Jaros Hygienic Wear: The therapeutic and prophylactic application.

Chapter 1.--Albuminuria.--Pages 54-55.

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THE SKIN.--"* * * The most thorough protection to the skin is secured by the use of the JAROS HYGIENIC WEAR, especially during the cold and damp season. * * * It will be seen that the cotton fabric secures a comparatively static condition of air next the skin, while the fleece wool combines the minimum radiation of heat from the body with the greatest attainable hygroscopic power, thus securing uniform dryness and warmth of the skin under various conditions of atmosphere. Dr. L. L. McArthur has demonstrated before the Chicago Medical Society the superiority of the Jaros Wear over all other fabrics for the purpose of protecting the skin against rapid changes of temperature and humidity, and my own experience with it altogether bears out his deduction."

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CHRONIC BRIGHT'S DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS.

J. H. PRICE, M. D., Elmira, N. Y.

(Abstract of Paper read before N. Y. State Medical Society, July, 1886.)

"Fleece lined or silk under garments, according to the season, should be worn next to the skin the entire year. I would especially recommend for these patients the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear." These garments are light, warm, and delightfully soft. They afford full protection to the body against sudden chilling."

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PHYSICIANS--RENAL DISEASE, GEN'L VALUE.

MOSES GUNN, M. D., LL. D., Treas. Rush Medical College, Professor Surgery, 2101 Calumet Ave.

MR. J. JAROS. CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 1885.

I have been wearing for the past few weeks the fleece-lined underclothing of the Jaros Hygienic Wear.

As a protection in extreme cold weather, this fabric is most comfortably efficacious. It also reduces to a minimum the unpleasant chilly sensations incident to a sudden change from an overheated room to the untempered cold of out-door winter weather. It possesses, therefore, hygienic value.

MOSES GUNN, M. D., LL. D.

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DE LASKIE MILLER, PH. D., M. D., Secretary Rush Medical College, Prof. Obstetrics.

MR. J. JAROS, City. CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 1885.

I have examined specimens of your "Jaros Hygienic Wear" with much interest. In material and construction these garments fulfill completely the requirements of the scientific essentials in underwear, insuring to the highest degree both the comfort and the health of the wearer, and as such I recommend them.

DE LASKIE MILLER, Ph. D., M. D.

I concur in the above.

J. ADAMS ALLEN, M. D., LL. D., President Rush Medical College Prof. Practice of Medicine.

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I. N. DANFORTH, A. M., M. D., Prof. of Renal Diseases, Chicago Medical College.

Chicago Medical College, Medical Department Northwestern University, CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 1886.

J. JAROS, Esq.

MY DEAR SIR:--I am much impressed with the value of the Jaros Hygienic Wear, especially in renal and other diseases in which sudden changes of body temperature are hazardous. I think it will prove a valuable addition to our means of treating chronic, renal and other diseases in which full protection of the skin is all important.

Yours truly, I. N. DANFORTH, A. M., M. D.

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PHY'S--PULMONARY CONSUMPTION, BRONCHITIS.

W. F. BOGART, M. D.

BLACK HAWK, COLO., Feb'y 5, '89.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gents:--I am delighted with your underwear for myself, and always recommend it to my patients that are troubled with Lung or Bronchial diseases.

Respectfully, W. F. BOGART, M. D.

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ADDRESS BEFORE ELMIRA ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, JULY, 1887.

_Curability and Treatment of Pulmonary Consumption._

BY J. W. PRICE, M. D.

The dress of the consumptive patient should be adapted to equalize the temperature of the body, so loose that it interferes in no way with the natural functions. The underclothing should be woolen, either lamb's wool or flannel. After an extended observation of the benefits derived from wearing the "JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERCLOTHING,"--a wool fleece knit material of graded weights, adapted to the season, I believe to be the best protective devices yet known for these patients.

They are excellent non-conductors of changes of the temperature, and at the same time absorb cutaneous moisture--two most important qualities.

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S. B. MUNN, M. D.

WATERBURY, CONN., Jan. 17, 1888.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO.:

I take great pleasure in recommending your HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR as the best I have ever seen.

I have been wearing it now about four months, and can say it is the best protection from colds, and being so thoroughly a non-conductor, prevents the wearer from all ill effects of sudden changes of temperature; also a Rheumatic Prophylactic.

A lady patient of mine, who has suffered some four years with chronic bronchitis, is now wearing it, and is already very much relieved and improving faster with it, and without medicine, than she has previously with medicine, and at the same time wearing good flannel.

Respectfully yours, S. B. MUNN, M. D.

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PHYSICIANS--BRONCHITIS, RHEUMATISM.

ROBERT HUNTER, M. D., No. 103 State Street, corner of Washington.

MR. J. JAROS: CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 1885.

Dear Sir:--I have great pleasure in expressing my entire approval of your underwear. It affords a better protection to the body in our variable climate than any kind of flannel in use. Nothing but wool is fit to maintain the capillary circulation of the skin, preserve warmth and promote insensible perspiration, without which good health impossible. I find your garments invaluable in the treatment of lung complaints, and recommend them to all my patients.

ROBERT HUNTER, M. D.

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JAMES NEVINS HYDE, A. M., M. D., Professor of Skin and Venereal Diseases, Rush Medical College, 204 Wabash Avenue,

CHICAGO, February 17, 1888.

Gentlemen:--I take especial pleasure in saying that I have often employed the _Jaros Wear_ in cases of muscular and other forms of rheumatism, and always with advantage to the patient.

I have had knowledge of the value of these undergarments for a period of time sufficiently long to justify me in stating very positively that I regard them as a valuable means of protecting the surface of the body from the climatic changes to which it is much exposed in this part of the country.

JAMES NEVINS HYDE.

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J. E. HARPER, A. M., M. D.

Prof. Ophthalmology and Otology, College Physicians and Surgeons, Ophthalmic College, and Attending Surgeon Oakwood Retreat, Lake Geneva, Wis.

CHICAGO, June 6th, '88.

To J. JAROS, Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir:--I have felt for some time that I would like to give expression to my high regard for your "Hygienic Underwear," and hope you will accept the following as a spontaneous estimate of its value as an adjunct to the treatment of certain diseases as well as a reliable prophylactic. I have used your underwear in my family and recommended it to my patients during the past year, and am firmly convinced that its merits can not be overestimated as regards a comfortable and protecting material for undergarments.

Persons affected with the rheumatic diathesis, those who have weak heart or lungs, and those having catarrhal troubles, or who take cold easily, should use your underwear constantly.

Respectfully, J. E. HARPER.

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PHYSICIANS--RHEUMATISM.

JOHN H. PRICE, M. D., Sec.'y Chemung County, Med. Soc., N. Y.

J. JAROS, Esq. Elmira, N. Y., Apr. 29, 1887.

My Dear Sir:--The object of clothing is to preserve the proper heat of the body, by protecting it both from cold and heat, and thus to prevent the injurious actions of sudden changes of temperature upon the skin. This object is most admirably accomplished by the "Jaros Hygienic Wear." I have demonstrated this most important fact in my own person during the past six months. For several years past I have been much annoyed by occasional attacks of muscular Rheumatism. Since I began to wear the "Jaros Hygienic Clothing" I have been almost entirely free from these attacks. I deem them a valuable auxiliary in the treatment of _Consumption, Bright's Disease and Rheumatism_.

Very truly yours,

JOHN H. PRICE, M. D.

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E. J. DORING, M. D., President Chicago Medico-Legal Society, 2406 Prairie Avenue.

CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 1888.

MR. J. JAROS.

Dear Sir:--Referring to your letter of the 12th, I wish to say in reply that I have frequently had occasion to recommend your Underwear for patients suffering from Rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc., and have been entirely satisfied with the results obtained. I shall continue to recommend it.

Very respectfully, EDWIN J. DORING, M. D.

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NORMAN BRIDGE, M. D., Prof. of Pathology and adjunct Professor of the principles and practice of Medicine, Rush Medical College.

CHICAGO, 6, 5, 1888.

J. JAROS, Esq.

Dear Sir:--One winter's practical use of the Underwear manufactured by your company, as well as the observation of the use of it by others have convinced me of its great value as an under clothing for protecting the body against cold and various diseases in some measure incident thereto, especially rheumatoid affections. The physical principles of its construction appear to be correct, and it is certainly very agreeable to the wearer.

Most truly yours, NORMAN BRIDGE.

