{"product_id":"savannah-mo-missouri-dr-nichols-sanatorium-for-cancer-linen-postcard-unused","title":"Savannah MO Missouri Dr. Nichols Sanatorium For Cancer Linen Postcard Unused","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unused vintage postcard showcases the historic Dr. Nichols' Sanatorium in Savannah, Missouri. A collector’s item that preserves an important piece of medical history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Standard postcard size \u003cbr\u003e• Unused, blank back for writing \u003cbr\u003e• Crisp and vibrant imagery \u003cbr\u003e• Historical significance for collectors \u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for display or archival purposes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinor discoloration on the back, slight corner wear. \u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 3.5 x 5.5 inches.\u003cbr\u003e_________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003eLocation: Savannah, Missouri. \u003cbr\u003eTreatment Method: Used an escharotic paste containing zinc chloride and other ingredients, which was applied topically to \"burn away\" tissue. \u003cbr\u003eReputation: The American Medical Association and medical journals condemned the practices as unproven and dangerous, often classifying the institution as a place of medical quackery. \u003cbr\u003eHistorical 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact us with your questions or concerns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoot's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48737792426201,"sku":"41271","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/5y9hQFRf_0.jpg?v=1779461007","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/savannah-mo-missouri-dr-nichols-sanatorium-for-cancer-linen-postcard-unused","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}