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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
"Never a Minutes Discomfort"

Bloomingdale, Mich. MT. C. E. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Mir. Brooks. yA Your letter is at hand and in answer to same will say that am thankful that l can inform you that am not Tn need of any repairs for my Appliance which bought from you about a year ago. I have not been obliged to. wear it for nearly three months and believe that am healed.
 It never gave me minutes discom- fort or inconvenience.
 I should be glad to recommend your Appliance to anyone suffering from rup ture.
 Very respectfully yours.
 D. W.. STRONG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Steel Truss
 Was Distressing

c. F. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir:
 I received the Appliance all o. K, and have since putting it on experienced the most perfect comfort I find it a com fortable support not only to the tumor but it sustains my back and feels good. The steel spring truss was distressing and I could scarcely wear it an entire day and was glad to get it off at night. You will excuse my enthusiasm, but T am glad that I read your modest little Booklet. J. o. WHITE, M. D.,
 Care of Barstow Drug Store.
 Barstow, California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Accept Gratitude and
 Thanks"

c. P. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 Accept gratitude and thanks from a poor sufferer for the Appliance received this A. NJ Dr. Smith adjusted it for me and it fits like the pocket in shirt or 8 bug in rug. can't express my feel ings of comfort. DIR. c. w. WATTS,
 Box SSs Fayette, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
What Physicians Say
q Am Delighted With
 1t"

c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 Have worn your Appliance two days and this is my verdict: To say that I am pleased is putting it too mildly. must say that I am not on;y pleased but delighted with it. It proves to me all that you have said in it's favor and much more. It can be worn night and day without any inconvenience. I shall recommend it to friends afflicted with hernia.
 H. D. WELLS, M. D.,
 Middeburg, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Healed in Six Months
 After IS Years

: c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 < I never wore the Appliance minute over six months and was healed sound and well--and I want to say no man ever did any harder work than did while was using it--I hauled 40 perch of rock, too big for any man to lift.
 was ruptured IS years and words can not tell how thankful I am. Use my name if you like. Yours sincerely.
 RUFUS FIELDS, R. R. No. 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
"A Blessing to Me"

Mutual Okla MT. C. F. Brooks, Marshall. Mich. Dear Mir Brooks:
 have been putting off answering your kind letter so that I could send you a good report. I took off the Appliance the first of March and I feel that I don't need to keep it on any longer. I think am well. The Appliance has been a blessing to me and, I am thankful for your great n- vention Yours very truly
 A. NORTH, R. No 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
"Sound as I Ever Was''

Ithaca, Michigan. MT. C.. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich, Dear Sir:
 [ am happy to say to you that am en- tirely well thanks to your Appliance. Have not been troubled in any way in IS months and am sound as I ever was so far as rupture is concerned. Youscan refer anyone to me if you wish.
 Respectfully,
 J. F. KING. R. E. D. No. 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Didn't Know He Had
 1t On"

Brockton, Mass. MT. c. E. Brooks, Marshall Mich. Dear Sir:
 feel that am neglecting my duty in not Writing to you before. As you remember, we got one of your Appliances for my boy, IA years of age We'll take great pleasure in telling you he is entirely well. He wore it six months and a few weeks ago left it off to give it trial, and it has proved just as you said. We fitted him to several trusses since he was three years old and all failed to give satisfac- ton.
 You can use my name as reference if you like.
 Thanking you for the same, remain,
 Yours very truly,
 MRS. EDITH BOSWORTH,
 152 Lyman St. F. S.-He also said that he didn't know he had it on. it was so comfortable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Brings Instant Relief, Perfect Safety,
 and Everlasting Comfort

The Brooks Rupture Appliance Is beyond question the most universally endorsed appliance of any kind in the world for the retention of rup- turcd condition in. men, women and children.
 It is the result of more than 30 ycars' experience and the percent age of actual cures reported to have been affected by its use Is . little short of miraculous. The Brooks Appliance has so many imitators that it is never sold in drug stores. or in any other way
 than by mail, direct from the maker. This is further necessary because ev- cry Brooks Appliance is especially made and fitted for the case for
 which 1t is intended. Many hundreds of Physicians and Surgeons recommend the Brooks Ap- pliance and condemn trusses as more harmful than almost any other method of retaining or treating rup- ture.
 You may not think that a rupture appliance can ever be truly 'cOm- fOrtabler-but that is because you have never tried Brooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Recommended It to Nv BrOther-in-I4aW''

