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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
Marylebone 1904
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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List of articles disinfected during 1903 1904
Beds 410 249
Mattresses 569 321
Bolsters 580 304
Pillows 1,333 854
Sheets 820 431
Blankets 1,697 M37
Sundries 3,078 1,766
The Vans were used 615 times in 1903; 437 times in 1904.
THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The work done under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts is
tabulated at page 25. Notwithstanding the change of districts
from time to time and the constant employment of agents who
cannot be known to the vendors, the figures for adulteration
still continue at a low figure.
The following is a list of the proceedings taken and the fines recovered:—
| Name. | Address. | Offence. | Fine. | Costs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bush, | 25, Townshend Road, | 19 per cent, added water to milk | £10 | 12/6 |
| Lionel Court, | 9, Violet Hill, | Milk 6.7 per cent, deficient in fat | 12/6 | |
| Elizabeth Green, | 32, Saville Street, | Milk deficient in milk fat 6.7 per cent. | 12/6 | |
| Wm. Smith, | 19, Earl Street, | Milk deficient in fat 16.6 per cent. | 12/6 | |
| Ed. Taylor & Sons, | 19 & 12, Earl Street, | Milk deficient in milk fat 14.6 per cent. | - | |
| Elizabeth Small wood | 74, Marylebone Lane | Margarine sold as butter | £2/5 | |
| £21/15 | £3/2/6 |
In the case of a diluted whisky, alcoholic strength 30 degrees
under proof, the solicitor considered that, owing to technical
objections, proceedings could not be taken successfully.
In the case of an adulterated milk, no summons was issued
because the dilution was small.
In another case of adulteration of milk, the case was dismissed,
because the defendant proved a warranty from the farmer.