Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 204, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 August 1915 — Fly Poison. [ARTICLE]

Fly Poison.

House flies are more than nuisances; they convey disease and filth wherever - they go. So, if there are no screens in the house, try these simple methods for getting rid of them: In the bedroom put a sponge in a saucer and saturate it with oil of lavender. If this is bung two or three feet above the table one may eat In peace throughout the meal. Pots of rose geranium, or the branches bruised and hung up, are also said to be good for flies. A honey pot of death and destruction to them may be made with two ounces of ground black pepper, four ounces of white sugar and half a pint of sweet milk. Cook the things together for a minute or so, and then fill small plates with the mixtures, keeping edibles closely covered. Sweep up the dead flies twice a day and burn them.