21556. Misbranding of Liberty Tonic, Liberty Liniment, Rn-Go Skin Remedy, Cly-Tone Tonic, and Liberty Nerve and Gland Treatment. U. S. v. 146 Bottles of Liberty Tonic, et al. Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture, and destruction. (F. & D. nos. 30882, 30883, 30884, 30885, 30886. Sample nos. 46664-A, 46667-A, 46668-A, 46669-A, 46671-A.) Examination of the drug products involved in this case disclosed that they contained no ingredients or combinations of ingredients capable of producing certain curative and therapeutic effects claimed' in the labelings of the respec- tive products. On August 11, 1933, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 146 bottles of Liberty Tonic, 47 bottles of Liberty Liniment, 29 jars of Ru-Co Skin Remedy, 72 bottles of Cly-Tone Tonic, and 58 packages of Liberty Nerve and Gland Treatment at New Orleans, La., alleging that the articles had been shipped in interstate commerce in various shipments on or about May 13, May 26, June 14, and July 19, 1933, by the Clyde Collins Chemical Co., from Memphis, Tenn., and charging misbranding in violation of the Food and Drugs Act as amended. Analyses of samples of the articles by this Department showed' that the Liberty Tonic consisted essentially of magnesium sulphate, ferric chloride, ex- tracts of plant drugs, including a laxative drug, a small proportion of salicylic acid, and water; that the Liberty Liniment consisted essentially of a petroleum distillate, such as kerosene, and a small proportion of methyl salicylate; that the Ru-Co Skin Remedy consisted essentially of methyl salicylate incorporated in petrolatum; that the Cly-Tone Tonic consisted essentially of magnesium sulphate, extracts of plant drugs, small proportions of salicylic acid, and an iron compound, and water; and that the Liberty Nerve and Gland Treatment consisted essentially of sodium bicarbonate (92 percent) and starch. It was alleged in the libel that the articles were misbranded in that the fol- lowing statements regarding their curative and therapeutic effects appearing in the labeling, were false and fraudulent: (Liberty Tonic, bottle) "The Great Body Builder * * * Kidney and bladder Treatment A Remarkable Blood Purifier Directions: One or two tablespoonsful in one-half glass of water before meals, until bowels act freely, then regulate dose according to actions. Chil- dren % to % teaspoonful twice daily.", (Liberty Tonic, carton) " The Great Body Builder * * * Kidney and Bladder Treatment A Remarkable Blood PurifierN * * * Indigestion * * * first aid to health for the Stomach, Blood, Liver or Kidneys.", (Liberty Liniment, bottle) " The Master of Pains For Relief of Pains, such as Rheumatism * * * Toothache, Lame Back and Sore Stiff Joints * * * Sore * * * Feet.", (Liberty Liniment, carton) "The Master of Pains such as * * * Toothache, Stiff, Sore and Swollen Joints, * * * Sore Feet, Lame Backs and a wonderful relief for Rheuma- tism * * * The-Miracle Oil.", (Ru-Co Skin Remedy, jar) "Skin Remedy Pimples Bumps Itch, Eczema * * * After using three or four days, you may then use once a week if needed, until you are entirely well. Highly rec- ommended for face blemishes, bumps, pimples * * * Skin Remedy * * * dependable skin remedy * * * Highly indicated in the treatment of itch, eczema, sore, tender and inflamed feet * * * itch between toes and fingers, blotches on face and neck, old sores, tetter, * * * and skin complaints.", (Cly-Tone Tonic, bottle) "Cly-Tone Tonic * * * Made for Your Health * * * Cly-Tone is highly indicated in the treatment of chronic Constipa- tion, Indigestion, Blood, Stomach, Kidney and Functional Disorders of the Liver.", (Cly-Tone Tonic, carton) "Cly-Tone Tonic * * * Made for Your Health * * * Cly-Tone is highly indicated in the treatment of chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Blood, Stomach, Kidney and Functional Disorders of the Liver. Indigestion * * * Cly-Tone first aid to health for the Stomach, Blood, Liver or Kidneys.", (Liberty Nerve & Gland Treatment, carton) " Nerve & Gland Treatment The Body Builder * * * Nerve & Gland Treatment Energy * * * Strength," On September 6, 1933, no claimant having appeared for the property, judg- ment of condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the court that the products be destroyed by the United States attorney. JM. L. WILSON,, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.