Chapter 7

I have been so greatly benefited by your truss that I feel myself practically cured. I suffered sixteen years and tried many different trusses during that time. Physicians advised me to go through an operation. Your truss gave me relief the first day. I cannot speak too highly of if. I cannot recommend it too strongly to anyone afflicted.

ZEPHANIAH PARKS, R.F.D. No. 1, Saco, Maine. October 4, 1911.

+Never Saw Rupture Since Wearing Cluthe Truss+

My rupture has never come out since I got the truss, and I have often left my truss off all day without any signs of the rupture showing. Before I got the Cluthe Truss I suffered all the time, but yours gave me comfort from the moment I tried it.

JAMES NAYLOR, E. Arrow Park, B.C., Can. October 4, 1911.

+Cured in Less than 4 Months+

I have had your truss less than four months, and have been able to go without it for a week at a time, without the rupture coming down. So I think I am about cured, with many thanks to you.

W. H. NEAL, 136 Race Path St., Fayetteville, N.C. September 25, 1911.

+Man Seventy-two Years Old Cured+

I take pleasure in aiding all my friends who are ruptured. I am entirely cured, and do not need to wear a truss now. I am 72 years old. One man to whom I recommended the Cluthe Truss says he would not take $150 and be without his truss, if he could not get another. Use my recommendation any time.

J. A. PRICE, 906 Cruise St., Corinth, Miss. October 20, 1911.

+This Case of Double Rupture Cured+

Am writing you to let you know what your truss has done for me. My ruptures are both healed up perfectly sound. They do not bother me in the least. I cannot say enough for the Cluthe Truss. You have my permission to use this letter, and I would be glad to make affidavit to it, if you wished.

HIRAM PEIRCE, Watervliet, Mich. September 23, 1911.

+Another of the Thousands of Kansans Cured by Cluthe Truss+

I go weeks at a time without the truss, but when I am at heavy work I keep it on as a wise precaution. I would not take many times what it cost for it. I am more than satisfied with your treatment of my case.

W. E. CROWL, Riley, Kansas November 18, 1911.

+Entirely Cured+

I wish to say that I consider myself most fortunate in having heard of the Cluthe Truss. It has entirely cured me of my rupture.

ERNEST RUEMMELIN, Ashton, Rhode Island. October 23, 1911.

+Never Spent any Money in His Life that Did Him So Much Good+

I was ruptured for six years and never got anything that did me any good in that time till I got this truss from you. I tried everything I heard of before I got my Cluthe Truss. I am now about well, but I still wear the truss when doing heavy work. I never spent any money in my life that did me so much good.

CHARLES RILEY, Northspur, Cal. October 10, 1911.

+Saved from an Operation, Costing at Least $300, by the Cluthe Truss+

I am getting along finely. I have only worn the truss a few weeks and would not expect a cure of my case so soon. I work about fourteen hours a day, and am on my feet all day long. I never have the least trouble with the truss, and would not sell it for any money. It saved me from an operation costing at least $300. I wish you all the success you deserve.

JACK ROTH, Le Mars, Iowa. September 29, 1911.

+Ohio Minister Cured+

I still wear my Cluthe Truss, though I am cured, as it gives me no uneasiness or discomfort.

REV. A. N. SMITH, Van Buren, Ohio. October 19, 1911.

+Prominent Arkansas Man Quickly Cured+

It is only in justice to you, and a great pleasure to me that now after wearing your truss for 90 days, to say that I find my rupture back in place and that it does not come down without the truss. However, I have thought it best to wear it for a while longer, believing that my case, a double rupture of 50 years standing, is practically cured. I am 67 years of age, and during that time I have tried over 25 different trusses and treatments for rupture.

A. H. SOEKLAND, Ex-Postmaster of Stuttgart, Ark., and Past Department Commander G.A.R. of Arkansas, Stuttgart, Ark. October 13, 1911.

+Only Real Device for Rupture Made in the World+

I wish to state a few facts concerning your truss. It is the only real device for rupture made in the world. It cured me. I don't know what I would have done if I had not heard of the Cluthe Truss.

GEORGE STOREY, 17 West 4th St., Jamestown, N.Y. November 9, 1911.

+Considers Cluthe Truss a Wonder+

The truss I purchased from you about six months ago is a wonder. It has me about cured. You can use my name whenever and wherever you wish, and I will help any person that suffers with rupture anywhere in the city of Chicago or any other city, that writes me to verify this statement.

CHARLES C. SCHMIDT, 2275 Archer Ave., Chicago, Ill. October 3, 1911.