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DAVID WARMAN, M. D. TRENTON, N. J., Feb. 11, 1888.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sirs:--My experience with your Hygienic Underwear, though somewhat limited at present, I cheerfully give you. One of my patients wearing it is delighted, and so am I. The patient was a sufferer from Muscular Rheumatism, and since he donned your garments he has not had an attack; although the weather has just been of the kind to produce the disease. In this peculiar and ever changing climate of ours, it is important to wear woolen undergarments the year round. They not only protect from cold, but heat as well, by aiding in evaporation from the body and keeping the surface warm.

The principles upon which your wear is constructed is undoubtedly correct, in maintaining a healthy and normal action of the skin and thereby diminishing the liability to taking cold. I take great pleasure in recommending them to my patients.

Sincerely yours, DAVID WARMAN.

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R. W. BISHOP, A. B., M. D., Prof. Physiology and Dermatology, Chicago Med. College.

CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 1887.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO.

I have much pleasure in stating that I have used your Underwear for several years, and have found it invaluable as a safeguard against many of the ills caused by sudden and severe climatic changes. I also prescribe it for Rheumatism.

Yours respectively, R. W. BISHOP.

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S. A. CONKLING, M. D.

CANTON, OHIO, Feb. 14th, 1888.

JAROS HYGIENIC CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gentlemen:--After a trial during the past winter of the JAROS HYGIENIC WEAR I am fully satisfied of its merits in both protecting and properly airifying the body, and especially do I recommend it as being well calculated for persons predisposed to a rheumatic diathesis and a general weakened condition of the nervous system, thereby greatly preventing liability in contracting colds. I also recommend it as a good general underwear because of its absorbing powers.

I am, respectfully yours, S. A. CONKLING, M. D.

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GEO. K. FRANKS, M. D.

BURTON, W. Va., Feb. 13, 1888.

J. JAROS, Esq.

I have been wearing this winter the fleece-lined underwear of your manufacture.

As a protection in extreme cold weather, especially for physicians in the country who have often to get out of a warm bed and ride several miles in the coldest weather, it has no equal. I have tried silk, as also the best of ordinary flannels, but they fall far short of the Jaros Underwear.

It has always been my misfortune. I was easily affected by cold, viz: easy to take cold. Since wearing the Jaros Hygienic Underwear I have not had a single cold.

For the underwear I claim as much a specific in rheumatism as quinine in intermittent.

Since wearing your goods I have never had a single attack, while before I have not passed a winter without experiencing several severe attacks in the last twenty years.

Respectfully yours, GEORGE K. FRANKS.

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U. S. NAVY.--PAY INSPECTOR DEPARTMENT, U. S. Naval Academy.

ANNAPOLIS, MD., Feb. 23, 1889.

Gentlemen:--I cannot refrain from expressing to you the great satisfaction and enjoyment I have received from the use of your Jaros Hygienic Underwear during the past winter. I have been almost free from rheumatic pains, from which I have heretofore suffered greatly, and also enjoyed an exception from severe colds, which is a very unusual luxury with me in the winter season; all of which I must attribute to the protection afforded by my Hygienics. I am also gratified to find that with the proper care in washing there is no perceptible shrinkage. In short, in every way, I find them the most desirable article I have ever seen for the object to be attained.

I shall be so loth to part with them that I hope you will manufacture a lighter grade for summer wear.

You are at liberty to make any use you may see fit of my testimony.

Very truly yours, THOS. T. CASWELL, Pay Inspector U. S. Navy.

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FROM RT. REV. BISHOP CHENEY.

CHAS. EDW. CHENEY.

Rector's Study, Christ Church, 2409 Michigan Avenue,} CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 1886.}

J. JAROS, Esq., Room 5, Central Music Hall, City.

Dear Sir:--I take pleasure in saying, that by the advice of my physician, I obtained from you two suits of "Jaros Hygienic Wear." I commenced wearing the same two weeks ago Saturday last. Up to that time I had been a sufferer from a torturing rheumatic pain in my right shoulder, which persisted in waking me about 4 o'clock every morning, and which medicines seemed to relieve only temporarily. From the hour that I commenced the use of your Underwear, I have never had the slightest twinging of this pain. I feel under personal obligations to you for the relief which I have experienced.

Very truly yours, CHAS. EDW. CHENEY.

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W. C. DAVIS, M. D., cor. W. Washington Street and Belmont Avenue. WEST INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb. 14, 1888.

J. JAROS, Chicago, Ill.

My Dear Sir:--I have prescribed your Underwear for the use of patients with chronic rheumatism, and always with very satisfactory results. It is also most excellent in the case of persons whose flesh is easily irritated by the ordinary flannel underwear, being soft and light as it is warm.

Respectfully, W. C. DAVIS.

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F. H. VAN LIEW, M. D.

MR. J. JAROS. HINSDALE, Ill., May 24, 1887.

Dear Sir:--There has been a want in the truly hygienic features in the undergarments so generally offered, which has in many cases added obstacles in the treatment of certain diseases. I feel satisfied that the "Jaros Hygienic Wear" possesses the great essentials in clothing, maintaining an even temperature over the entire body and transmitting moisture in the manner peculiarly claimed for your material. The effect on such patients as I have prescribed it is satisfactory indeed, and the experience on my own person in a case of Articular Rheumatism of long standing, is truly marked. The condition of my body for the last two winters, during which I have used the "Wear," was a feeling of comfort and relief from pain, formerly caused by every change of temperature. For Rheumatism and Catarrhal patients I am free to say this is a valuable adjunct to our means of treating same.

Yours very truly, F. H. VAN LIEW, M. D.

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JOHN H. PAGE, Major 11th Infantry, U. S. A.

MR. J. JAROS, Chicago, Ill. FORT YATES, DAK., Aug. 18, 1886.

Dear Sir:--I am personally delighted, with your underwear, and shall use no other. Was free from rheumatic pains last winter, and I attribute it to the healthy condition of my skin from the use of your clothing.

Very respectfully, JOHN H. PAGE.

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PHYSICIAN's--GEN'L VALUE.

We refer, with permission, as to the Scientific Principles and Hygienic merits of the Jaros Hygienic Wear.

To H. A. JOHNSON, M. D., LL. D., Emeritus Professor, Chicago Medical College, and

N. S. DAVIS, JR., A. M., M. D., Adj. Prof. Practice Principles of Medicine, Chicago Medical College.

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OSCAR, C. DEWOLF, A. M., M. D., Prof. Hygiene, Chicago Medical College, Commissioner of Health.

City of Chicago Department of Health,} CHICAGO, Dec. 24, 1884.}

I have been wearing during the past cold the Jaros Hygienic underwear. I have never worn underclothing which gave me so much satisfaction. The garments are light, warm and delightfully soft, and if properly washed retain their fleecy wool surface.

OSCAR C. DEWOLF, A. M., M. D.

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MARY HARRIS THOMPSON, M. D., Clinical Prof. of Obstetrics and Gynæcology, Women's Med. College, 26 Central Music Hall, MR. J. JAROS. CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 1885.

Dear Sir:--The "Jaros Hygienic Wear" is unsurpassed in its purpose of retaining an equable temperature and moisture of the surface of the body, thus preventing an undue and sudden chilling, thereby inducing catarrhs of the mucus membranes, conditions so common in this latitude. Its economy and therapeutic value is apparent.

Respectfully, MARY HARRIS THOMPSON, M. D.

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ROBERT H. BABCOCK, M. D., No. 70 Monroe Street, Room 29.

MR. JAROS. CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 1887.

Dear Sir:--I am sincere in expressing a favorable opinion of the "Jaros Hygienic Wear" so far as my experience allows me to judge. The patients to whom I have recommended it are of delicate health, very susceptible to cold. They uniformly expressed themselves as pleased with the garments made for them by you, and as having suffered far less from the cold this winter than usual: a result which they attribute directly to the power of the underclothing to prevent sudden chilling of the body upon transition from a high to a low temperature. Personally, I have worn the underclothing all winter, and believe my unwonted freedom from attacks of bronchitis due to the efficient protection afforded by the underwear. Your cloth seems to me to be a better non-conductor than other woolen materials, and therefore particularly suitable to persons with heart or lung disease.

I am, very truly yours, ROBERT H. BABCOCK, M. D.

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PLYMMON S. HAYES, M. D., Prof. Gynæcology, Chicago Polyclinic.

MR. J. JAROS. CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 1886.

Dear Sir:--I have found all the indications of a truly Hygienic Wear in your underclothing, and certainly consider it the ideal wear for this climate.

