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Fainting and Stimulants Describe Hysterical Episodes
A medical and theatrical account details fainting causes and remedies, noting cold water or tea as quick helps, and stimulants like ammonia or whiskey for revived patients. It cites Miss Dorothy Lane describing her own fainting experiences on stage and the physical toll, including post episode weakness and the inoculation of brandy to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lane
Miss Lane
America
Pear
Abe
Curtulon
Misa Lane
Lily