10529. Misbranding of Ferraline. IT. S. * * * v. 311 Bottles * * * 
of * * * Ferraline. Default decree of condemnation, for- 
feiture, and destruction. (P. & D. No. 16296. Inv. No. 38659. S. No. 
C-3613.)
On May 11, 1922, the United States attorney for the Southern District of 
Texas, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the Dis- 
trict Court of the United States for said district a libel for the seizure and con- 
demnation of 311 bottles of Ferraline, at Houston, Tex., alleging that the 
article had been shipped by the Ferraline Medicine Co., Demopolis, Ala., on 
or about August 12, 1920, and transported from the State of Alabama into the 
State of Texas, and charging misbranding in violation of the Food and Drugs 
Act, as amended. The article was labeled in part: (Carton) "* * * For 
Stomach Trouble, Rheumatism, Indigestion, Kidney Trouble, Blood Purifier, 
System Builder * * * Builds up the Rundown System, Restores Vitality, 
Relieves ' Spring Fever' and has no equal in the treatment of Kidney Trouble. 
For Weak, Puny Children this Natural Tonic can be relied upon no matter how 
serious or long standing * * *," (bottle) " * * * For Indigestion, Rheu- 
matism, Stomach Trouble, Kidney Trouble, Dysentery. System Builder And 
Blood Purifier * * *"; (circular) "* * * the greatest System Builder 
known. * * * Indigestion flees when Ferraline approaches, Rheumatism 
hides when Ferraline crowds the blood with rich, Red Corpuscles, Nervousness 
is forgotten when Ferraline takes hold, Weakness and Fear and Physical Timidity 
give way to Strength and Courage and Force when Ferraline is used regularly.
* * * Ferraline * * * will benefit anyone who is weak, rundown and 
lacking in that full strength and vigor that brings happiness and contentment 
to the perfect man. Ferraline is the Sure Way. * * * If you are weak 
and nervous, if your digestive organs are impaired or if you suffer with Rheu- 
matism, kidney or stomach trouble, begin Today taking Ferraline and become 
Rich in Good Health. Ferraline is guaranteed to give permanent relief to those 
who suffer with Indigestion, Rheumatism * * * Insomnia, Burns, * * * 
Eczema, Poison Oak or Stings of any kind. * * * For Indigestion, Dyspepsia, 
or    Stomach    Troubles,    *    *    *    Rheumatism,    *    *    *    General    Debility,
* * * Dysentery or Bloody Flux. * * * Burns, * * * Kidney Trouble 
or general rundown condition, * * * Ferraline * * * Will * * * 
Build Up the System; It Will Positively Relieve Indigestion And Stomach 
Troubles; It Will Cure Rheumatism When Caused by Impoverished Blood And 
Many Other Causes ; It Is A Wonderful Remedy For Kidney Troubles; * * * 
Is Especially Recommended For Pellagra Or Any Symptom Of A Run Down, 
Impoverished Condition    *    *    *."
Analysis of a sample of the article by the Bureau of Chemistry of this de- 
partment showed that it consisted essentially of about 3 per cent of iron sulphate 
and other iron compounds and about 97 per cent of water.
Misbranding of the article^was alleged in substance in the libel for the reason 
that the above-quoted statements regarding its curative or therapeutic effects, 
appearing on the carton and bottles containing the article and in the accompany- 
ing circular, were false and fraudulent,- since the said article contained no in- 
gredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing tne effects claimed.
On June 13, 1922, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment of 
condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the court that 
the product be destroyed by the United States marshal.
C. W. PTJGSLEY, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.