0051. Misbranding of G. S. V. S. * * * v. 1H Dozen Bottles of * * * G. S. Default decree of destruction. (F. & D. No. 11402. I. S. No. 16511-r. S. No. E-1765.) On October 10, 1919, the United States attorney for the Southern District of Florida, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the District Court of the United States for said district a libel for the seizure and condemnation of 1H dozen bottles of an article labeled in part " G. S.," at Jacksonville, Fla., consigned by L. M. Gross, Little Rock, Ark., alleging that the article had been shipped on or about March 20, 1919, and transported from the State of Arkansas into the State of Florida, and charging misbrand- ing in violation of the Food and Drugs Act, as amended. The article was labeled in part, " G. S. * * * For Pellagra, Rheumatism, * * * Syphilis * * * directions * * * Prepared only by L. M. Gross Little Rock, Ark. Price $1.00." Analysis of a sample of the article by the Bureau of Chemistry of this de- partment showed that it consisted essentially of a. solution containing un- identified plant extractives, resins, and small amounts of potassium iodid and alcohol. It was alleged in substance in the libel that the article was misbranded for the reason that the labels on the cartons and bottles and the circulars accompanying the article contained the following statements, regarding the curative and therapeutic effect of said article, (bottle) "*. * * For Pellagra, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Syphilis, Scrofula, Eczema, Indi- gestion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Constipation, Malaria, Chills and Fever, Ner- vousness, Stomach, Live)-, Kidney and Bladder Disease. * * *," (carton) "* * * To relieve or benefit any case of Pellagra, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Syphilis, Scrofula, Eczema, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Bilious- ness, Constipation, Malaria, Chills and Fever, Nervousness, Stomach, Liver, Kidney and Bladder Diseases. * * * For Pellagra, Rheumatism, Syphilis And All Diseases Arising From Impure Blood Or Diseases Of The Liver Or Kidneys. * * *," (circular) " G. S. A Useful Medicine with Merit for Pellagra, Rheumatism, Blood, Liver and Kidneys * * * G. S. is the best remedy known for Pellagra, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Im- pure Blood, Scrofula, Eczema, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Constipa- tion, Malaria, Chills and Fever, Stomach, Liver, Kidney and Bladder Diseases and Nervousness. This wonderful remedy is a great and powerful blood remedy ; it removes the Uric Acid and Impurities from the blood, and at the same time acting on the liver and kidneys and carrying the poisonous secre- tions out of the system through the natural channels. * * * blood trouble * * * malarial rheumatism. * * * contracted blood poison * * * purities the blood * * * all Blood, Liver and Kidney diseases. * * * Rheumatism in any form," which said statements were false, fraudulent, and misleading in that the article contained no ingredient or combination of in- gredients capable of producing the curative and therapeutic effects claimed in said statements above set forth. On February 2, 1921, no claimant having appeared for the property, judg- ment was entered finding the product subject to condemnation, and it was ordered by the court that the said product be destroyed by the United States marshal; E. D. BALL, Acting Secretary of Agriculture. ii(its. Mishranilin.to: of Texas Wonder, V. S. * * * -i-. 51 Bottles and 02 Bottles of Texas Wonder. Default decrees of condemnation, fox*- feitnre, and destruction. (F. & D. Kos. 11638, 11545. I. S. Nos. 9205—r, - 9202-1-. S. Nos. C-1.603, C-1615.) On or about December 1 and 12, 1919, respectively, the United Slates attorney for the Western District of Texas, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the District Court of the United States for said 'district libels, and on or about January 24, 1920, amended libels, for the seizure and condemnation of 51 bottles and 62 bottles of Texas Wonder, at Waco, Tex., alleging that the article had been shipped by E, W. Hall, St. Louis, Mo., on or about October 20 and 18, 1919, respectively, and transported from the State of Missouri into the State of Texas, and charging misbranding in violation of the Food and Drugs Act, as amended. Analyses of samples of the article by the Bureau of Chemistry of this depart- ment showed that it consisted essentially of copaiba, rhubarb, colchicum, guaiac, turpentine, alcohol, and water. Misbranding of the article was alleged in substance in the libels, as amended, for the reason that upon the cartons containing the article and in the accom- panying circulars the following statements and claims appeared, (carton), "A Remedy For Kidney and Bladder Troubles Weak and Lame Backs, Rheu- matism and Gravel. Regulates Bladder Trouble in Children," (circular) "The Texas Wonder! For Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Rheumatism and kindred diseases * * *,'' (testimonial of Louis A. Portner) " * * * began using The Texas Wonder for stone in the kidneys, inflammation of the bladder and tuberculosis of the kidneys * * * His urine contained 40% pus. * * * was still using the medicine with wonderful results, and his weight had increased * * *," which statements and claims were false and fraudu- lent in that the article contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing the effects claimed. On February 24, 1920, no claimant having appeared for the property, judg- ments of condemnation and forfeiture were entered, and it 'was ordered by the court that the product be destroyed by the United States marshal. E. D. BALL, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.