C. E. Brooks Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 It is not quite a year ago wrote yoI and got one of your Appliances for m granddaughter and I am so well please. With 1t I have recommended it to m brother-in-law. You will please send hir full information to his address as fol lows: A. IT. BOWERS. M. D.,
 53F South Main St.,
 Jamestown, New Yori
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
More Testimony
 From Patients
Results Are Marvel
 Ous"

Middletown. N '. c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 tried all kinds of trusses without an, relief until I bought your Appliance. The results are marvellous, and prais, God that you may live long and prosper and may help suffering humanity az yo, did me.
 You can use this letter as you thinI best'and will answer any inquiry that i made with stamped envelope enclosed My age is 65 years.
 Yours very truly,
 V. c. JUMP, 1S0 Linden Ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
"Throw Away
 His Old Truss

C. F. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 [ am so well pleased with my own Appliance that I have induced another man to throw away his old truss and get one of yours and inclose the order with this.
 F. M. LEITCH. M. D.
 Cahoe, Idaho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Superior to Any Truss

c. F. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 I find your Appliance superior to any truss have ever seen. have worn mine for three years and it has given entire satisfaction. I shall gladly recommend it to my patients.
 DIR. W. F. CARROLL.
 PA Main St,
 East Macon, Georgia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Threw Away Trusses

West Sound. Washington. c. E. Brooks, Mashall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 I haven't worn a truss for over four years and I am sound and we'll It gives me pleasure to say this to you, for it was your Appliance that healed me. M You can use my. name in your business if you visa.
 Yours very truly, s
 E. E. s9UTT.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Relieved the
 Pain at Once"

c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan Dear Sir:
 Your Appliance relieved the pain at once. I can stoop down to the floor without any pain, which I could not do before put on the Appliance. keep it on night and day. I shall be very glad to recommend it heartily.
 DIR. c. H. HADLEY,
 1 Bulfinch St., Boston, Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
"I Find Your
 Appliance the Best"

c. I1. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 I find your Appliance the best device for purposes intended I have ever used, and take pleasure in recommending it.
 DIR. J. A. GARLAND.
 Buckner. Arkansas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Doctor PrOnOunces
 Him We'll

1l9 Towle Ave,
 Mishawaka, Ind. Mr. c. E. Brooks Marshall, Mich Dear MT. Brooks: Answering your letter, will say we need no more Appliances, as our son has been completely healed by wearing your Appli- ance.
 We recently had him examined, and the doctor said the opening was entirely closed and that it wasn't necessary to wear it longer.
 Thanking you for your kindness, I am
 Yours very truly. MRS. H. TOLLMAN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
"The Best Satisfaction

C. E. Brooks, Marshall Michigan. Dear Sir:
 My Appliance is giving the best of sat isfacton. Have referred ruptured people to you DIR. w. A. PARK,
 1926 Main St., Richmond, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
"The Only Comfortable Appliance"

c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 Yours is the only comfortable Appliance that I have found and is complete relief from pain. DIR. LEWIS w. WATTS,
 969 Broadway,
 Oakland Cal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Better Satisfaction"

Q. E. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 I find your Appliance gives better satis- faction than any I have ever tried
 D. F. RAUSCTI, M. D.. -'---7' Stone Creek Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Cannot Say Too Much

Doddsville, MisA. z. F.. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir: Your Appliance has made me sound ant well. feel like a man again and I am tell inS all ruptured men to write to you Many thanks for your goodness. I cai not say too much for you
 Yours very truly
 SIMON DANTZLER,
 R. F. n. No. l., Box 52.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Sorry He Never Heard
 of Brooks Before.

