.
oueutly rs the necessity of the may require.
18th. Its great and universal fexibility. 5th. 1t
LIFTS UP--ALL OTHERS BEAR DOWN. 9Th Its pads
are four and press on the a0eak lips, and particu
larly OF the tceak back suPPoTting, get not restrain
ing the body. 9TH. Its pads being Of naked horn,
stimulate and harden the muscles, while soft and
cushioned ones Oike poultices) relax and t7sGfsn,
through heat and perspiration, and soon become
rancid 6th. 1t is so constituted asto admit of at
taching to it any proper spinal apparatus, and also
the most perfect pile and hernial truses 9th. It
may combine with its mechanical influences the
virtues of the galvanc battery, locally or generally
applied.
Tie Erector- Brace and Chest Erpaader, in addi-
tion to the above makes pressure upon the front
of the shoulders and without conSTGSat compress
sioY erects the body, EXPANDS THE CHEST, and
promotes health, grace and beauty. 1t is free
from straps, bandages, or compreAses acts in har-
mony with nature, and defes scientific objection
For those who have areak backs, stopped shoulders
,lqrrog or fatened chests detectiUe forms 1t is
the best invention ever presented to the public
RULE OF MEAsUREMEET.-For the Body Brace,
draw a tape snugly around the body, one and half
inches below the tips of the hip bones over the Ii
nen--for the Erector Brace, add measurement
around the chest under the arm-pits, and send the
number of inches, cash oompanying the order, and
the Brace will be to order, with an explanato-
nv circular; and exchanged to suit provided II be
Immediately returned in an unsoiled condition