Chapter 5

We'll protect you by giving you our signed guarantee (this paragraph in itself is a guarantee) that this truss will keep your rupture from coming out and improve your condition when put on and worn according to our simple directions; guarantee it to prevent protrusion, not for just a few minutes at a time, but for all day long, including when you are working, exercising, taking a bath or swim.

If, after fair trial-- whether at the end of ten days, thirty days or sixty days-- you find that the truss isn't holding your rupture, isn't helping you, simply let us know what the trouble is and if we can't correct it we'll promptly refund your money.

Our willingness to let you try a Cluthe Truss sixty days entirely at our risk is the best proof in the world of its merits.

We could never afford to send you a Cluthe Truss on such a long trial if there were any likelihood that it wouldn't prove beneficial, any likelihood that you would want to return it.

But the Cluthe Truss has been put to the test so many times, including hundreds of seemingly hopeless cases, that we know our faith in our truss is justified.

[Sidenote: Benefits 199 Out of Every 200]

Counting all the thousands of people who have placed themselves in our care, our records show that the cases in which a trial of the Cluthe Truss failed to prove beneficial have averaged only one out of each two hundred.

A really remarkable record. For among the people who have tried the Cluthe Truss, among those cured by it, are hundreds who had been ruptured over 50 years. Note letters in back of book and the 5,000 names you'll find in "Your Neighbor's Word."

The law of averages always holds good; it is one of the most certain things in the world.

And when 199 out of every 200 who have tried this truss were benefited, and many of them cured, you can see that there are mighty few people who can't expect a Cluthe Truss to do them a lot of good.

Bear in mind that we aren't claiming that every one who has tried a Cluthe Truss has been completely cured by it. We would rather err by claiming too little than claim too much. Even a common cold, about the simplest of all human ailments, can't always be cured, can't always be so much as relieved or checked; that is why a cold, in spite of everything that can be done, so often develops into pneumonia, bronchial trouble, etc.

But we do stand back of the Cluthe Truss with an absolute guarantee that it will keep the rupture from coming out, enable you to work without danger, and result in improvement. Surely no man can expect a stronger guarantee, especially after what many have gone through with other trusses.

Note that our guarantee is in plain, straightforward language-- you know exactly what it means-- no evasions, no subterfuges-- an iron-clad and absolutely legal guarantee.

[Sidenote: Our Guarantee Protects You Absolutely]

It is nothing like the tricky, hoodwinking guarantees which so many other concerns give. Beware of a so-called guarantee which merely reads "This truss fully guaranteed." A guarantee-- as any lawyer will tell you-- isn't worth the paper it's printed on unless it guarantees something specific, such as holding. And it gives you no protection unless it guarantees your money back in case of failure.

But our Guarantee is a positive Money-Back Guarantee.

If the Cluthe _Truss_ fails to "make good," then _we_ will "make good" by refunding your money.

You don't need to worry about that for a minute. No one dependent on the good will of the public could remain in business as long as we have, now over 40 years, and constantly gain new friends through the old, unless every customer received a square deal. Dishonesty would have driven us out of business long ago.

We believe that our reputation for absolute fairness and honesty is as firmly established among people who have had dealings with us as the reputation of Wanamaker's or Marshall Field's.

We are so seldom asked to refund money that it would be the height of folly to risk injuring our reputation for the sake of the few dollars represented by a Cluthe Truss or even a thousand trusses.

If we were selling automobiles or shoes or hardware, our honesty would be taken for granted. But there has been so much trickery in the sale of trusses and other things for rupture that it is only in justice to ourselves that we mention our reputation.

[Sidenote: Your Money Simply Held on Deposit]

Remember that we protect you at every point. And our interest in your case won't cease until we know you are getting along all right; you'll always find us ready at any time to do everything within our power.

So don't let another day go by without trying this truss, this truss which has done wonders for others.

Remember that all money you pay is simply held on deposit until you have made the 60-day test.

If you have any doubts about our responsibility, have your local bank look us up in Bradstreet's or Dun's.

_+See How Little it Costs to Get Relief+_

If you had to pay for the world of good a Cluthe Truss does, the price would be many times higher.