Yours truly, PLYMMON S. HAYES, M. D.

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We further refer, with permission, as to the therapeutic and prophylactic value of the Jaros Hygienic Wear, to the following medical gentlemen:

S. SMITH, M. D., Emeritus Prof. Materia Medica and Therapeutics, Hahneman Medical College, Chicago.

A. E. SMALL, A. M., M. D., Prof. Principles and Practice of Medicine, Hahneman Medical College, Chicago.

MILTON JAY, M. D., Prof. Surgery, Dean Bennett Med. College, Chicago.

D. A. CASHMAN, M. D., Prof. Hygiene, Bennett Med. College, Chicago.

ALBERT LEFFINGWELL, M. D.

JAMES C. JACKSON, M. D., Head of Staff, Sanitarium, Dansville, N. Y.

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L. J. KELLOGG, M. D., Cor. Seventh and I Streets.

J. JAROS, ESQ. SACRAMENTO, Cal., July 19, 1886.

Dear Sir:--In regard to your goods I am very glad to state their worth. They have proven more efficient than any other wear in the actions for which truly hygienic wear is sought, and therefore I cheerfully recommend it to my patients. It laundries beautifully without shrinking.

Sincerely yours, L. J. KELLOGG, M. D.

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H. TYLER WILCOX, M. D., Cor. Garrison Avenue and Gamble Streets.

MR. J. JAROS. ST. LOUIS, Mo., Jan. 31, 1887.

Dear Sir:--With reference to the use of your "Hygienic Wear" I would say that I am greatly pleased with it. All my patients have been benefited from its use, and are delighted, some saying they would not part therewith for double the cost. In debilitated _Nervous Troubles_, _Kidney_, and especially _Lung Complaints_, it is a therapeutic agent, almost indispensable in this and all northern climates.

Respectfully, H. TYLER WILSON, M. D.

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D. W. BLISS, M. D., 621 Thirteenth Street, N. W., Attending Surgeon on late President Garfield.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 30, 1887.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO.

Gents:--I have been very favorably impressed with the value of your underwear, and especially for persons of impaired health, as a protective measure against the pronounced thermal changes of this locality, and am free to recommend their use.

Very respectfully yours, D. W. BLISS.

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J. H. THOMPSON, M. D., 204 Wisconsin Street.

MR. J. JAROS, Chicago, MILWAUKEE, Wis., Jan. 29, 1887.

Dear Sir:--After months of wear and prescription of the "Jaros Hygienic Clothing," I can fully endorse it as the best wear now used, and I confidently advise it for its prophylactic and therapeutic properties.

J. H. THOMPSON, M. D.

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P. M. LUSSON, M. D.

MR. J. JAROS, Chicago: SAN JOSE, Cal., Feb. 6, 1887.

Dear Sir:--I am pleased to state that the "Jaros Hygienic Wear" has proven the nicest wear worn or prescribed by me, and have found them of great value in treatment of delicate patients. By a more general use many people would recover health or prolong life.

Respectfully yours, P. M. LUSSON, M. D.

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WM. H. HAWKES, M. D., 1330 New York Avenue.

MR. J. JAROS, Chicago; WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 5, 1887.

Dear Sir:--There is indeed need of undergarments as you manufacture in a climate so variable. I am satisfied with the hygienic principles underlying them, and have been pleased in prescribing them. Shall be glad to know that the wear is procurable in Washington.

Very truly yours, WM. H. HAWKES, M. D.

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J. F. JENKINS, M. D.

TECUMSEH, Mich., Aug. 28, 1887.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO.

Gentlemen:--During the winter of 1886 I had the pleasure of testing your underwear on my own person. I found your "Wear" comfortably efficacious throughout the various changes of a severe winter, and in every way it justifies the representations made by you. I shall not hesitate to recommend the "Wear" to my patients where it is indicated.

Yours truly, J. F. JENKINS.

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F. A. DUNSMOOR, M. D., Dean Minneapolis Hospital College.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 7, 1887.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO.

I cheerfully certify to the use and prescription of your Hygienic Underwear. It is the most agreeable and warmest underclothing I ever tried. I am satisfied that in theory and practice it is the best Wear on the market for our climate.

Truly yours, F. A. DUNSMOOR.

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E. L. TOWNSEND, D. D. S., Secretary, Southern California Odontological Society, 237 S. Spring street.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 1888.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gentlemen:--The goods purchased of you have given perfect satisfaction, and I have not failed to recommend the underwear to my patients and friends.

The climate here is such that makes your goods almost a necessity, and when properly introduced, I think no invalid will consider himself well clothed without a suit of the JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR.

I am, yours truly, E. L. TOWNSEND.

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A. J. AUTEN, M. D., corner of Wabash and 3d Streets,

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 1888.

MR. JAROS.

Dear Sir:--The Jaros Hygienic Wear meets with my most hearty approbation. It is an ideal of perfection in every respect.

Respectfully, A. J. AUTEN.

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CLARA BLISS HINDS, M. D., 607 Thirteenth street, N. W.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 1888.

My Dear Sir:--My attention was called to your Hygienic Underwear during the session of the International Medical Congress in our city last September. Being then in search of underwear, which combined the requisite of warmth, lightness and durability, I determined to try yours, hoping to find an article which I could with confidence recommend.

I take pleasure in saying that after wearing the garments four months I find them all I had hoped, and even more.

I have recommended them in several cases of uterine trouble, as well as for delicate children, and without an exception the patient improved, which, as other conditions were equal, I know was due to the underwear.

Maintaining an even warmth over the entire surface of the body the circulation is improved, the various organs respond, and a general improvement in the patient is the result.

I unhesitatingly recommend the Underwear, and earnestly hope that many physicians may try it in chronic uterine troubles, and in the wasting diseases of childhood, as I feel great good to suffering humanity will come through this agency.

Respectfully, CLARA BLISS HINDS.

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REPORTS--GEN'L VALUE

O. M. VAUGHAN, M. D.

COVERT, Mich., Jan. 27, 1888.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir:--The Underwear that I purchased of you has proved entirely satisfactory. I find it just the thing in this climate where sudden changes in the temperature are almost a daily occurrence.

I seldom wear an overcoat except when riding. Indoors I only wear a light summer coat. The Underwear keeps one warm.

Very respectfully, O. M. VAUGHAN.

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H. A. HAMILTON, M. D.

PERRYSBURG, Ohio, Feb. 21, 1888.

MR. J. JAROS.

Dear Sir:--In every instance in which I have recommended the JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR it has been highly satisfactory, answering all the indications claimed for it.

Respectfully, H. A. HAMILTON.

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CASPER BARSTOW, M. D.

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 26, 1888.

MR. JAROS.

Dear Sir:--After wearing the _Jaros Hygienic Wear_ thus far during the winter, I take pleasure in speaking of its merits.

I consider it _the best_ kind of underwear ever made. Never having been able to wear any kind of woolen underwear before on account of the irritation it produced, I was made glad when I found that the _Jaros Hygienic Wear_ did nothing of the kind. The principles of the goods is one of the best.

I experience no chilly feeling now when going from a heated room and into the cold wind, as I always did with any other underwear.

The fitting of the garment is another great feature, it being the same after repeated washing, so unlike any other woolen garments.

Respectfully yours, CASPER BARSTOW.

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ROBT. STEVENSON & CO., 92 and 94 Lake Street.

J. JAROS, Esq. CHICAGO, Dec. 1st, 1886.

Dear Sir:--Two years ago I was prostrated by intercostal neuralgia. My physician--Dr. W. H. Denslow Lewis, of Hyde Park--prescribed your underwear, which I have worn ever since, both summer and winter.

They afford me great comfort, and have thus far warded off all neuralgic symptoms, although my duties compel me to sit in a draft much of the time.

Sincerely yours, I. GILES LEWIS.

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H. M. BINGHAM, M. D., 170 Juneau Ave.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 31, 1887.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR. CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gents:--In two cases of chronic disease I have seen a very good effect from the _Jaros_ Underwear, and I am in the habit of recommending this wear to all my patients, and in lectures to students.

H. M. BINGHAM.

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GEO. HOMAN, M. D., Prof. Hygiene, Surgeon Police Department, St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, MO., Jan'y 20, 1888.

J. JAROS, Esq., Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir:--I am enabled by personal experience to testify to the comfort derived from the use of your Wear during the cold weather, and that the anticipated objection occurring to me before trial, namely, that the unmixed wool in contact with the skin might prove uncomfortable, has not appeared. In softness and warmth I have never worn any fabric that equals it, while my original impression at first sight in regard to the scientific construction of the principals upon which it is based, has been strengthened by experience.

