Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-22


fessonal desideratum, aud necessary to guard the
public against the imposition of UHsCIEXTIFIC and
INJURIOUS contrivances-
Physicians, and all otiels interested, are invited
to call and examine. Those who desire to give
their patients the auxiliary benefit of any variety
ofscicntific support send their patients to the
Institute for thatpurpose. 'choW risk Of any abuse
Of such confidence.
discount of 20 per cent to the profession on all
instruments furnished them, or at their request.
Aroom will be fitted up specially for Ladies'
with Lady in attendance
Holidaysourg, Feb. 3, lS5I-4m-
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-
men afflicted with Proapsus Uteri, and its as
socatcd complaints; the result Of natural delica /
cy of organization defective physcal education ::
early marriages; the various accidents of pregnnn-
cy, and labor, and general neglect of hygienio
sures.
70. That as Proiapscs Utcri is displacement, or
failing" of this organ, it necessarily involves
like descent, or drGgqiHg Of the Heart. Lnngs,
Stomach and Bowels, and that one fundamental
condition of in all these cases. is the npplica
tion of such Physiological brace, or supporter
n will most effectively trace the weak back and
itOE compression, assist the TeaJ6R and oYcrta xcd
muscles in performing their natural Office of Ltiiaq
and holding IN their place, the dragging yiscer7l Of
the Chest and Abdomen from the depressed Uterus
The observation of every Physician, and the cxtcn-
sivc and increasing Of abdominal supporters
$50 called) furnishes conclusive proof of this.
3. That the Supporters now in never have
received the approval Of the profession, because
they all, in common, net as heating and continuing
clanDs coulyresses and relTiug Eoutiiccs creating
n necessity for their perpetual by restraining
the freedom and exercise of the muscles, which
they should only assist, and, also, GggTGogtng the
falling and dragging, by their cr05CdHg and
pressing rather, than their bracing and ecyatiug
tendency.
T. In view of the above facts. which every Phv-
scian has been compelled to feel bn too keenIy is
it not the duty, well as the interest of the Pro-
fcsson, to seek for instrument which acts upon
established principles of pathology, and which is
effective, and necessary TO the success OF the
practitioner, and professional il its origin and de-
sign
: The Undersigned therefore acting in accordance
with the true interests Of the Profession and after
much Investigation and outlay, now offers 10 them
instrument which fully meets all the above in
dications. The Brace invented by Dr. Banning of
y. Y, has alone received the appreciation Of the
Profession, taken rank permanent cOntribu-
ton to Medical Science. While it supports the
weak back and lidS up the abdominal visccra, the
undersigned, by combining it with recent iuyen-
ton, has added greatly its efficiency in erecting
tie G0dy and clPa1dag he chest and these instru-
mcnts believed to fulfil c,eJy indication that can
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 at Manufacturers prices you respect
fully referred to the annexed quotations
Fl, Fine Steel Body Brace, Retail Price, $1,000
Fine Steel Eroctor Brace, Retail Price, 15OO
Silver Plated 81 80 - 2C.O0
Twenty per cent discount off these prices to
Physicians.
4 Scientific, Treatise and Descriptive Essay
will be sent to Physicians gratuitously, by nddres-
sing DIR. II. z COFFEE,
Feb. 3, 185i-4m- HollidaysbuSg, Pa
1dpantaqes Of tie Body7I3racs oyer OAer SqDp2y-
ters.-1st. 1t is COOL ID 1t is light. 81. Its pads
can all be shifted up and down, right left rs fire.
quently as the necessity OF the case may require
4th Its great and universal feXibility. 9th. 1t
LIFTS UP--ALL oTHERs DOWN. 9th. It's pads
are four, and press the lceah lips and particu-
larry the reak back, supporting, get not restrain
ing the body. 9Th. Its pads being of naked horn,
stimulate and harden the muscles, while soft aud
cushioned ones (ike spoultices) Teiac aud rccaFsH,
through heat and ptrspiraton, and soon become
rancid. 6th 1t is so constituted art . admit of at
taching TO ii any proper spinal apparatus and also
the most perfect pile and heFnial truscs. 9Th 1t
may combine with las mechanical influences the
virtues of the galvanic battery, locally or generally
applied.
The Ercetor Brace and Chest ELyander in nddi-
ton to the above, makes pressure upon tho front
of the shoulders, and without e0HStraiHt eOHDreS
sion, erectS the body, EXPANDS CHEST, and
promotes health, grace and beauty. 1t is free
from straps, bandages, comprc~scs, acts in har-
mony with nature and defes scientific objection
For those who have freak JGcEs stopped shoulders,
fatened chests or defcctirc tiyzas it is
the best invention ever presented to the public.
RULE OF MEAsUREaENT.--FUr tie Bady Brace.
draw a tape snugly around the body. ole and half
inches below the tips Of the hip bones, over the IL
nen--for the Erector Brace, ail measurement
around the chest under the arm pits, and Sc4i the
number of inches, cash companying the order and
the Brace will be sent to order, with ezpianat0-
ry circular; and exchanged to s"it, provided ii be
;y,D,e,lIgfsfl raturup1 in an ed condition