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Islington 1912

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

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[1912

Table: Alcoholic Drinks.—60 samples were examined by the Public Analyst, of which 3, or 5 per cent., were adulterated.

Alcoholic Drinks.—60 samples were examined by the Public Analyst, of which 3, or 5 per cent., were adulterated.

No. of Samples.No. Adulterated.Percentage Adulterated.
Whiskey (Scotch)1218.3
Whiskey (Irish)1218.3
Rum12——
Gin1218.3
Brandy12——
Total6035.0

Table: Drugs. — 60 samples of various drugs were examined, of which 4, or 6 per cent., were returned as adulterated.

Drugs. — 60 samples of various drugs were examined, of which 4, or 6 per cent., were returned as adulterated.

No. of Samples.No. AdulteratedPercentage Adulterated,
Sal Volatile10220'0
Blaud's Pills10——
Ammoniated Tinct. of Quinine5—–
Tincture of Quinine5120.0
Lime Water5—–
Cod Liver Oil5—–
Almond Oil5120.0
Tartaric Acid5——
Boracic Ointment5——
Cream of Tartar5——
6046.6