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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1917

Page

8

Brooks Rupture Appliance Sold Worldwide Reach and Roots

The Brooks Appliance Co, based in Marshall Michigan, runs the world’s largest home building plant for its products occupying 15,006 square feet. Its European base is in Kingston House Langley London and Amsterdam office serves Holland while sales extend to Asia Africa South America and remote seas showcasing global reach and service.

Brooks Appliance Co Marshall Mich Toniiine England Kingawey House Elngeway W.c. A Asanterdam Holland Fou Brooks China Japan Africa South America Anim Alaska Felands

Never a Minute's Discount in Sloomingdale Reply

Dear Mr Brooks, I thank you for your letter. I am not in need of any repairs for my appliance which I thought of you about a year ago. I have not worn it for nearly three months and believe it has caused a cure for me. It never gave me a minute's discomfort. I would be glad to recommend your appliances to anyone suffering from rupture. Very respectfully, W Strong.

Sloomingdale Mich CE. Brooks Marshall Mr. Brooks W. Strong C. E. Brooks Michig Tam Newton New Hampshire Toth N. H. Vol M.T. Donahue Riverside Ind Brooks WSL Hysong

A Blessing to Me Mutual

A North from R Ne writes that the appliance has been a blessing since taking it off in March and expresses gratitude for the invention. He mentions C E Brooks of Marshall Michigan and addresses Mr Brooks in a cordial letter, noting the positive impact of the appliance.

Mutual Okla C. E. Brooks Marshall, Mich Mr. Brooks A. North R. Ne

Perfectly Cured Letters From Marshall Veterans

A fragmentary note from Marshall Michigan lists veterans Steve Horvat and Wm McAdams discussing medical treatment and a desire to remain cured. The letter mentions experiences with confinement and military service, dating details unclear, with tone of reassurance and veteran records.

C E Brooks Case: Cure by Appliance Highlighted

A veteran from New Hampshire testifies to a life changing cure through a medical appliance. The letter from Marshall Michigan describes prior struggles, a failed attempt to create relief, and happiness at a successful outcome for a child and a man, praising the device and its maker.

Sound as I Ever Wa Ithaca Michigan

Dear sir I am happy to say to you that I am entirely cured thanks to your Appliance Have not been troubled in any way in 18 months and am sound as I ever was so far as rapture is concerned Refer anyone to me if you wish Respectfully Q T P King RB F D No 5

Ithaca Michigan F. Brooks Marshall, Mich

Cured in Six Months After Eighteen Years

Rufus Fields of Kentucky writes from R. R. No. 1 praising an appliance that cured his long ruptured condition in six months. He recounts hauling forty perch of rock and thanks the maker, offering to use his name.

Thankful Beyond Express Riverside Testimony on Appliance Cure

A letter from WSL Hysong of Riverside Indiana Marshall Michigan says an Appliance cured a rupture, leaving the writer fully sound after eight months without work. He praises the device and recommends it to others, expressing deep gratitude for the relief provided.

Truss Cure Letter From West Sound Customer

Dear Sir I haven t worn a truss for over four years and I am sound and well It gives me pleasure to say your appliance cured me You may use my name in your business if you wish Very truly F E Shutt Marshall Mich

West Sound Washington Tuckiey E. Brooks Marshall Mich

Sound and Well Appliance Customer Plea a 1954 Issue

A customer reports two appliances purchased and seeks resolution as of 1954, noting satisfaction with the goods and requesting confirmation of service or warranty terms from the supplier. The fragment references commercial context and ongoing product concerns.

Tchison Kaneaa

Doctor Pronounces Him Cured At Mishawaka Address

A message from Mrs H Tollman describes her son’s recovery after treatment by Mr C E Brooks of Marshall and Dane, noting a doctor’s exam confirmed the opening closed and no further appliance was needed. The note thanks the appliance maker for the cure.

Towle Ave Mishawaka Ind C. EB. Brooks Marshall

Wanted to Be Sure He Was Cured

Sciota North Carolina Brooks Marshall Michigan writes that he is finally cured after using a rupture appliance. He thanks the recipient and notes his willingness to pay for the cure, stating he would not begrudge $100.00 for the treatment if he had known at the start what he knows now.

Sciota Brooks Marshall Mich

Seems Impossible Appliance Testimonial from Indiana Farmer

Barney Oskins of Holland Indiana writes that after using an Avviance device until worn out he has survived nearly a year without it and is "satisfied" and cured. He claims he endured a farm summer without the device and was never troubled, stating he was born raptured and wore none until age 21.