But we charge only for the materials and time which go into the truss, plus a legitimate profit.

There is nothing fancy about a Cluthe Truss, for you don't wear a truss for ornament. But the minute you see it, you will know you are getting your money's worth.

It is the strongest truss ever made-- and at the same time the lightest; also the cleanest, neatest-looking.

Made of the best materials we can buy-- materials which will last.

So well made that the cost of making a single part-- such as one of the Holding Pads, the massaging device or the self-adjusting feature-- is greater than the cost of making most other trusses complete.

So strongly made and so simply made that there is nothing about it likely to get out of order.

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[Sidenote: About Prices]

We make the Cluthe Truss or Cluthe Automatic Massager in two grades.

Both are precisely the same in principle and in action.

Both are fully guaranteed to hold your rupture securely.

Both are perspiration-proof and both water-proof. The Cluthe Truss-- either grade-- is the only truss made that you don't have to remove while taking a bath or swim and that insures perfect holding at _such_ times as well as at all other times.

Our Grade A is the best wearing truss-- the most durable truss made. If you get this truss, you'll probably never need to pay out another dollar on account of your rupture.

Frames and pads are both covered with water-proof Vulcanized Rubber (unless you prefer water-proof Cushion Holding Pads).

And now note that the Cluthe Truss costs little or no more than many other kinds which are nothing but makeshifts.

The price of Grade A, for single rupture, is $12. For double rupture, $14.

Grade B, for adults with hip measurements 28 inches or larger, is $9 for a single rupture. For double rupture, $11.

For children, up to 27 inches hip measurements, this grade for single rupture is $6. For double rupture, $8.

[Sidenote: Only $9 to $14]

Grade B will outlast a dozen ordinary trusses. But it isn't as durable as Grade A. The frame is covered with special Waterproof Casing.

Holding Pads on Grade B Truss are the same as on Grade A-- vulcanized rubber or water-proof Cushion Pads.

We advise Grade A, simply because this is more durable.

Both grades are for Groin or Scrotal Rupture only. For Navel Rupture, or After Operation, see page 64.

In fitting either grade, we give equal attention and care-- give you our complete Professional Services, special instructions and our confidential advice.

And on both grades give you sixty days' trial and the protection of our money-back-guarantee.

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The prices quoted here are for Mail Order Fitting only. Our charges for Fitting by appointment at the Institute will be furnished upon request. Previous appointment for personal fitting at the Institute is _absolutely_ necessary.

Our terms are Amount with Order. As explained elsewhere the amount is simply held on deposit until you have made thorough trial of the truss.

_+Don't Let Yourself Keep on Getting Worse+_

There's no Better Time Than Right Now to Put the Cluthe Truss to a 60 Days' Test

Don't wait till the last minute-- don't wait till your rupture makes you absolutely helpless-- don't wait till good-for-nothing trusses cripple you up so you can scarcely drag around at all-- don't wait till it's too late for a Cluthe Truss, an operation or anything else to save you.

Don't cheat yourself out of making a sixty-day test of the Cluthe Automatic Massaging Truss-- don't rob yourself of this chance to get relief without having to risk a single cent of your money.

Even though you may think your condition is hopeless, don't let that keep you from trying a Cluthe Truss-- don't let anything whatever keep you from finding out what this truss can do for you.

[Sidenote: You'll Begin to Get Better Right Away]

Unless you are far worse off than most others who have tried this truss, you'll begin to get better from the day you put a Cluthe Truss on.

You'll have nothing more to worry about-- you can work your hardest every day in the week-- take any kind of exercise-- take your bath or swim, etc.-- all without the slightest danger of forcing your rupture out.

[Sidenote: No More Torturing Harness]

And no belt, band or springs around the waist, no leg-straps, no pressure on the spine or the pelvic bone. Nothing that can squeeze, pinch or bind, nothing that can heat, chafe, itch or cut the skin, nothing that can irritate in any way.

Constant holding every minute of the day, and day after day, and the soothing, strengthening, invigorating massage which the Cluthe Truss automatically gives, will soon make a new man of you.

We won't accept your order, won't take your money, if we don't think, after making a study of your case from the particulars you give when ordering, that a trial of our truss will prove beneficial to you.

