Field notes, v1532
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Peterson 1935. Intestinal tract of Calcepermophilus lateralis caught by Dr. Hall and of the adult Neotoma c. cinerea examined for parasites. Former found not to harbor any parasites visible to naked eye. Latter found to have most pepper portion small intestine full of tapeworms or tapeworm. Smears from heart blood of each made. Incidentally, wood rat caught by myself yesterday similarly examined & found to have tape- worm or worms in very small quantity. Smear heart blood likewise made. Tape- worms preserved in Borins fluid. Pack up & leave for "Home & Mother" - only 2 led wither. Leave camp at 12:30 P.M. Arrive at Reno 7 P.M. Route via Paradise Valley, Winnemucca & then U.S. 40 to Reno. Mail obtained at Reno then friend of Mr. Russell who was asked to get the mail of the party from the Reno Post Office by phone from Winnemucca. Phone $1.40. Dinner at Overland Cafe, Reno: $0.75. Gas, & leave for points west at about 8 P.M. Arrive at quarantine station where allowed to proceed without through inspection upon identification.