Very truly yours, GEO. HOMAN.

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R. HARVEY REED, M. D., Surgeon Chief, Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co., Secretary State Sanitary Association, Ohio.; Treasurer National Association Railway Surgeons.

MANSFIELD, O., March 9, 1888.

MR. J. JAROS, Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir:--From personal experience I find your Underwear the most comfortable and the best safeguard from taking cold of anything of the kind I have ever seen.

I have no hesitancy whatever in heartily seconding it for Railroad employees, Police and Fire Departments, as especially well suited for their use, or any person exposed to the sudden changes of the weather in our climate.

Yours very truly, R. HARVEY REED, M. D.

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J. E. HARRIS, M. D.

AUXVASSE, MO., Feb. 5, 1889.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gentlemen;--It gives me great pleasure to say that after having tried your wear I find it affords an admirable protection from cold, and so far as preserving the warmth of the body is concerned, I regard it useful as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent.

Yours truly, J. E. HARRIS, M. D.

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JAMES COLLINS, M. D., 704 Franklin Street.

PHILADELPHIA, PA., Feb. 5, 1889.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO.

Gentlemen;--It affords me pleasure to state that I have found your underwear elastic, pleasant and durable. Especially is this wear indicated where there is a disposition to active perspiration, as the peculiar arrangement of the fibres of the wool prevents the surface of the body from continuing damp and sticky.

Yours truly, JAMES COLLINS, M. D.

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FRANK B. GOLLEY, M. D., 116 Grand Avenue.

MILWAUKEE, WIS., Jan. 31, 1889.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gentlemen;--The underwear purchased of you for use in my family has been a source of great comfort. The usual so called cold taking and chilliness incident to our changeable climate has, I am glad to say, failed to appear since your goods were used. Shall recommend them wherever opportunity affords.

Respectfully, F. B. GOLLEY, M. D.

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F. B. KELLOGG, M. D.

NEW HAVEN, CONN., Mar. 25, 1886.

I have tried the Jaros Hygienic Wear in my practice and consider it superior to anything I have seen for maintaining the surface of the body at an equable temperature. It is a safeguard against sudden chills, and hence of great service to sensitive temperaments in a changeable climate.

Yours truly, F. B. KELLOGG, M. D.

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G. E. ABBOTT, M. D.

BRYN MAWR, PA., Feb'y 13, '89.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago Ill.

Dear Sir:--After careful personal examination, I do not hesitate to recommend your wear. It fulfills the demands of Hygiene and of comfort. I have found it of great service as a therapeutic agent in cases in which there is want of nervous or vascular tone--prevalent complaints in this climate. Also in chronic diseases and general enfeeblement when it is essential that the peculiar susceptabilities to changeable climatic conditions should be guarded against.

Yours truly, G. E. ABBOTT, M. D.

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S. D. KENNEDY, M. D.

ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 15th, 1890.

MR. I. JAROS.

Your communication of July 1st received. In three cases in which I have had occasion to note the use of the "Hygienic Underwear," it seems to have accomplished all that is claimed for it as a remedial agent.

Very respectfully, S. D. KENNEDY.

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ASA HORR, M. D., 1131 Main Street.

DUBUQUE, IOWA, May 19th, 1890.

TO MR. I. JAROS, Chicago, Ill.

Your underwear has been prescribed by me in a number of cases in which I considered proper protection important. In rheumatic cases I have found it of special benefit, as also in pulmonary and kidney affections.

My decided conviction is that its use will prove materially advantageous in connection with other treatment in such cases. The body is thereby protected from sudden chilling under climatic changes, and that is most important. I shall take pleasure in continuing to prescribe your "Hygienic Underwear," and hope your further endeavors will meet with the success it deserves.

Yours very truly, ASA HORR, M. D.

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H. D. DIDAMA, M.D., LL. D., Dean of the College of Medicine, Syracuse University.

SYRACUSE, July 3d, '90.

DEAR MR. JAROS.

I have commended your Hygienic Wear because I regard it as the best in the market.

It is specially useful for asthmatics, and for those who suffer from bronchial catarrh, because it protects from sudden and often disastrous changes of atmospheric temperature. And then it is so unirritating and comfortable and delightful to the wearer.

Yours truly, H. D. DIDAMA, M.D., LL.D.

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A. L. TALMAGE, M. D., 8 Park Street.

NEW HAVEN, CONN., 4-20-89.

Gentlemen:--The Jaros Hygienic Underwear gives me entire satisfaction, and I cheerfully recommend it.

Respectfully. A. L. TALMAGE, M. D.

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J. H. TILDEN. M. D.

WICHITA, KAN., Feb. 6, 1889.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gentlemen;--Your Hygienic wear is all you represent it to be. Those for whom I ordered suits are well pleased, and say they will not dispense with same, and signify their intention of ordering again when they need. It is a therapeutic and prophylactic agent, and every one ought to know of your wear, and wear it.

Respectfully, J. H. TILDEN, M. D.

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DR. A. CRAWFORD.

MILES, IOWA, Feb'y 2, 1889.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gentlemen:--I have this to say about your wear. It has been tested both by myself and a number of my patients, for over two years, and always with the most satisfactory results. The durability of these goods is beyond my expectations. I do not expect to wear any other, nor change in my recommendations while these are on the market.

Respectfully yours, A. CRAWFORD, M. D.

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JOHN W. FLICK, M. D.

HONEOYE FALLS, N. Y., Feb'y 1889.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sirs:--While I do not believe in the practice of recommending to others everything or anything you like yourself, I must make an exception to the rule in the case of your Hygienic Underwear. For years I have had difficulty in finding the right quality of underwear for myself, always trying my best to secure the best in the market, but oftener disappointed than pleased. The goods of your manufacture please me in every respect, and all to whom I have recommended them speak in the highest terms of them. There is no doubt in my mind but that many of our winter diseases and ailments could be avoided, and others easier cured, by the use of these undergarments. You have my best wishes for success.

Truly yours, J. W. FLICK, M.D.

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E. L. R. THOMSON, 1162 Chapel St.

NEW HAVEN, CT., April 18, 1889.

Gentlemen:--Permit me to add a word to the many which you have undoubtedly already received in favor of the Jaros Hygienic Underwear. I have worn them for two winters and one summer and am happy to express myself as perfectly satisfied with them, for I find they more fully meet my requirements than any other underwear now upon the market. It is enough for me to say that my experience with them has proven conclusively to me that they possess all the properties ascribed to them by the makers.

Yours very truly, E. L. R. THOMSON.

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J. F. MERRY, General Western Passenger Agent, Illinois Central Ry.

MANCHESTER, IA., Oct. 6, 1888.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago.

Gentlemen:--I am not in the habit of giving testimonials, and as a rule am opposed to any thing of the kind, but after suffering from rheumatism and kindred diseases for several winters, I was persuaded by a friend to try Hygienic Underwear, and I am compelled to say that from the time I began using them last November until spring I did not have a touch nor a single chill during the entire winter, and I am confident that it was attributable to the use of your Underwear, and I have not hesitated to recommend them at every opportunity.

Yours truly, J. F. MERRY, Gen'l Western Passenger Agent.

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In a letter to a friend, Mr. Merry wrote at the time of receiving the Underwear as follows.

MANCHESTER, IA., Dec. 1, 1886.

Going home yesterday to dinner, I found awaiting me a suit of underwear, and I was not very long in putting myself inside of them, but with no idea that I could wear them, having tried almost everything that contained wool, but never having found a garment I could wear next to my skin containing a particle of wool. I have worn the suit for two days without an unpleasant sensation; on the contrary, they are delightful, and just what I needed.

Please have the following order filled for me.

Yours truly, J. F. MERRY.

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GEO. P. CARPENTER, M.D.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA., May 20, 1890.

I have examined the Jaros Hygienic Underwear, and consider it the most perfect protection from severe cold and changes in temperature that I ever saw. Especially will this underwear be useful for those afflicted with rheumatism, lung troubles, or a dry condition of the skin. If the actual use of these goods substantiates the theory I have formed, they will be a valuable aid in the treatment of diseases, as well as to the comfort of the wearers.

Respectfully, GEO. P. CARPENTER, M.D.

TO I. JAROS.

