Strumatica
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Strumatica is a drug that claimed to treat salt rheum, eczema, catarrh, rheumatism, asthma, along with any hereditary or contagious blood poison and enlarged lymph glands. Developed in Kalamazoo, Michigan by Dr. Frank G. Austin.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Strumatica Business Card
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-4021
Scope and Contents
Advertising card for a product called Strumatica. The title of the card is "Removal – Strumatica" in bold print followed by text with three sentences stating that this product, first made and sold in 1879 from Dr. Austin's home.
According to the advertising card, John Gates moved the business to Chicago in 1886. The card also states that he remained in Chicago until November of 1904 when he moved back to Kalamazoo due to his declining health. He passed away the next...
Dates:
1905