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The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Ten Reasons Why
You Should Send for the Brooks
Rupture Appliance.

l. It Is absolutely the only ApplI-
ance of the kind on the market today,
and in 1t are embodied the principles
that inventors have sought after for
years.
2. The Appliance for retaining the
rupture cannot be thrown out of posi-
tion.
8. Being an air cushion Of soft rub
Der, it clings closely to the body. yet
never bllsters or causes irritation.
4. Unlike the ordinary so-called
pads, used in other trusses. 1t is not
cumbersome or ungainly.
5. 1t is small, soft and pliable. and
positively cannot be detected through
the clothing.
6. The soft. pliable bands holding
the Appliance do not give one the un-
pleasant sensation of wearing a har-
ness.
Z. There is nothing about It to get
foul, and when it becomes soiled 1t
an be washed without injuring it in
the least.
s. There are no metal springs in the
'ppliance to torture one by cutting
d brusing the flesh.
9. All of the material OF which the
appliances are made is of the very
best that money can buy. making it
4 durable and safe Appliance to wear.
10. My reputation for honesty and
fair dealing is so thoroughly estab-
I.bad bv IN axnerianre of Over thirty
years of dealing with the public, and
my prices are so reasonable. my terms
so fair, that there certainly should be
no hesttancy in sending the free cou-
pom today.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10

ing of a Brooks Appliance for Just three
months.
The doctor advised an operation.
which I would not consent to. Your
advice was to put an Air Cushion Ap-
pliance on him, and 1 must say thar II
is worth ten times what 1t cost
wish you could have seen him be-
fore we used the Appliance and now.
when he IL fully as sound as anyone
could be-
cannot thank you too much for what
you nave yours oUns respect.n re-.
OLIVER HANSON.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
"Seens Impossible"

Holland, Indiana.
Mr.. c. E. Brooks. Marshall, Mich.
Dear Sir:
Having used one Of your Appliances
until it was worn out have been going
without it for nearly a year and have
not been troubled the least bit with my
rupture, so I am well satisfied / am
cured.
I was born ruptured and never wore
truss until was 21 years Of age and
got your Appliance. If ever need an
other one shall send in my order.
Yours truly.
BARNEY OSKINs,
r. +. D. No. Z.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Brings Instant Relief
Perfect Safety
y and
Everlasting Comfort

The Brooks Rupture Appli-
anee is beyond question the
most universally endorsed sp-
plianee of any kind in the
world for the retention and
cure of a ruptured condition
in men, women and children.
1t is the result of more than
80 years experience, and the
percentage of actual cures ef-
fected by its use is a little
short of miraculous.
The Brooks Appliance has
so many imitators that il is
never sold in drug stores, or
in any other way than by
mail, direct from the maker.
This Is further necessary be-
cause every Brooks Appliance
is especially made and fitted
for the case for which it is in
tended.
Many hundreds Of Physicians
and Surgeons recommend the
Brooks Appliance and con-
denim 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 "comfortable"-but that
Is because you have never
tried Brooks.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Wanted to Be Sure He
Cured
C. E. Brooks. Marshall, Mich.

C. E. Brooks. Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
Have neglected writing you as want
ed to be sure that I was entirely cured
of my rupture before I said anything
one way or the other.
can now honestly and thankfully
say that am completely cured, and
wish to thank you many times for
what you done done for me.
I wouldn't begrudge $4,000 for the
same thing again If knew at the be-
ginnin gwhat I now know-that your
rupture Appliance will cure anyone.
Sincerely yours.
ANTHONY BAKER,
r. r. No. /.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10

NAAlC1 4 NAN hON AIlO"
/ had II on: II just
adapted itself to the
shape OF the body and
seemed to be a part OF
the body. as II clung
to the spot, no mat
ter what position /
was in
1t would be a veri-
table God-send TO the
unfortunate who suf-
fer from rupture II all
could cure the
Brooks Rupture APP
pliance and wear IL.
They would certainly
never regret it
Ny rutpure is now
all healed up and
nothing ever did IL
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10

Mr.. c. E. Brooks,
Dear Mr.. Brooks:
I am sending
you q small pic
ture OF my son.
who is now i've
years old.
We ord ere
your Appliance
for him when he
W as only 2
months old, and
yet want 70 say
in about 3 months
all signs of rup-
ture were gone,
and he Is some
boy today.
! shall be very
glad 20 say a
good word for
you whenever the
opportunity pre-
sents itself.
Yours very truly,
7. A AcLAIN.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Cannot Say Too Much

