Judge — December 11, 1920 — page 32: what you’re looking at

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Simply Constructed Appliance Replaces Old-Fashioned Truss EVERY RUPTURED MAN and woman should realize that: There is one SURE and PER- MANENT riddance from the torments and tortures of the old, unreliable, unsatisfactory and often dangerous steel spring truss. Send today for the FREE TRIAL PLAN and try the wonderful BROOKS APPLIANCE. You will find the BROOKS the most comfortable, safest, coolest, smallest, and altogether satisfactory appliance ever in- vented for the retention and treatment of rupture. This Appliance is so rapidly replacing all the old time harness, steel springs, and hard pads, that every day you put off ordering yours you are suffer- ing needless inconvenience. Men, women and children—even in- fants—find the Brooks Appliance equally effective. So no matter what your age nor how long you have been afflicted—you should not fail to profit by this NO RISK TRIAL OFFER. No other support, truss, lock, device, pad or plaster is offered to the public under so broad a guarantee of satis- faction. A Charcoal Sketch When you wear a BROCKS APPLIANCE you are perfect- ly safe from mishap at all times —for no matter how much you may twist and turn—whether at work or play—the Brooks patented soft rubber cushion will always hold and never slip out of place. We guarantee your comfort ! Hundreds of thousands have tumed to the BROOKS AP- PLIANCE for relief after years of truss discomfort Hundreds of well-known repu- table physicians recommend it, and you will find it just what you have wished for. by Herman Pleifer from an old photogiaoh of Mr. C. E. Brooks, founder of the Bruoks Appliance Co. Ten Reasons Why You Should Accept This Offer 1, The Brooks Appliance is absolutely the only rupture retainer embodying the principles that inventors have sought for years. . The appliance ALWAYS HOLDS and CAN- NOT be thrown out of position. . Being an air cushion of soft rubber, it clings closely to the body, yet never blisters the flesh nor causes irritation. . Unlike the usual “pad,” it is not cumbersome or ungainly. It is small, soft and pliable, and positively cannot be detected through the clothing of either men cr women. . The soft, pliable bands do not give the un- pleasant sensation of wearing a harness or steel spring . There is nothing to get foul—and the appli- ance can be washed as frequently as desired without injury. Coupon for No Risk, Free Trial Plan — & there are no metal THE BROOKS APPLIANCE CO. 409-C State Street, Marshall, Mich Without cost or obligation on my part please send me by mail in plain wrapper your illustrated book on rupture and full information about your Appliance and your Trial Offer Name Address City springs to rust or tor- ture one by cutting or bruising the flesh. All materials are the very best that money can buy, making the appliance durable and safe to wear. Above ail else WE GUARANTEE YOUR COMFORT —at all times and in all posi- tions. Within an hour after you receive your Brooks Appliance you will wish to discard forever any other kind of a support. This we guarantee at our own risk and leave the decision entirely with you. Atways Holds—Always Comfortable ——— Painting by F. X. Leyendocker