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Among others we refer also to the following medical gentlemen regarding the Therapeutic and Prophylactic value:

Dr. Adair, J. W., Massilon, Ohio, " Bingham, H. M., Milwaukee, Wis., " Blodgett, Youngsville, Pa., " Barnes, G. W., San Diego, Cal., " Beers, J. E., Ithaca, N. Y., " Barber, L. P., Tracy City, Tenn., " Clements, J. M., Oxford, Pa., " Cleveland, N. B., Chicago, Ill., " Clairebone, Herbert, Petersburg, Va., " Crain, M., Rutland, Vt., " Franks, Geo. K. Burton, W. Va., " Garth, Thomas, Clarion, Ia., " Hollister, Chicago, Ill., " Hood, T. B., Washington, D. C., " Heizman, C. L. (U. S. A.), West Point, N. Y., " Leeds, L. L., Lincoln, Ill., " Lowring, Valpariso, Ind., " Morgan, Dudley, Washington, D. C., " Moore, A. V., Ambia, Ind., " Porter, M. G., Lonaconing, Md., " Pierce, N. H., Chicago, Ill., " Sutton, K. P., Lewisburg, Ky., " Tye, Geo. A., Chatham, Canada, " Vaughan, O. M., Coverts, Mich., " Woodward, A. W., Chicago, Ill., " Weems, E. W., Spokane Falls, Was., " Young, H. B., Burlington, Ia., " Yonkey, W. P., Rossville, Ind., and many others.

FOLLOWING REPORTS FROM

Equipment Branch, U. S. Army, Pay Inspector's Department, U. S. Navy, Police, Fire Departments, Railroad Companies, Etc.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FIRE ENGINEERS.

PROCEEDINGS SIXTEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., Aug. 15, 16, 17 and 18, 1888.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXHIBITS.

_To the President and Members of the National Association Fire Engineers._

GENTLEMEN:

The undersigned Committee on Exhibits begs leave to submit the following as their report:

THE JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR FOR FIREMEN.

Underwear is a prime factor in acting as a guard against influences from without, and if of a properly constructed material, must tend much toward raising the efficiency of men in service, and thereby increase the standard of an already progressive department. The material--the Jaros Hygienic Wear--is a combination of unspun wool knitted into the meshes of a spun cotton fiber. This is after the recommendation of most eminent medical scientists in America and Europe. The wool unspun, worn next the body, acts as a cutaneous stimulant (guarding against irritation so often apparent with spun fiber), the body temperature being stored between the individual fibers, prevents the cold from directly striking the body from without (acting like double casement windows in a house), and, therefore so valuable when men are forced to sudden changes from in-doors to the cold of out-doors. The wool, again, absorbs moisture from the body, and transports it readily to the outer framework of cotton, thereby protecting against the possibility of wet clothing next the skin to chill the surface at every change in temperature. The cotton framework without, makes the material two-fold in its action; for while the wool has a power of absorption of moisture, the cotton has that of attraction and retention, so that any perspiration exuded from the body is taken up by the cotton from the wool and retained, while any water from without striking the cotton surface is attracted and retained, and prevented from penetrating through to the body. With all this, the material is porous, and does not therefore, retard the poisonous exhalations from passing off. The material is as nearly non-shrinkable as can be claimed of any material, owing to the cotton back, thereby having an underwear which will fit properly at first as well as last. No laps or folds to allow air to circulate next the body are apparent, where the consideration of shrinkage is discarded (which is the case with wear of spun wool, whether knitted or woven.) The wear is also more durable. The cost within the line of good woolen underwear. With a due consideration of all the scientific as well as practical facts and experiences, the Surgeon General of the United States Army recommended the wear to the Quartermaster-General, War Department, U. S. Army, and the result of experience by men and officers has given this underwear prominent place under the equipments of the Northwestern posts. They also point with great pride and satisfaction to the service among Police and Firemen in such cities where practical application has been made. They feel assured that the consideration of this subject, though comparatively new with the chief officers of our departments, will gain a hearing, with the view of raising the condition of the men.

Your Committee, upon examination, would recommend it for your consideration.

Very respectfully submitted,

Chief, Providence, R. I. G. A. STEERE, " Macon, Ga. L. M. JONES, " Springfield, Mass. A. P. LESHURE, " New Albany, Ind. C. T. MATTHEWS, " New Orleans, La. THOS. O'CONNOR,

Committee.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Through introduction of Dr. O. C. DeWolf, Commission of Health, to Chief Swenie, of Fire Dept., the following report was the result with the men of 1st Battalion with the extra heavy fleece wear:

JOHN REDELL, Chief of 1st Battalion, C. F. D.

Fire Department of the City of Chicago,} CHICAGO, ILL., Feb. 17, 1886. }

J. JAROS, Esq.:

Sir:--Having become interested in the results from wearing your underwear by myself and my men, I am pleased to state their own experience, which is satisfactory in _every particular_, as to protection against the cold and changeable temperature; raising the general condition of the body, and maintaining an even temperature under all the trying conditions; does _raise their efficiency_. Personally, I can corroborate the good effect from wear, through the most trying conditions.

Very respectfully, JOHN REDELL.

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FROM CHICAGO FIREMEN--CAPTAINS OF COMPANIES.

This document, signed by Captains of different companies, was made for the purpose described, in the interest of the Officers and Firemen of those and other companies.

CHICAGO, June 10, 1888.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO.

Gentlemen:--After thorough application of your Hygienic Underwear for a time sufficiently long to testify to its superiority for firemen during climatic changes in winter, we are satisfied of its filling all claims you make.

We are desirous of further adoption, and respectfully beg you to make such arrangements as will gain for us your next season's contract price.

Thanking you for your endeavors in our interest we have the honor to be

Yours respectfully, ROBERT PALMER, Captain Engine No. 1. CORNELIUS MANNING, " " " 6. JOHN HENNESSY, " " " 13. E. C. ANDERSON, " " " 17. JOHN FITZGERALD, " " " 19. MICHAEL R. DRISCOLL, " " " 32. MICHAEL EHRET, " " " 42. NICHOLAS WEINAND, " " " 14. JAMES HEANEY, " " " 5. JOHN LYNCH, " " " 18. DAVID J. MAHONEY, " " " 29. HENRY GREENHOFF, " " " 11. JOHN COOK, Captain Hook and Ladder No. 2. ISIDORE P. SMITH, " " " " " 9. PATRICK DOYLE, " " " " " 5. F. J. RIESS, " " " " " 3. Etc., Etc., Etc.

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REPORT OF FIRE MARSHAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1888.

In the report of Chief Swenie on the health of Department, the following is stated:

"Compared with previous years the mortality of the Department during the past year has been light."

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BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT.

JOHN W. REGAN, Ass't Chief.

Boston Fire Department, } BOSTON, May 23, 1889.}

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

MR. JAROS--Dear Sir:--There has been so great a progress in the excellence of service in our Fire Department that it is safe to say we are now at a time when it is necessary to consider matters that will preserve the good condition of our working forces (the firemen).

The work you are doing in this direction deserves encouragement with Fire Departments; for a recount of the value of proper underwear comes strikingly before us after the use of the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear." The experience of our men has been very satisfactory indeed in every manner, protecting against the dangerous influences of the extremes that a fireman must suffer in winter. My first impulse was to consider the claims you made as exaggerated, but a few facts which are my experience will illustrate to you how fully this underwear meets the ideals for protection.

I have been a sufferer of rheumatism for many years, contracted in service. Since I have worn your underwear it has not troubled me at all, though I have been subjected to trying service the last winter.

On Saturday evening, the 6th of October, 1888, I put on your underwear. It was cold and wet, typical New England weather. We had a fire in a six-story building on the water front lasting four hours. I came out of it with the water coming out of the tops of my rubber boots, _completely wetted through_, so that I had to undress in the yard of my dwelling when I got home. No ill effects were the result of that; when otherwise I would have cough, cold, and surely rheumatic attacks.

About November 15th we had a very bad fire and had to fight it three flights before we got to the top, the sixth story. Usually I get wet at a fire. In this I did not, but instead I became thoroughly overheated from wearing a very heavy pilot cloth coat and the result was, that I got _sweated through_ and _through_. I did not get home until 3 o'clock in the morning (nearly six hours), but _I felt splendid_. With other underwear, best woolen, I always experienced a cold wet sensation under similar circumstances, down my back, and generally miserable until I could make a change.

This I consider the most important test for firemen and I feel more than ever that the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear" fills a long felt want in Fire Departments. I cheerfully say: I would not be without it and many of our men join me in this and say money cannot buy it from us.

