This Week in History: 1927, Health evangelist Dr. Frank McCoy dispenses fast advice
Article content Dr. Frank McCoy is forgotten today. But in the 1920s and 30s, the “health evangelist and dietician” was a big deal, providing medical advice to readers of 125 daily newspapers across North America, including The Vancouver Sun. On Feb. 12, 1927 the Sun brought him to town for a series of lectures in Vancouver and New Westminster. His arrival was played up on the front page, where there was a photo of McCoy shaking hands with the Sun’s owner Robert Cromie. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or This Week in History, 1927: Health e...
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