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acid. He comments on the assay process and gives three figares of 
apparatus. — Proc. Massachusetts Pharm. Ass.. 1906, pp. 114-120. 
Sayre. L. E., found that in 14 samples of spirit of nitrous ether 
examined the per cent of ethyl nitrite varied from 4.57 to 0.14 per 
cent. Only one of the samples contained the required per cent of 
ethyl nitrite. — Bull. Kansas Bd. Health. 1906. v. 2. p. 175. 
Dieterich. Karl, reports that two out of the three samples of spirit 
of nitrous ether examined required 0.30 and 0.50 c. c. of normal KOH 
solution, respectively, to neutralize 10 c. c. of the spirit. — Helfen- 
berger Annalen, 1905. Berl.. 1906. v. 18, p. 108. 
SPIRITUS AMMONITE. 
Francis. John M., calls attention to the fact that spirit of ammonia 
deteriorates very rapidly: it is safe to assert that but a small propor- 
tion of that now on the pharmacists' shelves would pass muster. 
The official process of preparing, while apparently simple, requires 
care. — Bull. Pharm.. Detroit. 1906, v. 20. p. 186. 
Arny, H. Y.. thinks that the U. S. P. VIII process for the prep- 
aration of spirit of ammonia is impracticable. — Am. J. Pharm., 
Phila., 1906, v. 78. p. 14. 
SPIRITUS AMMONIA AROMATICUS. 
Caldwell. Paul, recommends a modified process for making aro- 
matic spirit of ammonia. — Drug. Circ. & Client. Gaz.. X. Y., 1906, v. 
50, p. 159. 
The Ph. Brit. Committee of Reference in Pharmacy suggests to 
amend the te>t for carbonate by adding ammonium chloride. — Client. 
& Drug., Lond., 1906, v. 69. p. 865. 
SPIRITUS FRUMENTI. 
Wiley. H. AY., makes a comprehensive report on the whiskies of 
Great Britain and Ireland, their composition, method of production, 
method of marketing, and a summary of trade practices. — Bull. Bur. 
Client.. U. S. Dept. Agric.. 1906. No. 102. pp. 1-29. 
Ladd. E. F.. discusses straight whisky, blended whisky, fortified 
and colored whiskv. and artificial or imitation whiskv. the last com- 
prising the largest class found in the State. — Proc. Kortli Dakota 
Pharnt. Ass., 1906, p. 40; Rep. North Dakota Exper. Sta., Part II, 
pp. 37-40. 
Francis, John M.. calls attention to the fact that whiskv should be 
not less than 4 years old : as no test is given for ascertaining this 
fact, he recommends that the taste be cultivated. — Bull. Pharm., De- 
troit, 1906, v. 20. p. 186. 
