Cognac and the Spanish disease

Mr. Kankkus: “Pekka told me that cognac is also the best medicine for Spanish disease. I am happy to believe that, because now I have no fear of Spanish disease.
By the way, I think the whole thing about Spanish disease is just nonsense.”
Mrs. Kankkus: “I wonder if my husband could die of Spanish disease?”
Doctor: “No … but delirium tremens.” (Tuulispää, Finland, 1920)