21218. Misbranding of Golden Rheumatism Remedy, Golden Blood Tonic, Golden Cough Compound and Golden Laxative Cold Tablets, U. S. v. 70 Bottles of Golden Rheumatism Remedy, et al. Hearing; be- fore the court. Decree finding; products misbranded with, pro- vision for release under bond for relabeling:- (F. & D. nos. 30522 to 30525, incl. Sample nos. 36681-A to 36684-A, incl.) Examination of the drug preparations involved in this case disclosed that they contained no ingredients or combinations of ingredients capable of pro- ducing certain curative and therapeutic effects claimed in the labeling. Exam- ination also showed that the Golden Cough Compound contained undeclared alcohol. On May 29, 1933, the United States attorney for the Western District of Missouri, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 70 bottles of Golden Rheumatism Remedy, 5 bottles of Golden Blood Tonic, 4 bottles of Golden Cough Compound, and 2 packages of Golden Laxative Cold Tablets, at Kansas City, Mo., alleging that the articles had been shipped in interstate commerce by C. J. Maoris, from Fort Worth, Tex., that the laxative cold tablets had been shipped during 1932, that the blood tonic and cough compound had been shipped on or about November 1, 1932, and that the rheumatism remedy had been shipped on or about April 5, 1933, and that the articles were mis- branded in violation of the Food and Drugs Act as amended. Analyses of samples of the articles by this Department showed that the Golden Rheumatism Remedy consisted essentially of an extract of a laxative plant drug, small proportions of potassium iodide and a salicylate, alcohol (1.9 percent), sugar, and water; that the Golden Blood Tonic consisted essen- tially of potassium iodide, an iron compound, strychnine, a small proportion of quinine, and extracts of plant drugs including sarsaparilla, podophyllum, and an emodin-bearing drug such as rhubarb; that the Golden Cough Com- pound consisted.essentially of tar, a trace of chloroform, alcohol (4.4 percent), and water; and that the Golden Laxative Cold Tablets consisted essentially of acetanilid, quinine sulphate (1/40 grain per tablet), and extracts of plant drugs including red pepper, and a laxative drug. It was alleged in the libel that the Golden Cough Compound was misbranded in that the package failed to bear a statement on the label of the quantity or proportion of alcohol contained in the article. Misbranding of all products was alleged for the reason that the following statements appearing in the labeling, regarding their curative and therapeutic effects, were false and fraudulent: (Rheumatism remedy, bottle) " Rheumatism Remedy * * * For Chronic and Acute Rheumatism Eliminates Uric Acid and the impurities from the blood. Relieves the sore and painful joints and muscles in from three to seven days. Reconstructive tonic Great Blood Purifier for Adults and Children * * * Directions—For Rheumatism Best Rheumatism medicine ever made; a blessing to sufferers, and certain re- lief for Rheumatism, Neuritis, Lumbago and Neuralgia of the muscles, swollen, and sore joints, and of the bones. Lumbago, Sciatica are generally the begin- ning of body rheumatism, and in older people if not corrected ' relieved or cured' will result in paralysis or apoplexy. This remedy absorbs and dis- solves the Uric Acid, excessive in the blood, and the calcarious deposits in the muscles and joints. Purifies the blood. This remedy is the best Kidney and Bladder regulator you can get for excessive urinating and bad colored, burn- ing pains over the kidneys and bladder, catarrh. For children bed wetting a few days will correct it. Makes rich, red blood, corrects the old black blood impoverished, and makes the blood rich and pure. Dose—Teaspoonful after meals three times a day, according to the severity of the case; children one- half teaspoonful twice a day (some systems require more and some less). This medicine acts on the uric acid of all systems directly. Two good actions of the bowels a day are sufficient. Do not purge the bowels severely; if it does, decrease the dose; the same if the kidneys act too freely. If the nose and eyes run water reduce the dose until the system becomes accustomed to the medicine. If the bowels do not act at least twice a day take a dose of salts one hour before breakfast until the bowls act from the medicine "; (booklet) "Rheumatism Remedy * * * For Chronic and Acute Rheumatism Elimi- nates Uric Acid And The Impurities From The Blood. Relieves The Sore And Painful Joints And Muscles In From Three To Seven Days. Reconstruc- tive Tonic Great Blood