Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-08

to call and examine. Those who desire to give
their patients the auxiliary benefit, of any variety
Of scientific support send their patients TO the
Institute for thnt purpose, rttom REX Of any a5aSe
Of such confidence.
\ discount of 20 per cent TO the profession on all
instruments furnished them, at their request;
Aroom will be fitted up specially fer Ladies,
with Lady in attendance.
IIollidays6urg, Feb. 3, ls54-4m.
TO PHYSICIANS.
The attention of the Medical Profession in Penn
ia respectfully invited to the following important
facts:
l. Not less than two thirds of the American wo-
men are afflicted with Prolapsus Uter and its
sociated complaints; the result OF natural dolica
cy of organization defective physical education
early marriages the various accidents Of pregn.n
cy and labor, and general neglect Of hygeaic mea-
skss;r Ne rho. .. proIon,s, utor; :, ai.o,.e.m.0. or
falling of this organ, it necessarily involves Il
like descent, drdgging of the Heart, Lungs,
Stomach, and Bowels and that fundamental
condition of in all these cases, is, the appica
ton of such Physiological brace, supporter,
will most effectively brace the weak back and
citout compression. assist The Teiared and rtaxed
muscles i'll performing their natural Office of lting
and holding IN their place. the dragging Tiscera Of
the Chest and abdomen from the depressed Uterus
The observation of every Physician aud the exten-
sive and increasing Of abdominal Supporters,
$50 called furnishes conclusive proof Of this.
3. That the Supporters now in never have
fecslScQ the appfOFal OF tDe profession, because,
they all, in common, act as hcatng and conf,tiHg
clamps, c0npresses. and rfldIf4y pOutcss creating
Il necessity for their perpetual by restraining
the freedom and exercise of the muscles, which
they should only assist, and also, a4yrlrqtj7g the
falling and dragging By their croirdin9 and
pressing rather, than their bracing and e!eyating
tendency.
4. In view of the above facts, which every Ply
sician has been compelled feel but too kceny is
it not the duty, well the interest Of the Pro-
fession, TO seek for instrument which acts upon
established principles OF pathology aud which is at
effective, and necessary 70 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 10 them
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 rank permanent contrbu-
ton to MaGical Science. While it supports the
weak back and lifts up the abdominal viscera the
undersigned, by combining il with inven-
tion has added greatly to its efficiency in erecting
the body and expanding the chest, and these instru-
ments believed fulfil eUsry 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 fur
nish them at Manufacturers prices you respect
fully referred to the annexed quotations
Fine Steel Body Brace Retail Price, $1,000
Silver Plated Is 90
Fine Steel Erootor Brace, Retail Price. 1900
Silver Plated - 50 ' 90 &c. 90
Twenty per cent discount off these prices to
Physicians.
A Scientific Treatise, and Descriptive Essay,
will be sent to Physicians, gratutously by address
sing DR.. II. T. COFFEY,
Feb. 3, l854-4m. Hollidaysburg Pa.
4irantages Of the Body- Brace orcr Ofher Suppor-
tsys.-1st. 1t is cool. ID 1t is light. Sd its pads
can all be shifted up and down. right Left as fire.
quentiy as the necessity of the case may require
4th. Its great and universal aexibility. 5th 1t
LIFTS CP--ALL OTHERS BEAR DOWN. 9Th. It's pads
are FOUR and press on the ICeak lips and particu-
lary the tgsak back, sPporfing, get not restrain
ing the body. 7th Its pads being of naked horn
stimulate and harden the muscles, while soft and
cushioned ones Qike 'poultces) reiE1 and ,oedken
through heat and perspration and soon become
rancid 9Th. 1t is so constituted > admit Of at
tachlng to 1t any proper spinal apparatus and also
the most perfect pile and hernial truses 9th II
may combine with its mechanical influences the
virtues OF the galyanc battery, locally or generally
applied.
tion to the above, makes pressure upon the front
OF the shoulders and without constrdnt or compres
stot', e1ectS the body, EXPANDS THE CHEST and
promotes health, grace and beauty Ii is free
from straps bandages, or compre-ses, acts in har-
mony with nature, andsdeies scientific objection.-
For those who have tcsak backs, stopped shoulders
HGTT0a0 or dtteuei chests or defectipe forms il is
the best Invention ever presented to the public
RULE OF MEAsUEEMEST.-For the Body Brace
draw tape snugl y around the body, one and half
inches below the tips of the hip BONES over the Ii
nen--for the Erector Brace, add measurement
around the chest, under the nrm-pts and send the
number OF inches, cash companying the order aud
the Brace will be sent to order, with an expanato-
ry CIRCULAR; and exchanged to suit provided il he
Immediately returned, III an unsoiled condition.