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safe-guard against mosquitoes both in quarters and in 

 the open. Mosquitoes rarely bother one on the fishing 

 grounds after sunrise. On a still evening protection 

 is needed on the water as well as ashore. There is an 

 insect powder known as the ''Bee Brand" manufac- 

 tured by McCormick & Co., Baltimore, Maryland. It 

 is used as follows: First agitate the curtains and 

 close the door and windows of the sleeping room. A 

 spoonful of the powder is placed upon some metallic 

 substance (the top of a tin can, for instance) and 

 lighted. It gives off a thin smoke in burning which is 

 efficient against flies and mosquitoes. If the windows 

 and door 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 mosquito net in your kit for 

 use in the event your room has not been properly 

 screened. 



With some diffidence I submit the following mosquito 

 remedy : 



Hayes Fly Dope. 



Olive oil, 8 oz. 



Carbolic acid, % oz. 



Pennyroyal, 1 oz. 



Sp. Camphor, i/^ oz. 



Acetic acid, V^ oz. 



Oil of Cedar, 1 oz. 



This is excellent as a repellant against all insect 

 pests and it is soothing for sunburn and insect bites. 



For daily consumption, have your druggist fit you 

 out with a small rubber phial with a screw top, which 