Buckley, H. c. F. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir:
 Glad 10 advise you that after wearing your Appliance three months I took if off and have never had to put it back Am completely healed and must say that l am sorry I never heard of you people before. Yours very truly,
 G. o. STREMMEL.
 Box No. 23
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
ssNOW Sound and WeH,

c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Michigan. Dear Sir: l am now sound and we'll Will be gla to recommend the Appliance.
 l. J. OSBORNE, M. D.,
 Peculiar. As
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18

Ten Reasons Why
 You Should Send For
 the Brooks Rupture
 Appliance |. It is absolutely the only Appliance of the kind on the market today, and in it are embodied the principles that inven- tors have sought after for years.
 ?. The Appliance for retaining the rup- ture can not be thrown out of position
 3. Being an air cushion of soft rubber | it clings closely to the body, yet never blisters or causes irritation.
 f: Unlike the ordinary so-called pads, used in other trusses, it is not cumber- some or ungainly.
 5. It is small, soft and pliable, and positively can not be detected through %the clothing.
 G. The soft. pliable bands holding the Appliance do not give one the unpleasant sensation of wearing harness.
 '. There is nothing about it to get foul and when it becomes soiled it can be washed without injuring it in the lsast
 S. There is no metal springs in the Appliance to torture one by cutting and bruising the flesh.
 l g. All the material of which the Ap- pliances are made is of the very best that money can buy making it durable and safe Appliance to wear. IA 10. My reputation for honesty and fair 1 dealing is so thoroughly established by f an experience of over thirty years of Edealing with the public, and my prices are. so reasonable, my terms so fair, that bthere certainly should be no hesitancy in sending the free coupon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
"Tried All Kinds of TruSseS- Now We'll"

Walla yValla, Washington c. E. Brooks, Marshall. Michigan. Dear Sir:
 I wore your Appliance for one year and was healed, after being ruptured twenty years.
 feel like different man. tried all kinds of trusses, but nothing did me any good until I got your Appliance. It has been worth many dollars to me
 Yours truly
 c. F. LONG, 1923 w. Birch Stl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Remember

l send my Appliance on tria to prove what I say st1re. Yol are to be the judge. Fill out ire, coupon below and mail today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
"Now Sound and Welp'

Atchison, Kansas, MT. C. F. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir: have had two Appliances from yo, and am now sound and well.
 Yours truly,
 FRITZ RAUBER,
 1854 Commercial St.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
PREMATURE PEACE
nothing But MYTH
Wilson Sees End Of War Only
When Enemy Is Beaten

Washington Oct 9.-Agitation fol-
| a premature peace was characterized
as seditious, and those who attacked
the allies of America in the present
! crisis were declared to be enemies of
their country by members of the new
ly organized League for National Uni
ty, who were received at the White
House yesterday afternoon by Presi-
| dent Wilson.
Inc President gave his indorseme
to the purposes Of the league in an ad-
dress emphasizing the need of team
play by the forces of American
thought and opinion. He expressed
the belief that American public opin-
ION, although understanding the wars
causes and principles, needed guild
ance to remember that the war SHOULD
end only when Germany was beaten
and Germanys rule of autocracy and
might superseded by the ideals of
democracy.
This is the issue which the Ameri-
can people should always keep in
mind, the President said, in order to
avoid being misled into byways of
thought and the resultant scattering
~ S~AO - w VI PoDAAS Op4AIOI1. ldlh OF
early peace before Germany is de-
feated is one of the evidences of mis-
directed thought, he suggested and
should not cloud the vision of those
who understand that the United States
Is fighting now for the same ideals
of democracy and freedom that have
always actuated the nation.
The President gave warning that 1t
should not be forgotten that German
success would mean not only preven-
ton of the spread Of democracy, but
possibly the suppression of that al
ready existing:
Cardinal Gibbons Of Baltimore, sem
Tor prelate of the Roman Catholic
church In the United States and Frank
Mason North of the Federal Council
of the Churches of Christ in Ameri-
ca, are Honorary Chairmen Of the or
ganization, and it's list of officers in
cludes men of prominence in organ
lied labor, industry, and finance. Car
dinal Gibbons was not present, but the
league has received a letter from him |
subscribing to its principles, which |
soon will be published.
The league will have headquarters !
in New York, and will organize at once |
for service. On its Executive Com |
mittee are William r. Wilcox, Chair
man Of the Republican National Com |
mittee, and Vance Mccormick, Chair |
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