+Cured In Seven Months While Indulging in Athletic Sports+

I had tried several so-called trusses with poor results up to last May, when you fitted me, and I can positively state that from that day my rupture has not been down since. I indulge in athletic sports, in swimming and bathing and wore your truss in the water with no inconvenience whatever. I feel confident that I am now entirely cured of my rupture, and write this hoping that some afflicted brothers may take advantage of your grand invention. You may use the above for recommendation if you wish.

FRANK A. PLUNKETT, 25 Water St., New York City.

+Absolutely Cured by the Cluthe Truss+

About August, 1909, I began using your truss for rupture. With it life was not such a misery as all my other trusses had made it. Some months thereafter I took the truss off and found I was completely cured. And herewith greetings and heartfelt thanks, for I know your members to be great benefactors to suffering humanity.

Before I bought my Cluthe truss I was examined by two "doctors." One would cure me with the knife for $200 and $25 per week while in hospital, and the other, by injection, for $150, and he would also use some form of Spring truss.

You are at liberty to use these few words any way you wish.

D. A. ROSS, R.F.D. No. 3, Oklahoma City, Okla.

+Doctor Who Was to Operate Calls It Perfect Cure by Cluthe Truss+

I am perfectly cured by wearing one of your trusses. My rupture was as large as a goose egg, and was out all of the time. I put your truss on and kept it on for one hundred days, and when I took it off the rupture was all healed up and cured. The doctor who was going to operate on me called it a permanent cure.

CHARLES E. ROBERTS, 720 Calvert St., Rome, N.Y. October 6, 1911.

+Proof of Permanency of Cure by Cluthe Truss+

Please send me an order blank for a friend. It may interest you and others to know that I purchased a truss of you many years ago, which cured me.

L. E. DRAKE, Bellevue, Alta, Canada.

+Cured by Cluthe Truss in 6 Months+

Your Truss is all you claim for it. I have had the truss about six months and never had any symptom of trouble since then. I am now cured and will only be too glad for you to refer anyone to me for any reference you want. I tried many other trusses with no relief. Those afflicted should not delay in getting your truss.

G. P. LA FOLLETTE, 289 Edith Ave., Memphis, Tenn.

+Blacksmith Cured While Doing His Work+

I bought one of your trusses about eight months ago and am more than pleased with results. I have worked hard-- even at horseshoeing-- every day since I put the truss on, but in spite of all that it cured me of my rupture.

PHILIP POGREBA, Delano, Minn.

+Cluthe Truss Cured This Californian 76 Years Old+

I am glad to have the opportunity of letting the public know of the benefit I received from the truss purchased from you. It is all you claim for it, for my left rupture is now cured and the one on the right side almost well. I am past 76 years old but I felt all of ten years younger from the day I commenced using your wonderful truss. I shall be indeed glad to impart to those who suffer as I did, any information I can give regarding the Cluthe Truss.

W. L. NOTLEY, 63 Pearl St., Santa Cruz, Calif.

+Now Over 81 Years Old-- Was Cured by Cluthe Truss+

My rupture is all well and the cure is complete, but I keep the truss on day and night because I am over 81 years old and might take a fit of sneezing. With many thanks for your kindness.

G. A. P. BRYANT, R.F.D. No. 1, Smyrna Mills, Maine.

+This Chicagoan Cured in 3 Months+

After I had worn your truss three months, I noticed that the rupture did not appear as formerly on retiring at night. An instance-- my cat had a fit one night, I jumped out of bed very hurriedly, grabbed the cat, rushed down two flights of stairs and threw the cat out on the porch.

When I returned to my room I thought of the truss, not having thought to put it on before going downstairs-- was overjoyed to find that there was no sign of the rupture; this was several months ago and there has been no return of the rupture since. Would be pleased to recommend the Cluthe Truss at any time.

ROBERT STEWART, Western Bank Note Co., 20th street and Indiana avenue, Chicago, Ill.

+Cured by Cluthe Truss While Sawing and Chopping Wood+

My rupture has never bothered me since I started to wear the Cluthe Truss. I found it to stay in place just as you recommended it, while at hard work such as sawing and chopping wood, digging and carpenter work. I thank you for the great good and the cure it has effected for me.

ENOS MUNRO, Winchester Springs, Ont., Canada.

+Cured-- and Cannot Recommend It Too Highly+

I was more than satisfied with my Cluthe Truss. It cured me of my rupture and cannot recommend it too highly.

DANIEL BOWEN, 63 N. 9th W., Salt Lake City, Utah.

