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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
Holborn 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn, Metropolitan Borough]
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The following is a list of articles purchased in 1924:—
| ARTICLE. | Purchased. | Genuine. | Adulterated. | Proceedings taken. | Convictions. | Fines and Costs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds, ground | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine | 3 | 3 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Asparagus | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | |
| Beans | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ... | ... |
| Bramble Jelly | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Brandy | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Bloater Paste | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ... | ... |
| Butter | 67 | 67 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Cake | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ... | ... |
| Cake Mixture | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Chicken and Ham Paste | 1 | 1 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Chlorodyne | 3 | 3 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Chocolate | 3 | 3 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Cocoa | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Cream of Tartar | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Cream | 15 | 12 | 3 | ... | ... | ... |
| Cream, Preserved | 25 | 25 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Egg Substitute | 3 | 3 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Fish Paste | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Fruit Cordials and Syrups | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | ... | ... |
| Frying Oil | 6 | 6 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Golden Syrup | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| German Sausage | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... |
| Ham and Beef Pie | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ... | ... |
| Ham and Beef Rissole | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ... | ... |
| Honey | 3 | 3 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Jam Sandwich | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Jam | 1 | 1 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Lemonade and Sherbet | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Lemon Squash | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ... | ... |
| Lime Juice Cordial | 1 | 1 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Margarine | 3 | 3 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Meat Paste | 6 | 5 | 1 | ... | ... | ... |
| Meat Pie | 4 | 2 | 2 | ... | ... | ... |
| Milk | 226 | 213 | 13 | 5 | 3 | £5 & £2 2s. costs |
| Milk Condensed | 12 | 12 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Milk, Dried | 4 | 4 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Mincemeat | 7 | 7 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Mustard | 3 | 3 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Olive Oil | 11 | 11 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Peas tinned | 2 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | ... |
| Pork Pie | 12 | 8 | 4 | ... | ... | ... |
| Prescriptions | 6 | 6 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Pudding, Christmas | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Rice | 4 | 4 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Rum | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Salmon, tinned | 6 | 6 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Salmon and Shrimp Paste | 1 | 1 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Salad Oil | 3 | 3 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Savoy Cakes | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Sausages | 4 | 3 | 1 | ... | ... | ... |
| Senna, Confection of | 3 | 3 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Soups | 4 | 4 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Spinach | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Sponge Cakes | 4 | 4 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Sponge Fingers | 6 | 6 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Sponge Roll | 4 | 1 | 3 | ... | ... | ... |
| Suet, Flaked or Shredded | 7 | 7 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Sweets | 9 | 9 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Treacle | 4 | 4 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Veal and Ham Pie | 2 | 0 | 2 | ... | ... | ... |
| Vinegar | 9 | 9 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Whiskey | 2 | 2 | 0 | ... | ... | ... |
| Wine (Ginger and Raisin) | 5 | 3 | 2 | ... | ... | ... |
| Total | 562 | 516 | 46 | 5 | 3 | £7 2s. 0d. |