Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-03-23
TO PHYSICIANS.
an. 20, "a.

he attention of the Medical Profession IN Penn.
is espectfully invited to the following important
fats
l. Not less than two thirds of the American wo-
men are afflicted with PrOlapsus Uteri, and its as
sociated complaints the result of natural deilca-
G of organization defective physical education );
erlv marriages the various accidents of pregnan
c and labor, and general neglect OF hyglenlc mea-
sues.
, That as Prolapses Uter is u displacement, or
'sllling' of this organ, 1T necessarily involves
lie descent or dragging Of the Heart, Lungs,
Somach. and Bowels and that one fundamental
cndition of cure in ali these cases, is, the apphca
tim of such a Physiological brace, or supporter,
as will most effectively brace the weak back and
,rfhout COMPRESSION dssis the relared and oyertaxed
mtscles in performing their natural office of Lytng
and hoId.nq IN their pLdce the dragging VIscera OF
the Chest and Abdomen from the depressed Uterus.
Tie observation of every Physician and the exten-
si,e and increasing use of abdominal supporters,
is, called) 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 hedtin9 anu c0'g"t"g
cloqaps compresses. and reldIng poHttices creating
a necessity for their perpetual use by TestTainHy
the freedom and exercise of the muscles, which
they should only assist, and, also GggTdgataHg the
faHing' and dragging, by their erolodtag aud com
pressing rather, than their braeing and eieEanng
tendency.
sciau has been compelled feel but too keeny, Is
tuot 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
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 true interests OF the Profession, and after
much investigation aud outlay, now offers to them
an instrument which fully meets all the above IN
dications The Brace invented by Dr. Banning OF
y y has alone received the appreciation ot the
Profession, or taken rank a permanent contrlou-
ton to Medical Science. While it supports the
weak back and lifts up the abdominal! viscera, the
undersigned, by combining it with recent lnven-
ton has added greatly 10 its efficiency IN erecting
le 6oay and erandiag the chest, and these instru-
meuts are believed fulfil cUsy indication that can
Be derived from mechanical support, while acting
ii complete harmony with the forces Of nature
DESTROYS Of introducing these Braces through the
cooperation of Physicians and being enabled 10 FUR
Ais theu,at Manufacturers prices you are respect
fully referred TO the annexed quotations
fine Steel Body Brace, Retail Price, $1,000
Silver Plated - - IoOo
I Fine Steel Erector Brace Retail Price, 1900
Silver Plated 80 % ZGVo
Twenty per cent discount off these prices to
Phy,icans.
4 Scientific Treatise, and Descriptive Essay,
will be sent to Physicians gratuitously, by addres-
sing Dr. H. i. COfFE1,
Feb. 8, IS54-4m. Hollidaysburg, Pa.