In the late 19th century, the sleepy town of Bartonville, Vermont, was abuzz with the promise of a miracle cure for the dreaded consumption. Dr. L.D. Bixley, a local resident, claimed to have found salvation in Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral, touting its ability to cure even the most severe cases of the disease. But was this supposed elixir nothing more than a poisoned promise?
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Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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