The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-05-24
It's a Hundred to One Chance
The ''Whiskey' is Poisonous

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A chart liable No. -, prepared
after analysis of the whiskey in
Dictates that one sample contained
4-plus aldehydes, two samples con
tanned 3-plus aldehydes and fly,
samples contained 2-plus aldehy
des. One sample, purported to bt
bonded Scotch whiskey, contained
no aldehydes.
Such Liquors Dangerous
Liquors containing the specified
degrees of aldehydes r highly
unsafe and their contained use, ae
cording to DR.. Walker, would lead
to neuritis, paralysis of arms, legs
and the system and de.
terioration of mental faculties
Use of such liquor would probably
lead to numerous organic diseases
and-use of such liquor for one
year would result in the primary
effects of being visible.
In the case of the sample show
ing 4-plus aldehydes, it was de-
clared by DR.. Walker that its use
in many cases would produce ia
tahties, although an accustomed
user acquires a certain immunity
to the malignant effects.
Every sample of whiskey an
alyZed contained from l to 2-plus
fusel oils, three samples contain
ing 2-plus fusel oils. Effects of
fusel oil are much the same as
those of ordinary alcohol magni-
fled five times. it was said by DIR.
Walker. Fusel oils act as a nerve
poison.
A single debauch on whiskey
containing amyl alcohol, one of
the ingredients of fusel oil, in a
large degree, might produce un-
consciousness, and continued use
Of liquor of this type would lead
to fatty degeneration of the heart,
kidneys and other organs. Acute
symptoms are profound unconsci-
BUSINESS for several hours and
impairment of the optic nerves.
use o. most of the liquors ana
declared DR.. Walker, "for
period of four years, would pro-
duce as many i'll effects, both to
mind and body, as the use of four
times as much good whiskey for
four times as long a period"
Other Impurities Present
Consumption of the liquor ana
yzed would be rendered still more
hazardous due to the presence of
other impurities, not severe in
themselves but of Importance in
rev ofthe content of fusel oil and
lldehydes. Several samples show
ID that artificial coloring, common
;aramel, was used. but this in
5redient has but little harmful
One sample alone was found to
drinkable with safey and this
liquor was sold as imported,
bonded Scotch whiskey. The only
Ingredients of an adverse nature
this whiskey was a limited
quantity of fusel oil, not sufficient
o render the liquor dangerous or
This whiskey, however.
t was ascertained, while 100 proof
vas On a parity with barrel wills
key of pre-prohibition days and
~ NJ stress of the imagination
'ould it be considered a high
trade product.
The analyses were limited chief
Y to whiskey but some consider
ltion was given to gin and beer.
Much of the gin sold in Great
is admittedly synthetic and
n many instances. as in the case
If the %purported Gordon sample.
t is apparent that persons in the
liquor traffic are selling domestic
PRODUCTS under the labels of for
ign distillers. No claim is made
hat the liquors sold under such
ahels are genuine but evidence
found to show that they were
manufactured locally and sold as
mportations.
Proof tests by the Walker la
'o~ratories show that not only is
he buyer of whiskey receiving
n many instances unsafe liquor
nut he is being supplied with
that fails to meet even
he proof tests for "rot-gut"
1hiskey.
Three Hundred Dives in City
1t has been estimated by some
authorities that there are approx
800 establishments, includ-
lg ~so-called private residences. in |
treat Falls and vicinity where {
'hiskey. beer or other liquors can 5
e obtained. The number of per- s
Ons engaged in the liquor traffic :
apparently steadily increasing t
nd operations of officers have had
ut little effect upon the quantity t
{ liquor sold and has lot affected {
lie prices that have prevailed for s
)me time. 7
Quality of the liquor sold in I
reat Falls has, in view of t
lie analyses. suffered, however, q
operation of authorities i,
Id the resultant necessity for dis \
llers disposing of their products y