Your rupture will prove far worse than the average man's, your condition worse than that of 199 out of every 200 who have tried this truss, if the Cluthe Truss doesn't do you a lot of good.

Just give a few minutes attention to the 5,000 voluntary endorsements of the Cluthe Truss which you'll find in "Your Neighbor's Word"-- See how many of the people whose names and addresses you'll find there live right in your own town or county or state.

Read a few of the letters-- all voluntarily written-- which we print at the back of this book. See how many very severe cases have been completely cured by the Cluthe Automatic Massaging Truss-- many of them cases of from thirty to fifty years standing-- many of these people cured (while _working_, remember) in from three to ten months-- many of them cured after everything else, including operation, had proved utterly useless.

There isn't a single reason in the world for condemning yourself to drag through even another month with your rupture everlastingly bothering you--

And not a single reason for longer enduring the curse of wearing a truss which is doing no good or which hurts so it keeps you in constant misery.

[Sidenote: Why Remain a Victim of Good-for-Nothing Trusses?]

Every day that you remain at the mercy of a truss which either occasionally or frequently lets your rupture come out is simply a day of danger.

You can gain nothing whatever by waiting-- by trying to get along without a Cluthe Automatic Massaging Truss.

And you risk nothing whatever-- not a single cent-- by testing the Cluthe Truss on sixty days' trial.

Better make the test right now-- if you put it off you simply face the danger of getting worse all the time.

Chas. Cluthe & Sons CLUTHE RUPTURE INSTITUTE Bloomfield, New Jersey (A Suburb of New York City)

_+How to Order+_

First decide which Grade of the Cluthe Truss you want to try. (See pages 68 and 69.)

And please don't forget to enclose the necessary amount with your order. (This amount, as explained elsewhere, will simply be placed to your credit and held as a deposit in your name while you are testing the truss on 60 days' trial.)

The best way to send the amount is to get a draft at your bank, or get a Post Office Money Order or Express Money Order. If currency is sent, be sure to register your letter.

In ordering, please use the Information or Order blank which we enclose with this book. Be sure to sign your name plainly, and give your full address.

Be careful to write out plainly as you can a full and complete answer to each of the simple questions we ask on the Order blank-- remember that your answers guide us in determining the requirements of your case, the size and shape of Holding Pad or Pads, the amount of support you need, and the point at which to "set" or adjust the truss so it will automatically give the right amount of support or holding power.

If there is any further information you want to give us, write it in the space under "Remarks" on the Order blank, or on a separate piece of paper.

If you happen to mislay the order blank, just use a separate sheet of paper for writing out your answers to the questions given below. (Instead of taking the trouble to write out both questions and answers, merely give the answers alone, and number the answers 1, 2, 3, etc., to agree with the corresponding question.)

These Questions are the Same as on Order Blank

1. Which of the figures shown on pages 62 and 63 most resembles your Rupture, when fully out-- On your right side? On your left side? 2. Give measurement around naked body in direct line over place where rupture first comes out. 3. Male or female? 4. Age? 5. Height? 6. Weight? 7. Occupation, and does your work require heavy lifting? 8. Where is your rupture located? (State whether right, left, or both sides, or at navel.) 9. If on both sides, which is worse and which harder to hold? 10. When rupture is out how does it compare in size to pigeon's, hen's, or goose egg? (If two ruptures, give size of each.) 11. Has your difficulty been to get a Truss to hold? 12. If male, does your rupture descend INTO the scrotum? 13. If unsuccessfully operated on for rupture-- or if rupture is result of an operation-- mark on a rough sketch or on a trace of the figure most resembling your rupture the comparative location of _incision_. 14. How many years ruptured?

Address Chas. Cluthe & Sons, Bloomfield, New Jersey.

