16266. Misbranding of   uterine   CatUolicon.     U.   S.   v.   4   Dozen   Bottles   of 
Uterine Catholicon.    Default decree of destruction entered.     (F. &
D. No. 22965.    I. S. No. 0502.    S. No. 945.)
On August 21, 1928, the United States attorney for the District of Utah, 
acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed In the District Court 
of the United States for said district a libel praying seizure and condemnation 
of 4 dozen bottles of uterine Catholicon, remaining in the original unbroken 
packages at Salt Lake City, Utah, alleging that the article had been shipped 
by the Graefenberg Co., from Newburgh, N. Y., on or about May 3, 1928, and 
transported from the State of New York into the State of Utah, and charging 
misbranding in violation of the food and drugs act as amended.
Analysis of a sample of the article by this department showed that it con- 
sisted essentially of potassium sulphate (1.4 per cent), extracts of plant drugs, 
including aloe, alcohol (11.3 per cent), and water.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the fol- 
lowing statements regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the article 
were false and fraudulent, since it contained no ingredient or combination of 
ingredients capable of producing the effects claimed: (Label) " Uterine Catholi- 
>   con   *   *   *    Keep the mind placid.   Avoid hard labor or lifting, also much 
;   exercise, either standing or walking, and keep the body a good deal In a re- 
cumbent position.   Use fruition with cold water about the hips and back every 
\   morning   *   *   *.   The Catholicon is designed for treatment in all cases of 
i  Uterine or Monthly Trouble attended by any of the following symptoms: De- 
|   ranged Monthly Periods-Irregularities and Headache, Sallow Complexion, Leu- 
?- corrhoea  (Whites), Dizziness, Deranged Appetite,  Faintness,  Acid  Stomach, 
I* Pain in Kidneys, Weakness, Nausea, Bloatings, Nervousness, Indigestion, Chills, 
f  Flatulence, Irregular Bowels, Feverishness, Constipation, Burning or Irritation 
I in Uterine Organs when due to Deranged or Irregular Monthly Periods.    Preg- 
( nant Women are recommended to use Graefenberg Uterine Catholicon during 
I the entire period of pregnancy.   During the critical time of Change in Life,
it Catholicon is also strongly recommended   *    *    *.   The value of the medicine 
' does not consist in the quantity taken, but In its healthful action upon the 
f"whole system;" (wrapper) "Uterine Catholicon.   On the bottle label are direc- 
I tlons for its use in the treatment of Female Weaknesses, such as Irregular, Sup- 
pressed, or Painful Menstruation, Leucorrhoea (Whites), Disorders incident to 
Pregnancy and during the period of Change of Life;"  (circular) " Graf enberg 
Marshalls' Uterine Catholicon   +   *    *.   None of our products are formu- 
lated or offered as ' Cure-alls.'   But we do make honest preparations, each one 
[ of which is designed to be of aid to those suffering from the complaints for 
which  they  are  recommended.   *   *   *   Preparedness is Half   The Battle. 
^ Learn to take care of troubles when they first start and you may be saved many 
J.*a .dreary day for ' A stitch In time saves nine.'   Many a slight ailment which 
| j?11^ have readily yielded to treatment, If applied In time, has developed into 
i~a chronic condition through neglect.   But even in such cases we may, through 
-our preparations, alleviate the trouble and render real help to the sufferer. 
?;~aweyer, If after a fair trial, satisfactory results are not obtained or when 
judications are present, we advise recourse to your physician.   Graefenberg 
?p.*^1,me Catholicon.   This preparation is formulated and prepared for treat- 
hbu? ?f tile derangement of Women commonly known as ' Female Complaints' 
^fy  We rec<>nimend its use in all cases of Uterine or Monthly Troubles attended 
^jM_a?y of tne following symptoms: Deranged Monthly Periods and Headache, 
!jjjr*?ness' Faintness, Weakness, Nervousness, Chills, Feverishuess, Sallow Com- 
?Bloat*
11, DeranSfcd Appetite, Acid Stomach, Irregularities, Nausea, Indiaestion, 
I'tfoif- Ss' Flatulence, Constipation, Leucorrhoea (Whites), Burning or Irrita- 
j^ "* Uterine Organs, Pain in Kidneys, Irregular Bowels, when due to de- 
fitonf    ?r irre?ular monthly periods.   The above-mentioned symptoms are sel- 
"^Scoin* never &il present in any one case, but one or more of them generally 
;Q>e ^Pany local uterine difficulties and should be recognized as warnings that 
?GUM 6raI SJStem is sympathizing with and becoming debilitated by the local 
"?'    '   Pregnant Women are recommended to use  Graefenberg Catholicon
during the entire period of pregnancy to alleviate the troublesome complies 
tions which frequently appear at this time * * *. Again, during the criti- 
cal period of Change of Life, so often attended by distressing complications, 
recourse to Graefenberg Catholieon is strongly recommended. Many women 
who have used Graefenberg Catholieon will tell you of the benefits they have 
derived from its use * * *. I got a bottle of Uterine Cntholicon some 
months ago: I was very weak and it was used with great benefit ?* ?? * 
Have suffered for five years from painful menstruation, took two bottles of 
Catholieon and it so greatly improved me that I feel it my duty to write and 
thank you for your wonderful medicine. I think it a womans bles^intr.*' 
In November 17. 1928, no claimant having appeared for the property, judg. 
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ment of the court was entered ordering that the product be destroyed by the
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United States marshal.
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ARTHUR M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.
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