The Old Catablog

From the Sears Roebuck Catalogue of 1897:

EAR TRUMPETS, TUBES, ETC.

No. 69613. Ear Trumpet, bugle shape, made of japanned metal in three sizes, small, me­dium or large. Each….. $1.90

No. 69674. London Hearing Horn, nickel plated, size 2½ to 4 inches in length. They are for the use of those who are moderately deaf and are easily concealed in the hand when in use. Each….. $2.25

No. 69675. Conversation Tube of flexible mohair, 3 feet in length with rubber ends. This tube is suited to the most obstinate cases of deafness. Each….. $2.75

From the Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalogue of 1897:

ELECTRO MEDICAL BATTERIES
For Home or Physicians’ Use.

The Electro Medical Battery as a curative agent is becoming more appreciated from day to day. In cases of nervous trouble and partial paralysis it has brought about phenomenal results. The best physicians pre­scribe its use even when all else fails, and even under such adverse circumstances it often cures. For rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis and all nervous disorders it seems to be nature’s own cure. There need be no fear from the use of these machines, as there can be no bad results derived. An invalid may use them with perfect safety. There are a great variety of electrical machines and batteries on the market, from which we have selected of each kind those in which we can furnish our customers with the best value for the amount of money expended.
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