York really is the center of the universe, especially when you consider its place in historical events. Local historian June Lloyd looks at how things have converged on our hometown, past and present.In the past I have written about some of the outrageous claims for cures made by York County manufacturers of tonics and by animal doctors.
Click here to read about Caldwell's cure-all tonic.
And click here to read about Heffner's medicine for your cattle, horses, and swine.
Doctors practicing on humans weren't any less immoderate in their claims, as shown by the ad below from the April 18, 1816 York Gazette. At least Dr. Delasell had long office hours.
Continue reading Dover, Pennsylvania Doctor Cures All.
