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Islington 1911

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]

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Table: Alcoholic Drinks.—60 samples were examined by the Public Analyst of which 2, or 3 per cent., were adulterated.

Alcoholic Drinks.—60 samples were examined by the Public Analyst of which 2, or 3 per cent., were adulterated.

No. ol Samples.No. Adulterated.Percentage Adulterated.
Whiskey (Scotch)12——
Whiskey (Irish)12——
Rum12I8.3
Gin12I8.3
Brandy12——
Total -6o23.0

Table: Drugs.—55 samples of various drugs were examined, of which 5, or 9 per cent., were returned as adulterated.

Drugs.—55 samples of various drugs were examined, of which 5, or 9 per cent., were returned as adulterated.

Olive OilNo. of Samples. 3No. Adulterated.Percentage Adulterated.
Oil of Turpentine10——
Blaud's Pills10——
Gregory's Powder10440.0
Solution of Hydrogen Peroxide5i20.0
Lime Water7——
Glycerine5——
Prescriptions5——
5559.0