cts? They haven't hurt the cause a
bit in Washington. I hear that New
Workers are resenting their activi-
ties, but Congress isn't paying any at
tention to them, and no real suffra-
gist has had his attitude changed in
the least
When the photographers came Miss
Rankin's face fell little.
Its one of my crosses, you know.
that I have to pose in public for pic
lures. I don't like it a Bit
She posed patiently, however. until
one ambitious young man babe her
look at him and smile. Then tho stuff
of which women pioneers are made of
asserted itself.
II look much worse when I smile
in "a picture than when I'm solemn, -
she informed him, and though the
photographer begged, insisted and
commanded, she retained her dignified
pose.
The "lady from Montana" left last
night for Washington, and will prob
ably not return to New York until
October 80, when she will address q
suffrage mass meeting at Cooper
Union.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

man of the Democratic National Conn
mittee. 1t is understood that the ma
chinery of the Speakers Bureaus Of
these great organizations may be used
in nationwide movement to unite
the country behind the Government
and spread before the people the many
acts by Germany which brought about
the war.
The announced purpose Of the orr
ganization to "create medium
through which the loyal Americans OF
all classes, sections, creeds. and par
ties can give expression to the fun
damental purpose of the United
States to carry on to successful con-
clusion this new war for the inde-
pendence of America and for the pres
ervation of democratic institutions
and the vindication of the basic prin-
ciples of humanity"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
a tone of mingled awe and disapprov-

tone of mingled awe and disapprov-
al.
"Oh, my dear, I'd just as soon paste
for suffrage as talk for suffrage or
leg1slate for suffrage, if it only helps,
came the answer as her hand dipped
into the paste bucket
Seems like old campaign DAYS -
she commented happily. "Only-it
does seem SO strange to be working
for the vote. 1 can't quite get all the
feel of it back again. It's so far be-
hind what we really ought to be doing
in New York Statc.'
Miss Rankin had nothing but en-
couragement for the suffra giats how
ever.
What do you think the New York
women ought to do if they lose?" she
was asked
"They won't lose she answered.
with her bright smile. and their
victory is going to win the battle for
suffrage in the whole United States
"How about the Federal amend
ment?" asked come one.
TITS bound to go through next ses-
sion. There never was such senti-
ment for suffrage in Congress. Pick
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
THE FAIR JEANETTE
FASTING POSTERS
Lady From Montana Doing Her
Bit for Woman Suffrage

New York, Oct. 9.-Representative
jeanette Rankin came to New York
yesterday and spent a long and ardu-
Gus morning pasting little white slips
on big beaver boards at suffrage par
ado headquarters, II East Fifty ninth
street. The little white slips were the
signatures Of the million New York
women who have expressed their de-
sire for the vote, and the boards will
be carried in the parade.
"a Congresswoman pasting things?"
objected one of the other workers in
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
MER CHANT HIT WITH STONE.

In trying to assist in the arrest OF
gang of boys who were throwina
stones at an advertising sign owned
~ him David 8. Segal, owner Of q
clothing store on Main street, was
struck IN the head by stone thrown
by one Of the miscreants yesterday
afternoon. The sign mounted on q
wagon has been cruising through the
streets for the past several weeks and
yesterday some of the boys used II
for target practise and broke it. segal
complained to the police. The per.
romance was repeated in the after.
noon. On this occasion Segal was
present. He caught one of the boys
and rushed him to police officer,
but not until one of the stones had
lodged against his head. Every time
that the sign is damaged he claims
that 1t costs him $50 to have it re-
paired. Officers Charles Mccarthy
took the lad that Segal had caught
to police headquarters where he gave
his name as Edward Ondrick Of Hart
ford Avenue.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
EVENTS TONIGHT

Superior photo plays, Lyceum
theater.
High class photo plays, Fox s
theater.
Vaudeville and moving pictures,
Keeney's theater.
w. l.. Morgan lodge, K. of p, meets
in Vega hall.
'Eintracht lodge, o. D. H. S., meets
at 1877 Arch street.
Court COLUMBIA, D. of c., meets in
Electric hall.
New Britain Camera club meets at
173 Main street
Valiant Hive, L. o. T. NJ, meets at
PIT Main street.
Canton Foster P. M, meets in Jr.
O. U. A. M. hall.
New Britain Camp, M. w. A, meets
at "a Church street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
UNEXPECTED PROGRESS.