+This Scrotal Rupture Cured+

The truss I bought of you less than a year ago has been a wonderful success. I am now entirely cured of my scrotal rupture.

ISAAC SHIDELER, 316 Market St., Logansport, Ind.

+Has Worn Cluthe Truss only 6 Weeks and Fast Getting Well+

I have worn the Cluthe Truss six weeks and am fast getting well-- can't see or find anything of my rupture now-- but shall wear truss longer.

The elastic truss that I used to wear got so wet on the body that I had to tighten it up to get it to hold-- only to have it fail me later in the day. Mr. Fitzgerald has also been greatly benefited by his truss he got from you.

ROLAND T. ELLIS, 141 Albion St., Somerville, Mass.

+No More Sign of a Rupture+

I am now well and don't see any signs of being ruptured-- thanks to the Cluthe Truss.

GEORGE DAILEY, R.F.D. No. 1 Osco, Ill.

+Cured While Doing Heavy Work+

I felt like a different man the very first week I wore my Cluthe Truss, and it has done me so much good that I can safely leave it off entirely. However, I take no chances, and being so comfortable and easy, I put it on when I have extra heavy lifting to do in the course of my heavy work. I have spoken to many of my friends about the wonderful Cluthe Truss.

JOHN HOLDORF, 119 N. Ann St., Baltimore, Md.

+From One Who Has Tried Them All+

I write to let you know that I cheerfully recommend the Cluthe Truss for rupture. It does all you claim for it. I had been ruptured for many years and tried all kinds of trusses and rupture cures but found no relief until I used yours.

JOHN COUGHLIN, National Soldiers' Home, Milwaukee, Wis.

+Thanks God Daily for the Cluthe Truss+

This is simply to inform you that I must every day when I put your truss on thank God for having found something which is not a fraud but a blessing to all ruptured people. The Cluthe Truss enables me to take my place among men, either in running, jumping or other hard work. It is safe and comfortable and I would not be without it, knowing the Cluthe Truss existed.

JAMES CHAMBERS, Burquitlam, B.C., Canada.

+What This Kansan Says+

I will say your truss has helped me very much. Believe I am now cured for sure as the rupture does not come out now when the truss is off. It is the best thing I ever tried. Will tell everyone suffering from rupture to try this truss. J. C. S.---- of my town sent for one through me. You can use my name.

WILLIAM STERLING, Herington, Kans.

+Recommends Cluthe Truss to All+

I think it my duty to notify you that the Cluthe Truss you made for me was indeed a great success. My rupture has disappeared and I am so far cured. I certainly recommend the Cluthe Truss to all in need of relief from rupture.

JACOB STRAUSS, 215 Cooper Avenue, Lockland, Ohio.

+This Philadelphian Cured in Less Than 8 Months+

It gives me great pleasure to write you a few words of commendation in reference to the truss I purchased from you in March, 1910. I, at first, doubted its full value as I thought my rupture was incurable, but subsequent results have proved my error. Ever since my birth I have endured the pains and torture of a rupture until I started to wear your truss, which was nearly eight months ago. I am now entirely cured of my rupture-- thanks to the Cluthe Truss. Gentlemen, I thank you very much for your able device and assistance, as you have made me feel like a new man after all these years of misery.

You may use anything I have written, as I like to encourage a good deed.

LAWRENCE V. RASCH, 2018 S. 64th St., Philadelphia, Pa.

+Read What This Massachusetts Physician Says+

I am much interested in making known the excellence of the Cluthe Truss, for I have confidence in its curative process. You can refer to me any time you desire, not only as to the worth of your truss but also as to the fair dealing you manifest toward your patients.

DR. G. J. PIERCE, 1 Crown St., Worcester, Mass.

+Ruptured 30 Years, Believes He is Now Cured+

I have been ruptured for 30 years and have worn a good many kinds of trusses and I never got one that did not nearly kill me at times. My doctor has been trying for years to have me undergo an operation, and I nearly made up my mind to have an operation when I saw your advertisement in the Chicago Tribune.

I decided to try once more to get a truss, and after thinking about it and putting it off for six months I finally purchased one of your trusses three months ago. If I had only sent for one when I first started I would not need to wear a truss now.

My rupture was a large one and since wearing your truss the rupture has never been out. I can now stand on my feet without the truss on and rupture does not show-- the opening seems to be closed.

I feel so grateful for the relief that I cannot help but thank you and any time you wish to have anyone call on me I will gladly recommend you.

