Pvt. Snafu – It’s Murder She Says

“It’s Murder She Says” is a “Private Snafu” cartoon from 1945 that highlights the dangers of malaria and the importance of following preventative measures to avoid the disease.

The cartoon begins with Private Snafu stationed in a tropical area, where he and his fellow soldiers are briefed about the threat of malaria, a disease spread by mosquitoes. The briefing emphasizes the critical steps to prevent malaria: using mosquito netting, applying repellent, and taking daily doses of atabrine (an anti-malarial drug).