Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-03-17
TO PHYSICIANS.

The attention of the Medical Profession in Penn.
is RESPECTFULLY invited to the following important
facs
J. Not less than two thirds of the American wo-
men are afflicted with Prolapsus Uteri, and its
soeiated 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 hyGeric mea-
sures.
>. That as Prolapses Uteri is displacement, or
falling" of this organ, it necessarily involves a
like descent, or dragging of the Heart, Lungs,
Stomach, and Bowels and that one fundamental
condition of in all these cases, is the applica
ton of such Physiological brace, or supporter,
as will most effectively brace the weak back and
tei0ut compression, ASSIST the TeLdIed and overtaxed
muscles in performing their natural office OF Lttng
and holding their place. the dragging ylscera 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 caed) furnishes conclusive proof OF this
3. That the Supporters now in use never have
received the approval of the profession, because,
they all, an common, act heating and continung
clamps, coapreSses, and rela1ng Poutiees, creating
a necessity for their perpetual use by restraining
the freedom and exercise ] & o. IhS iv gSe le
falling and dragging by their crocd1g and COM
pressing rather, than their bracing and elevaung
tendency.
4. In view of the above facts, which every Ply
scan has been compelled to feel but too keenly, is
it the duty, well the interest of the Pro-
n,
established principles of pathology, and which is at
once effective and necessary to the success of the
practitioner, and professional III 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 DIR. Banning of
n y, has alone received the appreciation of the
Profession, or taken rank permanent cOntribu-
ton to Medical Science. While 1t supports the
weak back and lifts up the abdominal viscera, the
undersigned, by combining 1t with a recent lnven-
tion has added greatly TO its efficiency in erecting
tie body and expanding the chest, and these instru-
ments are believed to fulfil erery 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 Manufacturers prices you are respect
fully referred TO the annexed quotations
Fine Steel Body Brace, Retail Price, $1,000
Fine Steel ErectOr Brace, Retail Price, 1900
Silver Plated - '' 50 '' 2G.OO
Twenty per cent discount off these prices to
Physicians.
Scientific, Treatise, and Descriptive Essay,
will be sent TO Physicians, gratuitously, by address
sing DR.. Ii, L. C0FFEY,
Feb. 3, IS54-4n. Hollidaysburg, Pa.
l4druHtages of The Booty Brace oeer Other SuPpor-
,erx-lst 1t is cool ID 1t is light. Sd. Its pads
1
quently-as the necessity of the case may require
4th Its great and universal hexibihty- 9TH. 1t
/ LIFTS UP--ALL OTHERS BEAR DOWN. 9th. Its pads
are four, and press the freak hips, and parucu-
larIy OF the s0eak back, supporting, get net restrain
ina the body. 7th. Its pads being Of mixed horn,
stimulate and harden the muscles, while soft and
cushioned ones Qike poultices) retd1 and tceaken
through heat and perspiration, and soon become
rancid Sth 1t is so constituted as to admit OF at
taching it any proper spinal apparatus, and also
the most perfect pile and hernial truses. 9Th. 1t
NAV combine with its mechanical influences the
virtues of the galvanic battery, locally or generally
applied. 80
| The Erector Brace and Chest EkpGnder, in addi
ton to the above, makes pressure upon the front
of the shoulders and without constra1t or eomprss
sion ereets the body, EXPANDS THE CHEST, anc
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 Ereak backs, stopped shoulders
farr01c fiatteRed chests defeetroe forms 1t /
the best invention ever presented TO the public.
RULE OF MEAsUREMENT.-For the Body Brace
draw tape snugly around the body, one and hal
inches below the tips of the hip bones, over the
nen--for the Erector Brace, add measurement
around the chest, under the arm-pits and send tn
number of iuches, cash companyiDg the order, an
the Brace Will be to order with an explanato
ry circular; and exchanged to sgut provided 1t
Immediately returned in an unsoiled condition.