Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-05-11
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 Prolapsus Uteri, and its as
sociated complaints the result of natural delca-
cy of organization defective physical education;
early marriages the various accidents of pregnan-
cy, and labor, and general neglect of hygienic
sures.
3 That as Prolapses Uteri is a displacement, or
failing" Of this organ, it necessarily involves
like descent, 9rdggatg of the Heart, Lungs
Stomach, and Bowels and that fundamental
condition OF in all these cases, is, the nppica-
ton of such Physiological brace, or supporter,
viii most effectively brace the weak back and
trihout compressioa ASSIST tie reldred and overtaxed
muscles in performing their natural Office of lifting
and holding IN their place, the dragging yscera Of
the Chest and Abdomen from the depressed Uterus
The observation of every Physician and the exten-
siye and increasing use 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, act as heating and confEiEg
clamps eo,apresses, and RELAXING poultioes creating
"A necessity for their perpetual use by TeStrdiqay
the freedom and exercise of the muscles, which
they should only assist and also, GggraUafing the
failing" and dragging, by their croedHg and com
pressing rather, than their bracing and cleyating
tendency.
4. In view Of the above facts, which every Ply
sician has been compelled TO feel but too kcenly is
II not the duty, Heil the interest the Pro-
fesson, 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 true interests of the Profession and after
much investigation and outlay, offers TO them
an instrument which fully meets all the above in
dications The Brace invented by DR.. Banning Of
\. Y, has alone received the appreciation of the
Profession or taken apk rs
ton 10 Medical Science. While it supports the
weak back and lifts up the abdominal yiscera the
undersigned, by combining it with a recent inyen-
ton, has added greatly its efficiency in erecting
the body and e1poading the ehest and these instru-
mens believed to fulfil crery 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
Fine Fines Steel H,. Body Brace Retail Price, $1,000
Fine Steel ErectOr Brace, Retail Price, 1900
Silver Plated ~ 2O.OO
Twenty per cent discount off these prices to
Physicians.
A Scientific, Treatise, and Descriptive Essay,
VIII be sent to Physicians, gratutously by address
sing DIR. II. 7. C0FFEY,
Feo- d Ieo4-4m. Hollidaysburg Pa.
Adeantages Of the Body Brace orer Olier SupDor-
teTS--ISt II Is COOL I'd 1t is light Sd. Its pads
can all be shifted up and down. right or left as fr
quently as the necessity of the case NAV REQUIRE
4th- Its great and universal hexibility 5th Il
LIFTS UP--ALL OTHERS BEAR DOWN. 9th. Its pads
are four, and press the aeeak hips and particu-
lary OF the 1redk back, supportag yet not restrain
ing the body. 9TH. Its pads being of naked horn
stimulate and harden the muscles while soft and
cushioned ones (like poultices) relax and ureakcn
through heat and perspiration and soon become
rancid. Sth- 1t is constituted as to admit Of at.
taching to 1t any proper spinal apparatus and also
the most perfect pile and bernial truses 9th. 1t
may combine with its mechanical influences the
virtues of the galvanic battery locally generally
applied
The Erector Brace and Chest Erpander, in addi.
ton TO the above, makes pressure upon the front
of the shoulders, and without constrdint or compr-
sion, eTects the body, EXPANDS TIE CHEST, and
promotes health, grace and beauty 1t is free
from straps, bandages, or compre>ses, acts in har
mony with nature, and defes scientific objection
For those who have acsak backs, stopped Shoulders
naTr0ac fGttened chests or defeetue forms it is
the best invention ever presented to the public
RULE OF MEAsUREMEST.-For the Body Brace
draw tape snugly around the body, one and half
inches below the tips of the hip bones over the IL
nen--for the Erector Brace, add measurement
around the chest, under the arm-pits and send the
number Of inches, cash companying the order. and
the Brace Will be sent TO order with an explanato-
ry circular; and exchanged to suit provided If be
Immediately returned, in an unsoiled condition.