_+Testimonials+_

+Prominent Arkansas Physician Cured of Rupture of 49 Years Standing in 8 Months by Cluthe Truss+

With pleasure I beg to submit the following facts in my own case at which I was greatly surprised. I am 53 years old, and was badly ruptured when 4 years old, on both right and left sides. The right side rupture failed to be held by any and all kinds of trusses until I put on a Cluthe Truss. I can now remove the truss and feel no symptoms of Hernia. Now, how is this for a cure in eight months? I take pleasure, as a physician and surgeon, in recommending the Cluthe Truss to any and all sufferers from Hernia. I have fitted Cluthe Trusses on four other patients, three of whom are already well and the fourth greatly improved. You have my permission to use this testimonial as you please, and I hope it may be the means of others, suffering from rupture, resorting at once to a Cluthe Truss.

October 4, 1911. J. H. SPURGEON, M.D., Aurora, Ark.

+From a Prominent New York Plumber+

After trying a drug store truss and a strap without getting either to hold my rupture, which was getting larger all the time, I tried a Cluthe Truss, which has worked wonders in my case. In my work as a plumber I have to get into every conceivable position, often tie up in a knot, as it were, but my Cluthe Truss never failed; never shifted a fraction of an inch. I often go without my truss without the slightest sign of rupture or feeling of weakness. After what I suffered and considering the size of my rupture before I was lucky enough to hear of you, you can realize how strongly I can recommend anyone ruptured to send for a Cluthe Truss and save the money he would waste in buying any of the makeshifts.

HUGH J. BRADY, December 22, 1911. 863 Sixth Ave., New York City.

+This Man, 72 Years Old, Cured in a Few Months by Cluthe Truss While at Work+

When I was first ruptured I bought a truss and tried to wear it. This was fitted by a local dealer time and time again-- but I could not wear it. I then tried another local dealer with the same result. I was then induced to try another truss but could not get any relief. Then, I noticed your advertisement. It seemed impossible to me then that you could do by measurement, which I was to send you, what the local dealers could not do when I was personally present. However, I did send for your truss, expecting only to get a truss that I could wear with comfort. I wore it some months-- after a while I would forget to put it on, and would go for a day or two without it. Each time I would go longer without it-- then some weeks I discarded it entirely. I consider that I am entirely cured of my rupture. I cannot express to you how grateful I am to you and without solicitation on your part I am writing you this letter to show you my appreciation of your efforts. I am now 72 years of age, a mason by occupation and am working every day.

J. F. BYAM, October 12, 1911. 701 Cherry St., Rome, N.Y.

+This Man from Missouri Quickly Cured by Cluthe Truss+

I gladly testify to convince people suffering from rupture that the Cluthe Truss was a sure cure in my case. Experience has convinced me that if anyone ruptured will apply a Cluthe Truss according to the directions it means positive relief, and the only hope for a cure. I cannot recommend the Cluthe Truss too highly.

CHAS. BECKER, October 5, 1911. 3730 Marcus Ave., St. Louis, Mo.

+Ruptured for Years-- Tried Cluthe Truss-- Cured in Two Months+

I had worn several kinds of trusses, which did me no good, but, on the contrary, made me worse all the time. I saw your truss advertised and sent for one to try. I felt better at once. I had suffered for years before, and wore the Cluthe Truss a little over two months; then I did not need a truss any more. Now, I feel all right, and if anyone wants to know what the Cluthe Truss can do for rupture refer them to me, and I will truthfully tell them what it has done for me.

OREN BACON, November 3, 1911. R.F.D. No. 12, Erin Road, Medina, N.Y.

+Cannot Say Too Much for the Cluthe Truss, which Completely Cured His Rupture+

I am more than glad to recommend your truss at any time. I cannot do too much for the Cluthe folks. My rupture is a complete cure and I have you to thank for it.

ALEXANDER BRINK, October 5, 1911. Matamoras, Pa.

+Cured of as Bad a Scrotal Rupture as Anyone Ever Had+

I take pleasure in informing you that the Cluthe Truss cured me of as bad a Scrotal Rupture as anyone ever had. I thank you for what you have done for me.

HENRY B. PALMER, December 3, 1911. 15 5th St., Glens Falls, New York.

+This Man 70 Years Old Cured by Cluthe Truss+

I am glad to add my testimony as one who has been cured by the Cluthe Truss. I did not get one with the expectation of being cured, as my rupture was very bad, and I was 70 years of age. I would advise any person, be they young or old, who are afflicted with rupture, not to delay trying a Cluthe Truss and no other, for I have tried many of the others and found them of no good.

