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Extermination of the Mosquito in Hilo and Beyond
The article discusses mosquito control methods in the United States, recounting New York and New Jersey efforts, oil spraying, drainage, and proposed dyking around New Creek on Staten Island. It notes the need for municipal action by New York City to complete large-scale drainage and dyking, and envisions the broader adoption of these practices to end the mosquito problem. It also mentions Transpacific Wireless developments and a medical note on Chamberlain’s remedy for stomach pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo
United States
Maui
Olan
Madam Pele
New York
New Jersey
Saccatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baldwin
Long Island Railroad
Walter C.kerr
Saten Island
Arrochar
New Dorp
New Creek
Dyking
Richmond County
Borough of
Richmond
Greater New York
City of
Transpacific
Examiner
San Francisco
The
Orient
Honolulu
Goldfield
Albert L. New
Pacific Wireless Telegraph Company
Mount Tamalpais Range
Wireless Company
Diamond Head
Guam
Manila
Spreckels
Monolalu
Merchants’ Exchange
Mount Tamalpais
Nevada Gold Fields
Hilo Drug Co