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are properly screened one is assured of a good night's rest 

 after burning this powder for but a few minutes. It is not 

 objectionable. It is convenient to have a small roll of mos- 

 quito net in your kit for use in the event your room has not 

 been properly screened, or you wish to take a nap in the boat. 

 I submit the following mosquito remedy : 



Olive oil, 8 oz. 



Carbolic acid, V2 oz. 



Pennyroyal, 1 oz. 



Sp. Camphor, I/2 oz. 



Acetic acid, V2 oz. 



Oil of Cedar, 1 oz. 



Carbolated vaseline to thicken. 

 I have used this prescription for years. 

 It is excellent as a repellant against all insect pests and it 

 is soothing for sunburn and insect bites. 



For daily consumption, have your druggist provide a small 

 rubber phial with a screw top, which can be carried easily 

 in the pocket. If the mosquitoes are bad one will need a pair 

 of light leggings, or heavy socks, gloves, an undershirt with 

 sleeves and a handkerchief for the neck. 



The Government has used the following in the tropics: 



Oil of Citronella 1 oz. 



Spirits of Camphor 1 oz. 



Oil of Cedar ^ oz. 



Carbolated vaseline to thicken. 

 Here is the best tar dope: 



Pine tar IV2 oz. 



Oil of Pennyroyal V2 ' * 



Oil of Citronella 1/2 '' 



Creosote V2 ' ' 



Camphor pulverized V2 *^ 



Carbolated vaseline 2 tubes. 



Heat the tar, add the other ingredients, and simmer well 

 till mixed. 