STEPHEN E. BURGESS, December 2, 1911. Canning, N.S., Canada.

+This New York City Man has had No Need for Trusses for 2 Years+

My troublesome rupture was perfectly held in place from the day I wore my Cluthe Truss until I found it unnecessary to longer wear the truss, and I have not had a truss on for nearly two years. I consider the Cluthe Truss the best in the world and I am glad to testify as per the above.

FRED. M. WILLIAMS, c/o W. D. Power & Co., 601 West 33rd St., New York City. December 22, 1911.

+Rupture Now Cured and has No More Need of a Truss+

I have no more need of a truss of any kind, for I am entirely cured of my rupture, and the Cluthe Truss did it. You can use this if it will help anyone else afflicted the same as I was. I haven't worn my truss for some time.

L. H. WALCUTT, December 29, 1911. 509 E. Oak St., Masillon, Ohio.

+This Arkansas Man Cured by Cluthe Truss After Suffering 20 Years+

I cheerfully recommend the Cluthe Truss to anyone suffering from rupture. It is the only one I have ever seen, had or heard of that does the work thoroughly. I am practically cured of my rupture through using the Cluthe Truss, after having suffered for 20 years. It is because it is the only truss that will absolutely prevent the rupture from coming down.

W. B. CURTIS, October 2, 1911. Haynes, Ark.

+Cluthe Truss Saves These Two from Surgeon's Knife+

My wife was saved from the knife after a wild midnight ride to the House of Mercy in an ambulance. We can never say too much for the Cluthe Truss. My wife was ruptured for 11 years and suffered great pains at times. We are both nearly cured. She has worn her Cluthe Truss since June of this year and I have worn mine since last Christmas. Many thanks to the Messrs. Cluthe for their wonderful truss.

MR. AND MRS. D. CHAMBERLAIN, September 26, 1911. 272 So. Dalton Road, Pittsfield, Mass.

+A Man 79 Years Old Practically Cured in 3 Months+

I have worn your truss about three months and it is worth its weight in gold. I believe I am cured. I forgot to put the truss on different occasions and did not notice my rupture or feel the slightest weakness. I am working every day. The other trusses I wore only made me worse. I shall still wear my Cluthe Truss-- I would not take any chances just now. I shall be pleased to recommend it to everyone ruptured.

JOSEPH DOBINSON, 381 Harvard St., Cambridge, Mass. October 10, 1911.

+Soon Cured and Never Used Truss Since+

I verily believe that your truss is the best of all the trusses made, for after less than a year's use of the Cluthe Truss I laid it away and never had to use any truss since. Hoping that all who have suffered as I have in the past from rupture may find relief from this terrible affliction.

J. C. DE MOTT, 5 West Long Ave., Du Bois, Pa. October 3, 1911.

+New Lease of Life for This Man+

I found the Cluthe Truss as different from all other trusses as a scientific balance is to a vise. I am 70 years old and have always been unable to take long walks, but the first Sunday I had your truss I walked a mile to my house and felt so good that I walked three miles more. Prior to getting your truss I could not walk half a dozen city blocks without great distress. I wish you great success towards suffering mankind.

JOHN DIVINE, 1238 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. September 6, 1911.

+Had Probably the Largest Display of Trusses before He Tried the Cluthe, Which Alone Holds+

Some months ago I was induced to make just one more venture in buying trusses. I admit that I had but mighty little faith, in fact I was well nigh discouraged. I had probably the finest and largest display of trusses of any man in the country, but none of them would hold my right side rupture. How thankful I am I tried just once more, and bought the Cluthe Truss! It holds splendidly and is so easy to wear that it gives me no trouble whatever.

H. C. VANDERHOEF, Belmont, New York. December 19, 1911.

+Man 76 Years Old Cured+

My rupture has been entirely cured by the Cluthe Truss, and I have been without a truss for over a year. What this means, I alone can appreciate, as I am 76 years old.

CHAS. A. STEIN, 210 Catharine St., Elizabeth, New Jersey. December 22, 1911.

+Tried All Remedies; Only the Cluthe Could Cure Him+