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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
City of London 1919
Report of the Medical Officer of Health of the City of London for the year 1919
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| Article. | Description of Package. | Total Packages. | General Range of Weight of Packages. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit (Green)— | |||
| Oranges | Cases | 282,209 | 56 lbs.—2 cwt. |
| Lemons | Do. | 109,911 | 56 lbs.—1 cwt. 1 qr. |
| Grapes | Packages | 53,067 | 10 lbs.—56 lbs. |
| Bananas | Crates | 3,700 | 56 lbs.—1 cwt. 2 qrs. |
| Melons | Cases | 17,524 | 84 lbs. |
| Pomegranates | Do. | 1,396 | 1 cwt. |
| Vegetables— | |||
| Cauliflowers | Packages | 18,928 | 25 lbs.—56 lbs. |
| Carrots | Do. | 88,592 | 30 lbs.—2 cwt. |
| Cabbage | Do. | 7,807 | 1 cwt. |
| Cucumbers | Do. | 72,600 | 10 lbs.—56 lbs. |
| Lettuce | Do. | 75,708 | 14 lbs.—28 lbs. |
| Asparagus | Do. | 30 | 25 lbs. |
| Potatoes | Bags | 21,006 | 1 cwt. |
| Peas | Do. | 32 | 56 lbs. |
| Onions | Cases and Bags | 267,809 | 40 lbs.—1 cwt. 1 qr. |
| Garlic | Baskets | 50 | 14 lbs.—56 lbs. |
| Tomatoes | Packages | 327,248 | 7 lbs.—40 lbs. |
| Sprouts | Bags | 1,881 | 56 lbs. |
| Radishes | Baskets | 4,867 | 50 lbs.—1 cwt. |
| Beans | Bags | 957 | 90 lbs. |
| Spinach | Do. | 206 | 56 lbs. |
| Sugar | Bags and Cases | 99,286 | 1 cwt.—2 cwt. 3 qrs. |
| Tinned Goods— | |||
| Apricots | Cases | 21,883 | 48 lbs. |
| Apples | Do. | 510 | 100 lbs. |
| Fruit Pulp | Do. | 16,245 | 100 lbs. |
| Vegetables | Do. | 9,483 | 90 lbs.—2 cwt. |
| Tomato Pulp | Do. | 1,901 | 50 lbs.—100 lbs. |
| Tomatoes | Do. | 53,834 | 56 lbs.—1 cwt. |
| Plums | Do. | 425 | 50 lbs. |
| Pears | Do. | 7,938 | 48 lbs. |
| Pines | Do. | 14,914 | 48 lbs. |
| Peaches | Do. | 13,899 | 48 lbs. |
| Cherries | Do. | 88 | 50 lbs.—100 lbs. |
| Condensed Milk | Do. | 259,796 | 48 lbs. |
| Baked Beans | Do. | 3,539 | 50 lbs. |
| Sardines | Do. | 8,505 | 50 lbs.—1 cwt. |
| Salmon | Do. | 39,419 | 48 lbs. |
| Crab | Do. | 606 | 48 lbs. |
| Raspberries | Do. | 379 | 48 lbs. |
| Corned Beef | Do. | 2,100 | 72 lbs. |
| Macaroni | Do. | 5,889 | 28 lbs. |
| Nuts (various) | Cases and Bags | 26,802 | 28 lbs.—2 cwt. |
| Milk Powder | Cases or Casks | 9,735 | 1 cwt.—2 cwt. |
| Ginger (preserved) | Do. Do. | 28,780 | 30 lbs.—3 cwt. 2 qrs. |
| Ginger (dried) | Bags | 2,117 | 1 cwt. 1 qr. |
| Vegetables in Brine | Casks | 3,093 | 3 cwt.—5 cwt. |
| Miscellaneous— | |||
| Albumen and Egg Yolk | Cases or Casks | 12,569 | 80 lbs.—4 cwt. 3 qrs. |
| Liquorice | Cases | 1,464 | 1 cwt.—3 cwt. |
| Biscuits | Do. | 500 | 2 cwt. |
| Pepper | Bags | 1,229 | 1 cwt. 1 qr. |
| Chillies | Bags | 411 | 56 lbs.—2 cwt. |
| Anchovies | Barrels | 97 | 1 cwt. 2 qrs. |
| Jam (various) | Cases | 15,360 | 48 lbs.—80 lbs. |
| Honey | Do. | 340 | 80 lbs. |
| Chewing Gum | Do. | 700 | 56 lbs. |
| Lemon Juice | Casks | 1,334 | 4 cwt. |
| Cloves | Bales | 1,070 | 1 cwt.—1 cwt. 2 qrs. |
| Nutmegs | Cases | 15 | 1 cwt. |
| Carraway Seeds | Bags | 5,209 | 1 cwt. 1 qr. |
| Dried Orange Peel | Cases | 57 | 1 cwt. |
| Cherries in Water | Casks | 306 | 3 cwt. 2 qrs. |
| Peel in Brine | Do. | 35 | 4 cwt. |
| Cocoa Butter | Cases | 607 | 1 cwt.—1 cwt. 3 qrs. |
| Milk Sugar | Do. | 1,200 | 1 cwt. |
| Dessicated Cocoanut | Do. | 441 | 1 cwt. 2 qrs.—2 cwt. |
| Chutney | Casks | 25 | 3 cwt. |
| Sweets (various) | Pails and Cases | 2,491 | 56 lbs.—1 cwt. |
| Fruit Pulp | Casks | 195 | 3 cwt.—5 cwt. |
| Mixed Candied Peel | Cases | 500 | 56 lbs.—1 cwt. 1 qr. |