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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
Woolwich 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 68—
| Article. | Formal Samples. | Informal Samples. | Number Analysed. | Number Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee | - | 6 | 6 | - |
| Coffee and Chicory | — | 1 | 1 | - |
| Coffee and Chicory Essence | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| Cocoa | — | 5 | 5 | - |
| Sherbet | — | 1 | 1 | - |
| Mineral Waters | - | 7 | 7 | - |
| Lemonade | — | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lemonade, powder and crystals | - | 5 | 5 | - |
| Sugar | — | 3 | 3 | - |
| Baking Powder | — | 3 | 3 | - |
| Custard Powder | — | 3 | 3 | - |
| Egg Substitute | — | 3 | 3 | - |
| Sweets | — | 13 | 13 | - |
| Gelatine | — | 2 | 2 | - |
| Wine, Alcoholic | — | 4 | 4 | - |
| Wine, Non-alcoholic | - | 4 | 4 | - |
| Ale | - | 4 | 4 | - |
| Brandy | 3 | — | 3 | - |
| Gin | 6 | - | 6 | - |
| Rum | 6 | - | 6 | - |
| Whisky | 9 | — | 9 | - |
| Aspirin Tablets | — | 5 | 5 | - |
| Boric Ointment | — | 4 | 4 | - |
| Epsom Salts | — | 3 | 3 | - |
| Olive Oil | — | 7 | 7 | - |
| Quinine, Ammoniated Tincture | — | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Medicine | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Liquorice Powder | - | 3 | 3 | — |
| I0dine Tincture | — | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| Tartaric Acid | - | 4 | 4 | — |
| Yellow Mercuric Oxide Ointment | 1 | — | 1 | — . |
| 327 | 506 | 833 | 35 |