Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-23

paper on occupational injuries and
 their relation to the employers liabil'
 ity and workman's compensation acts
 of this and other states.
 After the heavy papers of the day, a paper of some interest to the public
 on the years work in the state labo- ratory was presented by the director,
 Dr. C. A. Meserve After showing the relationship of the laboratory to the public health officers, Dr. Meserve went somewhat into detail in regard to the work of the state laboratory. He stated that 377 samples of canned goods, fruits, vegetables, water, milk, cream, ice cream, feeds, macaroni, ex- tracts, liquors, vinegar, syrups, rais- ins, flour, soft drinks and many others had been collected; S8 were illegal and the dealers were given hearings in Phoenix before the state superin- tendent of health. Just half this number were able to pass responsi- bility on to others, leaving A against whom prosecutions have been sue cessfully terminated or are pending
 Dr. Meserve stated that the ice cream dealers have responded hearti- ly to suggestions and the milk sup plies of the state have materially i'm proved. This improvement was es- pecially marked in Prescott, Bisbee and Tucson where more work has been performed owing to active as sistance and cooperation of the local officers. For over two years a cam paign of education has been carried on during which every city milk pro ducer in the state has been visited with the exception of Clifton and Morenci districts. Criticisms and helpful suggestions have been offered, posters and circular letters issued, much work with large creameries carried through and many examina- tions of milk made without prosecu- tions resulting, although many were notified Of the unsatisfactory charac- ter of their product.
 From now on more vigorous cam paign with resort to court action is contemplated, as Dr. R. N. Looney, the state superintendent of public health, is especially interested, feel ing the milk proposition is the most in the state. A number have already been prosecuted and other cases are now in the hands of the several county attorneys, all such cases being the result of continued neglect and only brought about after several warnings.
 The state laboratory had succeeded 1 in driving absinthc to cover even be- fore the prohibition amendment was Absinthe is such a vicious beverage that its sale and manufac- ture Is prohibited in many countries the country of its origin, | France 1
 Canned goods have improved in quality in the past year by the scrap ping of much old stock of doubtful quality, vegetables colorcd with cop per sulphate largely suppressed, and i ] determination on the part of the 1 grocer to handle only pure and cor -ectly branded goods encouraged.
 Some work on dogs brains result ed in determining that two had rabies md investigation of the Kingman and raylorville water supply developed hat the extensive typhoid epidemic 1t Taylorville was undoubtedly fly porn.
 After adjournment an auto ride Up he State highway was much enjoyed ! md the weeks sessions and outings ,losed with cards for the ladies at the iavapai Club during which the an lual banquet for the men was going n at the same place The visitors were all extremely enthusiastic over he success of the meeting and cs- ,ecially the hospitality of the Yava- ,ai Medical Society and Prescott in general