16355. Misbranding of Turner's Inflammacine. U. S. v. 16 Dozen Jars of Turner's Inflammacine. Defaxtlt decree of condemnation, for- feiture, and destruction. (P. & D. No. 23355. I. S. No. 05761. S. No. 1495.) On January 30, 1929, the United States attorney for the District of Massa- chusetts, 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 16 dozen jars of Turner's Inflammacine, remaining in the original unbroken packages at Boston, Mass., alleging that the article had been shipped by the Math-01 Inflammacine Co., Rochester, N. Y., and transported from the State of New York into the State of Massachusetts, 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 a petrolatum base containing menthol, camphor, methyl salicylate, and volatile oils including spearmint and eucalyptus. It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the following statements, appearing on the jar labels, cartons, and in the accom- panying circular and leaflet, regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the said article, (display cards in shipping package) "Influenza! Public Warned to Take Precautions! Timely Use of 'Turner's Inflammacine' Has Saved Thousands," " Turner's Inflammacine * * * Catarrh-Grippe Internal and External Inflammation It's Guaranteed," " Influenza-Grippe Danger By No Means Over Protect Yourself Now. 'Turner's Inflammacine' Applied to Membranes of Nose and Throat Acts as a Preventive and Cuts Short the Acute Stage," (circular) "Possible Second Influenza Outbreak Considered by Officials Second Epidemic in 1918 Was Worse Than First-Plan to Combat this Menace Now. Public Health officials have already been considering plans with a view to prevent a possible second and more serious wave of Influenza. For the week ending Dec. 15 the percentage of cases in the United States was as great as at the peak of the epidemic in 1920. In 1918 Influenza and Pneumonia were directly responsible for 500,000 deaths. Local People Warned to Play Safe- Quick A.ction Necessary. Do not be careless about colds, no matter how slight, for a cold immediately lowers the body resistance, making it more possible for Influenza germs to enter the system. * * * remarkable remedy to prevent and arrest * * * Chills, Coughs, Flu and Bronchitis. * * * Can be ap- plied to inside of nose and throat, Where the Greatest Risk of Influenza Lies. * * * it is just the very thing you should have on hand at this critical time. * * * Influenza Still Raging! Health Authorities Advise Continued Precaution as Isolated Outbreaks May Be Expected. Contagion spreads by infection of respiratory orKans. The living virulent influenza germs are read- ily conveyed from one person to another. These germs lodge in nose, throat, and other air passages and as the mucous excretions are discharged the living germs go with them. When coughing or sneezing the nose and mouth should be covered to avoid risk to others. Warning: Do not become alarmed. Exer- cise care and give every attention to your nose and throat. Breathe through the nose previously applying a little Inflammacine to the nostrils. * * * at the entrance to the system. * * *? Symptoms: Chill, Sneezing, Cough- ing, Depression, Headache and Cold with slight fever. When these appear get a jar of Inflammacine: take a good hot bath, mild laxative, hot lemonade and go to bed. Important Advice: The symptoms indicate that the germ has entered your system. Follow these simple directions and you'll soon be well. * * * Apply Inflammacine frequently to membranes of nose and throat. This is just as important as bath and hot drinks. Inflammacine should also be freely applied to throat, chest and back and rubbed in gently but thoroughly. This will minimize risk of even more serious troubles. A little Inflammacine melted in mouth and slowly swallowed will soothe and heal and makes coughing and expulsion of phlegm easy. No Need to Fear Influenza Now. "Your Drug- gist Advises Keeping Inflammacine Handy. The danger from Influenza is by no means over and medical authorities advise the public to be on guard and take precautions. Influenza is