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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
Shoreditch 1878
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]
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analyst's report for the quarter ending 25th december, 1878
| 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. | Observations. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1a, Jalap | Sanitary Inspector for Shoreditch in all cases | Genuine | |
| „ 2a, Rhubarb | 4 | Genuine | |
| „ 3a, Magnesia | Carbonate of Magnesia, not Magnesia of the British Pharmacopoeia | Not injurious to health. | |
| „ 4a, Cream of Tartar | • | 9 per cent. Tartrate of Lime | Ordinary unpurified Cream of Tartar. |
| „ 5a, Violet Powder | Scented Maize Starch only | Not injurious to health. | |
| ,, 6a, Bread | Genuine | ||
| ,, 7a, Bread | Genuine | ||
| ,, 8a, Bread | 50 grains Alum per 4 lbs. Bread | Injurious to health. | |
| „ 9a Bread | Genuine |
THOMAS STEVENSON, Analyst.