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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 1884
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St Mary]
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| No. | Article submitted for Analysis. | State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and if so, the name of such Authority. | Result of Analysis. Showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if Adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration. | The sum paid in respect of the Analysis. | Observations. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coflee | Inspector | Genuine | ... | ||
| Chicory | do. | Genuine | |||
| Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| Bread | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| Lime Juice | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| Ale | do. | Contained nothing injurious | ... | ||
| Brandy | do. | Not below the Act of Parliament strength | ... | ||
| Cocoa | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| Cheese | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| Arrowroot | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| Rum | do. | Not below requirements of Act | ... | ||
| Porter | do. | Contained nothing injurious | ... | ||
| Mustard | do. | Genuine, except a little starch | ... | ||
| Green Tea | do. | Genuine |