Holland Indiana Brooks Marshall Jane Barney Oskins

Brooks Rupture Appliance Promises Ten Convincing Points

Advertises a rupture appliance highlighting its uniqueness and comfort. Claims include nonposition dislodgement, air cushion comfort, concealability, ease of wear, washability, absence of metal springs, and durability. Ends with promise of honest dealing and affordable terms, urging readers to request a free coupon.

Cured by Your Appliance Prompts Patient’s Praise

Fragmentary letters from Doddsvine Mississippi and Marshall Michigan describe a man saying the appliance cured him sound and made him feel like a man again. He urges others to write for the same relief and signs as Dantzler of Box 52.

Cured Without Guessing by Brooks Appliance

A Midland mother reports her boy Oliver Hanson from Ada, Mina and Marshall Mich, crippled before using a Brooks Appliance. After an ad in a newspaper, three months with an Air Cushion Appliance restored perfect health, the doctor had advised surgery but the appliance cured him, and she thanks Brooks for the outcome.

Ada Mina Brooks Oliver Hanson

The Srepke Guarantee In Tough Advertising Form

The Srepke Guarantee promises satisfaction with no questions asked and a simple return if you do not wish to keep the Brooks April purchase. No need to explain, write, or argue. The ad stresses easy returns, no dispute, and a risk free feeling in business with the bank.

Oriabeta Brocka Firat

Brooks Rupture Appliance Trial Offer Promises Comfort

Within an hour after receiving the Brooks Rupture Appliance you can discard your truss forever. For years the claim has been that no truss helps and that the Brooks device is the only truly comfortable sanitary and scientific solution. The offer invites readers to take the appliance on trial to prove its effectiveness.

Fragments Hint at Belted Rupture Device Endorsement

A note mentions Aarne Man Thackfel and EL Brooks of Marshall Michigan, nee Bey, discussing a rupture condition and a device likened to a supportive appliance. The message touts ease of wear, invisibility, and daily usability, claiming it adapts to the body and cleans the spot. It implies Brooks rupture appliance offers relief and would be a godsend to sufferers.

Aarne Man Thackfel EL Brooks Marshall, Mich Nee Bey

Appliance cure claim sparks grateful letter

A reader praises a device that cured a boy after months of illness. The letter says the appliance healed him within a year of use and recommends the product to friends. Signed by WM Patterson of Akron Ohio, residing at 717 S Main St.

C. E. Brooks Marshall Mich Patterson Main St Akron

Brooks Rupture Appliance Praised By Patient

A patient from Marshall Michigan writes to Doctor Brooks praising the Brooks Rupture Appliance. He says it performed as guaranteed and that the doctor claimed surgery was needed, but the appliance cured the rupture instead.

Results are Marvelous Letter Praises Truss Maker

A 65 year old resident of Middletown New York writes from 180 Linden Ave praising a truss maker E Brooks of Marshall Michigan for relief after trying many trusses. He offers to answer inquiries with a stamped envelope.

Middletown N.Y E. Brooks Marshall, Mich JUMP Linden Ave

Sorry He Never Heard of Brooks Before in Marshall Michigan

A reader reports relief after wearing the advertised 4 Appliance device. The writer thanks the makers and notes complete cure after initial skepticism and prior discomfort. The comment expresses surprise at discovering Brooks products and gratitude for the improvement.

Brooks

Brooks Appliance promises relief and comfort for rupture

The Brooks Appliance is portrayed as the universally endorsed rupture cure for men women and children. It claims over 30 years of experience and near miraculous cure rates and notes it is sold only by mail from the maker, not in drug stores. It emphasizes professional support from physicians and compares trusses unfavorably, promising comfortable wear with a custom fit.

Tir Ita

Cured by Appliance After Twenty Years Rupture

A reader from Walla Walla Washington testifies about relief from a ruptured condition after using an appliance advertised by CE Long of 2023 W Birch St Marshall Michigan The testimonial claims a year of use cured a twenty year rupture and describes dramatic personal improvement.

Walla Walla Washington

Cured in Three Months Letter to Mr Brooks

A letter discusses healing a boy, sent two small pictures, mentioning an appliance order at age two months and hopeful notes on recovery after about three months. The text references Mr C E Brooks in Marenall and a growing child with improving signs of recovery. The fragmentary message conveys gratitude and future wishes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

FE. Brooks Puents Cole Wm. McAdams Panets TL Anses Holly Hill, Fie A. Richardg Andrew Egged Jansen St. Dubuque, Iowa Berger P. King RB. F. D. No Non Mick Rufus Fields R. R. No Doddsvine Miss Msarshall Dantzler BR P. D Srepke James A. Britton Spring St. Bethlehem Pera Aticsia Aldor. Allred Crewe Marenall Rona Gouin State St Wbaarrbere Beens Rea
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