Doddsville. Miss.
c. E. Brooks, Marshall. Mich.
Dear SIR
Your Appliance cured me sound and
we'll
feel like a man again and am
telling all ruptured men to write to
you.
Many thanks for your goodness.
cannot say too much for you.
Yours very truly,
SIMON DANTZLER,
r. F. D. No. 1, Box SO.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Results Are Marvellous"

Middletown. n. Y.
c. z. Brooks. Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
tried all kinds OF trusses without
any relief until l bought your Appliance.
The results art marvellous. and
praise God that you may live long and
prosper, and may help suffering human
ity as you did me.
You can use this letter as you think
best and ! will answer any inquiry
that is made with a stamp envelope en-
closed
Ny age is IS years.
Yours very truly.
V. c. JUMP, $50 Linden Ave.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Veteran Cured

Mr.. VIM Mead
ans. Of Kansas
Ill, Is q veteran
of Co. H" 59th
Regt- Ill. Vol, of
which he was Sec
ond Lieutenant.
He has fought
against the suffer
ing and torment
OF Rupture for
years and has fl
nally won the vic
tory as the fol-
lowing brief. letter
Mr. c. Z. Brooks,
Marshall. Mich
Dear Sir: I laid
your Rpplian c e
aside March and
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Others Failed, But the
Appliance Cured

Mr.. c: E. Brooks, Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
Your Appliance did all you claim for the
little boy and more, for It cured him
sound and well. We let him wear II for
about year in ALL although Il cured
him 3 months after he had begun to wear
it We had tried several other remedies
and got no relief, and l shall certainly
recommend IL to friends, for we surely
owe 1t to you.
Yours respectfully,
WM. PATTERSON
No. III S. Main St, Akron o.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
"A Blessing to Me"

Mutual, Okla
Mr. c. E. Brooks, Marshall. Mich.
Dear Mr.. Brooks:
I have been putting of answering
your kind letter so that I could send
you q good report.
1 took OF the Appliance the first of
March and feel that l don't need to
keep II on any longer. l think I am
well.
The Appliance has been a blessing to
me and 1 am thankful for your great
invention
Yours very truly,
A NORTH, r. No. 2.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
"Perfectly Cured"

Pueblo, Colo.
c. z. Brooks, Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
Appliance.
But I won't be without It because It
Is so easy to wear and l want to be safe
so that there will be no danger Of get
ting ruptured again.
Yours very truly,
STEVE HORVAT,
325 z. Northern Ave.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Doctor Said Operation"
Artesia Ark

Artesia, Ark
c. E Brooks. Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
I received your Appliance and have
used It 1t has done the work you
guaranteed II to do.
1t is too cheap at the price.
The doctor said that he, or any other
doctor. couldn't cure the rupture with
out an operation. but the Brooks Rup-
ture Appliance did. 1 remain as ever.
ALDO B. ALFRED.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Sorry He Never Heard of
Brooks Before

Buckley. Ill
c. E. Brooks, Marshall. Mich
Dear Sir:
Glad TO advise you that after wearing
your Appliance three months ] took IL
of and have never had to put IL back.
Am completely cured. and must say
that l am sorry l never heard Of you
people before.
Yours very truly.
c. o. STREMMEL-
Box No. 23.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Child Cured in 4 Months

Dear sir:.The babV's rupture is alto
gether cured, thankS to your Appliance
could only have known of it sooner our
little boy would not have had to sufrer
lear as much as he did. He wore your
brace a little over four months and ha 8
not worn 1t now for six weeks.
Yours very truly
ANDREW EGGENBERGER,
81 Jansen St, Dubuque, Iowa.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10

the CnalT IL lho
one who was cur
ed by your Appn-
ance.
He had b e IN
ruptured quite q
while before we
wrote you, and i
was sure that he.
would be q Grip
pie the rest OF his
iife, However.
some h elpin g
hand showed me
an ad in a news
paer, with the
result that he was
in perfect heat tn
A.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10

quite remarkable, as am in my eighty
first year. 1 am an old veteran Of the
SlVn War. born and raised in the town OF
New Boston, State of New Hampshire
from which place I enlisted in the 10th
y. H. Vol. Inft in Company C, commanded
by Col. NJ T. Donahue
cannot feel but that owe You this tes
timony for 1 had never expected to be
cured. However. thanks be to God found
cure through the valuable Appliance you
made for me. Your friend
Holly Hill, Fla E A Richards
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
"Never a Minutes Dis
comfort-Cured"
Rloomingdale, Mich.

