16156. Misbranding of acid iron mineral compound. TJ. S. v. 1 9/12 Dozen, 
et al., Bottles of Acid Iron Mineral Compound. Default decrees 
of condemnation, forfeiture, and destruction. (F. & D. Nos. 22940, 
22941,, 22942, 22984.    I. S, No. 02328.    S. Nos. 1000, 1001, 1002, 1041.)
On August 2, August 3, and August 16, 1928, the United States attorneys for 
the District of Maryland, Southern District of Georgia, and Southern District of 
New York, acting upon reports by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
District Courts of the United. States for said districts libels praying seizure 
and condemnation of 7A dozen large-sized bottles, and 44A dozen small-sized 
bottles of acid iron mineral compound, remaining in the original unbroken pack- 
ages in various lots at Baltimore, Md., Savannah, Ga., and New York, N. Y., 
respectively, alleging that the article had been shipped by the Acid Iron Mineral 
Percolating Corporation, from Salem, Va., in various consignments, on or about 
March 16, March 17, March 29, and July 26, 1928, respectively, and had been 
transported from the State of Virginia into the States of Maryland, Georgia, 
and New York, and charging misbranding in violation of the food an<I drugs 
act as amended.
Analysis of a sample of the article by this department showed that it con- 
sisted essentially of a brownish-colored, slightly acid solution of iron, aluminum, 
and magnesium sulphates, with a small amount of phosphates.
The article was labeled in part: (Bottle) "For Good Health * * * Asa 
Tonic, take a half teaspoonful in a glass of water * * *. For Cuts,, wounds 
or old sores, apply full strength. It is valuable in stopping bleeding. Apply 
full strength to affected parts in treating any skin disease. For Piles, use as 
a tonic, and use an injection half strength in warm water. For Female Trouble 
use as a tonic, and injection, using one tablespoonful to half pint warm water. 
For Premature Old Age, or tired feeling, take as a tonic. It enriches the blood; 
tones up the system; renews the strength and vigor; aids digestion; (carton, 
English) "For Good Health;" (carton, Spanish) " For Good Health * * * 
It is highly recommended for disorders of the stomach, rheumatism, lumbago, 
neuralgia, indigestion, liver, kidneys, bladder, catarrh, eczema, gout, diseases of 
women and ulcers of long standing. As tonic, regenerator of the system and 
purifier of the blood, it has no rival * * *. Apply it externally for cuts, 
wounds * * *, bites and ulcers of long standing." (Italian--The transla- 
tion from Italian embodies essentially the same objectionable statements appear- 
ing on the carton in Spanish) ; (circular) "Nature's Formula 'For Good 
Health' * * *. Acid Iron Mineral is an old and well tried Remedy * * *. 
Every member of the family can safely use Acid Iron Mineral as a general 
tonic * * *. Acid Iron Mineral is Nature's own Formula, possessing price- 
less qualities of medicinal properties in proportions no chemist has successfully 
been able to duplicate. Acid Iron Mineral is Positive in Action * * * 
Speedy in its results '? * * *. As a General Tonic: Acid Iron Mineral con- 
tains the correct amount of Iron and other Minerals to tone up the entire sys- 
tem. As a general tonic it is unexcelled. For run down condition, nervousness, 
overwork, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, lack of energy, and wherever need 
of a good tonic is felt use A-I-M as follows: In prolonged cases start by using 
one-fourth to one-half teaspoonful in glass of water three times a day, after 
meals. Note: If the patient is in an extremely run down condition, commence 
by using one-fourth teaspoonful of A-I-M to glass of water, after the first 
few days gradually increase until the proper dose is reached. A-I-M Relieved 
Nervous Condition * * *. For years I suffered from weak nervous pros- 
tration. I was completely run down and my head seemed always dizzy. My 
back and shoulders hurt and nothing I could do seemed to help me. A friend 
of mine advised me to try A-I-M because it had been so beneficial to her. I 
bought a bottle and after the first few days am glad to say I received great 
benefits from it. My nerves were strengthened, I gained a good appetite, and 
my pains and dizziness left me. I found so much relief that I cheerfully rec- 
ommend its use to those suffering as I did * * *. Cuts Wounds * * . *, 
Etc. * * * Acid Iron Mineral full strength, then cover with bandage or cloth 
well saturated with it. Keep bandage moist with A-I-M until wound is healed. 
In cases of deep wounds and blood poisioning consult a doctor immediately. 