Wishing you further success in the introduction of a truly meritorious article and one based on scientific principles, I am

Yours truly, JOHN W. REGAN, Ass't Chief.

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NEW HAVEN, CONN., FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Headquarters New Haven Fire Department,} Office, No. 15 City Hall.}

Gentlemen:--The "Jaros Hygienic Underwear" furnished by your firm to a large number of the members of the New Haven Fire Department for winter wear has given very general satisfaction. Many of the men who have practically tried them, express themselves highly pleased and state that they would not wear anything else as a substitute if the cost was much higher than what they paid for them.

They are no doubt of great value as a protection against the sudden changes in our climate and proof against taking cold.

Very respectfully, A. C. HENDRICKS, Chief Fire Dept.

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BRIDGEPORT, CONN., FIRE DEPARTMENT.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN., April 16, 1889.

Dear Sir:--The "Jaros Hygienic Underwear" furnished by you to myself and the officers and members of the Bridgeport, Conn., Fire Department have proved _all_ you recommended of them, and I think no fireman should be without them.

Respectfully yours, CHAS. A. GERDENIER, Chief Fire Dept.

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CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO.

Office Board of Fire Commissioners, AUGUST 25, 1890.

A. J. SPENCER, Secretary.

MR. I. JAROS, New York.

Dear Sir:--A thorough examination of the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear" has proven to me the correctness of the scientific theories upon which it is based. In view of the necessity of a most thorough protection for firemen to guard against the influences of weather and service, I have taken particular interest in going into the details of what this Underwear will accomplish. The reports from other departments place this Underwear as an important requirement of their clothing, and my impression is that the benefits to men in service in this department will be marked. From the mention made by Chief Dickinson on the value of this Wear my opinion is fully borne out.

Very respectfully, L. L. TRAVIS, M.D., Surgeon Cleveland Fire Dept.

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FIRE COMMISSION OF DETROIT, MICH.

Office of the Secretary,} August 21, 1890.}

MR. JAROS.

My Dear Sir:--In reply to your inquiry relative to the benefits derived by our men from the use of your Wear, I beg to state that I have yet to learn of a single case of illness due to exposure of any man who has worn these garments. They were introduced into this Department about three years ago, and quite generally adopted by our men. As I have said, our records do not show that a man was obliged to go off duty during any cold months of the year on account of sickness. I know of several who did not get the Wear who were ill, and purchased it later on account of the good words said of it by their comrades. The Wear is very popular in this Department, and from what our men tell me, they prefer it to any other.

Very truly yours, JAMES E. TRYON, Secretary.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF ST. PAUL.

ST. PAUL, Minn, Jan. 1, 1890.

MR. I. JAROS.

Dear Sir:--The Jaros Hygienic Underwear has been in use with us for last three seasons, and I can highly recommend it to all Fire Departments, as this underwear is considered by us as the best possible protection against cold and changeable temperatures, which are especially characteristic of this latitude, and its use has resulted in great protection of health and a corresponding increased efficiency, and I find them the most desirable article I have ever seen for the object to be attained.

Very truly yours, JOHN JACKSON, Chief Engineer.

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OMAHA, NEB., FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Office of Chief Engineer Omaha Fire Department, } OMAHA, NEB., Feb. 21, 1887.}

J. JAROS, Esq., Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir:--With regard to the "Jaros Hygienic Wear," extra heavy fleece, I can say they have given eminent satisfaction among the number of members of the Omaha Fire Department, who have found it very comfortable in the biting blasts of winter, while fighting fire in exposed streets. These impenetrable undergarments are just the necessity for men whose calling keep them out doors in winter and at nights, and they will certainly meet with approval by all who try them in rigorous weather, as they were unanimously commended by my brave fellows in this metropolis of the Upper Missouri.

Yours respectfully, J. J. GALLIGAN, Chief Fire Dept.

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The Underwear has been largely used in the following Fire Departments, and the reports received from the men are satisfactory.

NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. BROOKLYN, N. Y. HARTFORD, CONN. NEWARK, N. J. DETROIT, MICH. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ST. PAUL, MINN. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. EVANSVILLE, IND. HYDE PARK, ILL. TOWN LAKE, ILL.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS.

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

INSPECTOR OF POLICE, City of Chicago, CHICAGO, January, 1889.

On the recommendation of Dr. Henrotin, Surgeon of Police and Fire Departments, to Chief and Inspector of the Chicago Police Department, the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear" was brought to the notice of the members of the force, and has been used for a number of years with greatest satisfaction. The consideration of personal Hygiene to raise the efficiency of policemen, is gaining more general attention by Heads of Departments, and my personal observation as Inspector of this force is corroborative of, the necessity of regarding the question of clothing for officers; especially during the inclement and cold seasons, from October 1st to April 1st, when disabilities arise from exposure, which result in pulmonary and kidney troubles and rheumatic affections.

The "Jaros Hygienic Underwear" has proven a most efficient guard, raising the condition of the men, and bearing out fully the recommendations of Dr. Henrotin. My personal experience is corroborative of this. Proper underwear makes an overplus of outer clothing, which is debilitating for men in service, unnecessary. I take pleasure in giving my opinion, and the result of experience with our men, and do not doubt that the underwear, when applied, will assert its worth in all the claims that are made for it.

JOHN BONFIELD, Inspector of Police.

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ST. LOUIS POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Office of Board of Police Commissioners, Four Courts, ST. LOUIS, MO., Feb. 3, 1888.

CHIEF OF POLICE.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sirs:--From experience of men now using your Wear, it is indeed satisfactory. The Wear is all that you claim for it, and cannot fail of further adoption.

Very truly yours, FRANK R. TATE, Secretary.

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ST. LOUIS POLICE DEPARTMENT.

GEO. HOMAN, M. D., Prof. Hygiene.

SURGEON POLICE DEPARTMENT, St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, MO., January 20, 1888.

J. JAROS, Esq., Chicago, Ill.

Very truly yours, GEO. HOMAN, M. D.

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DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Accepted by advice of Dr. Book, Surgeon of Police Department, to Police Commissioners, Dec. 29, 1886.

JAMES E. PITTMAN, Superintendent of Police.

SUBJECT, "JAROS HYGIENIC WEAR."

Metropolitan Police Department,} Superintendent's Office, DETROIT, MICH. April 22, 1887.}

MR. J. JAROS, Chicago.

Dear Sir:--I take pleasure in stating that the members of this department who used your undergarments (ex. heavy fleece) during the past winter, are unanimous in expressions of approval and satisfaction. They proved to be fully as efficacious for comfort, and protection against cold and change of temperature, as was promised for them. I have no doubt that the use of these garments, which was limited (it being first season) during the past winter, will be greatly extended in this department in the future.

Respectfully, JAMES E. PITTMAN.

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The Detroit Departments are now generally using the Underwear. The satisfaction and benefits from continued use being more marked.

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WASHINGTON, D. C., POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Headquarters of the Metropolitan Police,

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept, 29, 1887.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gents:--I beg to say, in reply to your inquiry, that the Surgeons of this Department made a very favorable report upon the Underwear of your manufacture.

Very respectfully, W. G. MOORE, Major and Supt.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Minneapolis Board of Police Commissioners, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., March 20, 1889.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gentlemen:--I have talked with nearly every man in our Department that is using your Underwear; also with a number of members of the Fire Department. Every man is emphatic in pronouncing your Underwear vastly superior to anything ever used by them before. You will undoubtedly continue placing the goods with our Department. Personally I wish to say, that I have tried most of the standard makes of Underwear, but I never wore anything that gave me such perfect satisfaction and uniform comfort as your goods.

This is not written on your solicitation.

Very respectfully, H. A. NORTON, Sec'y Board Police Commissioners and Mayor's Sec'y.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., Aug. 17, 1888.

(Report.)

DR. E. S. KELLEY, Surgeon of Police.

On a recount of the benefits derived by the policemen of our Department last winter, I have found a full confirmation of the claims made for the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear." The peculiarly cold and persistent changes of temperature made the last season trying for the physical condition of our officers; added to this a class of winter cholera prevailed here, which was very debilitating. The observations have been that all the men who wore the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear" were free from these attacks, and maintained a normal condition throughout.

E. S. KELLEY, M. D., Police Surgeon.

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The Underwear has been largely used in the following Police Departments, and the expressions of the men are satisfactory.

NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. BROOKLYN, N. Y. BROOKLYN AND NEW YORK BRIDGE POLICE. NEWARK, N. J. HARTFORD, CONN. NEW HAVEN, CONN. ST. PAUL, MINN. TOWN LAKE, ILL. CHICAGO PARK POLICE.

