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Last year Dr. Charlie rated the longest entry in Who's Who, but he still remained a bluff, kindly farm doctor. He spoke of tumors "large as turnips," of goiters like ears of corn shedding their husks. On his fertile farm "Mayowood" he delighted to show guests his hothouses, which were roofed not with window panes, but with old X-ray plates taken from the Clinic. At night, instead of stars, curious visitors saw bones and intestines outlined against the heavens...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Doctor Charlie | 6/5/1939 | See Source »

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