Stopping Flow of Blood: In severe cases of bleeding use A-I-M full strength 
freely, keeping bandage saturated at all times. Extreme care must be taken 
to keep wound clean. If wound is deep consult your doctor * * *. A-I-M 
is Surely the greatest remedy on earth to stop bleeding. Some time ago my son, 
M. S. Moore, had his tonsils removed and lost so much blood that three of the 
best physicians of Roanoke and Salem were summoned, but were unable to 
stop the blood after trying all the agents known to medical science for that 
purpose. As a last resort Acid Iron Mineral was tried and the Blood Stopped 
Immediately.. I Am Sure It Saved His Life and I cannot say too much in its 
praise * * *. For Pyorrhea and Bleeding Gums. Moisten a little absorbent 
cotton with A-I-M full strength and rub the gums twice a day. Burns. Bathe 
the affected parts freely with A-I-M full strength. Repeat the application until 
all pain has subsided. Keep water away from burns if possible for several 
days * * *. Snake Bites * * *. Apply A-I-M full strength freely and 
often to the bite. In case of severe snake bite use A-I-M immediately and con- 
sult your physician. Used Successfully on Snake Bite * * *. I saw Acid 
Iron Mineral used on a man who was bitten by a Highland Moccasin, better 
known as the Copper Head Snake. Am glad to say that A-I-M stopped the 
swelling immediately and there were no after effects from the biter which is 
really remarkable. I certainly can recommend A-I-M for snake bite, and I 
will never be without it * * *. Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and Acidity. One- 
half teaspoonful of A-I-M in a glass of water three times a day after meals.
A-I-M does not produce an acid condition of the stomach, but will speedily 
correct acidity. Acute Indigestion. Take one-half to one teaspoonful A-I-M 
in small glass of water three times a day after meals. * * * until relieved; 
if patient is a chronic sufferer from Acute Indigestion total abstinence from 
sugar will be of great benefit * * *. I have been taking Acid Iron Mineral 
for indigestion and it is fine. For years I was a great sufferer after eating, 
but now I can eat anything and enjoy it, with the aid of A-I-M. It is also a 
wonderful tonic. I believe it will help anyone who has a weak stomach or 
needs a tonic * * *. For a long time I suffered from Acute Indigestion and 
ulcerated stomach. My food was slow in digesting and I had severe stomach 
pains almost continually * * *. I want to say that the results are wonder- 
ful. I was quickly relieved after taking a few doses of A-I-M * * *. I feel 
I have something to rely on at all times * * *. Stomach Trouble. For 
general upset condition of the stomach, bloated feeling, coupled with loss of 
appetite, coated tongue, and general falling off in weight, use 30 to 50 drops 
A-I-M in glass of water three times a day after meals. Sore Throat and Tonsil- 
litis. Use one-half to one teaspoonful A-I-M in glass of water every hour until 
soreness is relieved. Then use three times a day until completely recovered. 
For very severe throat affections * * *. Where Diphtheria is suspected 
swab throat as above and consult your physician. Catarrh. Mix one teaspoon- 
ful A-I-M in glass of water. Then spray the nostrils with rubber spray or 
atomizer. Gargling with same strength is also very effective. Excellent for 
Catarrh * * ? *. i suffered with Catarrh of the head for fifteen years. I 
took special treatments from two physicians * * *. The excruciating pains 
I suffered in eliminating the tough, stringy matter from my nose is impossible 
to describe. Since using six bottles I have happily gone through two winters 
without feeling any symptoms of catarrh * * *. Colic, Cramps, Infantile 
Indigestion. For Infants one to six months old, two to five drops in a little 
water; from six months to three years old, five to ten drops in water; three to 
five years old, ten to twenty drops in water * * *. Diarrhea, Cholera 
Morbus and Flux * * *. Kidney and Bladder Trouble. Take one-half to 
one teaspoonful A-I-M in a glass of water three times a day and at night before 
retiring * * *. A-I-M Succeeds Where Others Fail ?* '* *. I suffered 
from liver, stomach, and kidney trouble until I could not rest at night. I 
became very weak and felt sleepy and dizzy all day and was so run down that 
I had almost given up hope. I spent many dollars with doctors and patent 
medicines, but did not get much relief until I began taking Acid Iron Mineral. 
After a few doses of Acid Iron Mineral * * * I began to notice a change 
for the better. I did not have to get up so often at night and I felt refreshed 
in the morning. I gained my strength and can now do any kind of work. I 
cannot praise Acid Iron Mineral enough as it did me so much goood, and I 
advise any one suffering from Liver, Stomach or Kidney trouble to try Acid 
Iron Mineral * * *. I have used A-I-M in my practice for a number of 
years and find that it has no equal as a nervine, blood purifier, and liver 
medicine. In the treatment of indigestion, dyspepsia, and female complaints 
nothing can compare with it * ? * *. Malaria. As a preventive one-half 
teaspoonful of A-I-M three times a day after meals in a glass of water. Blood 
Diseases. As a blood purifier : * * * A-I-M Brings Health to Child * * *. 