BLOOInInBudIe, MICH.
Mr.. c. E. Brooks. Marshall, Mich
Dear Mr.. Brooks:
Your letter is at hand and in answer
to same will say that am thankful
that / can inform you that 1 am not
in need Of any repairs for my Apph-
ance which I bought Of you about
year ago.
I have not been obliged to wear 1t for
nearly three months, and believe it has
caused q cure for me.
It never gave me a 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 Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Cured in Six Months
After Is Years

Hinton, KY.
Dear Sir:
l never wore the Appliance a minute
over six months and was cured sound
and well--and Il want to say no man
ever did any harder work than I did
of rock, too big for any man to lift
l was ruptured IS years and words
cannot tell how thankful am. Use NV
Mame il you like.
Yours s-sincerely,
RUFUS FIELDS, r. R. No. 1.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10

but your Appliance. Whenever the oppor-
tunity presents itself 1 will say a good
word for your Appliance, and also the
honorable way in which you deal with
ruptured people. II is a pleasure to rec
ommend good thing among your friends
or strangers. / am,
Yours very sincerely.
JAMES A BRITTON
80 Spring St, Bethlehem Pa
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10

III q SIAdAAAg 4ASAA
gan.
Dear SIR
Less than q year
ago / sent to you
for an Appliance
W h 1 c b ca m e
promptly. / at
once put II on and
1t fitted perfectly.
I have worn the
a pplia n C e not
quite 10h months.
II has cured my
rupture.
/ tried the other
day while the APP
pliance was on to
see II l could force
anything out of
the opening to
mako a bre a X
there, but 1 could
not, though I tried
hard.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Sound AS | Ever Was

Ithaca, Michigan.
Dear Sir:
am happy to say to you that am
entirely cured. thanks to your Appli-
Have not been troubled in any way in
IS months, and am sound as 1 ever was
50 far as rupture is concerned
wish.
Respectfully.
J. p. KING, R. F. D. No.5.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Thankful Beyond
Expression

Riverside, Ind.
c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich.
Dear Sir:
am very glad to say that your An
pliance has cured me, and am as sound
as 1 ever was.
l haven't worn It for months. I work
hard, but the rupture doesn't bother me
any more at all.
1 don't know how to tell you how
much 1 think of your Appliances; 1t has
done so much for me- 1 will recommnnd
1t to any one. Yours truly,
WIN. HYSONG.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Pennsylvania Man Thankful.

MI. c. e. Brooks. Marshall, Mich
Dear Sir:
Perhaps Il will interest you 20 know
that have been ruptured six years and
have always had trouble with il till got
your Appliance. 1t is very easy to wear.
hts neat and snug, and is not in the way
at any time. day or night In fact at
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Nov Sound and Well"

NJ n AtchIson, Kansas.
Dear Sir:
- nave had two Appliances from YOU
anu am now sound and well
Yours truly,
FRITZ RAUBER,
1854 Commercial St
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Threw Away Trusses

West Sound, Washington.
C. E Brooks, Marshall, Mich.
Dear Sir:
1 haven't worn a truss for over four
years ana am sound and we'll
gives me pleasure to say this to you
loT II was your Appliance that cured me,
ness II you wish. Yours very truly,
T. E. SHUT,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Cured Without Operation
@Wa, Sure He Would Be a Cripple"

Ada MINI.
Mr.. c. E. Brooks. Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed is q picture Of my children,
and the little man you SEQ seated on
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10

and have not worn II for TWENTY-FIVE
years, for ! think that I am cured.
hope that 1 may never have to wear il
Yours truly,
VIM. McAdams. Sr., Kansas. III.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Doctor Pronounces Kim
Cured

11s Towle Ave,
Mishawaka, Ind.
Mr.. c. z. Brooks,
Marshall. Mich.
Dear Mr.. Brooks:
Answering your letter,
will say we need no more
Appliances, as our son
has been completely cur
ed by wearing your Ap-
pliance.
We recently had him
examined, and the doc
tor said the opening was
entirely closed and that
1t wasn't necessary to
wear It longer.
Thanking you for your
kindness, I am,
Yours very truly.
MRS. H. TOLLMAN.
Scioto, N. "
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Cured In Three Months

Salem. Ohio.
$50 Cleveland Ave.
Marshall Mich.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10


Cushion of Brooks Appliance
Instead Of Forcing
Gently Together with a Brooks Appliance.
Instead Wearing
Velvet Soft Brooks Appliance ~ ~
Appliance Without Force and You Ar.
Hardly Conscious Of Its Presence And Above
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
WITHIN AN HOUR After You Receive Your
Brooks Rupture Appliance, You VIII Have
THROWN AWAY YOUR TRUSS FOR
EVER.

