Solitaire by prescription

The New Wonder Book Cyclopedia of World Knowledge.  Volume X.  International Press, 1954.

Nan Grey married singer Frankie Laine (aka "Old Leather Lungs" or "Mr. Steel Tonsils") in 1950.  Among his hits was "Moonlight Gambler." Perhaps this was his inspiration?

Anyway, solitaire was eventually supplanted by barbiturates as a medical prescription for nervous tension.  Progress is fine...