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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Lewisham 1912

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]

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Table J.

Table: Details ofOther Samples Adulteratedduring the year ended December31st, 1912.

Details ofOther Samples Adulteratedduring the year ended December31st, 1912.

No.Article.Adulteration.Remarks.
107Coffee24 per cent. added chicoryVendor fined 10s. and 12s. 6d. costs
400Rum45 degrees under proofProtected by label on bottle
447Bum35 degrees under proofProtected by label on bottle
TEST SAMPLES.
189Coffee35 per cent. added chicorySubsequent official sample genuine
262Coffee40 per cent. added chicorySubsequent official sample genuine
481Coffee15 per cent. added chicorySubsequent official sample genuine