W. H. BRUCE, 204 East 54th St., Chicago, Ill.

+Proof of Permanency of Cure by Cluthe Truss Years Ago+

The truss purchased of you years ago gave me permanent relief and cure. While I was always skeptical as to a permanent cure of rupture by means of a truss the fact remains that after following your advice and instruction, I have been going about without a truss, doing all kinds of work same as I did prior to becoming ruptured. I cheerfully recommend your truss to one and all afflicted with rupture. Only the patient himself knows from experience how he has to suffer. Publish this letter if you so desire.

J. LEINBERGER, Route No. 1, Souderton, Pa.

+Now Freed of His Rupture Trouble+

I was in awful misery before I ordered a Cluthe Truss and as soon as I put it on I felt like a new man. I can now leave truss off without detecting the least sign or feeling of the rupture. I most highly recommend the Cluthe Truss to any one who is ruptured and wish to give you my best thanks for what it has done for me.

ADAM DEHSOY, South Milwaukee, Wis.

+Did Not Believe Cluthe Truss Would Cure, Now Happily Disappointed+

Over a year ago I bought a Cluthe Truss but had no belief that it would cure my rupture. I have been, however, happily disappointed and am now glad to inform you and everyone suffering from rupture, that the Cluthe Truss did cure my rupture entirely. Thanks to you.

GEO. L. PRENTICE, 29 Mechanic St., Putnam, Conn.

+For 47 Years Suffered with Wrong Trusses, Cluthe Truss Proved Its Worth in This Case+

I was ruptured in the spring of 1863; for 47 years I bought and wore all kinds of trusses and none ever held the rupture. One year ago I bought the Cluthe Truss; it holds the rupture securely, I have better health, can now do any kind of work on the farm and forget actually that I wear a truss; I have no dread now of strangulation and am thankful I saw your adv., sent for your book and bought the one truss that by experience proves that it holds the rupture at all times. I am now in my 85th year and happy with the Cluthe Truss.

JAMES S. MC CLURKAN, R.F.D. No. 1, Box 63, Murrysville, Pa.

+Cured by Cluthe Truss in 5 Months After Suffering 49 Years+

I have worn your truss since August and in the following January-- merely by chance-- I took off the truss. To my surprise I could not see any rupture nor feel any opening-- nor after coughing, the spot is firm and no protrusion. While as a member of Co. F, 46th N.Y. Vol. Inf., during the bombardment of Fort Pulasky, I ruptured myself, and ever since-- after 49 years (April, 1862), I have tried many trusses with no results of any benefit until I tried yours. I gladly give the Cluthe Truss my strongest recommendation on what it has done for me.

C. G. RUSSE, Phoebus, Va.

+Wore Other Trusses 4 Years without Benefit, Cluthe Truss Cured in 3 Months+

I take great pleasure in adding my name to your list of cured patients. I wore the Cluthe Truss but 3 months and am now entirely cured. I wore other appliances for four years without the slightest benefit. With best wishes and many thanks and assuring you you may use my name in any way you wish.

W. E. HENDERSON, Independence, La.

+Perfectly Well After One Year's Use of Cluthe Truss+

Kindly mention my name in your book of cured patients, as I have worn the Cluthe Truss but one year and am now perfectly well and trying to get others to buy Cluthe Trusses.

P. L. PINARD, Las Vegas, New Mexico.

+Wonderful Cure for His Double Rupture+

Many years ago I discarded the Cluthe Truss as it cured me of my 2 ruptures. I now look upon this cure as permanent, and wonderful, as I was past the middle of life and suffered torture from other trusses before ordering the Cluthe Truss. I consider it my duty to recommend the Cluthe Truss to all people afflicted with ruptures.

W. B. FISH (Pres.), Bullock Mfg. Associates, Springfield, Mass.

+Another Thankful Man Cured by the Cluthe Truss+

I was cured of my rupture trouble by the Cluthe Truss and cannot speak too highly of the benefits I received from it. I shall spread your wonderful work abroad to all in the condition I was in.

FRANK KENNEDY, Ingram Port (Halifax Co.), Nova Scotia, Canada.

+Satisfaction from the First+

Some time ago I purchased the Cluthe Truss, which has given excellent satisfaction from the time I used it. It has cured my right side rupture entirely and the left side is also nearly cured.

MOSES KELLER, Fleetwood, Penna.

+A New Man Since Wearing the Cluthe Truss+

It will soon he 2 years since I purchased my Cluthe Truss. I certainly have been a new man ever since I put it on. I have left it off and felt no bad effects from doing so. I am now cured.