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U.S. ARMY AND NAVY REPORTS.

REPORT EQUIPMENT BOARD, U. S. ARMY.

War Department, Quartermaster General's Office,} WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 13, 1887.}

Board met this day.

Present:--Col. Chandler and Capt. Rodgers.

After carefully examining the Wool Fleece Underwear submitted by MR. JAROS, of Chicago, and having read his testimonials in its favor, the Board begs leave to report that this underclothing possesses considerable merit and would, doubtless, prove very acceptable to troops serving in high latitudes.

(Official Copy.)

JOHN RODGERS, Capt. & M. S. K., U. S. A.

War Department, Quartermaster General's Office,} WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 20, 1887.}

MR. J. JAROS, Chicago, Ill.

Sir:--In compliance with your request of the 17th inst., I herewith inclose a copy of the report of the Equipment Board of this office upon the Fleece Underwear presented by you for the examination of this Department.

I have no objection to the publication of said report.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. B. HOLABIRD, Quartermaster-Gen., U. S. A.

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FORT ABRAHAM LINCOLN, DAK.

JOHN H. PAGE, Major 11th Infantry, U. S. A.

United States Army, War Department,} FORT ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Dakota, Jan. 20, 1886.}

MR. J. JAROS, Chicago, Ill.

Sirs:--Your heavy wear I have named "Blizzard" Underwear, after wearing a suit myself, with the mercury 27 degrees below zero, with a twenty-mile wind, I was perfectly comfortable, and felt a warm glow of the skin during the whole trip. My ambulance driver reports his experience with the thermometer 35 degrees below zero, and in a heavy gale, saying the drawers were much warmer than two pairs of very heavy woolen drawers he had been wearing, and that he did not feel the cold in the slightest degree. We found it washed as well as any woolen goods, and did not shrink. I am fully convinced of the excellent qualities of your goods, and find them doing good service. I will request the other officers to report to you also.

Very respectfully, JOHN H. PAGE, Maj. U. S. A.

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FORT MEADE, DAK.

CAPT. F. M. MCDOUGALL, 7th Cavalry, U. S. A.

FORT MEAD, DAK., Nov. 6, 1886.

MR. J. JAROS, Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir:--The Fleece Underwear of your make is fulfilling every expectation, and I am personally also deriving the benefits and enjoying its wear.

Respectfully, F. M. MCDOUGALL, Capt. U. S. A.

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OFFICE A. A. QUARTERMASTER.

FORT YATES, DAK., 4, 12, 1887.

J. JAROS, Esq., Jaros Hygienic Underwear Co., Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir:--I can assure you that I am only too happy to furnish you all information you desire relative to your heavy underwear. I have been in this country for several years and have tried all grades of heavy fabric, never found any to meet my wants until I got your goods. Your heavy underwear can in no way be surpassed. I have been out in the hardest blizzards known in this country, with the wind at 29 miles, and the mercury at 46 and 47 degrees below zero, but found myself comfortable; felt a warm glow of the skin at all times, and I find it washes as well as any ordinary woolen wear, and does not shrink. I am fully convinced of the excellent qualities of your goods, and find that a great many of my friends and others are _very_ anxious for winter to come again so that they may order. As I find it a protection against all diseases during the cold and damp seasons, having proven this last winter, I will request many of my comrades to report to you also.

I am, Sir, yours very respectfully, PETER BRILLING, U. S. A.

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U. S. NAVY, PAY INSPECTOR'S DEPARTMENT.

U. S. Naval Academy, ANNAPOLIS, MD., Feb. 23, 1889.

I shall be so loth to part with them that I hope you will manufacture a lighter grade for summer wear.

You are at liberty to make any use you may see fit of my testimony.

Very truly yours, THOS. T. CASWELL, Pay Inspector U. S. Navy.

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STREET RAILWAY COMPANIES.

CHICAGO CITY RAILWAY CO.

C. B. HOLMES, Pres't and Supt., 2020 State Street, CHICAGO, March 2, 1889.

Gentlemen:--The "Jaros Hygienic Underwear" has been in use with Conductors and Gripmen of this Company since November 1885, having been recommended by the Company's Surgeon, Dr. D. A. K. Steele. We speak for the men in asserting that this underwear is considered the best possible protection against cold and changeable temperatures, which are especially characteristic of this latitude, and its use has resulted in great protection of health and a corresponding increased efficiency. With conductors, whose occupation necessarily prevents the wearing of a very heavy overcoat, it is of great advantage, and gripmen and drivers are enabled to thoroughly protect themselves in their exposed positions without an overplus of clothing, otherwise necessary.

The proper protection of men serving in Street Railway Companies is of the greatest importance; since an efficient service in trying weather is largely dependent on their prompt response. We have been pleased to secure for our employees a contract figure on the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear," and feel that the benefits fully justify us in our continuance of this arrangement.

Respectively yours, C. B. HOLMES, Supt.

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D. A. K. STEELE, M. D., Surgeon and Consulting Physician, Chicago City Railway Co., Ex-President Chicago Medical Society, Prof. Orthopedic Surgery, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago, etc.

J. JAROS, Esq., Chicago. CHICAGO, January 6, 1886.

My Dear Sir:--I have critically examined and practically tested the "Jaros Hygienic Wear," and consider it the best fabric with which I am acquainted, for retaining the animal heat, and preventing chilling of the body by sudden changes of temperature. I consider the heavy wear especially valuable for car drivers, firemen, policemen, or those whose occupation expose them constantly to the inclemency of the weather.

Through my suggestion to the officials of the Cable Railway Company, many of the Grip Drivers and Conductors are already using this wear with the greatest satisfaction, lessening their risk of "taking cold," and bettering their HEALTH and EFFICIENCY.

Very truly yours, D. A. K. STEELE, M. D.

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WEST CHICAGO STREET RAILWAY CO.

CHAS. F. NAGL, Superintendent.

CHICAGO, March 4, 1889.

Gentlemen:--The good reports from Drivers and Conductors of our Company who are wearing the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear," satisfies us that the arrangements made for last season's delivery of the wear have been appreciated.

The excellent protection under every change of temperature during the winter months, guards against attacks so frequent with men exposed, of rheumatism, kidney disease, and pulmonary troubles, and all character of ailments resulting from colds. This is too often cause for irregularities with men, which is a loss to them and often an inconvenience to the Company.

We believe the underwear good, and just the thing for the purposes it is advocated.

Respectfully, CHAS. F. NAGL, Supt.

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RAILROADS.--BROTHERHOOD FIREMEN.

F. P. SARGENT, Grand Master.

Grand Lodge Locomotive Firemen of North America,} TERRE HAUTE, IND., March 5, 1889.}

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gentlemen:--I take pleasure in recommending the Hygienic Underwear. I have been wearing it constantly for the past two winters and I find it not only conducive to comfort but to good health, and I recommend it heartily to any one who desires to be free from chills and rheumatism and to those who are exposed to sudden changes of climate. _Railroad_ men will not only find that the Jaros Underwear gives them comfort but also good health.

Yours truly, F. P. SARGENT.

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EUGENE V. DEBS, Grand Sec'y and Treas.

Grand Lodge Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.} TERRE HAUTE, IND., Feb. 12, 1888.}

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Gentlemen:--After two years' experience with your Hygienic Underwear I take great pleasure in bearing testimony to its worth. It is all you claim for it and I conceive it to be just what every railroad man in the train service should be equipped with, if he has a prudent appreciation of health and comfort.

Yours very truly, EUGENE V. DEBS.

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ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.

Office of General Western Passenger Agent, } MANCHESTER, Iowa, October 6, 1888.}

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago.

Gentlemen:--I am not in the habit of giving testimonials, and as a rule am opposed to anything of the kind, but after suffering from rheumatism and kindred diseases for several winters, I was persuaded by a friend to try Hygienic Underwear, and I am compelled to say that from the time I began using them last November until spring I did not have a touch nor a single chill during the entire winter, and I am confident that it was attributable to the use of your Underwear, and I have not hesitated to recommend them every opportunity.

Yours truly, J. F. MERRY, Great Western Passenger Agent.

