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Finsbury 1912

Annual report on the public health of Finsbury for the year 1912

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Six samples of flock were taken in October, 1912, from 4
manufacturers in the borough. On the above standard 4 samples
were very grossly polluted, one to the extent of 604 parts of
chlorine per 100,000 parts of flock. The dealers implicated were
specially cautioned. Further, a circular letter and copies of the
Rag Flock Act and Regulations were sent to the following firms,
manufacturers of bedding, upholsterers and others, in the borough
who might possibly use rag flock for trade purposes
Bedding Manufacturers.
Withers & Withers, 16-18, Mallow Street, Old Street,
London, E.C.
W. & C. White Howies, 111-113, Lever Street, London
E.C.
Upholstery.
C. Garrett & Co., 185, Central Street, London, E.C.
W. Furst & Co., 22, Worship Street, London, E.C.
E. H. Griffiths, 91, Pentonville Road, London, N.
G. J. Jessup, 204-206, Old Street, London, E.C.
F. Smith, 13, Earl's Buildings, Featherstone Street,
London, E.C.
Falet, Walker & Co., 20, Worship Street, London, E.C.
Other Possible Users of Rag Flock.
Morrison & Austin, 31-37, Worship Street, London, E.C.
Sewell & Sewell, 8-16, Worship Street, London, E.C.
E. A. George & Co., 14, Roscoe Street, London, E.C.
R. Lawrence & Son, Oliver's Yard, City Road, London,
E.C.
A. Preston, 210, St. John Street, London, E.C.
J. T. Wright & Sons, 198, Old Street, London, E.C.
T. Lawes & Co., 65, City Road, London, E.C.
W. & C. Nightingale, 70-74, Old Street, London, E.C.
J. Finch & Co., 3, Oliver's Yard, City Road, London, E.C.
James De Lay, 73, Lever Street, London, E.C.
Frederick Ing, 100, Old Street, London, E.C.
Alex. Lefever, 226, Old Street, London, E.C.
William Hickin, 10, Penton Place, London, W.C.