Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24
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 delica-
cy Of organization ; defective physical education /;
early marriages the various accidents of pregnan-
cy, and labor, and general neglect Of hygenie
sures.
2. That as Prolapses Uteri is q displacement, or
'faling" of this organ, it necessarily involves q
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,
will most effectively brace the weak back and
Citou compression assist tho RELAXED and oyertaxed
muscles in performing their natural atce of lifting
and Kidding IN their place, the dragging viscera of
the Ctest and Abdomen from the depressed Uterus.
The observation Of every Physician, and the extern
siTe aid increasing use of abdominal supporters,
$50 caled) furnishes conclusive proof of this.
3. That the Supporters now in use never have
received the approval of the profession, because,
they al, in common, act heating and conJining
clamp, compreSses and reiaring politics. creating
a necessity for their perpetual use by restraining
the freedom and exercise of the muscles, which
they Should only assist, and, also, dlgrdUGting the
falling and dragging, by their cr0t9d5tg and
pressing rather, than their bracing and eleyating
tendency.
l. In view of the above facts, which every Ply
scian has been compelled to feel but too keenly, is
ii not the DUTY as well the interest of the Pro-
fessiOn, toseek for an instrument which acts upon
established principles of pathology and which is at
once effective, and necessary to the success Of the
practitone, 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 above in
dicatiops The Brace invented by DR.. Banning of
n. Y, has alone received the appreciation of the
Profession, taken rank q permanent contribu-
ton to Medical Science. While it supports the
weak back and lifts up the abdominal viscera, the
undersigned, by combining it with recent inyen-
ton has added greatly to its efficiency in erecting
tie body and eIPandng The chest, and these instru-
ments believed fulfil eUeTy indication that can
be derived from mechanical support, while acting
in comple.e harmony with the forces of nature.
DESTROYS of introducing these Braces through the
cooperation OF Physicians, and being enabled TO fur
nish then at Manufacturers prices you respect
fully referred to the annexed quotations
Fine Steel Body Brace, Retail Price, $1,000
Silver Plated '' :" 80 1900
Fine Steel Erector Brace, Retail Price, 800
Twenty per cent discount off these prices to
Physicians.
A Scientific, Treatise, and Descriptive Essay,
will be sent Physicians, gratuitously, by address
sing DR.. III. L. COFFEf,
Feb. 8, 1S54-4m. Holldaysburg, Pa.