Purifier For Adults And Children * * * rheumatism suffers * * * wonderful and very prompt relief. I have seen so many who have suffered and found this remedy has relieved all those [who] took the medicine and received permanent relief * * * those who suffer with this terrible pain should be benefitted * * * to aid the sufferers. There is no need to suffer when this remedy can be obtained; * * * Rheumatism. If you suffer the agonies of Chronic or Acute Rheumatism, aching or stiff joints and muscles, lame back, distorted and bent fingers, sudden pains attacking you almost any time, no matter what medicine you have taken this is your salva- tion and quick relief. This remedy drains out the poisonous uric acid and impurities from the blood, which causes Rheumatism; besides it purifies and enriches the blood, and builds up your vitality by regulating the liver, kidneys and stomach. Relief is what you want and you get it in taking this prescrip- tion. After thirty-six hours you feel relief, and each day you feel better. * * * wonderful curative powers for Rheumatism. Light attacks of rheu- matism, stiff and swollen joints and muscles; if such conditions are permitted to continue, serious results are sure to follow. Thousands of people die each year from rheumatism. So take heed and begin in time to eliminate this poison from your blood. In most cases the pain is relieved in a few days; but in severe cases, it takes longer as the uric acid forms a calcareous deposit which imbed themselves firmer in localities and takes longer time to dissolve. This prescription will act on all systems and eliminate the uric acid and all other impurities at the same time, no matter how long or how old. It is a happy combination of medicines that act on the uric acid and mucous membranes and also a mild laxative which acts on the liver and kidneys which expels the poisons from the system and regulates the liver and kidneys and stomach at the same time. The perspiration will also be noticed as well as the kidneys having uric acid odors, as the uric is being eliminated. * * * If the stomach becomes puffed and bowels do not move as they should, take a little larger dose of the medicine. Some systems require more, some less. Do not suffer the tortured pains and agony of rheumatism. Get busy with this remedy and get rid of it—it is certain relief. If you want to increase your chances for long life, rid your system of uric acid and other impurities by eliminating through the skin, kidneys and bowels. Your system is clogged with these taxic poisons, and you have had colored skin that should be healthy and clear. Kidney, bladder and liver and stomach bad. Guard your health and body for endurance and efficiency and full achievement. Backache, stiff shoulders, knees, ankles, feet and joints, they will not get better, the pain, agony and twinges grow worse. And it is no good wisdom to wait; begin today and get rid of it. * * * Golden Rheumatism Remedy * * * Blood Purifier If you had had the influenza, la grippe, and bad cold most of the time, or you feel worn out, and do not feel like yourself, you are under weight, work and life a burden to you, complexion and skin bad: Take one bottle of this remedy and it will drive the impurities out of the blood, regulate your liver, kidneys, and bowels, clear up your skin, rid your system of malaria, yellow jaundice, and blood poison, rid your system of all impurities. * * * Golden Rheumatism Remedy * * * Directions for Rheumatism Best Rheumatism Medicine ever made a blessing to suffers, and certain relief for Rheumatism, Neuritis, Lumbago, and Neuralgia of the bones. Lumbago, Sciatica are generally the beginning of body rheumatism, and in older people if not corrected ' relieved or cured' will result in paralysis or apoplexy. This remedy absorbs, and dissolves the Uric Acid, excessive in the blood, and the calcarious deposits in the muscles and joints. Purifies the blood. This remedy is the best Kidney and Bladder" regulator you can get, for excessive urinating and bad colored burning pains over the kidneys and bladder, catarrh. For children bed wetting a few days will correct it. Makes rich red blood, corrects the old black blood impoverished, and makes the blood rich and pure. Dose—teaspoonful after meals three times a day, according to the severity of the case; children one- half teaspoonful twice a day. (Some systems require more and some less). This medicine acts on the uric acid of all systems directly. Two good actions of the bowels a day are sufficient. Do not purge the bowels severely; if it does; the same if the kidneys act too