usually contracted by germs entering nose and throat. Turner's Inflammacine applied to mucous membranes of nose and throat not only wards off Influenza but also relieves and soothes inflamed mem- branes, permitting easy expulsion of germ infected phlegm. * * * Influenza Grippe You know that the Flu and Grippe are caused by germs entering the system through the nose and throat. Prevention Is Better Than Cure-and cheaper too. For a few cents you can get a jar of Turner's Inflammacine and be safe. * * * Prevent Influenza An overnight treatment with ' Inflamma- cine' will work wonders by morning," (shipping carton) "Inflammacine Re- lieves Congestion, Inflammation, * * * Sore Throat, Chest Pains," (leaflet) "Asthma * * * Boils * * * Bronchitis * * * Catarrh of Nose or Throat * * * Cold Sores * * * Congestion * * * Coughs * * * If cough harasses Chest * * * Croup to prevent Croup * * * Eczema * * * Fever. If arising from colds treat as for Chest Colds * * * Grippe * ? * * Hay Fever. Relief will be immediate by application of Inflammacine to nostrils as often as possible * * * Headache. Relieved by free application of Inflammacine to forehead, temples and bridge of nose. Hemorrhoids * * * Hoarseness * * * Hives * * * Inflammation * * * Influenza * * . * ? Inflammacine for Internal and External Inflamma- tion or Congestion * * * We use it for * * * catarrh * * * ' have found it very valuable in relieving Catarrh * * * Infected heels in horses * * * for speedcracks * . * * On udders of milk cows when caked and for chapped teats and cowpox * * * Inflammacine * * * Laryngitis * * *. Lumbago * * * Muscles Stiff. * * * whether caused by * * * rheumatism can be limbered up by (1) application of warm moist cloths; (2) spread Inflammacine freely and massage ; (3) cover with warm flannel. * * * Nasal catarrh *? * * Neuritis * * * Nose * * * Catarrh and Hay Fever, Piles * * * Pimples * * * Quinsy * * * Rash * * * Sneezing * * * Hay Fever * .* * Sore Throat (Hoarseness Laryngitis, Tonsilitis, Quinsy) * *. * Stiff neck * * * Throat * * * Tic Dou- loreux, See Neuralgia Tonsilitis * * * have peculiarly penetrating remedial and curative properties * * * Whooping Cough. Confine patient to bed in well ventilated room and isolate. Give quarter teaspoonful Inflammacine to be slowly dissolved in mouth and swallowed. Apply Inflammacine freely to throat and chest, rubbing in thoroughly, also rub back. Cover with warm flannel. In- hale vapors (see Vapors). Do this 3 or 4 tmes daily. The cough will be lessened and the throat relieved if directions are followed. Wounds * * * Punctured (made by pointed instrument) ; Lacerated (torn-frequently by machinery)-- Contused (result of a bruise)-Poisoned (any made by poisoned instrument, rusty nail, etc. * * * Rheumatism. The aches and pains are relieved and often banished forever by treatment as shown under Lumbago * * * Sciatica," (top of jar) " Inflammacine * * * inflammation," (label around jar) " Catarrh, Sore Throat, Tonsilitis, and Quinsy, Common Coughs, Croup and Whooping Cough, Chest Pains, * * * Neuralgia, Muscular Rheumatic Pains. * * * Skin Troubles and Eczema," (carton) " Inflammacine * * * for Internal and External Inflammation * * * Inflammacine for inflammation * * * Common Sore Throat, Tonsilitis, Quinsy, Influenza, * * * and Pneumonia, Croup and Whooping Cough * * * Catarrh with Sneezing and Coughing, Hay Fever, Skin Troubles, Aches and Pains," were false and fraudulent in that the article contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing the effects claimed, and in that the said statements were applied to the article knowingly and in reckless and wanton disregard of their truth or falsity, so as to represent falsely and fraudulently to purchasers thereof and create in the minds of such purchasers the impression and belief that the said article was in whole or in part composed of or contained ingredients or medicinal agents effective in the diseases and conditions named therein. On March 28, 1929, 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. R. W. DUNLAP, Acting Secretary of Agricvltv,re.