Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-20
TO PHYSICIANS.


is respectfully invited to the following important
facts
l. Not less than two thirds of the American wo-
men are afflicted with Prolapsus Uteri and it's as
sociated COMPLAINTS the result Of natural delica-
cy of organization ; defective physical education
early marriages the various accidents Of pregnsD-
cy, and labor, and general neglect Of bygenic NEE
sures.
2 That as Prolapses Uteri is a displacement, or
''falling" Of this organ, it necessarily involves
like descent, dragging Of the Heart, Lungs,
Stomach, and Bowels, and that fundamental
condition Of in all these cases. is the applica-
tion of such Physiological brace, supporter,
as viii most effectively brace the weak back and
gishout compression assist the TelaIed and oYertsXed
muscles in performing their natural Office Of ktliHy
and holding IN their place the dragging Viscers OF
the Chest and Abdomen from the depressed Uterus
The observation OF every Physician, and the ezteu-
sive 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 eoafnL1g
clamps, c0mpresses. and relaxing poulcsS, creating
q necessity for their perpetual by restraining
the freedom and exercise Of the muscles, which
they should only assist, and, also, aggravGtBg tue
failing" and dragging, by their croEding and COM
pressing rather, than their bracing and elevating
tendency.
f. In view Of the above facts which every Ply
scian has been compelled to feel but too keenly s
it not the duty, well the interest Of the Pro-
fession, 10 seek for instrument which acts upon
established principles Of pathology, and which is
effective, and necessary to the 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 all the shove in
dications. The Brace invented by DR.. Banning Of
n. Y, has alone received the appreciation Of the
Profession, or taken rank permanent contribu-
ton to Medical Science. While it supports the
1-e.k hga i've tlg
undersigned, by combining il with recent invsn-
ton, has added greatly to its efficiency IN eSse.isg
ths body and expanding the eaest and these instru-
ments believed fulfil eUsyy indication that
be derived from mechanical support, while acting
IN comp plete 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 are respect
fully referred to the annexed quotations
Fine Steel Body Brace, Retail Price, $1,000
Silver Plated - " 1900
Fine Steel EFeetOr Brace, Retail Price, 1890
Twenty per cent discount of these prices 70
Physicians.
A Scientific, Treatise, and Descriptive ESSAY.
will be sent to Physicians, gratuitou.ly by address
sing Dr. H. T. COFFEY.
Feb. 8, l854-4m- Hollidaysburg, Pa
AdraHtggss Of the Body Brace ope7 OtAe, SuDpsr-
ters.-lst. 1t is cool. ID. 1t is light 3D. Its pnds
can al be shifted up and down, right or left as fro
4th. Its great and universal fiexibility 5th n
LIFTS UP--ALL OTHERS BEAR Down. 9th. It's pads
are four, and press the toeGh hips and particu-
lary OF the tTeaE back sgPportng get not restraf4
ing the body. 9TH. Its pads being Of naked norm,
stimulate and harden the muscles, while soft aud
cushioned ones (like poutices) reIar and loeaks.,
through heat and perspiration, and soon become
rancid Sth. 1t Is so constituted as 10 admit Of at
tachng to It any proper spinal apparatus and also
the most perfect pile and hernial truses. 9th. 1t
may combine with its mechanical influence. the
virtues of the galyanic battery locally or generally
applied.
The ETectoT Brace and Chest Erpander in sddi-
ton to the above, makes pressure upon the front
Of the shoulders and without constrGit or eoup-s,-
stoH, eTects the body, EXPANDS THE 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 freak backs, stopped skoulders
Maroon or fatte7ea chests detectire forms il is
the best invention ever presented to the public
hULE OF MEAsUREMENT.-For the Body Brace
draw tape snugly around the body, one and a hSls
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 il be
Immediately returned, in an unsoiled condition.