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J. F. MERRY, General Western Passenger Agent, Illinois Central Railroad Company,

Office of General Western Passenger Agent,} MANCHESTER, Iowa, May 7, 1887.}

J. JAROS, Esq.

My Dear Sir:--I have worn the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear" nearly six months. Have not had a cold during the time, nor a sense of chilliness even during the coldest weather. My Catarrh has scarcely troubled me at all during the winter, and I would not be without these suits were the cost ten times what it is. You are at liberty to say to railroad men, and others exposed in extreme changes of climate, that they cannot afford to be without the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear."

Yours truly, J. F. MERRY.

Preceding this, Mr. Merry wrote a friend in Dubuque, dated

_Manchester, Ia._, Dec. 1, 1886.

Please have the following order filled for me.

Yours truly, J. F. MERRY.

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RAILROADS.--OFFICIALS.

MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CO.

W. R. OUTTEN, Chief Surgeon Missouri Pacific R. R. Co., Dean Beaumont Hospital Medical College.

ST. LOUIS, October, 1887.

Approved and recommended for use by the Engineers, Firemen and Brakemen of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., by W. B. OUTTEN, M. D., to A. W. DICKENSON, Esq., Superintendent.

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BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD CO.

R. HARVEY REED, M. D., Surgeon Chief, Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co., Secretary State Sanitary Association, Ohio.

MANSFIELD, O., March 9, 1889.

MR. J. JAROS, Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir:--From personal experience I find your underwear the most comfortable and the best safeguard from taking cold of anything of the kind I have ever seen.

I have no hesitation whatever in heartily seconding it for Railroad employees, Police and Fire Departments, as especially well suited for their use, or any person exposed to the sudden changes of the weather in our climate.

Yours very truly, R. HARVEY REED, M. D.

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REPORTS R. R. ENGINEERS, ETC.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, LEGISLATIVE BOARD.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA, April 9, 1889.

J. S. MILLARD, Secretary.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir:--I received your Bowel and Kidney Band, which I put on promptly, and wore it until a few days ago. To say with flattering results, would be putting it mild.

Away with electric belts, etc.; what we Locomotive Engineers want is better, and the proper material in such protectors for our bowels, kidneys and lungs, which are constantly exposed to improper currents of air.

Since wearing your Bowel and Kidney Band I have had fewer colds and aches than previously, through our severe Iowa winters. I cheerfully recommend it to brother Engineers as filling a long felt want as a restorative to weak backs, sore lungs, etc. With best wishes for your success, I remain,

Very respectfully yours, J. S. MILLARD.

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THE WABASH & WESTERN RAILWAY CO.

Office General Master Mechanic, MOBERLY, MO., April 13, 1889.

JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO., Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir:--I find that your Kidney and Bowel Bands gave general satisfaction to our men who have used them, and hand you enclosed several testimonials. For myself I will say I am greatly pleased with the result of wearing the Band. I find that I am not troubled with a very annoying pain in side and back when wearing the Band. I like it very much, and shall next winter provide myself with Bands and Underwear of the same quality.

Yours truly, A. W. QUACKENBUSH, General M. M.

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WABASH & WESTERN RAILWAY CO.

MOBERLY, MO., April 10, 1889.

To A. W. QUACKENBUSH, General M. M.

Dear Sir:--Replying to your attached note, will say that I have been wearing the Bowel Bands for the past three months, and I think they have done me considerable good, and I can safely recommend them to other Engineers having cause to use them.

Yours truly, GEO. HAGER, Engineer.

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WABASH & WESTERN RAILWAY CO.

MOBERLY, MO., April 15, 1889.

A. W. QUACKENBUSH, M. M.

Dear Sir:--In regard to the Bowel and Kidney Band I will say, I have given it good use, and think it is doing me much good, as I have had no trouble with my kidneys since wearing it.

Yours respectfully, W. L. DUBOIS, Engineer.

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Many other reports confirm the above.

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SURGEONS.

SWITCHMEN'S MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION, OF NORTH AMERICA.

OFFICE OF THE GRAND LODGE,

E. P. MURDOCK, M.D., Grand Medical Examiner.

CHICAGO, Ill., January 4th, 1890.

DR. I. JAROS.

I have very carefully examined and tested the "Jaros Hygienic Wear," and I find it the best hygienic wear manufactured. It is so constructed as to conduct the moisture away from the body, thus retaining even temperature, and preventing chilling of the surface by sudden changes.

The heavy will be especially adapted to switchmen and other railway employees who are greatly exposed to the weather where cumbersome overclothing is not only undesirable, but positively dangerous, as such heavy outside garments impede their movements, and thus place them in danger of accidents.

I especially recommend this wear to railway employees as a means of comfort, safety and health.

Very truly, E. P. MURDOCK, Grand Medical Examiner, Switchmen's Association.

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PAUL BOYTON, World Famed Swimmer.

634 Cleveland Avenue, CHICAGO, April 3, 1890.

DEAR SIR:--You are acquainted with the history of my accidently learning of your underwear, and know the many doubts I had while purchasing. I have given the garments the severest tests possible to satisfy myself whether the goods were really what I so much needed, and would hold out in the claims you made.

I have bought the best woolen and heaviest silk underwear in prominent cities where I have travelled, abroad as well as in this country, with the special view of getting something that would protect me while in my rubber dress, on the long, cold and damp voyages I make. The exercise and heavy rubber suit which I wear often cause active perspiration, and my observation has been that from one to one and a half pounds of moisture is thrown off during an exhibition lasting from one and a half to two hours. With all other kind of underwear, this moisture was taken up only partially, the garments becoming thoroughly wet, and causing a chilling which was always hard for me to overcome; in fact, after these aquatic exhibitions, I found it absolutely necessary to be well rubbed to draw the blood to the surface and produce reaction, to prevent trouble.

I speak of other underwear to give you an idea of this action, and the difference in the body under trying conditions.

Your wool I found admirably selected and prepared, and so incorporated to act quickly and absorb the moisture thrown off.

My experience is that the "_Jaros Hygienic Underwear_" does not only relieve the body of perspiration, but also carries it to the cotton framework outside, which thoroughly retains it, thereby keeping the wool inside perfectly dry.

Since I began to use the underwear, I have never felt the chilling which had always affected me with other underclothing, and I do not find rubbing after an exhibition necessary.

I have no trace of rheumatic pain, and I feel physically much better. The difference in the amount of perspiration seems to me marked, which I attribute to the fact that the body temperature remains more nearly the same. I am so well pleased with your underwear, that I use it for general wear as well, and find every point you have claimed to be realized in its use. In conclusion, I can say, that your underwear is a boon and blessing to men exposed as sailors, firemen, soldiers, and as well as the general public. Wishing you the success you deserve,

I remain, yours very respectfully, PAUL BOYTON.

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We refer with permission to the following chiefs of Fire Departments, who use and recommend this wear for its value in Department service:

Chief Hughes Fire Dep't, Louisville, Ky. " Lemoine " Grand Rapids, Mich. " Evans " Pittsburgh, Pa. " Stettson " Minneapolis, Minn. " Fowley " Milwaukee, Wis. " Lindsay " St. Louis, Mo. " Bentley " Eaton Rapids, Mich. " Kiersted " Newark, N. J.

Etc., Etc., Etc.

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R. R. SURGEONS.

The following Surgeons have recommended the "Jaros Hygienic Wear" to the employees.

DR. J. W. JACKSON, Kansas City, Mo., Chief Surgeon. Wabash & Western R. R. Co.

DR. R. HARVEY REED, Mansfield, O., Chief Surgeon. Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co.

DR. W. B. OUTEN, St. Louis, Mo., Chief Surgeon. Missouri Pacific R. R. Co.

DR. J. H. MURPHY, St. Paul, Minn., Chief Surgeon. Northern Pacific R. R. Co.

DR. W. R. NUGENT, Oskaloosa, Ia., Chief Surgeon. Central Iowa R. R. Co.

DR. J. W. SANDERS, Broken Bow, Neb., Chief Surgeon. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Co.

And others.

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Transcriber's Notes

Typographical errors have been silently corrected and hyphenation standardised.

Variations in spelling and punctuation are as in the original.

The author has used hydroscopic in place of hygroscopic throughout. On page 27 qualitive replaced by qualitative.

In the testimonial on page 37 beginning "I am much impressed with (the value) of", the words in brackets are illegible in the original. The correction is taken from the same testimonial on page 12.

The layouts of the terminal salutations in the testimonials are highly varied in the original. They have been standardised.

In the testimonials section, the author used page headings to describe the source of the testimonials on the page (i.e. R. R. SURGEONS.). These headings have been placed at the beginning of each set of testimonials.

The original volume has no table of contents. This has been added.

Italics are represented thus, _italic_.