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Dates: during 1947-1947
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...battery-operated device called the "Electreat" for giving a harmless electric shock. Before the manufacturer was enjoined by the Food & Drug Administration, "Electreat" was represented as helpful for goiter, kidney trouble, heart pain, broken bones, childbirth paralysis and deafness. Price: $19.50. Sales: 4,000 a year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Cure-Alls | 6/2/1947 | See Source »

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