A. M. ROGERS, 120 Henry St., Binghamton, N.Y.

+Cluthe Truss Cures Absolutely+

I am absolutely cured of my rupture by the Cluthe Truss. I consider your truss the best device ever made for rupture.

J. F. WOEHR, 167 Perry Ave., Maspeth, Long Island, N.Y.

+Relief After 23 Years of Torment. 84 Years Old+

After 23 years of torment with different appliances I put on the Cluthe Truss as soon as received and have not taken it off night or day since and have no reminder of it being on. It was a blessed day for me when I received it. I am 84 years old.

JEREMIAH GOVE, Griswoldville, Ga.

+More Comfort in One Month Than Before in Years+

After more than a month's test of the Cluthe Truss, I wish to inform you how well pleased I am with it. It holds me perfectly. I have taken more comfort since wearing the Cluthe Truss than I had for years.

PRYCE W. BAILEY (Postmaster), Seneca Falls, N.Y.

+Would Not Take $500 for His Cluthe Truss+

My father, John Brierley, wishes me to write you that he would not sell his Cluthe Truss for $500 if he were unable to procure another like it.

W. P. BRIERLEY, M.D., 228 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y.

+His Rupture Has Healed+

I have been wearing the Cluthe Truss several months and my rupture has not come down in that time. I took the truss off 8 days ago and have not noticed the first sign of a rupture and I believe it is all healed up. Thanks for the greatest of all trusses, the leader of them all.

J. J. CONLON (Box 38), Spring Valley, N.Y.

+Cluthe Truss Made New Man of Him+

Having used your Cluthe Truss for 3 months, I feel now that I can highly recommend it. It has made a new man of me and my rupture has never been out since putting the truss on.

CHAS. W. HOWELL, R.F.D. No. 3, Trenton, N.J.

+Cured His Son+

A short time ago I bought a Cluthe Truss for my son, which Truss I am thankful to say has cured his rupture entirely. He is a very strong boy continually jumping and tumbling around and still we can see no sign of the Rupture. You can refer anyone you wish to me.

A. A. DAVIS, 2844 38th Place, Chicago, Ill.

+Ruptured 13 Years, Cured by Cluthe Truss+

I suffered torture with a rupture for 13 years. Then I got the Cluthe Truss, which cured me in a short time. Your truss is more than you say it is. I can get a doctor to back all I say for the Cluthe Truss.

JOHN T. IBEY (Box 60), Meyersburg, Ont., Canada.

+Another Man Cured+

Some time ago I bought a Cluthe Truss and I write to tell you that it has cured my rupture.

FRANK E. BARNES, Philipsburg, Mont.

+Can Recommend Cluthe Truss to All+

I can recommend the Cluthe Truss to all persons suffering from rupture. I surely have been benefited by the Cluthe Truss very much in the short time I have been wearing it.

CHAS. F. WECKER, 410 W. Princess St., York, Pa.

+Wants World to Know He was Cured+

I was cured by the Cluthe Truss after suffering from a rupture for 20 years and I want the world to know of my cure. I have not had my Cluthe Truss on in 8 months and I can see no sign of my rupture.

MILTON M. OWENS, Oak Hill, Fla.

+Another Cure and Another Thankful Man+

I am very thankful to Mr. Chas. Cluthe, for he was the first man that ever told me where my rupture was. Two doctors wanted to operate on me and were about to get me into a hospital when I heard of the Cluthe Truss and bought it and it has cured me of my rupture. Both doctors were about 6 inches out of the way of where Mr. Cluthe told me my rupture really was.

FRED A. WOOD, 269 Fayette St., Hammond, Ind.

+Sends His Patients to Us+

I have sent my patients to you with perfect satisfaction, knowing you have an excellent truss, the Cluthe Truss.

A. EUGENE AUSTIN, M.D., 616 Madison Ave., New York City.

+Now Well and Sound-- Goes Bowling+

Last month I took off your Truss as I am cured and I now go down to the bowling alley and often spend an hour and a half bowling and I do not feel anything and am satisfied that I am now cured. I will consider it a pleasure to recommend the Cluthe Truss.

H. W. ERWIN, 190 W. Brookline St., Boston, Mass.

+This New York City Man Completely Cured in Less Than a Year+

I found such good results from the use of the Cluthe Truss that I only had to wear it less than a year when I was completely cured. I have since been as well as ever I have been in my life.

ANDREW RUFF, 661 Ninth Ave., New York City. December 22, 1911.

+Could Hardly Walk. Now Rid of All Pain+