Lots of people present at operations
Have you ever been annoyed that someone is watching what you are doing? Well, it could be even worse if you were undergoing an operation or procedure in the Wild West.
The crowd present during surgery
It was a common practice: all the people could gather to observe the medical operation. American Heritage magazine published an interesting article about a famous case of tumor removal. On this occasion, the crowd was present to witness the dramatic operation.
Whisky for cleansing
As mentioned earlier, whiskey was used for other purposes in the Old West. The distilled beverage was imported from Scotland and Ireland by Christian monks. Americans knew how to discover its uses.
Whisky for cleansing
Whisky was not only a popular drink for getting drunk, but was also used as a disinfectant. Doctors used whiskey to clean instruments and utensils before surgery so that the alcohol would kill germs.
