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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
6
An advertisement touts a 30 year crafted appliance that cures rupture via natural healing. It claims no medicines or plasters and promotes a velvet soft Brooks device that gently draws tissues together without force.
An 81 year old Civil War veteran from Marshall Michigan reports a rupture cure after using a prescribed appliance. He states the device started working promptly and remained effective while worn, noting he could not induce a break when the appliance was off. He thanks the maker and signs as Holly Hill Florida Richarda.
Letters from Mr C B Brooks Marshall Michigan and Mrs Edith Bosworth Akron Ohio praise an appliance for curing a boy’s ailment after trying other remedies. Both note long wear with relief, endorse recommending the device, and provide personal details and consent for reference.
The Brooks Appliance Co based in Marshall Michigan operates the world’s largest home building for its products. Its reach spans London Amsterdam China Japan Africa South America India Alaska and remote shores, with sales and service globally and centers in Kingsway House London and No 4 Palellsstraat Amsterdam. The firm promises personal attention and widespread relief for sufferers.
A letter from D W Strong of Stoomingdalls Michigan thanks Brooks of Marshall Michigan for an Appliance cure for rupture. He reports no need for repairs and notes he has not worn the appliance for nearly three months, believing it has cured him and he would recommend it to others.
A brief historical missive from Okla Mutual correspondent A North to Mr Brooks in Michigan notes delaying a response to a letter, mentions sending 90d report, removing an appliance March first, and feeling well. North expresses gratitude for the Avmiance invention and signs sincerely.
Steve Horvat of 325 E Northern Ave writes from Marshall Michigan praising a medical appliance as perfectly cured. He warns against using an unsafe device that risks rupture and seeks safety assurances from the manufacturer Html
Veteran Wm McAdams of Kansas Tisa veteran of Company HY 50th Regiment Illinois Volunteers. He fought nut ferlog and torrent of Rapture for years and has won the victory as the brief letter states. Marshall Mich C KR Brooks Dear Sir I laid your appliance aside March 2 and have not worn it for twenty five days I think that I am cured. I hope I may never have to wear it again. Yours truly Wr McAdams Sr Kansas.
J P Ring of Marshall Michigan writes that after using the appliance he is entirely cured and has not been troubled in 18 months. He reports feeling sound and offers to refer others.
Dear Si I Tonever wore the Appliance a minute over six months and was cured sound and well I hauled 40 perch of rock too big for any man to get ruptured 18 years and words cannot tell how thankful I am Use my name if you like Rufus Fields RR No 1
A letter from Marshall Michigan states gratitude for an appliance that cured the writer, claiming they are sound again and would recommend it to others. The writer notes months of relief and expresses strong appreciation to C E Brooks.
A reader from Marshall Michigan writes that after four years without wearing a truss he remains sound and well. He credits G EB Brooks of West Sound Washington and offers his name for use in the business, expressing gratitude for the appliance's cure.
A fragment from a letter mentions Atchison Kansas and Marshall Michigan. It records Mr CE Brooks and the signature Fritz Rauber with a note about two appliances and the sender’s state of health.
A letter from Mrs Tollatan to Mr Brooks recounts a doctor's report that the opening is closed and that the son no longer needs a certain device. The note thanks the recipient for kindness and mentions a prior examination.
A patient from Sciota writes to C E Brooks of Marshall Michigan praising his rupture appliance. He states he is fully cured after use and thanks the doctor repeatedly, saying he would not pay $100 again to avoid the same problem.
Dear Sirs I have used one of your Appar iances until it wore out and have worn none since a year without trouble from rupture I believe I am cured It seems impossible yet I worked on a farm all summer without it and was never troubled I was born ruptured and never wore a truss until I was 21 and then bought your Anniiance If I ever need another I shall order BARNEY OSKINS RR D No 7 Holland Indiana Marshall MI
An advertisement extols a so called appliance for rupture care highlighting air cushion soft rubber bands that cling without irritation, compact design and invisibility under clothing. It emphasizes durability safety and simplicity, with a personal guarantee and a free coupon offer.
Grafton Wisconsin Mr O E Brooks Marshell Michigan replies to a March 7 1916 inquiry about a hernia appliance. He describes rupturing at age 66, trying the device, later repairs, and eventual complete cure for about three years. The note ends with signature RECTOR.
Carl D Donavan of Elephant Butte New Mexico writes of ruptured relief after two years with a Brooks Appliance. He cites personal cure in 1907 and recommends it to a friend whose child now wears the device and stays securely closed. The letter praises the appliance as comfortable and effective and thanks the company for literature and support.
Oliver Hanson of Ada Minnesota sends a testimonial letter praising a Brooks appliance that healed his son after a ruptured condition. He credits the air cushion device for saving his child from surgery and achieving sound health after three months. The letter mentions C B Brooks of Marshall Michigan and asserts the device was worth more than its cost.
A testimonial letter from Simion Dantzler of Marshall Michigan praising an appliance and urging others to contact Brooks for a cure. The writer thanks the provider and asserts improved health and gratitude.
An old advertisement touts the Brooks Rapture Appliance with a full satisfaction guarantee. If customers wish to return after trying it, they can do so without giving a reason and without additional instructions, promising no argument or dispute.
A testimonial from ALDO B ALLRED of Ariz states the doctor predicted surgery for a hernia but the Brooks Rupture Appliance cured the condition without operation. He praises the appliance as effective and inexpensively priced, asserting it did the work guaranteed.
Middletown resident M C Jump of 180 Linden Ave writes from Marshall Michigan praising a truss product after failing with others. He claims the device brought marvelous results and wishes longevity and service in suffering humanity, offering to respond to inquiries with a striped tape enclosed.
A letter from G. O. Stremmer of Box No. 23 in Marshall Michigan thanks Brooks for an appliance after three months of wear and reports complete relief. The message asks if he is completely cured and expresses regret at not hearing of the Brooks firm earlier.
The Brooks Rupture Appliance is presented as the best and most universally endorsed device for retaining and curing unruptured conditions in men, women, and children. It emphasizes 30 years of experience, reports of cures, exclusive mail order sales, and physician endorsement while denouncing trusses as harmful and claiming unmatched comfort.
A reader reports a long struggle with trusses finally ended by a device from Bir.0. & Brooks of Marshall Mich. After twenty years of discomfort he says he is a changed man and values the cure highly. The letter praises the appliance and its perceived value.
A short note from a Salem family details a child treated by E Brooks of Marshall Michigan. They sent a photo of their five year old son and recall ordering four appliances at two months old. They report noticeable improvement in about three months and praise the treatment's success.
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