18744. Misbranding of Mag-Net-O balm.    TJ.  S. v.  63 Tubes,  et al.,  of Mag- 
Net-O   Balm.     Default   decrees   of   condemnation   and   destruction.
(F. & D. Nos. 26806, 26807.    I. S. Nos. 28797, 28798.    S. Nos. 4956, 4966.)
Examination of a drug product, known as Mag-Net-0 balm, having shown that 
the labeling contained statements representing that the article possessed cura- 
tive'and therapeutic properties- wjiich; in" fact,-it did not possess,"the Secretary 
of Agriculture reported to the United States attorney for the Eastern District 
of Virginia the interstate shipments herein described, involving quantities of 
the product located a.% Richmond, Va.
On July 28,1931, the United States attorney filed in the District Court of the 
United States for tlie district aforesaid libels praying seizure and condemnation 
of 211 tubes of Mag-Net-0 balm, remaining in the original unbroken packages at 
Richmond, Va., alleging that the article had been shipped by Magneto Balm 
(Inc.), Baltimore, Md., in part on or about February 4,1931, and in part on or 
about February 9, 1931, and had been transported from the State of Maryland 
into the State of Virginia, and charging misbranding in violation of the food
and drugs act as amended.       ' 
Analysis of a sample of Mag-Net-0 balm by this department showed that it 
consisted essentially of tar, capsicum oleoresin, and Volatile oils including 
mustard oil, turpentine oil, and methyl salicylate, incorporated in petrolatum.
It was alleged in the libels that the article was misbranded in that the fol- 
lowing statements regarding the curative. or therapeutic effects of the said 
article, borne on the tube and carton labels and in the circular, were false and 
fraudulent, since it contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients 
capable of producing the effects claimed: (Tube) "Rheumatic Pains, Neuritis, 
Neuralgia, Lumbago, Arthritis, * * * Headaches, * * * Chronic Cases;" 
(carton) " Rheumatic Pains, Neuritis, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Arthritis, * * * 
Headaches," (circular) "' Draws out pain * * * like a magnet!' * * * 
This famous bid European Remedy has been- relieving pain for many years, and 
has prevented many hours of pain and suffering. * * * In all cases of 
muscular pains, congestion in the chest, cold in the head, and many similar 
ailments, Magneto Balm offers an easy, pleasant road to prompt relief. Even 
stubborn, long-standing cases yield to the soothing, healing qualities of Magneto 
Balm, if persistently used. To Insure Results. To get prompt results, apply 
either a hot-water bag, electric pad, or moist, steaming cloth over the spot to be 
treated, for five minutes, then massage with Magneto Balm. By thus opening 
the pores, you help the Balm to penetrate instantly to the pain or ache. 
Directions. For Use in the Treatment of Rheumatism, Lumbago, Neuritis* 
Sciatica, Arthritis * * * rub Magneto Balm well into aching parts. Neu- 
ralgia, Gout, Magneto Balm has relieved thousands from these painful ailments. 
Rub well over area where pain is most'acute. * * * Headache * * * 
Sore Throat * * * Stiff Neck * * * Earache * * * Flu usually 
begins with a cold. Prompt treatment of colds with Magneto Balm may there- 
fore ward off ' Grippe,' or ' Flu,' etc. * * * Magneto Balm is Penetrating. 
It not only helps relieve pain, but at the same time helps to draw out any 
inflammation,or swelling, should any exist. How-to Recognize Your Ailment. 
Neuritis is rheumatism affecting the nerves (pf the fingers, wrists, ankles, 
shoulders, toes, or anywhere tin the body., Neuralgia- may usually be recognized 
by: 1. Intense pains. 2. The pain is not steady, blit se^ms -to ' come and go.' 
3. Neuralgic pains sometimes jump about from one part of the body to the other. 
Sciatica is the name for pains along the sciatic nerve or the inner part of the 
legs from the thighs to the ankles. Lumbago usually begins with excruciatingly 
severe pains in the back, followed by almost constant backache just below the 
point where a belt would pass around the back of the body. When Blood Flows 
Freely Pain Stops Quickly. When the blood is flowing freely through yotfr 
veins, you are enjoying vital, vigorous health. But when some disorder occurs, 
there is often a damming or congestion of the blood and trouble follows. An 
aching hack, * * * , almost any pain causes blood congestion; your blood is 
no longer flowing freely; poisons gather; the contested part pains, throbs and 
aches. To stop this pain you must start the blood flowing freely as soon as 
possible. How? By applying Magneto Balm. The application of this famous 
remedy brings almost instant relief. It helps nature by stimulating circulation; 
by rushing red, living blood to the suffering .spot-thus relieving congestion and 
preventing further suffering."
On September 22, 1931, no claimant having appeared for the property, judg- 
ments of condemnation and confiscation were entered, and4t was ordered by the 
court that the product be destroyed by the United States marshal.    ?.
ARTHUR M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.