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October 12, 1904
The Weekly Register
Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A doctor claims half of children's ailments in the metropolis stem from insufficient sleep, leading to nervous issues like St. Vitus' dance. He advocates for early bedtimes, afternoon naps, and tonics to remedy this for children and adults alike.
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Let the Children Sleep.
There are many who will agree with a well-known doctor, who declares that half of the ailments of children in the metropolis arise from insufficient sleep. He recognizes that the same difficulty exists in the case of adults, and in a recent conversation upon the subject said: "It is not only children, but adults, that are falling into nervous insanity from this cause. They live too fast, and it affects people of all ages. St. Vitus' dance, which is one of the most wearing of diseases, is the consequence of lack of sleep, although it is often wrongly ascribed to lack of proper nourishment. Children live in such a rush that they are worn out before they arrive at maturity."
"What would you do to remedy this state of things?"
"I would keep them in bed, and give them plenty of sleep and tonics. I would make the young fellows go to bed with the chickens and get up with them. In addition, I would see that they have a two-hours' nap in the afternoon. Plenty of sleep is the panacea for most of the ills of childhood, particularly those of a nervous nature."
There are many who will agree with a well-known doctor, who declares that half of the ailments of children in the metropolis arise from insufficient sleep. He recognizes that the same difficulty exists in the case of adults, and in a recent conversation upon the subject said: "It is not only children, but adults, that are falling into nervous insanity from this cause. They live too fast, and it affects people of all ages. St. Vitus' dance, which is one of the most wearing of diseases, is the consequence of lack of sleep, although it is often wrongly ascribed to lack of proper nourishment. Children live in such a rush that they are worn out before they arrive at maturity."
"What would you do to remedy this state of things?"
"I would keep them in bed, and give them plenty of sleep and tonics. I would make the young fellows go to bed with the chickens and get up with them. In addition, I would see that they have a two-hours' nap in the afternoon. Plenty of sleep is the panacea for most of the ills of childhood, particularly those of a nervous nature."
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Insufficient Sleep
Childhood Ailments
Nervous Insanity
St Vitus Dance
Sleep Remedies
Metropolis Life
What entities or persons were involved?
Well Known Doctor
Where did it happen?
Metropolis
Story Details
Key Persons
Well Known Doctor
Location
Metropolis
Story Details
A doctor discusses how insufficient sleep causes half of children's ailments and nervous insanity in adults due to fast-paced life; St. Vitus' dance results from sleep deprivation. Remedies include extended sleep, early bedtimes, afternoon naps, and tonics.