And there's only one reason why Osteopathic physicians can't cure _rupture_ as easily as any _other_ weakness.

Like _hospital_ ma.s.sage, it can be given only when you are flat on your back; and, unless a Cluthe Truss is worn-- which takes the _place_ of Osteopathic Treatment and makes it unnecessary, just as it does the hospital ma.s.sage-- there would be no way of preventing protrusion _between_ treatments.

Moreover, Osteopathic treatment, like hospital ma.s.sage, would be too _expensive_ for most people. Even if given only occasionally. For Osteopathic physicians charge $3.00 to $5.00 a treatment.

But the _Cluthe Truss_ keeps giving the _ma.s.sage_ part of Osteopathic treatment-- the _strengthening_ part of the treatment-- all day long; and all without any expense, except the small cost of the truss.

_+How Your Rupture is Kept From Coming Out+_

And How the Cluthe Truss is Held in Position by Suction-- No Belt, Leg-straps or Springs Around the Body

The Cluthe Truss is the only kind in existence which applies the support at the proper _angle_-- _upwards_ against the rupture opening; thus counteracting the internal _downward_ pressure of the abdominal organs, the natural tendency of the bowels to push out.

And, unlike all others, it is _self_-adjusting, _self_-regulating.

Automatically adjusts itself with every one of your movements when you in any way exert your strength.

Sudden strains or movements, like coughing or sneezing, like in working or exercising-- strains which would cause _other_ trusses to slip or shift out of position-- simply cause an instant, _automatic increase_ in the comfortable _support_ a Cluthe Truss gives to your rupture.

[Sidenote: Holding Power Automatically Increases To Meet Any Strain]

Every strain of any kind is instantly and automatically counteracted.

After fitting men here at the Inst.i.tute, we have had them do everything we could think of, but they couldn't throw the Cluthe Holding Pads out of position, couldn't force the rupture out.

The holding power of this truss instantly increased to meet every strain the men made.

The Cluthe Automatic Holding Pads-- the pads which hold the rupture in place-- are free acting-- work on a ball-bearing, universal joint. Thus they are wonderfully sensitive to the slightest movement, instantly respond to each movement.

No other truss in the world has this self-adjusting feature-- no other can hold a bad rupture, no other can keep the rupture from getting worse.

Just as no other can overcome the weakness which causes rupture-- no other can give the strengthening ma.s.sage which the Cluthe Truss gives-- no other can make the rupture better.

We have so much confidence in the Cluthe Truss that we guarantee in writing-- as fully explained on page 66-- that it will at all times prevent protrusion.

Another thing about the Cluthe Truss.

In cases of Double Rupture, this truss is of course equipped with Automatic Holding Pads on both sides.

While in case of Single Rupture, the side not ruptured is protected against strains by a free-acting Protection Pad; this supports and strengthens the well side, prevents all danger of double rupture. Every man who has a double rupture originally had only a single rupture. Most other trusses fail to provide any _dependable_ protection for the well side in Single Rupture.

And now note that when you put on a Cluthe Truss, there's no belt, band or elastic around the waist, no springs, no legstraps, nothing that can pinch, squeeze or bind, nothing that can cut, chafe or in any way irritate the skin.

[Sidenote: Holds Securely Without Unnecessary Pressure]

It is the only truss without "harness" of any kind whatever.

It is held on the body by free-acting _suction_ or _vacuum_ Pads.

These Pads rest lightly and comfortably over the natural cushion of muscles forming the rump.

And hold the truss securely in position on the body in much the same way suction holds a properly fitting set of false teeth so comfortably in place that they seem like natural teeth.

Because free from "harness," there is nothing about the Cluthe Truss that can bulge the clothing. It can be worn under corsets; or worn under _tights_ without _showing_. Many acrobats wear Cluthe Trusses under their tights when performing.

Yet the Cluthe Truss doesn't squeeze or hug, doesn't bind against the body at any point save where the Suction Pads rest and where the Holding Pads support the rupture.

This makes it the most _comfortable_ truss ever invented.

Many people have written us that it is as comfortable as their _clothing_.

Another feature.

Every part of the Cluthe Truss is covered with vulcanized rubber or waterproof casing.

No leather or cloth or similar material to heat up the skin and make it tender.

Nothing that can absorb perspiration; nothing that can get sweaty, sticky or foul-smelling.

And because waterproof, it can easily be washed; easily kept clean.

[Sidenote: Wear It When Taking a Bath or Swim]

It is about the only truss that is _all_ waterproof. Therefore about the only truss you can keep on while taking a bath or swim-- a time when you are in danger, if you have no truss on, of having the rupture thrown out by the bending and twisting you do.

Other trusses which claim to be waterproof can't be depended upon to hold-- won't hold successfully when you are in the water or any other time. It takes more than waterproof quality alone to keep rupture from coming out.

Yet, with all its exclusive superiorities, the Cluthe Truss-- including the professional services of the members of the Cluthe Inst.i.tute-- costs only a trifle more than the worthless trusses which do little or no good whatever.

_+The Care And Attention We Give You+_

All Without Taking You a Single Step From Your Home or a Minute From Work or Business

When you try a Cluthe Automatic Ma.s.saging Truss, you will find that you get vastly different treatment-- vastly better care and attention-- than when you go to a drug store or local truss dealer.