For Many Years We Have Been Telling You That
Help You We Have Told Doing
We Have Told You Truly Comfortable Sanitary
and Scientific Holding Rupture BROOKS RUP-
TURE APPLIANCE. Now We Are Offering Send You
Appliance ON TRIAL to
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
After 80 Years Experience Have Produced Appliance that actually Cures RUPTURE by Nah
Healing Process No Medines No Plaas No Tricks, No Lies
to An Before for

Every Day That You Suffer from Rupture--Every
Hour of Truss Torture That You Endure
After You Read This Page, is YOUR OWN
FAULT
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Soundly Cured
At the Age of 81

Mr.. c. e. Brooks.
Marshall, Michi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-19
BOLSHEVIKI Ot7TNx1upEppn,
FIRST Test in Russian Congress shows
Majority Against Lenine.

Petrograd, Jan. 1S.-(DelayedD-
(By the Associated Press. THE long
delayed constituent assembly was
opened today. on the first test of
stfength the Bolsheviki were de- eated
by the social reyolutionists NJ
Tchernoff, minister of agriculture in
the kerensky government and the
nominee of the Observation-Disclosures OF
the right for chairman of the assembly
was elected by a vote of 244 to ISL
The candidate of the Bolsheviki was
Maria Spiridonovo, long a prominent
revoluti@ist, who was released from
exile in Serbia after the overthrow of
the Romanoffs.
The opening of the assembly was set
for noon but controversy over regis
tration caused delay until O'Clock
Slightly more than 400 members were
in their seats OF these the Bolsheviki
and the Observation-Disclosures of the
Continual on Page Two.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-19
Never Was There Such a Love
Feast of Ancient Enemies.
Men Who Have Not Spoken in
Years Shake Hands Again.
ALBAUGH WITH WHITE, DAVIES
Dolley and Fitzpatrick; Ingalls,
and Philblad-AHM Make Up.
Practically Every County in
State Was Represented Here.

Old war horses of Kansas politics
Republican leaders staged for Henry
j. Allen at the National hotel. Vet
eran faction leaders who had not
spoken IN years shook hands-right
out in front of the big crowd-and
buried the hatchet. Leaders who had
not agreed on a candidate for nomina-
ton in twenty years stood on a COM
mon ground for Allen for governor.
Practically every county in the state
was represented. Only the size of the
hall limited the crowd which volun-
teered to make Aliens campaign while
he takes cheer and comfort and hope
and care to the American soldiers
Kansas soldiers-in France. Tele-
grams came from score of leaders
who thru sickness or absence from
the state or thru business engage
mentS could not come to the meeting.
The fights of the standpats, the pro-
gressives, the reactionaries and the
boss busters were forgotten by men
who carried animosities thru years of
political strife. There was just one
cause sin that meeting. That was
Henry j. Aliens cause.
White and Albaugh shake
I'VE have spit on the slate" was
the characteristic and expressive dec
laration of William Allen White,
veteran progressive as he shook hands
with Morton Albaugh, veteran stand
patter after the meeting. And that
Continued on Page ThreeJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-19
Finds They're Not Needed by
Govt in War Emergency.
"If Some Interests Get Hurt
They'll Have To Stand It."
M'ADOO CALLED BEFORE PROBE
Senate Investigating Commit
tee Wants Explanation.
Will Dig Into His Plans for
Govt Running Railroads.

Washington. Jan. 10. - Director
General McAdoo was summoned be-
fore the senate interstate commerce
committee today to explain the opera
ton of government administration of
railroads.
Mr.. McAdoo said that certain So
called short line railroads would be
released from government operation as
soon as Investigations now under way
determine it was not necessary.
In explaining the purpose of the ad-
minstrel railroad legislation, Di-
rector General McAdoo said he did not
propose to keep control of any un-
necessary lines nor have the govern
ment compensate those not taken over.
AS far as l can see after three
weeks preliminary investigation" said
Mr.. McAdoo, Il don't contemplate
taking over any roads not necessary
for the governments war purposes,
and if some interests necessarily get
hurt by it they will have to stand it
May Take Canals Too.
Director McAdoo said that if it
should develop that operation of can
ais was necessary they might be TAX
en- over. He added that operation will
also be extended to inland waterways.
Can't Pay for Imaginary Injuries.
Director General McAdoo was told
b. senators that small Independent
short lines feared bankruptcy if the
government took control of the large
trunk lines and that the government
should take over all railroads, large
or small.
Il can't tell you" McAdoo replied,
what will be essential for the pur-
poses oe the war The treasury, al
ready overburdened. can't be called
upon to reimburse for real, imaginary
or indirect injury. l don't think the
government should draft into it's serv-
ice a needless railroad any more than
it should draft cripple into the mill
tary. service. There is no intention to
do any injustice to the shors lines.
They will be helped as far as possible
consistent with the needs of the ma
ton"
Chairman Smith suggested that the
short lines are in a difficult situation
because of sudden transition of the
petitive to a controlled basis
Are Hollering Before They're Hurt!
1T seems to me-" McAdoo replied,
that the snort lines are hollering be-
fore they're hit The bill ought to
provide compensations of railroad
only that are really used and injured -
DO you consider these short lines
are part of the Continental system ?'
asked Senator Smith
Il would consider them So" Mr.
McAdoo replied,' IF they form a part
of the system utilized for war neces-
sites. L have assumed that the bill
will not deal specifically with ques-
tions as to what should or should not
be taken over by the government un-
der the presidents proclamation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-19
BRIDE HIS
Driving Cows and Washing
Dishes Wins Her Heart.
Romantic IOwan Then Draws
so Days for Running Away.
BY ]. w. PEGLER.