: b Marshfeld, Mo-, Oct. 9.-Such un-
expected progress marked selection OF
the thirty men Of the panel from
which the jury to hear the evidence
a the trial of Claud J. Piersol,
Sharged with Kidnapping Baby Lloyd
! weet, is to be chosen that It was ex-
nected presentation of testimony by
the state would begin this afternoon.
3 Holland Keet, the infants father,
~dll be the prosecutions first witness,
A. vs& Indicated -.u....
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

league who likes his base smacks bet
ter than Benny, and there is not
man who is trying harder than he for
the success Of his team. Benny has
been very successful with the ash this
season, and will finish high up among
the league leaders. Besides being
heavy batter Benny is a remarkable
fielder, and has saved many games
with wonderful throws and catches.
Pol Perritt has had many ups and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

downs. Sometimes he is very good
and other times very bad. He started
the season rather off color, but Nc
Graw gradually worked him into ex-
cellent form, and he is winning regu-
larly now. He.is at present McGraws
pre- nlier right handler. Permits
chances of delivering in the world
series are mighty good, for he is a
Aeady pitcher, and as cool as an icicle
in the highest Of pinches.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
INJURED AT LAUNDRY.

Yesterday afternoon at the Union
Laundry Corp. on Arch street Mich
olas Mango Of IS Arch street re-
ceived compound dislocation of his
elbow He was attempting to stop a
fast revolving machine and slipped.
regaining his balance Immediately,
but not until his arm had been caught
in the machinery. He was taken to
the hospital for treatment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

Benny Kauff (right) and Pol Per-
rift (left) have been fundamentally
important in the success of the Giants.
their excellent work having kept the
Giants on top throughout the season.
Both Kauff and Perritt are seasoned
bail players and will undoubtedly
make an excellent showing in the
world series.
There is not q player In either
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
TO PREVENT FIRES

E1EC 1xcSVubsOA Dthy DeSA4s1AaaUCu by
Governor Holcomb Who Says Blazes
At This Time Are Worse Than Be-
fore.
New Haven, Oct. 9.-The necessity
Of prevention Of fires as q means Of
conserving the resources Of the state
in the present national emergency was
emphasized by observance Of today
throughout the state as fire prevention
day. In his proclamation designating
OCT. for this observance Governor
Holcomb pointed out that the oppor-
tunity for destruction by fire In the
present national crisis was greater
than ever before, that fire at time
like this is a public misfortune, de-
stroying foodstuffs and limiting pro-
auction through destruction of fac
tories, and by it thereof become a
vublic duty to utilize every means to
conserve the resources of the state by
fire prevention.
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
BOYISH AMBITION
GRAT|F|ED,F|RENAN
KILLED IN SERVICE

One fireman is dead and another is
suffering from a lacerated hand and
loss of blood today as the result OF
fire department accidents this morn
ing and last night.
Simon F. Holohan, thirty-four years
old. of 2O27 II street northwest, was
killed last night when he was jostled
from the running board OF No. 2 truck
while responding to a false alarm at
Eighteenth and s streets northwest
The wheels of the heavy truck passed
over his chest. crushing him, and he
died in the Emergency Hospital be-
fore his wife could reach his bedside.
After cherishing an ambition to be
1redghter since boyhood, he was ap-
pointed to the force but twenty days
ago.
Frederick Hager, twenty-one years
old, of No. engine company, pune
tured an artery in his hand on
jagged splinter while fighting a stub
born fire in the office building at 1912
H street northwest this morning.
Much blood was lost before the First
precinct patrol could get him to the
Emergency Hospital.
About $500 damage was done to the
Washington School OF, Art, which Is
located in this building. The fire,
which was discovered at o'clock, IL
thought TO have originated in some
cotton waste.