At night, there were only partially effective remedies did exist to ward off mosquitoes. Flint slept under what he called a “very close musquitoe [sic] curtain. When I drew it up and attempted to inhale a little of the damp and sultry atmosphere, the musquitoes [sic] would instantly settle on my face,” evidently having difficulty breathing under most likely a sheet of muslin. Fifty years later, a visitor to the lower White River valley claimed the area remained “a wooded wilderness of fever nests and mosquito pests.”[1]
[1] Flint, Recollections, 272; Sam Black, A Soldier’s Recollections of the Civil War (Minco, OK: 1912), 16.
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This article showcases the challenges faced by individuals in the past when it came to dealing with mosquito infestations. Despite the lack of effective remedies, people like Flint came up with creative solutions such as using a mosquito curtain to protect themselves. It’s fascinating to see how even after fifty years, the lower White River valley continued to struggle with mosquito pests. Overall, this article sheds light on the ingenuity and perseverance of people in the face of difficult circumstances.
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