Paducah, KY, United States
Dr. Reuben Saunders (1808-1891). Physician credited with discovery that hypodermic use of morphine-atropine halted cholera during epidemic here, 1873. Telegraphed prescription to other plague-stricken areas. Honored by Medical Association in U.S. and Europe. First to advocate fresh air for pneumonia
and tuberculosis. Grandfather of Irvin S. Cobb. Presented by John Pearce Campbell IV. (Reverse) Dr. Reuben Saunders (1808-1891) - Outstanding pioneer physician in Western Kentucky for 50 years. Born
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