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and food division is reviewed briefly and a summary Is given showing the 

 number of samples of food products analyzed, prosecutions terminated, etc. 



Fifteenth annual report of the food and drug' commissioner, G. G. Frabt 

 (Ann. Rpt. Pood and Drug Comr. 8. Dak., 15 (1915), pp. 200).— The work of 

 the food and drug department for the year ended June 30, 1915, is reviewed. 

 This included the examination of miscellaneous samples of foods, drugs, feeding 

 stuffs, etc., and the sanitary inspection of hotels, restaurants, and rooming 

 houses. 



Biennial report of the dairy and food commissioner of Wisconsin for the 

 period ending June 30, 1914, J. Q. Emeby (Bicn. Rpt. Dairy and Food Comr. 

 Wis., 1914, pp. 252, pis. S, figs. 22).— The work carried on during the period 

 from July 1, 1912, to July 1, 1914, is reviewed at length. The report of the 

 chemist, H. Klueter, gives the results of the examination of 1,428 samples of 

 foods, drugs, paints, oils, etc. The report of the inspector of weights and 

 measures is included in the publication. 



In order to collect data for use in the enforcement of the net-weight law, 

 shrinkage tests were made of flour, print butter, and cheese. Tables are given 

 which show In detail the results of these tests. 



The laws relating to the manufacture and sale of food products (Salem, 

 Oreg.: State Printing Department, 1915, pp. 81). — This bulletin contains the 

 texts of the laws relating to the manufacture and sale of food and dairy prod- 

 ucts, feeding stuffs, oils, and seeds. Regulations made by the dairy and food 

 commissioner are included. 



Unique nonrefrigerative methods of food, L. Lodian (Refrigerating World, 

 50 (1916), No. 6, pp. 25-28, figs. 5).— This article describes a number of methods 

 for preserving food, such as air-drying, sun-desiccation, smoking, stringing, 

 compression, etc. 



What every housewife should know, W. L. Waxdron (Trenton, N. J.: 

 [State, 1916], pp. 29, pi. i).— This pamphlet, issued by the Department of 

 Weights and Measures of the State of New Jersey, contains general informa- 

 tion regarding weights and measures, and gives hints useful in the purchasing 

 of foods. 



Rise in British food prices, H. L. Washington (17. S. Dept. Com., Com. 

 Rpts., No. 138 (1916), p. 990). — The percentage Increase in the prices of a 

 number of common foodstuffs is noted. 



Retail prices, house rent, and cost-of-living indexes, G. H. Knebbs (Com- 

 monwealth Bur. Census and Statis. Aust., Labour Bui., No. 12 (1915), pp. 333- 

 352). — A compilation of statistical data. 



A study on food and the fuel value of the dietary at the New York City 

 Municipal Sanatorium, R. J. Wilson and W. L. Rathbun (Jour. Amer. Med. 

 Assoc, 66 (1916), No. 23, pp. 1760-1765) .—In this article descriptions are given 

 of the methods employed in securing an adequate and economical diet for the 

 patients and in reducing the amount of plate, table, kitchen, and Ice-box waste. 



A week's menu for an average Filipino family, Joseta Hebreba (Philippine 

 Craftsman, Jf (1916), No. 8, pp. 514-517). — Cost data are included. 



The dietary of the field laborer in Spain (Bol. Agr. T6c. y Econ., 8 (1916), 

 No. 86, pp. 141-151). — A summary and digest of data regarding the composition 

 and fuel value of foods with respect to the selection of suitable menus for the 

 laborer. 



An experiment in the feeding of undernourished school children, Claba 

 ScHMiTT (Ed. Bi-Mo., 10 (1916), No. 5, pp. 379-390).— This article gives the 

 results of the feeding of 43 children, the food being served at the morning rocess 

 period. 



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