freely. If the nose and eyes run water reduce the dose until the system becomes accustomed to the medicine. If the bowels do not act at least twice a day take a dose of salts one hour before breakfast until the bowels act from the medicine. [Testimonials in booklet] He Walks Again * * * says he suffered the terrible agonies of rheumatism for ten years until he was unable to walk or move his limbs for a period * * * had given up all hopes of ever being relieved of his intense suffering. * * * influenced * * * to try Dr. C. J. McCormick's Golden Rheumatism Remedy, which give him immediate relief, and after taking several bottles was able to walk without the use of crutches or cane. After keeping up the treatment for a few months he was entirely well with no symp- toms of rheumatism. "' I suffered for 8 months with sciatic neuritis rheumatism. The best phy- sicians were unable to relieve me. I also tried Hot Springs without relief. After taking eight bottles of your Golden Rheumatism Remedy I was able to resume my work, and now entirely cured'"; (blood tonic, bottle) " Blood Tonic And System Builder Eliminates All Impurities From The Blood Regu- lates Stomach, Liver And Kidneys * * * Makes You Feel Fine * * * Directions * * * Blood and System Builder, ridding the system of all organic diseases such as (indigestion) stomach, liver and kidney; blood diseases, debilitated, biliousness, nervous headaches, depression, dizziness, sleeplessness, catarrh, malaria, spring and hay fevers, anemic blood. This medicine will make you feel right. * * * Catarrh Catarrh can only be cured through the blood. The mucous membranes of the head are involved especially the post nasal cavity is very inflamed and sore, mucous dropping down the throat, dry scales and bloody mucous. It takes three to six weeks treatment to cure. Wash the nose out nightly for two weeks with warm salt water, and grease far up into the nose with mentholated vaseline. A teaspoon- ful of tonic, and half teaspoonful for children according to age. Don't suffer with catarrhal headaches. For Children's Blood Tonic Growing children need a blood tonic every spring and fall as their blood is impure, anemic, stomach, liver and kidney troubles, bed wetting, under weight, sluggish head- aches. It will fatten them and clear their skin, make them brighter and enable them to study at school, and make them healthy and strong. Cathartic One to two tablespoons full on retiring will make you feel well next day "; (cir- cular) " For Your Health's Sake Only Save Time and Sickness in the Family * * * Blood Tonic And System Builder * * * eliminates all impurities from the blood, regulates stomach, liver and kidneys. Excellent for indiges- tion, sour and gassy stomach, biliousness, nervous headaches, depression, dizzi- ness, sleeplessness, malaria, and catarrhal fevers, anemic blood, stops bed wetting and excessive urine. This is a great catarrhal remedy. This Is A Wonderful System Builder We guarantee persons who are under weight (no matter the cause) to, gain from one to two pounds a week. The blood is impure (anemic) and needs to be purified. * * * Children's Tonic Grow- ing children need a blood tonic every Spring and Fall, as their blood is impure, anemic, stomach, liver and kidney troubles, bed wetting, under weight, sluggish headaches. It will fatten them and clear their skin, make them brighter and enable them to study at school and make them healthy and strong"; (cough compound) "Cough Compound"; (laxative cold tablets, carton) "For the Relief of * * * Grippe * * * Influenza, etc. * * * Effective and Harmless * * * take one tablet three times a day for four or five days as a * * * preventative of further trouble. Also to regulate the bowels and liver. * * * for children y2 to 1 tablet according to age"; (circular) " Directions for Coughs * * * Influenza and Grippe. Dose for adults, one to three tablets every four hours until relief is obtained and the bowels have moved well, then take one tablet three times daily over a period of three or four days. Dose for children, one-half to one tablet in proportion to age. [Similar statements in foreign languages]." On June 21, 193S, C. J. Moores, Fort Worth, Tex., having appeared as claimant and having denied that the labeling of the products was not in good faith, the case came on for hearing before the court. Judgment was entered finding the products misbranded and ordering that they be destroyed unless the claimant file bond conditioned that they be immediately relabeled in a manner not in conflict with the law. M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.