17320. Misbranding of Glycero medicated plasters. IT. S. v. 18 Dozen, et al., 
Jars of Glycero Medicated Plasters. Consent decree of condemna- 
tion. Product released nnder bond. <F. & D. No. 24728. I. S. Nos. 
037126, 037127, 037128.    S. No. 3074.)
On April 19, 1930, the United States attorney for the Southern District of 
Iowa, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the District 
<Dourt of the United States for said district a libel praying seizure and con- 
demnation of 34-h dozen various-sized jars of Glycero medicated plasters, 
remaining in the original unbroken packages at Des Moines, Iowa, alleging 
that the article had been shipped by the Physicians' Chemical & Drug Co., 
?Chicago, Ill., in various consignments, on or about June 1, 1929, February 3, 
1930, and March 13, 1930, respectively, and transported from the State of 
Illinois into the State of Iowa, 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 was a 
plaster containing kaolin (clay), glycerin, and oil of sassafras.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the fol- 
lowing statements appearing on the container and in the accompanying cir- 
cular, regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the said article, were 
false and fraudulent, since it contained no ingredient or combination of in- 
gredients capable of producing the effects claimed: (Container) "For all pain, 
inflammation and congestion * * * it stimulates vaso-motor, lymphatic 
and circulatory systems where others depress;" (circular) "For any and all 
acute or chronic inflammatory conditions and congestions * * * ulcers, 
boils,    *    *    *   felons,  periostitis,  erysipelas,  inflamed  glands  and  infected
* * * scratches * * * will give relief in a short space of time by 
establishing a better circulation and increasing the activity of the emunctories 
of the diseased part * * * and thereby establishing a physiological (nor- 
mal) condition of the parts. Deep-seated structures. * * * Pneumonia, 
Pleurisy,   Bronchitis,   Peritonitis,   Cystitis,   Ovaritis,   Metritis  and   Nephritis
* * * Pneumonia. * * * You will find almost immediate relief, and if 
applied in time will doubtless prevent a long siege of sickness.    Bronchitis
* *    *   Pleurisy   *   *   *    Intercostal Rheumatism or Intercostal Neuralgia.
* * * Relief is almost sure to follow. Appendicitis, Peritonitis and any and 
all inflammation of the bowels. * * * Relief is quite sure to follow within 
a  short  space  of time.    Inflamed  Joints,  as  Rheumatism,   Synovitis,   Gout
* * * relief will follow in short time. Inflammation of the breasts (Masti- 
tis) . If applied sufficiently early the possibility of suppuration will be lessened 
to a minimum and resolution will immediately take place. Swollen Testicles 
(Orchitis) Buboes. * * * pain and swelling subsides and immediate resolu- 
tion   takes   place,   *    *   *    Boils   and   Felons.     Glycero   Medicated-Plaster
* * * is nearly a specific if used early and diligently in these troubles. 
Erysipelas. Apply Glycero-Medieated Plaster * * * Relief will soon fol- 
low. Inflammation and Congestion of the Ovaries, Tubes, Uterus or Painful 
Menstruation (Dysmenorrhea). Septic wounds, Infections, Many a hopeless 
case will find benefieial relief * * * Spasmodic Croup. Will generally find 
great relief * * * Chronic Skin Diseases, Inflammatory. Will find desired 
relief * * * Old Chronic Ulcers, Have been known to heal and mend most 
rapidly tinder the use of Glycero-Medicated-Plaster, that were of years' standing 
and resisted all other treatment. We recommend you to try this preparation in 
these most obstinate diseases. * * * Inflamed Glands, as in Diphtheria, 
Tonsillitis, Scarlet Fever, Measles.    *    *    *   Lumbago (Muscular Rheumatism)
* * * Reduced Dislocations * * * Spinal Meningitis * * * Endo- 
metritis."
On May 9, 1930, the Physicians Chemical & Drug Co., Chicago Ill., having 
appeared as claimant for the property and having consented to the entry of a 
decree, judgment of condemnation was entered, and it was ordered by the 
court that the product be released to the said claimant upon payment of costs 
and the execution of a bond in the sum of $500, conditioned in part t' t it be 
relabeled in a manner satisfactory to this department.
ABTHUB M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.