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Methods for the detection of such jams are su^ested. A discussion follows 

 the paper. 



Fifth annual report of the food and drug commissioner of Texas, J. S. 

 Abbott (Arm. Rpt. Food and Drug Comr. Texas, 5 {1912), pp. 40, pis. 5, 

 flg jy — Data are given regarding the examination of a number of food prod- 

 ucts and drugs, together with information regarding the work which has been 

 carried on under the state pure food and drug law. 



Of special interest is the information regarding the shelled pecan industry. 

 Of the two practices of shelling the cracked nuts in the factory under super- 

 vision and sending the cracked nuts to laborers' homes for shelling, the latter 

 is regarded as uusanitaiy, it having been found tJiat such pecans " were shelled 

 sometimes under very unsanitary and always under unregulated conditions. . . . 



" It is a difficult matter for the State to supervise and to regulate the sale of 

 shelled pecans gathered and shelled by individuals who gather only a few 

 barrels a season. Those who want pecans to eat raw should buy the pecans 

 with the shell on and not simply the kernel. If the pecans are to be cooked 

 into candy or cake, it is safe to buy the shelled pecan." 



The results are given of a study of different brands of wrapped cured bacon, 

 including the actual weight as compared with the weight claimed, the weight 

 of the meat, the weight of the wrapper, and the percentage o^ moisture in 

 the meat. The figures show " that some meats are better cured tlian others 

 and some contain more weight of wrapping material than others. It is diffl 

 cult, however, to locate the origin of the misbranding in these cases, as the 

 weight is always indicated with a peneU, and the natural shrinkage can not 

 always be detei-mined. The consumer can protect himself by weighing what 



he bu^s." 



[Chemical examination of foods and dairy products], J. Q. Emery et al. 

 (Bien. Rpt. Dairy a/nd Food Comr. Wis., 1911-12, pp. 59-191, pis. 9).— Analyses 

 are given of a large number of samples together with the reports of the 

 inspectors. 



Manual of tlie Illinois Dairy and Food Law, sanitary food law, oleomar- 

 garine law, stock food law, and rules for labeling {Springfield, III., 1911. 

 pp. 59).— This manual contains the text of the laws as amended and in force 

 July 1, 1911, and rules for labeling drawn up by the state food commissioner. 



The dairy and food laws of the State of Michigan with supreme court 

 decisions relating thereto {Lansing, Mich., 1911, pp. 152).— A compilation of 

 the laws regulating the manufacture and sale of foods, drugs, and dairy prod- 

 ucts, together with some decisions of the supreme court relative to them and a 

 brief abstract of these laws and decisions. 



The food and drugs act (U. S. Dept. Agr., Office Solicitor Circ. 70, pp. 5).— 

 This is a decision of the court of appeals of the District of Columbia, afBrming 

 a decree of the supreme court of the District of Columbia in a proceeding by 

 way of libel for the condemnation and forfeiture of adulterated flour. 



Childs recipes for cooking and preparing — serving and portion list {[N&w 

 York], 1913, pp. 90).— Recii>es and directions are given for the preparation of a 

 large number of dishes, particularly those adapted to restaurant service. 



The portion and serving list shows the amount of many foods required for one 

 ser\ice and gives brief directions as to the proper dishes and methods of service. 

 In an appendix, rules for testing milk and the trade names of crockery and 

 utensils are given, as well as a large amount of data regarding the number of 

 fruits, vegetables, or other food materials in a barrel or box and the number of 

 individual portions of cereals in a package, and information regarding the 

 standards to be followed in selecting meats, fruits, and vegetables. This col- 

 lection of data, evidently designed for private use, contains as a whole much 



