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violations were false guaranteeing, the use of excessive amounts of 

 oat hulls, cottonseed hulls and weed seeds and improper branding 

 or labelling. Three hundred and seventy-eight registrations for the 

 sale of Feeding Stuffs Avere received froui manufacturers, represent- 

 ing approximateh' l,2(tU brands. During the middle of December, 

 requests and registrations blanks were sent to manufacturers and 

 importers of Feeding Stuffs, requesting legistrations for 1911. Early 

 in the year, a Feeding Stuffs Bulletin was prepared, giving the re- 

 sults of analyses in 1909, together Avith other necessary information, 

 and copies of these bulletins were sent out to G,500 manufacturers of, 

 and dealers in, Feeding Stuffs. A large number of copies of laws 

 were also sent these i)arties. 



A few check samples of Feeding Stuffs were from time to time 

 sent to several chemists for comparative work. The results obtained 

 agreed remarkablv close with those found in our Bureau of Chemis- 

 try. The number of special samples of Feeding Stuffs received was 

 215, together with the fee of one dollar per sample. In answer to in- 

 quiries for information concerning the character of Feeding Stuffs, 

 about 50 other special samples were examined. Twenty-five samples of 

 milk, butter, etc., were examined for the Dairy and Food Bureau. 

 The number of prosecutions ordered was 71. Sixty-eight were Feed- 

 ing Stuff' cases, two Linseed Oil, and one Paris Green. Eight of the 

 Feeding Stuff' cases were based on samples taken during the latter 

 part of 1909. The fines and costs received in settlement of all cases 

 amounted to Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Nine Dollars and 

 Forty Cents (|2,809.40j. This money together with fees received 

 for special samples was covered into the State Treasury, as required 

 by law. 



The number of samples of Paris Green received and analyzed was 

 417. A Paris Gieen Bulletin was prepared early in the year, showing 

 the analytical results and giving other information, copies of which 

 were sent to over 500 parties. With one exception, all samples were 

 found to contain the required amount of arsenious oxide in combl 

 nation with copper and water-soluble arsenious oxide. Many sam- 

 ples were found not properly labeled, but statements were received 

 from manufacturers, advising that their goods would be properly 

 labeled in the future. 



The number of samples of Linseed Oil received and analyzed was 

 144. The analysis of all these has not been completed. Partial 

 analyses already made indicate a few more adulterated samples. 

 The principal adulterant was found to be mineral oil, ranging in 

 amounts from 5 per cent, to 20 per cent. A bulletin will be prepared 

 as soon as possible, giving results of the Linseed Oil work. 



The office work of the Bureau has been very considerable during 

 the year. An extra stenographer was employed for ten weeks. The 

 amount and character of the work required of the Bureau make 

 larger appropriations necessary for future work. An extra steno- 

 grapher should be provided as soon as possible. 



Improvements have been made, including a new nitrogen appara- 

 tus. A new and valuable refractometer for use in Linseed Oil work, 

 and filing cabinets and cases have been obtained for office use. A 

 number of valuable reference books have also been purchased. 



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