With the American Army in France,
i'm. 19.-She is studying English: he
is spendin all his spare time learning
to parley Francais-especially in the
evenings in the barracks when the
others have crawled into their hunks
and blown out their candles.
You see, he and she were married a
week ago in the ancient village
church. 1t was whirlwind court
ship. He won her heart. over hand
some young poilu, native of the same
village. The groom-he is first class
American fighting man-met her in a
muddy village street one night and
helped her drive in a dozen fractions
cows. The next night he called at
her home. donned an apron and help
ed wipe the supper dishes.
Just week ago the Sammy skipped
away from his regiment with a couple
of friends and found her waiting with
her father at the village church. The
village priest soon tied the interna-
tional knot. Returning dutifully to
camp, the bridegroom was arrested for
leaving-then quarantined for a few
cases of the mumps.
The happy groom drew sixty days
labor with a wood chOpping company
1t was a hard come-down from his
soft berth with headquarters COM
pany-but the vision of his brunette
bride, with her flashing black eyes
waiting in the little farm village, re-
lieves the Sammy's long hours of
back breaking labor.
The United Press correspondent saw
him last night in barracks. / found
him lying on a bunk with a sputtering
candle burning above his pillow, labor
iously parsing French verbs in the
flickering. dancing light.
"A bride like her is worthy sixty
years of wood chopping,' said he
Her names Louise. She's 8 and the
daughter of the village harnessmaker.
I'm 20 and | live at Cedar Grove,
Iowa. I'm just a-rearin' to go to the
trenches. After the war I'm going to
take my wife back to Cedar Grove,
where dad owns big farm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-19
MAY. PICK CARVER
Kansas Considers Him for Head
of Agricultural College.
Harvard Educator Is Big
College Man.

Dr. Thomas Nixon Carver, head of
the department of political economy,
Harvard university, is being consi-
dered by the Kansas state board of
administration for the presidency of
the Kansas State Agricultural college
at Manhattan, it was learned today.
Doctor Carver is in Topeka as a
speaker before the Kansas war con-
ference and delivered addresses at ses-
sions held Friday. He also spoke be-
fore the educational council of the
Kansas teachers. 1t was the impress
sion he made combined with his ex-
cellent record as an educator agricul-
tural expert and writer on economics,
that is causing the board of admins
tration to consider him, it is said, as
one of the most likely men in the
country for the head of the Sunf1ower
institution.
Is Native of Iowa
Doctor Carver is an Iowan. His
elementary education was obtained in
Iowa public schools and from 1882 to
1886 he was student at Iowa Wes-
leyan university. His A. B. degree was
obtained at the University of Southern
California in 1891. He took more hon
ors and higher degrees at Cornell and
John Hopkins. From 1894 to 1900
he was professor of economics at
Oberlin college. and from 1900 to 1902
was professor of political economy at
f1afNdTO- rom lSUG 10 IS I0 ne was
director of rural organization Nrvice
for the United States department OF
agriculture. During the next year he
acted as advisor in agricultural econ
omics for the department. He is a
member of the Fellow Royal Econ
omics society, London; the American
academy of arts and sciences and was
secretary and treasurer of the Ameri-
can economics association from 1908
to 1918.
AS a clubman he is affiliated with
the Twentieth Century club. Boston
and the Oakley country club.
His various literary efforts and
writings have brought him considera-
BILE prominence. especially in the field
of economics. His is the author OF
THE Distribution of Wealth" "Sociol-
ogy and Social Progress" principles
of Rural Economics" THE Religion
Worth Having Essays in Social
Justice and also articles on econo-
mic subjects and in various reviews
Doctor Carver's home is at Z Kirk
land Road Cambridge, Mass