Discovery of old doctor's bag turns up interesting 'cures'
Retired Columbia Falls pharmacist Jack Therrien inspects the contents of the old doctor's medicine bag, while daughter Karla looks on. (Chris Peterson/Hungry Horse News)
Jack Therrien's son Kevin recently discovered a number of old medicine bottles and doctor's bag when going through one of the garages at the family home. (Chris Peterson/Hungry Horse News)
A variety of medicines were the cures of the day more than a century ago, including heroin. (Chris Peterson/Hungry Horse News)
A bottle of opium and ipecac. A vial of heroin. A jar of cocaine...
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