My little son now seven years old suffered from bladder and stomach trouble. 
He had a poor appetite and had fever every summer * * *. He now has 
good health and a first-class appetite, and sleeps well at night. We feel that 
A-I-M has succeeded where others failed * * *. Rheumatism * * * 
Rheumatism Gone-Health Returns * * * For years I suffered from rheu- 
matism. My health was getting very bad, I had to work hard and could hardly 
move. My back hurt and I was nervous and could not sleep well, and I had 
no appetite. Almost from the beginning I began gaining strength, my appetite 
came back. I can sleep perfect at night and what is more important my rheu- 
matism has left me * * *. Says' Goodby to Rheumatism' * * *. I have 
been a great sufferer for more than five years with rheumatism and a swelling 
of my feet and limbs, something like dropsy. Also my nerve system was a 
total wreck and I had no life in me at all. But after using three bottles of 
A-I-M and two boxes of A-I-M Pills I today call myself a well woman. I feel 
as young and supple asi a fifteen-year-old girl * *' . Skin Diseases; For 
Tetter, Eczema, Erysipelas, and other skin diseases, bathe the affected parts 
with A-I-M full strength. As a tonic take one-half teaspoonful in a glass of 
water three times a day after meals.   Pellagra: Bathe the affected skin with
A-I-M full strength each night before retiring. As a tonic one-half teaspoonful 
A-I-M in water three times a day after meals and continue several weeks after 
the disease disappears * * *. Guarantee. We guarantee that AI-M will 
do all that we claim for it. If after taking two-thirds contents of the bottle 
as prescribed in directions, you are not satisfied with the results, return balance 
of bottle to us postpaid, together with a letter stating your case, and we will 
refund the full purchase price of same * * *. Our Guarantee Protects 
You * * *. A-I-M Heals Bad Case of Eczema * * *. I suffered from 
eczema for about two years. I tried many different things without any benefit. 
I first had boils on my legs and the parts would not heal. My legs would feel 
like I had lumps of ice under the skin and clear water would ooze from the 
sore parts * * *. I bought my first bottle and used according to directions 
and bathed the affected parts with same. I am delighted with the results. 
My legs are now healed after using only four bottles * * *. ' Sore Eyes. 
For Granulated Eye Lids and Inflammation mix fifteen drops of A-I-M in a 
glass of water and bathe the affected parts twice a day, using eye bath if 
convenient. Piles. Bathe the affected parts with a solution of equal parts 
A-I-M and warm water, use soft cloth or sponge. After three days of the above 
treatment use A-I-M full strength until relief is obtained. As a necessary tonic 
take one-half to one teaspoonful of A-I-M in a glass of water three times a 
day after meals * * *. Female Trouble. Take internally one-half to one 
teaspoonful of A-I-M in a glass of water three times a day after meals. Also- 
dilute one teaspoonful Acid Iron Mineral in one-fourth pint of warm water and 
use with syringe each night before retiring. In addition to Leucorrhea 
(Whites), Ulcerations, Tumors, Partial Prolapsus, use with glass syringe, two 
parts A-I-M with one of water for several times, after which use A-I-M un- 
diluted each night before retiring. Always wash thoroughly the following 
morning, using fountain syringe with warm water * * *. Sore and Tender 
Feet. Bathe freely with A-I-M full strength night and morning. After bathing 
allow A-I-M to dry on the feet without previously wiping. Old Running Sores. 
Bathe carefully night and morning with absorbent cotton or soft cloth satu- 
rated with A-I-M full strength * * *. As sores are usually the results of 
blood condition take one-half to one teaspoonful of A-I-M in glass of water three 
times a day after meals to tone up the system. Would Not Be Without 
A-I-M * * *. Enclosed find $2.00 for which send me two large bottles of 
your famous Acid Iron Mineral, the remedy we find to be excellent in everything 
you claim. We keep a bottle in our home at all times and would not be without 
it    *    *    *.    It's Nature's Own Remedy!!"
It was alleged in substance in the libels that the article was misbranded in 
that the above-quoted statements regarding the curative and therapeutic effect 
of the said article were false and fraudulent, since it contained no ingredient 
or combination of ingredients capable of producing the effects claimed.
On September 8, 1928, October 1, 1928, and January 25, 1929, respectively, no 
claimant having appeared for the property, judgments of condemnation and for- 
feiture were entered, and it was ordered by the court that the product be 
destroyed by the United States marshal.
R. W. DUNLAP, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.
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