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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