FROM

Equipment Branch, U. S. Army,

Pay Inspector's Department, U. S. Navy,

Police, Fire Departments,

Railroad Companies, Etc.

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National Association Fire Engineers.

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PROCEEDINGS SIXTEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.

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Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 15, 16, 17 and 18, 1888.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXHIBITS.

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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

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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,

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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.

Police Department Reports.

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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.

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, 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.

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.

U.S. Army and Navy Reports.

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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.

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(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.

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.

Street Railway Companies.

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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.

Chicago, January 6, 1886.

J. Jaros, Esq., Chicago.

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.

Railroads.—Brotherhood Firemen.

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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.

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.

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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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