Welcome to the new day : morning freshness assured after restful sleep with Doriden.

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<p>One of a series of leaflets (songbirds) issued by Ciba advertising the tranquilizingagent Doriden, containing thalidomide and used to aid sleep. Showing a picture of a blackbird perched on a branch, also featuring the poem "Welcome to Day" by Thomas Heywood (1573-1641).</p>

Welcome to the new day : morning freshness assured after restful sleep with Doriden.

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