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Islington 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Alcoholic Drinks—60 samples were examined by the Public Analyst of which 4, or 6 6 per cent., were adulterated.
| No. of Samples. | No. Adulterated. | Percentage Adulterated. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whisky (Scotch) | 11 | — | — |
| Whiskey (Irish) | 13 | 1 | 7.7 |
| Rum | 12 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Gin | 12 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Brandy | 12 | I | 8.3 |
| Total | 60 | 4 | 6.6 |
Drugs—67 Drugs were examined, of which 12, or 18 per cent., were
adulterated.
The following is a list of the articles examined
| No. of Samples. | No. Adulterated. | Percentage Adulterated. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camphorated Oil | 5 | — | — |
| Boric Acid Ointment | 5 | — | — |
| Compound Liquorice Powder | 3 | — | — |
| Lime Water | 10 | — | — |
| Citric Acid | 5 | — | — |
| Olive Oil | 7 | 1 | 14.3 |
| Zinc Ointment | 5 | — | — |
| Tincture of Iodine | 5 | 1 | — |
| Glycerine | 5 | — | — |
| Ammoniated Tinct. of Quinine | 10 | 4 | 40.0 |
| Carbolic Ointment | 5 | 5 | 100.0 |
| Gregory's Powder | 2 | 1 | 50.0 |
| 67 | 12 | 18.0 |