l8o AGRICri.TURE OF MAINE. 



In all, two hundred and fifty-eight samp^s of drugs were 

 collected, and one hun<lre(l and' four hearings were arranged 

 relative to adulteration and mis'branding. 



The results of all analyses of drug samples are to be found 

 in Official Inspectio.nis Xo. 6i. 



Foods Inspection. 



In the enforcement of ithe Food Law and in the work of 

 food inspection, the methods adopted were siinilar to those 

 employed in the enforcement of the drug requirements, name- 

 ly, along the lines of education. insj>ection and prosecution, 

 and, as stated in regard to drugs, the collection of samples 

 represents only in a small way the amount of work accom- 

 phshed. 



GROCERY STORES AND MARKETS. 



'The information gathered relative to dispensing foods in 

 groceries and markets has been rather complete. The ques- 

 tions on the reports employed by the inspectors, if satisfacto- 

 rily answered, indicate the general condition of the places vis- 

 ited as to the cleanliness of walls, floors, shelves and couruters, 

 and, in the fly season, if screens are used. Meat rooms and 

 refrigerators are examined and 'their condition reported. The 

 cleanliness and general health of the employees are also noted, 

 information \\'*hich should be regarded as most important. The 

 inspectors also improve this opportunity to question and note 

 whether the dealers are properly marking their compounds of 

 lard, molasses, sausage and vinegar, if sold in substitution for 

 pure anticles. Notes are also made as to the wrapping of 

 bread and the general haibits in protecting the food when dis- 

 played for sale. As a result of the above information com- 

 municated by the inspectors, letters of warning — if violations 

 have been reported^ — ^have been written, or, in cases of flagrant 

 ofifences, court proceedings have been instituted. It is gratify- 

 ing to report that the enforcement of the phases of the sitatute 

 regulating the sale of foods, other than those where a sample 

 must be collected and analyzed to prove misbranding or adul- 

 teration, has been successfully tested in the courts of the 

 state and conviction secured under this act. The sections re- 

 ferred to are those making it unlawful for any person to 



