Savannah MO Missouri Dr. Nichols Sanatorium For Cancer Linen Postcard Unused

This unused vintage postcard showcases the historic Dr. Nichols' Sanatorium in Savannah, Missouri. A collector’s item that preserves an important piece of medical history.

• Standard postcard size
• Unused, blank back for writing
• Crisp and vibrant imagery
• Historical significance for collectors
• Ideal for display or archival purposes

Minor discoloration on the back, slight corner wear.
Dimensions: 3.5 x 5.5 inches.
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The image is an antique postcard of the Dr. Nichols' Sanatorium for Cancer, which was located in Savannah, Missouri. The institution operated from the early 1900s until around 1960 and was known for using an unproven and controversial escharotic (caustic) paste method to treat cancer.
Location: Savannah, Missouri.
Treatment Method: Used an escharotic paste containing zinc chloride and other ingredients, which was applied topically to "burn away" tissue.
Reputation: The American Medical Association and medical journals condemned the practices as unproven and dangerous, often classifying the institution as a place of medical quackery.
Historical Significance: The sanatorium treated over 70,000 patients during its existence and is a notable part of 20th-century medical history concerning unproven cancer treatments.

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