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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
Islington 1915
Sixtieth annual report on the health and sanitary condition of the Metropolitan Borough of Islington
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1915]
Alooholic Drinks.—60 samples were examined for strength by the Public Analyst, of which 7 or 11.6 per cent, were deficient.
| No. of Samples. | No. Adulterated. | Percentage Adulterated. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whisky (Scotch) | 12 | — | — |
| Whiskey (Irish) | 12 | 2 | 16.6 |
| Rum | 12 | 2 | 16.6 |
| Gin | 12 | 2 | 16.6 |
| Brandy | 12 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Total | 60 | 7 | 11.6 |
Drugs,—60 samples of Drugs were examined ; of this number 4, or 6.6 per cent., were adulterated.
| No. of Samples. | No. Adulteraied. | Percentage Adulterated. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 5 | 1 | 20.0 |
| Glycerine | 5 | — | — |
| Oil of Eucalyptus | 5 | — | — |
| Oil of Turpentine | 3 | — | — |
| Spirits of Turpentine | 2 | — | — |
| Blaud's Pills | 5 | 2 | 40.0 |
| Calomel Ointment | 5 | 1 | 20.0 |
| Cod Liver Oil | 5 | — | — |
| Liquorice Powder | 5 | — | — |
| Lime Water | 5 | — | — |
| Castor Oil | 5 | — | — |
| Quinine Wine | 5 | — | — |
| Liquid Paraffin | 5 | — | — |
| 60 | 4 | 6.6 |