Sleeplessness

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 16, 1906

A SWEDISH servant maid, finding that her mistress was troubled with sleeplessness, told her of a practise of the people of her country who were similarly afflicted. It was to take a napkin, dip it in ice-cold water, wring it slightly, and lay it across the eyes. The plan was followed, and it worked like a charm. The first night the lady slept four hours without awakening — something she had not done for several months. At the end of that time the napkin had become dry. By wetting it again she at once went to sleep, and it required considerable force to arouse her in the morning.— Selected.