Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-03-30
TO PHYSICIANS.


unexpectedly invited to the following important
facts:
l. Not less than two thirds of the American wo-
men afflicted with Proapsus Uteri, and its as
socated 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 hygienlc mea
sures
. That as Prolapses Utcr is a displacement,
falling of this organ, it necessarily involves
like descent, dragguag of the Heart, Lungs,
Stomach, and Bowels, and that one fundamental
condition of in all these cases, Is, the apPhc-
ton of such "a Physiological brace, or supporter,
as will most effectively brace the weak back and
LhOUt compression, ASSIST the TedIed ana overtaAed
muscles in performing their natural Office of lifting
and holding in their place, the dragging vscera Of
the Chest and Abdomen from the depressed Uterus.
The observation of every Physician and the exten-
sye and increasing use of abdominal supporters,
$50 called) furnishes conclusive proof Of this
8. That the Supporters in never have
received the approval of the profession. because,
they all, in common, act as heating and cof!THsng
clamps congresses, and relaxing gouLtices creating
necessity for their perpetual use by restraining
the freedom and exercise of the muscles, which
they should only assist, and also, dggraUating the
falling and dragging, by their crOlcding and COM
pressing rather, than their bracing and eieYating
tendency.
T. In view of the above facts, which every Ply
sician has been compelled to feel but too keenly, is
il not the duty well the interest OF the Pro-
fessiOn, to seek for an instrument which acts upon
established principles of pathology and which is at
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
an instrument which fully meets ali the above in
dications. The Brace invented by DR.. Banning of
n. Y, has alone received the appreciation of the
Profession taken rank permanent cOntriou-
ton to Medical Science. While it supports the
weak back and lifts up the abdominal viscera, the
tion has added greatly its efficiency in erecting
fhc body and expanding The chest, and these insru
ments are believed to fulfil every indication that
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
nsh them at Manufacturers prices you are respect
fully referred to the annexed quotations
Fine Steel Body Brace, Retail Price, $1,000
Fine Steel Ereotor Brace, Retail Price, 300
Silver Plated 90 SO &c s. 2G.00
Twenty per cent discount off these prices to
Physicians.
4 Scientific, Treatise, and Descriptive Essay,
will be sent Physicians gratuitously, by address
sing DIR. II. T. COFFEY,
Feb. 3, 1854-4m. HOllidaysburg, Pa.
Advantages of the Body Brace orsr OLHer Sugpor-
ters.-1st 1t is cool. ID. 1t is light Sd. Its pads
all be shifted up and down, right left fire.
quently as the necessity of the case may require.
4th Its great and universal hexib;iity. 9TH 1t
LIFTS UP--ALL OTHERS BEAR DOWN. 9Th Its pads
four, and press the t0eak hips, and particu-
larly the areak back supporting, get not restrain
ing the body. Ith Its pads being of naked horn,
stimulate and harden the muscles, while soft and
cushioned ones (like poutices) relax and uceaken,
through heat and perspiration, and soon become
rancid. Sth. 1t is constituted to admit of at
taching to it any proper spinal apparatus, and also
the most perfect pile and hernial truses. 9th. 1t
may combine with its mechanical influences the
virtues of the galvanic battery locally generally
applied
The Erector Brace and Chest EEpdnder, in addi-
ton to the above, makes pressure upon the front
of the shoulders, and without eoaStrant compress
zion, erects the body, EXPANDS THE CHEST, and
promotes health, grace and beauty. 1t is free
from straps, bandages, comprc-ses, acts in har-
mony with nature, and deGcs scientific Objection.-
For those who have acedt backs, stopped shoulders,
HarroU fGtteaeG chests defec'ire forms it is
the best invention ever presented 10 the public.
RULE OF MEAsUREYENT.-For the Body Brace
draw tape snugly around the body, and half
inches below the tips of the hip bones, the Ii
nen-for the ErectOr Brace, add measurement
around the chest under the arn-pits, and send the
number of inches, cash compauying the order, and
the Brace will be sent to order, with exPlanato-
~ circular; and exchanged to suit provided it be
Immediately returned, in an unsoiIed condition.